LAGOS, Nigeria (Jan. 30, 2023) B-roll package of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band and Nigerian Navy Band in support of Exercise Obangame Express 2023. Package includes an interview of Musician Third Class Andrew Duncan, saxophonist in U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band Topside Brass Band.
This is a story about U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade returning back to his hometown of Lagos, Nigeria during exercise Obangame Express 23. Lt. Agunbiade is a Nigerian-born, Navy Reservist who is serving as the exercise’s country lead. The following is an excerpt of a conversation about his experience visiting his home-country and the people that he met. This story has been edited to improve readability and context.
Chief Dr. Nike Davies-Okundaye welcomed the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) Band for a collaborative musical experience at the Nike Art Foundation in Lagos, Nigeria during exercise Obangame Expresss 23 (OE23), Jan. 29, 2023.
Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, arrived in Lagos, Nigeria for the opening ceremony of Exercise Obangame Express (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, Jan. 27, 2023
With support from Project AGWE – implemented by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) – the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Army conducted an expertise exchange on forensics collection, combat defensive tactics, and first aid with partners from Benin, Nigeria, and Togo at the Joint Maritime Security...
The Famous-class medium endurance USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) arrived in Lomé, Togo for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 25, 2023 marking the first U.S. ship visit to Togo since 2012.
Obangame Express (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, kicked off its 12th year with 33 participating nations, Jan. 23, 2023.
