The largest defence industry equipment company in China, is seeking areas where they could provide equipment support to the Nigerian Navy.
The company, China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), Vice President, Mr Quian Wenyu visited the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas at Naval Headquarters Abuja.
While congratulating the CNS on his appointment during the visit on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, NORINCO VP thanked him for receiving them at NHQ.

He further explained that NORINCO supplies a wide variety of defence equipment to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China and that the company also had a good history working with the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
In response, the CNS thanked the VP for his visit and recalled that, indeed, NORINCO has been a veritable partner with the AFN. The CNS then highlighted some areas where the company’s expertise would be needed.
Finally, the CNS emphasized the importance of technological innovations in NN operations, stating that the company may be contacted on a need basis.