The Russian Navy training ship Perkop docked in Lagos, Nigeria. The port call is part of the vessel's long-distance training voyage and includes activities aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between Russia and Nigeria, according to the press service of the Baltic Fleets. Key details: Representatives of the Russian and Nigerian navies held a meeting with Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustafa, Commander of the Western Naval Command, to discuss cooperation between the two navies. Russian and Nigerian sailors will play a friendly football match, while the visiting team will go on excursions. The program also includes demonstrations for Nigerian Navy personnel on damage control and ship survivability. The ship hosts navigational training for cadets from the Baltic Naval Institute, alongside foreign military personnel from Namibia and the Republic of Congo studying naval affairs in Russia. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.