ZAINAB JUNAID
The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustained regional collaboration for improved maritime safety and security across the Gulf of Guinea.
Dr. Mobereola, who was represented by the Director of Marine Environment Management, Mr. Heaky Dimowo, made the commitment while receiving Naval Officers from 20 countries across the world, who are currently on the Siren Course onboard the LHD TONNERRE for knowledge-sharing engagement aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation.
The Naval team, led by the Defence Attaché, at the French Embassy, Colonel Stéphane Oseo explained that the visit sought to deepen understanding of how Maritime Administrations operate within the framework of the Yaoundé Architecture for Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa.
In a statement signed by Osagie Edward, FNIPR, Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations of the Agency, Colonel Oseo described the collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and NIMASA as a model partnership worthy of study, particularly for its effectiveness in enhancing security coordination in the Gulf of Guinea.
The 40 participants, drawn from 20 different countries, have been onboard the vessel since September 1st, making a port call in Lagos for two days.
During the visit, they engaged with NIMASA’s Deep Blue Project officials on strategies for maritime domain awareness and inter-agency coordination.
The team also visited the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (RMRCC), where they were briefed on Nigeria’s operational procedures for maritime search and rescue coordination.
