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Home » US Coast Guard Applauds Nigeria’s Maritime Security Initiatives

US Coast Guard Applauds Nigeria’s Maritime Security Initiatives

by Joshua
October 31, 2022
in Maritime safety

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has commended the Federal Government for suppressing criminality in Nigeria’s maritime domain and the Gulf of Guinea.

NIMASA
R-L: Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Victor Ochei; Executive Director, Operations NIMASA, Mr. Shehu Ahmed; Director General NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR;Head of Delegation from the joint United States Coast Guard( USCG)/Department of State Team, Capt. Brian Lisko (USCG, Rtd)and Executive Director, Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Chudi Offodile during a visit by the USCG and US Department of State to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos recently

Capt. Brian Lisko of the US Department of State, gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mr Osagie Edward, Assistant Director, Public Relations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos recently.

Lisko, while on a fact finding visit to the management of NIMASA, also commended the agency’s role in achieving a robust regional collaboration to enhance safety in the Gulf of Guinea.

He said the US Coast Guard desired improved collaboration with NIMASA and relevant agencies in maintaining the momentum of recent success that had resulted in one year of piracy free Nigerian waters.

“We must commend the leading role which NIMASA has played in reducing piracy in the region through the deployment of its Deep Blue Project as well as its partnership with other maritime nations.

“The international community has taken note of this and we wish to encourage you to keep it up.

“We propose that a US Coast Guard maritime adviser be deployed to Lagos with the consent of relevant authorities, with that person reporting back to the Coast Guard and advising on deployment of technical experts and tools to assist NIMASA,” he said.

He further noted that the ultimate goal of the US Coast Guard was to help its partners by working hand-in-hand in the area of Port State Control and Maritime Administration.

“As we seek to commence this endeavor, we came to Nigeria to study the maritime stakeholders, among which NIMASA, through its reputation and scope of responsibilities, is foremost on our list,” he said.

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The statement said Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, noted that the USCG had visited the agency several times in the past as a partner in progress, while calling for greater involvement in areas of technical co-operation and joint exercises.

“I would like to re-iterate the agency’s appreciation for all the support from the United States over the years.

“I have to say that your current visit is quite timely as it comes at a time when the country is attempting to diversify towards the Blue Economy.

“I recall that in the past, the USCG had visited Nigeria to conduct assessment tours of the country’s numerous ports and jetties to ascertain the ISPS compliance levels.

“We welcome a resumption of these visits even as we believe that you will increase your support in terms of technical assistance,” he said.

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