The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Chatham House have collaborated to bring the issue of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea to the attention of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
This move aims to highlight the progress made by NIMASA in combating piracy and sea robbery in the region.
During a recent meeting, NIMASA Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and Dr. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, agreed to raise the issue at the UNSC.
The meeting also explored ways to develop a position paper on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, with input from international stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
Dr. Mobereola emphasized the importance of effective international partnership in sustaining security in the Gulf of Guinea.
He noted that the engagement with the UNSC would ensure that the council is well-informed about the progress made in terms of security in the region.
Additionally, he highlighted the need for an independent analysis of the security situation to transform the gains in security into tangible economic benefits, such as reduced costs for Nigerian-bound freight and lower war risk insurance premiums.
The collaboration, is expected to serve as a catalyst in developing Nigeria’s Blue Economy.
The meeting was attended by Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative at the International Maritime Organization, Bwala William, and other key stakeholders.
The outcome of this collaboration is expected to have a significant impact on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and contribute to the growth of Nigeria’s Blue Economy.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Chatham House London have collaborated to bring the issue of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea to the attention of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
This move aims to highlight the progress made by NIMASA in combating piracy and sea robbery in the region.
During a recent meeting, NIMASA Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and Dr. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, agreed to raise the issue at the UNSC.
The meeting also explored ways to develop a position paper on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, with input from international stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
Dr. Mobereola emphasized the importance of effective international partnership in sustaining security in the Gulf of Guinea.
He noted that the engagement with the UNSC would ensure that the council is well-informed about the progress made in terms of security in the region.
Additionally, he highlighted the need for an independent analysis of the security situation to transform the gains in security into tangible economic benefits, such as reduced costs for Nigerian-bound freight and lower war risk insurance premiums.
The collaboration with Chatham House, a renowned independent analysis and dialogue organization, is expected to serve as a catalyst in developing Nigeria’s Blue Economy.
Chatham House has been a trusted source of independent analysis and dialogue for over a century, making it an ideal partner for NIMASA in this endeavor.
The meeting was attended by Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative at the International Maritime Organization, Bwala William, and other key stakeholders.
The outcome of this collaboration is expected to have a significant impact on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and contribute to the growth of Nigeria’s Blue Economy.
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