Suggestions




·

Maritime Insecurity Affects Nigeria’s Economy, Says Navy Chief

September 3, 2021
by
Nigerian Navy
Maritime Insecurity Directly Targeted At Nigeria's Economy, Says Gambo

NIGERIAN Navy has expressed worry over increasing maritime crimes, stating that they negatively affect the economic lifeline of the country.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, stated that maritime crimes such as sea robbery, piracy, crude oil theft, poaching, human trafficking and illicit smuggling of drugs  and weapons pose serious challenges to the country’s development.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

Gambo made this known on Thursday during the Chief of Naval Staff Conference held at Kano state Government House.

He explained that these crimes were also major challenge to the competence and capability of the men of the Nigerian Navy in combat operations.

He said, “Characteristically, the maritime threats have become major concern and are evolving and challenging the combat capability of the Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders.

“The present situation calls for constant reappraisals, greater collaboration as well as inter-agency cooperation within stakeholders.

He disclosed that  there were some federal and local initiatives  initiated in recent time to boost security efforts at the water ways which was a reflection of commitment to security and developmental imperatives in the maritime sector.

“In the recent past, a huge capability gap has emerged amongst stakeholders in the efficient discharge of their constitutional mandates. I therefore believe that this conference would provide a veritable platform to proffer workable solutions in fine-tuning Nigerian Navy efforts at securing our maritime environment,” he said.

The naval chief added that one of the major implications of the emerging security situation is the increasing demand for effective collaboration in maritime policing.

+ posts

Kayode Shopekan

Related Posts

Previous Story

NBA Insures 1000 Members Under NHIS

SERAP
Next Story

SERAP Demand End To Inequality, Corruption In Public Sector

Featured Stories

Related Posts

Latest from News

Senate to Fast-Track Constitutional Amendment for State Police

Senate has pledged to complete the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow the creation of state police before the end of 2026. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu said recently that the upper chamber would resume work on the constitutional review once plenary

CIA-Guided US-Israeli Strikes Killed Khamenei — Report

CIA intelligence reportedly helped guide the US and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the New York Times reported Sunday. The strikes on Tehran, confirmed by Iranian state media, came after the United States and Israel vowed to

Gumi Praises Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Death as ‘Jihad’

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Sunday lauded the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him “a lucky soul” who “died in jihad” against those he described as killers of innocent civilians. In a Facebook post, the Kaduna-based
Dangote Cement

Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue to 4.31 trillion naira ($2.7 billion) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, driven by higher prices in key markets, the company said in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The

Iran Leadership “Safe” After Strikes – Foreign Minister

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the country’s top leadership remains intact following large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel. Speaking to US media, he said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was alive “as far as I know” and that all senior
Previous Story

NBA Insures 1000 Members Under NHIS

SERAP
Next Story

SERAP Demand End To Inequality, Corruption In Public Sector

Don't Miss

Drama As Judge Arrests, Frees Lawyer For Noise-making

A mild drama played out in Justice Okon Abange’s court in
Nigeria's Equity Market Declines By 1.99% in March Despite Weekly Gains

Nigeria’s Equity Market Sees N83 Billion Decline Amid Sell-Offs In Big Stocks

The Nigerian equity market saw a significant dip last week,