NIMASA and Chatham House to Elevate Gulf of Guinea Security Concerns at UN
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Chatham House in London have agreed to present maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guinea to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this month. This initiative aims to spotlight the significant progress NIMASA has made in addressing piracy and sea robbery in the region.
The decision emerged from a meeting between Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of NIMASA, and Dr. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, accompanied by his team. Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, Bwala William, also attended the session.
NIMASA and Chatham House are now working together to organize a meeting involving international stakeholders from both the public and private sectors in Nigeria. The objective is to develop a position paper focused on enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
Following the meeting, Dr. Mobereola emphasized the importance of international collaboration in maintaining and advancing security in the region. “We had a very productive discussion with Chatham House. The decision to involve the UN Security Council ensures they are well informed about the security progress in the Gulf of Guinea,” Mobereola stated via his official X handle, @MobereolaD.
He further highlighted the need for an independent analysis of the security situation in the Gulf of Guinea to translate these gains into economic benefits, such as reducing the cost of Nigerian-bound freight and addressing war risk insurance premiums for vessels.
Chatham House, renowned for its independent analysis and trusted dialogue, will play a key role in supporting NIMASA’s efforts to bolster Nigeria’s Blue Economy and enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
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