A team of Naval Officers from 20 countries worldwide has visited the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a knowledge-sharing engagement aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation.
Led by the Defence Attaché at the French Embassy, Colonel Stéphane Oseo, the team sought to deepen their understanding of how Maritime Administrations operate within the framework of the Yaoundé Architecture for Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa.
The visit highlighted the effective partnership between the Nigerian Navy and NIMASA, which has enhanced security coordination in the Gulf of Guinea. During their visit, the team engaged with NIMASA’s Deep Blue Project officials on strategies for maritime domain awareness and inter-agency coordination.
They also visited the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (RMRCC), where they were briefed on Nigeria’s operational procedures for maritime search and rescue coordination.
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to regional collaboration for improved maritime safety and security across the Gulf of Guinea.
This visit demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in promoting maritime security and safety.