AIG Maritime, Ports Authority Police Chiefs Seek Stronger Security Collaboration in Visit to NIMASA DG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Maritime, AIG Chinedu Oko, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Toyin Agbaminoja today, 17th November 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, at the Agency’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos in a bid to strengthen the existing collaboration between the two government entities.

The visit is part of ongoing collaborative efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture, boost port efficiency, and deepen inter-agency cooperation across the nation’s maritime domain.

In his remarks, Oko underscored the importance of an integrated security framework for protecting Nigeria’s coastal waters, port facilities, and critical maritime infrastructure. He commended NIMASA for its sustained contributions to maritime safety regulation, capacity development, and the Deep Blue Project. He emphasised that long-term maritime safety and efficiency depend on seamless collaboration between law enforcement agencies and maritime regulatory bodies.

Also speaking, Agbaminoja reiterated the commitment of the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to providing solid security support across major port corridors, including Apapa Port, Tincan Island Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, and the marine unit responsible for patrols up to 12 nautical miles from the ports.

She pledged enhanced operational synergy with NIMASA to combat maritime crimes, support trade facilitation, and ensure the safety of vessels, cargo, and port users.

Welcoming the police delegation, the Director General of NIMASA reaffirmed the Agency’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity building, and maritime domain awareness.

He noted that strong maritime security remains vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, port competitiveness, and international standing.

The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing on the need for sustained engagement, coordinated operations, and strategic partnerships to strengthen national maritime security and improve service delivery across the maritime sector.