The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the Authority’s Headquarters, Marina, Lagos.
Rear Admiral Mustapha said the visit was aimed at formally introducing himself and further consolidating the longstanding partnership between the Nigerian Navy and the NPA, with a shared focus on strengthening port security and improving trade facilitation across Nigeria’s maritime domain. He conveyed the appreciation of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, for the Authority’s strategic role in supporting national economic growth and advancing the Blue Economy, describing the NPA as a critical stakeholder in maritime security and efficient port operations.
The FOC commended the Managing Director for his innovative leadership in driving port efficiency and reform, and highlighted the Nigerian Navy’s sustained efforts to enhance maritime security through the Falcon Eye Maritime Surveillance System, the Regional Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC) and the deployment to curb maritime crimes and ensure safer shipping lanes.He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deeper collaboration with the NPA in support of secure and seamless trade facilitation.
In his response, Dr Dantsoho appreciated the enduring partnership between the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Navy, commending the Western Naval Command for its critical role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and enabling efficient port operations. He emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in strengthening port security architecture while improving trade facilitation processes to enhance competitiveness and ease of doing business. He also called for increased operational support, particularly in the Eastern Zone, and expressed optimism that deeper synergy would further advance national maritime security and economic development.
The visit featured the presentation of souvenirs and concluded with a group photograph, reaffirming the shared commitment of both organisations to consolidating partnership for enhanced port security, improved trade facilitation and sustained national economic growth.