Maritime Police, NIMASA Strengthen Ties on Maritime Security & Blue Economy

In a move to reinforce inter-agency cooperation and boost maritime security, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Maritime Police Command, Musa Yusuf Garba, psc(+), IIPS, PSPS, has pledged continued collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

AIG Garba made the commitment during a working visit to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, at the agency’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

The visit served to deepen the strategic partnership between the two institutions, as both agencies reiterated their shared goals of enhancing maritime safety, security, and regulatory compliance across Nigeria’s territorial waters.

During the visit, AIG Garba expressed gratitude for the longstanding cooperation and support NIMASA has extended to the Maritime Police Command. He commended Dr. Mobereola’s leadership in promoting maritime governance and raising operational safety standards within the sector.

“This visit is a reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to building on our cordial relationship with NIMASA,” the AIG stated. “Effective maritime security depends on synergy among all critical stakeholders. We remain resolute in our collaboration with NIMASA to protect the nation’s waterways and uphold both national priorities and international maritime obligations.”

Welcoming the AIG and his team, Dr. Mobereola stressed the importance of inter-agency synergy in addressing maritime challenges such as piracy, smuggling, and other criminal activities within Nigeria’s maritime domain.

“NIMASA is committed to strengthening its partnership with the Maritime Police Command,” he said. “Together, we can foster a safer, more secure, and efficient maritime environment that supports Nigeria’s Blue Economy agenda.”

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to enhance intelligence sharing, reinforce operational frameworks, and expand joint enforcement efforts aimed at preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s waters.

The visit highlights the growing momentum behind Nigeria’s drive to secure its maritime domain through collaborative efforts between law enforcement and regulatory bodies.