Nigeria says it has maintained a record of zero piracy incidents for four consecutive years, as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen maritime security across the Gulf of Guinea.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, disclosed this in Lagos during the C4i capability demonstration and graduation ceremony, where 177 maritime security personnel completed advanced operational training.
Mobereola said the sustained zero-piracy status has helped improve Nigeria’s maritime reputation internationally, leading to lower war-risk insurance costs and increased investor confidence in shipping activities. He attributed the achievement to the Deep Blue Project, a multi-agency maritime security initiative.
He added that the progress contributed to Nigeria’s admission into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), reflecting growing recognition of the country’s maritime security framework.
The NIMASA chief also commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for supporting reforms and capacity-building initiatives in the sector. He congratulated the graduating personnel and urged them to uphold discipline, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime environment.
Mobereola further acknowledged the contributions of security partners, including the Nigerian Armed Forces, DSS, police, and other collaborating agencies, noting that sustained inter-agency cooperation remains central to maintaining maritime security gains.
He reaffirmed NIMASA’s commitment to expanding collaboration and strengthening operational capability to secure Nigeria’s waters and support economic activity across the Gulf of Guinea.
