Global Cooperation Crucial in War Against Maritime Crimes – CNS Ogalla
The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to broadening partnerships at international levels to improve global maritime security.
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff, said the transnational nature of maritime crimes makes it essential for navies to cooperate globally.
Ogalla made this statement at the 2nd Gulf of Guinea Security Situation Seminar in Shanghai, China, where he represented the Nigerian Navy.
The seminar, facilitated by China, brought together Chiefs of Maritime Forces and the Inter-regional Coordination Center in the Gulf of Guinea to discuss maritime security.
The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Ayiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Ogalla remarks: “The Nigerian Navy has been actively engaged in regional and international collaborations to address maritime security challenges.
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“Some examples include working with the European Union to address transnational crime, supporting the Combined Maritime Task Force initiative, and reinforcing the capacity of the Yaoundé Architecture.”
He also acknowledged the significant role of the Chinese Navy in promoting maritime security in the region.
He highlighted the Chinese Navy’s active participation in the International Maritime Conference and Regional Maritime Exercise (INCREMEX) held in May 2024, as well as several engagements between China and Nigeria in ship acquisition, training, and technical assistance.
According to him, these include the purchase of Two 95m Offshore Patrol Boats in 2010 and the donation of two 46m Inshore Patrol Boats by the Chinese Navy in 2014 and 2022 respectively.
“The transnational nature of maritime crimes makes it expedient for navies to cooperate globally hence the Nigerian Navy remains committed to broadening partnerships at international levels for improved global maritime security,’’ he said.
By PRNigeria
