Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria – November 17, 2025: The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA have reaffirmed commitment for collaboration in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture.
The agreement for collaboration was reached in Lagos when the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Maritime, AIG Chinedu Oko, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the NIMASA head office in Lagos.
The AIG met with NIMASA’s Director General, Dayo Mobereola, as part of ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders in the industry.
In his remarks, Oko emphasized the strategic importance of a unified security framework to safeguard Nigeria’s coastal waters, port facilities, and critical maritime assets. He commended NIMASA for its efforts in maritime safety regulation, capacity development, and the Deep Blue Project, stressing that sustainable cooperation between law enforcement and regulators is vital for safe and efficient maritime operations.
Commissioner of Police, Toyin Agbaminoja reaffirmed the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command’s commitment to providing robust security support across Nigeria’s port corridors, including Apapa Port, Tincan Island Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, and its marine unit responsible for patrols up to 12 nautical miles offshore.
She expressed readiness to deepen operational synergy with NIMASA to curb maritime crimes, facilitate trade, and guarantee the safety of vessels, cargo, and port users.
Welcoming the delegation, Mobereola highlighted NIMASA’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the Police in intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity building, and maritime domain awareness.
He stressed that efficient maritime security is fundamental to Nigeria’s economic stability, port competitiveness, and global reputation.
The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing on the need for continuous engagement, operational synchronization, and strategic partnerships to bolster national maritime security and enhance service delivery across the sector.
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