Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria – June 10, 2026: The Executive Director Operations and Technical of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Warredi Enisuoh has warned that Nigeria is undermining its national security by failing to invest in ship ownership and maritime capacity.
Speaking at the 10th AMSAY Conference organised by Platform Communications with the theme “A Decade of AMSAY Conference: Eyes on the Horizon”, Warredi said Nigeria lags behind other maritime nations because it lacks the ability to carry its own cargo.
He explained that countries with strong fleets enjoy a strategic advantage, as cargo ships can be converted into warships during conflict. “While some nations can convert their cargo ships to warships within an hour, Nigeria does not have such privileges due to lack of ship ownership,” he noted.
Warredi pointed to China as an example, highlighting that the Asian giant carries the majority of its cargo, thereby strengthening its maritime capacity and national defense.
He questioned Nigeria’s maritime mission, stressing that clarity of purpose is essential to charting a path toward stronger national security and economic resilience.
According to him, the absence of indigenous cargo fleets leaves Nigeria vulnerable, as it has no control over the carriage of its goods. This, he said, represents a significant security risk.
Warredi urged policymakers to recognise the strategic importance of ship ownership and maritime infrastructure in safeguarding national interests.
He added that while mistakes are human, Nigeria must act quickly to correct its course and align with global best practices in maritime security and logistics.
The security expert concluded that building indigenous shipping capacity is not just an economic necessity but a matter of national survival in an increasingly volatile global environment.
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