Piracy: IMO Commends Nigeria’s Role In Maritime Security

The Secretary General, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Kitack Lim, has commended the Nigerian government for playing a leading role in securing the Gulf of Guinea (GOG)
Lim was quoted in a statement issued by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as saying that Nigeria has made important contributions to the fight against piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, with the recent launch of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also known as the Deep Blue Project.
“I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the Nigerian government for its continued contribution towards the endeavours to ensure safe and secure maritime operation in the Gulf of Guinea”, Lim said.
He said the government’s efforts had helped the work of seafarers and improved shipping in the region, while keeping at bay illicit maritime activities.
The IMO secretary praised Nigeria’s determination to galvanise regional and international energies to rid the country’s waters and the Gulf of Guinea of threats to shipping.
“I am encouraged to envisage the promise of inter-regional cooperation in so many levels. I would like to express my deepest appreciation for Nigeria’s active engagement in all these global and regional initiatives”, he said.