Port Police harps on unified security to safeguard Nigeria’s coast and seaports
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Maritime, AIG Chinedu Oko, has emphasized the strategic importance of a unified security framework in safeguarding Nigeria’s coastal waters, port facilities, and critical maritime assets.
AIG Chinedu Oko stated this during a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, at the agency’s headquarters in Lagos on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, Oko commended NIMASA for its continuous efforts in maritime safety regulation, capacity development, and the Deep Blue Project.
He noted that sustainable cooperation between law enforcement and maritime regulators remains essential for safe and efficient maritime operations.
Speaking during the meeting, CP Toyin Agbaminoja reaffirmed the commitment of the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to providing robust security support across the nation’s port corridors including Apapa Port, Tincan Island Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, and the Command’s marine unit responsible for patrols up to 12 nautical miles from the ports.
She expressed readiness to deepen operational synergy with NIMASA to curb maritime crimes, facilitate trade, and guarantee the security of vessels, cargo, and port users.
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Welcoming the visitors, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, highlighted the Agency’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in the areas of intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity building, and maritime domain awareness.
Mobereola stressed that efficient maritime security is fundamental to Nigeria’s economic stability, port competitiveness, and global reputation.
Both parties agreed on the need for continuous engagement, operational synchronization, and strategic partnerships to bolster national maritime security and enhance service delivery across the maritime sector.
The visit formed part of ongoing collaborative engagements aimed at strengthening maritime security architecture, enhancing port efficiency, and improving inter-agency cooperation within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
