NIMASA and Chatham House Collaborate to Address Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security at UN
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has forged a significant partnership with Chatham House, London, to spotlight maritime security concerns in the Gulf of Guinea before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this month.
This collaboration seeks to amplify international awareness of the strides NIMASA has made in curbing piracy and sea robbery, while also rallying global support to sustain and enhance these security achievements in the region.
The partnership was formalized during a meeting between NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and Dr. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House. The two organizations are jointly developing a comprehensive position paper on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, which will be presented to the UNSC.
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This document is expected to include contributions from a diverse range of international stakeholders, spanning both public and private sectors, and aims to leverage the region’s security improvements into tangible economic benefits for Nigeria. Key among these potential benefits are reduced freight costs and lower war risk insurance premiums, which are essential for boosting economic stability and growth.
By engaging the UNSC and utilizing the expertise of Chatham House, NIMASA aims to advance Nigeria’s Blue Economy initiative, a strategic plan to harness the country’s extensive marine resources for sustainable economic development.
This collaboration underscores the critical role of international cooperation in tackling maritime security challenges and highlights the potential for such partnerships to drive sustainable economic progress in the Gulf of Guinea.
