The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Maritime, AIG Chinedu Oko alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police, Western Command, CP Toyin Agbaminoja have paid a courtesy visit to the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola.
The visit took place recently at NIMASA corporate headquarters, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Said to be part of ongoing collaborative engagements aimed at strengthening maritime security architecture, the visit was also meant to enhance port efficiency and improving inter-agency cooperation within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ports Authority Police, Western Command, ASP Isaac Hundeyin in a statement made available to Maritime Bits stated that Oko emphasized the strategic importance of a unified security framework in safeguarding Nigeria’s coastal waters, port facilities, and critical maritime assets.
Hundeyin quoted Oko commending NIMASA for its continuous efforts in maritime safety regulation, capacity development, and the Deep Blue Project, noting that sustainable cooperation between law enforcement and maritime regulators remains essential for safe and efficient maritime operations.
According to the statement, Agbaminoja on her part reaffirmed the commitment of the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to providing what he called “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.
Mobereola in his response welcomed the delegation and highlighted NIMASA readiness to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in the areas of intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity building, and maritime domain awareness.
The NIMASA helmsman stressed that efficient maritime security is fundamental to Nigeria’s economic stability, port competitiveness, and global reputation. The visit 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 maritime sector.
