The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to boost its revenue generation capacity and surveillance.
To this end, it has been granted single-user access to the windward tool of the Command, Control, Communication, Computer and Intelligence (C4i) intelligence system.
This is sequel to the Surveillance Unit of its Shipping Development Department having access to the facilities of the C4i built by the Federal Government to boost security in Nigeria’s maritime domain and the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
NIMASA in a statement signed by its Assistant Director, Public Relations, Mr. Osagie Edward said this development extends the application of the C4i facility previously focused on safety and security into shipping development and revenue optimization.
According to the statement which was made available to Maritime Bits, this will be attained by leveraging advanced technology. NIMASA aims to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve maritime surveillance, and block revenue leakages, by ensuring a more efficient and transparent system.
Continuing, it said: “the management of NIMASA under the leadership of Dr. Dayo Mobereola has reiterated its commitment to improving internal processes to achieve optimal performance across all operational areas. The C4i Centre is a critical component of the deep blue project. It plays a key role in intelligence gathering and data collection, contributing significantly to securing Nigeria’s maritime domain. As a result of these efforts, the country has maintained zero piracy incidents for over 24 months”.
The agency stated that the latest integration of C4i intelligence tools into its surveillance operations is expected to further enhance maritime security, regulatory compliance, and economic efficiency within the sector.
