AIG Maritime, CP Ports Authority Police Pay Courtesy Visit to NIMASA DG, Seek Stronger Security Collaboration

DG Nimasa, Dr Dayo Mobereola and AIG Maritime Chinedu Oko

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Maritime, AIG Chinedu Oko, psc, and the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, psc, mnips, on Monday, November 17, 2025, paid 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 Victoria Island, Lagos.

The visit is part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime security architecture, enhancing port operations, and improving inter-agency coordination across the maritime domain.
AIG Oko, in his remarks, underscored the importance of a unified and strategic security framework to safeguard Nigeria’s coastal waters, port facilities, and critical maritime assets. He commended NIMASA for its regulatory role, capacity-building initiatives, and continued investment in the Deep Blue Project, stressing that seamless cooperation between maritime regulators and law enforcement agencies is vital for safe and efficient maritime operations.

Also speaking, CP Agbaminoja reaffirmed the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command’s commitment to providing strong security coverage across the port corridors, including Apapa, Tincan Island, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Kirikiri and Ikorodu terminals, as well as its marine unit responsible for patrols up to 12 nautical miles. She assured the DG of the Command’s readiness to deepen operational synergy with NIMASA to combat maritime crimes, facilitate trade, and ensure the safety of vessels, cargo, and port users.

DG Nimasa Dr Dayo Mobereola, Port Western Command CP Agbaminoja

In response, Dr. Mobereola welcomed the delegation and emphasized NIMASA’s preparedness to expand cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force in intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity development, and maritime domain awareness. He noted that robust maritime security remains central to Nigeria’s economic stability and global competitiveness.
Both parties agreed on the need for sustained engagement, operational alignment, and strategic partnerships to enhance national maritime security and improve service delivery across the sector.