By Mohammed Bello Doka
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, arrived in Shanghai, China, to participate in the 2nd Gulf of Guinea Security Situation Seminar. The high-profile event, scheduled to run from December 3 to 6, focuses on addressing the pressing challenges of maritime security within the Gulf of Guinea region.
With the theme “Maritime Security Situation and Cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea,” the seminar is designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among chiefs of maritime forces and representatives of the Inter-Regional Coordination Center for the Gulf of Guinea. Hosted by China, the gathering underscores the importance of international partnerships in countering piracy, illicit trade, and other maritime security threats in one of the world’s most critical sea lanes.
Vice Admiral Ogalla’s attendance builds upon the momentum of the recently concluded 8th Symposium of Heads of Navies and Coast Guards of Gulf of Guinea Navies, which the Nigerian Navy hosted in Abuja. As one of the keynote speakers, he will deliver an address titled “Improved Maritime Security Situation in the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria’s Role in Fostering Collaboration in the Region.” The address is expected to highlight Nigeria’s strategic contributions to curbing maritime crime and promoting stability in the Gulf of Guinea.
Accompanying the CNS is Rear Admiral Abiodun Bankole, the Director of Defence Cooperation at Defence Headquarters. Together, they represent Nigeria’s resolve to strengthen ties with global partners and advance strategies for safeguarding the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime domain.
This seminar is another step forward in fortifying the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime security framework, as regional and global stakeholders work collectively to ensure safe and secure waters for economic prosperity and peaceful coexistence.
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