Akwa Ibom CP Advocates for Maritime Security Collaboration

Baba Azar, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, has called for improved inter-agency collaboration to address the increasing threats of sea piracy and maritime security issues along Nigeria's coastal areas. This appeal was made on Monday in Uyo during a meeting with Rear Admiral M.

Muy from the Naval Warfare College Nigeria, who was accompanied by participants of a naval warfare course. The visit aimed to expose senior military officers to contemporary security challenges related to maritime safety and its impact on economic growth.

Azar emphasized the necessity for coordinated responses involving multiple agencies, including the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, and others. He noted the sophistication of maritime crimes and the need for stronger intelligence sharing, joint operations, and modern technology deployment to protect oil and gas infrastructure.

Azar reiterated that maritime security is crucial for sustaining socio-economic development in Akwa Ibom State, which is a key driver of economic growth in Nigeria.