FG Reaffirms Commitment to Hydrography as National Priority

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawal, the Minister of State for Defence, reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing hydrography as a national agenda.

This commitment was articulated during a courtesy visit by Rear Admiral O.O. Fadahunsi, who is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA).

Dr. Matawal emphasized the government's dedication to strengthening Nigeria's hydrographic system to support maritime navigation and enhance the nation's defense and blue economy.

He noted that the NHA plays a strategic role in advancing Nigeria's maritime capabilities in the Gulf of Guinea, facilitating sustainable ocean resource use, promoting maritime trade, and driving economic growth through innovative hydrographic solutions. The Minister discussed measures to expand Nigeria's hydrographic capacity, enhance navigational safety, strengthen maritime security, and support sustainable maritime development, all under a robust policy framework.

Rear Admiral Fadahunsi expressed gratitude for the Minister's visionary leadership and assured that the agency would work closely with relevant ministries to promote an integrated approach to hydrography.