NIMASA Appoints Commodore Reginald Adoki as New Commander

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appointed Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new commander of the Maritime Guard Command. This decision was approved by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abba.

Adoki succeeds Commodore H.C. Oriekez, who has been redeployed.

With 25 years of experience in the Nigerian Navy, Adoki has served in various capacities, including training staff and commanding naval units. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, as well as a Master's in Terrorism, Security, and Policing from the University of Leicester, England.

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Defence and Security Studies at the National Defence Academy (NDA). Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director General of NIMASA, expressed confidence that Adoki's extensive experience will enhance the agency's maritime security efforts, particularly in enforcing safety regulations in Nigeria's territorial waters.