The Provisional Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) on Friday renewed its call for a dedicated Coast Guard to strengthen maritime security and economic protection.
In a statement, PC-NCG Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Noah Ichaba, described the Coast Guard as the missing link in Nigeria’s maritime governance structure.
He said a Coast Guard would unify maritime safety, security, enforcement and economic protection under a coordinated operational framework.
According to Ichaba, the agency will support anti-smuggling operations, curb illegal fishing, enhance vessel inspections and improve compliance enforcement.
He added that a centralised Coast Guard would boost rapid response to piracy, oil theft, sea robbery and kidnapping on Nigeria’s waterways.
The PC-NCG boss noted that fragmented responsibilities among multiple agencies have created operational gaps and weakened maritime enforcement.
He said Nigeria’s 850-kilometre coastline, major seaports and offshore energy assets require a dedicated institution to coordinate maritime operations.
Ichaba stressed that
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