Stakeholders’ Collaboration Critical To Securing Maritime Domain – Naval Chief

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed that collaboration with relevant stakeholders remains pivotal to securing Nigeria’s maritime environment.

Vice Admiral Abbas made the assertion when he received the chief executive officer/managing director of New Guard Security & Consultancy Services Limited (NGSCL), Major General Jamil Sarham (rtd), at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja.

A statement by the naval spokesperson, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the NGSCL CEO highlighted the company’s mandate as a coordinating interface between government security agencies and private security companies (PSCs), aimed at standardising operations, enhancing regulatory compliance, and fostering synergy across the security architecture.

He said the company had established a Project Management Office and commenced full operations, adding that ongoing engagements have reduced operational frictions between PSCs and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

He commended the Nigerian Navy’s professionalism and sustained operations against crude oil theft, which have contributed to improved oil production and strengthened national economic stability.

In his remarks, Vice Admiral Abbas welcomed the initiative and underscored the importance of institutionalised collaboration in addressing evolving maritime security challenges.

He noted that previous areas of friction with PSCs have been considerably minimised and assured NGSCL of the Nigerian Navy’s continued support in advancing coordinated mechanisms to safeguard critical national assets and sustain maritime security.