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Dr Jamoh, who was represented by the Agency’s Director of Special Duties, Mr. Isichei Osamgbi, said that it has become imperative for African countries particularly in the Gulf of Guinea to help one another to ensure proper harnessing of the regional maritime potential.
“Recently, it has become very pertinent for African countries to continue to collaborate and strengthen their relationships; helping one another in their areas of need, for us to harness the vast opportunities we have to the best of our abilities. Particularly in the maritime sector, the Gulf of Guinea is one area where that is most needed as encouraged by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)”, the DG said.
Furthermore, he said, “Evidence in the past has shown that when nations and organizations work together, each bringing in their vast areas of strength, they tend to develop faster and grow their economies better”.
On his part Nigerian Ambassador to São Tomé, Ambassador Gambo Yusuf Hamza commended the management of NIMASA, adding that the recent achievements in the Gulf of Guinea have improved the image of Nigeria in the country.
He stated further that since no nation can singlehandedly tackle transnational crimes such as piracy and trafficking in arms, it has become expedient for a cluster of countries across the world to cooperate, join resources and fight criminal elements in our waterways. He acknowledged NIMASA’s leading effort in the fight against piracy and ensuring the region’s safety and waterways.
Director, Special Duties (External Relations and Technical Cooperation) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and representative of the NIMASA DG, Mr Isichei Osamgbi making a presentation to the Nigerian Ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe Gambo Yusuf Hamza as part of the Agency’s technical support to the São Tomé and Príncipe.