{"id":20180,"date":"2026-02-27T12:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=20180"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:52:30","slug":"nigeria-nsc-boss-western-naval-command-strengthen-maritime-collaboration-to-boost-trade-and-blue-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/nigeria-nsc-boss-western-naval-command-strengthen-maritime-collaboration-to-boost-trade-and-blue-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria &#8211; NSC Boss, Western Naval Command Strengthen Maritime Collaboration to Boost Trade and Blue Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/641631888_1317317157098036_1799786231440199021_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20181\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/641631888_1317317157098036_1799786231440199021_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/641631888_1317317157098036_1799786231440199021_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/641631888_1317317157098036_1799786231440199021_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/641631888_1317317157098036_1799786231440199021_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/641631888_1317317157098036_1799786231440199021_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Executive Secretary\/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers&#8217; Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has reaffirmed the critical role of maritime security in driving port efficiency, trade facilitation, and the growth of Nigeria\u2019s blue economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, Dr. Akutah, noted that over 90 percent of global trade cargo is transported by sea, making security within Nigeria\u2019s maritime domain indispensable to the Council\u2019s mandate as Port Economic Regulator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He described the Navy as a key strategic partner in ensuring cargo safety, operational efficiency, and stability across the nation\u2019s ports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NSC boss, highlighted the Council\u2019s ongoing reforms aimed at reducing cargo dwell time, strengthening stakeholder engagement, promoting port automation, and preparing for the implementation of the National Single Window project, which is expected to streamline trade documentation and improve transparency in the port system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He stressed that sustained collaboration with the Navy would be pivotal to the success of these initiatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also commended the Navy\u2019s sustained efforts in drastically reducing piracy incidents on Nigeria\u2019s waters, noting that the improved security environment has enhanced global shipping confidence and supported Nigeria\u2019s case for removal from war risk classifications that inflate freight costs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mustapha, described his visit as both crucial and timely in consolidating the working relationship between the Navy and the Council.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He conveyed the goodwill of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, while commending the Council\u2019s forward-looking regulatory reforms in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rear Admiral Mustapha emphasised that the Nigerian Shippers\u2019 Council remains one of the country\u2019s most strategic maritime institutions, given its role in regulating shipping activities, protecting shippers\u2019 interests, resolving disputes, and promoting fairness in port operations.<br \/>\nHe underscored the strong nexus between regulation and security, stating that both must function together to drive economic growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWithout security, ships will not come in, and if ships do not come in, there will be nothing to regulate,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Naval Commander highlighted key operations under his leadership, including Exercise Omi Ailewu and enhanced ember-month patrol deployments, aimed at curbing criminal activities along Nigeria\u2019s western maritime corridor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also referenced the Chief of Naval Staff Annual Sea Inspection Exercise (CASI), which deployed over 16 naval vessels to reinforce Nigeria\u2019s maritime presence, noting that ongoing fleet expansion continues to position the Nigerian Navy as one of the strongest in the sub-region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both leaders agreed that deeper collaboration, improved maritime domain awareness through technology, and continuous stakeholder engagement would further stabilise Nigeria\u2019s port environment and support national economic growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Discussions also touched on the Nigerian Navy\u2019s forthcoming 70th anniversary celebrations scheduled for May 29 to June 4, which will feature a Presidential Fleet Review and international maritime engagements involving more than 40 countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigerian Shippers\u2019 Council pledged its participation, describing the milestone as a reflection of the Navy\u2019s enduring role in safeguarding Nigeria\u2019s maritime interests.<\/p>\n<p>Source: NSC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Executive Secretary\/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers&#8217; 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