President Buhari calls for collective efforts to rid the Nigerian waters of emerging security threats.
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for the collective efforts of stakeholders in the maritime sector to rid the Nigerian waters of emerging security threats.
Mr Buhari said statistics indicate that efforts to eradicate the menace by the governments of the region are yielding result, citing the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy reporting centre. He also said safety and security of sea transportation are critical for seamless trade and effective economic integration, especially now that Africa is forging ahead with the phase two negotiations for the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area .
The law, the first standalone anti-piracy law in the Gulf of Guinea, aims to ensure safe and secure shipping at sea, prosecute violations and prohibit piracy.“The Act seeks to give further credence to the relevant international treaties of the nations and international maritime organisation ratify by Nigeria and the continental and regional treaties subscribed to on maritime safety and security,” he said.
Mr Amaechi, who was represented by the Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, also said the Act will help to tackle and repress insecurity in the Nigerian Maritime domain.
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