Chiemelie Ezeobi As part of measures to counter piracy and other maritime crimes, especially in the Gulf of Guinea waters the French Navy recently reiterated its partnership with its Nigerian
As part of measures to counter piracy and other maritime crimes, especially in the Gulf of Guinea waters the French Navy recently reiterated its partnership with its Nigerian counterpart. donation of maritime security surveillance gadgets to help deepen that relationship, as well as combat piracy, other illegality in the country’s domain.
He explained that a similar facility was already functioning in Senegal and Ghana, adding that his country would like to foster same collaboration with Nigeria to help in the fight against piracy, illegal fishing and other crimes. Recalling how the late Gen. Sani Abacha announced that French should be the second official language, Rear Admiral Akpan said the relationship between both countries dates back to the military era.
” There was a time it had a break with the issues within the ship but I’m glad that cooperation has been restored. As you know, the sea is what binds all the nations round the world together and today we’re talking about new economy. Noting that it was impossible for a single nation to patrol the Gulf of Guinea giving the vast area and enormous resources domiciled there, he said it made the region a centre of attraction for criminally minded individuals and groups.
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