Nigeria Commits Full Infrastructural Support to Strengthen Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea

Nigeria has announced its readiness to provide full infrastructural and operational backing to the Combined Maritime Task Force operating in the Gulf of Guinea, reaffirming its leadership role in regional security.

President Bola Tinubu made this commitment during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu disclosed that Nigeria, as host nation of the task force’s headquarters, will provide key resources including office facilities, naval vessels, helicopters, and interim personnel.

He also urged African leaders to adopt a more unified and strategic approach in addressing major continental challenges such as insecurity, rising debt burdens, and the exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources, stressing the need for collective action to safeguard the region’s future.

He revealed that Nigeria would host the Combined Maritime Taskforce for the Gulf of Guinea and provide the necessary infrastructure to ensure its operational effectiveness.

”As host of this taskforce, Nigeria will provide infrastructure, including office buildings, ships, helicopters and temporary personnel to ensure that the force remains effective in combating transnational organised crimes and enhancing maritime security across the region,” he said.

The president expressed support for a deeper analysis to advance the activation of the African Court of Justice and intensified advocacy for the ratification of the African Parliament protocol.

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