Olatunji Disu, Nigeria’s newly appointed acting Inspector-General of Police, has promised security support for Nigeria’s maritime domain at a meeting with Adegboyega Oyetola, Nigeria’s minister of marine and blue economy on Thursday in Abuja.
Disu said the Nigeria Police Force would continue to support strategic sectors, including the maritime domain, through intelligence-led policing, patrols and enhanced enforcement against criminal activities on the waterways. He said he is ready to work with all ministries and agencies whose mandates intersect with national security and economic development.
Oyetola was particular about strengthening coordinated operations in the country’s coastal and inland waterways. “The maritime sector holds enormous promise for economic diversification and job creation. To unlock its full potential, we must guarantee safety and order across our waterways through seamless cooperation among all relevant agencies,” Oyetola said.
Both sides agreed to sustain regular dialogue.
The police, particularly the Marine Police Command and Port Authority Police act as the security interface between maritime operations and trade enforcement. They are responsible for securing internal waters, ports, and harbors, complementing the Nigerian Navy’s offshore operations to ensure safe shipping activities.
