The Nigerian Navy, in partnership with the European Union and the French Navy, is hosting the 8th edition of the Symposium of the Heads of Navies and Coast Guard of the Gulf of Guinea countries.
The event, which will be held from 26 to 28 November 2024 at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, will focus on “Maritime Security and Sustainable Development in the Gulf of Guinea.”
In a statement, the Director of Information for Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, said that the aim is to promote maritime security in the region and strengthen cooperation and coordination for effective maritime law enforcement.
According to him, the symposium will also provide a platform for naval and coast guard practitioners in the region to coalesce ideas on maritime security and safety while deepening the implementation of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct.
He noted that the event will feature 2 days of 3 Strategic Sessions on Regional and International Cooperation for Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea, Maritime Domain Awareness and Information Sharing as well as necessary Legal and Regulatory Framework for Maritime Security Operations.
The symposium will highlight issues related to analysing Maritime Security challenges, promoting an integrated approach to maritime security and developing tools to implement contemporary strategies.
Also Read: Nigeria, India To Strengthen Ties On Counter-terrorism, Maritime Security
Heads of Navies and Coast guards of the Gulf of Guinea countries and representatives of regional and International will participate in the symposium.
The Gulf of Guinea maritime environment is renowned for its enormous commercial activities that drive the economies of over 25 countries in Central and West Africa.
On the global stage, the region reportedly accounts for about 15% of global oil consumption, as well as approximately 5 – 6% of global oil production.
Having proven oil reserves of approximately 50-60 billion barrels, the region is certainly vital in the global energy landscape, more so that it accounts for about 30% of world maritime traffic.
Central to the enhancement of maritime security and safety in the region is the need for countries to strengthen regional cooperation and governance by fostering multidimensional partnerships.
Comments are closed.