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    Gulf of Guinea: Buhari pledges tight maritime security

    November 11, 2016
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    *Security forces checking piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
    *Security forces checking piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

    Kunle Kalejaye

    11 November 2016, Sweetcrude, Lagos —
    President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea through a partnership with other countries.

    The commitment was made on Thursday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, Ambassador (Mrs) Florentina Adenike Ukonga, at State House, Abuja.

    Buhari said the Commission is of strategic importance, as most of the crude oil stolen from Nigeria is taken through the Gulf of Guinea.

    “That region, between Senegal and Angola, affects our financial and physical security as a country. Nigeria will, therefore, meet all its obligations to the Gulf of Guinea Commission, and also encourage other member countries to do the same,” the President said.

    “This administration will do its best to strengthen maritime security. The rejuvenation of the Gulf of Guinea Commission is vital, and Nigeria will participate more effectively because of the security implications,” President Buhari added.

    Ambassador Ukonga disclosed that the Commission was established in 2001, to tackle piracy, unregulated fishing, drugs and human trafficking, environmental pollution, among others.

    The Gulf of Guinea Commission, with headquarters in Luanda, Angola, also generates awareness among member states on the need to maintain security in their territorial waters.

    “We have been giving the bad guys in maritime a run for their money,” the Executive Secretary said.

    The Commission has eight countries as members from West and Central Africa, with an intention to admit more countries soon.

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