NPA, WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND, STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST PORT SECURITY, TRADE FACILITATION
NPA, Western Naval Command Strengthen Partnership to Boost Port Security , Trade Facilitation_
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Western Naval Command have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening port security and improving trade facilitation across Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the Authority’s Headquarters, Marina, Lagos on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Rear Admiral Mustapha said the visit was aimed at consolidating the longstanding partnership between the Nigerian Navy and NPA. He conveyed the appreciation of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, for NPA’s strategic role in supporting national economic growth and advancing the Blue Economy.
He commended Dr Dantsoho for his leadership in driving port efficiency and reform, and highlighted the Navy’s ongoing efforts through the Falcon Eye Maritime Surveillance System, the Regional Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC), and other deployments to curb maritime crimes and ensure safer shipping lanes.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deeper collaboration with NPA for secure and seamless trade facilitation.
In response, Dr Dantsoho appreciated the Navy’s critical role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and enabling efficient port operations.
He emphasized the need for sustained collaboration to strengthen port security architecture and improve trade facilitation to enhance competitiveness and ease of doing business.
He also called for increased operational support, particularly in the Eastern Zone, and expressed optimism that deeper synergy would advance national maritime security and economic development.
The visit ended with the presentation of souvenirs and a group photograph, reaffirming both organisations’ commitment to enhanced port security and trade facilitation.
