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By Correspondent in Lagos
Shortly after the launch of the deep blue project, the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) has commended the Federal Government for launching the project also known as the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Project.
The President of the Association, Mrs Funke Agbor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), gave the commendation in a statement signed by NMLA’s publicity secretary Adedoyin Afun, in Lagos on Sunday.
Agbor also lauded the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, under the leadership of Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the entire maritime community.
She said that NMLA was aware of the disturbing implications of continued security breaches on the nation’s waters, particularly reduced vessel calls, diversion of traffic to neighbouring jurisdictions, unlawful acts against ships and shipping, increased risk premium and general derogation of the country’s reputation as a maritime destination, among others.
Agbor said the association believed that the inauguration of the new security assets and their effective use would henceforth induce a significant shift in the approach to maritime security, with more emphasis on prevention.
She noted that the new security asset would also improve effective rapid response to and enforcement of maritime crimes and incidents.
“The Association notes the importance of a sustainable framework for the deployment,
management and consolidation of the security assets, with stronger and more effective focus on clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and routine operational protocols.
“There is now the need for a sustainable framework for evidence gathering and cooperation amongst the maritime law enforcement agencies in the area of prosecution,” she said, adding that NIMASA and its partner agencies should expedite actions in this regard.
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