By Augustine Ehikioya
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed that sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders remains pivotal to securing Nigeria’s maritime environment.
He spoke while receiving the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of New Guard Security & Consultancy Services Limited (NGSCL), Major General Jamil Sarham (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
A statement by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director Naval Information, has disclosed this. It was made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA).
Underscoring the importance of institutionalised collaboration in addressing evolving maritime security challenges, the CNS noted that previous areas of friction with PSCs have been considerably minimised.
He assured NGSCL of the Nigerian Navy’s continued support in advancing coordinated mechanisms to safeguard critical national assets and sustain maritime security.
During the engagement, the NGSCL CEO highlighted the company’s mandate as a coordinating interface between government security agencies and Private Security Companies (PSCs), aimed at standardising operations, enhancing regulatory compliance, and fostering synergy across the security architecture.
He further disclosed that the company has established a Project Management Office and commenced full operations, noting that ongoing engagements have significantly reduced operational frictions between PSCs and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He commended the Nigerian Navy’s professionalism and sustained operations against crude oil theft, which have contributed to improved oil production and strengthened national economic stability.
