NAF, NIMASA Strengthen Air-Maritime Synergy To Secure Nigeria’s Deep Blue Economy
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, on 20 February 2026 paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force, Abuja. The high-level engagement focused on consolidating air–maritime collaboration in support of Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project and advancing the Federal Government’s blue economy agenda through strengthened maritime domain security architecture.
Dr Mobereola reaffirmed that maritime security remains fundamental to economic stability, international trade and sustained investor confidence. He highlighted Nigeria’s sustained, long-term trend of zero piracy incidents within its territorial waters over the last four years, describing the milestone as a “testament to the professionalism and coordinated efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies.” He added that “this achievement has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s standing in the global maritime community and created a safer environment for commerce to thrive,” underscoring the importance of continuous aerial surveillance and rapid response in protecting maritime assets.
In his response, Air Marshal Aneke assured NIMASA of the NAF’s unwavering commitment to enhanced operational synergy, outlining the Force’s long-range surveillance aircraft, maritime patrol platforms, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and rapid-response air assets designed to provide real-time situational awareness and precision coordination. Emphasising that “air power remains a decisive force multiplier in maritime security operations,” the CAS noted that strengthened air–maritime integration will further secure sea lines of communication, safeguard offshore infrastructure and reinforce the President’s vision of a vibrant, secure and economically productive blue economy.
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