Maritime security: Nigeria, Japan sign exchange notes on high-speed boat to reinforce deep Blue Project

The federal government has signed  an exchange note with the Japanese government for an economic and social development programme involving the acquisition of high-speed boat to reinforce services for coastal security in Nigeria, with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, as the implementing partner.

Prince Agba noted that the procurement of the high speed boat worth $2.78 million dollars, will greatly enhance the operations of the Deep Blue project. He commended the Japanese government for their interest and interventions in Nigeria for Economic development.

“Nigeria also appreciates the recent exchange of notes we signed for emergency improvement of electricity supply facilities in Abuja, and the role Japan played in the development of the National Power Development Master-plan designed to guide the government on the optimal energy mix and efficiency for Nigeria,” Mr. Agba said.

“This high-speed boat is a welcome addition in our growing arsenal of platforms and assets to reinforce service for coastal security, not only in Nigeria but also in the Gulf of Guinea, as over 60% of shipping activities in the region pass through Nigerian waters.

Ambassador Matsunaga Kazuyoshi noted that the project is to support the measures adopted by the Nigerian government to deal with the threat of the blue economy, to prevent and suppress piracy, armed robbery, and any other unlawful act against ships in Nigerian waters.