Navy, SIFAX group strengthen ties to bolster maritime security

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command (WNC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Abubakar Mustapha, has highlighted the critical role of inter-agency and public-private cooperation in sustaining maritime security.

Mustapha made the remark when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen civil-military collaboration and enhance strategic partnership within the maritime domain.

He emphasized that the Nigerian Navy remains resolute in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial waters, ensuring safe navigation, and protecting critical national infrastructure that supports economic growth.

The FOC further noted that robust collaboration with corporate leaders and industry stakeholders is essential to addressing emerging security challenges, particularly in the areas of port operations, offshore installations, and maritime trade corridors.

In his response, the Chairman SIFAX Group represented by the Group Coordinating Director, Mrs Wummi Eniola Jegede expressed appreciation for the visit and commended the Western Naval Command for its unwavering commitment to securing the nation’s maritime environment.

She reaffirmed her organization’s readiness to sustain cooperation with the Nigerian Navy in areas of mutual interest, especially those that promote operational efficiency, safety, and national development.