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Nigeria making landmark achievement as Coast Guard bill scales first reading in Senate – Provisionary Committee
The introduction of Nigerian Coast Guard Bill which was introduced, laid and scaled through first reading in the Senate within the week has triggered excitement among the proponents, who are of the firm belief that it is going to be another landmark achievement for the nation after its legislative processes.
In a statement issued by Captain Noah Ichaba and made available to CAPITAL POST in Abuja on Friday, he conveyed the appreciation of the Provisionary Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, (PC-NCG), to the distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for their willingness to legislate the Nigerian Coast Guard bill into law.
Ichaba said, the bill which was finally laid on the floor of the Senate was a demonstration of patriotism and a commitment to the wellbeing of the nation which Nigeria stands to gain more from the maritime activities like any other nation across the world that have a well structured Coast Guards.
He said: “The Provisionary Committee dutifully appreciate the Distinguished Senate President, the Principal Officers, the Chairmen of Senate Committees, the Chief sponsor/Co-sponsors of Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill SB. 575 of 2024 and all workers as well as Legislatives Aides who made the 1st Reading of the Bill a smooth sailing historic action.
PC-NCG’s appreciation stems from a number of reasons of: the fruition of the unbiased sacrifice of PC-NCG for the best interest of the country; the preparedness of the Parliament to actively accelerate necessary legislative action of officially enacting Nigerian Coast Guard into legal existence.
“This is an awakened era of bringing a bothersome situation and an eclipsing shadow to a permanent end.
“The realization that Nigeria needs a recognized occupational Coast Guard Agency that would be responsible for the safety and security of ships, cargoes, crews, seafarers, passengers, ports, port facilities, port workers, port users and maritime law enforcement, that would ensure measures to prevent and obstruct security-related incidents that may cause damage to Nigeria’s Maritime Business Activities.
“The revenue generation, protection of maritime environment and prevention of criminalities, which is the central concerns of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and in building upon SOLAS convention chapter XI-2 by developing International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
“Coast Guard is the appropriate Government Agency referred to as Maritime Guardians or Watch keeping, without, which, Nigeria’s Maritime Industry cannot function optimally successful, advantageously and operationally as it would remain the true flesh, blood, spirit and soul of Nigeria’s Maritime Trade and Commerce;
“The historic singularization of the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill 2024 by NILDS; the usefulness and nature of the incoming Agency as a Maritime Law Enforcement among other core duties, functions and services, to the nation cannot be overemphasized, as no other Agency is best recognized by the occupational name of Coast Guard that would be well suited to put into effect the provisions of ISPS Code, as prescribed safety and security duty of Securing the commercial and operational activities of the maritime business.
“It is the Agency to be called upon for responsibility and accountability, and that qualifies for Maritime Law Enforcement. The fact that the proposed Agency is not coming as a gluttonous consumer but a patriotic contributor to the nation’s economy and her maritime security architecture and it is not an Agency that would be on a conflict for control of duty with any other Government Establishment but of fulfilling the destiny of the largest economy in Africa and of steadily increasing her national fortunes and interests;
The statement further spotlighted on the benefits of having existence of the Nigerian Coast Guard as saying: “The Agency’s targeted Direct Workforce would comprise diverse specialties from Maritime Security Experts, Ex-Boys, Ex-Servicemen, Graduates of Maritime Academies, Seafarers, Transferees, Secondees, Exchanges, Ratings, Skilled Creek men and other qualified, available and willing Nigerians;
“There is over 900 identified real worksites where the prospective workforces of Nigerian Coast Guard would be employed and deployed to. This is great plus for Government efforts towards creating millions of direct and indirect jobs;
“As a revenue generating Agency, capable of generating Billions of Dollars yearly, it is not going to be a burden on Government finances, but a contributor to the financial healthiness of Nigeria.
“As PC-NCG appreciates Senate’s patriotic action, it is important to inform the public that there is only one Nigeria, one National Assembly, one Coast Guard, one Establishment Bill and one Facilitation Team for the actualization of taking the nation to her excelling height and destiny.
“Given that therefore, any individual found impersonating PC-NCG with anything relating to the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, as means of identification, without the endorsement of the CE and AO of the PC-NCG or which cannot be confirmed from our records, such a person be made to answer questions that diligent law enforcement Agents may put to them.
“PC-NCG remain eternally grateful to the Distinguished Senators, for this Legislative move, Parliamentary gesture and Representational courtesy, aimed at establishing the Nigerian Coast Guard. I hereby perform this refreshing duty of transmitting PC-NCG appreciation to the Senate, the Chief Sponsor/Co-sponsors and all stakeholders, our sincere gratitude.
“This represent our noble, endearing, thoughtful and remarkable credit and honour to the 10 th Assembly, because, the establishment of Nigerian Coast Guard; would, indeed, do the nation, maritime industry, stakeholders and African Continent endless good”, Ichaba concluded.
As public outrage continue to trail the killing of travelers in Uromi, Edo State on Thursday 27th March, 2025, the Nigerian Police authorities in the State has announced the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the killing.
The victims said, to be hunters were travelling to the Northern part of the country when mob swooped and killed them on suspicion that they are Fulani kidnapper.
The Police said, they are 16 powers and all of them were killed.
The Spokesman for the Police Command, Moses Yamu said some persons have been arrested in connection with the attack.
“In the course of investigations, fourteen (14) suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime, while an emergency meeting was convened with stakeholders and members of the community to address the situation,” Yamu said in a statement on Friday.
Narrating how the incident happened, the Edo Police Command said it occurred when a “truck with registration number KKF 225 XA coming from Port Harcourt, conveying 25 travellers from Elele, a suburb of Rivers State, was accosted by some vigilante group members at Uromi, and some of the travelers who found in possession of locally made dane guns were arrested”.
“While this was ongoing, some vigilante members raised an alarm of them being suspected kidnappers, which led some members and passersby in the community to attack and lynch sixteen (16) of the occupants while the truck conveying them was equally burnt.
“Police operatives attached to the Uromi Division got wind of the incident and swiftly stormed the scene where ten (10) of the travelers were rescued, two of whom sustained various degrees of injuries and were rushed to a hospital where they are currently positively responding to treatment.”
Yamu said a unit of Police Mobile Force personnel with other command tactical teams had been deployed to the area to forestall a breakdown of law and order.
The police said “investigations continue” over the incident and cautioned “against any form of reprisal attacks”.
The new Commissioner of Police in Niger State, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman has sent a strong warning to criminals operating in the State and vowed that his tenure as a Police boss would change the tide for them or else they should relocate elsewhere.
He sent this warning after he assumed office upon his posting to the State, insisting that criminal elements should stay clear of the State or be ready to incur the full weight of the command.
He said the command under his watch will engage a high level of professional standards in effectively policing the state calling on well meaning individual and critical stakeholders to partner with him in ensuring crime free Niger State.
According to the CP, he is already aware of the activities of youth restiveness and other criminal activities in Minna the state capital assuring that he will make the state unbearable for them.
Speaking through the Command Public Relation Officer (PPRO), while Fielding Question from Journalists at the Police headquarters in Minna Friday, Wasiu Abiodun,SP insisted that the command will not fold its hands to watch some disgruntled elements engaging in an act that will breach the security of the people.
He underscores his command preparedness to ensure the maintenance of law and order in policing the command through community related policing appealing to officers and men of the command to leave above board in making Niger State unsafe for criminal minded elements.
In his words,” as you know, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman just took over the mantle of the command on Thursday the 27th, of March 2025.
“He addressed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and other sectional heads of the Command. He assured them of building on the legacy of his Predecessor CP Ebenezer Shawulu Danmaman.
“He also requested that they should extend their hands of fellowship to him for him to succeed in chasing and curtail the activities of these miscreants to the barest level in Minna the capital of Niger State.”
Speaking on the Command’s preparedness to ensure crime free eid ul-Fitr celebration, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman disclosed that the command will deploy enough personnel to all praying grounds across the state. This according to him is to ensure the safety of worshipers.
He warned parents and guardians in the state to monitor the activities of their wards and children to guard against any act that will bring them to face the wrath of the law.
While appreciating men and officers of the Command for their professional resilience in the maintenance of law and order, CP Abdullahi Elleman warned that he has zero tolerance for any act of unprofessional conducts that will bring the Command to ridicule.
In a bid to strengthen security of lives and property and to foster peaceful coexistence in Ijumu Local Government Area, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command CP Miller G. Dantawaye, convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, within the Local Government, to address pressing security concerns and enhance community Policing efforts.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ovye Aya, made available to CAPITAL POST on Tuesday, said, the meeting was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara, Rtd, the representative of the Department of State Services (DSS); the member, representing Ijumu, at the State House of Assembly, the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, the Chairman of the Local Government, the Olujumu of Ijumu, as well as members of Miyetti Allah.
In his address, the CP emphasized the importance of collaboration in tackling insecurity. He called for intelligence-sharing between residents and Security Agencies, stressing that law enforcement alone cannot ensure safety without community support. He called for the effective collaboration between the Police and their host community.
He further assured of involving immigration agencies to monitor and regulate movement as well as Proper documentation that will enhance accountability and reduce security threats within the Local Government.
The meeting also addressed land ownership rights, the role of traditional institutions, and the need for structured conflict resolution. The CP urged all parties to respect existing leadership structures and seek peaceful resolutions through dialogue.
Reaffirming the Police unwavering commitment to professionalism and human rights, the CP warned against lawlessness, stating that Security Agencies are fully prepared to take action against any individual or group threatening the peace in the area. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly.
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