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Nigerian Coast Guard

Nigeria Coast Guard Corps
Coast Guard overview
Formed2021
HeadquartersLagos
Minister responsible
  • Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister for Marine and Blue Economy
Coast Guard executive
  • Abel Idaminabo, Commandant General
WebsiteNCGC

The Nigeria Coast Guard Corps (NCGC) is a government agency in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, responsible for maritime security and law enforcement along Nigeria's coastline.

History

The Nigerian Coast Guard was officially established by Senator Akon Eyakenyi from Akwa Ibom South in 2021, in order to transition from the Nigerian Navy to dedicate a focus on safeguarding Nigeria's maritime interests and combating piracy, illegal fishing, and smuggling.[1][2][3] The NCGC utilizes rank similar to the Nigerian Navy.[4]

References

  1. ^ Yakubu, Dirisu (2024-02-24). "UPDATED: Security experts seek establishment of national coast guard". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ Yakubu, Dirisu (2024-02-04). "Insecurity: Tinubu advised to establish coast guard force". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ "About Us – Coast Guard". Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. ^ https://coastguard.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Nigeria-Coast-Guard-Rank.pdf. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
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