The agency’s Deputy Director/Head Public Relations, Osagie Edward, on Wednesday stated that the renewed strategic partnership was to strengthen maritime security, enhance safety and deepen coordinated enforcement across Nigeria’s maritime domain. AdvertisementHe noted that the MoU was signed at the Nigerian Navy Headquarters, Abuja, by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, and the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas. AdvertisementAccording to him, the agreement is also designed to address emerging maritime security challenges through improved coordination, information sharing and operational cooperation. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, described the signing as a milestone in the enduring relationship between the Nigerian Navy and NIMASA. AdvertisementHe noted that the renewed MoU contained important additions aimed at strengthening the response to the evolving nature of maritime security challenges.