Spain lauds Nigerian Navy's effort in quelling piracy

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 Spain lauds Nigerian Navy's effort in quelling piracy 



Lagos, Sept.25, 2024

 The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Juan Ignacio has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Navy at quelling and decreasing piracy and sea crimes at the Gulf of Guinea.

Ignacio made this commendation on Wednesday during the Spanish Navy Warship BAM METEORO courtesy visit to the Western Naval Command, Apapa, Lagos State.

The four days courtesy call would be from Sept. 24 to Sept. 27.

The ambassador said that the visit of the warship to Nigerian waters was to improve the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries and also security in the Gulf of Guinea.

"Maritime security is one for all and we are interested in having safe seas and safe waters for a prosperous maritime business environment.

"This is a responsibility that comes upon the coastal states of the region in which the leadership of the Nigerian Navy surpasses others with more capacity and capabilities in the region.

"Our role under this coordinated maritime presence is to help with maritime exercises and to collaborate in order to learn from each other," the ambassador said.

He said that few changes had been added to the sea exercise and that amongst the changes, he was particularly delighted to have two distinguished Nigerian Navy officers aboard the Spanish warship.

"This kind of development keeps on changing the nature of our relation from being a frequent visitor to becoming a true partnership which is very relevant.

"The sea exercise will span over two months," Ignacio said.

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Mustapha Hassan said that this was the second time the Spanish ship was visiting Nigeria in the past one year.

"This is a powerful message to indicate the level of collaboration between Nigeria and Spain.

"The Spanish warship visit is part of the coordinated maritime presence initiative of the European Union aimed towards enhacing security in the Gulf of Guinea.

"So far, they came in with no negative report which is an indication of the level of suppression of crime in the Nigerian maritime waters and the Gulf of Guinea," he said.



The FOC said that the involvement of Nigerian naval officers aboard the Spanish warship during the exercise would help in the exchange of ideas as well as facilitate their modus operandi. 






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