Ex GRAND NEMO aims to ensure continued stability of gulf of Guinea economies – FOC

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 Ex GRAND NEMO aims to ensure continued stability of gulf of Guinea economies – FOC

Lagos, Nov. 8, 2025

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, says that Ex GRAND NEMO aims to ensure continuous safety and stability for the economies of coastal states.


Mustapha made the remark on Saturday at the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT during the Commander Task Unit Brief (CTU) for Ex GRAND AFRICAN NEMO 2025 Zone E scheduled to hold between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17.


ReelzzNewzz24 reports that countries participating in the exercise included Gabon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, France, and others.


Mustapha said: “The Gulf of Guinea remains a critical maritime corridor for global trade and energy supply.


“It’s safety and stability are vital not only to the economies of the coastal states but also to the international community.


“Therefore, such exercises serve to reinforce the collective resolve of regional and partner navies to secure this strategic waterway against emerging maritime threats,” he said.


The FOC said that the exercise stood as a testament to our shared commitment to ensuring maritime safety, regional cooperation, and collective security within the Gulf of Guinea and West African maritime domain.


“Ex GRAND AFRICAN NEMO is a multinational initiative aimed at improving interoperability among regional and international naval forces in the fight against piracy and all forms of maritime criminality.


“It provides a unique platform for collaboration, joint training, and exchange of professional expertise among participating navies and maritime agencies,” he said.


Mustapha added that Nigerian Navy’s participation in this exercise was in alignment with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas’s strategic directives.



According to him, the directive emphasises fleet readiness, maritime domain awareness, inter-agency collaboration, and multinational cooperation.


“Nigeria’s participation also demonstrates our commitment to the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, which provides the framework for maritime security coordination among Gulf of Guinea nations.


“Through this exercise, our officers and ratings will have the opportunity to enhance operational skills in areas such as maritime interdiction, search and rescue, communication drills, gunnery, and tactical maneuvering.


“This will also help to strengthen synergy with regional and international partners,” the FOC said.


Mustapha said that “lessons drawn from this engagement will further sharpen our operational efficiency and contribute to the overall maritime security architecture of the region.


“As we undertake this exercise, I enjoin you all to maintain the highest levels of safety, discipline and coordination.


“Let every evolution at sea reflect the precision, competence, and integrity that define our service.


“Together, we are demonstrating that Africa and her partners can effectively safeguard the seas through solidarity and professionalism.,” he said. 

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