Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to address emerging maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including illegal fishing, trafficking, and environmental crimes.
Speaking in Abuja, Oyetola emphasized the need for a broader, integrated response anchored on strong international partnerships, citing the success of the Deep Blue Project in reducing piracy and armed robbery at sea.
He urged stakeholders to consolidate gains made by the EU-funded GoGIN II programme and ensure long-term sustainability through stronger regional ownership mechanisms .
The EU delegation, led by Ms. Stéphanie Vergniault, is assessing the programme’s performance and gathering feedback on the YARIS platform and maritime security challenges.
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