AIG Maritime urges freight forwarders to provide credible information, expose criminal activities for safe maritime environment
AIG Maritime urges freight forwarders to provide credible information, expose criminal activities for safe maritime environment
The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat fsi, mspsp, recently received the Acting President of the Association of Registered Freight Forwarders, Nigeria (AREFFN), Chief (Fwdr) Obiekezie Francis Uchenna, and his delegation on a maiden courtesy visit at the Command Headquarters, Force Headquarters Annex, Obalende, Lagos.
The President expressed appreciation to the AIG for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to his delegation.
This is contained in a release by ASP Adebayo Rasheed, Police Public Relations Officer, Maritime Police Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos
The Acting President stated that the maiden courtesy visit was to formally acquaint the new leadership of the Association with the AIG Maritime, formally notifying the Command of the recent change in the Association’s leadership, and further strengthen the existing cordial relationship between both organisations.
Chief Uchenna emphasized the Association’s commitment to working closely with the Maritime Police Command in promoting a secure and efficient port environment. He noted that AREFFN remains committed to protecting the legitimate interests of its members, particularly in ensuring the seamless clearance of consignments at the nation’s seaports, while pledging the Association’s support for initiatives that enhance maritime security and facilitate lawful trade.
In her remarks, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat while congratulating the team, assured them of the Command’s commitment to maintaining a relationship founded on mutual respect, co-operation and continuous engagement with stakeholders in the maritime sector.
She noted that since assuming office, deliberate efforts have been made to improve the quality of service delivery across the Maritime Police Command in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu emphasizing that the Nigeria Police Force exists to serve the public and safeguard national interests with professionalism, fairness and integrity.
AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat,, further explained that there are occasions when the Police are duty-bound to investigate matters based on credible intelligence in the interest of public safety and national security.
She therefore urged members of the Association to continue supporting law enforcement efforts by providing timely and credible information whenever necessary, while admonishing them not to harbour or shield individuals involved in criminal activities within the maritime sector, but rather to expose such elements and their activities to security agencies. She stressed that the collective efforts of all stakeholders remain indispensable in ensuring a safe, secure and business-friendly maritime environment.
The Maritime Police Command reiterates its commitment to strengthening partnerships with stakeholders in the maritime industry through sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and effective policing in support of maritime safety, national security and economic prosperity.
