Proposed Nigeria Coast Guard: Expert warns of risks ahead

Expert warns on Coast Guard

A maritime safety expert has cautioned against the proposed Nigeria Coast Guard Bill currently before the 10th National Assembly, warning of potential conflicts and overlap of functions with existing agencies. An expert in maritime safety, who did not want his name in print, has warned of the dire consequences should the  National Assembly pass the Nigeria Coast Guard Bill into law. Recall that the Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly,  seeks to establish a military service, which is a branch of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, to ensure…

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