As C4i Grants Access to Surveillance Unit

Furtherance to its operational commitment and in a strategic move to bolster surveillance and enhance revenue generation, the Surveillance Unit of the Shipping Development Department at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been granted single-user access to the Windward tool of the C4i intelligence system.

A statement by the spokesman of the Agency, Mr. Edward Osagie, disclosed that this development extends the application of the C4i facility previously focused on safety and security into shipping development and revenue optimization.

“By leveraging advanced technology, NIMASA aims to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve maritime surveillance, and block revenue leakages, ensuring a more efficient and transparent system” Osagie said

The NIMASA image maker further reiterated that the Management of NIMASA, under the leadership of Dr. Dayo Mobereola, is commitment to improving internal processes to achieve optimal performance across all operational areas.

Osagie clarified that the C4i Centre, which stands for Command, Control, Communication, Computer, and Intelligence, is a critical component of the Deep Blue Project.

“It plays a key role in intelligence gathering and data collection, contributing significantly to securing Nigeria’s maritime domain. As a result of these efforts, the country has maintained zero piracy incidents for over 24 months” Osagie said

NIMASA assures that this latest integration of C4i intelligence tools into NIMASA’s surveillance operations is expected to further enhance maritime security, regulatory compliance and economic efficiency within the sector.