Gombe partners NIMASA, harps on inter-agency collaboration, public cooperation

Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (GOSEMA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) organized a one day sensitization workshop for security agencies in the State in Gombe State.

The essence of the workshop was to provide a platform for men and women in uniform to discuss issues, challenges and recommend ways to achieving synergy with community leaders for greater effectiveness in tackling insecurity.

Speaking at the event, the Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi observed that there is no cut and drive method to achieving maximum security without inter security agency collaboration as well as the support and cooperation of the civil populace.

Represented by Mohammed Usman, the SSG noted that the sensitization workshop would not have come at a better time when the country is grappling with existential security challenges.

Professor Njodi therefore commended NIMASA for collaborating with GOSEMA to bring security personnel up to speed with evolving realities in the security sector and how to effectively tackle insecirity without having to resort to kinetic approach.

The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, said as an agency charged with the responsibility of regulating maritime security and safety in Nigeria NIMASA is deeply concerned with the state of insecurity in the country.

Represented by the Head of Maritime Labour, Aliyu Lawan, the NIMASA DG observed that insecurity in the maritime domain begins on the land where the planning and recruitment take place.

The Executive Secretary of GOSEMA explained that the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is deeply committed towards the protection of lives and property in the State as contained a statement by Joshua Danmalam, I.O SSG’s office.

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