The Master Mariners reacted a few weeks after the Nigerian senate endorsed the operations of the SAA by the private firm. OMSL provides the fast moving boats while the Nigerian Navy supplies the manpower to man the boats. However, the Senate through a committee had overruled the NPA and directed the SAA contract to continue. “For the Senate to say that the SAA contract is not costing the government anything is a wrong notion,” he said. On his part, Rear Admiral Godswill Ombo, said it was laughable that the Nigerian Senate could take a decision on maritime security without consulting the professionals.

Source: The Guardian January 01, 2020 03:56 UTC