Expert says spate of transnational organised crime in Gulf of Guinea is worrying
Security personnel and experts in the maritime sector have expressed worry over the prevalence of transnational organised crime in the Gulf of Guinea. They attributed the menace mainly to the lack of political will of States to prioritise and invest in maritime security. Corruption and greed were also mentioned as other factors fueling such criminal […]
Gulf of Guinea records significant decline in maritime incidents
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Regional Maritime University (RMU), Dr Jethro W. Brook Jr., says the Gulf of Guinea has recorded a significant decline in Maritime incidents in the last two years. He said, for instance, the number of incidents reduced from 132 in 2020 to 74 in 2021 and further to 41 in 2022. Similarly, the […]
Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project Launched
By: Emmanuel Akayeti Vice President Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia has launched the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project, in the Upper East Region, at the value of US$ 150 million. The project will be implemented in 48 MMDAs across six regions of the north. The SOCO project as conceptualized takes cognizance of regional […]
