AIG MARITIME ENGAGES IMAN ON PORT OPERATIONS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL AND ACCOUNTABLE POLICING

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to accountability, professionalism, and effective stakeholder engagement in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities within Nigeria’s maritime environment.

The AIG gave the assurance during a meeting with representatives of the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN), South-West Zone, led by its Chairman, Mr. Joseph Ajoku, at the Maritime Police Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos.

The AIG Maritime, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, assured the Association that accountability, professionalism and respect for due process remain fundamental principles guiding the Command’s operations. She further assured the delegation of the Command’s willingness to continuously review its operational processes, strengthen internal accountability mechanisms and address legitimate concerns brought to its attention through appropriate channels.

She equally solicited the continued cooperation of IMAN and other maritime stakeholders, particularly through the timely sharing of credible information and constructive feedback capable of enhancing intelligence-led policing, preventing criminal activities and improving the overall security architecture within the port environment.

In his response, the Chairman of IMAN, South-West Zone, Mr. Joseph Ajoku, appreciated the AIG for the opportunity for direct engagement and dialogue. He expressed the Association’s willingness to collaborate with the Maritime Police Command towards promoting a secure, transparent and efficient port environment conducive to legitimate trade.

The Maritime Police Command, under the leadership of AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, remains committed to strengthening its relationship with stakeholders across the maritime sector and to delivering professional, accountable, intelligence-led and people-oriented policing in support of national security and economic prosperity.

Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to communicate genuine complaints, enquiries and relevant information to the Command through its official channels:
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Signed:
ASP ADEBAYO RASHEED ADESAYO
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
MARITIME POLICE COMMAND
FORCE HEADQUARTERS ANNEX, LAGOS.
21ST AUGUST, 2026.