Lagos, Nigeria, June 21, 2024 – In a significant move to enhance their academic and professional development, students from the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) embarked on an informative local study tour to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
The visit It was learnt is aimed at familiarizing the students with NIMASA’s roles and responsibilities, particularly in addressing contemporary security challenges through initiatives like the Deep Blue project.
The delegation, led by Acting Commandant of NAIS, Brigadier General Kingsley Nwoko, included young officers, counter-intelligence officers, and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs). Upon their arrival, they were warmly welcomed by Mr. Heakey Dimowo, Director of Marine and Environmental Management at NIMASA, who provided comprehensive insights into the agency’s statutory responsibilities and contributions to maritime safety.
Educational Highlights:
Lectures and Discussions: The students participated in a series of lectures covering NIMASA’s responsibilities, maritime safety protocols, and an overview of the C4I Centre of the Deep Blue Project. These sessions broadened the students’ understanding of intelligence capacity and highlighted potential areas of collaboration between NIMASA and the Nigerian Army.
Facility Tour: The visit concluded with a tour of NIMASA’s facilities, showcasing the agency’s operations and technological advancements.
Mr. Heakey Dimowo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the NAIS students and emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between NIMASA and the Nigerian Army. He commended Brigadier General Nwoko for organizing the study visit, recognizing the mutual benefits of collaboration between the two entities.
In his remarks, Brigadier General Nwoko underscored the academic significance of the tour, aligning it with the Chief of Army Staff’s vision of transforming the Nigerian Army into a highly skilled and motivated force. He highlighted that such engagements are crucial for equipping officers with practical knowledge and insights essential for addressing national security challenges.
The event also featured the exchange of souvenirs and group photographs, symbolizing the strengthened partnership between NIMASA and NAIS.
Overall, the study tour was a valuable learning experience for the NAIS students, providing them with practical knowledge that will contribute to their future roles in safeguarding national security. The event underscored the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in addressing complex security challenges and set a positive precedent for future engagements between the Nigerian Army and key stakeholders in the security sector.
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