Nigeria: Adams-Aliu, New NNS Beecroft Commander Pledges Crackdown On Maritime Crime Amid Growing Sea Trade - allAfrica.com

Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Wednesday, pledged to reinforce focus on securing Nigeria's economic waters and strengthening the fight against maritime crimes as he assumed command of the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT (NNS BEECROFT), Apapa, Lagos.

Speaking at the handing and talking over ceremony at the NNS BEECROFT conference room, Adams-Aliu said his leadership would be guided by the actualisation of the Chief of the Naval Staff's vision of "a mobile, agile and professional naval force dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria's maritime domain in collaboration with other security agencies".

The new commander said his immediate priority is to reposition NNS BEECROFT to effectively fulfil its core mandate of securing Nigeria's economic waters, which host a significant proportion of the nation's commercial activities.

He noted that increased economic activities at sea often attract criminal elements, underscoring the need to strengthen investigative processes and reinforce measures against maritime crimes.

Adams-Aliu affirmed his commitment to intensifying operations against smuggling, stowaways and cross-border maritime offences, stressing a zero-tolerance stance against criminal activities within and around Nigeria's territorial waters.

He also highlighted the importance of collaboration within the command structure and sustained engagement with the media to ensure timely and effective dissemination of information.

The ceremony marked the formal handover of command from Rear Admiral PP Nimyel, who completed his one year tenure as the 64th Commander of NNS BEECROFT, having assumed office on February 6, 2025.

expressed appreciation to officers, senior and junior ratings, civilian staff and members of the media for their cooperation during his stewardship, noting that their support helped sustain the base's operational effectiveness despite a demanding operational tempo.

Adams-Aliu, who until his recent appointment served as the Director of Naval Information, reflected on his long-standing professional relationship with his predecessor, which dates back to their cadet days at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.