The Coalition in Support of National Security Advancement (CSNSA) has rejected the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill, currently before the National Assembly, citing concerns over national security, economic implications, and constitutional conflicts.
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The proposed legislation aims to establish a specialized maritime security agency.
The CSNSA which made this known at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja argued that creating a new Coast Guard may duplicate existing duties of the Nigerian Navy, jeopardize national security, and reduce administrative effectiveness.
In a joint address, conveners, Okwa Dan and Bilal Abdulahi highlighted the economic burden of establishing a Coast Guard, which would require significant funding, potentially…
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