The Ghana Navy held a lecture for representatives from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja on Monday 16 June 2025.
The lecture forms part of Ghana Navy’s commitment in enhancing security cooperation as well as promoting maritime security awareness. 
Again, it aimed at providing insight on Civil- Military Cooperation in addressing non-state maritime threats in coastal regions.
The Deputy Chief Staff Officer Naval Policy and Plans, Commodore Roger Bagoniah in his opening remarks welcomed the participants on behalf of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing and commended them in seeking firsthand information from the Ghana Navy on issues of maritime threats. He acknowledged the role of Ghana Navy in safeguarding Ghana’s Maritime domain.
Speaking during the presentation, Acting Director Naval Intelligence, Commander Micheal Asiamah stated that Civil Military Cooperation plays a pivotal role in modern security operations particularly in addressing non- state medal threats. He said Ghana Navy actively engages in civil military cooperation to create a safe, secure and sustainable maritime environment.
The leader of the delegation, Director of Research and Library Studies, Mr Rafin Bolarinwa Adekule stated that effective collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria will go a long way to assist in addressing the issue of maritime threats.
