Nigeria has called for a specialised court to handle piracy cases in the Gulf of Guinea. This appeal was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar during the 6th session of the Gulf of Guinea Commission in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2024.
Tuggar emphasized the need to bring maritime criminals to justice, citing piracy as an international criminal offense. He highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to tackling piracy, noting significant progress since the passage of the Suppression of Piracy Act in 2019.
Tuggar proposed regional agreements to facilitate the trial of offenders and called for enhanced efforts to protect the environment and prevent pollution.
