FG to expand Deep Blue Project across Nigeria’s vulnerable maritime corridors

May 21, 2026

By Efe Onodjae

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the Bakassi axis, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of 492 Advanced Combat Personnel and Capability Presentation of the Deep Blue Project Task Group held at the 5 Battalion Army Barracks, Elele, Rivers State.

Oyetola said the expansion would cover critical coastal areas such as the Bakassi Peninsula, Igbokoda and other vulnerable maritime corridors.