Senate steps down bill to establish Nigerian Coast Guard
The Senate on Wednesday suspended consideration of the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill due to concerns that the proposed agency’s functions could overlap with those of the Nigerian Navy and the Marine Police.
Responding to concerns that the Coast Guard would become another branch of the armed forces, Mr Eshinlokun said the committee amended the bill to redefine the proposed agency as a specialised maritime security institution rather than a military service.
However, shortly after Mr Eshinlokun moved the bill for third reading, Mr Akpabio said several senators had privately raised concerns that the proposed Coast Guard would duplicate the responsibilities of existing maritime security agencies.
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