ABSTRACT This article examines ocean governance in relation to issues of maritime security and transportation in Nigeria and highlights the contributions of the Gulf of Guinea Commission in addressing maritime security challenges plaguing the region. The efforts to tackle various crimes at sea show the extent to which an integrated response strategy on the part of States can help to overcome the scourge. The article recommends solutions the government in collaboration with neighbouring States and regulatory agencies at regional and national levels can employ in order to achieve effective ocean governance and economic development through an integrated maritime strategy and policy.

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海洋治理，综合海事安全及其对几内亚湾的影响：尼日利亚海事部门和经济的教训

摘要本文探讨了与尼日利亚海上安全和运输问题相关的海洋治理，并着重介绍了几内亚湾委员会在解决困扰该地区的海上安全挑战方面的贡献。打击海上各种犯罪的努力表明，国家方面的综合应对战略可以在多大程度上帮助克服这一祸害。本文建议政府与邻近国家和地区和国家级监管机构合作采用的解决方案，以通过综合性海事战略和政策实现有效的海洋治理和经济发展。