The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appointed Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new Commander of its Maritime Guard Command, following approval from the Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas.
Commodore Adoki succeeds Commodore H. C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed, and his appointment signals continued collaboration between NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy to strengthen maritime security and regulatory enforcement across Nigeria’s territorial waters.
Profile of Commodore Reginald Adoki
Commodore Adoki is a Principal Warfare Officer specializing in communications and intelligence, with 25 years of extensive naval experience. His career highlights include:
- Commanding several naval platforms, including NNS Andoni, NNS Kyanwa, and NNS Kada
- Leading NNS Kada on her maiden voyage from the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria
- Serving in training, staff duties, and operational roles across the Nigerian Navy
He was commissioned into the Nigerian Navy in 2000 and holds:
- BSc in Mathematics
- Master’s in International Law and Diplomacy – University of Lagos
- MSc in Terrorism, Security and Policing – University of Leicester, UK
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Defence and Security Studies – National Defence Academy
A highly decorated officer, Commodore Adoki has received several medals for distinguished service.
Strengthening Maritime Security
The Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, welcomed Commodore Adoki, expressing confidence that his leadership would enhance the Agency’s operational effectiveness and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture.
The Maritime Guard Command, established under a Memorandum of Understanding between NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy, plays a vital role in:
- Enforcing maritime security
- Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s territorial waters
- Supporting NIMASA’s broader mandate to secure the nation’s maritime domain
Commodore Adoki’s appointment reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to a collaborative, professional, and proactive approach to maritime governance and security.
Key Highlights
- Commodore Reginald Adoki appointed as NIMASA Maritime Guard Commander
- Approved by Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas
- Succeeds Commodore H. C. Oriekeze
- 25 years of experience in naval operations, training, and intelligence
- Commands NIMASA’s Maritime Guard to enforce maritime security and compliance
- Strengthens partnership between NIMASA and Nigerian Navy
This leadership change is expected to bolster enforcement capabilities, support maritime safety initiatives, and promote regulatory compliance across Nigeria’s waters.
