The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Commodore Adoki succeeded Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed following the latest restructuring within the service.
A Principal Warfare Officer with over 25 years of experience, Adoki bring extensive expertise spanning communication and intelligence, operations, training, and staff duties. Throughout his career, he has commanded several Nigerian Navy ships, including NNS ANDONI, NNS KYANWA, and NNS KADA, which he notably led on its maiden voyage from the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria.
Academically accomplished, the senior naval officer holds degrees in Mathematics, International Law and Diplomacy, as well as Terrorism, Security and Policing. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Defence and Security Studies.
The appointment is expected to further strengthen strategic collaboration between NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy, particularly in enhancing maritime security and enforcement operations within Nigeria’s territorial waters.
