Chukwu Obinna 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s maritime sector faces renewed scrutiny after a security breach at a Lagos port triggers alarm among industry leaders, who warn of reputational damage and potential loss of foreign shipping traffic.
The President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Francis Bunu, calls for an urgent overhaul of waterfront security, citing repeated attacks on berthed vessels. Speaking in Lagos ahead of Dockworkers’ Day 2026, he questions how intruders access secured zones unchecked.
“Why will a vessel berth and people come across the water to attack it? These vessels are foreign-owned. How do they want Nigeria to be viewed globally?” Bunu says.
The latest incident at Eko Support Terminal heightens concerns among operators and international stakeholders. Bunu blames lapses in coordination among security agencies, warning that continued breaches could weaken Nigeria’s competitiveness and push shipping lines towards safer regional ports.
Meanwhile, President of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria, Moses Ebosele, outlines plan for Dockworkers’ Day themed “Green Ports: Sustainable Practices for Dockworkers.”
“We are focusing on environmentally responsible operations while strengthening economic contributions,” Ebosele says.
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