"I stand here today to reaffirm my full and unwavering support — both as an individual and through the National Assembly — for the continued growth, funding and modernization of the NHA and the Nigerian Navy’s hydrographic command."
Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi
Join us online via Zoom for:
DAY 2 OF WORLD HYDROGRAPHY DAY 2025 AND WEST AFRICAN HYDROGRAPHIC SUMMIT
Topic: PLENARY SESSION AND NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Time: 1000 (0900 GMT)
https://t.co/hzo8AFSizv
Meeting ID: 854 3400 9742
Passcode: 570173
In aligning with the Renewed Hope vision of the President that the development of the blue economy is non-negotiable, the National Assembly is ready to fully support hydrographic advancement for economic development.
Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi
Chairman House Committee on Nigerian Navy
The #WHD which starts on 19 Jun 25, will explain the importance of seabed mapping in advancing ocean initiatives by providing essential geospatial data for safe navigation, marine resource management and sustainable maritime development. You can find out more during the event!
NIGERIA ADVOCATES FOR GREATER INTERNATIONAL SYNERGY AT UN OCEAN CONFERENCE
Nigeria has advocated for greater multilateral synergy in hydrography during a high- profile event organized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and its partners.
https://t.co/lrXG0JuLcN
Mr Paul Adeyeye presenting his paper titled "Innovations in Hydrographic Technology: Enabling Data-Driven Decisions for Ocean Sustainability" during the Plenary Session at the #WorldHydrographyDay2025 and #WestAfricanHydrographicSummit .
"I had the singular honour of sponsoring the bill that gave life to the NHA, guiding it from the chambers of the House of Representatives, through concurrence in the Senate and into final assent at the presidency."
Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi
"We will leave no stone unturned and no one behind to ensure that the ocean around West Africa is fully mapped."
Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode
Hydrographer of the Federation/CEO National Hydrographic Agency
“This session marks a defining moment in our shared effort to deepen the understanding and relevance of hydrography, not only as a scientific discipline, but as a strategic force for progress.”
R Adm Ayo Olugbode
Hydrographer of the Federation/ CEO
National Hydrographic Agency
“Maritime security is national security. Our oceans are no longer just frontiers of trade but have become theatres of strategic interest, ecological survival, and technological innovation. Hydrography enables us to understand, monitor and protect our waters.”
Dr Bello Matawalle
The Director of the Nippon Foundation - GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project @seabed2030, Mr Jamie McMichael-Phillips, presented the third and final paper for the Plenary Session. His paper was titled "Seabed 2030 - Energising Ocean Floor Mapping".
“The National Hydrographic Agency is working steadily to ensure that Nigeria is not only compliant with the evolving IHO framework, but positioned to lead in West Africa as a producer, distributor, and user of S-100-based products and services.”
R Adm Ayo Olugbode
HoF
#WHD2025
One of the most powerful shifts we are witnessing is the move from reactive to predictive decision-making—enabled by data, driven by technology. The future of hydrography will be defined not only by precision, but by purpose.”
R Adm Ayo Olugbode
#WorldHydrographyDay
“It is a great privilege and honour to stand before you today as we gather to mark the 2025 World Hydrography Day here in Abuja. I bring you greetings and warm wishes from the Ministry of Defence and commend the National Hydrographic Agency for organizing this remarkable event.”
Participants at our Policy Dialogue titled: "An Agenda for the next President" held in Lagos yesterday in a group pose. They made far-reaching recommendations for the in-coming President of Nigeria.
The report of our Policy Dialogue: “An Agenda for the Next President," involving 32 organisations/policy experts, Track II, CSOs, FBOs, etc, has been shared with the major political parties attn. their Presidential Candidates @Atiku_Nig_2023 @KwankwasoRM@officialABAT@PeterObi
“An Agenda for the Next President,” is for the immediate consideration of the candidate who emerges President of our dear country in the February 25, 2023 poll. We wish all contestants the best of luck.@Atiku_Nig_2023 @KwankwasoRM@officialABAT@PeterObi
Some papers presented at our Policy Dialogue 'An Agenda for the Next President' written by orgs./policy experts, Track II, CSOs, FBOs, etc. can be accessed here https://t.co/1OZWjjpQTb @USAIDNigeria@DFID_UK@UNDPNigeria @gizNIG_ECOWAS
We express our deep and sincere condolences to those affected by #syriaearthquake and #TurkeyEarthquake Our thoughts and prayers are with those recovering and with the families of those affected. We commend all first responders