Timilehin

African Drone and Data Academy Virginia Tech University USA -Funded by UNICEF

[Timilehin @babtims]

@NHA_Nigeria @WorldOceansDay @hydro_intl

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

The NHA joins the global community in celebrating the World Oceans Day!

[Timilehin @babtims]

...valley of the shadow of death, and unfailing provision. Confident in God’s care, he declared, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Given the way you do your job, would you feel safe if God treated you the same way? (2/2)

[Timilehin @babtims]

David was a shepherd who understood his role. He rescued his sheep from lions and bears, even killing them, and ensured they lacked nothing.

Desiring the same care for himself, he chose the Lord as his Shepherd. Psalm 23 is David’s résumé: green pastures, guidance through (1/2)

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

IC-ENC Establishes Fourth Regional Office in Abuja in Partnership with National Hydrographic Agency (NHA)
https://t.co/r2P9IMUMK6

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

HYDROGRAPHER OF THE FEDERATION/CEO OF NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC AGENCY APPOINTED AS A VICE CHAIR ODF THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS

The Hydrographer of the Federation/CEO of the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA), Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode has been appointed as a Vice-Chair of the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (IC-ENC). This appointment was made after a unanimous decision at the IC-ENC Steering Committee Meeting (SC26) held in Istanbul from 8 - 10 July 2025.

Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode joins an expanded team of Vice Chairs alongside Leendert Dorst, Pia Højgaard, Burak İnan and Julia Powell to support the new Chair, Michael Andrew.

The IC-ENC is a regional ENC coordination centre (RENC) with 53 member countries that supports members to produce and distribute high quality ENCs to mariners. The organisation ensures validation and harmonisation of maritime data products from members to ensure compliance with international standards and adherence to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). This serves to ensure navigational safety worldwide through consistent chart coverage to navigators and other maritime users.

Rear Admiral Olugbode has the honor of being the first African to be appointed as a Vice-Chair of the IC-ENC. His appointment marks a pivotal advancement for Nigeria and the broader African continent in navigational safety, maritime governance and economic development. This role further enhances Nigeria's influence and contribution in the global hydrographic community, following the recent announcement of the IC-ENC West Africa Regional Office and Training Centre in Abuja. It also bolsters maritime safety by accelerating the production and validation of electronic charts covering key ports, reducing accident risks and supporting the Blue Economy through improved port efficiency and coastal infrastructure.

Furthermore, Rear Admiral Olugbode's experience and leadership would promote collaboration among African members, driving hydrographic modernization to completely map Africa's under-charted waters for navigational safety, environmental protection, and economic integration. Ultimately, this appointment strengthens Africa's voice in the international maritime community, fostering sustainable growth and technological capacity building for safer, more prosperous seas.

Photo Credit: IC-ENC
#NavigationalSafety #RegionalCollaboration

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

The Hydrographer of the Federation/ CEO National Hydrographic Agency, Rear Admiral Ayó Olugbode,on Wednesday 16 Jul 25 paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority as part of efforts to foster collaboration between both agencies.

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

The Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode on Tue 1 Jul 25, officially presented the Hydrographic, Geophysical and Geotechnical Report along with 3 new Navigational Charts for the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport Project to the Cross River State Government.

[Seabed 2030 @seabed2030]

🇳🇬 Hello from Nigeria! Our team had an incredibly productive first day at the West African Hydrographic Summit and looks forward to diving even deeper today.

Slide to learn more ⬇️

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

https://t.co/b4iV4ccDoQ

National Hydrographic Agency Unlocks $90 million Global Electronic Market Opportunities for Nigeria

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[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

Nigeria to establish West Africa’s first International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC). This was announced by Hon. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle @⁨~Shr⁩, He says the center will strengthen maritime security, and boost economic growth. 🇳🇬

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

"There's an opportunity for collaboration and adoption of technology in the Hydrographic industry. Let us harness it."

Olajide Fagbewesa

#WorldHydrographyDay2025
#WestAfricanHydrographicSummit

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

“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

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

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

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

“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

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

“Nigeria must leverage its hydrographic capacity not only to secure its waters but to fuel its economic transformation. Sustainable development, especially in our coastal and riverine communities, depends on how well we understand and manage our marine environment."

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

“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.”

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

“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

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

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".

[National Hydrographic Agency @NHA_Nigeria]

Mr Olajide Fagbewesa of SNEPCo delivering the second paper for today's Plenary Session. The insightful paper is titled Seabed Mapping: Enabling Ocean Action - Leveraging Remote and Autonomous Technologies.

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#WestAfricanHydrographicSummit