Nigerian Coast Guard Bill steps closer to becoming law – Capt. Ichab
Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Provisionary Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG), Captain Noah Ichaba has confirmed that the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill is nearing legislative conclusion.
Capt. Ichaba who dismissed the misleading rumours that the bill has been redirected to Senate Committee on Marine Transport for a review that will be followed with a second round of public hearing slated for November 6, 2025, informed that the false information emanated from unscrupulous individuals with malicious intent.
In a statement issued by the PC-NCG Director of Public Affairs & Communications, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo in Abuja on Sunday, October 19, 2025, Capt. Ichaba reassured stakeholders and the public that the Coast Guard Bill is receiving legislative attention and at its final stages of passage.
“We are pleased to announce that the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill of 2024, has reached an advanced stage and is awaiting legislative action. We urge the public to disregard the unfounded rumours, suggesting otherwise, as they appear to be driven by ulterior motives.
In the words of Captain Ichaba, “The Provisionary Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, PC-NCG, is inundated with enquiries regarding a misleading information circulating in certain quarters that the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill No. SB 575 of 2024 has been reviewed and redirected to the Senate Committee on Marine Transport for a rescheduled public hearing on 6th November 2025.
“PC-NCG wishes to inform concerned parties and the public that there is no iota of truth in that postulation, as the Bill has already passed necessary stages and is receiving final legislative attention.
“The brains behind the said unfounded statement, are those given to wrong doings, for personal interests, who have remained neck-deep in illegal recruitment in the name of Nigerian Coast Guard, rank decoration, allotting positions, sharing non-existing choice offices and assigning mirage privileges to themselves.
“These shadow chasers, constituting barriers and causing confusion, are impatiently struggling to keep their victims in continued bondage and to hold the public in their deceptive grip, in the name of making dishonest livelihood.
“While awaiting final legislative action on the Bill, the public is implored to take heed not to fall victim to the mischievous misadventure of those contemnors seeking “the boy is good” for their immediate economic needs.
“This counsel is relevant for the benefit of setting the records straight in line with decency, standard procedure, and for all unassuming and fair-minded members of the public and stakeholders.
“Nigerians are urged to remain positively expectant of government’s genuine intention towards job creation and revenue generation through the establishment of Coast Guard, particularly, that it is a child of necessity, a national asset, the cash-cow of the nation, the enhancer of national image, the pride of maritime practitioners, the true mirror of maritime law enforcement and the frontline safety and security provider for the open maritime commercial activities in Nigeria.
“The PC-NCG remains dedicated to carrying out its required provisional operations and activities within the ambit of the law. Remember that Nigeria is an amazing heartbeat of Africa. Let’s uphold her honour and glory together in good conscience,” Captain Ichaba maintained.
