OTC 2025: MASPAN President ‘Maiguwa’ Lauds Tantita’s Technological Exploits

BY FUNMI ALUKO

The President of Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), Mr. Emmanuel Maiguwa, has extolled Tantita Security Services Limited for its sterling performance at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025.

Noting that Nigerian security companies are not known to be players in the international maritime space, an elated Maiguwa said; “As I saw on a visit to Tantita’s exhibition stand in Houston, Tantita’s expedition and strategy demonstrated a commitment to international play.”

“If Tantita succeeds, even with just one security project internationally, NIMASA can record it as a service to International shipping a count in category “A” of the IMO council seat. It may seem like a drop in the ocean, but if we take it as a vision and mission, it is achievable, and there are many benefits to pick up along the way as we journey in this direction. I hope NIMASA and the Nigerian government will continue encouraging Nigerian companies to build capacity and play internationally.”

Maiguwa observed that beyond the excitement to see a Nigerian maritime security company at the OTC, the accomplishment is a statement by TSS that Nigeria is ready to play big. While encouraging other maritime security companies to toe the line and take advantage of global shipping, the maritime security expert also admonished MASPAN members to adopt Best Management Practices (BMPs) in security operations to enable them to compete internationally.

He, however, thanked the Nigerian Navy for its partnership and the massive support it has given Nigerian companies to grow, especially from 2012, when there were just about 10 companies, to this date, with records showing over 100 maritime security companies contributing to the naval GDP.

“I thank NIMASA and the Ministry of Maritime and Blue Economy for their efforts to improve security in ports and ships as required in SOLAS XI-2, especially the resumed stakeholder engagement organised by NIMASA on collaboration with the private maritime sector.

“We look forward to such engagement quarterly to resolve many of the complexities associated with the Nigerian maritime security space. Congratulations to Tantita Security Services,” he added.