The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has successfully concluded a week-long capacity-building course on Maritime Security Reporting in Liberia.
This marked the fourth installment of a series designed to enhance maritime security reportage in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
The course, part of a five-year project funded by the Danish government, aimed to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the maritime sector and address the region's dynamic security challenges.
Strengthening Media-Maritime Agency Partnerships Twenty-eight participants, including media professionals and representatives from various maritime agencies, gathered for the training.
The course aimed to improve collaboration between these entities, leading to more accurate and effective reporting on maritime security issues.
Nya S Gbaintor, Principal Director of Administration at the Liberia Maritime Authority, emphasized the challenges posed by limited collaboration and communication among maritime actors in Liberia. He highlighted the need for improved information sharing to address maritime security threats effectively.
Ghana's Commitment to Maritime Security Edmund Yaw Obeng, acting Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ghana in Liberia, underscored the crucial role of the media in maritime security.
He emphasised the shared historical bonds between Ghana and Liberia and praised the course as a platform to strengthen state-media collaboration in the region.
KAIPTC's Ongoing Efforts Emma Birikorang, acting Director of Research at KAIPTC, emphasized the significance of accurate maritime security reporting in the GoG.
She noted that previous editions of the course had already trained 72 participants, contributing to heightened awareness and new opportunities in maritime security reporting.
KAIPTC, as one of the three ECOWAS centres of excellence, remains committed to advancing peace and security in Africa through training, research, and policy advocacy.
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