Nigeria has pulled out of the Maritime Organization for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), following alleged disregard for the rules of procedure regarding the suitability of candidates nominated for the position of the Secretary-General of the organization.
The Nigerian delegation at the eighth Bureau of Ministers and 15th General Assembly of MOWCA held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, announced the decision in a statement signed by Eric Ojiekwe, Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Transportation.
It reads in part: “It is sad and most depressing given Nigeria’s ardent and consistent support for MOWCA and its activities, that Nigeria as a nation must take a stand against the promotion of illegality, disrespect for the rule of law and contravention of the rules regarding the election of the Secretary General of MOWCA.
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