The United Kingdom Defence Attaché (UK DA), Lieutenant Colonel Nick Wood, has paid his first official visit to the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone F since assuming his appointment.
Lieutenant Colonel Wood was received by the Director of MMCC Zone F, Captain (Navy) Daniel Gnamien Ehu, at the Centre’s headquarters at Christiansborg Castle, Osu, Accra.
The visit provided an opportunity for the UK Defence Attaché to formally acquaint himself with the Centre and engage the Director on matters of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of maritime security, regional cooperation and efforts to strengthen maritime domain awareness within the Gulf of Guinea.
During the engagement, the Director briefed Lieutenant Colonel Wood on the mandate, operational activities and strategic role of MMCC Zone F within the Yaoundé Architecture, as well as the Centre’s ongoing efforts to enhance coordination and information-sharing among member states and maritime security stakeholders.
The visit further underscored the longstanding cooperation between Ghana, the United Kingdom and MMCC Zone F in support of regional maritime security and stability.
Lieutenant Colonel Wood’s visit concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of continued engagement and collaboration towards addressing emerging maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea.
