Nigeria's President, Muhammmadu Buhari has appealed to Member-States of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, GGC to remit their outstanding Annual Assessed Contributions to the Secretariat.

The President who made the appeal at a meeting involving member States of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, says the continued non-payment of their outstanding Annual Assessed Contributions to the Secretariat, by the majority has greatly affected the ability of the Commission to fulfil its mandate.

The meeting was convened to review progress on efforts to deal with the maritime challenges in the region, particularly with regards to the dangers and threats affecting maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea Region.