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US Coast Guard Commends Nigeria Over Progress In ISPS Code Implementation 

Saint AugustineBy Saint AugustineMarch 25, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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…We will sustain momentum, says NIMASA DG 

The United States Coast Guard has commended Nigeria, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, for what the Coast Guard described as considerable progress in the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security, ISPS Code.  

This was made public by Joe Prince Larson of the US Coast Guard who led a team from the International Port Security Programme on a Working Tour of some Terminals and Ports in Nigeria to ascertain the level of implementation of the ISPS Code across Nigerian ports facilities. 

The team had earlier conducted assessment visits to the Dangote Port and Lekki Free Trade Zones in Lekki, Lagos State, as well as private port facilities operated by Matrix and Julius Berger in Warri, Delta State. 

While delivering an interim assessment report to NIMASA Management, Larson noted that Nigeria’s compliance with the ISPS Code ranks amongst the best globally. 

He added that his team would report their findings to the leadership of the US Coast Guard accordingly and expressed confidence that NIMASA had the capacity to maintain the high standards attained to date. 

According to Mr. Larson, “We had the pleasure of visiting Matrix and Julius Berger in Warri, Delta State before proceeding to the Lekki Deep Seaport and Dangote Port in Lagos, with the overall assessment being very positive. We noted that there is a clear and deep understanding on the implementation of the ISPS Code in Nigeria with the level of compliance observed to be at par with some of the best maritime nations globally. We would report our findings back to US Coast Guard headquarters accordingly.” 

On his part, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, spoke about the Agency’s commitment to sustaining the improved compliance levels at the nation’s ports while noting the effect this has on how Nigeria is perceived internationally. 

He added that the Agency would continue to support efforts under the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola to improve standards in the Nigerian maritime industry. 

According to him, “I must express my happiness at the positive feedback we have received from the USCG delegation as it serves as reward for the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of the sector, and the work of the Agency, under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to ensure international standards are adhered to in the area of port security.”

The USCG has consistently partnered with NIMASA to conduct on-the-spot assessments of the compliance level of Nigerian ports with the ISPS Code. These evaluations, which commenced last year as part of a three-year plan, are geared towards providing actionable insights and data-based decisions to lift the Condition of Entry, CoE placed on vessels departing Nigeria for the United States of America.  

Photo: L-R: Director General, Nigerian Maritime, Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola presenting a souvenir to the United States Coast Guard, USCG, Team Lead, Mr. Joe Price Larson during a visit by the USCG to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos.

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Adegboyega Oyetola Dr. Dayo Mobereola Mr. Joe Price Larson NIMASA US Coast Guard
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