Port Security: US Coast Guard Lauds Nigeria's Compliance Level. We will sustain the momentum - NIMASA DG
The USCG delegation was on a working tour of Port facilities across the country as part of assessment of ISPS Code compliance. According to a press statement signed by the Assistant Director, Public Relations, Mr. Osagie Edward, Nigeria's level of compliance on the USPS Code is very high and will likely impact positively on the country's rating by the USCG. Leading the team was Joe Prince Larson, an experienced maritime security expert with years of assessing port facilities across the world. Alongside his colleagues, he visited key maritime hubs, from the sprawling Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Dangote Port in Lagos to the private terminals of Matrix and Julius Berger in Warri, Delta State. What they found was more than just compliance—it was a nation redefining its maritime security landscape. Standing before the management team of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Larson delivered an assessment that would bring a sense of pride to t...