The USA Coast Guard has commenced a port security evaluation in Lagos as a part of an ongoing analysis of chosen Nigerian port amenities for compliance with the Worldwide Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, Code.

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Sources aware of the train at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Security Company, NIMASA, mentioned the inspection staff is anticipated to go to the Tin-Can Island Port as a part of the programme.

The evaluation, which started earlier within the week, is scheduled to run till Friday, March 6, 2026.

A memo obtained by journalists indicated that the train is aimed at reviewing the extent of ISPS Code compliance at Nigerian ports and associated amenities, with the target of facilitating the doable elimination of the Situation of Entry, COE, positioned on vessels arriving in the US from Nigeria.

In line with the doc, the visiting staff will entry the port by way of designated entry factors, together with Abuja Gate and the First Gate to TICT, whereas exit actions shall be routed by way of the Second Gate.

Security personnel at these entry factors have been instructed to strengthen management measures all through the inspection interval.

The memo additionally directed that K9 models and their handlers preserve a visual presence inside the port space, whereas operations groups conduct steady patrols to make sure clean site visitors move and forestall security breaches.

Actions corresponding to loitering, hawking and unauthorised parking are to be strictly curtailed.

Commenting on the event, maritime security professional, Irene Akpu described the go to as a typical worldwide security audit to gauge Nigeria’s adherence to world port security requirements.

She mentioned the end result of the evaluation may assist handle longstanding issues over port security and help efforts to take away the battle danger premium imposed on Nigeria attributable to perceived security gaps.

Akpu added that profitable compliance may improve Nigeria’s maritime profile and enhance confidence amongst worldwide delivery operators.