US Praises Nigeria for Lifting Vessel Entry Restrictions
The United States government has commended Nigeria for its maritime security reforms leading to the lifting of the 12-year Condition of Entry (CoE) on vessels visiting the U.S. from Nigeria. This commendation was articulated in a letter dated August 26, 2026, from U.S.
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank W. Garcia Jr., to Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, the special adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
Garcia described the lifting of the CoE as a significant milestone, reflecting Nigeria's commitment to enhancing port security and anti-terrorism compliance. The U.S. government indicated that this change would provide tangible benefits to shipping operators, reduce shipping costs, and strengthen trade relations between Nigeria and the United States.
The U.S. Coast Guard's decision to lift the long-standing security restriction is expected to improve turnaround times and schedule reliability for vessels engaged in trade between the two countries.
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