Abuja, Aug. 08, 2021, SPA -- USS Hershel Woody Williams, the first ship permanently committed to Africa, landed in Nigeria's Lagos commercial metropolis on Saturday as part of the US government's support for the Gulf of Guinea's fight against piracy, it was reported today. Claire Pierangelo, the United States Consul General in Lagos, said on Saturday that the ship's visit plainly illustrates the United States' sustained commitment to their Gulf of Guinea allies as they strive for the security of their resources, economies, and people. According to Pierangelo, West Africa loses roughly 800,000 tonnes of fish per year, worth over $2 billion in gross revenue, due to illicit actions by both foreign and domestic vessels. --SPA 21:25 LOCAL TIME 18:25 GMT 0034 www.spa.gov.sa/w1598114