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Ports & Cargo Terminal Records Minimal Disruption After Fire Outbreak

lauds timely intervention of Comptroller Nnadi-led Customs

Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has revealed that a fire incident earlier today at the terminal facility located at the Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, only caused minimal disruptions.

The inferno, which happened at the terminal’s IT office, affected key IT equipment, however, the company has announced that the unfortunate incident has not resulted in any data loss due to the excellent back-up plan the company has put in place to safeguard its data.

While revealing this development in a press statement signed by the Group Head, Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group, Mr. Muyiwa Akande, the organization singled out the Area Controller of Tin Can Island Customs Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi mini, for directing Customs swift response to salvage the situation.

“Minimal disruption to our services is expected, we are currently working with all relevant agencies, especially the Nigerian Customs Service, Tin Can Island Command, to restore normal port operations latest by Monday, February 26, 2024.”

“We are using this opportunity to assure all our stakeholders, including clearing agents, consignees and other port users that we have activated our approved business continuity plan to keep our operations running while we work assiduously to meet the scheduled date of resuming normal port operations,” the SIFAX spokesperson said.

The organization also thanked all stakeholders who have expressed their concerns and solidarity over the incident.

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