By Ajibola Adedoye
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group has announced a fire incident at its facility located at the Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
According to the statement issued by Muyiwa Akande, Group Head, Corporate Communications of SIFAX Group, the inferno, which happened at the IT office, affected key IT equipment.
Akande however noted 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.
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The statement reads in part: “While 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.
“We want to thank all stakeholders who have expressed their concerns and solidarity over the incident.
“Appreciation also goes to the Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, Mr. Dera Nnadi, and his team for their swift response after the incident” the statement concluded.
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