AJOKE PHILIP
SIFAX Group has sought the support and understanding of clearing agents and importers as fire gut the IT section of Port and Cargo terminal, Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, on Saturday.
In a statement by the group, the inferno affected key IT equipment but 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.
According to the spokesman of the group, Muyiwa Akande, there would be minimal disruption to their service that is expected to be restored by Monday, February 26, 2024.
“This is to inform all stakeholders of Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, that there was a fire incident at our facility located at the Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
“The inferno, which happened at our IT office, affected key IT equipment. However we are glad to report that this 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 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. We are deeply grateful.
“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.”