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NPA, APM Terminals Contain Fire Outbreak On Crane At Lagos Port
By Prince Benson Davies
A common effort from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals Apapa at the weekend contained a fire outbreak on a crane at the Lagos Port Complex (LPC).
A statement by the terminal operator, said there were no injuries or fatalities as a result of the fire, adding that the incident did not disrupt operations at the port.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to the NPA Management and NPA Fire Service for their prompt assistance in managing the situation.
“We are pleased to confirm that all personnel are safe, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The safety of our employees, partners, and the surrounding community is our top priority, and we are proud that our stringent safety measures played a critical role in preventing any harm.
Operations at the terminal have not been disrupted, and we continue to operate as usual,” APM Terminals said in a statement.
It said a thorough investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the fire.
“We appreciate the support and understanding of our stakeholders during this time and remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence,” it added.
The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on their part announced that the fire incident which was reported at the APMT Apapa Terminal this morning was professionally extinguished by firemen with the help of other sister agencies in the port.
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The fire which erupted from one of the APMT cranes in the Apapa terminal was put off before any damage could be done to other facilities at the port.
The management of the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA expressing appreciation to the firemen for their professionalism,thanked God that no life was lost in the incident; neither were any more facilities affected by the fire before it was contained.
He assured port users and other stakeholders that the current Management of NPA led by Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, would continue to prioritise the safety of life and property in the Nigerian ports, even as it aims to enhance the ease of doing business in the ports.