In response to alarm received by the Marine Division of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) from a vessel at about 15:00 hours of today Friday 20th June, 2025, the NPA emergency preparedness mechanism was immediately activated to avert what would have resulted in huge investment losses when a fire outbreak was reported aboard a vessel berthed at one of the terminals in Apapa Port Complex.
The NPA Fire Service Department immediately deployed it’s state-of-the-art fire fighting equipment in concert with the NPA Tugboats whose fire-fighting capability helped to combat the fire from the seaside whilst the NPA firefighters with the collaboration of the Terminal’s fire team, Dangote Fire Team and the Lagos State Fire Service Team contained it from the land side.
The Authority wishes to appreciate the Dangote Group Fire Team and Lagos State Fire Service for their collaborative support.
The Authority wishes to assure all Stakeholders’ that the situation is now under control and reiterate its relentless commitment to promoting the culture of safety and continuous improvement in emergency preparedness.