SIFAX Group has pledged its support and cooperation to the Port Authority Police, Western Command as part of efforts to strengthen security across the Lagos ports and ensure a safe environment for maritime and commercial activities.
The commitment was made by the Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, while receiving the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Port Authority Police (Western) Command, Mrs Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, who paid a courtesy visit to the company in Lagos.
Dr Afolabi emphasised the need for strong collaboration among stakeholders within the port ecosystem to enhance security of lives and property, protect critical port infrastructure and promote seamless legitimate trade.
He noted that effective port security requires collective responsibility and sustained partnership between the private sector and security agencies.
He congratulated CP Agbaminoja on her appointment and praised her performance in previous roles within the maritime security space, describing her promotion as a testament to the confidence reposed in her by the Nigeria Police hierarchy.
According to him, SIFAX Group has enjoyed a long-standing professional relationship with the Commissioner and will continue to support initiatives of the Port Authority Police Command. He reaffirmed the company’s tradition of partnering with security agencies nationwide to ensure a secure and stable operating environment.
Responding, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja commended SIFAX Group for its contributions to the maritime industry and described the visit as part of efforts to further strengthen collaboration between the Command and the private sector.
She noted that both institutions share a common commitment to safeguarding maritime operations and enhancing port security.
Members of SIFAX Group’s management team present at the meeting included the Group Coordinating Director, Wunmi Eniola-Jegede; Managing Director, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, John Jenkins; Deputy Director, Strategy and Operations, Oliver Omajuwa; and Group Head, Corporate Communications, Olumuyiwa Akande.
The Commissioner was accompanied by senior officers of the Command, including the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Operations, Inusa Karyah; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Administration, Olufikayo Fawole; Area Commander, Western Ports, Sunday Adeyeri; and the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Isaac Hundeyin.
