SIFAX Shipping Unveils New Office Complex to Boost Service Delivery
SIFAX Shipping Unveils New Office Complex to Boost Service Delivery
LR: Deputy Comptroller, Customs, A A Omini; Managing Director, SIFAX Shipping, Okota Terminal, Mr Kayode Kolade; Group Coordinating Director, SIFAX Group, Mrs Wunmi Eniola-Jegede; and the Deputy Director, Strategy and Operations, SIFAX Group, Mr Oliver Omajuwa, during the commissioning of SIFAX Shipping Okota Terminal 1's Office Complex in Lagos yesterday.
Bisi Akingbade
SIFAX Shipping Bonded Terminal has commissioned a new office complex at its operational base on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos, in a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving service delivery.
The newly commissioned facility will accommodate staff and officials of government agencies operating at the terminal, including the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), among others.
The commissioning ceremony, which was held at the terminal premises, brought together senior executives of SIFAX Group, maritime industry stakeholders, and representatives of various regulatory agencies. The facility was officially commissioned by Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Group Coordinating Director, on behalf of the Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi.
In his address, Afolabi commended the project team, contractors, consultants, and management for delivering the edifice within a remarkable timeframe, adding that the ultimate objective of the project was to improve service delivery.
"As we celebrate this achievement, the true value of this building will not be measured by its appearance, but by what we accomplish within its walls. I charge everyone who will work here to make this facility a centre of excellence, one characterized by professionalism, innovation, teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service, which is what SIFAX Group is known for."
In his welcome address, the Terminal’s Managing Director, Mr. Kayode Kolade, attributed the successful completion of the project to careful planning, strategic investments by the board, and the joint dedication of all relevant stakeholders.
"As we commission this building today, our focus goes beyond this beautiful facility we see. we are looking forward to what this new environment will enable us to achieve - better service delivery, greater productivity, stronger collaboration and new opportunities for growth."
Several stakeholders that attended the event include Deputy Controller O.A. Omini, who lead the Nigerian Customs Service delegation, and Mr. Wale Cole, Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), clearing agents and management staff of SIFAX Group across different subsidiaries.