Chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi.

Lagos, Nigeria, January 27, 2025-The SIFAX Group has said there is no iota of truth whatsoever in claims byoneOloja Oluwasegun in a viral video on social media, claiming that some containers were being put out for sale at its subsidiary company, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited located at the Tin Can Island Port, Apapa.

The Group has also said that it has carried out an internal staff verification exercise and ascertained that that the said Oloja Oluwasegun is neither a member of staff of the company nor has ever worked with it at any point in time.

The company enjoined members of the public to be careful in sharing unverified videos and claims by people, who use the social media to peddle falsehood.

A statement by the Group’s Head, Corporate Communications, Olumuyiwa Akande reads in part: “SIFAX Group’s attention has been drawn to a viral video claiming that one of its subsidiaries, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, has put up over 3,000 containers for sale.

“We wish to categorically state the following: False Representation of SIFAX Group’s Employee: The individual featured in the video, who identified himself as Oloja Oluwasegun, was seen wearing a SIFAX-branded reflective jacket. After a thorough internal investigation, we can confirm that this individual has never been employed by SIFAX Group or any of its subsidiaries. The misuse of our branded attire is both misleading and concerning.

“Unauthorised sale of containers: SIFAX Group operates in full compliance with industry regulations and standards, and at no time have we authorised the sale of containers, whether empty or overtime, as alleged in the video. The claims made in the footage are baseless and do not reflect our organisation’s policies or practices.

“Call for Responsible Information Sharing: We urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could mislead the public.

“SIFAX Group is currently working closely with law enforcement and other relevant agencies to uncover the source of this misinformation and bring those involved to justice. We appreciate the trust our clients, partners, and the general public have reposed in SIFAX Group, and we stay true to our unwavering commitment to professionalism and service delivery.”

SIFAX Group is a leading multinational organisation with investments in maritime, aviation, logistics, oil and gas, hospitality, and financial services. With decades of experience and a commitment to operational excellence, SIFAX Group continues to drive economic growth and development across Africa and beyond.