Two fuel-loading terminals in Lagos have been shut down by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency for failing to meet international safety standards.
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The terminals, ShellPlux and TMDK, are located in the Ijegun-Egba area and were closed due to breaches of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
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The announcement came on Thursday through a statement by NIMASA’s Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward. He said the closures were necessary after the terminals repeatedly ignored safety requirements. The ISPS Code was developed by the International Maritime Organisation to improve the security of ships and port facilities involved in global trade.
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The agency noted that it had issued several warnings to both terminals before taking this step. NIMASA said the facilities failed to comply with security rules for over three months, which under Nigerian regulations is enough to warrant shutdown. The agency explained that the decision was made in line with Section 79(f) of the ISPS Code Implementation Regulations of 2014.
NIMASA’s Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the action was taken after all efforts to get the terminals to meet safety standards failed. He said the agency’s role is to make sure Nigeria’s ports and jetties follow global security guidelines, especially as the country works with the United States Coast Guard to improve its standing in international maritime operations.
Mobereola added that the terminals will be allowed to resume operations once they fully meet the required security measures. He also said the government remains focused on keeping Nigerian waters safe while making sure trade activities continue smoothly.
The closures are part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to improve port security and maintain a safe environment for trade. While the suspension may affect operations at the terminals temporarily, NIMASA insists the move is necessary to protect both national interests and international credibility.
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