Nigeria: Maritime employees block APM terminal in Lapapa quays, Lagos Port Complex, July 20

Event

Staff affiliated with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) blocked the entrance of the APM terminal in the Apapa Port (also called Apapa quays), July 20. Apapa is part of the Lagos Port Complex and is managed by the Nigerian Ports Authority. Employees are striking July 18-21 over poor salaries. Similar actions may occur in the coming days if port officials do not meet the union’s demands. It is unclear whether freight operations have been affected.

Participants may stage further demonstrations near port facilities and the Nigerian Ports Authority building. As a precaution, authorities will likely increase security near potential protest sites and the APM terminal to prevent similar work stoppages. Further similar actions will likely cause disruptions to freight operations.

Advice

Confirm maritime shipments and port-handling operations in the coming days. Consider alternative shipping methods for critical freight. Avoid all demonstrations as a routine precaution and to mitigate possible disruptions.