THE Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa Limited, Mr. Kamal Alhraishat, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to safety, describing it as a deeply embedded culture rather than a regulatory obligation.
He made the assertion during the commemoration of the 2026 Global Safety Day, themed: ‘We Are Safe Together.’ Addressing employees and stakeholders, Alhraishat stressed that safety goes beyond policies and procedures, stressing that it is shared responsibility to be practised daily by anyone within the terminal environment.
‘Safety is not just a checklist or a system we follow; it is a way of life at the terminal,’ he said. ‘It means working with genuine care for one another, ensuring that no one operates in isolation and that every individual has the support of a colleague. We carry a collective responsibility for everyone within our environment – from our co-workers to contractors and customers – and that responsibility must guide every action we take.’
Alhraishat highlighted the importance of vigilance and open communication in sustaining high safety standards, urging employees to speak up whenever unsafe conditions are observed.
‘In an environment where operational pressures are inevitable, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to safety,’ he noted. ‘Safety must always come before speed, and every individual must feel empowered to stop an operation if something does not feel right.’
He also called for the continuous strengthening of a workplace culture built on respect, trust, and mutual support, where employees can confidently raise concerns without fear, thereby preventing incidents before they occur.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Mr. Frederik Klinke, underscored the role of collaboration in sustaining safe operations.