Human Capacity Development: SIFAX Group Trains 101 Staff In Q1

Harboursandport.com: Lagos - SIFAX Group has announced the training of 101 staff from various subsidiaries in different aspects of operations in fulfillment of its goal for the human capacity development of its personnel.

Cross Section of participants and facilitator at the Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited traffic management training held recently at the port. 

The trainings focused on the bespoke needs of the staff, including leadership competence, operations management, terminal traffic management, health, safety & environment, security, digital marketing, and corporate governance.

Selected traffic managers from Ports and Cargo Handling Services (PCHS) were trained in terminal traffic management. The one-week training was aimed at providing attendees with practical skills that would enable them effectively and efficiently coordinate the movement of people, vehicles, and equipment within the terminal.

 

A statement signed by Group Head, Corporate Communications of Sifax, Muyiwa Akande, noted that operations staff from the same subsidiary were trained on current terminal operational skills, as well as an understanding of the importance of standards, robust processes and procedures, and analysing of the different elements of container terminal operations especially in understanding the full operational cycle of the ship, yard and gate activities.

Dockworkers were trained in industrial health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management. The HSE training was aimed at setting standards, reinforcing the importance of health and security management at the workplace as well as equipping the training participants with relevant tools to conduct assessment, evaluation, and control of potential hazards in the terminal.

Security staff from different subsidiaries also completed a 3-day basic security course that was designed to provide a critical understanding of their roles in achieving the company’s objectives.

Speaking on these trainings, Mr. Oluwakayode Alonge, Group Head, Human Resources, SIFAX Group, expressed his delight at management’s commitment to the company’s human capital development through the provision of quality training and refresher courses that would improve staff’s skills and competence and ultimately contribute to company’s business growth.

Chris Nnamuah, Learning & Development Manager, on his part, said the trainings were products of the Development Needs Assessment conducted recently to identify skill gaps in the company’s workforce.