APM Terminals Apapa has donated vital medical equipment to the Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre in Ebute Metta, Lagos, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving maternal health and supporting its host communities through corporate social responsibility.
According to a statement on Sunday, while speaking at the handover ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Mr. Frederik Klinke, expressed his delight at the initiative, describing it as a reflection of the company’s dedication to uplifting the living standards of communities where it operates.
APM Terminals is a global container terminal operator. A subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, APM Terminals Nigeria provides container handling, logistics, and supply chain services to importers, exporters, and shipping lines. APM Terminals’ facilities in Nigeria have undergone significant upgrades and expansions to increase efficiency, capacity, and productivity, making it a key player in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
Klinke noted that APMT has consistently supported the health sector by installing power systems and renovating health facilities in different parts of Lagos.
“We are proud of the investment and the work done here to increase the survival rate of children, and I hope the community will maintain the equipment and put it to good use,” Klinke said.
The Terminal Manager of APM Terminals Apapa, Mr. Steen Knudsen, explained that the company’s corporate social responsibility focuses on three key areas: health, education, and the environment.
He highlighted that the donation to the Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre aligns with the United Nations Population Fund’s ‘10 million Safer Births initiative’ launched by Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark during her recent visit to Nigeria in June 2025.
He added that the project addresses Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate by equipping healthcare providers with essential tools to deliver safer and more effective care.
The Permanent Secretary of Lagos Health District IV, Dr. Abimbola Bowale, commended APM Terminals Apapa for the donation, describing it as a testament to what can be achieved when the public and private sectors work together.
“Your decision to invest in Simpson Primary Healthcare Center, Ebute Metta, is an act of visionary leadership. The community will benefit greatly, and this project should stand as an example for others to emulate,” he said.
Also speaking, Mrs. Shakirat Adeosun of the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board emphasised that the renovation and equipment donation were achieved through a strong partnership between APM Terminals and the state government.
She further explained that the renovation and equipping of the centre represent the first phase of APMT’s health intervention, with a second phase planned to upgrade the laboratories for improved service delivery.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Jubril Emilagba, lauded APM Terminals for its continued partnership with the community.
“We appreciate your support and assure you that your name will be promoted positively within the community,” he said.
The Medical Officer in charge of the Simpson Centre, Dr Tunde Osoba, expressed gratitude to APMT for what he described as “life-saving gifts”, pledging that the equipment would be properly maintained and utilised to serve vulnerable members of the community.
“We are truly grateful and appeal for continued support, as many of those who need these facilities cannot afford them. With this equipment, we can reach more people when they need help the most,” he said.
APM Terminals Nigeria’s Medical Advisor, Mr. Layi Ogunjobi, explained that a consultant has been engaged to monitor the use, maintenance, and impact of the equipment over the next two to three years to ensure accountability and sustainability.
