May 22, 2026

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NPA mourns death of official photographer ‘Texas’

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The Management and staff of the Nigerian Ports Authority ( NPA) have been thrown into mourning following the death of the Authority”s official photographer, Paul Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas.”

Erakhifu reportedly slumped and died on Friday, May 1.

A source close to the Authority confirmed to Maritime Today that he passed away after attending a departmental strategic meeting of the NPA and later participated in an excursion in Lagos.

Erakhifu was described as a cheerful and friendly personality who related warmly with colleagues and members of the maritime media community.

His death is considered a painful loss not only to the NPA but also to stakeholders in the maritime sector.

 

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