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RSG Pushes For PPP Bill

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Rivers State Government says it is drafting a bill to govern its Public Private Partnership (PPP) ­policy in the state.

The proposed bill tagged “Rivers State Infrastructural Development Law 2009 is to guide the infrastructural development of the state, particularly the partnership arrangements with the private sector, be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for deliberation and passage into law.

The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Mr. Ken Chikere, stated this Wednesday night while riding Government House correspondents on the outcome of the State Executive Council (EXCO) Meeting in Port Harcourt.

The Justice Commissioner said Exco deliberated on the proposed bill which when passed would guide Public Private Partnership in infrastructural development in the state.

Mr. Chikere said the EXCO also deliberated on the issue of Rivers indigenes seeking entrance into the Armed Forces and resolved to give necessary logistics support to enable them gain admission into military educational institutions such as the Nigerian Defence Academy and the Nigeria Police Force.

He also disclosed that Risonpalm. which occupies a strategic place in the economic development of the state. would be revived, adding that the state welcomes partnership with individuals and organisations, local and international that are willing to invest in the establishment.

According to him, “we are talking seriously with people who are also partners in Risonpalm. with a view to reaching mutual agreement with them on how to move the establishment forward and help to actualize the economic objectives of the present administration for the benefit of the state and the community at large”.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Urban Development Mr. Osima Ginah said the Exco deliberated on the issue of the planned development of waterfronts. adding that it has agreed to hold a stakeholders meeting next week, to properly inform and enlighten the people of Rivers State on the need for urban renewal as well as the re­development of the slum settlements.

The Urban Development Commissioner explained that during the meeting. stakeholders would be allowed to make necessary contributions towards the state’ s urban renewal programme before the demolition of the waterfronts take place.

He disclosed that Exeo had directed the Ministry of Urban Development to commence the demolition of waterfronts in areas where compensation has been paid.

On the issue of painting of buildings and changing of their roofs to aluminum. Mr. Ginah said Exco has decided that the state government would show good example by changing the roof on all government property to aluminum. as well as renovate and paint the buildings for others to follow as a way of demonstrating commitment

Assorted sea food on display at a recent World Food Day celebration event held at the Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt. Photo: King Osila

Assorted sea food on display at a recent World Food Day celebration event held at the Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt. Photo: King Osila

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
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