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ADP Tasks FFS Trainees On Farmers Guide

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The Rivers State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Farmer Field School trainees have been urged to guide rural farmers groups on the application of modern farming methods.This is with a view to achieving the objective of the National Programme For Food Security (NPFS) towards massive food production and  eradication of poverty in the country.

The ADP Programme Manager, Barr. Luke Nmehieke gave the charge on Friday at the closing ceremony of a 5-day Farmer Field School (FFS) training workshop, held at Ojims Group of Christian Schools, Rumuji, Emohua Local Government, Rivers State.

The Programme Manager who was represented by the Director, Human Resource Department, Tonye Fuayefika, said that farmer field school trainees were chosen under the National Programme for Food Security with a view to boosting food production and achieving the deserved food security in the state, saying that certificate will be issued later.

The training programme, he said is geared towards training agric extension facilitators who will inturn train the farmers group in their various locations, advising that skills acquired in the training should be positively impacted to  rural farmers.

Speaking to newsmen, the ADP Master Trainer, Iroulor Nwanyanwu Livinus said FFS is a principal outreach to farmers, noting that previously they use Train and Visit (TV) method to reach out to the farmers, but the method has been replaced with the introduction of the Farmers Field School approach.

According to him, the primary focus of FFS approach is of training the extension facilitators who will inturn participate in the activities of the farmers group of 25 to 30 members, guide and educate them on the modern methods of farming, so that when the extensionist disengages, the farmers group can continue with the best practices without further assistance.

He said it is a continuous process aimed at guiding and helping the farmers identify problems and take quick decisions that will enhance   productivity.

The Master Trainer, commended the efforts of the Rivers State Government for recognizing the project and as well supporting the programme by paying the counterpart fund to enable the state join the committee of beneficiary states who benefited from the Federal Government/IFAD assisted agric programme.

On behalf of the participants, Okechukwu Sokipiri Sunday, thanked ADP management for upgrading their knowledge on modern method application, assuring that the skills acquired by them would be impacted positively on the farmers group. He demanded that welfare of participants should be on the top agenda when next training workshop of this caliber is to be organised due to the official status of the trainees.

The Extension Facilitator in charge of Rumuada, Emohua Local Government Area, Igbudu Nna Sampson, who is also a trainee, said the train the trainer approach through the FFS workshop would yield positive result towards the objective of NPFS to conquer the challenges of food security in the country, assuring that the trainees would complement the state government effort towards boosting massive food production in the state.

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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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