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Lawmaker, PETAN Hail Shell On Content Dev

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A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Honourable Asita, says is now convinced that Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is the leading oil and gas multinational company in the implementation of the Nigerian Content Development in the industry.

Hon Asita, who is the chairman, House Committee on Nigerian Content Development, gave the endorsement at the official opening of the two-day 2012 Nigerian Content Day, organized by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), in Port Harcourt last Tuesday.

Saying that with what he has heard from indigenous oil and gas companies and what they have exhibited at the Nigerian Content Fair, he was convinced beyond every reasonable doubt that Shell has made not just the indigenous companies and the people of the Niger Delta but also governments at all tiers proud with its policies and business principles.

Hon Asita, who represents Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the House of Representatives, challenged other multinational oil and gas companies, particularly those present at the two-day event to organise similar shows and invite the committee to listen to participants and witness their exhibitions directly inspired by the majors.

The member, who threatened to use his offices to invoke the scrapping of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over alleged practices that undermine the objectives of Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Act, advised NAPIMS to redouble efforts at fast tracking approvals to applications for registration and tenders by indigenous companies in the industry through the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX).

Similarly, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), an umbrella body of indigenous oil and gas producing and servicing companies in Nigeria, has ranked Shell Exploration and Production Companies in Nigeria (SEPCiN) tops in the development of Nigerian content in the critical oil and gas industry.

Speaking at the Nigerian Content Day, President of the association, Engineer Emeka Ene, said that Shell was the first to initiate institutionalization of Nigerian content in the industry years before the conceptualization of the Federal Government’s Nigerian Content Policy, which culminated in the enactment of the Nigerian Content Act 2010.

He also invited foreign investors to take advantage of the robust operating environment and enabling legislation, especially the Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Act, to partner with indigenous companies to raise the bar in service delivery in the industry.

In his remarks, Managing Director, SPDC, Mutiu Sunmonu, said “Shell-run companies in Nigeria have continued to deliver positive impact on the economy by supporting and developing local vendors and service providers” through a Nigerian content strategy that “promotes the use of locally manufactured goods and Nigerian service companies in production operations, projects and well engineering, in compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Act”.

Sunmonu, who is also the country chair of Shell E & P Companies in Nigeria, catalogued a number of collaborative efforts between Shell and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) that have resulted in major investments in line pipes and personal protective equipment production, international certification of local clamp manufacturer, among other discoveries and partnerships that have re-invigorated hope in local companies in the industry.

While commending participants for taking advantage of the opportunity to leverage the expertise, cutting-edge technologies and innovative products offered by the exhibition, Sunmonu hoped that the fair would “provide another viable and effective platform for interaction between local vendors, suppliers, contractors, Shell project engineers, and other key industry stakeholders, in order to create awareness of oil and gas materials, equipment, goods and services obtainable within Nigeria.”

 

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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