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Monarch Endorses Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro Economic Summit

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The Opobo/Nkoro council of traditional rulers have given their royal support and backing to the forthcoming economic development summit organised by the Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro economic zone foundation.

The royal fathers made this known when the steering committee for the economic summit set up by the foundation went on a sensitisation visit to the chiefs at Nkoro town.

Speaking on behalf of the Opobo/Nkoro council of Alapu (traditional rulers), the Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, and chairman Opobo/Nkoro council of traditional rulers, king Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V. (JP), commended the efforts of Hon. Dakuku Peterside for thinking out the idea of the summit calling upon all those involved in driving the dream to see it as a clarion call to serve the people.

King Jaja, who sees the summit as an effort in the right direction that will propel the activities of the local economy however, advised that politics should not be allowed to take over the novel idea.

The royal father enumerated the abundance of resources in the area and called upon the state government to speed up actions towards the completion of the unity road, connection of the area to national grid, provision of potable water which will help to enhance the interest of investors to come and set up industries in the area.

Earlier, the secretary of the steering committee, Hon. Michael Donald Igolima, enumerated the plans, visions and missions of the foundation towards the development summit saying that the summit will help to set up a strategic plan to engage development partners even as it helps to showcase the abundant resources in the communities of the zone to investors and development partners.

Hon. Igolima said that through the summit the latent resources in the area will be exposed to the world to enable would be investors have first hand knowledge of what exists and the area to enable them avail themselves of the opportunities.

The foundation secretary who called on all to join them in showing to the world that there is so much in Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro federal constituency that investors can tap and invest in, listed some of the things going on in the area to include the peace in the suburb, abundant human and natural resources, tourism potentials like the important monuments, elephant sanctuary, the Opobo international boat race (OIB), the deposits of natural sand at the ocean banks, and so many others that can be turned towards the development of the area.

In his remarks, a member of the foundation steering committee, Amaopusenibo Igoni Willie Park, who was full of gratitude to the royal fathers for accepting the team, apologised for the seeming disconnect in their previously planned meeting with the Chiefs.

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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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