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Don Tasks Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Zone On Oil Industry Business

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The peoples of Andoni and Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Areas
of Rivers State have been challenged to be actively involved in the oil and gas
business by acquiring relevant training and knowledge.

The Director, Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS)
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Prof. Michael Onyekonwu who made the call
at the just concluded 1st Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Economic Zone Development Summit
stated that it was fruitless for people of the zone to clamour for
participation in the oil and gas industry when they lacked skilled people to
actualize their dream.

He noted for instance, that since the IPS was set up in
UNIPORT about eight years ago, no person from the zone had passed through it.

To encourage the production of manpower needed for the
zone’s competitiveness in the oil and gas industry, Onyekonwu advocated for
scholarships for students of the area who get admission into any of the top 10
universities in the world.

According to him, there was need for proper redirection of
youths of the zone to make them employers of labour.

In his speech, the president, Uptonville Oil and Gas
Institute, Port Harcourt, Prof Winston Bellgam noted that the summit was in
line with the economic integration agenda canvassed by the Amanyanabo of Opobo
Kingdom, King Dandeson D. Jaja on ascension to the throne which seeks to make
the Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro zone economically viable and providing for youths and
peoples of the area.

Bellgam, a former Agriculture Commissioner in Rivers State
called for the unification of the land management system in the zone to bring
development to the area.

According to him, there was need to protect the environment
of the zone and leverage on the benefits accruing to oil and gas producing
areas.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content
Development and Monitoring Board, Engr Ernest Nwapa had spoken on leveraging on
the Nigerian Local Content law for the development and economic empowerment of
youths in Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro.

Engr Don Boham, a seasoned petroleum engineering professional
also gave an insight into harnessing and maximizing the oil and gas potentials
in Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro for the economic prosperity of the zone.

The two-day summit, convened by the member representing
Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Hon
Dakuku Peterside, ended on Friday.

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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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