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Expert Tasks Nigerians On Insurance Policies

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Nigerians have been advised to purchase insurance policies as is the practice in civilized climes of the world.
Speaking to The Tide in Port Harcourt recently a renowned insurance expert, Prof. Joseph Irukwu, said only between 10 to 15 percent of adults in Nigeria are insured whereas in Europe and the Americas between 90 and 95 per cent of their citizens are insured.
Irukwu said that there is a lot to be done by all the stakeholders in the insurance industry in Nigeria especially the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NERIB) and the Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA) to improve on the marketing of insurance policies in order to remedy the trend.
He said that there is still a large space left for investors to invest in the insurance sector to ensure that there is increase in the volume insurance business.
The insurance guru said that with such increase investment in the insurance  industry there would be more funds and opportunities  of anyone who decides to invest in insurance.
He said the role of the insurance industry cannot be overemphasised in the nation’s economy, pointing out that the insurance industry has played a key role to sustain the nation’s economy.
Irukwu urged the generality of Nigerians to always ensure they patronize the services offered by the insurance policies against unforeseen risks in their lives and businesses.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Insurers Association (NAI) has urged the Federal government to protect the huge investment made on the nation’s transportation, power, Ports terminals and energy subsectors.
The Director General of the Association, Mr. Sunday Thomas  stated this in Akwa Ibom State at the 25th Anniversary celebration of Anchor Insurance on Friday.
Thomas said billions of dollars are spent every year for improving transportation, power, ports and terminals and energy capabilities by the government, yet the insurance sector has been left with no significant roles in insuring such investments.
He said that the Nigerian Insurance Industry has a key role to play in contributing to the nation’s economic growth as a risk transfer and management mechanism.
Thomas said that the sector is a growth driver for other sectors of the economy and a huge potential for direct and indirect labour employment.
The DG said the insurance sector is a provider of long term capital investment needed for infrastructure projects to promote competitive, healthy and robust national economy.

 

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Former PHCCIMA President and FOSSCCIMA President, Prince Billy Gillis Harry, representing NACCIMA President, Alhaji Mohammed Baduru, (middle) cutting a tape for official opening of 2014 Trade Fair recently at Isaac Boro Park Port Harcourt. With him are President PHCCIMA, Engr. Emeka Unachukwu (right), former president PHCCIMA, Dr. Vincent Furo 2nd (left) and Chief Nabil Saleh (left). Photo: Egberi A. Sampson

Former PHCCIMA President and FOSSCCIMA President, Prince Billy Gillis Harry, representing NACCIMA President, Alhaji Mohammed Baduru, (middle) cutting a tape for official opening of 2014 Trade Fair recently at Isaac Boro Park Port Harcourt. With him are President PHCCIMA, Engr. Emeka Unachukwu (right), former president PHCCIMA, Dr. Vincent Furo 2nd (left) and Chief Nabil Saleh (left). Photo: Egberi A. Sampson

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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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