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Committee On Aviation Security Extends Report Submission Date

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The Chairman, Ministerial
Committee on Assessment of Aviation Security, Air Commodore Hambali Tukur, said that the committee had extended the date for the completion and submission of its report to the Federal Government to next week.
Tukur told The Tide source in Abuja that the initial three weeks timeline given to the committee could not be met due to some issues it encountered at the beginning.
Tukur added that the Easter holiday also contributed to the delay, adding that the government granted the committee an extension of time to enable it to complete the assignment. “We are still on the assignment and we are hoping to complete it in the coming week.
“The initial timeline was three weeks but the ministry granted more time to finish the assignment because of some unforeseen issues we encountered in the course of our job.
“I can assure you that in the coming week, the assignment would have been completed and when the report is out, it will be made public for everyone to analyse it‘.’’
Tukur thanked the President, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Dr Benard Aliu, for his visit to Nigeria and commended the organisation’s Audit Team for paying attention to the country’s aviation industry.
He said that the visit of the world aviation body and its president was a good sign for the industry and the country, urging the government to implement all the recommendations made by the ICAO boss.
According to him, given the place and importance of aviation around the world, there must be adherence to certain minimum standards for the sake of passengers and all participants in the industry.
“It is good for ICAO to from time to time carry out this audit and advise on how to improve aviation safety and security at least not only in Nigeria but all over the world.
“Like I said earlier, for the ICAO President to come to Nigeria, it shows the importance the world body attached to the nation’s civil aviation, especially the change in the new administration.’’
Tukur also commended Aliu for the decision of ICAO to make the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) a regional training centre in Africa.
According to him, NCAT is a premier institution in Africa and therefore, should be given its pride of place in the region through necessary upgrades and transform it into a world class Aviation College.
Tukur further said that the establishment of a national carrier would help boost the contribution of the aviation sector to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), adding that many countries had sustained their economies through aviation.
He, however, advised that adequate steps be taken to ensure that the country does not repeat the mistakes that led to demise of the defunct Nigerian Airways.
According to him, the economy must be able to sustain the aviation industry before a country can have a national carrier, because it is foreign currency dependent.
“We don’t manufacture things that the industry uses; that means there would be high demand of foreign currency to take off to such a level that we would be able to use local content.
“Many countries, even within the African region, have moved aviation to such a position that their economy depends on it.
“Take Ethiopia for instance, Ethiopian Airline is world standard because it is part of the star alliance and it is contributing greatly to the economy of that country.
“The same thing will happen if Nigeria is able to marshal its resources and give the aviation industry the boost it needs with the establishment of a national carrier,’’ Tukur said.

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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.
Chinedu Wosu
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