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Expert Wants Synergy Between Insurance Leasing Industries

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The Managing Director of Law Union and Rock (LUR) Insurance, Mr Jide Orimolade has called for synergy between insurance and leasing industries to boost their potential and enhance lasting relationships.
Orimolade told newsmenon yesterday, on the sideline of Equipment and Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN) first quarterly business forum in Lagos.
He said the two industries also needed to maintain strong partnership to enable stakeholders move from quick money approach to focus on long term formidable partnerships.
According to him, the synergy will also ensure cut in cost of production and improve operational efficiency.
He noted that the two industries were not doing well in four key sectors; education, healthcare and transportation, compared to the potential the sectors offered.
The expert also said that there had been steady increase in the demand for household appliances, pleasure cars, accommodation by individuals and families.
The managing director , however, noted that many of the individuals and families concerned could not pay lump sum for the items.
“They therefore look up to leasing companies and if someone leases a car, he needs to insure it too.
“This is a service point where both the leasing company and the insurance company meet.
“No matter the kind of leasing, whether vehicle leasing, agricultural equipment leasing, house or apartment, factory equipment and household appliances, the leased assets have to be saved and secured through insurance,’’ he said.
The insurance boss said the two industries also needed to critically synergise on agriculture in view of the importance of the sector to other sectors of the economy.
‘’Agriculture sector is very strategic as it serves other sectors and changes in this sector directly influence changes in the other sectors.
“Credit facilities extended to this sector by mainstream lending institutions have been huge.
‘’The growing number of small and medium scale businesses in this sector is also an opportunity for leasing and insurance business to thrive.’’
Orimolade also said effective synergy would put the two industries in an added advantage to contribute to the nation’s recovery from economic recession.
‘’We need to reposition ourselves to capture the opportunities that will follow the expected recovery as economic forecasts indicate Nigeria’s recovery from recession and the economy will bounce back in late 2017.
Orimolade urged the two industries to set up joint leasing and insurance research teams to assist them overcome the problems limiting their ability from maximising their potential.
“The much awaited collaboration should be in the areas of product and market research.
“The research should focus on need-satisfying products that address both current and future needs of mutual customers.’’

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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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