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Egina FPSO: NPA Insists On Guidelines Compliance

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The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has urged all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with the country’s statutory rules and regulations on the operation of newly-built Egina Floating Production, Storage and Off-Loading (FPSO).
The Managing Director of NPA, Ms Hadiza Usman, made the plea while welcoming the new FPSO Egina at the LADOL Oil and Gas premises in Lagos.
The Tide source reports that the Egina FPSO came into the country after a 90-day voyage from Samsung Shipyard, Goeje, South Korea.
Our source also reports that Egina FPSO had a Length Over All (LOA) of 330 metres, and a Gross Tonnage (GT) of 219,800 tonnes.
Usman said that the FPSO vessel to be received by NPA and Nigeria by extension showed that NPA could handle any vessel of such size.
She commended Total, LADOL Free Zone, the Trade Zone and Samsung Heavy Industry (SHI) for the synergy through which the Egina emerged.
“Over the past couple of months, NPA has embarked on massive investment which included the purchase of four tug boats, the dredging of channels, as well as campaign for the removal of wrecks across the nation’s waterways.
“We are doing all these to increase our capacity for effective service delivery.
“It is important to note that the choice of Lagos for this project is a confirmation of the good reasoning behind the Federal Government’s Policy on Liberalisation of Oil and Gas Logistics operations.
“We as a result, encourage prospective investors to explore this and other opportunities that the reform of our operations had engendered, as we assure of NPA’s willingness to facilitate these ventures,’’ Usman said.
For the oils and this in particular, NPA has promised to support and enhance global and national trade by enabling all clients to land their cargo directly at the Free Trade Zone.
She said that the project would provide the hub for the oil and gas supply chain within the sub-region.
Usman commended President Mohammadu Buhari, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi and the entire Federal Government for their support towards the project.
She also commended the support of the Board of Directors of NPA, as well as all the government sister agencies for their continuous collaboration.
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of LADOL Oil and Gas, Mr Oladapo Jadesimi, said that arrival of Egina FPSO being the largest vessel ever to berth in West Africa, was a big step towards achieving the vision and mission of the nation.
“Our shipyard is now on course to create 50,000 new jobs and attract billions of dollars in additional investment across the country.
“This success is only possible due to the enabling environment and a level playing field ushered in by President Buhari and implemented by the NPA under the leadership of Ms Hadiza Usman.
“Over $500 million had been privately invested into LADOL, turning a disused swamp into a world-class industrial free zone,’’ he said.
The Managing Director, Total Upstream Nigeria Ltd, MR Nicolas Teraz, said that the engine would be producing oil at a depth of 1,500 metres under water, saying that Egina FPSO was the largest floating platform in the country at the moment.

“Over 60,000 tonnes of materials were fabricated in Nigeria, out of which 12,000 tonnes, representing six modules, were done in Lagos by LADOL,’’ Teraz said.
He, however, said that the FPSO platform showed efficiency and commended their partners for making the project a reality.

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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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