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LASG To Provide Inter-Modal Transport In LFZ

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The Lagos State Government says plans are underway to provide a holistic inter-modal transportation infrastructure within the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) axis.
The Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, disclosed this in Alausa during the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s third year in office.
She said it was part of efforts to mitigate future challenges of traffic congestion in the area.
The Tide source reports that the Lekki Free Zone project is an initiative of the state government to enhance industrial development.
It is aimed at boosting offshore economic growth zone, attracting foreign investments, promoting export, creating employment and technology transfer, minimising capital flight and establishing a one stop global business haven.
Oladunjoye said that the inter-modal transportation network would comprise rail, road, and water transport systems.
According to her, the current emerging industrial revolution within the Epe-Ibeju-Lekki axis stands to further place Lagos State on the world map as a preferred investment destination.
She cited the development of the LFZ, Lekki Deep Seaport, Dangote Refinery and Fertilizer plants, as well as the Lagos Free Trade Zone as such developments.
“We are not unmindful of the fact that one of the critical success factors, that is an integrated transportation infrastructure, must be catered for along with investors endeavours within the corridor for us to harness the full values that these projects will bring on board when they come on stream,” she said.
According to her, it is envisaged that an estimated 6,650 daily truck movement will be within the corridor when all the investments are completed.
The commissioner said that huge funding was required for the project.
In realisation of this, she said the government had encouraged investors to express interest in one of the planned axial roads that divert traffic from adjoining towns of the area.
Oladunjoye said that necessary procurement processes for selection of concessionaire would be fast tracked.
She said that efforts were in top gear to ensure construction work commenced before end of the year.
According to her, LFZ project has received $180.4 million as total equity investment from the Joint Venture with a Chinese Consortium and $140.20 million in foreign direct investment (FDI).
She said that some 125 investors had registered, while 59 of the investors had obtained their lease agreements.
Oladunjoye said that 18 manufacturing companies were operating in the zone and 726 people were employed.
She said that $735.8 million of finished goods were exported from the zone in the last three years.

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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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