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300 Communities Benefit From NAOC’s Projects

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The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) says its developmental projects have touched the lives of about 300 host communities in its operation areas across the Niger Delta region.

This is in pursuance of the company’s corporate social responsibility and in line with the mutually agreed Memorandum of Understanding with the respective host communities.

The hint was dropped on Tuesday by NAOC’s General Manager District, Giovanni Salvini, represented by the Public Relations, Community and Government Liaison Manager, Prince Nwachuku Obi, during the commissioning of two-kilometer concrete road and drain project at Agbere in Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State.

He said that the project was awarded in 2008 and completed in 2011 by an indigenous contractor, as part of the MOU signed between NAOC and its joint venture partners, NNPC /Phillips and the host community.

According to him, “we are much concerned about the complaint over sub-standard jobs by indigenous contractors inspite of the job specification, we will partner with the community leaders to check the contractor over sub-standard work and early completion of jobs.”

NAOC,  he said, has over 240 projects yet to be awarded to various communities in the operation areas, but regretted that those projects have not been approved by the regulatory body, thereby slowing the flow of development projects to the communities.

He commended them for the existing peace in the area, saying that NAOC’s commitment to empower host communities would continue to be a cardinal objective of the company’s community relations policy, as he sued for dialogue as a tool for resolving conflict when the need arises.

The Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment representative, Joyful Silom, thanked the paramount ruler of Agbere Kingdom for toeing the path of peace to ensure that the project is commissioned. He advised that each party should keep to obligations by honouring agreement reached in terms of MOU for peace and harmony to reign.

Representative of Bayelsa State Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr F.O. Bonny also expressed appreciation over the cordial relationship that has enhanced the operations of Agip. He urged the community to always monitor the quality of jobs executed by the contractors.

Earlier, the Amananaowei of Agbere, HRH Aziza Ikadi, called for a review of the Memorandum of understanding which, he said, expired since 2004, and appealed to Agip to maintain a regular supply of diesel to fuel the generating plant presented to them by the company. He, however, thanked Agip for the past and present projects it started and commissioned in the area.

He assured to step up the existing peace to ensure that the company’s oil operation thrives without hitch.

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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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