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HOS Advises SPDC On Corporate Social Responsibility
The Management of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has been called upon to fulfill its corporate social responsibility in its area of operation.
The Head of Service, Mrs. Esther Anucha, made the call at a one-day Relationship Building Workshop between SPDC and the Rivers State Civil Service held at the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt.
Mrs. Anucha decried the non-implementation of SPDC’s Corporate Social Responsibility, specially in the area of the employment policy, stipulating the recruitment of staff from Grade level 01-06 exclusively from indigenes of the community they operate, stressing that strict adherence to this policy would greatly reduce the high unemployment rate in the state as well as check youth restiveness.
She, however, commended the Management of SPDC for its cooperation with the state government in developing the state in the area of power generation and distribution and urged other oil companies in the State to emulate them.
The head of service who used the forum to explain the role of the civil service in governance, called on Shell to partner with the state civil service in its capacity building programmes in order to boost performance as well as sponsor some of its activities in the annual celebration of the Civil Service Week.
She lauded the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, for his unprecedented development strides and for approving the workshop, expressing the hope that the outcome of the interface would enhance the relationship between SPDC and the State Civil Service.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Manager, Government and Community Relations, East of SPDC, Mr. California Fufeyin, said the workshop was organised to foster understanding and improve relationship between the company and the State Civil Service.
Mr. Fufeyin who also pre
In another development, brand new cars have been handed over to some permanent Secretaries and former members of the civil service commission who are yet to get official cars.
Presenting the keys to them in her office in Port Harcourt, the Head of Service, Mrs Esther Anucha, said the gesture was in fulfillment of Governor Amaechi’s promise to provide vehicles to all permanent secretaries and other senior staff in the civil service and advised them to use the cars optimally in the discharge of their duties.
Responding on behalf of the recipients, a former commissioner in the state civil service commission, Chief T.J. Krukrubo thanked the governor for his benevolence, adding that the gesture would greatly assist them in rendering effective service.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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