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SURE-P Earmarks N436m For Hotel Project

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The Subsidy Reinvestment Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) has earmarked N436 million for construction of a three-star hotel in Minna to boost economic activities and reduce youth unemployment in the state.

The SURE-P State Director General, Alhaji Hassan Nuhu, who disclosed this in an interview with the newsmen in Minna, said the project would be executed in partnership with the Niger State Development Company.

Nuhu said that the contract for the 50-bed hotel project had been awarded to Fourth Dimension Limited with 10 months delivery period.

“The contract has been awarded to a reputable firm that has the track record of performance for the construction of a 50 bed-room and three star hotel to add value to Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre.

“The hotel will have syndicated rooms for use by those patronising the conference centre as well as shopping outlets and sporting facilities.

“It will also have catering centre that will serve as a hub for training of 200 youths annually on modern catering services , in a bid to reduce youth unemployment in the state.

“The SURE-P directorate will provide 70 per cent cost of the project, while the Niger State Development Company will provide 30 per cent balance cost of the project, the money for the project is at hand.

“However, we will not embark on any ground breaking ceremony rather we have instructed the contractor to keep the work schedule.

“So, that the project is to be completed within the 10 months period effective from October 1, to meet the July, 2014 dateline meant for the inauguration of the project,’’ he said.

According to him, work has since commenced in earnest at the site of the project.

“If you visit the site, you will see work going on, even on Sunday as both the directorate and the contractor are committed to the delivery of the project on time’’.

Nuhu assured that the directorate was committed to youth empowerment programmes in all spheres of the economy.

Former Minister of State for Health, Dr Muhammed Pate (2nd-right) presenting midwifery kits to beneficiary, Hajia Zainab Umar, during the Sure-P Subsidy Reinvestment and empowerment conditional cash transfer pilot programme in Soro Ganjuwa Lga of Bauchi State last Saturday. With them are the executive chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nisser Ali (right) Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Sagir Saleh (3rd-right). Photo: NAN

Former Minister of State for Health, Dr Muhammed Pate (2nd-right) presenting midwifery kits to beneficiary, Hajia Zainab Umar, during the Sure-P Subsidy Reinvestment and empowerment conditional cash transfer pilot programme in Soro Ganjuwa Lga of Bauchi State last Saturday. With them are the executive chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nisser Ali (right) Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Sagir Saleh (3rd-right). Photo: NAN

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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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