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Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Jong Hyun Choi (middle), with members, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) alumni association in Nigeria, at the 2013 alumni seminar and gathering in Abuja, recently.

Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Jong Hyun Choi (middle), with members, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) alumni association in Nigeria, at the 2013 alumni seminar and gathering in Abuja, recently.

The Federal and Rivers State Governments have been charged to evolve a Public, Private Partnership (PPP) deal that would ensure the provision of a befitting Trade Fair Complex in Port Harcourt.
The National President of the Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar made the call, recently in Port Harcourt at the opening ceremony of the 9th Port Harcourt International Trade Fair.
“Your Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, once again, we wish to plead with the federal government to fast track the process of designating and constructing a befitting site under PPP arrangement with the Rivers State Government and Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, and thereafter handover the Trade Fair complex to the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce for proper management of trade promotion activities, as was done for Kaduna International Trade Fair Complex, which is in tandem with global practice,” the NACCIMA president said.
Abubakar commended the growth of the Port Harcourt International Trade Fair over the years, saying it confirms “the enviable position of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce in the Southern part of the country in particular and the nation as a whole.”
According to him, trade fairs and exhibitions are among the widely acceptable business operators, corporate organizations and individuals come together to showcase their products and services, thereby catalyzing rapid economic growth.
He convened the state governor, Chibuike Amaechi for empowering the business community and creating employment in the state through Public Private Partnership.
Abubakar also commended the Port Harcourt Chamber of commerce, Industry, Mine and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) under the leadership of Engr Emeka Unachukwu for successfully packaging the 2013 Trade Fair with the theme: “Enhancing Entrepreneurial Development for Economic Growth of Rivers State.”
In his speech, the Rivers State Commissioner for Commerce, Mr Chuma Chinye made a case for the inclusion of Tourism in the name of Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA).
Chinye, who represented Governor Chibuike Amaechi at the occasion said the move had become necessary since PHCCIMA had also become the chief promoter of tourism in the state.
He commended PHCCIMA for the smooth organization of the trade fair and its support to the economic development programmes of the state government.
The commissioner noted that the issue of multiple taxation was a social problem which the bill seeking harmonization of the taxation in the state, now lying before the state House of Assembly, seeks to address.
He called for the orientation of the youths towards industry and honest hardwork instead of the lure to “honour’ or sudden ill-gotten wealth.

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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.”
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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.
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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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