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Electricity Tariff: Senate Orders Stoppage Of Estimated Billing

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The Senate has  ordered Electricity Services Managers to with immediate effect stop every form of “ estimate billing “ in determining the tariffs of  electricity consumers on the note that such method was not in the best interest of  Nigeria and its people.
The lawmakers   by that tasked the managers of the power sector not only to roll out enough but also efficient pre-paid metres to meet up with modern-day challenges in electricity sector in the country.
Chairman, Senate Committee on Power, Mines and Metallurgy, Philip Aduda, recently handed this down during a courtesy visit by the management team of Electricity Management Service Limited, (EMSL) on his committee at the National Assembly Complex.
Senator Aduda announced that his committee had concluded arrangements to sponsor a bill that would provide legal backing to the operations of EMSL, in view of the on-going privatization exercise in the electricity sector.
According to Senator Aduda, the bill when passed accordingly would allow the government agency to discharge its function without any hindrance to ensure effective monitoring of the activities of the private generation and distribution companies.
His words, “We are looking at creating an enabling legislation so that you will have proper legal backing to be able to carry out your functions because your role in the sector cannot be
underrated.
“The committee is working to see how we can sponsor a bill that will give you the legal authority to function properly and address challenges that may arise from the ongoing privatization.”
The Senator advised the EMSL to work towards boosting power supply across the country by closing the gap between generation and distribution companies for the overall benefit of electricity consumers.
Aduda advised   the power managers to ensure that their output on power improvement equates the determination of the federal government to transform the power sector for the benefit of Nigerians and Nigeria’s economy.
“It would not be out of place for your company to identify programmes that the federal government could embark upon in order to stem the current tide of vandalism which has become a recurring decimal,” he added.
He called for the support of all stakeholders to address the challenges that could arise as the ongoing privatization of the power sector enters the next level just as he pleaded for adequate funds for the agency so as to sustain and consolidate the ongoing power sector reforms.
The senator further said: “We would continue to appropriate funds for your organisation, monitor your activities through oversight and ensure that we can give you the maximum support which you require to succeed.”
Managing Director of the EMSL, Mr Peter Ewesor, in his speech earlier commended the committee for its contribution to the success achieved, so far, in the ongoing privatization of the power sector just as he said the company would do everything within its powers to ensure accountability in its dealings with the privatized companies.

 

Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Dakuku Peterside (with mic), Executive Secretary, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), Reginald Stanley and AGM-Administration, Moses Mbaba, during an oversight visit to PPPRA, recently.

Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Dakuku Peterside (with mic), Executive Secretary, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), Reginald Stanley and AGM-Administration, Moses Mbaba, during an oversight visit to PPPRA, recently.

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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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