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NBS Urges Effective Production Of Statistics

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10 years ago

July 29, 2015

The Statistician-General,
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Dr Yemi Kale, said recently that effective production of administrative statistics was capable of satisfying 70 per cent of data requirement in Nigeria.
Kale said this at a two-day stakeholders’ validation workshop on the “Compendium of Statistical Terms and Framework for the Production of Administrative Statistics’’ in Abuja.
Kale, who was represented by the Director, Field Services and Methodology in the bureau, Mrs Felicia Abioye, said that the programme was also aimed at providing the platform for proper assessment of implementation of the compendium.
“It is important to mention that instruments to be reviewed are critical to driving the process of statistical production in Nigeria, especially in the area of Administrative Statistics.
“Today’s occasion is also aimed at providing the platform for proper assessment of the implementation of the statistics component of the European Union Support to the Federal Government Public Service Reform Programme (EU-SUFEGOR).
“As for one of the implementing agencies of the EU-SUFEGOR Project, NBS is determined to leave no stone unturned.
This has become necessary as effective production of Administrative Statistics at this level is capable of satisfying about 70 per cent of data requirement in Nigeria.’’
The workshop was aimed at validating the compendium of statistical terms in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under the European Union Support to the Federal Government Reform (SUFEGOR) Programme.
He, however, urged relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of a compendium of statistics to provide reliable data to the Federal Government.
“It is important that I re-emphasise the need for all stakeholders to support the implementation of the statistical component of the EU-SUFEGOR project.
“So as to provide government with comprehensive, timely and reliable statistics for the Federal Government Public Service Reform Programme.
“I urge you all as Ambassadors from your respective MDAs to accord this workshop the desired attention so that you will be able to add value to the work of the consultants.
“This is necessary as we must instill high sense of ownership in driving the process of statistical production in our respective MDAs. “
The statistician-General, therefore, urged the participants to come up with feasible ways and means of improving the delivery of good statistics in Nigeria.
Kale also expressed optimism that the recommendations from the workshop would help refocus the production of statistics for efficient and effective service delivery in the country.
Earlier in a welcome address, Abioye said that NBS would continue to explore new strategies in the production of data.
According to her, this will help consolidate the efforts being made in the production of statistics, a fundamental ingredient for development planning.
The committee was set up by the government to mediate in the face-off between it and the organised labour over the workers’ salary arrears.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare

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2 days ago

June 27, 2025

The Tide

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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2 days ago

June 27, 2025

The Tide

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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2 days ago

June 27, 2025

The Tide

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.

Chinedu Wosu