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Ambode Seeks New Approaches To Economic Challenges

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Governor Akinwunmi
Ambode of Lagos State said that there was the need for a paradigm shift in governance in tackling the challenges affecting all sectors of the state’s economy.
Ambode said this in a message to the opening of the 2nd Summit of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries (ALARHOSPS), with theme, “Sustaining the Tradition of Excellence”, in Lagos.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said that the new approach would help the state to meet the needs of the people.
He said that the shift had become more compelling with the dwindling resources and increasing need for social amenities and provision of infrastructure for sustainable development.
Amobde said that the administration established the association to bring retired senior technocrats with diverse knowledge and experiences to serve as advisers to government on governance, policy formulation, development and formulation.
“The state since its existence, almost 50 years ago, has lived up to its appellation as the naiton’s ‘Centre of Excellence’ and has grown to become a land of opportunities with an economy rated fifth largest in Africa.
“These giant strides would not have been achieved without the hard work and contribution of successive Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in the state.
“The challenge of governance, which is basically meeting the needs of the people, is dynamic. The challenges of today are different from those that were faced decades ago.
“Today, Lagos with a population of over 21 million people and still counting, is the third largest mega city in the world, with this, no doubt, it comes with peculiar challenges that affect all sectors of the state’s economy.
The Governor said the ‘Tradition of Excellence’, means evolving new ideas and the application of new strategies to solve new and evolving challenges for efficiency.
Also speaking, the State Head of Service, Mrs Olabowale Ademola, urged the association to help the government to monitor and report public opinion about policies.
Ademola appealed to the association to advise government on observed problems in the state.
In his remarks, the President, ALARHOSPS, Mr  Kayode Anjorin, commended the present administration for its achievements and efforts in meeting the demands and expectations of the people.
Anjorin said that the intent of this year’s summit was to examine the economy and think ahead on what should be considered when planning the 2017 Budget to help the state government.
The Tide learnt that on September 1, 2015, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode formally inaugurated the association in Lagos.

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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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