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Crsg To Develop Infrastructure In Rural Areas

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The Cross River State Government says it is poised to providing infrastructural facilities, that will uplift the socio-economic development of the rural dwellers in the State.
The State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Esu, stated this, in Idum-Mbube and Nyanya communities in Ogoja andBekwarra Local Government Areas at the end of his state wide consultation visit to communities affected by the 275, Super Highway Road construction.
Esu remarked that, the Ayade led administration is passionate about improving the economic lives of the people, through people oriented programmes and policies.
The Deputy Governor, thanked the people of Idum-Mbube and Nyanya communities for their patience, understanding and support for the project. He explained that, the Super Highway is meant to open doors of job opportunities for the youths and increase socio-economic activities in the areas.
Speaking in separate interviews, the Clan Head of Idum-Mbube, Chief Godwin Odu and the Paramount Ruler of Bekwarra, Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Stephen Omang commended Governor Ben Ayade for directing the road through their communities and for consulting them according to the terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
They noted that, the visit revealed the importance of the well conceived project which has a huge capacity to turn around the economy of the State and make it an investor haven in the West African Sub-region.
On their parts, the Youth Leaders of Idum-Mbube and Nyanya-Bekwarra, Mr. Anthony Abuo and Mr. Ushie Orlando stated that, the Super Highway project will in no small measure unleash the creative potentials of investment for Cross Riverians, youths and adults to buy into the business environment that the project would create and take their destiny in their hands.
They pledged unalloyed loyalty and support for the administration as it places passion and huge investment on the strategic signature project, amongst other projects.
The Women Leaders of the two communities, Madam Mary Abang for Idum and Vivian Imogbo for Nyanya maintained that, the leadership of the present administration has left no one in doubt about the doggedness and zeal to actualise its dream of a new Cross River State, with equal opportunity for all and where no one can go to bed with an empty stomach.
They opined that, the signature projects are eloquent testimonies of the Ayade led administration to truly transform Cross River State and reposition her among the comity of developed societies in the world.
The women leaders sued for quick resolution of all issues that have been holding down the Super Highway project.
Our correspondent reports that, the visit took the Deputy Governor and his team to Ekpene Tete in Akpabuyo, Esighi in Bakassi, Old and New Ekuri in Akamkpa; Okokori in Obubra, Isobendighe and Borum Communities in Boki and Idum-Mbube in Bekwarra Local Government Areas.
Prof. Esu was accompanied on the visit by the Special Adviser on Technical Matters, Mr. Erik Akpa, the Managing Director Infracross, Chief Eugene Akeh, Senior Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr. Tony Undiandeye.

 

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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.
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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