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Stakeholders Advise Avengers Against Attacks -Flay FG Over Unfulfilled Promises

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As the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) plans renewed onslaughts on oil facilities in the Niger Delta, stakeholders in the region have sued for peace, urging the militant group to shelve its planned hostilities.
A group known as Niger Delta Coalition against Violence, (NDCAV) believes that resumption of hostilities by the militant group would put the lives of the people in the region at risk.
President of the group, Comrade Lekia Christian disclosed in an interview, that consultations and constructive engagements with the Federal Government will make meaningful impact in the agitation rather than viotent attacks.
He said that the region was already vulnerable to militarization, as a result of the various military activities such as Operation Crocodile Smile.
Lekia said, the Niger Delta people had enough of military operations that have led to colossal losses in the past, the psyche of the people have been battered, we through such military operations, we are just picking up the crumbs of our collective lives as a people, we cannot afford another round of humiliation by such military offensives”.
The activist, however, flayed the Federal Government for not giving due attention to the development of the Niger Delta to assuage the development neglect in the region.
In a similar vein, the host communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, (HosTcom), Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, Delta State, has also appealed to the Niger Delta Avengers to rescind its decision to resume hostilities in the region.
Chairman of the body, Mr Kingsley Ikiere, while reacting to the decision of the militant group to resume fresh offensive in the region, said the action would breed escalating tension in Niger Delta communities.
Ikiere, said the ceasefire declared by the militant group months ago should be sustained as it led to relative peace in the region.
“I appeal to the Niger Delta Avengers to give peace a chance and adopt dialogue. I know that the people of the region are tired of the failed promises of the federal governments, but dialogue remains the best option.
“We have enjoyed relative peace since the declaration of ceasefire by the Niger Delta Averagers oil production has picked up since the militant group pulled out of the creeks. I want to appeal that the prevailing peace should be sustained”, he stated.
The HOSTCOM chairman who berated the Federal Government for not keeping to its promises to the people of the Niger Delta, stated that the Federal Government should “treat the development of the Niger Delta region as a national emergency to address issues of economic imbalances and injustices perpetrated against the people”.

By: Taneh Beemene.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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June 27, 2025

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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.
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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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