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Stakeholders Applaud Ex-FAAN Boss’ Achievements

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Stakeholders in the aviation industry have applauded achievements of the immediate past Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, following his replacement by a new Managing Director on Monday.
They have described his achievements as great feats, due to numerous unusual advantages brought to the Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Describing Dunoma and his achievements, Mr Fineman Jerry of the FAAN’s security department, told The Tide that Dunoma was a great achiever who stood out among equals.
“How do we describe him? A giant clothed in humility who rose through the ranks to build an enviable carrier that span through 35 years in the aviation industry.
“ He has mostly chosen to work in the background and never wanted his trumpet blown. A man who under his direct supervision, two major Nigerian airports; the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) received certification, “he said.
On her part, Theressa Nwoye of the commercial department, said that the former managing director was a man whose tenure saw the FAAN’s training school being designated ACI training center and received certification as ICAO Aviation security training centre.
“ Dunoma has been at the heart of airport projects. He knows the airports inside out, he superintended over the remodelling of 22 airports.
“He presided over Airport Council International (ACI) in the whole of the African continent. Infact, under his watch, Nigeria hosted ACI world conference in April 2018.
“ His election as President of ACI has yielded tremendous benefits to this country, his position had been utilised tremendously to upgrade the airports, especially in areas of safety and security “, She said.
Meanwhile, a retired aviation personnel, now an independent ticketer, Mr Mike Chigbo,s on his part said that Dunoma was a certified member of the Council of Regulation of Engineering (COREN),and a fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers.
He said that Dunoma had received numerous awards,some of which include Distinguished Service Award for Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service, and merit award from the Nigerian Society of Engineers, as well as award from the aviation and allied Business Leadership, in recognition of his outstanding service to nation building.
Dunoma was appointed FAAN’s MD on March 22, 2014 and was replaced on Monday May 20,2019 by the former director, airport operations, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu.

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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.
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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