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Enugu Government To Demolish Illegal Structures At International Airport

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The Enugu State Government has assured the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that all illegal structures within the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu would be demolished in the next few weeks.
The Tide source reports that the Enugu State Governor, Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, gave the assurance during an assessment of the airport with the FAAN management on Wednesday.
The Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Hamisu Yadudu told newsmen that the governor had therefore asked FAAN to submit the operational areas covered by the airport to the government for appraisal.
According to him, any structure within that perimeter will be issued a one week notice of demolition.
He said the plan to demolish the illegal structures was due to safety concerns and incursion of the airport runway which violates the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations.
“Human habitation close to our airfields is a safety concern to us because of the heavy equipment and machinery that moves within that environment,” Yadudu said.
He explained that in the event of an aircraft overshooting the runway and other similar incidents, it was better to eliminate collateral damages by ensuring that human and commercial activities are restricted from such areas.
The FAAN boss also commended the governor for the relocation of the Oriemene Abattoir which was previously sited close to the runway.
“We want to express our profound appreciation and gratitude for doing just as you promised about the issue of the market place on the approach end of Runway 06.
“It was a very severe security hazard, safety risk and when you made the promise to relocate them, it was achieved in a timely manner,” he said.
Yadudu said FAAN was also working towards addressing the challenges of water scarcity at the airport, as well as the comprehensive rehabilitation of its runway, to make it safe for flight operations.
On the issue with the Enpower Enugu Free Trade Zone incursion into the airport, he explained that the matter had been resolved amicably following a series of meetings between FAAN, Enpower and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
He said the delineation of the area as agreed by the parties would begin in the next few weeks, stressing that FAAN was also working towards the certification of the airport as an international airport.
Also speaking, Mr Emeka Ene, chief executive officer, empower Enugu Free Trade Zone expressed appreciation that the issue had been resolved among the parties, to enable the industrial park project take off.
Ene said the project would help attract foreign investors to the state and give more life to the airport.
He said :”For example, one of the companies coming here is a German company which will directly employ close to 1,000 people and indirectly, up to 6,000.
“So the airport becomes what it was supposed to be and not just for conveying domestic and international passengers but as a stimuli for industrial activities.”

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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.”
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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