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Belemaoil Setting Pace For N’Delta Dev, Jonathan Affirms

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Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has hailed the community development efforts of Belemaoil and its Founder, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich.
Jonathan gave the commendation at the weekend, while unveiling a potable drinking water facility and 1,250KVA power plant for Idama community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The project is a joint venture partnership with Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Belemaoil.
Jonathan, represented by Amb Godknows Igali, urged other oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region to emulate the Belemaoil model.
He said, “The former president has indicated strongly that this is a great model for all other oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region to emulate and show their footprints in their host communities, to bring more succour to the people.
“The Niger Delta host community story has always been that of neglect by oil operators
He (Jonathan) specially asked me to thanked Belemaoil for this project, and we hope it will be the model that will be emulated by other operators.”
In his remarks, President and Founder of Belemaoil Producing Limited, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, commended President Muhammadu Buhari and NNPC for their continuous support to the company.
Jack-Rich announced that the company would commissioned other projects in the coming months, such as Kula electricity project, as well as other projects in Sokoto and Enugu states.
“I want to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who has been so supportive to every idea and every opportunity that I have sought for. I also appreciate our former President Goodluck Jonathan, who calls me his son.
“I appeal to the people in our region we must come together, rally round what we have in order to produce what we need. Nobody will celebrate you if you fail to recognise who you are.
“The battle has moved from carrying of guns to intellectual warfare. If other operators can emulate the Belemaoil model, the host communities and the oil industry will be at peace”, Jack-Rich said.
Also speaking, the Group General Manager of NAPIMS, Mr Bala Wunti, represented by General Manager, Community Relations, Mrs Clementina Arubi, assured that they would continue to partner with Belemaoil, while also calling on other operators to emulate the Belemaoil model.
“We at NNPC are proud to commission another laudable and essential project which would provide succour to the people. This project is in furtherance of the government’s social investment initiative through its oil and gas sector.
“Our vision for social interventions is to operate in an ethical and sustainable manner and deal with the environment and social impact occasioned by our activities, hence the approval of various CSR projects by our operators across the country for maximal impact.”
Earlier, the Amanyanabo of Idama community, King Karibo Kariboye, had said the project signified the cordial relationship between Idama-emulate community and Belemaoil.
Similarly, the President of Ijaw National Congress, Prof Benjamin Okaba, commended Belemaoil for setting the pace and urged the oil firm to do more.
Meanwhile, the President of Ijaw Youths Council, Peter Igbifa has commended for Belemaoil for touching lives of Niger Delta people through its programmes.
Igbifa regretted that many oil firms have failed to prosper due to inability to be socially responsible to their host communities.
“Every Ijaw community is suffering from water. As the rivers get destroyed by oil pollution, so has our lands and underground source of water is polluted.
“IOCs should know that there is no room for excuses. The people of this region must not be tested of their patients. Belemaoil has shown that been socially responsible is possible,” he stressed.

By: Kevin Nengia

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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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