Rivers
Cleric Sues For Unity As Church Celebrates Feast Of Passover In PH
Thousands of members of the Order of Abraham Ministry, popularly known as “Abrahamism”, in Rivers State had joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the feast of the Passover.
Addressing newsmen during the event in Port Harcourt, Prmate of the order, His Grace, Primate Simeon Ezenna Iwueke, said the event was observed by those who believed in the concept of Abrahamism across the world.
He said the feast of the Passover was the only event celebrated by Jesus Christ, adding that Christ also instructed his disciples to celebrate it after him.
According to him, Abrahamism believes in the unity of the world, stressing that if the world must be free from the current ethnic and religious crisis, it must adopt the concept of Abrahamism.
Primate Iwueke said Abrahamism believes in religious tolerance and love for humanity, adding that the Abrahamic faith is the only antidote for world peace.
He said the faith also emphasizes on tolerance and obedience to God Almighty.
“People must have fear of God and leaders without fear of God cannot lead well.
“If all the leaders have fear of God, this country will move forward”, he said.
Iwueke stressed the need for the concept of Abrahamism to be inculcated in the psyche of Nigerians in order for them to emulate the life of father Abraham.
“Abrahamism should be inculcated in the nation for people to understand how Abraham worshiped God.
“If we are children of Abraham,we must do what Abraham did. He never killed and was not destructive”, he said.
The cleric also canvassed for unity between Christians and Muslims since both followers are from the same source.
He advised Nigerian political leaders to rule with the fear of God and expressed regret that political leaders once elected forsook those that elected them.
The cleric also advised the masses to imbibe the fear of God, and avoid things that will bring destruction and curse to their families and society.
High point of the event was the presentation of a lecture on the fear of God and the slaughtering of ram.
By: John bibor
The Nigerian Shippers Council has initiated moves towards Enhancing Service Delivery across the various Sea Ports in the Country.
This follows the validation of the Draft Set Minimum Service Delivery Standards for Shipping Companies/Agents at the various Sea Ports in the Country.
Speaking during a stakeholders meeting organized by The Nigerian Shippers Council in conjunction with Ocean Serve, in Port Harcourt, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Nigerian Shippers Council, Barrister Pius Akuta Ukeyima said the initiative was aimed at making the Nation’s Ports some of the best in the world in terms of service delivery
He said it was the key Mandate of the Council as the Port Economic Regulator to Set and Monitor Standards of Service Delivery by Regulated Service Providers in the Ports, adding it was inline with this responsibility that the Council established minimum service standards for terminal operators and as well put in place appropriate mechanisms for monitoring performance against those standards.
Ukeyima who was represented by the Director, Regularly Services, Mrs Margaret Ogbonnah said the draft documents cover submission and verification of documents, cargo clearance operations, confirmation of declared contents and the use of electronic systems for data exchange.
According to him,”These are designed to position Nigerian Ports on the same pedestal as Ports that meet international best practices”he said.
Ukeyima said the Council will continue to work in synergy and collaboration with all regulated service providers to ensure the enthronement of global best practices in our Port industry.
“Our collective goal is to build a Port system anchored on transperancy, trust customer satisfaction and sustainable returns on investment for all stakeholders”.
Speaking in an interview, Mrs Margeret Ogbonnah who is the Director Regulatory Services, Nigerian Shippers’ Council said, The Nigerian Shippers Council, as the port economic regulator has a mandate to monitor and enforce minimum standard service delivery in the port sector.
According to her,”And for us to have that, there should be minimum standard, customers are expected to receive from the port.
“One of the things that has been affecting our industry is service failures, so when we have what we call the minimum expected service delivery, you the service taker in the industry will know the level of service you are expected to receive.
“As time goes on, the economic regulator will come up with a framework for consequence management framework.
“In other words, what are the consequences for service failure? In other sectors, like the aviation sector, for instance, there are levels of services.
“Not using Nigeria as a case study, but overseas,If an airline is supposed to lift you, and it fails to lift you, It has a responsibility as part of minimum service expected, to accommodate you in a hotel, pending when they are ready to pick you to your destination
“, At the port level, that’s what we are discussing today” she said.
Also speaking representative of Ocean Serve, Forwarder Eugene Nweke said the process which started years ago was to make Nigerian Ports to catch up with the rest of the world in terms of quality service delivery
He said the situation will reduce clogging at the Ports and check incessant ship diversion to other African Countries because of inefficient service at Nigerian Ports.
John Bibor
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