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AEPB Demolishes Nyanya Scrap Market For Motor Park

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10 years ago

August 3, 2015

The Abuja Environmental
Protection Board (AEPB), has demolished Nyanya scrap market and sets it aside for motor park.
The Director-General of AEPB, Mr Shehu Lawan, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja, recently.
He said that the move was part of efforts to maintain a clean and hygienic environment around the FCT.
He also said that it would reduce traffic jam and prevent nuisance and miscreants from hanging around the environment.
Lawan said that the scrap market, which was popularly known as “pan taker” was originally made for motor park.
He said that the exercise would enable those using the area to have confidence to move freely, especially along the Nyanya axis, without fear of insurgency.
“We are doing this exercise because of several reports of insecurity in and around the area.
“We have a large number of scavengers, these people could be use for evil act and they are armed with sharp objects and dangerous weapons.
“The insurgents could also take an advantage to besiege this area to plan their evil acts and plant explosives in the area.
“We discovered that there are so many nuisance and illegal businesses going on along the Nyanya axis.
“Illegal parking, abandoned vehicles and other unnecessary things are really going on around the area, so we decided to clear the entire nuisance to allow for free flow of traffic.
“Any area that is marked for motor parks and open space or shops, but are illegally occupied will be cleared.
“We have permanently ban scavengers and touts from operating around the area, they are all aware, so, it is not a new development, ’’he said.
Lawan said that the exercise would be extended to Kubwa, Dei Dei and Lugbe areas of the FCT.
He said that all the pedestrian bridges where hawkers are doing their activities would also be visited by the board.
The director-general said that the board met with the leaders of the Nyanya Scrap Market Association before embarking on the demolition.
He said that they held a meeting with the “pan taker” on July 27, informing them of the decision of the board.
Lawan said that the board also instructed them to move to Bwari and Ajata areas, where they made a provision for them to be operating.
He said that AEPB had enjoyed maximum support of some security agencies.
The Chairman of the association, Mr Abdulsallam Shehu, who spoke on behalf of the association, said that AEPB actually informed them of the development.
He, however, said that the notice was short and appealed to the board to give them more time to put some of their items in order.
“The work we are doing is where we feed our entire family, they should therefore please give us more time to arrange ourselves before relocating to the new site,’’ he said.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare

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2 days ago

June 27, 2025

The Tide

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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2 days ago

June 27, 2025

The Tide

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

Business

NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement

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2 days ago

June 27, 2025

The Tide

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.

Chinedu Wosu