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e-Learning: Cleric Tasks ICT Teachers On Skills

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As the e-learning system penetrate the education sector, school proprietors and their teachers have been advised to add colour to the programme in order to maintain its position in the sector.
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), World Wide, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere gave the advise while launching the free feeding programme for the pupils at the church’s  headquarters in Port Harcourt on Monday.
He said the quest for a viable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) was part of the reasons for establishing an ICT centre in the school.
Chinyere noted that since ICT has come to stay, the best option for all in the education sector was to make room for it.
According to him, any institution of learning without a viable ICT centre was not prepared for 21st century teaching, hence the need to embrace the system.
Also speaking, the handler of the OPM Foundation ICT Centre, Miss Blessing Essien, said the pupils have so far shown a high level of ICT appreciation.
She said they are handled on software development as well as drawing.
Essien noted that with the rate at which the pupils are going, they could compete with their counterparts around the globe.
She explained the need for a mandatory ICT centre in both public and private schools, saying the programme was a proper fit for the present age.
In her views, one of the pupils in Basic Five, Miss Favour Raphel, said they have been taught the basic principles of computer like mouse handling and how to use the key board.
Raphel hinted that currently she could do the basic computer assignment including writing her name and drawings.
The Tide learnt that the OPM foundation ICT Centre has up to 22 modern computers with accessories, as well as combining ICT teaching with phonetics.

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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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FG Commits To Port Automation 

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to automating the Nigeria Port sector for optimal efficiency.
 Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, made this disclosure during a  visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Akutah said Council is championing automation as a key standard to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the maritime sector.
Noting that the National Single Window (NSW) initiative is nearing final implementation stages, Akutah encouraged other service providers to automate their systems to facilitate seamless integration with the NSW.
The Secretary cited the Lekki Sea Port’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement as a notable success in the sector as he outlined the crucial role of the PPP in boosting economic growth.
He called on investors to explore opportunities in the maritime sector, assuring them that the Council is committed to ensuring predictable and profitable investments.
Akutah recommended that the Lekki Deep Sea Port management intensify its marketing initiatives to showcase the port’s capabilities and Nigeria’s growing status as a major logistics hub to the African continent.
He lauded the port’s management for their efforts, acknowledging its potential to become a regional logistics hub and gateway to West Africa.
Earlier, Managing Director of Lekki Sea Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, said the port is pursuing efficiency to save costs for stakeholders.
He solicited for the Council’s support in achieving their set goals and objectives.
Chinedu Wosu
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