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NNPC Team Visits Depots, Monitors Compliance With Extended Operations Directive

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March 7, 2022

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance by petroleum products depots with the directive to extend hours of operation, to end the lingering petrol scarcity.
Mr Isiyaku Abdullahi, Managing Director, Pipelines Products Marketing Company Ltd. (PPMC), made this known during a monitoring visit to some petroleum products depots on Saturday in Lagos.
The depots visited include Total Energies Depot Apapa and Pinnacle Depot in Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju Lekki.
Abdullahi said the visit was to ensure that depots were complying with the directive by Mr Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, NNPC Ltd.
“We are here to appreciate the good job all the stakeholders are doing in this country in order to get back to normalcy in respect to the fuel queues that we noticed across the country, especially in Lagos, Abuja and some other major cities.
“What we are trying to do is to ensure that there is compliance to the GMD’s directive that all our facilities, both depots and select retail outlets are working 24/7, taking security and safety into consideration.
“We are ensuring that we move products from marine everyday, at least a 100 million litres, so that when it comes to land we will be able to push it within and across the country.
“By the special grace of God, we want to achieve that so that we bring normalcy and ease the pains that Nigerians have undergone for these few periods.
“What we saw in the depots shows compliance with the directive.”
He said Total Energies for instance had 9.5 million litres and was supported this week by the NNPC with another 13 million litres.
According to him, about 70 million litres was also made available to Pinnacle Depot which is one of the largest loading bays in the country.
Abdullahi said another cargo with 80 million litres justed birthed with about 2,000 trucks on standby to distribute the products across the country.
“We want to assure Nigerians that we are working round the clock to ensure stability in the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit.
“From what we saw today, Lagos is getting better and so also is Abuja, “ he said.
Also, Mr Peter Mbah, Managing Director, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd., said the facility had the ability to receive huge supplies at a time and could discharge over a 100 million litres of petroleum products within 72 hours.
Mbah said: “Last week we did a volume of over 70 million litres and this week we are even poised to do more than that.
“The idea is for us to send a very strong message to the general public that there is no reason for panic buying because the supply is coming.
“In a few hours we are going to receive a supply of 80 million litres and we are able to truck out 20 million litres daily which is distributed across the retail outlets, so there is no reason to panic.”
On his part, Mr Ernest Umunna, Site Manager, Total Energies, Apapa Depot, said product supply to the company has been stable.

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VCDF in Partnership with LDSVA Sensitise Women on Gender Equality, Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship

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May 3, 2024

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Women, the pillars of our society, are resilient and determined as they play essential roles in nurturing families and leading businesses. Despite facing challenges like limited financial resources and unequal opportunities, they persist, inspiring generations and driving positive change.

In honour of Women’s History Month, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in collaboration with Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd. (SEEPCO) and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LDSVA), embarked on a transformative journey to empower 100 community women, focusing on sexual and domestic violence prevention, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, on March 27, 2024, in Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State.

When women are empowered, they become catalysts for progress, influencing not only their own lives but also the lives of their families and those around them. The programme gave the women the opportunity to acquire knowledge on tools that can help their businesses grow, also providing a safe space for women to learn and connect with others, making them feel more confident and capable in making decisions for their businesses.

Distinguished guests present at the event were Mrs. Bello Oluwakemi, Head of the Field Operations Department, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LDSVA), Chief Mrs. Eletu-Odibo Wasilat, Community Development Committee Chairman of Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State, and Mrs. Adenike Akintoye, Head of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Unit, Eti Osa LGA.

While giving her feedback, Chief Mrs. Eletu-Odibo Wasilat said, “community-driven efforts like this initiative are instrumental in driving sustainable change and enabling women to realise their full potential.”

Mrs. Bello Oluwakemi noted during her closing remark, “training women in our communities will improve their livelihoods and contribute to household income, thereby leading to better standards of living.”

This collaborative initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), which aim to ensure everyone is treated equally and reduce differences between people.

VCDF will continue to educate and empower women for a greater inclusion in society, supporting their advancement and ensuring their meaningful participation in all spheres of life. Together, let us continue to champion the cause of women, celebrate their achievements, and pave the way for a brighter and more equitable future for all.

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Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women with Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom

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May 3, 2024

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Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. This effort involves equipping women with practical expertise that can be applied across various aspects of life, including professional, personal, and entrepreneurial settings. Ibom Developers’ recent initiatives to provide skill acquisition training to women in its host communities aim to help them thrive in society.

On April 8, 2024, Ibom Developers commenced its ongoing skill acquisition training programme, themed ‘Virtuous Women’ in Egwenwe and Okoroinyong communities.
Dignitaries, including His Royal Highness Chief Johnson J. Osiba (Ijongo IV), the Okaama of Egwenwe Community; Mr. Warribo Isaiah, Community Development Chairman, Egwenwe Community; Pastor Johnson Christian Ubulom, Youth President, Egwenwe Community; Mrs. Catherine Monday Ogbofork, Women Leader of Egwenwe Community; Mrs. Sarah Evans Nfeija, Health Officer, Egwenwe Community; and representatives from Okoroinyong community, were present at the inaugural event.

This skill acquisition programme aims to empower 160 women in these communities with expertise in catering, packaging, hairdressing, wigging, ventilation, and styling. The program took place from April 8 to April 20, 2024, at Egwenwe Town Hall and Okoroinyong Town Hall in Eastern Obolo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, imparting essential entrepreneurial skills to the women in the communities.

During the inaugural event, Chief Johnson J. Osiba (Ijongo IV), the Okaama of Egwenwe Community, expressed, ‘‘This empowerment initiative will provide our women with the autonomy and decision-making power they need to become self-sufficient contributors to the growth and development of our community.’’

The participation of women in several economic activities makes their upliftment a potent strategy for economic growth. Their involvement expands the workforce, cultivating heightened innovation and efficiency within the community.

Mrs. Catherine Monday Ogbofork, Women Leader of Egwenwe Community, emphasised, “Access to training tailored to the needs of women allow them to develop specialised skills. I am glad that this programme has offered options that suit our women’s preferences and goals.’’

Acquiring skills for livelihood elevates family status and unlocks entrepreneurial avenues. Ibom Developers is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship among women and supporting socio-economic empowerment in local communities.