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PHCCIMA Wants RSG To Release N5bn

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Representative of the Director-General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs Patricia Ewuzie (left), addressing participants during a crafts training programme in Degema, Rivers State last Monday. With her are organiser of the programme and member, representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr Sokonte Davies (right) and representative of Chairman, Degema LGA., Mr Ambille Belema

Representative of the Director-General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs Patricia Ewuzie (left), addressing participants during a crafts training programme in Degema, Rivers State last Monday. With her are organiser of the programme and member, representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr Sokonte Davies (right) and representative of Chairman, Degema LGA., Mr Ambille Belema

The President of Port
Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Engr. Emeka Unachukwu has urged the Rivers State Government to release the N5 billion naira it promised the organised private sector and others, for entrepreneurial development of the state during the first business roundtable meeting held at the Rivers State Government House between the organised private sector and the government earlier in the year.
Unachukwu who made this call during the official opening of the 9th Port Harcourt International Trade Fair, said the call had become necessary as the fund if released will go a long way in alleviating some of the bottlenecks faced in the smooth development of entrepreneurship in the state.
Commending the Gov. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi led administration over its effort in provision of power Unachukwu said he was impressed with the state government’s effort in that sector stating that the gesture showed that government has identified power as key to stimulating the economy of the state.
Meanwhile President of the Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru
Abubakar has made a case for the establishment of a trade fair complex in Port Harcourt.
Abubakar in his remark said it was regrettable that all the state granted the franchise to organise international trade fairs like Enugu, Lagos, Kaduna, Abuja have  well defined complex for organising trade fairs except Port Harcourt that is yet to build its own trade fair complex.
He called on the state government to make the establishment of a trade fair complex in the state a priority as trade fairs are key drivers for economic growth in our nation.
The 9th Port Harcourt International Trade fair has been a resounding success since it kicked off on the 18th of November 2013 and is said to have witnessed the highest turn out of exhibitors in the history of trade fairs.
Others who graced the opening ceremony include two former presidents of PHCCIMA, Elder Hyke Ochia and Godfrey Ohuabunwa including Governor of old Rivers state and Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, His Majesty King Alfred Diette Spiff. The governor of Rivers state was represented by the commissioner for commerce and industry, Hon. Chuma Chienye

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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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