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Naira Crash Makes Lagos, Abuja Cheapest Cities For Expatriates

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Naira Crash Makes Lagos, Abuja Cheapest Cities For Expatriates

Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos, and the capital city, Abuja, have been identified as the cheapest cities globally for expatriates to live in, according to the 2024 Mercer Cost of Living Survey released on Monday. The depreciation of the naira has significantly reduced the cost of living for international workers in these cities.

Naira’s decline began last year after President Bola Tinubu implemented a cocktail of reforms, abandoning the long-standing currency peg established by former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, which had kept the naira artificially high.

On Saturday, inflation reached 33.95 per cent, driven primarily by rising prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which accounted for 17.59 per cent of the increase. Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels contributed 5.68 per cent, while clothing and footwear, transport, and household furnishings added 2.60 per cent, 2.21 per cent, and 1.71 per cent respectively.

The Mercer survey highlighted that Lagos and Abuja experienced the most substantial drops in cost of living rankings among 226 global cities between 2023 and 2024. Last year, Lagos was ranked the 47th most expensive city, and Abuja was 140th.

In the latest survey, Lagos plummeted 173 spots to 225th, with Abuja just behind at 226th. The report noted that currency devaluations were a major factor in these declines.

Despite the reduced cost of living for expatriates due to currency devaluation, inflation has risen significantly in many of these countries. Between March 2023 and March 2024, Nigeria and Angola both saw inflation rates soar above 20 per cent.

Among the 10 most expensive cities for international workers, half are in Western Europe, with Switzerland hosting four. However, Southeast Asian cities dominate the top positions, with Hong Kong and Singapore ranked first and second respectively.

IPMAN: Dangote Could Crash Fuel Price To ₦‎515

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IPMAN: Dangote Could Crash Fuel Price To ₦‎515

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said that, when fully operational, Dangote refinery could crash the pump price of fuel to between N515 and N550 depending on the location. IPMAN Public Relations Officer, Chinedu Ukadike, in an interview with New Telegraph yesterday, said the marketers were expecting that the refinery would sell petrol between N480 and N500, adding that once that happens, oil marketers would sell at a pump price of between N515 and N550 depending on the location.

He also said the refinery would break fuel importation monopoly by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company of Nigeria. Ukadike said: “We are happy. We congratulate Dangote. What he has done in diesel, is good enough because since he came in, diesel has remained within the benchmark of N1,000 and N1,100. “So that has helped marketers and transporters to be able to move their petroleum products and reduce unnecessary expenses and costs.

“Diesel was almost N1,600 until Dangote announced its price to N1,200 and later N900 per litre, it will give marketers a sense of belonging and enhance competition in terms of the distribution in the down stream chain. “Definitely there will be a reduction in petrol price. We are anticipating and optimistic that Dangote will give us petrol at the price regime of around N480 and N500 and once that is done, we are good to go. Once that is done, we could sell between N515 and N550 depending on the location.”

He added: “Independent marketers are delighted because this is the end of monopoly in the distribution of PMS in Nigeria. The monopoly of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPC Ltd) as a sole importer will once be challenged and the after deregulation or removal of subsidy will be practiced in Nigeria because once there is monopoly through regulation.

Prosperity Cup Season 6, LGA Finals: Movers FC Emerge Ogbia LGA Champions

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Prosperity Cup Season 6, LGA Finals: Movers FC Emerge Ogbia LGA Champions

…Organizers Commend Ogbia Council Boss For A Colourful Final

Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Prosperity Cup ongoing local government finals train, continued on Tuesday in Ogbia Local Government with Movers FC of Otuasega emerging Ogbia champions.

Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup witnessed an unprecedented turn out of fans at the Otuasega Township Stadium and was watched by the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government, Hon Golden Jeremiah, Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon Michael Ogbara, Chief I.I. Afagha, former Ogbia PDP Caucus Chairman amongst other dignataries.

Movers FC of Otuasega joined the league of LGA Champions already boasting the likes of Krusaders Feeders FC of Ekeremor, Agbere FC of Sagbama, Odi United of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Kongho United of Brass.

Movers FC of Otuasega beat Anyama FC 2-1 to lift the trophy. Precious Omonibo saw off Brandy Ataria’s challenge to feed Elton Mina who chipped the ball into the net in a sublime fashion to put the Otuasega side ahead 10 minutes into the game.

Mina almost made it 2-0 on 20 minutes but his effort was saved by the last man in the defence line of the opposition. Anyama FC should have their goalkeeper Darlington Emeka to thank who kept them in the game with crucial saves stopping Precious Omonibo and Sydney Appiah’s shots as well.

Sydney Appiah doubled the lead for the Movers FC on 48 minutes from Precious Omonibo’s beautiful low pass as he rifled home to score the second goal for Movers FC who completely outclassed the Anyama side.

Vincent Azibapu who was in great form for the Anyama FC replied for Anyama FC on 82 minutes but was unable to secure the second goal that would have stretched the game to penalties.

Chairman of Ogbia Local Government Area, Hon Golden Jeremiah in his remarks, said the quality of football displayed by both sides has shown that Ogbia is filled with talents that would represent the nation in the future.

The Ogbia council boss thanked Governor Douye Diri and the organizers of the tournament for giving the youths the platform to put their lives on the right track through sports, urging both teams to give Ogbia good representation as the tournament progresses.

He commended the Movers FC and Anyama FC for the orderliness and the show of professionalism, describing grassroots football as the bedrock of football in every nation.

Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon Daniel Baralate Igali represented by the Assistant Director Human Resources Management, Ministry of Sports Development, Mr. Mike Ede-Alakere remarked that the tournament is a means to curb crime and social vices by giving the youths a profitable line of occupation.

According to him, the Prosperity Administration was committed to engaging young Bayelsans meaningfully through football and as well build capacity in the youths, saying that he was impressed with the electrifying atmosphere in Otuasega.

Director-General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in an address, thanked the people of Ogbia for the hospitality, describing the final as the best witnessed so far in the ongoing local government finals putting the clement weather, hospitality, ambiance and football displayed.

Mr. Akpe noted that the support by the governor, Senator Douye Diri has been massive in the tournament, pointing out that outstanding players have been identified in both teams that would join the international scouting exercise at the end of this month.

He explained that about ten scouts from Europe are expected to be in Bayelsa for the international scouting program alongside a coaching clinic for local coaches to be acquainted with modern coaching techniques.

Earlier, Tournament Director, Mr. Perela Aboro appreciated the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government and the people of Otuasega for the colourful atmosphere.

Also, Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon Gabriel Ogbara lauded the organizers of the spectacle for investing in the youth.

Members of the Prosperity Cup LOC including the DDG Corporate Affairs, Deacon Zuobomowei Emmanuel Appah, the Tournament Director, Mr Perela Aboro, the Technical Director, Diseye Nwankwe, Mr Ada Gwegwe, Marvelous Marcauley Akpuluma Jr led by Mr. Ono Akpe alongside Mr Mike Ede-Alakere the representative of the Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development had joined the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government, Hon. Golden Jeremiah to the Otuasega Township Hall where they received by the chiefs, elders, CDC and the youths of Otuasega before the game.

Organisers of the Prosperity Cup presented a plaque and one hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) to Movers FC of Otuasega, a plaque and fifty thousand naira (N50,000.00) to Anyama FC and an award to the Ogbia Council Boss for his support to the development of sports and ensuring a successful final.

The highlight of the event was the donation of a new pair of jerseys by the member representing Ogbia Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Hon. Mitema Obordor to Movers FC as the Champions of Ogbia Local Government Area.

The LGA Finals Train moves to the Nembe Township Stadium on Thursday for another exciting final between Nembe FC and Fisherman’s Sons FC .

Employee Compensation Act Does not Exclude Right of Action in Negligence- Industrial Court Rules

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Employee Compensation Act Does not Exclude Right of Action in Negligence- Industrial Court Rules

Awards N30 Million Against Firm

 

The National Industrial Court has held that Employee Compensation Act 2010, the current law dealing with compensation for work-related injury claims, does not exclude the right of action in negligence for industrial injury claims.

The decision was handed down by the Presiding Judge of Owerri Judicial Division of the Court, Hon. Justice Nelson Ogbuanya, while delivering Judgment in the suit filed by Anthony Utibe against his erstwhile employer, Jiuxng Intergrity Industries Ltd, over the permanent disability injury he sustained at work.

The Court awarded the sum of N30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million Naira) in favour of Anthony Utibe, as compensation by way of general damages, arising from the company’s breach of duty of care which resulted in permanent damage of the functionality of his right hand, coupled with acts of unfair labour practice in the ill-treatment meted to him, culminating in his exit from Construction Company upon sustaining the injury in the industrial accident, and the sum of N1, 000,000.00(One Million Naira) as cost of action.

From facts, the Claimant- Anthony Utibe who worked as a Mason with Jiuxng Intergrity Industries Ltd Construction had submitted that he got injured while at work. After all medication and surgery, a final medical report confirmed that he had sustained permanent disability on his right hand and he was quickly laid off by the company which refused to pay him any compensation, and he sued under the common law principle of negligence.

 

In defense, the Defendant- Jiuxng Intergrity Industries Ltd Construction had through its counsel contended that the company other than bearing the medical expenses and costs associated with the treatment, is no longer liable to pay any amount to the Claimant, and if there is any more liability, it should be made under the Employee Compensation Act.

 

The Construction Company further maintained the position that Anthony Utibe’s right of action lies only under the ECA, and also set up a defence of contributory negligence, and urged the Court to dismiss the case.

 

After a careful evaluation of evidence and pleadings of the parties, Justice Ogbuanya, in a well-considered Judgment, resolved the issue in favour of Anthony Utibe and held that the legal route for seeking compensation for workplace injury is not only available under the Employee Compensation Act (ECA), but also by way of general damages in action founded on common law principle of negligence, as in the instant suit.

 

His Lordship pointed that “a cursory review of the current legal regime for injury claim arising from industrial accident since the enactment of Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010, has presented two optional but mutually exclusive routes to receiving remedy of compensation for injury sustained at work or workplace– (1) the statutory route through ECA and (2) through the common law principle of negligence”.

 

Justice Ogbuanya further stated that “the established ‘principle of election’ set up under the ECA, is to the effect that a victim of workplace injury is enjoined to elect which of the two routes (statutory or common law), to take in the search for remedy to compensate for the resulting incapacitation, with the consequence, that once a decision is made, there is no going back”.

 

On the substantive suit, Justice Ogbuanya, while holding that bearing the cost of medical treatment does not, ipso jure, relieve the employer from making payment for compensation of the victim-employee or even to his/her dependent in case of injury resulting in death, found the construction company liable in negligence for breach of duty of care owed to the Claimant, noting that “appropriate Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) safety protocols indicating safety measures in place at the construction site, were lacking in the Defendant’s organization, as the Defendant failed to lay any evidence in support of its bare averments on the alleged non-adherence to ‘proper safety protocol’ by the Claimant”.

 

According to the Judge “it is impressed upon the Court that the Defendant’s liability ends with its bearing of the cost of various medical treatments on the Claimant’s injury, without minding the impact of the resulting incapacitation of the Claimant’s right hand for his livelihood and future endeavours, which is where the issue of compensation comes in, as bearing cost of treatment does not, ipso jure, relieve the Defendant employer from making payment for compensation of the victim employee or even to his/her dependent in case of injury resulting in death. Both common law principle of negligence and statutory remedy under the ECA are in tandem with this rule”.

On the whole, the Court, using ‘annuity-format’ measure of the quantum of damages awardable, and after considering the issue of unfair labour practice arising from the manner the Claimant was laid off after sustaining the permanent injury in the course of duty for the Defendant company,  awarded the sum of N30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million Naira) against the Defendant in favour of the Claimant, as compensation by way of general damages.

Vigilante Beats Man To Death Over Missing Phone Later Found With Owner’s Child

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Vigilante Beats Man To Death Over Missing Phone Later Found With Owner’s Child

A 29-year-old man identified as Joe Philip a.k.a Aboy, was beaten to death by members of Anioma Security Watch Network in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State over a missing Nokia touch light phone. The incident happened on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, following the death of a young man whom they said was accused of stealing a Nokia touch light phone.

According to an eyewitness who spoke to an Ika news portal, the deceased returned from the church and turned on his generator to relax when an elderly woman living in the same compound with him came to charge her phone in his room to come pick it up later. While the young man was having a nap, it was said that the woman’s son came to pick up his mother’s phone from the young man’s room without his knowledge. It was gathered that when the woman returned to pick up her phone and couldn’t find it, the deceased expressed dismay at the disappearance of the phone, however, promised to replace it for her, but the woman insisted that she needed her exact phone or else she would ‘’teach him a lesson of his life.The young man’s plea to provide her a similar phone didn’t go down well with the woman hence she invited members of a local security outfit, Anioma Security Watch Network for intervention.

The vigilante members arrived at the scene in the compound and descended on the young man, requesting him to provide the missing phone. The witness said several people pleaded with them but they insisted that he must provide the phone before they leave him.

The persistent beating continued until they realised that the situation had gone out of their control, so they stopped. Narrating further, he said after a while they noticed that the motionless body of the deceased became cold and stiff, they immediately carried him to the office of the security group, Anioma Security Watch Network, at 17 Gbenoba Str, Agbor, where the aggrieved mob started damaging the patrol Hilux.

A quick intervention of the Nigerian Police Force and the Military calmed the situation as some police officers and military personnel were seen talking with the relation of the deceased, thereafter the lifeless body of the young man was taken in a police van in the company of relatives and friends to mortuary at Agbor Central Hospital. A few hours after the tragic incident, the said Nokia torchlight phone was found with the woman’s son who went to pick it up.

The woman’s son claimed he didn’t want to interrupt the sleep of the young man when he entered his room to collect it, hence he took the phone and left. In an interview, the deceased father said he pleaded with the woman to allow them to replace the phone but all his pleas fell on deaf ears.

“I pleaded with the woman to allow us to replace her phone but she insisted it must be that her particular one or she’ll make that call,” the grieving father said.

Victor Osimhen Takes His CAF Award To Olusoun Primary School

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Victor Osimhen Takes His CAF Award To Olusoun Primary School

Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen returned to his roots, bringing his prestigious CAF Award to Olusoun Primary School in Ojota, Lagos. The school, nestled in the heart of the city, held a special place in Osimhen’s journey, as he once hawked on the streets of Olusosun to support his family.


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It would be recalled that Osimhen, in December 2023, won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award, becoming the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.

His recent visit to the school was disclosed on by a photojournalist, Sulaiman Adebayo, popularly called Pooja.

The caption read, “Victor Osimhen takes his CAF Award to Olusosun Primary School, Ojota, where it all started with street coaches and friends.”

His visit is coming days after he went online to publicly attack the former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George.

Osimhen’s CAF Award win in December 2023 marked a historic moment for Nigerian football, ending a 24-year wait for the country to produce a winner in the men’s category. His achievement has resonated deeply with fans across the nation, and this visit to Olusoun Primary School serves as a testament to his dedication to inspiring the next generation of leaders and change-makers.

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Stop Storing Cooked Food In Refrigerator Over Three Days – NAFDAC Warn Nigerians

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Stop Storing Cooked Food In Refrigerator Over Three Days – NAFDAC Warn Nigerians

Moji Adeyeye, Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days.

Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death.

She made this known in a statement on Tuesday signed by Sayo Akintola, the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, News360 Nigeria gathered

Adeyeye, who said this in commemoration of the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the theme, ‘Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected’, urged stakeholders in the food supply chain to take deliberate actions to institute a food safety culture in their operations to mitigate food hazards and risks that could compromise food safety.

The World Food Safety Day celebrated annually on June 7 was established by the United Nations General Assembly task force in 2018 to raise awareness and encourage efforts to prevent, detect and address public health risks linked to unsafe food.

The statement partly read, “She however, urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days, warning that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death.”

Adeyeye remarked that food safety is not only important for public health but a sine qua non for economic development and food security.

She noted that food safety is a collective responsibility, adding that everyone from producers to consumers needs to play their part to ensure food safety.

According to her, the campaign aims to promote global food safety awareness to strengthen efforts of preventing, detecting, and managing foodborne risks globally by highlighting the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents.

“Let us all stay true to the statements ‘food safety is everyone’s business’ and ‘food safety is a shared responsibility’ as we celebrate this year’s World Food Safety Day. Working together, we will continue to strengthen our food safety system, ensuring its resilience, robustness, and preparedness for the unexpected,” she said.

According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 600 million – almost one in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food, and 420,000 die every year, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years.

WHO said $110bn is lost yearly in productivity and medical expenses resulting from unsafe food in low- and middle-income countries.

Also, the Director of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Mrs Eva Edwards, alerted that foodborne diseases are expensive, yet they are preventable.

Edwards emphasised the significance of food as a necessity for human life, stressing that it can also be a source of harm if not handled properly.

She stated that food safety emergency response must be anchored on a multisectoral, collaborative, integrated one-health approach across the health, agriculture, and environment sectors, the tiers of government including relevant external partners and non-governmental organisations.

‘’Let’s all play our part in promoting the culture of good hygiene practices in our homes, communities, and food establishments. Together we can ensure a safer and healthier food supply for everyone,” she noted

Yahaya Bello, A fearless youth emancipator and unkillable harbinger of national renaissance at 49— Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi

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Yahaya Bello, A fearless youth emancipator and unkillable harbinger of national renaissance at 49— Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Energy Resources, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello at the auspicious occasion of his 49th birthday, describing him as a fearless emancipator of the youths.

He said at 49, the former governor has shown that the youths possess the needed energy, will power, charisma, talent and courage to leave a lasting legacy in the country’s leadership firmament and governance structure.

In a good will message on Tuesday, Omoluabi said the ex-governor signposts a new national renaissance that cannot be quenched by the power of brute force, intimidation and harassment.

He remarked that the former governor rose to stardom by the supreme power of providence and predestination which the divine power alone designed.

According to him, Yahaya Bello has remained an “unkillable” harbinger of national renaissance on the account of the mission God has destined him to achieve.

“Yahaya Bello without any shadow of doubt is an emerging force in our annals as a nation, representing a new voice of emancipation, youth inclusion, women advocacy, good governance and national rebirth.

“Throughout his days as governor, it was a collection of milestone for which posterity will be kind to him. We Kogites are proud of his legacy. The nation awaits him for greater national services” he noted.

He thanked the Ex Governor for his remarkable leadership that birthed legacy projects and development the state witnessed under his eight years. He said the creation of two new universities, 15,000 seating capacity Civic center, Reference Hospital, Okene, Ultramodern hospitals at Gegu, Ajaokuta, Isanlu, GYB Model Schools at Lokoja, Isanlu, Okebukun, Adavi etc are unforgettable footprints of good legacy he left behind

Obi Visits Chef Grace Nwaokobia (Guinness World Record) To Cheer Her Up

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In consonance with my commitment to encouraging our young people towards entrepreneurship and expertise, I showed up this morning to cheer on Chef Grace Nwaokobia @chefgraceggk as she made us proud by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest home kitchen cooking marathon by an individual. The old record stood at 68 hours and 30 minutes. By the time I arrived at about 6:40 am, she had already broken the record and extended it to 86 hours and counting.

Interestingly, the food cooked has largely gone to charity. I gathered that on Saturday, the food made was supplied to The Little Saints Orphanage in Ilupeju, in line with Chef Grace’s dedication to charity.

Let’s create a supportive environment in Nigeria that empowers young people to be productive, unlocking their entrepreneurial potential. By doing so, we can build a new Nigeria which is now very possible! -PO

Peter Obi

N’Delta Ex-agitators Stakeholders, Commend President Tinubu, GMD NNPC, Olu Of Warri Over Sustained Fight Against Oil Thieves, Pipeline Vandalism VANDAL

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N’Delta Ex-agitators Stakeholders, Commend President Tinubu, GMD NNPC, Olu Of Warri Over Sustained Fight Against Oil Thieves, Pipeline Vandalism VANDAL

Stakeholders from the Six States of the Niger Delta region including notable Former Militant leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu and the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr Mele Kyari and Olu of Warri of kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse the 111, OFR over the successes recorded at securing of the oil and gas infrastructures and war against oil thieves in the region.

The Stakeholders, made up of Traditional Chiefs,Youth Leaders and experts in the Oil and Gas sector, said despite inheriting a shabby economy and poorly managed oil and gas infrastructures, the President Tinubu led administration have successfully harnessed the various security apparatus, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr Mele Kyari, for the sustained securing, the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and others to achieve noticeable victories against oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

The Stakeholders and Ex-Militant Leaders made this commendation during a crucial meeting of Members of the Anti-Pipeline TaskForce from the Six States of the Niger Delta region who converged on the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja on June 12, 2024.

An Ex-Militant Leader and National Coordinator of the Anti-Pipeline Vandalization/Oil Theft And Illegal Bunkering Taskforce Group, Comrade Fiawei Pathfinder also known (a.k.a OSAMA), while speaking during the meeting, noted that the strategy and modus operandi of the NNPCL has yielded immense positive results as there is now a drastic increase in the nations crude oil production output on daily basis and heavy reduction in the incessant issues of of oil thieves and pipeline vandalism.

Pathfinder said there is sanity, transparency and ease of doing business in the nation oil sector, and the Niger Delta region is safe for the IOC’s to operate, “as critical stakeholders who are committed with the spirit of nation building and peaceful coexistence in the country”

He also pointed out that, as a group made up of ex militant leaders and stakeholders from the oil producing communities cut across the six south south oil producing states in the Niger Delta region, they have tirelessly dedicated our lives in the fight against oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the creeks of of Niger Delta for the purpose of sanity and critically assessing policies and achievements of Mr President within his one year in office including the frantic efforts and commitment of the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Engr Mele Kyari, based on their achievement and commitments by ensuring the activities of saboteurs are drastically reduced”

“We hail Mr President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr Mele Kyari for the enormous results achieved within this one in the nation’s oil and gas sector.”

The group also lauded the Olu of Warri kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse the 111, OFR, who doubles as the Chairman, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, and Ocean Marine Solutions Company, OMS.

They also commended the pragmatic leadership qualities and frantic efforts and commitments of the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited PNL, Mr Osahon Okunbo for firmly piloting the affairs of the company, as dou stood firm to keep the vision and mission statement of the Founder and Chairman of Ocean Marine Solutions Company alive and its conglomerates, High Chief Dr Capt Hosa Okunbo, describing such effort as highly commendable.

The group also appreciated the gesture of the Pipeline Infrastructures Nigeria Limited PNL, company for coming up with scholarships and donation of food items to over 150 host communities in Abia, Bayelsa, Imo and Rivers States during the flood disaster, and added that,”PINL stands out to be one of the best company that is handling the nation’s pipeline surveillance and oil infrastructural facilities in the heart of the Niger Delta region.”

They also acknowledged one of the Niger Delta finest security expert, DCN Shola Mese and the General Manager/ Community Relations Manager of the Company, Comrade Akpos Meze for their patriotism and skilful disposition and tieless commitment in building a synergy between the host communities of the pipeline infrastructures and facilities to ensure a secure Niger Delta region, and for his impact made in the fight against pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft.

“While DCN Shola Mese popularly known as Mr FBI, is one of the nation’s finest security experts who has committed a lot in nation building and humanitarian services,Comrade Akpos Meze is appreciated for his skilful disposition and tieless commitment in building a synergy between the host communities of the pipeline infrastructures and facilities in making sure that the host communities stakeholders and the traditional rulers in the various host communities are properly engaged for a cordial peaceful aminious working relation.”

“They are both professional to the core and their track record can be seen visibly in the current peace the region is enjoying today because they are deeply concerned and committed in the war against oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and has demonstrated his expertise in combating other security challenges confronting the country today.”

Comrade Akpos Meze laudable efforts as the General Manager/ community relations manager has brought about peace and harmony between the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited company management and their host communities while caring out pipeline surveillance operations in the regio”Pathfinder added.

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