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May 24
PRESIDENT BUHARI FLAGS OFF RESUMPTION OF OIL EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES IN THE CHAD BASIN 🔵✅President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja flagged off the resumption of physical activities towards the exploration of crude oil and gas in the Chad Basin area, expressing his belief that the successes recorded in the Kolmani River 2 and Nasarawa State will be replicated in the area.Speaking virtually at the Wadi-B Drilling Campaign which physically took place in Borno State, President Buhari said “crude oil and gas exploration activities have been ongoing in the Chad Basin since 1976 and also know of the discovery of sub commercial gas at the Wadi-1 Well in 1985. I am also aware that active drilling activities were suspended in 1995 to enable re-evaluation of exploration activities in the entire frontier basins.“I am happy that the NNPC has since then conducted extensive Basinal Analysis and Evaluation of all frontier basins leading to the successful drilling and discovery of crude oil and gas in commercial quantities in Kolmani River 2 and providing insight to the ongoing crude oil and gas drilling campaign in Nasarawa State as well the current re-entry activities into the Chad Basin.”The President affirmed that the country stands to benefit immensely from a positive outcome of the operations as there will be an increase in National crude oil and gas reserves and production, enhanced national energy security and greater prosperity for Nigerians.He congratulated the Board, Management and Staff of NNPC Limited and that of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on their unrelenting efforts at developing the hydrocarbon potentials of the country’s Frontier Basins.President Buhari also thanked the Government and people of Borno State for their support in ensuring the resumption of drilling campaigns, urging security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that the venture meets with a resounding success.The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari said the re-mobilization of a drilling rig to the Chad Basin for the first time since the 1980s indeed underscores the visionary leadership of President Buhari.He added that “NNPC Limited is committed to carrying out detailed exploration of the Frontier Sedimentary Basins using the best industry standards and technologies, with the aim of attaining commercial discoveries of crude oil and gas.“This is a spud-in event that will reinforce the Government’s commitment for exploration in the Nation’s Frontier Basins, primarily aimed at increasing the Nation’s hydrocarbon reserves. This is a mission that we will take to delivery. We are very committed. It does not depend on Mele Kyari. It will work. This is a process, and this process has value, and this value will be created for everyone,” Mele Kyari declared.The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, performed the physical flag-off ceremony on behalf of the President.Garba ShehuSenior Special Assistant to the President(Media & Publicity)May 23, 2023
May 23
JUST IN: Jubilation as Isaba kingdom Crowned Theophilus Isegbele as New Pere and he will receive the Staff of Office on Wednesday 👑For the good people of Isaba, an Ijaw kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, will remain a red-letter day as Theophilus Idorokeme Isegbele was crowned as Ogbobere Isoun VI, Pere of the Kingdom amid jubilation.Isegbele, a retired banker was selected from the Ogbebere ruling house and crowned the Pere of the Kingdom in line with the Ijaw customs and traditions which he satisfactorily fulfilled.Hundreds of indigenes of the kingdom both home and in the diaspora converged at the Isoun House, where the “Amakosuwei” oldest man of the kingdom, Pa Dinfegha Rodwell Seiwei, performed the coronation exercise.Immediately after the coronation exercise, the new Pere was accompanied by a huge crowd made up of his subjects to the palace in the Pere-ama community where he is expected to receive staff of office from the Delta state on Wednesday May 24, 2023.On his part, the new Pere of Isaba Kingdom, Ogbobere Isoun VI, used the opportunity provided by the coronation and reception ceremony to pray for the kingdom and his subjects.Principal chiefs of the kingdom who were part of the crowning exercise were: The Iyasere of Isaba, High Chief I. P. Ekpenzu; High Chief Oyagha P.T. Heavens (JP), the Ibekekerewei of Isaba; High Chief Boro Opudu, Domieyewei of Isaba Kingdom; Chief Charles Akpenzukumor, Adama of Pere-Ama, Isaba; Chief I.B Ozukosin, Ebidouwei of Isaba Kingdom, among others.
May 23
#SecondNigerBridge Commissioning 🔵
May 23
PRESIDENT BUHARI REVIEWS NAVAL FLEET, PLEASED WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY’S COMBAT READINESSPresident Muhammadu Buhari Monday expressed confidence that the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu would continue to provide crucial support to the Nigerian Navy, maintaining the positive trajectory achieved during his own tenure.Speaking at the Presidential Fleet Review held at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, possibly the last by him in his capacity as President and Commander-in-Chief, the President expressed immense satisfaction with the array of naval assets on display and combat readiness of the Nigerian military.Recognizing the nation’s pride in the Navy’s numerous achievements during his eight-year administration, the President stated: ‘‘I have no doubt that the incoming administration of President-elect, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will sustain the current tempo of my administration in giving the Navy the necessary support to effectively carry out its assigned tasks.‘‘My best wishes to our Navy for protecting our maritime domain and the economic prosperity of Nigeria. As I leave office on 29th May, I wish you all fair winds. ONWARD TOGETHER, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.’’ President Buhari stated that he had no doubt that under Tinubu’s leadership, the Navy would continue to acquire new assets, expand shipbuilding for export purposes, promote indigenous production, intensify the fight against piracy, and address issues pertaining to crude oil theft in Nigeria’s maritime domain.He noted the significant reduction in piracy over the past seven years, leading to Nigeria’s removal from the list of piracy-prone countries by the International Maritime Bureau in March 2022.He applauded the application of technology in securing the maritime domain, which facilitated the intelligence-driven deployment of naval ships and enhanced their effectiveness.The President specifically commended the diligent prosecution of MT HEROIC IDUN, which was detected and apprehended for attempting to load crude oil without authorization offshore Bonny in August 2022.He noted that this successful interdiction further reaffirmed the navy’s commitment to protecting the country’s resources.President Buhari acknowledged the significance of the diverse ships and helicopters on display and noted that it symbolized the nation’s maritime power and preparedness to carry out the Navy’s constitutional roles.Praising the impressive combat displays staged by elements of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service, alongside a combination of assets from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force, he said:‘‘I expect this to translate into the actual capability to dominate Nigeria’s maritime environment and secure the vast resources therein for the socio-economic development of our great country.’’Furthermore, the President highlighted the strong link between maritime security and economic prosperity.Given that the maritime environment serves both as a storehouse of resources and the medium for maritime transport in the country, he stressed the importance of the safe and secure utilization of these resources to drive national prosperity and support Nigeria’s aspirations for a thriving Blue Economy.On the administration’s efforts in recapitalizing the Navy Fleet in the last seven years, the President listed the acquisition of 20 capital ships for the Navy, comprising encompassing Offshore Patrol Vessels, Landing Ship Transports, Hydrographic Survey Vessels, Seaward Defence Boats, helicopters, as well as over 300 Inshore Patrol Vessels and Assault Craft.During the Fleet Review, President Buhari also inaugurated several notable additions to the Navy’s fleet, including a new helicopter, NN410, manufactured in Italy, as well as the landing ship transport NNS KADA, constructed in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.He thanked the People’s Republic of China for the generous donation of NNS IBENO, highlighting the importance of mutual military cooperation with partner nations, which has also encouraged local shipbuilding efforts by the Nigerian Navy.He declared that the Nigerian Navy’s endeavours in indigenous shipbuilding, in line with the nation’s local content development plan, have yielded positive outcomes.‘‘Our naval engineers were wholly responsible for building 3 Seaward Defence Boats, namely, NNS ANDONI, NNS KARADUWA and NNS OJI. In December 2021, I performed a keel laying foundation for constructing 2 Seaward Defence Boats, which will be ready by 2024.‘‘At this rate, I have no doubt that our Navy will soon commence construction of larger ships for itself and other navies in the region and beyond.‘‘This achievement is a great pride to Nigeria and an impressive contribution to national development,’’.On the 2023 Fleet Review theme, “Fleet Readiness for National Prosperity,” the President explained that it emphasizes the Navy’s ability to respond to threats in maritime spaces and the Gulf of Guinea, highlighting its pivotal role in promoting national prosperity.He commended the Navy for effectively deploying these vessels, resulting in successes in combating crude oil theft, conducting counter-drug operations, and addressing piracy.He also expressed gratitude to the Government, Lagos State’s people, and other maritime stakeholders for their crucial support in facilitating the Fleet Review.He added that more than half of Nigeria’s maritime trade passes through Lagos ports, which serve as a lifeline for the nation’s industry and economy, fostering cordial working relations becomes even more imperative.The President congratulated the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, and the entire Naval personnel for their exceptional organization of this historic event.Femi AdesinaSpecial Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity)May 22, 2023
May 23
Ambrose Alli University sack Lecturer for Sexual Harassment 💭 The Management of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State has dismissed 13 academic and non-academic staff members for offences ranging from falsified age, fraud and gross misconduct to extortion and sexual harassment.The institution’s acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyin, said the decision was based on the recommendations of the University Staff Disciplinary Committee which found them guilty of the offences.Adagbonyin disclosed this while presenting the committee’s report to the Chairman, Andrew Olotu, and members of the AAU Special Intervention Team on Monday in Benin City.He disclosed that the affected staff members were from the Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Department, Engineering Department, Faculty of Law and Political Science among others.He added that the disciplinary committee recommended that “the criminal aspect of the disengage staff members’ offences should be reported to security operatives.”Adagbonyin said a lecturer was recommended for sacking after he was found guilty of extorting students of N32,000 and N52,000, adding that a lecturer who was indicted for sexual harassment was also dismissed.He said, “The lecturer had claimed to only make advances, but he went to the girl’s church to plead for forgiveness. The victim has been protected and reassigned to another lecturer.“Out of the 209 disciplinary cases received, the USDC has concluded 132 of the cases, while 77 cases are pending.”
May 23
JUST IN: NSCDC Female Squad Transmutes To Safe Schools Squad 🔵✅The Rapid Response Squad and Female Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been collapsed into the Safe Schools Special Response Squad (SSSRS).Commandant-General of the NSCDC Ahmed Audi spoke in Abuja at the opening of the Capacity Building Courses for Safe Schools Administrators and Managers. According to him, collapsing the Special Squads into the SSSRS was in compliance with the implementation strategy of the National Safe Schools Programme aimed at ensuring safety and security of over 81,000 primary and secondary schools across the country. Audi, who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in Charge of Operations, Danladi Bungadi, noted that the SSSRS is the armed unit of National Safe Schools Programme, with membership drawn from all security agencies, the Federal Ministries of Education, Finance, Budget and National Planning. According to him, the training programme signaled the start of programmes aimed at upscaling the skills of personnel and officers charged with protecting pupils in their schools.He said: “The National plan on Safe School is a product of series of consultative engagements with relevant stakeholders at the national and sub–national levels, aimed at protecting schools, learners, teachers, non–teaching staff and host communities from attacks.“The Safe School plan is in recognition of the prevalence of cases of attacks and violence in schools and its devastating impact on host communities. It is estimated that 75 per cent (according to the UNDP) of children are in IDP Camps without access to learning. To further worsen the situation, parents are scared to send their children to school, thereby contributing to the high rate of out–of-school children.”The commandant, who also launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the programme, said it was designed in line with international best standards and practice to guide those connected with implementing the programme. He said the SOP has been subject to validation and approved for use by all stakeholders, and commended the police, military, Department of State Security (DSS), and other agencies responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the programme. “The NSSRCC is the government institution saddled with direct responsibility of protecting schools and host communities. The world is now looking upon the Corps and Nigeria as a nation on how effective coordination of responses to school attacks and violence could be achieved. “I therefore charge all course participants who have been carefully selected to be committed and dedicated to the success of this project,” Audi added.
May 23
FG Commissioned Wagon Assembly Plant In Ogun State 🇳🇬🔵💯 ✅Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Kajola, Ogun State, inaugurated the first wagon assembly plant in the country.He said the plant will produce 500 wagons per year.Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, said that out of 368 various types of wagons needed and awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), 220 will be produced at the Kajola plant.“The establishment of the Kajola Assembly Plant was a Corporate Social Responsibility by Messrs CCECC Nigeria Limited in the Lagos-Ibadan Railway Modernisation Project being a section of the Lagos-Kano Railway Modernisation Project.“With my approval, the Ministry signed an agreement in March 2018 with Messrs. CCECC as Direct Foreign Investment (DFI) by the company in compliance with Presidential Order No. 5 to promote companies’ involvement in infrastructure development and transfer of technology to Nigeria.“Expectedly, the Federal Government is to facilitate the establishment of the plant by providing an enabling environment and necessary support in terms of tax waivers, utilities (power and water supply), access road and rail sidings etc. This responsibility was carried out meticulously by the Nigerian Government.“The groundbreaking ceremony of the Wagon Assembly Plant as you may wish to note was performed by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo GCON on November 8, 2019.“The Wagon Assembly Plant is now completed and has a locomotive and rolling depot, having the capacity to produce 500 Wagons per year of open wagons, container flat wagons and box wagons.“Out of 368 various types of wagons needed and awarded to Messrs. CCECC, about 220 wagons of the existing rolling stock procurement contract are to be produced at the Kajola Plant pending when the plant would be transformed into a full wagon manufacturing plant.“Other advantages of setting up the plant is the potential to be provided by the ongoing rail projects in the country and Sub-African Region which will generate significant demand for Nigerians Rolling Stock.“With the milestone achieved, we are seriously working to open the first University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. The intention of this University is to ensure adequate turn out of graduates, technicians, artisan, and researchers on different areas of transportation especially railway transportation to guarantee the sustainability of the massive infrastructural provision of this administration on rail transportation,” he said.Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Magdalene Ajani said that the plant offers an important platform for indigenous technicians, artisans, and others to gain specialized skills for the production and maintenance of rolling stock.
May 23
The removal of heads of agencies will continue until May 29 — SirikaHadi Sirika the minister of aviation has said the removal of heads of aviation agencies is an on-going process before the Buhari administration wraps up on May 29, 2023.Sirika said the exercise will continue in the coming days, saying there is nothing unusual as there is a set time to start a programme and another time to conclude it.He said recent reshuffling in the aviation sector had the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari as part of the road map to consolidate the growth and development of the industry.The federal government through Hadi Sirika sacked Rabin Yadudu and appointed Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, as new managing director for the Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN).On Monday, Sirika appointed Tayib Adetunji Odunowo, Director of Aerodrome qnd Airspace Standards at Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), as the new managing director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). Odunowo replaces Matthew Pwajok, who had been in acting capacity for more than one year.Speaking during the commissioning of the expansion of the first phase of the General Aviation Terminal ( GAT) Terminal Zulu in Lagos, Sirika said the new facility will now allow airlines increase the number of passengers processed at the facility from 254 to 1,024.The minister said the project was conceived to address the decades-long limited capacity challenge of the terminal.He stated : “You will agree with me that the geometric increase in population of Nigeria, which resulted in increase in passenger volume has overwhelmed available facilities at this terminal and as part of efforts to address this challenge, the Federal Government at some point developed the Zulu terminal to complement the existing old terminal, but the capacity limitation situation still persisted.“Oftentimes, particularly at peak periods, you will observe that facilities in this terminal are usually overstretched because the volume of passengers using the facilities far outweighs the capacity available.“We therefore evaluated the situation, and decided to expand the terminal, as a short term measure to address the situation. It is our intention to build a new and much bigger domestic terminal in the nearest future.”He explained that the facility being commissioned is a product of that thought, and it is only the first phase of the project, adding that as soon as they put this to use, he hopes that the incoming administration will continue with the construction of the second phase.“As you will be seeing in due course, this facility contains brand new protocol lounges, airline office spaces, VIP lounges, with the complements of conveniences that will enhance safety, security and comfort of our esteemed passengers.“The project started early last year, and I am glad that the first phase was completed in record time, and is being commissioned today. I am very confident that the provision of this facility will enhance passenger facilitation at this terminal, and will also improve the revenue generation of FAAN.”
May 23
JUST IN: Kabir Mohammed officially takes over as MD FAAN 🔵💯✅Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, has officially taken over as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.This follows his appointment by the Federal Government of Nigeria after the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past MD/CE, Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu on the 19th May, 2023.At a brief handover ceremony held at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja today, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the new MD/CE commended Captain Yadudu for his immense innovative contributions and leadership to the aviation industry in Nigeria and beyond.The MD/CE, until the new appointment was the Regional General Manager, North Central Airports, as well as the Chairman, Aviation Roadmap Implementation Committee.Mr. Kabir Yusuf Muhammed, a seasoned administrator and an astute aviator with stints in both the public and private sectors brings to board his wealth of experience in aviation safety and security.He is expected to consolidate on the lofty achievements of the immediate past Managing Director/CE, Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu.Mr. Kabir Mohammed is an alumnus of the International Visitors Leadership Program of the United States Government and he holds a diploma in Airport Executive Leadership from ACI/Concordia University. He is an International Airport Professional (IAP).Prior to his appointment as the MD/CE, FAAN, he had served the organization in various capacities including; Special Assistant to the Managing Director, Head of Servicom, MAKIA, Kano, Chief Liaison Officer, FAAN Liaison Office, Abuja, Chief of Staff to the MD/CE, General Manager, Special Duties, and Regional General Manager, North Central/Airport Manager, Abuja Airport.While congratulating the newly appointed MD/CE and welcoming him as he takes the mantle of leadership, we thank Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu for his innovativeness and hard work while his tenure lasted. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
May 23
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reorganisation and appointment of agency heads and new directors under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace.🔵✅
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