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P’Harcourt refinery undergoes licensing, minister defends rehabilitation exercise

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P’Harcourt refinery undergoes licensing, minister defends rehabilitation exercise

The Port Harcourt Refining Company is currently undergoing various licensing processes following the supply of crude to the plant after it was mechanically completed in December 2023.

Senior officials at the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited disclosed this on Saturday. Similarly, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, earlier insisted that the plant was at its final rehabilitation stage.

“The mechanical work at the Port Harcourt refinery has been completed. Also, crude oil has been sent to the plant. What is being awaited now has to do with licensing and the like. Now, these licenses are given based on some set of time-frames.

“Some officials involved in issuing these licenses are still observing the plant. Some of them came in last month and they are still there checking everything. They will also have to test-run the plant and all this will be at their pace. Most of them are foreigners and you can’t rush them.

“They have their integrity to protect, for if anything contrary happens at the refinery, the officials might be held accountable and their insurance firms would have to pay for any damage. So it is not entirely on our part when it comes to the takeoff of the refinery,” a petroleum ministry official, who spoke in confidence due to lack of authorisation to talk about the matter, stated.

In March this year, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mele Kyari, said the Port Harcourt refinery had received 450,000 barrels of crude oil and would begin operations in April. This, however, did not happen.

Kyari had disclosed this at a press briefing after he appeared before the Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating the various Turn Around Maintenance projects of the country’s refineries.

“We did a mechanical completion of the refinery, which was what we said in December. We now have crude oil already stocked in the refinery. We are doing the regulatory compliance tests that must happen in every refinery before you start it, and I assure you that this Port Harcourt refinery will start in the next two weeks.

“Completing the mechanical work means that you are done with the rehabilitation work, now you have to test to see how it works. Of course, we have also completed the mechanical work on the Warri refinery. It is also undergoing regulatory compliance; processes that we are doing with our regulator, and this will soon be completed and it will be ready.

“Kaduna refinery will be ready by December. We have not reached that stage in Kaduna, but we promise Kaduna will be delivered by December,” the NNPC helmsman had stated.

On the volume of crude pumped to the plant at the time, Kyari had said, “All crude lines are active and have delivered over 450,000 barrels into the Port Harcourt refinery.”

Earlier at a press briefing on developments in the oil sector on Friday, the petroleum minister defended the ongoing work at the Port Harcourt refinery, as he told journalists that it often takes time before refineries start pumping out refined products after their mechanical completion.

Lokpobiri cited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as an example, stating that the plant did not start releasing refined products immediately after its inauguration by former President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2023.

Dangote refinery first released diesel into the Nigerian market in March 2024, followed by aviation fuel, but has yet to release petrol, which is largely consumed nationwide.

“Port Harcourt refinery is still in the final stage of rehabilitation. After the flares at the refinery in December  (2023), a lot of work has to be done. Recall that Dangote refinery was commissioned by (former) President Buhari before he left. But when did they start producing products? It took a long while.

“So it’s not just as easy as Nigerians may think. The best example is that between when Buhari commissioned the Dangote refinery and when it started bringing the products it took a long time. So I believe that within a short time we will get clarity on it (Port Harcourt refinery),” Lokpobiri stated.

The minister, however, stated that though he normally received briefings from NNPC on the status of the plant, he had always asked the company about when the refinery would eventually be completed.

“I would like you to also go to NNPC. They awarded the contract. They report to me. But they awarded the contract. They are the people who are paying for the contract. And it’s always good to get the information right from the source. I get briefed from time to time.

“The same question people are asking me is what I’m also asking them (NNPC). When are we going to actually get this thing done? But they always said, look, Dangote refinery took some time. So it’s not just as easy as we think.

“And I think all of you here are witnesses to the Dangote refinery. When it was inaugurated by Buhari and when they started bringing our products. Even up till now, they haven’t started bringing out PMS. It takes time. But our own as a government is to ensure that we support them in any way we can,” Lokpobiri stated.

He, however, assured Nigerians that the government was working hard to ensure that the refinery commences the release of refined petroleum products in earnest, as this would impact positively on the country’s economy.

Nigeria records 135 building collapse incidents, 26 deaths – Report

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Nigeria records 135 building collapse incidents, 26 deaths – Report

Nigeria experienced 135 building collapse incidents and at least 26 deaths between 2022 and 2024, with the most recent incident occurring in Kubwa, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a report by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild stated.

BCPG is a professional organisation in Nigeria that aims to prevent the collapse of buildings and promote safe and sustainable building practices nationwide.

The guild is made up of experts in the fields of building construction, architecture, engineering, and other related professions.

This recent trend of building collapse incidents has raised concerns about the safety and integrity of structures across the country.

BCPG stated that the first building collapse in Nigeria occurred in October 1974 in Oyo State, resulting in 27 deaths. Since then, there have been numerous incidents, including the tallest building collapse in Lagos on November 1, 2021, which killed 52 people.

The guild stated that in 2022, a record 62 building collapse cases were reported nationwide, with Lagos accounting for 20 incidents. The following year, 2023, saw 52 recorded collapses, with Lagos leading again with 17 incidents.

A building collapse occurred on May 30, 2024, on Lagos Island, when a four-story structure crumbled, entrapping an unknown number of individuals.

As of 2024, there have been 17 recorded building collapse cases, with Lagos having five, Anambra having three, and Kano, Niger, and Plateau having one each.

Investigations by the guild revealed that professional ineptitude, including excessive loading, use of substandard materials, faulty design, poor workmanship, and weak foundation, contributed significantly to the collapses.

The frequent occurrence of building collapse cases in Nigeria has raised concerns about the need for stricter enforcement of building codes and regulations to prevent such incidents and protect lives.

The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria has called for sanctions on developers responsible for the recent collapse of buildings in Abuja, following three collapses in three days.

Chairman of the Council, Dr Samson Opaluwah, blamed government negligence in enforcing laws and regulations and demanded thorough investigations and punishment of culprits.

He said, “This collapse, unfortunately, has continued to happen, especially in areas that we can refer to as urban centres. Centres where professionals and professionalism should be extolled to the highest.

“The challenge we have now is government enforcement of its laws. We need to punish those who have been found wanting in the past.

“In all the published reports and investigations done by the FCT, we have not seen any advertised punishment to those found wanting.”

He insisted that until measures were put in place to punish offenders, the situation would remain the same.

“Every building that collapses has a reason why it collapsed. And if the reason is human error, that error has to be addressed. If it was due to negligence, poor conduct, or misbehaviour, then there should be punishments and sanctions. And that is what we stand for as a council. We stand for punishing culpable individuals,” he stated.

Ogun intensifies road repairs, erosion control

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Ogun intensifies road repairs, erosion control

The Ogun State Public Works Agency has commenced preliminary work on Laderin Road linking Prof. Wole Soyinka Train Station, Osoba Bridge, Lagos-Abeokuta Road, Adatan Road, and Igbore-Ijeja Road, among others.

The Special Adviser on Public Works, Babatunde Adesina, revealed this while featuring on a radio programme in Abeokuta, the state capital, saying the government had invited local government chairmen, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders in all 20 LGAs, to submit three roads for construction

The governor’s aide stated that the present administration was determined to provide good road infrastructure for the comfort of the people, noting that palliatives were being applied to roads that needed urgent attention.

“Since the inception of Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration, a huge amount of money has been invested in the reconstruction, rehabilitation and upgrading of roads, including federal roads across the state. In fact, over 500 kilometres of roads have been rehabilitated so far,’’ Adesina said on the radio programme.

Also, in efforts aimed at preventing flooding and averting the Federal Government’s prediction of river flooding in the state this year, the state government noted it had embarked on Flood and Erosion Control Intervention Exercise.

A Sunday statement noted that the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Flood and Erosion Control, Femi Akinwunmi, said the flood control exercise involved the dredging of river and stream courses as well as desilting of drainage channels statewide.

According to him, the rivers and streams undergoing dredging to avert river flooding in the state include the Opa-Aro River in Isheri, Ifo LGA, Oke Afa Stream in Magboro, Obafemi Owode LGA, Giyanu Stream in Ilase, Ipokia LGA, Sokori River and its tributaries and Labaiwa stream in Abeokuta North and South LGAs.

He said the Onibuku Stream in Iju in Ado Odo LGA, Odo Funfun River in Oja Odan in Yewa North LGA, Sensen River in Sagamu LGA and Yemule River in Ijebu -Ode LGA among others are also lined up to be dredged.

“The dredging of these rivers and streams and desilting of the drainage channels are meant to improve their water-carrying capacities through the removal of sand as well as free them from refuse dumped indiscriminately into them which inhibits the free flow of rainwater that brings about backflows that results into flooding and its unpalatable consequences.

“As a responsible government that cares for the well-being of its residents, the administration had no choice but to take on this responsibility to avert predicted river flooding in the state this year and free its residents from any of its consequences as rainy season should be a blessing to the people and not a curse.”

He appealed to residents of the state to play their part by desilting all drainage channels in front of their businesses and houses, and to shun dumping waste or refuse into drainages.

Last week, the Federal Government confirmed that it had activated various emergency centres across the country to help in tackling the flood situation in states.

It also urged residents living in flood-prone locations to move away from floodplains, stressing that responses from citizens in some of the affected states had been below expectation.

The government disclosed this through the National Emergency Management Agency, as some state governments announced the commencement of river dredging in their domains, while others ordered residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate.

Labour suspends planned strike in Abia

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Labour suspends planned strike in Abia

The Organised Labour in Abia State, on Sunday, suspended its seven-day strike ultimatum it issued to the state government, scheduled to begin today (Monday).

The labour union had threatened a strike over the government’s inability to sit for a dialogue over the payment of the expired N30,000 minimum wage and the N35,000 palliative wage award, as approved by the Federal Government.

Following the ultimatum, Governor Alex Otti met with the members of the organised labour in the state and directed the state Accountant General to liaise with the union within the next week, to reconcile the actual amount that the least paid worker in the state should receive as minimum wage, among other issues.

The state NLC Chairman, Comrade Ogbonnaya Okoro, alleged that the government was currently paying N20,100 while workers in the local governments received N18,000 as minimum wage.

The governor, however, said records available to him showed that the state was paying N30,000 minimum wage.

Otti, at the meeting, noted, “The state has been preparing itself for the implementation of the new national minimum wage.”

He added that there were a lot of reasons to justify an increase in the national minimum wage, including the removal of petrol subsidy, inflation, and harmonisation of the foreign exchange rate, among others.

Addressing the press on Sunday evening, Okoro warned the state government that failure to adhere to and implement the Memorandum of Understanding reached at the meeting by July 28 would force the union to begin an indefinite strike.

He said no other notice would be given to the government to proceed on strike.

Okoro gave the details of the agreement reached with the government to include the payment of the outdated N30,000 minimum wage and the N35,000 palliative wage award as approved by the Federal Government, payment of severance allowances to Directors and Permanent Secretaries compulsorily retired, payment of current leave allowances and payment of three months N15,000 monthly wage award from July to September 2024.

He also said the union advised the state government to look inwards on the payment of gratuity as much as it could.

Also speaking, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade Ihechi Eneogwe, said for more than one week, the labour had been meeting with the state government on various issues begging the attention of the government.

Oyebanji doesn’t tamper with LG funds, says ALGON

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Oyebanji doesn’t tamper with LG funds, says ALGON

The Treasurer of the Ekiti State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Mosunmola Adeyemi, has said Governor Biodun Oyebanji deserves commendation because “our governor gave the local governments autonomy; he does not interfere with our funds and people have seen the attendant development in the councils.”

Adeyemi, who is the Chairman of the  Ikole West Local Council Development Area, said this at the weekend in Ado Ekiti, where ALGON passed a vote of confidence in Oyebanji, expressing their support for him for a second term in office at the expiration of the current tenure.

Speaking with journalists, the Ekiti ALGON Treasurer said, “With Governor Oyebanji, we are progressing, we are doing well. Let us support him with all we have.”

The declaration by ALGON comes days after the Supreme Court ruled that state governments must stop tampering with LGs funds and must stop appointing caretakers for LGs.

Earlier, the chairmen of the 38 LGs and LCDAs in lauded Oyebanji for the developments witnessed in the state under his administration.

The Ekiti ALGON Chairman, Oluwaseun Ojo, flanked by other members, who spoke at a meeting held in Ado Ekiti on Friday, said the support became imperative “in view of the need for continuation of the developments in all spheres, the grassroots inclusive and the autonomy enjoyed in the council areas during Oyebanji’s ongoing first term.”

A communique at the end of the meeting, signed by Ojo and made available in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, stated that “the entire members of ALGON, Ekiti State Chapter hereby resolve to express our collective endorsement of Mr Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for a second term in office”.

The communique stated, “Within his (Oyebanji’s) short time in office, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, profound commitment to the well-being of our people and has charted a clear vision for the future of Ekiti State.

“Mr Governor has kept faith with the six pillars of his administration. We have witnessed significant advancements in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and education, alongside a steadfast dedication to economic development and social justice.

“His handling of LGA/LCDA affairs has continued to receive accolades even beyond the shores of our state. Mr Governor’s inclusive policies and innovative initiatives have not only addressed immediate concerns, but have also laid a solid foundation for long-term prosperity and a brighter future.

“If granted a second term in office, Mr Governor will be able to sustain and consolidate these achievements for the overall benefit of our dear state. We hereby pass a vote of confidence in Mr Governor, Biodun Oyebanji.”

ALGON State Secretary and Chairman, Igbara Odo/Ogotun LCDA, Mrs Bukola Olowolaju, who, at the meeting, moved the motion for endorsement of the governor for another term, in a chat with journalists, said that the move was in view of the governor’s good works.

Olowolaju said, “What we have done is in tune with the minds of all sections of Ekiti people – market women, civil servants, retirees, artisans and transporters. The people of Ekiti are impressed by the good works we are experiencing through the governor. I only appeal to Ekiti people that we should come together again and give the governor support for a second term so that the good works can continue.”

Withholding CONUA members’ salaries over ASUU strike wrong – President

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Withholding CONUA members’ salaries over ASUU strike wrong – President

The Congress of University Academics has called on the Federal Government to pay outstanding salaries, promotion arrears, and other benefits owed to its members.

The union made the call in a communiqué issued on Sunday at the end of its second National Executive Council held in Benin.

The communique read by the President of the union, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, expressed concern over the members’ unpaid three and a half months salaries.

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the Academic Staff Union of Universities in February 2022, declared an industrial action that lasted for about eight months to press for proper funding of university education, among others.

Consequently, the Federal Government invoked a “no work no pay rule,” by withholding seven and a half month salaries of all academic staff in the Nigerian universities.

ASUU, however, challenged the decision, but failed, as the National Industrial Court in 2023 upheld the policy of the government.

President Bola Tinubu, after dialogue, approved the payment of four-month salaries for ASUU members.

But CONUA, in its resolutions at the NEC meeting, said the union had consistently maintained that it never declared and was not part of the strike action.

It said the continued withholding of the three and a half months salary of its members was rather unfair because it never believed in industrial action as the best tool to enforce their wishes and welfare.

“What the government has done was to lump together those who embarked on strike and those who did not! This is unjust and is tantamount to punishing the innocent along with the guilty.

“Through its unwarranted punishment of CONUA members, the government is inadvertently promoting the use of strikes as a means of pursuing workers’ demands.

“CONUA NEC, therefore, notes with apprehension that failure to process and pay these outstanding salaries could throw the universities into serious crises and jeopardise the peace currently being enjoyed.”

CONUA also demanded the release of third-party deductions for March, April, May, and June 2022 salaries, which it said, were withheld due to the strike action.

“We demand that the agencies of government involved be directed immediately to release these third-party remittances without further delay,” said the communique.

The union called for the payment of promotion arrears spanning up to seven years in some cases, particularly in many state universities.

“This dispiriting state of affairs should be addressed expeditiously to enhance the diligence of the many academics affected by the counter-productive delay in the payment of promotion arrears,” it said.

Other demands by CONUA include the payment of Earned Academic Allowance arrears, review of the 2014 Pension Act, and an end to discrimination by TETFUND as a union.

It also called on the Federal Government to work with the relevant departments in the university to generate electricity and grant special status to universities on electricity tariffs.

On the state of the nation, the congress expressed deep concern over the excruciating pains Nigerians have been going through since the removal of the fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023.

“The union notes that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the nation that a series of measures are being put in place to alleviate the suffering of the people.

“We urge the President to expedite action on those measures,” union said.

Family escapes death as building collapses in Lagos

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Family escapes death as building collapses in Lagos

Family members living in the boys’ quarters behind a storey building on No 49 Oyinlola Street, Off Adealu Bus Stop, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State, escaped death by a whisker when the quarters caved in on Saturday.

Following the collapse, people in the area alerted emergency responders including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, which stormed the premises to observe the situation.

The Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement on Sunday, said the boys’ quarters self-collapsed, adding that none of the family members were affected.

The statement read, “The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency responded to the distress calls received via the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free lines at 10.44 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from its Igando and Cappa Base.

“Upon arrival at the scene, investigations revealed that it was the boys’ quarters domiciled behind a storey building at the location that self-collapsed. Fortunately, the single family involved was able to escape before the collapse. There were no casualties or fatalities involved in the incident.

“Further investigations revealed that the boys’ quarter of the said storey-building self-collapsed as a result of neglect and poor maintenance. The agency’s response teams conducted public enlightenment for awareness and knowledge of the inherent and real dangers to occupants of the building during their continuous stay there.”

According to the statement, the main building which consisted of nine rooms downstairs and two flats upstairs had been cordoned off as all occupants were advised to evacuate the building immediately for the safety of their lives and property.

The statement said, “The location of the self-collapsed boys’ quarters is inaccessible. Therefore, manual demolition of its remnants is recommended. Manual clearing of the debris from the self-collapsed boy’s quarters is equally recommended for the above reason of space.

“Integrity tests by the Material Testing Laboratory have also been recommended for the main building, to determine its continued existence. LASEMA Response Teams from Cappa and Igando Base, the agency’s pre-hospital care team, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance.”

inDrive expands with new safety, earnings initiatives

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inDrive expands with new safety, earnings initiatives

inDrive, the mobility and urban services platform, has unveiled new measures to enhance passenger safety and boost driver earnings in Nigeria.

The announcement was made during the 2024 Lagos Startup Week by the Senior Business Development Representative at inDrive, Dimeji Timothy, during a fireside chat.

Timothy outlined inDrive’s latest initiatives aimed at ensuring the comfort and security of passengers while providing significant benefits to drivers. “We have intensified efforts to provide necessary security features and educate users on their application,” he said.

Discussing efforts designed to help drivers increase their earnings, Timothy explained that improvements on the supply end of the company have boosted drivers’ profitability.

“Last year, we grew tremendously on the demand end, and we saw that we needed to match that energy on the supply end,” he stated.

At the start of Q1, inDrive had a roundtable conversation with stakeholders, including drivers, driver unions, and the Ministry of Transportation.

“With the feedback, we implemented new initiatives. For example, inDrive offers the lowest commission,”

Timothy added. “This is one of the things we did to help boost our supply end. Our drivers have started enjoying an increase in their earnings because of the low commission.

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Customers to win N200m as UBA begins 75th anniversary promo

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Customers to win N200m as UBA begins 75th anniversary promo

In line with its usual custom of rewarding loyalty, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc, is set to launch the “UBA Legacy Promo” as part of activities to mark its 75th year anniversary.

This campaign has been specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 years, as well as the bank’s longstanding commitment towards rewarding its loyal customers in a grand style.

According to a statement, the UBA Legacy Promo which will run for a period of six months beginning from July 2024, will see the bank doling out of N200m in cash prizes as well as other consolidation prizes to its teeming customers from various categories.

The lender said, “This promo is open to several categories of account holders including Bumper Account holders, Savings account, Kiddies & Teens Account holders as well as Nextgen account holders.

“Specifically, 75 customers will win the star prize of N1 million each during the promo, while 75 other customers will each win N500,000. 75 customers will win N250,000 each, while another 75 customers will each win N100,000.”

It added, “In the promo, 75 Kiddies, Teens, and NextGen customers will receive N200,000 in scholarship rewards and N180,000 in pocket money rewards respectively, just as many more customers will win N10,000 monthly cash prizes. Other consolidation prizes including shopping vouchers, loaded prepaid cards, and additional exciting rewards.”

To qualify for the promo, Bumper customers are expected to have a minimum of N 5,000 operating balance and multiples of N5,000 will give the customers a higher chance of winning. Customers under the savings category are expected to save a minimum of N 100,000 monthly, while multiples of N100,000 will give them more chances of winning.

Kiddies & Teens Account holders will however need to maintain a standing instruction of N10,000 monthly to qualify for the scholarship reward, while NextGen customers, are expected to maintain a minimum of N5,000 and get a debit card to qualify for the N180,000 pocket money reward.

UBA’s Group Head, Retail & Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fashola, expressed his excitement about the promo and said the bank is always excited to reward loyalty while encouraging the savings culture amongst its customers.

He said, “The UBA Legacy Promo is a testament to our enduring commitment to our customers. For 75 years, UBA has been at the forefront of banking innovation, and this promo is another way we are showing our appreciation and continuing to build on our legacy of trust and excellence.”

UBA’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, who emphasised the significance of the campaign, said, “As we mark this monumental anniversary, the UBA Legacy Promo not only celebrates our rich history but also reinforces our dedication to enriching the lives of our customers. We are thrilled to offer these fantastic rewards as a thank you for their unwavering loyalty.”

She invited customers to participate in the exciting promo and take advantage of the incredible rewards on offer.

Customs command generates $184m in two months

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Customs command generates $184m in two months

The Nigeria Customs Service, Lilypond Export Command, has said that 2,488 export containers with duty paid value of $184.8m, were handled by the command between April and June 2024.

The command also said that its payment into the Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme for the period under review stood at N1.2bn.

The Customs Area Comptroller in charge of the command, Mr Ajibola Odusanya, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday.

Odusanya said that NESS payments recorded a significant rise in 2024 when compared to N478.7m recorded within the same period of 2023.

According to him, in line with the fiscal policy directive of the Federal Government, N29.6m was generated as a surcharge on the export of previously imported goods and other machinery as approved by the Federal Ministry of Finance in 2024, while N535,000 was generated in 2023.

“As we all know, the year 2024 is facing numerous challenges, and Nigeria is not exempted. Important sectors of the economy were adversely affected due to the unstable exchange rate’s surge in trade activities, among others,” he said.

He said that the command exported diverse commodities, including agricultural produce, manufactured goods, and solid and extractive minerals, among others.

“A total of 2,488 20ft and 40ft export containers were stuffed with agricultural produce, generating earnings amounting to $184.4m. Notably, NESS received a payment of N914m underscoring the robust contribution of agricultural exports to the national economy,” Odunsanya said.

Odunsanya stated that with 267 containers dispatched, manufactured goods contributed significantly to export revenue, totaling $9.5m.

 “The export of solid and extractive minerals witnessed a notable upsurge, with 623 containers of both 20 and 40-foot dispatched, valued at $34m. The NESS payment of N232m highlights the growing potential of Nigeria’s mineral resources on the international stage,” he said.

The Lilypond customs boss reiterated that various goods such as plants and machinery, and personal effects were exported in 162 20ft and 40ft containers, contributing $5.5m to the export revenue.

 Odusanya added that a NESS payment of N24m was made, emphasising the diversified nature of Nigeria’s export portfolio.

 He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for harmonising with the Nigerian Ports Authority and for collapsing all the export seats in Zone “A” to Lilypond Export Command.

Odusanya appreciated all the stakeholders and sister agencies for contributing to the increase in exports, adding that they remained committed to ensuring seamless trade facilitation.

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