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Oyetola Ends Maritime Employers and Union’s conflicts for Better Workers’ Welfare
Shipping Agencies, Clearing and Forwarding Employers Association (SACFEA) and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for minimum condition of service for workers.
The MoU signing ceremony, held at Eko Hotel in Lagos, on Saturday, was witnessed by the Minister of Marine amd Blue Economy, Adegboyea Oyetola.
The event was also graced by several industry bigwigs including the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Badmus; Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr. Jubril Abba; Principal Partner, Jean-Chiazor and Partners, Jean Chiazor Anishere (SAN); former Director, Consumer Affairs, NSC, Chief Cajetan Agu; among others.
Oyetola said that the agreement ensures that the industry is built on respect as the workforce are treated with dignity.
“We are showing by this agreement that we nurture and support all those who are contributing to the growth of the blue economy.
This is a reflection of the trajectory of the administration of President Bola Tinubu and by establishing this, the federal government is enhancing workers welfare.”
“We have seen today that a lot can be achieved through collaboration and mutual respect. We are also promoting safety standards, encouraging fair competition for level-playing field and enhancing trust in the system,” the Minister said.
We can’t operate without our workers and we are so glad that we have set a minimum standard that every player in the industry must adhere to.
In his welcome remarks, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council, Barr. Pius Akutah, commended the MWUN and SACFEA leaders.
“One thing I have picked from the Minister is his love for the welfare of workers. You have pushed us to get to this level and I want to take this opportunity to commend your Chief of Staff for pushing us to achieve excellence via teamwork and collaboration,” Akutah said.
Also, the President General of MWUN, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, expressed delight at the agreement which he described as the end of an exhausting journey spanning several years and countless engaging meetings and hiccups.
“We finally arrive at this glorious moment of the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the eventual implementation of Industry Minimum Standards of Condition of Service for Workers in the Regulated Sector with specific reference to the Shipping sub-sector.”
On her part, the President of SACFEA, Mrs. Boma Alabi, applauded the roles of the Executive Secretary of NSC, Barr. Pius Akutah, and the President General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju.
“I truly believe that this is a social partnership for progress. The most valuable asset we have is our human assets which is our workers. We can’t operate without our workers and we are so glad that we have set a minimum standard that every player in the industry must adhere to. I am happy to announce that this standard is the highest in any industry in the country,” Alabi said.
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Senate confirms Oyedele as minister
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.
His confirmation comes after two hours of screening as lawmakers grilled him on various aspects of the economy.
Oyedele’s screening followed a motion moved by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, after he called for the suspension of the Senate rule to allow strangers to come into the chamber.
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
Oyedele was escorted to the chamber by Bashir Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on the National Assembly ( Senate), alongside others.
His screening followed President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate on Tuesday, requesting his confirmation as a minister.
Tinubu had, on March 3, nominated Oyedele, who currently serves as chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, as Minister of State for Finance.
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Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN’s Deputy Governor
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
The President charges Yuguda to discharge his responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy.
In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.
He began his career in 1984 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.
He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN.
He retired from the CBN in 2016, after he had served as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.
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JUST IN: IGP Disu Assigns Portfolios to New DIGs
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services, DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has assigned the new Deputy Inspectors -General of Police (DIGs) their duties responsibilities.
Sources said that the DIGs were assigned departments based on their areas of competence.
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services,
DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
Similarly, DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID);
DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman to Finance and Accounts; DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie will oversee the Force Intelligence Department (FID); DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head Information and Communication Technology, while DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been posted to Operations departments.
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