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SESC picks Lagos speaker Hon. Obasa As Patron

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3 years ago

August 8, 2021

…adorns Hon. Elliot and Hon. Oshun with Ambassadorship garbs

August 5th, 2021 was another remarkable day in Lagos State, as the nationally and internationally recognized Super Eagles Supporters Club ( SESC), Publicly decorated Honourable speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as its Patron. The event which took place at the complex of Lagos State House of Assembly, when the Super eagles’ Supporters Club delegation paid a courtesy on the Honourable speaker, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; was also a wonderful opportunity for SESC to adorn two other respected honorable members, Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun and Desmond Olushola Elliot with the club’s ambassadorial Positions respectively.

The national president of the Super Eagles Supporters Club, Prince Vincent Okumagba who is on summer holiday far away Canada, shed more light on the choice of the Honourable member and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly for being the club’s Patron;

” As you know, it’s against the grain of our association to gifts people awards or put anybody on a Stead gratuitously. Honorable Obasa is doing a Lot for humanity, and he’s continued to demonstrate good leadership qualities as seen in his way of managing the affairs of Lagos State House of Assembly; even though he’s not infallible but the level at which Hon. Obasa handles Crisis means he’s a man of peace and deserved to be our Patron because SESC is populated by peace-loving Individuals and of course, he’s also a pacifier who has always been there for the downtrodden in the Society” Okumagba revealed

Meanwhile, the National Public Relations Officer of Super Eagles Supporters Club, Also known as “Unopposed”, Olutoye Orishabiyi succinctly explained why Hon. Oshun Elliot were penciled down as the club’s ambassadors;

“As of today, globally, Governance is driven by young men and women. The two Honourable members are fulfilling the mandate given to them by their Constituents; both Hon. Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun Hon. And Desmond Olushola Elliot have existing connections to the people at the grassroots level. While Hon. Oshun improves the sports sector in Lagos due to his position as the chairman house committee on sports, Hon. Elliot created chains of programs i.e, Youth empowerment renovation of schools and construction of road networks in his Constituency as well. These are part of what informed our decision at Super eagles supporters club because Their records of successes prodded us unanimously to Bestow on the duo club’s Ambassadors ” he said elatedly

However, the speaker of the Lagos State House Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Hon. Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun , Hon. Desmond Olushola Elliot and thanked the Super Eagles Supporters Club for finding them worthy of such recognition respectively and promised to support the Body.

The Nigeria Super eagles supporters club specially appreciates the immerse contributions of one of its members, Chief Ejiro Okurame during the Investitures and was equally conspicuously instrumental to the successful Investitures and other Programs.

More so, National president and Public relations officer who were unavoidably absent appreciated its leader of delegation Blessing Nwanolue( Welfare Officer) and other members i.e Olisemeka Obi( who spoke on behalf of the club’s president) and Jimoh Alao, personal assistant to Prince Vincent Okumagba; who represented the club during the visit and epoch event

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NCDMB Lauds Local Content Strides In NLNG’s Train 7 Project

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2 weeks ago

September 8, 2024

The Gleamer

By Charles Ebi

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board ,NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has commended the significant Nigerian Content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited ,NLNG, Train 7 Project.

Speaking during a visit to the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited ,NSML, training centre, Maritime Centre for Excellence ,MCOE, in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, Engr. Ogbe emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.Engr. Ogbe was received by Mr. Olakunle Osobu, Deputy Managing Director; Engr. Nnamdi Anowi, General Manager of Production; Engr. Ali Uwais, Train 7 Project Director; Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, NSML Managing Director/CEO; and other senior management officials of the company.

During his address, the Executive Secretary highlighted how the Train 7 Project has significantly boosted local capacity through the production of ancillary components and accessories within Nigeria, contributing directly to the project’s successful execution. He commended the recent Presidential Directives on Local Content implementation, which mandate that contracts in the oil and gas sector be awarded exclusively to local companies with proven in-country capabilities, as instrumental to these achievements.Reflecting on the progress made, Engr. Ogbe stated,

“The accomplishments we are witnessing today at the NLNG Train 7 Project are a testament to the NLNG’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian Content. This project stands as a beacon of what we can achieve when we prioritise our local industries and talents”.Speaking further, the NCDMB boss lauded NLNG’s management for achieving 52 million man-hours on the Train 7 project with zero lost time injury ,LTI.

He assured that “we will support you to achieve everything you desire to accomplish for the overall development of Nigeria”.The NCDMB boss also commended his immediate predecessor, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, for his immense contributions to the approval, take-off and success of the Train 7 project.Commenting on the Maritime Centre for Excellence ,MCOE, Engr. Ogbe expressed delight that it is the first training centre in Africa to receive accreditation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency ,UK MCA, to deliver and issue certificates for the STCW 2010 Electronic Chart Display and Information System ,ECDIS, and Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations courses.

The MCOE, a maritime training and research facility, aims to enhance maritime expertise in Nigeria and the West African region.

It currently hosts a specialised training programme for marine services providers in the upstream oil and gas sector, with the support of NCDMB.on his part, NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu, who represented Dr. Philip Mshelbila, NLNG’s MD/CEO, lauded the NCDMB’s unwavering support for the Train 7 Project, describing the partnership as a shining example of the public-private collaboration that can drive Nigeria’s industrial growth.

He emphasised that NLNG’s Nigerian Content deliverables showcase the power of strategic collaboration and capacity building, aligning with the NCDMB’s broader objectives and contributing to national development goals.Mr. Osobu further reiterated that Nigerian Content was not just a regulatory requirement for NLNG but a core business strategy. “We are committed to going beyond compliance, embracing Nigerian Content as a fundamental part of our vision of helping to build a better Nigeria”, he added.

He also highlighted the economic impact of the Train 7 Project, stating that the addition of Train 7 will expand Nigeria’s LNG production capacity from 22 Metric Tonnes, MT, to 30MT per annum, which will not only boost the nation’s economy by creating jobs and driving sustainable development but also reinforce Nigeria’s position as a formidable player in the global energy market.

Engr. Ogbe’s visit comes on the heels of a recent tour of BEAMCO Limited, where pumps and valves are locally assembled for the Train 7 Project, and the commissioning of the Daewoo Galvanising Plant at Abam-ama, Okrika, Rivers State.

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