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Egbin Power Tasks Women to Remain Bold in Pursuit of Excellence
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The need for increased participation of women in every facets of life for a sustainable future has again been emphasised by a leading power generation company in Nigeria, Egbin Power Plc.
At an event to commemorate 2025 International Women’s Day, the organisation underscored the invaluable contributions of women in the power sector and other sectors.
The chief executive of the GenCo, Mr Mokhtar Bounour, reaffirmed Egbin Power’s commitment to fostering gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, urging women to remain bold in the pursuit of excellence and confident in their various endeavours.
“At Egbin Power, we believe that diversity is not just a goal but a necessity for innovation and growth. Women play a vital role in society and the industry, and their contributions continue to drive our success.
“Today, we celebrate their achievements and reaffirm our pledge to create a workplace where every woman can thrive,” he stated.
Mr Bounour also commended women all over the world, and Nigerian women, particularly for their immense role in various fields and at the home front, noting that their significant impact is meaningful and has contributed to the development of the sector at large.
Part of Egbin Power’s initiative to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day included presentations, mentorship sessions, and an interactive workshop where two guest speakers engaged female employees in activities designed to broaden their horizons and empower women to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
One of the highlights was a presentation titled Accelerate Action: A Call to Do More, delivered by a guest speaker, the Managing Director of MML Consulting Ltd, Ms Ijeoma Nwakuche.
While providing insights on overcoming challenges, especially in a male-dominated industry, Ms Nwakuche noted that “women still need equality and equity in the world today; hence it is important to reinforce the call for women to rise up, to be seen, heard, and recognised for the things they deserve, particularly in the workplace.”
According to her, International Women’s Day provides organisations, governments, and individuals the opportunity to encourage women to believe in themselves, think boldly, and act decisively.
She commended the board and management of Egbin Power for their robust support of women in the organisation through various platforms, stressing these initiatives demonstrate that the company encourages women and provides an enabling environment for them to succeed.
The Managing Director of CECCY Health, Dr. Yomi Jaye, who was also a guest speaker, spoke on Mental Health and Lifestyle Approaches for Women.
He emphasised the need for women to prioritise their health to enable them actively play their roles in every field of life and at home, stating the importance of a healthy diet, quality sleep, and exercise in contributing to emotional and mental well-being.
To inspire women to utilise their unique skills and talents, the Chief Corporate Service Officer of Egbin Power, Mr Emmanuel Udu, spoke on Turning Your Passion into a Side Hustle, emphasizing that passion can be a powerful catalyst for entrepreneurship.
“By identifying what they love to do and the skills they have, women can transform their interests into viable business ventures that not only provide personal fulfilment but also financial independence,” Mr Udu noted.
At the event, the CEO of Egbin Power recognized some outstanding women for their contributions to the organization and the sector.
The CEO’s Special Awards were presented to recipients including Jadesola Ogundipe in Electrical Department; Endurance Otaru in Business Operations Department and Engr. Temitope Abdulsalam, a Senior Manager, TCN–Egbin Sub-Region.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A hotline number, 0800 123 5264, for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, above the approved pump price of N739 per litre, has been released by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The private refiner said the number was now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations.
This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at N739 per litre—a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at N739 per litre.
“Report any MRS station selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumer,” the company stated in a statement.
The organisation stressed its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality fuel while safeguarding national economic interests, reaffirming its commitment to steady supply, backed by a guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres, and warned against attempts to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply.
Regulatory authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take decisive action against unpatriotic practices.
By refining locally at scale, Dangote Refinery is reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports, conserving foreign exchange, stabilising the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy solutions and economic recovery.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the price reduction, calling on government agencies to act decisively.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reductions is unpatriotic and unacceptable. We urge regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take firm action against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
Consumers were advised to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, high-quality alternatives are readily available.
By Bon Peters
The Airport Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) at Omagwa Rivers State has praised the Customs Area Controller for Customs Area 1 Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku.
At the end-of-the-year party attended by stakeholders, including the leader of the association’s chapter, Mr Charles Onyema, said the customs officer has done well in stakeholder engagement and trade facilitation.
At the event held last Friday, he said his association has been enjoying a very cordial relationship with other organisation in the ecosystem.
“You can see what is happening today, everybody is working together and our operations here are seamless,” he noted.
He stated that apart from creating a very robust business environment for his members and other stakeholders to operate, he has taken a decision to build and commission a befitting ANLCA Secretariat which would be completed soon and be commissioned by the ANLCA national president, Mr Emenike Nwokeoji.
The ANLCA chapter chief said since “Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku assumed office at Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt Command, it has been a different ball game, facilitating trade and increasing Revenue generation.”
“I remember I told her she was a mother during her maiden visit to the airport.
“You know when you have a woman in charge of an affair, food will not lack, compassion will not lack and motherly love will not lack.
“She is very wonderful in stakeholder engagement, revenue generation and trade facilitation,” Mr Onyema enthused.
Projecting into the future, Mr. Onyema said the year 2026 would be better for his members, adding that he has advised them on financial discipline which he said would help them during the trying period.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day respectively.
The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.
The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the Minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mr Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress.
He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Business Post reports that on these public holidays – the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as well as the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange will not open to trade.
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