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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 Adedapo Adesanya
Nigeria is eyeing stronger diplomatic and strategic ties when it comes to sustainable development as it participates in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday. His plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 pm local time.
He was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; and members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi.
Several other ministers, including the Minister of Budget and Planning, Mr Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mr Mohammed Mohammed, welcomed President Tinubu at his hotel.
President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi from Europe, where he spent part of his end-of-year break, engaging in fruitful discussions with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement by the presidency.
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with the theme The Nexus of Next, All Systems Go, is a global platform that brings together world leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts to advance dialogue and action on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and inclusive economic growth.
This visit further reinforces the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while positioning Nigeria as an active contributor to global conversations on sustainable development.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to account for about N55.9 billion earmarked for the purchase of some materials for the 2019 general elections has forced the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to file a lawsuit against the commission.
In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/38/2026 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP asked the court for an order of mandamus to compel INEC to disclose the names of all contractors paid the sum of money.
It was claimed that the N55.9 billion was meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general elections, which produced the late Mr Muhammadu Buhari as President for a second term in office.
SERAP is relying on the latest annual report published by the Auditor-General on September 9, 2025, to ask for the use of the funds, which is said to be missing or diverted.
The organisation argued that the electoral umpire “must operate without corruption if the commission is to ensure free and fair elections in the country and uphold Nigerians’ right to participation.”
“INEC cannot ensure impartial administration of future elections if these allegations are not satisfactorily addressed, perpetrators including the contractors involved are not prosecuted and the proceeds of corruption are not fully recovered,” a part of the statement issued by the group stated.
“INEC cannot properly carry out its constitutional and statutory responsibilities to conduct free and fair elections in the country if it continues to fail to uphold the basic principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
“These allegations also constitute abuse of public office and show the urgent need by INEC to commit to transparency, accountability, clean governance and the rule of law,” it further declared.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Ministry of Finance has directed all shipping companies and airlines operating in Nigeria to submit their manifests through the Single Window Project (SWP) as part of efforts to strengthen cargo tracking and transparency.
The submission of shipping manifests before the change of policy was handled exclusively by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for onward cargo processing and port clearance.
However, following a memo from late last year signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, all shipping firms and airlines were directed to integrate with the National Single Window platform to ensure seamless Manifests submission.
“I would like to bring to your attention that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the National Single Window (NSW) Project on the 16th of April 2024.
The NSW Project aims to streamline and automate import and export processes at Nigeria’s entry & exit ports, with the dual goals of enhancing trade facilitation and increasing government revenue.
“By integrating the operations of multiple government agencies involved in trade processes on one platform, the NSW platform will ensure faster clearance of goods and services, improve operational efficiencies at the imports and significantly reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks.
“Key components of the Single Window as defined by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and World Customs Organisation (WCO) include: (a) a single-entry point i.e. traders, shipping lines, airlines and other stakeholders should submit all required import and export documentation through a single-entry point on a centralized digital platform, and (b) single submission i.e. all documentation should only be submitted once and data only entered once.
“As a result, the NSW Platform will be the single-entry point of submission for all Sea and Air Manifests. Therefore, all shipping lines and airlines are therefore directed to integrate with the NSW Platform to ensure seamless Manifests submission,” parts of the memo read.
The Comptroller-General of the NCS, the chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) were copied in the memo.
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