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November 29, 2024

Solar Nigachem stands out as a reliable and trustworthy partner. Our unparalleled expertise, commitment to safety, cutting-edge technology, and customer-centric approach make them a go-to provider for the following sectors, Mining, road construction, Defense projects, Quarries, Seismic Exploration, Tunneling, Hydro Projects and all others – our customized solutions and exceptional customer support ensure that our clients receive the highest level of assistance and satisfaction. With Solar Nigachem, mining operations can rely on their explosives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of the mining industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Aro Ere Obafemi Owode, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct preventive maintenance on Electromechanical Equipment, Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems, Electric Motors, Pumps, Screw Feeders, Mixers, Boiler s, Gas Generating Plants, Diesel Generator
Inspects Mechanical systems, equipment, or components to identify faults, hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair.
Improve daily mechanical maintenance work to minimize breakdown and downtime.
Maintain an up to date records related to work performed by the team including uncompleted task, leftover materials/spare parts.
Ensure that the team abide by safety regulations, keeping equipment in check to avoid mechanical hazards that could cause harm to others.
Prioritize daily work orders according to their level of importance to meet deadlines.
Implement a total planned preventive maintenance program which follows the manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures as designed.
Perform any other assignment by unit head.

Requirements

Candidates should possess HND / B.Eng Degrees with 5 – 10 years relevant work experience.
A strong working knowledge of technical training, fault finding, and troubleshooting techniques is a must.
Good communication (Written and Oral) skills.
High level of personal responsibility and accountability for results.
Good understanding of mechanical machinery and instrumentation processes.
Ability to interprete Mechanical and instrumentation processes.
Ability to effectively prioritize completing needs and meet deadlines.
Ability to travel at very short notice.

Salary
N120,000 – N150,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Tax reform bills: Ndume’s objection academic – Senator Monguno

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November 29, 2024

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Tax reform bills: Ndume’s objection academic – Senator Monguno

The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Monguno, has disagreed with Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, over the tax reform bills.

Monguno said Ndume’s submission calling for the withdrawal of the tax reform bill is purely academic and should not be considered by the Senate.

Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Monguno insisted that it is not the procedure of the Senate.

He voiced his support for the bills.

According to Monguno: “With all due respect to Ndume and all the experience of lawmaking, I very much agree with him that this bill should be withdrawn first and consultations should be held with the Nigerian governors’ forum and traditional rulers.

“We have a procedure which is clearly unambiguously stated in our rule book for the process of lawmaking and the constitution gave us the powers to regulate our proceedings.

“This procedure that Ndume has suggested is foreign to the process of legislative exercise and is purely academic, which should not be considered.

“It’s an academic exercise not worthy of legislative consideration, so Mr President, having said that, my contribution to the general principles of the bill is that this bill as proposed is novel and trying to reduce the tax burden on Nigerians. I support that this bill should go for a second reading.

“This bill is novel and is for the people because it is trying to reduce the tax burden on Nigerians.”

Why Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP are embarking on warning strike, Dec 2nd – Kpanja

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November 29, 2024

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Why Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP are embarking on warning strike, Dec 2nd – Kpanja

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP has announced plans to embark on a two weeks warning strike, commencing from December 2nd, 2024.

The decision was arrived at the National Executive Council meeting of the Union in Abuja, on Thursday, where ASUP criticised government of reneging in implementing a number of demands tabled before them.

President of ASUP, Comrade Kpanja Shammah announced the planned industrial action, stating that the eleven demands for which government have been recalcitrant to meet, dates back to successive governments, especially former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Recall that ASUP had issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and other relevant agencies to immediately review and reverse all decisions inconsistent with the provisions of the Polytechnics Act and other governance instruments in the sub-sector.

The Union had also alleged issues of impunity and disregard for clear provisions of the Federal Polytechnics Act, various edicts establishing state-owned institutions, and other governance instruments.

ASUP had also accused the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) of overstepping its bounds by intruding into the regular functions of the Academic Boards of Polytechnics, particularly concerning the admission of Higher National Diploma students within the Nigerian polytechnic system.

Australia passes world’s first social media ban for under-16s

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November 29, 2024

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Australia passes world’s first social media ban for under-16s

A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law.

The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.

The Senate passed the bill 34 votes to 19. The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the legislation 102 votes to 13.

The House has yet to endorse opposition amendments made in the Senate. But that is a formality since the government has already agreed they will pass.

The platforms will have one year to work out how they could implement the ban before penalties are enforced.

The amendments bolster privacy protections. Platforms would not be allowed to compel users to provide government-issued identity documents including passports or driver’s licenses, nor could they demand digital identification through a government system.

The House is scheduled to pass the amendments on Friday. Critics of the legislation fear that banning young children from social media will impact the privacy of users who must establish they are older than 16.

While the major parties support the ban, many child welfare and mental health advocates are concerned about unintended consequences.

Sen. David Shoebridge, from the minority Greens party, said mental health experts agreed that the ban could dangerously isolate many children who used social media to find support.

“This policy will hurt vulnerable young people the most, especially in regional communities and especially the LGBTQI community, by cutting them off,” Shoebridge told the Senate.

Opposition Sen. Maria Kovacic said the bill was not radical but necessary.

“The core focus of this legislation is simple: It demands that social media companies take reasonable steps to identify and remove underage users from their platforms,” Kovacic told the Senate.

“This is a responsibility these companies should have been fulfilling long ago, but for too long they have shirked these responsibilities in favor of profit,” she added.

Online safety campaigner Sonya Ryan, whose 15-year-old daughter Carly was murdered by a 50-year-old pedophile who pretended to be a teenager online, described the Senate vote as a “monumental moment in protecting our children from horrendous harms online.”

“It’s too late for my daughter, Carly, and the many other children who have suffered terribly and those who have lost their lives in Australia, but let us stand together on their behalf and embrace this together,” she told the AP in an email.

Wayne Holdsworth, whose teenage son Mac took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam, had advocated for the age restriction and took pride in its passage.

“I have always been a proud Australian, but for me subsequent to today’s Senate decision, I am bursting with pride,” Holdsworth told the AP in an email.

Christopher Stone, executive director of Suicide Prevention Australia, the governing body for the suicide prevention sector, said the legislation failed to consider positive aspects of social media in supporting young people’s mental health and sense of connection.

“The government is running blindfolded into a brick wall by rushing this legislation. Young Australians deserve evidence-based policies, not decisions made in haste,” Stone said in a statement.

The platforms had complained that the law would be unworkable, and had urged the Senate to delay the vote until at least June next year when a government-commissioned evaluation of age assurance technologies made its report on how young children could be excluded.

Critics argue the government is attempting to convince parents it is protecting their children ahead of a general election due by May. The government hopes that voters will reward it for responding to parents’ concerns about their children’s addiction to social media. Some argue the legislation could cause more harm than it prevents.

Criticisms include that the legislation was rushed through Parliament without adequate scrutiny, is ineffective, poses privacy risks for all users, and undermines the authority of parents to make decisions for their children.

Opponents also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of the positive aspects of social media, drive them to the dark web, discourage children too young for social media to report harm, and reduce incentives for platforms to improve online safety.

(AP)

We’re Repositioning Nigeria’s Economy for More Impactful FDIs- Tinubu

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We’re Repositioning Nigeria’s Economy for More Impactful FDIs- Tinubu

By Deji Elumoye

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, told French President Emmanuel Macron that Nigeria’s economy was being repositioned for more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) that would wholly impact the livelihoods of the citizens.

Tinubu echoed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors, such as defence, education, food security, energy, and solid minerals.

He spoke in Paris at the start of a two-day state visit to France, the first by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades.

Speaking after meeting with Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée, Tinubu, at a joint press conference, highlighted the “vast, yet largely untapped, potential” within Nigeria’s agricultural sector and beckoned international investors to capitalise on the nation’s welcoming investment climate.

“The French-Nigeria Business Forum is doing a lot already, but we need to do more on food security. We cannot help but invest in another’s country,” he said.

He emphasised Nigeria’s flourishing financial sector as a facilitator of foreign investment, particularly from French enterprises, as part of the drive to bolster food security.

The president explained, “Nigeria’s financial sector is evolving and flourishing. We are also creating grounds for investment in Nigeria’s economy for French nationals, especially in the area of food security.

“It is our responsibility to put together a food security programme for the private sector to come and invest in the country. We are working on stability and we are getting closer and closer, but we can do better and better.”

Tinubu stated, “I can assure you that Nigeria is open for business and close to this, we have a vibrant youth population that is educated, and ready to be trained in various areas of entrepreneurship and development.”

The president implored the French government to help in the area of training that would develop the youthful population in Nigeria.

“Furthermore, we should de-risk the opportunities in the solid minerals. We have the potentials and we have agreed on a deeper and deeper relationship,” the president added.

Tinubu stated that Nigeria, like many African countries, had been preoccupied with tackling the issues of food security.

“A starved nation will not care about weather or environment, and in the 21st Century no child should go to bed hungry,” he told the French president and his delegation.

He added, “If an African child is given a glass of milk in a class, there will be no problem in getting him to return and stay in school to learn. The more educated the children are, the better it is for us.”

On security, Tinubu stated that there was a need for collective responsibility to fight terrorism.

“Nigeria is a partner in progress. We are ready to partner France so that we can have security operations that will stop the challenge of migration,” he stated.

Tinubu said the blue economy in Nigeria also provided a huge opportunity for investment, with unexplored potential in fishery.

He stated, “In Lagos, we have tamed the Atlantic Ocean. For us, fishery is an important aspect of investment. We want to assure the French investment community that Nigeria is open for business. It shall be easy in, and easy out.”

Macron acknowledged Tinubu’s state visit as a milestone heralding deeper bilateral relationships, particularly emphasising collaborative growth in creative industries and youth-focused initiatives.

The French president stated that the global humanitarian challenges could only be solved with governments working together.

He told his Nigerian counterpart, “We have confidence that you, Mr President, will reinforce our relationship with Nigeria, and it will cover the West Coast region, with ECOWAS playing the leading role.

“I will seek your leadership to work as partners of progress. You are the great leader of the great country in Africa.

“We appreciate your visionary leadership and energy in transforming the economy of your country. We will work together for collective, global success.”

Macron had earlier assured the Nigerian president that he would encourage more investments in the solid minerals sector, with the signing of an agreement.

The agreement was reached during a political meeting, where Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, made a presentation on the country’s potential.

Before that, Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, were welcomed with full honours at Hotel Les Invalides and Palais De l’Élysée by Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron.

At another dialogue with the French president at the Palais des Élysée, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising education for Nigerian children.

He outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programmes.

Tinubu highlighted government’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive framework that ensured school-age children re-entered the classrooms, emphasising the role of motivation and skills acquisition in this regard.

“In order to bridge the gap for some who are of age, and have been out of school for a while, we will encourage skills development,” the he added.

Speaking in company with his wife, Tinubu told Macron and his wife that Nigeria’s development potential hinged on a well-educated populace.

He stated, “The insecurity in some parts of the country makes it hard for children to return to school, but we are gradually re-populating the classrooms. And we need skills development to bridge the gaps.”

Tinubu also highlighted the “notable progress” in enhancing security across Nigeria, employing “kinetic” strategies as part of the peace-building process.

He said, “With some more efforts, we will be able to get some level of stability. We had very good harvest this year. And as soon as more farmers can go back to the farm, we will have more stability in harvest and supply.”

Responding, Macron acknowledged Nigeria’s vast growth potential and the importance of investing in educational initiatives.

He reflected on his formative experiences during a six-month internship at the French Embassy in Nigeria, including visits to Lagos and Kano.

Macron and wife expressed gratitude to Nigeria’s first family for their visit, and promised to elevate the France-Nigeria partnership to new heights.

Macron welcomes Nigerian president as he seeks to boost Africa ties

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Macron welcomes Nigerian president as he seeks to boost Africa ties

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday began a two-day visit to France, with both sides seeking increased economic cooperation and Paris looking to boost ties in English-speaking Africa following a series of setbacks with former allies on the continent.

French President Emmanuel Macron greeted his counterpart at the historic Invalides memorial complex, with the first official state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades.

The two national anthems rang out in the courtyard of one of Paris’s landmarks, kicking off a visit focused on encouraging economic partnerships between France and Africa’s most populous country.

Macron has sought a “renewal” between Paris and Africa since his 2017 election and after military coups and changing attitudes lessened France’s influence on the continent.

The trip is “an opportunity to deepen the already dynamic relationship between France and Nigeria”, Macron’s office said.

The west African country is the continent’s leading oil producer and has a robust film industry, dubbed “Nollywood”.

But challenges posed by insecurity and corruption have left 129 million Nigerians — more than half the country’s population — living below the poverty line.

For Nigeria, which has been battling soaring inflation and food prices, the visit represents an opportunity to tap economic investment.

Nigeria was looking to build ties in “agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation and energy transition,” Tinubu’s office said in a statement, adding that the president had landed in Paris on Wednesday evening.

He and Macron will also address “shared values concerning finance, solid minerals, trade and investment, and communication,” it added.

Colonial past
Paris’s pivot towards English-speaking Africa signals Macron’s desire to reverse the country’s declining influence on the continent, with visits to Nigeria in 2018, South Africa in 2021 and Ethiopia in 2019.

France suffered a blow when a series of coups from 2020 hit its former colonies in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.

Banding together, the military rulers who took power then broke off ties with former colonial ruler France and veered towards Russia.

The three Sahel countries are battling jihadist violence that erupted in northern Mali in 2012 and spread to Niger and Burkina Faso in 2015.

“France’s leading trading partners in Africa are not French-speaking”, said Togolese economist Kako Nubukpo.

Nigeria was France’s number one trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, followed by South Africa, according to the French customs authority.

France still holds significant sway despite competition from China, India, and Turkey, said Alain Antil, a researcher in sub-Saharan Africa at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).

This is especially true in English-speaking countries where France “is not held back by its colonial past”, he told AFP.

And with urbanisation — up to 700 million new city dwellers by 2050 — and an emerging middle class, countries throughout Africa are seeking to take advantage of French investment to boost growth.

‘Partnership of equals’
With at least 220 million inhabitants, Nigeria represents a promising market despite the challenges posed by insecurity and corruption.

Since 2009, northern Nigeria has been plagued by various jihadist groups, including Boko Haram and a rival faction, the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) group, as well as armed criminal gangs.

According to a diplomatic source who asked not to be named, the visit “epitomises” France’s strategy in anglophone Africa and added that Nigeria “wants a partnership of equals, not a lecture”, especially on human rights.

Paris hopes to court others on the continent at the 2026 Africa-France Summit, where France sees opportunities in countries like Kenya and Zambia.

(AFP)

Senate passes tax reform bills for second reading

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November 28, 2024

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Senate passes tax reform bills for second reading

by Tope Omogbolagun

The Senate on Thursday passed for second reading, the tax reform bills forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024.

The passage followed a debate among the lawmakers.

The bill was thereafter referred to the Committee on Finance, which was asked to revert in not more than six weeks.

Before the debate, the lawmakers had earlier gone into about an hour closed-door session.

On their return from the executive session, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), led the debate on the bill.

The four tax bills sent to the National Assembly include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, which is expected to provide the fiscal framework for taxation in the country, and the Tax Administration Bill, which will provide a legal framework for all taxes in the country and reduce disputes.

Others are the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, which will repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service Act and establish the Nigeria Revenue Service; and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill which will create a tax tribunal and a tax ombudsman.

Bamidele said, “The Nigerian tax reforms bill is a significant move to overhaul the country’s tax system. These bills aim to simplify the tax landscape, reduce the burden on small businesses, and streamline how taxes are collected.

“In broad terms, the four bills seek to ensure uniformity in tax revenue administration in Nigeria in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, eliminate the incidence of double taxation across the country, deploy taxation as a tool to encourage private sector investments in critical industries and boost individual disposal incomes through targeted tax exemptions as captured in the various Bills.

“In the area of tax exemptions, there is a proposal to exempt those whose salaries are not more than the minimum wage from P.A.YE deductions while small businesses with an annual turnover of N50,000,000 or less are equally exempted from payment of taxes. Similarly, there is a proposed huge reduction in company income tax from the current 30% to 25% by 2026, as part of a deliberate attempt to curtail the incidence of double taxation and multiplicity of taxes and levies.”

The bills were supported by lawmakers like Senators Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West), and Tahir Mongunu (APC, Borno North)

However, in an opposing voice, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) asked that the bill be stepped down for further consultation.

He said, “Generally, the bill is good, but I have issues with the timing and most importantly issues surrounding derivation and VAT.”

When the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, put the passing of the bills to a voice vote, the majority of the lawmakers shouted, “Aye.”

Akpabio then hit the gavel in the support of the ayes.

Recall that the president’s economic team led by the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele; alongside the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Tax, Zacchaeus Adedeji; and the Director-General, Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu; were allowed into the plenary to explain the bills in detail to the lawmakers.

Vacancy: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer at Hermes Oil Services Limited

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November 28, 2024

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Hermes Oil Servicesis an energy and logistics company, with expertise focusing on haulage of petroleum products, bulk supply & distribution, safety practices & PPE supply, petroleum station & LPG plant infrastructure design, construction and operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Provide weekly QA/QC program updates.
Conduct ISO 9001 and project performance-based audits.
Plan, install, sustain, and improve a total quality system in accordance with industry quality standards, ISO 9001, and clients’ requirements.
Develop and lead quality related technical training to operations to ensure that Hermes Oil follows established quality policies and procedures; meets/exceeds clients’ quality expectations and standards, ISO, and other certification requirements.
Devise procedures to inspect and report quality issues.
The QA/QC officer is to be stationed at the dispensing location and work with the store attendant to monitor and track the dispensing of the inventory.
The QA/QC officer is to be present when new stock arrives and take responsibility in validating the quantity of the product that has been brought down from the depot and be responsible for monitoring and validating that the total amount has been dispensed into storage.
The QA/QC officer will also need to follow the dispensing trucks on trips to be present for all dispensing trips to external third parties and will need to take physical evidence of each dispensing in the form of photographs.
Facilitate and lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Petroleum Depot quality plan, facilitate and lead mapping of critical business processes transferring ownership to the client for sustained continual improvement.
Approve incoming materials/products by confirming specifications, that the amounts dispensed are accurate, conducting a visual (in form of pictures) measurement test, rejecting, and returning unacceptable materials/products.
Monitor procedures at discharging points of petroleum products.
Maintain quality procedures at product distribution.
Will carry out tests of petroleum products.
Monitor all operations that affect quality.
Supervise and guide inspectors, technicians, drivers, and other staff.
Assure the reliability and consistency of production bychecking processes and final output.
Appraise customers’ requirements and make sure they are satisfied.
Report all malfunctions toyour line manager to ensure immediate action.
Facilitateproactive solutionsby collecting and analysingquality data.
Review current standards and policies.
Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
Ensure all legal standards are met.
Provide training of personnel to ensure awareness of quality procedures and specific responsibilities in the QA/QC process, including the interface and response to audits such as those conducted by the client or third parties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or equivalent qualifications.
Proven experience in QA / QC onshore activities in the downstream oil and gas industry.
Good knowledge and hands-on experience in External & Internal Quality Audit Program.
Good analytical skills and excellent quality tools and methodologies.
Sound knowledge and experience in ISO Quality Management System.
Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
The ability to identify and intervene in problem areas, well-developed problem-solving skills.
The ability to interface seamlessly with downstream operators/contractors.

Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

NSE Commends President Tinubu on Revitalizing Port Harcourt Refinery

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November 28, 2024

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NSE Commends President Tinubu on Revitalizing Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt Refinery, marking a pivotal step towards enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth.

Under President Tinubu’s leadership, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the refinery’s resumption of operations following comprehensive rehabilitation. With an initial processing capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day, the project is set to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported refined petroleum products and strengthen local refining capabilities.

Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, President of the NSE, expressed her commendation for the Federal Government’s commitment to rejuvenating vital infrastructure. She said, “The reopening of the Port Harcourt Refinery underscores the government’s dedication to achieving self-sufficiency in petroleum refining and enhancing Nigeria’s energy independence.”

The NSE also highlighted the vital contribution of Nigerian engineers to the project’s success. “This milestone underscores the exceptional expertise and dedication of Nigerian engineers, showcasing our capacity to deliver large-scale, impactful projects,” NSE President remarked, adding that it serves as an inspiration to the engineering community at large.

The NSE is confident that the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery will spur further growth in Nigeria’s industrial sector, generating job opportunities, promoting economic diversification, and enhancing local capacity. The Society reaffirms its dedication to promoting engineering excellence and supporting initiatives that harness Nigerian talent for sustainable national development.

This significant achievement exemplifies the power of collaboration among government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and professional bodies in driving the nation’s development forward.

PROFILE OF ENGINEER ALIYU IBRAHIM, MNSE

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Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim MNSE was born on 15th June, 1965 in Dutsinma Town of Katsina State in the Northwestern part of Nigeria. He had his Primary [1972-1978] and Secondary [1978-1983] Education in Dutsinma Town. He proceeded to Katsina Polytechnic now Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic [1984-1986] for his National Diploma and letter to the famous Kaduna Polytechnic [1992-1994] for his Higher National Diploma.

Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim proceeded to Bayero University Kano where he had both his Postgraduate Diploma [2004-2006] in Civil Engineering and Masters of Engineering in the year [2007-2011] in the same B.U.K. Engr. Aliyu is now a Director in the Katsina State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport Headquarters, Civil Engineering Department.

Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim started his carrier as an Engineer from Kano Branch that registered him in 2008 and letter to Katsina his home State in 2014. The branch was then at dormancy. A group of some young Engineers led by Engineer Ibrahim Abubakar revived the branch to active life in 2014. Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim was elected the treasurer of the branch. The branch becomes vibrant with young Engineers and growing membership.

In 2016 Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim contested and was subsequently elected as the Branch Chairman. Under the stewardship of Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim the branch witnessed tremendous achievements as follows:

– The Branch Secretariat was recovered from Government occupation. It was rehabilitated furnished and labeled as the Nigerian Society of Engineers Complex Katsina. It houses offices and conference hall, all fully furnished and air-conditioned with a standby generator.

– We rose from the bottom of the group dynamics competition last year to the middle (34th position) and determined to be in the first ten this year 2018 God willing.

– Relationship was rekindled with the State Government early this year 2018. Prior to this, there was no love lost between the Government and the Society.

The Society has visited the Governor His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari CFR and offered free Consultancy Services in the Government developmental Programmes. The Governor happily accepted the offer. The branch has since conducted the services and propose technical recommendations and advices to Government, report hereby attached. This we call, Cooperate Social Responsibility. As a symbol of appreciation, the Governor invited the Society for an (Iftar) fast breaking this past Ramadan.

Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim as a Chairman saw to the establishment of an examination center in the State as a proof of membership drive. The first exam took place on 27th September, 2018. The Chairman travelled as far as Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States for membership drive and invite candidates to his examination center. Rewardingly they all obliged.

– Furthermore Engr. Aliyu with the support of the EXCO strive to the creation of two divisions

(i) NImechE – on 22nd November,2018

(II) NICE – on 7th August, 2018

And the branch is still pregnant with the third baby NIEEE which will soon be delivered God willing.

With the above score card, I am today seeking for your mandate to vote me as an EXCO (Executive Committee Member) and give me the privilege to replicate my success in the Katsina Branch to the National and of course do more with your support and my experience.