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Ecomium As Dr. Vanessa Idada Adds Another Year In Style
Ecomium As Dr. Vanessa Idada Adds Another Year In Style
Sahara Weekly Reports That Encomium is pouring in for Vanessa Nosakhare Idada in recognition of her many years of humanitarian service, leadership, and enthusiastic contribution of her resources to charitable ventures, Vanessa Nosakhare Idada, founder of Vankol Homes and Support Services is so deserving of all the accolades in the world. Idada who is also the brain behind Safe Haven foundation, a non-profit charity organization has played a key role in the advancement of humanity. She has continued to shine her light on humanity.
Idada has also been a tremendous asset to the philanthropy world. Through her Vankol Homes and Support Services, Idada has restored hope to humanity through her many acts of kindness. She is synonymous with kindness. A humanitarian of note who never hesitates to lend a helping hand, Idada is always looking for new ways to uplift the poor and helpless. Through Idada’s hundreds have been empowered to live in a decent life. With a handful of people in the United Kingdom, UK, courtesy of Idada’s Vankol Homes’ generosity.
And epitome of beauty and brains, Idada boasts an enviable educational credentials. Idada earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSc) in July 2003. She later bagged a Bachelors of Law Degree, L.L.B (Jon’s) from the University of East London in 2010. She stepped up her educational qualifications with a Masters Degree in International Law and World Economy (L.L.M) from the University of East London. She became a Barrister at Law (BL) in June 2019 after the successful completion of her programme at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja. A first class brain, Idada covered herself in glory during her stint at Sowers and King Legal Practice where she held the position of Associate Counsel/Due Diligence. Idada represented clients in litigation and drafted legal documents. She was also saddled with the responsibility of reviewing contract documents attending legal conferences and recording proceedings and so on. She also worked directly with attorney to track and follow up on projects, prepared confidential and complex documents and handled data entry. She carried out her duties credibly at Sowers and King Legal Practice.
At Almond Media London, Idada brought her spirit of excellence to bear in her role as Project Manager/Business Analyst between November 2017 to March 2019. She exceeded stakeholders’ expectations by designing innovative strategies and plans. She was also in the thick of action where she conducted needs and risks assessment to identify support that needed to promote independence. She also developed and executed appropriate communications plans for employee communication, engagement team, and external communications teams. Idada built a solid relationship with clients internal teams to examine client’s business requirements and processes. She also developed easy-to-understand data and process models for attaining client’s business requirements. In her current role as Case Manager/Personal Advisor at Kent County Council, Kent, Idada has continued her giant strides. She is saddled with the responsibility to deliver pro-active support to the children that are taken into care and reached the age of 18 to increase abilities regarding employment, education, training, and apprenticeship. Her job include executing overall functions of legal status hearing to facilitate the young persons to attend Tribunals, and participate in the appeal process, by ensuring that information is sufficiently gathered and working closely with the Barristers representing the case for a desirable outcome of the matter. Her highlight include established pathway plan in accordance with Care Leavers Act 2000 Legislation ss. 19 – 24 to identify interim goals and longer-term future needs of the young people while realizing the ambitions. Idada’s accomplishments amongst others include providing solid reasons behind high-cost placement of young person needs by plotting detailed research, for instance, accommodation needs costing the Local Authority more than 100,000 pounds per annum. Idada also played a key role at Hestia Housing Project London, a mental health services as Project Manager between 2010 to 2013. Her contributions include assessed client mental health issues by conducting general assessment and risk assessment of clients. Her role also include minimizing the risks by identifying and drawing risk assessment support plan and so much more.
No doubt, Idada has carved an enviable niche for herself both in her calling and philanthropy. A thoroughbred professional, Idada is a team player with strong reputation for excellence, integrity, dependability and the rare gift to multi-task under intense pressure. Her foray include expertise in building and managing teams internationally including the transformation of the roles and responsibilities keen in understanding of business priorities. Idada’s skills set include strategic planning and monitoring, business intelligence and development, project management, sales planning and marketing, strategic planning and forecasting, budget planning and monitoring and configuration management and risk management, data model diagrams, work flow diagrams and agile methodologies.
Energy experts in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have defended the pricing structure of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing some fuel markers of attempting to blackmail the refinery and mislead the public over the recent increase in petrol prices.
The experts said reports suggesting that the refinery’s latest adjustment is solely responsible for the recent hike in fuel prices were misleading, noting that importers are also bringing in petrol at almost a N1,000 per litre, while the refinery’s coastal price is N948 and the gantry or ex-depot price stands at N995 per litre.
They stressed that public comparisons fail to consider the differences in pricing structures and supply channels.
According to the experts, N948 per litre represents the coastal delivery price, which refers to petroleum products transported by marine vessels or barges from the refinery to depots along the coastline. On the other hand, N995 per litre represents the gantry or ex-depot price, which is the rate paid by marketers who load petrol directly from the refinery into tanker trucks at the loading gantry for onward distribution across the country.
The experts explained that the two figures should not be interpreted as conflicting prices but rather as different logistics arrangements within the petroleum distribution chain.
Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, energy expert David Okon said the pricing adjustments were inevitable given prevailing market conditions.
According to him, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals operates in a deregulated market and procures crude at international prices, which have risen sharply due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
“The refinery is already absorbing part of the cost to cushion the impact of the crisis on Nigerians. We can see what is happening in other parts of the world where shortages and scarcity are being reported despite higher prices, yet the Dangote Refinery has continued to guarantee domestic supply,” he said.
Okon explained that when the refinery previously sold petrol at N774 per litre, crude oil was landing at about $68 per barrel. However, with crude now arriving at roughly $95 per barrel, the cost difference of about $27 per barrel translates to nearly N40,000 per barrel when converted to Naira.
“You cannot expect a refinery to continue selling at the old rate under those circumstances,” he added.
“If imported products were truly cheaper, importers would still be selling at the previous prices.”
He warned that without local refining capacity, Nigeria could have faced severe fuel shortages, long queues at filling stations and a resurgence of black market sales.
“Without the Dangote Refinery, many filling stations would likely shut down, queues would return across the country and black market traders would exploit the situation, hawking four litres keg at N20,000 or more. The refinery has effectively prevented that scenario,” he said.
Another analyst, Mohammed Ibrahim, also faulted narratives circulating in some quarters suggesting that the refinery’s pricing adjustment was responsible for worsening economic hardship in the country.
Accusing some importers of attempting to manipulate public perception, he said, “What we are seeing is nothing but deliberate blackmail by some fuel importers who feel threatened by local refining.
“They are twisting the pricing structure to mislead Nigerians and create unnecessary panic in the market.
“By exaggerating the refinery’s gantry price and ignoring the comparable costs of imported fuel, they are trying to make it appear as though Dangote Refinery is the cause of rising prices and economic hardship. This is a calculated attempt to protect their import businesses and undermine local refining, which is meant to reduce our dependence on imported petrol.”
Ibrahim added that such narratives were aimed at portraying the refinery as the reason Nigerians were struggling with higher petrol prices.
He stressed that petrol pricing in Nigeria is largely influenced by global crude oil prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and distribution logistics, noting that these factors affect both locally refined and imported fuel in the country’s deregulated market.
Afolabi Olowookere, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Analysts’ Data Services and Resources (ADSR) Limited, explained that although Nigerians expect refined products from the refinery to be significantly cheaper, prevailing market realities such as global crude oil prices, the cost of crude supply and refining margins make substantial price reductions unlikely in the short term.
“Therefore, improving domestic crude allocation to the refinery would strengthen supply stability and enhance the long term benefits of local refining for the economy,” Olowookere noted.
Recent conflicts in the Middle East and disruptions along key shipping lanes have tightened global oil supply, pushing crude prices past $90 per barrel, a development that directly raises the cost of both imported and locally refined petrol in Nigeria.
The unrest has pushed up fuel costs and transportation in several countries, including Ghana, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France, and Japan, as rising crude prices increase the cost of refining, distribution, and logistics globally.
CHETACHI NWOGA-ECTON EMPOWERS 300 WIDOWS IN IMO
A renowned humanitarian and proud daughter of Mbaise in Imo State, High Chief (Dr.) Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton, has empowered over 300 widows and vulnerable women across the Owerri Zone, in a remarkable demonstration of compassion and service to humanity.
The empowerment programme, which took place at the Palace of the Eze of Ngor Okpala, HRH Eze Engr. Fredrick Nwachukwu, brought together community leaders, traditional rulers, women groups and beneficiaries from different communities within the zone.
During the event, the widows received food materials and cash support, aimed at helping them meet basic needs and strengthen their small-scale businesses.
The initiative was widely applauded as a timely intervention to support women who often face severe economic hardship after losing their spouses.
Many of the beneficiaries expressed heartfelt appreciation to High Chief (Dr.) Nwoga-Ecton, describing the empowerment as a lifeline that would help them take better care of their families.
Some widows, while offering prayers for the philanthropist, noted that the gesture had restored hope and dignity in their lives.
Fondly known as Ada Imo and Adaure, High Chief (Dr.) Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton has earned widespread admiration for her consistent humanitarian efforts both within Nigeria and internationally.
Through her philanthropic activities and foundations, she has continued to support widows, children, and vulnerable communities with interventions in healthcare, welfare and economic empowerment.
Community stakeholders who attended the programme commended the Mbaise-born philanthropist for her generosity and dedication to uplifting the less privileged, noting that her actions reflect true leadership and compassion.
Observers say the initiative further reinforces her growing reputation as one of the most impactful humanitarians of this generation, whose commitment to humanity continues to inspire hope across Imo State and beyond.
UNITED KINGDOM OF ATLANTIS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ACTING ADMIN KING OF THE UKA THRONE
March 6, 2026 – In a landmark royal decree, the Office of the Minister of Information & Culture of the United Kingdom of Atlantis (UKA) has announced the appointment of His Imperial Royal Eminence, King Sir Benny Terry Danson, as the Acting Admin King of the UKA Throne. The nomination was issued through an official directive from the UKA Throne and is intended to pave the way for King Sir Benny Terry Danson’s eventual ascension to the title of Official Emperor Admin of the Throne, subject to the completion of necessary formal and constitutional processes.
The UKA Throne emphasized that the appointment underscores its unwavering commitment to competence, dedication, and integrity as the guiding principles for all administrative functions within the government structure. Officials stated that the decision is a strategic move to reinforce national leadership and accelerate the kingdom’s vision of becoming a more efficient, progressive, and unified nation.
The new Acting Admin King will oversee initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable growth, improving public service delivery, and promoting collective national development among citizens and followers of the UKA. The government expressed deep appreciation for the continuous love, loyalty, and support shown by the populace, noting that public engagement is essential for the kingdom’s shared prosperity and advancement.
Further details regarding the formalization of the appointment, including ceremonial schedules and administrative timelines, will be released to the public in due course through official communication channels.
Report Highlights:
– Nominee: King Sir Benny Terry Danson, Acting Admin King.
– Objective: Transition toward becoming Official Emperor Admin of the UKA Throne.
– Focus: Strengthening governance through competence, dedication, and integrity.
– Impact: Expected to drive national efficiency, progress, and unity.
– Next Steps: Official ceremonies and constitutional procedures to follow.
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