First of its kind Nigerian Maritime E-quiz, a School to Sea
Campaign for Secondary Schools Students in Nigeria is set to take place in
Lagos on Monday September 24, 2019.
The E-quiz which will herald the 25th September
Investors In Human Capacity Development in the Education and Maritime Sectors
Summit and Awards is being packaged by Mrs V.O Williams the principal partner
of Vow Ventures through her NGO, Ocean Ambassadors, whose Chairman is Chief
Tunde fanimokun.
According to the Principal Partner, the E-quiz will enable
Secondary School students to appreciate Maritime courses and the career
opportunities in it.
She said; “The National Maritime quiz is first of its kind
in Nigeria and the simple reason behind it is that, Nigeria is a maritime
nation and we have so many states that are coastal communities like; Akwa ibom,
Lagos, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Cross river and Bayelsa but, if you ask an average
student in those areas if they know about maritime careers, they would not
understand what you are even saying.
On the 25th we would have the School to Sea Summit whereby
we would bring maritime and education stakeholders to come together to see how
we can start the sensitization, how we can create the awareness in various
schools so that maritime would be on the lips of every child. We would also
have awards for our past sponsors like, NIMASA Sifax, Enl, Tcip, Nigeria
Shippers Council, Nigeria Export Promotion Council and a host of others since
2015 to be accompanied by a boat cruise for both investors and stakeholders to
see what the shoreline of Lagos is. We have to demystify the fear of no go area
for water, eradicate the phobia and by the next year we shall be having such
conference, we shall surely have improvements.
Lagos State which is a coastal community with concentration
of schools don’t know about maritime careers nor know how to chart a way
forward for students when they fail Jamb and admission to the University isn’t
possible. So, we decided to have many tools to creating the awareness at an
early age for secondary schools students. The concept is to catch them young in
the area of transportation, trade and tourism mega sector of the economy so, we
brought out maritime because, in maritime there are vast opportunities.
Now the global village is talking about blue economy, when
we don’t even know what the maritime is all about, how can we now plug into the
sustainable development goals for blue economy for the African nations not to
talk of at the global level? So, we have to start the sensitization now. We
have been doing it for like five years and the project was endorsed by
University of Lagos (UNILAG), the department of Geography to the Post Graduate
level. We had a mini-quiz for just the private schools students within Lagos
state and the first, second and the third prize winners were taken to Ghana to
have another maritime experience which opened the children’s eyes.
These children are now in love with maritime, one of them is
now in the University in Warri, one wants to go into maritime studies and the
other wants to be a sea captain. So, all these children need is exposure and
you will see that the nation will have so many seafarers, logisticians because,
maritime is not only about sea fearing, we have engineers, naval architects and
so many other careers embedded in it.
We have now gone ahead to come up with the concept of the
National Maritime quiz, the first of its kind and we are using Lagos state as
our starting point to represent South West because of the concentration of
schools. We’ll be having an expanded event come September 24, 2019 where both
public and private schools will be meeting in Unilag to attend the first ever
maritime E-quiz in Nigeria and by December, we will be moving to portharcourt
to represent the South East and the South/South, then next year we move to
Abuja for the Northern parts of the country.
We are using this opportunity to appeal to sponsors to come
and partner with us to help fashion out a different horizon for the well-being
of this upcoming generation because if we don’t do it now, we would have
another neo colonization, there would be a gap. As it is now, we are clamoring
for Nigerian vessels, who will Man these vessels? Is it the same foreigners
again? And we are talking about local content, where does local content come in
If we don’t catch them young now? What stops Nigeria from emulating the Asian
countries that have best seafarers and are training and encouraging their
students to learn on the field? So, we want this upcoming generation to rewrite
the maritime history of Nigeria in the global space and i’m sure we would get
there very soon.
Our minister for transportation is someone who likes
empowerment and everything that will add value to institutions and human
development so, we are appealing to the Federal Ministry of transportation to
collaborate with Federal Ministry of Education at the Federal level to include
Maritime studies into the curriculum even if not full curriculum, let it be
extra-curriculum whereby the children will take visits to seaports, board
vessels to create a thirst for the children to take on maritime related studies
and once there is a synergy between the two Ministries, it will automatically
be domesticated in each state regardless of it being a coastal state or not.
We would have maritime tourism, maritime transportation
because the roads are crying out for help so, by the time we have maritime
transportation the country will achieve.
Prophet Godwin Ikuru has cemented his position as one of the leading prophets on the African continent, as an integral part of APC , the prophetic hall of fame never hid his love for the president, Ahmed Bola Tinubu whom he prognosticated into power and fought several battles for his sake
It’s alarming to discover that several political parties are wooing the handsome prophet against 2027 as they believe that his true potential is being underutilised in APC who left him without a portfolio,they kept bombarding him with numerous calls for him to leave the ruling party and join them against 2027
Despite the numerous calls and emissaries sent by the opposition parties,the prophetic hall of fame has kept faith with APC because of the unending love he has for Mr.president,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he’s willing to remain with him despite all the happenings and odds.
Director General NSC, Bar. Bukola Olopade Extends Christmas Greetings to Christians in Abeokuta South and Across Nigeria
By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
In a heartfelt message, The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has extended warm festive greetings to Christians in Abeokuta South, Ogun State, and across Nigeria as the nation embarks on the joyous celebration of Christmas.
Recognizing the significance of this time of year, Olopade emphasized the essence of unity, love, and gratitude that the Christmas season embodies. He urged citizens to reflect on the virtues of compassion and generosity, which are particularly vital in fostering peace and harmony in communities.
“Christmas is a time for joy, reflection, and togetherness. It reminds us of the values of love and kindness, which are fundamental to our social fabric,” said Olopade. “As we celebrate this festive season, let us remember those in need and extend a hand of support to one another.”
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, acknowledged the challenges that many have faced over the past year, including economic hardships and social unrest, yet he expressed optimism for the future. “In the spirit of Christmas, let us embrace hope and look forward to a brighter tomorrow. Our unity and resilience can overcome any challenges we face.”
Olopade also highlighted the importance of sports in promoting peace and national unity, noting that the NSC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all Nigerians can participate in sports and recreational activities. He encouraged communities to engage in sports events during the festive period as a means to strengthen bonds and celebrate togetherness.
As part of his Christmas message, Olopade called on everyone to prioritize the welfare of others, particularly the less fortunate. He urged individuals and organizations to consider charitable acts that can uplift those in need during this season of giving.
In closing, Bar. Bukola Olopade wished all Nigerians a Merry Christmas filled with love, peace, and joy. He expressed hope that the spirit of the season would inspire a renewed commitment to community service and cooperation among citizens.
As the festivities continue, the Chairman’s message resonates with the values of compassion, unity, and hope, encouraging all to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Dangote Hails Tinubu on Impact of Crude for Naira Swap Deal
…As Dangote Refinery partners MRS to sell PMS at N935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets
Sahara Weekly Unveils That The Foremost entrepreneur and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira for crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy, which has led to reduction in prices of petroleum products in the country.
To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its Refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers.
“To ensure that this price reduction gets to the end consumer, we have signed a partnership with MRS to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide at N935 per litre” he added. This price has already commenced in Lagos, and it will be offered nationwide from Monday.
In his statement, he called on other oil marketers such as the NNPC Retail and all other marketers, “to work with us to ensure that Nigerians enjoy high-quality petrol at discounted prices.”
According to him, “The Dangote Refinery is for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians. We will therefore continue to work with various value chain players to deliver high quality petrol at cheaper prices. Our aim is for all Nigerians to have ready access to high quality petroleum products that are good for their vehicles, good for their health, and good for their pockets.
Recall that in September, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under the leadership of Mr. President approved the sale of crude to local refineries in Naira and corresponding purchase of petroleum products in Naira. The move, which commenced on October 1, led to reduced pressure on the dollar and ensured the stability of the local currency.
Dangote thanked Nigerians for their unwavering support and the government for creating an enabling environment for the domestic refining industry.
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