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Government Intensifies Efforts To Ensure Accuracy In Fuel, Service, Food Measurements
Government Intensifies Efforts To Ensure Accuracy In Fuel, Service, Food Measurements
Government intensifies efforts to ensure accuracy in fuel, Service, food measurements. He expressed the commitment of the present administration to protect the interest of consumers and the general public.
The federal government is intensifying efforts to ensure Nigerians get fair value for their money through accurate quantity measurements in goods and services.
The permanent secretary in the ministry of industry, trade and investment, Nura Rimi, said this on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mr Rimi, represented by Dafang Sule, the director of Federal Produce Inspectorate Service, said this when he led officials from the weights and measures department of the ministry on an inspection tour of some facilities within the city center.
Some of the facilities visited are the NNPC mega station and NNPC by Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Zone 1, Conoil, Gransquare, and the Arab Contractors site in Abuja.
Mr Rimi said the essence of the visit was to ensure the facilities maintained strict compliance with approved standards of measurement, for consumer protection and revenue generation for the government.
He expressed the commitment of the present administration through its Renewed Hope Agenda, to protect the interest of consumers and the general public.
“With all of these activities, the consumer has the right to receive what he pays for.
” At the same time, it is a strong base for revenue generation because the service is paid for, and the government derives enormous returns from it,” he said.
Also speaking, the director of weights and measures, Bamidele Olajide, said the surveillance was part of the department’s annual nationwide compliance exercise.
”This is our annual surveillance. We do it once in a year. And what we do specifically is to ensure that we do our function, we carry out our responsibility.
“Our aim is to protect consumers from being shortchanged. If a buyer pays for 20 litres of fuel, they must get exactly 20 litres. The same applies to food and industrial commodities.
” We also enforce compliance of the entities with government regulation such that the quantity of what you are giving to the public is accurate and specific,” Mr Olajide said.
According to him, most of the premises visited so far have shown substantial compliance to the required standards.
On the issue of standards in the oil and gas sector, Mr Olajide confirmed that efforts were ongoing to strengthen the department’s role under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
He said this was being done with the support of the National Assembly and the secretary to the government of the federation.
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation has directed that Weights and Measures return to the oil and gas sector to ensure that what is lifted corresponds to what is declared at the ministry,” he said.
Similarly, Muktar Salim, deputy director, surveillance, said that the department operated an open complaint system through its website and call centres.
Mr Salim encouraged consumers to report suspected cheating or inaccuracy in weighing or dispensing to the departments closest office for necessary actions.
“We want to ensure that a person paying for 50 tonnes gets exactly 50 tonnes. That is the core of consumer protection,” Salim said.
At the Arab Contractors site in Wuye, the project manager, Gamal Abdelrahman, commended the surveillance team for their professionalism.
Mr Abdelrahman confirmed that their weighing bridge had passed the test, though the operator’s certificate was due for renewal.
Similarly, the manager of the NNPC Filling Station along Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Zone 1, Isah Iyaji, also applauded the initiative and offered technical advice to CNG vehicle users.
Government Intensifies Efforts To Ensure Accuracy In Fuel
He advised motorists using CNG converted vehicles to ensure not to kick their vehicles with CNG except after driving for about 20 to 30 minutes.
” If you use a petrol for like 20 to 30 minutes, then you go back to CNG. That is the only time you can get the compress, the required pressure for it to drive, for your car not to be affected,” he said.
Officials also visited the butchery section and rice stalls at Grand Square Supermarket and Stores located in the Central Business District in Abuja, where items were weighed to ensure compliance with standard measures.
The ministry promised to continue to train operators of weighing equipment and enforce sanctions on defaulters as part of ongoing efforts to protect consumers and uphold trade standards across Nigeria.
Okpebholo Threatening Me With Violence, I’ll Fight Back Says Obaseki
Okpebholo threatening me with violence, I’ll fight back says Obaseki. Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor of Edo, has accused Monday Okpebholo, his successor, of threatening him with violence. Obaseki spoke during the weekend at an event in London, the United Kingdom.
BACKGROUND
Since assuming office in November 2024, Okpebholo has initiated a series of actions aimed at scrutinising Obaseki’s tenure.
He first constituted a 14-member committee to investigate the assets, liabilities, contracts, and financial decisions made under Obaseki.
Okpebholo then expanded the scrutiny to the state civil service, ordering a probe into all recruitments conducted between May and November 2024, alleging a violation of due process.
Last week, Okpebholo asked the federal government to repatriate Obaseki to answer questions over public funds linked to the controversial Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project.
‘OKPEBHOLO THREATENING ME’
Obaseki said the governor is threatening him with violence and allegedly sent thugs to attack him in the UK.
“Those who live by the sword will die by the sword,” Obaseki said. “And to tell the governor, Okpebholo, I don’t know him; I have never met him. When you start with violence, you will reap violence.
“For one year since I left office, I didn’t say one word. I decided to respect myself and allow them to try [in governance] as well. Go and find out, you won’t see one thing I said about his government.”
He accused Okpebholo’s government of being behind the attack on diplomats during the exhibition in MOWAA.
“As if that was not enough, the government paid people to come to Manchester to attack me,” he said.
“Who has started this violence? Is it me? Last week, this governor held a disgraceful press conference in which he threatened me not to come to Benin.
Obaseki
“They have been threatening violence. So if I respond, nobody should hold me responsible. “I can’t leave myself empty to be hurt and attacked by deranged people.
“So I am going to fight back. I will fight back. I didn’t start the fight. They are afraid. They know they did not win the election.”
Jigawa: 9,600 Teachers Register For Special Training
Jigawa: 9,600 teachers register for special training. No fewer than 9,600 teachers under the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) registered for a competency test to determine the specific training required to improve their skills and enhance teaching outcomes in the state.
The Executive Chairman of the Board, Professor Haruna Musa, revealed this while briefing journalists on the purpose of the examination, adding that 12,000 teachers were expected to register for the exam.
He explained that the state government, under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, was committed to repositioning the state education sector as a key foundation for sustainable development, in line with its “12-Point Agenda.”
Prof. Haruna noted that while the government has been spending significant resources to improve educational infrastructure, meaningful learning improvements cannot be achieved without also enhancing the capabilities of teachers.
“Based on that, the State Executive Council approved for the board to organise a competency test for all teachers. This will enable us to understand the kind of training each teacher requires to improve his or her skills”.
“Out of the 9,600 teachers registered for the exam, over 70% have never attended any capacity-building training since they were employed, including some with over 15 years of service,” the Chairman added.
Teachers Register For Special Training
He stated that after the exam, the teachers will be categorised into three groups: Group A, those with both knowledge and teaching skills; Group B, those with knowledge but lacking teaching skills; and Group C, those lacking both knowledge and teaching skills.
“Each group will be offered specialised training. Those in Group C will undergo intensive training and subsequent examinations for a period to ensure they are equipped with the required knowledge and skills”.
“For those with slower learning uptake, we will attach them to competent teachers within their schools for ongoing guidance and mentorship,” Prof Haruna said.
He further stated that the project is not about retrenchment, but his primary goal is to enhance teachers’ capacity for better learning outcomes within the state’s basic education sector.
PFA: Leadway Pensure Leverages Innovations For Quality Service Delivery
PFA: Leadway pensure leverages innovations for quality service delivery. A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), Leadway Pensure said, it is leveraging innovation to escalate quality
service delivery to its retirement savings account (RSA) holders. This milestone marks 20 years of trust, exceptional service delivery, and value creation as it celebrates its anniversary. It highlights two decades of dedication to protecting the financial wellness of Nigerian workers.
Over the last 20 years, the PFA has served thousands of customers across Nigeria and beyond, standing as a clear testament to its commitment to providing financial stability at various stages of workers’ career journeys.
Speaking on this remarkable achievement, MD/CEO, Leadway Pensure PFA, Olusakin Labeodan, stated that: “As we celebrate 20 years of Leadway Pensure PFA, this milestone is more than a celebration of longevity, it is a tribute to trust, service and innovation.
From the very beginning, our mission has been very clear, to deliver a pension system without barriersOver two decades, we have transformed this vision into reality by simplifying pension access, embracing cutting-edge technology, and ensuring our services are always within reach. With a nationwide presence, a robust mobile platform, and the AI-powered assistant LISA, we have made pension services accessible to eligible Nigerians.
“We have supported countless customers in achieving life goals, from retirement to home ownership, by ensuring access, clarity and care at every step. This is a testament to the strong relationships and legacy we have built with every customer. Trust is at the heart of our service, propelling us to uphold world-class standards and earning us global certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security, a mark of our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our customers’ funds. ”
Leadway Pensure
Looking ahead, the company said, it is committed to promoting youth-focused financial literacy, growing personal pension plans and strengthening customer engagement across every stage of the pension journey.
“The next years and beyond will be shaped by the same dedication that brought us this far, a future-forward mindset, a culture of excellence, and an unyielding promise to stand by our customers every step of the way,” Olusakin concluded.
As it commemorates 20 years of service, Leadway Pensure reaffirms its commitment to simplifying retirement planning, delivering consistent value, and driving financial inclusion across Nigeria.
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