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Dangote Group Leads Coastal Restoration Drive in Lagos

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The Dangote Group has been hailed for its leading role in environmental sustainability as the company took centre stage at the E1GP Lagos Mangrove Restoration Programme held at the Eko Park Mangrove Sanctuary, Lagos.

The event, which brought together top government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, corporate sponsors, and international partners, was aimed at combating climate change and restoring Lagos’ fast-depleting mangroves.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, who chairs the Local Organising Committee of the E1GP Lagos programme, declared that coastal restoration must be seen as a collective responsibility.

“This coastal restoration will restore communities. Mangroves represent a natural fightback, a nature-based solution to climate change. Together, we can create a Lagos that is greener, stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the challenges ahead,” he said.

Speakers at the event described mangroves as the “lungs of the earth” and underscored their importance as natural carbon sinks, shoreline protectors, and habitats for biodiversity. They lamented the depletion of mangroves in Nigeria, stressing that the establishment of the Eko Park Mangrove Sanctuary, which covers four acres, is a vital step in reversing the trend through conservation, research, and restoration.

The Dangote Group’s contribution was among the most celebrated, as the company endowed the sanctuary with 10,000 mangroves.

On behalf of the group, Dr. James Adenuga said: “This is a very symbolic, community-driven initiative. We are glad to be part of it because it is happening just a stone’s throw from our refinery and fertilizer plant. We hope other organizations will follow this example.”

Traditional leaders, including the Baale of the host community, lauded the initiative, describing mangroves as lifelines that provide food, medicine, and coastal protection for generations.

Guests at the event were also treated to a tour of facilities at the sanctuary, including the African Mangrove Museum and the Plank Walkway, designed as a three-kilometre stretch similar to the popular Lekki Conservation Centre. The sanctuary is expected to officially open to the public in December 2025.

In a bid to further promote environmental innovation, the event also marked the launch of the world’s first Electric Boat Race, which Lagos will host under the E1GP programme. This will be followed by the Africa Blue Economy Summit, positioning Lagos as a hub for sustainable development.

The programme climaxed with a symbolic mangrove planting exercise, where participants adopted and tagged trees to monitor their growth.

The day’s activities, stakeholders agreed, underscored one message: while several organisations are involved in mangrove conservation, the leadership and example of the Dangote Group stand out as a model of corporate responsibility.

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By investing in nature-based climate solutions and supporting restoration projects close to its refinery, the Group has demonstrated that environmental protection is not just the duty of government but a shared commitment for the future of Lagos and Africa.

 

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L-R: Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Environment, Engr. Olawale Rotimi-Akodu; Deputy Chief of Staff to Lagos State Government, Sam Egube; Group Chief HSSE & Sustainability Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Dr. James Adenuga, during the inspection the trees planted last year, at the Planting of 10,000 Mangrove Tree in partnership with Lagos State Government to mark the opening ceremony of the E1 Series Lagos GP, at the Eco-Park Mangrove Sanctuary & Research Centre, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos

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FCT Police Chief Inspects Worship Centres, Commends Residents for Peaceful Conduct

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The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, has inspected security deployments at churches across the territory, urging officers to maintain professionalism and vigilance during religious activities.

The inspection was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.

Sanusi conducted the inspection on November 8, 2026, to assess the operational readiness of personnel deployed to worship centres and evaluate security arrangements for residents and worshippers.

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The exercise followed a similar inspection of mosques across the FCT on Friday, November 6, as the Command sustained efforts to strengthen security around religious centres.

During the visits, the police commissioner charged officers to remain professional and responsive in the discharge of their duties.

He also commended residents for their peaceful and orderly conduct following mosque and church services, noting that public cooperation remained essential to maintaining security and public order across the territory.

The commissioner urged residents to continue cooperating with the police and other law enforcement agencies, remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station.

He further encouraged residents to utilise the Command’s emergency lines, 08032003913 and 08061581938, to report security concerns.

Adeh said the Command’s Public Relations Office remained open and accessible to members of the public for enquiries, complaints, information and other security-related matters.

The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and worshippers and maintaining security across the Federal Capital Territory.

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2027: Shettima Arrives in Uyo for APC Presidential Campaign Rally

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development was disclosed on Friday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.

Akwa Ibom occupies a strategic position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with major federal investments expected to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities across the state.

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One of the major projects is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, which has an approximately 82.8-kilometre stretch passing through Akwa Ibom.

The project, according to the statement, “promises improved connectivity, expanded trade, greater investment and new economic opportunities for communities across the region.”

Beyond infrastructure, the administration’s interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare, youth empowerment and social protection are also designed to improve livelihoods and broaden economic participation.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is among the initiatives highlighted, complementing Governor Umo Eno’s investments in roads, aviation, tourism and human capital development.

The statement noted that the Uyo rally provides “another opportunity to strengthen the APC’s growing political presence in the South-South and make the case for continuity in 2027.”

 

 

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Elohor Aiboni Honoured with DTN@100 Changemaker Award

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Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni was among 100 people honoured with the DTN@100 Award.

She joined a list of distinguished recipients recognised by the Daily Times newspapers. The contributions of the awardees to national development will be documented in a special publication, titled Nigerian Grand Book.

Daily Times which started publication in 1926 gave the awards as part of its centenary celebrations in Lagos. The centenary theme is: “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher Daily Times of Nigeria Fidelis Anosike said: “We proudly celebrate Elohor Aiboni, Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, for her well-deserved recognition at the Daily Times Heroes Award. As a visionary female leader, Elohor has shown that true leadership is defined by action. Her forward-thinking policies continue to drive real, positive change across our nation.”

In her response, Elohor said: “Although this award is presented to me, I do not regard it as mine alone. I share it with my colleagues across the Shell Companies in Nigeria, our partners, and the many people I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years.”

Elohor was commended for her achievements in a career in the energy industry that started in Shell in 2002. In addition to serving in operational roles within and outside Nigeria, she has worked as asset manager for Bonga, leading up to her appointment as Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in 2021, the first female to hold the post. Early this year, she took up the role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, also the first female and Nigerian to hold both roles.

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In her acceptance speech, Elohor also called for concerted efforts towards educating the girl-child. She said: “If we are serious about shaping Nigeria’s future, we must be equally serious about educating and empowering the Nigerian girl child. Education provides not only knowledge, but also confidence, choice and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to her community and country.”
Photo Caption – L-R: Energy and Investment Solicitor, Sam Aiboni; Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni; actress Rita Dominic; and Daily Times Chairman, Fidelis Anosike, during the award presentation at Harbour Point, Lagos.

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