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Environmental Regulations; NNPC announces Commitment to wildlife conservation

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Yemie ADEOYE
ABUJA-THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will reduce the impact of its oil exploration and exploitation on the environment as a means of preserving and conserving wildlife resources to demonstrate its support for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on best environmental management practices.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, made this commitment during the 2016 World Environment Day (WED) with the theme: “Illegal Trade in Wildlife” and NNPC adopted the slogan “Let’s Go Wild for Life” at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
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Represented by the Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Services, Mr. Isa Inuwa, Dr. Kachikwu noted that as part of the Corporation’s determination to conserve wildlife, it has set up the Lekki Conservation Center with the support of Chevron Nigeria Limited and Finima Nature Park in Bonny with the support of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (NLNG).

He stated that over time, the Federal Government has recognized the importance of wildlife resources and demonstrated its commitment to its preservation by establishing National Parks and Game Reserves for the protection and preservation of wildlife and their natural habitats.
According to him, stopping illegal trade in wildlife would ensure the preservation and maintenance of population of useful species, conservation of wildlife for education and research, protection of the fauna and flora resources from over exploitation for medicine and other economic products and expansion of the sphere for tourism and national development towards job creation through documentary research and supply of cellulose.
“The population of Nigeria wildlife is still evolving and growing and hopefully will be adequately managed to provide same benefit like those of other nations of Africa. The diversity of Nigeria wildlife has been ranked eleventh in Africa by Nigerian Environmental Action Study Team (NEST) with South and East African countries leading the pack in the African continent, Dr. Kachikwu posited.
He urged every staff of the Corporation to support wildlife preservation and conservation in Nigeria for sustainable environment adding that the safety of these endangered species form the success of the NNPC.
On his part, the COO CS of the NNPC, Mr. Inuwa said that though the practice of illegal wildlife trade is not common in Nigeria, the business of oil exploration and exploitation affects the environment where such creatures occupy stressing that there is the need for concerted efforts to safeguard the environment and wildlife from devastation.
Delivering a goodwill message, the General Manager, Group Health, Safety and Environment Department, Mr. Maduebo Mbakwe said the significance of World Environmental Day (WED) is to galvanize individual and collective power for positive impact on the planet and called for sustainable measures to ensure that the NNPC business activities does not impact negatively on the environment and wildlife.
Presenting a technical paper on the impact of Oil and Gas activities on conservation of wildlife in Nigeria, the Guest Speaker, Barr. Millicent Ele said the activities of the industry impact negatively on wildlife and called on operators to adopt best practices in order to preserve the fauna and flora for wildlife habitat.
She called for the strict enforcement of environmental regulations in order for Oil Companies to operate in line with best practices.
It would be recalled that the World Environment Day started in 1972 by UNEP and it is commemorated June 5th of every year.
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Musa Joins Jaiz Bank As Ambassador

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Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.

An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.

The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.

He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”

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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.

“I can’t wait to share all the incredible things we’ll be doing together! 🚀💡
And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! Let’s grow together! 💪🏼🔑

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Kenya Celebrates First Lady Rachel Ruto’s 56th Birthday

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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.

The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.

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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.

In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”

Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.

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Gas Explosion in Katsina Filling Station Damages Six Vehicles

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A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.

The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.

He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.

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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.

The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”

State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.

This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.

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