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NPC new DG hails Dr Kashim Akor’s leadership style, says NPC will transform Nigeria’s economy

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The newly appointed Director General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Olaitan Raji-Mustapha, has pledged his commitment to ensuring that the Centre transforms Nigeria’s economy through strict adherence to productivity dictates. This he added is already the focus of the Centre under his leadership, following the foundations laid by his predecessor, Dr. Kashim Akor.

Dr. Raji-Mustapha said this at the formal handover ceremony between him and the outgone DG, Dr. Kashim Akor in Abuja last weekend. While he and staff members of NPC poured encomium on Dr. Akor for his exemplary leadership, the new DG went on to say; “This is the first time a smooth transition takes place at the National Productivity Centre. And it was made possible by the doggedness and fair sense of Justice of the outgone Director General.”

He added: “I have worked with the Dr Kashim Akor for over two decades. His leadership style is different. He built a very strong foundation for the National Productivity Centre. His tenure as the Centre DG was filled with compassion, due process, transparency and sense of provision of welfare for workers and even retirees. He went the extra mile to ensure that corrupt practices were kept far from the dealings of the NPC. We will continue with the legacies he has built and laid down for the Centre.

“With the foundation you have laid and with the support of the directors and staff members, we will give Nigeria the best that Productivity Centres supposed to give its nation.”

Being a staff of the National Productivity Centre before his appointment as the Director General, Dr. Raji-Mustapha also spoke about the outgone DG’s commitment to staff welfare and promotions, and how he extended his efforts to ensuring that retirees of the Centre were given the necessary assistance and packages deserving those who have spent their lives for the progress of Nigeria.

He went further to promise to continue on the records set by his predecessor in ensuring that staff welfare and promotion are prioritised. He noted that provision of deserving welfare to workers spurs them to give in their best, which he said results to the productivity that transforms the economic of the country.

The gathering at the event was informed that Dr. Kashim Akor, was the sixth Director General of the National Productivity Centre.

According to Victor Ainoko, the Centre’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Akor built strong network with many agencies and organisations for the progress of the NPC.

“It’s on record during his time, the IGR of the Centre increased tremendously. In 2017, he restructured NPC and started the movement for better performance for departments. Dr. Kashim Akor with his management establish seven state offices

“He focused on staff training and capacity building; 10 staff are currently studying for Masters and PhD in Europe and Asia.

“Over 47 Productivity Consultants have also been trained by the development partners of the Centre. Every end of the year, he ensures that staff smiled home. We’ll never forget him for promotions. 831 staff were promoted under Dr Akor. Every year when it is time for promotion, there is no skipping or missing of promotion.” Ainoko, added.

PENGASSAN urges President Buhari to sign Energy Commission Amendment Bill before May 29 handover

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently assent the Energy Commission of Nigeria  Amendment  Bill, 2022, before  handing  over  to  the  incoming  administration on May 29.

PENGASSAN said it is disheartening and shameful that such a piece of legislation that meant progress and economic growth for Nigeria in the area of oil and gas sector is overlooked whereas other issues that contribute less to the economic and development of the country are prioritized.

Contained in a press statement jointly signed   by  its  President,  Comrade  Festus  Osifo  and  Secretary, Comrade  Lumumba  Okugbawa, respectively, PENGASSAN  said  that its appeal is a  sequel to  the  negligence  of the  Bill  which  was  transmitted  to  the  Office  of  the  President  since November 28, 2022.

The  release  reminded  President  Buhari  of  the  critical  role  of  the  Energy  Commission  of  Nigeria  in nation  building,  adding  that  the  commission  is  expected  to  meet  up  with  the  energy  demands  of the  country  in critical  areas especially   by  sustaining  energy  development  in the  country.

PENGASSAN blamed  the  inability  of  the  Energy  Commission  of  Nigeria  to  perform  its  mandated duties  on  bureaucratic  breakdowns  with  the  var ious  stakeholders  and  internal  shortcomings, stressing  that  the  situation  has  been  costly  for  the  Nigeria’s  energy  sector.  It  revealed  that  the provisions  of  the  current  Act  of  the  Energy  Commission  are  no  longer  in tandem  with  the  present realities  in  the energy of  Nigeria Bill,2022. sector,  hence the  request  for  the  Amendment  of  the  Energy  Commission of Nigeria Bill, 2022.

The  Union while  urging  President  Buhari  to  assent  to  the  Amended  Bill,  maintained  that  this is  the  right  time  to  strengthen  the  Energy  Commission  of  Nigeria  which  has  the  mandate  of producing  strategic  plans  for  the  government  in the energy  sector  in all  ramifications.

Furthermore, PENGASSAN  noted  that  assenting  to  the  Energy  Bill  in  addition  to  the  Petroleum  Industry  Act already  signed  into  law  by  President  Buhari  wi sector  as  well  as nation’s  economy. ll  go  a  long  way  in  repositioning  the  entire  energy sector as well as the country’s economy.

 

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