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Ogun Revamps Technical Colleges To Equip Students For Global Competitiveness
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has said that the ongoing rehabilitation of technical colleges across the state is meant to attract more students to technical education.
He stated that the move would also enable them to compete favorably with their counterparts across the country and contribute significantly to closing the skills gap nationwide.
Prof. Arigbabu made this statement during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of Government Technical Colleges at Idiaba and Isabo, Abeokuta, respectively.
Expressing satisfaction with the level and quality of work done so far, the Commissioner noted that the rehabilitation of the structures would, in no small measure, contribute to the learning skills of students.
He added that the upgraded facilities would enhance practical learning, foster creativity, and provide a conducive environment for academic excellence.
Prof. Arigbabu disclosed that the revamped technical colleges, apart from helping to attract more students to technical education, would also increase their employability and prepare them for entrepreneurial opportunities in various industries.
In an interview with some of the female students at the college, the Commissioner urged beneficiaries of the Ogun Girls TVET scholarship to make the best use of the opportunity.
His counterpart at the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Hon. Adebola Sofela, commended the Ogun State Government for its foresight in prioritizing technical education.
He emphasized that the initiative aligns with the government’s vision of producing a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of both local and international markets.
Mr. Sofela further noted that the intervention would strengthen the link between education and industry, ensuring students are equipped with relevant skills for today’s dynamic economy.
The ongoing rehabilitation is part of OGSTEP’s commitment to improving the economic livelihoods of the people through strategic interventions in education and skills development.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at its retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
According to a report by The Cable, the petrol price at the NNPC station in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, was cut from ₦935 per litre to ₦910, signaling a slight relief for consumers in the nation’s capital.
However, the new pricing has not yet extended to Lagos, where petrol prices at NNPC retail outlets remain unchanged. This discrepancy has sparked renewed concerns over regional price variations in Nigeria’s downstream oil market.
The latest adjustment comes in the wake of an intensifying price contest between NNPC and the privately-owned Dangote Refinery. Just days earlier, on May 12, the Dangote Refinery lowered its ex-depot petrol price to ₦825 per litre, a strategic move aimed at capturing a larger share of the domestic fuel market.
The price reduction appears to be an outcome of recent high-level discussions between NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, and Dangote Refinery’s founder, Aliko Dangote. The meeting, held on May 9, reportedly sought to realign the relationship between the two entities and promote collaboration rather than rivalry.
Speaking after the meeting, Dangote stated, “There is no competition between us; we are not here to compete with NNPC Ltd. NNPC is part and parcel of our business, and we are also part of NNPC. This is an era of cooperation between the two organisations.”
Ojulari echoed this position during a press briefing on May 12, attributing the petrol price reduction to the recent procurement of fuel at lower international prices. He explained that the earlier surge in pump prices was due to existing stock purchased by marketers at higher rates.
“This downward price adjustment reflects our effort to respond to changing supply conditions and deliver better value to Nigerians,” Ojulari said, while also noting that more adjustments may occur as the market stabilizes.
Industry observers view the ongoing price adjustments as an early indicator of growing competition in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, especially with the Dangote Refinery ramping up its operations. Analysts believe that sustained collaboration between both players could enhance supply efficiency and potentially ease the burden of fuel costs for consumers nationwide.
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BUNKERING: Army, Tantita Security Arrest Truck Laden with Illegally Extracted Crude Oil in Delta
A joint team comprising officers of the 181 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Oleh, and personnel from Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. has arrested a vacuum truck involved in illegal crude oil extraction at Well 3, Olomoro, in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to reports, the truck, which previously belonged to Engr. Daniel Omoyibo, also known as Damotech, was gifted to the driver, Mr. Matthew Ojomikre, who is currently being detained at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), 181 Battalion, Oleh.
Upon interrogation, the driver confessed that his company had been contracted by Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd. to evacuate sludge from Well 3, Olomoro. However, he was unable to provide any formal approvals or documentation authorizing the activity, as was previously the norm.
Until recently, Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd. had consistently provided crude and condensate trucking permits to officers of the Nigerian Army and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. for proper monitoring from the loading point to the discharge location.
Officers of Tantita Security Services, in collaboration with a team from Heritage and the Nigerian Army, have collected samples from the vacuum truck for laboratory testing and analysis.
The preliminary confessional statement from the driver indicates that he illegally collected crude oil from Well 3 under the pretense of evacuating sludge from the wellheads.
Authorities have reported that the same truck has previously been involved in unauthorized crude oil evacuations within the Isoko axis.
The driver, the truck, and its contents remain in custody at the 181 Battalion Base in Oleh for further interrogation and possible prosecution.
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