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  • Conference on industrial hygiene holds Thursday 

    Conference on industrial hygiene holds Thursday 

    The Association of Industrial Hygienists in Lagos, Nigeria (AIHN), an organization of occupational health and safety practitioners is set to hold its 3rd Annual Professional Conference from November 7 to 9 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

    This year’s conference is accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and aims to address a diverse range of current and emerging health risks affecting the workforce in Nigeria.  According to the Association, key themes will include sustainable practices, regulatory compliance, worker well-being, and collaborative efforts within the industry.

     Additionally, the conference will offer courses designed to provide valuable learning outcomes for occupational health and safety professionals, with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) accredited by the CPD Group in the United Kingdom.

     The keynote speakers include, Dr. Nsikak-Abasi Ntia with over  two decades of experience as a medical practitioner, and the 2024  to 2025 President of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHN), Nicole Green, CIH. 

     The President of the Association, Ifeyinwa Anya, said: ‘’There would be “The President’s Panel” featuring experienced people from Government Regulators, and Leaders of Industries in manufacturing and energy sectors.  ‘’Our Partners are the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA), the Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA), and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).’’

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     Similarly, Gloria Ayodeji-Fapohunda CMT, the LOC Chairperson, stated that the conference will be dedicated to providing expertise, guidance, and information on effectively managing workplace health hazards across Nigeria.

     ‘’The conference will conclude with a corporate social responsibility (CSR) session, which includes a site visit to the Welders Association in the Rumuepirikom and Rumuolumeuni, Port Harcourt.

      ‘’The primary objectives of this CSR initiative are to educate welders about health hazards associated with welding and measures to mitigate exposure risks and to provide awareness training on the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as encourage welders to adopt healthy lifestyle habits and schedule regular health check-ups,’’ Ayodeji-Fapohunda said.

     Established in 2019 as the Nigeria Oil & Gas Industrial Hygiene Forum, AIHN has evolved into an umbrella body representing industrial hygienists who offer services to various industries, organizations, and institutions nationwide.

  • National Quality Conference gets 31st October date

    National Quality Conference gets 31st October date

    The National Quality Conference (NQC) will now be held in late October at NECA House Ikeja, Lagos. Organisers of the event said the event was postponed to ensure full participation and focus, following concerns about potential disruptions from a rumored national protest.

    Organisers have now confirmed the new date, where Nigeria’s leading brands will be honored for their unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, reaffirming their position in the global marketplace.

    This year’s conference, themed “Quality, Leadership & The Future of National Brands,” will bring together corporate Nigeria’s top leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders to discuss the pivotal role of quality in ensuring the continued success and competitiveness of Nigerian businesses. Despite the economic challenges facing the nation, many of these companies have risen above, delivering world-class products and services that meet international standards.

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    The event will feature a series of impactful sessions, including: Thought-Leadership Panels: Discussions on how quality-driven leadership is shaping the future of Nigerian businesses.

    Besides, the Quality Exhibition Fair will showcase Nigeria’s best products and services, spotlighting companies that have raised the bar for excellence.

    CQA Awards Ceremony: Honoring companies that have consistently demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and a dedication to quality.

    The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of Nigeria’s Top 100 National Brands, recognized for their significant contributions to the country’s economic growth and their ability to compete on a global scale.

    The CQA Awards will recognize outstanding companies that excel in customer service, product quality, and overall satisfaction. Winners are selected based on rigorous criteria, including customer feedback, independent surveys, and performance metrics, reflecting the companies’ excellence in meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

  • Fraser, Okorie, Roberts, others to speak at 2024 national leadership conference

    Fraser, Okorie, Roberts, others to speak at 2024 national leadership conference

    The 2024 National Leadership Conference slated for September 20 to 21 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, will bring together prominent global leadership experts to empower Nigerians with the tools and knowledge needed for effective leadership and sustainable financial growth.

    Organised by the GOTNI Leadership Centre, the conference is expected to attract over 1,000 leaders from around the world, with a growing number of virtual participants.

    This year’s theme: “Leadership capital for wealth creation,” reflects the urgent need for practical strategies to unlock leadership potential and create wealth in Nigeria’s evolving economy.

    The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including renowned figures like George C. Fraser, CEO of FraserNet, Inc.; Michael V. Roberts, Chairman & CEO of The Roberts Companies; Linus Okorie MFR, Founder and CEO of GOTNI Leadership Centre; and Brian Tracy, Chairman & CEO of Brian Tracy International, among many others.

    The GOTNI Leadership Centre has been a key player in training both public and private sector leaders, addressing Africa’s long-standing leadership challenges that have hindered its development.

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    This conference aims to offer a transformational experience, providing participants with the insights and tools to drive positive change in their organizations and communities.

    To encourage participation, the Centre has reduced the conference fee to N500,000 for physical attendees and N200,000 for virtual participants.

    The event promises to be a significant opportunity for individuals to learn from some of the world’s leading leadership coaches and advocates of good governance, as they explore pathways to leadership success and financial empowerment.

    In light of Africa’s struggles with ineffective leadership and mounting debt, the conference’s focus on wealth creation through strong leadership is timely, offering valuable insights for addressing these issues across the continent.

  • First Lady opens IAWP regional conference

    First Lady opens IAWP regional conference

    The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday opened the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Africa Region Training Conference at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja.

    She was represented by wife of the Minister of Works, Rachel Umahi.

    The conference, themed ‘Addressing Africa’s Security Challenges and Safety through Collaboration and Inclusivity’, aims to train women police and other security and law enforcement officers, and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to battle crimes and security threats in a modern and evolving society.

    A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reads: “The nominees for the training include 520 delegates from over 18 African countries including Nigeria, Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Niger, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Congo.

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    “Other dignitaries at the event included former Vice President of Liberia, United Nations Representatives, Minister of State Police Affairs, Minister of State for the FCT, Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Chairman House Committee on Police Institutions, and other strategic stakeholders”.

    “The Chief Host, Inspector-General of Police (IG) Kayode Egbetokun, as part of his vision of reform policies for the Nigeria Police Force, launched the NPF Gender Policy which would ensure gender sensitivity and inclusivity in the policy and operations of the Nigeria Police Force.

  • Family Booster Ministry hosts seventh edition of Lagos singles, married conference

    Family Booster Ministry hosts seventh edition of Lagos singles, married conference

    PLANS have been concluded for this year’s Lagos Singles and Married Conference holding on October 29 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

    According to the organisers, Family Booster Ministry (FBM), a non-denominational ministry, this year’s conference, which is the seventh edition, promises to be exciting and impactful on lives.

    The President of the ministry, Pastor Bisi Adewale, a renowned marriage coach, said that the conference is focused on equipping the married and singles, especially the youths in Nigeria with positive information in every area of their lives which include spiritual development, promoting healthy marriage, building good relationships, academic, career, association and others.

    Adewale said that the programme, tagged: ‘Marriage without tears’ is poised to attract thousands of singles and married people for enlightenment on the principles of great marriage, adding that the programme has become an annual event that has been inspiring and transforming.

    According to him:“The focus of this conference is to talk about Great Marriage. We have poor marriage, turbulent marriage, a good marriage and great marriage. We will be opening the eyes of people to the difference between a good and great marriage and how to build a great marriage.”

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    The renowned marriage coach, who is a presidential member of American Association of Christian Counsellors, has written more than 100 books on marriage, parenting and family life and has been coaching people about building strong family life in the last 24 years, said this year’s edition will feature popular gospel artistes, including Tope Alabi; Omotola Sax and host of others.

    Adewale, who said this year’s programme is expected to host about 10,000 youths, informed that bringing Alabi and her husband to the conference, is to help couples and singles learn from their successful home while they minister to the congregation.

    According to him, the programme would be an awesome time in the presence of God for singles, married and the youthful populations of Nigeria.

  • Akeredolu, Adekoya, Falana, others for conference

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), Mrs Funke Adekoya (SAN) and former West African Bar Association (WABA) President Femi Falana (SAN) are among dignitaries expected at the 2019 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Legal Practice (SLP) conference.

    Also expected at the event include former dean, Faculty of Law University of Lagos, Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo, Mr C. A.  Candid-Johnson (SAN) and Dr. Babatunde Ajibade (SAN).

    It will hold in Akure, Ondo State from May 7-8. The theme is: Value added legal practice.

    Conference planning committee chairman Mr.  Ayodele Akintunde (SAN) told The Nation that participants will share their views on the future of legal services in Nigeria.

    He said they will also speak on opportunities and threats, how the legal profession should adapt to the changing landscape, how legal practitioners can improve the quality of their services, attract clients and boost their revenues.

    “Panel discussions will critically examine issues around justice reform, and how to improve service delivery in the justice sector to enhance the value of legal practice. The conference will examine several topical issues in legal practice today, and give practical solutions

    “On the first day, there will be dinner and participants will be treated to cultural displays by various cultural troupes from Ondo and Ekiti states, in addition to the presentations.

    “On the second day, a visit will be organised to the Idanre Hills, where participants can enjoy good scenery of the hills, which is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Nigeria,” he said.

    Akintunde said golf enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to play on one of the most beautiful golf courses in Nigeria, the Smoking Hills Golf course located at the outskirts of Ilara Mokin.

    “Like last year, registration for this year’s Annual Conference will be online and members and non-members of the NBA Section on Legal Practice can go to the website: www.nba-slp.org to register.

    “The website is very user friendly. Once you get on the website, follow the link, fill the online form and make payment. The website also has a link to enable non-members join or register and be part of the NBA Section on Legal Practice conference.

    “We welcome new members, and assure that there are lots of benefits for members of the SLP, including discounts on conference registration fees.

    “The array of eminent panelists invited to the 2019 NBA-SLP Annual Conference will highlight strategic solutions and discussions taking place within the legal industry to improve legal services in Nigeria.

    “The Conference will provide participants with an opportunity to enjoy Ondo State, its culture and people, and visit tourist destinations in the state.

    “The conference is accredited by the Nigerian Bar Association, and CLE points will be awarded to participants. The conference promises to be a memorable one,” Akintunde added.

  • LG autonomy tops at Vice Chairmen’s conference agenda

    The need to ratify total autonomy for local government areas and ensure the welfare of Vice Chairmen would dominate discussions at the First Conference of the Association of Local Government Chairmen scheduled to begin in Abuja on Tuesday.

    According to the National Chairman of the association, Mr. Lawrence Onuchukwu, there is a need to lobby members of the state assemblies who are yet to approve the autonomy following the approval by the National Assembly.

    Onuchukwu, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area  Council (AMAC), told newsmen  in Abuja that the association was set up principally to address the welfare of its members rather than compete with chairmen of local councils.

    He said the conference aims at finding solutions to some germane national issues with contributions from resource persons who are well known experts in different fields.

    Noting that only 12 out of the 36 state assemblies have approved the bill on local government autonomy, he said the association will soon embark on intense lobbying with the state assemblies to see need in approving the recommendation as it will benefit the grassroots.

    He said: “Since the National Assembly approved the autonomy for us, only 12 state assemblies have gone ahead to approve the bill as we speak. We are also appealing to the states that have not done so to expedite action on the passage of the constitutional amendment. Let me note that this is not about the position of the governors but about the development of the country. When the LGs are independent, the grassroots will be developed. We have to do this to deepen our democracy.”

    Debunking insinuations that the body could be at loggerheads with chairmen who should be their direct bosses, Onuchukwu said the constitution guarantees freedom of association to all members of the society and the local government vice chairmen should not be an exception, noting that the welfare of its members is paramount.

    “This is a body of like minds and there is freedom of association. We are not in competition with anyone. The chairmen have their own body. Councilors also have their association and we also have our own body which has been operating at the state level before we now set up a national body.  We equally want to have a legal framework for our members such that they would not be ordinary spare tyres in the scheme of things”, he said.

    The conference with the theme “Prospects and the challenges of local government in Nigeria” will be declared open by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Mohammed Bello.

  • ‘Celebrate the Comforter’ Conference a success, says Rev. Mother Ajayi

    The ‘Celebrate the Comforter’ Convention held at the United Palace, New York, United States, was a success, General Overseer of Love of Christ Generation Church, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, has said.

    The Founder of Esther Ajayi Foundation said the 2018 edition was attended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Evang. Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi and Ovation publisher Dele Momodu, among others.

    Many Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) and Cherubim and Seraphim faithful were also in attendance as Rev. Mother Ajayi described the turnout as “overwhelming.”

    She said: “Apart from Christians and non- Christians that came, the highpoint was that my beautician, Jenny , who is a North Korean, received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

    She added: ”I had never witnessed such and her testimony was that she did not know what came upon her. I am now giving her all the encouragement. That was not all, many other people also gave their lives to Jesus during the programme.”

    The third edition of the event next year will take place at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

    She said: “That will be the first time the convention will hold in Nigeria and I can tell you that we will shake the country with the word of God and the country will never be the same again.”

    The Shepherd in charge of Genesis Model International CCC, Prophet Israel Ogundipe, said the convention had proved that white garment churches believe in Jesus Christ.

    He said: “The Convention is an avenue to bridge the gap that exists in the body of Christ because other churches are always invited and carried along. Evang. S.K. Abiara of Christ Apostolic Church, His Most Eminence Prophet (Dr.) Solomon Adegboyega, Rev. Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa and some Bishops of other churches were present”

    The highlight of the gathering was the conferment of honours on Rev. Mother Ajayi as the Grand Matron of the Super Eagles Supporters Club by the club members and officials.

    President of the Supporters Club Vincent Okumagba said Rev. Mother Ajayi was honoured for her exploits in Christendom and philanthropy.

  • AHAN, UNN hold conference tomorrow

    Art Historical Association of Nigeria (AHAN), in collaboration with the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka is organising a conference on art history in Nigeria on Thursday. It will end on Saturday.

    The keynote speakers are Prof Babatunde Lawal and Chike Aniakor while Mr. Jubril Enakele is chairman.

    The conference with the theme The harvest is plenty, but the labourers are few: Art Historians in Nigeria and the challenges of historiography will also be examining sub-themes, such as Nigerian art and the challenges of Professional art historiography’’, ‘Jack of all trade/master of none: Artists as artists and historians,’’ ‘Art History in Nigeria: Towards proper research methodology, Successes and failures of engaging the verbal-visual challenges in the  Nigerian art field, problems of art history in Nigeria: the National Universities Commission (NUC) benchmark as anti-Art, colonisation, art history and the need for decolonisation, The Nigerian art historian and the Politics of postcoloniality, among others.

    AHAN convenes the conference in honour of its retiring founding president, Emeritus Professor Ola Oloidi and other pioneers of art history – Profs Babatunde Lawal, Chike Aniakor and Dele Jegede. The association was founded in 2001 by Oloidi.

    These icons will be awarded  fellowship of the Art Historical Association of Nigeria at the conference as elections will be conducted to usher in a new executive.

  • NBA to explore trade in Africa at conference

    Should Nigeria sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement? Should lawyers continue to self-regulate? Should pupillage be mandatory? Should there be ‘ladies’ at the Bar?

    These and more will be debated in one of the sessions at the 12th Annual Business Law Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL).

    It will hold from June 27 to 29 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme: Bringing down the Barriers – the law as a vehicle for Intra-Africa Trade.

    Conference Planning Committee Chairman Okey Egbuchu, at a briefing in Lagos, said the theme was inspired by the fact that Africa does more business with other continents than within, thereby limiting her potential.

    “Fears have been expressed by stakeholders not only in Nigeria but other countries in respect of the AfCFTA on dumping, limitation of the ability to manage tariffs, loss of revenue, influx of persons and so on.

    “In fact, Nigeria tactically withdrew from signing the AfCFTA due to the concerns expressed by stakeholders like organised labour and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.

    “The Federal Government is currently engaging stakeholders and we have provided platforms at our conference for the Federal Government, the African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and other African countries to dialogue with stakeholders on the AfCFTA and more.

    “These issues will, in the main, be discussed in sessions 1 and 4 of our conference,” he said.

    He said there would be a pecial plenary session Law Practice in the time of the African Continental Free Trade Area: Reimagining African Lawyers, during which the lawyers will examine the opportunities available for them when the AfCFTA takes effect.

    “Many African Law Societies have been invited to join us in the discussion. Speakers and panelists from all over the world sourced from the governments, corporates, the regional bodies like ECOWAS, the law firms and law societies and other professions will do justice to the many topics spanning twelve sessions.

    “Some of the speakers are: George Lipimile, the Czar of the COMESA Competition Commission, Ambassador Chiedu Osakwe, Nigeria’s Chief Trade Negotiator, Dr Stephen Karingi, Director, Regional Integration and Trade Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Chief Chidi Ajaegbu, Founder and Chairman, Chisco Transport Limited, Samallie Kiyingi, General Counsel, Africa Export-Import Bank, Haresh Aswani, Managing Director, Tolaram Group, Nigeria, Linus Gitali, Executive Chairman, Tropikal Brands (Africa) Limited from Kenya, Yemi Candide- Johnson, SAN, President of the Lagos Court of Arbitration.

    “It would not be a lawyers’ conference without some controversy and hence, we have assembled eight legal pugilists to slug it out in a debate session. The audience will be the Judge. After the debate session, we will rock the closing party featuring Davido.

    “Over the years, our conferences have not only been talkshops, as we always ensure that there are tangible outcomes.

    “The NBA-SBL is in partnership with the executive arm of the Nigerian government through Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the National Assembly through the National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) in the ongoing review of our laws, regulations and procedures to enhance the ease of doing business.

    “The results have led to the improved ranking of Nigeria in the World Bank ease of doing business index. We expect to also engage government and stakeholders to position Nigeria to benefit from the AfCFTA,” Egbuchu said.