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In line with its commitment to the Nigeria oil and gas industry intervention initiative on the COVID-19 pandemic, being championed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) in partnership with NNPC has made an initial donation of 5000 protective suits and goggles/eyewear; 2,500 -FFP2 / N95 face masks, 500,000 protective surgical face masks, and four brand new and fully-kitted Toyota Hiace Ambulances to support the national effort at mitigating the impact and curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

The donation, which was made at an event held in Lagos, is the first in a series of donations that will culminate in the provision of additional medical equipment, grassroots sensitization, and medical infrastructure as part of IPPG’s support of the Federal Government’s effort on the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A healthy and prosperous Nigeria is an imperative for national growth and development making it important to support this laudable NNPC-led intervention which ensures the industry proactively and sustainably supports all those affected by this pandemic from patients to our first responders, frontline medics and caregivers, and every other impacted person, Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Chairman IPPG said. “As a nation, we can only effectively address this pandemic through a widespread and concerted effort by all stakeholders. IPPG is committed to working collaboratively to tackle this pandemic and believes in the resilience of the nation which will overcome this challenge" he added.

The next set of donations will include other medical consumables, logistics and in-patient support systems such as facemasks, COVID-19 test kits, ventilators, hospital beds, additional ambulances, and other medical equipment. There are also plans for the construction of a medical facility and a fully equipped molecular diagnostics laboratory.

In addition to these, IPPG is embarking on a largescale grassroots sensitization campaign to further strengthen calls for social distancing, hand washing and other practices that promote good hygiene and limit the spread of COVID-19 – for maximum impact, this is being undertaken in partnership with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Also working in partnership with the NCDC, there are plans to deploy a web-based application for enhanced tracking of the spread of infectious diseases and providing critical data for optimized resource deployment nationwide.

Established in 2015, IPPG is an association of indigenous Exploration and Production (E&P) companies with a current membership of twenty-six (26) companies. The Group was set up to promote and advance the development of the Nigerian petroleum industry. It constructively engages government and other stakeholders with the primary goal of maximizing the contribution of the domestic oil and gas industry to the overall socio-economic development of Nigeria.

The current members of IPPG are - Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Limited, AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited, Dansaki Petroleum Limited, Elcrest Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited, Energia Limited, FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited, First Hydrocarbon Nigeria Company Limited, Frontier Oil Limited, Green Energy International Limited, Lekoil Nigeria Limited, Midwestern Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, ND Western Limited, Newcross Exploration and Production Limited, Network Exploration & Production Limited, Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited, Oando Oil Limited, Oriental Energy Resources Limited, Pillar Oil Limited, Platform Petroleum Limited, Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC, Shoreline Natural Resources Limited, Suntrust Oil Company Nigeria Limited, Vertex Energy Limited, Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited, and Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Limited.

In attendance at the event were the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Honourable Ministers of State for Petroleum Resources and Health, Chief Timipre Sylva and Senator Olorunimbe Mamora, Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, Group General Manager National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Mr. Bala Wunti, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Head of Service Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola among other dignitaries.

The goal of the National Broadband Penetration (NBP) Committee to achieve 70% Broadband penetration by 2025 is possible, analysts in the telecommunications industry have said. A number of countries with lower gross domestic products (GDP) and per Capital Income have achieved greater broadband penetration raising the hope of the same possibility in Nigeria, the analysts have pointed out.

According to Emanuel Onajite, a research analyst whose research focus has centered on the impact of broadband penetration on low-income economies, “There is an indication that Nigeria is finally waking up to the need for telecommunications as a major pillar for national development, the inauguration of the National Broadband Penetration Committee is a pointer to the fact that things are set to change.”

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami say the federal government and ministry are encouraging institutions to host their data in Nigeria. While speaking to journalists, Pantami said the need to boost broadband penetration from 37.8 percent currently to over 70 percent in the next five years was the pedestal for NBP 2020-2025.

The plan should attend to about 195 access gaps in the country, where some 40 million Nigerians reside. The minister said pervasive broadband penetration will make Nigeria a truly digital economy. A 25-member committee, led by MainOne Cable CEO Funke Opeke, has been inaugurated, and the team is expected to come up with a plan by the end of Q1.
The committee is expected to take a critical look at where the country is, after a painstaking review of the 2013-2018 phase and the status of penetration now. The members were enjoined to examine the challenges with a view to proffering solutions.

According to Onajite, the committee is just settling down to work and should not be rushed as they work on structures that will deliver pervasive broadband for Nigerians by the set target of 2025.

The Presidency demonstrated its commitment to improving the broadband situation of the country and the National Broadband Penetration Committee is working on a holistic plan that will proffer solutions to these issues. Chaired by Ms. Funke Opeke and the team of experts with an impressive pedigree of delivering in the digital space is set to deliver on the promise of a connected Nigeria.

This is critical because of the correlation between pervasive internet penetration and economic development. The World Bank estimates that for every 10% increase in broadband, GDP grows by more than 1%.

The management and staff of Newcross Petroleum Limited and Newcross Exploration and Production Limited have celebrated the birthday of their Chairman, Dr. Festus Fadeyi with children at five different orphanage homes in Lagos and Ogun State.
The celebration was put together not just to serve as an opportunity to give gifts to the orphans, but also to draw attention to their needs in society. Dr. Fadeyi’s entourage was received by the children and their guardians who collaboratively chanted birthday songs amid cheers and exchange of pleasantries.
At Yemisi Alogi Orphanage and Children's Home, Ajegunle in Abeokuta, the Community Chairman, Prince Bello expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Festus Fadeyi for his support to the orphanage home and the community. “Times are hard in Nigeria today for most families as many are looking forward to a very bleak Christmas and New Year celebration but it appears that will not to be the case with the lucky children in Yemisi Alogi Orphanage & Children's Home, Ajegunle” he said. He further stated that the community will ever remain grateful for this show of magnanimity in the course of social responsibility from Dr. Fadeyi.
Some of the orphanages that benefitted include Lagos State run Modupe Cole Child Care and Treatment homeschool- one of the oldest in the state, founded in October of 1960 specifically for children with physical or health challenges whose parents are unable to care for; and the Gideon Orphanage in Abeokuta targeted at getting children off the streets through rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration.
At Gideon Home, the visiting team from Newcross Petroleum and Newcross E&P were welcomed by the orphanage’s first December baby.

hmmmmm.... she's hot but not cute... as per men leaving the morning after, its cuz she gives in to what they want too soon before realizing what they really want from her...hormones can drive you crazy esp wen you're with some one you are attracted to so patience is key in order to prevent the hurt and the feeling of being used later...