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Dangote praises NPA for implementing presidential directive on crude oil sales in naira, gifts coaster bus

Vice President Dangote industries Limited(DIL) Mr. Edwin Devakumar (R)and Coordinator One-Stop-Shop(OSS) on the sale of Crude in Naira, Maureen Ogbonna after the donation of a brand new coaster bus to the OSS Team

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its effective handling of the implementation of the Federal Government’s policy on domestic sales of crude oil and refined products in Naira.

In recognition of this laudable efforts by NPA, Dangote has donated a brand new Coaster bus to the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Committee to facilitate its operations.

In a letter Alhaji Aliko Dangote personally signed, he assured that his organisation will continue to explore ways of supporting the committee to sustain its successes in the implementation of the presidential directive.

L-R: Dr Abubakar DANTSOHO, MD of NPA and Aliko Dangote, Chairman Dangote Group

The Letter how partly stated, “In recognition of the enormous responsibility placed on shoulders of the One Stop Shop (OSS) by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, and our commitment to ensuring the committee delivers on its mandate, I am pleased to donate to the committee one (1) brand new Coaster bus to facilitate the daily discharge of their operations.

“We believe this bus will be used productively by the committee as we continue to look for ways to support and appreciate the efforts of this noble committee

Recall that the Chairman, Technical Sub-Committee, on the implementation of the Federal Government’s policy on domestic sales of crude oil and refined products in Naira, Zacch Adedeji, had during a recent visit to NPA, commended the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Team, led by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for ensuring smooth operations of the directive.

He thanked the team led by NPA for “playing a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the presidential directive on the domestic sales of crude oil and refined products in Naira”

Adedeji said: “We recognize that this pioneering effort is a significant achievement, and no doubt reflects your commitment and patriotism”.

“Thus, we encourage you to maintain the hard work and dedication that has made this initiative a success.

“We also extend our gratitude to all participating agencies for their invaluable cooperation and support,” Adedeji said.