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NPA commissions ultra-modern records office for enhanced operations

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commissioned a state-of-the-art ultra-modern e-Documents Management and Records centre at its Corporate Headquarters in Marina Lagos in a bid to enhance operational efficiency.
The Acting Managing Director of the Authority, Mohammed Bello Koko, who unveiled the e- centre, described it as a testament to the management’s relentless efforts aimed at comprehensively improving the agency’s position at developing seamless customer-based services and operations.
He noted that it is the strategic intent of the authority to sustain competitiveness in the sub-region by giving priority to documents safety through automation and digitalization
Bello Koko stated that in adherence to the Authority’s plan to deploy a 360-degree Document Management solution, management aspires to migrate from physical archiving to digitalization up to workflow via Electronic Documents Management Solution (EDMS) with strategies to localise same at Port locations as functional retention centres.
At the moment the Authority has two other functional retention centres in Apapa and Port Harcourt to serve the Lagos and Eastern ports respectively.
This is in addition to another record centre undergoing automation located along the Apapa port area.
The NPA Acting Managing Director added that the speed and seamless nature of the EDMS in records storage and processing has a bearing on the organization’s desire in achieving customer satisfaction and excellence whilst promoting the Ease of doing business.
He said: ”In fact, this event is very much in synchronization with our drive towards attaining compliance status of the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO).
The ISO framework for records Management, positions organisations like the NPA to reap the benefits of enhanced records Management.
This he said, includes meeting legal obligations for accurate storage and retrievals” adding that the documents Management Solutions would institute a clear regime of improved accountability and transparency in addition to strengthening our auditing system and training process to a world-class standard.
The Documents solution centre which is of the American model, will not only serve as a source for information storage and retrieval but as a reservoir of data of enduring values.
Bello Koko further expressed confidence at the realization of the Authority’s vision of deploying a single window to access records across all Port locations.
While the Documents solution Centre is expected to serve as an antidote to vandalism, theft and arson, the Acting Managing Director, enjoined all staff of the Authority to take ownership of the facility, reminding them to deepen their maintenance culture while also admonishing them not to let the investment in the project be a wasteful venture.
He said it is envisaged, that before the end of 2021, the pilot project of the end-to-end documents management solution would have been achieved.
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Edward Osagie, NIMASA spokesman, shines at 2025 National Spokespersons’ Awards in Abuja

–— emerges outstanding spokesperson in Marine and Blue Economy sector
Oyewale emerged winner in a highly competitive category that included Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga and Josephine Adokuru Mudasiru of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA.
The Chairman of the award’s Adjudication Committee, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, while commending the nominees, emphasized that the selection process was rigorous and driven by merit.
Oyewale stood out for his infusion of finesse in strategic communication, skillful workmanship, impactful media engagements and consistency in the excellent projection of the EFCC’s image and in enhancing public understanding of the Commission’s mandate and activities.
Other winners from other categories include: Olufemi Soneye (NNPCL) as Distinguished Spokesperson of the Year (Oil and Gas), Nigerian Customs Service as Best Corporate Spokesperson Team, Kashifu Inuwa (NITDA) as Most Supportive CEO to Spokespersons (Public Sector), Femi Babafemi (NDLEA) as Outstanding Spokesperson (Security Services).
Soneye (NNPCL) beat ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of Nigeria Police, Igo Weli-Shell Petroleum, Olumuyiwa Akande, SIFAX Group and Osagie Edward-NIMASA to emerge Spokesperson of the Year.
In his remarks, Joshua Audu Gana, Member House of Representatives congratulated the organizers for identifying and rewarding the outstanding communicators across various sectors.
The Special Guest of Honour, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Jr, emphasized the need for institutions and organizations to involve spokespersons in policy formulation and decision-making processes, noting that spokespersons should be equipped with first-hand knowledge of key issues so as to enhance their effective and accurate public communication.
The National Spokespersons Awards is Nigeria’s foremost platform for celebration of excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and media management.
The award is an annual celebration of individuals and organizations that demonstrate professionalism, innovation, and impactful public communication.
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