The Group General Manager of NAPIMS, Mr. Morrison A. Fiddi has promised to facilitate training of every staff of NAPIMS to world-class standards to enable them carry out their duties efficiently in the fast changing, hi-tech petroleum business. The GGM, made this pledge recently during a Town Hall meeting held at the 36, Gerrard Road Conference Hall of NAPIMS. The GGM said he is a beneficiary of sound training and exposure and believes that training and capacity development will help the staff stand out amongst their counterparts from the Multinational Oil and Gas Companies who they work with/supervise.

Mr. Fiddi encouraged the staff to uphold the ethics of hard work and punctuality GGM NAPIMS Mr. Morrison A. Fiddi addressing the Management & Staff of NAPIMS. To his right is GM MMD, Engr. H. S. Tahir and to his left is GM Legal, Mrs Hadiza Coomassie as these would invariably contribute to healthy and productive personal lifestyle.

The GGM assured the NAPIMS staff that their welfare will remain paramount under his leadership. Mr. Fiddi acknowledged that a good workplace environment is a necessity and enumerated all the efforts made so far to ensure that NAPIMS staff is properly accommodated. Speaking further, the GGM expressed optimism that the 36, Gerrard Road Building will be renovated before the end of the year, utilizing available resources.

Expressing his feeling on what he called the “NAPIMS ATTITUDE”, Mr. Fiddi extolled the staff for their commitment to NNPC; noting that NAPIMS is one CSU where staff resume early and work beyond official work hours in order to meet deadlines.
He however cautioned staff not to engage in any unwholesome practice that could be detrimental to the Corporation.

The GGM also informed the staff of efforts being made to provide a Mini Clinic and Ambulance at the Gerrard Road office in order to address emergencies at the work place.

Speaking on the just concluded NAPIMS Management Retreat, the GGM said it was a success and a Charter had been drawn to drive productivity. He promised that the retreat will henceforth be held possibly twice yearly. Mr. Fiddi had earlier briefed the staff on the heightened security concern in the country which has claimed the life of many including that of the NUPENG Chairman of  FES Mr. Shehu Alhaji Ahmed, while on duty. As a result, the FES Office in Maiduguri had been closed until further notice.

The GGM brainstormed with the staff on possible security measures to adopt in order to secure lives and national assets at the various operational locations.

In her opening remarks during the Townhall meeting, the General Manager, Services Mrs Daba Obioha addressed the NAPIMS staff as ‘Very Valued’ and indeed the best in the industry. She encouraged the staff not to rest on their oars but strive to make NAPIMS and indeed NNPC great.

15 TH NNPC/NAOC - GRP FARMERS’ DAY CELEBRATION AND LAUNCHING OF 2011 FARMING SEASON

The NNPC/NAOC – GRP Farmers’ Day is an annual event that has been on for the past 15 years. This occasion marks the beginning of a new farming season for the Farmers that have been in partnership with NNPC/ NAOC/Phillips 66 JV in various aspects of agriculture, ranging from training on various aspects of crop production to produce preservation, researches and farming implements and tools.

Farmers as a result of this partnership are encouraged to form cooperatives amongst the communities in the states of Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo for the purpose accessing the platform provided by the JV.

This partnership has enabled the benefitting communities to generate a total income of about 25.6 million Naira through the various schemes. This indeed is a partnership that works.

Although it is the launching of a new farming season, deserving farmers as a result of their 2010 performances were rewarded with cash and /or farming tools.

The occasion afforded the farmers the platform to display their produce and for some products, explanations were given on how the products can be used. Of particular  interest is the Coconut oil which we were told is medicinal, also the container used for preserving fresh vegetables as shown in the Pictures.

It is interesting to note therefore, that the Green Rivers Projects has contributed a lot in the Economic empowerment of the communities in the states involved; also this project has increased the social and economic activities of the people of these communities across ages and social strata.

It is safe therefore, to say that the Corporate Social Responsibilities of the NNPC/NAOC/PHILLIPS 66 needs to be strongly encouraged so that the success recorded will sustain the peace and quietness in the communities. There is no doubt the goal of empowering oil producing communities for sustained socio economic growth its people is yielding positive results.

I therefore, urge other Joint ventures to partner with their various communities in this direction in order to engage the communities in meaningful economic activities.