Naira-for-crude: Dangote Applauds NPA-led One-Stop-Shop Committee

The president of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the effective way it has handled the implementation of the federal government’s policy on domestic sales of crude oil and refined products in Naira.

To this end, Dangote has donated a brand new Coaster bus to the OSS Committee to further ease its operations.

In a letter signed personally by Dangote, 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.

The Letter reads in part: “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 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

LEADERSHIP reports 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.

The FIRS boss applauded 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.

“We recognise 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 had said.