Rivers
MG Vowgas Celebrates Two Million-Man Hours Without Lost Time Injury
By: Theresa Frederick
MG Vowgas Limited, Port Harcourt, has celebrated an uncommon feat and a significant milestone with the commissioning of its state-of-the-art heat treatment furnace and dish heads forming machine.
The event, which took place in Woji Town in Port Harcourt metropolis was witnessed by esteemed guests, industry experts, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engineer Simbi Wabote.
Wabote, in his keynote address, highlighted the remarkable progress made in the engineering profession, and emphasised the significance of the new dish heads forming machine and the advanced technology invested in it.
He also recounted his visit to MG Vowgas in 2018 when the facility was much smaller, expressing his astonishment at the impressive expansion it has undergone since then.
The Group Managing Director of MG Vowgas, Mr. Godwin Izomor, reflected in his welcome address on the journey that has brought the company to this momentous day.
He expressed immense pride in the commissioning of the heat treatment furnace and dish heads forming machine.
The Tide reports that this event marked a pivotal moment for MG Vowgas, symbolising its commitment to technical advancement and its remarkable achievement of reaching two million-man hours without any lost time injury.
The commissioning of the MG Vowgas heat treatment furnace and dish heads forming machine represents a significant step forward in its pursuit of excellence and cutting-edge technology.
This cutting-edge equipment, it was gathered, boasts of the largest stress-relieving furnace capacity in the country and promises to revolutionise heat treatment processes and the forming of dish heads.
With advanced features and technology, it enables MG Vowgas to meet the increasing demands of its valued customers with greater precision and efficiency.
The heat treatment furnace, according to our findings, is designed to create a controlled environment for heating and cooling various materials, ensuring optimal strength, durability, and performance. It can handle a wide range of materials, from steel to alloy, while adhering to the highest safety standards, thus, guaranteeing uniform heat distribution and excellent results.
In parallel, the newly acquired dish heads forming machine caters for the production of large-scale components for various industrial applications. This advanced machine offers unparalleled precision, consistency, and speed in forming dish heads through computer-controlled technology, meeting the stringent requirements of their diverse clientele.
Engineer Wabote’s presence at the event underscored the importance of aligning operations with the vision of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board. His contributions to local content development in Nigeria have been instrumental in promoting technological advancement and nurturing the growth of local expertise in the oil and gas industry.
Apart from the commissioning, the event also celebrated the remarkable achievement of reaching two million-man hours without any Lost Time injury (LTI). This accomplishment is a testament to MG Vowgas’ unwavering commitment to safety and its relentless focus on protecting the well being of their workforce. It reflects the diligent efforts of their dedicated team, who have made safety an integral part of the company’s organisational culture.
In conclusion, the commissioning of the heat treatment furnace and dish heads forming machine by MG Vowgas represents a significant leap in their journey towards technical excellence and innovation.
This achievement, coupled with the impressive record of two million-man hours without lost time injury, demonstrates its unwavering commitment to safety and its dedication to advancing the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
MG Vowgas is poised to continue its trajectory of growth and success, making a significant impact on the industry and the nation as a whole.
Rivers
PHCCIMA Breaks Down Rivers 2025 Budget
The Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) has given its breakdown of the Rivers’ 2025 budget.
The PHCCIMA President, Dr. Chinyere Nwaoga, gave the breakdown in a statement on Tuesday, saying the budget will unlock trapped N500 billion tax revenue from trapped or recovered assets.
She recalled that PHCCIMA had on December 31, 2024 lauded the appropriation bill of 2025 as presented by the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and promised to analyse the budget.
“We promised to analyse the budget and share our position after extensive research and analysis.
“We set up a think-tank committee to review the monetary policy with the private sector practitioners and we have come up with a position”, she said.
Nwaoga noted that the 2025 total budget approximates N1.2 trillion to be N388 billion higher than the 2024 figure of N800 billion.
However, she noted that when adjusted for inflation, “the Net Present Value of the current budget is approximately N1.1 trillion”.
She explained that the naira’s depreciation by 90 per cent year-on-year from January 2024 has reduced the budget’s net value to about N700 billion.
According to her, this further illustrates how the fiscal policies at the centre can impact even the best run states.
She commended the Rivers government’s plan to spend N678 billion on capital expenditure, which is roughly 30 per cent more than the operating expenditure.
“The plan to allocate N31 billion to Agric and support programmes for youths posits a strategy for genuine empowerment”, she stated.
The PHCCIMA President also advised the government to create a credible youth and women database for articulated disbursements and monitoring.
She said: “There may be need to update or recreate a strategic state wide enumeration targeted at Rivers State population”.
Nwaoga also suggested that the government should consider allotting a percentage of accrued funds to an investor guarantee programme to attract investment funds aimed at commerce.
She noted that “the policy to explore counterparty funding with the Universal Basic Education (UBE) to support education is smart”.
The PHCCIMA boss commended the government’s plan to source and save funds for the budget through various means, including FAAC, IGR, statutory allocation, mineral funds, VAT, refunds, and others.
According to her, the budget demonstrates financial prudence and less emphasis on bank borrowing.
She suggested that the government should re-enact the Rivers State Statutory Savings Account and ensure that assets do not deplete in value.
Nwaoga recommended that “we estimate an additional N100 billion, and the expansion of the under-declared and undeclared revenue sources with corporates”.
She stressed the need for the government to emphasise attracting new investments and unlocking value from existing assets.
“Rivers State Government should emphasise attracting new investments and unlocking value from existing assets”, she said.
She, however, urged that the government should continue to pursue clearing the backlog of pension liabilities and consider implementing a revised salary structure to motivate the workforce.
Rivers
RSG Seeks Stakeholders’ Collaboration For Women, Children Improvement
The Rivers State Government is seeking the collaboration of relevant stakeholders to improve the conditions of women and children.
Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. Roseline Apawari Uranta, disclosed this during a stakeholders engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as part of activities to mark the 50th birthday anniversary of Governor Siminalaye Fubara organised by the Ministry in Port Harcourt.
Dr. Uranta also stressed the need for a network of agencies and organisations working to improve the conditions of women and children across the state.
The Commissioner said the present administration under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara has initiated policies towards improving the conditions of women and children in the State.
According to her, the present administration is ensuring that women and children have acess to quality health care and education.
She said the stakeholders’ engagement was to seek their views and opinions towards fashioning out policies and programmes that will further improve the conditions of women and children in the State.
Also speaking, the founder of Truvine Women International Ministries, Pastor (Mrs.) Ene Secondus, commended the Ministry for its commitment towards improving the conditions of women and children in the State.
Mrs. Secondus also commended the Ministry for the meeting, adding that it would provide opportunity for the various organisations to review their activities for the outgone year and also plan ahead .
She said her organisation,Truevine Women Ministry International, had visited several charity homes across the country and Internally Displaced Persons ( IDP) camps to assist them in various ways, calling on other groups to do same.
Also speaking, the Royal Father of the day, King Emmanuel Owurong, called on the Ministry to embark on sensitisation campaigns across schools in the State with a view to educating the girl child on the importance of education.
He said this would check the rampant cases of teenage pregnancies across rural communities in the State.
Earlier, the Director, Women Affairs, Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs, Dr. Camelita Agborubere, said the Ministry is now more concerned with gender development and equality in the society.
Agborubere said the mandate of the Ministry is to bring about equality and an inclusive society where everyone, irrespective of gender, will be equal.
The Director, however, said empowerment remains the only way out for women emancipation.
The meeting was attended by various non-governmental organisations across the state.
John Bibor
Rivers
Holy Ghost Rally, Source Of Blessings-Fubara
The Rivers State Government says the Port Harcourt Annual Holy Ghost Rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has been a source of blessings to the State.
The Stae Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, stated this during the 2025 edition of the Port Harcourt Holy Ghost Rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt last Sunday.
Speaking through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, Governor Fubara said the RCCG has been of global impartation to all those who have faith in God Almighty, stressing that he believes the good Lord would touch everybody in their different areas of need.
“I believe that Rivers State will experience an unprecedented peace after this gathering and we shall move from victory to higher victory and also move from glory to higher glory to the manifestation of God Almighty”, he said.
In his sermon, titled: “Divine Manifestation”, drawn from Jeremiah 32:27, the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, said “Divine Manifestation refers to God showing who He is, by action”, stressing that most times God introduces Himself by His actions.
According to the cleric, the first time God introduced Himself to man was in Genesis 17:1, describing Himself as Jehovah Elshaddi, which means “the God who is more than sufficient”.
He urged the Christian faithful to call on God, especially in difficult times to receive solutions.
Earlier, the Intercontinental Youth Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Belemina Obunge, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Government for their support over the years, while praying for God’s guidance and blessings over the State.
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