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KIN Launches First Proshop In PH

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1 year ago

September 22, 2023

A leading global innovator and provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, Daikin, has announced the launch of its first Proshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The launch was in partnership with Integrated Home Concepts Limited (IHCL).
The newly launched Proshop, located at Port-Harcourt, will serve as a business-to-business (B2B) sales and service hub for Daikin’s extensive range of air conditioning technologies, from split and multi-split to SkyAir setups and control and VRV systems tailored for various applications.
At the store, which will provide both a showcase of Daikin products and an engaging customer-centric experience, Daikin specialists will be on hand to advise customers on the systems that best meet their needs, while the back-end support will ensure that their needs are attended to from design and sales through to installation and aftermarket services.
For Daikin, Africa represents a key market in which Nigeria, particularly, stands out as a growth area.
With the inauguration of Port Harcourt Proshop, Daikin is taking its commitment to the country to the next level, delivering industry-leading innovation and unmatched expertise to its customers.
Commenting on the announcement, Africa Sales Manager at Daikin MEA, Sami Monastiriotis-Gkouneim, said; “With the launch of our first Proshop in Port Harcourt, our objective is to address the evolving needs of the Nigerian market by offering advanced air quality solutions that balance comfort with energy efficiency.
“Studies have revealed that certain air conditioning units might not be suited for Nigeria’s unique weather conditions, leading to potential health risks and mishaps from outdated systems and lack of technical know-how.
“Having rigorously assessed Nigeria’s market and its air quality challenges, we are now bringing our specialized expertise to bear to deliver top-tier air-conditioning solutions in this market.
“Our collaboration with IHCL follows Daikin’s approach of aligning with strategic local partners to ensure customer service excellence”.
Also commenting on the Proshop, Managing Director of IHCL, Sanjay Mishra, said, “IHCL is partnering with Daikin to open its first Proshop showroom in Port Harcourt, offering a quality and comfortable experience for both existing and prospective customers.
“The partnership will provide sales and technical services at one place, ensuring a seamless customer experience and a great Daikin brand experience”.
He added that Daikin’s goal is “to foster a step-change in indoor air quality in the region by developing new sales and service channel partnerships that can bring our air quality and energy efficiency-enhancing systems to a wider audience, while enhancing our service and post-sale support”.
According to him, “through a robust localization approach, Daikin is committed to nurturing sustainability, promoting healthy living and introducing innovative products that ensure superior performance, lower operational costs and minimized environmental impact”.
Founded in Japan in 1924, the company strives to combine expertise and experience to create innovative technologies by anticipating the future requirements of customers and society.
The company has evolved over nine decades to employ 96,000 people with 110 production bases and presence in 170 countries worldwide.

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Oyigbo Council Boss Flag Off Projects

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2 hours ago

January 30, 2025

The Tide

Oyigbo Council Chairman, Hon Gift Okere had flag off three impactful projects in his two months in office

The three projects Flag off simultaneously are: Oyigbo motor park, Umuagbai market reconstruction and the renovation of the entire council secretariat

Flaging off the projects at Oyigbo, the executive Chairman,hon Gift Okere assured the people that the projects will he completed in few months time

Oyigno Council Boss said the people were consulted before embacking on the project ,assuring his desire to compliment the efforts of the Governor Fubara led government at the local level

He said all the wards will be captured on his developmental agenda ,saying it is time to come together as a people to support the state government led by an Ndoki son

Dr. Okere restated his commitment to carry everyone along in the scheme of things

Other speakers like Eze Nwankwo Nwankwo of Umuagbai Okobo, Ex Commissiiners, pastor Nancy Nwankwo, Bar Ndubuizi Nwankwo eulogised the Oyigbo Chairman for embarking on people – oriented projects while soliciting support for him

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CSOs Seek Restraint On Planned Oil Extraction Resumption In Ogoni

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2 days ago

January 28, 2025

The Tide

Concerned Civil Society Organisations have called for restraint on the planned resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland, citing environmental degradation, social injustices, and a lack of meaningful community engagement.

The groups, representing various stakeholders across the Niger Delta, issued their statement after a meeting at the Port Harcourt office of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria.

The statement was endorsed by several organisations, including Environmental Rights Action, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), and Ogoni Solidarity Forum-Nigeria.

According to the groups, the call for a restraint follows an invitation by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for select Ogoni leaders to attend a private meeting to discuss resuming oil production.

The civil organisations criticised this approach, describing it as dismissive of the collective will of the Ogoni people whose lands and livelihoods have been devastated by decades of reckless oil exploitation.

“Ogoniland remains a stark example of environmental degradation, with decades of oil spills, gas flaring, and poor remediation efforts leaving land, water, and air heavily polluted.

“The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland in 2011 highlighted the catastrophic effects of oil activities, including severe health impacts and economic losses for the Ogoni people.

“Despite the report’s recommendations, implementation has been slow, with the Nigerian government and oil companies accused of neglecting cleanup efforts.

“The attempt to resume oil extraction without addressing these environmental crises is an affront to the Ogoni people’s right to a safe environment”, the statement read.

The groups outlined a series of demands aimed at ensuring justice, environmental restoration, and sustainable development in Ogoniland and the broader Niger Delta.

They called for the allocation of $1 trillion for the cleanup of the land and compensation for lost livelihood.

“Full and transparent execution of the UNEP report’s recommendations and increased funding for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).

“Review of the military trial and execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and other environmental activists, along with their exoneration.

“Enforcement of strict regulations and holding oil companies, particularly Shell, accountable for past damages.

“Prioritising a shift away from fossil fuels to mitigate environmental harm and address climate change”, the coalition said.

They urged the Federal Government to recognise Ken Saro-Wiwa, an Ogoni environmental activist executed in 1995, as a hero of the environment, similar to the national honour conferred on MKO Abiola for his role in democracy.

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Kirike Chiefs Endorse Ogube’s leadership … As Chairman Sues For Unity

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2 days ago

January 28, 2025

The Tide

The Kirike Divisional Council of Chiefs in Okrika Local Government Area has expressed confidence in their king, HRH, King (Air Com.) T.O Ogube (rdt.) over what they call his tremendous achievements since assuming the throne.

Speaking with newsmen during the annual banquet for the chiefs of Kirike Division, the Chairman, Alabo, Prof. Sotonye Ogan, said King Ogube deserves commendation for engendering peace in the kingdom since ascending the throne.

The banquet, which held last weekend at Abam in Okrika, was home coming for the reverred chiefs hosted by King Ogube.

Prof. Ogan, Chairman Kirike Divisional Council of Chiefs, sued for peace and unity among the people, stressing that no meaningful development takes place in an atmosphere of rancour and acrimony.

He urged the youths to tow the line of peace, follow the foot steps of their fore fathers as a panacea for advancement of the kingdom.

He further encouraged the youths to promote their culture, saying that no society grows without culture bequeathed by their fore bears.

According to him, “the end of the year banquet is geared towards counting our loses and gains as custodians of the people. It affords us great opportunity to discus issues of great importance of the kingdom and moving it forward.

“It’s an occasion every chief looks forward to, to make merry above all annual home coming where the chiefs dance and eat to the glory of God.

“We also engage on health talk to promote their health status. We commend our King for having volunteered to make it an annual event.

“Our reverted king uses the banquet to thank his chiefs for supporting and assisting him in the kingdom”, he said.

Prof. Ogan explained that peace is key to re- engineer peaceful co-existence among the communities, saying that living together, which attracts development, can’t be compromised under King Ogube, no matter the provocation by some few elements as their king had been a manager of violence.

He pledged total support of the chiefs as he reigns on the throne, urging the Judas among them to refrain and join hands with King Ogube to move Kirike forward.

On an alleged threat by one sacked Chief, Tam George, to disrupt the event, Prof. Ogan said the people are with the king.

In his swift reaction, Chief Tam George denied sponsoring the said attack, saying as at the time of the attack, he was in Port Harcourt, urging them to respect the directive of the State Government through the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Community Development.

Kevin Nengia