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"Synergy, Commitment Are Key to Global Energy Sustainability, Says Bounour

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mohktar Bounour says global transition to cleaner energ and sustainable environment are achievable, as long as there is strong synergy and commitment among stakeholders in the value chain.  He spoke during the maiden edition of  Asharami Square in Lagos. This is an initiative introduced and implemented by the Sahara Group, in order to amplify discourse on energy sustainability through  media advocacy globally. He said: " Having analyzed the percentage of global greenhouse emissions attributed to sectors including electricity/heat production, agriculture/forestry and transportation, we are realised that there is need for synergy  and renewed commitment among stakeholders". According to him, Egbin Power has unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy sources, stressing that the need to depeening engagement and advocacy among stakeholders in
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'SPBS Accredits Five Firms, Invites More For Screening'

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By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade


The Society for Professional Background Screeners (SPBS), has accredited five major companies in order to enable them provide screening, security and risk based advisory services effectively in Nigeria. 
The firms include Halogen Group, Risk Control Services Limited, Background Check International, Primex Background Check Limited and Proton Security Services Limited.
This happens, as the body invites more firms to assist in championing the cause of background screening in Nigeria. 
SPBS, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Kola Olugbodi and made available to the 
News Mirror, said the development was borne out of the needs to uphold the highest standards in the nation's screening industry. 
 "Our (SPBS) purpose is very clear. Right from the onset, our objectives are to minimize risks, uphold a reasonable level of integrity and establishing the highest and most valuable standard required for background screening practices in Nigeria. To achieve this goal, we  have decided that companies  should be able to produce a reasonable level of compliance, adherence to regulations and some measures of  best practices in their operations, since they are there crucial ingredients which they must possess in order to put in place sustainable operations in a corporate world", Olugbodi added. 
According to him, the association has achieved a  milestone, by providing accreditations to five leading institutions in the country,  adding that the development has underscored SPBS's unwavering commitment to provide one of the highest standards in the nation's screening industry. 
Continuing further, Olugbodi listed members of SPBS' to include students, associates, certified professionals, fellows, and those companies,  which have been honoured for providing exceptional record in the country.
"We eagerly welcome active participation and support from individuals and organisations across sectors of the economy in line with our determination to champion the cause of 
background checking in various segments of the economy, Olugbodi added. 
The association, Olugbodi said, has resolved to partner other companies which have goals and 
aspirations, which are in tandem with its  own  locally and internationally, in order to improve background screening practices in Nigeria. 
SPBS, Olugbodi said, will collaborate with relevant  governmental bodies, with a view to 
address pressing security issues, ensure  a safer and more resilient country through background checks.  
He noted that the recent accreditation of some  leading firms, by SPBS is in recognition of their  commitment  to maintain highest standards in  background checking and related industry services in Nigeria.
Recall that SPBS has greatly developed its operations, by  setting standards for pre-employment vetting, as well as ensuring that business integrity and other initiative are provided in the industry. 

 


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