A destroyed refinery By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited( NNPCL) says it has destroyed 134 illegal refineries in the last few weeks. Also, the company said 63 illegal pipeline connections were uncovered during the the weeks . The corporation, In a visual report, stated that at about 2 am on Sunday, a joint team of security agents discovered a large wooden boat illicitly loading stolen crude oil from Barge AGS01 within the OML 18 operating area, noted intelligence report a large wooden wooden boat was caught receiving crude oil from the barge. According to the state-owned oil firm, while the barge was towed away with a tugboat in custody, five speedboats used in towing the large wooden boat to the illegal loading site were also detained and the particulars of the tugboats and barge used for the operation were reportedly seized for further investigation. It further said that two large boats, which involve
The Katsina State Governor, Diko Rabba says his working with the Alternative Bank to empower local businesses in order to stimulate sustainable development across the state with innovative financial solutions..
The initiative marks a significant milestone for the bank, which launched its first branch in the state.
At the forum, Radda, emphasised the importance of combating poverty, particularly in rural areas, urging the bank to collaborate with the state government in its efforts to address this challenge.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Banking, Malik Anas, the governor expressed confidence in the success of the nank in the region.
In his words, “One of our aims as a government is to enhance the growth of our people, especially those in rural areas. We seek the cooperation of The Alternative Bank in this area.
“We are ready to give the necessary support to the bank to forge ahead and contribute to the economic development of Nigeria.”
Also, the Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumin Usman, expressed confidence in the bank’s endeavours to set the stage for a harmonious relationship between the financial institution and its proud community.in the state.
For her part, Fatimah Radda, the governor’s wife, echoed the state government’s support for the bank and stressed the importance of including the less privileged, such as widows and orphans, in the bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.
She remarked, “It was found out that a large number of people living in the local governments of Katsina are largely unbanked, presenting a massive untapped opportunity for the bank.”
Garba Mohammed, the Executive Director of The Alternative Bank, reiterated the institution’s commitment to financial empowerment for all customers, regardless of their status.
He echoed the bank’s focus on providing efficient and technology-driven services to facilitate customer and national growth.
His word, “The Alternative Bank is a bank with a difference. Apart from being a non-interest bank, we promise our customers prompt, loyal, efficient, and technologically driven services.
“We also promise to promote financial empowerment among our customers, irrespective of their status.
“When our customers grow, our bank will also grow. This will also lead to the growth and development of our dear country, Nigeria.”
The bank’s Regional Business Executive, Wada Nas, assured the Katsina business community and denizens that The Alternative Bank is committed to meeting their banking needs with honesty, professionalism, and competence.
He affirmed, “We will serve truthfully and prioritise your banking needs. You can be assured of our professional competence.”
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