The National Petroleum Investment Management Services(NAPIMS) in the Exploration and Production Directorateof NNPC is an integral arm of the Corporation whichmanages Government investments in the Joint Ventures,Production Sharing Contracts and other contractagreements in the upstream sector of the industry.NAPIMS also markets the Federation’s accruable crudeand engages in direct exploration.

Head Office: 8/10 Bayo Kuku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.Telephone: 01-2692281Website: www.napims.com

To enhance the benefits accruing to theFederation from its investments in the upstreampetroleum industry through effective cost control& supervision of JV & PSC operations, as well asopening up new frontiers.

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To become top class portfolio managers ofgovernment investment in the Oil and GasUpstream Sector.

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Napims Marks WorldEnvironment Day

Breast Cancer

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NNPC/MPNU Joint VentureCommunity DevelopmentEfforts

NAPIMS News is a quarterly journal of the NATIONAL PETROLEUMINVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, an integral CorporateServices Unit of NNPC for distribution to staff, and the public, free.

The views expressed therein are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the Corporation.

It is my joy and privilege to welcome you to the 3rd Quarter2011 Edition of your interesting and educative magazine– NAPIMS NEWS. It is so delightful to note the interest

it elicits amongst the readership. We appreciate this andurge you to continue sending in your contributions.

The Federal Government has declared its commitment toactualizing economic transformation for the nation byoptimizing the potentials of the nation’s abundant gasresources. This, it will do through effective gas utilizationand monetization amongst other policy measures. This hintwas dropped by the Honourable Minister of PetroleumResources – Mrs Dieziani Alison-Madueke at the justconcluded 15th Edition of the Society of PetroleumEngineers’ Annual Conference & Exhibition held in Abuja.

In commemoration of the 2011 World Environment Day,the GGM, NAPIMS, Mr. Morrison A. Fiddi planted a treeand also enjoined all staff to follow suit and ensure that allhands are on deck towards protecting the environment.

Nipex has just concluded its Supplier Enlightenment andSensitization Workshop held at various locations across thecountry. The thrust of the campaign is to strengthen thenew contracting processes and suppliers’ role in ensuringits success.

The NNPC is vigorously pursuing its transformation agendawhich is steadily gaining grounds across the Corporation.We have sought the views of some NNPC staff about theongoing transformation process.

Our commitment to Sustainable Community Developmentis imperative as it has become the panacea for ensuring anenvironment conducive for our JV/PSC operations in theNiger Delta. In continuation of our series on various projectsembarked upon by the Operators, we highlight the effortsof the NNPC/MPNU JV in complementing government’seffort at developing our host communities.

We have also included for your delight, a continuation ofthe article on Enjoying Teenage Parenting. We have alsoincluded articles on Leadership Excellence, ConflictResolution and Climate Change.

Also in this edition, our medical experts have dealtcomprehensively with the issue of breast cancer. You willlearn of the early warnings and need for a regular checkup. This is a ‘must read’ for all.

HAPPY READING !!!

GGM NAPIMS LaunchesTransformation Posters

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The Honourable Minister of Petroleum Dr. (Mrs) Diezani Alison-Madueke (2nd right) flanked by the GMD, NNPCEngr. Austen Oniwon (2nd left) and the President, SPE Worldwide Mr. Alain Labastie (1st right) and the Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Petroleum, Engr. Sheikh Goni (1st left) at the 2011 SPE Conference

NIGERIA TO OPTIMISE NATURAL GASAS A VEHICLE FOR ECONOMIC

GROWTHBy: Helen Nkwo/Sokey Gaibo

The Honourable Minister accompanied by the GMD, NNPC Engr. Austen Oniwon,inspecting NPDC’s Exhibition stand led by the MD, NPDC, Engr. Abiye Membere

The Federal Government haspledged to monetize the nation’sabundant gas resources foreconomic growth and developmentby putting in place the requiredpolicy framework and strategicinitiatives.

Speaking at the Opening Ceremony ofthe Society of Petroleum EngineersAnnual Conference and Exhibition, thePresident and Commander-in-Chief ofthe Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr.Jonathan Ebele Goodluck, who wasrepresented by the HonourableMinister of Petroleum Resources, MrsDiezani Alison-Madueke outlinedvarious policy objectives being pursuedin an integrated manner to give impetusto the oil and gas sector of the Nigerianeconomy. Amongst these policyobjectives is the need to increase thepace of oil and gas explorationdevelopment and production with aview to continually increase thenation’s reserve base and producibility.

Dr. Jonathan commended The Societyof Petroleum Engineers forcontinuously providing the platform for

government to leverage on itsprofessionalism in the area of oil andgas exploitation and development.

In its effort to optimize the gaspotentials of the nation, the Ministry ofPetroleum Resources, has enforced theDomestic Gas Supply Obligation(DGSO) by

· Establishing Domestic GasSupply Obligation (DGSO)Allocation Model and has

assigned the Obligations to therespective gas producers.

· Generated Gas ResourceSourcing Data

· Establishing a SwappingMechanism for effectivedelivery of gas to consumerswith minimal pipelineinfrastructure.

Also the implementation of the criticalaspects of the Nigeria Gas Master Planis ongoing. These are all geared

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towards maximizing the potentials ofthis natural resource for economicgrowth.

In a closing speech delivered by theGroup Managing Director of NNPC,Engr. Austen Oniwon, reiterated theresolve of NNPC to transform thenation’s gas resources into a premiumrevenue yielding resource. He solicitedthe commitment of the Oil and Gasindustry stakeholders towards gasflare-out through gas utilization andmonetization.

This year’s conference/exhibition wasthe 35th edition and took place onAugust 1-3, 2011 at Transcorp Hilton,Abuja. The event attracted a largecream of industry professionals and topranking government dignitaries fromNigeria and neighbouring countries. Tothis extent, the conference served asa veritable platform for effective

interaction between government aspolicy maker and professionals whoare the policy implementers.

The theme of the conference was“Global Energy Dynamics: Challengesand Opportunities in the AfricanRegion.” The conference featured anumber of technical papers, panelsessions and seminars, aimed atderiving maximum value from thenation’s energy sector.

A number of companies (Buyers andSuppliers) in the industry alsoshowcased their service offerings.Some of the companies included: ShellPetroleum Development Company(SPDC), Chevron Nigeria Limited(CNL), Nigerian Agip Oil Company(NAOC), Nigerian PetroleumDevelopment Company (NPDC),Schlumberger Nigeria Limited, Addax

Petroleum Development (Nigeria) Ltd.(APDNL), Baker Hughes etc.

NipeX exhibition at the conference was“spiced” with a quiz contest on itsoperations. The contest which was astrategy for creating awareness onNipeX operations targeted Supplierswho participated at the conference.The quiz contest was instrumental inattracting visitors to the NipeX booth.

NipeX facilitated strategic alliancebetween foreign investors and Nigeriancompanies by referring such inquirersto Petroleum Technology Associationof Nigeria (PETAN).

In keeping with its Vision/Missionstatements, NipeX obtainedcustomers’ feedback and productimprovement initiatives from theconference for the purpose ofcontinuously improving its deliverables.

A cross section of participants at the SPE Opening Ceremony

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NAPIMS MARKS WORLDENVIRONMENT DAY

The World Environment Day(WED) is an annual eventdescribed the biggest and most

widely celebrated global day forpositive environmental action. WorldEnvironment Day activities take placeall year round but climax on the 5th ofJune every year. It has grown tobecome one of the main vehiclesthrough which the United Nations(UN) stimulates worldwide awarenessof the environment and encouragespolitical attention and action by all.

The theme for 2011 is “FORESTS:NATURE AT YOUR SERVICE.”This is due to increased deforestationand forests degradation and itsenvironmental consequences. It wascelebrated in NAPIMS on the 6th ofJune 2011 in a very colourful way. Theceremony took place at no 36/ 38Gerrard Road Ikoyi, Lagos, with anopening speech from the GGM,NAPIMS Mr. M. A. FIDDI. He

enumerated the importance of forestwhich include the following;

· Forests play a key role in our battleagainst climate change; storingcarbon and sucking in carbondioxide from the atmospherewhich would have contributed toWorld global warming, locking itinto their biomass.

· They provide essential services toevery aspect of life. By regulatingwater for many of the world’srivers, they help secure waterquality, and supply nearly half ofthe world’s largest cities. Theyalso help decrease the impacts ofstorms and floods, whilst helpingcontrol erosion.

· As the most biologically diverseecosystems on land, forests arehome to more than half ofterrestrial species, from the greatapes to the smallest of creatures.

· They also provide homes, securityand livelihoods for 60 millionIndigenous people, whilstcontributing to the livelihoods of 1.6billion people worldwide.

· Forests cover 31% of total landarea while at the same timesupporting 80% of terrestrial

Mr. Morrison Fiddi, GGM NAPIMS

A cross section of staff listening to the GGM, NAPIMS’s address during the commemoration of theWorld Environment Day (WED) in NAPIMS

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biodiversity that live in them.Many of the World’s mostthreatened and endangeredanimals live in these forests,making them crucial to sustainingecosystems.

· 36 million acres of natural forestare lost each year. WorldEnvironment Day (WED) chosethis year’s theme, ‘Forests: Natureat Your Service’, to encourage

forest conservation and sustainableconsumption for green growth.

In conclusion, the GGM admonishedNAPIMS staff saying, “On this WorldEnvironment Day, let us vow tocontribute in our own individual orcollective way to guard againstdeforestation and forests degradationfor our own present benefit and thebenefit of our future generations”. Thehighpoint of the occasion was the

planting of a tree by the GGM withinthe premises in a celebration of theoccasion. In her closing remarks, theDeputy Manager HSSE, Mrs. R.D.Falomo thanked all participants andurged them to always safeguard theenvironment.

Plant a tree today for clean airtomorrow.

Courtesy: NAPIMS HSSE Dept.

The GGM NAPIMS, Mr. M. A. Fiddi planting a tree to commemorate the World Environmental Day (WED)

An array of potted plants

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NipeX PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS FORSTANDARD SUPPLIERS

The Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX) is a divisionof NAPIMS, which is a Corporate Services Unit ofthe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

(NNPC). It was set up to improve the Contracting andProcurement processes in the upstream sector of theNigerian Oil and Gas industry. It is an electronic platformthat links Buyers with Suppliers in the procurement of goodsand services by establishing industry-wide standards fortransacting business in a fast, efficient and transparentmanner.

NipeX has indeed come to stay as all players in the upstreamsector of the industry have embraced it for the purpose ofprocessing contracts. NipeX only processes contracts thatare above the Operators’ threshold, which are those valuedat 500,000USD (five hundred thousand dollars) and abovefor the Joint Venture companies and 250,000USD (twohundred and fifty thousand dollars) for the ProductionSharing Contract companies.

To be able to take advantage of the ample opportunities inthe upstream sector of the oil and gas industry, Suppliersregistered in Nigeria need to get uploaded onto the NipeXJoint Qualification System (NJQS) database. The followingare the steps to get on board the NJQS database:

STEP I: (ACCESS/COMPLETE AN NJQSAPPLICATION FORM)

Log onto NipeX web site (www.nipexng.com)

· On the home page, click on NipeX JQSApplication Form under the message board anddownload the form

· Complete the form and make a payment of 200US Dollars or 25,000 Naira to NipeX bank accountsat GT Bank or UBA Plc. Relevant information tothis is on the Application Form. Ensure that paymentis made in the name of your company.

· Send the form and the original copy of the depositslip to NipeX office. The address to send these

documents to is on the registration form. If thesedocuments are to be sent by courier, the couriercompany should be instructed to collect paymentreceipt for the Application Fee via a Return Mailservice.

· On receiving these documents and confirmingpayment of the registration fee, NipeX shall send(via e-mail address provided on the form) a UserID and Password that would be used to log ontothe NipeX Portal to fill in the pre-qualificationquestionnaire.

STEP II (ACCESS/COMPLETE AN ON-LINEQUESTIONNAIRE)

· With the User ID and Password issued you, logonto the NipeX portal to access, complete andsubmit the JQS pre-qualification questionnaire andforward hard copies of supporting documents toNipeX JQS Team

· Should you encounter any challenge in completingthe questionnaire, you may contact customer supportpersonnel beneath the questionnaire for assistance.

· NipeX quality-checks the questionnaire foraccuracy and notifies the supplier of anyamendments where necessary

· NipeX uploads information provided by the supplierto the JQS database

· Supplier receives confirmation that theirquestionnaire has been completed correctly.

· Supplier is then placed on queue for AuditVerification

NB. To facilitate the completion of your NJQS onlinequestionnaire process, the following documents ofyour organization have to be handy:1. CAC certificate of Incorporation2. State Tax clearance certificate with Tin No3. Directorate of Petroleum Resources (DPR)Certificate(s).

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4. A copy of your company’s Audited Account.5. A letter of Reference from main Banker.6. Form C02 (Allotment of Shares)7. Form C07 (List of Directors)8. Printed & Signed Copy of Declaration form.9. A copy of your Workman Compensation Policy document(if available)10.A copy of your company’s Health and Safety Policy (Ifavailable)

STEP III (VISIT BY THE INDUSTRY AUDIT TEAM)· On successfully completing the on-line

questionnaire, onsite verification shall be carried outby the industry audit team.

· Supplier is scheduled for the audit only when theyhave successfully completed the questionnaire.

· An audit notification/module is sent to supplier aminimum of two weeks before the audit date. The

essence is to acquaint supplier in advance with therequirements of the audit exercise.

CONCLUSIONThe audit exercise is the last stage of the NipeX pre-qualification process. It is only by concluding this stage thata supplier can participate in the bidding process for jobsabove the operators’ threshold.

The audit exercise is essentially aimed at aligning indigenouscompanies’ processes with best practice, as well as ensuringtheir compliance with statutory requirements. The auditdoes not have any punitive tendencies, hence a windowof thirty (30) days is usually given to address observednon compliances (if any); after which a close-outmeeting is held and a NipeX Audit Certificate issuedeventually.

NipeX Holds Supplier Enlightenment andSensitization workshop at different locations

The approved NipeX Supplier Enlightenment andSensitization Campaign held from August 10th -23rd, 2011 atthe different locations; Lagos (10th), Port Harcourt (16th)Warri (18th) and Eket (23rd).

The workshop was targeted at Published and AuditedSuppliers in NipeX database.

The main focus of the workshop was to communicate thenew contracting processes and suppliers’ role in ensuringits success while optimizing the Oil and Gas Industryopportunities through the NipeX system.

The Workshop Objective was to create awareness andprovide a common forum for suppliers to understand thefollowing

1. Pre-qualification process with emphasis on Supplierproduct and service offering.

2. Optimizing the public opportunities as advertisedby the Oil and Gas Industry on the NipeX portal.

3. Procedure for updating information on the NJQSdatabase.

4. Roles and responsibilities of the Supplier in thecontracting process.

5. Key issues bothering on the DRP certificate typeand classifications in alignment with the NJQSproduct guide.

6. The introductory use of Performance Feedback tooland other functionalities available in NipeXThe workshop recorded a total of seven Hundredand Thirty (730) suppliers. The workshop was asuccess as shown by the feedback from theSuppliers and the fact that objective of theworkshop achieved

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LEADERSHIPEXCELLENCE ANDORGANIZATIONAL

SUCCESS

Leadership is very critical to the success of anyorganization or society. Failure to get it right at theleadership level means failure of that organization or

society from the onset. In fact, it is said that the failure orsuccess of any organization or society begins from therecruitment or selection process (i. e. garbage in; garbageout). It is for this reason that leadership must be devoid ofsentiments and emotions. It must be based on merit andcompetence for the desired results to be achieved.

For the leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, leadershipsimply means influence. It is the ability of a leader toconvince and or persuade his carefully selected team toact in a manner that would lead to the accomplishment of acommon goal. From this definition, it appears that leadershiphas been misconstrued in Nigeria in particular and Africain general. It has erroneously been perceived as title, rank,status, and position and mainly used for primitiveaccumulation of wealth.

Leadership has become an avenue to dominate, manipulate,oppress or intimidate the opponents and people. Leadership

is certainly not for this purpose. Consequently, it can besaid that leadership in Nigeria and or Africa has not metthe global standard or performed to the satisfaction of thepeople. Instead, it is dominated by leaders who sacrificetheir people for themselves rather than those who sacrificethemselves for the people.

In developed countries, leadership is about what I like todescribe as the double SS (i.e. Service and sacrifice). It isan opportunity to serve our Creator, serve the people andserve one’s own country sincerely, honestly and humbly.It involves a lot of sacrifices and discomfort on the part ofthe leader. It is not about the comfort and pleasure of theleader but the joy, comfort, welfare and security of thepeople. For me, leadership is all about the people, for thepeople and around the people.

To Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the House on the Rock,leadership should never be above the people; it should beamong the people. As a fact, leadership should be peoplecentred and country and organization focused for greatsuccess to be achieved.

John C. Maxwell has noted that there are eleven keys toexcellence. Before we discuss the eleven keys to excellence,let us briefly explain what excellence connotes. Excellenceaccording to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary meansthe quality of being extremely good. To achieveexcellence, an organization must do the right things rightand pursue excellence with zeal and enthusiasm. It mustthink, dream and act excellence in all ramifications. It mustinculcate in the psyche and mindset of the employees theculture of excellence and integrity. It must not compromiseexcellence in any way. It must reward excellent behaviorsand punish acts that undermine excellence. Excellence mustbe seen, felt and appreciated by all and sundry.

Now, what is leadership excellence?Leadership excellence simply means a leadership that isextremely good and result oriented; a leadership that isproductive and prosperous, a leadership that adds value tothe system, procedures and processes of an organization;a leadership that is forward looking; a leadership that takes

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NAPIMS MANAGEMENT RETREAT IN PIX

The GGM NAPIMS, Mr. M. A. Fiddi flanked by GM FAD Mr.Okolie (right) and GM, Materials Management

Engr. H. S. Tahir

The GM, Planning Mr. Victor Briggs (left) Engr. Sola Oladijiand GM, Legal Division Mrs. Hadiza Coomassie

Former GM Services, Mrs Daba Obioha (left),GM JV Operations Engr. Mac Nwogu (middle) and

Manager FES Dr. Bako

GM, Gas Division Engr. Paul Ajisafe (extreme right) andManager PSC/Exploration Miss Laura Ndupu,

former GM Services Mrs Daba Obioha and DM PetroleumEngineering Engr. Igwilo

The GM FAD, Mr. G. U. Okolie (second left), Manager HeadOffice Account, Mr. I. A. Abba (extreme right), Tahir Bunu

Hamza Mrs. Adediran B. A. and Mrs. O. Eyesan (extreme left)

Mr. E. Essien and Engr. U. N. Bagudu of PSC Ops

The Planning Division of NAPIMS recently organised a Management Retreat Programme at OrchidHotels, Lekki. At the end of the retreat, a charter was drawn to drive increased productivity in NAPIMS

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NNPC COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER’S MEETING IN PIX

Former GM Services Mrs Daba Obioha (left) and Mrs ChinweAgulefo, Manager Community Relations, GPAD

Manager, Community Relations GPAD, Mrs. Chinwe Agulefo (left), Manager, PAD, NAPIMS Mr. Kennie Obateruand Manager, Deputy Manager, Community Relations, PPMC Mr. Nasir Imodagbe

Community Relations Managers and Officers in a group photograph

Former GM Services Mrs. Daba Obioha exchangingpleasantries with DM, Media & Protocol, Mrs. Philo Okonkwo

NAPIMS recently hosted the NNPC Community Relations Manager’s Quarterly Meeting.Participants were from GPAD, and various SBUs and CSUs of NNPC.

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Manager, PAD, NAPIMS in a group photograph with the Outgoing PAD Youth Corps Members(L-R) Rose, Irene, Nkechi, Felicia and Patricia

GAS Division honours its retired staff:(L-R) GM, GAS, Engr. Paul Ajisafe

presents a gift to Alh. Zubairu Yusuf

(L-R) GGM, NAPIMS Mr. M. A. Fiddi, former GMD ofNNPC Chief C. Oyibo, Acting GM, Services, NAPIMS

Mr. U. S. Iwere and GM FAD, Mr. G. U. Okolie

GGM, NAPIMS Mr. M. A. Fiddi, making a presentationto former GM Services Mrs Daba Obioha

Engr. Akintimehin presents a gift toMr. Ekpe I. J.

Manager, Investment Engr. Peter Orighopresents gifts to Mr. Opusunju F. G

Mr. A. Jidda on behalf of Chairman NAPIMSPENGASSAN presents a gift

to former GM, Services, Mrs Daba Obioha

(R-L) Former GMD of NNPC Chief C. Oyibo,GGM, NAPIMS, Mr. M. A. Fiddi, and Mrs Jane Ebong (left)

toasting to a great future for Mrs Daba Obioha (sitted)

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Some Management staff of NAPIMS joins Mr. Briggs tocelebrate his birthday

GGM, NAPIMS Mr. M. A. Fiddi felicitateswith GM, Planning Mr. Victor Briggs on

his Birthday

Mr. Kenechukwu Amilo of NipeX with his bride Nkirushortly after their wedding

Manager, Planning, Mr. C. Onyegbula rejoices with his sonChukwuemeka jnr and his wife Akhazimiye after their

traditional marriage

GM, MMD, Alh. H. S. Tahirshortly after his turbaning

as Santuraki, Adamawa

GM, MMD, Engr. H. S. Tahir recently gave out his three daughters in marriageMarthiyya and Usman Dr. Fatima and Abdul Karim Asma’u and Sani

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NAPIMS HOSTS THE 45TH GROUP MATERIALSMANAGEMENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

The 45th meeting of the GroupMaterials Management ConsultativeCommittee (GMMCC) was hosted byNAPIMS at Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi,Lagos recently with participantsdrawn from various NNPC MaterialsManagement Departments andDivisions.

Declaring the meeting open, Mr. M. A.Fiddi, the Group General Manager,NAPIMS, remarked that adoptingSupply Chain Management (SCM) inall its ramifications is very crucial tothe survival and success of the Oil andGas Industry and indeed the NigerianNational Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) since materials acquisition/management constitute about 80% ofthe total spend of business in the Sector.

Therefore, he posited that effectivecost control can be achieved in the Oiland Gas Industry throughprofessionalism, development anddeployment of world class processesand best practices in Supply ChainManagement. He charged the forumto address the challenge of rising costin the industry. He stressed the needto grow and develop in-housecapabilities through sharing ofresources and information on bestpractices in Supply Chain Managementwhich is the objective of the GMMCC.

He reassured the forum of NAPIMS’willingness to share her experiences inher interactions with Multinational OilCompanies and our JV/PSC partnerswith GMMCC with the view to finding

solutions to the challenges of materialsand logistics management in NNPC.

In the same vein, Engr. U. Muhammad,the GM Group Materials Management,in his welcome address, enumeratedthe progress so far made to transformGMMD into a Supply ChainManagement Division (SCMD) andspeeding up SAP line implementationin the Division amongst other things.

The General Manager, MaterialsManagement Division, NAPIMS, Engr.H. S. Tahir, stressed on the need toexpeditiously conclude all theoutstanding issues with particularreference to the work on theharmonized Clearing and ForwardingTariffs and granting approval forSONCAP Certification to theExploration and Production companies.The salient issues deliberated uponwere Customs Duty Payments/Computation training, approval forSONCAP Exemption Certification,NNPC SAP material management(MM) module data gathering, Supplychain Management (SCM)implementation, delay in raising LPO/audit attestation and third partywarehousing. Solutions wereproffered and recommendations madeto management where necessary.

The GGM, NAPIMS Mr Morrison A. Fiddi (middle) flanked by GM, MaterialsManagement, NAPIMS Engr. H. S. Tahir (right) and GM, Group Materials

Management Engr. U. Muhammad

The GGM, NAPIMS Mr Morrison A. Fiddi in a group photograph with someManagers of Materials Management across NNPC SBUs&CSUs

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NNPC/MPNU JOINT VENTURE COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

The NNPC/MPNU joint venture as part of its sustainabledevelopment to its host Communities have been at theforefront of providing effective and efficient Communitybased human and infrastructural development activities.These well applauded initiatives are based on theharmonious relationship existing between the hostCommunities and the joint venture.

The joint venture sees the host Communities as part andparcel of its operation. This symbiotic relationship hasfostered a better understanding of the needs and wants ofthe host Communities.

With the host Communities in mind as its assets, the jointventure has continually made substantial contributions tothe provision and maintenance of sustainable projects inthe areas of Health, Education, Economic Empowerment/capacity building, Sports, Electricity, Roads and Water supplyamong others to their host Communities.

Indeed, it has been a “send down the projects” in the hostCommunities of the NNPC/MPNU joint venture operationalCommunities.

The joint venture within the last twenty four months hasexecuted and commissioned 36 Community assistanceprojects valued at over N 550 Million in thirteen LocalGovernment Areas of Akwa Ibom State.

These Projects which cuts across many facets ofcommunity life such as Water, Roads, Education, Health,Economic empowerment/Capacity building were aimed atdeveloping and empowering the Communities were the jointventure operates.

Speaking at the commissioning flag off ceremony of theseprojects held at Ibeno LGA secretariat and Oron civiccentre. The Group General Manager, National PetroleumInvestment Management Services (NAPIMS), Engr. M.A. Fiddi represented by Mr. Wilson Udoh appealed toCommunity Projects contractors to always expedite actionon Project execution to enable benefitting Communitiesderive desired benefits.

The GGM NAPIMS, Engr. Fiddi enjoined the Communitiesto take over the ownership of the Projects and as suchstrive to protect and maintain the Projects.

It was noted that the joint venture contributed N 19.8 Billionin 2009 to the Niger Delta Development Commission in2009 and over all has contributed N 59.2 Billion to thecommission between 2001 and 2009.

Among the projects undertaken by the joint venture as partof its Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) are:1. Economic empowerment/Capacity buildingThe joint venture in partnership with the Akwa Ibom StateGovernment conceptualized and nurtured the GraduateAssistance Programme (GAP)The GAP is aimed at improving the employability andentrepreneurial capacity of unemployed graduates in AkwaIbom State by providing information and communicationtechnology (ICT) skills and enterprise development training.

Over 250 unemployed graduates have completed theirtraining under the GAP, out of which over 70% have securedgainful employment.

Similarly, the joint venture embarked on a fish preservationproject in Eastern Obolo LGA. The 30-ton cold room willminimize waste catches encountered by the fishermen andadd value to the local economy and generate income to thefishermen group.The joint venture has provided solar-powered water Projectand treatment plant at Okoroette, the headquarters ofEastern Obolo LGA.

Also the joint venture has commissioned InformationCommunication Technology centres in Ibeno, Eket, Esit Eketand Onna LGA’s respectively. These centres wereundertaken as pre-requisite Projects aimed at reducing theworld to a global village and in Nigerian Governments questto be one of the 20 biggest economies in 2020.

The communities were reminded that the centres werecapable of turning the economic and social fortunes of thebenefitting Communities around and as such theCommunities should use the centres to update theirknowledge and skills.

2. Electricity ProjectsWhile Iwuochang and Upenekang Communities wereprovided with electricity upgrade Projects, a transformerwas procured and installed for AfahaUqua Obok Iduim.

Also electricity upgrade project was carried out alongUdoumoh street/SDP road, Eket.

3. Education ProjectsThe joint venture other than the regular construction,rehabilitation and provision of other educational amenitiesto the host Communities went further to introduce the MobilEmployee Voluntary Education Programme (MEVEP)The MEVEP is aimed at improving the standard of educationin the joint ventures areas of operation. This laudableprogramme involves the MPNU employees and spouses

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devoting their private time along with other volunteers toteach and mentor over 1,000 participating students drawnfrom 22 secondary schools in five centres located in Ibeno,Eket, Esit Eket and Onna LGA’s. The subjects covered bythe programme include, Mathematics, English language,Government, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics andAgricultural science.

The joint venture in its pragmatic approach to communalneeds also renovated an Assembly Hall at QIC SecondarySchool, Eket LGA, the construction of principals quartersand girls hostel at the senior science school, Ndon Eyo,Onna LGA.Similarly, the joint venture constructed the teachers quartersat Ebughu Community Secondary School, Mbo LGA andprovided water and sanitation facilities at Christain TechnicalCollege Oyubia, Urueoffong/Oruko LGA.

4. Sport ProjectsThe joint venture has un-relently sponsored the synonymousNNPC/Mobil Track and Field championship for 21 yearsnow. (1989-2010).The NNPC/Mobil Track and Field championship is an annualinvitational tournament where indigenous sportsman andwomen, local and foreign based athletes compete torepresent the country in international tournaments.Besides the sponsorship of the track and field championship,the joint venture completed a Golf-course at Marina roadand Inyang Uma T-off.

5. Road Construction ProjectsThe joint venture completed the concrete drains on MarinaPlaza Road in Inua Eyet Ikot and undertook the constructionof various roads in Eket, Ibeno, Esit Eket and Onna LGA’s.

6. Health ProjectsIn its strive to provide quality healthcare to the hostCommunities. The joint venture donated medical equipmentsworth N 2.4 Million to primary health centres in Ibeno andOnna LGA’s.

The joint venture in addition to the support given the NigerianMalaria Control and Prevention Programme (NMCPP)aimed at educating the people on the prevention and controlof malaria especially in pregnant women and children underthe age of five years also offers free dental and ophthalmicsurgeries and services, including the distribution of LongLasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLITN’s)Despite this, the joint venture completed the renovation ofmain ward and doctors quarters at Polyclinic Ukpenekang,the contruction of a block at the Atabrikang Health centre,and the construction of a block at Ikwe health centre, OnnaLGA and fully equipped and refurbished the Finima healthcentre Finima Rivers state.Over all, it has been accolade galore from the youths,Community and state Government over the unquiveringSustainable Development Projects in the host communitiesby the joint venture. We cannot but say WELL DONE,WELLDONE, WELLDONE!!! to the NNPC/MPNU jointventure

Fully equipped Finima Health Centre, Finima, Rivers Staterefurbished by the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture

King Dapper Pepple-Williams Bye-pass Road, Bonny Projectby Joint Industry Committee (JIC)

Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Ede Urua, AKS donated by, NNPC/MPN JV

Commissioning of the ICT Centre at Ibeno Council Secretariatby NNPC/MPN JV

The Local Government Secretary, Mr Nkaket Elebe Test-runningthe water project Commissioned by NNPC/MPN Joint Venture

at Okoroette, Eastern Obollo.

an organization to the next higher level at all times; aleadership that is creative, innovative and imaginative; aleadership that thinks and plans ahead; a leadership thatgrows the business; a leadership with a clear focus anddirection; a leadership that inspires, motivates andencourages higher performance, productivity andprofitability; a leadership that works for the people,organization and country; a leadership that loves and caresfor the people; a leadership that brings out the best potentialof the employees or the people.

What is organizational success?This simply means an organization that achieves its goals;the one that meets set targets; organization that grows thebusiness; the one that competes favourably with those insimilar business. Bill Holton in his Leadership lessons ofRobert E. Lee (1995:64) states that not only can leadersbe honest and successful, but it is impossible forleaders to be really successful unless they are honest.

He points out that when you see organization occupy thefront ranks of an industry and then recedes to a position ofrelative obscurity, the reason is largely due to dishonest andselfish leaders. He said that there are other mitigatingfactors, but the main reason is generally dishonesty withboth internal and external customers. From this point ofview, it can be seen that dishonesty and unethical practicesare major hindrances to organizational success.Consequently, leadership excellence is a sine qua non toorganizational success, high performance, increasedproductivity and profitability. The eleven keys to leadershipexcellence according to John C. Maxwell that contributesimmensely to organizational success are:

First value excellenceThis is very necessary as values and principles guide one’sactions and decisions in life. If you value excellence, your

actions and decisions will be anchored on excellence. Thisis evidenced in world class organizations as everything theydo are geared towards achieving excellence. There istherefore, no doubt that if excellence is valued and pursued,the organization’s performance will be excellent.

Don’t settle for average.This is the next key to excellence. For the managementguru, Peter Drucker, there are three categories of workers.These are average, excellent and high performers. For anorganization to be a top performer, it must develop itsemployees to be either excellent or high performers andkeep developing the average ones to perform at theiroptimum.

Pay attention to detailsThis is the third key to excellence. Here, business leadersand managers must pay great attention to details. This willeliminate minor errors and ensure that the right standardsare maintained. We can see these in Toyota products whereattention is paid to every detail thereby ensuring the highquality of Toyota products at all times. No wonder, Toyotaproducts are in high demand all over the world. It is becausegreat attention is paid to details. NNPC can attain its visionof being world class if great attention is paid to details in allits operational activities.

... to be contd on the next edition

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GGM, NAPIMS LAUNCHESTRANSFORMATION POSTERS

The Transformation team from theCorporate Headquarters, Abuja was inNAPIMS recently to launch theTransformation Posters. In a briefremark at the event, the Group GeneralManager, NAPIMS, Mr. Morrison A.Fiddi said that the transformationagenda is a key issue currently on thefront burner in NNPC. The GGMposited that change is the onlypermanent thing; hence thetransformation programme is designedto move NNPC from where it is towhere it should be in the near future.

In his presentation to the TopManagement staff of NAPIMS, theGeneral Manager, Transformation, Mr.Gabriel Adetunji highlighted the keythrusts of NNPC Transformation.

Mr. Adetunji emphasized that the needfor NNPC to transform stems fromboth internal and external factors.However, in leading the changeprocess, the Top Management staff ofNNPC are expected

· to build understanding andconviction amongst staff

· Role Model the new NNPC· Support the workforce with

tools and mechanisms· Develop the skills of the

workforce

The event was climaxed by thelaunching of the TransformationPosters by the GGM, NAPIMS, Mr.M. A. Fiddi.

The Posters emphasize the followingthree values:

· Transformation of NNPCrequires Collaboration andteam work

· NNPC’s Transformation:Change starts with you

· Change Creates Opportunities:Embrace Change

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GGM, NAPIMS Mr. M. A. Fiddi launching the Transformation Posters watching with delightis General Manager, Transformation, Mr. Gabriel Adetunji

GGM, NAPIMS Mr. M. A. Fiddi (extreme right), GM, Legal Mrs Hadiza Coomassie(3rd left), GM, MMD Engr. H. S. Tahir and TA to GGM NAPIMS Engr. N. Akachikelu (2nd left)

By: Helen Nkwo

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The Posters have been displayed atstrategic positions within the variousNAPIMS’ locations

The Transformation team in a bid tofind out the level of awareness of theTransformation Process amongstNNPC staff interviewed some staff.Please read on for their responses.

Voices of the people onTransformation1. I know about transformationoffice and their programmes and Iknow why we are transforming. NNPChas been a heavy cost centre over thetime and now we want to progress intoa profit centre in order to compete inthe global environment. We wereshown the figures in our ChiefOfficers’ Programme and it was reallyfrightening and a big concern. We allneed a change in our attitude in orderto have a new NNPC – Anyika

2. NNPC Transformation is awelcome initiative. I have noticed theimpact on how my SBU’s business hasbeen streamlined and yielding visibleresults. Various departments have beenable to align with the Corporateobjectives especially in budget controland cost savings.

I believe real-time feedback betweenstaff and the Transformation Office isparamount. The future of theCorporation is in our hands hence thequestion is, where are we on thetransformation programme? This isbecause I want to be part of thechange – B. Balami IDSL

3. I have heard aboutTransformation and I think the essenceis to propel NNPC to try and meet withglobal standards – we cannot affordto do business as usual. The majorimpact I have observed is that someprocesses in my SBU have reallyimproved, particularly in mydepartment. A lot still needs to be donein order to reach to all SBUs andCSUs. -Michael Akpu PPMC

4. I have been trying to do mywork in a different way as a result ofmy interaction with the TransformationOffice. -Patience F&A

5. Transformation? Yes, I haveheard of it and I know it exists. Weare very expectant of the PIB, whichof course will affect the structure ofPPMC, but I think the members of theNational Assembly are not sincere onthe issue – it looks impossible. -PPMC Staff.

6. Yes, the transformation isuseful especially now that we are inan electronic age. There is need forNNPC to be a great company so thatwe can be offered employment afterthe National Youth Service CorpsScheme. The only thing that is constantin life is change. Transformation hasmade us to resume at work earlier thanwe did. I think transformation is takinga step in the right direction even thePresident of the Federal Republic ofNigeria is preaching transformation. –Chinedu NNPC Intern.

7. Personally, I am a part of theTransformation programme. I workedwith the team and even attendedtraining programmes. I can say that Iam beneficiary though there has beena communication breakdown in therecent past due largely to the natureof my work. I know it still exists but Ihave not heard anything from theTransformation Office for a while. Weused to hear a lot about theTransformation, especially when theprogramme just started – Anonymous

8. Everyone’s mind in F&A hasshifted to SAP. The question is - whatis the correlation between SAP andTransformation? F&A staff

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GGM, NAPIMS Mr. M. A. Fiddi (left), GM, NipeX Dr. I. Ohiaeri, GM FAD, Mr. G. U. Okolie and Ag GM Services, Mr. U. S. Iwere

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Parenting Teenagers has been afascinating experience for manyparents. In the last piece, we lookedat a general overview of parentingteenagers. In this session, we shall lookat how to parent both teenage boys andgirls.

PARENTING TEENAGER BOYSParenting teen boys can be verystressful and overwhelming. A lot isexpected from the boys more than thegirls. He is seen as the “man of thehouse”, God help him if he is the firstborn or the only boy! Parents, you canenjoy a healthy relationship with yourboy if you understand the teenagepersonality.

I want you to think back and rememberhow your petite son sticks to you atevery opportunity. I can rememberfriends and relatives call my son“Mummy’s pet”. What about now?Hmm he hardly talks! He is alwaysquiet, locked up in his room, andprobably mumbles “No”, “Yes” or “Idon’t know” when he answers anyquestion.HE IS GROWING UPWhen a teenage boy begins to showthis behavior, he is in the process of“growing up” and maturing. Your boyis trying to exert his independence ashe finds his way in the world. This isnot strange; it’s something everyteenage son does (Daddy will agree

By: Christianah A. Akindolie

ENJOYINGPARENTINGTEENAGERS

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with me!). Expect your teenager tochange as he grows and maturesemotionally, physically and mentally.Teenage boys behave this waybecause they are working towardsachieving independence and in orderto do this, there is need to detach fromtheir parents.

Their behavior is usually due to theoverwhelming changes taking place intheir bodies. There is increase in sexualfeelings which can be distressing.Discussing it with their parents is outof the way, it is therefore natural forboys to attach themselves to theirfriends.

Mothers are seen as nurturers andcaretakers, consequently the teenagesons tend to push their mothers awayin order to begin to createindependence. Mothers therefore feelthis detachment than fathers. Myhusband disputed my observing ourson’s sudden withdrawal and quietnessto show that our son’s sudden changein behaviour was actually noticed byme, his mother. Understanding thereason for such withdrawal is essentialto mothers so that they can allow theirsons some space to commenceindependence.

HE NEEDS YOUR HELP!Parents must understand a boy’sdeepest feelings and experience, know

who he really is, and help him love andfeel comfortable with his genuine self.Mum and Dad should always be atalert. Look for the early signs oftrouble, such as bad grades, rowdybehavior from “seeming quiet” tomanifesting symptoms of depression,even drugs or smoking and drinkingalcohol.

Parents should be patient, don’t pushor nag your teenage boy. Be gentleand kind. Show him that he means alot to you and that you are proud ofhim. Challenge your teenage son tobe the best he can be at what ever taskhe is tackling. Ben Carson (a renownedAmerican Neurosurgeon who becamethe Director of Pediatric Neurosurgeryin John Hopkins Hospital at 33) in hisbook “Gifted Hands” acknowledgedhis mother’s role in his career (Irecommend this book to all mothers).

Despite his low grades, Ben’s mother(Sonya Carson) encouraged andbelieved in his abilities; this led him(Ben) to the peak of his career.Provide all the emotional supports thatwill help your son progress intoadulthood. If you walk into the livingroom and find your son watchingfootball, sit down and makeconversation about the game. Treatyour son like an adult without loosingyour image as his parent.

To be continued in the next edition

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By Dr. J. U. Enumah (MBBS, MPH, Dip HSE Mgt)Supr. Occupational & Environmental HealthNNPC Medical Services, Lagos

HOW IS BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSED?• Examination of the Breast

A complete breast examination includes visualinspection and careful palpation (feeling) of thebreasts, the armpits, and the areas around yourcollarbone.

• Mammography- Miss 10-15% of breast cancers.- A false-positive mammogram- A false-negative mammogram

• Ultrasound• MRI• Biopsy

- Fine-needle aspiration - Core-needle biopsy.- Surgical biopsy.

• Hormone receptor test

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: Can any othercondition mimic breast cancer?

• Benign Breast Disease - commonest breastcondition in adults and most girls

• Inflammatory Breast Conditions ( e.g. Abscess)

HOW IS BREAST CANCER TREATED?• Surgery.

• Breast conservation.• Excision +/- reconstruction.

• Chemotherapy.

This is a BENIGN BREAST TUMOUR, not a breast cancer!

• Radiation therapy.• Hormonal therapy.• Immunotherapy

DO PEOPLE WITH BREAST CANCERSURVIVE?

• Stage 1 84% 5yrs survival (i.e.surgery after early detection)

• Stage 2 71% 5yrs survival• Stage 3 45%-48% 5yrs survival• Stage 4 18%-26% 5yrs survival• Mammographically detected tumor >84%

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION METHODS• Breast self examination: Cheap and easy.• Clinical Breast examination:

Three monthly from 20 years. Yearly from 40 years

• Mammography: 1-2 years from 40 years. High risk women 10 years earlier than age at

which the youngest relative developed breastcancer.

• Avoid Obesity after menopause and excessivealcohol.

• Unnecessary hormone replacement should belimited in duration if it is medically required.

• Prophylactic Tamoxifen in genetically pronewomen.

• Prophylactic mastectomy to avoid developingbreast cancer.

• Prophylactic ooverectomy (ovarectomy) before40 years in genetically prone women.

Breast Self Examination (BSE)• Most important and most feasible method on a

large scale• Who can do it? – Every woman• When? - Best 7 or 8 days after period• How should it be done?

What are you looking for?Change in symmetry of the breast (size shape, contour)

• Nipple inversion and/or deviation.• Skin changes (redness, puckering/dimpling,

eczema).• Lump in the breast.• Nipple discharge.

BREAST CANCER

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CONCLUSION1. Know what is normal for you and see your health

care provider right away if you notice any of thesebreast changes:

2. Know your risk• Talk to your family to learn about your family

health history• Talk to your health care provider about your

personal risk of breast cancer3. Get screened

• Ask your health care provider which screeningtests are right for you if you are at higher risk

• Have a mammogram every year starting at age40 if you are at average risk

• Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices• Maintain a healthy weight.• Add exercise into your routine.• Limit alcohol intake.

Please take this home: Breast Cancer whendetected early and treatment promptly instituted

offers patients good quality life.

BSE Step 1:

BSE Step 2 – Hands Lifted

BSE Step 3 - Lying Supine

BSE Step 4: With Skin Slippery

NAPIMSMANDATE

Increase producibility to 4.5million barrel per day by theyear 2012

Increase Reserves to 40 billionbarrels by the year 2012

Increase Local Content to 70%by the year 2012

Zero Gas Flare By The Year2012