GMD, NNPC PROMISES TO DOMICILE ALL NNPC PRE-FEED SERVICES IN NETCO By: Wale Odeyale The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru has promised to domicile all the Corporation's pre Front End Engineering Design (FEED) project services in NETCO. Speaking to Management and staff of NETCO recently during a working visit to the company, Dr. Baru said NNPC Management will be committed to fully support NETCO to bring to fruition the desires of the founding fathers of the company. The NNPC GMD described his business visit to NETCO as home coming as the Autonomous Business Unit (ABU) was his first point of call in NNPC.

Dr. Maikanti Baru. GMD, NNPC Dr. Baru said he is committed to doing all he could to ensure the survival of NETCO and make it the engineering hub of NNPC adding that he will always support the course of NETCO as he had always done while at NAPIMS as Group General Manager, at Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) as the Managing Director and as Group Executive Director, Exploration and Production and at NNPC's Group Executive Council (GEC) meetings. On the challenge created by Treasury Single Account (TSA), the NNPC GMD promised to assist in the reconciliation and refund of NETCO's operational funds moved to NNPC Corporate Headquarter's Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) TSA. He also noted the high indebtedness to NETCO by NNPC and its ABUs and promised to facilitate the recovery of the outstanding indebtedness. Dr. Baru lauded NETCO Management for taking up the challenge thrown at it by the industry by entering into strategic alliances and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with notable world-class EPCM companies and encouraged NETCO to have more of such MOUs with companies that have proprietary technology to widen its horizon and enhance declaration of more profit over time. He traced NETCO's history over the years from a one floor office at Adeola Odeku in Lagos in 1989 to an eight-floor office space in 2016 and commended the Management and staff for taking the challenge over time to boost the advancement of the company. While expressing his joy at the exploit of NETCO into construction management, the NNPC GMD stressed the need for NETCO to be guided by building safety records as the key that unlocks construction adding that an error in safety could mar the reputation built over the years ''as it is difficult to make a name and very easy to lose it''. Dr. Baru stated that for construction to be good and viable, capacity should be built slowly with proper risk analysis put in place before embarking on the project and requested that NETCO should not rest on its oars as a very Strategic Autonomous Business Unit (ABU) and the first in NNPC to be ISO certified. Speaking during his welcome address, the Managing Director, NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu expressed gratitude for the visit by the GMD and his entourage to NETCO which he described as home coming and noted that two past NNPC GMDs were alumni of NETCO. He called for support in every area of EPCM adding that NETCO cannot be in the mother's kitchen and be eating bones.

Engr. Aliyu said several indigenous engineering companies in the oil and gas industry that started after NETCO was established have gone very far due to massive support given them by the NNPC and the International Oil Companies (IOCs). He stressed the need for NNPC to make NETCO its hub for all engineering activities in NNPC and ensure pre-FEED engineering services throughout the Corporation ABUs are domiciled in the company. NETCO HOLDS AGM ... DECLARES N2.5 BILLION PROFIT By Femi Olokode NETCO recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the NNPC Corporate Headquarters Abuja. Barrister Ayokunle Ajayi, NETCO Company Secretary and Legal Adviser, welcomed the Board of Directors and Stakeholders to the 2012, 2013 and 2014 AGM and formally read out the notice of the meeting. The Board Chairman, Engr. Rabiu Bello, NNPC Group Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer, Upstream said despite the challenges in the oil and gas industry, NETCO recorded an impressive performance during the years under review. He expressed confidence that given the necessary support by Shareholders and other stakeholders, NETCO has the competence and capacity to perform better in subsequent years.

The NNPC Group Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer Upstream, Engr. Rabiu Bello making his opening speech at the 2012, 2013 & 2014 Annual General Meeting held at NNPC Towers Abuja recently. To his right is MD NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu while to his left is Barrister Ayokunle Ajayi, Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, NETCO Engr. Rabiu Bello stated that the reason for combining the Annual General Meetings was due to migration of the National Accounting Standards to International Financial Standard Reporting which took the External Auditors a while to complete. He stated further that there was no substantive Managing Director in NETCO over a period of fifteen months, hence the inability to hold the meeting all this while. He commended the Management of NETCO for keeping faith with the Shareholders' vision by sustaining the efforts in progressing the business from an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company to an Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPCM) Company. The NNPC GED/COO expressed his profound gratitude to all stakeholders for the support given to NETCO and also thanked the Management and Staff of NETCO for their hard work, commitment, drive and quest for excellence. The Managing Director, NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu while presenting the Management report said 2014 was relatively a good year for NETCO in view of the fact that oil price was at its peak as this led to increase in activities in the oil and gas industry. He was optimistic that when the Petroleum Industry Bill is passed into law, more successes would be recorded in the industry. On the company's over view, Engr Siky Aliyu said NETCO recorded a feat by its emergence as the first Indigenous Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPCM) Company in Nigeria, following the exit of AMEC Contractors from the Mobil Integrity Projects - EPCM 2 Contract. While stressing that the Company set for itself an ambitious man hour target of 640,000; only 567,347 was actually achieved in 2014. He

however said NETCO revenue increased by 49% from N7.9 billion in the previous years to N11.8 billion in 2014. Also, profit after tax increased by 160% from N963M in year 2013 to N2.5b in year 2014. On Projects, the MD NETCO reported that NETCO won four (4) contracts and successfully executed eight (8) projects within the year under review, NETCO successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications. As a result of compliance with relevant extant laws, regulations and procedures, there were no reported work related deaths, serious injury or damage to NETCO or third party property. Engr. Siky Aliyu concluded his report to the Shareholders by stating that Management would continue to give priority to Staff welfare. He thanked the Shareholders and Stakeholders for the tremendous support and confidence reposed in the Management team in NETCO which had contributed in no small measure to NETCO's successes. He also applauded the Management and Staff of NETCO for their unflinching support, commitment, willingness to break new frontiers and for their relentless drive for improved service delivery. He stated further that NETCO will strive harder to be the best and preferred Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPCM) Company in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Speaking to some Media Houses who covered the AGM at the sidelines, Engr. Aliyu said the Egina Project was a showcase for NETCO and that it was the first time in Nigeria that NETCO Collaborated with two other indigenous companies and recorded over One million man - hours on the project. According to the MD NETCO, the entire detailed engineering of the Egina FPSO design works were delivered on time, safely and within budget. Engr. Aliyu said there were a lot of capabilities in – country and that NETCO being an indigenous and the largest engineering company was garnering other resources to execute upcoming projects which are in the pipeline and called for the support of all stakeholders to take NETCO to a higher level. Other stakeholders who graced the occasion included the external auditors from KPMG, the Media and NNPC Top Management. FORMER EXECUTIVE SECRETARY NCDMB COMMENDS NETCO By: Wale Odeyale The former Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Daziba Obah has lauded the efforts of National Engineering and Technical Company Limited (NETCO) for its efforts over the years at empowering Nigerians in the core business of the oil and gas industry.

Managing Director, NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu (Left) welcoming the former Executive Secretary Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Daziba Obah to NETCO during his recent visit

Speaking recently in Lagos during a courtesy visit to NETCO, Engr. Obah expressed his profound gratitude to NETCO for living up to the expectations of the founding fathers of the Board. According to him, ''initially people felt we cannot domicile engineering and other oil and gas related skills locally but today companies like NETCO have proved us right''. Engr. Obah also commended the collaborative efforts of NETCO at forming a consortium to record the remarkable feat on the Egina Floating, Production, Storage Offloading (FPSO) project. He promised that the Board will continue to support further collaborations to provide jobs for Nigerians in the oil and gas industry to continue to build local capacity adding that ''NCDMB will always intervene whenever the need arises to allow for a level playing ground''. Speaking earlier in a welcome address, the Managing Director, NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu expressed his delight at the courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary, NCDMB adding that ''as stakeholders in the affairs that NCDMB watches over, we are well informed about the achievements of your organization in the last decade covering the period when your activities were domiciled in the Nigerian Content Division of NNPC and since you transformed into NCDMB''. Engr. Aliyu noted the impact of NCDMB's activities that have improved participation of Nigerian companies across the entire value chain of the oil and gas industry which has resulted in the birth of several Nigerian companies in new areas of services, increased employment opportunities, human capacity development to meet the demands of opportunities created, arresting capital flight and thereby contributing positively to the nation's GDP and economic growth. He enumerated the achievements of NCDMB to include mandatory domiciling of 80% Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) man-hours for deep water topside facilities, putting structures to achieve 50 per cent of FEED and DED man-hours for LNG facilities and commendable achievements of Procurement and Construction segments of projects. On NETCO's operations over the years, the NETCO Managing Director said the company in the last 25 years had successfully operated as a self-sustaining commercial entity with a long history of successful project delivery in a range of services which include conceptual design, Front End Detailed Engineering Design, Procurement services, project management, cost estimating and benchmarking, quality control and assurance, health and environment services, training and recently EPC/EPCM services. Engr. Aliyu noted that NETCO has successfully executed projects in many areas solely, in partnership and as consortia with the Company's long history of successful partnership with local and foreign firms as required and has made considerable contribution to developing human capacity adding that ''its alumni currently occupy key technical and managerial positions in offices of local engineering companies, NNPC headquarters and its Autonomous Business Units (ABUs), International Oil Companies (IOCs) and in diaspora''. According to him examples of landmark projects executed solely and in partnership include Chevron Nigeria Limited EGP-3 project, Topside modules of SNEPCO's Bonga main FPSO project, Topside modules of Star Deep's Agbami FPSO project and NLNG trains 1-6. On projects executed with collaborative efforts, Engr. Aliyu said Egina was successfully delivered by a consortium of NETCO, DeltaAfrik, IESL and other Nigerian companies which has become a reference point and a model for harnessing the strength of the local Engineering companies to deliver mega projects in-country due to the success story of the project. He made a promise to the NCDMB team that members of the consortium still have a strong working relationship and have recently added Dover Engineering to its membership to take on more projects in the magnitude of Egina.

NETCO-JUBOB COMPLETES OML 119 - EXTENDED FRONT END ENGINEERING DESIGN (FEED) FOR 16" AND 8" PIPELINES REPLACEMENT PROJECT Timothy A. Akinyemi (PMP), Project Manager Okono and Okpoho fields are located offshore Nigeria in OML119 block, 55 km from Shell's Bonny Oil Terminal, in a water depth ranging from 65m to 100 m. All Okono wellheads are subsea and directly connected to the FPSO, while Okpoho wells are produced to dry trees positioned on Okpoho Wellhead Platform. Multi-phase Okpoho fluid is transported by a 16” pipeline to the FPSO, where the separation takes place. The 16” multiphase subsea pipeline failed and due to failure of the 16” pipeline, crude from Okpoho wells are being transferred to FPSO Mystras via the 8” pipeline originally designed for Gas lift which resulted in locked-in/deferred production of seven (7) Okpoho Wells.

OML 119 Existing Location and Schematics

Okpoho WHP– Mystras FPSO Proposed 8” and 16” Pipelines Schematics. In order to restore locked-in or differed production from Okpoho wells, NPDC embarked upon 16” & 8” pipelines replacement project. Based on the fore-going, NPDC awarded a contract to NETCO-JUBOB consortium to carry out the Extended Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for the Pipelines replacement project. PROJECT OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES This project is aimed at boosting production from Okpoho Field and shall involve:

16” subsea Pipeline Failure Investigative Report; detailed Investigation on the Root Cause Failure of the previous 16” Pipeline.

Based upon the recommendations of the Investigative Report, an Extended FEED for a new 16” Crude Oil subsea Pipeline from Okpoho Platform to the FPSO will be completed.

Extended FEED for 8” Gas-lift Pipeline from FPSO Mystras to Okpoho Platform and other works (verification and modifications) required for export gas handling facilities.

The project commenced February 01, 2016 with a planned duration of four and half (4.5) months. NETCO-JUBOB commenced the execution of the project with the Root cause analysis and investigation of the failed 16” Crude Production subsea pipeline. This failure investigation activities involved:

Mechanical Testing and Chemical Analysis of the sample of the failed pipeline. PVT and Microbial Analysis of the crude oil and water sample. Internal Corrosion Stimulation and report. Analysis of Corrosion inhibitors samples and report. Failure Investigation and Analysis Report

The Extended FEED for replacement of the 16” and 8” pipelines was executed in NETCO-JUBOB Engineering Office in Benin City, Edo State and the project was completed on May 31, 2016. The FEED deliverables package and the ITB for the EPC phase of the Project was delivered to NPDC on June 9, 2016. CHEVRON AWARDS OKAN GGCP DEBOTTLENECKING PROJECT TO NETCO By Adeyemi Raimi A., MNSE – Project Manager As part of the Engineering Service Agreement (ESA) between Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and NETCO, Okan Gas Gathering and Compression Platform (GGCP) Debottlenecking Project has been awarded to NETCO by Chevron. The Detailed Engineering Design (DED) Project will be executed by NETCO and PAI Engineering Limited while HSE risk studies will be done by Third party. The Work Authorization for the execution of this project was issued to NETCO on 12th April, 2016. The Administrative Kick-Off Meeting for Okan GGCP Debottlenecking Project was held on 16th May, 2016 at NETCO office, Lagos. After the completion of Milestone 1 deliverables, (viz: Level 3 Resource Loaded Schedule, Master Deliverables Register (MDR) and DRAM), the project Technical Kick-Off took place on 10th June, 2016 with CNL and NETCO-PAI Management and the project management team (PMT) in attendance. Project Background The Detailed Engineering Design (DED) is to debottleneck the dehydration system on Okan Gas Gathering & Compression Platform (GGCP) to handle the additional NAG supply from new drills and the surplus NAG from the Okan Pig Receiver Platform (PRP). The DED is required to provide CNL with a comprehensive engineering design which will enable them to proceed to Procurement and Construction works. Okan field is located offshore within OML-96 in about 25ft of water, 11km into Escravos bay. Okan GGCP currently dehydrates both Associated Gas (AG) and Non Associated Gas (NAG). The AG is from Okan Production Platform while the NAG source is from two NAG wells, OK-33 and OK-72. CNL intends to drill new NAG wells in the Okan field to sustain required NAG production rate. There are three (3) existing compressors at Okan GGCP, each with a design capacity of 55 MMscfd, for a total capacity of 165 MMscfd. The AG is compressed, dehydrated in a Triethylene Glycol (TEG) gas contactor and routed through a 20-inch pipeline to EGP Train 1 slug catcher. The NAG used for gas lifting is routed through the Lift Gas Separator and TEG lift gas contactor (design capacity of 32 MMscfd while the current operating capacity is approx. 57 MMscfd) into the Okan gas lift network.

Figure shows Okan Field Facilities According to reservoir deliverability forecast, there is an envisaged decline in rich gas supply to Escravos Gas Plant (EGP) Train 1. Thus, there is need to increase the Non Associated Gas (NAG) handling capacity of Okan GGCP, enabling it to make up for the AG decline rate. The existing glycol regeneration system designed for 200 MMscfd shall be replaced with a new regeneration system of 320 MMscfd capacity, to allow for increased NAG handling capacity. Apart from the new Okan NAG drills, an additional source of NAG is from a new facility, Okan PRP – which receives NAG from Sonam NWP. Excess NAG from this facility will be routed to Okan GGCP via a new 16-inch pipeline. The project will install this new (16-inch) pipeline and associated equipment required to transport NAG to Okan GGCP.

Project Objectives The primary objective of executing this project is to sustain domestic gas supply by:

Mitigating associated gas decline rates at Okan GGCP Debottlenecking Okan GGCP to increase NAG handling capacity to 200 Mmscfd Increasing Glycol regeneration system capacity from 200 MMscfd to 320 Mmscfd Divert excess NAG gas from Sonam NWP to Okan GGCP

Okan GGCP Scope of Work

Modify existing interconnecting piping and instrument between NAG Separator, GGCP Stage 3 Scrubber and TEG- Gas Contactor, to handle increase in NAG flow rate from 128 MMscfd to 200 Mmscfd

Debottleneck the 3rd stage Scrubber to handle 300 Mmscfd Replace the existing Glycol Regeneration Package with a new system designed for 320 Mmscfd Modify the flare system to accommodate new conditions Update the existing utility adequacy report and ensure it entails adequacy checks on power,

vents, instrument air, chemical, fire water, open and closed drains systems Install Pig Receiver and associated piping including riser Deck extension to accommodate new Pig Receiver Install a new flow meter downstream of the pig receiver Review and understand constructability issues to replacing the Glycol Regeneration Package,

interconnecting piping, pig receiver, new flow meter and other equipment Okan PRP Scope of Work

Install a new 2 phase Separator Install Pig Launcher and associated piping for the proposed 16-inch Okan PRP to Okan GGCP

pipeline Install One (1) ultrasonic flow meter on pipeline Install Interconnecting piping valves Install Pipeline tie-in, including riser and validation of tie-in point on Okan PRP design, and

condensate tie-in on the Okan PRP to Okan NWP line. Verification of the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) package received from CNL prior to the DED has been completed in NETCO office. The purpose of the FEED review is to ascertain the adequacy of the engineering design and identify any shortcomings/ areas that need to be addressed during the Detailed Engineering Design (DED). A report has been prepared at the end of the FEED review and issued to CNL. At present the detailed engineering design of Okan GGCP and PRP is on-going. As part of measures put in place to ensure the completion of this project successfully and safely, the following activities had taken place in NETCO office:

Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC) Induction HSE induction to all NETCO-PAI project team members Inauguration of Safety Leadership Team (SLT) Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Workshop Lessons Learnt Workshop from CNL past projects

NETCO-PAI has assigned competent and well experienced engineers with the required technical skills to lead the respective Engineering disciplines to ensure successful delivery of the project within the approved cost and schedule, while quality and safety shall not be compromised. All project deliverables to be issued to CNL shall be in accordance with ISO 9001: Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS), and shall conform to project requirements. Also, these deliverables (including those from the Subcontractor for the HSE Risk Studies) shall be reviewed internally by NETCO-PAI before they are issued to CNL for review and approval. At the peak of the DED project, about 53 Engineers and project support services personnel would have participated in the execution and management of the project. Also, a number of selected Graduate Trainees from various Engineering Disciplines will have the opportunity to undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT), in accordance with NCDMB Training Plan.

ENGR. KOLAWOLE OBADINA APPOINTED EDO NETCODIETSMAN Engr. Kolawole Obadina was recently appointed by NNPC Management as the Executive Director, Operations of NETCODIESTMAN, a joint venture company between NETCO and DIETSMAN set up to provide specialised operation & maintenance services including training for technology transfer in the oil and gas industry.

ENGR. KOLAWOLE OBADINA Engr. Kolawole Obadina was born on July 7, 1957. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta from 1971 to 1975 for his secondary education. For his tertiary education, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, between 1976 and 1981 where he obtained Bachelor of Science (Bsc.) in Chemical Engineering, second class - upper division. He also attended the prestigious University of Lagos between 1983 and 1985 for his post graduate Diploma in Metallurgy. Engr. Obadina started his working career with the Federal Ministry of Industries in 1982 as Industrial Officer II where he was responsible for small scale industries and management consultancy services. In 1983, he moved to Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, Kogi State, as Chemical Engineer II. Between 1983 and 1991, he rose to the position of Senior Chemical Engineer and Head of Operations, Chemical Water Treatment Plant and was responsible for commissioning and start – up of chemical water treatment plant of the steam generators (Boilers). He was also responsible for supervising the operations of the plant on shift basis, ensuring delivery of demineralized water in the required quantity and quality to the steam boilers and ensuring availability of manpower and materials for continuous operations. His responsibility also included but not limited to efficient operations of the chemical shop, supervising the shifts –in–charge, arranging for chemicals and other inputs, scheduling equipment maintenance etc. In 1991, Engr. Obadina was employed in NNPC as an Assistant Chief Engineer and sent to the Petroleum Training Institute Effurun Warri, for basic and specific operations programme in engineering and technical services organised by COMERINT. Between 1992 and 1994, Engr. Obadina had his practical on – the-job training in Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited Kaduna in the Engineering and Technical Services Department as a Trainee Process engineer in the Lubes Plant and later in the Production Department as Trainee Chief Operator. Engr. Kolawole Obadina became Chief Operator in 1994, (Hot Section) Olefins Plant and was involved in the commissioning, start up (CSU) and operation of the 260,000mtpa Olefins Plant on shift basis. He also functioned as Officer-in-charge, Olefins Plant and later Superintendent (Hot Section) between 1996 and 2003 and was responsible for ensuring feed / products met specification, approving work requests and preparing equipment for maintenance; preparing and supervising plant start up and shutdown activities, ensuring all materials for plant sustainability were available. He also ensured that all safety procedures and rules were adhered to and initiated useful modifications in the Plant for optimum performance. In 2003 Engr. Obadina became Ag. Deputy Manager for the Olefins Plant and was responsible for the running of the 260,000mtpa ethylene and 80,000mtpa propylene EPCL Olefins Plant and supervising Plant start-up and shut down activities. Engr. Obadina was seconded to Brass LNG in 2004 and was promoted to the position of a Deputy Manager in 2005. He was also promoted Manager, Plant Operations Brass LNG in 2008 and was the Pioneer Head, Plant Operations in Brass LNG. His schedule of duties was to provide operations input to the project front end

engineering design (FEED) at the different design stages and locations thereby ensuring safety, maintainability and efficient operability of the Plant during construction, commissioning and operations. He established the Operating and Maintenance Philosophy for Onshore Facilities of Brass LNG. He also prepared the grounds to ensure that Operations Personnel were trained and ready to take over the plant ready for start-up (RFSU). He was Head, Plant Operations Brass LNG until his recent appointment as the pioneer Executive Director Operations, NETCODIESTMAN effective June 6,2016. Engineer Kolawole Obadina is a widely travelled man and has had the privilege of attending senior management engineering related courses in Nigeria and Overseas. He is happily married to his Wife, Mrs. Olusola Obadina and they both have three children. His hobbies include reading, meeting people and playing table tennis at his spare time. NETCO REWARDS SAFETY AMBASSADORS Peter Eben-Spiff - NETCO HSE Supervisor NETCO Management recently rewarded its Safety Ambassadors for the third quarter of 2016 as part of its desire to maintain an international work- place with commitment to safety. The Safety Ambassadors were presented with gifts and letters of commendation by NETCO Managing Director, Engr. Siky Aliyu during the emergency fire drill observed recently in Lagos. Three Safety Ambassadors were rewarded at the event. They are Engr. Victor Fakoya (Engineering Department – OKAN project) who promptly reported high risk conditions that have helped to prevent injuries and illness while Engr. Valentine Okeke (Supply Chain Management Department – MIPS project) was rewarded for consistently reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions with proposals for appropriate remedial actions within the quarter and Mr. Smart Kehinde-Zip (Human Resources Department) for providing ready help and rapid response in medical emergency evacuations within the quarter. During the event, NETCO Management seized the opportunity to commend MIPs Project Team members for successfully achieving a major project milestone through the delivery of a major project equipment - Automated Power Module - despite series of challenges on site. Letters of commendation were given to team members involved in the laudable exercise.

 Engr. Victor Fakoya, (right) receiving his award as a  Safety Ambassador from NETCO MD, Engr. Siky Aliyu (Left) 

 

Mr. Smart Kehinde Zip, (right) receiving his award as a Safety Ambassador from NETCO MD, Engr. Siky Aliyu (Left) Emergency fire drill is observed on a quarterly basis by staff and clients within NETCO premises. In her remarks, Manager HSEQ, Mrs. Moji Edun, thanked everyone for responding to the sound of the alarm thereby showing commitment to NETCO's emergency preparedness. The Independent supervisor, Dr. Godwin Udoh confirmed that it took 5 minutes 20 seconds to fully evacuate the building and to muster everyone within NETCO premises. He further congratulated all for successfully participating in the first simulated emergency evacuation drill in Feyide House. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Nigerian Police Force (Bar Beach Division) represented by the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Solomon Ajibade accompanied by ASP Atobatele addressed all staff on pertinent security challenges and possible mitigations. The DPO described the present state of security in the country as a situation in dire need of attention from all stakeholders. He further described three (3) aspects of violence as structural, physical and psychological referencing the Nigerian Constitution. He assured all that the security agents are working round the clock to ensure that security and peace are maintained. He however, emphasized that personal security should not be neglected. The Managing Director, NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu in his response shared a security incident with lessons learnt and advised all present to take ownership of their own security. He revealed that attention to details in security issues and borrowing from lessons learnt would go a long way to prevent losses. While congratulating staff for showing commitment to safety, the Managing Director assured staff and clients that other projects will be observed for recognition in future. He also thanked the members of the Nigerian Police Force for their value adding exposition at the event. SAFETY HAZARDS TO WATCH OUT FOR AROUND THE HOUSE By: Daisy Mac-Jaja Taking care of your family and home is certainly important. Safety is a key component to achieving that purpose. Unfortunately, there are a number of hazards hiding in plain sight around every home. Below are some hazards in homes as well as measures one can adopt so as to avoid injuries and stay out of harm's way.

FALLS: Whether it's slipping on a wet floor after a shower or falling down the stairs, injuries due to falls are one of the most common household hazards.

STEPS TO TAKE TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS: Staircases: Make sure all staircases have firm handrails, adequate lighting, and safety gates if there are small children in the home. Stairways should never be littered with toys, loads, implements or any objects whatsoever. Bathrooms: Secure rugs to avoid slipping and pooling of water on slick surfaces. Make sure showers and bathtubs have safety rails to assist family members, old and young in safely getting in and out. FIRE HAZARDS: Everything from candles to an unattended iron could lead to an accidental fire in your home, but there is a lot you can do to prevent a fire from starting. STEPS TO TAKE TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS: Fire Alarms: Make sure fire alarms are installed on all levels, and regularly check and change the batteries to make sure you'll have adequate warning in the unlikely event of a fire. Candles: Never leave candles unattended or near loose fabric like drapes or throw pillows Appliances and Outlets: Make sure that all appliances are in good working condition and that no cables are frayed.

Don't overload electrical outlets, in fact it's safe practice to unplug small appliances like toasters, microwave machines, etc when not in use. CARBON MONOXIDE: Accidental poisoning due to high levels of carbon monoxide in the home is becoming more common. What makes carbon monoxide so threatening is that it's virtually impossible to detect by smell, sight, or sound.

STEPS TO TAKE TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS: Detectors and Alarms: You can keep your family safe by installing a carbon monoxide detector that will alert you if carbon monoxide reaches dangerous levels in your home.

CHOKING HAZARDS: From a bit of dinner going down the wrong way to a youngster accidentally swallowing a small item, choking is scary. The biggest household choking hazards come from small toys and hard foods that easily block airways, like nuts.

STEPS TO TAKE TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS: Look Around: To keep your home choke-free, regularly inspect toys for loose parts or other items that have rolled under furniture where little hands might easily find them. Keep Dangers out of reach: Be sure to keep small, hard foods like nuts out of reach of children. Ensure kids take time to properly chew their food at the dining table. BATHROOMS: The old rumor that most household accidents happen in the bathroom persists 'because its true. In addition to risk of slipping and falling, the bathroom is also home to chemicals like soaps, makeup, perfumes, bleach, medicine, etc. With so many potential dangers lurking in this one small room, it's crucial to be careful.

STEPS TO TAKE TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS: Medications: Put locks or safety latches on cupboards that contain medications and toiletries. If you have prescribed medications it's wise to keep them in a completely separate place, safely locked where no one but the person who needs them is able to gain access. Slipping: Install grab bars and other supports to help people get in and out of the shower. Conclusion: Keeping your family safe is a full-time job. Paying attention to common threats and taking precautions to avoid injury make the job a little easier.

NETCO ORGANISES VALEDICTORY SESSION IN HONOUR OF LATE FINANCE MANAGER, MR. AUSTIN WAKA, FCA By Femi Olokode

 Late Austin Waka NETCO Management organised a valedictory session on Friday June 1, 2016 on the demise of its former energetic and resourceful Finance Manager, Mr. Austin Waka who died on May 30, 2016 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos. He was aged 51 years. Making the formal announcement was the MD NETCO, Engr. Siky Aliyu at a formal gathering of all NETCO staff where he called for a minute silence in honour of the departed colleague. He said he did not have the pleasure of working with the deceased since he was on his annual vacation when the MD assumed office. The MD said he had to request the late Mr. Waka to assist in finalising the 2015 finance audit that the FM had set in motion before his sickness, a request the late FM granted by coming to work briefly to expedite the work. Engr. Siky Aliyu said he led a team of NETCO Management to visit him at the hospital while on admission and also contacted the Group General Manager, Medical and the Manager Lagos Zonal Medical and also engaged the Doctors taking care of him at the hospital to give him quality care. He informed that the Late Mr. Waka left behind six children and a Wife who is a full time housewife. From the information at the MD's disposal, Mr. Austin Waka was a diligent worker and committed family man. He assisted NETCO to ensure that the last three years audited accounts were done timely and also kept the company's accounts in a very professional manner. Even on his sick bed he was still asking whether the audit had started and how far the audit had progressed. While praying that God should console the family he left behind, the MD promised that NETCO would support his burial and assist to ensure that his entitlements are paid promptly. After the MD's remarks, few comments were made by colleagues and staff who had close interaction with the deceased and below are some of their testimonials:

Mrs. Bukola Adenekan who worked with him at Accounts department said her heart is heavy at the loss of a worthy Boss. She said he was a dedicated man who had compassion on staff and colleagues. She had the opportunity of seeing his boss at the hospital and he was still discussing office issues with her while on his hospital bed. She prayed that God should grant the NNPC and the family the fortitude to bear the loss of a great man

Engr. Mustapha Yakubu, the Executive Director Operations said he was a gentle man. He had a

personal discussion with him before his death. According to the EDO, the deceased confided in him and was also apprehensive that he might not live long to bury his late father whose programme of burial was in top gear at a time. He said they prayed together and to the glory of God all went well. Shortly afterwards, he fell ill and never recovered until his death. He reminded everyone that death is something all of us will have to taste at one point or the other in our lives and rounded his speech by saying that from Allah we came and to Him we shall return. He prayed that God will comfort the family he has left behind

Mrs. Adedayo Beckley said her late boss was a loving and diligent man. She also said he was a spiritual

giant. She said she had the opportunity of seeing him on his hospital bed and echoed what others have

said about asking her whether the MD was back from his trip and how the audit of NETCO's account was progressing. On this fateful day of her visit, her late boss was restless. He wanted to talk, wanted to do so many things at the same time; was vomiting and she had to excuse herself from his bedside so that he can be attended to by the doctors. She said he would be sorely missed

Mrs. Ada Oyetunde, the Manager Human Resources said what struck her first was his name on

assumption of duty in NETCO. She noted that late Mr Waka was a restless person by nature. She said, Late Mr. Waka closed the gaps he met in NETCO FAD when he came. His zeal for hard work struck her concerning issues like withholding tax which NETCO used to pay a lot of money for. He found a way round it to ensure that NETCO saved money. She said, he was a good family man always excited to see his family in Abuja at the slightest opportunity. She prayed that God in his infinite mercies console this family at this trying times.

Late Mr. Austin Waka, FCA, was a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a holder of 1989 Masters of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos. He also holds a 1986 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from the University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. He joined the services of NNPC in2005 as Deputy Manager, MS (Budget and Projects) and had worked in various Autonomous Business Units of the Corporation before his redeployment to NETCO in 2013 as its Finance Manager. He had over twenty years working experience in the Banking Sector and the Oil and Gas Industry. The over forty five minutes valedictory session came to a close with prayers that God should comfort the family that he left behind at this trying times and for NETCO not to record harvests of sudden death like this in the nearest future. May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace… Amen.