A publication of Century Group. Fourth quarter 2013.
CG/BAB JV:an enviable global
success story.CG Strengthens Internal Systems:
Appoints Two COOs
Harold ObasohanMaclaren Kosuowei
CHAIRMAN - EDITORIAL BOARD
Ken Etete
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TK Etete
ADVISORS
Nadou Amri
EDITOR
Olutunde Fadairo
ASSITANT EDITORS
James Useghan
Oludayo Olubusayo
CONTRIBUTORS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Olazi BurutoluAliu Adewunmi Ogunbadejo
Miebi Ifedigbo
Dear colleagues,
I have to say, 2013 has been the fastest year of my life. Perhaps it's because I am getting older; all I know is that it just flew past.
Welcome to the final edition of the Century Post for 2013. In this end of year edition, we revisit our long, warm, and mutually rewarding partnership with Bumi Armada with the visit of the Malaysian envoy, Mr Saifuddin Khalid of the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation and celebrate the greater prospects that lie ahead for both companies. We rub minds with our new COOs – Harold and Mclaren, and they share their dreams for the Company. The CE pays homage to the year gone past and enjoins us to remain resilient in keeping the CG vision alive through the coming year.
We congratulate our Operations and HSE departments for achieving the 1million-man hours zero LTI milestone. This is a very impressive achievement and we encourage us all to keep up the good work. Learn about curbing maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria. HR and the Legal departments give us an insight into some of their activities in the “Departmental share”.
Laugh down 2013's memory lane as you read about its funniest moments in “The Read”, plus lots of hot brides, dashing bachelors and cute babies await you in “Social diary”
Here is me being the first to wish us all a merry Christmas and prosperous new year (big smile).
Happy reading,
Olutunde
EDITOR’S NOTE
EDITORIAL TEAM
C E N T U R Y P O S T
Mayowa OluyideYomi AdeoyeCharles T. BinitieEmetomo Otuaga
Jessica Ine
Egberipou Idonbaa
Efosa IgbinobaBlessing OkougbeninSunny AmaranEstelle Dimka
RedArk
FROM THE CE’S DESK
ne of my favourite pictures is the one taken
of four sand miners in a canoe, far away in Othe familiar Creeks of the Niger Delta.
When you zero in on the shot, the most intricate
details are revealed; you soon notice on close
observation that the material of the mast was made
from polythene, while its long poles were made from
wood. Do you remember the statement that when
you drop a Nigerian anywhere in the world, he or she
knows just what to do to survive? This seemingly
ordinary picture of four miners somewhat brings
that audacious quote to mind. What is portrayed in
this picture resonates through the entire landscape
and inspires me in more ways than one. I think it
speaks of the essential ingredient that separates
great men from ordinary men, which is our attitude
and response to challenges. It is not the challenges
that matter the most, but our response to them. The
probing question is: “What is our response when we
meet difficulties?” For most people when they
meet a difficult colleague or a defiant client or a
client who is non-compliant, they cringe,
complain or criticise, rather than roll their sleeves,
put their hands to the plough and make the most
of what life brings. Learning to rise above our
challenges is one skill we must strive to acquire in
life.
At the inception of Century Group, we used this
picture as a mission statement. Through the years
I am always inspired by the ingenuity and
creativity embedded in the picture. That rare
ability to find hope in hopelessness and create
solution in the midst of daunting challenges
remains the true essence of the Century Group
spirit. We knew that we had very little resources,
but our attitude was everything. We rose after
every fall and we learnt from every failure. All our
missteps and mistakes only showed us better
ways to do things; we didn't define ourselves by
them, we learnt fast from them, became better
and moved on.
This resilient spirit and dogged attitude has
become the essence of Century Group. It is what
has brought us thus far, and it is what we need to
navigate the years ahead. However, it is not
enough to be resilient and courageous, we must
ensure that we are pursuing the right cause and
that we optimize our gains from our endeavours.
As the year comes to an end, we are glad to
celebrate the efforts of our staff in pushing our
vision and commitment to deliver on our brand
promise. We recognize the need to unbundle our
business units and subsidiaries to enable us cater
to their unique challenges and optimize the value
from each of them. Our 7 functionary subsidiaries
are meant to stand alone and this we must do. But
it will come with its own fair share of challenges.
Nonetheless, we must try to make the process as
seamless as possible.
Once again, I thank you for staying and giving
your best to us. My earnest prayer is that God
gives us the grace to keep on keeping on.
By: Ken Etete(KEEP ON KEEPING ON)
C E N T U R Y P O S T
COMPANY NEWSTHE CG LEADERSHIP EQ WORKSHOPS:
STTHE 1 OF ITS KINDhe Leadership Series, an initiative of the CE, which
was held in the Lagos office from the 4th of TSeptember to the 25th of November, was a
remarkable success. Called the 'CG Emotional Quotient
Workshop', the series was unique in various ways -
morphing from an informal, optional gathering of a few to
a series of formal events videoed and recorded for future
references.
Century Group holds internal conferences on a regular
basis for various purposes. So, what was different about
the Leadership Series? It was EDUTAINMENT. It was
educative and entertaining. It was a workshop, a lecture, a
debate all rolled into one.
Essentially, its uniqueness stemmed from its method of
implementation. With the authority vested on CAD to
facilitate the programme, CAD's proposal to Executive
Management was for a 'different' sort of learning
experience extracted from intelligence from ALL members
of staff. CAD's concept for the series therefore was for an
innovative, intensive and synergistic programme where
shared knowledge had to be der ived from
interdepartmental cross-pollination of ideas and delivery
unencumbered by traditional or conservative presentation
styles. Freedom of expression, inclusivity and teamwork
were the key principles on which the Leadership Series was
based.
For seven weeks, exploring seven topics on leadership,
Century Group Lagos staff laudably proved that indeed
'knowledge is power' and that the power of quest is not the
exclusive preserve of any group of individuals. Very
importantly, we demonstrated the inherent power in team
work. Each 'group', comprising of no less than three
departments, worked harmoniously to impart knowledge
to the rest of us on the topic it had chosen via a ballot
process. Getting the departments to work in unison
towards a clearly defined objective in this way was
innovative. Each group knew that its success depended on
unflinching cooperation among its members. As we
worked together, some silos were broken; some walls
came crumbling down with new perspectives on the
By: James Useghan
personalities and competencies of fellow
colleagues. In the process, an appreciable
measure of understanding, patience,
selflessness and cooperation was forged.
With a combinat ion of interest ing
presentation styles, we tasked ourselves with
instructing on subjects like: 'leadership and
loyalty', leadership and CSR', 'leadership and
discipline', 'leadership and service excellence'
and 'leadership and decision making', among
others. Some of the most memorable instructional tools were the
videos, the live drama and the amazing show of 'practice what you
preach' by the CGB Group which through self-levy donated CG-
branded note books to a primary school. This was an exemplary
leadership gesture on CSR. The departments went the extra mile to
research, to find relevant case studies, and draft compelling
narratives. We sought solutions to many workplace and personal
issues of leadership. We learnt that service excellence comes with
taking ownership of our jobs; that loyalty is not synonymous with
acquiescence to potentially destructive situations; that leadership
type or style can be situation-driven. So, a normally democratic
leader may lean towards autocracy or laissez-faire depending on
the situation. The debates answered many questions satisfactorily
but some others proved too tricky to resolve conclusively.
However, every workshop revealed that leaders are made through
the acquisition of certain values and skills, but that there's no
greater show of leadership than by example.
Some key notes emanating from the 7 interdepartmental
presentations were;
Leadership and Service Excellence strengthens relationships
with customers and boost the morale of the individuals and the
organization.
Leadership and Service Excellence improves profitability and
boost brand equity.
Leadership and Loyalty develops a deep bond between the
manager and employee.
To be a great leader who engenders loyalty, you must be loyal
to yourself first.
The leader who poses important questions to subordinates
and who listens to the answers will obtain higher levels of
productivity.
A leadership strategy without ethical clarity produces moral
and economical bankruptcy - Bill Donahue.
Growth and development of the people is the highest calling
of leadership- Harvey Firestone.
Successful leaders in CSR will see possibilities, and take on
the challenge of bringing them about.
Feedback received to date on the series show that everyone learnt
something new about what it means to 'lead' on the job and in our
personal lives.
We say: well done and thank you to all CG Lagos staff who through
commitment to the passion of releasing their potential and
creativity have left a motivating legacy. Thank you for making the
Leadership Series the first of its kind.
The world is filled with followers, supervisors and managers but
very few leaders. Join the few – LEAD.
C E N T U R Y P O S T
COMPANY NEWSA GLANCE AT CENTURY GROUPPH CANCER WEEK
cancers are usually too small to cause symptoms until they cause
pain by pushing against nearby nerves or interfere with the liver
function to cause a yellowing of the skin and eyes called jaundice.
Symptoms also can be created as a tumor grows and pushes
against organs and
blood vessels. For
e xamp le , co lon
cancers lead to
symptoms such as
c o n s t i p a t i o n ,
d i a r r h e a , a n d
changes in stool
size. Bladder or
prostate cancers
cause changes in
bladder function
s u c h a s m o r e
f r e q u e n t o r
i n f r e q u e n t
urination. As cancer
cells use the body's
energy and interfere
w i t h n o r m a l
hormone function, it is possible to present symptoms such as fever,
fatigue, excessive sweating, anemia, and unexplained weight loss.
However, these symptoms are common in several other maladies
as well. For example, coughing and hoarseness can point to lung or
throat cancer as well as several other conditions. When cancer
spreads, or metastasizes, additional symptoms can present
themselves in the newly affected area. Swollen or enlarged lymph
nodes are common and likely to be present early. If cancer spreads
to the brain, patients may experience vertigo, headaches, or
seizures. Spreading to the lungs may cause coughing and
shortness of breath. In addition, the liver may become enlarged
and cause jaundice and bones can become painful, brittle, and
break easily. Symptoms of metastasis ultimately depend on the
location to which the cancer has spread.
Early detection of cancer can greatly improve the odds of
successful treatment and survival. Physicians use information from
symptoms and several other procedures to diagnose cancer.
Imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans,
and ultrasound scans are used regularly in order to detect where a
tumor is located and what organs may be affected by it. Doctors
may also conduct an endoscopy, which is a procedure that uses a
thin tube with a camera and light at one end, to look for
abnormalities inside the body.
However, majority of the common cancers are preventable or
curable if detected early.
Breast cancer is the commonest female cancer and the most
common cancer among both sexes. The risk factors for breast
cancer include:
he World Cancer week was marked by the CG PH office
with two key programmes: a cancer awareness seminar Tand a novelty match between GRA and KI staff.
The seminar highlighted the following:
Cancer is a public health problem world-wide, affecting all
categories of persons. It is the second common cause of death
in developed countries and among the three leading causes of
death in developing countries. WHO reports that about 24.6
million people live with cancer worldwide. Among indigenous
Africans, 650,000 people of an estimated population of
965million are diagnosed with cancer annually and the risk of
dying from cancer in African women is two times higher than in
developed countries (Parkin et al.).
The burden of cancer in Nigeria is unknown, mainly because of
lack of statistics or under-reporting. The six most common
cancers in Nigeria in descending order of frequency are:
Breast
cervix
prostate
colorectal
liver cancer and
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
female gender
increasing age
maternal relative with breast cancer
abnormal genes (BRCA 1, BRCA2 genes)
nulliparity
late age at first pregnancy and longer reproductive
span(early menarche<12yrs, late menopause>50yrs).
obesity,
increased dietary fat & alcohol intake,
cigarette smoking,
previous breast lesion with atypical changes,
previous breast cancer
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in Nigerian males;
having overtaken liver cancer. The risk factors for prostate
cancer are:
race,
age above 40years,
positive family history,
high fat diet and
high serum androgens levels; the latter being most
consistent.
Members of staff at the cancer awareness session
Before the commencement of the 'cancer week novelty match' between KI & GRA staff
C E N T U R Y P O S T
Cancer symptoms are quite varied and depend on where the
cancer is located, where it has spread, and how big the tumor is.
Some cancers can be felt or seen through the skin - a lump on
the breast or testicle can be an indicator of cancer in those
locations. Skin cancer (melanoma) is often noted by a change in
a wart or mole on the skin. Some oral cancers present white
patches inside the mouth or white spots on the tongue.
Other cancers have symptoms that are less physically apparent.
Some brain tumors tend to present symptoms early in the
disease as they affect important cognitive functions. Pancreatic
By: Egberipou Idonbaa
C E N T U R Y P O S T
The Nigerian International Conference on Mineral ResourcesTheme: Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources for Economic Growth
10th - 12th September 2013.Calabar 2013
COMPANY NEWS
DAY 1 – OPENING CEREMONY
The Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Effiok Cobham who opened
the ceremony, welcomed everyone to “The People's Paradise”. He started
out by stating that the mineral mining potential of the country is
enormous and if well harnessed, will meet the investment needs of the
country and will attract lots of international mining companies to Nigeria.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Engr. Effiong
Bassey, emphasized that Nigeria is well endowed with huge mineral
resources and is a major producer of tin, columbite, tantalite, manganese,
rutile, iron ore, lead and zinc. He also stated that Nigeria's mining
potential is much greater than realized and the exploration and mining
development are lacking behind as compared to other parts of the
mining world. The mining industry as well as agriculture constituted the
mainstay and revenue generators of the economy in the past but today,
they have lost their glory and no longer contributing significantly to the
gross domestic product of the country. This, he said, is as a result of
daunting challenges, including laws and regulations.
DAY 2
The MD – Dynatrac Nig. Limited, Chief (Mrs) Maria M. Nwaige spoke on
the “Role of Mining Servicing Companies in the Development of Solid
Minerals within the mining Industry”. She stated that mining operations
in Nigeria can best profit from specialized services and supply and that
the servicing companies, if properly utilized, can provide products and
services indispensable to the operations and functions of the mining
industry.
Elder. Esu Ayara, the Managing Director of ESUVIC NIG. LTD, stressed that
Nigeria could attract a substantially increased share of world mining
investment. He also emphasized that greater investment is the necessary
condition for revitalizing mining in Nigeria and returning to a strong,
sustained growth. He stated that the government of Nigeria should
significantly increase exploration expenditures (if there is any at all) to
attract new mining projects. If this is done, it will generate more than 20%
of its merchandise exports. It is imperative to restore the dignity of labour
in mining, he said. The Ministry of Mines and Steel should be amongst
the top most relevant Federal and State Government Ministries with
professionals appointed to head the Ministry, he added.
Government, he continued, should consider miners as partners in the
progress of the country and should be accorded due respect just as their
counterparts within the Oil and Gas sector. By doing so, the Federal
Government will yield much more returns than it is currently doing. As
the solid mineral sector is now being considered a potential revenue
generator after the Oil and Gas sector, there's the need for it to be well-
funded and patronized to attract investments from serious mining
nations, companies, and individuals.
DAY 3 – CLOSING CEREMONY/VISIT TO THE UNICEM PLANT
At the close of the event, Chief Augustine Ewezu, a mining consultant and
Geologist with BAWSE Nigeria Limited, Abuja, spoke on the “challenges,
current and sustainability trend in the mining industry”. He stated that
the challenges being faced in the sector are enormous because of the
intensive capital investment required by the mining industry. There's
need to procure the needed tools and equipment and provide social
infrastructure for its operation. These are well beyond the reach of the
poor artisan and small-scale miners who are currently the major industry
players in the country. In addition, insufficient funds have been the bane
of the industry, he said, and that the dominance of the oil and gas
By: Oludayo Olubusayo
industry in the economy blindfolds both
government and the private sector from
looking for alternative sources of economic
activities. This has, consequently, prevented
other potentially strong economic areas,
including the mining industry, from
contributing to the well-being of the
economy.
As part of the series of events lined up for the
three days International Mining Conference, there was a visit to
UNICEM Cement manufacturing plant in Calabar. The aim of the
visit was to show case the process of cement manufacturing, as
well as other mining activities that go on within the area.
A detailed presentation on UNICEM was delivered by the head of
Corporate Communications. The presentation disclosed that
UNICEM is the leading supplier of cement in south-eastern
Nigeria, but there are plans to make the company a major cement
supplier to the larger Nigerian market. It is currently the second
largest cement plant in Nigeria, supplying ordinary Portland
cement. UNICEM has its head office in Calabar and supplies
2.5million tons per annum.
The UNICEM presentation also talked about Mfamosing plant,
north-east of Calabar. The Mfamosing plant meets the demand in
the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria. Currently,
talks and feasibility studies are on-going on expanding its
production capacity by additional 2.5million tons per annum. This
will require the development of another train within the existing
plant model to meet the expected production output.
The process of blasting is currently the means by which the raw
material is obtained from the earth's surface as that shakes up the
earth and creates some ease for raw material sourcing and
excavation. The environmental impact of this type of sourcing has
been considered and measures to curtail the effects are being put
in place.
In summary, cement manufacturing companies engage in active
mining activities within the country especially in the south-south
area of Nigeria.
What the three-day conference highlighted was that Nigeria,
though endowed with abundant mineral resources and
possessing great mining potential, has not been able to explore
and tap the massive mining opportunities. The major challenge
has been dismally low investment in the nation's mining sector.
However, there are clear indications that this situation is being
corrected as the present government's robust transformation
agenda seeks to reverse the trend. One of government's plans in
its ongoing effort to reform the sector and create an enabling
investment climate in the mining industry is the use of advanced
and safe mining techniques. In addition, attractive incentives are
being offered by government to local and foreign entrepreneurs
investing in the mining sector.
If this is sustained, it will greatly change the fortunes of the nation
and make the mining industry in Nigeria the investment
destination of choice.
COMPANY NEWS
C E N T U R Y P O S T
EVENT OVERVIEW
The 2013 Oil Council assembly event was a success and could easily have
been one of unparalleled industry attendance. It hosted some of the
industry's top executives and provided a unique opportunity for
networking. The information sharing was quality, quantity and insightful
ranging from Energy, to Technology, to Service, Financing and general
Outlook. Of particular relevance to CG was the outlook on east Africa and
of the West Africa regions.
Event was held in the Old Billingsgate in London on the 18th -20th
November 2013. Attendance was rich and could easily have been in the
thousands.
CG team included Wolfgang Steiniger, Andy Eyre and Jessica Ine
EVENT EXPERIENCE FOR THE CG TEAM
Event was truly enriching. We all had very good networking
opportunities. The team composure was certainly a good blend and each
one of us was of significant value to the other. With pre-conference
meetings and preparations/alignment of goals, we had a good
understanding of what we wanted to achieve - Good Networking, Raising
awareness of the CG brand, Core service opportunities and Financing
opportunities.
All four goals were achieved.
We met and discussed with very key industry players
There were general interests on Century especially as we were one
of the very few service companies from Africa with such indigenous
capacity; and we were ever so ready to share information about the
business which resulted in some good interests and follow ons.
We managed to identify a service opportunity, now being
developed by the technical team
There were a few financing companies interested in learning more
about Century especially after I raised a general question during a
financing session. Of particular note was TMX/TSX of Toronto, who have
since followed up on a request for further meetings. Scotia Bank and
Taylor-Dejongh are also few others interested in exploring financing for
the group.
EVENTS TALKS
Talks in this year's conference included
The Ever Shifting (I)NOC-IOC Dynamic
Unlocking New Value in the Upstream
The Gas Glut Conundrum
Globalising the Unconventional Equation
Industry Defining E&P Strategies and Successes of the
Independents
Energy Policies for Driving Domestic Industry Growth and New
Foreign Investment
Who is Winning the Race for Acquiring Reserve Growth?
Managing Risk, Politics and Regulatory Pressures
Capturing the Finance Needed for Future Capex Commitments
and Industry Developments
Private and Public Investor Appetite.
AWARDEES
Winners of the oil council's 2013 awards of Excellence were:
National Oil company of the Year - CNOOC
Large Cap Company of the year $25BN + Market Cap - Anadarko
Mid Cap Company of the year $1BN to $25BN Market Cap - Genel
Energy
Exploration award for Excellence - Africa Oil
Oilfield services of the Year - Petrofac
Private Equity Firm of the Year - Riverstone
Deal of the Year Award - CNOOC - Nexen
Executive of the year Award - Helge Lund, CEO, Statoil
Lifetime Achievement award - Martin Lovegrove
NETWORKS
Networking of significant importance:
a. James Bay Resources: An emerging E&P company with a focus on
acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas assets in
the Niger-Delta. Owner and operator of the Ogedeh Field. A Nigeria
company with Canadian/Nigerian ownership.
b. Shell: Jessica met with the Shell MD and introduced the team. He
was very impressed we were part of such an event and ensured we
were introduced to his team.
c. Petrofac: Petrofac had a truly winning presentation, shedding light
on its approach to service and its keen interests to build capacity in
host countries. Its approach was aligned with CE's vision and
philosophy for Century.
d. TMX/TSX: The Toronto Stock Exchange and Venture Exchange were
well represented. Graham Dallas - Head Europe and Africa was keen
to discuss more with Century.
Others were: Scotiabank, Senergy, Turner and Townsend, BP, and
Africa Oil Corp
SUMMARY
Keynotes include:
Increasing oil and gas spend in the US due to Shale Oil and Gas
discoveries
Increasing technology development, transfer and sharing
NOCs becoming more international in their approach
Bridging the gap between NOCs and IOCs
Service and Local Capacity developments
East Africa E&P discoveries and growth
Gala Dinner:
Experience was great. The tenderloin as main course was
exceptional. Great Atmosphere for more networking.
2013 OIL COUNCIL ASSEMBLY held from 18 to 20 November 2013By: Jessica Ine
Jessica Ine dialoguing with the Oil Council Panel on Small Cap Outlook
Jessica Ine, MD Shell Nigeria Mr Matiu Sunmonu, Andy Ayre and Wolfgang Steiniger
t's not common
to find a public Io f f i c e r i n a
developed or an
emerging economy
visit an indigenous
c o m p a n y i n
Nigeria, bringing
good tidings from
his/her country and
seeking increased
b u s i n e s s
partnerships with
the company. But,
last month, the
Manager, Client
R e l a t i o n s h i p
Management Unit,
E x p o r t e r s
Development Division, of the Malaysian External Trade
Development Corporation, Mr Saifuddin Khalid, visited Century
Group and had a meeting with the CE and some key staff
members. Against CG's very successful partnership with Bumi
Armada Berhard (BAB), Mr Khalid's visit was aimed at fostering
and exploring business opportunities between Nigerian
companies and the Malaysia business community. He expressed
his and the Malaysian Government's delight at the mutually
benefitting partnership between CG and BAB and hoped that the
CBL (JV) would serve as an example to prospective foreign
investors who need to begin to look to emerging indigenous
companies in Nigeria, like CG, for lucrative and enduring
partnerships.
How did it all start?
Introduction
The partnership between BAB (a leading marine company in
Asia) and CESL (a wholly indigenous oil services company) dates
back to 2007 when the MOU between both parties was formally
signed. It was a significant achievement for both parties as the
objective was to develop local and credible capacity in the
provision, operation and maintenance of FPSO within the West
African sub-region and also to provide suitable, reliable & well-
managed OSVs for use by IOCs/NOCs to support their offshore
field development & production activities.
The success story of the partnership between CESL and BAB
started in the same year with the award of a contract for the
provision of a FPSO in Okoro Field to BAB. Remarkably, the FPSO
Armada Perkasa was delivered within a record time to the
satisfaction of the client. The scope of operation and
maintenance of the FPSO by CESL commenced in 2008 and this
service has been rendered effectively, efficiently, and within
international standards. In 2009, the partnership led to the
delivery of another FPSO in Nigeria and since then, we have
unrelentingly driven the objective to be the dominant player in
the provision, operation and maintenance of FPSOs in Nigeria.
Significantly, in what can be described as a win-win situation,
BAB has grown to become a multi-billion Dollar company and
judging from Mr Khalid's visit, the Malaysian government has
indeed noticed and sees more prospects.
Training:
CESL / BAB partnership provided the platform for cross-training
programmes. Nominated CESL staff from various departments travel to
Malaysia to work in BAB office with the aim to learn BAB's mode of
operation whilst also learning about their culture, dress code, menu,
social life etc. In return, nominated BAB staff visit Nigeria for the same
purpose and the cross-training programme is ongoing.
For instance, some Nigerian engineers and technicians were trained by
CESL /BAB in Keppel Shipyard during the engineering and modification
of the FPSO Armada Perkassa and Armada Perdana respectively.
Conferences/Exhibitions
BAB and CESL have been participating in major oil and gas conferences
and exhibitions since 2009. Some of these conferences include Nigerian
Oil & Gas conference (NOG), Abuja, and Africa Oil Week (AOW), South
Africa, where both companies showcase their individual & collective
service offerings.
Consolidation
The partnership was further strengthened by the formation of a JV
company to harness the potentials in the marine sector of oil & gas
industry in Nigeria. In 2010, Century Bumi Limited (CBL), was
incorporated as the ship management company for the efficient
management of all BAB vessels working in Nigeria. At the moment, CBL
is managing about fifteen (15) vessels for different IOCs in Nigerian
waters.
The Future
With increasing offshore oil and gas field development activties in
Nigeria and the discovery of oil in commercial quantity in neighboring
African countries, there are plenty business opportunities for CESL/BAB
JV. For instance, there are approximately 15 FPSO development projects
coming up between now and the next 5years. Also, the demand for
brand new offshore support vessels is on the increase and CBL could
most certainly be a dominant player in these spaces.
The CESL/BAB JV is strategically positioned to offer a one-stop oilfield
support services, including, introducing cutting-edge technologies and
smart solutions to solving problems.
C E N T U R Y P O S T
COVER STORYPartnership for Growth, Development and Greatness By: Yomi Adeoye
L-R: Yomi Adeoye, Harold Obasohan, Seyi Katola, Ken Etete, Saifuddin Khalid, Stephen Obubo and Maclaren Kosuowei
COVER STORY
C A D h a d a n
informal chat with
CG's new COO –
Administration, Mr
M a c l a r e n
Kusuowei. In his
characteristic calm
d i spos i t i on , he
shared his delight
at CG's growth, the
c o m p a n y ' s
potentials to truly
become a global
company of repute
and the little, but
ver y impor tant
steps we're taking
to get there.
(Excerpts)
Admin, internal operations (not technical), back-office.
CG's growth has been phenomenal; beyond description.
What we have done in the past four years in terms of
numbers of employees within and outside the country,
operations and scope, is what a normal indigenous
company in Nigeria does over a ten year period. Since 2010
in particular, what I've seen is enormous and impressive for
a company with a humble beginning.
As we try to take advantage of good opportunities around
us, it sometimes stretches our resources to the limit. While
gradual growth may give you time to make planned
adjustments, fast growth may not. Therefore, some
important things may skip our attention at the pace we
grow. We are now paying due attention to some of the
challenges arising from growth in order to address them.
We have taken pains to develop our in-house Standard
Operating Procedures. We are now focusing on
What are your responsibilities as the COO-
Administration?
What's your assessment of CG to date as an emerging
global company?
What key administrative areas therefore should the
company pay attention to as it grows?
What are your plans for tackling some key challenges
faced by CG as a fast-growing company?
Interview with Maclaren Kosuowei - COO, Administration
strengthening our internal processes,
paying increasing attention to compliance
with SOPs, as well as budgeting.
The essence of partnership is synergy and
growing together. We may not boast of a
very robust administrative structure like
Shell and Mobil, but our modest level of
bureaucracy gives us the advantage of
faster responses. The bench mark we have
set for ourselves is international best
practices and we are determined to keep
our focus on it because it is our
responsibility to convince our partners
otherwise.
I see a much bigger/stronger CG. This is
because we are continuously extending our
frontiers and consciously addressing the
issues related to growth. We are working
hard to see improved relationships with our
clients and partners by strengthening our
internal systems and correcting observed
lapses.
“Life is sweetest when it is simplest”.
I see this generation as one in such a hurry,
forgetting that life is a marathon, a long
race. My advice for the young ones is to
balance speed with safety to avoid putting
undue pressures on themselves. Take the
speed that can keep you on the finishing
line.
G i v e n y o u r e x p e r i e n c e a s a n
a d m i n i s t r a t o r, y o u k n ow t h a t
international competitors and investors
tend to have a misconception of young
emerging global companies in Nigeria.
CG is weathering that storm. What
advice would you give international
prospects?
Where do you see CG in 5 years?
What philosophy has guided you in life
to date?
What message do you have for the youth
who hope to build a career in CG?
C E N T U R Y P O S T
COVER STORY Interview with Harold Obasohan – COO, Operation and Strategy
C E N T U R Y P O S T
When CAD caught
up with Mr Harold
Obasohan, COO-
O p e ra t i o n a n d
Strategy, whom we
often tease about
h i s n e e d f o r
‘ p e r m a n e n t
residence visa’ in
the plane, he spoke
passionately. As
always, he was
emphatic about the
bright future he
sees for CG and
what needs to be
done to get there.
(Excepts)
What's your assessment of Century Group in the past 5
years?
What key operational areas do you plan to focus on?
It's been a period of tremendous and aggressive growth.
Century Group has become what any fledging company is
looking to be. Growth has its pangs, especially when it's
short, and so, there's no doubt that our growth has had its
challenges. But, beyond that, we've done well and we're
now paying attention to consolidation. It's been a very
strategic time for the company because the environment in
which we operate is large and moves fast and no one would
wait for you. This is why we're making some of the changes
currently going on in the company. Our 2014 budget
outline for instance focuses on consolidation. We're
ensuring that we prevent leaks and I have no doubt that
things would increasingly improve.
First, I want to ensure that we become much more efficient;
that the organisation runs efficiently on the inside as well as
outside. With over 1,000 staff, we have to ensure that
things are done efficiently, that there are no leakages.
Second, improved customer relations: This would be
driven on the motto: 'the customer is always right'. We
need to increasingly nurture our relationships with our
clients to make sure they're happy because in the energy
industry, referrals are key. To get good referrals, our
relationship with our customers or partners is very
important.
What push do you have for sceptical
foreign investors?
Most emerging economies, including
Nigeria are in a situation where the
country infrastructure is not very
conducive for FDIs. What we have done,
therefore, is to build endearing and
sustainable business systems. This is
why an international company like
Intermoor, based in the USA feels
confident to work with us having put us
through stringent due diligence. We
have inked a number of synergy
partnerships over the last few years,
which have bolstered our solutions
provisioning platform and established us
as a global industrial brand. . We are
continuously building Century Group on
i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t a n d a r d s a n d
benchmarks. This is a major pivot that
attracts foreign investors, multilateral
funding, and technical partners
operating in the global space.
What is making me who I am today are
the hard, but positive experiences I have
had along the way and the lessons
garnered. I realised a while back that no
system is perfect. Importantly, future
leaders need to remember that every
experience has a lesson and learning
curve embedded in it.
As the year comes to an end, I would like
to take this opportunity to thank
everyone for this year and wish us all a
very merry Christmas and prosperous
New Year. There's going to be a lot of
work to do in the New Year but together,
I've no doubt that we'll make this
company a huge success.
Looking at how far you've come, what
word do you have for the large number
of young staff whose first jobs are with
Century Group?
Maternal and Infant Health: Pick up the baton
HSE
D e v e l o p m e n t
Goals (MDGs) of
reducing infant
mortality by a
third by 2015 is
s t i l l s l o w
( U N I C E F ) . I n
order to come
c l o s e t o
achiev ing the
MDGs, collective
effort is required
at the individual,
the family and
c o m m u n i t y
levels. Schools
and re l ig ions
must get actively
involved. Religions need to enlighten followers on the
importance of supporting or balancing religious doctrines
with medical care. Family planning should be encouraged
in order to prevent maternal deaths arising from having
many babies in short time spans. Furthermore,
government investment in health care in Nigeria should
rise significantly. Subsidizing health care for pregnant
women, for instance, would go a long way to alleviating
the dire situations of the many who can barely afford one
square meal a day without the added burden of
purchasing a myriad of antenatal and delivery provisions.
Our health care centres need good infrastructure,
equipment and well-trained personnel. At the moment,
many health care services provided are still at a
rudimentary level.
We need to return to the fundamental values on which our
'social security' has been dependent – not on government,
but on being our brother's keeper; on helping others take
personal responsibility, and on caring for family and
neighbours. Let us make it our responsibility to spread the
word on the importance of proper ante-natal during
pregnancy, on balanced nutrition and good hygiene, and
on the importance of seeking proper medical care. Having
babies should not be a life-threatening experience.
However, in the event that death occurs despite
professional help, we need to be armed with the right
w o r d s t o
console those
involved and
ensure that
together we
win the battle
a g a i n s t
maternal and
c h i l d
mortality.
C E N T U R Y P O S T
s the world marked
Pregn a n c y a n d AInfant L o s s
Remembranc e D a y o n
October 15, w e a l s o
r e m e m b e r that Nigeria
remains one of the few
countries in the world with
a very high r a t e o f
maternal and i n f a n t
mortality. In fact, Nigeria is
s a i d t o 'accommodat
es the highest n u m b e r o f
n e o n a t a l d e a t h s i n
A f r i c a a n d third in the
world af ter I n d i a a n d
C h i n a ' (http://sqhn.o
rg). We're all therefore likely to know someone who has
experienced a neonatal death, a miscarriage, or still birth at some
point and we might have been at a loss as to how to console the
grieving mother or family.
The same applies to maternal mortality. Many children, tragically,
lose their mothers to factors that are preventable and the lack of
maternal care impacts significantly on their physical and
psychological wellbeing. Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is the
annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births from any
cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management
(excluding accidental or incidental causes). The MMR includes
deaths during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of
termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of
the pregnancy, for a specified year. As at 2010, the MMR in Nigeria
was 630/100,000 live births, which means that for every 100,000
births, 630 lives are lost. (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications)
Maternal mortality is a grave situation as Nigeria ranks as one of
the highest compared to countries like Greece with an MMR of just
3/100,000 live births. This situation can be attributed to socio-
economic and cultural factors such as the persisting low numbers
of births occurring in health facilities, cultural beliefs, access and
affordability of health care. In addition, poverty is widespread and
this is often accompanied by poor environmental hygiene. We do
not have adequate health care facilities to carter to our large
population. A common implication of the combination of a
number of these factors, including low literacy levels among
women, is the preference for unorthodox births or neonatal
treatments. In areas with no access to basic medical care,
pregnant women are dependent on a religious house or traditional
'midwife' with minimal or no obstetric care experience. Poor
nutrition is also a contributing factor to maternal and infant
mortality. High levels of poverty breed malnourished pregnant
women and their unborn babies.
Analysis of recent trends shows that the country is making
progress in cutting down infant and under-five mortality rates,
But, the pace of progress towards achieving the Millennium
By: T.K. Etete
By: 'Tom Otuaga
CESL at the Offshore SupportVessels Africa 2013 conference,Ghana By: Kunle Ajayi
Kunle Ajayi
Kunle Ajayi & Rohit Chadha
DEPARTMENTAL SHARE
C E N T U R Y P O S T
What has been your experience in TOC?
It has been almost 3 years since I joined Texas Overseas Consulting Services (TOC).
The key thing that we have in place is a management system that is accredited
internally and externally. I've had some valuable experiences on some of the vessels
like Armada Tuah 20 and Armada Tuah 22. I am glad I'm a staff of TOC. I'd never
thought of being on water before but I boarded a boat, the Principe Trader, to go
supply food items to the vessels and I enjoyed going on the boat.
I feel great about the opportunities I'm given here to learn and grow with the
company. It's been beyond my expectation and it has enabled me to appreciate
myself more.
What's your aspiration?
Aside my educational carrier, I want to be the best motivational speaker ever. I want to be the best Africa has ever seen and I'm currently
working on it right now by reading a lot of books, listening to tapes to build myself because I believe I am on my way there.
What did you gain from the just-concluded company-wide Leadership Series?
It's boosted my morale;
Taught me that a poor leader can make any worker miserable;
That a bad leader increases employee turnover (less turnover positively impacts the bottom line immensely);
Effective leaders increase productivity. They are able to guide their team and minimize obstacles;
A good leader provides better vision; makes problem solving easier and keeps the group from being blindsided;
An effective leader is a good facilitator - makes the environment comfortable enough to share new ideas.
My TOC Experience (Texas Overseas Consulting Services Limited)
Slowly, but surely, the future of work is here
and work has become business unusual, so
much so that everything is no longer the way it
used to be. Our world, together with the way
work is conceived, contrived and perceived
has changed and there is no end in sight for
the changes that will yet affect the world of
work. Both employers and employees must
recognize the changing trends and brace
themselves up for the challenges that lie
ahead.
If you were born in the 1980s, we happen to belong to the same
generation with Mark Elliot Zuckerberg who was born on May 14,
1984. This was about the time the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)
was being standardized and the concept of a world-wide network of
fully interconnected TCP/IP networks called the Internet was
introduced. The invention of the internet has since changed the way
the world is viewed and everything around it. On the back of that,
many other mind blowing changes have taken place. And so while it
was just like yesterday in 2004 when Mark together with his friends
invented Facebook, as at the end of September, 2012, Facebook had
over one billion active users. 'The reality is that if you work in the web
programming, online marketing or mobile phone industries, your
job did not exist twenty years ago'. So how do we tell what jobs
would exist in the next twenty years and what skills would be relevant
for the new unprecedented jobs that will be created? What exactly is
the future of work and how do you know you are prepared?
The future of work is crystal clear; it is transparent. Nothing is hidden.
No one is just going to take your word for it. It is not about the
degrees you carry but what values you bring to the table;
remuneration is not going to be determined by the
certificates you carry. While in the past employee
productivity was quite difficult to measure and employers
wasted a lot of resources paying for employee downtime,
employee productivity measurement tools abound today.
Each employee's work can now be directly tied to the
bottom line and justifications for chosen courses of action
can be easily made. To succeed in the future of work, you
must have a unique value proposition. You must know
exactly what it is that you have to offer and be sure it is
relevant.
The future of work is flexible. It accords recognition to
experience as well as insight. The old bureaucratic way of
working with its attendant rigidity no longer works. The
argument that experience can only be measured by the
number of years that have been spent on the job doesn't
hold water anymore. And so while in Nigeria, it is typical to
find organizations that consider a 28 year old as
inexperienced and only fit for a trainee position, at just over
twenty eight, Mark sits over the board of a multibillion
dollar company-Facebook. How long did he have to work
to gather the experience needed to pilot the affairs of the
company? To succeed in the future of work, organizations
must be flexible in designing their job profiles and not be
unnecessarily stereotyped when filling vacant positions.
Prospective employees must equally be flexible in their
acquisition of skill sets and specializing in just one
discipline will not be sufficient. The future of work, in
addition to recognizing IQ, emphasizes emotional
intelligence. It is about a strategic collaboration of both
experience and insight. The experience in question need
not be measured by the years of experience.
THE FUTURE OF WORK IS HERE: ARE YOU PREPARED?
By: Blessing Okougbenin
DEPARTMENTAL SHARE
The future of work is about communication. Whilst in the past work was
considered a place and the only options for communication were landline
telephones and snail paced emails, today, teams can virtually work
together from anywhere in the world using web based tools. Although
home is the most common location, millions of virtual team members work
from just about anywhere. Offices have become mobile and so physical
location does not matter anymore. In the past, it was an important routine
to ensure employees were at their work desk at the appointed time, it was a
key performance indicator to report for work at the official time. Today, the
emphasis is no longer on the time you report for work but what you
achieved during the time you were at work. With this shift, organizations
are obliged to make great investments in their technological capability
which would enable them to breach time and space. They must also make a
psychological shift such that the fact that employees are not physically
present at their work desk is not regarded as an indication that they are not
loyal and committed to their jobs. They must deliberately design jobs to
capture specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound
objectives. Employees on the other hand must equip themselves with the
technical knowhow on the use of modern means of communication. They
must recognize that what is important is achieving the agreed objectives
within the stipulated timeframe with or without supervision.
In the future of work, competition for jobs and talents is no longer
restricted to your location or where you live; the world today is flat. When
vacancies open up in organizations and advert placements are made,
almost everyone around the globe can have access to it immediately. It is
common place for organizations to hire vendor and contractors from just
any where across the globe. Organizations today have the options of either
shipping a part/or an entire business process to regions of the world where
labour is cheap or hire 'expats' to come work for them where they are. The
competition at the workplace today is therefore global. To succeed in the
future of work, you must have a competitive edge and think globally.
In the future of work, no one guarantees a life time of career. Whilst on the
one hand research has shown that many organizations are choosing
contract relationships over hiring of new employees, employees on the
other hand are displaying a lot less long term commitment to
organizations. Everyone seems to be on the move. As noted by one writer,
“the word career is as outdated as the word typewriter. Project teams at
work are beginning to resemble movie production teams – independent
individuals with unique talents get together to work on a company's
project. At the end, they all go their separate ways; they might work
together again in the future or they might not”. Life goes on.
In the future of work, the relationship between employers and employees
is no longer that between a master and a slave; it is that between two
partners which must be guided by mutual respect and understanding.
Whilst employers have access to a larger and more skilled workforce,
employees who are good at what they do have freedom and power more
than ever before to choose who to work for and when to do that work. The
future of work is based on the agreed terms that are not skewed in favour of
one party.
Organizations that want to succeed today and be future protected must
develop an Employee Value Proposition that works. Beyond paying lip
service with the grossly overused jargon, 'our people are our greatest
asset', they must take out time to find out what really is important to their
employees and make efforts to win their hearts and minds. Technologies
can be copied, strategies can be doctored, but talents – good people cannot
be forged. In the future of work, the organization that is able to attract and
retain the best talents wins. The future of work is here, are you prepared?
C E N T U R Y P O S T
HR ACTIVITIES By: Estelle Dimka
We organize our Knowledge Sharing Sessions bi monthly and we held a
quiz in one of the sessions and these are our Winners with their gifts. Our
Knowledge Sharing Sessions are opportunities for members of staff to
learn and share knowledge and ideas in a creative and relaxing
environment. It also serves as an opportunity for members of staff to
develop and improve their presentation skills and interpersonal skills. It
also fosters team building and staff bonding between different
departments.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE CAREER SESSION
We began our first Management Trainee Program for fresh, young and
intelligent graduates in 2013. This is a picture of the first batch of
trainees with some of our Managers and members of the HR
Department at their first Career Session. The purpose of the session was
to enlighten the trainees on work place best practices and pitfalls to
avoid when charting a career for themselves.
NIGERIAN/MALAYSIAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
We run an exciting exchange program with our partner company in
Malaysia where we send staff members for two weeks training in our
partner company and vice versa. The employees learn about the
company's operating systems as it relates to their departments and use
the opportunity to learn about their culture. This program has fostered
employee engagement and employee learning and development.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSION – QUIZ DAY
y attendance of the 2013 IBA annual conference in
Boston, Massachusetts, was a real eye opener and re-Menforcements of my belief that the legal profession is
key to unlocking all problems and even furthering solutions
worldwide. My first impression was that the conference will be
punctuated by the then on-going US federal Government
shutdown. But remarkably, it looked nothing like the now famous
“occupy Nigeria Labour shutdown” of January 2012. The US state
was still functioning at optimal level with public transportation and
utilities functioning in same light. However on a reassessment, I
note that it was a partial shutdown after all.
On arrival at the Boston Logan International airport, it was clear
that we were on track as there were so many telltale signs that we
were going to witness the largest gathering of Lawyers. Trust
Nigerians to easily band together in a foreign land. I had quickly
befriended other Lawyers on the plane and we all proceeded
through clearance and were officially welcomed into the United
States of America. It took us quite a while to get a Cab from the
airport to our hotel. When we finally did, it was one driven by a
smooth talking Lebanese who briskly introduced himself as
Ahmed. Against usual practice, Ahmed informed us that he was
not going to use a meter but charge us a flat rate of $70. We later
found out that we could have paid less if the meter was used.
Ahmed had also taken the liberty while he was with us to act as
chauffeur extraordinaire. He had assisted my colleagues who could
not get a room at the hotel to search for alternatives through
phone calls to other hotels. But what was quite funny at the end
was his insistence that they must pay for those calls. We also later
found out that those calls made by Ahmed were, in fact, free and he
had ridden on their ignorance to make a quick buck as the
Americans would say.
The conference itself was quite the handful it promised. On the first
day was a rousing keynote address by the one popularly referred to
as Madam Secretary, Madeleine Albright (Former Secretary of
state and in fact, the first woman to hold the position in the History
of the United States). Her clear grasp of issues was remarkable and
she became really fiery when she spoke against the ills of terrorism.
Clear from her speech was a conviction that a new approach and
attitude be developed towards terrorism. A key point in her
presentation was when she said, “Global war against terrorism
glorifies it & also more or less makes murderers into warriors.
These terrorists should be known and referred to for what they are,
common murderers”. She went on to talk about the Law on foreign
policies and the link between poverty, human trafficking and Legal
Identity & the undertones of foreign legal policies.
Thereafter, we went into the conference proper. It was described by
the President, Mr. Michael J. Reynolds, as record breaking, as it had
in attendance for the first time in history, a record number of Over
6, 000 Lawyers and Judges from over 120 countries. With a
packed program, delegates had to decide which of the many
forums to attend and make contributions to. I had promptly
chosen my forums, made sure I confirmed their schedules and
from then on, commuted daily between the south Braintree
area on the Red and Blue subway lines to the John B Hynes
Veterans Memorial Convention Centre.
It was quite a thrilling experience. The folks there were very
polite and always ready to assist. Our regular daily hunt which
also had a downside was the food court of the South Shore
Plaza in Braintree. The food was different from what we were
used to as Africans and when it was clear that we would not get
the “swallows” and other edible delicacies we were used to,
meal times stopped being happy times.
The conference right from its beginning highlighted the IBA
mantra that it acts as the Global Voice of the Legal profession. It
saw unique takes from the legal culture of different legal
practices and attitudes towards the law worldwide. It was
instructive to all Lawyers present. When it was finally time to
leave, I checked out of the hotel and promptly made my way to
the airport with an irrational fear of missing my flight and with it
the opportunity of reuniting with my friends and family back
home. I got to the airport a good three hours to my departure
with United Airlines. It was only when I finally boarded that I
could relax and close my eyes to reminisce on the wonderful
memories of my adventure in America. Better still, I was filled
with thoughts of seeing family, friends, loved ones and
savouring once again the best food mankind has to offer.
Memoirs from the IBA Conference 2013, in Boston Massachusetts
C E N T U R Y P O S T
CENTURY LIFEDEPARTMENTAL SHARE
By: Efosa Igbinoba
Igbo women at August Meeting
CENTURY LIFE
former colleague and I met at the movies recently and while were catching
up on old times, we discussed issues of life. He asked about my Aachievements since I moved on especially in the year. The question caught
me unawares and while I was pondering over what to say, (he obviously noticed I was
trying to gather my t h o u g h t s ) , h e
began to share with me how he was able to
set targets for himself to learn 2 new words
every day, become a church worker,
learn how to play the keyboard, create a
start-up automobile business , learn
how to play lawn tennis and save 3 million
Naira in his savings account all by the
end of 2013. He had met a l l h is targets
except for the 3million naira which he
already had a laid out plan to meet by December 2013. I was impressed.
When he was done and I had my turn to really boast and brag about my achievement
and how much of a ''big boy'' I had become while working for an Oil servicing firm,
[an average Nigerian thinking about Oil & Gas workers], all I could mutter was, ''well,
I just moved to the island and I got chartered last week as an Associate of a
professional institution. Is that all? he asked. So what have you been doing all this
while? When was the last time you achieved something significant he asked?
At that point, I remembered all the New Year resolutions I had made and intended to
achieve before the end of the year. Suddenly, I realized 365days had just gone right
under my nose but I never worked on any them. I felt some bit of dryness in my
throat.
Now if you have ever found yourself in a situation like this, I suppose the question on
your mind must be Jeez, what happened to time? One minute we were in January,
the next, its November?
Most of us make grand New Year resolutions at the beginning of the year. In reality,
most of these resolutions are long forgotten or thrown away by Valentine's Day.
The change we desire will not come just by wishful thinking or making New Year
resolutions. Resolutions are just decisions you have taken. For it to have meaning
you need to plan, you must be ready to set goals. Your plan of action is what guides
how you put those decisions to work and achieve something of worth.
Being a point of reference in life is therefore a product of wise planning. Whether in
career, family, education, marriage, health, enterprise, you need to have a plan. Your
present status would not change just by ''kabaashing” all year round, you have got to
roll those sleeves because it takes time and commitment to your plans to turn
resolutions to reality and reality to a lifestyle.
You do have a responsibility to build the life you want to live. Even life itself did not
just happen, it was designed. We must therefore plan to succeed by setting goals
and creating plans to achieve them.
In setting realistic goals and creating adequate action plans, there are salient
questions you must ask yourself;
Have an accurate assessment of where you are; Ask yourself, where am i? What
am I up to? What are the situations surrounding me? Why am I failing? Most of us live
in a world of deceit. You must determine your present circumstance. If you earn a
100,000 monthly without any other source of income, you must know it,
acknowledge it and live it.
Have a clear understanding of where you are going; When you have admitted
your current situation, then ask yourself, where do I want to be in x number of years?
Who says you cannot become the CEO of a Multimillion dollar investment if you
want it? This reminds me of a story
about an official driver who walked into
his Managing Director's office and said
to him ''Sir, one day, I am going to sit on
your chair sir as the Managing
Director''. The MD looked at him,
puzzled, laughed and said ''you must
be dreaming''. Then the guy began to
prepare himself, he had just one goal to
achieve, and he knew exactly how to
get there. Fifteen years after, he sat in the MD's position.
It's not who you are now, it's where you are going to. Planning
simply connects you with your destiny. If you can objectively
answer these 2 questions, the next tips I will be sharing will be
very helpful in setting your goals.
There are 6 basic principles you can apply to do this;
1. Make it specific: You must emphasize exactly what would
happen. i.e. ''don't say I want to have lots money, set a goal like ''I
want to save 3 million Naira''.
2. Make it quantifiable: if you can't measure it, you can't judge
or keep track of your progress. That is, ''don't just say I want to
save 3 million Naira'' set a goal like ''I want to save 250,000 naira
every month to have an annual saving of 3million naira by the
end of the year.'' This way, you know that you have an obligation
to save 250,000 naira every month.
3. Believe in your own Goals: Ask yourself, can I attain this goal?
Do I really believe it enough that I can work myself through it? if
you want to save 250,000 naira per month, the question is '' Do
you believe you can accomplish it?
4. It has to be real: if your goal is not do-able, then you cannot
achieve it. It has to be practical. For instance, if you earn 200,000
monthly and you have set a goal to save 250,000 every month
without any other source of income, you might just be wallowing
in darkness. Your goals must be consistent with every area of
your life.
5. Have a deadline: Any activity without a deadline is dead. Ask
a marketer what drives them to meet their target, it's the
deadline. When a goal is time-bound, it automatically creates a
sense of urgency around it. For instance, a goal with a deadline
should be set like this '' I want to have 15 million Naira in my
savings account by the end of 2015.
6. Write it down: “Pencil it”. The faintest of pen is sharper than
the wisest brain. Even the scriptures says ''write the vision and
make it plain''. Never underestimate the power of writing. Great
men are known to write. Endeavour to write down exactly what
you want to achieve and place it where you can see it every day.
If you can follow these tips above, you are on your way to setting
a clear target and hitting the bull's eye.
In conclusion therefore, there are 3 kinds of people in life; those
who make things happen, those who watch things happen and
those who do not know what's happening. The question is,
where do you belong?
May you have a 2013 to Remember………………………… See you
around!!!
OH NO! WHAT HAPPENED TO 365?
C E N T U R Y P O S T
By: Mayowa Oluyide
CENTURY LIFE
ometimes, I wonder if some women actually take out time to
look at the mirror before leaving the house. A while back, I went Son an official assignment to a client's office and we were asked
to speak to the receptionist for directions. We got to the desk and met
the receptionist. And then it happened......... (Now replaying the picture
in my head).......I had to take two steps backwards to regain my balance.
"Masquerade" is the best word to describe the makeup on her face.
When you go to some offices, you see many women walking around
who barely put in any effort getting ready in the morning. When it
comes to office make up, the most important thing to consider is what
is suitable for the white collar environment. Preparation is always
important. Most of the time, I'll prepare my weekday look on Sunday
nights so I don't spend time looking for what to wear and rummaging
through my bag looking for my foundation or lip-gloss.
Makeup should enhance and not hide who you are. Apply it in a way
that you don't have to keep retouching your look when you have to
dash from meeting to meeting. It shouldn't be distracting; remember
you want people to be listening to what you are saying without being
mesmerized by your hot pink lip-gloss.
Some people are blessed with full brows, so if you have no brow
correction to do, just comb it through. If you're using a foundation or
concealer, don't make it too thick or pasty to avoid caking. Use subtle
eye color for that professional look. Glitters are a big no-no. Keep them
for the weekends. Mascara obviously livens up the eyes and face but
you've got to avoid caking on the mascara. A light eye shadow,
mascara, a simple kajal and a not too distracting lip color like pinky
nude or matte look will do the trick. For those who can't do without
blush, don't do the “tomato” application. Don't apply it too dark
because you are going to the office and not out clubbing. Even your
face won't forgive you.
Find the look that enhances your beauty. Looking competent and
professional is incredibly important. Although it might mean putting
down the glittery eyeliner, it doesn't have to mean bare-faced beauty. It
should make you feel both comfortable and confident. If you are busy
stressing about your eyeliner, how can you hope to concentrate on
that spreadsheet? Your makeup shouldn't look like you didn't remove
last night's makeup. Let it spell "I'm a professional woman, respect me".
C E N T U R Y P O S T
NOT THE OFFICE CLOWN By: Oludayo Olubusayo
It has become a regular sight in our society here in Nigeria to
see people with some form of design or inscription on their
body. I was dumbfounded last month when I bumped into a
friend on the road who proudly showed me his tattoo on his
right upper shoulder region. What particularly fascinated me
about his tattoo was that he inscribed his favourite bible verse,
John 3:16; all on his shoulders. Despite all the evil connotations
that have been attached to the idea of tattoos, have you
logically tried to think of the reasons why people would tattoo
their body?
A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with
pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer.
Tattooing involves the placement of pigment into the skin's
dermis, the layer of dermal tissue underlying the epidermis.
After initial injection, pigment is dispersed throughout a
homogenized damaged layer down through the epidermis and
But is makeup indispensable? Hmmm……. that's a personal
question. The bigger point is paying attention to your
appearance. What you want is to look professional and
polished. Whether you get there with or without makeup isn't
really the point; it's about the end result. But if you want to,
there's no harm in throwing on some makeup. A little bit of
makeup never killed anyone. It won't kill you as well.
On a final note, simplicity always does it and moderation is key.
But is makeup indispensable? Hmmm……. that's a personal
question. The bigger point is paying attention to your
appearance. What you want is to look professional and
polished. Whether you get there with or without makeup isn't
really the point; it's about the end result. But if you want to,
there's no harm in throwing on some makeup. A little bit of
makeup never killed anyone. It won't kill you as well.
On a final note, simplicity always does it and moderation is key.
TATTOOS: TO BE OR NOT TO BE?By: Charles T. Binitie
C E N T U R Y P O S T
CENTURY LIFEupper dermis, in both of which the presence of foreign material
activates the immune system's phagocytes to engulf the pigment
particles. As healing proceeds, the damaged epidermis flakes away
(eliminating surface pigment) while deeper in the skin granulation
tissue forms, which is later converted to connective tissue by
collagen growth. This mends the upper dermis, where pigment
remains trapped within fibroblasts, ultimately concentrating in a
l ayer jus t be low the dermis/ep idermis boundar y.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo)
Some cultures traditionally create tattoos by cutting designs into
the skin and rubbing the resulting wound with ink, ashes or other
agents; some cultures continue this practice, which may be an
adjunct to scarification. The most common method of tattooing in
modern times is the electric tattoo machine, which inserts ink into
the skin via a single needle or a group of needles that are soldered
onto a bar, which is attached to an oscillating unit. The unit rapidly
and repeatedly drives the needles in and out of the skin, usually 80
to 150 times a second. This modern procedure is ordinarily sanitary.
The needles are single-use needles that come packaged
individually. The tattoo artist must wash his or her hands and must
also wash the area that will be tattooed. Gloves must be worn at all
times and the wound must be wiped frequently with a wet,
disinfected disposable towel. The equipment must be sterilized
before and after every use.
( failblog.cheezburger.com/ugliesttattoos)
After much pondering and research on why people do tattoos, I
found out a lot of people have got stories to tell. This is in no way
supposed to stereotype anyone, but answer some questions about
why a person would decide to get something permanently
imprinted on their skin. Some of the reasons are:
Firstly, as a sign of identity and fashion statement. Most people get
tattooed to mark a significant aspect of themselves or their life. This
can be done with a simple yet symbolic zodiac tattoo symbol, or a
more detailed design based on a favorite movie or character or any
other significant piece. Also it can be made as a form of fashion
statement. If you want to express your own unique and individual
style, any form of body art or modification and adornments
can be done.
Also, many young people in our generation do it to express
their level of freedom as they have every right to use and do to
their bodies the way they choose. Many pass different silent
messages that can't be verbalized through the tattoos on their
body. It is becoming a regular sight to see ladies with a
tattooed rose, heart, or love sign on a visible part of their body.
They most times do this to display their femininity.
Another very common tattoo is the religious tattoo. We lately
see the sign of the cross and the face of Jesus or Mary on
people everywhere around the country. Many people get this
tattoo as a sign of devotion to their beliefs. If someone is that
devout in what they believe, why shouldn't they go under the
needle? I personally believe the idea of religion should be
more from within.
Furthermore, it has been observed that people who belong to
a form of sinister group or cult get tattooed as a form of
solidarity to the command. There are even prison tattoos and
designs used amongst gang members to affiliate themselves
with one another on the street. It has been strictly noticed that
even in the military, there are forms of tattoos done to connect
battalions and units together in oneness.
Amidst all the fashion and style rave about tattoos, have we
taken time to think of the health implications of having a wrong
tattooing process done on our skin? Due to the fact that
tattooing requires breaking the skin barrier, it carries health
risks including infection and allergic reactions. Modern
tattooists reduce risks by following universal precautions
working with single-use items and sterilizing their equipment
after each use. Many jurisdictions require that tattooists have
blood-borne pathogen training such as that provided through
the Red Cross and OSHA.
In amateur tattooing, like the ones practiced in prisons, there
are elevated risks of infection. Infections that can theoretically
be transmitted by the use of unsterilized tattoo equipment or
contaminated ink include: surface infections of the skin, fungal
infections, some forms of hepatitis, herpes simplex virus, HIV,
staph, tetanus, and tuberculosis. Tattoo inks have been
described as "remarkably nonreactive histologically". However,
cases of allergic reactions to tattoo inks, particularly certain
colors, have been medically documented. This is sometimes
due to the presence of nickel in an ink pigment, which triggers
a common metal allergy. Occasionally, when a blood vessel is
punctured dur ing the ta t too ing procedure , a
bruise/hematoma may appear.
So when next you think of going to a tattoo studio like the ones
we find a lot around the Ikeja axis of Lagos, let us think deeply
about why we would want it on our skin and the numerous
health risks attached to defacing our beautiful dark skins.
CENTURY LIFE
L i f e h e r e i n
Century Group
has been a very
interesting one,
being able to
w o r k i n a n
environment you
h a v e a l w a y s
wished for.
Working as an
HSE/ONSHORE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICER for the past 3
years has been an interesting and challenging one. Part of my
core duty is planning, working on enlightenment to prevent or
reduce workplace accident and risk as much as possible, and
also to make sure employees adapt to the rules of safe work
practices in the work place.
I also had the opportunity to work on a CESL project as the
company safety supervisor onboard the Okpoho platform. The
restoration of the Okpoho platform gave me the opportunity to
work with the mechanical engineers on the wellhead control
panel. This involved changing the chokes as well as installing
the test separator spools which I had no previous knowledge of
until CESL gave me the opportunity.
In conclusion, my experience here in CESL has been a great one
and a career- building opportunity in HSE.
Life in Century Group
Being honest, reliable and responsible are key characteristics for a security officer. Security guards are expected to be
prepared to run into contentious situations which could include handling individuals without authorized access,
potential break-in, medical emergencies and security concerns.
Honesty, reliability and the willingness to serve are some of the traits found in Audu Mohammed who has been working
with Century Group for over a decade. He has been stationed at the main building since he joined the company.
James and Busayo had a short chat with Audu and he was forthright as he always is.
Why did you choose to work with CG?
Audu: I have always liked Century Group. I am free with everybody and the people in CG are friendly. There is love and
friendship in the company.
What would you like to change about CG?
Audu: There is nothing to change in CG. I like the development. We never had so many people when I started working. But today, we have 3
buildings. That is change in progress and it will keep happening naturally.
What would you like to leave behind when/if you leave CG?
Audu: Some people are saying that I am wicked because I don't allow them to see the chairman. But I am being disciplined. I like following rules
and regulations. So when I leave, I want people to see that I was disciplined.
What is your view about the CE?
Audu: The CE calls me his best friend. He is humble and loving. Even people outside testify to his goodness.
Are you married?
Audu: I am married and have a son and a two year old daughter. She is staying here with me and I want her to go to school. I am also planning to
marry another wife according to our tradition.
What if there is no CG anymore, what will you do?
With a smile on his face he replied and said, “It will never happen”.
Interview with Audu Mohammed
C E N T U R Y P O S T
Interview with Austin InakuCan you please tell us your name and
designation? My name is Austin Inaku, I work
in the CE's Office.
How long have you been here? I have been
working with Century Group since the 16th of
September, 2007.
Why did you choose working with CG? I don't
regret working here. Century Group changed
my life tremendously. With this work, I have
been able to carter for my family. I don't see
myself leaving this company because I am not educated and getting
another job will make me start all over again.
What has struck you the most about CG? They carry everybody along
irrespective of their status. There is love in Century Group.
What would you like to change about CG? If I am given an opportunity
to change something in CG, It's to change the mindsets of people in the
canteen. People hardly stick to the rules and regulations. For example,
in the CG Canteen, people still collect for others. The management has
flogged it so many times but there are no positive results. So if given
such opportunity, I can change that.
What would you like to leave behind when/if you leave CG? I would love
to be remembered for my diligence and hardworking spirit.
By: Sunny Amaran
CSER
C E N T U R Y P O S T
n keeping with its corporate social responsibility to its employees, CG, in October sponsored the kidney
transplant of Mr Adams Adeika – a Port Harcourt company driver now under the employ of AA. Mr Adeika's Isurgery was reported as very successful and today, he profusely thanks the CE, ED and Management for
making him a beneficiary of the company's CSR and giving him a chance to live a healthy life.
Adams Pre-surgery Adams Post-surgeryAdams' letter of appreciation
TMP
The Mouse Padin conjunction with
The Century Groupheld the maiden
TMP Charity Tournament & Marathon
(in support of a variety of health related charities)
Date: Saturday 14th December, 2013.
The runners begin the race T.K Etete founder of TMP Charity Marathon Group picture at the finish line
SOCIAL DIARY
C E N T U R Y P O S T
The Executive Director, Mrs T. K. Etete's Birthday Celebration
SOCIAL DIARY
C E N T U R Y P O S T
The Executive Director, Mrs T. K. Etete's Birthday Celebration
SOCIAL DIARY
Clifford Ere’s son 1st Oct, 2013. Nkoyo Umanah’s Daughter 3rd Nov, 2013. Christopher Kooh's baby 11th Sept, 2013.
C E N T U R Y P O S T
Annual SolarBrite Sponsor’s Award 2013
received by Dr. Delia Nzekwu on behalf of CG.
Jessica Ine receiving the ASAHCA ‘Appreciation and Recognition’ Award on behalf of the CE.
Mr & Mrs Ayandiran Traditional Wedding Mr & Mrs Ayandiran
Court Wedding 26th Oct, 2013.
Doutimiye Michael and Isis Preye Tulagha
6th & 7th of Sept, 2013.
Elizabeth Dabiri’s twin sons born 9th Oct, 2013.Ekeoma Lemchi’s son 4th Nov, 2013.
Yay! The end of the year is here again. A time off work to relax and spend some
quality time with loved ones and we are sure glad to have made it this far despite
the challenges and huddles we might have encountered in the course of the year.
Below are a few reads to spice up your holiday! Hope you remember that being a
CG staff comes with some benefits as your CG I.D card will get you discounts at
any major bookshop we have a listing with! In the spirit of the season we wish
you all the very best!
Tomorrow I Will Be Twenty Years Old by Alain Mabanckou: From the winner of the Grand Prix de la Litterature - Mabanckou's trademark humour and surrealism
combine in an autobiographical novel. Michel is ten years old, living in Pointe Noire, Congo, in the 1970s.
His mother sells peanuts at the market, his father works at the Victory Palace Hotel, and brings home books
left behind by the white guests. The witch doctor has told his mother that he has hidden the key to her
womb, and must return it before she can have another child. Somehow he must find it. "Tomorrow I'll Be
Twenty" is a humorous and poignant account of an African childhood, drawn from Alain Mabanckou's life.
The novella with its rich array of characters and plots captures several socio-cultural predicaments that
characterize Nigeria. The lot of the story is told from the experiences of two major characters, Cindy and
Maggie. It shows how they were dealt with and how they dealt with several issues that they encountered;
how they failed and lost; how they learnt and succeeded. This is a story that has many sides. It is a story of
pain, passion, grief, strength, betrayal, faith and love. It is a distinctive story told in a most engaging manner;
one with many lessons to be learnt.
Dappled Things by Iweka Kingsley:
The violent, furtive and tender lives Barrett follows in this story collection provide moments of empathy amid
wrenching drama and subtle comedy. Its opening story, “The Worst Thing That Happened” focuses on an
aging woman, Ma Bille, who is preparing for the latest in a series of eye operations. The author establishes a
nation in transition, where the conflicts between local and global play out. In the tales that follow, he
channels lives at times violent, furtive and tender, and teases out his characters' contradictions. The
protagonist of the title story, Eghobamien Adrawus, is a study in contrasts: loving father, abusive husband
and ethically compromised policeman. His attempts, and frequent failures, at being a better person are
juxtaposed with the brutal consequences of these failures. Some yarns take a more comedic approach.
Consider Samuila from “Dream Chaser,” who acts on his father's moneymaking advice by becoming an
online con artist.
Love is power or something like that by Igoni Barret:
In this vivid and compelling memoir, Binyavanga Wainaina tumbles through his middle-class Kenyan
childhood out of kilter with the world around him. Wainaina paints pictures with words, whose choice is
naturally heavily influenced by his culture, and what a marvelous mixture of cultures he represents. He
evokes family, tribe, and nationhood in joyous, ecstatic language.
One day I will write about this place by binyavanga wainana:
THE READ
C E N T U R Y P O S T
By: Miebi Anna Ifedigbo
THE READ
LIFE
(For Nelson Mandela – one of the most liberated icons who walked the face of the earth in a 'ballroom gown'.)
By: Delia Nzekwu
C E N T U R Y P O S T
Life is a ballroom gown,
Its edges seamless all around,
An endless intricate flare of ups and downs,
Its swings obeying our rhymes and dance.
Life is a ballroom gown,
Its pleats as many as the fabric defines, like each step of our life,
Styled in accordance with its design, with our dreams and desires,
Fitted to the dance, to who and what we are.
Life is a ballroom gown,
A wrong step tears the hem, brings us stumbling down,
Up we must stand, re-gather the gown into our delicate hands,
And dance, and dance, we shall.
Life is a ballroom gown,
Its texture, its colour, our varying choices,
Its beauty tailored perfectly to our hearts and voices,
Ages in time, but never to be forgotten by the dance it once had.
Oga at the Top
When the former Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mr Obafaiye Shem,
was invited to appear at Channels TV “Sunrise” show, he could
not have imagined that his interview would gift us the most
hilarious moment of the year and that he would become a
celebrity of some kind overnight. His famous statements need
no repetition here but it is worth mentioning that besides the
tear jerking laughter it gave us all, the interview became so
popular that clothing lines and music skits were made of it. So
now that we have all stopped laughing we will like to know, do
you now know what the website of the NSCDC is? We can help,
it is www.nscdc.ThatsAll
Saka Don Port o
So the Nigeria Communications Commission finally
implemented its number portability policy in May. But that is
not the news. What many of us will remember about the policy
is the brilliant (or should we say ingenious) advert by MTN
featuring Nigerian actor Hafiz Oyetoro a.k.a Saka who was
hitherto known for his hilarious roles in Etisalat advertisements.
We woke up one morning to see Saka in the green attire of
Etisalat which gradually transforms into the traditional yellow
of rival MTN with the actor declaring as he danced 'I don port
o, I don port go MTN. I don upgrade to MTN'. What great
humour that video brought us but we are just wondering, did
Saka's dance steps get you to port to MTN?
CrinkumCrankum
Ok, we must confess we did some googling to get the spelling
right. Hon Patrick Obahiagbon nearly sent all of us back to
school when he released a stream of grammatical bombshells
during an interview on Channels TV while reacting to the
political crisis in Rivers State. The thread of headache inducing
words included such poetically rhythmic phrases like
CrinkumCrankum, HigiHaga, Teketeke, Gagantua Gaga and lots
more. You should have seen the look on the faces of his co
panellists. If you did not see this video, then you have missed a
lot. Please do well to check it out or an Odoriferous
Thalidomide might just drop on you.
Jim Iyke's deliverance
Our religious activities should be personal so we are a little
maniacally bewildered (apologies to Patrick Obahiagbon) that
when ace nollywood actor Jim Iyke allegedly got delivered at
the Synagogue Church the video caused quite a stare online.
We can't really say what exactly was fun about it but that video
did enjoy a generous sharing and retweets online
accompanied by an avalanche of humiliating comments
and posts to an extent that the actor had to release a
statement on twitter to accuse his critics of ignorance and
jealously.
The Mace as a Weapon of war
So a purported impeachment of the speaker of the Rivers
state house went awry and a free for all among supposed
honourable members was declared. The high point of what
has been described as a show of shame was the conversion
of the mace into a weapon by one Hon. Chidi Lloyd against
a colleague. Now we don't know who was right or wrong
but the video of that beating with the mace did give us a
new word in the Naija online dictionary; “Macing” which
means to repeatedly heat someone with a hard object on
the head.
Beverley Osu and Angelo at BBA
Beverley Osu was one of two Nigerian representatives at
this year's Big Brother Africa reality TV show tagged, “The
Chase”. It was quite a chase for the Nigerian model as she
seemed to have been more focused on chasing Angelo
Collins, another housemate from South Africa, than the
$300,000 money prize. Let's just say the duo gave us many
points to talk about and a number of short videos that
would have made the show organisers feel really fulfilled.
Wizkid and the Tale of the Empty Seats
Sometime in October, Wizkid held a concert in Abuja
tagged “Wizkid Live Abuja Invasion”. The concert with the
JayeJaye crooner as lead artist had guest appearances from
label mates Skales, Niyola, Shaydee. However those who
attended reported that though the advertised time for the
show was 5.00pm even as at 9.30pm, the hall was practically
empty with the artists performing literarily to empty seats.
Naturally, when the pictures appeared online we all couldn't
help but laugh and share with others to cause even more
laughter. We still love Wizkid though.
So we could go on but as you know, there is no dull moment
online and the laughter just goes on and on. So if you would
excuse us, we will like to go off now and catch up on some
laughter. We hear Wande Coal and Don Jazzy are dragging
ownership of Baby Face (the song, not the human being)
and we don't want to miss out on any bit of it. Ciao.
Wait, did you just Say CrinkumCrankum?
2013's funniest moments.
THE READ
Nigerians now live their lives online and we characteristically have the tendency to take things a little too seriously on those
platforms. With our internet enabled phones, tablets and laptops we seek out and feast on every gist, from the serious to the
down-right ridiculous and in the process, elevating some people to fame, destroying the image of others and generally just
having fun. In this last edition of Century Post for the year, we present you our pick of some of those moments that truly held our
attention in cyberspace this year.
By: Miebi Anna Ifedigbo
C E N T U R Y P O S T
THE READ
C E N T U R Y P O S T
FUNNY SIGNS
Source: Funny signs from around the world.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Global manning resources limited, the manpower provision subsidiary of the
Century Group has had a wonderful 2013. Although the year has been filled with
challenges, we have learnt a lot from the experiences; forged new partnerships and
achieved many goals, particularly on training and engagement services. We're
continuing with our new strategic direction which would cascade into 2014 with a
strong resolve to offer increased value-added services in the coming years. We have
no doubt that 2014 and beyond for GMRL and
Century Group would be bigger and more fruitful.
We would therefore like to take this opportunity of
the yuletide to thank all our colleagues in Nigeria
and overseas for their support this year. We
couldn't have done it without you. We wish you
and your families a merry Christmas and a fulfilling
New Year.
Global Manning Resources Limited
The New Business and Strategy unit has seen growth in team strength, support from the
business and in turn increased revenue. Whilst building on our core business - Trading; the
opportunities for other new businesses have been notable and promising.
We have had a very successful year, not by our own might or our hard work; but by God's
Grace alone.
As we count down into the festive season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have
made our success in 2013 possible.
It is in this same spirit we say ... thank you and best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
New Business and Strategy
We here in the HSE department have been able to meet our achievements and
working as a team has been a key aspect of achieving that goal.
The Journey so far has been a great one for the department, as management has
been of great help in the aspect of achieving one of our operational goals, which is
the focus on health safety and the environment- GOAL ZERO
We foresee a CG where management and staff will take HSE issues as priority and
engage in all HSE activities.
From the HSE department, we wish you all a safe and healthy Merry Christmas and a
green and blissful New Year in advance.
The year 2013 has been an eventful one for the Internal Control Unit, though this
wasn't without it's attendant challenges which were overcome with our collective
resolve.
As the year draws to a close, we hope to accomplish our compliance tasks whilst
strategizing in preparation for the next coming year.
We, in the internal Control Unit, wish the management and staff of this organization a
merry Christmas, promising and prosperous New Year
HSE
ICU
C E N T U R Y P O S T
Season’sSeason’sSeason’sGreetingsGreetingsGreetings
May the love and joy of this seasonbe with you and your family
this day and through the new year.
Season’s Greetingsfrom the
Century Group
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