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  Warri, Delta State — November 14, 2025 The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has expressed concern over the increasing circulation of forged safety certificates and the activities of unregistered individuals parading themselves as safety professionals. ISPON President, Chief Stephen Udezi, issued the warning during a press conference held on Friday at the institute’s State Office in Warri South Local Government Area. He urged practitioners across the country to regularize their membership, stressing that doing so is essential to building a safer and more compliant work environment. Chief Udezi reaffirmed that the institute remains united and firmly committed to its statutory mandate, dismissing any attempts by dissident groups to destabilize its operations. He emphasized that practicing in the safety profession without proper ISPON registration is illegal under the ISPON Act of 2014, which empowers the institute to monitor, regulate, and sanction organizati...

By J CN. Warri, Delta State — November 14, 2025 The Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association (COMTOA) has issued a firm and expanded warning over the growing harassment of Keke and Okada operators in Delta State, accusing disgruntled former members and other unauthorized individuals of attempting to forcefully collect illegal check-off dues under fake union names. Speaking during a detailed press conference on Friday in Effurun, COMTOA State Treasurer, Mr. Miller OkeOghene , flanked by other top executives of the association, condemned the actions of groups who he said have no recognition from the Delta State Government. According to Mr. OkeOghene, the recent wave of intimidation is being spearheaded by individuals who were previously members of COMTOA but were expelled for serious misconduct. “Those attempting to float new unions are disgruntled and greedy former members who were caught short-changing COMTOA through fraudulent activities. These are people driven b...