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AmCham Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered bring intl. cybersecurity expertise with SeCure 2026

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham Sri Lanka), in partnership with Standard Chartered Sri Lanka, will host SeCure 2026: Strengthening Organisations Against Tomorrow’s Threats on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo.

Recognising the importance of equipping Sri Lankan businesses with insights drawn from international best practice, AmCham Sri Lanka has partnered with Standard Chartered Sri Lanka to bring Standard Chartered Executive Director and Head of Client and Third-Party Security Chris Fleming to Colombo for an exclusive executive session.

With extensive experience leading cybersecurity and third-party security programs across one of the world’s leading international banks, Fleming brings a global perspective on cyber resilience, governance and risk management. His work spans enterprise security strategy, threat intelligence, third-party risk and cyber governance, giving him practical insight into how organisations can better anticipate, prepare for, and respond to today’s increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

During his keynote address, Chris will explore the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, examining why organisations of every size and sector are becoming increasingly attractive targets for cybercriminals, how leading international organisations are strengthening their cyber resilience, and the strategic actions business leaders must take to safeguard their organisations in an increasingly digital world. Adding a unique and highly engaging dimension to the keynote, Chris will also lead an interactive exercise where participants will work together to solve a series of evolving challenges, testing their communication, collaboration and decision-making in real time.

Complementing the keynote will be a panel discussion featuring LankaPay Ltd., Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dinuka Perera and Moderated by Microsoft Sri Lanka Senior Partner- Solutions Sales Lead for Sri Lanka and Maldives and AmCham SL Board Member, Chinthaka Dunuwille the discussion will explore recent cyber and fraud incidents affecting organisations, evolving governance expectations, and practical strategies for strengthening organisational resilience in an increasingly interconnected digital economy.

Designed as a high-level executive breakfast forum, SeCure 2026 is expected to attract a strictly limited audience of 150 senior decision-makers, including CEOs, Board Directors, CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, legal professionals, risk managers, technology leaders and policymakers.

For attendees, the forum offers a focused opportunity to step away from day-to-day priorities and engage directly with the cyber risks, governance expectations and strategic decisions shaping business resilience. In a single morning, participants will gain access to international expertise, practical insights and peer perspectives that will help them better understand emerging threats, ask sharper questions within their own organisations, and strengthen preparedness.

The partnership between AmCham Sri Lanka and Standard Chartered reflects a shared commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across Sri Lanka’s corporate sector by creating platforms that connect local business leaders with internationally recognised expertise, practical insights and real-world learning experiences.

Gunmen kill LG ex-security chief in Rivers

THE Rivers State police command has confirmed the killing of a former chief security officer of Khana Local Government Area, Mr Letam Kine, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported.

Kine was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen along Polytechnic Road, Bori, Khana LGA, around 6p.m. on Sunday.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident to journalists, in Port Harcourt, on Monday.

Agabe said the assailants fled the scene before security operatives arrived, while the victim’s body was deposited in a mortuary.

She said the body would be preserved pending autopsy, as police launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.

‘The Rivers State police command has launched a full investigation to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice,’ she said.

Agabe urged Kine’s family to formally report the incident to the police to facilitate investigations and the administration of justice.

‘Reporting the matter to the police will aid ongoing investigations and facilitate the prompt administration of justice,’ she added.

She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to identifying, arresting and prosecuting all those connected with the killing.

Reacting to the incident, Khana Local Government Chairman, Chief Thomas Bariere, condemned the attack as a senseless act of violence.

Bariere described Kine’s murder as heartbreaking, saying such violence had no place in a peaceful and law-abiding society.

He expressed concern that the killing occurred weeks after Mr Clement Deegbara of Kpong Community was also murdered.

‘The repeated attacks suggest the activities of armed criminal gangs determined to undermine peace and security in Khana LGA,’ he said.

Ogun 2027: Egba Chief demands fair chance for indigenous aspirants

The Akinfiwatolu of Egbaland and Chairman of the MAO Movement for Change, Chief Mustapha Abdulhakeem Owolabi, has called for a level playing field for all aspirants in the build-up to the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, insisting that every qualified contender deserves an equal opportunity to seek the state’s highest office.

Owolabi said Ogun State is blessed with experienced and accomplished leaders across its three senatorial districts, adding that the process leading to the emergence of governorship candidates should be open, transparent and fair to all aspirants.

Speaking in Abeokuta, the Egba chief argued that the strength of democracy lies in giving party members the freedom to choose among qualified candidates through a credible and competitive process.

He maintained that the state should not be denied the opportunity of assessing the competence, vision and leadership qualities of every interested aspirant before a candidate emerges.

According to him, Egbaland has produced several distinguished personalities with impressive records in public service who are qualified to govern the state.

He listed former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Tunde Lemo, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, and former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo among respected Egba indigenes whose aspirations deserve fair consideration.

Owolabi stressed that his position was not driven by ethnic sentiment but by the need to promote justice, equity and democratic values.

‘It is painful that accomplished Egba sons and daughters who have served Nigeria with distinction may not have the opportunity to present themselves before party members. Democracy is about giving every qualified person a fair chance to compete,’ he said.

The MAO Movement chairman clarified that his group was not opposed to Ogun West producing the next governor, acknowledging the long-standing agitation for the district to occupy the office.

He, however, insisted that whoever eventually emerges should enjoy the confidence of party members through a transparent and competitive process that commands public respect.

He further called on political leaders, traditional rulers, civil society organisations and professional bodies to support a political environment where competence, integrity and popular acceptance determine leadership.

Owolabi urged political stakeholders to place the interests of Ogun State above personal ambitions, saying the credibility of the 2027 governorship election would depend largely on the fairness of the process that produces the candidates.

LIVE: Alex Eala vs Zheng Qinwen – Mubadala DC Open Round of 32

Alex Eala scored a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 comeback victory over Zheng Qinwen of China to advance to the Round of 16 of the Mubadala DC Open.

Eala, playing in the first tournament of her North American hard-court swing, came alive late in the second set to force a decider before racing to a 4-0 lead in the third to seize control of the match.

Zheng broke serve to get on the board in the deciding set, but Eala answered with a break of her own before serving out the match.

Eala faces Filipino-Canadian Leylah Fernandez, the defending champion of the WTA 500 event and the seventh seed this year, in the second round.

The Filipino world No. 28 powered through after trailing 4-3 in the second set against Zheng. She reeled off three straight games, including two breaks of serve, to take the match into a decider.

‘[My coach] said that I have to keep going because if I’m there every ball, I’ll have my chances. And I did. Like always, he’s right,’ Eala said of her comeback.

FINAL: Alex Eala completes a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 comeback win against Zheng Qinwen to advance to the second round of the Mubadala DC Open.

Eala is serving for the match.

Alex Eala breaks back for the 5-1 lead.

Zheng Qinwen on the board in the third set after that break. Eala still leads 4-1.

Alex Eala breaks Zheng again for a 4-0 advantage in the third set.

Alex Eala on a roll with a 3-0 lead.

Alex Eala with the break. 2-0 lead for the Filipino star.

Alex Eala holds to start the third set. 1-0.

30-0 lead for Eala to start the third set.

And Alex Eala extends the match to a third set after winning the second, 6-4.

Alex Eala at set point.

Alex Eala with a BIG hold to take the lead, 5-4. She’s looking to force a third set.

Alex Eala quickly breaks back to tie the second set at 4-4.

Zheng with a break to love to take the lead at 4-3. First break of the second set.

A 40-0 lead for Zheng with Eala serving.

Another hold for Zheng Qinwen as the second set tied again at 3-3.

Alex Eala also holds to retake the lead, 3-2.

Second set is tied at 2-2 all after Zheng Qinwen holds.

Alex Eala rallies from 0-40 down to take a 2-1 lead.

Zheng closes it out to tie the second at 1-1.

Tight second game in the second set. Zheng at advantage but Eala hanging on.

Alex Eala bounces back in the second set with the 1-0 lead.

Zheng fires an ace to reach set point.

Zheng serving for the set.

Alex Eala responds with a hold to stay in the set. She’s still trailing, 5-4.

Make that 3 straight games for Zheng for a 5-3 advantage in the first set.

Zheng takes the lead for the first time in the match, 4-3.

Break point for Zheng.

This time, Zheng starts strong for a 30-0 lead in the seventh game.

But Zheng Qinwen holds serve to tie the first set, 3-3.

Zheng reaches advantage but Eala forces a deuce.

Alex Eala holds to love to regain the lead, 3-2.

Zheng ties the first set at 2-2 with back to back games.

Zheng takes the 40-30 lead but Eala forces a deuce.

But Zheng ties at 30-30 with an ace.

Alex Eala up 30-0 again in the fourth game.

Zheng now on the board but Alex Eala still leads, 2-1.

But Zheng rallies to take the advantage and a chance to break back.

Alex Eala on serve, and she’s up 40-0.

Alex Eala with the early break! She’s up 2-0 in the first set.

Eala up 30-0 after a double fault from Zheng.

Alex Eala holds to open the first set with a 1-0 lead.

Alex Eala’s double fault sends the opening game to deuce.

Eala up 40-15, but commits an error.

Zheng gets the first point, but Eala responds with an ace. 15-15 tie in the first game.

Eala wins the toss and elects to serve first.

Alex Eala is currently ranked No. 28 while Zheng, whose career high is No. 4, is at 123.

Upcoming: Alex Eala’s first match at DC Open.

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SunAsia pitches P 12-B floating solar plants in Laguna

Renewable energy producer SunAsia Energy Inc. seeks to increase its footprint in Luzon with a proposal to develop two floating solar plants worth P12.04 billion on Laguna Lake.

Through its subsidiaries, NewAsia Power Energy II Corp.(NPE2C) and Nortesol II Inc. (N2I), SunAsia hopes to build the solar assets with a capacity of 131.79 megawatt-peak (MWp) each.

This was according to separate filings before the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

NPE2C is tasked to develop the Sta. Rosa Floating PV Power Plant, while N2I will develop the Cabuyao 1 Floating PV Power Plant.

Operational by 2028

The solar facilities cover two of the 10 blocks assigned by the Laguna Lake Development Authority for renewable energy projects.

Based on the documents, each project will cover an area of 117.5 hectares, utilize 202,800 panels and deploy a total of 396,000 inverters.

‘The initiative seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, mitigate the impacts of climate change and contribute to Luzon’s energy supply,’ the firms said.

SunAsia is targeting to make them operational by early 2028.

The group is a homegrown renewable energy producer with projects focused on floating solar and solar on water. Since its launch in 2013, SunAsia’s portfolio includes a 60-megawatt (MW) facility in Toledo, Cebu, a 20-MW project in Pangasinan and a floating solar photovoltaic test bed on Laguna Lake.

In June, SunAsia teamed up with Vietnam’s VinEnergo to roll out solar projects on water bodies in the Philippines.

With a capital of about $406 million, both parties said they would fire up a 422-MWp portfolio across Pampanga and Negros Occidental.

Solar on stilts

A technology dubbed ‘solar on stilts’ will be used, with solar panels elevated on a concrete structure, allowing aquaculture and the cultivation of aquatic species. They are eyed for commercial operations between 2027 and 2028.

The Philippine government has a goal of expanding the share of renewable energy to the electricity generation mix from the current 25 percent to 35 percent by 2030

Amro stays cautious on PH amid oil shock, trade tensions

The Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro) said more weakness lies ahead for the Philippine economy this year, though it lowered its inflation forecast and remained cautiously optimistic as the country navigates the fallout from the Middle East conflict and renewed global trade tensions.

In its quarterly outlook, the regional surveillance group kept its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines at 4.1 percent, which would mark a further slowdown from the economy’s already subdued 4.4-percent expansion in 2025.

Amro, meanwhile, cut its inflation outlook for the Philippines, projecting consumer prices to rise by 5.7 percent this year, down from its previous estimate of 6 percent. The forecast, however, remains well above the government’s 3-percent target. It kept its 2027 inflation forecast unchanged at 4.1 percent.

The country is also projected to keep pace with the wider Plus-3 grouping-Asean members plus China, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea-this year, before surpassing the group’s expected 4-percent growth next year.

Slowdown

‘The Philippines is one of the countries in the region that have been harder hit by the oil shock so far, and that’s reflected in both the lower sort of growth rates we forecast for this year than last year,’ said Dong He, chief economist at Amro.

The slowdown was already evident in the first quarter, when the economy expanded just 2.8 percent from a year earlier. Growth was weighed down by the fallout from the Middle East conflict, which hit an economy still recovering from a confidence shock linked to a major corruption scandal.

He said limited fiscal room prevented the government from deploying more spending to shield households from higher prices, allowing inflationary pressures to quickly spread across key consumer goods. But he said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas moved swiftly to respond, raising interest rates by a cumulative 50 basis points.

Five months into the Gulf conflict, another challenge has emerged: fresh trade uncertainty after the Trump administration announced tariffs of 10 percent and 12.5 percent on imports from 60 trading partners, including the Philippines, over allegations that they failed to adequately enforce bans on goods made with forced labor.

Looking ahead, Amro’s He said the region is expected to weather the new trade tensions.

‘Broadly speaking, I think the region really has adjusted very well to the uncertainties imposed by the US tariffs since the reciprocal tariffs started in April 2025,’ he said.

Jetwing Hotels gets record 24 Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2026 by Tripadvisor

Jetwing Hotels has announced that 24 of their hotels have been recognised by TripAdvisor as 2026 Travellers’ Choice award winners, garnering the highest number of honours for a hotel group in Sri Lanka.

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.

Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions, Jetwing Beach, Jetwing Blue, Jetwing Colombo Seven, Jetwing Jaffna, Jetwing Kaduruketha, Jetwing Kandy Gallery, Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, Jetwing Lake, Jetwing Lighthouse, Jetwing Jungle Lodge, Jetwing Sea, Jetwing St. Andrew’s, Jetwing Surf and Safari, Jetwing Vil Uyana, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Saman Villas, Jetwing Kurulubedda, Jetwing Thalahena Villa, Jetwing Warwick Gardens, Jetwing Broomfield Bungalow, Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow, Xavier’s Cottage, have all been recognised for their excellent service by TripAdvisor travellers. In addition, Mermaid Hotel and Club received the coveted Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award, placing it in the top 1% of listings globally. This distinction highlights the highest-rated destinations, accommodations, and experiences as reviewed by the Tripadvisor community. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travellers’ favorites.

Jetwing Hotels Managing Director Dmitri Cooray said: ‘We are proud to have 24 of our properties recognised in the 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, with Mermaid Hotel and Club being named ‘Best of the Best.’ This recognition reflects our unwavering focus on delivering heartfelt service and authentic Sri Lankan hospitality. Guest feedback plays a vital role in inspiring our teams and guiding our continuous improvement. I extend my sincere thanks to our teams across the island for their dedication, which remains central to our success as we continue to deliver exceptional guest experiences.’

Tripadvisor Chief Marketing Officer Matt Dacey said: ‘Congratulations to Jetwing Hotels on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026. Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2026 and beyond.’

Oyo State Government strengthens security operations with new aerial surveillance aircraft delivery

Two newly acquired surveillance aircraft have arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State Government announced, fulfilling a commitment to deliver the assets before the end of July.

?The deployment is designed to bolster security architecture across the state. The assets will provide crucial aerial support to security formations, including the Amotekun Corps, to track criminal networks and accelerate operational response times.

?Strengthening intelligence and aerial capabilities

Commissioner for Information Dotun Oyelade noted that the arrival marks a vital milestone in enhancing the state’s security framework through advanced intelligence gathering and aerial monitoring.

?The state administration initially announced the procurement of the dual surveillance aircraft on July 8, 2025, as part of a proactive strategy to address evolving security threats. Governor Seyi Makinde subsequently confirmed on July 18, 2026, that the airframes had touched down in Nigeria for final reassembly at the Nigerian Air Force hangar in Lagos.

?Fulfilling security commitments

Authorities had indicated nearly a week prior that the assets would reach the state before July concluded, a milestone now officially realized.

Airtel Money Kenya CEO exits as company prepares for landmark London IPO

Anne Otieno, Airtel Money Kenya’s chief executive, has exited as parent company Airtel Africa prepares for a landmark initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange in the second half of 2026.

The public float of the mobile money unit is expected to value the fintech business at approximately $10 billion while raising about $1.5 billion

The departure comes at a critical time for Airtel Africa, which recently confirmed plans to float Airtel Money on London’s main market in the second half of 2026, after months of delays caused by volatile global market conditions.

While Airtel Africa has not linked the executive’s exit directly to the IPO, leadership changes so close to a public listing often attract investor scrutiny, particularly in high-growth financial services businesses where operational stability is closely watched.

Kenya is one of Airtel Money’s most strategically important markets despite Safaricom’s M-Pesa dominance. The country serves as a testing ground for new digital payment products and merchant services, making leadership continuity particularly important as Airtel seeks to convince international investors of the long-term growth prospects of its fintech arm.

The resignation follows a series of management changes within Airtel’s Kenyan operations over the past year as the telecom operator intensifies competition with Safaricom across mobile money, broadband and enterprise services.

Airtel Money has become one of Airtel Africa’s fastest-growing businesses, benefiting from rising smartphone adoption, increasing demand for digital payments and stronger financial inclusion across its 14 African markets.

The business now serves more than 54 million customers and generated approximately $1.35 billion in revenue in 2026, accounting for over one-fifth of Airtel Africa’s total revenue.

What does this mean?

Companies approaching an IPO typically seek management stability. A senior executive departure, particularly in a key market such as Kenya, may prompt investors to seek assurances about succession planning and operational continuity.

Kenya remains central to Airtel Money’s growth story; hence, although Safaricom’s M-Pesa dominates the Kenyan mobile money market, Airtel Money has been expanding through lower transaction costs, merchant payment solutions and banking partnerships.

Maintaining momentum in Kenya is essential to supporting Airtel Money’s valuation. Airtel Africa has repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to proceeding with the London IPO after postponing it earlier this year due to market volatility.

Competition in African fintech is intensifying because the listing is expected to increase pressure on rivals such as Safaricom’s M-Pesa and MTN’s fintech business to further unlock shareholder value.

A successful IPO would also provide Airtel Money with additional capital to invest in lending, merchant payments, cross-border remittances and digital banking services across Africa.

For investors, the key issue is not simply who replaces the outgoing Kenya chief executive, but if Airtel Africa can demonstrate that its leadership bench, governance structure and growth strategy remain strong enough to justify its ambitious $10 billion valuation ahead of its London debut.

FG moves to end rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports

Nigeria can no longer continue to suffer losses arising from the rejection of agricultural exports because they fail to meet international standards.

To address this, the Federal Government has inaugurated an Interministerial Committee to strengthen the country’s agricultural quarantine system, improve biosecurity, expand non-oil exports and increase Nigeria’s access to international markets.

The government said the new committee would provide the coordination needed to remove institutional bottlenecks, improve compliance with global sanitary and phytosanitary standards, and position Nigeria as a reliable exporter of safe, high-quality agricultural products.

A statement from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning said the committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

The event brought together representatives of key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), regulatory bodies, research institutions, farmers’ associations and other stakeholders involved in agriculture, trade and export development.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Deborah Odoh, said Nigeria must strengthen its agricultural quarantine system to protect its agricultural resources and improve the country’s competitiveness in regional and global markets.

She said, ‘Nigeria can no longer afford the losses associated with the rejection of agricultural exports due to non-compliance with international standards.’

According to her, the establishment of the Interministerial Committee demonstrates the government’s determination to improve coordination among relevant institutions, remove obstacles affecting the agricultural export value chain, harmonise regulatory processes and bring Nigeria’s agricultural quarantine system in line with internationally accepted practices.

Dr. Odoh said the Federal Government is committed to building an efficient agricultural quarantine system capable of protecting the country’s crops, livestock and other agricultural resources while creating better opportunities for exporters and farmers.

She urged members of the committee to approach their assignment with professionalism, patriotism and a strong sense of national responsibility, expressing confidence that their recommendations would strengthen Nigeria’s biosecurity framework and improve agricultural trade.

She said the committee’s work is expected to increase non-oil exports, raise farmers’ incomes and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

According to her, the inauguration also represents another important step in the government’s efforts to build a resilient agricultural sector, strengthen food security and position Nigeria among the leading exporters of safe and high-quality agricultural products.

Also speaking, the Comptroller-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), Dr. Vincent Isegbe, described the agency as Nigeria’s first line of defence against the entry and spread of plant, animal and aquatic pests and diseases.

He explained that the agency carries out pest risk analysis, inspections, surveillance, certification and other quarantine procedures to ensure that agricultural products entering or leaving the country comply with internationally accepted standards.

Dr. Isegbe said strengthening the country’s agricultural quarantine system would significantly reduce the rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports in foreign markets.

He added that the reforms would improve foreign exchange earnings, strengthen Nigeria’s reputation as a dependable supplier of safe agricultural products and create more business opportunities for farmers, exporters and agribusinesses.

‘Nigeria possesses enormous agricultural potential, but unlocking that potential requires stronger collaboration among institutions responsible for agriculture, trade, finance, customs, transportation, standards, laboratory accreditation, research and border security,’ he said.

In his welcome address, the Director of Economic Growth at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Auwal Mohammed, said the inauguration marked another step towards improving cooperation among government agencies in support of agricultural development, food security and economic diversification.

He said an effective agricultural quarantine system is essential to protect Nigeria’s crops, livestock, fisheries and natural resources from transboundary pests and diseases while ensuring that the country’s agricultural exports meet international sanitary and phytosanitary standards.

The committee has been given the responsibility of reviewing proposals aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service, assessing infrastructure and laboratory requirements, recommending sustainable funding mechanisms and developing practical strategies to improve compliance with international sanitary and phytosanitary standards.

It is also expected to recommend measures that will promote Nigeria’s agricultural exports and improve the country’s competitiveness in global agricultural trade.

Members of the committee were drawn from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, the Budget Office of the Federation, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the Nigerian National Accreditation System, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, freight forwarding associations and other relevant stakeholders.