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conomic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC yesterday arraigned Col. Nicholas Ashinze, a former Special Assistant to the embattled ex-National

Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, for money laundering. Ashinze was docked along with an Austrian, Wolfgang Reinl, and two others, Edidiong Idiong

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eoples Democratic Party (PDP) guber natorial candidate in the Ondo State election on Saturday, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim has faulted yesterday’s Court of Appeal verdict which nullified the order given by Justice Abang of the Abuja High Court which replaced Eyitayo Jegede with the businessman’s name. Ibrahim says the judgement given by Ibrahim Saulawa and nullified the proceedings of October 14 when Justice Abang ruled in his (Ibrahim’s) favour was without consequential order and therefore

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not binding on him. Addressing pressmen after the ruling, Jimoh Ibrahim simply described the Appeal Court ruling as ‘one day ruling’ as the Supreme Court sits on the same case today (Thursday) “I have read the de-

cision of the Court of Appeal delivered today (yesterday) without a consequential order,” an unruffled Ibrahim said. The ruling failed to specifically say that my name should be substituted by INEC. “Since there is no con-

sequential order directing INEC to do so, the judgement is therefore not binding on me and INEC cannot remove my name and as such I remain PDP candidate for Saturday’s election. “But we are optimistic that we have nothing to

lose as the Supreme Court sits on same case tomorrow. We shall get justice at the Supreme Court and if PDP wins Saturday’s election, we shall have our four-year mandate to rule Ondo State “Let me advise the good people of Ondo State and

my supporters nationwide not to abuse anyone or fight over this one day ruling which was paid for from the state’s treasury. “Mimiko will not succeed himself with Jegede. This is too sure as we continue with our work and remain in our great part, PDP. I love the great people of Ondo State and I thank you all for continuous support.” Meanwhile the Independent National Electoral Commission Wednesday said it will obey the judgement of the Court of Appeal. Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the commission, Mr. Rotimi

Oyekanmi, said: “Yes, the judgment as we followed it shows that we must replace the name of Ibrahim with that of Jegede. “We will obey the judgment because this is an order coming from a superior court. We will abide by that decision. “However, we will expect that the judgment be served on us before Friday to enable us comply. When we are served, we will comply immediately. “But we are not going to shift the date of the election. We have passed that stage. The election is going to hold on Saturday, November 26 as scheduled.”

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L-R: Minister of Niger Delta, Pastor Usani Usani Uguru; Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed; Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, during the Federal Executive Council meeting, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja

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cused were arraigned on a 13-count charge of corruption and money laundering to the tune of N36.8bn. The defendants are standing trial alongside five companies accused of diverting huge sums from the office of the NSA under Dasuki. “The companies are Geonel Integrated Services Limited, Unity Continental Nigeria Limited, Helpline Organisation, Vibrant Resource Limited and Sologic Integrated Services Limited. “In one of the charges, the EFCC alleges that Ashinze and Reinl, who is the Managing Director of Geonel Integrated Services Limited, transferred N550m to Edidiong Idiong, a lawyer.

“The transfer was made on April 22, 2014 in violation of Section 15 (2) (b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011.” The defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges preferred against them, the statement said. Counsel to EFCC, I. O. Uket, expressed the commission’s readiness to immediately begin prosecution of the accused, saying that he had the witnesses present in court. “If the court is ready, we are also ready to produce our first witness as we have our witnesses in court,” he told the court. But Ashinze’s counsel, Ernest Nwoye, told the court that he had a pending application for the bail of his client. He urged the court to grant the defendant bail

on self recognition having earlier been admitted to bail by an FCT High Court. Afam Osigwe, counsel representing the second and fifth defendants, also prayed the court to admit Reinl to bail. He stated that Reinl had been enjoying administrative bail from EFCC since February, adding that his travel documents were with the commission. Counsel to Idiong, Paul Erokoro, SAN, said his client being a legal practitioner knew what it meant to jump bail. Erokoro stated that besides being granted bail earlier by an FCT High Court, his client had always made himself available to the EFCC. Similarly, counsel to Mohammed, N. Jimoh,

prayed the court to grant his client bail, saying he had a health challenge which he had been managing for close to 40 years. Responding, Uket argued that the defendants lost their administrative bail the moment their matter was charged to court. Ruling on the applications, Justice Gabriel Kolawole held that the charges were all “bailable.” The judge said that the case would be granted accelerated hearing and urged the prosecution to pick five days in the New Year for trial. Consequently, the case was adjourned till January 23, February 1 and February14, March 7 and March 21,Uwujaren quoted the statement as saying.

enate yesterday described the 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, and Fiscal Strategy Paper presented by the Presidency as “unrealistic” President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, who presided over plenary, said the projections in the MTEF were assumptions and estimates that were produced to the best knowledge and capacity of the executive. “No doubt that some of these assumptions are not realistic. “The exchange rate is not realistic. There is no doubt that throughout this year we have not achieved 2.2 million barrels of oil even in time of peace. We have not achieved 2.5 million recently how realistic will 2.2 million be in next year,” Saraki said. He added that oil price looked as if it was “a bit conservative. “Our responsibility is to work on it and use our own capacity to do the right thing. If it means that we have to re-write, look at it again and do what is right, that is our responsibility. “That is the way to go than to just take a document from the executive and assume that because we have taken it we are going to return it the same thing as it came,” Saraki said. He called on his colleagues to debate on the performance of the 2016 budget now that they had gone on oversight before debating on the MTEF report.

“This must be a precondition,” Saraki emphasised. Contributing, Sen. Stella Odua (PDP-Anambra) said the MTEF was a very fundamental document in the sense that it was the basis upon which the budget was going to stand. “If we are standing the budget on a foundation that clearly has wrong indicators, wrong figures, how do we accomplish that? “It means that we are set already to fail. How do you intend to have an increase in Customs collection, company income tax and Value Added Tax?” According to Oduah, companies are not working and are shut down while businesses are not running. “People are not importing and even exporting, how will they generate the revenue. “Agriculture in my area, we had zero production this year. Cassava used to be staple food. Cassava used to be N5,000 for 50kg bag; it is now N18,000,” she said. She added that the way out was to assume that the report was “wrongly done and probably had typographical errors on some of the numbers. “The budget must have a purpose and I believe the objective is to impact positively on Nigerians. “The executive and the legislature must sit down as a team and be practical and do something that will impact positively on Nigerians,” Oduah said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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ouse of Representatives has increased the N180bn virement sought for by President Muhammadu Buhari to fund critical recurrent and capital items by N28bn, taking it to N208.821bn. The president had written the National Assembly on October 26, seeking for the approval of the legislature to vire N180.8bn from the funds appropriated for special intervention in the 2016 budget. The intervention is to fund critical recurrent and capital items. The report of the House Committee on Appropriation was presented to the House yesterday by its Chairman, Rep. Mustapha Dawaki (APC- Kano). In the report, the request for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (foreign missions), increased from N14bn to N16.34bn.

Also, increased was the request for statutory transfer (Public Complaints Commission), which had been increased from N1.2bn to N2.5bn. All other items were retained as requested. While presenting the report to be debated and approved on Thursday, Dawaki disclosed that the committee, on November 17 and November 21, met with relevant stakeholders and brainstormed on the proposal. He said it was established that the affected MDAs justified the need for intervention and approval of the virement for their respective agencies. “The committee observes that there are other areas of critical needs with potential for development and stimulating the economy and for which additional funds could be provided through vire-

ment from the Special Intervention Programme,” he said. Details of the recommended proposal for approval showed that under Recurrent, the Service Wide Vote: Public Service Wage Adjustment, PSWA, takes N71.80bn, Service Wide Vote: Contingency N1.20bn. Similarly, Service Wide Vote: Margin for increase in Cost, MIC, N2bn, Ministry of Interior: Cadet feeding-Police Academy, Wudil, Kano N932,40m, Service Wide Vote: Am-

nesty Programme N35bn. Also, Service Wide Vote: Internal Operations of the Armed Forces N5.20bn, Service Wide Vote: Operation Lafiya Dole N13.93bn, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development: NYSC N19.79bn. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Foreign Missions N16.34bn, Federal Ministry of Education: Augmentation of Meal Subsidy/Direct Teaching & Laboratory Cost N900m. Also recommended for approval under Statutory Transfer is Public Complaints Commission

N2.5bn. Under Capital items, the Ministry of Defence: Nigerian Air Force, NAF, is allocated N12.70bn, Capital Supplementation: Presidential Initiative for the North East, PINE, N1.50bn, Payment of local Contractors Debts/Other Liabilities N25bn. The total amount to be vired is now N208.82bn, which is N28bn higher than the N180.8bn requested for by the president. The committee also recommended that N300m appropriated in the 2016

budget under the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, for the construction of 132 KVA Substation at Gwaram, Jigawa State be vired for the Reconstruction of Fallen Towers, Replacement of Glass Insulators, for Gagarawa, Jigawa (TCN01B021775). When the motion for the laying of the report, which was seconded by Rep. Saheed Fijabi (APC-Oyo) was tabled, it received unanimous approval from the plenary presided over by Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara.

FG bans unqualified teachers from classroom Regina Otokpa ABUJA

ederal Government has banned unqualified and unregistered teachers from teaching in both public and private schools across the country. Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, made this known during the 10th Education Conference in Abuja, yesterday with the theme: “Improving Education Standards and Emulating the Global Perspective and Practices.” He also noted that the 500,000 teachers’ scheme of the Federal Government would not employ teachers without registration certificates and licenses from t TRCN. He said: “Presently, it has been accepted by the Federal Government, the President, the ministers of education have agreed that no one again that is not qualified, that is not registered with TRCN will stand in front of our classrooms. “I can assure you that no one will be employed as a teacher by the Federal Government without license and registration certificate. “We are calling on all teachers, if you know

yourself and you refer to yourself as a professional teacher you must be registered with TRCN. You must carry our certificate and our license. “At the last induction ceremony that was conducted last week in OAU, six professors registered with TRCN and 14 other academics were also inducted into the teaching profession.” Prof. Ajiboye, urged teachers in both public and private schools to ensure they were duly registered and licensed by the council. He disclosed that the Kaduna State government had directed its teachers to obtain their licenses and registration certificates before they would be promoted. “Teachers in private schools are also expected to be registered and licensed by TRCN. According to the law establishing the council we are the ones who can talk about who is a teacher in this country. “Currently, teachers in private schools are responding to TRCN’s call for them to come and register. Now we are in the level of persuasion when we move beyond this level we will go to the enforcement of the law,” he added.

L-R: Director of Fertilizer Development, Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development Engr. Badams Jatto; Vice President, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP), Prof. Richard Mkandawire; Commissioner Ministry of Agricultural Kaduna State, Dr. Manzo Maigari and Chairman, National Fertilizer Technical Committee Prof. Victor Chude, during the Nigeria Fertilizer Roadmap Stakeholders Consultation, in Abuja, yesterday.

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Similarly, Sen. Bayero Nafada (APC-Gombe) said the essence of the document was a guide on how to prepare the 2017 budget. “If you didn’t get this one correct, definitely you will not get the 2017 budget correct. That is the implication. “We should look at the MTEF and see where there are problems; we are not saying that everything there is not correct. “We should point out where there are mistakes. By pointing out where there are mistakes I think we are not doing bad to the government rather we are

assisting the government. “The document put the exchange rate of N290 per dollar. It was only on Tuesday that the governor of Central Bank said that the official rate is N305. “Now it is coming to the National Assembly at N290. It is not realistic at all; this problem will create a deficit in the budget,” Nafada said. Sen. Kabiru Gaya (KanoAPC) noted that the 2016 budget was mainly a budget of non-oil revenue fiscal policy thrust. “The government should improve itself on non-oil production facilities or revenue, for example agriculture. “Most Nigerians have

gone to farm and the government is encouraging farmers,” he said. The senator, however, urged the government to improve on agricultural facilities through loans to enable farmers improve on agriculture which would increase Nigeria’s revenue earnings. Earlier, Senate Leader, Bala Na’Allah, while reading the 2017-2019 MTEF report said that it was a statutory document which articulated government’s revenue and spending plan as well as its fiscal policy objective over the period. “It is a three-year planning tool that defines government’s economic, social

and development objectives and priorities. “The Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the Fiscal Strategy Paper is the assumptions underlying projections of oil and non-oil revenue in 2017. “It is proposing a budget that will be predicated on an oil revenue benchmark of 42.5 dollars per barrel for the period 2017 to 2019,” he said. Meanwhile, Saraki had referred the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to three committees of Appropriation, Finance and National Planning for the approval of the MTEF report.

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N22.8bn fraud: Ex-Air Force chief, Amosun asks court to disqualify EFCC witness Wale Igbintade

former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu Nunayon (rtd) standing trial over alleged N22.8bn fraud, yesterday asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to disqualify a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Owobo Tosin from giving evidence in the matter. Air Marshal Amosu, and two serving senior Air Force Officers, Air Vice Marshal Jacob Bola Adigun, Commodore Gbadebo Owodunni Olugbenga and some limited liability companies were charged before the court on June 29, for the alleged offences. The companies were;

Delfina Oil and Gas Limited, McAllan Oil and Gas Limited, Hebron Housing and Properties Company Limited, Trapezitrs Bureau De Change, BDC, Fonds and Pricey Limited, Deegee Oil and Gas Limited, Timsegg Investment Limited, and Solomon Health Care Limited. The accused persons were alleged to have committed the offences between March 5, 2014, and May 4, 2015. EFCC lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, had already commenced the examination of the witness, an investigative officer with the commission, when Amosu’s counsel, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN, expressed concern about the refusal of the anti-graft agency to attach the statement of the

FEC approves 67 operational vehicles for FRSC at N464m Marcus Fatunmole ABUJA

ederal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday approved the purchase of 67 operational vehicles for the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, at the cost of N464m to enhance its mandate of ensuring safety on the roads. The meeting was presided over by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as President Muhammadu Bauhari is in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to attend the 4th Africa-Arab Summit. At the post-FEC briefing of State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige disclosed that 40 of the double carrier pickups would be sought from Innosson Nigeria Limited while 27 Peugeot cars assembled in Nigeria would come from Peugeot Company in Kaduna. Ngige, who was flanked by Ministers of Information, Lai Mohammed and his Budget and National Planning counterpart, Udo Udoma said the operational vehicles are aimed at improving the capacity of FRSC to respond

in times of emergency as well as gaining access to accident scenes across the country. The minister also hinted that government approved the domestication of African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, with the intention of attracting more foreign firms to the country. Also at the briefing, Udoma, who said that the council also deliberated on the National Bureau of Statistics’ reports, said the economy was still in recession even in the third quarter of the year. According to him, the progress recorded in the non-oil sector was capable of reflating the ailing economy. He said with the non-oil sector improving at 00.3 per cent, there was hope that the economy would pick up in the 4th quarter. Udoma said although the 3rd quarter recession was predicated on poor performance of the oil sector, there was optimism of a better performance in the 4th quarter because of 7 per cent growth in the agriculture sector and 2.85 per cent in the finance sector.

witness to the proof of evidence. According to him, the witness will only be competent to give any evidence in the matter when copies of his statement were served on the defendants by EFCC. Citing Section 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, the silk said it is mandatory for any witness who is

to give evidence to have a statement. He said the non-availability of the witness statement is a gross violation of the defendants’ right to fair hearing as enshrined in the Constitution. He then urged the court to disqualify the witness from testifying in the matter. Ayorinde’s position was also adopted by other de-

fence lawyers. However, in his response, Oyedepo, while citing Section 175 of the Evidence Act maintained that the only time a witness can be disqualified by the court is when he cannot understand questions. According to him, the proof of evidence served on the defence as far back as June 2016 substantially

complied with the provisions of Section 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. He added that it is wrong to be asking for the statement of an investigative officer because he was merely investigating an incident. The judge will deliver his ruling on the issue today.

L-R: Head of the defunct Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan; Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun; Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekunbi and former Military Governor of Ogun State, Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (rtd.) after the governor presented the 2017 Appropriation Bill, titled “Budget of Repositioning” to the House of Assembly on Tuesday.

Collaboration is key to developing technology —FG Gloria Usman ABUJA

ice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said collaboration between the private and public sector was key to the development of technology in the country. Osinbajo stated this yesterday while declaring open the 9th eNigeria conference in Abuja organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA. He said all hands must be on deck to ensure the development of technology that will bring about diversification in the economy. “The invention of information technology has changed everything. We have a new order of doing things and this is why it is that whether you like it or not there is a new heritage, the birth of a new world. “IT has given room for series of diversification and our dependence on oil will continue no more. “As the year go by, oil is becoming less and less important, cars are no longer used by owners as there is the ad-

vent of self driven cars but technology is changing all of that. “Innovations open doors for new investors, new opportunities and other aspects to benefit. In medicine also some of the most incredible, innovations and futuristic ideas are already happening. “Technology has helped to accelerate medical advancement in diagnosis from electronic to digital, it is now telemedicine. It is clear that astonishing leap in health care will take place,’’ he said. The vice president said government was looking at making policies and incentives that were required to create an enabling environment. “The important things needed are policies and incentives. What is required of us is to identify the existing policies and how to go about making progress and see how we can put them in place. “Hence collaboration is key, between both public and private sectors and other stakeholders to make the quantum leap we desire in

the sector. “Sheer determination and enabling environment is all that start-ups need to create incredible and invaluable ICT products that would generate income and create jobs.’’ Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, said eNigeria had become an institutional means of setting goals and a veritable avenue for stakeholders to discuss for rebuilding the country. According to him, the potential in ICT has gone beyond agriculture and mining and therefore needs to be leveraged on. Director General, NITDA, Dr Isa Pantami, said annually, Nigeria lost approximately $3.8bn from the importation of Information and Communication Technology goods and services, including software imports. Isa explained that locally manufactured or assembled computers represent less than 8 per cent of all the computers used in the country. The NITDA boss buttressed that there is tremendous gain to be made from a Local Content Policy that

encourages the development of local ICT products and services. “We are making concerted efforts to create, as well as review, existing standards and guidelines. This will enable us to regulate the sector in line with the highest global standards,” he said. In his keynote address, Prof. Abubakar Daniel Sambo said nations of the world that are aware of the global knowledge economy are flourishing by optimising the benefits of ICT. The former Director General, Energy Commission reminisced that before independence, Nigeria relied majorly on agriculture for its foreign exchange earnings. He, however, said the practice was gradually taken over by oil, which provided the nation with substantial income, but which has recently lost its relevance with its dwindling price in the international market that has, amongst others, led Nigeria to recession. Prof. Sambo advised Nigeria to optimise the opportunity of globalisation and IT in the area of employment and job creation.

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L-R: Academic Director, Lagos Business School, Dr. Olayinka David-West; Head, Group Corporate Strategy, Union Bank, Lola Cardoso; Enterprise Director, Microsoft Nigeria, Wale Olokodana and Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, General Electric, Tanya Spencer, at the Emergent Continent Conference in Lagos, recently.

L-R Company Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Odusola; Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Peter Ndegwa; Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Savage; Vice-Chairman, Mr John O’Keffe and Non Executive Director, Mr. Bismark Rewane all of Guinness Nigeria Plc at the 66th Annual General Meeting of the company which held at the Flamingo Hall of the Best Western Hotel, Benin, Edo state, yesterday.

L-R: Patron of El-Almin Polo Team, Mohammed Babangida; President of the Kaduna Polo Club, Suleiman Abubakar; Captain Katsina Gobarau team, winners of the El Amin Cup, Prince Ahmed Abdulmumuni Kabir and Vice President of Kaduna Polo club, Sani Jega, during the prize presentation of the 2016 MTN International Polo Tournament in Kaduna, recently.

Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Retired Rear Admiral John Jonah (R), being presented with a certificate of award as a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) by the president of the NSE, Otis anyaeji, during the Annual General Meeting of the NSE at Uyo, Akwa Ibom, yesterday. PHOTO: NATHAN NWAKAMMA/BJO/NAN

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Amosun, Ajimobi, Aregbesola, others renew call for Yoruba unity Femi Oyeweso ABEOKUTA

hree south west governors, Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) and Raufu Aregbesola (Osun) were yesterday among the Yoruba leaders, who strongly renewed the call for unity among the race. The governors and other leaders made the call at the “Tributes Day”, organised in honour of the late Afenifere chieftain, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi at the on-going 11-Days funeral programme in his Isara-Remo country home, Ogun State. The event was organised by Afenifere. Other chieftains of the group, which included Elder Reuben Fasoranti, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Femi Okunrounmu, Chief Bisi Akande, Ambassador Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, Chief Wale Oshun, Tokunbo Ajasin and former governor of Kwara State, Chief Cornelius, also

lamented the lack of unity among the race. But they all urged the leaders and other stakeholders in the Yoruba nation to work for its unity, irrespective of their political inclination. The leaders extolled the virtues of late Ajayi, arguing that other living leaders in Yorubaland must emulate him in pursuit of unity and oneness among the race. The governors, who spoke one after the other, equally recalled their encounters with the late law-

yer/politician and they variously pay tributes to his doggedness, leadership qualities and undying love for humanity. Amosun, who noted that though leaders from the Yoruba nation may belong to different political parties, however, said they unite for the peace and progress of the race. He said the political difference should not be used as means to witch-hunt or blackmails one another. Amosun, who said the state has set aside Tuesday, November 29th, to honour

the late politician, noted that until his death Pa Olaniwun Ajayi worked tirelessly for the unity of the race. “Yes, we have our differences, we should not paint ourselves in black, we should not give ourselves bad names. “Though we may belong to different political parties, we must all unite for the progress of the Yoruba race. We should avoid mischief, it’s important that we unite,” he said. On his own part, Ajimobi described the deceased as

a great nationalist, patriot and accomplished Nigerian. He also referred to him as a Yoruba leader, who promoted the culture and ethos of the race. However, Ajimobi lamented that the Yoruba race were not united, urging the leaders and other stakeholders to work for its unity. Aregbesola also harped on Yoruba unity, but defined the nature of unity required among the race. “It is not a blanket unity we are looking for, but a qualified and quality unity.

NAHCON to prosecute illegal Hajj operators Boladale Bamigbola OSOGBO

ational Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Hajj and Umrah tour operators to obtain operational licences or be sanctioned. The NAHCON inspection

team in charge of Lagos axis led by the Head of Tour Operator Unit, Mr Alidu Shutti, disclosed this in a chat with our correspondent in Osogbo, shortly after an inspection visit to the offices of Hajj and Umrah tour operators in Osun State. He explained that after the completion of the 2016

Hajj operation, the commission submitted the reports of the exercise to President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that after studying the reports, the President ordered that Hajj and Umrah operations must be cleansed. Shutti advised the tour operators to follow necessary procedures and ensure they

register with the commission within 21 days if they wish to continue operations. He said Buhari has mandated security agencies and anti-graft bodies in the country to collaborate with NAHCON to eradicate fraud in Hajj and Umrah travelling operations. “NAHCON, which is the

Baba (Pa Olaniwun Ajayi) laboured tirelessly for the unity of the Yoruba race. “Those of us who are of like-minds should emulate him. There is nothing to do to honour him than to work for unity in Yorubaland,” he said. Chief Ayo Adebanjo urged all the stakeholders to do away with their egos, and work for the unity of the race. “Yoruba are suffering, because there is too much ego. If we don’t unite it is the masses that will suffer,: he said.

sole regulatory agency for Hajj and Umrah in Nigeria, set up three inspection committees to inspect all Hajj and Umrah tour operators. “This was intended to look at the activities of the tour operators so as to ascertain whether they are operating in conformity with NAHCON rules and regulation.

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1,Onibuore Junction, Abeokuta Road, Ogere Remo, Ogun State A CONSULTANT TO OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT ON ENVIRONMENT AUCTION ! AUCTION. ! ! AUCTION ! ! ! This is to inform the General public that, Auctioning of junks Item will take place at Ministry of Environment, Ogun State. LIST OF ITEM ARE : AA609 RBH KEBBI MAN DISSEL CONDITION OF SALES : 1) The highest bidder shall be the Purchaser 2) Payment is Strictly by Cash 3) Purchases Must be backed with Ogun State Ministry of Environment and Auctioneer Receipts 4) Removal of Vehicles Purchased is two Working days after Payment. DATE OF INSPECTION: Thursday , 24TH Of November to Monday , 28TH Of November , 2016. DATE OF SALES : Tuesday, 29th of November , 2016. VENUE : Ministry of Environment, Oke - Ilewo TIME : 10 .00am Prompt. For Further information, Please contact Auctioneer, ALH. OWOLABI (08033761482)

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ASSEMBLY OF CHRISTIAN MUSIC SINGERS’ INTERNATIONAL

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Assembly has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1) SOLOMON UDE JACK 2) FERDINAND UCHENNA .U. 3) FRANK AKHIGBE 4) ODINAKACHUKWU KINDNESS .O. 5) CHINEDU EZE

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This is to confirm that BOMA TAMUNOEMI BRIGGS is the same person as BOMA EMI BRIGGS. refer to as one and the same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

— President

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Onnoghen as new CJN; the suspicion and challenges

resident Muhammadu Buhari last Thursday swore in Justice Walter Onnoghen as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in acting capacity. Onnoghen mounted the saddle to replace the former CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed who bowed out from office on attaining the retirement age of 70 years the previous day. But the argument has been that the Acting CJN’s appointment was detrimentally tendentious. In other words, many feel Mr. President appointed him in acting capacity with the intention of using him as a green horn fit only as a gadget to be used and dumped. On the face of it, the argument sounds convincing in a nation where the mindset, all pretences aside, is about ethno-linguistic and religious bias, suspicion, intolerance rancour and even violence of the extreme type sometimes. The major contention has been that though the President had the right to appoint a CJN in acting platform, there was no constitutional basis for Onnoghen to be appointed as CJN in acting capacity when the coast was very clear for him to be appointed in full capacity, based on the recommendations of the National Judicial Council (NJC); and subject to confirmation by the Senate Section 231 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as altered). The constitution says where

the office of the CJN is expressly vacant or the person occupying the position is for any reason unable to perform the functions of the office, the President ‘shall’ appoint the most senior justice of the Supreme Court to perform those functions until a substantive CJN is appointed and has assumed the functions of that office Section 231 (4). In the case of Onnoghen, he is acclaimed as the most senior Supreme Court judge on Justice Mohammed’s retirement. So why appoint him in acting capacity after the NJC has voted him as the next in rank to the immediate past CJN? Such mistakes of the head are common in government especially when powerful positions are involved. The CJN is the head of the third arm of government – the Judiciary. It is an office that can make or mar hitch-free governance and even the nation’s fledgling democracy if the position is care-freely occupied. What with the extent public confidence in the Nigerian judiciary has been eroded. Quite recently, seven judges, among them two justices of the Supreme Court - Inyang Okoro and Sylvester Ngwuta - were between October 7 and 8 this year, arrested for their alleged involvement in corrupt self-enrichment during a sting operation embarked upon by the Department of State Services

A judiciary with

such odious records, supported by a horde of dishonest senior lawyers, deserves

to be treated with suspicion

(DSS). Even before the coming of the immediate past CJN (Mohammed), allegations of judicial corruption were stinking to high heavens. Former CJN, Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar and the NJC she headed fought the menace. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been credited as having gotten some petitions alleging ill-gotten money against some judges, too. The agency’s operatives who worked on the complaints were said to be shocked when they investigated and confirmed that some of the judges were sitting on outrageous sums of money in their accounts, as well as immovable assets they acquired but could not satisfactorily explain when computed against their legitimate income. Indeed, another former (CJN), Justice Aloyius Katsina-Alu; and an ex-President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami, traded bitter words bordering on judicial scandal when the latter

some years ago, accused KatsinaAlu of making spirited attempts to make him pervert justice in the governorship election petition of Sokoto State. Salami said: “… He (Katsina-Alu) instructed me to direct the justices on the Sokoto appeal to dismiss the appeal of the Democratic People’s Party (DPP) governorship candidate; and I responded that I could not do so”. Eventually, the disagreement was dragged to the NJC which set up a number of committees to examine it. None of the committees found Justice Salami guilty of any infraction. Still, the NJC, in considering the report of the last committee that examined the matter, directed that Justice Salami should tender an apology to the then CJN within seven days. But Justice Salami refused to do so because he was not found guilty of any misconduct. This led to the suspension of Salami from office, and his forced retirement eventually. A judiciary with such odious records, supported by a horde of dishonest senior lawyers, deserves to be treated with suspicion. President Buhari has not hidden this. We think he is just being cautious in appointing the head of the Judiciary. He has floundered alright. But he deserves the benefit of the doubt. To public knowledge, Onnoghen has not been written off as a substantive CJN yet.

ON THIS DAY November 24, 1993

November 24, 2012

In Nigeria, the late General Sani Abacha ousted the government of Chief Ernest Shonekan in a military coup. Abacha (1943 – 1998) was a Nigerian soldier and politician who served as the de facto President of Nigeria from 1993 to 1998. Opinions about Abacha’s regime are controversial. Though the regime presided over dramatic economic growth, it also witnessed widespread human rights abuses.

At least 50 schoolchildren were killed in an accident at a railway crossing near Manfalut, Egypt. The accident occurred when a school bus, which was carrying about 70 school children between four and six years old, was hit by a train on a rail crossing near Manfalut, Egypt, 350 km (230 miles) south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. At least 50 children and the bus driver died in the crash; and about 17 others injured.

November 24, 2013 Fifty people were killed when Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashed at Kazan Airport, Russia. Flight 363 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operated by Tatarstan Airlines on behalf of Ak Bars Aero from Moscow to Kazan. At 19:20 local time (UTC+4), the Boeing 737-500 crashed at Kazan International Airport while attempting to land, killing all 44 passengers and six crew members on board.

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Lagos cancels monthly environmental sanitation Francis Suberu

agos State government has terminated the monthly environmental sanitation exercise that hitherto held for three hours every last Saturday of the month. It would be recalled that an appeal court sitting in

Lagos had on November 7 nullified the monthly sanitation in the state, saying it is illegal and ordered the state government not to restrict people’s movement. Lagos has been observing the sanitation in the last 16 years. But, in a move that suggested compliance to the appeal court order, the state approved the can-

Buhari not responsible for recession, says cleric Ifeanyi Eduzor

eneral Overseer of Christ Assets Church, Prophet David Sodeke, has advised Nigerians not to blame President Muhammadu Buhari for the recession in the country, even as he revealed that no amount of economic postulation could bring about expected turn around to the ailing economy except the country’s leadership seeks divine intervention. Sodeke disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Challenge Evangelical Outreach at the church headquarters in Lagos. The minister disclosed that the nation degenerated to the present economic difficulties due to incessant sins and disobedience to God in the way successive leadership of this country ran the affairs of the nation. “This nation has shed so much blood coupled with high level of corruption being perpetrated at different levels of governments in the past. You cannot hold President Muhammad Buhari accountable for the problems confronting the nation at the moment.

“I saw it coming 15 years ago and I was shouting but nobody listened to me. The good news is that all hope is not lost, if we pray fervently asking God for forgiveness, he would definitely pardon us and heal our economy,’’ he said. He recounted that God had used the evangelical outreach to impact positively on individuals and the nation in general; saying that he laboured privately in prayers for the nation on regular basis and on radio programme sponsored by the church every Thursday, noting that God had been faithful to the church by sustaining the programme for the past 30 years. “I thank God for his faithfulness through Great Challenge Prayer programme. Great testimonies ranging from deliverance, breakthroughs, healing and manifestation of his power and glory has been recorded through the programme. “Besides, the programme has brought great rewards to the church which led to open doors in some African countries and beyond,” he revealed. The man of God used the medium to thank the church members who had stood with the ministry for the past 30 years.

cellation of the sanitation exercise, saying there is need for a robust review of the environmental laws and procedures in the state. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the decision to cancel the monthly exercise followed a resolution arrived at Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting of the Lagos government. The government noted that considering the present economic situation in

the country, it was no longer appropriate to restrict movement of people for three hours in a mega city like Lagos at a time they should be pursuing commercial and entrepreneurial activities. According to government, in the last two decades, Lagos has grown exponentially into a mega city with the attendant huge environmental problems associated with managing a population of over 20 million people. But sadly, the environ-

mental laws, policies and procedures being practiced in the state have not been able to match the phenomenal growth and the dream of a 24-hour economy, hence the need for the reform. Ayorinde said the state government was not unaware of a recent Court of Appeal judgment. According to him, the thrust of the fresh initiatives, among others, is to promote holistic and modern solutions to the unique environmental challenges

L-R: Vice Chancellor, Lead City University, Prof. Olufemi Onabanjo; Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Olusola Ladokun; Registrar, Lead City University, Dr Oyebola Ayeni, at the inaugural Lecture of the University in Ibadan, yesterday. HOTO: YINKA BODE-ARE/BJO/NAN

Bailout probe: I can’t be found wanting —Aregbesola Boladale Bamigbola OSOGBO

sun State governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday said it could not be found wanting whether in bailout funds or other funds the state received under his leadership. It would be recalled that the Senate recently disclosed that it would commence probe into the utilisation of bailout

funds given to states to offset backlog of arrears of salaries owed workers last year. Aregbesola, who disclosed this when the management team of Rave FM 91.7, Osogbo, informed the governor on the radio station’s activities lined up for the celebration of one year anniversary, said he did not divert the fund and could not have done so. He said: “I must also

let you know that there is no way we could have diverted the funds, knowing that it was not sufficient for our needs in the first place. And this is why Osun has been able to pay its workers till August this year. “There is no case of diversion of bailout loan as far as Osun is concerned. The bailout was to take care of salaries backlog up till June last year. If anything, the Osun gov-

EFCC to dock ex-Works Minister, Ogunlewe, others

hree principal officers of the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, including the Pro-Chancellor, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, will on Friday appear in court on fraud charges.

The third person to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in a Federal High Court, Ibadan, is the institution’s bursar, Mr Moses Ilesanmi. Ogunlewe, a chieftain of the Peoples Democrat-

confronting the state, while encouraging citizens to voluntarily partner with government to achieve the desired goals. The statement added that the state government would henceforth be tougher in ensuring expeditious enforcement against contraventions of its policies and regulations and as such, residents should voluntarily comply with the necessary laws and support government in its bid to have a clean and healthy environment.

ic Party, PDP, is a former Minister of Works. A top official of the commission confirmed the development to the New Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday. The source said the trio would be docked on an 18-count charge bordering

on stealing, abuse of office and obtaining money by false pretence. According to him, the three men have been subject of investigation in an alleged case of abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. Sources had earlier

told NAN that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday morning following a petition written against them by the institution’s chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities in August.

ernment had demonstrated enough transparency by ensuring that the bailout loan was disbursed with adequate supervision of a committee of labour and government. “Despite the meager allocations coming from the Federal Government, Osun still pays salary. And nobody bothers to ask how we have been consistent in the payment of modulated salary of about N1.7 bn when the state even once collected as low as N6 million one time. “I want to also assure you, contrary to the insinuation being made by our traducers, who claimed we diverted the bailout funds, that nothing of such happened. This is the concoction of a mischievous opposition and their media conspirators.”

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Contempt: Three Egba chiefs bag one month imprisonment Femi Oyeweso ABEOKUTA

Magistrate court IV sitting in Isabo area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has sentenced to one month imprisonment each, three chiefs of Ilugun Oke-Ona extraction of Egbaland for contravening its order which restricted them from entering into the Ogboni Confraternity hall in Ilugun area of Abeokuta North local government of the state.

The three contemnors, which included Kamoru Adeniran, Ishaq Soyinka and Ayinde Akintoye were arrested by the police and taken to court in suit number: MA/330/C/2016 last Friday November 18, for forceful entry into the Ogboni Confraternity Hall in Ilugun. National Mirror gathered that the Chief Magistrate court, presided over by Magistrate Anthony Araba had earlier in 2015, ordered that the Ogboni Confraternity Hall in Ilu-

gun be sealed following the crisis that erupted in Ilugun town over a chieftaincy title. But three of the contemnors went into the Ogboni Hall, broke the padlocks and the court seal, and thereafter forced their way into the hall in con-

travention of Magistrate Araba’s order. The development, however, compelled the police from the Eleweran Command headquarters to arrest the trio and arraigned them in suit number: MA/330/C/2016 at the Magistrate Court IV in

Isabo, Abeokuta. The police, however, exempted the two other contemnors: Chiefs Rafiu Sanni Bankole and Jimoh Alabede from appearing in court on the ground of ill health due to old age. Delivering judgment last Friday over the mat-

ter however, the Magistrate Court IV, presided over by Magistrate Jide Ilo ordered that the trio of chiefs Adeniran, Soyinka and Akintoye be committed to one month imprisonment without any option of fine.

Lagos uncovers 9,579 HIV cases Francis Suberu

agos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, yesterday revealed that about 9,579 cases of HIV was discovered in Lagos between January and June 2016. Briefing journalists on Wednesday at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, being part of the activities put in place to mark the 2016 World AIDS Day on December 1, Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Oluseyi Temowo, said about 616,318 people were counselled, tested and received results during the same period, of which 9,579 individuals were found to be positive. He said: “In 2015, a total of 599,560 people were counselled, tested and received results, of which 15,311 were found to be positive. In 2016 (1st semester January to June), 616,318 people were counselled, tested and received results out of which 9,579 individual were found to be positive. However, 52,803 positive individuals are currently on Antiretrovirals (ARVs).” The CEO reiterated that an HIV positive person can be symptom-free for 10 years and will continue to infect others if not checked and treated; adding that being an HIV positive person does not translate to death with appropriate medication. On the importance of World AIDS day, LSACA

boss said the event is celebrated globally to remember those that had died of the scourge, those living with it and to take stock of various interventions and chart ways of ending it. He said; “This year’s global theme of: ‘Hands up for HIV Prevention’ is apt based on the UNAIDS prevention gap report that an estimated 1.9 million adults have become infected with HIV every year worldwide, for at least the past five years and that the number of new HIV infections is rising in some region.” Temowo informed that HIV prevention efforts must be resuscitated if the world is to stay on the fast-track to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as agreed globally at UNAIDS meeting in New York in June this year.

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule (right), consoling the widow of the former Minister for National Planning, late Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi, Mrs Tinuade Gbadamosi at their Olushola Gbadamosi Crescent on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikorodu at the recently.

Yabatech shuts as fire razes hostel Saidat Alausa

fire incident at the Bakassi Hostel of Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, Lagos early yesterday morning, has forced the management to suspend all academic activities till further notice. Thirteen students were said to have been injured and admitted at the institution’s Medical Centre and the Military Hospital following the fire accident. According to a state-

...13 students injured ment by the information unit of the college, signed by the head of the unit, Mr. Charles Oni, the management described as misguided and outright falsehood comments on social media and calls to certain radio stations that there was no water on campus to quell the fire. According to the statement, firemen needed an excavator to attend to the fire, which the college promptly provided.

The Rector, Dr. Margaret Ladipo has called on the college community to remain calm as the management finds ways to soothe the pains inflicted by the accident. She has, however, visited the injured students at the hospitals reassuring them that the management was with them and will always be by their side in ensuring they returned to their studies before the weekend.

Already, efforts are in top gear to redistribute the affected students into other available hostels pending the repair of the burnt two floors. There were moves to evacuate students from the Bakassi Hostel as at press time to allow for structural testing of the entire building following the accident. Dr. Ladipo said yesterday that parents should not panic and that their children were in safe hands, thanking God that no life was lost to the inferno.

Unlike PDP, Osun govt doesn’t cook its books —Bureau

sun government yesterday reminded the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that there is no iota of similarity between it and the party, stressing that PDP governments at all levels were notorious for corruption, the very reason Nigerians rejected it at the poll. The Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Office of the Governor took a swipe at the party which accused the government of “manufacturing documents” in anticipation of a purported planned probe

of the bailout loans by the Senate. The Bureau, in its statement signed by the Director, Semiu Okanlawon, described as warped the opposition’s reasoning and conclusion that the government has hired an accounting firm to help it cook its expenditure books since 2014. “PDP’s allegation is fallout of what the party represented while it lorded over Nigerians. If the PDP government had not been good at falsifying financial documents, it would not have so

easily jumped to the conclusion that Osun has hired a firm to help it perfect fraud. “The PDP’s statement merely reminds us why, since the anti-people party was booted out of office, Nigerians have been treated to series of mind-blowing financial malfeasance. Of course, the humongous financial recklessness of the PDP which is now public knowledge could only have been result of many years of ‘manufacturing documents.’” The statement also cautioned the media against

falling prey to PDP’s deceits, adding that the party’s several lies are capable of robbing an unwary media organisation of its honour and credibility in the estimation of right-thinking people. “Our media organisations must be wary of the corrupting influence of PDP and its warped logic. When a party says a government has hired an accounting firm to “manufacture documents” to cover fraud, the responsibility the society places on the media compels it to carry out ad-

equate investigation by subjecting such information to veracity and reliability tests. “In the first place, are accounting firms set up to cook up books? Is this the first time a state government would be engaging service firms to build capacities and enhance government’s service delivery to the people? An accounting firm that subverts accountability has already destroyed the basis of its existence.

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of State House Correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed that 40 of the double carrier pickups would be sought from Innosson Nigeria Limited while 27 Peugeot cars assembled in Nigeria would come from Peugeot

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PUBLIC NOTICE

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public that the landed property situated at Silifat Abioye Street, Oke-Ira Ogba Ikeja, Lagos State/1, Femi Jefferson Street Oke-Ira, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State formerly known as Ayo Alabi Street, OkeIra Aguda, Lagos belongs to Late Mr. Anthony Ayodele Akinwolere. The original documents of the landed property got burnt in a fire incident and all efforts to retrieve it proved abortive. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT

CHIEF THOMAS OLABANJI AKINWOLERE 08038362961

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Dickson condemns oil, gas conference hosting in Abuja

overnor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State yesterday expressed disappointment with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, for holding its 6th Practical Nigerian Content Forum in Abuja. Dickson, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Talford Ongolo, expressed his displeasure in his opening remarks at the forum. Quoting from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), the governor said the head office of the council and board was required to be located in any oil and gas producing state. He said that it was in clear violation of this provision that the NCDMB established an office in Abuja which is not an oil and gas producing area. He said a lot of oil and gas-related activities and decisions of the board taking place in Abuja were wrong. “Such activities would

have improved the economic fortunes of Bayelsa and other neighbouring oil and gas producing states. “It is our further view that any expenditure of public funds in maintaining and managing the said Abuja office is illegal and unlawful. “Public funds cannot be expended to run an illegal office. This is worse than spending public funds on a project not provided for in an Appropriation Act,” he said. Dickson further said that operators in the oil and gas sector were required by law to have operational offices in the state. “It is sad to note that these companies have refused to establish such offices; rather they control their extraction activities from other states in the country. “Section 27 of the Act clearly invested NCDMB with robust powers to require the companies to open or maintain such offices but the board is yet to summon the needed

would be to attend meetings with connection to the Federal Government. “Any other meeting with stakeholders is going to happen in Bayelsa State. I also share your vision in oil producing companies establishing their functional presence in Bayelsa State.” He said such offices would accelerate the otherwise lengthy period for contract circle. On the issue of Pipelines and Product Marketing Company, PPMC, Wabote said: “I share your views; there’s no reason why it should be in Abuja.” Wabote had said that the board would develop a blueprint on how funds would be utilised to support local content development in the industry. The Practical Nigerian Content is an annual conference that aims to draw attention of oil and gas operators to patronise local content as a key to reducing costs, increasing efficiency and creating value and employment. The conference had the

courage to enforce the law. “It is important to note that the existence of such functional offices would assist in lifting the state out of its present economic situation,” the governor said. He, however, praised the board for starting the construction of its head office in Yenagoa and urged a fast track of the project for people in the region to feel its impact. He called on the 8th National Assembly to consider the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, saying its implementation will revolutionise the Nigerian content in the sector. NCDMB Executive Secretary, Simbi Wabote, acknowledged issues raised by the governor but noted that the Abuja office was a liaison office. Wabote said: “I guess that is why Bayelsa also has a liaison office in Abuja. “To lend credence to what you have said, I have also made it very clear that when I am in Abuja it

ITEM OF IMPORT

DATE OF FUND PURCHASE EXCHANGE RATE

PTA

15-Nov-16

380.00

SCHOOL FEES

15-Nov-16

380.00

3 CITY CENTRAL GROUP OF COMPANIES/CHIDINMA MARY NWAKALOR

SCHOOL FEES

15-Nov-16

380.00

296.97

4 MECCA NIG. LTD/IFEOMA VANIA NWAKALOR

SCHOOL FEES

16-Nov-16

380.00

2,544.60

2,000.00 228.12

5 AGAMAH MICHAEL/AGAMAH MICAH

UPKEEP

16-Nov-16

380.00

1,000.00

6 SOLOMON MARGARET

PTA

16-Nov-16

380.00

1,000.00

7 KAREEM LATEEF OLANREWAJU /KAREEM OLAYINKA SALIMAT

PTA

16-Nov-16

380.00

2,000.00

8 JOY UGWU/OBINNA UGWU

SCHOOL FEES

17-Nov-16

380.00

3,438.24

PTA

17-Nov-16

380.00

2,000.00

10 KAREEM LATEEF OLANREWAJU /KAREEM OLAYINKA SALIMAT

PTA

18-Nov-16

380.00

2,000.00

11 AKINABI BABATUNDE ADEYEMI

PTA

18-Nov-16

380.00

2,000.00

12 OKOYE JOSEPH CHINEDU

SCHOOL FEES

18-Nov-16

380.00

85.85

13 ADEJOKUN ADEDAPO ADESEGUN/SAMSON ABIMBOLA

SCHOOL FEES

18-Nov-16

380.00

653.56

14 AKIN OGBEOZERI PAUL/LAWANI HANNH ONOSHEMIJE

Ex-militants to undergo helicopter training programme Adeola Tukuru ABUJA

residential Amnesty Programme said it intends to deploy ten beneficiaries of the Programme for helicopter training. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the International Helicopter Flying School, Enugu in his Abuja office, Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (rtd) said the training is part of the Programme’s Sustainable Reintegration Agenda and building the manpower needs in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by the Director, Media and Communication, Owei Lakemfa, Boroh explained that the helicopter training, amongst other programmes by the Amnesty Office, is a clear indication by the Federal

Government under President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership that it is committed to developing the region. He said they are also bold statements that this administration “is ready and determined to solve the Niger Delta crisis.” General Boroh said in the past, there were doubts that the Presidential Amnesty Programme could be trusted to fulfill its obligations and meet its commitments, but that despite the economic challenges of the country, the programme has won the trust of the people and beneficiaries. He said the clearest statement of this administration’s commitment to ensuring the success of the programme is its request to the National Assembly for virement to enable it sustain and fund the Programme’s immediate needs.

AMOUNT

1 AMPLIFIED NIGERIA LTD/ADEKOYA AKINBIYI OLANREWAJU 2 CITY CENTRAL GROUP OF COMPANIES/CHIDINMA MARY NWAKALOR

9 OLABISI OLANREWAJU

for Today’s Oil and Gas Market.”

RETURNS ON SOURCE OF FUNDS SOLD TO CUSTOMER FOR THE WEEK ENDED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2016

RETURNS ON UTILIZATION OF FUNDS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS FOR THE WEEK ENDED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2016 SN CUSTOMER

theme “Re-energising Nigerian Content Initiatives

SCHOOL FEES

18-Nov-16

380.00

15 EFB INDUSTRIES LTD

PALM OIL EXTRACTION UNIT MODULAR AND AUXILIARIES

18-Nov-16

311.00

9,771.69

16 MOHAMMED GAMBO LAWAN

SCHOOL FEES

18-Nov-16

311.00

3,066.72

17 VICTORY PAYLESS INVESTMENT LTD

GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLE, PECKHAM PEARS AND GRAPES

18-Nov-16

311.00

487.20

18 DAILY NEEDS IND. LTD/OYIN IND

MIXTURE OF ODORIFEROUS SUBSTANCES

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

19 UNITED H.A.O NIG LTD

YARN FOR PRODCUTION

18-Nov-16

311.00

8,483.33

20 CFAO MOTORS NIG LTD

836.16

RAW MATERIAL OF POLYMERS

18-Nov-16

311.00

21 VITABIOTICS NIG LTD

EPHEDRINE HCI BP

18-Nov-16

311.00

881.06

22 CROWN FLOUR MILLS LTD

CANADIAN WESTERN RED SPRING

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

23 KENVEE NIG. LTD

WINDOW LOUVRE FRAMES

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

24 MICCOM CABLES AND WIRES LTD

CONTINUOUS CAST COPPER ROD PRINTING PLATES, MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FOR PRINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

25 K-ODEDINA IMPEX LIMITED

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

930.00

26 I.C FRANCIS INVESTMENTS LTD

SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

27 PUSKIN INTERNATIONAL NIG LTD

REST POINT AIR CONDITIONER

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

28 JOHN LEONARD ENT NIG LTD

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

29 ATLANTIC PACKAGING LTD

UNCOATED PRINTING BOARD IN SHEETS

18-Nov-16

311.00

10,000.00

30 OLUWATOBI OLUSANYA

SCHOOL FEES

18-Nov-16

311.00

31 OLUWATOBI OLUSANYA

UPKEEP

18-Nov-16

311.00

6,295.00

32 ISICHEI IFEANYICHUKWU

SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT

18-Nov-16

311.00

12,590.00

33 AHMED DR MOMTAZ

PERSONAL HOME REMITTANCE

18-Nov-16

311.00

1,200.00

34 AKUNNAKWE CHIOMA/AKUNNAKWE NNEOMA

PTA

18-Nov-16

315.00

2,000.00

35 OKAFOR NORIS

PTA

18-Nov-16

311.00

36 ISOKEN GUOBADIA

PTA

18-Nov-16

311.00

6,295.00

4,000.00 4,000.00

170,083.50

SOURCE

DATE OF PURCHASE

EXCHANGE RATE

AMOUNT

OTHER SOURCES 1

15-Nov-16

375.17

7,228.12

OTHER SOURCES 1

16-Nov-16

375.21

5,293.20

OTHER SOURCES 1

17-Nov-16

375.50

2,555.92

OTHER SOURCES 1

18-Nov-16

375.27

5,006.26

AUTONOMOUS SOURCES

18-Nov-16

310.50

114,860.49

AUTONOMOUS SOURCES

18-Nov-16

310.50

35,139.51

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Ondo poll: NSCDC deploys 15,000 personnel

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APC crisis: Mandate Group backs Tinubu

igerians have been urged to disregard all manners of mudslinging and current political gang-up against foremost politician and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju

Badmus

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying all attempts to discredit and disparage the legacies of the politician will fail. This was the submission of The Mandate Group Lagos, a component of the APC in the state. Addressing journalists in Lagos, while reviewing political activities in the country in the recent past, Chairman of the Group, Alhaji Ganiyu Abayomi Badmus, maintained that Tinubu had done more for the political emancipation of

the ruling party than he is getting. Badmus, who reiterated the support of the group to the leadership of Tinubu, said that all members of the Mandate Group Lagos remain solidly behind Tinubu in all ramifications, insisting that no amount of conspiracy against Tinubu would stand the test of time. His words, “The Man-

date Group Lagos has watched with interest the conspiracies and political grandstanding against our leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu. We have observed that those Tinubu laboured for and toiled hard to make human beings today are now turning back to bite the fingers that fed them. “It is not known to history that anyone that

bites the fingers that fed him will survive the storm. As for us in the Mandate Group, we want to state categorically clear that we are solidly behind Tinubu come rain, come shine. Nigerians, and indeed Lagosians should open their eyes wide open and not allow anyone to deceive them. “No amount of political machinations and

propaganda against Tinubu will stand the test of time as he will always outshine his antagonists as he always done in the past,” Badmus said. The Mandate Group Lagos also urged Nigerians especially Lagosians to remain resolute in their belief in the political leadership of Tinubu, saying the love of the masses would always take a prime place in Tinubu’s heart.

Industrialist tasks politicians on masses’ welfare abiodun nejo ADO EKITI

ndustrialist and Chairman of Prosperous Group of Companies, Mr Abiodun Isinkaiye, has charged politicians to make masses’ interest the focal point of their policies, programmes and projects. Isinkaiye, who said the masses were at the receiving end of the economic recession facing the country at present, tasked governments at the federal and state levels to deliberately give human face to their economic policies by placing emphasis on the interest and needs of the common man. The industrialist and owners of Prosperous Oil and Gas and Prosperous Hotels and Resort Centre, spoke in Ado Ekiti yesterday at a press conference heralding activities for the memorial anniversary of his late Mum, Madam Alice Isinkaiye, billed to climax on Saturday at Ijelu Ekiti in the Oye Council area of Ekiti State. Among dignitaries at the event which he described as the celebration of the life of his late mother, a devout Christian and community leader, are the Ekiti State Governor; Cross River State Deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Esu; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and founder, Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola Isinkaiye, who lamented that the recession has had adverse effect on businesses generally in the country including the hospitality

industry, said governments and well-meaning Nigerians should rise to the occasion. “The reliance of the country on imported goods in view of the extremely low industrial drive is the bane of the country. That is the reason for the dependence on foreign exchange. The adverse effect of the rising forex no doubt permeates all sector of the economy. “What the hard times have taught us is that we should embrace madein-Nigeria products. We should let it register in us that made-in-Nigeria products are not sub-standard. It is high time governments put in place deliberate policies that would promote industrialisation and local production. “If we really want to get out of recession, if the government is to make life worth living for the citizenry, it should not shy away from ensuring the right atmosphere is provided as incentives and attractions for investors. Investors have to be encouraged so that industries to take care of our agricultural products and natural resources are established to stop exportation of our raw materials and importation of finished products”, Isinkaiye said. According to him, industrialisation would create wealth, address unemployment, encourage growth of subsidiary industries and better the lot of society through increased taxes to governments and corporate social responsibilities.

L-R: Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi; Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, Hon. Abubakar Amuda-Kannike; his deputy, Hon. Muhammad Sani-Abdu; members of the committee, Hon. Kingsley Ebenyi and Hon. Umar Faruk-Abdullahi, during a visit by the committee to the Governor’s Office, as part of its oversight function to the state, in Ibadan, on Tuesday.

CACOL holds validation conference on Lagos Open Parliament 3 Ayo Esan

he Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 held a Validation Conference, a part of its governance performance monitoring project tagged ‘Lagos Open Parliament 3, LOP3’ in Lagos . The validation conference is one of the three conferences held in the activities that precede the launching of the Lagos Open Parliament 3, LOP 3 publication. The purpose of the event was to present to the general public the findings of the Coalition pertaining to government performance in Lagos State under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi

Ambode. The conference witnessed the presentation of data, findings, and testimonies gathered in the LOP3 process for validation, refutation/invalidation and other updates. Participants included representatives drawn from the 20 local government areas in Lagos state, the Media, Civil society organizations and government agencies . Several events are embedded in the process of the LOP; these include administering of questionnaires; compilation and analysis of data and news items (TV, radio, newspapers, online news and social media). Three interactive conferences are also held within the process of the LOP i.e. Exploratory, Validation and Public Presentation Conferences (launch). The Public Presentation marks the end of the process.

Making his opening remarks at the occasion, the Executive Chairman of CACOL, Mr Debo Adeniran briefed the audience on the fundamental objectives of the Lagos Open Parliament. He informed that the validation conference was the penultimate to the publication of the Lagos Open Parliament. In giving a brief background, the Executive Chairman explained that the first edition of the Lagos Open Parliament launched in 2011 which was tagged ‘True State of Lagos by Lagosians’ raised a number of controversy in the public as people thought it was aimed at rubbishing the ‘achievements’ of the Babatunde Raji Fashola administration. This then necessitated investigations into the premises of this claimed ‘achievements’ of the former governor and subse-

quently led to the publication of the second edition of LOP in 2014. He debunked the accusations that the Coalition sort to undermine the former governor’s achievements and stated that after due inquiries into projects that were undertaken within the state, it was discovered that the government failed in executing most capital projects and that Lagos was governed under false pretenses. In concluding, the Chairman explained that it is the findings from researches and other activities of the LOP process that leads to the final publication at the end of each period reviewed. The LOP is a means of enhancing participatory governance, expanding the democratic space to facilitate responsiveness, accountability and transparency.

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NCC: Politics, intrigues over disqualification of two Board members I

n line with section 8(i) of the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Commission Act 2003, President Muhammadu Buhari last month sent nine nominees to the senate for confirmation as members of the Governing Board of the Commission. The action of the President followed the expiration of the tenure of the former board members of the Commission. The said provision states that, “All commissioners to be appointed after the coming into force of this act shall be appointed by the President in accordance with section seven of this act, from the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, subject to the confirmation by the senate.” In fact, section five of the Commission’s act stipulates that nine commissioners shall constitute the NCC Board, comprising six non executive commissioners from the six geo-political zones of the country and three executive commissioners. The three executive commissioners are the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) and two other executive commissioners who must be full time commissioners. Buhari had last year appointed Professor Umaru Dambatta as the acting EVC of the commission following the expiration of the uneventful tenure of Eugene Juwah as the EVC. The rest other eight nominees to the board of the commission are Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (as Chairman), Sunday Dare (Executive Commissioner), Engineer Ubale Maska (Executive commissioner), Ifeanyi Ararume (Non-executive Commissioner, representing South-east), Clement Omeiza Baiye (Non-Executive Commissioner, North-central), Chief Okoi Obono Obla (Non-Executive Commissioner, representing South-south), Pastor Ezekiel Yissa (Non-Executive Commissioner, representing Northcentral) and Aliyu Saidu Abubakar (Non-Executive Commissioner, representing North-east). The senate committee on communication, headed by Senator Gilbert Nnaji, which undertook the screening of the nominees turned in its report to the senate last week Thursday. The committee recommended the confirmation of seven out of the nine nominees and asked that two of the nominees be rejected under circumstances seen by political pundits as curious. The two nominees whose appointments were not confirmed are Aliyu Said Abubakar from Bauchi State and Pastor Ezekiel Yissa from Kwara State. The reason adduced by the committee for the rejection of Abubakar was that, “Mr. Abubakar’s response to the questions and issues raised by the committee unveils him as a candidate who is not prepared for the demands of office such as required of a non-Executive Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communication Commission.” No doubt, the above-stated reason put forward by the committee for the disqualification of Abubakar sounds most vague, unconvincing and most unserious. The truth of the matter and the real reason for the rejection of Abubakar goes beyond the explanation put in the public space by the lawmakers. The fact is that Abubakar was penalized for holding a personal opinion, or view, which is aptly guaranteed by the Constitution, but which the lawmakers considered very offensive and against the collective interest of the senate. For a long time, Abubakar has been a very strong and consistent advocate and agitator for the scrapping of the senate as a separate arm of the National Assembly. The nominee had led several protests at the gate of the National Assembly expressing his vocal opposition to the continued existence of the senate. Abubakar’s argument, which is in line with many other Nigerians is that the continued existence of the senate contributes so much to the high cost of governance being experienced in the country. For Abubakar and many Nigerians, in terms of value addition, the senators are nothing short of big drain pipe to the collective national resources of the country. Abubakar’s position is that the country would gain more if the senate is abolished, living only the House of Representatives. Without saying it, but to underscore the point that

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the rejection of Abubakar by the senate was predicated on his personal views of the red chamber of the legislature, during his screening, the issue of Abubakar’s position on the senate took center stage. Abubakar was shown and confronted with several photographs of himself by the lawmakers, where he was leading the campaign for the abrogation of the senate at the front gate of the National Assembly. Incidentally, Abubakar owned up to the pictures, even as he maintained that he had no regrets for his opinion on the matter and his past actions. So, when the committee came up with the recommendation rejecting the nomination of Abubakar because of his response to the questions and issues raised by the committee, which they claimed, unveiled him as a candidate who is not prepared for the demands of office such as required of a non-Executive Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communication Commission, it was not lost on National Assembly watchers, the real reason for the action of the lawmakers. No doubt, it may be very difficult to challenge the decision of the senators on this matter particularly because of the constitutional protection provided for the lawmakers, but the point must be made quite explicitly that it was absolutely wrong for the lawmakers to sanction Abubakar or indeed any other person for holding a private opinion, which runs counter to the interest of the legislators. The action of the lawmakers, which unfortunately may be very difficult to successfully challenge before the court of competent jurisdiction in the country is nothing short of the violation of the constitutional right of the nominee to hold free opinion or view. If the circumstance surrounding the rejection of the nomination of Abubakar by the senate sounds cu-

According to the source, Saraki was angry that it was her political rival and blood sister,

Gbemi Saraki who influenced Pastor’s nomination to the position instead

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rious, then, that of Pastor Ezekiel Yissa sounds even more curious. This was a nominee, who for four years, served as the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. During those four years, Yissa was not found unfit for the office, even as he discharged the office very efficiently, effectively and creditably. As tasking and complex as the office of the Speaker was, Yissa was able to successfully steer the affairs of the Kwara State House of Assembly for four whole years, yet the senate in its recommendation rejecting the nomination of Yissa, noted that the former Speaker was not qualified to hold the office of a non-executive commissioner of the NCC board. What was even more surprising was that Yissa had the rare privilege of being elected, and indeed, once served as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers, State Houses of Assembly from 2002-2003. In other words, by this office, Yissa was Speaker of all Speakers, first among equals. He presided as Speaker over the Speakers of all 36 House of Assemblies of the federation put together. Happily, the senate screening committee was honest enough to admit that, “Pastor Ezekiel Yissa was a career Nursing Officer with the Kwara State Ministry of Health where he served for about fourteen years and rose from the ranks to become Principal Health Educator in 1997. On his retirement from active civil service, Pastor Ezekiel ventured into politics and was elected member of the House of Assembly from 19971998. He later became Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly from 1999-2003 and also Chairman, Conference of Speakers, State Houses of Assembly from 20022003.” Unfortunately, despite acknowledging all the high profile offices held by the Pastor and his wealth of experience, it was ironic that the lawmakers proceeded to recommend the rejection of his nomination on the grounds that he lacked the necessary qualification when the committee held that, “Pastor Yissa’s background as a career Nursing Officer however, will not put him in a good stead to be able to effectively cope with the dynamics of the communication sector if his nomination is confirmed.” The truth of the matter, according to sources close to the committee and conversant with the Kwara State politics , was that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who himself hails from the same Kwara State as the nominee was opposed to Yissa’s nomination to the office. According to the source, Saraki was angry that it was her political rival and blood sister, Gbemi Saraki who influenced Pastor’s nomination to the position instead. The source opined that as the Senate President, there is no way Saraki would be genuinely interested in Yissa’s nomination to the Commission that he would not be able to influence the confirmation. For the source, Yissa is just a victim of the dirty in-house politics of the Saraki clan.

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Harnessing human resources as a way out of recession CRITICAL STROKES

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he recession being experienced in Nigeria now has made life more difficult. The plummeting of oil price in the international market coupled with self-inflicted bombing of oil installations by insurgents had significantly reduced the federal government’s earnings. This has led to depletion of national foreign reserves and its concomitant weakening of national currency. Thereafter, there was a drastic fall in the value of the Naira sequel to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s removal of the peg to the dollar, ushering an unprecedented free fall of naira. The ripple effect of these has led to the fledgling recession affecting all the sectors of the economy. Private sector is laying off workers every now and then, most of the corporate entities are operating at suboptimal capacity while public sector which does not significantly shed weight carries on precariously by owing multiple arrears of workers’ salaries. Before this economic quandary, we had (and are still battling with) diverse problems including but not limited to acute unemployment, grinding poverty, rampaging criminality, uncontrollable corruption,

morbid impunity and pernicious insurgency. We have millions of able-bodied men and women who roam the street in despair of what to do, hundreds of thousands of youths have taken to crimes, with very minimal credible attempts hitherto made to harness their energies and co-opt their contributions into national productivity pools. Subsidised health care delivery for Nigerians is non-existent, quality education is unavailable for lack of fund, good roads, potable pipe-borne water and regular supply of electricity are unaffordable luxury; in short, social provisioning has been non-existent in spite of trillions of petro-dollars earned over the past five decades and the prospects for improvement are still being threatened by the present recession. Yet we have the greatest human resources in Africa hoist the flag of hope and inspiration for the black man anywhere in the world. Normally, a huge population should be an index of potential growth and scope of attainable development, provided of course, it is well harnessed and driven to generate beneficial ends. This is what the political class has been unable to do till date. Nigerians are in despair concerning when things would improve and our leaders have always given us assurances. They have always made great speeches which are, no doubt, prolix in the great future that awaits us – a future anchored, at least for now, on a mountain of promises! On the issue of expanded electricity project to cater for our basic needs – promise; improved welfare of Nigerians- promise; alleviation of the insecurity- prom-

Retrenchment is tantamount to succumbing to challenges ise; on the Petroleum Industry Bill which is very critical to reformation of the oil and gas sector, -promise, on the prospect of improved living standards, promise! There is nothing wrong with promises, especially if they are well-intended, but if year-in-year out, what people keep having are promises upon promises with hardly any substantive positives, the soul becomes very weary. That notwithstanding, Nigeria now has the largest market in Africa and the nation, is now scheming to be among the top 20 developed economies in the world by the year 2020! The dream is desirable but this writer consistently fails to see how it can be realised when we keep neglecting our human resources. Will the expected growth occur in a vacuum? I think it is investment in human resources development that should ordinarily drive such a vision. We are, perhaps, the only nation that would set such gargantuan targets without any credible blueprints on human resource development and capacity building that would serve as the spring board for the explosive growth. Well, maybe we are hoping to achieve the greatness through prayer

warfare and night vigils, or some other rituals! Goodluck My own recipe for dealing with recession is for government to keep investing in human resources. Government should create more jobs itself while putting adequate infrastructure in place for the private sector to create jobs. This may sound paradoxical, since recession implies there is lesser resources at the government’s disposal to utilise. But if that “lesser resources” are expended on boosting manpower capacity, there will domino effect with upward spiral of booming economic activities. It is the human resource that creates wealth. That is the reason I also believe most of the entities in the private sector that are laying off staff do not need it. All what they have to do is to strategise and look for opportunities within the so-called shrinking space. There is opportunity in every problem. Retrenchment is tantamount to succumbing to challenges without putting up brave battles fuelled by creative energies. Sacking staff is tantamount to divestment, recruiting means investment. Every Kobo spent to improve the lot of any Nigerian is a potential million, nay billon, the country will reap in concrete term in future. Every naira expended to rehabilitate the Area Boys, the Almajiris, the illiterate sellers of fake merchandise and the youthful kidnappers will go a long way in building human capacity for a renascent Nigeria. Ketefe may be followed on twitter @Ketesco

The futility of one-way declaration of assets

Carl Umegboro

he 1999 Constitution ofthe Federal Republic of Nigeria mandates specific public officeholders to declare personal assets on assumption of offices. Based on this, President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo complied after inauguration, regrettably an action that was also taken by all the previous administrations that declined to do same after leaving office. Possibly, it was done for doing sake. The singular act denotes that declaration of assets for public officeholders that is conventionally in sync with accountability is over the years a mere political propaganda. Commonsensically, and even as a norm in the society, it is requisite for someone who declared assets and personal belongings on entry into a place to do same on exit, if not, a futile exercise taking such action on entry. Some had even argued that such vital civic duty is discretionary. Then, a pertinent issue that continues to demand for answers is the objectives of multiple anti-corruption agencies established by law, to wit; Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if a task as declaration of assets could be audaciously pigeonholed optional. Obviously, no public officeholder should be entitled to severance packages, pension or gratuities until a final declaration is verifiably done after handover. Transition of power goes beyond the ceremonial armedforces march-pasts alongside twenty one gun salute. A public officeholder who fails to render detailed accounts of stewardship to the successor is indebted to the public

despite the handover ceremonies. This is a conventional norm among civilized nations across the world. Nigeria is 54 years old, and therefore should outgrow a nascent-democracy status even though it was hijacked by military juntas for several years. If declaration is not made mandatory at both entry and exit of public offices, it is nonetheless nothing but one of those devious gobbled gookin the system. In other words, some state governors that till date refused to toe the line of Buhari and Osinbajo to publicly declare their assets may not utterly be condemned knowing that such exercise is so far never an issue at the time of leaving offices. Another fundamental issue is the verification of claims in the lists provided by the willing declarants. Sometime ago, a PDP gubernatorial candidate and member of the Senate boldly declared a mind-blowing N3trillion worth of assets during his election as the Anambra state governor without any substantial business empires anywhere, unfortunately or fortunately for the state as the case may be, his calculated dream was aborted by the court. The controversial declaration of assets generated severe confusions as it wasn’t clear if the value represented prospective or anticipatory assets to acquire before leaving office as the state governor or current assets. In the developed world, the claimant should be under obligation to present his sources and evidences of tax paid on such claimed investments. More worrisome, is the conduct of officials of the anti-corruption agencies putting into consideration the bombshells released some time ago over how some of the loots recovered from the former governor of Bayel-

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sa State, Chief Deipreye Alamieyeseigha and others were allegedly diverted to private pockets by the boss of the same prosecuting anti-corruption agencies. This imperatively entails that for a meaningful impact to be attained, the public declaration of assets should be holistic, and essentially extends to the operatives as a check against the existing kleptomania of ‘thieving from the thieves’. The operatives should inclusively be subjected to declaration of their assets. The senselessness of these misadventures is gigantic and connotes ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’. In the Customs for instance, contrabands are ceased from owners in disguise of official duties only for ownerships to be converted back to these officials through proxies in auctions. Declaration of assets as effected by Buhari and Osinbajo is a normalcy and should be made compulsory for all government officials; elected or appointed. If not, the aides will continue withthe usual confidential duties to aid in corrupt activities for their principals. However, the onus still rests solemnly on the duo to set a precedent by repeating action at the expiration of office rather than emulate the predecessors. Importantly, all high-ranking public officeholders should be made to compulsory declare assets at

both assumption and termination of appointments or tenures. The former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s eightyears administration which initiated a war against corruption albeit seemingly selective as widely believed, till date continues to revel in his private presidential library funded with over N2billion raised unflinchingly from the public with the instrument of his office against the Public Service Act. That’s the height of abuse of office which is tantamount to corruption. Suffice to say that as the two arrowheads of the present administration did the needful by declaring assets on entry, logically the same should be extended to all others and essentially to be repeated at the expiration of tenure. As change mantra entails a new beginning for Nigeria, things must clearly be done differently and accordingly. To discretionarily declare assets only on assumption of office as witnessed in previous governments for the past over one and half decades is deceitful, nonsensical and futile. The legislature ought to review the blunders in the enabling laws. Absolutely, declaration cannot be on voluntarism as accountability is laconically, the hallmark of democracy. Umegboro is a public affairs analyst and publisher.

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Adeola Tukuru ABUJA

head of the forthcoming Ondo Gubernatorial Poll, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has directed the immediate deployment of 15,000 personnel to guarantee free and fair election devoid of violence and rancour. The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu gave this directive yesterday in Abuja stating that the corps as a critical stakeholder in election monitoring has the role to play before, during and after the election. The CG charged the Acting Deputy Commandant General Operations, Hillary Kelechi Madu, to relocate his office to Ondo state for the purpose of the elec-

tion in order to guarantee free and fair election without violence, rancour and gerrymandering. The Acting DCG is to be assisted by two Assistant Commandant Generals in Charge of Zone A Lagos and Zone G Abeokuta with five Commandants drawn from the neighbouring states, while the personnel are to be redeployed from Kogi, Edo, Osun, Kwara, Ekiti and Ogun state Commands respectively to complement the deployment of personnel from Ondo state Command and the special monitoring team from the Headquarters in the forthcoming assignment.

will be dealt with in accor- rons from been vandal- do or die affair, but victo- to fight and destroy what dance with the law and eth- ised by criminal-minded ry comes from God alone. belongs to generations ics of the service. individual(s) who take The winner should, come ac- to born and yet unborn”. When the come come He also approved the advantage of activities cept it in humility while Gana urged the citisit upaccept in this Ministry. Rev. Chris Okotie, deployment of sniffer dogs,speaking like this to carry outeverybody the loserwill should zens of Ondo state to Specialised Units such as their nefarious act. it in magnanimity. There come out en masse to on the state of the nation the SWAT, CBRN, CTU, The CorpsHON Chief Exec-FORis always RESOURCES,ALIISON another time exercise MINISTER PETROLEUM MADUEKE their franchise Undercover and Special utive in admonishing the to achieve success. Elec- without fear or favour, Forces to protect the crit- politicians said, ‘’I call tion will come and go, and that in doing so, ical infrastructures and on all the politicians in but Ondo state as a home should vote the candinational assets situated Ondo state to note that, of indigenes remains, date of their choice within the state and its envi- achieving victory is not a therefore there is no need out any form of coercion.

Gana advised the personnel to work in synergy with other sister security agencies in order to ensure peaceful conduct of election without rancour saying that any personnel caught or found involving in any act of misconduct

2019: My ambition in God’s hand —Lawal Wole Adedeji ILORIN

on of former Governor of Kwara State , Late Mohammed Lawal , Hakeem has said his governorship ambition in 2019 is left in the hands of God. Hakeem Lawal who aspired for the coveted seat his father once occupied but lost out in the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2014 said he was still undecided whether to take another shot or not even though his admirers and followers have been mounting pressures on him. Speaking in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital with journalists at the 10th A n n ive r s a r y / M u s l i m prayers for his late father, he expressed appreciation for HIS admirers saying; “it humble him that people recognize and wish that I could vie for the covetous political office”. He noted that with the legacy bequeathed to him by his father, Mohammed Lawal, he wish to transcend the virtues that his late -father left behind. He said he has taken note of the clamour to actively join the political fray which he described as the voice of the people and the voice of God. He however said left to him, his desire was to see government that would reflect the need and serve the interests of the people in 2019. “I feel highly honoured that people look at me and wish me something great and wonderful. But at the same time, it is also a challenge to me because the

thing my father did, people have been talking about it. So, what people are saying indirectly is that I should rise up to the challenge. “And from there, I believe that I am gradually seeing myself that I want to be able to do better than what my father did. Everything is in the hands of God. They say the voice of people is the voice of God. If it is the wish of the people, then that is the wish of God. “My plan for 2019 is that Kwara should have a government that will reflect the need of the people and the government that will serve the interest of the people but my ambition is in the hands of God”, he said. On the crisis bedeviling the state chapter of the PDP, Hakeem Lawal described the development as a reflection of the trend in the national leadership of the party with the chieftains of the party locked in power play. “What is happening in Kwara PDP is a reflection of what is happening at the national. There must be change in the way we operate, and invariably what you are seeing today, is a reflection of the struggle to adjust to new realities. We do things in the same old way. If we don’t endeavour to try something new, we will never move forward. “That is the reflection of what is going on, and eventually everything will find its balance. But ultimately I think that what we are doing is that we are trying to reflect on the trend at the national scene”, he said .

L-R: Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Sen. Ahmad Lawan; a member of the Committee, Sen. Duro Faseyi; Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Adm. Samuel Alade; and officials of the NDC, during the Committee’s oversight visit to the National Defence College in Abuja. PHOTO: ANTHONY ALABI/ICE/BJO/NAN

Political associates, family members organise remembrance prayers for Audu Wale Ibrahim LOKOJA

ell wishers, dignitaries, political associates and family members of Late Political icon and two time governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu yesterday organised first year remembrance prayers for the repose of his soul. The late All Progressive Congress, APC Governorship Candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu died in the early hours of Sunday, November 22 ,2015 while awaiting the result of his election as governor for another four years. The occasion which took place at his country home in Ogbonicha , Ofu local government area of Kogi State yesterday was to pray for repose of his soul and marked first year anniversary of his passing away to great beyond. The prayer session was led by the Kogi State Chairman of League of Imams and the Chief Inmam of Ankpa, ,Ustaz Salman Adam with other dignitaries from all walks of life in attendance. The Islamic cleric urged every mortal to be prepared as one day would come when all would return, adding that the late

politician has done his own part and left the rest. He prayed Allah to grant the soul of Late Abubakar Audu eternal rest in Aljanat fridaus and that Allah should grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Speaking in an interview with Journalists at the occasion, the running mate to the late APC governorship candidate in the November21, 2015 governorship election ,Chief James Abiodun Faleke described Late Prince Abubakar Audu as a political leader who had the love of down trodden at

heart, saying he was always aiming to uplift their standard of living. He disclosed that the former Governor of Kogi state was an exemplary leader who lived a fulfill life worthy of emulation, expressing gratitude to God for keeping the immediate family and political associates together in the last one year. On crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress. APC ,Faleke expressed dismay over the way the leadership of the party has continue to handle the situation, stressing that this may affect the fortune

of the party in future unless the leaders lived up to their expectations. He also bemoaned the way and manner in which political debacle which arose as result of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC )declaration of the last governorship election inconclusive and subsequent death of the party governorship candidate were handled. Faleke however said that 2019 is far and not until the party begins to do things right some members may not have sense of belonging which portend danger for the party.

Ondo 2016: AYCF cautions INEC on security

he Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC over the conduct of the Ondo State Gubernatorial election slated for Saturday saying it should shed its ‘old , embarrassing image of an unorganised and highly partisan umpire’. AYCF in a statement signed by its National President, Alhaji Shettima Usman Yerima said it takes exception to the absence of elaborate security arrangement by the INEC officials

at a critical point that election would be taking place. “From the point that the INEC officials have been evading questions about how stable Ondo State is for the elections, it is easy to see the clear and present dangers on the ground”, AYCF said. “We call on all relevant stakeholders, including international election observers to confront INEC in Ondo State, to avoid abuse of law and order due to a clear lack of preparedness of the electoral body. It makes no sense to endanger the lives of voters

simply because INEC has a hidden agenda about the election date. “ It is obvious to many compatriots that the elections of Edo and other States were hurriedly done because it was skewed to favour the interest of top ranking officials of INEC and her paymasters. Nowhere in the world is an electoral body given the powers to do as it pleases except here in Nigeria. And this is an ill-wind for justice, fairness and equity in democratic terms”, AYCF said.

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Maritime sector is not a terrain for mediocrities –Akerele Ngozi Okpalakunne

rs. Ifeyinwa AnazonwuAkerele is a name that rings bell in the Nigerian Maritime sector. She is the pioneer Director General of Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS). Mrs. Akerele started her career with the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, thereafter; she served as the Special Assistant and Administrative Assistant to the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and later as the Executive Secretary of the Institute of Directors Nigeria before she became the Director General of NCS and stepped down last year to join politics. However, Akerele has consistently left indelible marks in several Nigerian institutions directly involved with capacity building and national development . Speaking in a recent interview, Mrs. Akerele described NCS as a platform that is being used for advocacy in the Maritime sector and co-participation. As a sector that is predominantly male, challenges are there, but Mrs. Ifeyinwa Akerele by virtue of her position has to ensure that people who have no knowledge of what goes on in the sector are not left in the dark. Looking back at how those skills she had acquired contributed tremendously to her success as the pioneer DG of NCS, transforming the chamber from one room office into a key player in the maritime industry. Saddled with the responsibili-

ties of setting up an organization that would facilitate indigenous participation in the Nigerian Maritime industry following the passage of the cabotage law and for her to perform excellently well, Mrs. Akerele recalled how she had gone to study International Relations and Corporate Administration after obtaining a degree in Sociology from the University of Lagos to be able to overcome the challenges. In her words: ‘’I love challenges, I love pioneering things, I’m one of such people who set up things, leave them and move on without looking back, knowing that they are growing well”. Her capacity, she explained was mainly that of an administrative co-ordination. “My work is to put together all the different areas of specialisation within the sector and explain it in a better way to the society’’, she said. She cited the case of a bill on Cabotage law which entails advocacy, adding “we have to educate the public on what the law is all about, the local content and the advantage therein for them as stakeholders’’. Speaking further, Akerele revealed that her role then was to report, co-ordinate experts’ advice and organize workshops where professionals discussion can take place. Maritime sector in her words is not a terrain for mediocre. “What helped me was my networking skill because I’m a very sociable person, so I got a group of dedicated hands to be on board and that set the ball rolling, and today it is a success story”. She said Coping in a male dominated terrain, however, Mrs. Akerele revealed a factor that fueled her

Ifeyinwa Anazonwu-Akerele success in the industry. “I cannot negate the fact that I learn better by listening to the men since they are the ones practically involved in the business, I’m more of an administrator, I have no regret working with them because they are easy to work with” she said. Men according to Mrs. Akerele are ready to work with you the moment they

know that you want to work and not compete with them. “I’ve learn a lot from them, they took me in as one of their own and I did not regret working with them, however when it comes to situations where I have to put my foot down, I do so” she said. The female population in the sector she said is gradually increasing, “there is a lot for women to gain in the sector’’. Speaking on what government can do to revive the sector, Mrs. Akerele said the sector is very vast and that it is a huge area that is almost second if not at par with the oil by the kind of money that leaves the country, servicing of oil fields, importation of product, among others. She lamented that government is losing money on a daily basis,

because policies are not properly implemented and the implementation of Cabotage law is also poor. “There is still a lot of disparity because we are not treated as equals outside the shores of this country because we lack competitive capacity”, she noted. Though Mrs. Akerele is no longer the Director General, NCS, she is now in politics and if elected, she still intend using advocacy as a powerful tool to move the Maritime sector forward. “If elected into the National House of Assembly through my Constituency in Anambra State, I’ll ensure that my knowledge as a former DG Maritime is brought to fore, then I will be able to contribute meaningfully to the maritime sector and the society at large’’, she added.

What helped me was my networking skill because I’m a very sociable person, so I got a group of dedicated hands to be on board

Standing 7th right is the Chairperson of Utuh Development Union Women’s wing Lagos branch, Mrs. Ifeoma Oyiloha with others during a visit to the Red Cross Motherless Babies Home Makoko, Yaba recently.

and that set the ball rolling, and today it is a success story

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Lions Club distributes school sandals to children in Ilaje Stories By Leonard Okachie

n its youth empowerment drive, Lions Club International, District 404A1 Nigeria, has distributed school scandals to over 300 children, who are not in school, in Ilaje community of Bariga, Lagos State. The club also registered about 50 of the children at Hope Vision Private School and gave the school the sum of one hundred thousand naira (One hundred thousand naira) to cover their school fees for one term. The children who are between ages of three and 12 were very happy. Most of them were without shoes as they scampered to get theirs from the club, while their mothers who accompanied them, watched with eagle eye. The District Governor, District 404A1 Nigeria, Dr, Ayodele Ajayi spoke to the children, who are into fishing , about the importance of education and encouraged them to go to school. Two young men interpreted his speech to them in their dialect as they could not understand

English. Members of the club had a tough time trying to control the crowd at the gate as some children and their mothers, who were not around at the beginning, pushed one another to get into the venue, in order to get their own share. Speaking to National Mirror, the District Governor, District 404A1 Nigeria, Dr, Ayodele Ajayi said that the club is noted for such humanitarian service. He said: “We have visited this community and we have found out that many children, over 300 are not going to school. Many of them are also moving about without shoes. Not only that, their living condition is extremely poor. “Lions in this area come today to distribute school scandals to over 300 of the children. We are registering about 50 of those children to a semi private school and we are paying their school fees for one term. We are giving a hundred thousand naira (N100, 000.00) to a local school and we believe the money will go a long way to get these children into school.” Ajayi stated that the club was not only assisting the children but also trying to see how it could empower the women so that they could have little income to get their children to be able to go to school. Asked about the continuity of

Timaya set for Real Deal Experience finale

fter a great year touring various cities across Nigeria, Timaya will in the company of Legend Extra Stout make a final stop in Enugu on Sunday. Timaya has alongside other superstars like Oritsefemi, Kcee and 9ice thrilled, Okokomaiko (in Lagos), Ekwulobia and Awada (in Onitsha), Umuahia, Ibadan, Ikorodu, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Abakaliki, and Owerri. Timaya’s presence in Enugu makes it his fifth appearance on the Real Deal Experience train this year. The dancehall king will share the stage at the Middle Hills Events Centre in Asata, Enugu with live band Tipsy Kelvano and other acts. After his performances in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Abakaliki and Onitsha, Timaya who is looking forward to the finale in Enugu said,“Going round the country meeting my fans in various cities has been a wonderful experience. I know the show in Enugu will be epic as it’s been a thrilling

Timaya on stage

year. I can’t wait to meet my fans in Enugu. They are in for a lot of fun!” Nigeria’s fastest growing stout brand, Legend Extra Stout will be rewarding lucky fans with gifts like refrigerators, generators, flat screen TVs, T-shirts, face caps and free bottles of Legend Extra Stout in the Taste, Tell and Win promotion and the Real Deal Experience game show at the event. The event will also feature a full-sized rotating bar. On rewarding the consumers, Portfolio Manager- Mainstream Lager and Stout Brands, Nigerian Breweries, Emmanuel Agu said,“The Real Deal Experience has been to a number of cities across the country and we’ve met a lot of Legend Extra Stout consumers rewarding them with exciting gifts and music from some of their favourite stars and also exciting gifts. As the tour comes to an end, we can only thank our loyalists for always partying with us. I urge our Enugu consumers to come out for a great night of fun.”

Lions Club distriubting school sandals to children in Ilaje, Lagos payment of the school fees, Ajay responded: “We have an arrangement for continuity. I’m going to remain the District Governor for the next two terms and the next two governors that will take over from me are also in the community right now, participating in this project. We have agreed that these children must go to school. So for the next three years these children’s education is guaranteed.”

The School Administrator, Hope Vision School, Pastor Emmanuel Anyanwu, commended the Lions Club for its laudable support and assured that the school would continue it its effort to ensure that the children in the community acquire basic education. “It is generally a very poor and vulnerable community. Many of these children are fishermen, so they have issues with the ability to

place education in the proper citadel. We have been able to reach out to them through different fora including meeting their leaders. We are impressed with the gesture of Lions Club,” he said. The participating clubs included Lagos Unique Lions Club, Anthony Village Simon Lions Club, Lagos Anthony Lions Club, Lagos Evergreen Lions Club, Lagos Icon Lions Club, Anthony Village Ruby Stars Lions Club, Gbagada Jasmine Lions Club and Ogudu Prestige Lions Club.

2baba, Olamide, others storm Lagos for music concert

igeria’s biggest music concert, Star Music The Trek, will hold a spectacular finale in Lagos this weekend at Eagle club, Surulere. The concert brings to a close, the 5-leg concert experience across major cities including Makurdi, Abuja, Calabar and Owerri. The finale will see some of Nigeria’s biggest music acts like

Ycee, Burnaboy, Tiwa Savage, D’banj, Olamide, 2baba, Simi and Falz step on the massive Star Music the Trek stage to the delight of thousands of fans. The concert will also feature performances by lucky winners of “My City Rocks” cypher competition. DJ Neptune and Big N are guaranteed to rave up the beat for a spectacular Star dance party at the concert.

The duo of Gbenga Adeyinka and Laff Up will keep the energy level high at the arena for an eighthour concert that starts by 7pm and broadcast live on HIPTV from midnight. Star Music The Trek 2016 kicked off on September 10 at IBB Square, Makurdi and has toured Abuja, Calabar and Owerri, climaxing at a grand finale this weekend in Lagos.

Every child, youth needs combative sport –Balogun Joel Ajayi ABUJA

ports Director, Glisten International School, Mr. Nelson Balogun has said that children should be encouraged to learn at least a combative sport in order to defend themselves in case of any eventuality. He gave this hint recently in Abuja during a Karate sports competition held in the school, adding that there are lots of challenges facing the children in the society, such as cases of bully, rape. The school‘s sport director said the school was committed to sports and prepared to provide every facility to ensure that the children were well equipped in any sporting activity they choose. Balogun however, said the school chose to train the children in Karate sports to equip them for self defence, stressing that the sport also helps to boost their mental capacity. Speaking at the event, Karate Coach, Mr. Isa Hamza said part of the trainings the children received is the traditional street Karate

Children combating at the event which is a street combat. He identified the inability to make thechildren available during training as only challenge facing the growth of combat sport in the country, stressing “during the trainings, precaution was taken to avoid casualties.” On his part, a JSS 11 student Jamil Dawaki said he loved the sports because he needed to defend himself from any attack. Dawaki who is in the orange belt category said he was part of the competition and hoped to win. Ogonna Obiefuna, Jss 1 said she

decided to get involved in Karate sports because she would soon become a boarding student and do not want to be bullied by anybody. Meanwhile, Glisten International Academy emerged as overall winner of the championship with seven gold medals followed by Black Master Karate Club with three gold medals and G.H.SHIORYU Karate Club came third with just one gold medal and three silver medals. Budo Karate Club won one gold medal and one silver medal.

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Recession: Emefiele, Ajibola chart roadmap to economic recovery NIYI JACOBS

he Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has asked the Federal Government to increase investment in key infrastructure as a strategic option of revitalising the ailing economy. .Emefiele , who gave this charge over the weekend at the 2016 Annual Bankers Dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Banker of Nigeria, (CIBN), noted that Nigeria fiscal resources alone would be inadequate to finance this gap created by recession He, therefore, canvassed the urgent need for monetary and fiscal authorities to consider innovative mechanisms and ideas to do . He also said that it was now important for the authorities to concentrate the best efforts on ensuring that fiscal policy is targeted at improving productivity of labour, increasing disposable incomes for workers, and deploying resources to creating an enabling environment for investors. He stressed the need to look at how fiscal policy can help household consumption and business investments. Emefiele clarified: “In times like this there is usually the need for strong policy coordination between the key aspects of economic policymaking space. In

Nigeria, this would include fiscal, monetary, exchange, and trade policies, which must be targeted at protecting farmers, companies and industries that are committing resources to support government’s drive to diversify the economy away from oil and fossil fuel. “More so, the CBN boss also charged the government to pay attention to agriculture and Agribusiness. Whatever we do to jumpstart growth in Nigeria, we just cannot afford to ignore this sector at all”, he added.

He stressed that Agriculture remains the largest employer of labour in Nigeria and contributes about 24.2 percent of our GDP. In addition, Emefiele mentioned that a good share of the demand for FX today go directly to importing agricultural produce. “So the CBN has both a direct and indirect rationale to ensure that this sector is revived in a significant way.”, he noted. He said that the CBN’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, together with other initiatives like the

Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme and NIRSAL, are proving to be successful in several states. “To date, the Bank has committed close to N23billion in the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme with active participation across 14 States of the Federation. In Kebbi State, over 78,000 smallholder farmers are now cultivating about 100,000 hectares of rice farms. It is expected that over one million metric tonnes of rice will be produced in that State alone this year.

Abuja

he Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to introduce Capital Market Studies (CMS) into schools curriculum. The MoU is part of efforts to deepen financial literacy among Nigerians. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Director General, SEC, Mounir Gwarzo

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L-R: Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc. and the Co-Chairman, World Conference of Banking Institute (WCBI), Nnamdi Okonkwo; President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Prof. Segun Ajibola, Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; and Second Vice President CIBN, Mr. Bayo Olugbemi, when the CIBN leaders paid a courtesy call on the Governor to brief him of the upcoming WCBI scheduled to hold in April, 2017.

SEC, NERDC sign MoU on capital market studies’ curriculum BEN UMUTEME

said the collaboration is part of efforts to make students understand the operations of the capital market. Gwarzo expressed enthusiasm that the collaboration will yield desired results as the MoU stated the different stages of implementation adding that the initiative is part of the implementation of the Capital Market Master Plan. He expressed the belief that the MoU will galvanise the collaboration between the two parties for an effective implementation of the initiative. The CMPP clearly states the

need for the SEC to inculcate the culture of financial literacy and specifically to introduce Capital Market Studies into curriculum at all levels of education and to encourage CMS as a degree programme in the tertiary institutions. It will be recalled that in 2014, SEC developed a 10-year Capital Market Master Plan (CMMP) and one of the essential elements of the plan is the introduction of Capital Market Studies into schools curricula at all levels of education. Towards giving effect to the

foregoing, the SEC resolved to resuscitate its collaborative efforts with NERDC which dates back to 2003. It would be recalled that in 2007, attempt by the SEC in collaboration with NERDC to develop and infuse CMS into six identified subjects did not see the light of the day. In an effort to resuscitate the previous collaboration, the SEC noted that the success of the previous attempt was truncated due primarily to the absence of a working instrument to guide the implementation of the initiative.

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National pension scheme enrollees hit 7.3m BEN UMUTEME Abuja

new National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, report has put workers and retirees registered in the National Pension Scheme at the end of the third quarter of this year at 7,305,190. A breakdown of the National Pension Scheme Membership Statistics (Q1-Q3, 2016) report by the NBS, showed that 7,240,196 are captured in the Retirement Savings Account, RSA, which make up 99.11 per cent of people registered in the NPS while the Closed Pension Fund Administrators, CPFA, and Approved Existing Scheme, AES, has 24,043 and 40,951 people respectively. This figures are higher than the 7,191,930 people captured in the Scheme in the second quarter.

However, the number of the registered contributors decreased from the 6,810,554 people recorded in the scheme in Q3 of the previous year. A closer look at data from the report showed that the increase in the number of those registered under the Pension Scheme moved upward from 6,950,530 in fourth quarter of 2015 to 7,071,791 in Q1 2016. It steadied for about two years at about 6 million from the Q1 of 2014 to Q4 of 2015. The report showed that by sectors, the Private sector recorded the highest number of 3,883,321 people registered under the Pension Scheme while the Federal and State Governments accounted for 1,860,449 and 1,496,426 people registered under the Pension scheme respectively. The report noted that people between the ages of 30-39 years,

Underutilisation of resources undermining Nigeria’s growth – OPS ABOLAJI ADEBAYO

he Organised Private Sector, OPS, under the umbrella of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has declared that despite the fact that Nigerian economy remained one of the most viable in Africa with diverse natural resources and a large market, underutilisation of the country’s natural endowments had stifled the growth of the economy and limited the opportunities for diversification, especially of the external sector. In a communiqué issued at the end of the second edition of the Lagos International Investment Conference with the theme “Positioning the Nigerian Economy for Diversification and Sustainable Growth” organised by the LCCI, the Chamber noted that there was urgent need to move away from the precarious dependence on one major source of foreign exchange earnings by diversifying the export base of the economy through an all-embracing economic development strategy. The conference canvassed that

rebalancing the economy for a more vibrant export sector requires the effective collaborative efforts of both the government and the private sector, which would be achieved through provision of the required enabling environment that would spur and redirect resources toward an export-led growth. It stated that other sectors such as agriculture, agro-allied, automotive and solid minerals remain viable for economic diversification. The OPS group noted that the stymying of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was the direct result of an inclement economic policy environment, which constrained the ability of foreign investors to take ample advantage of the huge investment opportunities prevalent in Nigeria with some of the highest returns on investment globally. “There was therefore the need to reconfigure a more liberal economic policy framework that will unlock the opportunities inherent in agriculture, ICT, green energy, transport, and tourism amongst others,” it stated.

were more in the Scheme than any other age bracket. In the third quarter for in-

stance, 1,988,114 male between 30-39 years are registered under the Scheme in the Private sec-

L-R: Tokunbo Akerele; Chairman Style House Files/Lagos Fashion and Design Week, Aisha Abubakar; Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment and Omolara Akinfolarin; Head MSME Banking, Sterling Bank Plc at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016 X-Retail held last weekend.

SON to develop good governance standard for MDAs, others OLUFEMI ADEOSUN Abuja

he Director General Standards Organistion of Nigeria(SON) Mr. Osita Aboloma yesterday unveiled plans to develop a good governance standard for both the public and private sectors. Aboloma, who disclosed this in Abuja during the opening session of a 3-Day Training on Standard for Good Governance, said the template would help the MDAs and other organizations deliver on their mandates to the people. The programme, which is being funded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation(UNIDO), is part of the nation’s National Quality Infrastructure Project(NQIP). The DG said the document when finalized, would serve as a guide in clarifying the fundamental requirements for delivering effective good governance as well as enhancing organizational performances in Nigeria. On the significance of the template, Aboloma said,”The demand for good governance in

Nigeria, as in many parts of the world, has been growing almost on daily basis with every sector of gh economy band I got expected to rise to the challenge. “The upsurge in expectations is partly in response to a steady increase of major incidents and perceived abuses of authority, necessitating the need for this standard.” Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the Chairman Technical Committee on good governance standard, Prof.Oserheimen Osunbor, noted that the document would help to eliminate waste and block leakages and other practices that hinder actualisation of organizational goals, whether at the public or private sector. According to him, the prime target of the standard for good governance, are the governing bodies of organisations who are saddled with the responsibility of setting templates for the realization of the objectives set by the organizations. “Essentially, Standard for Good Governance, would help to minimize all the wrong things that happen in organisations. It would help to minimize corrup-

Fitch affirms Wema Bank’s long-term national rating at BBBUDO ONYEKA

itch, a global leader in credit ratings and research, has affirmed the Long-term National Rating of Wema Bank at BBB-. The bank stated that the latest rating was reflective of the

Bank’s stable outlook and continued viability, in spite of the challenging macro-economic environment. In Fitch’s opinion, the banking industry will remain challenging considering low oil prices, continued disruptions in oil production and

tor. On the other hand, 830,942 females were captured under the scheme in Q3 2016.

constraints regarding the Forex liquidity. As such, the industry could witness a rise in non-performing loan (NPL) ratios, though Fitch expects banks to remain profitable in 2016. The rating agency affirmed Wema Bank’s Viability Rating (VR), showing

a Stable Outlook. The Long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of Wema Bank also remains Stable at B-, as the rating is driven by Wema’s Viability Ratings (VR). Wema Bank does not expect any material change in the Bank’s intrinsic creditworthi-

tion, remove loopholes and block financial leakages. “Specifically, it will ensure that the governing bodies know what their responsibilities are toward the various organizations and that they institute standard and requirements to guard those working in the organizations. It will institute standard of openness, standard of accountability and standard of values. You will agree with me that, once these ingredients are present, we will begin to see less scope for people to begin to be involved in misconducts,”he stated. Participants at the 3-day training programme are, experts from UNIDO who came from abroad to train Nigerians that area involved in the development of the standards on good governance, representatives of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission(ICPC),Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture(NACCIMA), ministries and agencies, including members of the technical committee. ness. Wema Bank’s strengths, which underpin its long and short-term ratings, include the bank’s strong risk management culture, low NPL exposure and good liquidity levels. The Bank’s affirmed rating further reinforces its resolve to remain a smarter and efficient Bank, driven by innovation and technology.

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Brands & Marketing

StarTimes launches integrated digital TV set STORIES: DAVID AUDU

tarTimes Nigeria, one of Pay TV service providing companies in the country, has unveiled its latest innovation and smart option for Nigerian subscribers, the integrated HD digital TV set. Speaking at the unveiling in Lagos, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, COO, Mr. Tunde Aina said that as a pay TV company, StarTimes had over the years been committed to new innovations and technologies designed to enhance digital TV experience for Nigerians. While stressing that with the new offerings, the company commits itself to providing customers with one of the most endurable Digital LED TVs at very affordable rates, Aina

projected that the new” digital TV will boost viewing pleasure and offer credible, quality and outstanding entertainment experience at a quite competitive price.” The COO noted further that the company was excited and committed to deploying world’s latest technology to offer multiple access to subscribers to enjoy both digital terrestrial and digital satellite television channels and entertainment offerings because our customers deserve utmost comfort and convenience “As a digital TV company, StarTimes is passionate about the digital TV revolution. Nigerians will continue to enjoy the best of digital television entertainment and experience with a plethora of enjoyable programs

in higher definition (HD) images at very pocket-friendly bouquet In his remarks, the Marketing Director, Oludare Kafar said as one of the fastest-growing digital TV operators in Africa and due to necessities of strategic development as well as meeting demands of African markets, the company was focusing on its new business unit – integrated full HD Digital experience. “With 5 sound modes and an earphone port, the rich acoustics will surely deliver you crisp surround sound effect to keep you on the edge of your seat. It enables you to conveniently enjoy movies, music and other audio and visual resources stored in your flash disks, hard disks or other devices via the USB Port or HDMI port. Kafar said.

L-R: Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mrs. Oludewa Edodo-Thorpe; Chairperson, Board of Directors, Ovie Brume Foundation, Ms. Evelyn Oputu (OON); Country Chief Executive Officer, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Michel Puchercos; First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun and Chairman, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Mobolaji Balogun at the grand finale of the National Literacy Competition held at MUSON Center in Lagos recently.

LG lure customers with Holliday shopping experience

s this year’s Nigerian equivalent of Black Friday reels off online website are expected to see increased sales inventory in all categories including fashion, electronics, phones, computers, home appliances, some of which are set to offer up to 70 per cent discount on regular prices. For LG Electronics and Fouani Nigeria Limited, the sole distributor of LG products in Nigeria, this year’s Black Friday that will dove tail into the holiday sales will provide an opportunity to demonstrate commitment to customers by offering

customers discounts and other after sales services. Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Rajesh Agnihotri, in a chat with newsmen recently, said LG has lined up home appliances designed to bring out the best at homes irrespective of low income budget. “We value our consumers all over the world and that is why we are offering them unique innovative products that will change their shopping experiences for a long time to come during this season of festivity. “Precisely, LG Electronics has focused more attention in

designing products that will help consumers solve their basic needs as well as boost their productivity thereby leading to longevity. Even if some consumers claim to have nothing to do with technology, they will still strongly be influenced one way or the other by the trends that emerge from it. With innovative products that can make the home healthier and refreshing all year round. There is no doubt this products help to improve the quality of life at home, especially during seasonal changes, thus making consumers to always want to settle for LG Products, Agnihotri explained.

NIMN elects Aganmonmen new president

ormer Senior Strategy Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Tony Agenmonmen, has been elected the next president and chairman of council, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, NIMN. Agenmonmen, who was declared winner following the sudden withdrawal of his opponent, Dr. Rotimi Olaniyan, from the race, shortly before the commencement of balloting, is expected to run the affairs of the institute for the next two years. Congratulating the former Nigerian Breweries Plc chieftain and his opponent for putting up a good ‘fight’, the immediate past president of the institute, Aare Ganiyu Koledoye however urged members of the

institute to give the new leadership the needed support in the arduous task of taking the institute to enviable heights. In his acceptance speech, assured members of his commitment to honouring every of his campaign promises. While identifying the numerous challenges facing the institute and marketing practice in Nigeria, the new NIMN boss promised that one of the priorities of his administration would be to find a suitable secretariat for the institute. He also promised to put in place strategies at ensuring that the products of the institute earn the deserved respect both in the public and private sectors of the economy.

Unilever’s sponsored TV drama series excite women

araba’s World, a Hausa language TV drama series sponsored by Unilever’s Sunlight detergent, takes a new turn in the ongoing episodes as more women identify with the virtues characters portray. According to the Brand Manager, Sunlight detergent, Ojeabuo Akhiojemi, the drama series replicates a story of a true Sunlight woman, Laraba, who is wise, versatile and resourceful as she helps her neighbors overcome the issues they face. “The storylines are not only entertaining, but also reflect everyday situations that every woman can relate to, and of course, our listeners have a chance to win prizes when they watch the drama series and interact with us via our Facebook. The drama series features intriguing story lines woven around Laraba, a school teacher, and the women in her commu-

nity on how she helps resolve issues of the members of her community in an educative and entertaining way. The Hausa drama, which is aired across TV stations in Nothern Nigeria and on DSTV, started on 15th of September and is scheduled to run for 12 episodes of 30 minutes each. In this week’s episode, Hajia Hadiza was puzzled by the happenings in the event center trying to sabotage all her efforts in preparation for an event in the center. The call to her client cancelling the event, the stained table cloths and the generator being tampered with during the event, our favorite heroine Laraba was able to proffer solutions to all of these problems. In the end, the culprit was caught, many thanks to Laraba’s timely intervention and teacher Ahmed’s smart move.

AAAN holds 11th LAIF awards

he Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria, AAAN, has concluded plans to stage the 11th edition of its annual creative award, Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival Awards, LAIF. According to the Publicity Secretary and Vice Chairman, LAIF Board, Mr. Steve Babaeko, the awards dinner scheduled to hold next month, has among other objectives, to reward and recognise outstanding creativity in advertising and brand building; promote excellence in brand strategy development;

project Nigeria’s creative potentials in international circles; create an avenue for the celebration of ideas and best practice and also recognise marketing communications excellence. For this year’s edition, the LAIF Management Board will be organizing three major events namely, the LAIF seminar and exhibition, Young LAIFERS Award and the LAIF Awards Dinner. The LAIF Seminar is a pre-award seminar targeted at the senior executives of advertising, media and marketing industry.

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Nigeria e-payment requires high uptime rate to tackle fraud ISAIAH ERHIAWARIEN

xperts in the ePayment industry have advised that for Nigeria to effectively tackle electronic payment fraud, resilient systems that will achieve 99.99 percent uptime must be deployed for ePayment transaction processing. Speaking at the 7th Annual Payment Systems & Fraud Conference 2016 organised by the E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria, EPPAN, President/Chairman Board of Trustees, Information Security Society of Africa, Nigeria, ISSAN, Dr. David Isiavwe, said that the processes should include, call center technology as well as intelligent fraud detection and prevention systems to accurately analyze customer behaviour and spending patterns with minimal false positives. According to him, the technol-

ogy platforms must be hardened with layered security; encryption and tokenisation to ensure that the payments systems are safe adding that organisations must have adequate firewalls and end-point security to ensure enterprise wide protection. He called for smart systems in place for continuous monitoring as well as incident prevention, detection and swift response mechanisms to provide round the clock protection stressing, “the key is to leverage on technology to ensure that the e-business platforms are safe, reliable and always available to the average consumer.” Isiavwe disclosed that the criminals would follow the money in an integrated manner onto the ePayments space noting further that experts “expect activities in the ePayments space to grow significantly in the next few years as new products are

expected to be developed. He also projected that the yearly transaction value of online and mobile payments would hit $4.7 trillion by 2019. Chief Digital Officer, Wema Bank Plc., Mr. Dele Adeyinka, pointed out that only relatively few major frauds were picked up by the media, and that huge sums were being lost by all kinds of businesses as a result of the high number of smaller frauds that are committed. He explained that fraud is more likely in companies where there is a weak internal control system, poor security over company property, little fear of exposure and likelihood of detection, or unclear policies with regard to acceptable behaviour.

Multi award-winning Gospel artiste, Frank Edwards and Founder/Vice President, Yudala, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh signing the contract documents during the unveiling of Edwards as Yudala brand ambassador

Expert tasks Lagos on adoption of IoT

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n Information and Communications Technology expert, Lanre Kolade, has called on the Lagos State Government to urgently consider adopting the Internet of Things, IoT, technology to meet the rising challenges of Lagos as a mega city. Kolade, who is the Managing Director of Vodacom Business, Nigeria, said that the imperative of adopting IoT technology was necessitated by the growing urbanisation in the country, saying that 48 percent of Nigerians are living in urban areas and this proportion will continue to grow.

Giving the advice while speaking at the Nigerian-South African Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting in Lagos, said that governments did not have to tear down the towns of today to build smart cities which will improve services and the quality of life for their inhabitants. He explained that by using the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, a host of intelligently connected services become possible, and that IoT technology would address issues of a gleaming metropolis of clean streets and punctual public transport, where issues

of crime, congestion and pollution have been engineered into irrelevance. According to him, governments have a central role to play in making towns and cities run effectively but that with constrained budgets and a growing population; issues such as traffic, pollution, and public safety are becoming more difficult to manage. He pointed out that by so doing, the authorities must adopt technologies that will improve sustainability, ease congestion, help citizens and attract new businesses to their towns and cities.

Technology Times founder appointed Board chairman

echnology Times Media Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has named its founder/CEO, Mr Shina Badaru, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company with effect from the end of this year. Badaru is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Technology Times, which he founded in August 2004 and has grown to become a trusted provider of news and information on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Nigeria. He will stay till the end of 2016 when a new management team will be named to drive the growth of the Nigerian technology media organisation into its second decade in delivering technology

news and information to readers across Nigeria, Africa and beyond, the company said. Announcing the appointment, Head of Corporate Services at Technology Times, Mrs Adebola Adenekan, said that the Board of Directors had also confirmed that the company will announce new talents to drive the consolidation of market leadership by the organisation and value innovation foray into new industry segments in the Nigerian technology market. Badaru will help take the company to the next growth phase by shaping the direction of consolidation of market leadership and business foray into value innovation in new business segments.

V8 Technology incubation hub opens in Lagos

new technology incubation hub known as V8, has been launched in Lekki Lagos. The hub is a community and collaboration platform providing professional support services to entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses, especially those in the digital technology space. V8 will provide services such as on-demand workspaces, mentorship, capacity building, business strategies and funding. Members of the co-working space will have access to secure enterprise grade internet and Wifi, uninterrupted power supply, meeting/board/training room, break out area to receive guests and a communal kitchen with tea & coffee making utilities. These will all be provided as a service, saving

V8 members the significant capital costs if procured on a standalone basis. Founded by the former Head of Intel Capital Africa, Tobi Oke, and CEO of iConcepts, Ugo Okoye, V8 Africa was created based onseveral years of actively creating conducive environments and strategies for new technology businesses and benefits heavily from the experiences of its founders in identifying, enabling and accelerating start-up growth across Africa. Speaking on the motivation behind V8, Oke said that a number of businesses have not been able to move past their startup phase due to infrastructure hurdles which range from limited access to funding to the lack of very basic infrastructure.

Thailand seeks to tighten cyber security

hailand’s military government, which has cracked down on online dissent since seizing power in 2014, is pushing ahead with cyber security bills that rights groups said could mean more extensive online monitoring, raising concerns over privacy protection, Reuters reported. Amendments to Thailand’s 2007 Computer Crime Act to be considered by parliament next month have come under fire from critics who said the bill could give state officials sweeping powers to spy on internet users and restrict online speech. Critics said parliament is

likely to approve the amendments because lawmakers voted unanimously to pass the bill in its first reading. The amendments come as the military government has ramped up online censorship since the May 2014 coup, particularly perceived insults to the royal family, as it tries to ensure a smooth transition following the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct. 13 and ahead of a 2017 general election. Since the coup, the government has shut down or blocked thousands of websites it has deemed offensive or inappropriate.

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Nestle, Flour Mill, 17 others boost equities’ value by N19bn Johnson Okanlawon

ransactions in the equities segment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange ended eight days losing streak yesterday as gain recorded by Nestle Nigeria Plc, Flour Mills Plc and 17 others increased the bourse market capitalization by N19 billion. The last trading day the equity market recorded positive trend was 10th of November 2016 which was N17 billion. Meanwhile, equities have lost a total value of N262 billion between November 10 and yesterday trading. At the end of mid-week trading, the index and market capitalization closed

higher at 25,517.00 basis points and N8.784 trillion respectively. Volume of trades increased from 120 million shares traded in the previous session to 165 million shares traded today, while value recorded N1.13 billion as against N1.19 billion, representing a 5.01 per cent decline from the previous trading level. Transactions in the shares of Diamond Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc, FBN Holdings Plc, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and Skye Bank Plc topped the activity chart as most traded equities by volume. The NSE All Share

Index and all sector indices closed in green save for NSE Oil & Gas Index and NSE Premium Board Index which shed 1.22 per cent and 0.06 per cent respectively while NSE Alternate Securities Market Index (Asem) remained flat. The market breadth close positive as 19 gainers recorded compared to 11 of yesterday, while 11 decliners were recorded against 17 of yesterday. Nestle Nigeria Plc top the gainers table with N10.00 kobo to close at N810.00 kobo from N800.00 kobo. It was followed by CAP Plc with N0.93 kobo to close at N33.00 kobo and Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc with a gain of N0.89 kobo to

close at N18.74 kobo from N17.85 kobo per share. While P. Z. Plc and GlaxoSmithKline Plc gain of N0.71 kobo and N0.46 kobo per share respectively to close at N15.20 kobo and 14.00 kobo separately. On the other hand, Total Nigeria Plc led the losers chart with N10.58 kobo to close at N245.00 kobo per share, followed Inter-Bank Rate by Forte Oil Plc with Naira N4.62 kobo loss to close at N305 N70.00 kobo, Julius Gainers Berg- and Losers Start Date 22/11/2016 through End Date 23/11/2016 er Nigeria Plc, African Market indicators Gainers and Losers Print Date 23/11/2016 Prudential Registrars Plc Start Date 22/11/2016 through End Date 23/11/2016 All-Share Index 27,223.08 points Print Plc Date 23/11/2016 and Dangote Sugar Market capitalisation 9.35trn losses N1.90 kobo, N0.12 kobo and N0.06 kobo per share respectively to close the day at N36.10 kobo, N2.66 kobo and N6.00 kobo in that order.

Skye Bank mulls subsidiaries’ sale to raise capital Johnson Okanlawon

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kye Bank may sell some or all of its local and foreign subsidiaries as part of a review aimed at streamlining operations and boosting its capital adequacy, its chief financial officer told Reuters. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, shored up Skye Bank in July with

a more than N100 billion capital injection, after sacking its top management for failing to meet minimum capital requirements. It then appointed a new management team. The bank’s CFO, Mr. Pius Olaoye said on Tuesday that the bank would sell subsidiaries if the pricing was right and has appointed advisers to help find buyers. The bank, which holds

an international bank license, has three subsidiaries in West Africa and 10 non-bank subsidiaries. “We’re looking at the various outlets that we have and some of those foreign subsidiaries are part of it. If we get good offers we will consider selling them off,” Olaoye told Reuters in a phone interview. “If we get good offers then we’ll go ahead and

spin off all of them, if not it will be selective.” Olaoye said the sale of subsidiaries will boost the bank’s capital adequacy, which stood at 10.4 percent last year, compared with an industry average of 16 percent. He Olaoye said the new management was focused on growing the bank’s retail business, cutting costs and improving asset quality.

Industrials lift Dow to record, techs drag S&P, Nasdaq

he Dow hit an alltime high for the third straight day yesterday, helped by a record-setting surge in industrial stocks, but a drop in technology heavyweights kept the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in negative territory. The S&P 500 industrial sector rose 0.52 percent to a record high, helped by a report that showed a strong jump in orders for durable goods in October due to demand for machin-

ery and other equipment. Caterpillar rose as much as 2.8 percent to a near 2-year high of $96.26. Deere jumped 10.8 percent to a record high of $101.96 after the farm equipment maker reported a much smaller-than-expected decline in profit. The industrial sector had risen 6.7 percent since the U.S. election on bets that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies such as higher spending on infrastructure would benefit

the industry. The S&P and the Nasdaq were dragged down by declines in index-heavyweights Microsoft, Alphabet, Facebook and Apple. The technology index was down 0.73 percent. The U.S. dollar .DXY surged to a near 14-year high after upbeat U.S. economic data, including a report that showed consumer sentiment this month jumped more than expected in the wake of Trump’s upcoming presi-

Rupee in free fall, slides to new 9-month low

xtending losses for the fourth session, the rupee weakened by 21 paise to trade at fresh 9-month low of 68.46 against the US dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on sustained capital outflows amid the American currency strengthening overseas.

Extending losses for the fourth session, the rupee weakened by 21 paise to trade at fresh 9-month low of 68.46 against the US dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on sustained capital outflows amid the American currency strengthening overseas.

Forex dealers said apart from heavy demand for the American currency from importers, persistent outflows by foreign funds and the dollar’s strength against other currencies overseas mainly weighed on the domestic unit. (Source – financialexpress. com)

Source: NSE

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dency. 10 FBNH 3.02 3.00 -0.02 -0.66 Traders upped the 11 ZENITHBANK 14.20 14.16 -0.04 -0.28 OTC FX FUTURES OPEN CONTRACTS AS AT NOVEMBER 23, 2016 (4:30PM) odds of the Federal ReContract Tenor Settlement Value of Open Current Rate Contract serve hiking interest (Month) Date Contracts ($’mm) ($/₦) 464.37 1 NGUS DEC 21 2016 21-Dec-2016 300.00 rates next month by 2 162.90 2 NGUS JAN 25 2017 25-Jan-2017 Page 296.00 1 of © 181.79 FEB 22 2017 22-Feb-2017 percentage points Published to 89by The Nigerian Stock3 ExchangeNGUS 292.00 208.42 4 NGUS MAR 22 2017 22-Mar-2017 288.00 percent after the Published data,by The Nigerian Stock5 ExchangeNGUS Page 284.00 1 of © APR 26 2017 800.67 26-Apr-2017 159.43 6 NGUS MAY 24 2017 24-May-2017 280.00 according to Thomson 501.16 7 NGUS JUN 21 2017 21-Jun-2017 276.00 Reuters data. 468.31 8 NGUS JUL 19 2017 19-Jul-2017 272.00

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Big Bob, Pasuma, others for Mandators’ reggae fest R

eggae music fans from Nigeria and all over the globe are in for a spectacular and fun-filled time as the 3rd edition of the Africa Meets Reggae & World Music International Festival berths on November 26 in Lagos. Slated to hold at the hockey pitch of the National Stadium, the festival will parade stars from across Africa such as Nkulee Dube, daughter of South African legend, Lucky Dube, Sierra Leone’s Big Bob, Redfyah and Illest Nana, both of Ghana. Other headliners and artistes

to grace the event include living legends such as Majek Fashek, Victor Essiet (The Mandators), Malaika, Oritse Femi, Presh, Sweet Reggae Band, Patoranking, and Pasuma Wonder. According to the organisers, Mr Mandator and his World Music group, the show will witness a mixed crop of stars and upcoming artistes in order to raise fresh awareness about reggae music particularly, as well as expose musical talents, both young and old. Essiet said the forum is also a way to

give back to the society that made him despite current harsh economic climate. Stressing benefits of the show, he however bemoaned the decline of reggae music in Africa, saying he was out to resuscitate it on the continent as well as help boost Nigeria’s economy. ‘‘We won’t stop until we get there,’’ he promised, even as he appealed to the government to intervene, especially by providing funding for the music industry.

Mandators

Beauty queen, Zainab Amoo, donates to destitutes F

Zainab Amoo

irst runner up in the prestigious Mr and Miss Nigeria Int’l (MMNI) beauty pageant 2016, Miss Zainab Amoo, may have unconsciously taken the first steps in preparation towards her pet project due to take off early next year. Despite the glamour of her position as Miss Nigeria Int’l Africa 2016, the black-complexioned beauty queen who picked up her diadem just last month, showed there is more to her role as queen than wearing the crown. In an unusual and surprising show of concern, Miss Amoo in

she modestly said the gesture was to give back to the society. The demure beauty, whose pet project centres round fashion, agriculture development and youth empowerment, also strongly condemned domestic violence that is currently ravaging the society. She described it as ‘‘weird, not proper, unmanly, and what guys just must not do.’’ She also promises that while her reign lasts, she will continue to seek ways of enriching the lives of those around her, especially the vulnerable and indigent.

Koffi, OzzyBosco, Ambode, Booboosha set to project Nigeria image in others for Glamour awards Manzanza Festival

Tokunbo

the bid to celebrate her birthday stormed the Okobaba Destitute Home in Ebute Metta to present them with gifts of Indomie, cooking oil, salt, fruits and some cash, among other items. The 200-level Unilorin student was accompanied by the very stylish Miss Nigeria Int’l 2016, Miss Silver Ezenezi, and representatives of Brendance and Crusaders Ltd, organiser of MMNI pageant. After presenting the items to chairman of the grossly-indigent community, Ado na Amadu, to loud cries of deep appreciation,

offi, Da Guru, OzzyBosco and Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, are among celebrities and politicians that will headline Glamour’s Role Model Awards 2016, the 3rd edition of an initiative organised by Dreamscape Production. The event, slated for Rugby Gardens Lekki, Lagos on December 11, is aimed at recognising and celebrating role models in fashion, modelling, public service, entertainment and entrepreneurship. According to the organiser, Tokunbo Odedina, the event will also host deserving individuals such as former Lagos guber candidate Jimi Agbaje, Mr Taofeek Adaranijo (Orile Agege) and others to cart home vari-

ous awards. The categories include Glamour Man/Woman of the Year, Role Model of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year (Male/Female), Council Chairman, Blog and Sports Personalities of the Year. The organisers further stated that the show was birthed to celebrate leaders in various fields as well as encourage and promote youths and other “standout achievers.” “We also want to showcase the right kind of individuals to the youths, people with proven exemplary leadership quality and standout achievers in their fields. “Most importantly, our goal is to recognise ‘underground icons’, individuals that are always working behind the scenes, not known to the media but affecting people’s lives positively.”

till basking in the euphoria of her recent successful world music event at Melbourne, Australia, young Nigeria female music sensation on the rise, Juliet Obieh aka Booboosha is again set for another international session The Melbourne event that saw her performing with super crooner, Bracket and Emmet, will again get another opportunity to flaunt Nigeria image as Emete entertainment is again set to bring a group of artist together in Europe This time Booboosha will be performing with a king Sam manzanza. Africa festival show in Wellington on the 26 of November 2016. “It was great to be on same stage with BARCKET AND Emet with few others in Melbourne, I give God the glory, this event coming on 26th will go down in history of my life, am impressed with how God is helping me,

Booboosha to look back that I once sold GARRI to survive and now living abroad singing is gift of God “It shows that in life you have to be confident on yourself and believe that God as the power to turn your stories around. Never loss hope on your dreams be positive and be active”.

Awilo set to storm Lagos for merrybet celebrity fans challenge

Awilo

ongolese music legend, Awilo Longomba is set to storm Lagos, Nigeria for the biggest football party in Africa- Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge. He joins Olamide, Falz TheBahdGuy, Tuface Idibia, Mr.P of PSquare, Burna Boy, Orezi, Banky W, Akpororo, Mayorkun, Humble Smith, Seyi

Law, Timi Dakolo and many other celebrities as they lock horns on the 3rd of December in support of their favourite football clubs. Awilo, who is a Barcelona fan will perform some of his hit songs and also engage in football activities to thrill fans at the event.

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EFCC closes Nyame’s N1.6bn fraud case Opalana Babatunde ABUJA

conomic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday closed its case against former Taraba governor, Jolly Nyame,

who is before Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the FCT High Court sitting in Gudu, Abuja on charges of money laundering to the tune of N1.6billion. Nyame is facing trial on a 41-count charge of criminal breach of trust

Al-Makura cautions auditors over teachers’ salaries Igbawase Ukumba LAFIA

overnor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Wednesday threatened to sanction any auditor of local government areas who allows financial transaction of local councils to get into wrong hands. Al-Makura, who issued the warning at a special meeting with auditors of local government education authorities, said reports reaching him indicated that monies meant for payment of salaries at the council areas were being paid to the wrong people, including the dead, retirees and absconded workers. The governor then ordered the auditors to submit a comprehensive report of the deceased, retirees, resigned or retired persons in the past six

months for vetting. He said: “The decision for the comprehensive list is to ensure that local government workers, especially teachers are no longer paid in percentages. We will be able to pay salaries of local government workers fully only if officials at the council areas operate efficiently. If we want full salaries the auditors are to ensure that all monies paid to workers are in conformity with financial instructions.” He therefore charged the auditors, who he described as gate keepers, to ensure the right thing is done henceforth. Al-Makura consequently instructed the auditors to decline any financial directive that does not conform to financial best practice even if the directive is from his office.

Bello tasks finance commissioner to pay outstanding salaries Wale Ibrahim LOKOJA

ogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has directed the Commissioner for Finance to pay all outstanding salaries of workers for September and October with immediate effect. Chairman, Review Committee on Kogi State Civil Servants Screening Exercise and the Auditor-General, Yakubu Okala, who disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists at Banquet Hall, Government House, stated that the government is committed to the welfare of workers in the state. He explained that the ongoing screening exercise in the state was not aimed at witch-hunting anybody, but to reposition the civil ser-

vice. Okala pointed out that the present administration was determined to make the Kogi State Civil service more effective and productive. He explained that the ongoing screening exercise would soon wind up, adding that while the exercise lasted the workers were paid salaries. The Auditor-General noted that the governor has directed the payment of outstanding salaries of all workers who have been screened up till October, stating that henceforth the workers’ salary would be paid as at when due. He added that those claiming not to have received salary from January are those that either had problems or those who failed to appear before the screening committee.

and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of N1.64billion between 1999 and 2007 during his tenure as governor. As contained in a press statement issued by EFCC’s Head Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, counsel to EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs,

SAN, told the court at the resumed hearing on Tuesday that the prosecution had decided to close the case against the former governor. In response, Nyame’s counsel, Omosanya Popoola, said he would file a ‘nocase submission.’

“In view of the closure of the prosecution case, we shall be making a ‘no-case submission’ pursuant to Section 303 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act,’’ Popoola said. He said he would serve the prosecution with the written address next week.

Justice Banjoko thereafter adjourned to December 5 for adoption of written addresses on the ‘no-case submission’. The EFCC had during the trial which started in 2010, called 14 witnesses, the statement said.

L-R: Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu; Managing Director, Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Mr Ovey Angbazo and Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura, during inspection of Doma Dam in Nasarawa State yesterday. PHOTO: JOHNSON UDEANI/BJO/NAN

Army hands over 476 stolen cattle to Borno Inusa Ndahi MAIDUGURI

igerian Army yesterday in Maiduguri handed over 476 rustled Boko Haram cattle to Borno State government for immediate return to genuine herdsmen and cattle breeders by a three-member trustee. Presenting the cows along Maiduguri-Gambouru road, on Wednesday, spokesman of 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Col. Mustapha Anka said most of them were dying due

to lack of feed, water and medication at the cattle open ranch. He said the handing over of the recovered cattle was to enable the state government take care of them before returning them to genuine owners. While receiving the cows, the Borno State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Kaka Shehu Lawan, disclosed that in the course of taking care of 150 recovered cows, an additional 316 cattle were also arrested by the Army this month.

“Sometime last month, it would be recalled that the Security Council meeting held in the state in respect of cattle rustling by miscreants; where a far-reaching decision was taken.” Lawan said that while the Army is investigating those responsible for the cattle rustling, the arrested cattle should be handed over to a threemember trustee comprising himself, an officer of the Army and police. The committee, he said, was to take care of the 476

rescued cattle. Lawan continued: “The three-member trustee is to take charge of the handed over cows by providing them with feed, water and medication. “I assure the General Officer Commanding, 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Victor Ezugwu and the entire people of Borno State that we will continue to partner in ridding the state off crimes and activities of cattle rustlers.”

Reps want Kano-Katsina federal road in 2017 budget

ouse of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing to include the dualisation of Kano-Danbatta-Kazaure-Sandamu-Daura-Kangolam-Mai’adua federal road in the 2017 budget to ease hardship by motorists. The House also urged the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, to carry out rehabilitation of the road as an interim measure for motorists.

The resolution followed a motion by Mr. Sani Fago (APC-Katsina), Badamusi Ayuba (APC-Kano) and Muhammed Kazaure (APC-Jigawa), which was unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote on the floor of the House on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Fago expressed concern that the road which linked Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states to Niger Republic was in deplorable condition and portends great

danger to the lives of those who ply the road. Fago explained that since the construction of the 149km road decades ago, no major rehabilitation work had been carried out on it, despite the magnitude of vehicular movements on the road daily. According to him, the deplorable state of the road was adversely affecting socio-economic activities in the areas. He said the dualisation of the road would ease the

movement of commuters and goods across the states. Fago added that it would also save lives from avoidable accidents and eliminate the menace of miscreants who take advantage of the bad road to harass and rob commuters. The House therefore mandated its committees on FERMA and Works to ensure compliance and report back to it within eight weeks for further legislative action.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Tunbosun Ogundare

hairman, United Bank for Africa Group, Mr Tony Elumelu has taught students of Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo what they could do even when they are still students to become successful entrepreneurs. He used his personal start-up entrepreneurship experience as an undergraduate at the then Bendel State (now Ambrose Alli) University, Ekpoma studying Economics to support his teaching as doable. Elumelu, who is today one of the African business leaders and philanthropists once had it rough according to him in life. That was particularly when he was a student and at the start-up of his business. “How many of you are familiar with the students’ daily eating patterns on Nigerian campuses: Formula 010 (i.e., launch only), or 001(dinner only), or at best 101(breakfast and dinner only),” he asked the students. “Good, that many of you know the formula,” he said when many of them raised up their hands in affirmation. “I was also once in that situation. So, you can do something regardless of your financial background so as to have a secured future,” he stressed. Elumelu, who now has chain of businesses pointed out that what they needed to do first was to think and develop entrepreneurial spirit based on their talent towards a particular trade (notwithstanding their courses of study), turn that idea to a reality and then grow it alongside their studies to become bigger and selfsustainable in future. He gave this inspiration as a guest speaker at the university’s 1st Distinguished Lecture Series held at the Ojo main campus of the institution last week. He spoke on “Entrepreneurship: The challenges and opportunities for Nigeria’s future leaders.” Over 1,500 students from across departments and many members of faculty of the university as well Lagos State government officials including the representatives of the governor and his deputy, Ms. Toyin Ademuiya and Mrs Yetunde Odejayi respectively and the UBA team were at the forum. Speaking further, Elumelu told the students that the current poor economic condition coupled with high graduate unemployment rate (i.e. the number of graduates actively looking for jobs against percentage of labour force) in the country had made it necessary for them to pursue entrepreneurship career irrespective of their courses of study to enable them to become not only self-reliant but job providers now and after graduation. He said by so doing, they would contribute meaningfully to their personal

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Elumelu teaches undergraduates how to become successful entrepreneurs •Says ‘I also had it rough in the beginning’

Some of the students during the lecture wellbeing and that of their families, communities, the country and the continent of Africa as a whole rather than roaming the streets in search of non-existing jobs as many usually do. Though, lamented government’s failure to provide supportive and enabling environment (infrastructural facilities, loans etc) substantial for business growth, Elumelu asked the students to inculcate and live with certain traits if they really wanted to become not only flourishing entrepreneurs but leaders in any of their legitimate endeavours now and in future. “Apart from giving your studies a deserved attention,” he said, “You must also learn to be extremely disciplined, focused, courageous, determined, diligence, hardworking, sacrificing, resilience, honest, humble and have good foresight and a long term vision as well,” he said. All these, he emphasised, are leadership traits that will help you in keeping your business growing to become a market leader.

While advising them not to despise a period of little beginning, he asked them to exploit the opportunity of his foundation-Tony Elumelu Foundation-which has a mandate of producing successful 10,000 African young entrepreneurs in 10 years to secure sponsor for their investments. He said all they would need to do to become beneficiaries was to package their business ideas and make them convincing enough to the foundation for development. Speaking earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, said the essence of the lecture was to prepare the students for future economic relevance. He noted that the era of office jobs waiting for students to graduate had gone in the country and therefore would be needed to be well-equipped with right knowledge and skills that would make them economically relevant especially from day one after graduation. The vice-chancellor, while thanking the

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Elumelu guest lecturer who he described as serial investor for his passion in building not only many young African entrepreneurs but also the economy of the continent, promised that the university would continue to do its best to produce graduates for global market.

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Education Today

C’River restates commitment to flush out quacks among teachers Richard Ndoma CALABAR

rrangement has been concluded by the Cross River State government to begin biometric capturing of teachers image in governmentowned primary schools across the three senatorial districts of the state. Chairman for the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Steven Odey disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists in Calabar recently, saying the exercise followed a directive given to SUBEB by the governor of the state, Ben Ayade. Odey said the biometric registration when completed would enhance prompt payment of teachers’ salaries as it would eliminate ghost workers syndrome which he said had bedevilled the civil service system. He reaffirmed that the board was now handling the payment of salaries of primary school teachers alongside it traditional duties of recruitment, deployment and discipline of teachers. Odey said the biometric exercise would also help increase the standard of education in the state to international best practices as teachers would expect to perform their service more effectively. The SUBEB boss, who also disclosed that the board was already weeding the quacks from the system, noted that 252 teachers were discovered to be quacks so far in the ongoing staff auditing and certificates verification exercises by the board. “I was shocked to discover that some teachers could not communicate effectively in English and when we talk about fallen standard of education, the quality of teachers is the ultimate,” he added. He promised that the staff biometric capturing and verification of certificates would go round the three senatorial districts in the state while more competent teachers would be employed soon to complement the effort.

Ospoly graduates 14,000, honours Ooni Boladale Bamigbola OSOGBO

ourteen thousand students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, would be awarded various certificates, diplomas and prizes as the institution holds its 5th combined convocation. The Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and Mr. Ade Afolabi, the Asiwaju of Iree land will also be honoured with Fellowship Award of the institution during the event. The Media Relations Officer of the institution, Mr. Tope Abiola disclosed this in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday. The front line monarch, according to him, is being honoured for his exemplary leadership and pursuit of peace among Yoruba race and the entire country. The statement further averred that before the convocation ceremony which is billed for next Tuesday, activities that include media tour of various projects executed by management of the institution within the last five years and a press conference to be addressed by the Rector, Dr Jacob Agboola would take place. “The convocation lecture, titled: ‘’Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education: A veritable Tools for Job Creation and Self Relevance ‘’ will be delivered by Mr Lucas Adeniyi, Chairman, Niji Group Limited on Monday under the Chairmanship of Prof Olu Obafemi of University of Ilorin.

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Why Nigerian universities don’t get things right —Odugbemi Saidat Alausa

ormer Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, Prof. Tolu Odugbemi has blamed undue interference by external factors in the running of Nigerian universities for their ineffectiveness. He said that was why many of them most times don’t operate steady policies and effective rules and regulations. He made the observation while making a public presentation of his book, titled: “Experiences on Starting a New University in a Developing Country Setting, NigeriaOSUSTECH at UNILAG, last week. He noted that this situation often lead to an abuse in admission, appointment and promotion processes in most of the tertiary institutions in the country. “And it is rather unfortunate that such things happen in a developing country like ours,” he stressed. The erudite scholar however revealed that many people sought employment in universities in Nigeria out of desperation for survival when they could not get job elsewhere. He also lamented that many governing council members do not have sufficient understanding of how a university is being run before they are appointed and that many host communities also see universities in their locality as their personal property and want to treat them as such. On his book, Prof. Odugbemi said the book was not about quoting statistics but rethinking on how to make Nigerian universities globally competitive in their tripartile mandates of teaching, research and

L-R: Chairman, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Mobolaji Balogun and the wife of Ogun State governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun presenting awards to the winners of 2016 Lafarge Africa National Literacy Competition from Lagos State, Joshua Awosikunde of Methodist Nursery/Primary School, Agege, and Favour Philip of Darocha Nursery/ Primary, School, Oshodi at the grand finale of the competition held at MUSON Centre, Lagos last week. community services. “So, this book will help to redirect our universities and make them agents of solutions to various challenges facing developing countries,” he added. Reviewing the book, Head of Department, Education Foundation, University of Lagos, Prof. Ngozi Osarenren who was represented by Prof. Immaculate Nwokoro said the 10-chapter book was a compendium effort of the author, revealing what really required to start and run an effective university. She recommended the book to the proprietors of the eight new universities and other stakeholders in education, who are

Kogi lawmakers task govt on cultism Wale Ibrahimn LOKOJA

ogi House of Assembly as called on the state government to partner School to School Peace Initiative (SPI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), in its efforts at creating awareness and sensitisation against cultism. The call was contained in a resolution of the house at plenary in Lokoja following the adoption of a motion on the matter presented by Mr Friday Sani (PDPIgalamela-Odolu). Presenting the motion to the house, Sani described cultism as the most dangerous and cancerous disease ever known to any society. He said cultist activities had promoted vices and criminality among societies and had continued unabated in spite of stiff penalties being meted out to the members upon conviction in law courts. ‘’Honourable colleagues, this house has severally condemned cultism and has further gone ahead in proposing and passing a bill outlawing the menace but it has continued to escalate. ‘’Not too long ago, some young boys were killed here in Lokoja and their corpses dumped in River Niger in a cultic reprisal attack’’, he said adding that the only option left was an articulated awareness and sensitization drive. He described the School to School Initiative as an NGO drawing funds from donor agencies to create awareness, sensitise the public against the evils of cultism and rehabilitate confessed cultists in the society. Sani said that the NGO had traversed the length and breadth of Nigeria in its resolve to address the issue of cultism in the country. Seconding the motion, Haruna Idoko-

Musa (APC-Idah) said that the motion was timely and important against the fact that most kidnapping and armed robbery cases were often traced to members of one cult group or the other. Idoko-Musa regretted that activities of cultist groups had permeated the fabric of the society, reared its head in tertiary institutions and was now present in elementary, primary and secondary schools. Godwin Osiyi (PDP-Ogori-Magongo) in his contribution said the existing state law on cultism should be amended. Ruling on the motion, speaker of the house, Alhaji Umar Imam said the NGO should be given all the collaboration it needed saying that it was not asking for funding but the legal backing to operate. Imam therefore adopted the motion following majority voice votes from the members at plenary.

sincerely interested in quality education. Earlier in his address of welcome, the Vice-Chancellor, UNILAG, Prof. Rahamon Bello commended the author for documenting his experience at the Ondo State University of Science and Technology where he was the pioneer vice-chancellor. He said the book would be of help particularly to the new universities and those coming up in future.

Edo College alumni meet in Lagos

he 2016 edition of the Edo College Old Boys Association (ECOBA) annual dinner will hold this Saturday at Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos. The evening event, as usual, will avail ex-students of the college and their wives to re-unite and be updated on the activities of the association and the school. Some members of the association who have contributed significantly to the chosen fields and also bring honour to the college would also confer with awards. The Deputy Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Victor Osadolor and Rev. John Aire will be this year’s recipients of the honour. The Chairman of the association, Lagos Chapter, Mr. Godwin Ize-Iyamu said issues concerning how to further move the college forward and members’ welfare would be discussed. He however urged all members to attend with their wives.

School harps on environment conservation Robert Awokuse

s the word continues to experience environment degradation, Refiners Schools, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos has charged the public to promote conservation of the environment. The school made the call at its GreenFingers and Science Fair Day held recently. The school harped that, as the world is experiencing climate change following increased unguarded human activities, all hands must be on deck in promoting conservation of the environment to forestall the devastating effect liable to such phenomenon. In a lecture on the event, theme: “Conservation and Tourism in Nigeria”, the guest speaker, Funmi Oyatogun of the Le-

kki Urban Forest and Natural Sanctuary Initiative, LUFASI x-rayed the causes, effects and solutions to climate change. While noting that human activities in quest for development are causes of climate change, she called for the use of environmentally friendly products and activities as mitigation to the change. The state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, represented by the scientific officer, Mr Adebayo Akinlade, while commending the school for the enlightenment, stressed that the government was poised to ensuring a safe environment for the people. In his remark, the head teacher, Mrs Adeola Oresanya said the theme of the event became necessary in order to inform the public on the need to conserve the natural environment as panacea to climate change.

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Make your workers’, students’ wellbeing sacrosanct,

FUTMINNA mgt charged Priscilla Dennis MINNA.

Professor of Educational Leadership and Human Service at Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, Adai Sooliman Ibrahim has stressed the need for the university to improve the moral and ethical wellbeing of staffers and students of the institution. Ibrahim made the call at a public lecture he presented with a theme; “Strategic survey research on quality programmes and students’ success: Dealing with the moral and ethical dimensions on instructional and institutional effectiveness.” He said it was by so doing that the vision and mission of the university would be achieved. Prof. Ibrahim said his lecture should be seen as an opportunity for self assessment and not a ground for criticism by both the lecturers and the students as regards moral challenges facing them in and outside school. He also argued that the university management should establish and implement policies that would equip staffers and students with the right intellectual tools for effective service delivery. In his remark, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Musbau Akanji commended the unit for the various surveys carried out to improve the system as part of activities that bring the ‘town and gown’ together for the good of mankind.

Recession: FG urged to apply drastic solution Saidat Alausa

financial expert, Mr. Bismarck Rewane has said the only way Nigeria could come out of the current recession was to apply radical innovations across sectors, saying such would enable the country to grow and sustain development. According to him, it will also facilitate the implementation of structural reforms and bolster the competiveness of the country’s industries. He disclosed this while delivering Bells University of Technology, BELLSTECH, Ota, Ogun State, 8th convocation lecture recently. The lecture was titled, “Technology and Economic Development.” He observed that Nigeria was one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the past decade and overthrew South Africa to become the largest African economy. “But in the last two years, the Nigerian economy has witnessed significant macroeconomic head winds triggered by the slump in global oil prices, which began in mid 2014. ”In addition, he said the country’s economy has been hit hard by militant activities in the Niger Delta, the major oil-producing region. “A wave of attacks on oil pipelines that began in January and put four key oil export streams under force attacks which resulted in significant foreign exchange constraints that sapped growth, depleted the country’s external reserves and forced the government to liberalize the foreign exchange in June 2016. ”Using South Korea, a resource-poor country that in 50 years transformed into high-income, innovation-driven industrial economy by employing technology-driven paradigm, Rewane also urged the federal government to intensify efforts towards digital technologies which in the past had significant impact on the economic profiles of many countries. The expert added that empirical evidence revealed strong correlation between economic development and the nations that have committed significant resources to technology.

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TETFUND’s mandate should cover private varsities —VC Wole Adedeji ILORIN

he Federal Government has been urged to extend the services of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND to privately-owned universities and not limiting it to government owned schools as it is currently. The Vice-Chancellor of the newly licensed Summit University Offa, SUNO, Kwara State, Professor Hussein Oloyede made this observation during a press conference tokick off the operations of the institution, recently. The university is owned by the AnsaRu-Deen Society of Nigeria, ADSN with membership from all the states of the federation and Abuja. Oloyede who disclosed that Summit University would commence an academic session next month with the first set of over 500 students argued that TETFUND was an agency that is set up to administer tax payers’ money for the development of tertiary education in the country. The scholar, who was the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State disagreed with TETFUND’s current operations, arguing that private tertiary schools should have entitled to its funds since they help in the training of youths whose parents also pay taxes. The vice-chancellor disclosed that on taking off in December, the university would run programmes in three colleges- Colleges of Natural and Applied Sci-

L-R: Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo; Chairman, League of Muslim School Proprietors, LEAMSP, Lagos State chapter, Alhaji Fatai Raheem; Director in Soyombo’s office, Mr James Adejugbe and one of the participants, Mr. Elemuren Kazeem at a workshop organised by Lagos LEAMSP for school managers in Ikeja, recently. ences, Humanities as well as Management and Social Sciences. He promised that the institution would not only place credence on imparting right knowledge but would also place emphasis on morals as well as making knowledge imparted to contain

entrepreneurship components. “We are set to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable, highly skilled, of excellent moral characters but graduates who are exemplary distinctive in all ramifications,” he declared.

Don’t bury your talents, Lagos students told CIAPS explains ‘Study Tunbosun Ogundare

he students of Lagos State, especially those in public schools have been told not to bury their inborn and acquired talents and skills but to exploit them to become great in life. They were also told not to see their culture superior or inferior to the other. The Permanent Secretary, state’s Ministry of Education, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi gave the advice in his address at this year’s Schools Festival of Arts and Culture organised by the ministry for students in public primary and secondary schools from across the six educational districts in the state recently. The students showcased different artistry and cultural talents and skills during the programme held within the secretariat at Alausa, Ikeja. These include acrobatic display, fashion parade, traditional musical instrument and drama presentations, among others that reflected the major and many other ethnic groups in the country. There was also exhibition of works of art such as kampala, neck bead, wall frames, equipment, decoration and insecticides that were produced by the students.

The annual event was themed “Bringing the past into the present and the future.” Speaking further, the permanent secretary, who described arts and culture as siamese twins advised the students to discover their talents, develop them and bring new initiatives that would result in rebranding and attracting patronage of both local and foreign tourism without compromising their studies. According to him, you can be self-reliant and employers of labour after graduation rather than be job seekers if you discover and develop your talents very well. “Many Nigerians today in music, entertainment, painting, woodwork and decoration industries are not only doing well but contributing meaningfully to the economic development of the country. “But your passion for arts should not be a hindrance to your quest for academic excellence because education will greatly enhance your ability to do well in any chosen field,” he stressed. He however promised that in as much as arts and culture could drive tourism industry and makes it money spanning for individuals and the country, the state government would continue to invest huge resources in the development of the practice in schools and the society.

Cross section of participants at the 2016 Schools Festival of Arts and Culture organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education in Ikeja, recently.

Now Pay Later’ scheme Tunbosun Ogundare

Lagos-based international graduate school, Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) has launched a “Study Now Pay Later” scheme to help graduates in need of skills to enhance their professional careers. The Director of the centre, Prof Anthony Kila disclosed this at a press briefing in Lagos, saying the scheme was aimed at helping more graduates in the country to participate in the CIAPS’s Outcome-Based Educational (OBE) programmes. According to him, OBE was designed on the basis of research and findings gathered by the centre from dynamic organisations about their recruitment needs and development strategies. Kila, who is a Professor of Development and Strategy, explained that the scheme would help to address employability of many graduates and young people in the country. He noted that rather than focusing on just theory and academic curriculum, CIAPS was working with various companies and institutions to establish the type of knowledge and skills they are expected from graduates to employ. While acknowledging the fact that meaningful professional education is quite expensive in the country, especially in view of its current economic and financial hardship, Kila said findings had revealed that many potentially capable and academically bright graduates were being denied of opportunities to get requisite skills due to their inability to pay for professional studies. “That is why those who study under this scheme, which is the first of its kind in Africa, will have the opportunity to pay small fraction of the tuition fees before starting their programmes and balance up when start working,” he explained. He noted that the fast-track programmes on courses like Media and Journalism, Business Administration, Production and Operations Management, Business Development, Project Management, Event Management, Banking and Finance, Graduate Diploma for Senior PAs Executive Assistants, as well as Education would commence on 29th of this month and last about three months.

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University of Roehampton’s online psychology programme accredited Saidat Alausa

he University of Roehampton, London Online’s MSc in Psychology programme has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). BPS is the representative body for psychologists in the UK that is responsible for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good. Vice President of Academic Affairs for the online programme, Prof. Clare Pickles, in a release said gaining BPS accreditation helps graduates access a range of training, development and professional employment opportunities in psychology. “Achieving this recognition makes us very proud as we are one of the few online psychology programmes to have received this globally. The development emphasizes the rigour and value students and employers expect from our university,” he added. According to him, BPS accreditation is an independent mark of quality defined and delivered in partnership with psychologists, demonstrating that the quality standards in education and training are continually met. Graduates of the online MSc in Psychology programme, he explained, will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. The Roehampton Online MSc in Psychology allows students to grow on a professional and personal level while developing psychological literacy that helps provide a new understanding of how to relate to their environments. Students benefit from a thematic learning framework and programme structure that enables different psychological disciplines to be applied to real-world contexts. They can also discover how to apply a range of research methodologies, and develop a strong understanding of how to put psychological research into practice. The University of Roehampton has a proud history that dates back 175 years and today, working professionals from more than 150 countries have chosen to study online and earn a quality education assured by the UK government’s Quality Assurance Agency.

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School managers taught ways to excellence Tunbosun Ogundare

he school administrators have been urged to always strive for excellence while discharging their legitimate duties in and outside schools. They were also told to always be guided by government set standards for operators of private schools. The Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo gave this advice while delivering a lecture at a workshop organised by the League of Muslim School Proprietors, LEAMSP, Lagos State Chapter in Ikeja last week. The workshop, which is an annual event with this year’s edition as the second in the series, has over 200 principals and head teachers of LEAMSP’s member schools as participants. They came from across the six educational districts in the state with the expectation that they would go back home to pass on the knowledge they gained

at the workshop to their colleagues and employers. Speaking on “New approach to school self assessment,” Soyombo commended LEAMSP for organising the workshop, saying it was a worthwhile training that would enhance their quality of services to their students as well as to their employers. She particularly explained that schools that fond of doing objective self assessment to know their strong and weak areas without waiting to be told by external bodies like government would definitely do well than those who do not. Similarly, another resource person, Dr. Abiola Alege who spoke on ‘Wellbeing and productivity” told participants that for their schools to record outstanding successes in academic, moral values and other areas of life, they, their junior colleagues and students must have to be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy. Alege is a research fellow at Centre for Epidemiology and Health Development, Lagos University Teaching Hospital,

Provost seeks workers’ support Wale Ibrahim LOKOJA

he Provost, Federal College of Education (FCE) Okene, Kogi State, Dr Ajayi Iyela has charged members of staff of the institution to devote their times and energy to sustain the existing peace and unity in the college. He gave the charge during the maiden annual celebration of the college’s Registry Department, saying the college was able to make some achievements through their collective support and that of the students. Pointing out that sustainability of peace and unity was what the college needs to move forward, the provost thanked God for helping his administration to overcome some of it inherited challenges when it

came on board in 2009. “I am happy that today, our second set of students have graduated. We were also achieved much in the areas of capacity building and workers’ and students’ welfare. So, I am calling on everyone for more support,” he added. He however charged the registry workers to be more committed to their duties while assuring them that their office accommodation challenge would soon be addressed. Earlier, the Acting Registrar of the college, Mr Musa Obansa commended the provost for his ability to sow the seed of unity in the college, which according to him has yielded good result. He asked registry staffers to work harder.

One of the graduating students of University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Miss Oluwaseun Adekanmbi (left) and her mother, Mrs. Taiwo Adekanmbi during the university’s 32nd convocation, recently.

N50m ICT centre project takes off in Ajegunle Wale Igbintade

he ground breaking of the N50 million ICT centre project being sponsored by the Old Students Association (1994 class) of Creek High School, Tolu area, Ajegunle, Lagos, took off with pomp at the school premises last weekend. The ceremony was performed by a renowned philanthropist, Mr. Abubakar Jibia, assisted by the school Principal, Mrs. Olawunmi Adelaja and Mr. Jide George, who is the Personal Assistant to the Sole Administrator of Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government and witnessed by top government officials, traditional rulers and captains of industries. Abubukar, who was the chairman on the occasion promised to assist financially in the execution of the project for the benefit of the school and 31 other schools in the area. In his own speech, George promised that the local council would also ensure the project is executed without hindrance. The President of the alumni association (1994 set), who felt highly elated about the turnout of dignitaries, promised that the 100-seater centre would complete on record time. He said the aim of the project was to make the children of the community computer-literate and to link them to the outside world through internet.

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BSN organises quiz for secondary schools

he annual national Secondary School Bible quiz competition organized by The Bible Society of Nigeria will hold this year tomorrow, Friday, November 25, 2016 at The Apostolic Church, Palmgrove, Lagos. According to the organisers, the programme which will feature six schools from the six geo-political zones of the country is being organized in fulfillment of BSN’s mission to meet the scriptural needs of every Nigerian and to help people interact with the Word of God. According to Deputy Manager, Media and Programmes, Benjamin Mordi, the Bible Society of Nigeria is a not-

for-profit interdenominational Christian organisation that translates the Bible into local languages, publishes, distributes and raises funds for the Bible work. “So far we have completed the Bible in 24 Nigerian Languages, while Bible translation/revision is on-going in over 10 Nigerian Languages. BSN gives Bibles free to prisoners, people with visual disability, the Deaf among others”, he revealed. The overall winner of the competition will receive a trophy and a cash prize while other participants will get consolation prizes.

LUTH, Idi-Araba. Earlier in his address, the Chairman of LEAMSP, Alhaji Fatai Raheem said the training was designed to equip the knowledge and skills of participants to be able to discharge their duties according to the global best practices. He noted that his association believes so much in hard work and commitment to greatness and not by indulging in exam malpractice as some private schools do. “That is why I will encourage you all to have a periodic development plans, says five or 10 years for your operations. That will help you greatly in achieving your goals,” he concluded.

Ministers, dons for researcher’s conference in Abuja

orried by the paucity of research-based policy formulations at all levels of governance in the country, particularly critical scientific and technology-oriented frameworks required to guide current efforts aimed at economic development of the country, the International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators (IARSA), will next month engage scholars, professionals and public-private sector policy makers on research-based development options for national development in Abuja. The International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators (IARSA) is an association of national, regional, and international specialty research associations aimed at advancing education and administrative research at scientific and scholarly fields. The association also works with policymakers, scholars, and public interest groups around the World to design, execute, and disseminate research that illuminates economics and social policy issues affecting the communities of the world. IARSA builds a network of individuals and organizations that conduct and use policy research. According to a statement issued by the Lead Facilitator of the International Forum with the theme ‘Education and New Development: Learning and Teaching for Sustainable Development in Nigeria’, Professor Akin Ogunsakin, the event which is scheduled for December 15 in Abuja, will showcase presentations, from the most diverse countries and cultures, to promote growth in research methods intimately related to teaching, learning and applications in Education nowadays. Specifically, the association stated that illustration of developments and new ways of thinking will be focused on Global issues in Education and Research; Curriculum, Research and Development; Pedagogy; Ubiquitous Learning; and Research in Progress during the plenary sessions of the event Ogunsakin clarified: “The purpose of the forum is to provide all citizens with basic competencies; opportunity to learn more; encourage attitudes and values that promote peaceful social evolution in Nigeria and the world at large. More so, to offer a worldwide connection between teachers, students, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in educational issues “The global context is significant in setting the agenda. The recent period up to 2016 saw a focus on a “learning crisis” and the realisation that the challenge was not simply to get children into schooling but to ensure that they learn more effectively. The arrival of the IARSA brings a new insistence that the challenge is broader still”, he added. According to him, inauguration of the Forum will be carried out by Dr. Kevin H. Soltani, the President of the American Liberty University, California, USA while Professor Samuel Ekundayo Alao, President/ Vice Chancellor, Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria is expected to address the closing ceremony.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MODUPE AKINROLABU, now wishes to be known and addressed as MODUPE AKINROLABU-JONAS AGWU-JONAS. First Bank of Nigeria, Access Bank and the general public should please take note. All former documents remain valid. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ESOSA OROBOSA ANGEL, now wish to be known and addressed as BENJAMIN-ESOSA OROBOSA ADORAH. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as SAKA RAMOTA SHADE, now wish to be known and addressed as ISIAKA RAMOTA SHADE. That I was born on the 28th day of April, 1984 All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly called and addressed as AKINWANDE BUSAYO BLESSING. But Henceforth, I wish to be known, called and addressed as ATIJOSAN BUSAYO BLESSING after marriage. All other former documents remain valid. General public should take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as SHOOLA KAFILAT BIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ANIMASHAUN ABIDAT BIOLA. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as AKUWDINMA BENJAMIN ECHE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ECHEZONACHUKWU GODWIN NSOLOKWU. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KOLA KAY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUTOLA SEGUN EMMANUEL. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ANGELA EDOSOMWAN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ANGELA AMENZE IDAHOSA. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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This is to certify/confirm that I, ABDULLAHI ADAM and ABDULLAHI ADAM ABANA. refers to as one and the same person. All former documents bearing any of above names are mine and remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as SAMSON OLUGBENGA OGUNSETAN now wish to be known and addressed as MORONFOYE AKANBI BOLANTA. All Former Documents remain valid, Embassies and public note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DAN JOY EBI, now wish to be known and addressed as EBIOKE JOY EBI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

OMOTOYINBO: l formally known as OMOTOYINBO ABIMBOLA CECY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADU ABIMBOLA CECY. All former documents remain valid. The general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KUNLE OLALEYE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEYE OLAKUNLE SIMON. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MR. OLAYIWOLA KAYODE JOHNSON now wish to be known and addressed as MR. AYANDIJI JOHNSON KAYODE. All former documents remain valid. And general public take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as UGO FRIDAY MICHAEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKWURIKA FRIDAY MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWABUNMI FEYISAYO ADU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as FEYISAYO AYENI ANDY. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED YUSUF TUNJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MUHAMMED YUSUF JUBRIL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as NWODO CHIJIOKE .M., now wish to be known, called and addressed as TIMOTHY CHIJIOKE MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known, called and addressed as OMIKUNLE ADENIKE SANDRA, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OMIKUNLE ADENIKE FOLAKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OGUNLADE TOYIN ABIKE, NOW TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS FOWOWE OLUWATOOYIN BISOLA HENCEFORTH. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 5TH OCTOBER 1966 AND NOT 10TH OCTOBER 1967. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNION BANK PLC., OTHER BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as BENEDICT. N. ORANUSI, now wish to be known and addressed as BENEDETH NKEMDILI ORANUSI. All former documents remain valid. The public should take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That I am the one bearing OLANIYAN WALE GANIYU which I used on some of my documents. That I am also the one bearing TIJANI GANIYU OLAWALE which I used to open my Bank Account. That all former documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS COMFORT OLUWAYEMISI ADEOTI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADELAJA COMFORT OLUWAYEMISI due to change in my marital status. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as AJAYI OLUWATOSIN ALEX, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWOLE OLUWATOSIN ALEX. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDECHUKWU TESSY OBIOMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDECHUKWU TESSY NNENNA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OMOTAYO TEMILOLA CHRISTIANA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOTI TEMILOLA CHRISTIANA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKINYELE IBIRONKE ESTHER, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABIODUN IBIRONKE ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as JERRY LOVETH IFEOMA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGBODO GLORIA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known, called and addressed as HARUNA ONAYI A., now wish to be known, called and addressed as UMAR ONAYI A. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI JANET ADEYINKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OYEBODE JANET ADEYINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEUN ADESOLA ADESANYA now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEUN ADESOLA SUBAIR. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as JOHN LYDIA IDOKO, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN LYDIA ALADI. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS OGUNDIYA ADEBIMPE EUNICE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ATOYEBI ADEBIMPE EUNICE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as GNAHO SOUROUGNON VICTOIRE, now wish to be known and addressed as PAUL VICTORIA SENAMI. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as PRINCE EBENU NNAMDI, now wish to be known and addressed as EBENU NNAMDI OBIOMA. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS IDOWU OPEYEMI REBECCA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OKUNLOLA OPEYEMI REBECCA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, formerly known and addressed as LOUIS AGHAMA ADUNAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE ADEBOWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBIDINSO IFEOMA SCHOLASTICA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIEKEZIE IFEOMA SCHOLASTICA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as MR. OGUNLEKE JAMES KUNLE now wish to be addressed as MR.OGUNLEKE ADEKUNLE SEYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. OLLA OMOLOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS.ABIOYE RUTH OMOLOLA. All former documents remain valid. and general public take note.

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I formerly known as MR.AWOYALE ADEBAYO ABRAHAM now wish to be addressed as MR. THOMAS ADEBAYO ABRAHAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MISS.TITILOYE GRACE OLUBUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADEWOLE GRACE OLUBUNMI. All former documents remain valid. and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as FLORENCE NGOZI UNEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as FLORENCE NGOZI EGBO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as GANIYU OLASUNKANMI LATEEF, now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEKAN LATEEF. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MARY ANN CHUKWUEMEKA now wish to be known and addressed as MARY ANN NGOZI ANIAKOR. All documents bearing my former Name remains valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm I, AGOM SUSSY IJEOMA, is one and same person as AGOM SUZZANA IJEOMA. All former documents bearing the above name are mine and remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

1,Formerly Known And Addressed AS NGOZI OKIKE AND/OR MRS NGOZI OKIKE MBA. Now Wish To Be Known And Addressed As MRS MBA NGOZI CHUKWUKA. All Former Documents Remain Valid General Public Pls Take Note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ADIGUN JOHNSON now wish to be known and addressed as ADIGUN JOHNSON OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as SHERIFAT MORENIKEJI YUSUF, now wish to be known and addressed as SHERIFAH MORENIKEJI BISHI. All former documents remain valid general public take note CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ADEYANJU MARGARET BAMIDELE now wish to be known and addressed as ALALADE MARGARET BAMIDELE. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VICTORIA DAVID, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAVID EZINWANYI GOLD. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as ADI JOSEPH AWUA MBAKELE, now wish to be known and address as ADI AWUA JOSEPH . All former documents remain valid and general public take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. OYELADE LYDIA OLUYEMISI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADEOMI LYDIA ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. Mutual Benefits Assurance plc, All Banks and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as MISS.OLAIYA TOSIN BOLUWATIFE now wish to be addressed as MRS.OLAITAN TOSIN BOLUWATIFE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as UMEOZOKA CHINENYE CORNELIA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKA CHINENYE CORNELIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

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CHANGE OF NAME

I Formerly MISS SALAMI MUJIDAT OLUWATOSIN now wish to be called and address as MRS BELLO MUJIDAT OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON SULAIMON, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNKANMI OGEGBO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MUHHAMED ABIODUN AHMED, now wish to be known and addressed as AHMED OMUYA ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

CHANGE OF NAME

I Formerly MRS OJUAWO TITILAYO ELIZABETH now wish to be called and address as MRS AKANLE TITILAYO ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. Wema Bank and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as RAUFU OLAITAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MEMUDU RAUFU OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as BAKARE JANET ABIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ILELABOYE RACHEAL BIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as HENTWON-SAMUELOLUWASEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as HENTOWANUSAMUEL- OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, TEIKO KAYIN AYOMIDE and TEIKO AYOMIDE FRANCIS is also one and same person as FRANCIS-TEIKO AYOMIDE KAYIN. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as PETERS CHIDINMA ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIOMA ELIZABETH CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as TIMILEHIN JOSHUA EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as TIMILEHIN JAMAL EMMANUEL BALOGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I am ALI MAIDUGURI which is my full name. My date of birth is 0104-1959. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, former MISS BUKOLA BISOYE IJIBADEJO, now wishes to be called and addressed as MRS. BUKOLA BISOYE ODEBODE. All previous documents remain Valid. General public please note. CHANGE OF NAME

formerly known and addressed as ALHAJA BUKOLA SMITH, now wish to be known and addressed as ALHAJA NIKOLA KEKERE-EKUN. All documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as IYABO BELAWU IBRAHIM AMODU, now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM IYABO BILAU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OYEDELE MONSURAT ABIODUN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SHIFAU MONSURAT ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS RAHEEM BASHIRAT ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IBRAHIM BASHIRAT ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General Public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS SALAWU ODUNOLA ZAINAB now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKANMU ODUNOLA. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE/CORRECTION OF NAME FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZERO PEACE OGHENEKOME, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZERO UFUOMA CYNTHIA.NAMES CORRECTED ON VOTER’S CARD, NFUOMA OZREO. INSTEAD OF OZERO UFUOMA CYNTHIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA AKOREDE AYOBAMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA AKOREDE SULAIMON. All former documents remain valid general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEJUMO ALICE OMOWUMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEOYE ALICE OMOWUMI. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

My name was wrongly spelt and stated as OGUNSAKIN THERESA ADENIKE, instead of OGUNSAKIN FOLASADE ADENIKE,Henceforth I wish to be known and address as OGUNSAKIN FOLASADE ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid, GTBank and General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as FLORENCE KEMI TOMOLUJU, now wish to be known and address as ADIGUN FLORENCE KEMI TOMOLUJU. All former documents remain valid and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as OGBEIDE OGHOADENA, now wish to be known and address as OROK OGHOADENA. All former documents remain valid and general public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MBAKOGU NGOZI CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed as OJIAKU CHINENYE NGOZI ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as AMAKA OSAKWE, now wish to be known and address as AMAKA FIDELIS OKONKWO. All former documents remain valid and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as LOUIS AGHAMA ADUNAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE ADEBOWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as RUKAYAT ALIYAH SULAIMON, now wish to be known and addressed as RUKAYAT BISOLA SULAIMON. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

My name was wrongly written as OKON PEACE OKON, instead of OKON PEACE UDOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I, HOUNSSOU as well as KUOYE. That my full name and surname are HOUNSSOU FLORENCEKUOYE FLORENCE. that I am same person bearing all the name. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

MOMOH : I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIJI SAHEED ADEYEMI WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOMOH ADENIJI SAHEED. ALL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, TAKE NOTE CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as JOSHUA AMOO now wish to be known and addressed as JOSHUA AMOO ADEGBOYEGA. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as EZENWAOKE NWOGWUGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as PRINCE EZENWAOKE JOEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as JACOB JOHN UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHE OKUDE OKPUSA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CORRECTION OF NAME

My name was wrongly written as OYEWUNMI OBAFEMI OJO, instead of OYEWUNMI OLUWAFEMI OJO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OBIDINSO IFEOMA SCHOLASTICA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIEKEZIE IFEOMA SCHOLASTICA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known&addressed as MISS ITUNU DORCAS ADEWALE now wish to be known&addressed as Mrs OGUNFOWOKAN ITUNU DORCAS. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS FELICIA O. AYO-VAUGHAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OYEDIRAN FUNMILAYO BUNMI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS. JOSEPH MARY now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. HASSANI MARRY and my date of birth wrongly written as 6th july,1984 instead of 1st January,1974. All former documents remain valid.General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as UTHMAN ABDULLAHI BABATUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULAH BABATUNDE UTHMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

This is to confirm that I, ADEOLU ADENIYI WASIU is the same person as. ADE. A. ADEOLU. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH Formerly known and addressed as ADEBAYO ASUMO OLAMIPOSI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO ELIJAH OLAMIPOSI. My date of birth was wrongly written as 16TH DAY OF MARCH 1989 instead of 16TH DAY OF MARCH 1983. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, ILIOGBEN OMOLEGHO STELLA is one and same personñ as ILIOGBEN IGHO STELLA. All documents bearing the above names remain valid. Banking institute and general public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ADENIKE ABOSEDE ADESEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIKE ABOSEDE ADARANIJO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as UDEMMADU GLORIA OLUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ELOZIE GLORIA OLUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ERIC OLUBUKOLA DORCAS, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIMEJI OLUBUKOLA DORCAS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ABRAHM MARK, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUTAYO MARK ABRAHAM OLUMUREWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as AYANDOKUN TAYO now wish to be known and addressed as AYANDOKUN ELIJAH AYANTAYO. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OKEBOWALE TEMITOPE REBECCA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLASOJU TEMITOPE REBECCA. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as TOCHUKWU OBI, now wish to be known and addressed as TOCHUKWU MICHEAL OBIDIUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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Formerly known and addressed as OLADEINDE SAKIRAT ABIOLA BELLO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADEINDE SAKIRAT ABIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as GLORY FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as CHINASA OTUAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as IDOKO STEPHEN JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as ANAWO STEPHEN JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as AJALA ADEPOJU AMOS now wish to be known and addressed as ALAMU ADEPOJU AJALA. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as GBADAMOSI JELILAT MOSUNMOLA now wish to be known and addressed as KAZEEM JELILAT OLASUNBO. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AFOLABI JANET OPEYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ALAGBE JANET OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. Heritage Bank,Oyo state,Homegrown Feeding Program and General Public take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ALOWONLE KAFAYA ARIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBUNMI KAFAYA ARIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as DAN JOY EBI, now wish to be known and addressed as EBIOKE JOY EBI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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FUNAAB students hold college week

he College of Food Science and Human Ecology Students Association (COLFHECSA) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB),Ogun State recently held its maiden college Week themed, “Food Science and Human Ecology; Towards Health and Wealth Creation,” with several educational and extracurricular activities. Beginning the week with an awareness programme, to sensitise the students alongside the university community on the happenings at the college, music and board games were played to stimulate the environment. It continued the following day with a Breast Can-

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cer Awareness campaign tagged, “Big or Small, Save them All”, which culminated into a free, breast and cervical cancer screening for interested students, sponsored by the government of Ogun State. A symposium, tagged: “The Role of Food Safety in the lives of Nigerians”, was attended by Dr. Uthman Akinhanmi of the State Hospital, Abeokuta, Ogun State, who addressed students on the role of “Good Nutrition in the Health and Wealth of Nigerians,” as well as the Chief Executive Officer of NUBEN Interiors and an expert Home Manager, Mrs. Deborah Ayodele, who gave a lecture on “Home Management for Success.

Corps member conducts cancer screening in Ogun community Kemi Busari

s part of her Community Development Service, CDS, a serving corps member, Ajani Bless-me last Saturday organised a free breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening for residents of Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State. Ajani Bless-me studied Microbiology at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The screening organised in partnership with Health and Psychological Trust Centre-Project Pink Blue, Abuja had over 100 women screened

and counselled. The awareness started with a health walk graced by wife of the Oniko of Ikolaje, Olori Olubunmi Olakunle. In his address shortly before the screening exercise, Mr. Ugwu Ifeji from Project Pink Blue emphasised on the need for members of the public not to misconceive what cancer is. He said “Cancer is just a word and not a death sentence. The fact that you have cancer doesn’t mean the end of the world and that is why we are here today.” Speaking further, he noted that the best ways to avoid the painful effect of the disease was early detection through self-breast examination and

prompt report of strange cases to the health experts. Also speaking, Dr. Hassanat Saliu of the Society for Family Health, SFH, advised women to avoid eating refined and canned foods as they also have effect on their health. Appreciating the corps member for her efforts, NYSC Local Government Inspector, LGI, Mrs. Eze Nkiru said the scheme was poised to do more to cater for needs in Nigerian communities. “One of the main purposes of the NYSC scheme is for corps members to identify the project that will be of great importance to the community and execute it” she said.

Govt should implement policies to boost economy — Don Saidat Alausa

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Management,Jose ph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Prof. Festus Epetimehin has urged the government to implement policies that will encourage micro insurance agencies, international donors and other private actors in the country. He said this will go along way in reducing poverty especially among rural areas which will lead to massive development. The don said this while delivering the 6th inaugural lecture of the university titled: Small but Big: Micro Insurance and the Reduction of Social Risk of Poverty. Epetimehin who is also the Chairman, JABU Human Resource Development Board said it is the protection of low income

people against specific perils that can help develop the nation especially at the time of economic recession. He cited South Africa, Zambia and Uganda as those that have taken country-specific regulatory policy decisions in this area. He however said the challenges of targeting the under privileged clients for micro insurance can only be overcome if the products are cost effective, institutionally simple and designed specifically for the poorest section of the society.” The don urged the government to come out with a win-win regulation both for the community and micro insurance agencies. Earlier, while delivering his address, the university Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sola Fajana eulogized the lecturer for the rare achievement, which was possible by dint of hard work, perseverance and passion.

NYSC collaborates EKSU on entrepreneurship

orps Members serving in Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti will now have the opportunity to be trained in several vocational skills during their NYSC year using the facilities at the multi-million naira entrepreneurship centre of the university. This was the outcome of the meeting held between the NYSC Ekiti State Chapter led by the State Coordinator, Mr. Ibeh Chidube and the EKSU management team led by the Vice–Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Bandele on the possibility of collaboration between the two

institutions which would be beneficial to both sides. In his remark, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Ibeh Chidube who thanked the EKSU Vice- Chancellor for the immense support NYSC has received from EKSU in terms of being the largest avenue for corps members to serve over the years in Ekiti State told the VC that the new vision and direction of the organisation was to empower the graduates to acquire skills that could turn them to financial independence through self-employment rather than looking for white collar jobs.

Cross section of students of Lagos State University College of Medicine being presented with an award for emerging the winner of the NiMSA inter-university quiz competition at the Nigeria Medical Students’ Association Annual General Assembly held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, recently.

NOUN students to talk directly to VC Regina Otokpa ABUJA

he National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has made history by creating a website to enable students to communicate with the ViceChancellor of the institution directly irrespective of their centres. The vice-chancellor, Prof. Abdalla Adamu made the disclosure at the quarterly 2016 NUC Parastatal Servicom Committee (PSC) meeting held at NOUN headquarters in Abuja, last week. He explained that the website was geared towards generating information to assess the quality of services rendered and to evaluate the performance of non-teaching staff of the institution. “The new website, called noun support.com has two modules: talk to my VC and ratemycentre.com. The purpose of ratemycentre.com is to get users satisfaction about the 28 services that we provide.We want people, especially our students to tell us what we are doing

right or wrong,” he explained. Prof. Abdullahi however urged servicom to incorporate professors and academicians in the implementation of servicom in tertiary institutions, so as to rule out cases of ani-

mosity among lecturers. He added that clients should be more responsible and made to understand the importance of mutual respect between service providers and service users.

NIPOST commences operation at AAUA ’Yomi Ayeleso

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he Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has opened an office for business on the campus of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo State. It is located within the university shopping arena. Sundry services like sale of stamps, postage of letters and other mails including courier services, as well as stamp duty, post cash, and other philatelic services will be offered at the office. These were disclosed when officials of the agency visited the

Information, Protocol and Public Relations Unit of the university. The NIPOST District Manager in Owo, Mr. Frank Soriwei, who also oversees the Akungba Post Office, assured members of the university community of effective services. He expressed gratitude to the university management for granting the agency request for an office on campus, calling on members of the community to take advantage of the services to be provided. Soriwei was accompanied by the Post-Master for Akungba office and the officer in charge of the campus office, Messrs Henry Akinkuotu and David Omeiza, respectively.

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AILY Sun Front Page Subheadline of November 11 leads other diseased departments of the edition: “Buhari swears-in (swears in) new CJN” Phrasal verbs do not admit hyphenation. “Sultan warns (cautions, properly) religious leaders against unguided (unguarded) utterances” “The report also said that majority (a majority) of breast and cervical deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.” (EDITORIAL) “Ibadan’s finest up and coming (up-and-coming) musicians” “APC should put its acts together” Politics and power: get its act together THISDAY, THE SATURDAY NEWSPAPER, of November 12 comes next: “Same (The same) cabal still running Nigeria….” “FG’s school feeding (schoolfeeding) programme” Otherwise the school will be feeding the programme! ”Presently (At the moment), there are enormous economic potentials (potential or potentialities) that are yet to be fully tap ped.” Overheard on Dove TV: “All manners of….” Fixed expression: all manner of…. “…plans borehole drilling (borehole-drilling) equipment for constituency” “Indigenous cloud accounting solution debutes (debuts) at ICAN

conference” Still on THISDAY: “Government must invest heavily on (in) capital projects….” “Paucity of funds delay (delays) take-off of Nuclear Medicine, kidney transplant at UDUTH, says CMD” “AFDB (AfDB) grants $150m to AIDS affected (AIDS-affected) nations” THE NATION of November 14 comes next with this schoolboy mistake: “It was restored few (a few) weeks ago at N65 and it will take effect from September 1.” “…he said PDP does (did) not need Wike to win election in Rivers.” “The once popular Ejinrin seaport near Epe, Lagos State, which was once a beehive of activities from slavery to….” No oddity please: hive of activity, preferably, or beehive of activity (not activities)! “Among the dignitaries at (on) the occasion were….” “Okada riders, police clash set community on fire” A rewrite: Okada riders’, police clash sets community on fire” “Anambra seeks citizens’ input on (into) 2017 budget” “Residents of Ogun community seek organization’s probe over (into) human rights violation” “Kwarans are no longer their brother’s keepers….” Fixed/stock expression: brother’s keeper (no matter the plurality)

“…ethnic and political lines with the wealth of the state in the hands of just a few individuals.” Going by the context of this extract, it should be ‘few individuals’ and not ‘a few individuals’. “Dangote pays half year (halfyear) bonus” “If that has (had) been the case over the years….” “How to restore confidence in (to) Police Force, by Tsav” “Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby invites stakeholders to the grand commissioning (inauguration or unveiling) of the 100,000 MT (100,000-MT) silo complex and flag-off (launch) ceremony….” “Congratulations to an outstanding public officer, accountant per (par) excellence and a man of integrity….” “…on your selection as one of the most exceptional accountantgeneral in the federation.” Get it right: accountants-general Finally from THE GUARDIAN of November 14: “There seems to be international conspiracy (an international conspiracy) in (against) the outbreak.” FEEDBACK USAGE HINTS: “Beggars must not be choosers”, meaning “a person who is hungry and has no money to buy food should not complain when he is offered bread and cheese instead of roast lamb and new potatoes, with apple tart and cream to follow. He is

in no position to argue with his benefactor and should be grateful for anything he is given”, is the standard proverb (not “Beggars can’t be choosers”). Similar proverbs are NEVER LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH; HE WHO PAYS THE PIPER CALLS THE TUNE. “To have one’s cake and eat it” or “to eat one’s cake and have it” means “to have the advantages of two things or situations when doing, possessing, etc. One of them would normally make the other one impossible’. Mr. Andrew is engaged to one of the sisters but he would like to have his cake and eat it and go out with the other sisters. -Ize or –ise? The ending –ize and – ization are generally preferred to – ise and – isation in the 21st century usage, hence “sensitize”, like Womanize (not –ise), capsize (not –ise), hospitalize (not –ise), humanize, dehumanize, capitalize, doctorize, Russianize, Americanize, Africanize, Nigerianize, militarize, democratize, globalize, demonize, is the preferred form (not “sensitise”). Every user of English should keep abreast of the current tendencies and influences in the language. Lest we forget, CELEBRATER or Celebrator is reserved for someone having a good time while “celebrant” is reserved for someone who conducts a religious rite.

Ex-students of Christ’s School to reposition alma mater Abiodun Nejo ADO EKITI

embers of the Christ’s School Ado Ekiti 88/93 Alumni Set have canvassed convocation of a stakeholders’ education summit to reposition the school and return it to its place of excellence in academic performance. The members, who said a visit to the school would show that something was seriously wrong, said the summit became imperative to proffer solutions and way forward for the school to once again begin to take the lead in education. President of the 88/93 Alumini Set, Dr Kayode Arogundade, spoke in a lecture entitled: “Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti: The Evergreen Memories of Yesteryears, Our Supine Attitude of Today and the Need to Wake up from our Slumber” during the 2016 homecoming of the set and its fourth yearly scholarship award series, tagged: Chief Olusola Bayode Annual Scholarship Scheme. Arogundade lamented: “Those legacies, those catalysts often provided by old

students, the spirited efforts of the ever-dedicated teachers, and the concentration of Christ’s School Alumni at making the school number one in Africa are all gone. Worst still, the government is paying lip services to education in Nigeria.” Consequently, he charged all alumni: “We have to wake from our slumber, pick the crumbs and shack-

les of the school and get more alert to our responsibilities.” Arogundade, who said the school had produced people in highly rated positions including governors, ministers, commissioners, captains of industry, lamented that all it had got from many of them were “failed promises, lips services and manipulation

of the school for personal gain.” The alumni set on the occasion presented scholarship award of cash and relevant subject textbooks to six Junior Secondary School students comprising three outstanding and three indigent counterparts. Textbooks were also donated to the school library on the occasion.

Members of Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti 88/93 Alumni Set with beneficiaries of the Chief Olusola Bayode Scholarship Scheme for outstanding and indigent JSS 3 students and their parents... during the award ceremony in Ado Ekiti, recently.

If “celebrator” becomes overworked/overused or becomes obsolete, then “celebrater”, the original word, will take over (Look it up in The New International Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary of The English Language, page 214 and The Associated Press STYLEBOOK, page 36). “Inquire” is the preferred spelling, NOT “enquire” and “inquiry” is preferred to “enquiry” (DICTIONARY OF USAGE, page 91). Besides, in American English, the general preference is to use “inquiry” (GOOD WORD GUIDE, page 99). The debate continues. Well done, brother! (Bayo Oguntunase, Language activist, Adoro62@yahoo.co.uk) MR. Wabara, I have always enjoyed your every Thursday tonic—Wordsworth. Keep it up. I wish to draw your attention to our discussion on the word ‘about’ in one of last month’s editions. You inadvertently repeated what was required to be corrected as the correction. Secondly, one of your contributors to that edition should have said, ‘about 1,720 or 1,700’…rounded to the nearest 10 or 100 (sic) would have read rounded up or down to the nearest 10 or 100. And this: 1,729 or 1,700 (to the nearest 10 and 100 respectively). For instance, 1,755 can be rounded up to 1,800 (not 100). Thank you. (Surveyor J. O. Amayo, Benin City, 08051646227)

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eader of Nassarawa Community in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area in Cross River State, Alhaji Sani Baba recently described ignorance as being responsible for the perception held by some Muslims that western education was a betrayal of trust and confidence. The community leader made the remark while speaking at a two-day workshop organised by National Commission for Nomadic Education in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. Baba said the workshop was organised by the settlers of the Hausa/Fulani residing in Calabar to brainstorm on issues that border on education of their children. The community leader however, maintained that education was the only lasting legacy for that any parents could leave behind for his child to any child irrespective of the sex, religion and culture. The leader of Nasarawa community stated that even if the children want to become herdsmen in the future, there was nothing wrong with the kids pursuing education in their early part of their lives only to

‘Western education not evil’ switch into herdsmanship at the later part of their lives. Baba said:”Even if you want to rear cattle or becomes a herdsman,first get education,this will give you whatever capacity needed in your future endeavour to enable you discharge your duty effectively. Earlier, the Social Welfare Officer for (Women) in the South –South zone, Mrs. Okwusogu Florence, said the aim of the workshop was to ensure that every nomadic child and people living in such communities had access to qualitative education. Florence maintained that they decided to limit the programme down to the local community to ensure it effectiveness, stressing that their desire was to completely eradicate the Almajiris. The welfare officer maintained that when you go to some rural nomadic communities where you have up to 500 children who are supposed to have basic education you discover that they are not up to 50 in school and this statistics is really disturbing.

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WANTED

The Nigeria police, Lekki have declared wanted one Taiwo Yusuf, Male, a steward who stole $10,000 from his master, a Director with Ibru Organisation (Name withheld) while the master was away, source gathered that the said

Yusuf Taiwo hails from Oyo State of Nigeria, aged 30 years. Information gathered that the incident occurred on 23rd October 2016, at No. 68, Durosimi Etti Street, Lekki Lagos, all effort made to find him proved abortive as the suspect did not drop his profiles with his employer before he secured the job.

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Africa awaits Nigerian junior t/tennis players in Cape Town 39

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I have seen a counsellor, but I am resigned to the fact it will always be there and it is how I deal with it. I don’t sit around the house crying all the time, but tears are a release at times – Ex-Tottenham player, Paul Stewart

AWCON 2016: Super Falcons, Black Queens share spoils …Nigeris vs Kenya on Saturday

igeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens cancelled themselves out in one of yesterday’s matches at the ongoing 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) by playing a 1-1 draw at the Stade Municipal de Limbe. Supersport.com reports that Head coach of the African champions, Florence Omagbemi, made just a change to the team that defeated Mali 6-0. Uchechi Sunday dropped to the bench with Success Wogu taking her place. EA Guingamp striker, Desire Oparanozie, again started from the bench as she was said to have shaken off the minor injury she suffered before the start of the tournament. For Ghana, Coach Yusif Basigi

opted to bring in midfielders, Safia Abdul Rahman and Rosemary Ampem for Regina Antwi and Alice Kusi who started their 3-1 win over Kenya. It was a tight contest from the outset as the two teams sized themselves up in a battle to control the midfield. At some point, the game teetered in between rare flowing moves and physical battles all over the pitch. On 19 minutes, Ghana failed to deal with a dead-ball whipped into their box by Faith Ikidi, resulting in Portia Boakye turning the ball into her own goal to give Nigeria a slender lead. The final 10 minutes was more of Black Queens dominance as they broke forward in search of drawing level. Six minutes before the break,

Hasaacas Ladies forward, Samira Suleman, then tried her luck from range after cutting inside of her marker, but the Nigerian keeper, Alaba Jonathan, had her angle well covered. Inside the last five minutes, Black Queens equalised from the spot through Elizabeth Addo who the South African referee, Akhona Makalima, adjudged was kicked on the ankle by Halimatu Ayinde in the Nigeria box. Addo’s goal late in the first half meant the second half was finely balanced. The second half got underway with the Nigeria captain, Rita Chikwelu, returning with a bandage on her head. The Black Queens of Ghana were surely the composed side in

the early openings of the restart and on 58 minutes, Alaba in Nigeria’s goal had to be alert to save Boakye’s low cross from the right channel. On the hour mark, it was the turn of Ghana goalkeeper, Ama Nana Asantewaa, to palm away Osarenoma Igbinovia’s free kick before the referee called for an infringement against Nigeria’s Super Falcons on the Police Ladies custodian. Ghana’s goal scorer, Addo, proved to be a constant headache for the Nigerian backline with her guile and pace on the ball. The Black Queens should have deservedly got in front for the first time in the game on 75 minutes but Suleman just could not get on the end of a fine cross from Boakye.

Basigi’s team continued to push for the next goal. In the 77th minute, Alaba had to come off her line to thwart Ghana substitute, Florence Dadson. Three minutes to time, Faith Ikidi bombed forward from her full-back position, squeezed her way past two Ghana markers before cutting the ball back into the box for Francisca Ordega who could only drag her attempt horribly wide. The points shared in the game meant both teams have four points apiece but Nigeria lead Group B with a better goal difference. The Falcons will face Kenya’s Harambee Starlets on Saturday while Ghana go up against Mali. Both games will be played simultaneously.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Nigeria’s Chinedu sets another Guinness World Record

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arley seven months after setting the Guinness Book of World Records as the man to have travelled the longest distance with a ball balanced on his head, Cambodia-based Nigerian footballer, Harrison Chinedu, has set another record as the man to have travelled the longest distance with a ball balanced on his head, riding a bicycle. He achieved the feet when he rode his bicycle with the ball balanced on his head from Eleko Beach in Ibeju- Lekki through Ajah, Lekki phases one and two, Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island Lagos , passing through Costain and terminating the race at National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos in a distance of 103.621 kilometre. Harrison told National Mirror shortly after the race that his decision to embark on another history making event few months after he set a record as the man to have travelled the farthest distance with the ball balanced on his head in a distance of 48.08kms was to venture into other areas which nobody has done since the record he set on March 6, 2016 has been broken. ”I decided to embark on the race because of my desire to see Nigerian name appearing more often in the Guineas Book of World Records as well as do something which nobody has done since my record of balancing the ball on the head while walking has been broken. Event coordinator, Effiong Nyong, was full of praises for the sponsors, Bet9ja for believing in the talent of Harrison and for encouraging him to embark on the race just as he appealed to other corporate companies to emulate them and encourage Nigerian youths to showcase their talent. “I am particularly happy with what Harrison has done today. This is the first time anybody has rode a bicycle balancing the ball on his head and kudos must go to this young Nigerian for putting the country’s name in the world map. “ It is also important to commend the sponsors who beleieved in the talents of this young man and decided to invest in him and I want other corporate Nigerians to emulate them and make Nigerian youths showcase their talent to the outside world’ Nyong a veteran journalist concluded. Representatives of Bet9ja explained that the company decided to sponsor the event because they believe that Harrison was equal to the task and promised that they will continue to assist him.

Wigwe gives reasons for Access Bank Games

Leicester City table £16m for Ndidi E

nglish Premier League champions, Leicester City, have tabled a £16million bid for Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. Ndidi is currently on the books of Belgian club KRC Genk. Media reports yesterday said the Belgian club want £20million for the Nigeria international but the Foxes fully expect to complete a deal early in the January transfer window and are holding out for a little bit less money. The 19-year-old Ndidi is viewed as one of the brightest prospects in Belgian football and

Genk know they are facing a losing battle to keep him. Ndidi, who is also an integral member of Gernot Rohr’s newlook Super Eagles, is according to the Daily Mail believed to be the replacement for N’Golo Kante at Leicester. Following Kante’s departure to Chelsea, the Leicester City manager, Claudio Raniero, brought in midfielder Nampalys Mendy in a £13 million deal last summer, but he has been restricted to just one Premier League appearance so far due to a troublesome ankle injury.

Genk’s technical director, Dimitri De Conde, says Ndidi has since expressed his desire to remain at the Belgian club until at least the end of the season but Leicester want their man in as early as January 2017. “Ndidi and (teammate, Leon) Bailey have indicated that they want to stay until the end of the season. “But suppose there comes a mega bid, it is very difficult to keep them here,” De Conde told Belgian Newspaper, HLN. Ndidi has made 15 league appearances for Genk this season.

he Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, said the bank decided to organise the maiden Access Bank Games to enable staff and their families keep fit as well as foster good working relationship among staff of the bank. Access Bank last Sunday at the Teslim Balogun, Stadium, Surulere, Lagos organised games among its staff as a form of recreation and relaxation after a tedious work even as he assured that it will be an annual event. “It’s a competition that is aimed at encouraging staff to keep fit, recreate and foster good working relationships among them. It must also be noted that the game was not only for our staff because it involved our customers and friends who believe in our services. “This is just the beginning and I am highly impressed with the large turnout and the spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by all the participants. It is all about friendship and bonding because nobody is a winner and we are going to include it in our annual calendar and make it a yearly event. “We at Access Bank are determined to use the game and put Nigeria on the international map of sports and tourism as we did that with Access Lagos City Marathon last year which has now made may people to see Lagos as not only the economic capital of Nigeria but a tourist destination.”

Asoju Oba T/tennis: Union Bank targets top prize Ifeanyi Eduzor

s the 2016 Asoju-Oba Table Tennis tournament enters the knockout stage today, management and technical officials of Union Bank Table Tennis Club are optimistic that their players will do well at the tournament currently going on at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Head Coach of the Union Bank team, Samson Ajayi, told National Mirror yesterday that despite their inability to win last year’s edition, he was totally satisfied with his team’s finishing with five silver and three bronze medals in the cadet, junior, senior and team events of the male and female categories at last weekend’s NTTF national championship which he believed would propel them to win the Asoju-Oba championship.

“I believe that the experience my players garnered at the justconcluded NTTF National Championship will galvanize them to victory at the Asoju-Oba,” championship began Ayayi who praised Alima Ayinla, Nimota Aregbesola, Rilwan Akanbi, Fatima Bello and others who did well at the NTTF championship. “They did well but were unlucky to lose their final games. For instance, Fatai Bello showed lot of guts and class before losing the Women’s singles game to experienced national star, Cecilia Edem-Otu. The never -say -die spirit and readiness to give their best at all competitions is what thrills us and I am confident that our players will consolidate at the championship. He noted that the recent invitation of two of their key players, Akanbi Rilwan and Alima Ayinla to the National Table Tennis Team’s camp for the

World Junior Youth Table Tennis Championship slated for South Africa between November 28 and December 5, 2016 are their great

gains at the just ended National Championship at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Edem Offiong

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

NFF, stakeholders laud Dikko on The Sun Award

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he Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congress of Nigerian Football have applauded NFF 2nd Vice President/League Management Company (LMC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, on his award as The Sun Sports Personality of The Year 2016. Dikko was on Monday named by the leading publishing house as the Sports Personality of The Year 2016, an award won last year by NFF President, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick. An elated NFF President Amaju Pinnick told thenff. com, “I am very excited about this. SD (Shehu Dikko) thoroughly deserves it because as we have always noted, even at Board meetings, he has done very, very well with the League and the entire NFF Board and the Nigerian Football fraternity are happy with him. “We believe this is the beginning of greater things to come, including more awards, even at continental and global levels. Shehu Dikko has worked very hard to take the Nigeria Professional Football League to a new level and we will not stop commending him for his efforts, innovation at every turn, energy, passion, diligence and painstaking virtue.” Chairman of Chairmen of Nigerian Football, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, said on Tuesday that Dikko has set a very high standard for whoever will come after him to head the League Management Company. “The Award by The SUN Newspaper for Mallam Shehu Dikko is very well –deserved. He is a shining light of Nigerian Football and we are all proud of what he has brought to the Nigeria Professional Football League and Nigerian Football in general. “This award confirms that Nigerian Football administrators are indeed working. The NFF President won it last year; this year it is the NFF 2ndVice President who is also Chairman of the League. We are encouraged and will continue to work even harder.” Dikko, 47, earned a first degree in quantity surveying before a master’s degree in cost engineering, a post –graduate degree in management and a Master of Business Administration. He became Chairman of the League Management Company 23 months ago. The Awards Ceremony will take place in Lagos on 18th February 2017.

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Africa awaits Nigerian junior t/ tennis players in Cape Town

s long as the President of ITTF Africa, Khaled El-Salhy, is satisfied with African countries hosting major international competitions like the World Junior Championships and World Cadet Challenge, he is also optimistic that the teams from the continent will make meaningful impact when the 2016 World Junior Championships serve off in Cape Town, South Africa on November 30. From 2006, Africa had hosted several international competitions and with South Africa receiving players across the world for this year’s World Juniors, the ITTF Africa helmsman believes as usual the hospitality of the continent would come to fore in Cape Town. “Africa hosted many World title events within the recent years as follows (2006 World Juniors Champ. In Cairo, 2007 World Cadet Challenge in Cape Town, 2013 World Juniors Champ. In Rabat, 2015 World Cadet Challenge in Sharm El-Sheikh, then finally this year 2016 World Juniors to be held in Cape Town). This means a lot to ATTF in-spite that ITTF is putting strict conditions for the host to such World title events

to ensure the top professional organization and TV live coverage, thus this is a real sign that Africa stands on the same level of hosting major table tennis events successfully like Europe and Asia.” Also the continent had organised many ITTF Sanctioned events in the last one decade (World Tour events in Egypt, Morocco and Nigeria), also (Junior Circuit events in Algeria, Congo Brazzaville, Egypt, Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia),” he said. El-Salhy blames the inability of some African countries to feature in major competitions on visa hitches. “Sometimes the challenge for African countries has been identified as visa problems or financial difficulties to prevent a qualified African team to take part, while ATTF is trying always to push and help our qualifying teams to show-up. But I am so happy that in the two previous WJTTC that were held in Africa (Egypt & Morocco), it was the only two cases that all qualifying teams including three teams from Africa plus the host made it to the competitions,” he lamented. On his expectations from African teams, he said, “Unfortunately Tuni-

sia will not have a chance to come due to financial reasons, thus we will have Egypt (boys and girls teams), Nigeria (boys and girls teams) and Algeria (girls’ team) plus South Africa (boys and girls teams). I wish to see some top African players in the main draw as far as possible especially Youssef Abdel-Aziz from Egypt and Esther Oribamise from Nigeria.” Aware of the what the host nation can do, the ITTF Africa boss: “I am so sure that it will be one of the top organisation in WJTTC events due to the great experience of the South African Table Tennis Board (SATTB). He, however, believes the performance of players like Aruna Quadri at the Olympic Games has put the continent on global media attention in the last two years, while hoping that the junior players would be inspire by this and aim for the top in Cape Town. “African players have a very big reputation recently due to the super results of our top players (i.e. Aruna Quadri in Rio and World Cup) and I am so eager to get more top players from Africa in the coming years to make it to the podium of World title events.”

ational Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Football Club were crowned 2016 FCT League champions after an incredible fight back which saw them played a 1-1 draw with Police Machine FC and sealed the title on goal difference. The finals of the 2016 FCT League was played last weekend at the Area 3 Playing Ground training pitch with Police Machine FC who were on six points with NYSC FC saw the Youth Corps Members FC emerged winner courtesy of a goal difference. Police Machine dealt the first blow after a defensive error from NYSC defender that resulted in a free-kick which was converted by Michael Friday in the 40th minute of the encounter to be in the position to win the trophy. But the Corppers came out stronger in the second half of the game to overpower them. A substitute, Godwin Obekpa, equalised in the 62nd minute of encounter and NYSC dictated the pace until the final blast of the whistle. With the 1-1 draw, NYSC emerged winner having scored five goals while Police had four goals from three games played with seven points each. Director General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen.Suleiman Kazaure, who was represented by Director, Procurement, Yakubu John, said, “We are very happy today, as you all know NYSC was established years ago for national unity, progress, growth and development of the nation and this indeed has been demonstrated today. It’s a very great day for entire scheme family. “And we shall continue to encourage them to ensure they all achieve their target goals in life.” Goal scorer, Godwin Obekpa, told National Mirror, “I’m very happy scoring the goals. The goals couldn’t have come if not for team play. We played like a team and so the result is for all of us.”

Glo-CAF Awards 2016: Nigerians rue Mikel’s ouster Everest Onyewuchi SPORTS EDITOR

igerians are lamenting the dropping of Super Eagles captain, and Chelsea FC of England midfielder, Mikel Obi, from the five nominees announced by CAF on Tuesday for the 2016 African Footballer of the Year Award. The Confederation of African Football had on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt unveiled the Top Five nominees for the 2016 African Player of the Year and the 2016 African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) in the Glo-CAF Awards. Conspicuously missing on the list are three Nigerian internationals: Ahmed Musa of Leicester City, Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and John Mikel Obi of Chelsea who were included in the first list released by CAF in October. The latest five shortlists include reigning African Footballer of the Year and Borussia Dortmund winger, Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubamey-

ang; Senegal and Liverpool midfielder, Sadio Mane; and Mohamed Salah of As Roma of Italy and Egypt. The remaining two players shortlisted are Algeria’s duo of Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani who both play for Leicester City of England The five players were shortlisted from a 30- man -list earlier nominated for the African Player of the Year and 25 players who made the list for the Player of the Year (Based in Africa) category. In the African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) category, the five shortlisted players include the quartet of Dennis Onyango, Hlompho Kekana, Keegan Dolly and Khama Billiat from the 2016 African Champions League winning side, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, while T.P Mazembe player, Rainford Kabala from Zambia completed, the list Stakeholders and fans spoken to by our correspondent felt that, particularly, Mikel’s exclusion might make him to retire from active sport without winning the coveted prize like an-

other previous Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, who won a couple of BBC Sports award but was never decorated by CAF throughout his illustrious career. Mikel came to global limelight in 2005 after participating in the FIFA U-20 World Youth Championship in the Netherlands and was voted the MVP runner-up behind Argentina’s Lionel Messi of Argentina, who denied Nigeria of the trophy, as the Flying Eagles finished with silver medal. A statement on Tuesday, said other categories of Awards to be released by CAF in the coming weeks include Most promising Talent Award, National team of the year, Football Manager of the Year, Africa’s Finest Eleven, Goal of the Year and Save of the Year. Others are Referee of the Year, CAF fair play Award and African Legend Award. The winners will be decided by votes from the Head Coaches and Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF.

The Glo- CAF Awards Gala Nite will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was crowned African Player of the Year while Mbwana Aly Samatta of Tanzania was named African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) last year.

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Emmanuel Akapo: Young but amazing music entrepreneur

y friends all, I will use this medium this week to pay tribute to a young man who is truly making a difference as a music entrepreneur. What is particularly refreshing and inspiring is that although he is in a business that many ordinarily would not consider a money spinner, he has been able to shame the naysayers, carving a huge, profitable niche for himself and the throng of Nigerian and other African youths who have decided to follow his path. He is Emmanuel Akapo, the Badagry, Lagos State-born founder and CEO of Tenstrings Music Incorporated. Akapo, 35, has been able to prove that apart from the noisy, sometimes volatile environment of popular music, a dogged, determined entrepreneur can still make a great impact in music scholarship. As a music scholar and multi instrumentalist, Akapo looked deep into the intellectual crystal ball of the future of music and he believed that a determined expert can make it even in the field of knowledge impartation and artist promotion. He decided to establish a

anchester United will extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s one-year contract by a year, says manager Jose Mourinho. The 35-year-old former Sweden international moved to Old Trafford on a free transfer in the summer, with the option of extending his deal for a

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music school of the highest quality possible and where the highest musical training standards would be upheld. The result is Tenstrings, the largest private music institute in Africa. Nobody really gave this young music entrepreneur a chance at the beginning but through grit, zeal and total determination to break through the glass ceiling of a field considered foreign and unprofitable by the naysayers, Tenstring Music Institute has become so big that apart from Nigerians from all walks of life, students flock into its campuses from other African countries. Tenstrings has four major campuses in Lagos, including Festac Town, Ikeja and the Lekki-Ajah axis. Amazingly, these are not just commonplace centres of learning, they are unique in the sense of the availability of conducive learning ambience, adequate musical facilities and state of the art equipment, instruments and qualified lecturers . Such is the quality of curriculum that parents are flocking to Tenstrings campuses to seek places for their talented children. A popular national assembly member recently asked Akapo to help his talented daughter chart a professional course for her music and in the twinkle of an eye, the girl, now known as Bibi, is on the road to stardom. Her maiden musical outing was a huge success and her social media presence has garnered followers in their hundreds of thousands. More than the ephemeral influence most of today’s hip-hop sensations are having, Akapo believes and has demonstrated that there are still myriads of uncharted money-making opportunities for talented musicians and instrumentalists. He seriously takes exception to the tendency of young musical instrument experts to limit their talents to the confines of Sunday-Sunday church music. According to hum, “If all that you do for now is play or direct music in a church, and wait for a salary, you don’t have a job and

They were reading news headlines while

I was reading

the comments under those headlines your career has not begun. Today’s church is not reliable, it is build around the pastor and his core caucus. You don’t have a ‘career future’ with them. Play in church for FREE! Play for God, not for Church. When the service is over, go out their and hustle. You will prosper. Give yourself brain. Being an instrumentalist or music director in a Church is not a serious ‘job’ oo! Don’t rely on it, rely on what God will make of your life through your gift, by adding value to lives everywhere, not just your Church. Have a life! Plan a career! If anything happens to you and you need more than your salary from your church, that’s when you’ll understand this warning. Many years ago I decided to stop being on any Church’s payroll. Whatever I do in my Church is service to God. I decided to have a robust life, build a career that offers my talent to the world at large, not just forming local champion in my church and waiting for a monthly allowance. Today I’m not regretting.” To AKAPO, tourism development cannot be divorced from the power of music and vice versa. That is why you see him standing tall wherever and whenever tourism is the discourse. To prove a point, AKAPO has invested personal money into promoting his great belief in the indispensability of the marriage of music and tourism to national development. Akapo believes so much that if our tourism potentialities are harnessed,

the future is bright for our economy. “Why go to Europe for holidays when you have better options in Africa?” he recently said during a trip to Ghana to help promote Destination Akosombo, a Nigeria-Ghana tourism renaissance project. In Akapo’s view, Nigeria is blessed with an explosive array of cultural heritage that if our leaders had been more forward-looking would have made the now regretable overdependence on oil unnecessary. Back to his main volition, Akapo, in continuation of his mentorship of talented young musicians, has always advocated hard work, thorough research and discipline as the route to lasting success in music. Akapo believes that exposure is essential in musical success and that is why this is a key part of his institution’s curriculum. Students of Tenstrings are not just taught the theories of music, they are exposed to the nitty gritty of the music business. They are given the opportunity of practical interaction with successful musicians. Through innovative collaboration with artistes and bands, students of Tenstrings are exposed to actual concert experience that prepares them for the successful future they crave. The curriculum at Tenstrings is impressively designed around the kind of genre, style and myriads of musical forms the students are interested in. And he encourages his students to explore all avenues available in the industry and not just concentrate on being performing artistes alone. “There are many opportunities in music. You can be a song writer and make it big,” he says. That is the amazing difference about Akapo’s Tenstrings. But Akapo, an all rounder, is not all about music. Although apolitical, Akapo is amazingly well-informed and prescient about national and international politics. One example was the run up to the recent American presidential election. Despite being apparently pro-democrat, he envisaged a Trump victory and how prophetic he truly was! In his own words: “ith Trump’s victory, I think I’m a good businessman. I told my friends he’d win, but no one agreed. They were reading news headlines while I was reading the comments under those headlines. The real news is in people’s hearts and mouths, not on Facebook or CNN.” Ojewusi wrote via solaojewusi@yahoo. com

Sport Extra

Man United to extend Ibra’s contract –Mourinho second season. BBC Sport reports that Ibra will have a statue erected in Stockholm in his honour after being named Sweden’s top player for a 10th successive year yesterday. He has scored eight goals in 17 games in all competitions this term.

Mourinho said, “We are going to execute the option of a second season. After that he can do what he wants.” Ibrahimovic said, “I feel in shape, feel fresh and good. If I feel like I do now, it will be a second year.” Ibrahimovic, who scored 62 goals

in 116 games for Sweden before retiring from international football last June, left French champions, Paris St-Germain, at the end of last season. The former Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan forward has won a trophy every season since 2001, including 13 league titles.

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