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We’ll address infrastructural deficit, stop rice importation – Buhari

Ï Saraki, Dogara, Govs, others optimistic of great Nigeria in 2018 Johnson Ayantunji (Lagos), Mathew Dadiya and Henry Omunu (Abuja), Charles Onyekwere (Abakaliki) and Kehinde Akinpelu (Ilorin)

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hari has assured Nigerians that the 2018 is pivotal to country’s quest for change stressing that no act of unpatriotism will divert his administration from the course “we have set ourselves.”

Buhari, who stated this today Continued on page 6

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External reserves gain $12.9bn in one year

Ï Nigeria’s reserves rise to $38.73bn despite Forex intervention Motolani Oseni, Lagos

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2017 winds down

giving way to 2018, Nigeria’s external reserves have recorded total gain of nearly 50 per cent or $12.9 billion in one year, despite

continuous interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in recent times to support the local currency, findings by The Daily

Times revealed.

The external reserves, which was seen at $25.8bn Continued on page 5

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Ogoni cleanup: HYPREP begins implementation of 5 UNEP Report

Jega hails Tambuwal, decries FG’s low budgetary allocations to education 5

Rivers 2017 Budget not secret document, state govt insists 6

TETFund sensitizes 187 higher institutions over access to funds 7

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External reserves gain $12.9bn in one year Continued from page 1 as at the beginning January 2017, grew to $38.73 billion as of December 28, 2017, which represented the latest figure of the external reserves.

Many financial experts believe that this development is renewing confidence that the 2018 forex reserves target of the CBN

put at $40bn is achievable, as the apex bank steps up its management of forex earnings.

But it is worthy of note that steady increase in the global oil prices had contributed to the appreciation recorded in the nation’s foreign reserves, as Eurobond lending had positively impacted the foreign exchange buffer of the apex bank.

In November 2017, the

Federal Government raised total sum of $3bn through Eurobonds, which was oversubscribed by about $11bn and split across 10year and 30-year tranches at issuance yield of 6.5 per cent and 7.625 per cent, respectively.

Also, increased inflow from Diaspora remittances was also said to have contributed immensely to the Africa’s largest economy

forex reserves.

The breakdown of the latest figure showed that the reserves in just one month gained total sum of $3, 785,413,314bn, between November 30, 2017 closing figure of $34, 945,550,023bn and December 28, 2017 balance figure of $38,730,963,337bn.

The CBN’s latest statistic showed that a week earlier, as of December 22, the Nigeria’s forex reserves stood

Picnickers at a Fun Park in Ikorodu, Lagos State…on Sunday.

Ogoni cleanup: HYPREP begins implementation of UNEP Report Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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lution Remediation Project (HYPREP), an agency charged with the implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, Report on the cleanup of Ogoni and other Niger Delta areas has begun the implementation of the report area with healthcare outreach to the people.

The agency has already embarked on health outreach programme in conjunction with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and Ogoni Doctors Forum (ODF) which would enable the agency to undertake a comprehensive health impact assessment study and also to relate such study to hydrocarbon pollution.

Speaking while flagging off the health outreach programme at the General Hospital, Terabor in Gokana Local government area, on Saturday, the Coordinator of HYPREP, Dr. Marvin Dekil, said the health outreach where the health challenges of the indigent

Ogoni people were addressed would became part of the HYPREP project.

He said: “We are here to commence the initial stages of the health impact assessment study, which is part of the emergency measures recommended in the UNEP report. We are going to look at all the diseases in this area by interacting with the patients and also to demonstrate if there is a link between those diseases and oil impact.

“The essence is to capture the health history of all the patients that we interact with. That health history is one of the things that will build the data base for the large scale health impact assessment study, which will be starting soon.”

He added that the programme kicked off on December 26 in Khana local government area where the team of doctors attended to a large crowd.

According to the HYPREP Coordinator, “We proceed to Tai local government area on December 28 and we experienced even more and more turnout.

Today, in Gokana local gov-

ernment area, we have well over the number we have expected. It is a full hospital that I am seeing here. This is telling us that the people need help and the implementation of the UNEP report is providing that help.”

Dekil told the people that UNEP report had two clear mandates to remediate all impacted sites in Ogoni land and restore livelihood, adding that in the aspect of livelihood, the agency was working in collaboration with the United Nations, which produced the report including UNITAR. “Livelihood is an ongoing thing, which we are also discussing with various arms of the United Nations including UNITAR. The Minister of State for Environment, Usman Jubril, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNITAR to this effect.

He has also succeeded in getting the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to secure for us Project Management, Communication, Monitoring, and Evaluation consultants,” he added.

The coordinator further

stated that oil exploration in Ogoniland has adversely affected their livelihood and as such there was need to come up with modern skill form of livelihood, where the people would be given training in certain skills in order to eke out a source of livelihood necessary in their environment.

Dekil also said that HYPREP had procured the services of environmental and health experts as well as companies that would provide water in communities across the four local government areas of Ogoni land.

“To remediate the impacted sites, we are having discussions with UNEP, who did the report as well as UNOPs for the project management and other arms of the United Nations that will be necessary. For instance, the health impact assessment study, we have been working with the World Health Organization (WHO),” he added.

He assured that the project was continual and ongoing that would take a long time in achieving full implementation.

at $37.92bn, which represented 10.1 per cent from a month earlier.

But it stood at $34.53bn as of November 24, up nearly 3 per cent from a month earlier, with a balance of $33.58 billion at the same date in October, which represented 40.5 per cent, while compared to the balance in the corresponding period in 2016.

Our further checks, however, revealed that the nation’s external reserves under the supervision of the CBN recorded a whopping $8bn between January and October of the year under review.

The figure showed that during the 10 months considered, the external reserves increased by 30.9 per cent; with an opening figure $25.84bn before closing at $33.83bn on October 31, 2017.

Although, there have being steady increase in global oil prices and increased activity in the Investor and Exporter FX window.

For instance, the price of Organisation of Exporting Countries (OPEC) basket of 14 crude countries gained

9.9 per cent to $58.57 per barrel as at October 31, 2017 from 53.3 it started trading early 2017.

Global Oil prices continued to rally around $60 per barrel extended to new heights on Friday with Brent crude climbing to a level last seen in mid-2015, stoking hopes in the industry that the market has finally turned a corner following a three-year slump.

An oil price recovery has been under way since June as crude demand finally started to outpace supply, with Brent rallying by almost 40 per cent to $61 a barrel, as the global oil glut that had built up over the previous three years started to draw down.

With Foreign reserves at $33.83bn, it has reached a two-half year high this year in the midst of foreign exchange intervention put in place to the various exchange markets by the CBN. For the third quarter of 2017, the external reserves gained $7.53bn or 29.2 per cent from $25.8bn it opened Continued on page 8

Jega hails Tambuwal, laments FG’s low budgetary allocations to education

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Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has commended Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal for allocating 26 percent of its 2018 budget to education, saying the move will go a long way in addressing numerous challenges facing the sector.

Speaking at a youth and students summit organised

by Federation of Sokoto State Students Association in Sokoto at the weekend, Jega said the seeming lackadaisical approach to funding of education in Nigeria is why standards in the sector has remained low.

He said, “Nigeria as a nation has never allocated up to 15 percent of its budget to education.

I was abroad and reading a newspaper when I came across a news item that Sokoto State Governor has allocated 26 percent of the state’s budget to education.

This is very commendable and I’m sure the figures won’t come down in the next budget,”

According to him, for the necessary impact to be made, all stakeholders must be on the same page and must exhibit the same determination to achieve success.

He said even if Governor Tambuwal and his officials are willing to promote education, if other stakeholders and the communities lag behind, little success will be achieved.

Jega urged the participants at the summit to pay attention to education, and commended the student leaders for the positive activism they’ve exhibited by organising the summit.

“My involvement in student activism and unionism and subsequently my involvement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), are the foundations of whatever I have become in life.

“So it’s very very important that as youths, you pay attention to your studies and show commitment to the service of others in your communities and the society at large,” he added.

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We’ll address infrastructural deficit, stop rice importation – Buhari Continued from page 1 during his 2018 New Year nationwide broadcast to the nation, also disclosed that the federal government would address infrastructural deficit in the country and stop rice importation this year.

The President maintained that the watchword and policy thrust of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is change mantra, saying that his address is devoted mainly to inform about the intense efforts his administration was putting in place to address the nation’s huge infrastructural deficit.

But he warned that “We must change our way of doing things or we will stagnate and be left behind in the race to lift our people out of poverty and into prosperity.”

He also outlined some major achievements recorded by his administration and those that would be accomplished between 2018 to 2019.

The President said he was saddened that during

the Yuletide, instead of showing love, companionship and charity, some compatriots chose this period to inflict severe hardship Nigerians by creating unnecessary fuel scarcity across the country.

Buhari said, “The consequence was that not many could travel and the few who did had to pay exorbitant transport fares. I am determined to get to the root of this collective blackmail of all Nigerians and ensure that whichever groups are behind this manipulated hardship will be prevented from doing so again.”

He said that the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing is one of the drivers of Federal Government’s commitment to renew and increase Nigeria’s stock of infrastructure in order to achieve global economic competitiveness as targeted under the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

On Railways, the President said that his Government has set ambitious targets, disclosing that con-

struction stage is being put in place at the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway.

Though the President spoke about Boko Haram, he failed to say a word on the incessant attacks on farmers and villagers by the Fulani herdsmen.

On the issue of functional railway in the country, Buhari said, “The line should reach Ibadan from Lagos by the end of 2019 and will carry two million passengers per year and five million tons of cargo will be transported every year giving a substantial boost to the country’s economy.

“Construction of the Kano – Kaduna segment is expected to commence this year and reach Kaduna by the end of 2019. By the end of 2021, the two ends will be joined so that we will have standard gauge railway across the main NorthSouth trading route.

“The Abuja – Kaduna route will be boosted by additional rolling stock next Thursday and will be able to handle one million commut-

ers annually.

“At the same time, I have approved and negotiations will be concluded in the first part of this year for the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri line covering Aba, Owerri, Umuahia, Enugu, Awka, Abakaliki, Makurdi, Lafia, Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, Yola and Damaturu. The Abuja to Itakpe line will go through Baro and terminate in Warri with construction of a new seaport at Warri.

“Before I conclude my address, I must reassure my fellow citizens that security of life and property is still top of our government’s agenda. We have since beaten Boko Haram. Isolated attacks still occur, but even the best-policed countries cannot prevent determined criminals from committing terrible acts of terror as we have seen during the past years in Europe, Asia, Middle East, elsewhere in Africa and in America.

“Our government remains determined to protect all Nigerians in line with our election pledge and

L-R: Alara of Aramoko - Ekiti, Oba Abdul Azeez Olu Adegoke Adeyemi and Aare Onakakanfo designate of Yoruba Land, Aare Gani Adams, during a courtesy visit to the Oba Adeyemi in Aramoko, Ekiti State... at the weekend.

promises. On behalf of all Nigerians let me offer our thanks to the Armed forces, the Police, other para-military forces and traditional authorities who are working round the clock to ensure that you and I go about our normal business in reasonable safety.”

President Buhari further noted that terrorism and urban crimes are world-wide phenomena, saying that Nigeria’s security forces were continuously adapting their responses to changing threats.

He said, “With regard to rampant cases of kidnappings, we are taking immediate short-term measures to combat this new evil creeping into our societies.

Tighter police methods and swift and severe punishment for those proved to be engaged in kidnapping are on the way.

“With respect to Niger Delta, Government is still engaging responsible leadership of the Communities to help in identifying and addressing genuine grievances of the region. Our clean-up programme in collaboration with the United Nations is making satisfactory progress.”

The president expressed gratitude to all the Governors and other Political and Community leaders of the Niger Delta States for their part in bringing relative peace to the areas.

He concluded with a heartfelt gratitudes to all Nigerians who prayed for him during his illness last year, saying that , “I feel deeply humbled by your prayers and good wishes and I am more determined than ever to serve you to the best of my ability.” President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, State Governors: Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos) , Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and David Umahi (

Ebonyi) have extended their heartfelt good wishes to Nigerians in the New Year, with a clarion call on them to pray for a full recovery of the economy in 2018.

In a New Year message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said a strong economy would enable government to achieve physical development and improved standard of living of the people.

He added that God has blessed Nigeria with all the potential necessary for her to have a strong economy that would take care of its growing population but that it was unfortunate that there is still so much underdevelopment in the country.

He noted that most of the problems now threatening the unity, progress and peace of the country were rooted in the poor state of the economy and that there was need for the government and Nigerians to work together in Year 2018 to ensure the success of policies initiated to rebuild the economy, create employment, attract investment opportunities and make the nation self-sufficient.

He said that government alone cannot make the economy to work but that it requires the co-operation, prayers and change of attitude on the part of the people to develop the country and make 2018 a more fruitful and beneficial year for the citizenry.

“I wish all Nigerians overflowing happiness on this joyful occasion,” Saraki said. “The end of one year and the beginning of another is always a time that is full of hope. While 2017 was challenging for many Nigerians, we must look back on the year with the knowledge that better days are ahead.

“Although we still have so much to do to achieve our desired individual and naContinued on page 7

Rivers 2017 Budget never secret document, state govt insists

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Following the relaunch of the campaign for an open budget in Rivers State by the Executive Director of Integrity Group, Mr. Livingstone Wechie, the Rivers State government has insisted that the 2015 supplementary budget, as well as the 2016 and the 2017 budgets were available for the public to access.

The state commissioner

for budget and economic planning, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, who made this known while reacting to claims by Wechie that the budget was a secret document, said that several civil society organisations and interested members of the public had been accessing the budget through his ministry.

The commissioner stated that there was nothing secretive about the budget, noting that the process involved in the passage and accent to the state

document were such that it could never be hidden from the public.

Also, the Rivers State House of Assembly had indicated that the 2017 budget was successfully implemented by Governor Nyesom Wike amidst debate on the accessibility of the document.

A statement made available in Port Harcourt by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Ehi Edison,

during weekend commended Governor Wike for diligent implementation of the 2017 budget.

The statement added that the committee carried out its oversight functions on the budget, describing its implementation as a huge success.

The Executive Director of the Integrity Group, Mr. Livingstone Wechie, at the weekend re-launched his campaign for an open budget in Rivers State. Wechie, on a live Television Pro-

gramme accused Governor Wike of running an administration where his commissioners, including that of budget did not have access to the budget as approved by the Rivers State House of Assembly, not to talk about how it was being implemented.

He also claimed that it was fraudulent for the government to run a hidden budget.

Wechie also accused Budget Nigeria, a civil organization that scrutinises

state budgets, of failing to scrutinise that of Rivers State because it has allegedly sold out to the state government.

But Budget Nigeria has denied that its integrity has been compromised, saying that it was unable to access the budget of Rivers State because it was never published.

According to Budget Nigeria, Rivers State was one of the 15 states that the group was unable to access their budgets this year.

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We’ll address infrastructural deficit, stop rice importation – Buhari Continued from page5 tional objectives, let us rise up with courage and determination to make the situation better”, he added.

Lauding the resilience of Nigerians in the face of national challenges and their avowed love for the unity and greater progress for the country, Saraki noted that every Nigerian deserve a better deal”, he stated.

Also, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday, urged Nigerians to review and renew their resolve and commitment to the unity and progress of Nigeria as a people of common destiny in the New Year.

The Speaker urged Nigerians to draw on the lessons learnt in the out gone year

to strengthen the bonds of unity, solidarity and peace.

Dogara, who commended the resilience and determination of Nigerians in the midst of daunting challenges, expressed optimism that better days are ahead.

He said, “The New Year presents an opportunity for stock taking and a strong resolve to sustain the gains of Nigeria’s exit from economic recession. Improvement of Nigeria’s economy, security and welfare of Nigerians must remain our priority in the New year.”

He also urged Nigerians to continue to demonstrate love and exhibit compassion towards one another and extend hands of support to the less privileged and vulnerable members of the society.

Dogara said, “As a people, we must continue to imbibe the spirit of togetherness

and love for one another. We must also support government at all levels by contributing our quota in the generation of wealth and alleviation of poverty in the land.

“Although, employment generation and wealth creation remain priorities of our APC-led administration in its change agenda, it is imperative for us to create more employment opportunities for our youths and women in order to underscore our drive for economic recovery and growth.

“We should also endeavour to attend to those needs that have direct bearing on the lives of the people and dire consequences on our nation, as democracy cannot succeed where poverty thrives,” he stated.

Speaking in the same vein, Lagos State Gover-

nor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday, expressed optimism that 2018 holds great promises for Lagos and Lagosians, assuring that the state will record landmark achievements in major sectors of the economy in the New Year.

Ambode, in a message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said that while the outgoing year witnessed a massive leap in terms of infrastructural development in the state, some of the reforms in key sectors of the economy will take full flight from the beginning of 2018.

‘We have good reason to be very optimistic about what 2018 holds in stock for our state and every Lagosian. The commencement and realisation of some of our reform programmes especially in the Public Trans-

Accident scene on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogere, Remo Local Government area of Ogun State…on Sunday.

port, Environment, Tourism and Health sectors will transform the landscape of the State and improve the quality of lives of all Lagosians,” he added.

Governor Ambode said his administration will not rest on its oars, but will continue to up the ante on infrastructural renewal, noting that the 2018 Budget of N1.046trillion which is currently at the House of Assembly for approval will be dedicated majorly to completing some critical projects currently ongoing as well as commence some new ones.

Some of the key projects, the Governor listed includes the Oshodi Transport Interchange, reconstruction of the Oshodi International Airport Road, Pen Cinema Flyover, 181 Local Government Roads and other network of roads.

Ambode urged residents to continue to support his administration’s quest to transform the nook and crannies of the State for good by voluntarily paying their taxes as and when due.

He said, “The dream of a new Lagos which we all desire is unfolding and we all have a role to play in this project. Our government is open to new ideas and partnerships, and we will welcome suggestions for better ways to do things and improve on service delivery to the people. We will continue to provide responsible and responsive leadership which is the hallmark of sustainable development in modern, functional and liveable cosmopolitan city like Lagos.

On his part, Oyo State Governor Ajimobi congratulated Nigerians, urging them to keep hope alive on the ability of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to take the economy through a remarkable turnaround.

Ajimobi in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, issued in Ibadan, on Sunday, admitted that the country went through a lot of social and economic challenges in 2017.

However, Ajimobi, assured that the novel programmes and policies of the Federal Government would bring the needed succour to the people in 2018.

While expressing appreciation to the people of Oyo State for their cooperation with, and support for his government, Ajimobi pledged that he would redouble his efforts to make life more meaningful to them in 2018.

He said that his administration would remain committed to the welfare and well-being of the people through the execution of projects that would have direct bearing on their lives.

The governor assured the civil servants, artisans, traders, professional bodies and other citizens of the state of a new lease of life in 2018, while promising that he would not neglect the ongoing efforts at ensuring safe, secure and decent environment.

Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal urged Nigerians to have positive attitude going into the New Year, saying every available indices indicate that the country is on the brink of greatness.

In a message issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal said the prospect of a better nation will be realized if the people cooperate and work together for the betterment of the nation.

Tambuwal said, “2018 would be a year of great significance for Nigeria as such working together with Continued on page 8

TETFund sensitizes 187 higher institutions over access to funds Augustine Okezie Abuja

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Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has disclosed that it has sensitized about 187 federal and state tertiary educational institutions in the six geo-political zones of the country between 13th June 13 and October 27, 2017 over how to access its intervention funds.

TETFUND’s Director, Corporate Affairs and Public Relations, Mr Ebikwo Benn, told journalists in Abuja at the weekend that the exercise, which was

lauded by the beneficiary institutions could not take place in 11 institutions due to the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) during the period and other unforeseen circumstances.

He added that the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, has given assurance that the exercise will be conducted in the affected institutions.

He also stated that the sensitization exercise was carried out in line with the determination of Baffa to

ensure that the processes for accessing the Fund’s interventions are made transparent to all stakeholders.

According to Ebikwo, Baffa personally led teams to three out of the six geopolitical zones in order to reinforce his desire to get rid of all encumbrances encountered in accessing intervention allocations from TETFund.

He noted that some of the encumbrances are as a result of lack of adequate information and unnecessary ambiguities created by some Desk Officers and

staff of beneficiary institutions.

The TETFund boss expressed his management’s commitment to ensuring that beneficiary institutions adhere strictly to established guidelines and procedures for the smooth running of the Fund’s operations to achieve maximum impact.

He further explained that the seminar was not only to clear grey areas through detailed presentation of the requirements for each of the Fund’s Intervention Lines but also to ensure a more cordial

and effective collaboration between the beneficiaries and management of the fund.

The Daily Times recalls that the sensitisation exercise was in furtherance of the various attempts made in the over 20 years of the Fund’s existence to ensure that beneficiary institutions access funds allocated to them for physical infrastructures and other needs.

During the sensitization workshop, teams drawn from the relevant departments in the Fund such as Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation,

Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D), Education Support Services and Internal Audit Unit made presentations showing the guidelines for the various interventions and the need for full compliance.

The institutions which were yet to benefit from the sensitisation exercise include Federal University of Technology, Akure, University of Lagos, University of Benin, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, University of Port Harcourt and Federal University, Lokoja

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We’ll address infrastructural deficit, stop rice importation – Buhari Continued from page 7

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. ‘Modele Osunkiyesi and the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris briefing newsmen on procurement of the health equipment.

External reserves gain $12.9bn in one year Continued from page 5

January to $33.33bn, the highest in almost three years.

The CBN spokesman, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, had noted the increase in foreign reserves can be attributable to peace in the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of the country, which resulted into increased oil output and earnings.

He had said with the sustained interventions, the apex bank has been able to push foreign exchange demand away from the parallel market into the formal regulated market.

In the second quarter, the oil sector grew significantly by 17.04 percentage points from -15.40 per cent recorded in Q1 2017 to 1.64 per cent, reflecting the relative peace in the Niger Delta, increased oil output from the region and increase in oil prices.

The nation’s economy recently exited from recession with data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.55 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017.

The growth in GDP was driven mainly by the performance of the oil & gas and three other sectors.

Between January and September 2017, the foreign reserves gained $7.53bn or 29.2 per cent from $25.8bn

it opened January to $33.33bn- that was the highest in almost three years.

Between January and August, the foreign exchange buffer of CBN has appreciated by estimated $5.97bn from $25.8bn it opened this year.

Statistics on the CBN website revealed that the external reserves increased by 17.2per cent to $30.29bn on March 30, 2016 from $25.84bn it opened this year.

Specifically, the external reserves for the first time in 2017 hit $30bn on March 8, and hovering around $29bn and $28bn in February.

OPEC price basket of 14 crudes had closed at $50.04 a barrel in March.

The Federal Government 2017 budget was based on the production of 2.2 million barrels per day at the reference price of $42.5 per barrel in the global market, a benchmark the executive used in preparing the budget. Finance experts had said steady increase in global oil prices continued to impact on CBN’s foreign exchange buffer and the nation’s economy in general.

Commenting on the development, Cowry Asset Managers said: “We retained our favourable outlook for the exchange rate amid sustained stability in global crude oil prices which should result in further build-up in foreign reserves as well as CBN’s

continued intervention in the various segments of the interbank foreign exchange markets”.

Meanwhile, the total currency in circulation as at end of October 2017 increased to N1.79trn against recorded figure of N1.78trn in September.

The figure, based on month-on-month (m-o-m), grew by 0.6 per cent, even though the Nigerian currency in circulation was estimated at N1.86trn in August 2017, 5.6 per cent increase over N1.76trn it had reported in July.

The currency in circulation, which is the physical money used for transactions between consumers and businesses, had opened 2017 at N1.99trn and closed in February at N1.97trn, both retaining highest currency in circulation.

However, the apex bank’s total assets hits N22trn, a 2.3 per cent m-o-m increase over N21.6trn in prior month while total deposits rose by 4.6 per cent to N18.1trn from N17.3trn in August.

The depository corporations’ survey for September thus showed a 0.47per cent m-o-m increase in Broad Money to N21.95trn in September – as Net Foreign Assets (NFA) increased m-o-m by 3.26per cent to N10.05trn, thus offsetting a m-o-m 1.77per cent fall in Net Domestic Assets (NDA) to N11.90trn.

a united purpose will guarantee success for our nation.

This is imperative not just for our well-being, but for the benefit of the future generation of Nigerians.”

Tambuwal said in the coming year, he is confident that efforts put in place by his administration will continue to impact positively on the lives of the people of Sokoto State.

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State promised to be more aggressive and more people centred in the pursuit of his policy of inclusiveness and shared prosperity in the New Year.

In a message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, the governor while promising to rededicate himself to collective prosperity, thanked the people of the state for their

faith and commitment to peace, growth and development of the state in the previous years.

Governor Ahmed admonished Kwarans against hate speeches that are capable of causing a breach of the existing peaceful and harmonious relationship among the good people of the state, urging them to have positive resolutions towards building a more economically stable country in the New Year.

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi also urged Nigerians to diversify their sources of income by living beyond over dependence on oil.

Governor Umahi in a message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor, said Nigeria has lost her major source of survival which was agriculture and had lived on a borrowed rope of petroleum over the

years which he said was responsible for the economic crisis in the country.

He said part of his administration’s target for 2018 was to make agriculture the main stead in Ebonyi State, adding that with the world tilting towards electronic world, it would soon be impossible for anybody to buy oil.

Umahi, who prophesied that 2018 could be hard, also proffered solution on how to survive in the New Year which he said included hard work and dedication to service and urged Nigerians and people of Ebonyi State to show more commitment to their duties.

The Governor further called for prayers that will enthrone peace and unity among all ethnic nationalities and urged Nigerians to believe in their nation and work hard to ensure that there is peace in the country in the New Year.

Miss Nigeria rides home in GAC motor ÏÏÏ Newly

crowned Miss Nigeria Mildred Ehiguese’s joy knew no bounds when she rode home in the car she got as one of the rewards of beating other 36 contestants in a keenly contested Beauty Pageant.

Miss Ehiguese, who represented Adamawa State beat Delta State representative Rita Chinedu and Miss Ogun, Tolulope Ayanfalu Mary, to the first and second runner-up, positions respectively.

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sponsibility to participate in promoting the Art and Creative industry in Nigeria.

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According to Mrs. Grace Oyelude the 1957 winner of

the same pageant, the Miss Nigeria pageant is more than just a beauty show.

To her the winner of the pageant is meant to be a role model for other girls in country. “She is meant to be the example of what a Nigerian girl should be in terms of character and capacity.

‘It’s a responsibility ’.

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Nkechi wins NIPR Lifetime Achievement Award ÏÏÏ It was time to reward

industry. And Nkechi AliBalogun, walked tall, recently at the annual Lagos PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) night, in Lagos at the four Points by Sheraton, Hotel, Lagos with industry chieftains in attendance.

She was conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

The organisers said the award was given in her recognition as a leading Public Relations practitioner and strategist as well as being the first female chairman

of the Lagos branch of the Institute.

Also, her contribution to the growth of the industry did not go unnoticed. Part of her citation read: “her meritorious contribution to the public relations practice, inspiring younger practitioners especially the females and in the growth of the Institute over the years.

The award was on a unanimous decision based on the result of a survey with a wide range of criteria which included: overall achievement, commitment,

consistency, passions, creativity, leadership, advocacy for women inclusion, among others”.

A fellow of the institute, Nkechi is the principal Consultant, Chief Executive Officer of the NECCI Limited and the Founder of NECCI Public Relations Roundtable.

Before then, she had been the receiver of “The Most Outstanding Public Relations Practitioner of The Year for two consecutive years and also the Red Media Living Legend Award.

President’s New Year broadcast to Nigerians

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Fuel crisis: I’m determined to get to the root of the collective blackmail –Buhari ÏÏÏI join my fellow citizens

this morning to welcome and celebrate the New Year 2018. This year promises to be pivotal in our quest for CHANGE. Unfortunately, I am saddened to acknowledge that for many this Christmas and New Year holidays have been anything but merry and happy. Instead of showing love, companionship and charity, some of our compatriots chose this period to inflict severe hardship on us all by creating unnecessary fuel scarcity across the country.

The consequence was that not many could travel and the few who did had to pay exorbitant transport fares. This is unacceptable given that NNPC had taken measures to ensure availability at all depots. I am determined to get to the root of this collective blackmail of all Nigerians and ensure that whichever groups are behind this manipulated hardship will be prevented from doing so again.

Such unpatriotism will not divert the Administration from the course we have set ourselves. Our government’s watch word and policy thrust is CHANGE. We must change our way of doing things or we will stagnate and be left behind in the race to lift our people out of poverty and into prosperity.

My address to fellow Nigerians this morning is devoted mainly to informing you about the intense efforts this Administration is putting to address our country’s huge infrastructural deficit.

We are going to make significant in-roads in advancing road, rail and power projects across the country.

The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing is one of the drivers of this Government’s commitment to renew and increase Nigeria’s stock of infrastructure in order to achieve global economic competitiveness as targeted under the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

With regards to Railways, we have set ourselves ambitious targets. Already in construction stage is the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway.

The line should reach Ibadan from Lagos by the end of 2019 and will carry two million passengers per year and five million tons of cargo will be transported every year giving a substantial boost to the country’s economy.

Construction of the Kano – Kaduna segment is expected to commence this year and reach Kaduna by the end of 2019. By the end of 2021 the two ends will be joined so that we will have standard gauge railway across the main North-South trading route.

The Abuja – Kaduna route will be boosted by additional rolling stock next Thursday and will be able to handle one million commuters annually.

At the same time I have

approved and negotiations will be concluded in the first part of this year for the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri line covering Aba, Owerri, Umuahia, Enugu, Awka, Abakaliki, Makurdi, Lafia, Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, Yola and Damaturu.

The Abuja to Itakpe line will go through Baro and terminate in Warri with construction of a new seaport at Warri.

Negotiations are also advanced for the construction of other railway lines, firstly from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic passing through Kazaure, Daura, Katsina, Jibia to Maradi.

Secondly, Lagos to Calabar the “Coastal Rail” through Ore, Benin, Agbor, Asaba, Onitsha, Sapele, Ughelli, Warri, Yenagoa, Otuoke, Port Harcourt, Aba, Uyo and Calabar.

In the next few years, all these Nigerian cities will be linked by functional modern rail systems, giving enormous boost to the social and economic life of our people.

With respect to the Abuja Capital Light Rail, progress has reached 98% completion, as at 64% completion when we assumed office. Only test runs remain before start of operations.

This train service will stimulate economic activities in the Federal Capital and provide residents with an efficient and safe transportation system. Twelve railway sub-stations around the capital over a 45.2 kilometre route will serve as a catalyst and a pull factor to the economy of the area. The Light Rail System will reduce traffic congestion and carbon emission in line with the Administration’s policy on climate change.

Management of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has been reconstituted and has been charged with a 12 week rapid intervention in road repairs to cover all the geo-political zones.

Government is undertaking repairs and maintenance of 44 roads within the six geopolitical zones.

Twenty five major highways will be funded under the N100b SUKUK facility.

Each geo-political zone will benefit by an equal amount of N16.67b. The following major highways are to receive special attention: Oyo – Ogbomosho, Ofusu – Ore – Ajebandele – Shagamu, Yenagoa Road Junction – Kolo Otuoke – Bayelsa Palm, Enugu – Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Way, Onitsha – Enugu Expressway, Kaduna Eastern Bypass, Dualization of Kano – Maiduguri Road, Dualization of Abuja – Lokoja – Benin Road, Dualization of Suleja – Minna Road.

In addition, Government has approved work to start on the re-construction of Abuja – Kaduna – Zaria – Kano road which is in a state of disre-

Buhari pair. Work will soon start and is expected to be completed in 2019.

More Nigerians across the country are experiencing improved power supply to their homes and businesses.

However, power remains a concern to this government because too many people still do not have regular and reliable supply.

The Payment Assurance Guarantee Scheme which started in January 2016 has enabled the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trader to raise so far N701 billion to assure Generation Companies of at least 80% payment for any power delivered to the national grid.

Consequently, generation has now reached 7,000MW. On December 8, 2017 the country achieved 5,155MW of power delivered to consumers, the highest level ever recorded.

Several moribund projects have been revived. Repairs of Afam Power Station added 110MW in 2017 and another 240MW will be added this year through a private investment partnership.

Katsina Power Project is now being tested and producing 10MW of power from wind for the first time in Nigeria. It should be fully operational this year.

The Zungeru 700MW Hydroelectric Power Project, stalled by court cases is due for completion in 2019. The transmission and other requirements to operate the 30MW Gurara Phase 1 Hydroelectric Plant, the 40MW Kashimbilla Hydroelectric Plant and the 215 MW Kaduna Gas/LPG/Diesel Power Plant will also be completed this year.

A landmark project, Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project is at last taking off.

This project has been on the drawing Board for 40 years, but now the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the 3,050MW project has been agreed with a Chinese joint venture Com-

My address to fellow Nigerians this morning is devoted mainly to informing you about the intense efforts this Administration is putting to address our country’s huge infrastructural deficit. We are going to make significant in-roads in advancing road, rail and power projects across the country. pany with a financing commitment from the government of China. Completion is targeted for 2023.

As I mentioned earlier, the Transmission Company of Nigeria can now distribute all the 7,000MW that can be generated. TCN and the Niger Delta Holding Company have added 1,950MVA of 330 down to 132KV transformer capacity of 10 transmission stations and 2,930MVA of 132 down to 33KV transformer capacity of 42 substations including Ikot Ekpene, Aba, Alagbon, Ajah, Ejigbo, Funtua and Zaria.

This Administration is working with the privatised distribution Companies to overcome the continuing challenges of distribution.

These massive public works should spearhead the recovery and lead millions back to employment. You will recall that it was not until last year that we got out of the economic recession into which the country had fallen as a consequence of past unsustainable economic

policies which projected short-term illusory growth.

The government is slowly stabilizing the economy.

It was in order to change the steady and steep decline that we adopted the more sustainable policies and programmes captured in the Economic Recovery Plan.

Diversification efforts have resulted in improved output particularly in agriculture and solid minerals sectors. The relative exchange rate stability has improved manufacturing sector performance.

We have got to get used to discipline and direction in economic management. The days of business as usual are numbered.

Two years ago I appealed to people to go back to the land.

I am highly gratified that agriculture has picked up, contributing to the government’s effort to re-structure the economy. Rice imports will stop this year. Local rice, fresher and more nutritious will be on our dishes from now on.

By the same token, I am today appealing to enterprising Nigerians with ideas and unemployed graduates and other able-bodied and literate men and women with ideas not to just sit and wait for employment from the government or the Organized Private Sector. Great nations are built by enterprising people who turn their hands to anything that circumstances dictate.

In respect of political developments, I have kept a close watch on the on-going debate about “Restructuring”. No human law or edifice is perfect. Whatever structure we develop must periodically be perfected according to changing circumstances and the country’s socio-economic developments. We Nigerians can be very impatient and want to improve our conditions faster than may be possible considering our resources and capabilities.

When all the aggregates of nationwide opinions are considered, my firm view is that our problems are more to do with process than structure.

We tried the Parliamentary system: we jettisoned it.

Now there are shrill cries for a return to the Parliamentary structure. In older democracies these systems took centuries to evolve so we cannot expect a copied system to fit neatly our purposes. We must give a long period of trial and improvement before the system we have adopted is anywhere near fit for purpose.

However, there is a strong case for a closer look at the cost of government and for the public services long used to extravagance, waste and corruption to change for the better. I assure you that government is ever receptive to ideas which will improve governance and contribute to the country’s peace and stability.

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son approaches politicians must avoid exploiting ethnicity and religion by linking ethnicity with religion and religion with politics. Such must be avoided at all costs if we are to live in harmony.

In this respect the rest of Nigeria could learn from the South Western States who have successfully internalized religion, ethnicity and politics.

Political discourse should be conducted with civility, decorum and in a constitutional manner. We all have a collective responsibility to strengthen our democracy and entrench the rule of law. We should draw encouragement from the series of bye-elections conducted by INEC last year which were generally violence free and their outcomes adjudged to be free and fair.

Before I conclude my address I must reassure my fellow citizens that security of life and property is still top of our government’s agenda. We have since beaten Boko Haram. Isolated attacks still occur, but even the best-policed countries cannot prevent determined criminals from committing terrible acts of terror as we have seen during the past years in Europe, Asia, Middle East, elsewhere in Africa and in America.

Our government remains determined to protect all Nigerians in line with our election pledge and promises. On behalf of all Nigerians let me offer our thanks to the Armed forces, the Police, other paramilitary forces and traditional authorities who are working round the clock to ensure that you and I go about our normal business in reasonable safety.

Terrorism and urban crimes are world-wide phenomena and our security forces are continuously adapting their responses to changing threats.

With regard to rampant cases of kidnappings, we are taking immediate short-term measures to combat this new evil creeping into our societies.

Tighter police methods and swift and severe punishment for those proved to be engaged in kidnapping are on the way.

With respect to Niger Delta, Government is still engaging responsible leadership of the Communities to help in identifying and addressing genuine grievances of the region.

Our clean-up programme in collaboration with the United Nations is making satisfactory progress.

I am grateful to all the Governors and other Political & Community leaders of the Niger Delta States for their part in bringing relative peace to the areas.

Finally let me again express my heartfelt thanks to all Nigerians who prayed for me during my illness last year. I feel deeply humbled by your prayers and good wishes and I am more determined than ever to serve you to the best of my ability.

Good morning. And I wish everyone a Happy New Year.

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Baby allegedly stolen at RCCG Camp reunited with mom, suspect arrested

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State Police Command has said that it has arrested a 28-yearold woman, Anuoluwapo Joshua, for allegedly stealing a three-year-old baby, Patience Francis, at Redemption Camp, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Police report indicated

that the suspect had stolen the child since July 2017 during the monthly Holy Ghost Service, but she was apprehended on 29th December, 2017 at the Youth Centre in the camp after a programme.

Patience was discovered missing after her mother returned from

the new auditorium where she had gone to pack her children’s clothes.

Since then, police report further indicated, all efforts to know the whereabouts of the child had proved abortive.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abim-

bola Oyeyemi, said, “The suspect ran out of luck on the 29th December when the child was sighted inside the Youth Centre at Redemption Camp during the children’s end of the year party organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God. “On receiving the in-

formation, the Divisional Police Officer, Redemption Camp division, Olaiya Martins, led detectives to the centre where they waited until the end of the programme when the suspect came out to pick the child and she was promptly arrested.”

Oyeyemi said the suspect had confessed to the crime.

He said: “She admitted that she lured the child out of her parents’ sight and took her to Ofada area, where she has been taking care of the child since then.

“Investigation further revealed that the suspect had allegedly got pregnant for somebody in Lagos but travelled to the north, where she claimed she has been delivered of a baby girl.

“But when she returned from the North,

she did not return with the baby. This made the man who allegedly impregnated her to mount pressure on her to bring his child for him to see.

“She later informed her relatives that she was travelling to Nasarawa State to bring the child but went to Redemption Camp where she stayed for some days before succeeding in stealing the child, which she presented to her relations as her daughter.”

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to the state Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.

The child has since been united with her parents.

FG redeploys 9 Perm Secs ÏÏÏPresident L-R: Representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Kabuk; General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Ahanotu and others, during the commissioning of projects at the 3 Division, Nigerian Army headquarters in Jos, Plateau State…at the weekend.

$1bn security fund: NASS to put pressure on FG

Chris Eze, Yenagoa

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Diri, member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has said the National Assembly (NASS), would put pressure on the federal government to ensure that the controversial $1billion approved for it by the National Economic Council to spend from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) to fight Boko Haram insurgents in the north east “does not become money for the boys.”

The lawmaker who stated this at the weekend during a town hall meeting he held with youths from his constituency in Yenagoa said although the $1billion antiinsurgency fund was illegal because it was not appropriated by the National Assembly as required by law, he was not opposed to the rationale behind the governors’

endorsement of the withdrawal of the money from the ECA to tackle insecurity.

Diri said that issues of national security must be accorded serious attention and focus, adding that the governors should be given the benefit of the doubt over their approval of the fund to counter insecurity in the country.

He said, “Well, I am not against the governors for approving the ($1billion) fund. But many of my colleagues in the National Assembly believe that fund is illegal money. Because constitutionally, every money that comes into the account must be appropriated for before it can be spent.

“But for issues of security, we must acknowledge the security bedevilling us.

This borders on national security. If one part of the country is sick, it means that everywhere (in the country) is sick”.

The federal legislator also added his voice to Governor Seriake Dickson’s request that the Federal Government should exclude the 13 per cent derivation fund accruable to the oil-producing states from the $1billion anti-Boko Haram fund.

Diri, like Dickson, argued that the oil-bearing states would be subjected to making double contributions to the anti-insurgency fund if the 13 per cent component of the $1billion was not removed and sent to the benefiting states.

“But here, I must join my Governor (Seriake Dickson) to call, and reiterate the call that if you are taking that money ($1billion) and all the states are paying, we from the oil-producing states cannot pay double.

“After collecting what every state should pay, they should deduct the derivation mode of 13 per cent

from that money and refund to the oil-producing states so that we don’t feel cheated; having paid as every other states and then you also collect our 13 per cent to be paid there. It’s an injustice to the states in the Niger Delta”, he contended.

On the Niger Delta struggle for equity and justice, the Rep said he would continue to advocate for the repeal of the ‘obnoxious’ Land Use Act to give way for true federalism, stressing that “land cannot belong to the Federal Government”.

Diri, who, informed that he has as a first-time legislator, moved over eight motions and sponsored three bills for the development of Nigeria and Niger Delta, reassured his constituents of more effective representations to attract federal presence to Bayelsa.

Muhammadu Buhari has approved the deployment and redeployment of nine Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.

Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, who made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the handing and taking over should be completed on or before Monday 8th January, 2018.

The circular conveying the deployment indicated that while Aminu Aliyu Bisalla, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), is moved to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, he was replaced

by Adekunle Olusegun Adeyemi, who is a newly appointed Permanent Secretary.

The Permanent Secretary, Budget and Na-

tional Planning, Aliboh Leon Lawrence, has also been redeployed to the Special Duties Office, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Odewale Samson Olajide, from OHCSF, is moved to the Budget and National Planning.

While Dr. Umar Mohammed Bello, is retained at the Special Services Office (OSGF), Sulaiman Mustapha Lawal, one of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries is deployed to the Carrier Management Office (OHCSF).

Three other newly appointed Permanent Secretary, karo Comfort Chukwumuebodo, Dr.Abdulkadir Mu’azu and Osuji Ndubuisi Marcellinus, have been deployed to Federal Civil Service Commission, Ministry of Mine and Steel Development and Service, Policy and Strategies Office (OHCSF), respectively.

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APC set to rescue Kogi from Bello’s alleged maladministration-Faleke

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The running mate to late Prince Abubakar Audu in the 2015 governorship election in Kogi State, Hon. James Faleke has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to rescue the state from the maladministration and the ongoing anti people activities of the government in the state.

Speaking at his country home in EkirinAde in Ijumu Local Government Area of the state while celebrating his birthday, the National Assembly member stated that Kogi State has never witnessed the kind of maladministration “we are witnessing, never before had Kogi ever received the amount of money that we have received.”

He maintained “I can tell you that since the present administration came on board, each local government in Kogi State has collected minimum of N2.1b from January to December each month, unfortunately our people are still in abject poverty Faleke who regretted that under the Bello administration, infrastructure in the state are completely decayed, explained that unfortunately salary has also become a mirage, “Unfortunately, Kogi State happened to be the first state that a civil servant on level 16 committed suicide, so many of our people have died since this administration came on board.”

He stated that though he is in the same party with the Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, it does not mean he should keep quiet to the maladministration being played out in the state.

His words, “We are saying that the government must change for the better if it wants to continue to be in office, because it is only by the will of the people and when these people are not happy, it

BELLO becomes a problem.

“I have heard Governor Yahaya Bello compare himself to President Muhammadu Buhari and I have said it openly and I am saying it again that President Buhari, in character, behaviour, in his observance of religious ethics, in his conduct, relationship with people is the complete opposite of the governor.

“When the President was the chairman of PTF he had every opportunity to own petrol stations all over the country, but he does not have one filling station, that is a man of character.

“Throughout his stay as PTF boss and as former military Head of State he only owns one bungalow in his home town; a three bedroom bungalow, he never lived

FALEKE a lavished life. So if anybody says he is emulating the President, that person must be of good conduct, that person must

Council boss tasks Muslims on celebrating season with Christians

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The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Suleiman Jelili has sued for peace among Christians and Muslims during this yuletide period, saying this is not the period to show religious differences.

He said this at the Carol Concert organ-

Nigerians still prefer Buhari to continue beyong 2019- Shittu tells PDP The Minister of Communications, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu, has told the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that despite whatever they may say against President Muhammadu Buhari, many Nigerians still prefer his style of governance.

Shittu, said this in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen during the 50th birthday ceremony of a PDP chieftain in Oyo State, Mr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.

The minister, who said the people of the country were neither fools nor ingrates and would appraise the President when he presents his score-card, added that those who drove Nigeria into a mess through corruption and mismanagement during the 16 years of PDP’s misrule were the ones now accusing President Buhari of nonperformance.

Shittu, however, told the PDP leaders that Nigerians appreciated the achievements of the President in the areas of the fight against corruption and insurgency and uplifting agriculture, infrastructure, education, and employment.

The minister said the ruling All Pro-

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gressives Congress (APC) would come out to showcase the achievements of the President for Nigerians to compare with those of the PDP that ruled it for 16 years at the appropriate time.

He said, “Nigerians voted for President Buhari because he was the only presidential candidate that could be trusted. The President is running a government devoid of greed and corruption. Although the work ahead is enormous, I am happy that a lot of posi-

behave as the President behaves in terms of payment of salary for workers.

“When the President came on board he gave all the governors money to pay salary of workers, Kogi got N20b as the first tranche, unfortunately till today our people are still in abject poverty and Kogi happened to be a civil service state.”

The legislator lamented that “when the civil servants are not paid, the petty traders would not have any business because their business depend on the salary of civil servants to survive.

“So it has a multiplier effect in the negative perspective, but I assure you that change will come. I want to implore you, don’t be afraid, we hear they have bought guns for their vigilante to intimidate people during election, but God who made it possible for those guns to be manufactured will silence those guns at that time.

While admonishing the people to use their voters cards wisely, Faleke stated, “I tell you on the election day it is going to be your ballot paper and the voters card, those are what will decide your future. If you want the situation to remain the way it is, the card is in your hands, if you want to change for the future, the card is also in your hands.”

tive changes have occurred in the areas of agriculture, education, infrastructure, and employment.”

The event was attended by the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; a former minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran; a former minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, a former first lady in Oyo State, Alhaja Mutiat Olayinka Ladoja, and many other chieftains of the PDP.

ised to mark this year’s Christmas celebration where he stressed that it is the season to share best feelings from the bottom of one’s heart.

Reading from psalm 150, verse 1-6 the Council boss said it has been a tough year but, thanked God for what his administration has been able to achieve in the year 2017 in Alimosho Local Government which some local governments areas have not been able to achieve.

“Despite what we have been through especially the dreaded recession, it has been a success story and we have got a lot of things to be grateful for. We are holding this concert so that the spirit of Christmas can be shared among us and so that we can do away with all bad feelings like unforgiveness, malice and become more united as one big family in Alimosho Local Government because Christmas brings us many pleasant memories.

“It gives us the opportunity to meet with our loved ones and leave more special moments that we will remember with great affection, that is why we must prepare our hearts to celebrate this yuletide full of hope and love to share with people around us, we must remember that Christmas season is full of so many beautiful things, but in the midst of all these the most beautiful thing in Christmas is to show love among ourselves,” he said.

He also used the period to give the score card of his achievements within the period which he said includes the celebration on International Girl Child Day in conjunction with the United Nations, establishment of local farm market called Oja Irorun within the local government secretariat, construction and commissioning of Olatunbo street at Akowonjo in Alimosho Local Government, construction of foundation base of new office complex in the secretariat.

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Ambode’s style of governance worthy of emulation – Adekunle Mr Adeniyi Adekunle, a Public Affairs commentator is the Chief Executive Officer of Samad Kunle Investments Ltd. In this interview, he speaks on the activities of the Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode saying his style of governance is worthy of emulation. He also speaks on other issues of national interest. PATRICK OKOHUE report.

ADEKUNLE How would you assess Lagos State in the last two years under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode?

Honestly speaking, Lagos State has become a wonderful state. At the rate Lagos State is being transformed under Governor Akinwumi Ambode, Lagos State would soon become Dubai of Africa.

I’m not a politician, and I’m apolitical, but I’m an advocate of good governance.

Sincerely speaking, Ambode’s performance in the last two years has been stellar. He has surprised everybody. You know there were initial doubts by some people as to whether Ambode would be able to step or fit into the shoes of his predecessor, but see how God works, Ambode has been performing brilliantly and the positive touch of his administration is being felt in every sector in Lagos State.

Those initial doubting Thomases and other skeptics have now been forced to eat their words, and majority of them are now Ambode’s admirers. The doubting Thomases are now admirers of Ambode showering encomiums on him.

You said some people were initially doubting whether Ambode would be able to step into the shoes of his predecessor. Why do you think these people had initial doubts about Ambode?

You know Ambode has not been a politician, and his name has not been ringing bell to many people, but all along, Ambode has been an accomplished professional, a chartered accountant who has distinguished himself in public service.

Ambode rose to become Lagos State Accountant-General before he retired from public service, but many people don’t know him because he was not in active politics.

But what many people don’t know is that even while in public service, Ambode had excelled. It was the period when he was the Accountant-General of Lagos State that former President Olusegun Obasanjo who was in office then withheld monthly statutory

allocation to Lagos State following creation of new 37 Local Council Development Areas by the Bola Tinubu’s administration.

When that action was taken by Obasanjo, the belief by many was that Lagos State would be starved of funds, and the government of Tinubu would be brought to its knees. During this critical period, it was Ambode that God used to rescue Lagos State, he was able to use his wealth of experience to increase Internally Generated Revenue, IGR of Lagos State which enabled Tinubu’s administration to remain on course. And for three years or more that Obasanjo refused to release Lagos allocation, it was the internally generated revenue that Lagos State government depended on to survive.

I believe that a man that deserves credit should not be denied his due, the success of Tinubu’s administration can’t be divorced from Ambode’s ingenuity.

This is why it didn’t come as a surprise to me when Ambode was announced as the governorship candidate of APC. I knew that if Ambode eventually become the governor that Lagos State would be transformed beyond expectations, and since Ambode became governor of Lagos State, he has been proving his mettle. He hit the ground running, and Lagos State has been better for it. It is only those who didn’t know about Ambode’s pedigree that initially doubted his ability to deliver. Today, Lagos State has been a success story under Ambode. But I also believe kudos should be given to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for discovering Ambode.

Do you think other state governors or even the Federal Government have one or two things to learn from Ambode’s governance style?

I believe they have a lot to learn from his style of administration. Ambode has clearly shown that you don’t have to be a politician of 30, 40 years experience before you can get it right.

Look at how the man has been doing a lot of things at the same time. New roads with fly-over bridges have been constructed, in Abule-Egba and others are ongoing. Look at the new BRT lanes, BRT stations are being constructed. If you get to Ikeja especially at night now, you will think you are in New York City. Also take a trip to Oshodi, getting there now you see a lot of construction works going on. Very shortly, Oshodi will be transformed into Disneyworld of Nigeria.

However, one thing I admire in all these is that projects that are being currently undertaken by Lagos State government are of high and standard quality. Not only that, projects and construction works being undertaken are being given to both foreign and local contractors. You know there was a time that some of our leaders believe and trust only foreign firms for any construction work. Ambode is not one of such, his administration has been giving jobs to local contractors and they too in turn have been living up to expectation.

One fallout of this is that with new projects and contracts going on in different parts of Lagos State, Ambode has been creating job opportunities for the unemployed.

He has been helping to tackle problem of unemployment. I believe other state governors and even the Federal Government should emulate him.

For Lagos State, other states in the federation and even the Federal Government which areas would you like them to accord top priority in the New Year?

Power is the key to everything. Efforts should be made to ensure that there is stable and steady supply of electricity.

There was a time Lagos State government was even talking about Independent Power Project. It is a good idea which I will want Governor Ambode to pursue to a logical conclusion.

I will also like the Federal Government to make efforts to increase power generation.

Look at a country like South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia where stable electricity is being generated, all their industries are working, and their economy is vibrant. If there is steady power supply in Nigeria today a lot of things that have been moribund will come back to life.

If there is steady power supply, industries will function optimally, and in the process job opportunities will be created, and not only that small scale entrepreneurs like hairdressers, welders and barbers will have work to do. Steady power supply will engineer rapid socio-economic transformation of Nigeria.

I implore all stakeholders to do everything possible to ensure that in the coming year 2018 that steady power supply becomes a reality in Nigeria.

What’s your position on the clamour by some Nigerians that Lagos State should be accorded a special status in view of the overwhelming pressure on

infrastructural facilities in the state as a result of the massive population?

It is long overdue that Lagos State should be accorded special status. I don’t know why members of the National Assembly have not deemed it fit yet to do the needful on this.

Since federal capital of Nigeria was moved to Abuja in 1990, Lagos State has more or less been abandoned by the Federal Government and this would not have been so. Lagos is a unique state with bustling population, and one thing about the massive population in Lagos State is that different ethnic groups from different parts of Nigeria make up the population in Lagos State.

Lagos State is melting pot of Nigeria, and if all ethnic groups from different parts of Nigeria are in Lagos, what then prevent Lagos State from being accorded a special status? The benefits that comes with according Lagos State a special status will not be for Lagos State indigenes alone but for all residents in Lagos, whether you are Hausa, Igbo, Nupe, Ijaw, Urhobo, Itsekiri or from any other place.

If not for the ingenuity and managerial acumen of succeeding Lagos State governors, the surging Lagos State population and its attendant effects on the infrastructural facilities in the state would have been overwhelming. I appeal to members of the National Assembly and the Federal Government to do the needful on this issue.

For elected public office holders, what’s your advice to them?

They should be service-oriented. Public office holders and other elected public office holders should henceforth see public office as an avenue to serve. They should be more patriotic and not self-centred. They should realise that the task of making Nigeria great is a duty for all of us.

And for all Nigerians, my appeal is this, even though things are tough, but our prayer is that very soon everything will be okay. Let’s cooperate with our leaders, let’s give them the necessary support so that Nigeria can attain the desired greatness.

Even the scripture says that we should pray for those in authority so that they will lead us along the right path. Nigeria is a nation that is richly endowed with both human and natural resources to make her a great nation. We should all work together with unity of purpose and intention to make Nigeria great.

On its part also, the Federal Government should strive to put in place policies that will be favourable to business and stimulate the economy in order to enable more jobs to be created by employers of labour.

When job opportunities are available, crime will be reduced, and more youths, some of whom are idle now will be engaged in meaningful ways that will enable them to take care of their immediate needs, and also contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development.

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Aregbesola tasks Adams on Yoruba unity Patrick Okohue, Lagos and ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

The Aare Onakakanfo designate, Otunba Gani Adams has been challenged to coordinate Yoruba all over the world and network them for global collaboration.

The governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made this call while hosting the Aare onakakanfo who paid him a visit at the Government House, in Osogbo, said that the choice of Otunba Adams by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III for the position was not accidental, but a divine selection of a person whose deeds, acts and steps have distinguished him as a man of heritage assignment.

He said he was happy that Otunba Adams was selected based on his sequential experience as a street protester, social and human right activism, cultural revivalism and self determinism. “You undergone these stages in preparation for this heritage assignment,” he said, adding that “your new assignment bestowed on you the onerous responsibility of ensuring the unity and stability of Yoruba race within the territory of Nigeria, interface with the Yoruba inside Africa continent and network the Yoruba in the Diaspora for global collaboration in the areas of cultural integration, skills development, mental enrichment and social interaction.”

He called on Otunba Adams not to be perturbed by the common tale that Aare onakakanfo always die young.

“Matter of life and death is within the exclusive domain of Allah not of attachment to a title. For there are many Aare Onakakanfo who were entitled at young age and lived long. Aare Ogabi became Aare onakakanfo at a young age and lived long.”

He assured Otunba Adams of his support now and till he reigns “as the generalissimo of the Yoruba army, who is leading us into a new paradigm of inter-ethnic cultural understanding, inter - continental race relationship and fostering of better relationships among the Yoruba, I want you to see me as a reliable partner and supporter of all worthy endeavors of yours which can add value to the title.”

Governor Aregbesola also com-

…As Adams says Nigeria won’t move forward it is unless restructured

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mended Prince Segun Akanni, Chief of Staff to the Aare for being the last man standing and for being loyal since the time OPC was in the trenches.

In his speech earlier, Otunba Adams said he had to pay a personal courtesy call on Governor Aregbesola who has been a reliable supporter and believer in the cause of OPC Otunba Adams recalled many acts of good deeds which Ogbeni Aregbesola has done him and the OPC in the past “I cannot and never forget his role as a bridge for the OPC and the government of Lagos State when he was the Commissioner for Works in Lagos State.

“I cannot of course forget that you were one of the very first VIP and prominent Yoruba leaders who visited me when I was detained in Abuja in 2006. I cannot estimate your moral and financial support for me and my organisation in the past, hence, it is sensibly normal for me to come here personally not only to invite you for the installation ceremony, but to formally inform you of my selection as the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland.”

Otunba Adams also expressed gratitude to the Deputy Governor of Osun State for her loyalty to the governor and people of Osun State.

Otunba Adams promised that he

would not only live up to expectation but would make an indelible mark in the sand of unity of Yoruba race.

In a related development, Otunba Gani Adams, has again reiterated the call for the restructuring of Nigeria as a nation.

Otunba Adam said for the country to witness any meaningful development it must be decentralised for each region to tap from its own abundant resources.

He maintained this while speaking with some journalists shortly after visiting Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the foremost leader of Afenifere, a Pan Yoruba Sociocultural group in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

Adams also faulted the 1999 Nigerian Constitution noting that its content was biased and does not represent the main wishes of the people of the country.

He observed that the book of law which was drafted by some military men cannot continue to hold the existence of the country despite calls for its review.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo designate who was in company of Oba Yisa Olanipekun, the Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, said he was in the house of the Afenifere leader to also seek his prayer and fatherly advice.

“I’m here to visit the main socio-cul-

tural group in Yoruba land, the political arrow head which is Afenifere in Yoruba land. The pacesetters, our leaders, those we can say have very strong antecedents.

“We are talking of those who have started this struggle in the 40s, those who built a standard that every living Yoruba man is proud of.

“You can’t get to a position like this without visiting Afenifere, there is a vacuum in your success without visiting them, because of the very good antecedents and at the same time, to listen to a very good advice. You can be installed as the Aare Ona Kakanfo, but your performance after installation matters.

Post-event, post strategy, post-ideology is very key.

“So this will not be my last visit, I will be very frequent to this house, to listen to the useful advice of the elders.

“We met them in that cause, I joined the struggle in 1993, and I can tell you the details and the knowledge of true federalism, restructuring, we learnt from Afenifere.

“We are their students in terms of ideology, and when an elder is growing to a certain stage, he has to hand over to some youths, so I believe without restructuring, Nigeria cannot move forward.”

Otunba Adams, however, saluted Alaafin of Oyo, for appointing him the new Aare Ona Kakanfo, which he said was first of its kind from the Ondo/ Ekiti region.

He added that his appointment would strengthen the unity amongst Yorubas and the people of the country at large.

In his remark, Pa Fasoranti appreciated Otunba Adams for his visit and stressed that the leaders of the Afenifere would continue to support him in his quest to see a brighter future for the South West.

The Daily Times reports that Otunba Adams was received during the visit by Seinde Arogbofa, the Secretary General of the group, Olu Falae, the erstwhile Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Bakkita Bello, a former Speaker of Ondo State House Assembly among others.

Anambra Central: Umeh confident January 13 rerun will hold Stories by Patrick Okohue

The candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), in the Anambra Central Senatorial rerun election already scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for January 13, 2018, Chief Victor Umeh, has said the date is sacrosanct.

This is coming as INEC is studying the judgments in its custody over the vacant Anambra Central Senatorial District seat.

Umeh, who spoke in a Radio programme at Obosi in Idemili North Local Government of the state assured the people that nothing would prevent the election from holding on the date already fixed by the electoral body.

His assurance came just as personalities in the state, including the traditional ruler of Ndiokpalaeke, Igwe Kanu Okpa-

laeke, have expressed their support for him and called on electorate in Anambra Central to come out en masse and vote for Umeh.

Giving reasons he was optimistic of the January date, Umeh dismissed the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja which gave an order that Chief Obiorah Okonkwo of PDP should be sworn in as the Senator representing the zone.

Describing Okonkwo’s claim and order as a huge joke, Umeh noted that the Court of Appeal judgement of December 7, 2015 had effectively nullified the result of the March 2015 Anambra Central Senatorial District election.

He said the claim by Okonkwo was “a nullity and cannot be enforced,” adding that the constitution of Nigeria and the Electoral Act have guaranteed the January 13, 2018 date already fixed by INEC for the re-run election.

He therefore called on the electorate

in the Senatorial District to brace up to exercise their franchise for effective representation of their District at the Senate.

In a related development, Centre for Democratic Governance (CDG), has flayed INEC for the continued delay in the presentation of Certificate of Return to Okonkwo in line with the directive of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat.

Coordinator of the group, Dr. Bassey Etim, said the commission must obey the judgment even if it was opposed to the court’s decision warning on the implication of INEC’s flagrant disobedience to the ruling.

The group said this in a statement issued in Abuja accusing INEC of taking side on the matter, CDG claimed that by refusing to issue certificate of return to Obiora despite being asked by the court to do so and by insisting on the Janu-

UMEH ary 13 rerun election for the seat, the commission was showing that it has no regard for the court.

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Buhari’s administration has fallen short of people’s expectation - Omokhuale rule that out as far as human beings are concerned. We are watching and when government policies become unbearable we come to make our voice heard.

We are working, we are recruiting new members and training them, we don’t just come out, we strategies on whatever we want, its all not in the media, we have our way of working.

Comrade Ehi Omokhuale is an activist and the Lagos State chairman of the Civic Liberty Organisation (CLO). In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Omokhuale spoke on the state of activism in the country, the President Muhammadu Buhari administration among other issues.

What is your view of the Buhari administration?

The Buhari administration generally has fallen short of expectation of Nigerians; that is not to say he has been a total failed mark generally. But when we now zero in on some sectors like education, health, you would realise that not much progress has been made.

Look at the economy, it is still in a state of quagmires. That is not to say he has failed generally in all sectors, but the expectations Nigerians placed in him were so high and by Nigerians, I mean the people were expecting instant succour form the APC government and you know the promises they also made raised people expectations.

But about three years in office, what is on ground is nothing, unemployment has risen further, insecurity has not been totally taken care of, look at electricity, I still think this government can do more. But that is not to say it has not gotten marks in the anti graft war, unlike previous government, we are seeing prominent people been tried and the judges were put to trial; it is a credit and progress. But I want this government to be responsive to the masses and fulfill its campaign promises.

Is CLO surprised that this administration has made efforts to check the freedom of the media and distort free flow of information?

That is another minus for this Buhari administration; they have scored low mark in trying to gag the media , look at the NGO bill that was introduced by this senator from the North, in advanced societies such bill would die before arrival, it is unheard of; we fought against it, it is an angle that this government have score low. The other time they were talking about hate speech, and we at the CLO asked them to define what hate speech is.

It leaves us with the question of what is this government afraid of ? If the government is carrying out its responsibility the way it should; it would not be afraid of the views of the people. The press is very important in any society, it mirrors them, there is no democracy that can survive without the press, it should not happen.

But are you happy that compared with the military era, much progress have been made in terms of human rights protection in Nigeria?

We can’t be happy yet, before we say

Do you still have confidence in the anti graft war of the Buhari administration?

We don’t have 100 percent interest in the anti corruption war again, due to recent happenings in this administration. We want to see more prosecution, that is not happening, what happens now is that if the accuse joins the ruling class they are made sacred cow, it is bad.

Let people be tried and jailed, we want to see a situation where people with corruption allegation are not allowed to join the ruling class, imagine; if you join the ruling party all corruption allegations against you is dropped. That is the problem, and we have lost confidence in the war with this attitude of government.

OMOKHUALE we are okay with the standard of rights and progress that have been made now, the NGO bill should be thrown out and the idea of hate speech be thrown out, all these have affected the government’s ranking, it would not help or promote democracy in the country; it is anti people.

But a lot of people would argue that not much is heard of CLO these days?

Things have changed a bit, because times have also changed. Those days when Ayo Obey was the national chairman and after her, we had Olisa Agbakoba, those were eras of the military rule and you can testify the role the CLO played in pursuing the military from power. And then Ibrahim Babangida came to power and did all he did.

But now we have democracy, but a lot of people think it has not delivered to expectations of Nigerians, though we can’t say we have democracy; but it is still better than were we are coming from, but we have to allow democracy, especially considering we were coming from a dark tunnel. We still come in

when we notice that the process is about to be derailed, and we offer advice.

We also recruit new members through going to schools, NYSC and we hold training for them, we can’t stay forever, the Young ones would have to take over one day. Our job is not to criticise unnecessary, it has to be constructively done, where the government is derailing we advise them. If you are hearing from us, it is not as if we are not working, but we just decided to give government a chance. But when you look at the activists these days much have changed in terms of the personality, the likes of Bamidele Aturu, Chima ubani are dead, also the Kutis, some of them have gone into politics, others have moved out of the country or aged.

But civil societies In Nigeria have been criticised for being dormant while some have compromised?

Yes a few of them have become partisan, and others have joined politics. You cannot only say of what you are doing; time and events has also changed. I told you earlier that some people have died.

Others have left the country, you cannot

The Buhari administration generally has fallen short of expectation of Nigerians; that is not to say he has been a total failed mark generally. But when we now zero in on some sectors like education, health, you would realise that not much progress has been made. Look at the economy, it is still in a state of quagmires. That is not to say he has failed generally in all sectors, but the expectations Nigerians placed in him were so high and by Nigerians, I mean the people were expecting instant succour form the APC government

Are you comfortable with the plea bargaining method?

Plea bargaining is practiced all over the world. But not like we are doing here in Nigeria. You need this recovered loot to fund the budget, but what we are saying is that you don’t just recover the money and let them go like that, there must be some punishment, he or she must serve part of his jail term, of course we know it should be reformation and not punitive. But we are against total setting them free without punishment, it does not set a good precedent.

Has the APC delivered on it change promises?

The change mantra has become a fallacy. It’s all lies, nothing is working, look at the economy, it is a quagmire, you need the economy to work, so that local industries can survive and grow, the people can have jobs. But that is not happening right now. If the people think Buhari has performed enough to merit a second term let them vote him in again, if not let them vote him out of power.

Do you have confidence in INEC conducting a credible election?

We are still watching, but there is nothing wrong in been innovation; like INEC introduced PVC in the last election. And now that it has been approved by the National Assembly I think it would check rigging and sanitise the system. Rigging has been a big problem in our election in Nigeria, but with PVC now things would change.

What is the next target for CLO? Very early next year we would be holding a gathering, we want to review our democracy and how far we have gone. We are also aggressively recruiting members and carrying out training.

We want young Nigerians to join us, we can’t be there forever, and we are getting older, we need young people to join and replace us.

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World Day of Peace: Obaseki seeks participation of stakeholders to curb human trafficking

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, January 1, 2018

A cross-section of Regional choir of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, during the National Retreat in Suleja, Niger State… on Sunday.

Nigerians should support unity of Nigeria – Sen. Orji

By Sunday Nwakanma

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of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called for sustained collaboration among world leaders including religious leaders to combat the upsurge of migrant crises and mitigate the ugly trend of human trafficking across the world.

Obaseki made this submission in commemoration of the World Day of Peace declared by Pope Francis to be marked on New Year’s Day. Obaseki, who noted that the input of religious leaders was critical to stemming human trafficking because of the influence and moral suasion required to convince people about the attendant risks, said it is pertinent for well-calculated lines of action to be taken especially in the New Year to combat illegal migration on a global scale.

Stressing that the theme for the celebration, “Migrants and Refugees: Men and Women in Search of Peace,” captures the essence of migrants’ struggle, he added that though the search for peace is universal, it is not right for dubious persons to exploit their fellow men for financial gains.

According to him, “World Day of Peace being marked on the New Year’s Day is significant, not only because it allows for people to start out a new chapter in their lives, it allows for realignment of priorities. So, I urge all religious leaders to help in propagating our campaign against illegal migration.

“We urge everyone across religious and geographic divides to join the collaboration being formed to fight human trafficking to a standstill. At the state level, we are intensifying efforts to discourage illegal migration and reintegrate returnees, but we need a far-reaching collaboration to ensure that our efforts will last and will sound the final death blow on human trafficking.”

Umuahia

ÏÏÏThe senator representing Abia

Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji has advised youths and Nigerians in general to support the unity of Nigeria as a country and to also try to make the desired change.

Sen. Orji was speaking exclusively with Daily Times in Umuahia after a wedding he attended, urging them to be steadfast with whatever they are doing in view of the challenging hard times in the country, whileasking them to have hope.

In his message to his constituents and Nigerians at large, the Senator said, “My Christmas/New Year message to my constituents is for them to have hope. I know that things are difficult, but we know that God is alive and things will eventually change. Let them be steadfast with whatever they are doing, let them support the unity of this country and let them also try to make a change”.

To enable them adjust to face the challenging times, he urged people to imbibe agriculture and skills acquisition as “these are the things that can keep them busy, that can bring in income for them. They can

do that to run away from this economic hardship”.

As an alternative to oil and in order to cushion the current hardship, the Federal Government, he said through the federal ministry of agriculture is doing their best to ensure the country diversifies the economy to agriculture and other areas, an innovation in governance, stating “If we can, and if every person can do that, I think it will help the economy”.

Excited by some youths he saw having their meeting at the venue of the event and who happened to by members of Igboist Group, Abia State Chapter who ran to him pros-

Okowa will surpass 2017 achievements - Aide

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏDelta State Governor’s Aide on Spe-

cial Duties, Mr Ossai Ovie Success has said his Principal and Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa has performed well in the year 2017 but will do more in 2018.

Ossai disclosed this during an interview at the end of year thanksgiving service organized by Okowa at Government House Chapel Asaba.

According to Ossai, Gov Ifeanyi Okowa has successfully completed gigantic projects across the state. “2017 worth celebrating looking at the Lord’s Goodness and the Achievements of Delta State Government led by Gov Ifeanyi Okowa.

A lot have been achieved under the SMART AGENDA encapsulated in the acronym SMART which means; Strategic Wealth creation projects and provision of jobs for all Deltans; Meaningful peace building platforms aimed at political and social harmony; Agricultural re-

forms and accelerated industrialization; Relevant Health and Education policies; Transformed environment through urban renewal” “Gov Okowa has done a lot in delighting the people of Delta State in their quest for quality roads which no doubt is one of the dividends of democracy. “As at today, Gov Okowa has completed 55 standard road projects in 2017 alone , the state youth empowerment Programmes has yielded some fruitful result as a result of Gov Okowa determination of reducing the rate of unemployment in Delta State.

“Just recently, Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Gov Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former governor of Delta State Chief James Ibori Commissioned massive projects and also witnessed the beneficiaries exhibiting their products as a result of the Delta State Youths Empowerment programmes through the Job and Wealth Creation Scheme,” he said while assuring Deltans of Gov Ifeanyi Okowa’s will of bringing more transformations to Delta State.

trating while hailing him, the senator advised them that as 2019 election is around the corner, that as youths, most of them have no jobs, hence the need for them to look for people who will care for them and provide the most needed jobs for them, and vote for such people.

He urged them to ensure they get their PVCs as their voting power to be able to participate in the next general elections in the state.

“You have seen that the PDP is really working. When the election time comes, be ready to change the change”, he told them stating that he saw them as future leaders in the state and the nation at large.

Atiku wishes Nigerians happy New Year

Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

former vice president and Wazirin Adamawa has felicitated with Nigerians for making it to the New Year.

In a statement personally signed by the PDP Chieftain, Atiku prayed that 2018 will unite Nigerians and empower the young people just as he wished that the country will be more secured.

He said, “As we step into the New Year, my hope for Nigeria is that all Nigerians will be united.

“It is my hope that this year will bring out the empowerment of Nigerians and that through increased job opportunities Nigeria will be working again.

“It is my hope that all Nigerians will live in a safe and secure country.

“It is my hope that all Nigerians will live in an economy that provides them the quality of life they deserve and our youth have the opportunity to receive an education that sets the standard for all of Africa and the world.

“My commitment in this new year is to help ensure that Nigeria will rise again and that the hopes of all Nigerians become a reality.

“Tell your friends, tell your family and tell your neighbours that 2018 will be the beginning of the renaissance of Nigeria” Atiku stated optimistically.

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Bauchi APC crisis: Dogara differs with Tukur

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In spite of comments made by one of the Speaker Yakubu Dogara’s close political allies and member representing Lere/Bula in the Bauchi House of Assembly, Mohammed Aminu Tukur that the rift between members of the National Assembly representing the state, and Governor Mohammed Abubakar and his cronies, including state APC members is irreconcilable, the Speaker, week-

end said the political hiatus within the ranks and files of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state can be reconciled.

The Speaker assured of his readiness for consensus and reconciliation with any party member who felt aggrieved with him.

Tukur had said weekend at Dogara’s 50th birthday thanks giving reception held at his Bogoro hometown that, “we would not allow a situation whereby our leader Dogara will be caged to be sold to our ad-

versaries in the party”.

Daily Times recalled that APC members in Bauchi shortly after the 2015 general elections engaged in hostilities that broke them into two warring factions of National Assembly members representing the state on one hand, and Governor Abubakar’s government and party officials on the other, an acrimony that defied solution to date.

Hope of reconciliation between the Bauchi APC two warring factions came

to limelight last week in Abuja at the Speaker Dogara’s 50th birthday celebration with a charity football match and book launch where Governor Abubakar purchased some books worth millions of naira.

Speaker Dogara said that he is ready to sit at a round table as brothers and sisters with the other warring faction and all stakeholders involved for amicable settlement of the dispute that has affected the interest of the generality of electorates in the

state.

“It means we will only have to project the interests of our people first, and I believe with consensus we are going to sit down as brothers and sisters on a table of brotherhood with all stakeholders involved, even if it means to agreeing and disagreeing, lets agree to disagree”, he said.

According to the speaker, nobody is going to be taken to any market for marketing, adding “We don’t have any market in Bauchi state where hu-

man beings are sold. Let’s pivot on the interest of the majority of our people to resolve our dispute”.

Dogara while enumerating various developmental projects he facilitated their realization at the Dass, Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro federal constituency during the past few years, assured that more are coming, especially roads with the Tapshin – Gambar – Sara road that could lead to Plateau state through Gindiri, and many other ones that will follow.

FRSC promotes 1,925 personnel as FG okays Ringim Deputy Corps Marshal Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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Let’s hope for abundant future - Fayose ÎÎÎ Ekiti State Governor,

Chief Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians and particularly the people of his state to hope for an abundant future and not be deterred by the current challenges they are contending with.

In his New Year message to the people in AdoEkiti, the governor said, “The insufficiency of today will turn out to the abundance of tomorrow if we all improve our efforts and dedication.”

According to a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary in Ado

Ekiti on Sunday, the governor, while thanking the people of the state for the rare opportunity given him to lead them twice, Fayose expressed satisfaction that he did not betray the confidence reposed in him by the people.

He added that the chance afforded him the opportunity to correct some erroneous impression some had about him, and the deliberate mischief peddled against his person towards the twilight of his first term in office.

Reeling out his achievements in office, the gover-

nor said he had been able to transform the face of the state from a rustic settlement to modern urban centres through the provision of infrastructure, socioeconomic policies, and other measures. ” During my first term in office, we embarked on the dualization of major roads in Ado-Ekiti. We are, however, happy that we have extended the dualization of roads to almost all our local government headquarters. The icing on the cake is the 1.3 kilometers flyover that links Fajuyi Park to Ojumose axis in Ado-Ekiti.

“Just like we did during our first term, we also embarked on the construction of public buildings to make governance and public service more conducive. We built the Adunni Olayinka House, a new Governor’s Office, new High Court Complex, new Ojaba Market, and new Speaker’s Lodge among others.

“Our efforts in education and social sector yielded positive results as we improved significantly in public examinations with our state coming first back to back in NECO examinations,” he said

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, has approved the promotion of the Zonal Commanding Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Charge of Zone RS3HQ, Assistant Corps Marshal Abubakar Ringim to the rank of the Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM).

In a statement made available to the press by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, he stated that Boss Mustapha had equally approved the promotion of 298 Officers of the Corps.

The officers promoted include: 33 Chief Route Commanders, 34 Superintendant Route Commanders, 93 Route Commanders, and 137 Deputy Route Commanders.

In a similar development, the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has equally ap-

proved the promotion of 685 Marshal Inspectors, and 942 Road Marshal Assistants.

According to Kazeem, the Marshal Inspector promoted include: 57 Deputy Marshal Inspectors, 71 Assistant Marshal Inspectors, 54 Principal Marshal Inspectors, 234 Senior Marshal Inspectors, 207 Marshal Inspectors I, and 62 Marshal Inspector II. While the Marshal Assistants promoted are: 45 Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistants, 81 Senior Road Marshal Assistants, 146 Road Marshal Assistants I, and 670 Road Marshal Assistants II. According to Kazeem, Oyeyemi commended the performance of the newly promoted Officers and Marshals of the Corps, numbering 1,925, as well as encouraging them to put in their bests in the course of their duties as they assume higher responsibility in their career.

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has been commended for his administration’s efforts at resettling and reintegrating Libya returnees, who are indigenes of the state.

The outgoing Chaplain, All Saints Chapel, University of Benin, Venerable Solomon Makun, gave the commendation at the 50th Birthday Thanksgiving Service of Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Dr. Darlington Obaseki held at the

Church on Sunday.

Venerable Makun said, efforts by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration were not only commendable but worthy of emulation by leaders across the nation, who ought to respond proactively to different issues bedevilling Nigeria.

According to him, “Everyone has a God-given task to accomplish on earth. The ongoing efforts by Governor Obaseki to rekindle hope in the hearts and minds of Libya returnees, is a step in the right direction.”

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Companies registration Trustees

ANAZODO ANN OGECHUKWU

OGUNSEYE OLUWATOBI SEUN

Formerly known addressed as EMELE ANN OGECHUKWU ,now wish to be known and addressed as ANAZODO ANN OGECHUKWU. All Document remain valid general public take note

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CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. MAXWELL-ADINDU OZIOMA NWA

In my Ecobank Account my name was written as ALFRED BLESSING CHINYEREM while in FBN account it was ALFRED ADLINE CHINYERE now I wish to be known and addressed as ALFRED ADLINE BLESSING CHINYEREM NDUBUISI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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RACHEAL ONAKI EBOWUSI

MRS AYOOLA TITILOPE FAVOUR

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OLUFADE FOLASHADE ADEJUMO

CHIDUME JENNIFER IFUNANYA

I formerly known and addressed as ADEJUMO FOLASHADE SHERIFAT now wish to be known and addressed as OLUFADE FOLASHADE ADEJUMO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHIDUME IFUNANYA MARIATA now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDUME JENNIFER IFUNANYA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Pst. Desire Florence 2. Prophet Samuel Okechukwu 3. Pst. Ebenezar Benson 4. Rev. Apollos Esther AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. To preach the good news to the whole nation 2. To reach all unreached person.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed TRUSTEES

PUBLIC NOTICE/WARNING! NOTICE/WARNING!!

Letters of allocation/Customary Certificates of Occupancy issued by the kuje Area Council lands and AGIS acknpwledgementcertificates over the underlisted lands/plots have been stolen from the CUSTODIAN on trust for the owners.

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR OGUNDELE SAMUEL BAMIDELE - PRESIDENT. 2. PASTOR (MRS) OGUNLEYE ELIZABETH TAIWO. 3. SISTER OMOTUNDE MOSHOOD TAIWO - SECRETARY. 4. BRO OLABODE GIDEON. 5. SISTER ALASHI ELIZABETH. 6. BRO EKOE VINCENT.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY ESPECIALLY THE WIDOW AND PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE RURAL AREAS.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST

SIGNED: JOHN SAMUEL OPEYEMI ESQ 07017040083

PROMOTE THE KINGDOM OF GOD EVANGELICAL DELIVERANCE CHURCH

SALVATION ROOT OF GLORY MINISTRY INT’L

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: JAJA, OLUCHI BARISI

AIMS & OBJECTIVES; 1. To provide a free skill and business training.

2. To issue equity grant to individuals for business.

3. To give free medical and health services.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED - TRUSTEES.

FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS : MR OGUNJOBI MICHAEL AYODELE MRS OGUNJOBI FOLASADE OLUBUKOLA OGUNJOBI OMOLARA ESTHER OGUNJOBI DORCAS IYANU OGUNJOBI SAMUEL OPEYEMI , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS: MR AYODELE MICHAEL AYODELE MRS AYODELE FOLASADE OLUBUKOLA AYODELE OMOLARA ESTHER AYODELE DORCAS IYANUOLUWA AYODELE SAMUEL OPEYEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID,OGUN STATE TESCOM AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR IN RESPECT TO CLX NETWORKS NIGERIA LMITED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 464 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,CAP C24, LAWS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, 2004

NAME OF COMPANY: PRESENTED BY:

CLX NETWORKS NIGERIA LIMITED BJOR HENRIK JOHANNES ZETHRAEUS JOHAN CHRISTER HEDBERG

TO:

THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA, NIGERIA.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: JOHN SAMUEL OPEYEMI ESQ 07017040083.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. Elisha Linus Effiong -Chairman.

2. Linus Effiong -Vice Chairman.

3. Joyce Joseph -Secretary.

CHRIST REIGNS IN ME GLORIOUS CHURCH

TRUSTEES: 1. KEHINDE ADEREMI OLUYEMI 2. JESSICA UDEME OLUYEMI 3. TAIWO ATANDA 4. KINGSLEY WILLIAMS 5. HASSAN ANKUMA.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JAJA, OLUCHI BARISI 2. OKOJAJA, EMMANUEL ABEL 3. JAJA, ANTHONY EMMANUEL 4. DOUGLAS, IBIM EZEKIEL 5. UKPE, LEVINDAR AMADI

This is to inform the general public that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990

Land office, Kuje Abuja, the Abuja Geographic Information System and the General Public. Please note and please place a call to the police at Kuje or anywhere or the announcer.

Dr. M.Y Suleiman (08029717918, 08038431006). (Opp. F.C.M.B) Kuje-Abuja.

(Solicitors to Ishaku Leda Habila, from whose custody the above were stolen).

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TOUCHING LIVES SKILLS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

CRUSADERS FOR CHRIST MISSION This is to notify the general public that the above named Mission has applied for Registration to the corporate affairs commission, under the part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. GBARABA, JOHN - PRESIDENT 2. BANAH, GIOBARI - VICE PRESIDENT 3. KPEGEKUA, VICTOR BARIDUAN 4. GBARABA, BLESSING - TREASURER 5. KURU, BARITULE - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6. BARIDOR, BARINYIMA - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: GBARABA JOHN (PRESIDENT)

CHRIST REDEMPTION AND GLOBAL SALVATION MINISTRY THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR JEREMIAH SALIU - SENIOR PASTOR. 2. PASTOR (MRS) AUGUSTINA SALIU. 3. BRO THOMAS REUBEN. 4. BRO ABRAHAM IGUMAH. 5. BRO ADEWALE JAMES. 6. BRO EDOH RAPHAEL AUSTIN. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: JOHN SAMUEL OPEYEMI ESQ 07017040083.

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THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD BIBLE CHURCH INT’L THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: JACOB TIMOTHY EIGEGE - PRESIDENT 2. ESTHER JACOB. MEMBER 3. VINCENT EZE AHUNANYA - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

THE GUARDIAN ANGEL PROPHETIC CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKOROM HUMPHREY-CHAIRMAN 2.OKAFOR DANIEL- SECRETARY 3. OKOROM GEORGINA- MEMBER 4.NWEKE BRIDGET - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS; 2.TO ENSURE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS; 3.TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS; 4.TO PROMOTE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF MEMBERS ETC ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR NJOKU SIMON (SOLICITOR ABUJA FCT) 08183652566

DIVINE PURPOSE OF GOD BLESSING MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL ITAM EMAH -CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR AKANINYENE JOHN EKANEM -SECRETARY 3. REV. PETER OFFIONG UMOH (MEMBER) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AGAPE SOUL WININNG EVANGELICAL CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

1. ELOCHE ESTHER FOUNDER 2. ELECHE UBANI .

3 .CHRISTIANA AMEH 4. BOSE A IDRIS 5 .JONATHAN. O. DAVID. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

HOLISTIC CHILDCARE AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES 1. DR (MRS) MARY UCHECHUKWU IGNATIUS- LHEJIRIKA, 2.PST LGNATIUS ANAYO LHEJIRIKA, 3. DR (MRS) STELLA NWANNENNAYA OKORE, 4.MRS ANNA NKECHINYERE KALU AMAH. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO RUN CHILDCARE PROGRAMMES FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CAMPS, COMMUNITIES AND CITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SINGED: SECRETARY

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LIVING MESSIAH DELIVERANCE MISSION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTE AND APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) OLD TRUSTEES: 1 PASTOR OKONKWO OGWUMU - RETAINED 2. ELDER CHRIS AGWUIFE -:REMOVED 3. REV. JOVIAL ELURO - RETAINED 4. ELDER EJIME AYODO - RETAINED 5. ELDER NDUDI NWAGBOGWU - REMOVED 6. FRED MOSI - REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES: 7. EZE OGORCHUKWUKA - APPOINTED 8. PASTOR EMEKE OGWUMU BIALOSE - APPOINTED 9. PASTOR UCHENNA JOSHUA OGWUMU - APPOINTED. THEREFORE THE CHURCH HAS APPLIED FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) OF THEIR CERTIFICATE WHICH GOT LOST AND WAS DULY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION ALL EFFORT TO GET IT HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR OKONKWO OGWUMU

LATTER GLORY WONDERS CHAPEL INT’L

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSEES: 1) UDUWA OBANDE DOMINIC PASTOR, (2) ESHORAMEH ONAH FRANKLIN (3) JOHN SIMPA (4) OGAH AGNES OWAKOYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AKPO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ONITSHA BRANCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1.CHIDI JUPADIM, CHAIRMAN, 2..EMMANUEL NWACHUKWU SECRETARY, 3. GEOFFREY EZEMEGWARA, 4. ICHIE ERNEST OZUE, 5. VINCENT EZEIRUOMA, 6. REUBEN ODUNUKWE, 7. BEN ASIEGBU, 8. JOSEPH DIMUKEJE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN AKPO BY SPONSORING THE EDUCATION OF INDIGENT MEMBERS WARDS. 2. TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS THROUGH INTEREST FREE LOANS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE RAMAH MISSION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. MR DAGOGO EMMAN IYEIMO-CHAIRMAN 2. MRS KELECHI IYEIMO 3. MR ABINYE OBOMANU- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

CHRISTLOVE GOSPEL MISSION INT’L

JAHI-KADOKUCHI LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION OF ABUJA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

OLD TRUSTEE 1 REV . MICHAEL OLADELE ADEWUNMI - RETAINED 2. PST TAIWO ABIMBOYEF - REMOVED 3. REV MRS DORCAS BOLA ADEWUNMI - RETAINED NEW TRUSTEES 1 OLUFEMI ADESUPO ADEDEJI 2 OPEYEMI AYOOLA AWOJOBI AIMS AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1. BARR BASIL ONUORAH (CHAIRMAN).

2. DR JOSEPH SIEWE 3 IDRIS ADAMU 4. HRH MAI-KASUWA MADAKI TUKURA 5. HRH SIR, MAL. SALIHU.M. ADAMU 6. SULE YAKUBU JAHI 7. AGBA LUPER SAMSON (SECRETARY).

8. JOSHUA JEZHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CATER FOR INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOLDEN FAITH WORLD OUTREACH

FULFIL DESTINY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ISIBOYE JOB GEORGE - CHAIMAN 2. BARILUGBENE VINCENTBBARILEDO - TRUSTEE 3. IBIBIA ANTHONY GEORGE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH AND PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACROSS THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA AND THE WORLD AT LARGE. 2. TO PROMOTE, PROTECT THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS 3. TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER LOVE, UNITY AND PROGRESS BETWEEN AND AMONGST MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OKHAI OHIMAI, ESQ

THE ANOINTED VOICE OF GOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES 1 PST STEVE UNUBI 2 PST FAITH ALFA 3 SIS BLESSING AGBALI 4 HULE NATHANIEL 5 TITUS MBATSEEN 6 SUNDAY DANLADI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

NEW DAWN KIND HEART FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES: (1) PST JOHN NWACHINEMERE OKO (2) EVANG (MRS) VIRGINIA EKEMMA NWACHINEMERE (3) PST SUNDAY UME OKO (4) MISS JULIANA OGERI EZE (5) MR JULIUS AWAM OKO. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

TRUSTEES 1. AMAJU CHIJINDU SOLOMON, 2. AMAJU ROSEMARY DISEYE

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND FOOD FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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MANFRED AND ESTHER GWUNIREAMA FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES NAMES: 1. MU’AZU SALISU ABDULLAHI 2. MUHAMMED BALA SALISU 3. AGEV IORFA 4. NUHU-AKEN’OVA CESNABMIHILO DOROTHY.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ROWLAND UKIE GWUNIREAMA - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. SMITH UKIE GWUNIREAMA - MEMBER 3. ISRAEL UKIE GWUNIREAMA, PH.D - MEMBER 4. ISHMAEL UKIE GWUNIREAMA, PH.D - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO IMPROVE SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE IN THE NORTHERN NIGERIA 2. TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER IDENTITY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CITIZENS ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE APPOINTMENT REMOVAL AND RETAINING OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘ C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, OF 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES: 1. PROF. MOMOH ABUBAKAR - REMOVED 2 SALAU MUKAILA - RETAINED 3 GODWIN OSITA CHARLES - RETAINED 4 ABIODUN AREMU - RETAINED 5 COMRADE ABDULSSALAM FASHOLA ALIU - RETAINED 6 COMRADE JOSEPH EMMANUEL EYO - RETAINED 7 COMRADE JOE AJAERO - RETAINED. THE NEW TRUSTEES: 1 DR ODUMAKIN JOE OBIAJULU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. EMMANUEL ADIE.

PRECIOUS SAINTS LIBERATION CHURCH

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR ROWLAND UKIE GWUNIREAMA (CHAIRMAN)

WINNING WINGS ASSEMBLY

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. ECHEFULACHI HENRY OKEIYI. 2. STELLA UGBOMA 3. JEDIDIAH CHIEMERIWO EMMANUEL 4. PAUL ENWEREAKU OKEIYI.5.GODWIN OGHENERO EMUDANOHWO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. WORLD EVANGELISM 2. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR SHADE ATANDA.

LIVING HOPE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN FOUNDATION

PILGRIMAGE RAPTURE AWAITING CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR ERNEST CHINYERE ODUNZE 2. WENBO IKAEINYO 3. CHIBUZOR ONWUZOR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSES THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINE AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR ERNEST CHINYERE ODUNZE

AFRICAN SMART CITIES INNOVATION FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DAVID ELISHA OLATUNJI 2. NWAUBANI PRINCE ODDY 3. JAMES CHIJIOKE KENNETH 4. DAVID OLANIKE LYDIA 5. ASAOLU TUNJI JOHN 6. AKINRINADE AKINTAYI AKANMU 7. OJO-TAIWO TOYIN NDIDI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

ZION HOUSE OF GLORY INT’L GOSPEL CENTRE

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, 1990.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEOTI ADEWOLE 2. ADEOTI PEACE 3. DANIEL A. EZEKIEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY 3. TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD 4. TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF MANKIND BY PREACHING THE WORD OF HOPE

TRUSTEES: (1) MADONNA BITRUS COROSI (2) MADAKI BITRUS COROSI (3) NDUBUISI ANSELM AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF GIRLS AND WOMEN THROUGH SKILL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AND HELP THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AMONG THEM.

TRUSTEES 1. OGBAJI JOHN DIVINE 2. JOHN ROSE MARY DIVINE 3. ONAHI EJEH JOHNSON 4. AGBA VINCENT ANYATANG AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD. 2. TO REACH THE HOPELESS TO BRING HOPE THAT IS IN CHRIST.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM PRODUCT TRADERS ABUJA

GLOBAL PROCUREMENT AND BUDGET WATCH INITIATIVE

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

TEKOA WOMEN FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKANMIYO FADEYI 2. OLANIYI FADEYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND ONENESS WITHIN THE FAMILY THROUGH COUNSELLING WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUTHS IN CRISIS SITUATION 2. TO INCULCATE THE SPIRIT OF HOLY LIVING AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY 3.TO PROMOTE LOVE AMONG FAMILY THROUGH GIVING ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIVINE GRACE HEALING AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INT’L THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: (1)EZE PEACE UJU UDE (2)EZE DAVID (3)OKIRIGWE PETER (4)MARK IBEH YOUNG (5)CHIMEZIE CHRISTIAN (6)NDUKA LEONARD (7)OKAFOR CHINONSO VALENTINE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IBEH CYRIL CHINEDU (ESQ.)

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EGBUDU MATTHEW 2. NIRI PETER DEME 3. ISAH SULEMAN

TRUSTEES: 1. DAUDA MADAKI - CHAIRMAN 2. MESHACH GANGA ATUKE - MEMBER 3. APUAMAGA GOCHI UGO - MEMBER 4. MOHAMMED YAHAYA BABA - SECRETARY 5.MUSTAPHA MAHMOOD USMAN - MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. PROMOTION OF THE INTEREST OF TRADERS WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION 2. TO FACILITATE AND ENSURE THE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE SMALL TRADERS WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

SOUL WINNING CHURCH, AKURE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE AND CREATE AWARENESS ON PROCUREMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS AND TRANSPARENCY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

LIVINGSTONE SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA, FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ‘ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 . PASTOR OWOLABI JULIUS SUNDAY 2. MRS OWOLABI OLUBUKOLA BOSE 3. MR OWOLABI ISREAL OLUWATOBI

TRUSTEES: 1. ODUNUGA, SAMIAT ADEBANKE. 2. ALIYU, JIMOH OLAIYA. 3. SABA ABIOLA MARIAM. AIM & OBJECTIVE: 1. TO UNITE THE SHAREHOLDERS.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198.GARKI, ABUJA .WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

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LIFTHIMUP EVANGELICAL CHURCH

JESUS GATE OF HEAVEN MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004

TRUSTEES ARE 1. APOSTLE GIFT ONYINYECHI NWAOBILOR -- CHAIRMAN 2. PST. GLORY CHINANN NWAOBILOR -- SECRETARY 3. CHRISTOPHER NNODIM

TRUSTEES ARE 1. PST. DAVID OGODE 2. EVANG. HELLEN OGODE 3. VALATINE AMADI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.REV. DR YOUNG ATUBA -CHAIRMAN 2. PST .MRS .MERCY ATUBA -CHAIRPERSON 3. ABRAHAM ATUBA -MEMBER 4. FELIX NWASIWE - MEMBER 5. TONY OGBEBOR -MEMBER

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

BONNY-WEST EVANGELICAL OUTREACH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. BONNY WEST ILO-- CHAIRMAN. 2. SYLVESTER EZEWULU -- MEMBER. 3. SUNNY BROUND EJIKE --- SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

DIVINE-LIGHT REDEMPTION CHURCH OF CHRIST

ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN VETERINARY AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. MICHAEL AINA -- CHAIRMAN. 2. JANET AINA-- MEMBER. 3. AYO AKANBI -- MEMBER. 4. ADEPOJU ADEMOLA --- MEMBER. 5. LADI MUSA -- MEMBER. 6. JAMES ABIODUN AINA -- MEMBER. 7. ANDREW TARGBA -- SECRETARY.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. DR LAWAL TUNDE WAHEED 2. DR ALASA MUSA YUSUF 3. DR NASIR OLATUNJI NUSIBAU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 2. TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GLORIOUS CHRISTIAN SALVATION APOSTOLIC MINISTRY

JEHOVAH RAPHA DELIVERANCE PROPHETIC MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. SUNJI EMMANUEL EZEBUNWA .

2. SUNJI PATRICIA IHUOMA, 3. DORCAS OBARIPHILIPS .O.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. EVANG BLESSING NKECHI NWANKWO 2. NWANKWO CHIDINMA VICTORY 3. ANI ANNASTASIA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO WIN FOR CHRIST AND KINGDOM OF GOD .

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

HOUSE OF SOLACE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

ILE AJE GRAVELS & SAND DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF SAGAMU

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF AROLE ODUDUWA CHAIRMAN 2. ADESEGUN TEMITOPE MORENIKE GENERAL SECRETARY 3. LAMINA MISTURAT ABIMBOLA MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE NEEDY PEOPLE, EX-PRISONERS, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS AND TO ESTABLISH HOUSES FOR NEGLECTED PEOPLE. 2. TO PROVIDE COMPLETE REHABILITATION, BASIC HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES AS WELL AS LIVELIHOOD TO THE NEEDY AND DESERVING MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO WIN THE LOST WORLD BACK TO GOD.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PREACHING CHRIST TO BRING SALVATION TO THE NATIONS. 2. RAISING TRUE LEADERS FOR TOMORROW.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) KALEJAYE OLUSEGUN JOSIAH - CHAIRMAN. (2) OLUTAYO BABATUNDE MATTHEW - SECRETARY. (3) BUCKNOR OLARIBIGBE - TREASURER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: ADESEGUN TEMITOPE MORENIKE (GENERAL SECRETARY)

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

WORD OF GRACE GOSPEL LIGHT MISSION

DIVINE WILL SANCTIFIED WORD MISSION INT’L.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. AMINATU IBE ABUJA 08033137990

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SERAP to Buhari: Withdraw board appointments of 8 dead persons Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “withdraw without further delay the list of appointments to the boards of agencies and parastatals in order to remove a clear and recognizable danger to the integrity of these bodies, and allow the civil service systems to carry out the appointments, in strict conformity with established rules and Nigeria’s international anticorruption obligations and commitments.”

Buhari had on Friday approved the constitution

of the governing boards of agencies and parastatals, appointing 209 chairmen and 1258 members to fill the board positions.

However, it has been discovered that at least 8 members on the list have since passed away. Among others, Buhari appointed Rev. Christopher Utov as a Member of Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research. Rev Utov, the proprietor of Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko passed away on March 17, 2017.

In a statement on Sunday by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale the organization said, “Appointing at least 8 dead

people as board members would seem to suggest that the 1,467 appointments approved by Buhari were unscreened for competence, merit, equity, aptitude and conflicts of interest.

Going ahead with these appointments would neither advance due process nor Buhari’s oft-expressed commitment to prevent and combat corruption. It would create a lack of trust and confidence among the general public.”

According to the organization, “Taking partisan politics out of the appointments to boards of agencies and parastatals is one surest way for Buhari to

show that his government is truly one of change, that would do things differently from successive governments that apparently handed out board appointments to reward party members, supporters and cronies.”

The statement read in part: “Withdrawing the appointments and directing and allowing the civil service systems to follow due process to reappoint chairpersons and members to the boards of these agencies and parastatals would bring the government’s practices and operations into conformity with Nigeria’s international an-

ticorruption obligations, particularly the UN Convention against Corruption. Nigeria has ratified the convention.”

“It’s absolutely important for Buhari to ensure that the process through which board appointments are made is transparent and merit-based. A merit-appointment system would produce a better qualified board, and ultimately improve the governance architecture and access of Nigerians to essential public services. It should be the practice of this government to make board appointments on the basis of ability, and

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not because of political influence or connection.”

“Taking these appointments out of the hands of a small elite group and strengthening the civil service systems and allowing them to deal with board appointments and other similar appointments in a professional, efficient and effective way would greatly decrease political influence or bias in the appointment process, and make the operations of these agencies and parastatals less dependent on partisan politics, which would in turn help improve the ability of the government to deliver effective policies and the much-needed good governance, growth and develop-

We are proud of you- Bauchi Gov tells Speaker Dogara @ 50 From Samuel Luka, Bauchi

Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state has described the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara as a son and single individual who excelled to the level of his forefathers who immensely helped in establishing Nigeria as country.

The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Engineer Nuhu Gidado explained that, “Bauchi state is proud of its son, Dogara who is now flying the flag of leadership worthy of emulation, saying however that a great responsibility rests on his shoulders, and prayed to God to help him in the discharge of those responsibilities.

The Governor stated this weekend at a 50th birthday thanks giving reception organized for the speaker of the House of Representatives at his Bogoro hometown which attracted encomiums and praises from relatives friends and associates from across the country that converged at GSS Gwaranga in Bogoro, venue of the event.

Rt. Hon, Yakubu Dogara, who clocked 50 years on December 26th, 2017 has his birthday anniversary celebration started in Abuja with a book launch where over N300 million was realized through donations by various personalities at the grand event.

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Sen. Orji unifies senatorial zone, assures quality representation

By Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia

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In his bid to unify Abia Central Senatorial District, the senator representing Abia Senatorial District, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji Saturday, met with aggrieved Udo Abia organization, thus ending years of acrimony within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP faithful in the district.

Led by its Coordinator, Engr. Ogbonna Chiemela Leo, the group had alleged that injustice was meted to them by the party hierarchy in the state during the 2015 general elections, stating “the government had through selfish politi-

cians, made the polity to be very bad”, hence sidelining some organizations like Udo Abia at the helm of affairs.

He said the group had made peace and then “came with sincerity of heart” to meet with the senator, pointing out that they will be giving the senator, while assuring that “what happened in 2015 will not happen again. We have converted head mantra to mind mantra. They have accepted that they were maltreated and had resolved to be back to support Sen. Orji”.

Addressing the multitude of faithful, Sen. Orji expressed his happiness that at last “anger has sub-

sided and peace returned” to his followers in the constituency, while urging them to be focused.

He informed them that if wronged, that it was not intentional, recalling that as a governor, he had touched them directly and carried all and now as a senator, wants to also touch them directly, as well as representing them well at the red chamber in Abuja.

The peace, he said should be continuous, and advised them to spread the news and as well sensitize others about the good tides in the constituency.

While urging them to be united and be in touch with him as he is in the Senate

to represent them, assured them that he will not do anything bad to them or disappoint them and called ofr their confidence on him as he will not abandon them.

Earlier in their various speeches, Hon. Emma Iroegbu (Umuahia North), Hon. Ibeku (Umuahia south}, Onyebuchi Isaac (Ikwuano), Hon. Chijioke Ozems (isiala Ngwa North), Lawrence Onyeukwu (Isiala Ngwa South) and Chukwu Nwagbara (Osisioma) recalled moves that ended in the peace, pointing out that they have made mistakes in the past but now “clamour for fairness and equity”, stating further “for remembering

us, we will do your will for our own good”.

They informed the senator that “what happened during the election your first tenure will not happen again as we have resolved to be behind you. Having initiated peace, we assure you of our support”.

They said the meeting indicated that the senator’s presence is getting to the grassroots, stating “the aggrieved has now repented and is now behind you.”

The Isiala Ngwa North members thanked him for giving Ndi Ngwa, which is good to Ngwa people, recalling that he was the only governor who feted constituent irrespective of their party affiliation,

while describing him as a genius, stating “we have repented and will do the right thing this time”.

The constituents also advice him to always be in constant touch with them as representatives the grassroots, while a renowned women mobilize from Olokoro in Umuahia South LGA, Chief Mrs. Naomi Okezie disclosed that the Udo Abia group had suffered in the hands of party bigwigs in the past, advising him to come to the grassroots to succeed in his 2019 second term bid, assuring that as a mobilizer of women in Olokoro, the votes from women in the area will be massive for him, come 2019 elections in the state.

Board Appointments: A’Ibom APC applauds President Buhari Bassey Willie, Uyo

ÎÎÎ For appointing many

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel (right), addressing party faithful, during the end of the year get together party in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State… on Sunday.

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By Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia

ÎÎÎ Abia State Governor,

Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has formally flagged off the “one ward one project initiative of his administration aimed at taking development to the grassroots.’

The programme is to run through a bottom to top approach with town unions, stakeholders and traditional rulers in each community being responsible for selecting projects of need.

Speaking at the flag of the programme which

also saw the commissioning of the Umudere Olokoro civic hall built by the government under the initiative, the Governor, Dr Ikpeazu said the initiative is one of his electioneering campaigns to ensure an inclusive government.

According to him, the initiative will be driven from the communities to the state level as the essence is to ensure that the projects to be done are those actually desired by the communities.

The Governor disclosed that the civic hall project for Umudere came about following a report by an

indigene of the area over the dilapidated state of the hall and urged the beneficiaries of the project to protect it.

He also promised to provide the sum of one million naira to sink a water borehole there.

The executive chairman of Umuahia South, Prince Obioma Eze Ogbulafor appreciated the Governor for selecting Olokoro as the first community to benefit from the one ward one project initiative and assured him of the support of Olokoro people at all times.

In his speech, the Coor-

dinator of the Abia State Rural Infrastructure Development Initiative, Chief Ike Onyenweaku thanked the Governor for fulfilling yet another campaign promise to provide the grassroots with projects that touch them directly and pleaded with Olokoro people to lend their weight behind the administration of Governor Ikpeazu.

Highlight of the event was the conferment of the chieftaincy title of ‘Omereoha on the Governor by the traditional ruler of Umudere Olokoro, Eze Godwin Ebo.

indigenes of Akwa Ibom State into Federal Government agencies and parastatals, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his show of love to the state.

In a press statement issued by the state publicity secretary of the party, Edet Eyo Bassey over the weekend, shortly after the appointment was announced, the party described the president’s gesture as indication of the fair mindedness of the president and the disposition of APC Federal Government to equity and justice in the distribution of Appointments to every section of the country.

The statement reads, “We wish to express our sincere thanks and profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) for the various meritorious appointments he has extended to Akwa Ibom state in the newly reconstituted Boards of Federal Government Agencies and Parastatals.”

The state chapter of APC

also pledges the continued support to President Buhari and his initiatives to transform and re-position Nigeria to an enviable height.

Meanwhile, many indigenes of the state are full of praises to the president for ensuring that the state is being carried along in his administration through appointment into various government positions, saying it’s an indication that the president actually cares for equal representation of all Nigerians.

Reacting to the president’s appointment, APC chieftain and former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Arch Otu Ita Toyo said the state has a duty to look back and be thankful to God for the accommodation which President Buhari’s government has shown to the state.

Toyo who reacted on his social media wall wrote, “I’m sure most persons will recall when it was, that our resource was slavishly carted up the country to support a President and Federal Government who confessed that they ignored our state throughout their tenure but Buhari’s own is different.

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Ondo First Lady, Betty Akeredolu crowned ‘Ada Emeabiam II’ ÎÎÎ

The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu was crowned with the traditional title ‘Ada Emeabiam II’ of Emeabiam in Owerri West Local Government of Imo State by His Royal Majesty, Eze Eunan Eke, Ohazurume 1 of Umuokpo autonomous community, Emeabiam. This honour is coming on the heels of her numerous contributions to the development of Emeabiam community.

Top among the dignitaries that graced the occasion was the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the

Governor of Imo State, ably represented by the SSG, Sir George Eche, the deputy of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, and the Secretary to the State Government, Otunba Ifedayo Abegunde among others.

In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Akeredolu who thanked the people for considering her worthy of the title promised to do her best to better the lives of the people in the community just as she affirmed her readiness to work and surpass the legacies left behind

by Mrs. Angela Abana, the first to be titled ‘Ada Emeabiam’ Mrs. Akeredolu also used

the opportunity to express her readiness to continue to give back and empower her people. “I intend to use this position as an avenue to campaign for the betterment of our people. I intend to set up a foundation made up of well meaning sons and daughters of Emeabiam with the sole aim of identifying the problems and constructively dealing with them”, she stressed.

While also appreciating HRH, Eze Eunan Eke, Ohazurume 1 of Umuokpo for the honour done her, Mrs. Akeredolu expressed the notion that it is going to be a new dawn thus calling for supports from all and sun-

dry.

In his remark, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Akeredolu congratulated his wife stressing that it was a honour well deserved.

According to him, it was not a surprise that she was honoured with the traditional chieftaincy title as her love for her community cannot be quantified and the love of her people is very dear to her heart.

Arakurin Akeredolu further assured the people of the community that the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha will fix the road leading to the village.

L-R: Sen. George Thompson Sekibo; Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and former Minister of Transport, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, during the Solidarity visit by the Wakrike Ethnic Nationality to Ezenwo.

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Kwara PDP gets sponsor towards 2019 elections Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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An Americanbased businessman, Engineer Nurudeen Balogun has declared his readiness to back the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State in readiness for the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

Balogun who had for about half a decade been sponsoring water projects in the southern parts of the state covering seven local government areas reviving moribond government water projects as well as initiating new ones.

Also, Engineer Balogun sponsored what is called American/Igbomina mobile Clinic carrying medical services free to three council areas in the state.

Speaking at a reception organized for him at the party secretariat along Asa Dam Road, Ilorin, Balogun said PDP outing in November local government election in the state had shown that the time had come for opposition in Kwara to rise up and put government on its toes.

He said though government through the election commission threw away the true

verdict of the people in the election, it had since become an eyeopener recorded by posterity and a bright hope that the age-long agitation of the people would soon come to pass.

Engineer Balogun commended the current leadership of the party who kept hope alive with series of radio programmes that created good political awareness among the people.

He implored PDP members to be ready for the 2019 general elections because according to him, there are bright chances now in Kwara for a departure from the old order signaling good future for the people.

The Chairman, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo while speaking urged Kwara State people to get set for the coming general election pointing out that his goal was to make sure that PDP occupies the Ilorin Government House in 2019.

According to him, the last 14 years had been tough for the ordinary citizen of Kwara State because the same set of people had been in government changing political parties at will as a way of mere changing name in order to plant a continuous misrule.

Akwa Ibom community vows to resist realignment of East-West road Bassey Willie, Uyo

ÎÎÎ The people of

Oron ethnic group in Akwa Ibom state have promised to resist any attempt to realign and alter the original plan for the East-West road which was designed to cross from Oron River in Akwa Ibom State to Calabar in Cross River State.

The out- going president general of Oron Union, Dr Effiong Edunam who spoke at the 2017 Annual General Meeting/Conference (AGM) of the union held in Oron civic centre yesterday, said the original plan and designed of the

road must be maintained, because any alteration will amount at spoiling the essence of the road.

Edunam, a former commissioner for education in Akwa Ibom State said, “Most of us are familiar with the infamous attempt to drastically alter the alignment of the EastWest road from Oron town.

We stalwartly resisted the attempt and reached a compromise for a take-off point behind the Oron Museum, the consequence of this needless diversionary pursuit is that the job is delayed as the new route is being designed.”

He however lamented that all the oil companies operating in Oron territory have completely short-changed the people, because the people have already been tired of the idea of giving token and meretricious gifts, when they are exploring the area, even with hazardous effects they always left in the environment.

He challenged all the oil companies operating in the area to prove the benefits of their operations to the people in the last 40 years, adding that already, the union has taken the case to the Nigeria Content De-

velopment and Monitoring Board in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and found out that all the oil companies operating in the territorial waters and lands of Oron were in breach of the law.

The erudite academics accused the board members who made a trip to the Council of Oro Traditional Rulers, (COTR) for trying to collude with the oil companies in order not to produce any report on their trip since last year, adding that the people of Oron have no other option than to make a case to the National Assembly for remedy.

He said the struggle of the people earn the implementation of the 2012 resolution of the National Assembly classifying the five local governments of the area as oil producing is still ongoing and will yield a positive result, because Oro the highest major oil producing areas in Akwa Ibom State which makes the state number one oil producing state in the country.

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Obong Nsima Ekere who was the special

guest at the conference, explained that the commission has invested more than N221,78 billion in 1068 projects covering roads, infrastructure. Education, water supply, shore protection and information technology since 2002 in Akwa Ibom south senatorial district where Oro belongs.

Ekere who was represented at the occasion by Chief Okon Osung, a former Chairman of Akwa Ibom state local government commission, said in 2018 alone, NDDC is budgeting more than N4billion for the renovation and

News 28 Ikpeazu assures Item people on reticulation of water scheme

By Sunday Nwakanma - Umuahia

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Work on the reticulation of the Item Water Scheme will commence by January, 2018.

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu disclosed this while addressing the people or Item during the 2017 Item Day Celebration at Jane Oteh Mini Stadium, Amaokwe Item, Bends Local Government Area .

He said he was touched by the challenge of portable water in the community, assuring that “the issue of lack of portable water will have been confined to the dust bin”, after the Water scheme is fixed, assuring that since it is worth doing, it would be delivered and in record time.

The Governor also appreciated the Chieftaincy title “Ohamarala Dike” (people already know the strong man) earlier conferred on him by the Umunnato Traditional Rulers led by the Deputy Chairman, Bends Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Jerry Akpala and assured not to disappoint them.

The Governor, who used the opportunity to visit some notable Item sons, including the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Cosmos Ndukwe, High Chief Jonny Ukpabi, Barr. J.U Eke, SAN among others was reassured by the people that they would throw their weight behind him.

In his address, the Deputy Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Cosmos Ndukwe and the Commissioner for Housing, Chief James Okpara appreciated the “One Ward, One project Initiative” of Governor Ikpeazu administration and his giant development strides in various sectors of the economy, assuring him that his re-election in 2019 is not negotiable as they would mobilize Item people, Bende North and entire Bende LGA to vote massively for him.

In their separate speeches, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Nnenna Ukeje, Prof.

Joe Irukwu and the Women’s Wing President General of Item Development Association, Prof Regina Ogali assured the Governor of their love and continuous support for him.

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Bindow’s performance attracted me to APC - PDP Stalwart

By Tom Garba, Yola

ÎÎÎ A former running made

of Nuhu Ribadu during the 2015 general elections on the platform of People’s Democracy Party (PDP),Rev Habila Istifanus has attributed his defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) to the pragmatic performance of the Governor of Adamawa State, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrila Bindow.

According to him the good leadership performance of Bindow in delivering divi-

dends of democracy under the APC party to Adamawa people is an indication of the party at all levels is doing well to serve the good people of Nigeria.

Habila who had defected to the ruling party with hundreds of his supporters in Ganye LGA of southern senatorial District of the state said his coming to the party is to support Bindow in his on going mission to salvage the state from the chains of underdevelopment.

“APC is the good party

for the common masses, the policy of the party is geared toward having a sustainable development and enduring economy growth.

“I’m defecting with hundreds of my supporters to give solid support to the Governor of our state who is changing the story of the state in few years of his in office.” Habila said.

He continued to say that Bindow is indeed a good leader who is having the people at heart to serve them with all humility and his attitude

toward issues of governance is one of the major reason of my defection.

The Deputy Governor, Engr Martins Nasir Babale attended the ceremony and welcome the defectors to the party said with Istifanus now in the party no single votes will be lost out to any party come 2019 general elections.

Babale described Rev Habila as a political big wig that has hug number of loyalist across the state and is a big catch that the party need to

celebrate his defection.

The Chairman of the occasion, Senator Jonathan Zwingina congratulates Habila for joining the winning party and assures him of the party fair play to all party members The occasion was graced with great political personalities of the senatorial zone, serving members at the National Assembly, serving members at the State House of Assembly, all state party officials and LGAs chairmen.

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Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade and other bikers, during the carnival show in Calabar, Cross River State… recently.

Rivers 2017 budget never a secret document, government insists Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Following the relaunch of the campaign for an open budget in Rivers State by the Executive Director of Integrity Group, Mr. Livingstone Wechie, the Rivers state government has insisted that the 2015 supplementary budget, as well as the 2016 and the 2017 budgets were available for the public to assess.

The state commissioner for budget and economic planning, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, who made this known while reacting to claims

by Mr. Wechie that the budget was a secret docu-

ment, said that several civil society organisations and interested members of the public had been accessing the budget through his ministry.

The commissioner stated that there was nothing secretive about the budget, noting that the process involved in the passage and accent to that state document were such that it could never be hidden from the public.

Also the Rivers State House of Assembly had indicated that the 2017 budget was successfully implemented by the state governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, amidst debate on the accessibility of the

document.

A statement released in Port Harcourt by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Ehi Edison, during weekend commended Governor Nyesom Wike for diligent implementation of the 2017 budget.

The statement said the committee carried out its oversight functions on the budget, describing its implementation as a huge success.

The Executive Director of the Integrity Group, Mr. Livingstone Wechie, weekend re-launched his campaign for an open budget

in Rivers State. Mr. Wechie on a live Television Programme accused Governor Nyesom Wike of running an administration where his commissioners, including that of budget did not have access to the budget as approved by the Rivers State House of Assembly, not to talk about how it was being implemented.

He said that it was fraudulent for the government to run a hidden budget.

Mr. Wechie also accused Budgit Nigeria, a civil organization that scrutinises state budgets, of failing to scrutinise that of Rivers State because it has allegedly sold out to the state government.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha on Saturday solicited the support of communities in sustaining the infrastructural development of schools in Nigeria.

Mustapha made the call at the second Annual General Meeting of Hong Old Students Association held at Government Secondary School Hong in Adamawa.

The SGF, who is also a member of the association, said that the schools had inspired as well as moulded the characters of all great men in all their social endeavours.

He urged old students who had succeeded in their social endeavours to contribute to both the growth and the sustainability of both academic and infrastructural development of schools.

According to him, government cannot do it all alone.

He called on the HOSA to assist in the restoration of the past glory in the school for posterity.

Earlier, Dr Louis Mandama, Adamawa Head of Service commended Gov. Mohammed Bindow for choosing the school as one of the first schools to benefit from the ‘state of emergency’ in education.

Mandama, who is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the HOSA said the governor had renovated hostels, classrooms, parameter fencing, supply of books, provision of mattresses and seats.

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NFF urged to settle players’ bonuses ahead of CHAN 2018

ome football enthusiasts in Ebonyi on Friday in Abakaliki urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure the settlement of all bonus issues regarding the home-based Super Eagles before Jan. 13.

The home-based Super Eagles team is participating in the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco scheduled for Jan. 13 to Feb. 4.

The Eagles are in Group C alongside Rwanda, Libya and Equatorial Guinea, with their first match on Jan. 15 against Rwanda.

The football enthusiasts, in separate interviews with NAN, also suggested some ways of achieving a credible outing for the team at the competition which would be staged in four Moroccan cities.

Emmanuel Utobo, Director of Sports in Ebonyi, noted that the issue of bonuses and

other motivational packages should be settled immediately to avoid distractions during the competition. “The NFF should hold a meeting with the team’s representatives to sort all contending issues, just like it did with the Super Eagles during its recent friendly match in Russia.

“History has shown that the greatest cause of Nigeria’s dismal outings in major football events is bonus rows, and the NFF

must curb this ugly trend,’’ he said.

Supporting this assertion, Obumneme Anyaorah, a former goalkeeper, urged the NFF to accord the same attention given to the Super Eagles to the CHAN Eagles.

“Nigerians are expecting the team to win the competition since its best outing of a bronze medal finish in South Africa 2014.

“Winning the competition will place the Eagles in a good stead before ‘Russia 2018’

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ohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the federation expects more commitment from the Super Eagles when they campaign at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Sanusi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday that the football body expects nothing short of this from the team.

“What we expect from them is what they have been doing before, which is being committed to the job.

“They have shown a lot of commitment, revealing that they are ready to die for their country and that is why God assisted us to qualify for the World Cup with a match at hand. “They have demonstrated that trust and commitment, showing that money is not everything.

“Even when the money was not there, they played without asking, not to talk of when there is money available.

“We are now hopeful that they will deliver at the bigger stage in Russia,’’ he said.

The NFF official also lauded the players for their dedication to the country.

Nigeria, who became the first African country to qualify for the 32-team mundial with a game to spare, is pitched in Group D alongside familiar foes Argentina, Iceland and Croatia.

resident of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has expressed the satisfaction of the federation with on-field and off-field results for Nigerian football in the outgoing year while expressing conviction that the year 2018 will bring forth more honours and even greater global recognition for the Nigerian game.

In the year 2017, the Super Eagles qualified for the Fifa World Cup finals with a match to spare from a so called ‘Group of Death’, the Eagles B qualified for the African Nations Championship starting in Morocco in a fortnight and the U20 and U17 girls swept aside opposition to reach the final round of qualification for their respective Fifa Women’s World Cup finals taking place in 2018.

Off the field, a string of victories in the boardroom has given Nigerian football a louder voice in international football politics and; a number of worthwhile sponsorship deals with corporate organisations have greatly reduced the financial burden on the nation’s supreme football ruling body.

“Largely, it has been an excellent year, on and off the field. The bookmakers, analysts and football fans all over the world thought we were going to find it difficult in our World Cup qualifying group, but we made it to Russia with a match to spare.

Now, we have already kick started the preparations to the finals with a landmark agreement with the team on funds and renewal of the technical adviser’s contract to keep him fully focused on the job.

“Like the World Cup, qualification for the CHAN was also down to hard work and focus. We are ready to work even harder and focus much more ardently on our objectives in the year 2018, because we want to win the CHAN and achieve our best ever outing at the Fifa World Cup,” Pinnick told thenff.com at the weekend.

The Caf executive committee member and member of the organising committee for Fifa competitions also revealed that big plans are afoot for the women’s game.

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witzerland-based Stephen Odey on Friday said George Weah’ feat of becoming the President of Liberia is a good source of motivation for many other footballers.

The former player of MFM Football Club of Lagos, who is now with FC Zurich, said he hoped to become the next George Weah.

Weah was on Friday announced the new President of Liberia, after winning the run-off poll in the country’s presidential election.

The former Liberian national captain was a footballer who turned out for several top-flight European clubsides, including Paris St-Germain (PSG) of France and AC Milan of Italy. He is the only African footballer to have won both the FIFA World Player of the Year award and the prestigious Ballon D’Or.

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outhampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has hinted goalkeeper Alex McCarthy will get an extended chance to prove himself after keeping Manchester United at bay in his first Premier League start for the club.

The 28-year-old, who signed for Saints in the summer of 2016, was given his opportunity at Old Trafford on Saturday with Fraser Forster paying the price for an unconvincing run of form.

McCarthy did well enough to hold off United in a 0-0 draw and should hang on to the gloves when his former club Crystal Palace visit St Mary’s on Tuesday, with Forster having exhausted Pellegrino’s patience.

“Obviously the goalkeeper is a special position and you have to support them but most of my players have had an opportunity in the Premier League and nobody can complain about that,” he said.

“We decide to change some players to give the opportunities to others and now Alex has to show his capacity, his quality on the pitch.

“In football nothing is fixed, everything is changing all the time. I try to use the moment and the player I think is better, I try to give the opportunity.

“After this they have to keep the possibility and show on the pitch how they are.”

With the countdown to the World Cup now on it is bad timing for Forster, who joins England team-mate Joe Hart in losing his club spot in recent weeks.

Reflecting on the efforts of McCarthy, who was called up for Sam Allardyce’s only game in charge of the Three Lions, Pellegrino added: “I think he was correct, he was good, he was calm and always showing personality in a difficult game.”

Despite the encouraging nature of their point at Old Trafford, Southampton are now winless in their last eight games and eyeing the January window eagerly.

Their coffers were given a major boost with the £75million sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool and Pellegrino is hoping to strike some deals.

“We don’t have Virgil now, we have to try and bring a couple of targets to be stronger,” he said.

“We never know because I can’t control the market. It is not easy because the important players are not too easy to bring.

“In six months or one year, maybe we can talk if it was positive or not to sell Virgil.”

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City maintain unbeaten record, Palace lose penalty M anchester City’s 18-game Premier league winning run was ended by a goalless draw at Crystal Palace, who missed out on the chance to become the first team to beat them in the league this season when they had an injury-time penalty saved.

It was a disappointing display from Pep Guardiola’s side, but they still extended their lead at the top of the table to 14 points – the biggest gap between the leaders and the chasing pack at this stage of the season in top-flight history, BBC reports.

It could have been worse for City had goalkeeper Ederson not saved Luka Milivojevic’s spot-kick after substitute Raheem Sterling had fouled Wilfried Zaha in the box in the 92nd minute.

However it could still prove a costly afternoon for City with Gabriel Jesus leaving the field injured and in tears in the first half, and the league’s top assist-maker Kevin de Bruyne stretchered off after a heavy tackle from Jason Puncheon in the final minute.

It leaves City with only one fit senior striker in Sergio Aguero who replaced Jesus at Selhurst Park.

While Chelsea and Manchester United trail City by some distance, they may see a small light at the end of the tunnel in a title race that appeared to be all but over before

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wansea City staged a remarkable late fightback to beat Watford and give Carlos Carvalhal victory in his first game in charge of the Welsh side, lifting them off the bottom of the table.

In a lively start to the match, Jordan Ayew struck the bar from 25 yards for the visitors before Andre Carrillo headed Watford in front on 11 minutes, BBC reports. Neither side seized control of the match in a disjointed second half and, as the nervous hosts retreated with five minutes left, Swans substitute Oli McBurnie nodded down for Ayew to convert from close range.

In the 89th minute, Heurelho Gomes saved a powerful effort from Nathan Dyer but could only push it into the path of another Swansea substitute, Luciano Narsingh, who finished well to spark ecstatic celebrations in the dugout and the away end.

Just a fourth win from 21 Premier League games this season sees Carvalhal’s side overtake West Brom, who are now at the foot of the table, and moves them within two points of safety.

For Watford, a fifth defeat from six league matches sees them stay in 10th place.

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (8th left) with some stakeholders from Nnewi, during a courtesy visit at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia ...recently

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State Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, says Ndi Anambra could access the ongoing Health Insurance Scheme from various hospitals across the state.

The Deputy Governor was speaking during the annual Senator I.G Abana Foundation empowerment programme held at Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Council Area recently.

Dr. Okeke, who revealed that state government, having constituted the Trustees for the scheme, has al-

ready injected the sum of two hundred million naira into the scheme, which bill had been successfully passed into law by the State House of Assembly.

Okeke stressed that the State government is trying it’s best to combat sale of fake drugs, pointing out that government and private sector engagement is key towards eliminating the menace.

While emphasising that the present administration will do more interventions in all sectors of the state economy with its renewed mandate, Okeke applauded

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the initiative by Senator Abana, saying that more people will be better for it, if the scheme is expanded.

The benefactor of the Foundation, Senator I.G Abana, who was full of praises to God for the grace to embark on the project, expressed optimism that more people would emulate the gesture to help the suffering masses, adding that through empowerment by the Foundation, many people have been able to complete their studies and gotten jobs in different establishments.

One of the beneficiaries who made first class in Chemical Engineering, appreciated Senator Abana for his selfless acts towards the less privileged in the

society, saying that he lost hope after his father’s demise, but found footing since his benefactor took over payment of his school fees, and prayed God to replenish his source.

Senator IG Abana Foundation is a nongovernmental organisation, committed to free Health care, award of scholarship, financial aid, among other humanitarian and social services.

The event climaxed with distribution of cheques for seventy- five thousand naira to twenty six undergraduates, as well as fifteen thousand naira each to forty- six secondary school students.

Free Medicare was also given to a wide range of beneficiaries.

Federal Government has been urged to more proactive measures to reposition the economy of the nation to improve the living standard of Nigerians.

A former Commissioner for Education in the old Anambra State, Chief Chukwuma Okoye, who made the call at Isuoniocha while speaking on some political issues , suggested that the effective revitalisation of the nation’s economy, creating more structures to enhance employment opportunities and providing food for Nigerians as the key challenges facing President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to the former Commissioner, cutting down the cost of governance by the president through the management of the nation’s economy with a less over bloated staff will improve the nation’s economy.

He described failure in the energy and petroleum sectors of the nation’s economy as worrisome and urged the Federal Government to rise to the occasion to save Nigerians from untold hardship.

Okoye identified some major problems confronting the nation to include faulty political structure, leadership in all ramifications, ethnicity, religion and British Neo-colonialist tendencies.

The former commissioner commended Governor Willie Obiano for providing the right kind of leadership which has addressed the economy of the state as well as attracted massive support from the electorate manifested during the November eighteenth governorship election the state.

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Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (left) greeting the traditional ruler of Ogbunike Kingdom, HRM Igwe John Umenyiora (right), during her visit to Ogbunike... recently.

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traditional ruler of Nibo, Eze Michael Chukwuemeka Ngene, has commended the Anambra State government for ensuring government presence in the community.

Eze Ngene, who spoke during a cultural forum in the community, expressed delight in the completed pavilion under the first phase of the choose-your-project initiative for all communities in the state, by the Governor Wil-

lie Obiano administration, the awarded Awka- Ifite Nibo Isiagu road and other three roads in the community.

The royal father further acknowledged that three transformers have been approved for the community courtesy of the state government and urged his subjects to always think home to enhance development in the town.

Speaking during the occasion, the wife of the President General of the community, Engineer Mrs. Ethel Akuvue, used the forum to commend

Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, for assisting the Governor in enhancing development in the state and expects more women participation in the affairs of Nibo town.

In their separate reactions, a retired Director in the Federal Ministry of Education, Sir Emma Obiocha and an indigene of Nibo, Professor Chikodi Anigbogu, described Governor Obiano’s good governance as exemplary while expecting Nibo indigenes to be more focused in the development of the town.

ernment has announced the establishment of AntiCorruption Desks in all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

This is in concert with the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to stamp out corruption in the country.

The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners, Mr. Mark Okoye, announced this in Awka during a capacity building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and MDAs on Open Government Partnership recently.

Mr. Okoye said that the essence of the workshop was to bring the parties involved in the “Open Government Partnership’’ (OGP) in the state up the speed with the processes and implementation of the initiative.

The commissioner was represented by his Permanent Secretary, Mr. Emeka Ohuoha.

Okoye explained that “OGP is a multilateral initiative aimed at securing strong commitments toward promoting transparency and accountability, fighting corruption, as well as harnessing new technologies to strengthen governance’’.

He said that Anambra State was chosen as one of the four pilot states for the programme because of the strict adherence of Governor Willie Obiano’s administration to good governance.

The commissioner noted that government through the assistance of some donor agencies had created the anti-corruption desks in ministries such as Water Resources to ensure transparency and accountability in their projects execution.

Okoye noted that through citizens’ engagement in policy making and budget formulation, the government had sustained its projects in all the communities across the state.

On her part, the Anambra State Focal Person for the Open Government Partnership, Mrs. Ogoo Chukwunwendu, said the initiative would create opportunity for the citizens to actively participate in governance.

In a remark, the National Coordinator, Open Government Partnership, Mrs. Juliet Ibekaku-Nwangwu, who was represented by Dr. Haruna Abdullahi, stressed the need for all stakeholders in the OGP to show greater commitment and desire to improve the level of service delivery in the state.

3 injured, one dies in multiple Obiano’s enemies should visit psychiatric hospital –APGA chieftain road accident in Ihiala

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the season of greatness and deep reflection of Christians on the mystery of the birth of Jesus Christ, saviour of the world, with the joy of togetherness which necessitated the return of many living in the cities, the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has mounted gallant security operatives in the nooks and crannies of the state with a touch of beautification and payment of salaries to all the civil servants in the state, noting that Christmas should be celebrated with joy and happiness.

On this note however, the National Coordinator APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evang. Chinedu Obigwe, com-

mended the governor for his benevolent heart and sense of aesthetics, saying that those who said the governor is not working should be referred to psychiatric hospital.

In a press release issued to newsmen on Friday, Obigwe said: “I commend Governor Obiano for beautifying Anambra State this yuletide period.

I equally commend him for paying Anambra State Civil servants their salary, yearly allowance and distributing bags of rice to all the Civil servants in the State on the 21th December 2017.

“The kind gesture exhibited by the Governor ahead of this festive celebration will go a long way in making the festive season a memorable

and enjoyable one for civil servants.

“More so I thank the Governor for the security measures he put in place to make the festive season a crime free season.

“Governor Obiano is fulfilling his promise of staying awake for the people of the state to sleep in peace with their two eyes closed. He is also doing his best to ensure that the people of the State do not lack basic amenities.

“Therefore, I urge the people of the state to double their support for the Governor so that his divine mission of leading the people of the state to the Promised Land will be actualised.

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multiple road accident involving an articulated vehicle, a bus and two cars has left one dead and three others injured at the popular Azia junction Ihiala axis of Owerri-Onitsha express way in Anambra State on Friday.

An eyewitness at the scene of the ghastly accident said the sad episode occurred at about 10.00a.m The source said that the accident was caused by a break failure of the articulated vehicle conveying drinks and heading towards Onitsha.

“The trailer lost control and hit two vehicles and the bus which was pick-

ing passengers at the junction,” the source said.

Confirming the accident, Mr. Sunday Ajayi, the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, said that about three vehicles were involved and about six casualties were also involved in the catastrophe.

Ajayi informed that only person was confirmed dead while others were taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention, noting that his men were equally on ground to remove obstructions from the accident scene.

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of the Anambra State government was recently re-echoed by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Disability Matters, Barrister Chucks Ezewuzie, who wants Ndi Anambra and Nigerians in general to come back home to develop Anambra State and Nigeria.

In a chat with newsmen in Awka, Barrister Ezewuzie condemned the ugly situation where Blacks sold Blacks in Libya.

Regretting that young Nigerians- even those with academic qualifications, abandoned the

country to seek greener pastures in countries where they are subjected to inhuman treatment, Barrister Ezewuzie advised Nigerians to shun the quest to get rich fast, urging them to stay back in the country to tap from its rich endowments.

The Governor’s aide seized the opportunity to appeal to the Federal Government to create more employment opportunities for youths to enable them become self-reliant, even as he enjoined the youths to say no to people that offer to take them abroad for white collar jobs.

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Anambra Dep. Gov reassures on power rotation among senatorial districts Stories by John Ndu,, Awka

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State government has assured of power rotation to Anambra South Senatorial District at the expiration of the renewed four year term of the Governor Willie Obiano-led administration.

The Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, gave the assurance during the fifty fourth Ofala and ninety second birthday celebration of the traditionalrRuler of Nnewi, Igwe

Kenneth Orizu.

According to Deputy Governor, the renewed mandate by the masses to the Governor is a huge task but explained that with their support, the present administration is better positioned to continue transformation work on all sectors of the State economy.

The Deputy Governor also expressed optimism that the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA will clinch more states in the South East zone come 2019 Gen-

eral Election, stressing that the party has come to stay being the voice of Ndigbo.

While appreciating Ndi Nnewi for their support during the recently concluded governorship election, Dr. Okeke added that electricity is critical to Nnewi being the Industrial hub of the State.

He expressed optimism that the issue will be addressed very soon, saying that it will serve as a development catalyst to other sectors of the state economy.

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84 pupils of primary schools in Umuohi Okija of Anambra State have been presented with certificates of academic excellence and cash awards for outstanding performances in their various classes.

This is even as a community leader in Chief Obidon Onujiogu, said Education presents a necessary condition for societal development.

The presentation of the certificates of academic excellence and cash awards was done during a forum on Education in Umuohi Okija recently.

Speaking during the event, Chief Onujiogu noted that for any society to develop meaningfully, stakeholders must join hands in the promotion of education through encouragement for academic excellence among

pupils and students.

He contended that time has gone when education was mainly for the well to do.

Chief Onujiogu, an indigene of Umuohi- Okija, said that no investment in education is a waste and praised Governor Willie Obiano’s giant strides in the state Education Sector, which, he said, needed massive support of the masses.

Also speaking, an Educationist in the area, Lady Bene Nwanekezi said such forum would go a long way in promoting academic excellence among the people.

The presentation of certificates of academic excellence and cash awards to over eighty-four pupils of primary schools in Umuohi Okija for their outstanding performances in their various classes was the highpoint on the forum.

Anaku community raises the alarm over menace of Fulani herdsmen ÏÏÏAnaku Community in Ayam-

elum Local Government Area of Anambra State has sent a Save our Soul (SOS) message to the State Government over what it described as unrestricted ravaging of their farmlands and intimidation by Fulani herdsmen.

The traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Peter Oforkansi, who made the call during a visit to the community, narrated how the herdsmen lead their cattle to graze on their crops without recourse to the fact that they are damaging people’s means of livelihood.

Igwe Oforkansi, who revealed that the leaders of the herdsmen had severally refused to honor invitations for discussions to find lasting solutions to the challenge, regretted that it has gotten to the extent Fulani herdsmen block the roads to the farms, on the pretext

that their cattle are grazing.

He appealed to the State Government and the relevant authorities to immediately intervene on the issue which he noted is already tearing the community apart, since according to him, agriculture is their only source of income.

On his part, a farmer from the community, Mr. Sunday Obodoeze, who corroborated the traditional ruler’s story, said they now live in fear as the activities of the herdsmen have gone out of control.

He however maintained that the community had avoided indulging in acts that can spark violence in heeding Governor’s appeal for peace, but warned that if they are left unchecked, the activities of the herdsmen is capable of plunging the area into severe challenges.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (right), presenting Best Operation Officer Award to Mr. Williams Odumu, during the inauguration of Udoka Security outfit in Onitsha... recently

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people of Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State are counting their blessings with yet another show of love from their representative in the State House of Assembly, Princess Nikky Ugochukwu, who, they said, has been offering them effective representation for the past eleven years.

Speaking at the palace of the traditional ruler of Umunze during her annual children’s party and Thanksgiving, the lawmaker thanked God for the life of the people of her constituency and assured them that she will sustain the yearly event, which her late father, Igwe Mathias Ugochukwu, instituted.

Addressing APGA faithful at the event during an interactive session with them,

Princess Nikky commended Governor Willie Obiano and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, for their developmental strides in the state, especially in Orumba South Council Area, making special reference to security and thanked the people of the area for the love they have shown her and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

In his speech, the APGA chairman for Orumba South, Chief Oliver Tambo-Okoli, described Princess Nikky as a selfless and reliable representative, whose exceptional qualities and love for her constituency would earn her more honours and support from their people.

In their separate reactions, some beneficiaries of the legislator’s largess drawn from the fifteen communities in

Orumba South, including a widow, Mrs. Margaret Okoli from Enugwu- Umuonyia, a ninety-six year widow and Mrs. Comfort Obiano, among others, expressed profound gratitude to their benefactor, whom they described as the best representative they have ever had both in the State and National Assemblies, and asked God to elevate her to a higher pedestal.

High point of the event, which had in attendance, government functionaries, traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, was distribution of over five thousand bags of rice, wrappers, and cash to the People of Orumba North and South Council Areas.

The event also featured award of scholarship and empowerment of widows.

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Idemmili North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nkoli Mmegbuanaeze, has called on her constituents to show love to their neighbours and remember the poor as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Hon. Mmegbuanaeze made the call while expressing gratitude to God for keeping her and her constituents alive to celebrate this year’s Christmas.

The lawmaker emphasised that Christmas is a time of sober reflection and urged the people of Idemili North con-

stituency to use it to renew their relationship with God and make amends where necessary.

Hon. Mmegbuanaeze applauded them for voting enmasse for the All Progressives Grand Alliance during the November 18 gubernatorial election held in the state which Governor Willie Obiano won convincingly.

She also thanked them for voting APGA during the Idemili North Constituency byeelection held last month where she emerged winner, assuring them of quality representation.

Right groups urge FG to revoke EEDC licence for poor performance ÏÏÏA coalition of

human rights groups in the South East, under the aegis of South East Based Coalition of Human Rights and Good Governance Organisations (SBCHROs) have called for the outright revocation of the licence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).

The coalition, which consists of 13 rights groups, in a follow up letter to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, cited poor performance as its reason for the call.

The letter to the minister reads: “We are strongly calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria and its Ministry of Power, manned by Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, to revoke the operating license granted to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) for failing woefully to improve and revolutionalise power distribution in Southeast Nigeria.”

The coalition said the call became necessary following “mindboggling atrocious conducts of the Company, especially its field personnel; fully condoned by the company in its 18 Business Districts of the South East zone.”

It said the conduct of the company’s staff has shackled and manacled the people of South East Nigeria and forced them into chronic bondage, industrial and developmental retardation or backwardness.

The coalition said the call became pertinent following rampant cases of illegal disconnections, crazy billing systems and operating with thugs among others around Ogbaru business district and the entire South East.

“We are also strongly calling for immediate investigation and

dismissal of present Ogbaru, Onitsha and Ogidi Network Managers of the EEDC and their subordinate senior managers for marketing, billing, operations, network expansion or distribution.

“Owing to reckless issuance of outrageous estimated bills by EEDC especially to single phase residential consumers; billions, if not tens of billions of worth of “accumulated bills” abound in the South East. In many, if not most single phase residences and their residents, EEDC’s monthly estimated bills have become much higher than monthly house rents.

“The rest of EEDC monumental failures; requiring thorough investigation and appropriate sanctions are: failure to effect adequate provision and installation of distribution transformers, specifically for consumers who are in need and generally for the purpose of ensuring distribution expansion and efficiency.

“Others are, non-provision of power distribution network accessories including transformer accessories and feeder lines’ spares, failure to ensure roundthe-clock maintenance of distribution transformers and distribution feeder lines, and failure to disallow consumers bear the brunt or cost of procuring, installing and maintaining distribution transformers.”

The groups include Int’l Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety), Civil Liberties Organization, South East zone, International Solidarity for Peace & Human Rights Initiative (ISPHRI), Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD-Nigeria), among others.

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Obiano lauds collaboration among security agencies in Anambra Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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the strong collaboration among security agencies in the state have remained the secret to the successes recorded in the fight against crimes and criminalities in the past three and half years.

Governor Obiano stated this in Awka, during the official presentation of two books, “Handbook on Offences and Punishments under the Examination Malpractices Act” and “A Guide on Personal Security” written by the State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mr. Sule Momodu.

Governor Obiano, who was represented by the Head of Service, Barrister Harry Udu, commended

the security agencies in the state for maintaining peace and stability.

He enjoined parents and guardians to encourage reading culture amongst their children and wards, explaining that it is the best way to improve holistically.

The Book Reviewer and State Director, Directorate of State Services, DSS, Mr. Yusuf Isyaku, while taking a critical look on the books, described them as very important, stating that it will assist the general public minimize the risks of losing lives and property.

He described the handbook as a commendable and patriotic contribution towards sensitising the public on issues of security while recommending that schools and educational institutions should make them available to their students as well as parents at the be-

ginning of each Academic Year.

Also speaking, Chairman on the occasion, Barrister Emeka Etiaba and one of the guests and Dean Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Professor Stella Okunna, advised all and sundry to develop the skill of writing and as well imbibe reading culture.

The 60 paged Handbook on Offences and Punishments under the Examination Malpractices Act” is an attempt to highlight the various actions and inactions that constitute malpractice before, during and after an examination, while the second book, “A Guide on personal Security,” which has 28 pages, is an exposé to assist individuals at homes and other places to understand and be security conscious.

A popular actor and governorship aspirant in the November 18, 2017 Governorship election in Anambra State on the platform of Democratic People’s Congress (DPC), Yul Edochie (right) in a handshake with Governor Willie Obiano, after defecting to APGA at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka...recently

Over 500 people receive free medical services, scholarship award in Njikoka Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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five hundred people from Njikoka Council Area of Anambra State have benefited from the free medical care and scholarship award of Senator I. G Abana Foundation.

The event which held at Uruekwo Primary school EnuguUkwu in Njikoka Council Area was organised by Senator I. G Abana as a way of empowering the people and assisting the sick.

The event which featured health sensitisation, diagnosis, medical test, eyes check with the administration of drugs and issuance of eye glasses, attracted government functionaries,

captains of industry and who is who in Enugu-Ukwu.

Addressing the gathering, the traditional ruler of Enugu- Ukwu, Igwe Raph Ekpeh, thanked the benefactor while urging others to emulate the good virtues and prayed God to bless and sustain Senator Abana.

In his message of appreciation, the benefactor, Senator Abana expressed satisfaction that some who benefited from his free medical programme and scholarship awards are testifying what God has used him to do in their lives, promising to sustain the programme.

In his sensitisation message, the Medical Director of I. G

Abana Foundation, Dr. John Mgbenwelu, advised people to always take at least four to ten liters of water daily to enhance proper functioning of their body system.

He also tasked nursing mothers to ensure they maintain exclusive breastfeeding for the health and brain development of their babies.

Some of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Adaorah Aguzuo and Mrs. Chioma Nwachukwu, thanked the benefactor, saying his gesture is worthy of emulation.

Highlights of the event were the presentation of scholarship awards and administering of the free medical care to the patients.

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Dangote Flour Mills, Nascon, Diamond Bank join NSE’s 30 ...as Oando, 7up, UACN exit Adesola Afolabi

L-R: Gbenga Shobo, Deputy Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited; Remi Banjoko, Managing Director, dkbMarket; Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Limited; Tunde Owolabi, Group Executive, Retail Banking, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, at the FirstBank Youth Mentoring Session held in Lagos...on Friday.

10 modular refineries getting ready – Osinbajo Ï Ɓ9Ƃ Ɗè #ƄƉƎ è &ƕ è 9Ɗ è Ǝ Ƅƍ ƂƄ ƄƅƆƃƆ ƍƆƄ Ladesope Ladelokun, with Agency report Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that 10 modular refineries were at advanced stages of development in the Niger Delta.

According to his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, the 10 modular refineries were located in five out of the nine states in the Niger Delta region.

They are located in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Imo states.

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fineries, Amakpe Refinery (Akwa Ibom), and OPAC Refinery (Delta State), have their mini-refineries modules already fabricated, assembled and containerized overseas, ready for shipment to Nigeria for installation.

The total proposed refining capacities of the 10 licensed refineries stands at 300,000 barrels.

“Advanced stage of development for the modular refineries means that the projects have passed the Licence to Establish (LTE) stage, while some have the Authority to Construct (ATC) licence or close to having it because they have met some critical requirements in the

Licensed stage.

“There are three stages in the process of refinery establishment; Licence to Establish (LTE), Authority to Construct (ATC) and Licence to Operate (LTO).’’

The Vice President believes the modular refinery initiative which featured prominently in recent talks between the Federal Government and the oil-producing areas, as represented by PANDEF, will also reposition the petroleum industry.

They would ensure self-sufficiency of petroleum products while serving as a disincentive for illegal refineries and oil pollution.

According to him, the Buhari’s administration is committed to promoting the establishment of privately financed modular refineries so as to increase local refining capacity, create jobs, ensure peace and stability in the Niger Delta.

He explained that end-of-theyear review meeting of the Niger Delta Inter-Ministerial Committee was hold at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Osinbajo noted that the Federal Government, in line with its Niger Delta New Vision, was targeting measurable objectives in its efforts

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Effective January 1, 2018 the composition of the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s (NSE) seven sectoral indices will take a new turn.

The seven sectoral indices of the Exchange, excluding the NSE-30 index are NSE Consumer Goods, NSE Banking, NSE Insurance, NSE Industrial, NSE Oil & Gas, NSE Pension and the NSE Lotus Islamic Indices.

With the completed year-end review and index rebalancing exercise, the NSE announced the entry of Dangote Flour Mills, Nascon Allied Industries and Diamond bank into the NSE 30, an index that comprises of the Exchange’s 30 most capitalized stocks.

Exiting the NSE 30 were Oando, 7up Bottling and UACN Plc. According to the NSE the indices, were developed using the market capitalization methodology. They are rebalanced on a biannual basis -on the first business day in January and in July and selected based on market capitalization and liquidity. The liquidity is based on the number of days the stock is traded during the preceding two quarters.

To be included in the index, the stock must have traded for at least 70 percent of the number of trading days in the preceding two quarters.

To this end the Nigerian bourse selected Northern Nigeria Plc as the incoming company for the consumer goods sector while 7up Bottling Company Plc exits.

CBN rewards FirstBank’s fight against electronic fraud winning two of the three awards up for grab in the keenly contested Nigerian Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) 2017 Annual Dinner and Awards Night held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, recently.

FirstBank FraudDesk emerged as the “Best FraudDesk” and the “most Cooperative FraudDesk” in the Industry, and these awards are clear recognition of the efforts of

FirstBank in combating electronic fraud as well as curbing cyber-crime, thereby frustrating all forms of criminal activities targeted at its valued customers in every nook and cranny of the country.

The winner of the respective categories was generated through an industry-wide online survey carried out by the Central Bank of Nigeria in partnership with NIBBS. The Bank with

the majority of votes across all sectors was accorded the winner of the respective category.

The awards prove that investment in security of customer’s funds does have its rewards. Following the appointment of Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan as FirstBank MD/ CEO, FirstBank management embarked on reengineering program of the Banks technology, operations and upscaling the skill of its personnel

with security of its customer’s funds as key priority, given the Banks massive investments in alternate electronic transaction channels and Technology.

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intervention efforts and recovery when the need arise using advanced fraud analytics tools and security systems. FirstBank SOC facility with advanced Security technology runs a 24/7 operation with highly skilled staff and state of-the-art security tools and appliances, the department operates within the office of the Group Executive Technology and Servicers, Mr. Callistus Obetta.

In his remarks on the awards, Adesola Adeduntan, MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and subsidiaries, said: “Given the growing adoption of alternative channels by the banking community in Nigeria and the increasing threat posed by cybercriminals on the Nigerian Payment System, protecting our customers is a challenge the banking industry will continue to face. The need to collaborate on all fronts in order to be steps ahead of the cybercriminals remains the only option available to combating cybercrime which is why FirstBank FraudDesk and other functions within its operation will continue to champion the industry collaborative spirit to ensure security and the protection of evolving electronic payment climate of the financial sector of the Nigerian economy.”

The Chief Audit Executive of the Bank, Uduak Nelson, and representative of the MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan at the event thanked the CBN, represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Operations, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu for the recognition given to FirstBank, and assured that the bank would continue to partner and collaborate with every stakeholder in the industry, including its customers, to ensure the protection of electronic payments and services in the country.

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2018: TUC gives FG 6 months to finalise new minimum wage impasse Joy Ekeke As the world celebrates the beginning of a New Year, Nigerians are also praying for a better lot; unpaid salaries, unemployment, untold hardship, fuel scarcity, rising inflation and a host of other issues made the year 2017, one, most people will not forget easily.

Therefore, the Trade Union Congress,(TUC) through its National President, Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama has said that the Federal Government should not expect a different result, while doing the same thing.

On the issue of the unresolved minimum wage, Kaigama issued a 6-month window to the Buhari-

led government, insisting that all necessary discussions should have been finalised.

“The National Minimum Wage Committee set up by the Federal Government should conclude everything concerning the new wage on or before the end of the second quarter of 2018”.

Adding in similar vein, that, “All state governments should pay all outstanding salaries and allowances to workers before the end of the first quarter in 2018.”

The Labour leader, also reiterated his position on the issue of the fuel scarcity, frowning at the motives behind the perennial hardship Nigerians face, particularly, during the yuletide.

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to acquire strategic maritime safety and security assets, including vessels.

This is in line with the recent approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja.

According to a statement in Lagos on Saturday by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Isichei Osamgbi, the move is also in line with the total spectrum of maritime security strategy.

The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, also

eral Government seems not to be doing anything about it. Those governors involved in such irresponsible act should be brought to book. There is no milk of kindness left in our leaders anymore.

“They prefer state of- the- art monuments and house, was well as five star hotels to human life and the education of our children ( the supposed leaders of tomorrow). Families die on our roads; yet they tell us our roads are not as bad as some Nigerians claim. It is only in Nigeria people pay for services that they did not use. The power sector is a case in point. If things remain like this, the congress may have no option than to hit the street again.”

· L – R: Tinuade Awe, Head, Legal and Regulation Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Joke Silva, Nollywood Veteran; Bola Adeeko, Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE; Olu Jacobs, Nollywood Veteran receiving a replica of the gong during the End of the Year Closing Gong Ceremony at the Exchange on Friday.

NIMASA to acquire more vessels to aid security Joy Ekeke, with Agency report

commodate this perennial fuel scarcity, especially during the Yuletide or any other time. If it happens we will direct and mobilise our members all over the country to abandon their cars on major roads”.

Kaigama, while listing the array of events in 2017, vowed that if such persists, Nigerian Government should expect a showdown.

“This is not the best of times in our country as Nigerians are subjected to various dehumanizing conditions. In the midst of the gruelling fuel scarcity, many workers are still being owed up to six months’ salary.

“Bailouts were given, but unfortunately they were diverted by some governors and the Fed-

announced the establishment of a Command and Control Centre as part of the maritime security strategic initiative.

He said,“The four components of the initiative are situational awareness, response capability, law enforcement and local partnerships and regional cooperation; which are the fulcrum upon which tackling maritime crime will be built on,” Peterside said that the implementation of NIMASA’s maritime strategy, in collaboration with the agency’s partners, was a panacea to piracy and maritime crime within Nigerian territorial waters.

He gave an assurance that NIMASA would continue to collaborate with the military, especially the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force, among other partners, to make Nigerian waterways safe and secure.

“We are not unmindful of the peculiar environment of Niger Delta which poses its own challenge in tackling maritime crime, especially kidnapping of crew and illegal bunkering that leads to pollution.

“We will continue to work with the Nigerian Navy and regional organisations to strengthen our regional approach to tackling maritime crime,” he said.

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towards implementing development projects in the region.

He added that the December 22 meeting received a report that 38 licensed privately financed greenfield and mini-modular refineries investors have so far indicated interests in the establishment of refineries in the region.

At least ten of the licensed refineries investors are at an advanced stage of development.

He noted that the issue of funding was a major challenge to most of the investors, and the primary reason holding further progress of

the refinery projects.

The Vice President directed the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to keep providing the necessary support and creating the enabling environment for positive investments in modular refineries by engaging key government agencies.

The agencies include the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board, NCDMB, and financial institutions, including the International Finance Corporation, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim-

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FG signs pact with Medview to evacuate over 5000 Nigerians in Libya Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), has signed an agreement with Med-View Airline to participate in the evacuation of 5,037 Nigerians facing social challenges of various degrees in Libya.

The agreement signed at NEMA headquarters in Abuja, will facilitate smooth airlifting of Nigerians out of the troubled zone. Med-View will be participating in the airlifting of 5,037 evacuees with another Nigerian carrier.

“This kind of responsibility is meant for Nigerian carriers, because it our responsibility and we have the capacity to carry out this operation. We have demonstrated the capacity that we can do it and we are honoured to have been appointed by the Federal Government through NEMA”, said Med-View’s Executive Director, Business Development and Commercial, Mr. Isiaq Na’Allah who participated in the signing of the agreement.

“It is a known fact that Med-View Airline has been in operations for the past 10 years. We do Hajj operations and we do it successfully and the record is there for everybody to see, that is a factor I think the government considered before we were assigned this national project. We will deliver professionally up to international standard and the government is not making any mistake for entrusting Nigerian carrier to this kind of project.”

NEMA’s Director-General, Engr.

Mustapha Maihaja; Fatima Bukar, a Senior Legal Officer to NEMA; Med-View’s Executive Director, Business Development and Commercials, Mr. Isiaq Na’Allah and Med-View Corporate Affairs Officer, Johnson Omole, participate in the signing of the agreement.

Recently, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari constituted a 17-man fact-finding committee to aid the evacuation process of 5,037 Nigerians. The 17-man team is headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama.

Members of the team includes Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mohammed Babandede; NEMA Director-General, Mustapha Maihaja; Senior Special Assistant to the President on the Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) DirectorGeneral, Julie Okah-Donli; National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, among others.

The FG has also established a Reception Centre in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, to be managed by the Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, to receive the 5, 037 returnees.

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Singapore: GDP grew 3.5% in 2017, says Prime Minister Ganiyu Obaaro Singapore’s economy expanded 3.5 per cent this year more than double the initial government forecast, as the country benefited from the global economic upswing, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his New Year message Sunday.

Lee said the city-state would press on with economic restructuring and infrastructure projects such its fifth airport terminal as well as review healthcare policies to prepare for an aging popula-

tion.

“All these are essential investments in our future. They require time and resources, and will stretch way beyond this term of government. We have to plan well ahead for them,” Lee said in a statement released by his office.

Singapore’s 2017 growth comes at the top end of the most recent trade ministry prediction of 3 to 3.5 percent and compares with the median 3.3 percent forecast in a Bloomberg survey. The government is due to release preliminary gross domestic

product figures for the fourth quarter on Jan. 2, with a Bloomberg survey of economists predicting annualized growth of 1.6 percent from the previous three months.

Steady growth in the exportreliant economy has raised the possibility of fiscal and monetary policy tightening in the coming year. The Monetary Authority of Singapore is forecasting growth of 1.5 percent to 3.5 percent in 2018.

DBS economist Irvin Seah expects growth to moderate to 3% in 2018 but adds that this shouldn’t be seen as “a nega-

tive thing” as it shows Singapore’s economy “shifting from a recovery to a normalized profile”.

Prime Minister Lee also said Singapore’s external environment would remain uncertain in 2018, citing tensions on the Korean Peninsula as well as terrorism and a U.S. foreign policy approach that remains “yet to be fully articulated.”

He said,”We hope to keep relations with our immediate neighbors steady as they gear up for elections – Malaysia this year, and Indonesia the next,” Lee said. Bloomberg.

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Drug control: Pharmacists yield to Senate’s intervention

Ï j ƃ ƎƆƎƏƎƄ ƍ ƏƋ Ɔ Ǝ ƕƍƏ ƂƏ Ƅ Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency reports As efforts to fight drug abuse in Nigeria hit to gear, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) is set to constitute a Codeine Control and Other Related Matters Working Group (CCRWG).

This is coming barely two weeks after the Senate, led by its President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, held a Roundtable on Drug Abuse in Kano.

The Roundtable, which was held with the Pharmacists Council, NGOs, state governments and traditional rulers, sought to proffer solutions to the menace of drug abuse that is fast claiming many

youths in Nigeria.

At the roundtable, Saraki who expressed grave sadness at how youths, including young girls and nursing mothers were held by the clutches of drugs, vowed to go after importers and distributors in a bid to curb abuse of codeine and other substances..

It is in a similar vein that the Pharmacists Council is set to constitute a group that will control the distribution of codeine in Nigeria.

(Codeine is a narcotic pain-reliever and cough suppressant similar to morphine and hydrocodone. It it now being abused and used as a stimulant and an intoxicant) Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Mr. Elijah Mohammed, Registrar of the Council said that the con-

trol group would also sensitise the public on the dangers inherent in codeine consumption.

Mohammed specifically said that the group, which would consist of regulatory bodies and relevant stakeholders, would assist in the implementation of a communication strategy in the pharmacies and the patent and proprietary medicine vendors’ shops in various communities.

According to the News Agency on Nigeria(NAN), the registrar frowned at the large number of Nigerians that are already addicted to some of these medicines damming the consequence.

According to him, the group will aid in enlightening the society on the dangers associated with the

abuse of preparations containing codeine and other related substances.

He added that the strategy will also involve pharmacy screening, monitoring and surveillance and how those addicted can get assistance and be rehabilitated, Explaining the why codeine is being abused, he said: “Codeine is an opioid drug similar to morphine and has been approved and accessed over the counter in low doses for relieving patients of symptoms associated with dry cough, “The codeine in such preparation, usually in smaller doses, serves as a cough suppressant and relieves pain associated with the stress of coughing,

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Naira ends 2017 high at 306/$1 at official FX market Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira at the close of official foreign exchange’s trading activities for 2017 ended on a positive note, traded an appreciable rate of N306 per US Dollar on the official firex market, FMDQ OTC data has revealed.

Since resumption on Wednesday December 27, 2017, from the two days public holiday declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria for Christmas and Boxing day celebrations, the local currency has being on steady gain

against the US dollar and continued to the last trading day of the year 2017. lFor instance, the Naira at the close of last Wednesday’s trading activities, stood at the 306.10, stronger than N306.15 traded the preceding week and gained further the following day to close at a better rate of 306.05 before closing the year at 306 to the dollar.

Although, the 306 per dollar on the official market has been the quoted rate and level at which the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been intervening in the official foreign exchange market.

The Naira, also, reciprocated similar feat at the parallel seg-

ment of the forex market over the weekebd, to close at 363 to the dollar after steadied for two consecutive days at N364.

The unofficial forex market, had sold at N365 to the Greenback two weeks ago before strengthened to 364 last week and closed at 363 over the weekend, while pound sterling stood at a better rate of N484 against 485 traded last week, as well as Euro at N426 against 428 stood the previous week.

At the Investors and exporters (I&E) FX window, the Naira started trading low at 360.08 against N360.05, per Dollar on Thursday and N359.85 that stood on Wednes-

day, but closed at a better rate of 360.33 on Friday compared to 360.60 exchanged a day earlier and 360.70 recorded on Wednesday.

The Investors FX window, however, recorded total transacted turnover of $200.36 million on the last trading day of 2017.

Foreign exchange traders, however, believed that the Nigeria’s local currency will be stable in the first trading week of 2018, in anticipation that the apex would continued support the Naira through its regular interventions of injection of dollars into the market. \The I&E FX window, in the prereviius week has declared total transactions turnover of $1.319 bil-

lion, as the first day of that week turned the lowest transactions turnover of $109.67 million compared to $205.05m traded a week earlier at the same forex window.

Further breakdown, showed that the I&E FX window declared a better closing figure of $113.58m, looking at the daily closing rates and as well as against $96.77m sold in the previous week.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government this year planned to use the savings bond to finance the budget deficit; but investors appetite for investment in the savings bond diminished in the fourth quarter of 2017.

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BVN: MFBs’ investments in enrolment machines register 80% customers As Biometric Verification Number (BVN) registration for Microfinance Banks’ customers ends December 31, 2017, not less than 80 per cent depositor of the national licensed MFBs has been registered during the year, former Managing Director, ACCION Microfinance Bank Limited, Bunmi Lawson, has disclosed.

Responding in to enquiries over the weekend, she said: “We have to Invest in the machines. We bought significant of machines.

Each machines cost almost N600,000 until the CBN came up with a subsidy- the more machine you buy, the more subsidy you can get.”

She explained that in order to cover the whole of Nigeria, you will need a number of investments in the machines. For BVN exercise, we are investing massively in something that does not give us a return.

According to her, you get the identification and what happen is that you’re enabling bank to steal your customers.

Once you have BVN, the world is open to your customers. BVN is a good incentive but I don’t think individual MFB bear the cost. Identification management is what we call a public good and government should bear the cost.

It will help the banking

sector but that customer becomes everybody’s customer.

“Again, MFBs are best place to reach the pyramid but significant government support should be added. CBN has started in the right direction, providing us with subsidy but if we want to cover Nigeria, we need more subsidies.

Unfortunately, we don’t have enough capital like the telecommunication companies.

“What we did was to partner with different commercial banks to say that when we have customer who wants to open account, we send them to the banks. Banks do the registration, then they

bring their BVN to us and then we continue the account process.

“By the time CBN was telling MFBs to register BVN, we had already covered 50 per cent customer at the time. Today, 100 per cent ACCION customers with advance loans have BVN”, She added.

She said that MFBS are on track to making sure that they meet the deadline but the issue is that people who a financial excluded, how many of them have access to BVN, we need more.

“My own point is that how do you now continue to grow to make sure that those financial excluded people have BVN beyond your existing customers”,

Nigerian stocks are expected to keep rising in 2018, fuelled by hopes that lower interest rates and a stable currency will help corporate profits, but traders say gains might be shortlived.

The All-Share Index(ASI)ndex crossed 38,000 points on Friday, with stocks climbing 42 per cent for 2017 - its biggest gain since 2013. Traders foresee another 10 per cent rise next year, to as high as 42,000 points.

Stocks gained 0.66 percent on Friday, the second day of gains this week, as investors took positions in banking and consumer goods companies.

“Stocks could go up to 42,000 points next year.

We still see interest in stocks which we think will continue into the first quarter,” a stockbroker at Chapel Hill Denham told Reuters.

ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads But the rally will depend on the strength of 2017 earnings reported in the first quarter, the broker said. Weaker-than-

expected profits might curtail the rally, and the run-up to 2019 elections may create uncertainty as well.

Foreign investors returned to Nigerian assets after the central bank in April lifted currency controls in a bid to attract inflows and support the naira. The currency moves helped propel stocks and increased its dollar reserves.

The gains have also drawn locals back to the market as Nigeria climbed out a recession this year, helped by a rise in oil prices and production.

Meanwhile, the government has paid off 198 billion naira worth of treasury bills this month instead of rolling them over, to lower what it pays to borrow. That fuelled speculation about the outlook for official interest rates.

The central bank kept rates at 14 percent for more than a year to battle inflation and support the naira. Analysts now expect rates to fall by 100 basis points next year, which could lead locals to switch to equities from bonds.

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Market ASI closes 2017 with 0.72% drop @ 38,243.19 Stories by Bonny Amadi For the week ended 29th December 2017, the NSE AllShare Index and Market Capitalization depreciated by 0.72 per cent to close the week at 38,243.19 and N13.609 trillion, respectively.

However, all other indices finished higher during the week with the exception of the NSE Premium, NSE ASeM, NSE 30, and NSE Industrial Goods Indices that depreciated by 3.32%, 3.42%, 0.27% and 1.28%, respectively.

The equities market in the three days’ trading week that closed Friday 28th December, 2017 recorded a total turnover of 1.310 billion shares worth N12.635 billion in 9,016 deals by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 2.243 billion

shares valued at N139.789bn that exchanged hands in the preceding week in 18,466 deals.

Market opened for three days in observance of public holidays, Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th December, 2017 were declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The All-Share Index closed at 38,243.19 against the previous close of 37,990.74, while Market Capitalization closed at 13.609trn against previous close of 13.520trn.

Volume traded increased by 74.10 per cent from 322.392 million to 561.273 million, while the total value of stock traded increased 6.894bn in 2,722 deals.

The Financial Services Industry measured by volume led the activity chart with 886.327 million shares valued at N4.829bn traded in 4,998 deals; thus contrib-

uting 67.68 per cent and 38.22 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

The Conglomerates Industry followed with 307.946 million shares worth N466.045bn in 471 deals. The third place was occupied by Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 61.258 million shares worth N1.507bn in 2,001 deals.

Trading in Transnational Corporation of Nigeria , AIICO Insurance Cement and Fidelity Bank Insurance ,measured by volume accounted for 736.889 million shares worth N998.336 million in 899 deals, contributing 56.27 per cent and 7.90 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively.

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traded during the week were a total of 276 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N9,865.34 executed in 12 deals, compared with a total of 3,070 units valued at N455,245.00 that was transacted last week in 8 deals.

A total of 422,672 units of three (3) Federal Government Bonds and One (1) State bond valued at N436.190m were traded during the week in 20 deals, compared with a total of 3,780 units valued at N3.931m transacted last week in 17 deals.

Market breadth shows 32 equities appreciated in price during the week, lower than 35 of the previous week. Also,25 equities depreciated in price, same as 25 equities of the previous week, while 115 equities remained unchanged higher than 112 equities recorded in the preceding week.

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Demutualisation, IPO market, investor confidence top 2018 expectations Demutualization of the Nigerian stock Exchange, restoration of local investor confidence and revitalization of the IPO market have been identified as top on the expectation list of investors in 2018.

As the Nigerian capital market and the money market enters another phase in 2018, key issues are expected to shape Nigeria’s economy via the market fronts.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Oscar Onyema has scheduled to address the Nigerian capital market community on January 15th, 2018, it is expected that he would dwell more on the high rate of return on investment year to date recorded by the NSE in 2017, but more would be expected from him by the investing public.

Onyema and the out gone

council president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Aig Imokhuede assured Nigerians as the last NSE AGM that demutualization process has attained 80 per cent completion, and that the remaining 20 per cent would be actualized by in the outgone year.

The NSE CEO would have the opportunity to explain the delay in the process and possibly give a fresh expected time for completion of the demutualization, otherwise, key stakeholders would assume that the process may not be actualized soon.

Would the NSE in 2018 do the talk of introducing derivatives to the Nigerian market? This, however, depends on the availability infrastructures to drive derivatives introduction, if the infrastructures are not yet in place, it is expected that Onyema will once again make the

promise to introduce derivatives to the Nigerian market.

Conditions to support delisting may occur this year and understanding this, the NSE CEO would assuage that the market is not positioned to support lagers not committed to complying with post listing rules as they would be shown the way out of the market.

Local investors’ confidence has remained the scourge of the Nigerian market and would be one of the major driving forces to engender sustainable market growth this year. The NSE and the SEC therefore need to, in addition to the –e-dividend registration, Direct Cash Settlement 9DCS0 and other market measure, reveal a novel measure that would attract more indigenous investors to the Nigerian market.

Pressure of FG bond and

money market instruments on the equities market may continue in 2018 and would further reduce the vibrancy of the equities market. Though the federal government has assured reduction in raising local debt, but concertation of borrowing externally would further put pressure on the economy and the market.

Even if the government considers quantitative easing to clear debts, such would further heighten inflation and its impact on the mare would be depressive.

Unethical practices is also expected to be one of the major that may make or mar the Nigerian market in 2018, hence the NSE CEO would be expected to give insight into the reported cases of market infraction by key players and the level of prosecution.

Union Bank 14.6bn shares from Rights to be credited January 19 . Oversubscribed by 20.3 % Union Bank of Nigeria has said that newly allotted shares from the recently concluded rights offering would be credited to the shareholding accounts of the beneficiaries by 19th January 2018.

The bank in a statement signed

by Company Secretary, Somuyiwa Sonubi revealed that consequent to the conclusion of CBN’s verification, a total of 4,313 acceptances for 14,602,842,222 units valued at N59,871,653,110.20 were received and processed in connection with the Rights Issue.

Returned money for the unsuccessful applications, the bank revealed would be dispatched to the affected shareholders not later than January 5, 2018 by the Registrars to the offer, GTL Registrars Limited.

Union bank offered Rights Issue of 12,133,646,995 Ordinary Shares of 50 Kobo each on the basis of Five (5) New Ordinary Shares for every Seven (7) Ordinary Shares at N4.10 Kobo per share.

The rights opened on Wednesday, September 20 and closed on October 30, 2017, of which the central Bank of Nigeria’s (“CBN”) verification process began on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 and ended on Monday, December 18, 2017.

Summary of the Rights Issue, according to the bank, indicates that 4,313 Acceptance Forms for 14,602,842,222 units of the Rights received were found to be valid under the terms of the Rights and were processed accordingly. The Rights Issue was therefore 120.3 per cent subscribed.

According to the report, 4,246 shareholders accepted their Rights in full totaling 10,918,247,917 ordinary shares, 32 shareholders with a provisional allotment of 31,639,722 ordinary shares partially accepted their Rights for 31,264,665 ordinary shares.

However, the balance of 375,057 ordinary shares were renounced, while 35 shareholders purchased Rights for 290,378,677 ordinary shares traded on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The Union Bank’s rights summary further revealed that of the 4,246 shareholders who took up their Rights in full, 2,244 shareholders also applied for additional 3,362,950,963 ordinary shares and were partially allotted from the renounced Rights at a pro rata rate of 26.6 per cent.

The details showed that a total of 893,380,679 ordinary shares were fully renounced bringing the total number of shares renounced to 893,755,736 ordinary shares, while a total of 2,469,195,227 additional ordinary shares requested were unsuccessful as the Issue was oversubscribed.

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AXA Mansard notifies NSE of new financial officer appointment Bonny Amadi Axa Mansard Insurance Plc, one of the key drivers of Nigeria’s insurance sector has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) of new financial officer, a new member of the company’s board of directors.

In a statement released on the company’s behalf by the Nigerian Stock Exchange and signed by the

company’s secretary, Mrs. Omowunmi Mabel Adewusi, the company revealed that Mrs. Ngozi Ola-Israel has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer as a result of the elevation of Mrs. Rashidat Adebisi, erstwhile Chief Financial Officer to the position of Divisional Head, Retail Business, of which the National Insurance Commission has been notified of their appointments.

The Board and Management of AXA Mansard Insurance expressed confidence that Ola-Israel’s wealth of experience will be a great value add to the Company Before joining AXA Mansard Insurance Plc in 2014 as Head of the Financial Control Group, Ngozi spent 7 (seven) years in PriceWaterHouseCoopers as team lead on audit issues. As the Company’s Head of the Fi-

nancial Group, Ngozi has been responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the accounting and control information held in and reported from the organisation’s accounting systems and supporting the Chief Financial Controller in developing and delivering the Company’s financial and business strategy.

She has also been instrumental to the significant improvements recorded

L-R: Winner, Sterling Bank Recyclart Competition, Mr. Ifedichukwu Chibuike; General Manager, Corporate Banking , Sterling Bank, Mr. Adegboyega Adegun; Winner, Mr. Samson Ogundeji; Competition Judges, Mr. Olu Amoda and Mrs. Ndidi Dike, during the Recyclart grand prize presentation, at the British Council, Lagos…recently.

Nigerian airlines pay N11bn on aircraft, passengers’ insurance premiums annually Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report The eight indigenous airlines in Nigeria, expend about N11 billion on aircraft and passengers’ insurance premiums annually, representing 8% of total value of each aircraft in their fleet.

But, their counterparts in Europe and America, expend a mere one per cent of aircraft cost as insurance premiums for airplanes and passen-

gers. The amount of money paid by the Nigerian airlines is different from what business aviation; charter operators and private jet owners pay as insurance premiums on their jets annually.

The eight indigenous airlines in Nigeria, expend about N11bn on aircraft and passengers’ insurance premiums annually, representing 8% of total value of each aircraft in their fleet.

But, their counterparts in

Europe and America, expend a mere 1 percent of aircraft cost as insurance premiums for airplanes and passengers.

The amount of money paid by the Nigerian airlines is different from what business aviation; charter operators and private jet owners pay as insurance premiums on their jets annually.

As at June 2017, the number of business aviation aircraft stood at 68; 34 for private jets and another 34 for charter op-

erations.

For insurance premiums on aircraft, SaharaReporters gathered that the airlines spend N5.5bn as insurance premiums, while another N5.5bn is expended as insurance cover for their passengers annually in case of an accident.

The investigation also revealed that 80 per cent of insurance premiums are carried out abroad with international insurance com-

over the last three years in all aspects of the company’s budgeting, forecasting and business planning as well as leading the production of the accounts and other reports as required by management and Board.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and a Certified National Accountant (CNA).

panies like Lloyds of London while the other 20 per cent is domiciled in Nigeria with local insurance firms who act as brokerage firms.

Also, an investigation carried out by our correspondent revealed that active scheduled aircraft among the indigenous carriers have dropped to just 40 from the initial 75 aircraft about two years ago.

The aircraft compositions are Boeing 737-300 to 800 series, Embraer, Airbus 319, Boeing 747, B767, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, ATR42, ATR72 and 8 DHC aircraft.

Research by our correspondent revealed that an average age of aircraft in the country’s sky is between 16 and 24 years old while a used 1999 Boeing 737-300 aircraft, which 90 percent of the nation’s airlines use for flight operations is valued at $4.5 million in the international market (about N1, 642,500,000 at the exchange rate of N365 to a dollar).

For each aircraft valued at N1.6bn, the airlines pay N131,400,000 (N131.4m) as aircraft insurance premium annually and another N131.4m as passengers’ insurance cover while their counterparts in Europe and America pay just N16,425,000 as insurance cover for their aircraft, which represent one percent of the total value of an 18 years old Boeing 737300 aircraft.

Some of the major foreign insurance firms Nigerian airlines insure their aircraft are Allianz Aviation Insurance, Aerospace Insurance and Lloyds of London.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday January 1, 2018

Stories by Godwin Anyebe All over the world, one of the central issues for brand owners in the new business year is improving on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in terms of aims and objectives, visibility, reporting, among others.

Analysts believe that for companies to make bold statements in their commitment to CSR this year, they must understand and follow the trend for 2018.

Report has shown that some of the companies operating in Nigeria and Africa are either completely unaware of the importance of CSR when it comes to their operations in Africa compared with what is obtainable in other parts of the world.

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How CSR will shape brands in 2018 ternational human rights norms was almost not on the agenda of both the public and private sectors operating in Africa. To this end, analysts say that consumers are fast becoming braced with activities of companies operating in Nigeria and the region of Africa; therefore, any brand that wants to appeal to consumers most do the needful in 2017.

Reacting to this issue, a brand and marketing analyst, Samuel Ajayi told Daily Times that, “Corporate social responsibility is more competitive that it were. Few years back, it was enough for public companies to have a fairly comprehensive CSR section on their website,

with a simple PDF presentation and a few images of how they took into consideration the environment, communities, and their social impact.

A vague understanding of social impact is no longer enough to stand out amongst the top public companies with the best CSR reputations. Taking action against climate change, contributing to social justice movements, and standing firm in founding principles are trends in themselves for big companies, and have become not just acceptable, but expected. With more companies understanding the value CSR can bring to both their public image and their stakeholders, it’s getting harder to

make a message stand out in a sea of ‘doing good.”

According to him, “CSR content will become even more personalized, therefore, handlers of brands should focus on CSR goals that make sense for their company and they will garner the most trust from their primary stakeholders. As we talk about A trap that many companies fall into is thinking that CSR is only about giving back to the environment. CSR can also focus on efforts with local communities and interactions with your own consumers and what matters to them.

Building investor trust means tailoring content to their main concerns, while

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also ensuring you’re staying true to your company’s story and goals. If you’ve published multiple CSR success stories to a company newsletter, one focusing on community impact and one focusing on social change, you can serve different content to different investors based on what they most care about.”

While explaining further on what brands must do in 2017 to stand out in terms of CSR, he posited that, “perhaps the biggest trend we see each year in the digital marketing world is that the online attention span of consumers is shrinking astronomically. We are so used to getting the information we want online right away, in bite-sized pieces.

“The same concept applies with investors. Your investors won’t have the time to read a 15 page PDF report on how your latest CSR measure impacted a community and benefited your company.

Break down the CSR successes of the past year with videos, data visualizations, or animations on your website. Even more important: make your reporting shareable. Short videos illustrating your impact as a company are the perfect way to get some brand differentiation and easily circulate your message.

Explaining CSR in Africa and global best practice, Mr. Eustace Onuegbu President of International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (INCSR) and the CEO of De Bernards Consulting Ltd said; “for clarity, it may be good to apply another definition by the World Business Council for Sustainable

Firm excites orphans at Yuletide Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report

In its desire to identify with the less-privileged at the Yuletide season, Marketing Edge, one of Nigeria’s pacesetting brands and marketing magazines, has thrilled the children at Saint Monica’s Orphanage Home, located in Iju-Ishaga area of Ogun State with several products and gift items.

The visit by Marketing Edge is a tradition, which the reputable publishing house has sustained over the years as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

activities and as a way of giving back to the society.

The team, led by the Chief Operating Officer of the company, Mr. Amos Oladele, saw the staff members of the organisation interfaced with the children of the home in a bid to share with them the joy of the festive season and put smiles on their faces.

While presenting the various gift items to the orphanage, Oladele, who appreciated God for the opportunity which the organisation has to celebrate and put smiles on the faces of the lessprivileged children at a time such as this, said the organisation and its partners deemed it fit to give back to the society in that manner.

He recalled that Marketing Edge was at the same orphanage last year, saying: “It is our prayer that God will continue to bless both the staff members and children of this orphanage”.

According to him, the initiative was borne out of the need to appreciate God for sustaining the organisation and its staff thus far and to acknowledge and support the great work which the orphanage had been doing.

“As we all know, this yuletide season is a time when we commemorate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and as it’s the practice all over the world, it is a season when individuals, families and organisations show love by

giving to neighbours, friends and the needy in the society. In this season, we consider that the best kind of giving as encouraged by the Holy Scripture is to the less privileged; that is why we have thought it wise to visit Saint Monica’s Orphanage,” Oladele said.

The Administrator of the Orphanage, Rev Sister Evelyn Mario Okonta, expressed her profound gratitude to the Marketing Edge and its partners, stressing that God would replenish them a thousand fold.

The Sister stressed that running the orphanage had never been an easy task, noting that it is being run by donations from kindhearted Nigerians.

Development, which defines CSR as, “the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.”

You can clearly understand from the above definition that what most organisations in this part of the world term as CSR is simply “Corporate Philanthropy” where they return a share of their profit to the society irrespective of the way they conduct their business.

By developing a web page with photos of you building a small healthcare centre, classroom block or constructing a road for the host community does not mean that your organisation is CSR compliant. I often get amazed when in the process of research or otherwise, I come across company websites that involve in what I term as “Image Laundering.”

Worst still is the fact that there are a number CSR awards being given out each year by a number of organisations that (with all due respect) don’t even know the true meaning of CSR. Here you have an organisation that may have not paid its workers a living wage, may have never conducted a CSR audit being given a CSR award by maybe an organisation that does not have a CSR professional and did not engage any CSR audit company to properly assess the activities of the organisation.”

In her words: “We run this orphanage from what people give to us, that is basically what we use; people come around and some of them bring foodstuffs like this, some will give us money, we will put them together and use it to pay the children’s school fees, pay their medical bills and also pay the staff that are working here.”

While appreciating Maraketing Edge, Okonta declared: “I want to say a very big thank you to you and your partners for identifying with us at this time and we are very grateful. We hope and pray that you will keep coming frequently; instead of coming once in a year maybe you will make it more frequently.”

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Business Features Adesola Afolabi Fidelity Bank Plc has emerged the best performing banking stock in 2017 on The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), as it gained 193 per cent in the 52week trading session.

The Tier-II bank is the highest gainer by percentage, followed by Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, FBN Holdings Plc and United Bank For Africa Plc. Fidelity Bank’s share price surged to join seven others as the largest market capitalization on the NSE Banking Index in 2017.

A stockbroker at Foresight Securities & Investment Limited, Mr. Fakrogha Charles, attributed the growth to corporate governance and increased participation from foreign investors.

He said, “Take a look at Fidelity Bank. The bank in 2017 was involved in a lot of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) empowerment and investors were taking note. The bank also announced an impressive result in nine months ended September 30, 2017. All these impacted on the bank’s results.

“Banks growth in share prices is a combination of so many factors but most importantly, the managements have shown some seriousness in taking those banks to the next level and that is expected to bring confidence.”

He maintained that Nigeria economy growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) also play a critical role in banks shares in 2017, stressing that by 2018, further stability will further aid growth in banking sector shares.

“Once a bank is effectively managed, foreign investors will patronize their shares.

Once economy polices is stable, banks are expected to perform very well and not only banks, but other companies.”

Other top gainers by percentage include Access Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc and Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank).

The gain in above financial institutions impacted positively on NSE Banking Index that closed 2017 at 73.32 per cent or 201.12 basis points to 475.44 basis points from 274.32 basis points the equities market opened for trading in 2017.

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FIDELITY BANK MD, NNAMDI OKONKWO

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thus recorded the highest gains amongst other sectoral indices on the local bourse in 2017.

As at the close of trading on Friday (December 29), Fidelity Bank share price added N1.62 to close 2017 at N2.46 from N0.84 it opened for trading this year.

The lender’s Earning Per Share (EPS) closed 2017 at 0.53x, far above other TierII banks listed on The Exchange.

The share price of Stanbic IBTC added 177 per cent or N26.50 to close 2017 at N41.5 from N15.00 it opened for trading, while FBN Holdings Plc share price also appreciated by 163 per cent or N5.45 fromN3.35 it opened for trading to close at N8.80 on last day of trading.

United Bank For Africa Plc (UBA) share price also increased by 129 per cent or N5.80 to close 2017 atN10.3 from N4.50 per share.

Joining in the top five banks by percentage is Access Bank while Zenith Bank and GTBank came sixth and seventh respectively.

The share price of Access

in 2017.

Speaking on the performance, Managing Director, Enterprise Stockbrokers Plc, Rotimi Fakayejo, said, most banks have gained above 100 per cent due to impressive earnings in second quarter and third quarter of 2017.

He said, “coming back of foreign portfolio investors also play a critical role in banks shares in 2017. We have seen stability of the Naira bring back foreign investors. The game changer is stability in the foreign exchange and also the workable foreign exchange policies of the CBN.” Jaiz bank Plc that was listed on NSE early 2017 emerged as the worst performing banking share, followed by Unity Bank Plc and Wema bank Plc. Skye Bank Plc remained flat at N0.50 per share for the second consecutive year, over non-disclose of its 2016 accounts.

The bank has serially failed to submit its Q2 result of 2016; Q3 result of 2016; the full 2016 report; Q1 result of 2017, and the first –half year

Bank rose by 78 per cent or N4.58 to close 2017 at N10.45 from N5.87; Zenith Bank share price gained 74 per cent or N10.89 to close 2017 at N25.64 while GTBank’s share price increased by 65 per cent or N16.05 from N24.70 it opened for trading to close at N40.75.

Another major gainer in banking share is Diamond Bank Plc. The bank’s share price gained 70per cent or N0.62per cent to N0.88 from N0.62 it closed for trading in 2016.

Other gainers are Ecobank Transnational Incorporated with gain of 65 per cent or N6.72 to close at N17; Sterling Bank Plc share price added 42 per cent or N0.32 to close at N1.08; Union Bank Of Nigeria Plc rose by 42 per cent or N2.30 to N7.80 and FCMB Group Plc rose by 35 per cent or N0.38 to close 52-week trading at N1.48.

Agreeing with Fakrogha, other analysts attributed the performance to stability in foreign exchange, reiterating that quarter-on-quarter corporate earnings also impacted on these banks shares

results of 2017.

However, for 2017 banking shares, Zenith Bank, GTBank and Stanbic IBTC were trading above their tangible book value, a measure of what the companies would theoretically be worth if liquidated, with Zenith Bank at 5.21x; GTBank at 4.90 x and Stanbic at 4.60x .

The three banks are the largest by market capitalisation in Nigeria (excluding ETI with primary listing in Lome Togo).

The price to tangible book value ratio is closely watched by bank investors and analysts.

GTBank has generally traded between 1.2x and 1.8x book value in the past four years while Stanbic’s valuation has soared with the lifting of regulatory overhang on the share following the resolution of the financial reporting council (FRC) saga.

Zenith Bank saw profit before tax rise to N152.6bn, while GTBank and Stanbic profit before hit N150.03bn and N45.65bn in nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

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My song ‘Nurse Alabere’ was to my ex.; she did me Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and graphic designer. For the longest time, he was known as

Congratulation on the success of your concert, how do you feel?

money and contacts in the industry. You have to do it

I feel happy that all the works put in towards the success of the show has yield positivity; it can only be God and efforts of all the members of the team.

capacity for it now.

Unlike the Gold album, I have more collaboration on this one.

Is that a correct assumption?

First I have to correct that; my music appeals to a lot of people, you will be shocked. My concert in London,

Djs as well.

(Cuts in) But there is a plan for it?

It takes so much to produce great music like you do.

What inspires you? What brings the lyrics to your mind?

Yes, I do. had been blocked.

How did you feel?

label, was that intentional?

Why did you decide to keep it a secret?

Has that affected your mindset about love? “who do I hear on this song?”,

bassist what I want to hear. I did a lot of that in this new remain that way.

How do you intend to take your kind of music to the streets as you are considered a classical musician?

own and operate a label?

who were you referring to?

Do you mind sharing the story?

If not music what will you have been doing?

Before music and the fame, did you do menial jobs?

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Davido declares Wizkid “New Best friend” at #30bn Concert It was a night of exemplary artistry and entertainment, witnessed by a mammoth audience as Davido headlined what can easily be described as Africa’s biggest concert of the year; ’30 Billion Concert’ – bringing out some of the most celebrated and revered names of the industry; including Nigerian Starboy WizKid, Patoranking, Wande Coal, 2Face, Reminisce and several others on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at EKO Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The thousands of fans in attendance witnessed Davido bring out several acts to perform for the night, and just right before bringing out WizKid, the DMW boss bellowed; “Would you like to meet my new best friend?” to which everyone heartily yelled.

Wizkid soon emerged from backstage and the two embraced.

Wizkid went on to per-

form one of his recent street jams ‘Manya’ alongside Davido raising the ecstasy in the atmosphere several notches higher.

WizKid soon gave Davido a hearty shout out before exiting the stage.

It is clear that this occa-

sion would mark the beginning of a long-lasting romance between both stars.

Other notable artistes who contributed to the excitement of the night include South African rapper Nasty C, Mo’ Hits

stars - Don Jazzy, Dbanj, Dr Sid, Kay Switch, Ikechukwu, Wande Coal, D Prince, CDQ, Terry G, Humble Smith, Dremo, Mayorkun, Dice Ailes, Reekado Banks, Daddy Showkey, Solidstar, and several more.

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Fake Posters: Biola Alabi not involved in politics However, I am truly grateful to everyone who has reached out to me one way or another, offering counsel and pledging support for such a cause, although fictitious. I am indeed honoured by your faith and belief that some-

New Act alert: Meet Marcykeyz

how I could run for the highest office in Nigeria.

“What this confirms to me is there is indeed a strong clamour for young people in leadership, and there is already a significant portion of Nigeria’s

electorate hopeful for this outcome.

This should not go unnoticed.

“I do believe that young, qualified and credible Nigerians deserve a chance at leadership, and this is a dream that I look forward to witnessing in

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my lifetime. I remain committed to leveraging my platforms and network to support democracy, good governance and the progress of our great country Nigeria.

Fast rising singer, Ezeala Gloria, better known as Marcykeyz, is one budding dancehall singers to look out for in the music industry as she is ready to storm the industry real big with her distinctive style of music and stage craft.

The Afro-dancehall artist disclosed exclusively to Life & Times that music for her kicked off at a very young age while she was a member of the church choir and the love for music grew stronger when her parents got her a music book to further brace her up.

Marcykeyz, who left Auchi Polytechnic for

Peter King College of Music, Badagry- Lagos noted that she has always been influenced by the music of Michael Jackson and other noteworthy industry big guns.

Marcykeyz released her first single titled ‘Soweto’ a track she described as a new vibe that the industry will appreciate as the new song talked about love, loyalty in love ,the joy it gives and lastly the sweetness of love.

When asked where she would find herself in the next five years, Marcykeyz said she should be a household name in the music industry and be at the top of her career.

Singer Ric Hassani involved in auto crash Singer Ric Hassani was involved in a serious car accident on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

According to his publicist, Ric Hassani was on his way from an event when he had the accident at around 5:30 am in Lekki. Thankfully Ric Hassani did not sustain any major injuries only minor cuts and bruises.

Speaking on the accident, Rick said: “I’m thankful but generally I’m just very shaken up by everything,” “(I have) minor bruises and cuts on my shoulder, knee and arm because the hospital said it’s like my chest hit the wheel before the airbag,”.

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Ex-Taraba Acting Gov Umar Celebrates

CEO, Segun Odukoya of Mingles Place Mingles Place is one of the happening points in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and owned by Segun Odukoya, a renowned businessman who has been a major player in hospitality business.

One is to have a hotel but another thing is to build it to taste.

Mingles Place is a 3-star hotel that harbor elite both within and outside the state.

The neat and highly conducive conference hall for staff training, annual general meeting and top management meeting is second to none in the entire Ibadan, according to information.

In his word, the Ibadan big tion is their major priority, add-

Former acting Governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Garba Umar, is an epitome of good governance.

The man who implemented N18,000 minimum wage for local government workers and paid backlogs of pension arrears during his tenure as the acting governor of Taraba State, is in a joyous mood at the moment as he celebrated his 70th birthday amidst friends, family and well-wishers.

Umar is an apostle of peaceful coexistence, Alhaji Garba Umar

across ethnic and religious groups due to state. His good gesture tohis contribution to dewards workers in the state velopment of Taraba recently earned him an

award of excellence from RATTWU. Umar has been de-

Shina Peller too‌ not only her children well but take care of many whom she is not even related with.

Royal fathers who graced the event include

Mass attendance of dignitaries was recorded at 70th birthday celebration Alhaja

Silifat Adeboyin

as movers and shakers from Royal, Political, and economic spheres graced the occasion. ler was the pretty wife of

magician, Professor Moshood Abiola Peller, who has been in the social scene for over 40 years and still rocking it. She was also partner with late Professor Peller as they both performed magic side-by-side all over the world.

Witnesses at the event Peller is a virtuous and

Adeyemi; Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr.) Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau; Oba Saheed Elegushi, Oba of Itire, Oba of Igbosabe, amongst others.

Also in attendance were: Senator Gbenga Babalola representing Oyo North Senatorial District; Former Ekiti state Governor, Segun Oni, Hon. Oladimeji Wasiu Dauda; NairaBet founder, Otunba Akin Alabi; Ace Musician, Yinka Ayefele, Salawa Abeni Shoda (NCWS), Bayo Adelabu, AIG Tunji Alapeni, Osifeso, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, Madam Hannah Ogunesan, Hon. Abayomi Oke, Hon. Ajiboye Omodewu, Ogbeni Abisoye Fagade, Kayode Thomas, Ayo Animashaun and a host of others.

scribed as a political colossus whose contribution to the state is immeasurable.

customers; that is our major watch word. Our event centre is a very unique one, because we provide all what our clients want for their occasions.�

Nasir Ramon Olanrewaju Celebrate mother @80 It was indeed a gathering of those that matter within and outside corporate circle penultimate Sunday, December 24, 2017 when United Bank of Africa head, Media and Corporate Communications, Nasir Ramon Olanrewaju, celebrated day amidst fanfare.

The ambience of the event was alluring as guests were treated to high cost liquors ranging from cognac, champagne, vodka, red and white wines, tequila and other assorted soft drinks. Aside drinks, both local and intercontinental dishes were in abundance as the entire attendees felt at home.

According to friends, some members of the family and well-wish-

Nasir Ramon Mum)

ers, Mama is a rare gem with large heart that deserved nothing other than to be celebrated.

She was also described as an astute prayer warrior who believes in the power of prayer.