Dtn 1 3 18

THE

DAILY

TIMES

NIGERIA INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER. EST. 1926 WWW.DAILYTIMES.NG https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

dailytimesnigeria

Anxiety as CBN plans increased capital base for micro finance banks

Ï Why we’re seeking stronger capital base for MFBs - Apex bank Motolani Oseni, Lagos

ÏÏÏ As part of efforts to further

promote financial inclusion, while ensuring the financial system is robust, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is cur-

www.facebook.com/dailytimesngr

rently considering increasing capital base for Microfinance Banks (MFBs).

Responding to questions posted on Wednesday during ‘CBN Tweet Meet 2018’ with the theme, ‘#GrowthNG Building Continued on page 4

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 VOL. 3. NO. 590

N150

GLOBAL FINANCIAL/COMMODITY MARKETS

CURRENCIES/CBN: CBN: N305.55 PER DOLLAR, Parallel Market: USD N365 POUND N475 EURO N424 NSE: ASI 37, 425.15 MARKET CAP 12.90 FMDQ O/N 22.50 OBB 22.00 COMMODITIES: Wheat US $455.00/MT Rice US $12.40/MT Cocoa US $2,004.00/Bag Coffee US $139.60/Scoop Cotton US $70.95/Unit Sugar US $14.15/Ounce METALS: Gold US $1263.10/Ounce Silver US $16.21/Ounce Copper US $2.87/Ounce ENERGY: Brent US $52.21/PB, N/Gas US $2.78/CB

Nigeria needs $2bn to revive Lagos-Kano rail line -Osinbajo Ï Commends Ambode, Ganduje for economic partnership Ï Investments in Lekki Free Zone ’ll earn Nigeria N8trn annually - Dangote

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has Continued on page 5

L-R: Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Emir of Kano, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and others during the Lagos-Kano Economic and Investment Summit at the Jubilee Chalet, Epe, Lagos... on Wednesday.

Court orders final forfeiture of $48m properties linked to Diezani 6

Buhari reappoints Segun Awolowo as NEPC boss 6

We’ll pass budget without your input, Senate tells MDAs B2

Rivers people’s trust motivates me for development - Wike 4

2

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

3 Special Report

A crisis in learning: 9 points from the 2018 World Development Report Ï A shift in the educational process Ï Fall in the educational standard j ƏƈƎ E Ɗ Ə

ÏÏÏ There’s a crisis in learning. The qual-

ity and quantity of education vary widely within and across countries. Hundreds of millions of children around the world are growing up without even the most basic life skills.

The 2018 World Development Report draws on fields ranging from economics to neuroscience to explore this issue, and suggests improvements countries can make.

You can get the full report here and to give you a flavor of what’s inside, I’ve pulled out a few of the charts and ideas that I found most striking while reading through it.

Each additional year of schooling raises earnings by 8-10 percent The report sets out several arguments for the value of education. The clearest one for me? It’s a powerful tool for raising incomes. Each additional year of schooling raises an individual’s earnings by 8–10 percent, especially for women. This isn’t just because more able or better-connected people receive more education: “natural experiments” from a variety of countries such as Honduras, Indonesia, Philippines, the U.S., and the U.K. - prove that schooling really does drive the increased earnings.

More education is also linked with longer, healthier lives, and it has lasting benefits for individuals and society as a whole.

Only 1 in 3 children complete secondary school in low and middle-income countries In spite of these potential benefits, young people follow different paths in their education. In low- and middle-income countries, out of every 100 students entering primary education, 90 complete their primary education, 61 complete lower secondary education, and just 35 complete upper secondary schooling. Meaning, about a third of youth leave school between lower and upper secondary, many of whom are unprepared for further education and training.

In the poorest countries, fewer than 1 in 5 primary school kids are proficient in math & reading It’s not just the quantity of education that matters, it’s the quality. It’s hard to measure learning in a way that’s comparable across countries, but the report draws on new studies which attempt to do just that. The recently updated “Global Data Set on Education Quality” suggests that more than 60 percent of primary school children in low- and middle- income countries fail to achieve a minimum proficiency in mathematics and reading. By comparison, in high-income countries nearly all children reach this level in primary school.

Starting from preschool - achievement gaps between rich and poor children grow with age Not only are there disparities across countries, there are disparities within them. The most striking to me is largely a consequence of poverty. Almost 1 in 3 chil-

dren under 5 in low and middle income countries are physically stunted, typically due to chronic malnutrition. This kind of deprivation - whether in terms of nutrition or unhealthy environments, has longlasting effects on brain development. So even in good schools, children who are deprived (and are typically poorer) learn less, and breaking out of this pattern becomes harder as children age because their brains become less malleable, and learning new skills becomes harder.

Learners are often failed by their schools and teachers It’s not just students who are failing in schools, schools are also failing their students. Across seven African countries, an average of one in five teachers was absent from school on the day of an unannounced visit by survey teams, and two in five were absent from their classrooms even though they were at school. In remote communities, these problems are even more severe.

This kind of analysis is not intended to blame teachers, but to call attention to systematic issues of resourcing, management

and governance which often undermine the quality of teaching.

There is too little measurement of learning, not too much To tackle the learning crisis, the report’s first recommendation is to have more and better measurements of learning. While media attention and education debates often focus on the issue of “overtesting” and high-profile national examinations, a look at the available data suggests many countries lack information on even basic learning. A study of 121 countries found that 1 in 3 lack data on the reading and mathematics proficiency of children at the end of primary school, and even more lacked this data for the end of lower secondary school.

Countries are willing to invest in education, but investments need to be smarter Countries are willing to invest in education but the report argues that governments don’t just need to spend more, they need to spend better, making sure resources are allocated more effectively and equitably. Most funding comes from domestic

sources, and it typically absorbs the largest single share of a government’s budget, averaging about 15 percent of the budget across low- and middle-income countries.

While this shows that governments recognize the importance of education, the report show that increased spending alone is not sufficient to improve learning.

There have been two centuries of growth in primary and secondary schooling In spite of all the challenges pointed out in the report, it’s worth taking a step back to recognize the progress the world has made in education over the last 200 years.

Today, most children have access to basic education, and each new generation is spending more time in school than the previous one. The years of schooling completed by the average adult in a low or middleincome country more than tripled between 1950 and 2010—from 2.0 to 7.2 years. This rate is historically unprecedented. It took the United States 40 years—from 1870 to 1910—to increase girls’ enrollments from 57 percent to 88 percent. Morocco achieved a similar increase in just 10 years.

News 4

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Anxiety as CBN plans increased capital base for micro finance banks Continued from page 1 on Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okoroafor, said that the apex bank is currently looking at stronger Capital Base for MFBs. He said: “We believe that viable banks are required at this level to promote financial inclu-

sion and Micro and Small Enterprises. As soon as a decision is taken on this, it will be made public.”

Okoroafor, who responded to different issues relating to the Nigerian economy, explained that the bank went into developmental functions because of gaps in Infrastructure like power, food supply and raw materials as in agriculture, among others because these

sectors are key to price formation, cost of doing business and ultimately monetary and price stability.

Commenting on key success factors of growth in 2017 and outlook on 2018, Okoroafor said: “In 2017, more prudent use of forex reserves, vigorous funding of food production and manufacturing

by CBN, introduction of a more flexible forex mar-

ket especially the Investors & Exporters (I&E) FX window were key.”

On what Nigerians should expect in 2018, he explained that Nigerians should expect a better year than 2017.

“All the indices are positive. Better Oil price regime. Better growth figures expected, Inflation is trending down, and the exchange rate is stable.

These are the markers of

economic health, so @cenbank remains positive”, he stated.

Although the apex bank spokesperson noted that employment is not one of the direct mandates of CBN, he explained that the bank has funded agriculture and industry in order to create jobs as well as activities that will generate employment fall within the mandate of the fiscal side.

“Nevertheless, our interventions such as Anchor Borrowers Programme, MSME, Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Accelerated Agric. Development Scheme (AADS), etc are geared towards funding the real sector for job creation|”, he added.

But speaking in an exclusive telephone chat with our correspondent on Wednesday, the erstwhile President of the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) and Managing Director/CEO, Global Initiative Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Valentine Whensu, explained that “Capital base increment is still under discussion, because this business actually needs

money. Instead of them to witness any issue of under capitalisation that will affect the system, CBN is considering three options, either consolidation, merger or to increase the capital base.

“If they do that, of course they will discuss with the association in order to discuss with its members. But as it is, it is still under discussion.

“Increasing capital base is a good thing to the microfinance bank business; it is just that sentiment of ownership by communities that own some of these banks. But if we have to be serious, we have to put aside sentiments.

“However, there are some things that also have to be done in terms of legal framework that would assist the sub-sector such that if you give out money to people and when they don’t pay, what will happen to them?

“If we have something like that in place, and now increase the capital base, it makes the system robust and engenders more businesses and also help the financial inclusion programme of the Federal Government”, he added.

Emulate Kwara over stoppage of ex-Govs’ pensions, Saraki tells states Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(left) ,Minister of State, Surv. Suleiman Zarma Hassan(right) and Permanent Secretary,Works & Housing, Mr Mohammed Bukar(middle) during the Meeting with Stakeholders of the Bodo - Bonny Road and Bridges Project at the Ministry of Power,Works & Housing Headquarters,Mabushi,Abuja

Rivers people’s trust motivates me for development - Wike Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏ Rivers

State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he is motivated to reel out projects and welfare programmes by the unconditional love of Rivers people.

Wike also told journalists on Wednesday that the trust of Rivers people was a privilege that he would never betray.

Governor Wike spoke after inspecting ongoing reconstruction of tourist beach, the Cultural Centre, Captain Amangala Street,

Produce House, and Bonny/Bille/Nembe Jetty.

He said: “When the people have confidence in you, when the people have given you their mandate, it is a rare privilege. The love of the people who gave me their mandate is enough motivation for me to work hard.

“I believe that it is a privilege my people have given me the opportunity to contribute to the rapid development of the state.

“I have the passion and love for my people . That is why we are doing what we are doing. I will give

everything to Rivers State, because the state has given me that I need in life.”

The governor stated that he was a complete Rivers man with no lineage outside the state, hence he was under obligation to make the state great.

He said: “If you check, everything in me is Rivers. My wife is Rivers, my father is Rivers, my mother is Rivers and my grand parents are Rivers.

Therefore, I have no place other than Rivers State. If I don’t contribute to making Rivers State beautiful, who’s going to do it?”

The governor expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of the projects visited.

He expressed happiness at the reception he received from the ordinary people during the projects inspection.

The governor said the people are happy because they are witnessing a government that is delivering on her promises.

Thousands of the residents turned out, singing pro-Wike songs and declaring that he deserved a second term as a result of his performance.

Babatunde Opalana, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Senate President,

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, called on other state Houses of Assembly to emulate the Kwara State House of Assembly in putting a stop to wastage of public funds on payment of pensions to office holders.

Saraki gave kudos to the state legislature for passing the bill to suspend payment of pension to former Governors and Deputy Governors who have held public office in the state.

According to Olu Onemola, Head of New Media in the office of the Senate President, Saraki, who stated this in his official social media pages, commended the Kwara State Speaker, Hon. Ali Ahmad and the State

House of Assembly for passing the bill, following his conversation with the Speaker two months ago.

Under the new law, any former governor or deputy governor would cease to enjoy their state pension during periods that they hold a political or public office.

Saraki said, “I am pleased that following my conversation with Kwara Speaker, Hon. Ali Ahmad, two months ago, the Bill to suspend the payment of Pension to former Governors and their Deputies when they hold a Political or Public office was passed into law yesterday by the Kwara House of Assembly.

“Moving forward, it is my hope that other States Assembly will take a cue from Kwara State and pass similar pieces of legislation into law.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

5 News

Nigeria needs $2bn to revive Lagos-Kano rail line -Osinbajo Continued from page 1

said that the Federal Government needs at least $2 billion to revive the LagosKano rail line to boost local and international trade along the Northern and Southern zones.

Osinbajo disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening of the inaugural edition of the Lagos-Kano Economic and Investment Summit in Epe, Lagos State.

He said that the Federal Government in partnership with a private firm, General Electric (GE), was already proposing to invest in the project to enhance the movement of cargo from Apapa ports to Kano via the rail line.

The Vice President, who is the head of economic team of the APC led Federal Government, commended Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, for creating a platform to collaborate for economic growth.

Osinbajo expressed optimism that such initiatives would open up the investment opportunities that abound in both states to would-be investors both locally and internationally.

“I believe that Lagos and Kano states have by this collaboration underscored the cornerstone of the Federal Government’s economic recovery and growth plan, namely the leveraging of synergies among states and between government and the private sector.

“The strategic role of the Federal Government is of course to create an enabling environment for commerce beginning with the provision of infrastructure.

“For us, what this meant especially in the context of Lagos and Kano collaboration is the refurbishing of the narrow gauge Lagos to Kano rail with a concession to General Electric who are proposing to invest almost $2billion to ensure that the rail route is effective for movement of cargo from Apapa port to Kano.

“Similarly, we are investing in the Lagos to Kano standard gauge line, the Lagos Ibadan portion of

that is expected to be ready by the end of this year.

Also, we have budgeted N80billion for the development of special economic zones in the six geo-political zones of the country,” Osinbajo said.

While reeling out plans by the Federal Government on power, the Vice President said arrangements have been firmed up to establish independent power projects to specifically service printers in Somolu area and traders in Sura Market.

He said the Federal Government would keep a close tab on the decisions reached at the Summit and would use it to direct its engagement with State Governments going forward.

The Vice President said, “Let me again commend Governors Ganduje and Ambode for this Summit.

I want to commend Governor Ganduje for making the long journey to Lagos.

I must also say that Governor Ambode deserves special mention for his foresightedness in establishing this collaboration, working with Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on the famous LAKE Rice and even leasing land from Ogun State to grow rice which I think is another act of collaboration.”

Earlier in his address, Governor Ambode said that the decision of the state government to join the Oodua Investment Group triggered what has evolved over the last two years to being a signpost for effective partnerships between Lagos and other states.

Ambode said that with the current economic challenges facing the nation, there was no better time for states to begin to look beyond an oil driven economy and take advantage of their comparative advantages to engender economic growth.

“We urge other States and Regions to begin to leverage on their respective areas of comparative advantage by establishing partnerships towards establishing an inter-state or inter-regional commodity value chain.

“The idea of an intra and inter-regional trade and cooperation is not new to Lagos State. Over the past

years, our state has collaborated with Kebbi and other states from within the Western region to drive economic growth and development,” Governor Ambode said.

He said the immediate aim of the strategic partnership with Kano is to produce about 80 per cent of Nigeria’s agro-allied inputs such as wheat, groundnut, onions, maize, millet, sorghum, sugar cane and beef, adding that

a Memorandum of Understanding would be signed by both states at the end of the summit to demonstrate commitment to the sustainability of the partnership.

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje said that his administration entered into the partnership with Lagos with a strong belief that it would create a veritable platform to drive home grown investments in the face of volatile glob-

al oil prices.

Ganduje said: “We need to redefine our investment climate and find alternative sources of financing critical sectors and projects as well as improve public service delivery.”

He said that the state was looking towards effective partnership in Infrastructure, Agricultural Value Chain, Solid Minerals, ICT, Commence and Industry, medium and Small Scale Enterprises, Tourism, Gov-

ernance and Institutions.

On his part, President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, commended the partnership between both states, stressing that Lagos has clearly demonstrated its readiness for serious investments.

“Lagos is more than ready for business. Our refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer and gas projects will generate N8trillion per annum for Nigeria when fully on stream.”

APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun (right) in a handshake with the Speaker, Adamawa State House of Assembly during the solidarity visit

Falana berates FG, Magu over N750bn recovered loot Ï Says Labour party is the answer as PDP, APC has failed Ï Challenges Gov. Ortom, others to sue FG Over killings

Idu Jude Abuja

ÏÏÏ Human right lawyer

Femi Falana, has berated the activities of the Ibrahim MAGU led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC over its inability to give account of over seven hundred and fifty billion naira, recovered from looters of national treasury.

Chief Falana, made this revelation, while speaking at the just concluded 40 years anniversary celebrating of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC in Abuja.

According to chief Falana, the 40th year anniversary of the NLC, should

be celebrated with huge questions to the leadership of APC the ruling party in Nigeria. This he said has become necessary to confirm the ability of the organised labour in holding Government accountable on the misuse of National wealth.

Further speaking, the human right lawyer, advised that the organised lawyer, should be fully involved in partisan politics as that will ensure a balance in democratic balance. “the NLC should receive the Labour party to come back to what we used it to be. It is a party that represents the interests of the people, which has been hijacked by non-

labour members and so the party has failed on its need.”

Chief Falana, noted that Nigerians are seeking for a new political party that will rescue it from going down the drain. He said that sixteen years of PDP could not save Nigeria neither can the APC be any better. Also he advised against the choice of former President Obasanjo’s coalition as a solution for Nigeria. “all these will not save Nigeria, and labour party will do it.

On the issue of minimum wage, he encouraged the organised labour, to continue to engage the FG to ensure that it’s requests are met.

He therefore offered to pro-

vide relevant documents containing information’s on proper negotiation on minimum wage.

The radical lawyer, however, challenges Venue State Governor Mr. Samuel Ortom to rise up to occation and challenge the federal government on the injustice meted on his people. She said “why should those Governors cry of injustice even when they have attorney generals in their various states.

They should go to court and fight for injustice” Falana while continuing, said that the only way to end herdsmen, farmers war, is the adoption of ranching which every Nigeria must key into.

News 6

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Lagos Assembly members in Finland on study visit Justice Ngwuta trial: FG concedes 9 counts are Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Finnish Ambassador to herself before her politiThe Ambassador said Nigeria, Pirjo Suomela- cal career, emphasized that that members of the Niirrelevant out of 13 counts The Speaker of the Finn- Chowdhury in a statement well educated teachers are gerian delegation told the Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday fixed March 23, to rule on the application filed by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court seeking to strike out the 13 counts criminal charge preferred against him by the Federal Government for lack of jurisdiction.

Justice John Tsoho adjourned the trial for ruling yesterday just as prosecution counsel Olufemi Fatunde conceded that 9 out of the 13 counts were no longer relevant in view of the Court of Appeal decision in Justice Nganjiwa case.

Justice Ngwuta who was arraigned last year before the Federal High Court had filed the application through his counsel Kanu Agabi (SAN), challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear charge that was filed against a serving justice of the Supreme Court. He urged the trial court to strike out the charge.

While adopting her written address in opposition to the application the prosecution counsel Mrs. Fatunde urged the court to uphold her submissions and continue with the trial.

She said that she will not pretend that the trial court is not bound by the decision of the superior court. None, will she urge the court to act in conflict with the law.

“But, with greatest respect I will point out two major aspect of the Court of Appeal decision in Ngajiwa case that goes to the root of the charge.”

She said offences committed by judicial officer, rises question whether they were committed during the course of performance of his official duties. “ If the court find that there were committed outside the performance of his official duty,” then it was right to have arrested and prosecuted him without recourse to National Ju-

dicial Council.

According to the prosecution counts 3, 10,11and 13 could be prosecuted against the defendant without recourse to NJC, assuming without conceding that the other offences charged were committed in the discharge of his official duty.

She urged the trial court to note that Court of Appeal recognized the fact in Justice Nganjiwa case that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), did not make expressed provision as to whether judicial officer should be discipline first

by NJC before prosecution.

Fatunde urged the court to discountenanced the defendant objection and continue with the hearing of the matter till conclusion if not all the counts, at least, of counts 3,10,11,13.

In his reply, defence counsel Kanu Agabi (SAN) thanked the prosecution counsel for her courage in conceding 9 counts out of 13 counts.

He said that it is only NJC that can make the determination, “whether an offence is committed by judicial officer during the performance of official duty or outside their official duty.”

He said that in the instant case the NJC was not given the chance first to make that decision.

The dignity of the office of a judge is violated if he is arraigned while he holds that title. That is the essence of the judgment. Remove the title before submitting him to trial.

The prosecution has conceded four counts and the remaining 9 counts should be struck out because the Justice in Nganjiwa case should not be lost, the counsel stated. He added that the prosecution submission also upheld the Lordship hand to strike out the entire counts.

Justice Tsoho adjourned till March 23, for ruling on the application seeking to strike out the charge.

ish Parliament Mrs. Paula Risikko received a delegation from Lagos State House Assembly, at the Parliament of Finland in Helsinki on Wednesday.

The delegation was led by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa.

made available to The Daily Times on Wednesday, said that the parliamentarians from Lagos embarked on a week-long study visit to Finland, learning about the Finnish education system.

Mrs. Risikko, who mentioned to the delegation that she was actually a teacher

the basis of a good quality education system.

She also noted that contacts between the two countries in recent times had become more frequent, especially at Ministerial level, and that she hoped that the same would happen between Parliaments as well.

Speaker of the Finnish Parliament that they were on a mission to develop the education system in Lagos.

She quoted the lawmakers as saying “they wanted to learn from the successes of Finland in creating one of the best education systems in the world.

Alleged toxic dump site of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)in K-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers state

Court orders final forfeiture of $48m properties linked to Diezani

Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

ÏÏÏ A Federal High Court

in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of $48million properties linked to a former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun also ordered the permanent forfeiture of the two properties to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The properties include: Penthouse 21 building 5, Block C, 11 floor, Bella Vista, Banana Island, Ikoyi, and Penthouse 22, Block B (Admiralty Estate) also in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The verdict in the suit ought to have been delivered on February 14 but the court did not sit as the judge was attending a workshop.

Following an ex-parte application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last year, the judge ordered an in-

terim forfeiture of the said properties on December 5, 2017.

The Judge also ordered the commission to make publication of the forfeiture in national dailies to allow anyone interested in the properties to show cause why the houses should not be forfeited to the federal government.

Having fulfilled the orders of the court, the commission asked the court to permanently forfeit the said properties to the government.

While granting EFCC’s prayer on Wednesday, the judge noted that the antigraft agency has been able to show evidentially why the Ikoyi penthouses should be forfeited to the federal government.

The EFCC’s ex parte application marked FHC/L/ CS/1793c/17, has AlisonMadueke, Donald Amagbo, Schillenburg LLC, and Sequoyah Property Ltd, as respondents in the suit.

Lawyer to the EFCC, Mr Anslem Ozioko, while arguing for interim forfeiture, also asked the court for an order prohibiting any disposal, sale or alienation of the said assets.

The judge granted the orders but refused to grant the order authorising the EFCC to appoint a manager for the two properties.

Ozioko had argued that the properties are suspected to be proceeds of an unlawful activities.

Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, an investigator of the commission stated that during investigation into the ownerships of YF Construction Development and Real Estate Ltd, one Fadi Basbous, volunteered extra-judicial statement.

He said Basbous stated that the two properties are owned by Sequoyah Properties Limited, and Schillenburg LLC. The properties, he claimed, were sold at $3.6million dollars and

$1.2million respectively.

The deponent also stated that payment were made

by Angela Jide-Jones, and Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept Ltd. Angela Jide-Jone, is the wife of Jide Omokore, and Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept Ltd, was registered

by Jide Omokore, the affidavit revealed.

The investigator explained that Jide Omokore paid for the properties through his wife, and one of his companies.

He stated further that he also directed a developer to sign the agreements with Schillenburg LLC and Sequoyah Properties Ltd. Schillenburg LLC and Sequoyah Properties Ltd are linked to Alison-Madueke, adding that Schillenburg LLC was registered in Hongkong, while Sequoyah Properties Ltd, was registered in Nigeria on October 11, 2011 allegedly with fictitious shareholders and directors.

News 7

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Dapchi final year students to relocate to Nguru ahead of SSCE ÎÎÎ Final year students of

the Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, will be temporarily relocated to Government Girls Secondary School, Nguru, to enable them prepare for the forthcoming senior secondary school certificate examination.

Yobe state commissioner for education, Mohammed Lamin, disclosed this on Wednesday in Damaturu, the state capital.

“We are right now making arrangements for the SS3 students, to take them to GGSS Nguru, to prepare them for their examination which is coming up in March-April. The practical aspect of their exam will start around that time, and we don’t want them to miss any part of their examina-

tions,” he said.

The state had closed the school on February 20, 2018 following the abduction of 110 girls by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

Despite the trauma the families are experiencing, the minister believes life has to move on.

“Nguru is also a boarding school, but we are already taking steps to ensure security,” he said.

According to him, only SS3 girls of the over 900 students will be relocated for now.

The other students will still remain with their parents until the government is able to solve the issue on ground.

Nguru is further north, about 300 kilometres from Damaturu, while Dapchi is about 100 kilometres, from the state capital.

DSS detains INDEPENDENT’s Abuja Bureau Chief Ï#Ɔ ƈƆ ƈƌ ƅƅƆ Ɛ Ƌ ƓƕƆƏè Ƈ Ɨè ƌƆƗƈƅ Ɛƈ

ÎÎÎ

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Wednesday arrested Tony Ezimakor, Idependent Newspapers’ Limited (INL) Abuja Bureau Chief.

Ezimakor had walked into DSS headquarters in Abuja about 10. 30a.m, to honour an invitation from the security agency, but since then nothing had been heard from him.

All the management

of INL could confirm was that as at 10p.m on Wednesday, Ezimakor had not been questioned about anything at all.

He was shunted from one office to the other, and was asked to wait for a particular officer who had been away from his office.

Unfortunately, Douglas Ekhator, Independent Newspapers’ lawyer, sent to assist Ezimakor was not

allowed to see him even as late as 10p.m.

That the lawyer took food and water to him could not make the DSS to grant him access to the detainee.

To make matters worse, Ezimakor, who has been taking drugs to control his high blood pressure, did not have access to his prescribed medication.

His wife said her husband left his medication at

home and did not eat any food before leaving home Wednesday morning.

She lamented that her husband’s health had been put in grave danger.

INDEPENDENT, therefore, is asking for its Abuja Bureau Chief ’s unconditional release, otherwise his life is in serious danger.

Meanwhile, the DSS has not explained the reason for his detention.

Mƈ ƆƏƈ Ƅ ƐƐƋƆ ƏƆƅ ƏƗ ƈ G ƇƆƒƆƏ ƑƐƄƏƆ Ɗ ÎÎÎ Nigeria’s Lassa fe-

ver outbreak has reached record highs with 317 laboratory confirmed cases, according to figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) this week.

A statement from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday indicated that the number of confirmed cases during the past two months exceeds the total number of confirmed cases reported in 2017.

“The outbreak has affected 18 states since the first case was detected on 1st January 2018, resulting in 72 deaths caused by the acute viral haemorrhagic fever. A total of 2,845 people who have come into contact with patients have been identified and are being monitored,” the statement read in part.

Lassa fever, named after the town in northern Nigeria where it was first identified in 1969, is endemic but the number of confirmed cases “has never reached” this level before, it added.

On February 6, 31 people were reported to have died from the disease, which is caused by a virus of the same family as Marburg and Ebola.

But in an update, the NCDC said: “Since the on-

set of 2018, 325 cases have been classified as 317 confirmed cases, eight probable cases with 72 deaths.”

14 health workers have been affected by the virus in six states with four confirmed to have died from the disease.

The WHO said a total of 2,845 people who have come into contact with patients have been identified and were being monitored.

WHO Country Representative, Dr Wondimagegnehu Alemu, attributed the likely chances of a patient’s survival of the virus to the ability of an early detection and taking quick response.

“The ability to rapidly detect cases of infection in the community and refer them early for treatment improves patients’ chances of survival and is critical to this response,” he said.

While lamenting the overstretching of health facilities in southern states of Edo, Ondo and Ebonyi, the WHO reiterated its commitment to working with health authorities, national reference hospitals and the Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) to rapidly expand treatment centres.

It also assured to equip them in a bid to providing maximum health care to patients while reducing the risks to staff.

Benue state Deputy Governor Engr Benson Obonu (right) Managing Director, Bank of Industry, Kayode Pitan BOI, President, Benue State Chamber of Commerce, Kuma Iyege and a beneficiary , Lucy Akaanya during the presentation of Cheque to the first batch of beneficiaries of BOI and State government #2billion MSME Fund in Makurdi Benue State.

APC finally collapsing, PDP declares Ï d ƕ M& ƑƐƅ ƌƆ ƆƔƍ ƆƗ Ƒ Əƈô ƗƆ ƍƆƏ Ɛƈ Ƈ Ə ƏƆéƆƋƆƅƐƈ Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÎÎÎ The People’s Democrat-

ic Party (PDP) has reviewed the outcome of Tuesday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and surmised that the ruling party has finally collapsed.

In a statement signed by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday, in Abuja, in reaction to APC’s NEC outcomes, PDP said that APC has lost its soul and can no longer be reckoned with as a political party, having been hijacked by the Presidency.

The PDP also noted that the confusion, the party alleged that the Cabal in the Presidency has overthrown APC’s constitution, suppressed dissenting voices and now imposed a dictato-

rial regime within its ranks, reminiscent of a military coup.

The PDP said the development in the APC has further exposed the desperation by the Buhari Presidency to seize the political space, even within their party.

He said: “Nigerians watched with rude shock as President Muhammadu Buhari, the African Union anti-corruption champion, directly superintended over the worst kind of corruption in a political party by overthrowing its constitution and democratic processes, all in the bid to shut out other contenders in the Presidential race, a development which further confirms that the President has lost popularity even in his own party.

“We invite all to note that whereas, the APC constitu-

tion provides for a four- year tenure for officials of its organs and enshrined a re-election or reappointment at the expiration of the said tenure, the Buhari Presidency muzzled the APC NEC and imposed an illegal one year tenure extension for the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee, a fiat that is not provided for in the party’s constitution.

“The APC is so dysfunctional that under the grip of the Presidency cabal, the party in contravention of its own constitution does not have a Board of Trustees (BOT), which explains the reason it lacks conscience and failed completely in delivering good governance to the nation.

“Worst still, while its constitution provides for quarterly NEC meetings, the par-

ty has only held five since its formation in 2014.

“From the outcome of the Tuesday’s APC NEC meeting, it is clear that the party has finally collapsed, lost all democratic credentials and can no longer provide level playing ground for its members or even other Nigerians to freely aspire for any position of their choice, particularly, the Presidency, Governorship and National Assembly positions in the 2019 general elections.

“It is now certain that the APC is no longer a credible platform but an appropriated one, where only those anointed by the Presidency cabal can have the opportunity to aspire for any position within its ranks. The APC has been seized and is irredeemably damaged ahead of the 2019 general elections.

8 News

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

INEC fixes election dates till 2055 Tunde Opalana,Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has fixed dates for all subsequent elections that will take place in the country till 2055.

Its chairman. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a regular consultative meeting with sixty-eight political parties in the country under the umbrella of the Inter Party Advisory Council (PAC).

Prof Yakubu stressed that the initiative is to ensure stability and certainty in the country’s democratic process as obtained in the developed world like the United States where everybody know the dates for presidential elections.

He said, “On this principle, the dates for the 2019 elections as well as future elections are no longer a matter of speculation. In 2019, the dates are 16thFebruary and 2nd March. In 2023, it is 18th February and 4th March; in 2027 20thFebruary and 6th March; 2031, it is 15thFebruary and 1st

March and so on.”

The chairman said that the idea is to “engender certainty in our electoral calendar, allows for long term planning by the commission as well as stakeholders and brings our democracy in line with the best practice around the world. I am glad that this decision has received the overwhelming support of stakeholders.”

Meanwhile the political parties thrown their weight behind the sequence for the 2019 general elections released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the time table and schedule of activities for the 2019 elections, the presidential and National Assembly election is to hold on the 16TH February, 2019, while the governorship, state Assembly and the FCT council election is scheduled for 2nd of March, 2019.

Mohammed Danlado, Chairman of all the registered political parties in the country, said the electoral body is in order to stick to their guns as all the necessary laws were yet to be amended.

Dapchi school girls: CAS temporarily relocates to Maiduguri Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Chief

of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has temporarily relocated to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base at Maiduguri from where he supervising the coordination of the air search operations for the missing 110 Dapchi girls.

A statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya said the relocation was to enable CAS have firsthand information on the progress of the air search efforts and also give additional directives as might be necessary.

Air Marshal Abubakar declared that no efforts would be spared by the NAF in locating the girls, in conjunction with other security forces.

He disclosed that NAF

pilots on different NAF platforms were operating day and night to locate the girls, adding that he had decided to temporarily relocate to Maiduguri, given the import of the unfortunate incident.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mohammed Monguno was equally at the NAF Base Maiduguri, where he spoke to and encouraged the NAF personnel involved in the day and night air search operations.

Furthermore, both the NSA and the CAS visited Damaturu, where they paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, during which they held useful discussions regarding the missing girls.

Later in the day, the NSA, accompanied by the CAS and other top military officers, travelled to Monguno to commission new projects at 171 NAF Detachment Monguno.

L-R: Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Rachel Dickson, the State Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd), and the Chairman, State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM. King Alfred Diete-Spiff, at the February Edition of the State Monthly Praise Night at the King of Glory Chapel, Government Yenagoa.

2019: Replace failed leaders with competent youth, Moghalu tasks Nigerians Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏFormer deputy gover-

nor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has asked Nigerians to replace recycled “failed leaders” with competent and experienced youth; adding that he would hit the ground running and announce members of his cabinet in 48 hours, should he emerge president of the country come 2019.

Moghalu said this during a world press conference declaring his presidential ambition at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on Wednesday.

He reinstated his visions, as laid out in his recently launched book, ‘Build, Innovate and Grow: My Vision for Our Country’, explaining that he is taking a stand to unify Nigeria beyond ethnicity and put the it on the path of prosperity.

Moghalu said if elected president he will restructure Nigeria and return the country to true federalism by 2021, as well as reform the country’s police, healthcare, education, and the energy sector.

He described Nigeria as a nation of great people, and said what the country needed most now is “a real movement of the people, by the people and,

most importantly for the people of Nigeria to move our country forward and break with our troubled past”.

Moghalu said that he has the competence, capacity, and character to lead Nigeria and make it become a strong nation, saying that his colleagues, mentors, friends, and family could vouch for his characters.

The presidential aspirant said, “While I have been approached by a number of political parties, the movement that I am part of will decide which one we will join.

Though the decision will be based on commonality of vision and the imperative of a generational shift in leadership, and we will announce this decision in the coming weeks.”

“I am standing here today saying that it is time we shatter the downward spiral to nowhere. I am here today, standing with the 110 missing girls of Dapchi and their grieving family, and with the traumatised young women of Chibok, those with us and those still in captivity.

“I am here today standing with 180 million Nigerians, in addition to thousands of businesses struggling to share a measly 4000MW of electricity.

I am here today standing with the 100 million Nigerians experiencing crush-

ing poverty, living on less than 300 naira a day.

“I am here today because 33 million of our able men and women are unemployed or underemployed, nearly 15 million children are out of school, and only 60 per cent of Nigerians are literate. I am here today because our hospitals are understaffed and mismanaged death traps, and women are still subject to horrific prejudices and devastating early marriages.

“I am taking this stand, here and now, because Nigeria today is divided by ethnic and religious conflicts, made worse by corruption,” he said.

The former CBN chief said the Nigerian government has failed to secure the lives of citizens, and that Nigeria has lost its place in the world. “The time has come for us to fix this,” he said.

The presidential aspirant said that Nigerians are “collectively exhausted by politicians who continually fall in and out of alliances with each other and care nothing for the ordinary Nigerian.

“They aggravate our fears in the hope that we will continue to keep them in power even though offer nothing new.”

“I’m not here to tell you that there are quick, easy solutions to our nation’s problems. Far from

it; decades of economic and leadership mismanagement cannot be undone in a few short weeks or months. Things will be difficult and painful choices will have to be collectively made.

“What I am here to tell you is that together, we can choose a new path.

Together, we can set a bold agenda. Together, we can deliver for ourselves a different outcome.”

Speaking on the monetary policy and the high interest rate in Nigeria, he said that the absence of infrastructure makes it difficult for the country to manage anything including the cost of money.

Moghalu, who served as CBN deputy governor from 2009 to 2014, is a political economist, lawyer and a former United Nations official.

He was also a professor of practice in international business and public policy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, US. Born on May 7, 1963, Moghalu is a graduate of the London School of Economics. He also read political science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He is the founder and president of the Institute for Governance and Economic Transformation (IGET), a new think tank based in Abuja.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

News 9

Buhari reappoints Awolowo as NEPC boss Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏAfter

five years of meritorious service as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Segun Awolowo to continue as NEPC boss.

This was contained in a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President, (Media and Publicity) Femi Adeshina on Wednesday in Abuja.

Awolowo who is a lawyer and grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo as well as an in-law to the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was first appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013.

According to the reappointment letter signed

by Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the appointment will last for four years.

After his assumption office in 2013, Awolowo repositioned the NEPC’s administrative structure and repositioned the Agency to triple the non-oil earning of the country and also increase the volume and number of goods exported by the country and made efforts

to eschew corruption and restore professionalism in the export business.

This move led to a gang up against him by those who were uncomfortable with his ideas and they vowed to fight him to a standstill.

Daily Times learnt that a section of the country that were opposed to his reforms and saw NEPC as their personal preserve frustrated his administration and sent several petitioned to former President Jonathan. But with the backing of the President, we went ahead with his vision and four Directors retired.

Awolowo was determined to ensure that the earlier narrative where out of 1,040 registered exporters in Nigeria, only 529, about 50.9 per cent, are active was reversed.

His first agenda was to increase the nations earnings from the non-oil sector, improve on the ease of doing business in the country and also increase on the number of goods exported from the country.

He had noted that Nigeria was going through the sharpest falls of export revenues in her history, losing over $100 billion (N30 trillion) of national export revenue between

Lagos Assembly members in Finland on study visit Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Mrs. Paula Risikko received a delegation from Lagos State House Assembly, at the Parliament of Finland in Helsinki on Wednesday.

The delegation was led by Rt. Honourable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of Lagos State House Assembly.

Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Pirjo SuomelaChowdhury in a statement to the Daily Times on Wednesday, said that the parliamentarians from Lagos embarked on a week-long study visit to Finland, learning about the Finnish education system.

Mrs. Risikko, who mentioned to the delegation that she was actually a

teacher herself before her political career, emphasized that well educated teachers are the basis of a good quality education system. She also noted that contacts between the two countries in recent times had become more frequent, especially at Ministerial level, and that she hoped that the same would happen between Parliaments as well.

The Ambassador said that members of the Nigerian delegation told the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament that they were on a mission to develop the education system in Lagos.

She quotes the lawmakers as saying “they wanted to learn from the successes of Finland in creating one of the best education systems in the world.

From Left: Dozie Okafor, Managing Director, PHD Nigeria, Wayne Bishop, Managing Director, PHD Johannesburg, South Africa, and Henry Ononiwu, Business Development Manager, PHD Nigeria, during the launch of PHD’s 7th publication titled MERGE at the 2018 Social Media Week, held at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island..... on Wednesday 2015 to 2017 due to the crashing oil prices, which resulted in recession.

To get the country out of the situation, the NEPC articulates a “zero oil plan” programme which it presented to the National Economic Council (NEC).

Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the presentation, he said, “The NEPC made a presentation to the NEC on a plan to restructure the Nigerian economy

to survive without crude oil. The plan is called “the zero oil plan.”

“Council was informed that there was urgent need to rapidly ramp up non-oil exports as our future earnings from crude oil faces significant headwinds.

“The zero oil plan aims at earning at least $30 billion from non-oil sources in the near to medium term as against the current earnings of about $5 billion.

He said the objectives of zero oil plan is to add $150 billion to Nigeria foreign reserves in the next 10 years, create 500,000 jobs, lift 10 million Nigerians out of poverty and integrate each state of the federation into the export value chain.

Awolowo said that the focus of the plan is on the export of the following crops: rice, wheat, corn, palm oil, rubber, hides and skin, sugar, soya beans and automotive

parts among others.

He listed the destination countries for Nigeria’s exports to include Netherlands, China, Iran, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Sapin, Italy, India, Saudi Arabia, among others.

He NEPC boss also took some steps to ensure that export becomes a less herculean task and ensured that several export revenue which were paid through unofficial channels were eliminated.

Killings: Operation cat race yielding positive results- Group Doosuur Iwambe -Abuja

ÏÏÏA group identified as

Middle Belt Patriotic Assembly has commended the Ongoing military operations across Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and Taraba states saying it has started yielding positive reports in no small time.

The coordinator of the group Comrade- Omenge Frederick while speaking on the exercise that was recently launched by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai to tackle the menace of herdsmen/Farmers clashes, Armed banditry and cattle rustling across the state said that the Nigerian Army remain apolitical and true to its

mandate at all times.

The group however noted that while the army is making concerted efforts to rid the region of killer herdsmen, some politicians are making attempts to drag the Army into politics which he said is beyond the scope of exercise AYEM AKPATUMA. He urged individuals, especially the Benue State and Adamawa state governments to set a good example by not dragging politics into security issue.

According to him, all stakeholders must understand that the military as a national institution doesn’t yield to individual concerns of political actors but that which benefit the overall interest of the country.

He said: “Whereas the Governor is free to make his statement anywhere in a democracy, the Middle Belt Patriotic Assembly considers the comments as a clear breach of the constitution and an attempt to drag the Nigerian Army into the politics surrounding issues between herdsmen/ Farmers in the State.

“We therefore wish to warn the Benue State Governor to spare the military of any interference in the internal affairs of the State whilst allowing the Army to concern itself strictly with the Exercise Cat Dance which was inaugurated to flush out criminal elements from the State.

“There is no doubt that the exercise is al-

ready yielding its desire goals as conceived by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai and is being carried out by troops patriotically.”

Frederick said after their assessment, it came to the conclusion that the military is doing a good job in Benue State and other parts of the country where “Exercise Cat Race “ is currently taking place.

He said Nigerian Army exercise should be supported to achieve the desired goal which will be beneficial to the entire country, stressing that the Nigerian Army under Lieutenant General Buratai has remained apolitical and can do without political distractions.

News 10

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Courts seals Fed. Info office in Umuahia as Federal * Staff decry unwholesome attitude of Lai Mohammed Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia

ÏÏÏFollowing

an order of an Umuahia Magistrate Court which ruled that the Federal Ministry Of Information must pay the sum of N1.8 million to Adizua Okoroafor, the landlord of the office accommodation occupied by the Ministry in Abia state, the No. 4 Azikiwe office was early Wednesday morning sealed.

The said amount was accruing rent incurred by the occupants over a period of time.

The Magistrate, His Worship, Israel S Nwulu had on 1th February this year, while delivering judgment said the judgment was as a result of the failure for the ministry to clear the debt will result to the sealing of the office on the 28th February, 2018 The magistrate had also pointed out that the ministry, since the case was

brought to court in August 2017, has not been represented by any counsel throughout the period of litigation.

He said the accused also failed to respond or complain when the rent was increased from N55, 000.00 to N150, 000.00 a month.

Speaking, some staff of the ministry who were not even given the chance to remove any item from the office, decried the unwholesome attitude exhibited by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed who has never paid rent since inception of the APC leadership thereby exposing them to ridicule.

They however condemned such rascality and unreasonableness on the part of a government.

Continuing, they asserted that though the increment to a monthly one hundred and fifty thousand was outrageous but the Ministry should have reacted in the long run.

PVC registration exercise worries SE IPAC, pleads with Ndigbo Snday Nwakanma – Umuahia

ÏÏÏNon-participation

in the on-going continuous voter registration exercise organize by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is giving South East Caucus of Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC sleepless night.

It has therefore urged Ndigbo to participate very actively in the exercise and get their permanent voters’ card, PVC as it is the only thing that would equip them to get leaders of their choice.

Led by its chairman, the Chairman of the Caucus, reminded Ndigbo that registering in their good

numbers would change the erroneous notion in some quarters that Ndigbo are minority population, a notion he blamed on their previous lukewarm attitude in participating in the nation’s electoral process.

Prince Emeka Okafor said that if Ndigbo actively get involved and register and obtain their PVC, Nigerians would realize that they have the largest population in the country.

Okafor, who spoke to journalists in Umuahia, appealed to churches, traditional rulers, stakeholders at all levels to encourage and mobilize their people to go and register and get their PVC, which he described as “an enormous power make positive changes in the political sphere by

choosing the right persons they want to lead them”.

He also called on INEC to ensure that enough functioning capturing machines were deployed to the designated registration centres to enable the people to get registered, and condemned a situation where people queue for hours only to be frustrated by malfunctioning machines.

Stressing the importance of being registered, Okafor who is also the Abia State Chairman of IPAC, said that the PVC would enable the people to change nonperforming leaders instead of just folding their hands to complain without any action.

“Election is about number; whether we think that INEC will rig elections

or not, we must first get registered and participate actively by coming out enmasse to vote during elections. Specific number of voters are allocated to a particular polling unit and if we don’t have PVC to vote, that would give whoever wants to rig the opportunity to stuff the box to make up the number of votes in the units.

“Ndigbo have been shortchanged for long because of their apathy to involve in electoral activities and other parts of the country erroneously believe we are in the minority. But if we change this attitude and participate actively, get registered, get our PVC and go out to vote during elections, they will see our real number.

Bishop Nwokolo angry over delayed work on second Niger Bridge Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

ÏÏÏThe

Anglican Bishop of the Niger, Rev. (Dr.) Owen Nwokolo, has frowned at what he described as politics of retrogression being played over the construction of the Second Niger Bridge, calling on the Federal Government to rather take up its constitutional responsibility and expedite action on the orchestrated project without further delay.

Bishop Nwokolo who is also the Chairman, Christian Council of Nigeria, (CCN), Anambra State Chapter, expressed the indignation during a monthly briefing of journalists in his office at Bishop’s Court, Ozalla Road, Onitsha.

The Bishop who underscored the strategic and economic importance of the bridge said it is expected to play key role in the economic and social lives of not only the easterners but also the entire country and wondered why unwholesome politics should be played over so important a project.

Nwokolo explained that the project was so annoyingly delayed because the federal government has not yet deemed it as serious, adding that since

it is now clear that the old bridge is gradually deteriorating and can no longer carry the present traffic load, the Federal Government ought to have stepped up the construction of the second one.

While saying that the delay cannot be as a result of fund, the Bishop explained, “Nigeria has both the human and natural resources to build the bridge. The South-East states, themselves, by the virtue of their economic contribution through their mineral resources merit the project.

Why then the delay in building a bridge meant to serve the east and Nigeria in general?”

He recalled that the first bridge was built under six months, between 1964 and 1965 and regretted how the second one has remained on the drawing board for over two decades.

He therefore called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, fast track the commencement and completion of the said bridge in record time not only to give the easterners a good sense of belonging but also to remove the feeling of marginalization among the South-Eastern States as well as reduce the untold hardship being experienced by the users.

L-R: Chairman of the occasion and former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mua’azu Babangida Aliyu presenting the ‘Outstanding Legislator of the sYear’ Award to the Sen. Dino Melaye, during the maiden awards/lecture of Daily Asset Newspaper in Abuja...on Tuesday.

Dickson offers automatic employment to corps ÏÏÏBayelsa

State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday, offered automatic employment to Mr. Isaac Aladeogo, a youth corps member of Batch A serving in the state. The employment is in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding art works, including his current portrait of the Governor with Ankara fabrics.

A press statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesman, Francis Ottah Agbo noted that Dickson announced the automatic employment in Government House, Yenagoa, shortly after Aladeogo presented the portrait to him. The Governor said the artist

would resume work in the Ministry of Culture and Ijaw National Affairs upon the completion of his one-year national assignment. He said the Government was employing the Corps Member to help mentor young Bayelsa artists in nurturing their creative potentials to serve as a source of livelihood.

Aladeogo is reputed for sculpting the tallest junk sculpture in University of Benin which is also the tallest in Africa.

Describing Aladeogo, who is a graduate of Applied and Fine Arts from the University of Benin, as a role model for the youths, Governor Dickson observed that, his art works would promote

the aesthetics of the state and inspire creativity among the youths.

His words: “You will be in charge of a group that will mentor young artists. In the course of my visiting schools in some communities, I have received a number of presents, art works and so, a number of such persons should be put together, under you to enable them learn from you and tap from you to earn a livelihood” Responding, Aladeogo expressed appreciation to Governor Dickson for his magnanimity and promised to add value to the aesthetics of the state.

The Corps member noted that, he was in-

spired by Governor Dickson’s penchant for running an all-inclusive government, as well as his love for the ordinary people and God to embark on an art work on the Governor.

Aladeogo promised to build a junk art work at the Ox Bow Lake, Yenagoa that will be taller than the one in University of Benin.

In an interview with newsmen, the Commissioner for Culture and Ijaw National Affairs, Hon. Austin Dressman said, Governor Dickson had always encouraged young people to develop their talents and would continue to support the creative industry in the state.

Politics

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

s

Delta community petitions Buhari, says visit of Olu of Warri deceitful Benjamin Omoike The people of Ugborodo Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have told President Muhammadu Buhari that the recent visit of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, to him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was nothing but a sham just as they restated their total support for the establishment of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko.

President Buhari last Friday in Abuja met the Olu of Warri and he promised more development for the Niger Delta Region.

However, in a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, the people described the visit as a sham and deceit, aimed at covering up alleged atrocities carried out against the people of Ode Ugborodo on February 11, 2018.

The petition was signed by Hon Thomas Metseagharun (The Toritsemogha of Ugborodo Land) and Pastor William Agbajor (The Balogun of Ugborodo Land).

According to them: “Mr President, we the peaceloving people of Ugborodo Community want to let you know that the visit of the Olu of Warri and his entourage to you on Friday, February 23, 2018, is a sham and deceitful in order to cover up the atrocities committed against the people at Ode Ugborodo on February 11, 2018, by Chief Ayiri Emani, the Ologbotsere of Warri and his co-travelers who have been causing mayhem, arson, killings, vandalisation of property and looting in the area, with the help of illegal Military, Police, ethnic militias and hired thugs.

“Mr. President, they have brought untold hardship to the people and you have been deceived by the visit of the Olu and his entourage.

“Mr. President, there have been reoccurring incidents of this manner over four times in this Ugborodo Community where the Olaja-Orori, Dube Omadeli, is the head and leader of the people, where four persons- Chief Ayiri Emani, Chief Ereyitomi Thomas, Mr. David Tonwe and Tuoyo Omatsuli and their cronies will not allow our communities of Ode Ugborodo, Ogidigben, Ajudaibo, Mandagho and their environs to know peace for the past 13 years.

“These communities are underdeveloped because choice contracts such as Madangho to Ogidigben shoreline protection contract was awarded to Chief Ayiri Emani, the Ologbotsere of Warri for multi million naira

Ï`ƆƈƐƆƏ ƐƆ ƅ ƌƌƈƐƌƆ Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ Ɛ ƄƋƈ ƌƆ Ɛ Ƈ L ƏƈƐƈƌƆ y Ə ƈƐƕè RƊƆƏƆ Ɗ Ɗ

OKOWA

without execution and Ode Ugborodo shoreline protection was also abandoned.

“Mr. President, few persons who have turned themselves into money bags and political hawks are milking our communities dry. We, the people of Ugborodo Community are deeply worried over the way things are going.

We are being subjected to unnecessary hindrances when God has blessed us so much.

“All agents of destabilisation should leave Ugborodo area alone. Chief Ayiri and his co-travelers disturbing the peace of Ugborodo should be called to order by the Federal Government.”

They called on the President to prevail on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to investigate the raid on Ugborodo Community, allegedly masterminded by Chief Ayiri Emami, the Ologbosere of Warri kingdom, an action which they claimed led to the death of three persons in the community on February 11, 2018.

They alleged that Chief Ayiri in company of heavily-armed police, Nigeria Army and hired mercenaries numbering more than 50, patrolled Ugborodo in gunboats and suddenly there were sporadic gunshots which caused panic, pandemonium and everybody ran into the bush for fear of being killed in the ensuing gunfire.

They claimed that three persons were instantly gunned down and others in the process of escaping, sustained different degrees of life-threatening injuries.

They also alleged that the house of the Olaja-Orori of Ugborodo Community,

BUHARI

Benson Dube Omadeli, was set ablaze following the alleged instructions dished out to the hired mercenaries by Ayiri, who massively damaged the house under construction in the community.

They equally alleged that the property belonging to the National Youth President of Ugborodo Community, Mr. Ofe Penda Nene, were destroyed and others set ablaze.

They further alleged that the property of Richard Arubi and Williams Agbajor, were also not spared as they were equally destroyed and set ablaze in Ugborodo community.

They claimed that Ayiri based his actions on the grounds that Omadeli declared himself king of the community, hence the raid on his people.

According to them, Ugborodo is an autonomous community in Warri South West Local Government Area and host to many oil firms, and has been existing since the 13th Century, saying that the community predates Giniwa, the first Olu of Itsekiri, the Colonial Masters and present-day Nigeria, where the present head and spiritual leader, Dube Omadeli, the Olaja-Orori of Ugborodo land, Suoo V 1 and his people are an autonomous community.

“Ugborodo is an autonomous community. We have been in existence since 13 AD. It is the oldest community in this area and we are not under anybody. The leadership of this community is under the leadership of the Olaja-Orori, under the leadership of Benson Dube Omadeli.

“Because of the wealth found in this community, people

outside started calling us all types of negative names. There are the people who are hell bent on destroying this community.

We are fighting against these agents of destruction and destabilisation, and we are saying that we can no longer allow people to use us again.

“All the people fighting us are not living in this community.

You cannot change who we are.

We know that we originate from Ode in Ijebu land. We are from the Yoruba lineage,” they added.

According to them, “Since the advent of oil exploration and exploitation in 1959 to date, the whole ecosystem, both land and water have been polluted and degraded. Our lovely means of livelihood of fishing and farming are gone.

“We do not have good water, no electricity, no schools, no hospitals, no houses, no means of transportation and other necessary modern social amenities are lacking. Yet, some few individuals have enriched themselves at the detriment of the people and their communities.

“Mr President, we are in total support of the Nigerian Maritime University already located in our next door neighbour of Gbaramatu Kingdom and this our support for the University is making those in Warri area to be angry against Ugborodo land and Gbaramatu Kingdom.

“The establishment of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, will bring rapid development to the area and the entire Niger Delta Region. We are next door neighbours and nobody can come between us,” they said.

11

Community leader urges govt to step up youth employment A community leader in Surulere, Lagos State, Chief Abdulfatai Adefemi, on Wednesday urged government at all levels to step up employment of the youth in the country, to make them meaningfully engaged.

Adefemi, the Baale of Taanmeda Aguda, told newsmen in Lagos that government must intensify youth employment and empowerment programmes to keep them off vices.

He said that such a step was imperative, especially in a preelection year, to avoid making unemployed youth susceptible to being used negatively by some politicians.

The community leader implored politicians to stop using youths for thuggery during elections, but to assist them to be better people.

Adefemi said that youth employment and empowerment would also help to check the spate of cultism in the country.

He said that a youth was killed in his community recently in a clash between rival cult groups and such killings could be avoided if youths are meaningfully engaged.

“In my community, many youths are not doing anything.

I want the government to empower the youth, so that their minds would be busy,’’ he said.

According to him, some youth in his community who have managed to acquire skills are unable to get finance to get equipment they need for their trade.

Adefemi urged the government to give take-off grants to such start-ups to enable them to stand on their own and grow to become employers of labour.

He also implored the local government to help with the drainage system in his community, Aguda, to prevent flooding.

“I want the local government to help us to remove the dirt in the drainage, as we’re now in rainy season, so that the water will flow to the canal,” he said.

Adefemi appealed to the local government workers not to leave the dirt packed out of gutters nearby, so that they would not be pushed back in after rainfall.

He commended the Lagos State Government for fixing major roads in Aguda and making life easier for motorists.

NAN

Politics 12

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Ambode charges directors on performance Benjamin Omoike Directors in the Lagos State Civil Service have been given a charge to improve on their performance.

The directive was contained in a keynote address delivered on Tuesday by Dr. Akintola Benson Oke, Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, who represented Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the opening session, to the directors attending a training programme organised by the state government under the auspices of the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pension, at Citiheight Hotel, Ikeja In the address, the governor said it was a must for directors in the state public service to improve on their performance for the purpose of boosting productivity.

According to the governor, “improvements are not only important; they are also critical and fundamental. Furthermore, individuals and organisations must always ensure that they are on the path to actualising their vision and fulfilling their stated mission.”

Ambode said at the end of any rigorous enquiry, one found that to have an effective strategy was half the battle and that to effectively manage a good strategy was everything.

The governor stated that the importance and indispensability of strategy, strategic planning, and strategic management had been proved and validated over the years and over the centuries.

He added that enormous value and investment had been given

AMBODE to the impartation of knowledge and skills by his administration.

Ambode said there was the need to understand and adhere to a well-thought out code of corporate governance, as it had been said that an effective organisation was often one that had initiated programmes and services within its structure that ensured open communication, good management and effective leadership.

“Without these hallmarks of corporate governance, it is difficult to manage strategically because the basic framework of goal-setting and decisionmaking are missing. Setting up a control and reporting mechanism is also important to strategic management as part of a wider corporate governance push. This allows the organisation to make changes when they are needed to constantly monitor its own progress,” he said.

He further said there was

Tinubu’s former aide leads formation of APC faction in Lagos The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has broken into factions, with loyalists of national leader, Bola Tinubu leading a new group called the Broom United Movement (BUM).

The development came barely two weeks after Tinubu started his assignment as head of the reconciliation committee of the party.

The splinter group, at its inaugural meeting which took place at the Absolute Lagos Lounge of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club on Tuesday, accused leadership of the party in Lagos of engaging in “illegalities, manipulation and marginalisation” against members.

Mr. Faud Oki, convener of BUM, warned that unless genuine reconciliation is allowed to take place, the party may be heading for a crisis and a disaster in an election year.

Oki, a former Director General of ex-Governors Bola Tinubu, Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode’s campaign organisations, said, “Our party suffers from low organisational capacity

and lack of internal democracy.”

“The resultant effect of this has been its incapacity to support our democracy as expected.

“Today, our party in Lagos State is fading into insignificance. Massive membership exclusion is becoming the order of the day with members withdrawing from the political space and constituting themselves into internal opposition.

“It is in the light of all these, that the BUM will involve committed party members who will bring moral authority, character and wisdom in handling the delicate issue of reconciliation, unity and accord.”

The BUM Leader lamented that the APC in the state has never been this divided and disunited.

“The current graveyard silence that permeates our political landscape with a ‘siddon look’ syndrome is very dangerous,” he said, adding that political parties are vital organisations in a democracy, and democracy is stronger when citizens become active members of political parties.

the need for identification of, and capitalisation of an organisation’s or department’s core competencies.

Ambode emphasised that no framework for strategic management could be effective in the absence of team work and synergy, saying this was another aspect of growth and productivity that the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions had been emphasising in the different trainings and workshops organised.

In addition, Ambode explained that strategic management is a framework for creating and adhering to clearly defined set of goals for the organisation, saying that “knowing what your core competencies are is good from the standpoint of understanding your strengths in the global scheme of things, but this also helps you to identify areas for improvement and set goals and objectives based on those weaknesses.”

Delta APC lauds Buhari over reactivation of Aladja steel plant Stories by Patrick Okohue The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State chapter has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for its unending support for the planned reactivation of Premium Steel and Mines Limited (PSML), formerly Delta Steel Company (DSC) at Ovwian/Aladja.

APC, in a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Mr. Leonard Obibi said this in an interview with newsmen in Warri.

According to him, “We are excited to note that the first phase of production operations of the resuscitated Aladja Steel complex is scheduled for commissioning on Friday March 2, 2018.

“We are most grateful to Mr. President for this milestone achievement and we believe that the reactivation of this steel plant will further renew the hopes of Deltans and Nigerians at large, that APC means well for our country, and there is no doubt that this strategic action will boost the socio-economic life of the surrounding host communities through accessible and affordable healthcare, employment, women empowerment and education.

“The products from this plant will be of such high capacity that they will be used for regular and high-rise buildings, bridges, flyovers, shopping malls and skyscrapers and help us realise the dreams of the founding fathers of this huge enterprise.

“This is an attestation to the fact that the Made-in-Nigeria

by Nigerians and for Nigerians local content policy of the Federal Government is taken very seriously and it is at the

heart of our National economic development and proposed development of Delta State.

“Among others things, the planned take-off of the Maritime University, approval for modular refineries and the continuous support for the establishment of the proposed export processing zone (EPZ), comprising the gas city project at Ogidigben and the deep seaport in Gbaramatu, Warri South-west Local Government Area of Delta State.

“The hope of the development of the Niger Delta region can be hinged on the approval of licenses for modular refineries, the planned coastal railway line, increased budgetary allocation to all of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Presidential Amnesty Programme and the Ministry of Niger Delta.”

He also pointed at “the resuscitation of the abandoned swampy 34km Bodo-Bonny bridge and road project in Rivers State to link the LNG plant in Bonny, and other actions which when completed will boost the socio-economic development and improve on the lives of the people of the entire Niger Delta region.

“We use this opportunity to assure the President of our unwavering confidence in the new economic foundation that he is laying for our country, and his ability to steer Nigeria out of the economic morass that previous administrations had plunged her into, and with all this effort, we can now foresee a very bright future for Nigeria, Niger Delta and Delta State in particular,” Obibi said.

Imo 2019: I will stand against Araraume’s ambition – Okorocha Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, Wednesday, swore to stop Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, from realising his gubernatorial ambition in the state, adding that he did not oppose tenure extension of the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Executive.

Okorocha made this known to newsmen in Owerri through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo.

This was coming days after, Okorocha, declared to run for Imo West Senatorial District, saying that his son in-law, Mr. Uche Nwosu, will be the next governor, while his Deputy, Prince Eze Madumere, will vie for the Imo East Senatorial District.

He said: “But I want to say this for the sake of emphasis. Senator Ifeanyi Araraume cannot win the ticket of APC for the 2019 guber in the state and can never govern the state. So people

OKOROCHA should not allow themselves to be deceived.”

Some of the reasons as outlined

by Okorocha was that, “In 2007, he won the ticket of PDP and failed the main election. In 2011, he also had the ticket of ACN and came fourth in the election.

In 2015, he also failed the PDP Primary. So, what magic would he perform in 2019?

“You may ask, where were these elements when the PDP foot soldiers were invading Imo

ARARAUME and South-East in general with Soldiers and other Security agents.”

While defending himself that he did not support, Oyegun’s tenure extension, the governor’s aide said: “They have sponsored lies against the governor over the outcome of the APC NEC meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in which the tenure of the National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun and others were extended.”

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Page Thirteen

s

13

PHOTO TIMES

Editorial The untouchable NNPC

R

ecent newspaper reports that the cumulative unremitted revenue from domestic crude oil sales by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) stood at about N3.878 trillion as at December 31, 2015, is shocking, depressing and disheartening. It calls to question the assumed high level of probity, integrity and accountability of top public sector officials and shows how many government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) treat audit queries with levity.

The reports, quoting a report by the technical sub-committee of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) was part of the submissions in the 2015 Annual Audit Report of the Federal Government’s Account by the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, (AuGF), also revealed that the NNPC withheld about N644.377 billion in 2015 alone. The report also said that out of about N1.55 trillion revenue from crude oil sales due for remittance to the Federation Account during the year, the NNPC deducted about N892.124bn and withheld the balance.

It was not indicated what the corporation used the unremitted funds for. But it was discovered that throughout 2015, remittances totalling N13.907bn were recorded in February and April. The AuGF requested the Group Managing Director of the NNPC to explain why the N3.878 trillion was not remitted to the Federation Account.

The AuGF also ordered the corporation to henceforth remit all revenues due to the Federation’s Account accordingly and evidence of such remittances tendered to his office. It is not clear whether the NNPC management heeded the AuGF’s order.

It is indeed reprehensible and shameful that an organisation as large as the NNPC could conveniently refuse to obey the provisions of the country’s constitution with impunity.

Henceforth, officials of NNPC who actively take part in such unconstitutional actions should not only be sanctioned but should also be prosecuted to serve as deterrents to other public sector officials who are in the habit of flouting the provisions of the constitution with impunity.

The fact that Section 162(1) of the 1999 Constitution, makes it mandatory for all revenue proceeds to be paid to the Federation Account also makes it illegal for the NNPC or any federal government agency to make any deduction whatsoever from the its revenue before paying the rest to the federation account. If anything, this was why the audit report frowned at NNPC’s deduction from its revenues, describing it as contrary to the provisions of Section 162(1) of the 1999 Constitution.

The import of the AuGF’s report is that public sector officials often pay little or no attention to auditor’s reports.

Otherwise, why is it that for years the NNPC refused to comply with the provisions of the constitution on remittance of its revenues to the federation account and nobody was sanctioned for such gross disregard for the provisions of the constitution. It shows the laxity in government and why in many cases public servants corruptly steal from government coffers unnoticed.

Going forward, we recommend that the highest levels of transparency and accountability must be maintained by both the AuGF’s office and the audited institutions. We also believe that an exit meeting should always be held between the auditor and the audited institutions to discuss the outstanding issues in the audit report. In addition, draft report from the AuGF’s office should always be given to the audited institutions for comments.

That way, audit reports in the public sector would be cleaner and there will be less frictions between the AuGF’s office and the public institutions being audited.

L-R: Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu; Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Muazu (rtd) and National Commissioner, Amina Zakari, during the Quarterly Consultative Meeting with Political Parties in Abuja...on Wednesday. Photo: Temitope Balogun.

L-R: District Governor, Rotary International District 9110, Nigeria, Rotarian (Dr). Adewale Ogunbadejo; Deputy Managing Director, Deep Water, Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited, (TEPNG), Mr. Ahmadu-Kida Musa and Chairman, National Polio Plus Committee, Rotarian Tunji Funsho, during the Conferment and Appointment of Musa, as Rotary Polio Ambassador, in Lagos.

Abia state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu distributing food to primary school pupils during the flag-off of Abia free school meal program for primary 4-6 at Umuahia south LGA Headquarters.

Speaker Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa(right), leader of delegation of the House at the Finland Parliament, Helsinki on Wednesday.

14 News

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Tenure elongation: I’m disappointed in APC –Party chieftain Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Deputy

National Publicity Secretary of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has expressed disappointment over the decision taken by the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) which extended the tenure of Chief John Oyegun and others for another twelve months.

In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Comrade Frank described the tenure elongation as laughable, saying it has shown that the main opposition People Democratic Party (PDP) is far better than APC when it comes to internal democracy.

Frank said the party has proved to the world that it does not respect even its own rules and guidelines.

“I am personally disappointed with the tenure extension of Chief John Oyegun led leadership.

This has clearly shown

that APC is an undemocratic party. A party which has been in existence for three years but has never obeyed its own constitution.

“I challenged anybody to tell me which part of the APC constitution has been religiously obeyed in the past? This has shown again the difference between PDP and APC, but I know that the former is better.

“I will not relent in speaking the truth which I’m known for. This decision is against the wish of the majority but for the oppressors within the party” Frank stated.

While making reference to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s call for the resignation of Chief Oyegun’s NWC, Frank said: “Even when the presidency had appointed the National Leader of APC to reconcile all the aggrieved members, the tenure elongation clearly shows that the party is going nowhere beyond 2019 because if they didn’t be-

lieve in Tinubu’s reconciliatory panel why did they set up at all?

“How can you keep a man that lacks capacity to lead a governing political party for another twelve months? This has shown that those who

Abuja

ÏÏÏJustice Anwuli Chik-

ere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday temporarily stopped the House of Representatives from conducting a planned public hearing on the Hijab controversy generated by a Nigerian Law School graduate, Firdrusa Abdulsalam, during the last Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja last year.

Justice Chikere gave the interim order yesterday, while delivering ruling on an application filed by a coalition of law students seeking to stop the public hearing.

She ordered that the law makers to halt the public hearing pending the determination of the substantive suit.

The court held that the plaintiffs, who are legal practitioners, had a right to bring the action since the decision of the House of Representatives would affect them.

Justice Chikere subsequently adjourned the matter till April 24, for hearing of the substantive suit.

It will be recalled that Abdulsalam, a law graduate, on Dec. 13, 2017 was not called to the Nigerian Bar on the grounds that she wore a Hijab to the Call to Bar ceremony.

The matter was taken to the House of Representatives and a public hearing was fixed in respect of the matter on Feb. 6.

The lawyers, under the aegis, Coalition of Lawyers for the Preservation of Legal Practitioners’ Ethics then filed a suit asking the court to stop the House of Representatives from conducting the public hearing.

Their counsel, Mr. Sunday Akanni, told the court that the lawyers had even undertaken that they would pay damages to the law makers in the event that their application was found to be frivolous.

He said they were seek-

that the governing party does not believe in democratic tendencies.

“Some of us that came from PDP have not been treated well, even the positions being held today by the Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speak-

er Yakubu Dogara were forcefully taken.

“Time will tell very soon and some of us will have to take decision against some of these anti-democratic tendencies of some people in APC,” Frank stated.

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (right) and Bishop of Osogbo Anglican Diocese, Bishop James Afolabi Popoola, during Inspection visit to All Saints Elementary School,Owo-Ope, Osogbo, Osun State.

Court stops House of Reps public hearing on law school Hijap controversy Andrew Orolua,

took such decision are selfish and does not mean well for APC.” Frank also pointed out that the injustice experienced by most members of former New PDP that eventually joined APC were clear indications

ing the interpretation of the court in regards to Sections 33 to 45 of the 1999 Constitution as well as Section 88.

“We brought the House of Representatives to court because of the public hearing they scheduled to hold Feb. 6.

“Our contention is very simple, the public hearing notice they sent is in respect of a lady called Abdulsalam Firdrusa who was not called to the bar on Dec. 13, 2017 because she was wearing hijab.

“They say the public hearing is pursuant to Section 45 of the Constitution but we are saying it has to do with violation of rights and it is the court that can look into such matters.

“It is not for the House of Representatives to conduct a public hearing. Section 88 and 89 gives power to the house of representatives to conduct public hearing but Section 33 to 45 is what we call fundamental rights.

NIM salutes NLC at 40

...Calls for more fraternity and solidarity Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏNigeria

Intervention Movement, NIM, popularly known as the Third Force Movement of new generation of political ideologies and leaders of conscience in Nigeria has felicitated with the Nigerian workers and the Labour Movement as they mark 40 years anniversary.

In a Statement Signed by it’s Deputy Director General, Mallam Naseer Kura, NIM stated that the NLC has provided great leadership, not only for the defence of workers’ rights but more importantly for the emancipation of the down trodden, social justice and enthronement of democratic culture within the polity.

NIM observes that right from the inception of the NLC in 1978, the Congress has been in the fore front of championing arbitrariness in governance and demanding an egalitarian society grounded in justice, equity, fairness and a

sustainable development. “ From the pioneer President, Comrade Hassan A. Summonu (February 1978 to February 1984), through President-Comrades Ali Chiroma, mni (February 2007-March 2015) to the present President Comrade Ayuba Wabba, mni (March 2015 till date) it has been a history of leading resistance against antipeoples’ government policies, while insisting on the instrumentality of social justice through the empowerment of the working peoples, decent work agenda and inclusivity and fairness in governance.

“No doubt, these egalitarian principles of the Nigerian Labour Movement have attracted undeserved bruises on the Congress from authoritarian governments who hardly have the comportment and democratic temperament for structured engagements but despite these huge sacrifices, Labour has soldiered on, refusing to be cowed till date; reason NIM is proud to as-

sociate with the Congress towards the birth of a new Nigeria that works for all Nigerian citizens”.

The group recalled with nostalgia, the heroic interventions and struggles of vibrant charismatic past and present leadership of labour, starting from Chief Michael Imoudu, who was the nation’s first union leader of the Railway Workers Union, Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu, late Pascal Bafyau, Adams Oshiomhole from the textile sector, Abdulwaheed Omar of the teachers’ union and the current president Ayuba Wabba, who came from the Health Workers Union to lead the Congress in 2015.

The Struggle, they said, has not been easy for the Labour Movement in Nigeria, as it has witnessed episodes that threatened the very foundation of its existence. They maintained that the leadership of the Labour Movement in Nigeria deserves commendation for holding forth against all odds

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

News 15

2019: Enugu APC extends olive branch to foreign affairs minister, aggrieved members Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe

Enugu State chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye Wednesday, said it was time for the members of the party in the state to unite and ensure victory for the party in Enugu State come 2019.

Nwoye, who spoke to journalists shortly after his arrival at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, after attending the National Convention of the party, noted that Enugu could not continue to remain in the opposition, as it was not in the general interest of the people.

He urged the Minister of foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, who the highest political office holder in the state and other aggrieved members of the party to join hands with him to make APC more formidable in the state.

He said, “It is not about Ben Nwoye, it is about the state; no matter you look at it; it is about the State.

Anyone saying that Enugu should remain in opposition politics doesn’t under-

stand the national politics; and doesn’t understand even the State politics.

“We have been in opposition now getting to four years; we have to look at the location of federal projects, how many have we been able to attract? You have to look at the appointment; that’s why someone who was unknown to the terrain was appointed a minister; a sitting governor should contribute in the appointment of minister, federal boards and parastatals; these are the bulk, but Enugu State will not get their fair share.

“This is a foremost State, this is the image of Igbo land, so we don’t have what it takes to operate as opposition; only those who fail to understand the import, they look at it from the angle of PDP and APC, and those are those who are having jobs and they felt threatened that if APC takes over Enugu State, their life or livelihood will be in jeopardy.

“But the truth is more will be done. The school feeding programme, Enugu was picked as one of

. L-R: Chairman, Youth Programs, Revive Nigeria Group, Bright Jaja; Member, Board of Trustees, Hamza Atta, Member, Board of Trustees; Sista Waziri; and Chairman, Revive Nigeria Group, South West Introduction, Woke Akande during the introduction of Group in Lagos...on Wednesday. the pilot states, they will enjoy more of those kinds of programmes; the farming programme, the health programme; the N-Power, the social initiative, Enugu State will enjoy it better, as a ruling party, at the centre and not to become the big fish in a small pond.

“Enugu State has always

We shall prioritize staff welfare –Perm Sec Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Permanent Secre-

tary of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Edet Akpan has stated that the Ministry will prioritize settlement of all outstanding allowances of staff including repatriations, death benefits and others despite paucity of funds.

This was contained in a statement signed by Josephine Ademu, Head, Press Unit of the Ministry on Wednesday in Abuja after an interactive session with the staff of the Ministry.

He said, “Though there is paucity of funds, I will try and source for alternative funds from Budget Office to settle all outstanding arrears.”

Akpan commended the staff and management of the Ministry for their unalloyed support, dedication and commitment to work and the level of professionalism displayed by various Departments and Units in the Ministry.

He further tagged the

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment as one of the best Ministries he has so far worked and commended the quality of memos emanating from various Departments which he said, “are always well articulated and coordinated.”

The Permanent Secretary reiterated the commitment of the two Ministers, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah and Hajia Aisha Abubakar and himself to “ensure that the welfare of the staff is taken seriously in all ramifications, and that a lot of incentives are been put in place by the management to ensure a well-trained and mentally coordinated staff to enhance general productivity.”

He went further to emphasized the importance of communication in the Ministry, saying, “I welcome creative sharing of ideas from individuals, my door is open to discuss and chat the way forward.”

He said that the Ministry will appraise and recommend staff for pro-

fessional trainings in Accounts, IT and train Professionals in Trade Department on trade negotiations to enhance their technical capabilities.

He also promised prompt payment of staff claims within the Office, and improved attention for the Zonal Offices.

During the interactive session, staff raised issues on staff welfare, entitlements, working tools, appreciation of retiring officers who have served meritoriously and specifically requested that considerations be given to the children and wards of officers who are retiring when junior staff recruitments are being done.

The Chairman of Senior Staff Association, Mr. Onwuyai Okonkwo expressed appreciation to the Permanent Secretary for his fatherly disposition to staff of the Ministry. The Unionist said: “We have never had it so smooth and wonderful in the Ministry; we appreciate you sir.”

been a big fish in a big pond, grabbing its own share of the national cake, now we are missing out and 2019 that will be corrected.”

Nwoye equally dismissed the reported rift between APC national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and the party’s national leader, Bola Tinubu, stressing that it was a creation of the media.

“It is imagination of the press; it’s like people that are saying that Enugu APC has crisis; there is never crisis in Enugu APC; there are differences of opinion.

“But we are extending the olive branch to the minister of foreign af-

fairs, and all those who are going about establishing different structures; they don’t understand the politics of Enugu State. He admitted that he is a technocrat, people went to him with false information and he started funding opposition; he has failed.

“Of course in victory, we have to be humble; he has failed. So, you can’t run around and support a renegade group who attacked the office of the State chairman, the office of the state executive, in a bid to take over by force, you can’t remain in a disgraceful faction and then you are walking for the

government they helped to elect.

“So, the onus is on him, in order for the APC to take over this state, to come back and fund our party.

He is holding the highest office, he is the highest paid political office holder, and he can’t be enjoying those things in Abuja forgetting that there those who worked and made it possible for President Buhari to win election, which led to his appointment.

In all, as the highest political office holder, the responsibility is actually more on him, to ensure that we change Enugu State from PDP to APC.

Delta Assembly screens, confirms Chinye for Commissionership Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏDelta

State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nominee for appointment as Commissioner and member of the State Executive Council, Mr. Chinye Emmanuel, and other 21 nominees for appointment as Secretary to Local Government in the state. The screened and confirmed Local Government Secretaries include, Udu-Barr.

Mrs. Eloho Henrietta Awinoron, Ughelli North – Mr. Goodluck Etinnagbedia, Aniocha South-Mr. Ikechukwu Nwabuokei, Ughelli South – Mr. Joseph Okeoghene Ubrurhe; Oshimili North-Hon. Hialry Okwudili Nwaokolo

– Isoko South –Mr. Obrogo Dennis Presley. Others are Ethiope East – Hon. Gaga Ekakitie, Ethiope West – Mr. Moses Okwe, Oshimili South – Franklin Chukwuma; Burutu – Prince Perekeme Ebiboloukami, Sapele – Mr. Abule Blessing, Ndokwa West – Hon. Olise Eugene, Warri South West – Miss Gabari Gladys Omare, Okpe – Barr. Eju Leader Ekruwokwo, Ika North – East – Mr. Chiadika Stephen Okeyebuni and Bomadi – Mr. Awusa Gbekebor Joseph, whose letter was read on the floor of the House and tasked to join the screened nominees after submitting 35 copies of his curriculum vitae (CV).

The screening and con-

firmation of the commissioner nominee followed a motion by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tim Owherfere, and was seconded by member representing Aniocha North Constituency, Hon. Emeka Nwobi.

The Speaker, Hon. sheriff Oborevwori, thereafter, directed the Sergeant –At-Arms to usher in the nominee for screening.

Introducing the nominee, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi said that Mr. Chinye had served one of the Speakers of the House as Senior Special Assistant, adding that he is a committed and coordinated party man.

In the absence of questions from the House, the Speaker directed the nominee to take a bow and exit the chamber.

16 News

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Okowa mourns civil war veteran, Joe Achuzia Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏDelta

State Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed sadness over the death of Col. Joseph Achuzia, a former civil war veteran and Ikemba of Asaba The Governor, in a condolence statement by his

Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Wednesday, recalled Achuzia’s active and remarkable role in the Nigeria civil war in those days.

He noted that the deceased was a brilliant and dedicated military officer who served his people selflessly, adding that late Achuzia was one of the finest military officers

of his generation, adding “that Achuzia’s passion for an egalitarian society was worthy of emulation, recalling that until his death, he had been an active community leader in spite of his advanced age.

The Governor joins his family and friends to mourning the late patriot and nationalist who has left behind an impressive

legacy of discipline, honesty, integrity and hard work in military service.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Achuzia family, the Asagba in Council on the death of Col. Joseph Achuzia, “the Ikemba of Asaba” an illustrious and dedicated

elder statesman.

Governor Okowa believes that the late Achuzia, who had a distinguished career as a soldier in both the Nigerian and Biafran army, will be long remembered for his dedication and passion for a just and equitable society.

As the nation mourns him, the Governor urges Col. Achuzia’s family,

friends and associates to honour his memory by continually upholding the values and principles which he lived for and never stopped fighting for till his death.

Governor Okowa prays that Almighty God will comfort all who mourn him and grant his soul perfect peace.

Customs intercepts 18 assorted vehicles, Pangolin shells, elephant tusks others Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏ Following the resolve

of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja to completely eradicate smuggling of all shades, the Zone has intercepted another 18 assorted vehicles, 55 sacks of Pangolin shell, 218 pieces of elephant tusk and other items all with a Duty Paid Value of over N1. 35 billion.

The Controller of the Zone, Comptroller Mohammed Uba who disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday stated that the seizures were made based on intelligence.

He revealed that 17 suspects had been arrested in connection with the seizures. Uba said the vehicles which were intercepted at a car mart in Lekki and along Ijebu - Ode Expressway were detained because duties were not paid on them, while others were imported through the land borders which is prohibited.

Similarly, the Pangolin shell and elephant tusks were allegedly seized from a Chinese Mr. KO Sin Ying in his hideout at No. 38 Ogundana Street, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja Lagos.

While speaking further on the seizures, Uba said, “The seized items include 18 assorted vehicles, 4,201 bags of foreign parboiled rice (that is about 7 trailers) 2,619 cartons of frozen poultry products, 1,105 jerrycans of vegetable oil, 2,637 pieces of used tyres, 1,333 bales of used clothing, 2,001kg of Pangolin, 343kg of Elephant Tusks among others.”

Identifying the models of the seized vehicles, he said, “The detained vehicles include 1 Rolls Royce, 1 Chrysler, 1 Audi Q7, 1 land Rover HSE, 1 Toyota Venza, 1 Ford Taurus, 1 Honda Cross tour, 4, Mercedes

Benz, 3 Kia Rio, 1 Escalade, among others of various type ranging from 2008 to 2015 model.”

Explaining how the Pangolin shell and elephant tusks were intercepted, Uba said, “ the warehouse operations Team led by Assistant Comptroller Mutalib Sule while on intelligence raided an apartment at No. 38 Ogundana Street, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja Lagos and evacuated the following: 55 sacks of Pangolin shells weighing 2001kg valued at N408,319,317.6.

218 pieces of Elephant Tusk weighing 343kg and valued at N85,156,649.96.”

Giving reasons for the seizure, the Controller said that the responsibilities of the Nigerian Customs Service have undoubtedly increased tremendously overtime because of the implementation of different international protocols and conventions.

He said, “The convention of international Trade in Endangered species (CITES 1973) entails that Customs Administration globally protects wild life by intercepting illegal trade on such animals. It further prevents the killings of endangered species since the tusks are only available after the killing of the elephant and Pangolin.

“For the avoidance of doubt, our action is in line with the provisions of sections 147 of Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) Cap 45, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (Power to search premises), section 158 of CEMA, Cap 45 laws of federation of Nigeria (power to patrol freely).”

In the spirit of interagency collaboration, the controller handed over the seized pangolin shell and elephant tusks to the Nigeria Environment Standards and Regulatory Enforcement Agency (NESREA) for further investigation.

Prisons Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DCP Francis Enobore (middle) with the PROs of the South East prisons Command, (left) Ugwuoke Anthony PRO Prisons Training School Enugu, Monday CHukwuemeka PRO Enugu Command, Mr. Ikpe Linus Kalu PRO Abia command, ASP Nneka Iyasei PRO Ebonyi command, DSP Madugba James PRO Imo Command and DSP Ekezie Francis PRO Anambra Command in group photograph after the media briefing held at the hotel in Enugu.

State of FCT Schools: FCT moves to stop death of pupils In schools

Idu Jude Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Federal Capital Territory administration, has moved to put a stop to the mysterious deaths of pupils across the schools recently, just as Secretary of FCT Education Secretariat, Sen. Isa Maina has lamented over the state of Local Education Authority (LEA) primary school in remote community he visited Wednesday.

Daily Times recall that The condition of primary schools in the DCT has come under heavy critisms owing to the recent fire that claimed 3 kids of Je’Nisi, Little Drops Academy and the the sudden demise of 3 other kids from Kubwa LEA primary schools over mysterious sircumstance all on one month.

Senator Maina had em-

barked on a tour of rural LEA schools after some unpleasant discoveries of conditions of children in some schools in the FCT, and cowed to bring a turn around to end the sudden death of children subsequently.

At LEA Primary school, Zuba where two schools were combined in one location, he proceeded into a remote community of Tunga Ladan in Gwagwalada Area Council.

In Zuba, some children were observed seating on bare floor in the classrooms. The Head Teacher Mr. Mohamed Saliu, confirmed that, apart from the squatter school in their premises, the LEA school alone has 4,632 pupils and in spite of lack of space, they are coping with the ever increasing number of pupils.

In Tunga Ladan, the only school which was established in 2005 by ETF has become inadequate as two classes were observed sharing same space. The ingenious arrangement made it possible for two teachers to operate in a single classroom; when primary two faced left, primary one faced right and they operated without friction, though not without distraction of the pupils.

The roof of the building was completely blown off with the ceilings either removed or hanging dangerously with the sky clearly visible from the classrooms.

The Head Teacher told the visiting team that whenever it rained they sent the children home as they could not learn in the rains.

Speaking with journal-

ists in the school, Sen. Isa Maina said: “I am very saddened, I can’t imagine what I am seeing, this is not a learning environment; these are supposed to be our children”.

He assured that very soon, the Education Secretariat would rebuild and equip the primary school and make it conducive for learning. He said some of the schools in remote communities were abandoned as they had concentrated on the city centre for too long.

“I have directed the chairman, UBEB to take a comprehensive audit of schools to enable us take up these challenges this 2018. My heart bleeds for what I see, it is totally unacceptable, this rot has taken place over the years, on my honour changes will take place here this year.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

17

18

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

FEATURES

s

How STF saved a 4-day old baby from traffickers

Commander of the Special task-force, Major General Anthony Atolagbe

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos. Baby trafficking has become a growing business venture in Nigeria, especially as the economy continues to bite harder, pushing most country men and women into all sorts of social evils.

Looking for every means to survive, the ‘never do wells’ have taken advantage of the ever increasing rate of child barrenness among couple to advance their trade as some medical reports have disclosed that between 20-25% of Nigerian couples suffer infertility.

Speaking to an expert on infertility, Dr Osita Akpata, who works with Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), said, “Many homes are going through the agony of childlessness with the problem of infertility fast becoming a plague in the country.

“In Nigeria today and the world at large, the desire of every couple is to become parents within the first or second year of married life: while many couples have this dream fulfilled, there are quite a number of others who do not; no matter how hard they try.

“The prevalence of infertility in Nigeria is put at between 20 and 25 percent among married couples, however, 40 to 45 percent of all consultations in gynaecological clinics are infertility-related.

“As growing incidence of infertility in the country continue to stare victims of these plague in the face, Nigerians have been advised that seeking early intervention and counselling would help tackle the

Barrister Julie Okah-Donli, NAPTIP boss

problem”.

Taking advantage of this problem, jobless men and women in the country took have seized the opportunity to build an industry (baby industry), which supplies children to couples who needs them after a long wait of trying to conceive a child of their own.

In Plateau State, the ugly trend is as growing as it is in other parts of the country while the Special Task Force (STF) in the state took steps to halt the menace.

In February 2017, a baby factory where infants are sold for N300,000 was uncovered by operatives of the Special Task Force of the Operation Safe Haven while our correspondent reported that the baby factory syndicate was discovered along the Bukuru Park Road in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

It is instructive to note that the operators, including eight men and three women, were arrested.

Commander of the STF as at February, Maj. Gen. Rogers Nicholas, who spoke on the discovery, said the group which specialized in producing babies for onward sales to other states of the federation, had been operating for a long time before the long arm of the law caught up with them.

One of the suspects who narrated how the group works, said it has a network that spread across the country, saying that they usually entice unsuspecting young ladies with mouth-watering offers and in other cases, drug them with substances that lead to forced labour.

It was further gathered that some

The baby with Nigeria Civil Defence Corp right

of the teenage girls are impregnated by the men employed for that purpose and when they put to bed, the babies are then sold by the syndicate.

Though baby factory was destroyed by the STF and the syndicates arrested, sad tales of baby trafficking and factories still rent the air until Tuesday, November 14, 2017, when luck ran out of two women who were travelling in a public transport from Bauchi to Lagos enroute Jos with a 4-day old baby.

A female passenger suspected that the women might not be the true mother of the baby and when the vehicle arrived at a checkpoint near Jos, she alerted the STF. Commander of the STF at Sector 1, Colonel Musa Etsu-Ndagi, who spoke to journalists shortly after the women were apprehended, said upon interrogation, one of the suspects among the two women, Miss Doris Ebuburonu, confessed to have bought the baby for N300,000 while taking the baby to her client in Lagos.

The women were arrested and detained and after parading them before newsmen, the baby was handed over to the Nigeria Civil Defense for onward transfer to the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking of Persons (NAPTIP).

The present Commander of the STF, Major General Anthony Atolagbe, said his command is committed to rid the state from every form of criminality, especially in the coming yuletide season. According to him, Plateau State is no longer a safe haven for hoodlums.

Atolagbe said that every year, se-

curity agents discover several new baby factories bubbling in the heinous crime of pumping out babies (child harvesting) for sale on the illegal adoption market by encouraging or forcing women to become pregnant and give up their newborns for sale.

He however said his Command, is prepared to ensure that such act is brought to an end, warning that those operating baby factories in Plateau State should shut down before the eagle eyes of his men catch up with them.

Our correspondent also spoke to some residents in Jos over the propriety of human trafficking as against adoption.

The residents disclosed that unlike legal child adoption which considers every child a gift to humanity if nurtured properly, operators of baby factories do not bother to ask important questions to individuals patronising them.

According to the residents, such questions include: “What do you do for a living? What are your working hours? How do you intend to look after the child when you are off to work? What are your medical plans for the child?

“Do you intend to include the child in your will and take care of him or her like your biological children when they come?

“How do you think the child would feel if tomorrow after learning that she/he was given up for a lot of money?

According to the residents, “it is regrettable that the human traffickers see no reason to care one bit about the future of these babies”

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Textile shops

CG of Customs Hammed Ibrahim Ali

19 Features

Textile shops

Customs activities crippling textile business in Kano Yakubu Salisu, Kano The economic significance of Kano dates back to pre-colonial Africa when Kano city served as the southernmost point of the famous Trans-Sahara trade routes. Products exported from Kano to other parts of the country and other African countries particularly North Africa include textile materials and leather.

Known then as the center of commerce in the country, Kano also was the commercial nerve center of the Northern part of the country which housed the popular and largest textile materials market known as the “Kantin Kwari” where all sorts of textile materials could be found.

For many decades, the Kantin Kwari Textile market has been a major source of supplying textile material to other states in the country such as Yobe, Gombe, Maiduguri, Zamfara, Sokoto, Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Kogi, Lagos and as far as South East, South South and South Western States of Nigeria.

Insecurity, particularly the series of Boko Haram attacks in the state which was recorded in the market as well as inconsistent government policies have hampered commercial activities in the Market and state at large in recent years.

However, with the relative peace enjoyed in the state, commercial activities are beginning to pick up their pace as the various markets in the state are observed to be witnessing great number of people coming in for daily buying and selling again.

However, the situation is not the same

for the Kantin Kwari marketers who are pointing accusing fingers at the Nigerian Custom service whom they accuse of crippling their businesses on a daily basis.

According to some of the marketers, the Customs Service is making life difficult for them to import goods into the state, and when they succeed in bringing in their goods, Custom uniformed officers follow them into the market and at times to their ware houses only to confiscate their goods.

One of the affected marketers, Alhaji Gambo Dan Pass, said that their business partners from outside the state are not exempted. When they come to Kano to buy goods from the market, they are stopped on their way and their goods are seized. This, he said, has driven many buyers away from the state.

“We only come to kill time and sleep in our shops these days because our major partners from other parts of the country are now afraid of coming to Kano to buy goods. In this recession, no one is willing to take the risk of losing his goods to the Customs or any other government agency. The series of fines and other expenses they make on their way back home is too much as they end up with little or no gain at the end of the day,” he said.

Most of the people who spoke on the matter bear one grudge or another against the Customs Service. The traders suspect that some persons in some quarters of government are using the Custom Service to frustrate commercial activities in the state which, at the end of the day, will affect the whole region.

And to confirm these series of complaints, The Daily Times contacted the

Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the market in the person of Alh. Abdullahi Haruna Kwaru.

He told our correspondent that his has received series of complaints about the activities of the Customs officials and are presently compiling the information to make a strong case to the Honorable Commissioner of Commerce for onward transmission to the highest authorities.

Haruna Kwaru further revealed that through dialogue, the committee has been able to achieve a level of understanding between its members and drivers who convey their goods with the state traffic agency popularly known as “karota” and at the moment, no cases of arrest by the agency is being experienced by their customers or members.

He expressed the hope that same would be done in the case of the Nigeria Customs.

“We know that Customs have the mandate to confiscate contraband goods, but we do not know if there is any law that empowers them to operate within the markets. Whatever the case may be, we shall seek for room to discuss with the relevant persons concerned in order to find a lasting solution to the problem,” he said.

Kwaru is optimistic that the state government under Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje would do its possible best to ensure that commercial activities thrive in the state. Considering the level of new developments and modernisation put in place in the Kantin Kwari market, he says, peace would be brokered between the two parties.

When contacted, spokesperson for the Customs Service, Kano Command,

Isah Dan Baba stated that it is true that arrests have been made in the Market in recent times but it has nothing to do with intimidation or witch-hunting anyone. Rather, he said, the service is working within the ambit of the law that set it up to rid the country of contra-band products.

“When we storm the market for arrest, you will notice that it is not everybody’s shop we raid; we go straight to where we suspect contraband goods are kept. It is true but we are only doing our statutory duty,” he said without apology.

On the arrest of motorists, Dan Baba said that such arrests are made following a tip off that contraband products are conceded in such vehicles. During such operations, things like imported rice and other prohibited goods have been confiscated. “It is in no way intended to frustrate commercial activities in the state” he reiterated.

Furthermore, the PRO revealed that efforts are being made at the moment with the Department of Language Studies of Bayero University B.U.K to interpret some of the rules and regulations on pamphlet pr flyers. This would detail goods to be imported and those that are contraband. “These would be translated into Hausa language for better understanding among the marketers.”

It is hoped therefore that quick measures would be taken by relevant authorities to save the situation from degenerating into physical confrontation between the two parties.

Stakeholders also conclude that there is the need for marketers to abide by all the rules and regulations governing businesses in the country in order to have a strong and better economy.

20

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

TAIWO OLANREWAJUSUNDAY

Change of Names 21

Formerly known and addressed as ANIFOWOSE ANTHONY, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO OLANREWAJUSUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABOKE SULIAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBOKE RASHIDAT AJOKE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADESUYI ADENIKE OLUBUKOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as FASAKIN ADENIKE OLUBUKOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take

Formerly known and addressed as EZE JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as EKWEM DANIEL CHUKWUKELUO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AYOOLUWA TOFUNMI IDOWU, IDOWU AYOMIDE SOLOMON and IDOWU AYOOLUWA TOFUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as IDOWU SOLOMON AYOOLUWA. All former documents remain valid. Skye Bank, FCMB Bank, GTB Bank and general public take note.

KAREEM ABIBAT ABOSEDE Formerly known and addressed as AMUSA MORENIKEJI ABIBAT ABOSEDE, now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM ABIBAT ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EBERE PETER EBEREGOD Formerly known and addressed as EBERE PETER OLISAEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as EBERE PETER EBEREGOD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGUNMADE TOMILOLA DOLAPO Formerly known and addressed as OGUNMADE DOLAPO CECILIA, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNMADE TOMILOLA DOLAPO. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MAMATOOKI MOTUNRAYO YUSUF I, formerly known and addressed as Miss MAMATOOKI MOTUNRAYO FEMI-PHILIPS now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs MAMATOOKI MOTUNRAYO YUSUF. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AILABOJIE RITA ESE I, formerly known and addressed as AILABOJIE OMOH RITA now wish to be known and addressed as AILABOJIE RITA ESE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS AKABOGU ANN CHIMERUE

MRS NTIM VIVIAN NWAKA

MRS BADEJO OLUKEMI JULIANA

IDOWU SOLOMON AYOOLUWA

OYELEKE AJIBOLA ABEL

MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR AMINA

ADEBARI TEMITAYO OLABISI

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEMOLA AJIBOLA ABEL now wish to be known and addressed as OYELEKE AJIBOLA ABEL. That my date of birth is 24/06/1972 and not 24/06/1983. That I was born in Lagos and not Ibadan. All former documents bearing these information remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMINA HAMMANTUKUR now wish to be known and addressed as MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR AMINA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OYE TEMITAYO OLABISI now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBARI TEMITAYO OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ALEMOH PHILLIP GOODLUCK

MRS DAIRO SARAH OLUWAKEMI

OGBA DAVID IZUCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as Alemoh Phillip Melo now wish to be known and addressed as Alemoh Phillip Goodluck. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as TORIOLA SARAH OLUWAKEMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS DAIRO SARAH OLUWAKEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGBA JESTER IZUCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as OGBA DAVID IZUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MUHAMMAD SANI SALISU I, formerly known and addressed as SANNI MUHAMMAD OSENNI now wish to be known and addressed as MUHAMMAD SANI SALISU. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESINA IYABO RACHEAL now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIRAN IYABO RACHEAL. That my date of birth is 10/05/1987. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINONSO PASCAL UDO now wish to be known and addressed as CHINONSO PRECIOUS ONUKWUFOR. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

HAMIDU SANNI MOHAMMED

MRS. MANTAI FELICIA EBERE

OLUWALADE-OTUTU BOLADE

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED HAMIDU KALAKALA, now wish to be known and addressed as HAMIDU SANNI MOHAMMED. UBA Bank Plc, general public Please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MBA FELICIA EBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MANTAI FELICIA EBERE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. All Educational and Financial Institutions, Governmental and Non- Governmental Agencies, General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OTUTU BOLADE OLUWATOSIN now wish to be known called and addressed as OLUWALADE-OTUTU BOLADE OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

EXCLUSIVE CHRIST CENTRE OF SOLUTIONS INT’L

EMMANUEL EKENEDILLICHUKWU EMMANUELLA

ADENIRAN IYABO RACHEAL

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, 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV. CHAP. OSONTAH JOSEPH 2. EVANG. RACHEL OSONTAH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD 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,PMB.198,Garki,Abuja within Twenty Eight (28) days from the date of this Publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

EVERLIVING TESTIMONIES MINISTRY

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, 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR ETIDO AUGUSTUS 2. ESTHER IGNAUS CYRIL 3. BROTHER HENRY SAMPSON AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD 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,PMB.198,Garki,Abuja within Twenty Eight (28) days from the date of this Publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

CHINONSO PRECIOUS ONUKWUFOR

Formerly known and addressed as OKPULUOSE EKENECHUKWU EMMANUELLA in my BVN, now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL EKENEDILLICHUKWU EMMANUELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

AGBOKE RASHIDAT AJOKE

FASAKIN ADENIKE OLUBUKOLA

ADEBIYI AYOBAMI MOJISOLA Formerly known and addressed as AYODELE AYOBAMI MOJISOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBIYI AYOBAMI MOJISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EBENYI UCHENNA EMMANUEL

Formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL INFINIX UCHENNA LORENZE, now wish to be known and addressed as EBENYI UCHENNA EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUAGHAMBA ANN CHIMERUE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKABOGU ANN CHIMERUE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OBA-OGUNKUNLE TAIYE YINKA I, formerly known and addressed as BABALOLA TAIYE YINKA now wish to be known and addressed as OBA-OGUNKUNLE TAIYE YINKA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OLUWATOSIN OLADUNNI DAHUNSI I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWATOSIN OLADUNNI REIS and OLUWATOSIN OLADUNNI DAHUNSI now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWATOSIN OLADUNNI DAHUNSI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OYEBOLU FOLASADE ABIODUN

EKWEM DANIEL CHUKWUKELUO

I, formerly known and addressed as EDOZIEM VIVIAN NWAKA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NTIM VIVIAN NWAKA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEJO OLUKEMI JULIANA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BADEJO OLUKEMI JULIANA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OYEWUYI RICHARD GLORIA

AGYEKUM DOMINIC PRINCE KOFI

I, formerly known and addressed as UDOMA RICHARD GLORIA now wish to be known and addressed as OYEWUYI RICHARD GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGYEKUM PRINCE KOFI now wish to be known and addressed as AGYEKUM DOMINIC PRINCE KOFI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

AMARACHI ENYIA ONUKWUFOR

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as AMARACHI NENE ENYIA now wish to be known and addressed as AMARACHI ENYIA ONUKWUFOR. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

that my name was wrongly written as ADEBOWALE SHOLA OMOLEWA on my BVN instead of ADEBOWALE RAJI ADESHOLA SHERIFAT OMOLEWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZEKIEL PATRICK

OSHUNBIYI FATAI OLAROTIMI

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNSANYA FOLASADE ABIODUN now wish to be known called and addressed as OYEBOLU FOLASADE ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL. E. AIMUFUA now wish to be known called and addressed as EZEKIEL PATRICK. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as OSHUNBIYI LATEEF ADIGUN now wish to be known called and addressed as OSHUNBIYI FATAI OLAROTIMI. All former documents remain valid. That I was born on the 25th September, 1980. General public take note.

MRS. AMINAT ADEPEJU AMUSA-ADEBAYO I, formerly known and addressed as MRS. RASHEED ADEKUNLE ADEBAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AMINAT ADEPEJU AMUSA-ADEBAYO. All former documents remain valid. Authority Concerned and General public should take note.

MRS. ADELIYI COMFORT AKUDO I, formerly known and addressed as MRS. ADELIYI COMFORT AGEMARK, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADELIYI COMFORT AKUDO. All former documents remain valid.

Authority Concerned and General public should take note.

MRS. REGINA OMEGA KISSINGER OBI Formerly known and addressed as MISS REGINA OMEGA OGWUCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. REGINA OMEGA KISSINGER OBI. All former documents remain valid. General public. please note.

HOUSE OF DIVINE FAVOUR CHURCH

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, 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR OKAGBO CHIKODI KEKVIN - CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR WONU IJEOMA JOAN - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD 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,PMB.198,Garki,Abuja within Twenty Eight (28) days from the date of this Publication.

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

CORRECTION OF NAME

IBEH FRANCISCA EUNICE NNEKA

That my name Patricia Ngozi Atamata was wrongly written as Patricial Ngozi Atamata in my BVN with the First Bank.

All other documents bearing the former wrongly spelt name remain valid. Banks & the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as Ogodo Francisca Eunice Nneka now wish to be known, called and addressed as IBEH FRANCISCA EUNICE NNEKA. All other documents bearing my former names remain valid. Secondary Education Board, Ebonyi State & the general public should please tak note.

CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

OLUGBENLE DAVID OLUWOLE

That I was formerly known and addressed as OMOKOYA OLUWADAISI MOSES, but now wish to be known, called and addressed as OMOKOYA DAISI MOSES. That I was born on the 13th day of August, 1994. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNGBENLE DAVID OLUWOLE, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLUGBENLE DAVID OLUWOLE. All former documents remain valid.

General public/authorities concerned should take note

AHUNU MARTIN JOHN

OVIENTAOBA GIFT PAUL I formerly known and addressed as ISONG GIFT SUNDAY Now wish to be known and addressed as OVIENTAOBA GIFT PAUL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note

I formerly known and addressed as AHANU MARTIN JOHN. now wish known and addressed as AHUNU MARTIN JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

LOSS OF DOCUMENT Mrs Dupe Rachael Olawoyin the administratrix of Mrs Olatundun Abike Dorcas Makinde that owns a Estate ipaja Lagos loss original title documents, all effot to trace d original proved abortive. If found please returned to the nearest police station. General public please take note.

LYDIA BENJAMIN I formerly known and addressed as LYDIA ZINGBONG now wish to be known and addressed as LYDIA BENJAMIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

AVO ERI HEALTH FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES & ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. UVIASE ANDREW OBARO 2. ADEIZA CATHERINE BAMDELE 3. ENESI VERONIKA HAJARA 4. ADEIZA PETER ASUKU 5. OKPALA CHRISTOPHER OKWUDILI 6. MALIKI STEPHEN 7. ADEIZA MATHEW OHIANI 8. EGERUE JOHN UZOCHUKWU 9. ADEIZA EMMANUEL ENERO 10. NNAKWU PHILIP CHIBUIKE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES IS:TO HELP ELIGIBLE PEOPLE ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTABLE HOSPITALS 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: SECRETARY

CHIEF JAMES NWAGWU FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS BY THIS NOTICE INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. JULIUS NWAGWU 2. MR. CHIGOZIE NWAGWU 3. MR CHINEDU NWAGWU

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIP TO INDIGENT STUDENTS. 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND OFFER ASSISTANCE TO WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO WORK IN AFFILIATION WITH OTHER CLUBS/ORGANIZATION WHOSE OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ARE SAME WITH OURS. 4. TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY 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: JULIUS NWAGWU

MRS. OLUWASEUN HAPPINESS ABIODUN I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLUWASEUN OLORUNMO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLUWASEUN HAPPINESS ABIODUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

Companies Registration 22 (Trustees)

INCORPORATED TRUSTEE OF ENUGU TIMBER UNION (RC NO. 9282)

GREAT MESSIAH CITY LIBERATION INT’L MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR (CAC) ABUJA FOR REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

NEW APPOINTED TRUSTEES: 1.CHIEF R. C. OKONKWO THE TRUSTEES ARE: 2. CHIEF LEVI OBI REMOVED 3. GILBERT NWEKE 1.

CHIEF G.U. UDEMEZUE 4. CHIEF WILLY EKWUGHE 2.

E. N. AGBALA 5. MR. FREDRICK OCHUBA 3.

CHIEF N. N. OBIADI 6. MR. OBI NNOLI 4.

V. C. EFOBI 7. CHIEF IFEANYI OBIADO 5.

CHIEF M. O. NWACHUKWU 8. MR. JOHN EZEMMA 9. MR. MATTHIAS UCHEDENYI

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 TRUSTEES ARE: 1, DAVID MADU ODILI(G.O) 2, ELIZABETH ODILI (SEC) 3, CELESTINA ADA ODILI 4, NDUKA ODILI 5, LOVETH ODILI 6, PATIENCE OKOH 7, JENNIFER CHIZOBA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1, TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF THE UNION REMAINS THE SAME 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: SECRETARY

SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD’S GRACE MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. EVANG . HADIZA KUBURAT EMMANUEL 2. PROFESSOR CAROLINE EMOSIOKE UMEBESE 3. DR . KEN UWAIFO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1: TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD THROUGH MISSION IN NIGERIA AND THE DIASPORA BY CONDUCTING MEETINGS, CRUSADES AND EVANGELISM. 2: TO RAISE PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST PRIORITY IS TO MAKE HEAVEN. 3: TO RAISE SOLDIERS FOR CHRIST WHO CAN PRAY FERVENTLY USING THE SCRIPTURES WITHOUT CEASE. ACT 1:14 4: TO HELP PEOPLE IDENTIFY VARIOUS WAYS OF COMMUNICATING WITH GOD AND HEAR FROM HIM DIRECTLY. PSALM 4:3 5: TO IMPACT THE KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO BECOME MEN AND WOMEN OF DIGNITY AND PRODUCTIVITY. PRO 31:25 ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

MRS. FOLARIN OLUWATOYIN OLUSOLA

ADEBAYO ADEOLU MIKEL

NDU FAVOUR KELECHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ORENUSI OLUWATOYIN OLUSOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS FOLARIN OLUWATOYIN OLUSOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO ADEOLU MICHEAL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO ADEOLU MIKEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGU KELECHI FAVOUR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDU FAVOUR KELECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SIGNED - G.O

MRS. NNAJI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UDEH IFEOMA JENNIFER , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NNAJI IFEOMA JENNIFER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. NWOKIKE

AGBO

, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBO CHIDIMMA PRECIOUS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBO CHIDIMMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MRS. BANWO OMOLARA OMOWUNMI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ANYAEGBUNAM AMAUCHE C., NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NWOKIKE CATHERINE UCHE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEKOYA OMOLARA OMOWUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. BANWO OMOLARA OMOWUNMI, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

ADELEKE DARE ALAO

OHWERHI AKPESIRI FAITH

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEKE DARE EZEKIEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEKE DARE ALAO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OHWERIH AKPESIRI FAITH INSTEAD OF OHWERHI AKPESIRI FAITH I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHWERHI AKPESIRI FAITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

LAWAL YAKUB ABOLAJI

OLUCHI CONFIDENCE OBIORA

JACQUELINE CHINOMSO NWALOZIE

ERIC UCHENNA UDOKA EZEKIEL

AMAKA SOMADINA EZEKIEL

SULAIMON ABISOLA RAFIAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SONEYE KEHINDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL YAKUB ABOLAJI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUCHI CONFIDENCE UMAHI NOW KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUCHI CONFIDENCE OBIORA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID; AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JACQUELINE CHINOMSO OGUGUO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JACQUELINE CHINOMSO NWALOZIE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHE UDOKA ONWUKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ERIC UCHENNA UDOKA EZEKIEL ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED DEBORAH AMAKA SOMADINA ONWUKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEBORAH SOMADINA AMAKA SOMADINA EZEKIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULE ABIOLA RAFIAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULAIMON ABISOLA RAFIAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

PATRICIA EHINOMEN

SULAIMON KEHINDE BELLO

IMMACULATE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATERS

ODESADO YOUTH ASSOCIATION

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. EKELE ONESIMUS OJODALE - PRESIDENT. 2. AGADA SUNDAY. 3. WILLIAMS FEMI. 4. OCHAI OKPANI SUNDAY. 5. ACHEM JOSEPH. 6. TOBE OLUGBENGA IDOWU - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RETURN THE BRIDE OF JESUS CHRIST (THE CHURCH) BACK TO THE SOLID FOUNDATION LAID BY THE GROOM MASTER, JESUS HIMSELF, THROUGH THE PREACHING, TEACHING AND DEMONSTRATION OF THE WORD OF GOD AND IT’S POWER TO SAVE, HEAL AND DELIVER THE OPPRESSED, SO THAT THE TRUE CHURCH IN GOD’S MIND CAN BE BORN. 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. ANNOUNCER: BARRISTER OLUGBENGA TOBE.

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.

TRUSTEES: 1. SOLADOYE MUSIBAU MAYOWA --CHAIRMAN 2. SANNI AZEEZ OMOTAYO --SECRETARY 3. KHALIFAH MOSHOOD TAYO OYEDOKUN 4. ENGR ADEOLA OLUSEGUN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG YOUTHS IN 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ADONAI POWER WORD MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

AREWA UNITED SCRAPPERS ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE MINISTRY BODY 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. AMAFULA EMMANUEL ONYEBUCHI. 2. ELEHUMANYA HERBERT. 3. EZE JULIET CHINASA. 4. OYEAHIALAM CHINEDU ELVIS. 5. NWAEJIAKA CHINEDU ELVIS. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS. 2. TO ORGANISED PRAYER CONFERENCE, REVIVALS, CRUSADES AND SEMINARS FOR THE LIBERATION OF SOULS FROM CAPTIVITY, REBUILDING OF DESTINES AND RESTORATION OF GOD’S GLORY. 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

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. AHMAD YAKUBU 2. ABDULLAHI S. ABDULLAHI 3. KABIRU SALISU 4. SURAJO BADAMASI. 5. A SANI SALISU. 6. MANSUR USMAN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND HARMONY AMONG SCRAPPERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. 2. TO STANDARDISE THE PRACTICE OF SCRAP BUSINESS IN THE COUNTRY. 3. TO CREATE CHECK AND BALANCES AMONG ALL THE SCRAP BUSINESS OWNERS. 4. TO UPLIFT AND PURIFY THE PRACTICE OF SCRAP BUSINESS IN THE COUNTRY.SIGNED :CHAIRMAN 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: TRUSTEES

I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AIKHUOMOGBE EHI BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AIKHUOMOGBE-OKOJIE PATRICIA EHINOMEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULE KEHINDE BELLO. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULAIMON KEHINDE BELLO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OGUNBODE ADEBOLA NATHANIEL

MRS OWADARA BUKOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNBODE ADEBOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNBODE ADEBOLA NATHANIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEOYE BUKOLA FELICIA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OWADARA BUKOLA. ALL DOCUMENT BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ABRAHAM ADEDEJI & ABIGAIL ADEPOGUN ADEYEYE FOUNDATION 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. REV.ADEYEYE JAMES ADEMOLA - CHAIRMAN 2. MR ADEYEYE ABRAHAM ADEBOWALE 3. MRS ADEYEYE OLAWUNMI OMOBOLANLE ADEJOKE - SECRETARY. 4. MR ADEYEYE SAMUEL ABAYOMI 5. MRS. ORE IYABODE ADEBOLA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO THE LESS-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 2. TO RELIEVE POVERTY AMONGST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. 3. TO ORGANISE SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS THAT INCREASES SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE LESS-PRIVILEGED. 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: IMHANGUEZOGIE DOYIN PETER, ESQ (SOLICITOR)

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

DANIEL SAMUEL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UNONGO SAMUEL AONDONA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIEL SAMUEL AONDONA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UNONGO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NYAMANDI FRANCISCA DAISY AJUA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UNONGO FRANCISCA DAISY AJUA .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AROFAMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEGBADE AHMED BABATUNDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AROFAMI IFATUNDE AHMED . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. JAMILA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS JAMILA OIZA UMAR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS JAMILA UMAR IDRIS . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DANIEL EVELYIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UNONGO EVELYN MLUMUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIEL EVELYN MLUMUN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OLUWATOSIN I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLUWATOSIN RISIKAT ONIBIYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUWATOSIN RISIKAT ADEBAYO . THIS IS DUE TO MY MARRIAGE WITH MR. OLUFEMI JAMES ADEBAYO . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

RAHEEM

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODUNEWU RUKAYAT ABIODUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RAHEEM RUKAYAT ABIODUN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYODELE SUNDAY MOSES NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWA SUNDAY OLABANJI .

I WAS BORN ON 23/08/1981 NOT 23/09/1986. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, WUBI EVELYN, AND WUBI EVELYN NNE, REFER TO ONE AND SAME PERSON, BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, WUBI EVELYN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, MICHAEL OLANREWAJU ALAFIN, AND ALAFIN MICHAEL, REFER TO ONE AND SAME PERSON, BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MICHAEL OLANREWAJU ALAFIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ADEWALE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALIH MUNIRAT IBRAHIM ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWALE MUNIRAT SALIH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADENIJI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEOSUN ADEOLA ADENIYI ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIJI SIMBIAT ADEOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADETUNJI

SIMEON

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, SIMEON ONYEBCHI UBA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, SIMEON ONYEBUCHI GODWIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

AINA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSHUNNUGA OLURONKE OLASIMBO , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AINA OLURONKE OLASIMBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWORA

Companies Registration 23 DANIEL JOY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UNONGO JOY IVEREN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIEL JOY IVEREN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AYANYINKA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYANYINKA EZEKIEL KAYODE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYANYINKA EMMANUEL KAYODE SANJO . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. JOY I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS INYANG JOY DANIEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS JOY INYANG ADEYELU . THIS IS DUE TO MY MARRIAGE WITH MR OLANIYI ADEYELU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

KEMIKI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADIMEJI OLUWASEUNFUNMI ABOLAJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KEMIKI OLUWASEUNFUNMI ABOLAJI . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME IKELEGWU CHINWENDU PRINCE WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN IN MY BANK ACCOUNT BUT NOW WISH TO BE CORRECTED AND ADDRESSED AS ISAIAH HEBUNACHI CHARLES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. KHADIJAT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. ABDULLAHI NUHU KHADIJAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. KHADIJAT ERIC METTUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS. LAWSON

I FORMERLY KNOWN ANDADDRESS AS MISS. KADIRI SULIAT YEWANDE.NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS. LAWSON EZOH SULIAT YEWANDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JOSEPH

OMOHA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UNONGO BLESSING TERHEMBA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOHA BLESSING TERHEMBA .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IRIKEFE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED WITH MY GREAT GRANDFATHER’S NAME EGBEKEBOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED WITH MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER’S NAME IRIKEFE. HENCEFORTH I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IRIKEFE WILSON . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GBENUO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBENUO SEGBEGNON, GBENUO PASCAE SEGBEGNON AND SEGBEGNON MAATHEW GBENUO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBENUO DUROSIMI MATHEW .

I WAS BORN ON 09/02/1983. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OREJOBI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, OREJOBI SAMUEL OLUSOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, OREJOBI OLUSOLA ADEMILUYI SAMUEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONWUKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS IROEGBU NNEOMA NELLY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUKA IROEGBU NNEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS. MERCY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. MERCY CHIDIEBERE EZEALA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. MERCY CHIDIEBERE OBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ARIATU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALISI RAMON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ARIATU OLOROGUN BOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IDIGO

FELIX

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUFUNMILAKIN AYODELE BADMUS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FELIX AYODELE PETER . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWAGBARA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MONDAY IFEOMA MAUREEN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAGBARA IFEOMA MONDAY . I WAS BORN ON 13/06/1970. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BADEJO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BADEJO FRANCES OLUFUNKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BADEJO FRANCES ADERONKE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ORITSEMOLEBI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, ORITSEMOLEBI MOLAGBEMI EYESAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, ORITSEMOLEBI MOLAGBEMI ADEBIYI . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SARUMI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISA RASHEED OLANREWAJU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SARUMI RASHEED OLANREWAJU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OZIOMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. OZIOMA AKWARA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. OZIOMA ONIODI WARIBOKO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

KEHINDE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KEHINDE OLAFISOYE ADIAMO,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KEHINDE OLAFISOYE ANDREW. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JAMES

OKESANJO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWANISOLA NKEMDILIM ISLAMIYAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKESANJO UGBOKO NKEDILIM ISLAMIYAH .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AJIBIKE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJIBIKE RABIATU SULE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJIBIKE RABIATU OLASUNKANMI . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BERNARD

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMEASORO CHIBUIKE JOHN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BERNARD JOHN CHIBUIKE . I WAS BORN ON 25/12/1987. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MARY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MARY OLUBUNMI SHONEYE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MARY OLUWABUNMI OBADOFIN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS CHARITY AVUENWENRO PETER. NOW WISH TO CORRECT MY NAME AS CHARITY OMAMUGE. AND THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 7TH AUGUST, 1952. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN TAKE NOTE

CORRECTION OF NAME I, AUGUSTINE VALENTINE, WISH TO CORRECT MY NAME WHICH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS, AUSTINE VALENTINE, INSTEAD OF, AUGUSTINE VALENTINE, IN MY BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS. I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, AUGUSTINE VALENTINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ADEKUNLE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHOMUYIWA KEHINDE ELIZABETH , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKUNLE KEHINDE ELIZABETH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ADIGUN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADETUNJI ALIMAT FOLASADE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ADETUNJI ALIMAT FOLASAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWORA MONDAY CHUKWUEKEZIE ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWORA FERDINAND CHUKWUEKEZIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOE GADZAMA ZUMDAM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOSEPH BIRIDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MAGBO IRENE IFEOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDIGO IRENE IFEOMA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FOLAKE KEMI ABIMBOLA , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JAMES DEBORAH FOLAKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS .FADARE OLUBUNMI REBECCA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ADIGUN OLUBUNMI REBECCA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OJIKE

IBRAHIM

OHANYIRI

EZEONYEDILI

MICHAEL

CORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL OF NAMES I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEWAN RIPSHAKKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEWAN JOHN RIPSHAK’AH AND MY CONTACT ADDRESS IS 28, IGBO-OGEDE LOSI OBA ALARA IKORODU, LAGOS STATE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWANKWO UCHENNA ODUMA ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJIKE UCHENNA ODUMA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLAWI ZAINAB TAIWO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBRAHIM ZAINAB TAIWO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION/CHANGE OF DATE OF BIRTH

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT BADMUS KEHINDE PAUL, BADMUS KEHINDE ADEBAYO AND BADMUS KEHINDE SUNDAY ARE BEAR BY THE SAME PERSON. HENCEFORTH WANT TO CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS BADMUS KEHINDE SUNDAY, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

I ABANUM, OTHUKE FIDALIS HEREBY NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 2ND FEBRUARY 1990 AND NOT THE WRONGLY STATED 2ND FEBRUARY 1992.

HENCEFORTH I WISH MY DATE OF BIRTH TO BE 2ND FEBRUARY, 1990.

BANKS, NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHANYIRI CHARLES OKOLIE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHANYIRI CHARLEWS OKOLIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLATUNBOSUN I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADERIBOLE TITILAYO REJOICE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS OLATUNBOSUN REJOICE TITILAYO ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS, NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEONYEDILI GODSTIME EBERE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEONYEDILI MICHAEL EBERE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITING AS CELLING AMAKA OZOANI MY CORRECT NAME IS CELINE OZORMA AMAKA ALL FOPMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOKO LINDA CHIGEKPEBI NOW THAT AM MARRIED WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MICHAEL JOY CHIGEKPEBI, AND IN MY INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS CHIGEGBEBI INSTEAD OF CHIGEKPEBI.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

PRINCE CHARLES I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PRINCE CHARLES UKPABI ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PRINCE CHARLES NWAEZE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OMOLOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOLOLA BRIDGEMAN ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOLOLA AKPATA ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

24 Companies Registration

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

JOHN O. IDAHOSA DIVINE MERCY FOUNDATION

OKE – OKO PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CLUB ISAWO IKORODU

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 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JOHN OSAGIE IDAHOSA 2. DESMOND ESEKIE 3. ITOHAN ERARAH 4. EVANS IDAHOSA 5. PETER IDAHOSA 6. FAVOUR OSASUMWEN OMOREDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RENDER HELP TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY/COMMUNITY. 2. TO PROVIDE BASIC HOUSEHOLD DELIVERABLES AND CONSUMABLES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES AND PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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. OLUSOLA OLALEYE SAMSON – CHAIRMAN 2. TAJUDEEN FASHINA 3. OJUNEME HENRY IFEANYICHUKU 4. ADEBISI AKINTOMIDE 5. OLAGUNDOYE TUNDE - SECRETARY 6. FRIDAY EMMANUEL 7. OLUWAFUNMILAYO AMUSAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:1. CREATING AN AVENUE FOR YOUTH TRAINING AND JOB CREATION. 2. CREATING A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND THE LOCAL COUNCIL. 3. TO MAINTAIN THE STATUS OF BEING A RESOURCES GROUP FOR LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONALS. 4. TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL RELIEF. 5. TO ASSIST THE MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC IN COORDINATING AND ORGANIZING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. 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: JOHN OSAGIE IDAHOSA (CHAIRMAN)

WEST AFRICAN MEAT AND DIARY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

IDEAL HERITAGE CLUB OF NIGERIA, ABEOKUTA

BEKKI TULA FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE FOUNDATION BODY 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. BEKKY ADETULA .

2. ALEX OLUKAYODE ADELUSI. 3. NAFISAT OLUWAFUN OLAITAN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: CENTRE FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE 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

LOSS DOCUMENT

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.

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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1) MR LUKMAN AYODELE BAKARE PRESIDENT 2) MR SOLOMON OLUWATOSIN OGUNDEYI - SECRETARY 3) MR MICHAEL OLAITAN OLADEPO TREASURER 4) MR MICHAEL ADEBAYO ADEPEGBA AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO SHARE COMMON INTEREST AMONG 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.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NO 000539 IN RESPECT A PROPERTY LOCATED AT NO. 41A LADOKE AKINTOLA STREET, GRA, IKEJA, LAGOS BEARING THE NAME AND BELONGING TO LEAD EMINENCE LIMITED (RC: 268551) AND COVERED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REGISTERED AS NO. 11 AT PAGE 11 IN VOLUME 113 AT THE FEDERAL LANDS REGISTRY, IKOYI LAGOS THE SAID DOCUMENT GOT LOST ON THE 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2017 AT 54 ASWAN STREET, WUSE ZONE 3, ABUJA FCT. ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. PLEASE IF FOUND RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SALEM INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTRE CAC/IT/NO/ 40819

HERMON CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CHRIST LIVING GATE OF LIFE INT’L CHURCH

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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF STEVE AHANEKU 2. ALHAJI SULEIMAN ISIYAKU 3. ENGR. CHIBUEZE TOM AHANEKU 4. ALHAJI HASHIM DIKKO. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE IN MEAT AND DIARY PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING.

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

FROM: SALEM INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTRE TO: SALEM GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CENTRE THE TRUSTEES REMAIN THE SAME AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: A. PASTOR NNAEMEKA OSELOKA IKEMEFUNA (CHAIRMAN) B. SISTER OYINTARE MARVELOUS IKEMEFUNA (SECRETARY) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A. TO TEACH AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL PEOPLE AND TO ALL NATIONS. B. TO EMPOWER DESTINIES FOR GODLY INFLUENCE IN THE SOCIETY. C. TO DISSEMINATE, PROPAGATE AND PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE, VALUES AND ETHICS OF 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: SAMUEL OBAKA, ESQ.

CHAMPIONS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

IMAAM MAALIK ZAKAT AND WAQF FOUNDATION

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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. AHMED OLATUNJI ABDULKAREEM 2. DR. MUBARAK AYODEJI MUSTAPHA 3. MUHAMMAD TOYIN SAHEED, ESQ PRINCIPAL OBJECTS: 1. TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE QUALITATIVE EDUCATION, LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT. 2. TO ENGAGE IN THE PROMOTION OF CHARITY ESPECIALLY AMONG INDIGENT STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION. 3. TO ORGANIZE CONDUCIVE PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTIVES. OBJECTIONS AS TO THE NAME, OBJECTS OR PERSONS STATED AS TRUSTEES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABDULMALIK YAHAYA TANKO 2. FALOLA YUSUF AJIBOLA 3. MIKAIL YAHAYA PRINCIPAL OBJECTS: 1. MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF ZAKAT AND ISLAMIC ENDOWMENT (WAQF) 2. PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN RESOURCES TO MOSQUES, ISLAMIC SCHOOLS AND ISLAMIC ORGANISATIONS. 3. PROVISION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO VICTIMS OF DISASTERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION 4. PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERING THE POOR AND VULNERABLE

SIGNED: MUHAMMAD TOYIN SAHEED, ESQ SECRETARY/SOLICITOR THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF C & W WORLDWIDE NIGERIA LIMITED AT THE EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF C & W WORLDWIDE NIGERIA LIMITED DULY CONVENED AND HELD AT 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND CENTRE, PLOT 2940, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA ON THE 28TH FEBRUARY, 2018 AT THE HEAD OFFICE, THE FOLLOWING WERE PROPOSED AND DULY PASSED. 1. THAT THE COMPANY BE WOUND UP VOLUNTARILY 2. THAT MR. OSAYABA GIWA-OSAGIE OF 4, LALUPON CLOSE, OFF KEFFI STREET, IKOYI, LAGOS BE AND IS HEREBY APPOINTED LIQUIDATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF WINDING UP THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY 3. THAT MR. OSAYABA GIWA-OSAGIE’S REMUNERATION BE FIXED 4. THAT THE COMPANY SECRETARY BE AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THE STATUTORY FILLINGS AT THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. DATED THIS 28TH FEBRUARY, 2018

OBJECTIONS TO THE NAME, OBJECTS OR PERSONS STATED AS TRUSTEES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: FALOLA YUSUF AJIBOLA SECRETARY NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR TO WIND UP C & W WORLDWIDE NIGERIA LIMITED RC: 865074 PURSUANT TO SECTION 491 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20 LAWS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 2004.

THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA I, MR. OSAYABA GIWA-OSAGIE OF 4, LALUPON CLOSE, IKOYI LAGOS, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT BY A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE MEMBERS OF C & W WORLDWIDE NIGERIA LIMITED DATED 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018, I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AS LIQUIDATOR OF C & W WORLDWIDE NIGERIA LIMITED HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 2ND FLOOR, OAKLAND CENTRE, PLOT 2940, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA. DATED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018

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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: (1) OMONIYI CLEMENT BOLUWADE, (2) OMONIYI TOLULOPE VICTOR (3) SHITTU OLUWATOSIN IDOWU (4) OMONIYI OLUWAFUNMILAYO ABIODUN (5) OMONIYI OLUWATOSIN SHADRACK; AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, (2) TO PROMOTE EVANGELISM THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND BEYOND 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 :SECRETARY

FAMOH CARE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MIJINYAWA IBRAHIM MOHAMMED 2. MUNIR MOHAMMED MIJINYAWA 3. HAUWA MOHAMMED MIJINYAWA 4. GHAZALI MOHAMMED MIJINYAWA 5. ABDULMAJID MOHAMMED MIJINYAWA 6. AMINA MOHAMMED MIJINYAWA 7. FATIMA MOHAMMED YUSUF 8. TASLIM ABDULMALIK MAHMUD 9. ABUBAKAR ALHASSAN BICHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDY 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: TRUSTEES

PECULIAR FOUNDATION OF LIFE MINISTRY 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 ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. JANET YAYOCK 2. EVELYN YAYOCK 3. PST. GODSTIME OSINACHI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE CHRISTIANITY AND TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST JESUS AND TO TRAIN PREACHERS AND MISSIONARIES TO PREACH THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD. 3. TO TEACH AND INCREASE A DIVINE EXPERIENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AMONG BELIEVERS ACROSS THE GLOBE 4. TO PLANT AND STRENGTHEN CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD AND TO HELP THE NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. 5. TO BUILD HOPE FOR THE DOWN TRODDEN IN 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 ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PST. JANET YAYOCK

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, February 28, 2018

CONFIRMATION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was written as Echezorna Okwuchukwu Michael, while in some documents it was written as Onwusuru Okwuchukwu Michael, I now wish to be known and addressed as Echezorna Okwuchukwu Michael. I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, JIMMY OYELEYE am the same person bearing OGUNWOLU JIMMY OYELEYE. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

CLARA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS CLARA NKEIRUKA EZENDUDUKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS CLARA NKEIRUKA DIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. UZOKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IFEANYICHUKWU CHIOMA BELINDA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UZOKAPROMISE CHIOMA BELINDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ALILI UDOYE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UDOYE NKEOMA CHIWETA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ALILI- UDOYE NKEOMA CHIWETA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OWOEYE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TURAYO FAITH ODFIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOEYE TAIWO FAITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TO BE NOTE.

SOLUADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAEMEKE TEMITOPE ADAOBI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOLUADE TEMITOPE ADAOBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. CHINA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. ABIJI CECILIA AGAGBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. CHINA CECILIA AGAGBE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKUNADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIODUN ADIJATU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNADE ADIJATU ABIODUN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EMILY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LUCY UKUEYIDEN GOODLUCK NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMILY UKUEYIDEN UDU . I WAS BORN ON 02/04/1980.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS ADVERT IS FOR SALE

EKEWE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBODOKWE JUSTINE NNEKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKEWE JUSTINA NNEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EDEH

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDE JANET NNAMANI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDEH JANET NKECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OWAGU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MBA VICTORIA OGECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OWAGU VICTORIA OGECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AGUSI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUSI CHIKA JEFF, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUSI EKENE CHIKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

WAIDI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WAHEED YUSUF SOLEBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WAIDI ADISA SOLEBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TO BE NOTE.

SALAMI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWAKEMI BAKARE THAT I RESTRICT ADEJOBI AS INITIAL A. WHERE SPACE CAN NOT CONTAIN THE FULL NAME NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALAMI OLUWAKEMI YETUNDE ADEJOBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AMARACHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMARACHI OGADINMA NWOKEKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMARACHI OGADINMA ANYAKORA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OSUNROMADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBOWALE AANUOLUWAPO ESTHER NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSUNROMADE AANUOLUWAPO ESTHER . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. IFEANYI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWU BLESSING CHINENYE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IFEANYI BLESSING CHINENYE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Change of names 25

THE CONSECRATED DIVINITY GLOBAL CHURCH 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, 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1.UCHENDU NWABUKO NWOKE - CHAIRMAN 2.NGOZI UCHENDU NWABUKO - SECRETARY 3.LUCKY BENJAMIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD 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,PMB.198 ,GARKI,ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

KIKI OKEWALE FOUNDATION 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 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. MR. BABATUNDE OKEWALE - CHAIRMAN (2) MRS. WALE-OKEWALE OPEOLA MARY - SECRETARY (3) MR. OYEGOKE-ENIOLA ENI (4) MR. OYEGOKE TELE (5) MRS. SONAIYA ADETOUN OLAYINKA (6) MR. ODUKOYA, ADEKUNLE DIXON THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN HOMES AND HOSPICES (2) TO PLAY A KEYNOTE OF SOCIAL, WELFARE TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

MRS. ANIEKWEILO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OBUEZE EUCHARIA OBIAGELI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ANIEKWEILO EUCHARIA OBIAGELI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MRS NWOBI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONYEKELU CHINENYE PURITY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NWOBI CHINENYE PURITY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS UGWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EGWU CHARITY CHINENYE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UGWU CHARITY CHINENYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONI-OLAONIPEKUN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONI OLUFEMI OLUSEYI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONIOLAONIPEKUN OLUFEMI OLUSEYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TO BE NOTE.

IDOWU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOWU ITUNU AYOMIDE TEMITAYO P E NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOWU ITUNU PELUMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLAIFA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAIFA RAIMOT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAIFA RAIMAT TEMITORO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OFORKANNAJI I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EJIM PROMISE ELIZABETH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OFORKANNAJI PROMISE ELIZABETH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.ESUT, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. NGENE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IGWE IFEOMA PATRICIA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NGENE IFEOMA PATRICIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ETEEH

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETOBECHI ORGORNNA LAWRENCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETEEH OGONNAYA LAWRENCE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKOLIE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGWEBUIKE CHINENYE ANGELA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKOLIE CHINENYE ANGELA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

HUSSEIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSENI ILIYASU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HUSSEIN B. ILIYASU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AGUNEKE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUNEKE CHUKWUKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUNEKE DESMOND CHUKWUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEBAYO

OPALEYE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYIOLA KEHINDE IBUKUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO KEHINDE IBUKUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELIZABETH OMOINOLA OLUDAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OPALEYE ELIZABETH MONININUOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKUNOLA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNOLA SULAIMON ABIOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNOLA RAZAQ OLAWALE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

WHESIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDUL-GANIY ABDUL-AKEEM ORIYOMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WHESIN ABDUL-HAKEEM ORIYOMI .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. UDEME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKOLIE PAULINE CHINELO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UDEME PAULINE CHINELO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONONUGBO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONOS EMMANUEL IFEANYI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONONUGBO EMMANUEL IFEANYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS IBE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWU ABIGAIL ODINAKAYAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IBE ABIGAIL ODINAKAYAH . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OKECHUKWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NNADOZIE LILIAN OBIANUJU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKECHUKWU LILIAN OBIANUJU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AFOLAYAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AFOLAYAN LAWRENCE OLUSHOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AFOLAYAN LAWRENCE OKIKI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OLUWAYEMISI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWAYEMISI OMONIYI ADEBOWALE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLUWAYEMISI OMONIYI ADELOWO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

RASHIDAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RASHIDAT IBRAHIM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RASHIDAT ARIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FAJANA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLANIRAN AINA OLABISI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAJANA ANIA GRACE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ENAHORO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENAHORO LUCKY DESTNY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENAHORO JUNIOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EKWUTA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE NKECHI HELEN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKWUTA NKECHI HELEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHINDA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINDA DOROTHY HOMA, IN MY BANK ACCOUNT AND BVN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JUST CHINDA DOROTHY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EZE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE CHRISTOPHER EJIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE CHRISTIAN EJIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKEKE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FIDELIA ADAH OKEKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEKE FIDELIA ADAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TO BE NOTE.

JOHNBULL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKIN EBENJA EDITH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHNBULL EBENJA EDITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. BALOGUN I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SOBOWALE ADEBUKOLA TITILAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS BALOGUN ADEBUKOLA TITILAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DAIRO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADELE ANIFAT OPEYEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAIRO OPEYEMI AYOMIKUN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

26

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Health

s

Experts seek improved treatment for Nigerians living with heart diseases In his lecture entitled: “Advancing Cardiothoracic Surgical Practice in Nigeria”, Aghaji identified medical errors as a major problem.

To prevent medical errors during surgery, he recommended the use of checklist before surgery,stressing that using checklist before surgery reduces deaths caused by medical errors by 35 percent.

“There is need for practitioners to prevent medical errors.

If somebody has a heart attack, there is a protocol for handling that. We want to unify how patients are handled because it saves life. If you don’t do that you find out that patients are handled haphazardly and this leads to loss of lives”.

In his submission, another Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital ( LASUTH), Dr. Bode Falase, stressed the need to ensure a sharp reduction in errors arising from wrong diag-

Stories by Angela Onwuzoo To reduce deaths from heart-related diseases in Nigeria, experts in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic medicine, have called on the Federal Government to invest in cardiovascular care.

According to the experts, access to cardiovascular care and services was low in Nigeria, revealing that only two per cent of Nigerians living with heart diseases have access to treatment abroad while 98 percent die at home, owing to lack of care and treatment.

The experts who spoke at an event in Lagos recently, identified ways of advancing cardiothoracic surgical practice in Nigeria in order to improve the lives of patients living with heart diseases.

Cardiovascular diseases according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), are the number one cause of death globally as more people die annually from these diseases than from any other cause.

An estimated 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2012, representing 31% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 7.4 million were due to coronary heart disease and 6.7 million were due to stroke, says WHO. One of the experts and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Prof.

Taking fruit tea between meals causes tooth erosion, Researchers warn xzxz

Martin Aghaji, said a study showed that Nigeria was in dire need of improved cardiothoracic practice and survival rates.

“I can tell you from our study that only 2 percent of the pa-

tients go abroad and 98 percent sit here and die. So there is need for us to galvanize and bring together the surgeons and cardiologists so that we can tackle this problem”.

Doctors demand increase in universal health coverage Private medical practitioners in the country have expressed concern over the poor state of the nation’s health sector, saying “the promised Eldorado of Universal Health Coverage by the Federal Government has remained a mirage”.

Besides the poor performance of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the physicians noted that budgetary allocation to health sector has become thinner and reduced disposable income out of patients pockets.

The doctors under the auspices of Association of General Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, (AGPMPN), argued that the challenge has been compounded following sharp practices by some Health Management Organisations, HMOs, robbing the private institutions of patients.

Speaking during the Nation-

nosis.

He also wants a reduction in laboratory tests, treatments and transfusion errors, which he said were key in achieving improved survival rates.

Falase however, expressed concern over the increase in cardiac-related diseases in the country.

On his part, Dr. Augustine Olugbemi, explained that cardiovascular diseases are into two categories and some are congenital while some are acquired from lifestyles.

Olugbemi who is also a Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), urged Nigerians to see a doctor regularly.

“For prevention, quit smoking and reduce alcohol as much as you can. Do regular exercises and maintain healthy weight. If you have consistent cough, don’t say it is pneumonia, so see a doctor. It can be controlled with lifestyle modification”.

al Executive Committee, (NEC) meeting of AGPMPN in Lagos, the President , Dr. Omo-ehijele Frank Odafen, said, policy sumersaults have become the bane of the scheme.

“Things are happening too rapidly at the Scheme currently. The recent recall of the suspended Executive Secretary, Prof. Yusuf, and the yet to be re-constituted Board members will surely lead to policy reversals and emergence of new ones.

“For instance, the dissolved consortiums of insurance brokers and underwriters may be reinstated. The NHIS/HMO schism may be resurging. Ultimately, we hope AGPMPN and the Nigerian masses will be the beneficiaries,” he stated.

He lamented that the NHIS was established to provide Universal Health Coverage to the Nigerian masses, unfortunately, only 4 percent has been

covered by the scheme.

“The objective of NHIS is to offer quality healthcare delivery to Nigerians irrespective of their political inclination, social-economic standing and irrespective of their geographical environment that there should be equity and social justice in quality healthcare delivery, which is what NHIS stands for, but we know so far that we have not met up to that.

Several years after its inception, there is still a foul cry, they have only covered about 4 percent of the population and only in the formal sector”.

Continuing, Odafen who also spoke on how the insurgency in the North East and North Central was affecting their practice said, many of their members have been displaced and have had to abandon their practices because of Boko Haram and herdsmen/farmers clash.

Drinking diet drinks or fruit tea between meals can leave people up to 11 times more likely to suffer from tooth erosion, research has found.

Salt and vinegar crisps are also among problem foods which contain high levels of acid that can wear away teeth, the research from King’s College London shows.

Dentists warned that drinking acidic drinks – such as fruit teas, or lemon in water – between meals had one of the most damaging effects.

Such habits increased the chance of moderate or severe tooth erosion, eleven-fold.

If such drinks were consumed with meals, just half as much damage was done.

The study also found sugar free soft drinks are as erosive as sugar -sweetened ones.

Their investigation, published in the British Dental Journal, said dentists were seeing increasing numbers of patients with tooth erosion, which may be linked to changing patterns of eating, such as increased snacking in both children and adults.

In the last five years, the number of children and teenagers that undergo tooth extraction in hospital has risen by 17 per cent, with 43, 000 cases in 2016/ 17, official figures show.

Lead author Dr Saoirse

A cup of fruit tea

O’Toole said: “It is well known that an acidic diet is associated with erosive tooth wear, however our study has shown the impact of the way in which acidic food and drinks are consumed.

“With the prevalence of erosive tooth wear increasing, it is vitally important that we address this preventable aspect of erosive tooth wear.

“Reducing dietary acid intake can be key to delaying progression of tooth erosion. While behavioural change can be difficult to achieve, specific, targeted behavioural interventions may prove successful”.

While their data review found that increased consumption between meals was the biggest risk factor, it also said the way people consumed drinks could increase the risks.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

27Health

Nigerians urged to embrace personal hygiene to prevent spread of infectious diseases Ogunsola explained: “The other name for fever in Nigeria is malaria. But fever is just a symptom of so many diseases.

So, once somebody said he has fever, they will say he has malaria. And many laboratories in the country don’t know how to diagnose malaria”.

According to her, researches done by malaria experts have shown that many people working in most of the laboratories in the country, don’t even known how to read the slides

Stories by Angela Onwuzoo

To reduce the burden of infectious diseases in the country, healthcare professionals have called on Nigerians to embrace good personal hygiene and environmental practices to halt the spread of diseases such as malaria, typhoid, cholera, meningitis, Ebola among others.

The healthcare professsionals noted that regular handing washing with soap alone based on scientific findings, would go a long way in reducing the spread of infectious diseases both at home and in the hospital environment.

The experts made the call in Lagos recently during a sensitisation programme on infectious diseases control and awareness creation.

To effectively tackle the problem, Dr. Folarin Olubowale who is based in the US, noted that infectious diseases can be prevented across the globe and Nigeria his home country in particular, through awareness creation and collaboration among healthcare practitioners and institutions in the field of infections diseases.

Olubowale affirmed that im-

Handwashing

proved personal hygiene and a very good environment help in controlling infectious diseases.

“Good sewage drainage system, being health conscious and regular hand washing with soap are good interventions that could control the spread of infectious diseases”, he said.

In her presentation which

dwelt on tropical diseases such as Ebola, Zika and Malaria, a Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Deputy Vice Chancellor, Development Services, University of Lagos, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, urged Nigerians to test before treating malaria and to stop attributing every fever to malaria.

very well and when the parasites are not too many, a lot of people count artifacts as parasites.

She therefore, enjoined patients to consult qualified doctors and go to registered and certified laboratory facilities for proper malaria diagnosis and treatment.

One of the lead speakers and

expert in infectious diseases in the US, Dr.Yoav Golan, cautioned against abuse of antibiotics, stressing that taking antibiotics when not necessary leads not only to resistance but to other diseases worse than the one that antibiotics can handle.

Golan who practices at Tufits Medical Center in Boston revealed that 90 per cent of antibiotics that people use in tackling diseases were unnecessary.

“Antibiotics can do more harm than good when abused”, he warned.

On his part, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, called for a change of attitude and commitment in the control of infectious diseases in Nigeria, adding that health workers have a lot to do in controlling these diseases through proper hygiene practices to prevent hospital acquired infections and by educating their patients on the importance of personal hygiene in disease prevention.

For Dr. Nadine Regis, a Haitian-American Emergency Medicine Physician working in Columbus, Georgia, USA, early and proper diagnosis remains the way forward in combating infectious diseases.

How antibiotic increases risk of heart attack, sudden death A common antibiotic used to treat infections could be deadly for heart disease patients years after taking the drug, the United States Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) has warned.

Clarithromycin, sold under the brand name Biaxin, is used to treat many skin, ear, sinus and lung infections.

But a 10 -year study revealed that people suffering from heart disease that took a two -week course of it had a significantly higher risk of heart attack or sudden death a year or more after they were treated for infection.

The agency first cautioned against clarithromycin back in 2005 , but its long - term study confirms that the antibiotic could do far more harm than good for patients with heart problems.

Clarithromycin belongs to a family of antibiotics called macrolides, which fight infections by blocking protein production in bacteria.

Both clarithromycin and azithromycin – another common drug in the same family , sold as Z -Pak – are broad-spec-

trum antibiotics, meaning that work against many infections .

A previous 14-year study of Z -Pak found that taking it more than doubled the risk of death for heart disease patients.

Clarithromycin has been used with FDA- approval for the last 25 years, and typically comes with only mild side effects, like stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea or a bad taste in the mouth.

But recent research has linked them both to faster heart rates, heart attacks and risks of sudden death.

The FDA became aware of this pattern more than a decade ago, initiating long - term studies to test whether or not there was a solid link between clarithromycin and deaths in people with heart disease.

It issued a preliminary warning in 2005, and continued to see a notably higher rate of deaths among heart disease patients that had taken the drug for two weeks than in those that took a placebo in its clinical trial.

The trial did not explore how exactly the antibiotic interacts with the bodies of people with heart disease to become potentially fatal.

Antibiotic

Respiratory infections have been shown, in some studies, to raise the risk of heart attack by as much as 17 percent, so it is key that heart disease patients get effective treatment for them quickly, but the FDA’s

trial suggests that clarithromycin could pose a similar risk to infection itself.

“Health care professionals should be aware of these significant risks and weigh the benefits and risks of clarithro-

mycin before prescribing it to any patient, particularly in patients with heart disease and even for short periods, and

consider using other available antibiotics”, the FDA wrote.

D C c t c r i

28 News

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Ayade excited by progress of work at Canadian Int’l School ÏÏÏCross River State gov-

ernor, Prof Ben Ayade is delighted with the quality of work at British/Canadian International school in Obudu Local Government Area of the state.

The governor who spoke at Kakum, site of the school, shortly after inspecting the level of work, maintained that the idea of modelling a school of such standard emanated from the challenges of quality education.

His words: “I am impressed with the quality of work and not too happy with the speed. The idea for establishing this school arose from the challenges of quality education. I do know that painting classrooms does not change the quality of education neither does it improve the quality and learning, hence my zeal to make a difference.”

According to Ayade, “we keep saying that standard of education is falling.

How do we change it? Not building more classes but

if I take one classroom, let me do it properly so that when you are in United Kingdom and you come here, you will say, wow, is this Nigeria?”

The governor who disclosed that he had earlier taken a tour of the best schools in Canada and Britain, as well as spent two weeks in the United Kingdom to participate in the design of the project, argued that “there is no way a child will grow and study under this condition that he will not be responsible.”

Giving insight on the features of the school, Ayade said: “It has an administrative block, refectory, 24/7 internet connectivity in the library, better laboratory furniture than those found in Nigerian universities. So, this is like a mini university built for a junior secondary school.”

He affirmed further that “I don’t expect any quality of teaching better than what we have here and I don’t expect any junior

secondary school to have the standard and quality of what I am building here because as a professor, it is my responsibility to make a difference.”

Continuing, Ayade explained that “because of the sophistication of this institution, this will be one major school to beat in

the entire state and it will produce future technocrats, the ICT wizards and all the computer engineers will be trained here.”

On whether the school will be affordable, the governor said, “if you are an indigene of Cross River, once you pass your entrance into this school,

your tuition is fully prepared, so the child of the poorest man who is brilliant can come to this school but the entrance examination will be thorough. Once you attend a primary school, you write the entrance examination to the school and this will be done across Africa.”

Project manager of the construction company charged with building the school, Phil-El Okoye, assured that the company will not compromise the approved standard of the school, adding that “there exists cordial relationship between the workers and the community.”

L-R: Chief Operation Coordinator, Wandel International Nigeria Limited, Mr. Rajneesh Gupta; Director, Clean and Green Energy Limited, Mr. Ismail Aliyu; Regional Head (East & West Africa), Luminous Power Technologies (India) Private Limited, Mr. Soamy Dixit and Senior Manager (West Africa), Luminous Power Technologies (India) Private Limited, Mr. Karan Mehta, during the Luminous Dealers Conference held in Abuja.

Delta Govt approves 10,000 housing units for civil servants

Okowa calls for speedy completion of IDU Secretariat

ÏÏÏThe

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Delta State Government has approved the construction of 10,000 housing units for civil servants by Greenfield Assets Limited in Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Council of the state.

This was made public by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, after the State Executive Council meeting held inside the EXCO chambers in Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday.

He said that the approval is to alleviate the housing challenges facing civil servants in the state, especially Asaba, the state capital, with a view to making them more comfortable to meet the demands of their offices.

Also approved is the Phase 1 of the completion of the Udu Harbour Market, as well as the construction of concrete drains and discharge channel from Refinery Road through Aribogha Street, Jesus is Lord Street to the natural waterway by Regal Clinic,

Jakpa Road, Effurun, in anticipation of the raining season.

In its avowed determination to connect all communities to major cities in the state, Mr. Ukah said that the government approved the continuation of the construction of Ibusa/Achalla/Asaba Road (Phase 1: 4.125 km) in Oshimili North Local Government Area, in addition to the construction of Ogulagha/Youbebe/ Biniebiama Road (1,500 metres) in Burutu Local Government Area and the rehabilitation of OrogunEmevor Road and Erhieta Road (4.6 kilometres).

Also approved is the completion of the New General Hospital Road with a spur to Joy Ariguzor Street, off Okpanam Road, in the state capital territory, the construction of Arhagba--Orogun Road (11.294 kilometres) in Ughelli North Local Government Area and the construction of Upper Ojekpolor Street, (1,150 metres) in Ika North East Local Government Area.

ÏÏÏIn

line with his administration’s commitment to providing infrastructure in Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called for the speedy completion of multi-million-naira ultramodern secretariat of Isoko Development Union (IDU).

Governor Okowa who paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Secretariat located at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, expressed delight at the quality of work being

done at the Secretariat.

The Governor who was conducted round the edifice by the President of IDU, Chief Iduh Amadhe, said, “we want speedy completion of this project, it is dear to us, we believe in proper accommodation of our people when they have events and our greatest joy is that apart from the modern hall which seats more than 5, 000 persons, I am glad that provisions were made for offices and smaller halls for meetings.”

Governor Okowa who was on his way to flag off 2018 Measles Vaccination Campaign at Oleh stopped

GLOBAL HUMANITY HOPE ASSEMBLY

over to inspect the structure, expressed joy that Isoko nation was peaceful which encouraged development programmes and urged the IDU President not to relent in ensuring a peaceful and united Isoko nation.

Eng. Monday Ukpomo of Franchise Participation Limited who explained the level of work done, told the Governor plastering, fixing of facilities were at their completion stages and assured the Governor that the project will be delivered in record time and to specifications.

Chief Amadhe disclosed

that the Delta State Oil Producing Area Developing Commission (DESOPADEC) was meeting up with its obligations to oil producing communities by sponsoring the project.

Mr Dan Odhomo, publicity Secretary of IDU, disclosed that construction of the Secretariat commenced in 2015, stating, “the earlier destruction of the Secretariat rekindled Isoko nation’s commitment to the execution of the project and we are all happy with Governor Okowa for giving the Isoko people hope that the project will be executed to world-class standards.”

OPOBO KINGDOM HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

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, 1990.

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, 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1 .PASTOR ALPHONSUS IKECHUKWU IYKE-ALLSWELL – CHAIRMAN 2.MRS FLORENCE KENS IYKE-ALLSWELL – SECRETARY 3.PASTOR CHRIS EGBUNU – PRO 4.ENGR.IYKE ODIGIDAWU – TREASURER

TRUSTEES ARE 1.BELL-GRAM HOPE ILANYE – CHAIRMAN 2.COOKEY-GAM ATONYE SOPIRINYE – VICE CHAIRMAN 3.JAJA TAMUNOIPRINYE CALED – SECRETARY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE CARE PROTECTION AND SERVICES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE

Any Objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral,Corporate Affairs Commission,Plot 420,Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,Maitama,PMB.198,Garki,Abuja within Twenty Eight (28) days from the date 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,PMB.198,Garki,Abuja within Twenty Eight (28) days from the date of this Publication.

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

29 News

Abia flags off free meal programme in all primary schools Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏAbia

state government has flagged off its free school feeding programme to cover all primary school pupils in the state.

The free lunch programme was initially flagged off in the state in 2016 to cover primary 1 to 3 pupils thus making Abia the first state in the federation to do so before now extending it to cover primary 4 to 6.

Flagging off the programme for primary 4 to 6 at Ubakala Central School in Umuahia South LGA, Dr. Ikpeazu commended the federal government for looking the way of the vulnerable pupils and creating a platform to feed primary school pupils from 1 to 3.

He said that his government is desirous to ensure that pupils focus their attention on learning, pointing out that there is a relationship between well fed pupils and the capacity to learn while hungry pupils find it difficult to concentrate.

According to him, it is imperative to mainstream school feeding as a policy of his government, pointing out that the government opened up warehouses in the 3 senatorial zones where food items can be donated for the programme.

He thanked the wife of the Governor, Deaconess Nkechi Ikpeazu and her team for sustaining the programme, not-

ing that the programme has moved school enrolment from 100,000 to over 300,000.

The Governor called on well-meaning Abians to donate towards the programme.

The wife of the Governor, Deaconess Ikpeazu whose office is coordinating the programme expressed happiness with the development recorded and thanked all those who have supported the programme so far.

Earlier, the Programme Coordinator of the Abia Schools free meal programme, Elder Emeka Ahuruonye who disclosed that the programme is designed to reduce hunger and enhance academic performance revealed that Abia is the only state where all pupils in primary schools are served free lunch and lauded the tireless effort of Deaconess Ikpeazu towards the success of the programme.

Also the Focal person of the Abia Social Reinvestment Programme, Mr. Chinenye Nwogu made public that the state expends the sum of N176 million monthly in feeding over 300,000 primary school pupils, adding that the programme has impacted positively on the vulnerable in society.

Chairman of the occasion, Deacon Iyke Nwoke and the Umuahia South LGA chairman, prince Obioma Eze Ogbulafor lauded the state for setting the pace in the school free meal programme and implored stakeholders to support the programme.

Mohammed Uba, Comptroller Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, Nigeria Customs Service fielding questions from journalists on seizure of exotic cars, rice, elephant tusks and other contrabands, in Ikeja, Lagos....on Wednesday

2019: Ex- speaker, Niger Assembly eyes Govt House Saka Bolaji - ,. Minna

ÏÏÏIn what appears like

a protest against PDP governorship zoning arrangement towards 2019 governorship election, a staunch member of the opposition party, who was also a former speaker of the state house of assembly, Rt Honnourable Isa Kawu, has thrown his hat into the ring.

However, Isah Kawu said he would not contest under his party or the ruling APC, but refused to mention his preferred platform.

Alhaji Isah Kawus’ declaration for the governorship race could also mean a defection from the PDP. The PDP had in 2003 put in place the zoning arrangement which provided for the governorship

to rotate among the three senatorial zones commencing with the Niger south senatorial zone.

Following this arrangement politician from the Niger south and Niger East have had their turns leaving the stage for Niger north to occupy the governorship seat till 2023.

Incumbent chairman of the party Alhaji Tanko Beji restated the commitment of the state working committee of the party to upholding this policy next year when he briefed newsmen in Minna last week.

However, Alhaji Isah Kawu who was a former speaker of the State House of Assembly and beneficiary of the zoning formula while declaring his interest in the governorship of the state on

a local radio in Bida on Saturday said he was not bound by the party arrangement.

Isah Kawu stated that he was not unaware of the zoning arrangements adding that “it is only top politicians who will press home their agenda yet the ordinary people of Niger state are more concerned about quality of leadership not the geopolitical background of the leader “I Isah Kawu from Bida, have made up my mind to contest the governorship election in Niger state come 2019, I am very much aware of the fact that as a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, many politicians and ordinary Nigerlites will pitch their tent with the party, but it has become clear that I

will seek my election on another platform”.

He continued that “I salute the courage of those who recently moved from PDP to APC, but I don’t think I have the strength to take the broom to sweep, but I will actualize my aspiration in other political parties coming on board knowing fully that we have over 60 political parties especially the ones on the ground in Niger state, we should be able to bring them together to rescue the state,” he added The declaration by Alhaji Isah Kawu was also posted on his Facebook pages and on Instagram.

Note that Isah Kawu is from zone A that had already taken its turn with the late former governor Abdukadir Kure.

Kogi appeals to FG to construct dams on Niger, Benue rivers to avert floods Idris Ahmed,L okoja

ÏÏÏKogi

state Government has urged the Federal Government to build dams on the rivers Niger and Benue across the local Government Areas prone to flooding as a way of mitigating the sufferings of the people of the affected areas during raining seasons.

The Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello represented by his deputy Elder Simon Achuba, made the appeal on Tuesday in lokoja, when the officials of the National Emergency Management Agency

(NEMA) donated tons of relief materials for the 2017 flood victims to the state.

The Deputy Governor, who lamented at the media campaign against the state that it has diverted the relief materials for political gains, said the government has been vindicated for the public presentation of the materials worth millions of naira by the management of NEMA to the state.

Achuba stated that Kogi state which is not only surrounded by the two major rivers of Niger and Benue but with numerous rivers and streams has be-

come susceptible to flooding.

He noted that the proactive measures of monthly environmental sanitation embarked by the present government after the 2012 floods in the state has reduced high incidence of flooding in the subsequent years.

According to him, “ My Local Government which is Ibaji LGA there is no way one can prevent flooding from happening.

It is a natural thing. Our people are surrounded by rivers and streams and when it rains, one cannot ask nature to stop it from

overflowing the banks. “ And if we should consider the option of relocating to another place which is not possible, because their major occupation is fishing and a fisherman need to live within the river banks. So, we are appealing to the federal government to continue to support us with relief materials and to build dams for these local governments, about nine of them that are prone to flooding,” he appealed.

While acknowledging the Federal Government

for its support to ameliorate the suffering of the victims, assured that the state government will ensure that the actual victims benefited from the materials.

While presenting the relief materials to the state, the Director General of NEMA, Yunusa Maihaja, said the Agency has to respond swiftly to the plight of the state to reduce the incidence of the floods on the people.

Represented by his Director of Reliefs and Rehabilitation matters

Kayaode Fagbemi who explained that the agency will not play politics with the lives of people adding that the delay was caused by hiccup in transporting the goods to the state.

He assured the people that the material which included thousand kilograms of food items, non-food items, building materials and livelihoods restoration tools will be distributed directly to the affected persons by NEMA official in collaboration with the Kogi state Emergency Management Agency.( SEMA).

News 30

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Group warns FG about arms proliferation Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

ÏÏÏThe Federal Govern-

ment has been asked to immediately tackle the proliferation of arms among suspected herdsmen in the country to forestall their being used to frustrate the 2019 elections.

According to a group, Cultural and Societal Value for Development Initiative (CSVDI) failure of government to handle the issue might prove fatal as Nigeria moves towards another general election.

“If prompt action is not taken, we wait to host war-some resistors of free and fair election in the nation; sufficient are the local thugs” the group said in a statement issued in Ilorin, Kwara state.

The statement signed by the group’s Secretary, Jide Olaoye also warned against the recourse to cattle colonies as a way out of the violent clashes between herdsmen and farmers, saying government should rather allow individual herdsmen to pursue their businesses as allowed by law.

The group said it was worried over the apparent failure of government and security agencies to respond timely to available intelligence on possible attacks by herdsmen given that residents of Kwara state are also exposed to the herdsmen menace in various dimensions.

Excerpt from the statement reads: “We have observed very meticulously the ongoing events in our dear nation and particularly in Kwara, where many farmers’ lives and properties have been wasted by bloodcurdling cattle Fulani herdsmen; many subsistent farmers have been killed and their crops fed to the cows; some big time farmers as well have lost everything they invested on to the Fulani herdsmen in their communities.

“The recent development where the Fulanis that used to be sweet co-dwellers suddenly exchanged their simple outfit with sophisticated weapons to invade, terrorise, kill and maim citizens on their own father land is most disheartening.

“As if this is not enough, the leaders that the people of Nigeria voted into power to provide security for lives and properties sit hands to the jaw and face turned away while mayhem is unleashed on innocent people in their

own father land by the Fulani herdsmen. Except during the unfortunate civil war, Nigeria has never bathed in the blood of her citizens as we have it perpetrated by the Fulani herdsmen who are supported at least by the silence of security agents and the power that be.

“It is gross ungodliness to trade away the lives of human beings in favour and protection of venerated cows.

“The mere suggestion of the cattle colony by the Government is a betrayal of the mean mindedness of the perpetrators. These are trying to impose a foreign ethnic and traditional occupation on others in their own father land.

The memory of the exertion of the British colonial masters will be more tolerable than migrating from that black cloud of servitude through the snags of neo-colonialism era to a cow-colonialism and feudalism. “ But for how long will a people realize that no tribe reserves the monopoly of violence? Things should not be left till people rise up to protect themselves.

If this is allowed to happen, no tribe will have an easy ride. The outcome of the civil war is a good test dose. We don’t want a repeat of that evil.

“We wonder how suddenly cow business becomes so great a main stay of the economy of the nation that a people’s head, land, fate and faith will have to be sacrificed for it. The truth is that even other tribes can rear cattle successfully.

“The Fulanis should realise that pig farmers too deserve pig colony in the North. Why should human blood be shed for soulless creatures like cow that ends up on the dining table?

“The suspicion is high that the Fulani is seizing the opportunity of chance in the ruler ship of the nation to perpetrate imperialistic agenda. It is as if they only disbanded the Boko Haram to splash them over the country and to make them instruments of electoral bottle neck this season.

“Our recommendation: The government should rise squarely to meeting force with the cattle rustlers in the same capacity as against Boko Haram and the militants in some parts of the county. The musicians of the Python dance should move to the stage to play same music for the Cow Fulani Herdsmen to dance.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, addressing ONELGA women after they had endorsed him for a second term at the Government House Port Harcourt.... on Monday.

Benin-Okene Road: We’ll complete most roads by Dec 2019 - FERMA Titus Akhigbe,Benin

ÏÏÏDirector,

Federal Highways, South-South, Mr. Charles Okomah Wednesday, expressed optimism that the Benin-Okene road projects would achieve a tremendous progress if not completed by December 2019.

He said when the roads are completed, it will ease transportation and boost the social-economic lives of the people living in the state and by extension increase the nation’s gross domestic products, GDP. He gave the assurance while expecting some major federal government road projects in Edo State.

“The road project will be up to December 2019. We believe that by that time if they are not completed, we would have achieved tremendous progress”, he said.

Okomah said the contractors have doubled up their pace of work on

their respective sites noting that they have been fully mobilized and so have no reason not to have been on ground to do their jobs which they have been commissioned to do.

“So far so good, I am happy you have listened to the contractors, you heard them saying the payment situation has improved that is why work has also improved and also it is the joy of every engineer to see what you planned is being executed.

“So, we are happy that they are all working in all the project sites we have gone to. The work is in progress especially in this dry season and we believe that before the rain comes, we would have achieved a lot in terms of permanent work on the contracts” he said.

He debunked the insinuation that work on the road is slow adding that construction of roads and the building of houses are

not the same as there are many factors that must be put into consideration while constructing roads.

“Well, when you say slow, it is a relative term.

This is a road; it takes time to construct. Roads are not like buildings whereby in two, three months you are able to complete them, remember we have a lot of challenges, like rains and others. These are things that also delay road projects but from what we are seeing now, I will not say they are slow”, he said.

The federal director added that the ministry has the right to sanction contractors who have failed in delivering up to their job specification provided the default is not as result of the ministry not mobilizing them to site.

“There is a policy in the ministry to sanction any contractors that is default so far that their default is

not as result of payment problem. But if any contractors we see payment is adequate and they are not working, of course, the next thing is to terminate his contract and re-award it to other contractor and that has always been the ministry policy so far”, he said.

Giving the breakdown of the percentages of jobs completed by the various contractors handling the road projects, federal comptroller of works, Edo State, Engr. Oke Oweh, said they have all done much in their sites respectively.

According to him: from section 4 which is from Ehor to Benin, handled

by RCC, they have done 33.06 percent, for section 3, which is handled by Dantata Asawo, they have done 7.3 percent and for section 2 which is handled

by Mother Cat they have done 31.15 percent”.

2019: PDP lawmakers stage walkout as APC endorses Gov. Lalong Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏThe

People’s Democratic Party (PDP), lawmakers, Wednesday staged a walkout from the State House of Assembly’ chamber, following endorsement of Governor Simon Lalong, by the All Progressive Congress (APC), lawmakers to contest the 2019 elections.

The walkout was led by the Minority Leader, Hon. Daniel Dem, who led the seven PDP members on a disapproval posture out of the chamber.

The APC’s lawmakers’ en-

dorsement followed a motion on adjournment presented at the plenary by Hon. Ibrahim Baba-Hassan, Member representing Jos North-North constituency.

According to Baba-Hassan, the governor has done so well, hence the need for him to recontest so as to continue with the good works.

“We are happy and satisfied with the good works the governor is doing in the State.

“Therefore, we the 17 APC Members of this House are passing a vote of confidence on him and calling on him

to recontest come 2019,” he said.

Similarly, Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Henry Yunkwap, said the governor has performed credible in area of equitable distribution of state resources He added that Lalong has delivered on the dividends of democracy through the FivePillar Policy Trust of his administration, hence should run for the office again.

“His appointments into various offices is nit lopsided but spread across board; all local governments in the state are carried along.

“He has introduced continuity in governance: he is continuing with all the uncompleted projects left behind by the past regime.

“So, we are calling on him on behalf of our constituents to recontest and continue with the good works,” he said.

On his part, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, said his constituents have also mandated him to ask the governor to contest in 2019.

“My people have not heard, but have also seen and touched the dividends of democracy under this regime.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

31 News

MASSOB denies disrupting summit in Enugu Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

ÏÏÏMovement

for the Actualization of Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) yesterday denied involvement in the disruption of Tuesday’s summit organised by Eastern Consultative Assembly in Enugu as alleged.

The pro-Biafra agitator said that neither its leadership nor members was invited to the event slated to honour some prominent Igbo leaders put together

by Evangelist Elliot Uko and chief Mrs Maria Okwor.

MASSOB’s National Director of Information, comrade Samuel Edeson in a statement made available to newsmen explained that the group was surprised and shocked to read on pages of newspapers leaking them with the fracas adding that they have not called or discussed with any Igbo leader since eight months now.

The statement read” MASSOB separated ourselves from him when we found out that he is an opportunist, backbiter and instigator of strife among brethren. He did not call or invited our leader or any other national executive of MASSOB to his event neither did our leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu called him or pressurized him to allow MASSOB members to attend his event “Though Elliot has apologized to our leader yesterday when he drew his attention to the damaging falsehood against our leader’s personality and leadership of reformed MASSOB, MASSOB members are not happy that Elliott Uko and Maria Okwor wouldl consciously and deliberately created the damaging and false impressions loaded with antagonisms against Comrade Uchenna Madu led reformed MASSOB. “The negative impression that the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by Chief Nnia Nwodo sponsored the disruption of ECA event is completely false capable of sowing a seed of discord among major stakeholders of Igbo affairs. The agitators whom Elliot Uko and Maria Okwor invited to their event that disrupted the event did it as a sign of expressing their minds towards what they believe according to their orientation.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo or Nnia Nwodo did not spon-

sor any disruption against the ECA event. MASSOB is still marveled that Elliot Uko, has never agreed with any leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo from the administration of Honorable Eze Ozobu leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo.

“MASSOB warned Elliot Uko and Maria Okwor to stop meddling and creating confusing falsehood among pro Biafra groups using one group against another just to achieve a selfish interest, they should stay clear of pro Biafra groups since they are not clamouring for Biafra actualization and restoration.

“Though the people arrested at Elliot Uko and Maria Okwor led Eastern Consultative Assembly event are not our members. We demand for their immediate release. MASSOB urge the Enugu state Governor, Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to intervene for their immediate release now which will douse unnecessary tension in Igbo land.

“MASSOB also wish to clarified on the last meeting of about sixteen pro Biafra groups that converged at Ojukwu’s hometown, Nnewi that purportedly support the restructuring of Nigeria into regionalism using 1963 constitution as a template is a misplacement of our position and believe.

All pro Biafra groups that attended the solemn meeting agreed only on Biafra actualization and restoration or nothing through unity of purposes.

“We did not subscribe to regionalism or restructuring of Nigeria, we want a complete independence from Nigeria enslavement through the British impositions. Though pro Biafra groups are not against those clamouring for restructuring, we believe only in Biafra actualization and restoration.’ The statement stated.

Meanwhile, Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said that the leadership problem that has reduced South-east t zone to “near nothing” was responsible for the coming together of the pro-Biafra agitating groups.

An Australian based leader of the group, Arinze Omeje told newsmen that the development was what Ndigbo needed to reclaim their rightful place in the affairs of the country as well as realize their Biafra quest, which he said was long overdue.

Popular Nigerian comedian and Lagos property owner, Mr. Gbenga Adeyinka (right), being presented with his Land Use Charge receipt by Mr. Bakri Isiaq, Bank staff, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Opebi branch, (left) at the Bank’s branch in Opebi, Ikeja… on Tuesday

Bill to honour national heroes passes 2nd reading in Reps

Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian National Heroes Register Act, 2004 and enact the Nigerian National Heroes Act to provide for the recognition of the nation’s heroes.

Sponsor of the bill, Rep. Abubakar Amuda-Kannike (Kwara/APC), said the bill when passed into law will go a long way to recognise heroes who were not only honoured but provide some form of mentoring to the younger generation.

He said that heroes should be admired and acknowledged for their courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities, adding that the national honour should be given to individuals with

positive contributions to the growth and development of the society.

According to him, Nigerians both living and dead deserve a place of honour in the country’s national history.

He cited examples to include, the late Alvan Ikoku, Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Herbert Macaulay and General Murtala Mohammed.

“In recognition of the importance of heroes in our society, whether they are entertainers, athletes, politicians or public figures, the bill provides in its schedule various categories of Nigerian citizens dead and alive that could be designated as heroes.

“The bill specifies principles guiding the designation of national heroes to include, patriotism, national unity, sharing and devo-

lution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people.

“Human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalized.

“Good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability, enhancement of sustainable development.

“The proposed legislation seeks to ascribe certain privileges to living heroes and ensure that heroes are henceforth designated at state ceremonies,” he said.

Contributing to debate on the bill, Rep. Edward Pwajok (Plateau/APC), said that the families and wards of past heroes should be adequately compensated by the government.

“Many of our past heroes’ families and wards are living in misery which is not

right. As a nation, we ought to recognise them,” he said.

Another lawmaker, Rep. Ayo Omidiran (Osun/ APC), who spoke in favour of the bill, said that the country was currently in dire need of heroes, “therefore, past heroes should be appreciated.”

Rep. Nicholas Ossai (Delta/PDP), said that the bill if passed into law would add value to generations to come.

“Our children will device a means to bring about the unity of our country through this bill,generations to come will take a queue from this which is highly commendable,” he added.

The bill was unanimously adopted when it was put to a voice vote by Speaker Yakubu Dogara and referred it to the House Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Shell toxic dump site uncovered in Ogoniland Memoye Oghu, Port Harcout

ÏÏÏ

A toxic dump site belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has been uncovered in K-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers state.

The Publicity Secretary of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Mr Fegalo Nsuke made the revelation recently in a statement widely circulated in Port Harcourt on Monday, a copy of which is in our possession.

The MOSOP Spokesman, in the statement dated February26, 2018 said samples

from the site had been tested in a U.K laboratory and the results have confirmed the toxicity of the site. “We have been briefed

by MOSOP leader, Ledum Mitee, on the situation in K-Dere where a toxic dump belonging to Shell had been uncovered. We have also visited the site to see things for ourselves,” he said, adding that Shell had buried the wastes in the Ogoni community for years. But that the intense heat being experienced recently forced the buried toxic substances to become exposed late last year prompting community investigations.

According to him, attempts by Shell to cover

up were said to have been prevented by local dwellers who insisted on an independent investigations and that samples were taken to a U.K laboratory and the results confirmed the toxicity of the buried substance. “Shell is a killer,” he remarked and vowed that Shell will be made to pay for her crimes in Ogoniland.

However, when contacted Shell Spokesman in Port Harcourt, Mr. Joseph Ollor Obari told our correspondent through email that, “allegations that the waterbased bentonite mud with a mixture of drill cuttings and sand excavated by an SPDC remediation contractor in K-Dere community of

Ogoni in November 2017 is toxic waste are untrue and unfounded. The material is essentially water-based mud with drill cuttings and sand with hydrocarbon content in some samples.

“The site lies within SPDC right of way around Bomu Well 45, one of several sites identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Ogoni for cleanup by HYPREP. “In reaction to a petition written to the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) by lawyers to KDere community, SPDC explained to DPR that the drilling material in question is not toxic.

Published by THE DAILY TIMES NIGERIA (A Folio Communications Limited Company) Operational Headquarters: Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos email: info@dailytimes.ng Editor: TONY AMOKEODO Tel: 08038099089

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

VOL. 3. NO. 590

Price: N150

FLASHBACK in Times: March 1, 1957

News Hotlines: 08050220561 Advert Hotlines: 08037862794, 08057041525

Business Times B1

Bayelsa Govt. Rakes in N14.3bn from FAAC in Jan

We automated carparks to restore sanity - FAAN

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to make public the N750billion recovered funds by the Ibrahim Magu- led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stressing that the money could be used by the ruling party to prosecute 2019 election.

Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made the call while speaking at the just concluded 40th anniversary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja.

According to him, the anniversary should be celebrated by the Organised Labour to ask questions from the leadership of All P progressives Congress(APC), the governing party in Nigeria.

He said this has become necessary so as to confirm the ability of the organised labour in holding the government accountable on the management of national wealth.

Falana also advised that Labour , should be fully involved in partisan politics as that will ensure democratic balance.

He said, “the NLC should receive the Labour Party to come back to what we used it to be. It is a party that represents the interests of the people, which has been hijacked by non- labour members; and so the party has failed on its need.”

He noted that Nigerians are seeking for a new political party that would rescue them from past misgovernance.

He said that 16 years of Peoples Democratic Party’s government could not save Nigeria , neither can the APC be any better.

He also advised against the choice of former President Obasanjo’s coalition as a solution for Nigeria ‘s problems adding that”all these will not save Nigeria, and the labour party will do it”.

On the minimum wage, he encouraged the organised labour to continue to engage the FG to ensure that it’s requests are met.

He, therefore offered to provide relevant documents containing information’s on proper negotiation on the minimum wage.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

FG to train 100 rice farmers in Kebbi

Page B8

NAHCO CEO commends company’s board over corporate governance Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Idu Jude, Abuja

Page B4

Page B5

Page B2

Declare recovered N750bn fund now, Falana tells FG

Daily Times Nigeria

The certification of seven current and past members of the Board of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc. by the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS) has been lauded by the company’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Idris Yakubu.

He said it was highly remarkable, confirming the high corporate governance principles on which the operations of the company are based.

The CGRS, a joint initiative between The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Convention on Business Integrity

(CBi), was developed to rate the corporate governance and integrity practices of all companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

NAHCO’s current and former Directors, who were awarded certificates on the night were the Chairman, Arc.Usman Arabi Bello; Directors Barr. Tijjani Ahmed Uwais and Ms. Hadiza Aliko – Mohammed. Others were former MD/CEO, Kayode Oluwasegun – Ojo; and Directors, Gordon Gofwan, Ike Nwachukwu and Alh Faruk Umar.

Yakubu, who assumed leadership of NAHCO in November 2013, commended the solid corporate governance principles

imbedded in the company said the certification only confirmed what was already well known.

According to him, “This did not come to us as a surprise. NAHCO is one of the few publicly listed companies in the aviation sector whose processes, procedures, and practices remain a benchmark for the entire industry.”

He commended the board for its strategic leadership. In his words, “The company’s directors have done very well, and their strategic leadership inspires investors’ confidence in the company, and would guide the company to continue to deliver superior value to all its stakeholders”.

Yakubu added that the com-

pany would not rest on its oars, but would use this achievement as a stepping to stone to achieve greater things.

To be certified, the CGRS rates quoted companies through a three segment process: Independent verification; self – assessment by the Company; certification of Director awareness of their fiduciary duties; and a corporate integrity assessment where perceptions of actual company behavior are sought from Internal and external stakeholders.

A score of 70 per cent and above for both the company and individual directors is required for certification.

L-R: Ms. Hadiza Aliko - Mohammed, Director, nahco aviance; Dr. Faruk Umar, former Director, nahco aviance; Mr. Soji Apampa, Co-founder, The Convention on Business Integrity (CBi); Arc. Usman Arabi Bello, Chairman, nahco aviance; Mr. Oscar Onyema, CEO, NSE; Barr. Tijjani Ahmed Uwais, Director, nahco aviance; Mr. Ike Nwanchukwu, former Director, nahco aviance; and Mr. Kayode Oluwaseun-Ojo, former MD/CEO, nahco aviance, during the CGRS certification ceremony on February 22, 2018, at the Civic Centre, VI,... Lagos.

Senate C’ttee blames NPA for N500bn leakage in finished products’ importation

Ï Ƒ Ɛ ƌ Ƌ ƌƆ Ɛ ƍƆƏ Ɛƈ Ƌ ƅ ƋƋƆ Ɔ Ɛ jƈ ƅ Babatunde Opalana The Nigerian Senate Committee on Customs has taken a swipe at the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) for allowing assembly plants’ owners to import finished products at zero duty clearance, saying, it has majorly contributed to the discovered revenue leakages worth over N500billion The Committee on the second day of its oversight visit in Lagos State, on the investigation of the Nigerian Customs Service rev-

enue leakages, however vowed to use all legislative measures it has to reduce the increase of the sharp practices.

The Committee said some owners of assembly plants have indulged in assembling different brands of vehicles instead of sticking to one as the policy permits: and threatens the Customs Service to stop the trend or it will be forced to cancel the policy and amend the existing laws that would provide stiffer sanctions for offenders.

The Chairman of the Commit-

tee, Senator Hope Uzodinma faulted NPA for not meeting its revenue collection targets for the past five years: and warned the service not to allow any external interference to define its function that counters the existing laws, but to remain firm on decision making.

In his response, the new Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs device, Tincan Island Ports in Lagos State, Abdullahi Musa says there has been misconception about the definition of importation of vehicle parts among related agencies; and urged the National Assembly

to quickly wade into the existing policy to make the personnel discharge their duties effectively.

Musa said the port is facing enormous challenges including , poor infrastructure, lack of scanners, epileptic electricity, insufficient examination bay and shortage of government warehouse facilities .

He regretted that they were hindering the service from performing it’s roles effectively.

In 2016, Tincan Island ports collected N256bn, which was below its target of N275bn ,while in 2017,

Business News

B2

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Bayelsa rakes in N14.3bn from FAAC in Jan Chris Eze, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government said it received a total of N14.3 billion from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, for the month of January 2018.

The Deputy Governor of the state, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Retd) who announced this on Wednesday at the monthly Transparency Media briefing for January this year in Yenagoa, said the state also posted the sum of N7.8billion as Director, Africa Operations, Bristow Helicopters Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Dapo Oyeleke (right) assisted by the Managing Director, Bayelsa Air Lines, Capt. Henry Ungbuku (2nd right) hand- balance of funds available as at the end of January, this year. ing over copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Bayelsa Airlines and Bristow Helicopters Nigeria Ltd for their services in the State at the Grand Pavilion and Boat Club, Yenagoa, while the Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah retd, (left) looks on. Photo by Lucky Francis.

A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo, said the state government equally declared N1.1billion naira as internally generated revenue for the month of December 2017.

He said out of the N13 billion Paris/London Club Refund, the state Government received in December last year, it spent about N5.5billion Simon Ugwu to the Federal Government to it is key requirement to do 20,000 coming at a period when stake- to pay one and half Months salary come up with a policy framework barrels per day. holders had faulted the move by arrears owed workers.

According to him, the government Chairman, Integrated that would compel financial insti“It requires an investment of government to co-locate refinerOil and Gas Ltd., Captain Em- tutions to make funds available to millions of dollars. We need gov- ies, rather than support holders expended N3.7bn as full payment of February, 2016 salaries while N1.9bn manuel Iheanacho has appealed indigenous players who might in- ernment to assist modular refin- of modular refinery licences. to the Federal Government to tend to build modular refineries. ery operators.

According to him, the Tomaro was used to defray the pending half provide funding and enabling enHe said that when the 20,000 “We are not asking to be given refinery is expected to begin month salaries of civil servants for vironment for entrepreneurs to bpd refinery comes on stream it grants and handout but to be as- production with Automated Gas August of the same year.

On the total FAAC receipt, he said establish modular refineries, to would address government’s fre- sisted in the process of being able Oil (AGO) known as diesel, Dual meet the nation’s refining capac- quent importation of refined pe- to secure financing in major fi- Purpose Kerosene (DPK), export it comprised statutory allocation of ity and boost the economy. troleum products into the coun- nance institutions,” he said. quality aviation fuel, Naphta and N2.9billion, 13% derivation N9.6 billion, Forex utilization N898 million Iheanacho, a promoter of try.

Iheanacho also explained that fuel oil.

20,000 Barrel Per Day (BPD) pro“Financial support is one ma- if government could assist the He explained that the plant and VAT of N730million among othduction capacity of Eko Refinery jor area we need government’s operators to secure finance, it would be upgraded to produce ers.

He said total FAAC deductions and Petrochemical, made the ap- help, if government realises that would go a long way to assist Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also peal in Lagos. there is need to have a lot of the them realise some of the benefits known as petrol, as operations gulped N1.6billion, consisting of restructured commercial bank He said the $250m (N90 billion) small scale refineries to turn that would drive the country’s progressed. modular refinery at Tomaro Is- around the economy. economic growth.

According to him, the facility loan of 741 million, bond deducland Port, Amuwo Odofin Local “We can now start exporting According to him, his $250m is designed as one-stop shop com- tions N421million, refunds of Government Area, Lagos State, more refined products than we proposed refinery will be a refer- prising refinery plant, storage fa- overpayments N128million and would be a hub for the refinery are currently importing. ence point in Nigeria when com- cility, flour mill, ship repair yard, Excess Crude Account Facility of industry.

“Government should make pleted. helipad for aviation operations N126million, brought net inflow to Iheanacho, however, appealed provision for financing because He said the 20,000 refinery was to offshore platforms and resort N12.6billion.

According to the Deputy Governor, total outflow for January stood at N12billion comprising bank loans of N2billion, civil servants’ salaries N2.9billion, political appointees N297million and salary arrears of pass figures appropriated for of incessant overseas trips at sentation by the President as Samuel Idowu, Abuja N5.5billion for February and Auerring MDAs by the Presidency the expense of sitting down to basis for appropriating for the gust, 2016.

The Senate on Wednes- without allowing further input address their primary assign- MDAs. “If after next week they failed day gave Federal Ministries, from the them at the expiration ments..

According to him, efforts to to come, we will take what we Departments and Agencies of the one week ultimatum.

The Senate said it will no lon- get inputs from the MDAs have have and move forward”.

(MDAs) one week to appear the Equally infuriated, the Senvarious committees of the Na- ger tolerate being hold to ran- always proved abortive because tional Assembly to defend their som by any ministry or govern- of flimsy excuses by affected ate President, Dr. Bukola Sarachief executives and ministers. ki ruled that the upper chambudget proposals, else the 2018 ment agency.

This is coming on the heel of Deputy Senate President Ike ber penalise any agency that budget will be passed without a report by the vice chairman Ekweremadu said that err- failed to submit the budgetary their inputs. of Senate Committee on Ap- ing agencies holding back the proposals within a week.

This is coming on the heel of “This is the time for heads allegation on Tuesday by Presi- propriation, Senator Sonny Ug- National Assembly in its overdent Muhammadu Buhari that boji that unavailability of ma- sight function of considering of these MDAs to be on ground his face-off with the National jority of the MDAs for budget the budget should consequent- and ensure that we finish this Assembly has been slowing defence has slowed down the ly forfeit the right of having in- report so that they can be subwork of the committee. puts into their budget. mitted down governance.

He accused concerned minHe said instead of waiting “The perception is that the Apparently irritated by the slowing down of the budget, isters and heads of agencies endlessly, the Senate should lawmakers are delaying the Dickson the Upper Chamber vowed to and government parastatals go ahead using the budget pre- budget processing”, he said.

Integrated Oil boss seeks FG’s support over refinery

We’ll pass budget without your input, Senate tells MDAs

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

B3

Motoring

Nissan sets to expand capacity in Nigeria ÏC Ƅ è ƌ ƏƊƆƐƈ ƍƍ ƏƐƑ ƈƐƕ ƅ ƌƈ

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo As part of the on-going appraisal of its vehicle assembly project in Nigeria, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., recently deployed a high-powered delegation from its headquarters in Japan to discuss compelling strategies with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).

The strategies are aimed at expanding the capacity of the Nissan manufacturing facility to produce and sup-

ply affordably priced vehicles; create opportunity for workers as well as ancillary firms and the communities.

Leader of the Nissan delegation, Senior Vice President Middle-East, Africa and India (AMI) Peyman Kargar said: “Our visit to the Nissan facility in Nigeria is aimed at helping the plant to sustain its status as a reassuring brand with proclivity for improved performance, sales and after sales.”

Also adding that the time is right for Nigeria

to sustainably and inclusively explore the gains of automotive policy to produce vehicles with unprecedented value, yet affordably priced, Kargar said: “Nigeria is one of Nissan’s most outstanding markets in Africa growth strategy; and we are ready to partner with the Federal Government to develop the market and explore the country’s strategic regional partners in the West Coast, to make Nigeria the automobile hub for evolving West African markets.”

He said Nissan remains committed to the Nigerian economy, which has a strong potential of becoming Africa’s wealthiest country.

Kargar referred to Nigeria’s auto policy as exceptionally inclusive and thorough, adding that it is one of the traits that inform Nissan’s eagerness to make a greater contribution in the Nigerian market.

“We are happy to continue our collaboration with the government to transform Nigeria into a notable manufacturing and distribution hub,” he said.

The six-man delegation was received by the NADDC Director General/ CEO Jelani Aliyu before proceeding on to inspect

the Stallion NMN facility at VON Automobile Nigeria.

Other delegates include Nissan South Africa Managing Director/CEO Mike Whitfield, Managing Director Sales and Marketing Xavier Gobille, Director Sales and Operations Jim Dando as well as Africa, Middle East and India Managing Director Frederic Posez and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Programme, Product, Marketing Intelligence General manager Vincent Valdmann.

Local Nissan custodian Stallion NMN, member of the Stallion Group became the first indigenous stakeholder in 2014 to roll-out locally assembled Nissan vehicles consequent upon the ratification of the National

Automotive Policy, assembling four Nissan models including Patrol SUV, NP300, NV350 and Almera.

The company has since inaugurated 11 Nissan dealerships across six geopolitical zones of the country, and achieved 10% market share in FY14 and 18% market share in FY15 coupled with notable presence in Victoria Island and Gbagada Lagos as well as in Abuja and Port-Harcourt.

Nissan seeks to continue to provide expertise and technological adivisory support to boost Nigeria’s economic diversification strategies, using the automotive sub-sector to achieve inclusive and shared growth.

Asahi Brands Limited reinforces focus on passenger car radial category Showcasing its commitment and increased focus on the growing Nigeria market, Asahi Brands Limited, the tyre distributor for Bridgestone and Firestone, has reinforced focus on passenger car radial category by launching new Asahi Tyre Z The Asahi Tyre Zone has been opened in association with Bridgestone Middle East (BSME). Bridgestone is the number one premium tyre manufacturer in world.

These outlets are designed to provide customers with an enhanced retail experience and a better feel for the brand and passenger car radials on display.

Speaking on the inauguration of the Asahi Tyre Zone in Lagos, Director, Sales, Bridgestone Middle East & Africa, Stefano Sanchini said, “over the past two to three turbulent years we have been mak-

ing steady inroads into the Nigerian market as this is a pivotal market for our growth in the African subcontinent. “ Our product range fits well with the Nigerian consumer requirements and with the support of our key distribution and retail partners in Nigeria, we have been able to penetrate most of the key institutional and replacement tyre market segments.

“Now, with the reviving economy in Nigeria, we believe it is the perfect time to step up our customer focus in this market with the established branded retail chain Asahi Tyre Zones.”

Also, the Director, Auto Division, Afriventures, Anil Sahgal said, “the growing passenger vehicle segment of Lagos, along with entire Nigeria, has a lot of potential for us. The age old partnership with Bridgestone has enabled us to secure a strong cus-

tomer acknowledgement for our products.”

He added that, “the Asahi Tyre Zones will help us increase visibility for the Bridgestone and Firestone brands, and will endear us further for the consumers, as they experience our world-class products and services.”

With developing road infrastructure, Nigeria has above 90 per cent radialisation levels in the passenger vehicle segment.

Asahi Brands Limited, with its Bridgestone and Firestone car radials, which had already received high acceptance from Nigerian customers, is keen to further establish the dual brand at the top tier of the car radials market.

The passenger car tyres portfolio is capable of servicing nearly 90 per cent of the Nigerian car tyre market, which is currently, one of the largest in the African continent.

Gé`ë CƆƋ ƈ ƋƈƕƑè #1ƃ &Rè M ## ì j ƊƑ Ƅ Ə ƌ Ƌ Ə è L#è yRM ƑƐ ƌ ƄƈƋƆ Mƈ ƆƏƈ Ɨ d Əƈ ^Ə ƇƈƏè #ƈƏƆƅƐ Əè Mƈ Mƈ ƆƏƈ `Ɔ ƈ Ƌ ^Ə ƉƆƅƐ ƗƑƏƈ Ɛ ƑƏ Ƈ Ɛ Ɔ dƐ ƋƋƈ MLM ƍƋ Ɛ ƈ G ƏƆƅƆ ƐƋƕê

Lexus RX 350 7-seater makes waves in SA Apparently South African Lexus customers and dealers have been crying out for a seven seat version of the RX, and that’s exactly what they now have in the form of the new RX 350L, which has just been rolled.

It’s not the only Lexus with seven seats, there’s also the huge, Land Cruiser 200 based overlanding behemoth called the LX - but if you prefer the sportier, more road-hugging nature of the BMW X5 rivalling RX then the new RX 350L will be right up your alley.

To accommodate the two extra seats, Lexus lengthened the body by 110mm, while a steeper tailgate and

10mm-taller roof provides the necessary headroom for this third row.

The third row seats can accommodate a child seat, and can be accessed through a one-touch lever on both sides. This row also has its own air vents and controls. When not needed the 50:50-split back seats can be folded flat at the touch of a button, increasing boot space to 432 litres.

As far as spec changes go, the panoramic roof has been replaced by a moonroof and the middle-row seats are no longer electrically adjustable, while the engine loses some power.

The packaging ‘baggage’ imposed by the third

row meant that the regular RX350’s dual exhaust system had to make way for a single exhaust, thus the normally aspirated V6 engine now makes 216kW and 358Nm - down 5kW and 12Nm. As with the five-seater, power goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Standard features in the RX 350L include a 12-speaker infotainment system with a 30.5cm screen and Electronic Multi-vision navigation system, three-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats with 10-way power adjustment, two 5V USB power sockets in the second row seats, LED headlights

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

B4

Money Market

CBN again cautions Nigerians over virtual currencies Stories by Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again cautioned Nigerians to be wary of investments in cryptocurrency, stressing that virtual currencies are not legal tender in Nigeria.

The apex bank, disclosed this in a document provided by the Bank on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, where it reiterated that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ripples, Monero, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Onecoin, etc and esaxchanges such as NairaEx were not licensed or regulated by the CBN. The statement signed by the Bank’s Acting Director in charge of Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, emphasized that dealers and investors in any

kind of crypto currency in Nigeria were not protected by law, thus may beunable to seek legal redress in event of failure of the exchangers or collapse of the business.

The CBN, therefore , warned Nigerians against investing in cryptocurrency as doing so would be at their own risk.

It would be recalled that the CBN on January 12, 2017, issued a circular to banks and other financial institutions on virtual currency operations in Nigeria.

In the 2017 circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Kevin Amugo, the CBN had among other issues, noted that virtual currencies were traded in exchange platforms that are unregulated,

all over the world.

The bank further noted that transactions in virtual transactions in virtual currencies were largely untraceable and anonymous thereby making them susceptible to abuse by criminals in money laundering and financing of terrorism.

Meanwhile, findings have showed that Nigerians have continued to invest in cryptocurrency, trading up to N1.38 billion across 13 local cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, despite warnings by regulators and legislators.

A software developer and chief architect at Cymantiks Nigeria Limited, Emeka Okoye, had earlier in February urged the government and particularly the CBN

and the Nigeria Deposit and Insurance Corporation (NDIC) who have been at the forefront in the fight against cryptocurrency in the country to do a rethink on the way to regulate the use of cryptocurrency Noting that cryptocurrency will not take the place of fiat money, he said the criticism against cryptocurrency will further fuel speculation and encourage its use by outlaws.

Similarly, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had recently urged governments to look into regulation of cryptocurrencies in the fight against money laundering and financing terrorism.

Many countries in recent times are coming up with stronger regulations for the trading of crypto-

currencies.

Although the value of Bitcoin which is the most popular and most traded cryptocurrency has been down since December, 2017, interest in the currency is yet to wane in Nigeria.

Having seen the highest weekly trading average of N1.94 bn in mid-December last year, weekly average turnover had dropped to N1.299bn at the end of December before rising to N1.817 bn in January.

As at February 12, 2018 which is the latest data on Coin.dance a global cryptocurrency tracking website weekly average of Bitcoin trading on the exchanges in Nigeria was at N1.389bn. This is asides the investments of Nigerians in other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Billioncoin, amongst

Diamond Bank, Nordica move against ‘endometriosis’ As part of its efforts towards breaking the silence on endometriosis, The Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria (ESGN) in partnership with Nordica Fertility Centre and Diamond Bank will be on March 10, 2018 holding its annual Endo Walk.

Speaking at a press briefing organized by the ESGN in partnership with the lender, Head Corporate Communications, Diamond Bank plc, Chioma Afe, revealed that the bank is honoured to be a part of the campaign for the fifth time in a row to raise awareness for the condition through “Diamond Woman”, one of its Financial and Lifestyle propositions specifically tailored for the female gender.

“Endometriosis needs to be demystified, especially among the youths, educating and engaging them on different levels, raising awareness of the disease and for the sufferer and even for the community hospitals so that even if they cannot proffer a solution, they can direct sufferers to the proper channels.” She added.

The ESGN, led by Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Nordica Fertility Center, stated that the center has been championing this cause for the past 12 years and has raised the consciousness about the condition amongst sufferers, medical practitioners, media and the general public.

“Endometriosis as you may be aware, is a condition which affects women and generally has a debilitating effect on their quality of life and relationships (at home, at work, with spouses, friends and family). It is a major cause of infertility among women as a result of the adverse effects it has on the female reproductive system.”

L-R: Creative Directors, Beautybytejj|, Adekunle Aderonke; Dm Photography, David Martins; Ceezys Styling, Royce Samuel and Founder, Image boosters, Debbie Larry-Izamoje, during the 2018 empowerment programme 2018, organised by BeautybyTejj makeovers in Lagos

Ecobank, Mastercard, other partner on digital payments for small businesses Ecobank has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard and Facebook to deliver seamless, digital payments to small businesses via the Facebook Messenger platform.

With this development, micro-merchants will be able to receive instant payments using the QR technology.

This Messenger experience will launch in Nigeria, where Mastercard will pilot a new Masterpass QR bot to help business owners’ move beyond cash transactions to accepting QR payments.

With Ecobank’s presence in 33 African countries, the pilot in Nigeria is the beginning of a larger plan to include more businesses in Africa into the digital economy.

Access to digital payments will help businesses expand to new markets, and unlock financial services and products that empower them to grow.

Commenting on the partnership in Lagos, Patrick Akinwuntan, Group Executive, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), said this initiative is in line with the bank’s financial inclusion strategy to reach the underserved and unbanked in the society.

He noted that the partnership will further position Ecobank as a major enabler of digital payments across Africa and reinforce its goal to serve 100 million Africans by 2020.

In his words: “In line with our goal to serve 100 million Africans by end of 2020, Eco-

bank is delighted to collaborate with Facebook and Mastercard to enable underserved and unbanked micro-merchants to have the opportunity to open an Ecobank Xpress account within minutes and begin to receive instant payments using Ecobank Masterpass on the Facebook Messenger platform.”

He explained that under the arrangement, the bank’s merchants will be empowered to receive customised QR code which they can share with their contacts and customers for easy and secure payments.

He said, “Millions of micromerchants in Nigeria and soon in 32 other countries within our pan-African network will now become financially included and operate in a cashless

manner. That is true economic empowerment.”

“Every business owner is looking for ways to increase sales and draw new customers into their stores. By offering QR-based digital payments, smaller retailers can achieve these goals and create greater customer stickiness with little to no investment beyond the phone they already have,” said Jorn Lambert, executive VicePresident, Digital Channels and Regions, Mastercard.

He added, “Masterpass QR opens up new commerce channels for these merchants and enables them to create auditable transaction records. These advances open doors to other financial tools and products such as loans to drive added business growth.”

Aviation B5 B5 We automated car parks to restore sanity - FAAN Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo General Manager, Corporate Communications of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, in this interview with journalists, speaks on some happenings in the agency from why it decided to automate its car park at the Lagos Airport as well as the removal on the air side to help bolster security. Excerpts Why did the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) decide to automate the car park at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos?

The management found out that there was a lot of rowdiness at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the local airport in Lagos while parking too also became an issue at the airport.

So, we decided to overhaul the entire system and see how we could make it orderly because we were getting a lot of complaints from our passengers and airport users that they were not getting a space to park their vehicles.

Then, we were wondering if all these people who park at the car park were airport workers and travellers or they were just those who were taking the advantage of almost free parking space and will just come, park their vehicles and go about their normal businesses. So, that was what prompted the automation and of course, we are at age of technology now.

People no longer do things manually, everything is now technology.

And since we started, there has been a lot of sanity at the car park, there is a lot of orderliness and sanity.

As soon as you go into the airport, you just go into the car park without any issues.

In time past, there were lots of queues. As the vehicles come in, then, you now wonder the cause of the traffic and of course FAAN started discouraging members of the public from parking at the access road. Once you get into the airport, if you are not dropping, you are encouraged to go to the car park and do your business there, rather than park on the road and thereby create unwarranted traffic.

What is your assessment of the performance of the automation system so far?

As you know, we started the automation exercise this January. FAAN is still looking at the system, but so far, it has changed a lot of things in the system and working to our favour and the travelling public. Like I told you earlier, there is sanity now. You can now come into GAT and find adequate parking spaces. It is safe and more convenient.

It has introduced so many good things for us as an agency and also to the travelling public.

On a daily basis, we record an average of 1,000 vehicles from the GAT alone. With this, we are able to keep records of vehicles that use the facility.

Compare and juxtapose the revenues earned by FAAN then and now?

With the automation, we are making more money.

As you know, automation is much better than manual collection because the passengers themselves feel even more relief. When you drive in, you are given a coin and the moment you pay the toll fare, you drop the coin and

Mrs. Henrietta

the exit opens automatically for you. So, there is no shortchanging of either the driver or FAAN. The system has improved and has earned a lot of revenues for FAAN. Again, the revenue generated by FAAN in one month of the automation of the park, increased by 68 per cent at GAT when you compared it to December 2017 when we were still doing it Is there any possibility that FAAN in the future may review the parking fee?

Like I said earlier, it’s a new system and I am sure at the end of this first quarter, FAAN would review it and look at its performance. If we get complaints from the members of the public, I’m sure; FAAN would do something about the fare charged.

What is the plan of FAAN towards the construction of a multi-storey building at the car park?

As you know, FAAN just completed the construction of a multi storey car park at the Murtala Muhammed In-

ternational Airport (MMIA), Lagos, plans are on ground too for us to do same at the GAT. When we commence the construction, everyone would see it. This is going to happen very soon, but I can’t give you a date.

How far have you gone with the evacuation of the disused aircraft at the Lagos Airport?

All the abandoned aircraft at the taxiway of the Lagos Airport have been moved to the graveyard of the airport. We are not disposing off the aircraft.

Their owners can still have access to the aircraft whenever they want to do so. It is necessary for aircraft to be able to manoeuvre and have access whenever they are at the taxiway. So, all the 13 aircraft at Lagos Airport have been removed. After Lagos, we are going to Kano Airport and other airports with disused aircraft until we clear all our airports of abandoned and disused aircraft. We are taking them one after the other.

Arik Air: NASS expresses satisfaction with AMCON After one year of taking over Arik Air, the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency has expressed satisfaction with the level of efforts the Assets Management Corporation Nigeria (AMCON) is making to stabilize the airline.

Chairman of House Committee on Banking and Currency, Hon Jones Onyereri made the position of the House known yesterday after an oversight visit to the airline’s office in Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 in Ikeja, Lagos.

Hon Onyereri who informed that the committee has looked at the issues surrounding Arik Air holistically, stressed that, as it stands, they will be able to give their wise counsel as a committee and then as National Assembly.

Hon Onyereri said, “We are satisfied with what we have seen. I think we are impressed, at least we have seen”.

Noting that many people are thinking that it is the issue of corruption and embezzlement and all that, Onyereri equally pointed out that, in the case of AMCON takeover of Arik, there was nothing of such.

“We need to watch that, but so far, we can tell you that we are impressed because there are no signs of such. But as we watch that, they need to also guide them to make sure that we don’t run into that temptation”, Onyereri said.

On the debt profile

hanging on the neck of the airline, the Hounourable member of the House stated that, though, they are worried about the debt but at the same time, very eager to get out of that quagmire.

“We were worried about huge debt profile, we are eager to get out of that quagmire. We are here to encourage them, if you look at the amendment in the AMCON Act, we have provision for a period they would be under receivership. We have the receiver manager and secondly for the receiver manager to bring out a well thought out plan on how to rehabilitate Arik, at least within three months.

That is the plan and then within one year to get them out of the woods.

If they can’t get them out of the wood. At least to stabilize them in a way you are sure that Arik will be profitable. That is why we are here because that is primary responsibility.

From what we have seen so far, there is hope for Arik”, Hon Onyereri said.

On the purpose of their visit, the lawmaker said “the primary thing about an airline is the issue of safety. We that extent we are comfortable. You can see all the spare they have in their store house. It is alarming and encouraging. We are completing impressed. They have brand new tyres, spare for the engine, new engines.

That means they can remove old ones and put new ones. That is comforting enough”.

Group commends Sirika on Nigeria’s aviation sector A coalition of some independent platforms have commended Hadi Sirika, the minister of States on Aviation for the rapid developments in the aviation sector.

The group which consists of the Market Youth Congress of Nigeria, Igbo Trades Support Group on Good Governance and Yoruba Women Traders Support Group stressed that the developments won’t have been possible without president Muhammadu Buhari who

appointed the minister.

The coalition noted that Sirika’s tenure as the minister of aviation has given Nigeria the highest rating in air safety and under whom the nation’s busiest airport certified; for the first time in the history of Nigeria.

Victor Amadi who spoke at the airport on behalf of the coalition explained that when Sirika was appointed, many airport infrastructure was in disarray but the narrative have since changed as the minister swung into

action to address infrastructural deficit.

“We recall that the Kaduna airport was merely functional in the sense that there was passenger facilitation.

But we recall that the passenger terminal was in total disrepair and out of use because the failed remodeling programme of the previous administration left it in disuse.

“After searching for any way possible to totally rehabilitate the runway of the Nnamdi Azikwe Interna-

tional Airport, Abuja while flights were going on and it became obvious that for efficient work to be carried out at the airport, it must be closed; the Minister decided to rejuvenate the Kaduna airport.

“At that moment, passengers were being facilitated through the hajj terminal of the airport, so the Minster decided to rebuild the terminal. To upgrade the airport to the standard that international airlines can operate to the airport, Senator

Sirika extend the runway of the airport. He also brought in Category 3 Instrument Landing System and upgraded the control tower.

He also improved the VOR of the airport and improved communication between the control tower and the pilot,” Amadi added.

He said today Kaduna airport processes passenger for international flights and Ethiopia Airlines is operating from there. No one can imagine that this could happen to this airport before the

administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

On the rehabilitation of Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport runway, Abuja, the Minister ensured that other works were going on at the Abuja airport. The terminal was improved; expanded and new departures were created at the ground floor of the airport.

Not only that; new lifts were installed so that those who are physically challenged could use the lifts to the departures.

Brands & Marketing

B6

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

How brands connect with everyday consumers Storis by Godwin Anyebe In today’s world, the success of any brand that wants to get tall amidst stiff competition is determined by consumers.

As a matter of fact, the success of brands from political funding to packaged goods relies on consumers who live in an increasingly digital world, and the opportunities for marketers to drive engagement have exploded.

Technology has given them new ways to reach out and connect with

people — and to receive signals in response that enable fluid, and ongoing conversations every now and again. This is both amazing and overwhelming.

Checks by The Daily Times also revealed that brands are daily seeking for consumers’ trust and loyalty.

However, for consumers to effectively establish a sense of affinity with a brand, they have to be conditioned toward that brand.

Analysts believe that

in conditioning, brands evoke a continuous response from consumers as a result of a stimulus.

In other words, brands apply known marketing techniques (stimuli) to ensure that consumers are more likely to associate with them (continuous response).

For these analysts, conditioning occurs in three forms: Classical, Operant and Vicarious/Model.

With classical conditioning, brands use a neutral stimulus to evoke a desired response. Classical

conditioning is attributed to Russian physiologist, Ivan Pavlov.

In his experiment with dogs, Pavlov rang a bell (neutral stimuli) before feeding the dogs. However, when there was no food, the sound of the bell still evoked the same response (salivating) from the dogs.

Brands use classical conditioning for advertising on radio and TV. By so doing, brands look to change the behavior of consumers by constantly exposing them to these adverts.

Loeries CEO to visit Nigeria, meet with creative leaders Preparatory to the 2018 Loeries Creative Festival, the CEO of Loeries, Andrew Human is due in Nigeria to engage with the Nigerian agency leaders on how their agencies can submit winning entries at Loeries.

The interaction, which holds in Lagos on Thursday, 8 March 2018 at 10am, will offer the Loeries team a chance for closer working relationship with the Nigerian creative community; he will also be presenting winning examples from the 2017 Loeries awards.

Human will also share insights on how to prepare entries and what the judges expects from winning submission for Loeries 2018.

Though, the event is strictly by invitation, but intending participant can confirm participation by the website of Loeris creative festival.

In the last couple of years, Nigerian agencies have shown increasing interest in the award. Last year, eight agencies from Nigeria sent in entries, a much improved number from the previous year.

And for the 2018 edition, Loeries is hoping to have more Nigerian creatives register their presence at the festival, hence the Lagos seminar.

A similar event was held last year prior to 2017 Loeries where Humans provided the criteria upon which creative works are judged.

He listed the criteria as innovation, quality of execution, relevance to the market audience, relevance to the brand, and relevance to the chosen medium.

Highlighting the six steps to winning a Loeries award, Human said,” start with a great idea. Keep the work simple like in the newspapers; let the heading tell the story; don’t keep the best for the last like in a novel. Don’t create work for the sole purpose of winning an award; work with your clients and do work that add value to your clients. Study the category and know where to enter.

“Make your stats relevant. And lastly, presentation can make you lose an award; treat every entry as a pitch.”

MultiChoice takes GOtv customer forum to Uyo

Pix of Commissioning of Pedestrian Bridge at Usmanu Danfodiyo University 1: l-r: Executive Director, North, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Ibrahim Puri; Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Professor Abdullahi Abdu Zuru; GMD/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Kennedy Uzoka; Secretary to the State Government, Sokoto State, Professor Bashir Garba; and representative of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sarkin Yaki Biaji, Alhaji Kabiru Usman, during the commissioning of the pedestrian bridge built and donated to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University by the UBA Foundation, on Monday

Expert urges PR managers to create evaluation budget Public Relations Measurement expert, Austin Ayaosi, has urged PR/Corporate Communications Managers to create budget for PR measurement.

The Lead Analyst, BrandImpact Consulting, a public relations research agency gave the advice during a Tweet Chat #EvaluatePR organised by P+ Measurement Services recently in Lagos In his advice to PR professionals, Ayaosi urged Corporate

Communications Managers to create budget for measurement in order to gain Management respect.

He stated: ‘my advice for PR pros is stop throwing away your chance to earn Executive respect. Create a budget for measurement, don’t call it PR Measurement; call it Communications Research or Evaluation budget’.

He also noted that Corporate Communications Managers should approach measurement with a holistic framework that includes Inputs, Outputs, Outtakes and Outcomes vari-

ables rather than focusing largely on Outputs-inclined metrics. #EvaluatePR is a monthly Tweet Chat initiative that focuses on creating awareness for PR measurement in Nigeria.

The sophomore edition featured Austin Ayaosi, Lead Analyst, BrandImpact Consulting; Timilehin Bello, Managing Director, Media Panache Nigeria; Joel Pereyi, Communications Consultant, EVE Restaurant alongside with Philip Odiakose, Lead Consultant, P+ Measurement Services and other participants.

GOtv subscribers in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, were recently hosted to an interactive session with representatives of MultiChoice Nigeria.

The session, known as GOCustomer Forum, is a regular customer engagement initiative by MultiChoice Nigeria aimed at having face-to-face interactions with customers in a bid to deepen relationships.

The forum provides a platform for valuable discourse with customers through constructive feedback on their experiences from using various GOtv services and products.

Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe noted that the forum is one of the ways the business is reshaping to respond to its customers’ needs.

“The Customer Forum is a critical engagement platform for our customers to interact with our brands.

We take the time out to engage with them in different regions to know their ex-

perience with our products and services. We then use this feedback to improve our service delivery and ensure greater satisfaction with our products and services”, he said.

During the interactive session in Uyo, some GOtv customers voiced their concerns on a number issues, ranging from signal loss during rainstorms, missing channels and other content related issues, such as pricing and programme repeats.

However, these and other concerns were addressed at the forum.

Furthermore, customers were educated on some of the company’s latest offers and services including GOtv Golden Window offer, an offer designed to reward subscribers with an additional month on GOtv MAX. With GOtv Golden Window, Customers were howver encouraged to update their account details through the self-service option to stay informed about ongoing and upcoming offerings.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

B7

Advert Rate

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

B8

Food security: Expert urges Nigerians to prioritise cassava Expert has urged Nigerians to accord cassava cultivation greater attention to boost for production.

The expert at the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), who said this would reduce poverty and enhance food security.

The centre’s Regional

Director, Dr Debisi Araba, gave the advice in Abuja on Monday.

Araba said that aside that cassava had advantages over other crops because it grew well in any part of the country and had huge value chain.

He said cassava has higher yields per hectare and it has tolerance

to drought, degraded soil and has great flexibility in its planting and harvesting.

Acording to him, “Cassava has grown to become one of the most popular staple food crops in Nigeria, prioritising it therefore, means promoting the commodity’s production

Zimbabwe won’t return land to white farmers – Emmerson Mnangagwa to enhance food security, reduce poverty and promote rural development.

“As a source of starch for example, it is highly competitive, the root contains more starch than almost any other food crop, and the starch is easy to extract using simple technologies.

FG to train 100 rice farmers in Kebbi The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says the Federal Government will train 100 rice farmers in Kebbi, as part of efforts to boost rice production in the country.

The minister said this on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, when he declared open the two-day Farmers Forum and Exhibition, jointly organised by the Kebbi Ministry of Agriculture and Daily Trust Newspapers.

Ogbeh, who was represented by a director in the ministry, Mr Abdullahi Shehu, said that the state governor ,Atiku Bagudu had elevated the status of Kebbi in commercial rice production.

He said that the training of the 100 farmers

Rice Farms from Kebbi in commercial rice production was in recognition of the success which the state government had recorded

in rice production under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

AgriBusiness

In his remarks, Bagudu said that additional investments were required to significantly improve rice

Emmerson Mnangagwa Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday said the country will not return land seized from former white commercial farmers almost two decades ago.

“It will never happen,” Mnangagwa said in a speech to his ZANU-PF party supporters in central Zimbabwe, broadcast on television.

His statement comes two months after white farmer Robert Smart got his land back after being evicted in June by ex-president Robert Mugabe’s government.

Zimbabwe embarked on a violent land reform programme in 2000, taking over white-owned farms to resettle landless blacks.

Thousands of white farmers were forced off their land by mobs or evicted, with Mugabe saying the reforms would help black people marginalised under British colonial rule.

Critics blame the land redistribution for the collapse in agricultural production that saw the former regional breadbasket become a perennial food importer.

The government has indicated it will issue 99-year bankable leases to beneficiaries of land reform but Mnangagwa on Saturday said land owners must be more productive.

“Our land must be productive. We must mechanise and modernise our agriculture,” he said, adding that the land reforms were “irreversible”.

Mnangagwa, who came to power after a military intervention ended Mugabe’s decades-old rule last year, said new elections would be held in July.

“We want a peaceful election. We want a united people. There is no reason for ZANU-PF to be violent.

There is no reason for any political party to be violent.”

LASG procures, gives 12 coconut processing equipment to councils The Lagos State Government, through its Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA), has distributed coconutprocessing equipment to processors in 12 Local Councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), as part of its empowerment programme in the coconut value chain.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Food Security, Mr. Okanlawon Sanni , who distributed the processing equipment to beneficiaries, disclosed that the state government has shown commitment to boosting food security.

He stressed that government included coconut processors in its agricultural development programme with a view to developing the value chain.

Sanni noted that the 12 units of processing equipment donated includestainless two ton per hour coconut greater; 7.5 H.P Electric motor; industrial burners; aluminium bowls; and spoon, amongst others.

While admonishing beneficiaries to ensure optimal utilisation of the equipment for the purpose they were meant for, the Special Adviser warned that diverting the use of

the equipment in any form is prohibited.

“The goal of distributing the equipment is to expand the scope of coconut processing operations in the state and further collaborate with the private sector in promoting the coconut value chain,” he said.

Sanni disclosed further that coconut growers in the state have also been empowered with more than 30,000 coconut seedlings, adding that over 600 youths and women have also been trained on the production of coconut oil and arts craft.

Life&

TIMES Thursday, March 1, 2018

Sound wizards on rampage!

L19

P

L2

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Hottest music producers in Nigeria presently Folarin Leonard

We have in recent years been blessed with sounds as we have

Tekno Miles

endless.

Life&

Daily Times Nigeria

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Mutiat Alli

Want that healthy sight? Try this Tomatoes Tomatoes are packed with carotenoids, including lycopene, which helps give tomatoes their vibrant red color. Research shows that the lycopene present in ocular tissues helps prevent light-induced damage to the retina and other areas of the eye.

Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C, another vision protector. Processed tomato products or fresh tomatoes eaten with a little olive oil will help boost the absorption of lycopene. Researchers say eating foods rich in antioxidants is better than taking supplements.

Corn Yellow corn is great source of lutein and zeaxanthin . These naturally occurring yellow pigments are lost during ARMD, (Age-related macular degeneration) but research shows that older adults who boost their blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin through eating foods like corn and other reduced their risk of losing these pigments. A study even found that women who ate the most fruits and vegetables, including yellow corn, reduced their risk of developing cataracts.

Carrot Vitamins found in carrot can help promote overall eye health. Carrots contain beta-carotene, a substance that the body converts to vitamin A, an important nutrient for eye health. Carrots can easily be included in your diet in the vegetables salads or fried rice and can also be consumed and enjoyed in its raw form.

Olive Oil This oil which is low in trans and saturated fat helps prevent retina diseases. Several studies suggest that olive oil is recommended for healthy vision. Not only is olive oil free of trans fats and is low in saturated fat, Australian researchers found that subjects who reported consuming the most olive oil were 48% less likely to develop ARMD. When buying olive oil, look for extra virgin for the additional antioxidant boost it provides Walnuts Walnuts are the best nut source of omega-3s.

In small amounts they can be converted to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid used by the eye, along with DHA. They are full of antioxidants and vitamin E, which work to C-reactive protein, a marker that signals there is nuts a day can cut your risk of a cardiac event by as much as 50 percent, according to several large research projects, including the ongoing Nurses Health Study.

Berries Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, mulberries, cherries and even grapes are outstanding foods for protecting cardiovascular health, which

pressure. And high blood pressure is a risk factor for macular degeneration. Blueberries and blackberries also contain anthocyanins, which have the -

ages to the arteries that feed oxygen to the available though they are a little bit expensive.

Eggs Eggs contain the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and are the most readily available source of lutein and zeaxanthin. An egg per day for most people, unless you have diabetes, is excellent eye food. Diabetics need to ask their doctor whether eggs can be a part of their diet.

Avocados Avocados are one the most nutrient-rich fruits They contain lutein and help prevent macular great source of other important eye nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin E,� Gerbstadt says. Those vitamins place avocados among the top-10 eye foods.

Turkey turkey contains zinc and vitamin B, which makes it effective when it comes to warding off cataract. It is also a healthier option than red option for the eyes.

Sweet potatoes This is a very easy accompaniment to any meal, as it contains loads of beta-carotene which makes them a total necessity when it comes to eye health.

Sardines loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, sardines should be included in your diet at least once work by protecting the tiny blood vessels in the eyes and maintaining overall eye health.

According to a study featured in the American also reduce the risk of developing age–related

ways you can get a good supply of omega–3 Moringa Moringa leaves contain iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and protein. These are low in calorie, sodium and rich in antioxidant, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids. Its leaves can also be used to treat various eye problems. Moringa leaves can be used as eye wash and can also be put in eyes. Extract of its fresh leaves juice mixed with honey are also used as eye drop in some parts of India

Wellness L3

Nutritions L4

15 Mutiat Alli

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

reasons you need lemon in your water

to justify starting your day with a nice glass of lemon water.

Sometimes we just get tired of drinking old plain water and you just want to take your physical, mental, and spiritual health up to the next level, here are 15 reasons why you should be drinking lemon water every day.

1) Clears Skin One of the more convincing reasons to drink lemon water for most of us is that it can help keep our skin clear. Water on its vitamin C in lemons helps purge toxins from our blood to keep 2) Balances Your PH

very acidic, but they actually have a very alkalizing effect on our bodies. Keeping your body in an alkaline state also pre-

3) Boosts Immune System boost our immune system. Who has time to get sick these days, right? The potassium in lemon juice helps control blood pressure, stimulate brain and nerve function and vitamin C with the juice of one lemon and some honey.

4) Weight Loss Aside from helping our skin stay clear, balancing and boost-

There are tons of different powers that lemon water has. Did you know that it can actually assist you with any digestion problems that you are having? Trust me on this one, if you are having a lot of stomach aches, start drinking lemon water and

5) Help a Hangover Save yourself a trip to the store and make yourself a mug of lemon water is that it can help soothe your stomach, which can be somewhat irritated or sensitive after a night of drinking.

Drinking hot water with lemon can act as an antiseptic and help

10) Powerful Cleansing Powers While we might clean our skin and we might actually keep our faces and hair clean, did you know that we also need to keep our organs and our insides

6) Freshens Breath We now know that lemon water has an abundance of ben-

extremely healthy.

11) Less Mucus

en your breath after having some drinks, a spicy meal or if you smoke. All these things can dry out your mouth, which can lead

probably notice that you have a ton of mucus in the

7) Boost the Brain and Nervous System Another one of the impressive effects of drinking lemon wahave been linked to depression, anxiety, forgetfulness and brain fog. As mentioned previously, lemons are also chock full

you are noticing it all around your body. Well, one of -

antibacterial properties and helps get rid of infections of the

13) Energy Boost Do you need that cup of coffee in the morning and then around 2:30pm, you are crashing and burning with being tired? Well, if you happen to drink hot water with lemon in it instead of coffee, not only will you cut your

helpful natural remedy for allergies as it helps keep the body alkaline and more balanced.

9) Helps Digestion Problems

14) Helps You to Stay Healthier Overall, lemon water is a good way to keep hydrated

stress.

8) Helps Respiratory Problems -

all ends of the spectrum.

15) Great Source of Potassium still missing those potassium levels, why not indulge in a few glasses of

Daily Times Nigeria

Thursday, March 1, 2018

L5

Mutiat Alli

Beauty benefits from strawberries Strawberries are one of the fruits that can give your skin the best beauty result you can ever It improves skin complexion not only for eating but have other good it does

common here in our country like orange and the rest fruit, but instead of wasting your money on

One of the most vibrant and lustrous fruits, strawberries are equally liked by both children have a characteristic aroma, bright red colour, berries are the only fruit in the world with seeds

Strawberries are rich in essential nutrients, such as vitamins C, A and K, calcium, magne

Lightens dark lips Strawberries contain vital minerals and vita exfoliate the dead skin cells that tend to make

Slows Aging Apply it to your face.

Use this remedy twice a week to berries, you can use them to make a face mask

Cures Acne Strawberries are one of the best ingredients

Exfoliates skin Strawberries also work as a natural

remove excess sebum, one of the key causes move dead skin cells, excess sebum

Follow this remedy once or twice a

slices and wash your face with cold wa

Strawberries contain natural com Strawberries are rich in biotin that

folic acid in strawberries also assist in Chill 1 to 2 large strawberries in the If you have weak nails, include more Cut them into thick slices.

You can also add strawberries to your

L6

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Ogbonna Olivia

Music Review

Patoranking ft. Olamide (Mama Aboyo): Funny title but catchy dancing steps Patoranking decides to thrill his fans with the bang titled Mama Aboyo which he featured the amazing rapper Olamide (Baddo). The tune Mama Aboyo and This kind love which he featured Wizkid was off Patoranking debut album God over everything was really great. Mama Aboyo brought back the memory of Daniella wine

by Patoranking which

the only difference was that Mama Aboyo was not shot in the street like Daniella wine.

The video was

by Clarence peter and

views. The dance steps were fabulous both the steps from the kids were really lovely and full of energy. Olamide also made the video a success with the way he sang the chorus. He really had a thing for this video and his collaboration with Patoranking was great.

The music was actually passing a message to background

made

the

the kids were awesome with their steps.

It was quite colorful and entertaining masterpiece.

Daniella Wine also had the same crazy dancers

all seeing that the reggae music video (Mama good popular artist are on same track/music video Aboyo) had beautiful because they will surely kill it. The song title was dancers with their great dancing steps because

Bamigbetan Bukky

energetic. The audio and the video are perfectly

keep it up. We expect more hits from you.

Movie Review

The Cobweb: When Parental advice hinders future dreams severely if he sees his son playing any musical instrument or if he sees him playing with his peers. Sam became very dull and quiet in class that his class teacher Mrs. Olaitan (Foluke Daramola) noticed his performance and attitude in class and she decided to ask poor Sam what happened to him and he

teacher out of his house and warned her to stay away from his family.

Director: Foluke Daramola Salako Year of release: January 2017 Running time: 3hrs.

family became chattered when he discovered that his eldest

murder while his beautiful wife died due to the shock and his Samuel a in the city and they made the market their home. One of the market women who had noticed them decided to help them

with his voice and helped his musical career. He became very popular and fell in love with an actress who helped him greatly in his career. Sam embarked on the journey of naira. Akiga was freed from prison and went in search of his son with one of his friend who told him that his son is already saw was the picture of his son pasted on the bill board. He regretted because he was facing the wrong thing instead of being the father he supposed to be which affected his family.

one responsible for the pregnancy. There was commotion

The movie cobweb is a true life story of a young boy Sam (Uti Nwachukwu) who has the desire to be a musician in future but his father Akiga ( Funsho Adeolu) was not in support of his got angry and told the father that it was his friend that raped

two important lessons; to show parents the importance of helping their wards harness their talents and to further

he went inside his room and brought out a gun and did not hesitate to use the gun on his friend. Akiga was sent to jail for

bad acting and poor directing. I rate the movie 5/10

not want him to end up (uneducated) like him. He never spared

Daily Times Nigeria

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Mixed Grill L7

My kind of music preaches unity I don’t want to be a one hit song star –Junior Boy amongst all culture –TBoy when you shared your aspirations with them?

I think they already knew. It At least they tried. But you know what they say about talent and be denied. I just had to obey and listen to them. I graduated as an cally doing something I want and

experience in the Nigerian music Industry so far? ing independent got some challenges but with God nothing is im-

For Imo state born singer, Tochukwu Ezeji better known as TBoy by his teaming fans who disclosed that music was more of a passion and driving force for him even after securing a degree as an Economist from the university; Music was the only way he could relate well. Signed on the Billionaire Minds Enterprise, TBoy recently became popular after he began the #IgboMoveand unity in Nigeria through his kind of sound. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, TBoy explains that the #IgboMovement is far beyond just the Igbo Music & Culture, kind of music amongst others.

What does the brand TBoy represent?

Well, TBOY is a big independent brand that represents a young enmost. When people hear about

Where do you see yourself in the next 5years?

How will you describe your sound? record we can describe my sound Which international and local

growing up with musical parents.

I started singing in churches, perkid sister & inspiring to be like the doing and at ease. So I can proudly say I started as a chorister and since childhood.

How did your parents take it

a song that has turned into a national anthem and currently receiving massive air play across the state. For Ebute Meta breed, Ephraim Bababo better known as Junior Boy, his musical dexterity and stage presence is compared to none as he is ready to take over the industry with his Afro-Pop and dance hall style. Cornered recently, Junior Boy spoke with MUTIAT ALLI on his musical career amongst others.

Recently you were nominated in the Most Promising Act at the just concluded City People Music award, how does that make you feel?

Well the nomination meant a lot to me, it shows that my work is been recognised and I am beginning to gain public presen a nomination and that can only be God.

sound?

There are a whole bunch honestly. Locally, I listen to the likes and Runtown. Then internationally

Your song Irapada is presently gain much presence; what brought about the song?

S

On gle, street and prayer song.

9ice in the same studio as ways watched while growing

-

EME music spare-headed

by Banky W because lookme.

With Irapada gathering so much momentum, do you think you can still record a song better than this? songs that I know will do well than my present song, songs star, I want to be rel-

he was still big and remains

Where does junior boy see himself two to three years from now?

Only God can predict that

I am saying. In the song I

-

What message does the #Igbo-

What inspired your choice of 9ice on the song?

all aspects any urban lingo through

the CEO, Banky W who is

For someone just blowing up, what strategy have you put in place so as not to be distracted by fame?

Anywhere I go I always -

Which record label are you signed to?

Billionaire Minds Enterprise.

beyond “just” The Igbo music/cul-

cludes Wizkid, Skales, and Niyola amongst others.

Hence, I am not saying that the other popular labels are not g

things, winning awards.

old school to new school, how I want to change my ety properly.

Unity in Nigeria through music. I am a proud Nigerian and my muone around the world no matter the CULTURE, TRIBE & CONTINENT.

If you are to choose a label from the popular ones we have already, which would you wish you are signed on and why?

know that the song talks

Future, Tory lanez, and some Mi-

on my IG dedicating my single KILOFE to King Fela Anikulapo Kuti. IGBOBOYTAKEOVER is a

ple and that is what I want to

he is my mentor and some-

-

you represents? Yeah... #IgboBoyWhen and how did music start for you?

He came into the industry not quite long and took over with his

properly, you will see that the style requires 9ice. I body was talking about it jump on this song, it would be much more better and apparently, that was my choice too.

Knowing that you have a kind of familiar voice texture with 9ice, were not challenged in the studio to want to go extra mile?

You doing more of inspirational songs, is it your own kind of strategy in the industry?

You can call it strategy as the case maybe me but more on songs people can easily relate with and that is why I spoke about my strug-

changed or anything. I still remain the Normal Junior.

Relationship L8

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, March 1, 2018

Nwaokocha Daniel

Things you do that frustrates your spouse Have you ever experienced the plight of not being understood? There are certain things you do in your relationship that can get your spouse frustrated and

to get out from the relationship and probably move on with their life. One the worst thing that can happen to anyone is remaining in a frustrating relationship

things you do consciously or unconsciously that tend to frustrate your spouse.

1. Never listen never gives room for listening, it then gets frustrating

relationship. When you have laid out or stated out your case in front of your partner, wait for them to digest the information or issue and lay their opinion

conducive for both you and your partner and listen as

Have you ever experienced the plight of not And when you show no concern for your partner, it being understood or misunderstood? Well, also hurts. If you tend to show no emotion, it is a sign it is one hell of a stress that no one wants to constantly experience. Imagine experiencing this in their lives. If you never show care for your partner, almost every day of your life in your relationship, Frustration is just around the corner, please by challenges, and somehow, if you get then frustrated save yourself the unnecessary stress and go for by the attitude, their challenge(s) would be waiting someone that would easily understand you and you also should be ready to understand them. Don are in that relationship to love, hold and support the out later that you cant understand the guy or the partner. As a guy, if yu see your lady is awfully quiet, girl in the relationship. her and you are ready to help her through whatever it is. As a woman, you should be able to build up your nagging or complaining, trust me, the receiver of your complaints will also get tired of it, if not him and complete him. now, then very soon. Reduce or completely stop not healthy for your relationship. This does not

understood and you can lead the other party to change. But nagging would just cause the other

In a relationship, both parties should be able to play their part without hesitating. Imagine a man playing the role of his wife every day of his life, it would become frustrating and soon he would explode either by transferring aggression or doing something crazy. The relationship gets interesting and enjoyable when everyone performs their roles accordingly. Help yourself and partner enjoy the relationship by playing your

relationship anymore.