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Kaduna Airport:

Passengers lament lack of facilities

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo, reporting from Kaduna

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As economic activities pick up at the Kaduna International Airport, air travelers are groaning from lack of banking facilities in and around the airport, describing it as an anomaly.

The situation at the airport became unbearable

Ï Groan under absence of banking channels like ATM, POS Ï Stranded due to inability to access cash to continue journey Ï Devt encouraging unconventional banking practices Ï Passengers say only thing ready at the airport is security

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Buhari expected 7 home today Apo 6 Killings: Court sentences 2 policemen to death, 6 frees 3

Senate summons Customs boss, orders him to 12 appear in uniform Peace Corps sues Police, DSS, AGF for N2bn over unlawful arrest, seizure of office 12

L-R: Kebbi State governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; his counterparts in Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari; Sokoto, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at the opening of a two-day clinic for small and medium scale enterprises in Sokoto... on Thursday.

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Senator confirms Killer Herdsmen are Boko Haram

Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has attributed the increasing rate of kidnappings in the country mostly in the north to activities of the Boko Haram.

Senator Bwacha made the disclosure yesterday during an interview with some journalists in Abuja.

He was reacting to insinuations that the insurgents were regrouping around some states in the North East, especially Taraba state after suffering heavy defeats by the Nigeria armed forces.

Senator Bwacha who had during Senate plenary on Thursday, submitted a comprehensive report to the Senate President on alleged activities of suspected herdsmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram in Taraba state due to its proximity to Borno state and other areas they had been decimated from, revealed that the insurgents have resorted to all manner of vices including kidnapping, armed robbery and attacks on innocent members of the rural communities in order to survive.

“The sudden increase in cases of kidnapping in the country is part of the activities of Boko Haram because they are desperately looking for ways to raise money for their operations and to survive,” Bwacha emphasized.

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Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, on Thursday told the chairman of the party’s Governors Forum and governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, to apply the brake in his constant and unending attacks on him (Sheriff), warning that enough is enough.

Sheriff said this in Abuja even as he disclosed that he has accepted all the recommendations of the standing committee on reconciliation of the party headed by the Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson.

The recommendations were rejected on Wednesday by the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led national

party under the chairmanship of Senator Ahmed Makarfi.

Sheriff, who said he would neither go into the gutter with Fayose nor condescend to his level, said, “Governor Fayose should know that I will not condescend to his level. I will not go to the gutter with him. We have our constitution and ways of doing things.

“My decision not to join issues with Governor Fayose is not a sign of weakness. Am brought up in a different level. He (Fayose) makes it a point of duty, everyday, to insult Sheriff. I will not join issues with him. But enough is enough.

“Nigeria belongs to every Nigerian. Political party membership is a matter of choice. We must allow people to have choices every day.

Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (l), appealing to victims of clash between Hausa and Yoruba youths in Ile-Ife, during his visit to the scene … on Thursday.

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caretaker committee of the party, pointing out some flaws in it.

The national chairman, while addressing journalists in Abuja, told Fayose, point blank, that PDP has rules and regulations for doing its things and that the party’s constitution is there for everybody to see.

The Ekiti state governor is one of those who have been kicking against Sheriff as the national chairman of the party.

Fayose and the governor of Rivers state, Mr. Nyeson Wike, have made it clear that they do not recognize Sheriff as the national chairman of the PDP and that they would not work with him.

Rather, the two governors have pitched their tent with the National Caretaker Committee (NCC), of the

of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has assured the Hausa community in the state of adequate protection of their lives and properties as government is already on top of the communal clash between them and the Yoruba which occurred in Ile-Ife. He called on citizens of the state as well as other tribes resident in the state to go about their lawful duties without fear of intimidation as government has put everything in place for their security.

The governor stated this on Thursday at the Osogbo West Local Council Development Area at

Aregbesola visits clash scene, vows to bring perpetrators to book Awosuru, Osogbo.

Aregbesola who condemned the actions of those behind the fracas at Ife promised that those behind the unfortunate incident will be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.

He said the present administration will continue to work to ensure that the activities of miscreants are completed wiped out of the state and make Osun the most peaceful state in the country.

Aregbesola said, “yesterday’s (Wednesday) event at Ile-Ife is

highly unfortunate and least expected, it was caused by some senseless set of people who took laws into their hands.

“We will not allow miscreants in our state, we will fish them out. Especially the perpetrators of the fracas at Ife, we are going arrest them from their bidding place and prosecute them.

“I appeal to members of the houses community in our dear state to remain calm and go about their lawful activities. Everything is under control by the government and I promise you

that it will never happen again.”

Governor Aregbesola later proceeded to Ile Ife where he visited the scenes of the clash, expressing regrets that the incident happened.

He was received at the entrance to the town by the Serikin Hausa, Alhaji who accompanied him to visit the scenes.

He later moved to the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for discussion on how to bring succor to the affected community.

5 News Lease of national stadium to Lagos divides Reps Henry Omunu, Abuja

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The House of Representatives on Thursday, was divided over the proposed transfer of the national stadium, Surulere, Lagos to the Lagos state government and has resolved to investigate the utilization of funds appropriated for the maintenance of the stadium in the last five years.

The House also resolved to interface with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports on the terms and conditions of the agreement under which the ministry is seeking to transfer the stadium to the Lagos state government.

Its resolution was consequent upon the adoption of the motion sponsored by Rep. Danburam Abubakar Nuhu (APC/Kano), who recalled that over the years, the stadium was practically abandoned, leading to the dilapidation of the facilities.

He said it took the intervention of the National Sports Commission (NSC) in 2009 to renovate and upgrade the facilities to a world class stadium, saying that the stadium was constructed by the federal government in 1972 to host the All African Games in 1973.

Rep. Nuhu observed that to keep up with the maintenance of the stadium, a huge budgetary provision is made annually, adding that in 2016, N400 million was appropriated for the renovation of the edifice.

He further declared that the federal ministry of youth and sports is at an advanced stage of entering into an agreement with the Lagos state government to take over the stadium; adding that there is a need to ensure that favorable terms and conditions are provided before the transfer of the stadium to the state government.

Supporting the motion, Rep. Herman Hembe (APC/ Benue), said that the national stadium should be a place of pride for all Nigerians, hence they deserve to know the conditions under which it would be leased out to a state.

A lawmaker from Enugu state, Rep. Agbo Dennis, in contributing to debate on the motion, stated that the stadium is a national asset and should not be giving out to a state, even as he questioned if the minister of youth and sports had consulted widely before taken the decision to effect the lease.

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for angry passengers that came in from different destinations to catch their flights following the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja as they could not have access to Automated Teller Machines (ATM).

Nonetheless and despite the obvious need for banks and ATMs, security is top-notch, especially in and around the airport following commencement of international flights into the airport.

The passengers, however, were looking lost as regards how to access cash for their needs, especially as the country has been talking of going cashless for almost 10

years.

To worsen this matter, airlines at the airport do not have Point of Sale (POS) systems for people to buy tickets with. One airline even decided to hike its price exponentially because passengers were to pay cash, claiming to have closed their counters.

The fact that there are no banks operating from that airport does not make it any easier, according to a passenger that identified himself as Steven, who just landed and needed to access cash for various activities but found, to his dismay that he could not.

Steven told our reporter,” I have turned to a mendicant for money as I have no choice, how did I get

my ticket? I transferred to someone who had cash and she paired me cash. But what if I had no such facility? Government should do something about this. It is not just about diverting flights to this place.”

“If I did not get this money from that lady, I would have died of hunger, especially if I transferred and she did not see an alert immediately only for me to go and be told my money had been debited.

Even getting food, is another issue. The place may be looking fine but it isn’t ready to take the influx at once.” ”If we are to run this airport as an international airport, safety is good but the convenience to

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transact business is key as nothing can move fluidly without that and things like not having POS or using bank ATMs will only give some airline staff the opportunity to pilfer their company money and run them aground or worse,” he said.

Another respondent explained that Nigerians are not planners, they are instant travellers and sometimes buy tickets few minutes before flying, stating that the fact there is no place where they can access cash from at the airport makes it difficult for them to fly. He therefore called on government to rectify this.

In a bid by this reporter to get a ticket back, he discovered to his dismay that there wasn’t anywhere to get money; the nearest bank was in town. In fact, the nearest vending machine was in town and the airline on ground as at Thursday evening had no POS and was insisting on cash.

Similarly, a Lagos-bound passenger stranded in Kaduna for his inability to purchase tickets with his credit card as a result of unavailability of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and POS by airlines, who simply gave his name as Wole told The Daily Times, said government ought to have finished the airport before allowing passengers to make use of it.

“You can see that I am stranded, I can’t have access to any pay point, no ATM, POS or even a single bank here at the airport. I am disappointed; the only thing ready here is the security. Why the rush in moving flights to Kaduna from Abuja?”

It was gathered that airline officials at the airport were frustrating passengers by collecting cash without making provisions for POS, where credit cards can be

Apo 6 Killings: Court sentenced 2 policemen to death Andrew Orolua,

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He said that having examined the confessional statement, he found that “the retraction of the statement was an afterthought. It was clear from the statement how the 4th accuse shut the victims.”

According to the judge, “the duty of the police is to protect the people. The 4th and 5th accused acts were not only overzealous but reckless. No one can hide under the directive of superior to commit crime.”

The judge said the court was convinced that after the victims’ vehicle was flagged to stop at Gimbiya Street, it did not stop and that the police was responding to gun shot from the occupants’ vehicle.

But it is impossible to adduce any reason for the killing of the two initial survivors, Anthony Nwokike and Tina Arebum, who were first taken into custody, the judge said, particularly, after the

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court of the Federal Capital Territory, Justice Ishaq Bello, on Thursdays in Abuja, sentenced two policemen Ezekiel Acheneje and Emmanuel Baba to death for killing two of the Six Igbo traders, who were shot dead in 2005 in Abuja.

Justice Bello acquitted and discharged three other accused persons, DCP Danjuma Ibrahim, Nicholas Zakaria and Sadiq Salami of the 9-count charge of conspiracy and culpable homicide punishable with death.

In his judgment in the trial that begun in 2005, the judge discountenanced the retraction of the 4th and 5th accused persons’ confessional statement that they did not killed the two victims that were handed over to them at Garki Police Station.

two victims were alleged to have been rearrested following an attempt to escape.

“I am in pain to note that there was nothing to show that the boy and girl did anything” that triggered their killing. He said, “It is a case of impunity.”

The judge consequently convicted Acheneje and Baba, sentencing them to death.

Earlier in the judgment, Justice Bello said after examining the evidences of 13 prosecution witnesses and 42 exhibits, including ex-IGP Okiro’s report, guns, service pistol etc..., he found that the prosecution could not prove the charges of conspiracy against Danjuma Ibrahim and others.

He said although he agreed with the prosecution that killing occurred and that by inference the accused are accountable, it is also in evidence that the three

to six accused persons arrived at Gimbiya Street, the scenes of the incident, after the four victims had been shot. There was no evidence before the court that they conspired to kill the victims.

Where the prosecution failed to adduce enough evidence, the charge of conspiracy must fail, he said.

He said also that it was in evidence that three to six accused came to Gimbiya Street because they were informed that robbery was taking place at Crown Guest Inn. That PW 1 confirmed that there was robbery incident and that when the Peugeot 406 arrived the check-point and it was flagged down to stop, one of the occupants of the car said, “Officer na we and the car kept moving.”

Then the judge asked in his judgment who is responsible for the death? In answering the question, he said that from the evidence of PW 10, it remains a

used.

The Daily Times also gathered that government was losing huge amount of revenue in area of charges as foreign airlines declined flying into Kaduna International Airport after spending billions of naira to install navigational aids and rehabilitate the terminal building.

The only international flight that has landed at the airport so far is Ethiopian Airline.

Maximum security has however been provided within and around the Kaduna International Airport as stern looking policemen have been drafted to strategic points from the airport to Rigasa, the rail station and the KadunaAbuja highway with safer highway security team on ground.

Mobile policemen, members of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and men of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have been deployed while ambulances were also positioned at strategic locations between Kaduna and the Abuja highway.

Men of the Civil Defense Corps and the Anti-terrorism squad are also positioned to accompany train to and from Kaduna in all its trips.

Free buses to convey passengers to and from airport, train stations, Abuja and Kaduna have been provided with security operatives manning each of the buses.

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has assured of maximum protection of air passengers willing to use the facilities provided by government following closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport.

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difficult question because investigation was not allowed to do their job.

Even the ballistic report showed that Danjuma pistol was never used. Secondly, the ballistic report did not provide any fingerprint of the accused to determine who fired the AK47 rifle.

He said that the confessional statement of PW 1 that Danjuma snatched the AK 47 rifle and fired it was doubtful because 1st defendant did not adopt or confirm the said confessional statements in court.

The judge also held that the refusal of the car to stop made their movement suspicion. Justice Bello also discharge and acquitted the accused on counts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for being ubiquity and speculation.

The chief judge blamed the Nigeria Police for shoddy investigation and Okiro panel for muddling up of the entire incident.

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INEC fixes 2019 presidential election for February 16 Patrick Okohue

ÏÏÏ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday released the timetable for the 2019 Presidential, governorship and National and state Assembly elections.

The Commission in a statement posted on its website said it was making the announcements ahead of time “in order to ensure certainty in our dates for elections, and to allow for proper planning by the Commis-

sion, political parties, security agencies, candidates and all stakeholders.

The Commission in the statement signed by Prince Solomon Soyebi, National Commissioner (In charge of South West) said the Presidential and National Assembly elections for 2019 will hold on Saturday, February 16.

The electoral umpire also said that the governorship/State Assembly/ Federal Capital Territory area council elections will be conducted on Saturday,

March 2. 2019.

The commission also announced that 23 of its electoral officers being prosecuted for various electoral offences will be placed on half salary and will not report for duty pending the determination of their respective cases by the court.

According to INEC, “Our democracy is maturing and the Commission believes that there should be certainty with regard to the timetable for elections.

For instance, in the United States, general elections

always hold on the second Tuesday of November in the election year. In Ghana, it’s the 7th of December of the election year, while in other places like Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Costa Rica and Switzerland, the dates are also known in advance.

“In Nigeria, the constitution provides for elections to hold not earlier than 150 days and not later than 30 days to the end of the incumbent’s tenure. In order to ensure certainty in our dates for elections, and to al-

low for proper planning by the Commission, political parties, security agencies, candidates and all stakeholders, the Commission has decided to fix the date for the National Elections for the third Saturday in February of the election year, followed by State elections two weeks later.

“The Commission has also received a report from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) of the Federation, informing us that 23 Electoral Officers indicted over the investigation into the 10th December Rivers Re-run elections have been charged to court.

“The Commission has

repeatedly said that it will cooperate with security agencies for the prosecution of any of our staff found to have violated the integrity of the electoral process. Accordingly, at our meeting today, the Commission decided to apply the provisions of the INEC Terms and Conditions of Service to all those charged to court, since it constitutes gross misconduct. The penalty for this is interdiction.

All the 23 Electoral Officers will be placed on half salary and will not report for duty pending the determination of their respective cases by the court,” the statement added.

Buhari expected home today Tony Ailemen, Abuja

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Declare Kogi, Anambra, Enugu as oil producing states, Reps tell FG Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The House of

Representatives on Thursday, charged the federal government to declare Anambra, Kogi and Enugu states as oil producing states since oil exploration and mining activities have begun in the Anambra basin since 2012.

This resolution was passed after a protracted drama by a lawmaker who tried to frustrate the move to classify the three states as oil producing.

The resolution was sequel to a motion sponsored

by Rep. Emmanuel Egwu (PDP/Kogi) and two other House members, Rep. Tony Nwoye (APC/Anambra) and Rep. Patrick Asadu (PDD/Enugu).

Moving the motion, Rep. Egwu commended the concerted efforts by the Federal Government in prospecting for oil deposits in various parts of the country in the hope of increasing domestic production.

He said that the gov-

ernment is fully aware of already explored and determined huge oil and gas deposits in commercial quantities in Anambra Basin, which cuts across Ibaji Area, Idah-1 , Alade-l, Atu-l , Inni-1 in Kogi State; Eziagulu Otu, Enugwu Otu, Nzam, Ezi-Anam, Anaku, Omor in Anambra State and Igga, Ojo, Uzo Uwani Areas in Enugu State.

“Also aware that the failure to optimally explore this already established huge deposits in the Anambra Basin which would generate social and economic activities in the Basin has caused disaffection and crisis across those border states.

“The crisis has occasionally led to bloodshed amongst citizens in the border corridors, where this oil is in high commercial quantity; “Further aware that between 1952 and 1986, three companies, namely Shell BP (now Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Elf (now Total Fina

Elf) and Agip Energy had dug 25 exploration wells in this Basin but abandoned them due to the government’s policy then that these deposits are to be for strategic reserve; “Equally aware that OPL 901 and OPL 902 (previously OPL 444) were all abandoned in the region to waste despite NNPC / NPDC on their own having carried out seismic activities in the Basin in parts of Kogi, Enugu and Anambra States with the same results,” he added.

Rep. Egwu expressed concerns that there have been lingering boundary demarcation cases before the National Boundary Commission between Anambra, Enugu and Kogi States as ordinarily peace loving neighbours have had to resort to violent actions against each other owing to the inaction of the government.

“Cognizant that Oriental Resources Plc has, since 2012, been prospecting on OPL 915 and OPL 916, deriv-

able from the three adjoining States of Kogi, Enugu and Anambra state.

“These have not been commercially mined as it is still awaiting Oil Mining License (OML) from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) years after former President Goodluck Jonathan flagged off the operations of Oriental Petroleum Resources,” he said.

According to him, the declaration of Kogi, Anambra and Enugu States as oil producing states will not in any way jeopardize the ongoing field tracing and provisional boundary demarcation between the states by the National Boundary Commission but will rather aid in determining the percentage of derivation accruable to the three states.

However, Rep. Herman Hembe (PDP/Benue) said the boundary adjustment should be the focus since it is possible that a state already captured as an oil producing state could lose the title if boundary adjustment is finalised.

ÏÏÏ After about 50 days, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return back to Nigeria today.

The Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this yesterday in a statement he issued in Abuja.

The president left the country on January 19, 2017 for a vacation, during which he had routine medical check-ups. The holiday was extended based on doctors’ recommendation for further tests and rest.

The statement said the President expressed his appreciation to teeming Nigerians for the support and prayers, during his sojourn abroad.

“President Buhari expresses appreciation to teeming Nigerians from across the country, and

beyond, who had prayed fervently for him, and also sent their good wishes.”

The statement however did not state his exact time of arrival.

Just yesterday, President Buhari received the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in London where he vacationing for an undisclosed medical challenge.

The meeting took place in Abuja House.

Buhari reportedly posted pictures of himself and his guest on his twitter handle, @MBuhari on Thursday.

The president wrote: “Very pleased to welcome the Most Revd and Rt Hon @JustinWelby, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Abuja House this afternoon.”

Buhari was decked in a golden yellow prayer gown with white skull cap while Welby was in black suit with clerical shirt and collar. They were both seated in the pictures.

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Although government has been able to tackle the issue of security of passengers, installation of security lights were yet to be completed from the gate of the airport to the roundabout.

Foreign airlines, except Ethiopian airline, have refused to fly into the Kaduna airport in spite of government appeal and persuasion.

Daily Times investigations revealed that govern-

ment may sanction foreign airlines that have refused to fly into Kaduna during the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by declining further review of increase in their frequencies into any airport in country.

Rehabilitation of the Kaduna airport is said to gulp over N5bn but refusal by foreign airlines to fly there will be a colossal loss as the money spent on the installation of navigational aids and other airport infrastructure needed to be recovered in order to continue maintaining the facilities.

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PDP’ s political solution option fails as Makarfi insists on pursuing Supreme Court case *tells Sheriff to quit

Nigerian army expresses readiness to battle crime in Abia

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

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Strong indications emerged yesterday that the political solution being canvassed by some prominent organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the best way of resolving the crisis plaguing the party may have collapsed as the national caretaker committee, NCC, of the party led by Senator Ahmed Makarfi has distanced itself from.

The NCC of thenPDP categorically declared that there is no meeting point between it and the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff camp.

The National Publicity Secretary of the NCC, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, insisted yesterday at a press conference that thencommitteenwill

pursue its case before the Supreme Court to a logical conclusion.

The NCC called on the court recognized National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to vacate party’ national secretariat of be forced out by the police. according to Adeyeye, “Again, we call on Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to vacate the National Secretariat (Wadata Plaza) immediately in line with the subsisting and binding Judgment of the Courts in respect of his status of appointment which he did not appeal; and it’s out of the timeline already.

“He must stop parading himself as the Acting National Chairman of the Party forthwith. Otherwise, we shall cause ‘Form 48’ to be is-

sued against his recalcitrant behavior against the Ruling of competent Courts of Jurisdiction and his illegal activities and occupation of the PDP National Headquarters.

“The Nigerian Police should act in line with its Constitutional mandate to force compliance of these Orders of the Courts. “ Given the lawless and untoward behavior of Senator Sheriff so far, it appears that there will be no meeting point in this matter.

“However, without prejudice to the Appeal Suit before the Supreme Court challenging the Recent Judgment of the Court of Appeal, the National Caretaker Committee working for the Organs of the Party and the people is not averse to

reconciliation processes that may result to a workable ‘political solution’ as proposed by the Governors’ Forum with the former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

“The present illegally constituted NWC led by Senator Sheriff must stop operations on behalf of the Party immediately. We want to state unequivocally that the Party will not hold any National Convention under the leadership of Senator Sheriff.

“WE ARE DETERMINED TO PURSUE THE MATTER BEFORE THE SUPREME CONCLUSIVELY in the interest of justice, equity, fair play and democracy in general”, he said.

ÏÏÏ The Nigerian Army says it is

prepared to tackle the multiples of crime going on in Aba, its environs and other parts of the state.

The new GOC, 82 Div of the Nigerian Army, Enugu State, Maj. Gen. Adamu Abubarkar, disclosed this in Umuahia when he paid a courtesy visit to the Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, stating that his men are well prepared for that.

While disclosing that the Nigerian military has re-enforced its 14 Brigade in Ohafia for the task ahead, thanked the state governor for the support he has been giving the army, stating that the military is aware of the security situation in Aba. Responding, Governor Ikpeazu applauded Nigerian Army for providing security in the country, especially in the North-East Zone, stating that Aba has been the home of small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria, hence the need for adequate security.

He advised the GOC to collaborate with his counterpart in Port Harcourt in providing security at the border communities between Abia and Rivers state, noting that criminals attack Aba through the border towns and commended the military and other security agencies for remaining resolute in providing security in Aba and other parts of the state.

Black soot: Rivers rain water is acidic, unfit for domestic use -expert warns residents L-R: Coordinator, Lagos Chapter, African Women Educationalist (AWE), Prof. Virgy Onyene, Ex-officer AWE, Chief (Mrs.) M.T.F Sojinri; representative of Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Betty Abiola Are and Assistant coordinator Lagos Chapter, (AWE) Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Anumnu, during the 2017 International Women’s Day celebration organised by AWE in Lagos… on Wednesday

N3.2bn Fraud: UBA can testify in suit against Kalu, others -Court Peter Fowoyo

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A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Thursday held that one of the key prosecution witnesses, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) is competent to testify in the suit filed against a former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, in his ongoing trial over alleged N3.2 billion fraud.

Justice Mohammed Idris made the order while delivering ruling in an objection raised on the competence of a top United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc staff, to give evidence in the ongoing trial of Kalu and two others.

The court consequently ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to file all additional Proof-of-Evidence that will in-

clude the name of all witnesses and summary of the statement.

Kalu, his company, Slok Nigeria Limited, and his Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Udeh Udeogu, are standing trial before the court on an amended 34 count charge of N3.2 billion fraud.

The judge said: “on the competence of the witness, it is true that her name is not listed, and not indicated that UBA representative will be called to give evidence.

“The rule of practice must bring to forth. It is clear that the witness is not listed. I have no doubt that the witness is competent to give evidence in this trial.

“The witness is not properly before this court. The prosecution should comply with the Provision of Section 379(1) of ACJA, it is directed

to supply the defence with additional Proof-of-Evidence”.

After the ruling, the prosecutor, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), urged the court to allow him to insert the names of the witness he intend to call in the matter, on the ground that the witness came from Abia State, and that it may not be easy for him to bring her back to Lagos.

He said: “I appeal to court and counsels to allow me to use my hand to insert the name of the witness in the additional Proof-of-Evidence. She came all the way from Abia State, and some counsels came from Abuja too.

“My ability to bring her back is my fear. There is no way the defence will be prejudiced, because we have been using her statement since 2008, so I plea with the court to allow me

insert her name in the list”.

However, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), lawyer to Kalu, urged the court not to grant the prosecutor’s application, saying that such application is aimed to upturn the ruling of the court.

He said: “the prayer is aimed at upturning the ruling of the court.

Section 379(1)(a), is not just to list the witness, but summary of their statements, we need to see her statement”.

Chief Ozekhome (SAN), while urging the court not to grant the application, urged the court to adjourned the matter so that the prosecution can put its ‘house in order’.

Also, Chief Akumah (SAN), and Chief K. C. Nwofor, counsel to the second and third accused persons, equally aligned themselves with the submission of the Ozekhome (SAN).

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The residents of Rivers state have been warned not use rain-water in the coming weeks for domestic purposes because the water carries soot, debris, and unfit for domestic use as it has been contaminated by the black soot currently ravaging the atmosphere.

Head of Community Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, Dr. Kingsley Douglas, said that the colour of the rain water indicated that the pollution caused by the soot was still in the atmosphere.

He then advised residents of Rivers State not to use water collected from the rain, saying that its black colour alone showed that the soot was still in the air.

“We should use clean water for our domestic use. The rain-water we just had is what is referred to, in environmental health, as acidic water. The public should be wary of using the rain-water because it is dangerous to do so. It could be injurious to health.

We should continue to use regular tap water. The rain water we just had is carrying soot, a lot of debris and the public should be wary of it,” he said.

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Council poll: Adamawa SDP Tinubu, others sing for late Adebayo, call for peaceful-coexistence candidate rejects result

By Tom Garba, Yola

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) chairmanship candidate for Michika Local Government Area in Monday council election, Mr Vandi Zira, has rejected the result.

Zira told newsmen at a briefing in Yola that the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Vandi Favanza, as the winner of the election by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) was a daylight robbery that would not stand.

Zira who spoke through his returning officer in the election, Mr James Manager, claimed that the electoral commission connived with the ruling APC and security operatives to rig the election.

“We are leading towards the end of the election when suddenly the police started firing tear gas and mobilised and zoomed off to Yola with officials of the electoral commission to announce that APC candidate won.

“All the three candidates comprising APC, PDP and SDP agreed in a meeting and signed undertaking with the commission in the presence of the police that the election will be peaceful and that the result would be announced in Michika.

“We will not allow this injustice to stand. We have urged our supporters to remain calm as we

seek redress through legal means.”

Responding to the SDP claim, the state acting Publicity Officer of APC, Mallam Ibrahim Abubakar, urged SDP to accept the defeat in good faith.

“Their allegations are baseless. I want to urge them to show sportsmanship and accept the outcome of the election in good faith,” Abubakar said.

Effort to get the police and state electoral commission to comment on the election did not yield result.

The Police Command said that the newly posted Police Commissioner, Mr Oyekunle Adegboyega and the command Public Relations Officer, SP Othman Abubakar were on familiarisation tour of the state.

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians, regardless of their differences, to live peacefully with one another in order to build a strong, united nation.

Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when he paid a condolence visit to the Lagos family home of former governor of old Western State, Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo who died on Wednesday.

The APC chieftain visited the late Adebayo’s family on a day the late elder statesman should have turned 89, and joined other eminent personalities to sing “For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow,’’ in honour of the deceased.

He said no nation attained progress or prosperity in the absence of peace and unity, urging all Nigerians to work assiduously for peaceful-coexistence of Nigeria.

The former Lagos State governor described Adebayo as a patriot and a nationalist, who in his days fought for, and struggled for the unity of the country.

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He said that the late Adebayo gave exemplary leadership, as he made positive impacts as military officer, as a nationalist and as a Yoruba elder.

“Late Adebayo was a great leader who fought for the unity of this country and its continued progress. He left a legacy of achievements for us to emulate and he was an inspiration to us.

“Although he is gone, rather than mourn, we are celebrating this great achiever who has left a lot for us to consolidate upon for the continued development of our nation,” he said.

Tinubu urged leaders to learn from the life and times of the deceased and put the unity and the prosperity of the nation first in all they do.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other prominent Nigerians who visited the Adebayos to commiserate with them include Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

In his brief speech, Ambode described Adebayo as an epitome of peace who did a lot for the cohesion and development of the nation.

He said the nation had lost a rare gem in Adebayo, but the consolation was that the former governor of Western Region left a legacy of achievements.

“He was a symbol of peace and he did his best for the unity and progress of this country,“ Am-

bode said.

Fayemi said late Adebayo was a father figure who nurtured people into greatness and made positive impacts on lives.

He said that he benefitted from the wise counsel of the deceased when he was Ekiti State governor.

“For us in Ekiti, it`s celebration.

We are celebrating the glorious exit of one of our founding fathers who nurtured and inspired some of us.

“Late Adebayo lived a fulfilled life and his achievements as a patriot are there for all us to see and build on,“ he said.

NAN reports that former Interim National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande; former Delta State governor, Dr Emmannuel Uduaghan and former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, also visited to commiserate with the family.

Daniel said Adebayo was a great man who contributed immensely to the lives of many including himself.

He said the life and times of the former military officer would continue to be a reference point in the nation`s history for the role he played in nation-building.

“We are going to miss him. He was a great man who touched lives.

Nigeria has lost a colossus. He was a symbol of peace,” he said.

NAN reports that the visitors were all received by late Adebayo`s widow, Modupe; his son, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, who is a former governor of Ekiti State, as well as other family members

Group backs Dabiri- Erewa, slams Onyeama over US travel ban

Patrick Okohue

A socio-cultural organisation, United for True Change has slammed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Godfrey Onyeama over his statement that there are no reported cases of humiliation meted to Nigerians traveling to the United States of America.

The group in a statement by its Secretary- General, Ben Omonua on Thursday said by asking Nigerians to ignore the genuine advice given by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the “Minister has shown that he is not in tune with realities and does not care about the interest of Nigerians whom his ministry is meant to protect.”

While highlighting various cases of Nigerians who have been subjected to humiliation by the US immigration officials despite hav-

ing genuine documents and valid reasons for visiting the United States, the group who accused the minister of politicising a serious national issue also asked him to apologise to Dabiri-Erewa and Nigerians with immediate effect.

“This morning (Thursday) in some newspapers, we still read interviews of Nigerians who were humiliated and sent back to Nige-

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ria despite having genuine proofs, legal documents and have not committed any known offence.

“Can the Minister claim not to have read about this? What steps has he taken to investigate it? For the minister to claim that there are no reported cases of Nigerians being subjected to degrading treatment is a blatant lie and a calculated attempt to stand the truth on

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its head.

“We commend Mrs Dabiri-Erewa for the genuine advice she gave. Unlike the Minister, Mrs Dabiri- Erewa has always devoted her public life to standing up for Nigerians even during her days in the National Assembly as the Chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Diaspora Affairs and it was based on her sterling performance that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed her as the SSA on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora.”

The group wondered what Dabiri-Erewa did wrong by advising Nigerians of their travel plans, “Is it a sin to advice people to be careful?

She never said Nigerians should not travel to the US. What she said was that Nigerians should shelve non-essential travels while the case is being sorted out.

An advice is not a policy. It is an advice that can either be taken or ignored and for the records, this is not the first time she has advised

Nigerians on similar issues.”

While insisting that advise of the SSA was in order, the group said they will add their voice to it by telling Nigerians not to travel unless there is serious and urgent reason to do so, “Based on daily reports of humiliation against Nigerians, we stand by the advice of Mrs Dabiri- Erewa that Nigerians who have no compelling or urgent reason to travel to the United States should postpone their travel plans until the Trump administration’s policy on immigration is clearer.

“We reject any attempt by the Minister to play politics with serious national issues that affect the lives of Nigerians. This is a time for government to work hand-inhand to protect our citizens, not for anybody to want to settle personal scores. Government officials must learn to work together and not at cross- purposes as displayed by the Minister” the group said.

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Curb excesses of your agencies, CACOL tells FG Patrick Okohue The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has urged the Federal Government to curb the excesses of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS with regard to their operations particularly with regards to the exploitation of the populace.

CACOL stated this in a statement signed by its Executive Chairman, Debo Adeniran while describing the ills perpetuated through these agencies and how much harm they have done to the people in the name of enforcing the law.

He said “the fact is that most of the institutions saddled with the task of enforcing laws often take advantage of innocent Nigerians while carrying out their duties. The NCS and FRSC operatives appear to be becoming more notorious in such acts.

“For instance, the modus operandi displayed in the Sango raid by the FOU and the circumstances is replica of the last seizure of pump action rifles at Mile 2 Expressway, Lagos where illegal items are discovered several kilometers from their entry points.

“Now, assuming without conceding that items seized from Sango, (a town that’s about 50 kilometers from the Nigerian borders manned by the NCS with several check posts on the highways at different intervals) are banned items, the questions to ask will be – how did the items pass through the nets of NCS check posts before getting to Sango?

How can a potential buyer, identify whether food items such as rice and vegetable oil is smuggled or not?

According to him, “It is irresponsible of the NCS that have to continue to sustain ineffective methods of tackling smuggling to turn round to abuse innocent and law abiding Nigerians with the ‘armed robbery-like’ manner the operatives of the Service were reported to have invaded the Sango rice market.

“Occurrences like the Sango episode has always been rampant across the country to such a ridiculous level that men of NCS ha-

rass Nigerians in Abuja for instance over vehicles with rice allegedly illegally imported through the Benin – Nigeria border. This crude and failed mode of manning our borders is at the very heart of the incessant and unnecessary clashes over banned items with the seeming undying nature of illegality called smuggling.”

Citing the March 8, 2017 incidence on Abeokuta – Sagamu Expressway in Ogun state where it was reported that at least one person was killed when the NCS men clashed with suspected smugglers, Adeniran said “it is unfair for Nigerians to bear the brunt of the incompetence of the Customs services in the manner they do to extent of unnecessary loss of lives and property. And we note that the zeal of these operatives is not truly inspired by their constitutional duties or patriotism, but by the desire to corruptly enrich themselves.

“The recent revelations where unexplainable and yet to be explained number of exotic cars were discovered in the residences of top ranking officers of NCS speak volumes about how deeply embedded corruption is in the service.”

Speaking on the FRSC on the other hand he said “the officers of the Commission had continued to exploit the innocence of Nigerians by exorbitant charges and unnecessary billings even when people have all their required documents.

“The recently imposed compulsory use of speedlimiting devices in vehicles is a shining example of government and its agencies indiscretion indirectly and unnecessarily increasing the sufferings of majority of Nigerians.

“The speed-limiting device is said to gauge the speed of motorist so as to check reckless driving and over-speeding to reduce accidents on the roads.

We recognize the FRSC was institutionalised to ensure safety on the road.

“But the opposite has continually been the experience of many Nigerians; an average Nigerian with a car goes through a lot before they buy the vehicles. Without consideration for that background the FRSC adds to people’s pains by requesting that they compulsorily install speed limiters at the cost of about N35, 000 to control speed. This defies logic, for how can it be the responsibility of Nigerians to pay for devices that could help the FRSC, an agency of government that has yearly budgetary allocations to perform its duties better?”

Obasa wants bill on compulsory teaching, learning of Yoruba in Lagos schools Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has mandated the House Committee on Education to propose a bill for a law to make the teaching and learning of Yoruba Language compulsory in all schools in Lagos State.

This, according to him, stems out of the need to preserve the cultural norms, values and traditions of the Yoruba people, part of which is the language, which he said must not be allowed to go into extinction.

Basking in the euphoria of the encomium, accolades and awards (local and international) received by the House of Assembly under his leadership, owing to the Yoruba Language Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the House recently with prominent and eminent traditional rulers in the South West, governors, speakers and prolific Yoruba scholars, in attendance, Obasa said from nursery through tertiary education, the language must be taught and learnt.

Other feature that the Speaker has proposed in the bill is the use of Yoruba language as a means of communication for transactions and

in workplaces throughout the state without any form of discrimination against its users.

Yoruba language is also to be a subject of important consideration for admissions into tertiary institutions in the state.

It would be recalled that Obasa’s ingenuity has brought about the passage of pro-people bills such as: anti-kidnapping, anti-land grabbing and neighbourhood safety wsuch laws which have received much acceptability throughout the state and has since been assented to by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode who also applauded the Speaker’s resourcefulness.

Speaking on the issue, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi, commended Rt. Hon. Obasa for his doggedness in putting in place measures that will promote the Yoruba language and prevent it from going into extinction.

“Rt. Hon. Obasa deserves commendation for this bold initiative and I’m assuring you that the committee has already commenced work on the bill,” Hon Ogunyemi said.

More women needed in politics, decision making process – Lagos deputy gov Lagos State deputy governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule has said that more women are still needed in politics and other decision making positions in the country so that they can together put an end to all abuses against them.

Adebule, who stated this on Wednesday in Lagos at an event organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to mark the 2017 International Women‘s Day, enjoined all women to continue to work together, speak with one voice and take bold actions to end all forms of discrimination, promote gender equality and empower women.

She assured women that the Akinwunmi Ambode administration

would continue to take actions and support all programmes and policies meant to enhance gender parity and put an end to all forms of discrimination against women and girl-children in the state.

“More women were needed in politics and decision-making positions as together they must put a stop to all forms of abuse, rape, domestic violence, women trafficking, and sexual harassment as well as ensure all girlchildren of school age are in school and more women are economically empowered,” the deputy governor said.

Adebule added that it is when women are involved in politics and other decision making positions more that

they can take their rightful places in the society, as they would not be relegated to the background The wife of the Lagos State governor, Bolanle Ambode at the occasion stated that women have critical roles to play in the society and to also serve as a reminder of the importance of women in actualising their potentials as a necessary condition to the development of the nation.

She said women in the country have achieved a lot in all sectors of the national life, like politics, economy, academia, manufacturing among others, adding that they need to advise one another to come out of their shell, take a bold step and refuse to be limited in their vision to achieve

their hearts’ desire.

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lola Akande urged women to be bold for change and say no to domestic violence, gender discrimination and its attendant repercussions.

The commissioner, who described women as potential leaders within their own spheres of influence, urged them to be committed to pragmatic actions which would foster their emancipation and advancement.

“All hands must be on deck especially at ensuring that mothers create a level playing ground in their domestic environment such that the boychild is equally trained and treated like the girl-child and as such do not

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see himself as a male chauvinist,” the commissioner said

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Nnamani seeks inputs on credible electoral system The National Electoral Reform Committee on Wednesday solicited for inputs from well meaning Nigerians on ways to improve the nation’s electoral system.

Chairman of the Committee and former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, made the appeal in Kaduna when he paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i.

“We are here today to solicit the contributions of citizens and groups in the North West of our country on best ways to improve on our electoral system.

“We are doing so with the understanding that we do not have monopoly of ideas on how to make our electoral system better.

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“We find out that people find it easier to criticise than to proffer solutions to problems,” he said.

Nnamani said groups and individual’s input could go a long way

in helping to arrive at a reasonable outcome.

He noted that Nigerians would benefit from the new system, adding that the electoral system had

improved since the 2007 election.

The committee chairman said anything that could make the electoral system better than what it used to be should be encouraged, noting that 2011 and 2015 elections were remarkable improvement on the 2007 election.

NAN recalls that the committee was set up on Oct. 4, 2016 by the Attorney General of the Federation, acting on the directive of the President.

The committee was inaugurated to review the electoral laws to make it more effective.

It was meant to reduce the number of times those who aspire for higher offices in Nigeria spend on election litigations by ensuring credible and acceptable elections.

Daniel, Ndoma-Egba hail Osinbajo at 60 Patrick Okohue The Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Victor NdomaEgba, SAN, has congratulated the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

This is even as the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba (Engr.) Gbenga Daniel has described the Professor Osinbajo as a true man of God and thoroughbred professional imbued with exemplary leadership qualities.

In a congratulatory message signed by Mrs. Clara Braide, Special Assistant, Communication in the Office of the NDDC Chairman, Ndoma-Egba, described the Acting President as “Highly loyal and cerebral.”

He noted that the integrity,

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Edo Assembly reaffirms commitment to promotion of gender equality The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to continue to promote gender equality through the passage of laws that would protect the rights of women. The Speaker of the Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, made the promise during plenary to mark the 2017 international women’s day celebration in Benin.

Okonoboh noted that the House had passed six bills that affected women and children.

He listed the bills to include; A law to prohibit Female Circumcision And Genital Mutilation, 1999. And law to make provision for the prohibition of inhuman treatment of widows, 2001.

Others include; A law to

Responding, Gov. El-Rufai said his government had already initiated a process to that effect as it relates to the state independent electoral commission.

Represented by his Deputy, Mr Bala Bantex, the governor said the state had embarked on the process of electronic voting in the next local government election.

“We believe that elections will be won properly, not in the law court, as the chairman already pointed out.

“We want to ensure that we have a clean and credible local government election and whoever wins let him win,” he said.

amend the provisions of inhuman treatment of widow (prohibition) law, 2004 and law to provide protection against stigmatisation and discrimination of people living with (HIV/AIDS), 2006.

He said the House also passed a law to protect the rights of the

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Child 2007 and a law to establish the Edo State Agency for the Control of Aids, 2009.

Okonoboh said that the Gender Equality Opportunity Bill, 2016 and a Bill for a law to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence against persons were pending.

According to him, they are before various committees of the House. Mrs Elizabeth Ativie, (APC) member representing Constituency Uhunmwode urged Gov. Godwin Obaseki to give top priority to 35 per cent affirmative action in his appointment across the state.

The affirmative action seeks 35 per cent employment opportunity for women in governance. (NAN)

Intelligence and selflessness service of Acting President Osinbajo has been essential to the numerous achievements recorded by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

The NDDC Chairman who also turns 61 today said that Osinbajo as a man of God and lawyer has lived a responsible life and his several landmark achievements, undoubtedly, endeared him to the President.

Ndoma-Egba said: “I commend and congratulate President Buhari for choosing Prof.

Osinbajo as his running mate; the vision and wisdom of this decision is evident for all to see in his ability to hold forte for our dear president. I pray that God continue to bless him with good health, wisdom and many more years in the service of God and great nation.”

Akeredolu will fulfill all electoral promises, says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Wednesday reassured residents that Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) would fulfil all his electoral promises to them.

Reiterating this in a statement in Akure by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, the APC promised prompt payment of workers’ salaries, job creation through industrialisation and agricultural revolution as well as peace and stability.

Reacting to the advice by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against creation of new local council development areas, Adesanya said: “Akeredolu will fulfill all electoral promises.”

PDP had warned the governor against his proposal to create new local council development areas out of 18 local government areas promised during Akeredolu’s electioneering campaign.

Adesanya stressed that there would be creation of local council

development areas as promised by Akeredolu during campaign.

“Contrary to what played out during the last administration, APC-Akeredolu is poised to steer the state’s affairs in the right direction and also deliver the true dividend of democracy to the good people of Ondo State,’’ he said Adesanya berated PDP for leaving behind a whooping debt of about N150 billion, eight months unpaid salaries of workers and several months of unpaid allowances and gratuities of pensioners.

“What moral justification has Ondo-PDP leadership to advise APC-Akeredolu’s government? We view your advice as anti-development and evil against the people of the state.

“It’s a clear attempt to derail our government so as to create bottleneck and distraction for Akeredolu.

News 12 Peace Corps sue Police, DSS, AGF for N2bn over unlawful arrest, seizure of office

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Senate summons Customs boss, Hammed Ali, orders him to appear in uniform

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ÏÏÏ Senate, on Thursday, ordered the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Rtd Colonel Hammed Ali, to appear before it on Wednesday, next week, and in Customs uniform.

The uniform idea as thought out by senators is to depict Ali’s rank as Comptroller-General, while he is to offer explanations on why the agency was insisting on implementing its proposed plan on import duty collection on vehicles from motorists.

The Senate had, on Wednesday, taken a decision on the strength of a point of order raised by its deputy leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah (APC Kebbi South), restraining the Customs from implementing its planned policy on collection of import duties on vehicles already imported into the country.

The Senate, in considering the motion, regarded the resolve by the Customs to collect import duties on vehicles being driven already in Nigeria as totally unacceptable by the ordinary Nigerians.

The Customs, as widely reported in the media, had ignored the Senate’s declaration on Wednesday, insisting that it would go ahead with implementation of the new policy.

The media had quoted the acting public relations officer of Customs, Joseph Attah, as affirming that Customs will still forge ahead with the planned policy from April 12 this year after the expiration of a month of grace given to all affected vehicle owners to pay for import duty in the absence of required particulars to that effect.

Angered by the Customs daring posturing on the policy, Senate, through a motion moved by Senator Dino Melaye (APC Kogi West), ordered the Customs’ CG

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Nigeria (PCN) has sued the AttorneyGeneral of the Federation (AGF), Inspector -General of Police (IGP) and the Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS), claiming N2b for unlawful arrest and detention of its national commandant, Ambassador Dickson Akoh, and 49 others.

PCN also claimed the law enforcement agencies carried out an unlawful raid of the organization’s new headquarters last week by a combined team of police and DSS. In the legal action, instituted by a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Mr. Kanu Agabi, SAN, the plaintiffs are demanding for a sum of N2bn as compensation for the embarrassment caused the Peace Corps of Nigeria and its incorporated trustees by the arrest and detention of its personnel carried out in a commando-style by the security operatives.

In the suit, filed at the federal high court in Abuja, the plaintiffs are asking the court to declare as illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional the arrest of Ambassador Akoh and other officers of the corps as well as the sealing up of its head office in Abuja and offices in the 36 states of the federation.

Plaintiffs further asked the court to declare that under the 1999 constitution, as amended, they have not committed any offence to warrant their arrest, detention and sealing up of their offices across the country as done by the defendants.

The defendants in the court action are Police, IGP, National Security Adviser (NSA), DSS, DG-DSS and the AGF, who are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th respondents, respectively.

Apart from the above reliefs, the plaintiffs asked the court to declare that the sealing up of their office headquarters in Abuja as illegal, unlawful, malicious and unconstitutional, having not committed any offence to warrant the unlawful invasion and seizure of properties.

Besides, the applicants are asking Justice Gabriel Kolawole to declare that they are entitled to fundamental rights to acquire and own properties, lawful assembly, freedom of movement, personal liberty and dignity of their human persons as guaranteed under sections 34, 35, 40, 41, and 43 of the 1999 constitution.

The plaintiffs therefore applied for an order compelling the respondents to unseal the headquarters of the Peace Corps of Nigeria and its offices nationwide.

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Hammed Ali to appear before it next week Wednesday for explanations on the agency’s intransigence stance on the planned policy.

The Senate stressed in the resolution that Ali must appear before it in Customs uniform depicting the rank of Comptroller-General since there was no law stopping him from doing so as a former military officer.

Dino, in his motion, urged the Senate to be firm in handing issues with the Customs CG over the planned policy and his refusal to wear Customs uniform since August 2015 when he was appointed.

He said, “Mr. President, democracy is standing on a three legs; one of the most important leg of democracy is the legislature and Nigerian Customs cannot function without the National Assembly because they cannot spend or survive without appropriations and oversight and if this Senate,

one of the most vibrant Senate in the history of this country, we take a resolution and an agency of government will have the temerity, will have the guts, will have the strength to blatantly disregard the entire institution of the Nigerian Senate, it is a very dark day for democracy.

“I am a member of the Customs committee and I want to educate some of us today that the position of the Comptroller General of Customs is a rank and as I speak today, we have deputy Comptroller General of customs. Their next promotion, if it come to being, is Comptroller General of Customs and we have asked this man at the committee level why he is not wearing the rank of Comptroller General and he said uniform men don’t wear uniform twice.

“I asked under which law and I educated him by reminding him that he retired as a colonel and that General Hananiya retired as

a General in the Nigerian Army and when appointed as the Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, he wore promptly and daily the uniform of the commission.

“I am praying to the Almighty God that what Customs authority was reported to have said about our resolution against its planned policy on import duties amounts to a misrepresentation. If it is true, then the CG should be made to go for psychiatric test.”

All the senators who contributed to debate on the motion like Adeola Olamilekan (APC Lagos West); Kabiru Marafa (APC Zamfara Central); Aliyu Wammako (APC Sokoto East); Emmanuel Bwacha (PDP Taraba South); Obinna Ogba (PDP Ebonyi Central), etc..., supported the motion by declaring that if the Customs CG cannot wear uniform, he should leave the job for other deserving Nigerian to do with passion.

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Security agencies asked to mop up illegal arms

Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Worried by the use of small arms and light weapons to commit various crimes in the country, the House of Representatives, yesterday, called on the Inspector General of Police to fathom a mechanism to mop them up.

The House also urged the Nigerian Immigration Service, the Nigerian Customs Service and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts and track and eliminate the sources of supply of these weapons while ensuring adequate security at the nation’s borders.

To this effect, the lawmakers want the executive arm of gov-

ernment to ensure that there is frequent up-date on weapons maintained by security agencies.

The House therefore mandated its Committee on Police Affairs, National Security and Intelligence to ensure implementation and report back.

The House’s resolution followed a motion on the “Need for the federal government to regulate the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country” moved by Rep. Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu (PDP, Anambra).

Ikpeazu noted that proliferation of small arms and light weapons is one of the major security challenges facing the country as it fuels communal conflicts, engineer political insta-

bility and pose threat, not only to national security but also socioeconomic development.

Hon. Ikpeazu observed that increase in armed robbery, kidnapping, terrorism and militancy can be traced back to arms in the hands of criminals, which is trafficked as a result of the nations porous borders and inability of security agencies to check the arms route.

Contributing to the motion, Rep. Nnenna Elendu Ukeje (PDP, Abia), noted that the proliferation of arms and light weapons has international dimension as it originates from the gulf of guinea, Libya, Mali and eventually enters the country through our porous borders. She said

that the presidential committee on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons should be upgraded to a commission so that they will have the power to negotiate in the international arena.

Hon. Zakari Mohammed (APC, Kwara), said the Arab spring increased the volume of illegal weapons into the country and made it very affordable, calling for an audit of arms in the country, just as he called on security agencies to be more proactive in tracking illegal arms.

In a unanimous resolution, the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, told the committee to report back to the House within eight weeks.

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Editorial Alarming traffic gridlock at Apapa Port

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ot long ago, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, appealed to the Federal Government to direct the contractor handling construction of the container trailer park and the Port link road in Apapa to return to site. In addition, he gave a 90-day ultimatum to the 57 tank farm owners in the area to build loading bays for their trucks or would be compelled to shut down operations.

Ambode’s plea and ultimatum are coming against the background that a lack of access road is responsible for the perennial traffic gridlock in the Apapa port area. We admit that lack of loading bays and parking lots is forcing petroleum tankers to park along the road, leading to the traffic jam usually experienced in the axis.

It is imperative to note that Apapa port is not only the country’s busiest, but more so the largest with more than 70 percent of maritime borne cargoes passing through it.

Due to the importance and intense economic activities going on there, all manner of tankers, trucks, trailers and lorries arrive here for evacuation of goods for onward delivery to other parts of Nigeria. A situation where more than 1,000 trucks enter Lagos daily to lift petroleum products to various parts of the country is a clear invitation to traffic chaos.

Unfortunately, the poor state of the roads and bridges, which have been neglected over the past two decades, is creating a nightmarish experience for those commuting to work or living in Apapa. The incessant gridlock has shut all economic and other activities in Apapa, be-

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sides inflicting untold hardship on residents and businesses in the area.

That is why we join the Lagos State governor in calling on tank farm owners to relocate in order to create access for road users while ensuring the safety of lives and property.

Unfortunately, the horrible state of the road is responsible for the unwholesome activities of hoodlums who take advantage of the confusion to rob commuters and snatch vehicles. Recently, the Association of Nigeria Licenced Customs Agents (ANLCA) lamented that the nation was losing more than N5 billion daily due to the chaotic state of affairs at the Apapa port.

Much as we consider the gridlock at the Apapa port as an issue of topmost importance, it is imperative to state that all past administrations lacked any comprehensive policy to ameliorate the situation. There is no gainsaying the fact that the Federal Government, should as a matter of urgency, commence the reactivation of rail lines at Apapa ports for evacuation of petroleum products.

Moreover, other ports such as Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri should be dredged and developed to allow large ocean going vessels to berth there. That would help ease the pressure on the Apapa Port.

Before then, it is advisable that the governor immediately sets up a task force to clear the road of heavy duty and articulated trucks. In addition, he must stick to the 90-day ultimatum for the relocation of tank farms if there is any hope of redeeming the near hopeless situation at Tin Can port. In spite of this, the Federal Government should intervene and end the trauma motorists and residents are facing in Apapa axis.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Pastor Tunde Bakare

Pope John Paul II

What God purposed and did before time cannot be destroyed by time, because once upon a time, there was no time at all.

Christianity is called to offer a genuine ‘DNA’ for a universal humanity; a Trinitarian vision and life that can animate a civilisation of love.

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WaterAid provides 108 bore holes in Plateau communities Chijioke Kingsley, Jos

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governmental organization (NGO), WaterAid Nigeria, that specializes in transforming lives through improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation, has provided 108 bore holes in Bokkos, Kanke and Pankshin local government areas of Plateau state within the span of five years.

Speaking during the commissioning and handing over ceremony of two blocks of boys and girls friendly institutional toilets and one hand pump borehole in Government Secondary School Masharkut in Bokkos on Wednesday, the programme coordinator, Community Based Development (CBD) of WaterAid, Mrs. Von Shom, said a total of 593 water sanitation committees and water consumer associations were formed and trained with 99 artisans trained with tools and kits provided for basic maintenance of the water facilities across wards to ensure sustainability.

In his part, the head of wa-

ter supply, sanitation and hygiene unit Bokkos, Mr. Atang Sambo said that almost 60 million people in Nigeria (31 percent of the population) lack access to improved water source and over 130 million people (71 percent of the population) lack access to basic sanitation, adding that over 45million (25 percent of the population) practice open defecation while about 45,000 children under the age of five die from diseases caused by the nation’s poor levels of access to safe water, basic sanitation and improved hygiene.

Elated by the gesture of WaterAid, the principal of Government Secondary School Masharkut in Bokkos, Mr. Malau Zakka, said before now, the school only has a well which is virtually open and contaminated. He said the water becomes more contaminated as even herdsmen use the well to feed their cattle after school hours.

“Now that we have first class bore hole, my students don’t fall ill as often as the water is safe from contamination.

Director bemoans lack of functioning laboratories in schools Esther Taiwo

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The Director, Federal Science Equipment Centre, Ijanikin Lagos, Mr. Matthew Ndu, has said that Nigeria’s quest to achieve global competitiveness in sciences may not be realised if proper attention was not paid to the development of laboratories.

Ndu said this in a paper he presented at the closing ceremony of a five-day capacity building workshop for laboratory technicians in Secondary Schools recently in Ijanikin, Lagos.

According to him, there is no way the country can produce well rounded professionals especially in the field of science if there are no laboratories to back up theoretical contents in schools.

He noted that even where these laboratories exist, they were ill equipped.

He said that for products of the country’s secondary schools and universities to match their counterparts in other climes professionally, especially in the sciences, a lot needed to be done in the development and use of labo-

ratories.

Ndu also said that another major challenge facing the development of laboratories in schools was the non-existence of well trained personnel to manage equipment such as microscopes, chemicals and others.

“That is the essence of this workshop, to build up the knowledge of laboratory technicians in order for them to be able to effectively run these laboratories in their respective schools.

“We have about 80 laboratory technicians drawn from

the 104 Unity Colleges across the country participating in the workshop.

“These technicians have been taken through various sections of the centre in order to learn how to run their laboratories the way it should be run, repairing broken down equipments as well as fabricate new ones.

“They were exposed to workshop areas such Metal, Carpentry, Glass ware, Precision, Optics, Electrical Electronics, Plastics as well as Printing.

Cleric advocates religious knowledge as remedy for societal ills Subair Mohammed

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Right Path Arabic Institute has cautioned parents and guardians to be mindful of the kind of knowledge they expose their children to.

According to the Director of the Institute, Mallam Yunus Al-Imam, religious knowledge with the blend of western education are tools for making Godly children and correcting societal ills.

Mallam Al-Imam gave this admonition at the pre-event conference held at the weekend in Lagos as prelude to the inaugural passing out ceremony of the institute slated for March 26 for graduates in advance Arabic language course. Addressing newsmen at the event, Mallam Al-Imam lamented lack of adequate exposure to the teachings of Islamic knowledge is partly responsible for persistent societal ills.

He said, “A child that is well brought up in the ways of God will be peaceful with himself and his environment. Therefore, for Muslims to be well grounding in the practise of Islam, it requires some fundamentals which include learning and comprehensive understanding of the noble Qur’an and the tra-

ditions of the prophet.”

He added that, “to be able to read the Qur’an and understand what has been read aid in no small measure the practise of Islam. Basically, it is required of all Muslims to understand the words of God to be able to worship Him as He is to be worshipped. Therefore, for us at Right Path Arabic Institute which is an affiliate of Islamic University, Madinah and Azhar University, Cairo, teaching and understanding Arabic language is one of our core objectives because it is an essential for learning and understanding the Qur’an and the tradition of prophet.”

Speaking on how the Qur’an and hadith could aid societal changes, Mallam Al-Imam said, “The Qur’an and traditions of the prophet are books of wisdom therefore for any one that learn and understands it; such person cannot but have positive impact on his community.

Also, it promotes internal and communal peace as it is an encyclopaedia and manuals for all Muslims who desire worldly bliss and a rewarding hereafter.

Therefore, to perfect our Islam, it is required for us to learn, understand and act the Qur’an and the hadiths and these are our aims at the Right Path Institutes.”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (r), being received by Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abubakar, to Bauchi airport on Thursday. Abubakar is on a reconciliatory visit to the state.

Maternal Health: UNFPA names Nollywood actress Stephanie Linus Ambassador Angela Onwuzoo

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its efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Africa through awareness creation among women and adolescent girls, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has announced popular and multiple award winning Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus, as its Regional Ambassador for maternal health in West and Central Africa.

Linus, according to UNFPA Deputy Representative, Dr. Eugene Kongnyuy, was chosen based on her clear passion for women and children, in addition to her contribution to the nollywood industry which had endeared her to many.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday which was used by the Fund to mark this

year’s International Women’s Day, Kongnyuy said the regional ambassador, representing 23 countries, will be an advocate for women and adolescent girls.

“She will be raising awareness on issues that affect their reproductive health and rights, while encouraging policies and laws that protect the right and dignity of the girl child and the critical investments needed for young people to fulfill their potential and for Africa to reap its demographic dividend.

“There is need to raise awareness on these development issues, engage communities and advocate for women and girls at the policy and decision making levels,” he said.

Apart from raising awareness, Kongnyuy revealed that investing in maternal health

was the best investment any country can make because of its high yields and returns.

He explained: “Investing in maternal health is a smart investment; if you put one dollar in maternal health, it will yield 120 dollars. So, it is where the government should put its money, because it is yielding high returns. In Nigeria, the country will be saving 1.5 billion dollars yearly by investing in maternal health. And it must start with family planning because access to family planning will prevent the death of 12,000 women and 100,000 children annually.”

According to him, the costs of not taking action now on maternal health would mean that poverty eradication efforts would be undermined, while economic growth will

slow down, inequalities sustained, and countries will miss out on a vast source of human capital needed to take sustainable development forward in the 21st century.

In her acceptance speech, Linus, said;” It is a great honour for me to be given a chance to perform this role. I am honoured to partner with UNFPA to create an enabling environment for women, girls, and every young person to fulfill their potential.

“I will work closely with the Fund to draw attention to work that still needs to be done across the region to increase universal access to sexual reproductive health and information in order to stop women from dying in the course of bringing new life.”

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Anambra Marketers assured of businessfriendly environment John Chinenye, Awka

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Marketers in Anambra state have been assured of sustained negotiation between the state and federal government to improve better business environment in the state.

This was disclosed when Governor Obiano visited Mean Market, Sokoto road, Onitsha, during the inauguration of the Patron of the Millennium Merchant and Importers’ Association.

Governor Obiano said his administration had vowed not to leave any stone unturned in strengthen the economy of the state by providing enabling facilities for business men and women to strive.

Governor Obiano revealed that marketers in the state contributed immensely to the present developmental history of the state and as such, had finalized arrangements with the Nigerian Custom to stop indiscriminate taxation on them, especially when importing and transporting their goods.

The Governor stressed that he would continue mapping out measures to ameliorate the sufferings of the people.

NBA empowers, builds capacity of members in Rivers Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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tion (NBA), has stressed the need for capacity building and regular updating for its members, especially the young lawyers practicing in Rivers state.

Speaking at the formal opening ceremony of the NBA branch in Okehi, Eche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Felix Amadi, the branch NBA chairman, emphasised the importance of providing the right environment to enhance the administration of justice in all parts of the country. The occasion also witnessed the commissioning of a standard common room for lawyers at the Okehi High Court.

Mr. Amadi, who teaches law at

the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, RUST, noted that the common room would also serve as a temporary centre for the NBA branch in Okehi.

He said: “Haven achieved this milestone, our next target is to commission an NBA secretariat or NBA house in Okehi. We will soon embark on this project and I am confident that we will accomplish it.”

The NBA branch chairman said that it was very necessary for the association to establish its presence in all judicial divisions across the country to boost the synergy between the bar and the bench. He pledged the continued cooperation of the NBA and the law officers in the Okehi Judicial Division.

Highlighting the benefits of having a functional NBA centre in judicial divisions, Mr. Amadi said that the presence of the association helped to strengthen other institutions in the society, adding that the services of legal practitioners were necessary in all parts of the country.

Speaking before commissioning the NBA centre, Justice Chioma Okirie, the Presiding Judge of the Okehi Judicial Division, said she was happy to be part of the epoch-making ceremony.

She said: “I am delighted that the Okehi branch has been commissioned. I believe that the branch centre and the common room will provide the needed comfort and convenience for lawyers who come to appear in the courts here.”

L-R: Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong; US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. John Daffan, during the US Ambassador’s visit to the Government House, Jos… on Wednesday.

15 News Rep urges government to disarm herdsmen in Agatu Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Representatives, Hon. Adamu Ochepo Entonu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constitutuency of Benue State, has urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the raging crisis between fulani herdsmen and the Agatu people Entonu addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, condemned the seemingly lackadaisical attitude of both the Federal government in addressing the crisis with an aim finding lasting solution to the fued, maintaining that neither has shown any form of empathy nor provided any assistance to the Agatu people whom he said have suffered so much from attacks by armed herdsmen.

The lawmaker who also insisted that the only acceptable solution to the conflict is for the herdsmen to completely leave Agatu land said that the people of Agatu are being hacked down daily while government has refused to pay any attention.

“Not the state governor or even the federal government has shown any interest in spite of the outcry of our people as a result of the heavy economic injury inflicted on the people of Agatu by Fulani herdsmen. A rehabilitation program that can lead to recovery and sustenance of means of livelyhood is highly desirous at a time like this when the people of Agatu are feeling neglected and alienated, to at least give our people a sense of belonging,” Entonu noted.

Our problem is poor funding, says Petroleum varsity VC Isaac Olamikan, Warri

ÏÏÏ The Vice Chancellor of the

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta state, Prof. Akii Ibhadode, has said that poor funding has remained the bane of the university, as the institution is set to graduate about 795 students at her first convocation ceremony after 10 years of its establishment.

Prof. Ibhadode made the revelation at a pre-convocation press briefing on Wednesday at the Senate Chambers of FUPRE, calling on Federal Government, stakeholders in the oil and gas industries,

international donors and other relevant agencies to come to help in meeting the financial and infrastructural needs of the University to enable her deliver on the expectations of the founding fathers.

“We are indeed gladdened by the fact that the University is now set to release about 795 high-fliers that through dogged commitment have been adjudged in character and learning to represent the true vision of Excellence& Relevance, being the hallmark of the mandate given to the University on March 14, 2007.”

“We are therefore, proud to celebrate a milestone, because,

of these 795 great minds from six sets (2011 to 2016) being released through this convocation to the world, 25 are graduating with first honours degrees. Thatis, 11 from the College of Science and 14 from the College of Technology.”

Speaking further, Prof. Ibhadode said, “Permit me to note with a sense of satisfaction, that this first convocation ceremony marks another yet milestone in our journey in the pursuit of our mandate of producing high level manpower for the oil and gas sector of the economy.”

He said that all the courses studied by the graduands set for convocation on March 14, 2017,

have been accredited, adding that plans are already in top gear for accreditation of more courses in May this year. He added that that the University will also be marking its tenth year founders’ day celebration on Monday March 13, 2017.

The Vice Chancellor noted that that their concerted pursuit is to elevate the global assessment of FUPRE as a centre of excellence, acclaimed for research activities and a regional hub for consultancy cum community service in the oil and gas industry.

He added that they have put relevant structures in place to further stimulate learning,

teaching, research, IndustryUniversity partnership and strategic community relations with intent of making the University a first choice with state-of-theart facilities for qualitative and world-class education and training.

Prof. Ibhodode emphasised that despite the enormous accomplishment and drive for greater recognition, the University is challenged by a number of issues which he enumerated to imclude infrastructure, such as staff housing, sports complex, convocation arena, students centre and guest house/staff club, poor funding, amongst others too numerous to mention.

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International Women’s Day: Will you be bold for change?

As the world celebrates this year’s edition of the International Women’s Day, key issues affecting women and girls, in particular, would once again be brought to the front burner of the discourse, in this report by FEMI GANIYU AND JOY ANYIM

On March 8, 2017, the whole world rose up in acknowledgement of women.

It is a day set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate women, their roles, contributions and challenges. The UN, has, over the years, set aside days, weeks, months, years and decades to celebrate and honour landmark events, such as the International Women’s Day. In fact, the advocacy by the UN, individuals and group on today’s historic occasion will be deafening. Paper presentations and salutation will herald the day, whose history dated back to 1910.

Instructively, the theme for this year’s celebration is: ‘#Will You Be Bold for Change’? Indeed, women, including the deprived and the privileged, are expected to rise up for change in all the seven continents, including Africa, Asia, America, South America, among others.

This year’s celebration would focus on Germaine issues, including, seeking a more inclusive, gender-equal world, just as it will celebrate the social. Economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while drawing global attention to generating and accelerating gender parity between their men counterparts.

In the 2016 edition, world leaders had pledged to take action as champions of gender parity, just as groups, including Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs, and scores of equally concerned individuals affirmed their support for women.

In Nigeria, the country’s highly vibrant and articulate women, would also file out in their large numbers, as usual, to honour the day and make practical commitments that would galvanise women’s much trumpeted cause for gender parity.

Over the years, the UN has been keeping faith with this day. In 1908, 15000 women had marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours; better pay and voting rights, thus setting the stage for future events, including, the first organized Women’s Day in the US in 1909.

Subsequently, the day had been celebrated in 1913, 1914 till date, with fanfare and pageantry.

Accordingly, the UN hopes to use resources like, UN Gallery, UN Photo, Women’s News, speeches and statements to enhance its advocacy status and objectives, while also harping on critical issues, such as, “I will challenge bias and

inequality; I will campaign against violence; I will celebrate women’s achievements”, among other targets, to get proper recognition they truly deserve.

As the day seeks to heighten its advocacy on ‘Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50: 50, and how to accelerate their 2030 agenda, build women for the effective implementation of the UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, women are also upbeat that equality and empowerment of all women and girls, inclusivity and empowerment and equal education for all and lifelong learning would be achieved as well.

Specifically, the critical key also highlights the needful in such areas as, “All girls and boys should get complete free equitable and quality primary and secondary education and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls in both public and private spheres of life.

Significantly, worldwide, women and children have always at the receiving end of wars and famine, including savage occurrences- killings and maimingsuch as were recorded in Afghanstan; Libya-US face-off, leading to the killing and overthrow of Col. Muammar Ghadafi, a few years ago, where several

thousands of innocent women and children were killed.

There were se4veral such cases in other countries like Liberian, where the face-off and bravado among the warring parties including the jailed former President, Charles Taylor, late President Samuel Doe, among others, not only displaced women and children, but led to the savagery that stunned the world, as starvation and deaths remained the sad monuments that told the story of this tiny West African country.

The ongoing efforts to tame the religious fundamentalists in Nigeria-Boko Haram-, especially in the North east states of Bornu, Adamawa and Yobe, had continued to leave deaths on its trail, as in, particular, women and children have been at the receiving end. Thousands of them have been deprived of their education, as they were forcefully displaced from their communities, killed or maimed, while several schools were either burnt or partially destroyed making learning and teaching impossible over the last eight years, when the late Muhammed Yufuf, their leader, started the intractable crisis, leading to its multiplier effects on the economy and our CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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West African neighbours, especially in the North and Eastern borders.

The story of the abducted Chibok Schoolgirls, whose cause is being championed by the # Bring Back Our Girls, BBG, group, led by the former Minister of Education and World Bank chief, Dir. (Mrs.) Oby Ezekwesili, is still fresh in our memories currently.

Theirs, is a consequence of violence against women and girls, which the UN’s body is working to stop through a day like this. Also associated with this crisis include severe malnutrition, which young girls and boys face during wars, as we had in the case of Chadian, Somalia and Sudan conflicts, leading to depopulation of women and vibrant youths that ought to be the future leading lights of their individual countries and the world at large.

This human capital decimation, in the global reckoning, has led to several children and women to be out of schools over the last decade, especially in the developing world, like Africa and Central America.

In Nigeria, although the 1999 Constitution, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex, customary and religious laws continues to restrict women’s rights educationally, politically and economically.

Across the country, gender violence and discrimination vary, as historical and peculiar cultures dictate such negative tendencies. Although, education and Internet seem to be weighing heavily against some of these evil acts, there are countless numbers of such negative activities that the world would rise against today.

In some customs, a woman isn’t allowed to live her own life, as her choices and decisions are dependent on the male factor. Some part of the Igbo culture still give room for male dominance and maltreatment of women. Here, the first son inherits the father’s house and other properties, leaving the women with nothing.

In the case of the death of a woman’s husband, she is subjected to ridiculous

Chibok girl

treatments, as she is made to-as a sign of respect-sleep with the dead body of the late husband a night before his burial’ and in some cases, the late husband is bathed and the water given to her to drink as a proof that she did not cause her husband’s death.

In some other cases, she is denied privilege of all she and her husband had laboured for by the family of the husband.

Another source of worry is the increasing case of battery and sexual violence against women. Some men abused their wife, beat them and throw them out

there should be more focus on the Nigedeprivations that women face, says that its worries about gender violence and That is why a group, while expressing Italy, Germany, etc.

Notorious among such countries are, exported to foreign lands for sex slavery. litter our environment; young girls are pected to complain. Cases of pedophilia in some societies; and they are not exslavery. Young girls are sexual harassed dia reports of rape, defilement and sex Almost on a daily basis, there are memuch impunity. of their matrimonial homes without so

“Violence against women and gender discrimination are worldwide, and not limited to Africa alone. However, we in Africa and particularly in Nigeria, are yet to embrace this lofty idea of shunning all forms of discrimination against women and even girl-child.”

rian girls.

According to the African Women Lawyers Association, AWLA, Nigerian girls deserve more functional education for their capacity and mental development.

The legal practitioners, Mrs. Oluwatomi and Mrs. Mandy Asagba, in a statement they jointly signed, also anchored their advocacy on, “Good governance to create jobs for parents/guardians to take care of their daughters.”

Observers have called for a review of curriculum in schools that would emphasize civic education, greater encouragement for learning by girls and young boys.

According to Mrs. Rachael Anthony, “Violence against women and gender discrimination are worldwide, and not limited to Africa alone. However, we in Africa and particularly in Nigeria, are yet to embrace this lofty idea of shunning all forms of discrimination against women and even girl-child.”

She said that, our schools have less women or girls, while in some parts of the North, educating a girl-child is considered a waste of time and resources; so, they do not place much importance on it.

Anthony said, “I can tell you that while young girls are used as housemaids, others hawk foods and goods day and night.

This system should be legislated against by the National Assembly.”

Right group in the country have been relentless in their campaigns against sexual abuse, violence and gender discrimination, even in all its facets and ramifications.

For example, Dr. (Mrs.) Joe Odumakin has been a familiar face, advocating severe penalty against the culprits. Over the years, she has been stepping up her campaigns against child labour, among other issues.

Therefore, as the world comes together once again to honour women, it is hoped that men and women of conscience would expunge discrimination of all shades and colours, as well as, in particular, gender discrimination be expunged from their brains, while allowing loving and caring for one another, remain in their consciousness.

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BRIGHTER SMILE 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) Okafor Amarachukwu Obiamaka (2) Okafor Uzochukwu Nnaemeka (3) Chukwuma Ndubuisi Chiji (4) Roseline Chigozie Chiji

- Chairman - Member - Member -Member

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: (1) To promote the importance of good oral health and educate the public to recognize the impact of oral health on overall physical health and well being (2) To create awareness and teach people to maintain good oral hygiene to achieve a brighter smile (3)To provide basic health education to the whole community on the need for a good oral well being (4) To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on health and educational, cultural and other needs of the society Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed By : Barrister Chinedu Anyanwu CHINEDU ANYANWU & CO 10, OLOWOGBOWO STREET, LAGOS STATE

BEN DANIEL NDEM 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. Andem Ndem 2. Nne Amah 3. Uduakobong Udofia THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To establish scholarship schemes, skills acquisition workshops, capacity building programmes and empowerment initiatives.

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

VICTORIOUS ASSEMBLY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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) ALEX CHUKWU (2) SARAH ISAAC CHUKWU (3) KORIE NICHOLAS CHIBUZO (4) JONAH ORJI IGWE (5) OLABISI OLANISIMI FASOMISOYE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To preach The Gospel OF Our Lord Jesus Christ 2. To Disciple Men For Our Lord Jesus Christ THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

2015 LIKE MIND CLUB OF ETI-OSA

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: (1) To foster the spirit of unity, Patriotism and co-operation among the sons, daughters and wives married to Ebu sons.

(2) To contribute to or undertake all noteworthy development projects for the advancement of Ebu. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : CHAIRMAN

DIVINE COVENANT AND MERCY SEVENTH DAY OBSERVER MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BENDE OZICHI CELINE -President 2. BENDE PRECIOUS IHEOMA -Secretary 3. BENDE NGOZI SHARON

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To Promote The Progress And Peace Of The Club 2. To Care For The Welfare Of The Members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

ELDER CITIZENS WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OLELE JULIET OMO (2) OLELE SYLVESTER OSE (3) DORCAS FELIX OLABODE (4) FRANCA ESEKHAIGBE

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ELDER (CHIEF) ABDULFATAHI OLATUNJI KASUMU - PRESIDENT 2. ELDER VICTOR OLUFEMI BENSON (JP) - SECRETARY GENERAL 3. ELDER (MRS.) ESTHER ABIADE AJIBADE - TREASURER 4. ELDER (DR) ADEBOLA OLUFEMI ADEYEMI - MEDICAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANT 5. ELDER GABRIEL OLATUNDE OLUDE (JP) - CORPORATE AFFAIRS ADVISER 6. ELDER EBENEZER OLUJIMI AFUAPE - EXECUTIVE MEMBER 7. ELDER (ALHAJI) SULEMAN KOLAWOLE ADEDEJI - EXECUTIVE

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

-CHAIRMAN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLATUNJI SHAFI ABIODUN 2. ALAO MURIZIQ ABIODUN 3. OLUKOLU ABIODUN JEMILAT

This is to inform the General Public that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) DR GODWIN ODUMAH (2) CHIEF KIMASHINOR TOM NWAKALO-IMU (3) ENGR CYRIL EMINA (4) COMRADE SYLVESTER .O. EJIOFOR (5) CHIEF AGBOMAH OJORE (6) MR PATRICK .E. AKPALA (7) MRS MAGDALENE IWEZULU (8) AKPELI ANTHONY OKOAYE

This is to inform the General Public that the above named CLUB has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

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 Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To propagate the gospel of our lord Jesus to every creature. Mark 16:15 (2) To pray to God for all the Nations all over the world for peace and tranquillity. Psalm 122:6 (3) To preach and teach that darkness has no power over the light (4) To equip believers, transform and empower youths.

EBU DEVELOPMENT UNION This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990

The general public is hereby informed that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

FOUNTAIN OF FULFILMENT MINISTRY

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THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE :1. TO ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL, RECREATIONAL AND RAPID GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. 2. TO CREATE A CONDUCIVE PLATFORM AND ADD VALUE TO THE WELL BEING OF THE (AGED) AND THE ELDERLY IN THE COMMUNITY. 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 BY : PRESIDENT

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To Preach The Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2.To Build Homes and Successful Marriages Based On The Teachings Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 3.To Help Individuals Discover and Realize their Spiritual Abilities Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Cresent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

IGWE BU IKE FRIENDS CLUB The general public is hereby notified that the above named CLUB has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for addition of Trustees under part “c” of the Companies and allied matters Act 1990 TRUSTEES ARE; 1 MR OKECHUKWU GABERIEL EZEANI – CHAIRMAN 2 MR UGOCHUKWU STEPHEN OGBONNA – VICE CHAIRMAN 3 MR FRED CHINYERE AGUDIEGUWU – SECRETARY 4 FRANKLIN NNAMADI - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5 MR DANIEL CHINDEDU OKERE – TREASURE 6 MR KANU HENRY OGECHI 7 MR SUNDAY NWOKE CHIMA 8 MR EJIKE DAVID NWANKURIBE 9 MR VINCENT CHIMEZIE NWAORGU 10 MR NWACHCHUKWU CHARLES UCHE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO FOSTER PEACE AND UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF PUBLICATION. Signed:Secertary

MASROOR ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (MIEF)

GLORIOUS CITY REVIVAL MINISTRY,NIGERIA

This is to inform the general public that the above named foundation has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part (c) of CAMA 1990.

This is to inform the General Public that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts 2004

This is to inform the general public that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The Trustee Members are 1.Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye,Folorunso Abdul Azeez 2.Alhaji (Dr) Hassan-Bello Abdul Majeed Bolade 3.Alhaji (Dr) Timehin, Olurotimi Saheed 4.Alh Lakunle-Bello Musa Oyetayo 5.Alhaja Abdul Azeez Fatimah Atinuke

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR LEO BASSSEY AKPAN - Chairman 2. PASTOR JOSEPH NSIKAK EKANEM - Vice Chairman 3. BARRISTER SUNDAY EFFIONG EKPENYONG - Secretary 4. ELDER NKAIMAHA UWEM OROK - Member 5. MR GODWIN BONIFACE UDOH - Member 6. Pastor MRS. IQUO NDARAKE IMOH - Member

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR ESUEFIENI JONAH GENERAL OVERSEER 2. REV. BRIGHT ABEL YOUGHA SECRETARY 3. ELDER TAMADU EZE TREASURER 4. PASTOR (MRS.) NGOZI JONAH MEMBER 5. HRH PREYE WILFRED MEMBER

OBJECTIVE. To promote moral, educational and ethical principles

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Taking the church to the world and bringing men back to Chrtist through soul winning.

Any objections to this this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Abuja within 28 PAYLOAD of this publication.

Any objection to registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria within 28 days of this publication.

PROCLAIMATION CHRIST MISSION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST FOR SALVATION OF HUMANITY 2. TO HARVEST SOULS FOR GOD’S KINGDOM 3. TO HEAL THE SICK IN BODY AND SOUL BY FASTING AND PRAYERS, HOLY OIL, WATER AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF NATURE. 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 M.O. Lakunle-Bello Corporate Services

SIGNED: Sunday Ekpenyong Esq. 08028258555

KINGDOM PROMOTION OUTREACH

ERU TRADITIONAL & SPIRITUAL ORGANIZATION WORLWORLDWIDE

THE WORLD WIDE GOSPEL OF UNITY CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM CHURCH

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.

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.

The general public is hereby notified that the above Named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration under the part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chief Adebisi Adeyemi 2. His Eminence Sesan Akande

Board Of Trustees: 1. Archbishop Olufemi Albert - Spiritual Father 2. Lowo Olusegun Gabriel - Chairman 3. Ajayi Doyinsola Christiana - Treasurer 4. Lowo Omolaja Raymond - General Secretary 5. Lowo Anifowoshe Margret - Finacal Secretary.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dum-Bari Barinaanu Gberesuu 2. Ngozi Anthonia Dumbari-Gberesuu Aims And Objectives: 1. Organising and Sponsoring Crusades to win souls for Jesus Christ ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Preservation of our ancestral ethno-religious legacy 2. Creation of a native religious incubator to produce balanced & well co-ordinated adherents 3. To forge a binding link between man & his inherent divinities 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 BY SECRETARY

SIGNED: PASTOR ESUEFIENI JONAH

Aims And Objectives: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus christ to all nations.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Ogunnaike Adebayo

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MUSHROOM DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named body intends to apply for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1, 1990.

The Trustees are: 1. CHIOMA TOLANI ROBERTS 2. MIRAH AMAKA ROBERTS 3. KATE CHINYERE ROBERTS AIMS AND OBJECTS ARE. 1. To help the upcoming farmers to grow in their field of choice 2. To foster unity and understanding among members for better orientation and development of our products 3 To create an avenue for expansion and easy access to the products 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.

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PETERS AND JANET FOUNDATION

USONWANNE AMAKA SOCIAL CLUB OF IBUSA

This is to inform the general public that the above named “ FOUNDATION” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above named “CLUB” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE : 1. AYARA PETERS KAYODE 2. PETERS - AYARA BOSE JANET

TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1. MR. NWAJEI HENRY DUMEBI. 2. MR. GABRIEL UTOMI. 3. MR. OGOH PETER OGOM. 4. MR. OFILI CLEMENT. 5. MR. OKAFOR FAVOUR ELUEMUNOR.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES : 1. To provide support for widows in the society.

2. To provide support and assistance to orphans and the less privileged also in our society.

3. To embark on programmes with a view to fiercely combating poverty in our land.

Any Objection(s) 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 28 days from the date of this publication.

AIMS. & OBJECTIVES: 1. To carter for the welfare, well-being and interest of members in life and in death.

2. To build a strong, united and indivisible social club.

3. To promote love,unity,progress and mutual understanding among members.

4. To initiate development projects that will uplift the living standard of members and enhance a rapid development of the club and town of origin (IBUSA).

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be no forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja, within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: E.O MOSES

Signed By; BARR. AYARA PETERS

Signed: TRUSTEES

ETHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

GOD’S TEMPLE FOR TOTAL DELIVERANCE AND RESTORATION CHURCH WORLDWIDE

UNITED DRIED FISH DEALERS ASSOCIATION MILE 3, PORT HARCOURT

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. DR. PETER-JAZZY EZEH 2. DR. TAKIM OJUA 3. DR. MRS. BENTINA MATHIAS 4. REV. FR. DR. PAUL KOLADE-TUBI 5. DR. MRS CHINYERE UKPOKOLO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. AJIBOYE MOSES OLAWALE 3. KOLAWOLE LAWRENCE 5. OLORUNFEMI MOSUNMOLA 7. FASORANTI STEVE OLUMAYOKU

TRUSTEES: 1. GLORY GODWIN 2. SOPURUCHUKWU U. OKOLI 3. MRS JOSEPHINE ANOSIKE

2. OBAMUROH OLORUNFEMI SAMU 4. OLUPO DAVID TAIWO 6. AJINIHI DAVID SHOLA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO CATER FOR ORPHANS WIDOWS AND THE NEEDY. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED:: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHAPEL OF DIVINE DESTINY

IJESA DAY CELEBRATIONS ORGANISATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. REV. OKEKE CHEKWUBE CALISTUS 2. PROPHETESS OKEKE NDIDI NKIRU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO WORSHIP GOD AND PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD 3. TO WORSHIP AND PRAY TO GOD 4. TO LOVE AND HELP ONE ANOTHER

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIEDFOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. MR SUNDAY ADEWUSI. 2. PRINCESS (DR) TOYIN KOLADE

- CHAIRMAN,

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: OGUCHIENTI & OGUCHIENTI BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS 08033223987

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

INITIATIVE FOR ACTION ON ECONOMICS & SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT

VICTORY WORSHIP TABERNACLE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SUNSHINE MEDICAL CARE INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. PST. FREEBORN OGHENERUNO UKPEDE 2. BASSEY ENOBONG GLORIA (MRS) 3. DR. ANDREW BOCK - ORUMA 4. DR. DAVID TAIWO ISIAVWE 5. HON. ANTHONY OBERUAKPEFE AFE 6. AKPOMUDJERE OKIEMUTE 7. DR. EBIKEFE TARILAEMI OMU 8. DR. FRED OMUKORO 9. CHIEF ABRAHAM ODJIGHORO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (A) TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE SERVICES TO THE NEEDY (B) TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE WORKS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRIUMPHANT WOMEN FELLOWSHIP

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AWA NNAMDI SUNDAY - CHAIRMAN 2. UCHE LOVE 3. CHIMAOBI BLESSING NGOZI 4. EGUH FRANCIS CHIMAOBI - SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rev (pst) Fred Uhiène 2. Pastor Adaji Joy Amichi 3. Deaconess Regina Omakwu Michael 4. Elder Ighedosa Osamudiamen

The Trustees: 1. ANUOLUWAPO BABADIYA 2. GRACE AGBO 3. GRACE NKONO

The aim and objective: 1. To contribute our quota to the empowerment and development of the youths, oppressed and the handicapped Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

The aim and objective: 1. To preach thé gospel of pur Lord Jésus christ.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

– President – SECRETARY

The Aim and objective 1. Supporting women to live a prayerful and triumphant Christian life through Jesus Christ in this end time.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Signed: PEREZLEGAL

HON DR. OBIORA UCHENNA FOUNDATION IT/NO/94556

UTAKO YOUTH TRADERS ASSOCIATION

IHIALA SOCIAL CLUB (IGWEBUIKE) ABUJA BRANCH

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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

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

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION Old objective clauses to be change are: 1. To help the needy, handicap children, orphanage and widows in the society.

2. To provide support to the less privilege in the society.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TOCHUKWU OGBODO - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIMAOBI CISTUS NNUAHAM 3. ANIMBA EMMANUEL 4. SUNDAY ARUM 5. IFEANYI LUCKY 6. OKECHUKWU ARUM

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENGR. CHINASAOKWU OKOLIE 2. CHIEF UGOCHUKWU OKEKE 3. BARR. EMEKA OHANEBO 4. CHIEF BEN NDUKWE 5. PHARMACIST INNOCENT NNUBIA

New objective clauses to be added; 1. To promote agricultural farming and fishery.

2. To render needful humanitarian services to all Nigerians and global community.

Change of Motto: Old motto: lending a helping hand New Motto: Promoting healthy strong institution and Humanitarian service Any objection to this amendment should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ANIMBA EMMANUEL SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO ASSOCIATE WITH AND UNITE ALL PERSONS ESPECIALLY OF IHIALA ORIGIN BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD. 2. TO GENERATE UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CLUB IN PARTICULAR AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 3. TO READILY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE MEMBERS IN NEEDS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHRIS NNEJI, ESQ , LL.M +2348037308539

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LOVE SMILE & CHARITY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) Ibrahim Abdulrasheed Ikhina - chairman 2) Robert ifeoluwa samuel - secretary THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To provide, collaborate, and advocate for free health care services.

2. To provide, collaborate, and advocate for free education for less privileged and people in the rural communities.

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

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VETERANS INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Engr. Okey Nwubani 2. Mr. Exodus Efoli Esuku Ibor 3. Hajiya Maryam Mamman Nassir 4. Barr. Chukwuemeka Ekeugo 5. Mr. Lateef Alagbe 6. Dconss Maryam Abubakar

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Joseph Yusuf Olanrewaju - Chairman 2. Enitan Esther Gbeleyi 3. Olatunji Temitope Joseph (member) 4. Oluwakemi Ann Gbeleyi - Secretary

The aim and objective: 1. To initiate projects and programs that will focus on veterans, widows of late soldiers and their children via training, funding and equipping them with skill so as to work towards making them self reliant Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ST JOHN BOSCO’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION UBIAJA

EMPOWERED CHRISTIAN MEN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) ALEX AMEN OKOSUN (2) JUDE OKOEGUALE (3) SIMEON OAMHEN AGBONAYE (4) MAXWELL OIFOGHE EBEWELE (5) OSBERT ODIA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rev. Eghosa Igunbor 2. Rev. Dickson Etinosa-Ogbahon 3. Elder Charles Onoijafe 4. Deacon Nath Oyakhire 5. Deacon Osayuki Obaseki

The aim and objective: 1. To promote peace and unity among members

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WITH NO. LA5EW-3C7EZ-6CFFR-E2CCU-10 IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO.717 CADASTRAL ZONE B06 WITH FILE NO. MISC 54986 AND REF NO. 241513 LOCATED AT MABUSHI DISTRICT ABUJA. BEARING MACJONES NIGERIA LIMITED NOW BELONGING TO MR OBINNA ARARAUME GOT MISSING. ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND KINDLY RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKES NOTE. OR CONTACT BARRISTER NDUBUISI AUGUSTINE OF OBINNA AJOKU & CO. WUSE II 07039860886 POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME DISORDER AWARENESS NIGERIA

AVALANCHE OF TRIUMPH MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The aim and objectives: 1. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

ROCK OF GOD EVANGELICAL AND DELIVERANCE PROPHETIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

OASIS OF GRACE AND PEACE ASSEMBLY

- CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD. JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. B. TO TRAIN BELIEVERS TO RECEIVE HOLY GHOST BAPTISM AND FIRE AS WELL AS A DAILY WALK AND RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. C. TO PROMOTE REVIVAL OF APOSTOLIC SIGS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES. D.TO PURIFY THE PENTECOSTAL DIRTINESS OF THIS AGE.

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A FORUM/ PLATFORM WHEREBY MEMBERS SHALL DISCUSS MATTERS OF INTEREST BOTH OF THEMSELVES, FAMILIES AND THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE WELFARE AND GENERAL INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

x GLOBAL INNOVATIVE ASSOCIATION OF BENUE FARMERS

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OSOH DEKERA DOMINIC 2. EMMANUEL NATHANIEL NYUMA IWA 3. DOMINIC TSE 4. SHIMO EZEKIEL 5. UKPUM THOMAS NUMBENA 6. ZAWEGH FRANCIS TYONENGE 7. NINGA MARGARET KPENVIHIN 8. AYATI AGERBEE PAUL 9. AWE IBU TEROENDA Aims and objective: 1. To foster for the development of agriculture in BENUE State

SIGNED: AKOH, UNUBI ESQ ,TEL 08036160799

Signed: Secretary

MBA ADAKU YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND CHILD PROTECTION INITIATIVE

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PROPHET SOLOMON-ROY TERSOO ANYOGO 2. PASTOR SUNDAY AGABA OKAWU 3. PROPHETESS COMFORT MSURSHIMA WUANA 4. PASTOR DORCAS DOOCHIVIR ANYOGO-TERSOO 5. PASTOR LUBEM TSAVHEMBA

1. ATSEN YANIKYAA EMMANUEL 2. TYOKASE TERKURA MOSES 3. TYOHEMBA NGUGBEN JAMES 4. TORKOHOL ANDOWASE JOHN 5. ATSUGH DOOLUMUN JACOB 6. IORLIAM KAALN FAUSTINUS 7. AKAVE LUKENTER JOSEPH 8. IKYAAVE ROSEINE 9. ZONGU KYOBO RICHARD 10. IORLIAM GWAIKYAA EMMANUEL

SIGNED: SECRETARY

MAGNUM ANIMI CLUB

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED: BARR. V.O. OYONAKPARE 08033350961

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD TO THE WHOLE WORLD.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To promote, and enhance ideas and actions that will lead to transformative change, economic revitalization and development

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES 1. DR EKOMAYE, HENRY IBEGBULEM 2. MR ISOLA, MICHEAL ADEBAYO 3. MRS, ABIONA, JULIANAH ADEOLA 4. ISHOLA AANU BLESSING 5. AJAYI OLANREWAJU ADEWOLE 6. ABIONA ANTHONY OLAKULE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

INITIATIVE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. VIVIAN CHINEZE MBONU 2. NNAMDI ANTHONY MBONU. 3. CHIKA NJOKU

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENGR. OZODI ONYENWE 2. BARR .TOCHUKWU UGOCHUKWU 3. ARC. CHIKE OBIAKOR 4. UCHENNA OKOLI 5. ENGR. IHEZUE OBINWANNE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NSAKA ONOCHIE JONATHAN 2. RUTH AFEMIKHE 3. UDOUSORO RICHARD 4. NSAKA JOSEPH 5. VICTOR OGIE MARK

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. CREATE AWARENESS AND HELP WOMEN GET DIAGNOSED. 2. INCREASE GENERAL PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE DISORDER. 3. PROVIDE A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH THE DISORDER.

The aim and objective: 1. To proclaim the kingdom of God by preaching the good news, healing the broken hearted and setting the captives free

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. ASHIRU SANNI DAURA 2. DR. BARR. NNAMDI ANDREW EKPUNOBI 3. MR. EMEKA HEZ EZEKWESILI 4. HON. WILSON CHIDEBELU EMENARI 5. MR. ADEDAYO OJO

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

- PRESIDENT

EVANGELICAL AND FIRE MINISTRY

Aims and objective: 1. To foster unity among members.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of 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 the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. Fatima Abiso Abubakar, 2. Fatima Yetcha Ajimi Badu, 3. Zara Garba Geidam, 4. Fatima Mohammed Mammadu, 5. Zainab Haruna Hassan.

Aims and Objectives: 1. To train women with skills that will enable them raise the standard of their lives 2. Educating people especially women and girls on meaningful and legally acceptable way of responding to social injustices, when there is anyway to avert radicalism 3. To promote healthy and dignified lifestyles and help communities attain better standards of living.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED SECRETARY

Public Notice 24 MINERS ASSOCIATION OF ABIMFAM. The general public is hereby inform that the above named Association has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Surveyor Ibiang Eteng Butum 2. Engr. Emmanuel Morah Chukwudi 3. Clement Dick Ukpong 4. Ini Edet Okon 5. Ekong Offiong Andem AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. For the welfare of the members 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: CHAIRMAN

AL–WAIS SOCIETY OF NIGERIA The general public is hereby notified that the above named foundation has applied for Registration under part C of the companies and Allied Matters Act CAP C 20 LFN 2004......

TRUSTEES 1. Dauda Olagoke Akano - chairman 2. Afeez Olamilekan Kazeem - Secretary..

3. Ramon fashola 4. Yusuf A. Durojaiye 5. Rahaman Shuti Ligali 6. Muyideen Bisiriyu Adeoye...

OBJECTIVES (a) To create better understanding, encourage brotherly relationship and self-discipline amongst the Muslim brothers and sisters.. (b) To work with other Islamic organizations for the progress and well propagation of Islam and welfare of the community.. (c) To promote Islamic solidarity among Muslim brothers and sisters In the world at large and Nigeria in particular. (d) To establish and maintain religious activities for Muslim youths and aged.. (e) To study the current events e.g social, political and economic order of the Day and interpret them according to the teaching of Islam....

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: TRUSTEES

GRAND GIANT HOPE BUILDERS ORGANISATION

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OMEGA LIVING POWER CHRISTIAN CENTER The general public is hereby inform that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Etim, Peace - Founder 2. Marcus, Freedom 3. Jonah, Sabbath 4. Mrs. Love Thursday AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Signed: Pastor Etim, Peace

EXODUS MIND INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Trustees 1. Adamma Umeofia.

- CHAIRLADY 2. Victoria Asuquo. ..Secretary 3. Renua Itsueli.

- member Aim and Objectives 1. The Design School for Nigeria: Developing ideas for sectors and states through imagination, design process and compassion, to shift the condition of Nigeria and the mind of its people.

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. Sign: Secretary LEGAL IMPERIUM GEORGE CHIMA. ESQ SUITE 43 DEO-GRATIAS PLAZA, UTAKO ABUJA

SATISFYING WORD INT’L CHURCH The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Trustees 1. PASTOR. ANTHONY SODJE. - PRESIDENT 2. PASTOR ELOHO TONY SODJE - SECRETARY 3. OMAGBITSE AUSTIN OGUN 4. STEPHANIE OLUBANI 5. PETER GODFREY 6. AYOKARI ADETIMEHIM 7. ELOHOR OTOMEWHO

Aim and objective 1. To maintain and equal level of understanding and co- operation 2. To provide for all the members 3. To render assistance to the less privileged. E. g. Widows and orphans from time to time 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.

Aim and objectives 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed AULE. T. ISAAC.

ASSOCIATION OF NIGER DELTA EDUCATED YOUTHS

EBUNLOMO OLAGUNJU FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

TRUSTEES 1. KABAKA DAGOGO BROWN 2. ONIMI KABAKA BROWN

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Trustees 1. MR. ISAAC OLAYINKA OLAGUNJU 2. DR. (MRS) RUTH ABIOLA ADIMULA 3. MR. CALEB ROTIMI ATITEBI 4. MR. BENJAMIN AYOADE OJO 5. PROF. (MRS) FEYI GRACE ADEPOJU

Aims and Objectives: 1. To make the average Niger, Delta youth employable 2. To expose the Niger Delta youth to the need and importance of education 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

This is to inform the general public that the above named Initiative has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANTHONY AKPAN 3. OGAN ATIM SOFIRI 5. NWACHUKWU JOHN 7. ATEI BEREDUGO 9. AKAAKAR FLORENCE OLUBUNMI

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OGAN SOFIRI STEVE CHIBUOKEM CHIBUZO EMMANUEL EPHRAIM ESTHER JOSHUA KONTEIN TRINYA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote justice and equity in the society.

2. To support best practices in civic governance 3. For community and people development Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: SECRETARY

Aims & Objectives: 1. To support educational activities of local schools and their teachers.

2. To promote healthy eyes by providing free eye screenings, eye glasses, medication and cataract surgery.

3. To cater for the wellbeing of widows and widowers through practical and financial assistance 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: General Secretary

JUBILEE AND LIFE ADVOCACY INITIATIVE

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affair Commission for registration under part “C” of the Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1.Apostle Umeora Obioma Emmanual 2.Mrs. Umeora Ngozi Emelda 3.Mr. Umeora Obinna Paul.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE ARE:1.To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2.To bring back people out darkness into the world.

3.To deliver the oppressed, heal the sick and set the captive and establish faith clinic.

Any objective to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar General Corporate Affair Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: BARR. SHERRY OSAKWE.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Trustees 1. IWUJI EMMANUEL CHIMANKPA 2. ABU SABASTINE 3. GEORGE FREEBORN 4. IORSHE ABRAHAMS 5. ADIKPE PAUL AGAJI 6. STEPHEN ENEFOLA 7. UKO HELEN ORECHI

Signed: Barr Samirah Fashina.

HOLY GHOST DELIVERANCE PRAYER FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

OGBADIBO CULTURAL CARNIVAL INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Name of Trustees: 1. Mr. Johnson Agada 2. Mr. Tony Collins Audu.

Aim and Objectives: 1. To promote and preserve the culture and heritage of the ogbadibo people.

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. Sign: Akintola.Malan & Okpe LP.

OKEOGUN DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATIVE FORUM

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Trustees 1. DEACON SAMUEL ODEYEMI 2. PROFESSOR. DIBU OJERINDE 3. OLORI YETUNDE GBADEBO 4. MR. OLADOJA OLADELE 5. PROF. LAYI EGUNJOBI 6. GENERAL. A. K. TOGUN. (RTD).

7. BARR. BAYO. LAWAL 8. ARCH. BIODUN OLANIYI KEHINDE 9. CHIEF JONAH OGUNNIYI OTUNLA Aim and objective 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed: P. I. OYEWOLE ESQ. MCI ARB

VALUE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE CAC/IT/NO; 72438 The general public is hereby notified that the above named CENTRE has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION (CTC) under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

TRUSTEES REMAIN THE SAME AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME Any objection to this CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION (CTC) 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

CHRISTIAN COUNCIL OF NIGERIA Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for change of trustees under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 LFN 2004 The names of the trustee to be removed are: 1. Adelakun Williams Howell 2. Joseph Adejunwobi Adegbite 3. Joseph O. Ebun 4. Johnson F. Ola 5. Eyo E. Esua The names of the trustees to be appointed are: 1. Emmanuel Josiah Udofia 2. Rufus O. Ositelu 3. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche 4. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle 5. Nicholas D. Okoh 6. Chimaobi Uchechukwu Emelogu 7. Emele Mba Uka 8. Friday Ayanam 9. Christian Ekong Following the approval of this change, the trustees of Christian Council of Nigeria shall now be as follows: 1. Emmanuel Josiah Udofia 2. Rufus O. Ositelu 3. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche 4. Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle 5. Nicholas D. Okoh 6. Chimaobi Uchechukwu Emelogu 7. Emele Mba Uka 8. Friday Ayanam 9. Christian Ekong The aims and objectives of the organisation remains the same.

Any objection to the change of trustees should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

–––– Signed: Rev. Yusuf Ibrahim Wushishi General Secretary

DARLU-HADITH-WAL-ATHAR ORGANIZATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

TRUSTEES 1. Abdulraheem Alayo Sulyman 2. Abdulraheem Khadeejah Oyedemi Rafi’i AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote Islamic awareness 2. To propagate Islam 3. To engage in humanitarian services.

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

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BETHESDA SHELTER FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL

This is to inform the General Public that the certified true copy of the Right of occupancy of plot no 1775 located at B07 Katampe district abuja. Belonging to MAYFABARS COMPANY LIMITED is declared Missing.

All effort made to trace the said document prove abortive.

If found contact the nearest police station or AGIS.

The General Public is hereby notified 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. OBAMWONYI NOSA STELLA DUPE 2. OBAMWONYI NOSA LAZARUS 3. ANDREW UHUNOMA ABIODUN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To provide homes and shelter for the orphans, aged and less privileged.

2. To provide skill acquisition centre for training the less privileged.

3. To promote the empowerment of youths, less privileged and women 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, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ELIZABETH IGBINOSA BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION The General Public is hereby notified 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. OJO-IGBINOBA OKUNGBOWA HUBERT 2. MR. OJO-IGBINOBA NOSAKHARE 3. MISS ALUFA-AKHUEMOKHAN ETINOBA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To organize and provide breast cancer awareness, the disease, risks and how it can be treated.

2. To engage in breast cancer education in the immediate society and neighborhood.

3. To provide emotional and informational support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

COMMUNITY PEACE AMBASSADORS AND PEACE ENLIGHTENMENT INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Trustees: 1. Pastor Aki Guideme Nyeme (chairman) 2. Mr Jacob sweiye (secretary) 3. Mrs Justina Ekie Tarigbolo.

Aim and objective:

IYOWA YORUBA LANDLORDS/LANDLADIES ASSOCIATION, BENIN CITY The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALH. ABDULLAI OLUMUYIWA TAOHEED 2. MR. OJO ATERE 3. MR. MATTHEW OLUWASEGUN 4. MR. ADEMOLA OLOWOKEERE 5. MR. TEMILOLA OYEWOLE 6. PASTOR OLORUNFEMI AMOS 7. MR. DARE AWOLUSI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To promote Yoruba culture among the tribes in Iyowa Community.

2. To protect the interest of all Yoruba’s that are members of this Association.

3. To assist members morally, financially and as the need may arise.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST WAY REVIVAL AND MERCY MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLAKOTAN SAMUEL OLUWASEGUN - PRESIDENT 2. AKINMOLADUN BAMIDELE IGE - SECRETARY 3. OLAJIDE SUNDAY GABRIEL - BUSINESSMEN 4. OLAKOTAN ADERANTI REBECCA PRINCESS - BUSINESSMEN 5. SISEYON ABOSEDE - CLERGY

1: to promote peace and unity in our communities, to advocate and go enlightenment campaigns on peace and unity.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole world.

Signed: Secretary

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THEJOYOFRESTORATIONINTERDENOMINATIONALMINISTRY 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JEJE AKINOLA EMMANUEL - PRESIDENT & GENERAL CO-ORDINATOR 2. OGUNSEMOYIN STEPHEN ADEBAYO - GENERAL SECRETARY 3. OKEREKE UCHECHI OSCAR - ASST. GENERAL SECRETARY 4. AKINWUNMI JULIUS AKINTAYO - ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 5. OGUNLEYE ADEYEMI TIMOTHY - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6. AKINOLA TAIWO DEBORAH - WOMEN AFFAIRS 7. AJAYI OLUWASEGUN SAMSON - MEN AFFAIRS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO INTERCEDE AND SEEK THE LORD’S FACE FOR PEACE, LOVE, HARMONY AND UNITY OF NIGERIA. 2. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF RESTORATION AND UNITY. 3. TO REACH THE MOTHERLESS HOMES AND LESS PRIVILEGE PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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.

ALIMOSHO GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JABAR ABIODUN SURAJ -CHAIRMAN. 2. OLAWUYI AYISAT YETUNDE -SECRETARY. 3. BABATUNDE ALMAROOF ADEBAYO. -TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To promote unity and progress among members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: Secretary

UNITY CLUB IYERE

BAUCHI CENTRAL MARKET TRADERS AND ARTISANS ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part “C” of the companies and allied matters act, 1990.

Trustees are: 1. MOHAMMAD S. B- CHAIRMAN 2. USMAN BASHIR ABUBAKAR 3. SHEHU MUSA KOBI 4. YAKUBU MUHAMMAD MAITANGARAN 5. SANI SHEHU BABAN KARATU 6. USMAN ALPHA AHMAD 7. ALH ADAMU SPEAKER 8. ALH YUNUSA ABUBAKAR 9. MUAZU YAHAYA 10. UMAR ABDOLLAHI 11. MAIAUDUGA- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To improve business activities in Bauchi central market and Bauchi state at large 2. To protect the rights of traders and artisans of the association 3. To cooperate with relevant authorities in promoting peaceful co-existence 4. To render all necessary assistance to the members of the association.

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

Signed: Secretary

The general public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part “C” of the companies and allied matters act, 1990.

Trustees: (1) CHIEF TAJUDEEN OLUMIDE RABIU (2) CHIEF ABIOLA OLADAPO OSHO (3) PROF. CLEMENT OLUSEGUN OLANIRAN KOLAWOLE (4) HON. TUNDE SAMUEL OWADIMBOLA (5) MR. TAIWO YUSUF (6) MR. OLASUPO IDRIS ABIUWA (7) MRS. OLANIKE ADELUSI (8) MRS. YEMISI AGBANIYAKA (9) MR. OLU KASALI AMINU Aim and objectives: 1. To promote peace and unity among Sons and Daughters of Iyere, its environs, Ondo State and Nigeria in general.

2. To assist members to make progress in their legitimate endeavours and undertakings.

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

Signed: secretary

.HAPPY FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EKHAGUOSA DIAMOND OROBOSA 2. ORHUE COURAGE 3. OJO ABEL MORRIS THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To promote love, unity and oneness among members.

2. To promote development of all members through financial assistance.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

KING’S FIRST BORN CHURCH The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Names of Trustees 1. Pastor Elisha Tolulope Olugbenga 2. Pastor Dr. Benjamin Emikpe 3. Rev. Dr. Victor Bamidele Akerele 4. Rev. Felicia Adebola Sosanwo 5. Impact Temitope Olugbenga 6. Ajoke Alice Adewa 7. Kolade Borisade Aims and Objectives: 1. To propagate the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Trustees

DAVID OLADELE AWE FOUNDATION 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Awe David Oladele 2. Aina Mary Oluyemisi 3. Ojo Oluwasanmi Adetoyese 4. Awe Kayode 5. Dele-Awe Agnes Titilayo 6. Babalola Olabisi Samuel AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote education through provision of grants and scholarships 2. To promote technical developments 3. To promote business development by providing grants to small scale businesses 4. To encourage entrepreneurship through organizations of training programs 5. To give scholarship to smart but less privileged students ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the General Public that the original allocation letter of. The conveyance of approval of replacement of market stall in Apo with a Ref N0 FCDA /DRC / GEN / 05 / 30 dated 17th july, Issued by FCDA Abuja.

Belonging to BAKARE OLAYINKA IYABO of house no 11/32 First estate Lokogoma, abuja is declared Missing.

All effort made to trace the said document prove abortive.

If found contact the nearest police station or FCDA. ASO-OKE TRADERS ASSOCIATION OF OJE MARKET IBADAN The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

NAME OF TRUSTEES: 1. OLADELE MULIKAT BOLANLE 3. AKINADE ELIZABETH IKEOLA 5. ALHAJA KUDIRAT ADEBOLA 7. ALHAJA SAKI SANGOTOLA 9. ALHAJA SARIATU AGBETUNDE

2. ALHAJA NIKE WAHEED ALASOOSUN 4. ADEDIRAN IDIAT AYINKE 6. ALHAJA JEMILA AIYETORO 8. ALHAJA AMINA OLUBODE 10. ALHAJA DUPE KOFO

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SEEK TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF ASO OKE MANUFACTURING AND SELLING 2. TO SEEK TO PROTECT AND GUIDE THE BUSINESS OF SELLING ASO OKE FROM MOSHRUMING 3. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG ASO OKE TRADERS 4. TO SEEK TO PROTECT INTEREST AND BUSINESS OF MEMBERS FROM FAKE MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS 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: SYNTEGRAL LP

Public Notice 26 OKORO BENJAMIN Formerly known and addressed as OKORO UKACHUKWU and ISANI KINGSLEY, now wish to be known and addressed as OKORO BENJAMIN. All former documents remain valid.

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FASASI OLUWASEUN ABDUL GANIYU Formerly known and addressed as FASASI OLUWASEUN OLAYINKA, now wish to be known and addressed as FASASI OLUWASEUN ABDUL GANIYU. All former documents remain valid.

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PETER OGWUEFI

Formerly known and addressed as JONAS GABRIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as PETER OGWUEFI. All former documents remain valid.

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DANLADI MODU.

Formerly known and addressed as DANLADI MADU KIRAWA, now wish to be known and addressed as DANLADI MODU. All former documents remain valid.

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AMEH ANTHONY DANIEL Formerly known and addressed as AMEH ANTHONY AMEH, now wish to be known and addressed as AMEH ANTHONY DANIEL. All former documents remain valid.

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BENMORE OLANDU ABRAHAM Formerly known and addressed as BEN CHIEDOZIE ABRAHAM, now wish to be known and addressed as BENMORE OLANDU ABRAHAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ODUKOYA RUSHIDAT TEMITOPE Formerly known and addressed as JIMOH RUSHIDAT TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUKOYA RUSHIDAT TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid.

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IDONGESIT MONDAY HARRISON I, Formerly known and addressed as Reuel Emmanuel Asuquo now wish to be known and addressed as Idongesit Monday Harrison. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SOGBESAN ADENIKE MODUPEOLA.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Adelaja Adenike Modupeola now wish to be known and addressed as Sogbesan Adenike Modupeola.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZERIBE JOHN Formerly known and addressed as EZERIBE OSINACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as EZERIBE JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEOLA IDOWU ADELEKE Formerly known and addressed as ADEOLA IDOWU JOHNSON, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOLA IDOWU ADELEKE. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as ABBA JOSEPH instead of ABAH JOSEPH EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE Formerly known and addressed as ENO ETIM ESSIEN and ENI ETIM ESSIENI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTIANA ETIM ESSIEN. That my correct date of birth is 26 April 1982. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SALAUDEEN HAMMED OLAWALE Formerly known and addressed as SALAU HAMMED, now wish to be known and addressed as SALAUDEEN HAMMED OLAWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLEKANMA NKEIRU HENRY

LAWAL LUKMAN AMOO

Formerly known and addressed as OLEKANMA NKEIRU VICTORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLEKANMA NKEIRU HENRY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL LUKMAN OLAMILEKAN, now wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL LUKMAN AMOO. That my date of birth is 19 September 1992. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS OMOBOLADE OLUWASEMILOORE DAPO-AJAYI.

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Omobolade Tolulope Ologunde now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Omobolade Oluwasemiloore Dapo-Ajayi. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEKOLA FATIMOT MOTUNRAYO.

My name was wrongly written as OLADIPUPO AINA TITILAYO, instead of AINA TITILAYO MARY. My date of birth was wrongly written as 1/2/1974 instead of 3/2/1974. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS OGUNNOWO ADEOLA OLAWUNMI.

DANJUMA AHIJO

Formerly known and addressed as DANJUMA AMODU, now wish to be known and addressed as DANJUMA AHIJO. All former documents remain valid.

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IKWA ODEH JOHN

OWOLOJA JIDE JAMES ABOLARIN

Formerly known and addressed as AKANDE OLUWATOYIN MARIAM, now wish to be known and addressed as ANUOLUWA OLUWATOYIN MARIAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as GODDAY CHUKWUDAWU INEH, now wish to be known and addressed as GODDAY CHUKWUDAWU RAPHAEL INEH. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

FUSEINE LELA

This is to confirm and certify that I, SULAIMON. A. YUSUF is same person bearing YUSUF SULAIMAN AYINDE. That I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF SULAIMAN AYINDE. All former documents remain valid.General public take note.

FALOYO FATAI FESTUS

ONYEKA NGOZI GLORIA

DISU AYINLA

Formerly known and addressed as BASIL GLORIA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKA NGOZI GLORIA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as AYINLA DISU and AYINLA IDRISU AYINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as DISU AYINLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KALEJAYE, OLUWAKEMI MUIBAT

EMEGHARA CHIAMAKA MARY

Formerly known and addressed as MR. NWOSU OBIORA, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. NZEDIEGWU OBINNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HASSAN AFUSAT OLUYEMISI, now wish to be known and addressed as KALEJAYE, OLUWAKEMI MUIBAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as NNADI CHIAMAKA MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as EMEGHARA CHIAMAKA MARY. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. OLUWAFEMI ADUNNI MARY

LEONORA TUOYO

IDIM ROSELINE OLUSHOLA

Formerly known and addressed as ABOSEDE LEONORA ATIVIE, now wish to be known and addressed as LEONORA TUOYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MARCUS ROSELINE OLUSHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as IDIM ROSELINE OLUSHOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHARLES OCHE UJA Formerly known and addressed as UJAH GABRIEL INALEGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHARLES OCHE UJA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGUNSANYA BENARND ADEYEMI

AHONARUOGHO JOSEPHINE NJIDEKA

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

AKINYELE FAUSATU JUMOKE.

ATIKU MUKAILA OLAMILEKAN

Formerly known and addressed as AKINYELE FAUSATU HANNAH, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYELE FAUSATU JUMOKE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ATIKU MICHEAL OLAMILEKAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ATIKU MUKAILA OLAMILEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as AFOLABI OLUWATOYIN MEMIMO, instead of AFOLABI TOYIN WEMIMO. My date of birth was wrongly written as 9th February, 1988 instead of 9th February, 1987.

All former documents remain valid.

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DOREGOS YEWANDE HANNAH

GODDAY CHUKWUDAWU RAPHAEL INEH.

AJIDE AMUSA

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNSANYA BENARND, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNSANYA BENARND ADEYEMI. That my date of birth was mistakenly written on my voter’s card as 22nd November 1970 instead of 20th November 1970. That my correct date of birth is 20th November 1970.All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as ADEOLA O. ADEOLA instead of ADEOLA OLUBUNMI STOWE. All former documents remain valid.

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ANUOLUWA OLUWATOYIN MARIAM

Formerly known and addressed as MRS OGUNNOWO JUMOKE ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGUNNOWO ADEOLA OLAWUNMI. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEBAYO: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. ADEBAYO ADUNNI MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLUWAFEMI ADUNNI MARY. All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as MONDAY UZOMA GOODSWILL instead of MONDAY UZOMA GODSWILL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as REGOS WANDE, now wish to be known and addressed as DOREGOS YEWANDE HANNAH. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ADENIJI FATIMOT MOTUNRAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKOLA FATIMOT MOTUNRAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MR. NZEDIEGWU OBINNA

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as PATRICK ODEH JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as IKWA ODEH JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FESTUS YUSUF, now wish to be known and addressed as FALOYO FATAI FESTUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SANNI AMUSA, now wish to be known and addressed as AJIDE AMUSA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as HYMO JOSEPHINE NJIDEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as AHONARUOGHO JOSEPHINE NJIDEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OSENI MAMUNA, now wish to be known and addressed as FUSEINE LELA. All former documents remain valid.

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JOHNBULL IMADE BECKY

Formerly known and addressed as OLAJIDE JAMES ABOLARIN, now wish to be known and addressed as OWOLOJA JIDE JAMES ABOLARIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BUKAR RIDWAN Formerly known and addressed as RIDUWAN ABUBAKAR BUKAR, now wish to be known and addressed as BUKAR RIDWAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MALIK AMIDU ADELAJA Formerly known and addressed as ABDULMALIK ABDULAMEED ABDULMALIK and MALIKI AMIDU ADELAJA, now wish to be known and addressed as MALIK AMIDU ADELAJA. All former documents remain valid. General public take

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as JOHNBULL IMADE B. UBOTOR, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNBULL IMADE BECKY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that ELUSANMI ZAINAB OLUWAYEMISI and ELUSANMI OLAMIDE OLUWAYEMISI is one and same person but now wish to be known and addressed as ELUSANMI OLAMIDE OLUWAYEMISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

FATIMAH ABDULLHI HAMZA-ELAYO

AISHATU ABDULLAHI

I formerly known as FATIMAH KANDE ABDULLHI now wish to be known as FATIMAH ABDULLHI HAMZA-ELAYO. All former documents remain valid. The General Public should please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AISHATU MUHAMMAD. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AISHATU ABDULLAHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS SHOULD REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly Known And Addressed As Ngwuta Chinedu Benjamin, Ngwuta Anthony Ifeanyichukwu, Ngwuta Alphonsus Ekene, Ngwuta Shedrach Nnamdi And Ngwuta Chinwendu Pascaline, Now Wish To Be Known And Addressed As Augustine Chinedu Benjamin, Augustine Anthony Ifeanyichukwu, Augustine Alphonsus Ekene, Augustine Shedrach Nnamdi And Augustine Chinwendu Pascaline. All Former Documents Remain Valid. General Public Take Note.

TOWER OF SHIELDS FOUNDATION Address: 184A CHIBIRI FARMLAND, KUJE ABUJA NIGERIA TEL: 08099655216 The General Public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for Registration under Part C of the Companies and allied Matters Act, 2004.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR AGHEDO WILLIS ERHABOR– CHAIRMAN 2. MRS AGHEDO NMA JOSEPHINE -VICE- CHAIRMAN 3. MRS SOBANJO OLUWASEUN OLAYINKA- GENERAL SECRETARY 4. MR SOBANJO ADEMOLA OLUSEYI – FINANCIAL SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Raising an army of compassionate carers whose hands reach to the tiny hurting babies.

2. Nurturing abandoned babies.

3. Supporting the less privileged by providing help spiritual, moral and physical.

Any objection should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent,Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED ADEBOLA SOBANJO COMPANY LIMITED

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DIVINE SOLUTION GROUND INTERNATIONAL CHURCH 23, Rasheed Bellow, Ikotun, Ita Alhaji Bus Stop, Lagos.

Branches: 59, Abiola Adeyemi Street, Governor Road, Ikotun, Lagos.

2, Babatunde Road, Ikotun, Ijegun, Lagos The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. Rita Igboneme Nnenne 2. Igboneme Ifeanyi Simeon 3. Ibeku Adolphus Azubike 4. Obinna Nnanwuba 5. Modebel Ikechukwu Jonas 6. Moses Nwaokoro AIM AND OBJECTIVE For Spiritual Activities Regulation of Spiritual Activities Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: C. J. Jiakponna & Co. Barrister, Solicitors & Property Consultants

LSIAKA KAFAYAT MARIA Formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL KAFAYAT now wish to be known and addressed as LSIAKA KAFAYAT MARIA. All former documents remain valid, general public take note

ABOLUWARIN SIMEON BABATUNDE I Formerly known, called and addressed as abifarin simeon babatunde. Now wish to be known, called and addressed as aboluwarin simeon babatunde.

All documents bearing my former name remain valid, general public should please take note.

ADEBAYO TAOFEEK KAYODE Formerly Akewula Taofeek Kayode now Adebayo Taofeek Kayode. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

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CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written on my bank account as Otabab Benedict Edukwa instead of Edukwa Benedict Otaba. Former documents remains valid.

General public please note.

EMETUCHE UKAMAKA

CHINAGOROM BENARD AZUBIKE

Formerly EZE UKAMAKA Now EMETUCHE UKAMAKA. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

Formerly known as Benyoung Chinagorom now wish to be known as Chinagorom Benard Azubike. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

MRSEUNICEIJEOMA LOUISEMEKAEZEIGWE

I formerly known, called and addressed as MISS OKEKE EUNICE IJEOMA, Now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS EUNICE IJEOMA LOUIS EMEKA EZEIGWE. All documents bearing my former name remain valid, general public should please take note.

ABOMIDE ABDUL OPEYEMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Abomide Abdullahi Opeyemi, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Abomide Abdul Opeyemi due to the bank BVN Issue. . All documents bearing my former name remain valid, general public should please take note.

AKANDE AMINAT BANKALE

ANTHONY OLUFEMIADESOWO

KAFFO FUNMILAYO ABEKE

OBUNIGWE EMEKA VITALIS

I formerly known as AKANDE AMINAT ANITA wish to be known and addressed as AKANDE AMINAT BANKALE .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as OLUFEMI ADESOWO OGUNSOWO wish to be known and addressed as ANTHONY OLUFEMI. ADESOWO. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Kaffo Fausat wish to be known and addressed as KAFFO FUNMILAYO ABEKE. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as MICHEAL EMEKA wish to be known and addressed as OBUNIGWE EMEKA VITALIS. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

YUSUFU MICHAEL

AYINDE TAOFEEQ ADEBOLA

ORJIAKOR ANAYO FIDELIS

ADEBIYI VICTORIA KEHINDE

I formerly known as Yusuf Egene Michael wish to be known and addressed as Yusufu Michael. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as OLAJIRE TAOFEEQ OLAJIDE wish to be known and addressed as AYINDE TAOFEEQ ADEBOLA .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as NWORGU DANIEL CHIDIEBERE wish to be known and addressed as ORJIAKOR ANAYO FIDELIS. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

ADZETE ANYITE SUNDAY

NWAEKWEARIRI UCHECHUKWU

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known as AGETE KOSSI SUNDAY wish to be known and addressed as ADZETE ANYITE SUNDAY .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as NWAEKWEARIRI. ECHESOROM BANABAS wish to be known and addressed as NWAEKWEARIRI UCHECHUKWU BANABAS . All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

That I KODAOLU JOHN OPEYEMI my name was wrongly written as KADAOLA JOHN OPEYEMI wish to be known and addressed as KODAOLU JOHN OPEYEMI. All Documents/Credentials bearing these names remain valid, General public please take note.

IDIKA-ADEYEMO ADETORO ESTHER

AKINWANDE OLUSOLA IBRAHIM

I, formerly known as ADEYEMO ADETORO ESTHER, now wish to be known and addressed as IDIKA-ADEYEMO ADETORO ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as AKINWANDE OLUSOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINWANDE OLUSOLA IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEBOYEJO HAMDALAT OLAJUMOKE

MRS. OSHINOWO ADEBUKUNOLA YETUNDE

MRS. ODUSANYA FAITH AJIRIOGHENE

I formerly known as MISS BALOGUN ADEBUKUNOLA YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSHINOWO ADEBUKUNOLA YETUNDE. All former fulfillment remain valid. The general public to please take note

I formerly known as Miss Ebramuwhe Faith Ajirioghene now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ODUSANYA FAITH AJIRIOGHENE. All former document remain valid.

The general public to please take note.

PAUL MOSES SUNDAY

ANICHUKWU MICHEAL

I, formerly known and addressed as PAUL MOSES MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as PAUL MOSES SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ANICHUKWU KINGSLEY, now wish to be known and addressed as ANICHUKWU MICHEAL. My correct date of birth is 21st March 1993. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ONYEJE JESSICA KODICHIMMA

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGWO JESSICA KODICHIMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONYEJE JESSICA KODICHIMMA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as IBEKWE JENNIFER that I now wish to add CHINWENDU to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as IBEKWE JENNIFER CHINWENDU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known as ALAJE HAMDALAT OLAJUMOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBOYEJO HAMDALAT OLAJUMOKE, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADUROJA RONKE OLUWASEUN NIFEMI

HUMPHREY EMEKA WILLFRED

I formerly known as OGUNBIYI RONKE OLUWASEUN, now wish to known as ADUROJA RONKE OLUWASEUN NIFEMI. all documents remain valid banks and general public take note .

Formerly Humphrey Emeka Azoro now Humphrey Emeka Willfred. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

UGWUANYI EUNICE NJIDEKA

AJUFO ANDREA ISIBHAKHOME

Formerly known as Miss.

Ughelumba Eunice Njideka now wish to be known as Ugwuanyi Eunice Njideka. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please note.

Formerly known as YOUNG ANDREA ISIBHAKHOME now wish to be known as AJUFO ANDREA ISIBHAKHOME. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

IMO PERPETUA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHAERI PERPETUA CHIOMA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IMO PERPETUA. All documents bearing my former name remain valid, general public should please take note.

ALABI AKEEM I formerly known as Tosin Lawal Akeem wish to be known and addressed as Alabi Akeem Alao .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

BATULA ADEWUNMI ADENEYE

YUSUFU MICHAEL

I formerly known as MISS SOGA ADEWUNMI ADENEYE wish to be known and addressed as MRS BATULA ADEWUNMI ADENEYE. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Yusuf Egene Michael wish to be known and addressed as Yusufu Michael. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

OLAOYE, HEZEKIAH ADEMIDUN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as OROTOSHO OLUWATAYO KEHINDE wish to be known and addressed as ADEBIYI VICTORIA KEHINDE. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as FADIPE, HEZEKIAH ADEMIDUN. wish to be known and address as OLAOYE, HEZEKIAH ADEMIDUN OLANREWAJU. All former documents remains valid, general public please take note.

That I BANA MUSA CLARK is the same person as BANA CLARK MUSA. All documents bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

FASANU AYOOLADELE MICHAEL

FASANU AYOOLADELE MICHAEL

NDUKA OGHENETEGA OLUWATOMISIN (MRS).

I formerly known as Michael Oladele Ayoola wish to be known and addressed as Fasanu Ayooladele Michael.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

REARRANGEMENT OF NAMES: My name was wrongly arranged as OJO KILAN ISMAILA, now the correct arrangement of my name is KILAN OJO ISMAILA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

AIMALOHI BAKARE

GWAR LINDA IJEOMA

I formerly known and addressed as AIMALOHI AKUGBE now wish to be know and addressed as AIMALOHI BAKARE all former document remian valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ARCHIBONG LINDA IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as GWAR LINDA IJEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NDIBE INNOCENT NWABUNWANNE

DANIEL BERTHA

I formerly known as Michael Oladele Ayoola wish to be known and addressed as Fasanu Ayooladele Michael.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADELEKE STEPHANIE NDIDI I, formerly known as ONWE PATIENCE NDIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADELEKE STEPHANIE NDIDI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS OKONKWO EKENE SCHOLASTICA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IWUCHUKWU EKENE SCHOLASTICA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKONKWO EKENE SCHOLASTICA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EZEAGU JANE CHUKWUAMAKA

I formerly known as ONOVIRAN Oghenetega Oluwatomisin now wish to henceforth be called and referred to as NDUKA Oghenetega Oluwatomisin (Mrs). All former document remain the same, general public and other affected institutions kindly please take note

ISAAC OYONGBOYONFE ALEGBE I, formerly known as ISAAC OYONGBOYONFE ALEGBELETE, now wish to be known and addressed as ISAAC OYONGBOYONFE ALEGBE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

NWALI RACHAEL NKEIRUKA I, formerly known and addressed as NWANI RACHAEL, now wish to be known and addressed as NWALI RACHAEL NKEIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

SUNDAY OGBODO BENJAMIN

I, formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY OGODO BENJAMIN, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY OGBODO BENJAMIN. My correct date of birth is 10th November 1979. All former documents remain valid.

ECO Bank and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWANKWO BERTHA ORUMERENWA, now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL BERTHA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANI JANE CHUKWUAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEAGU JANE CHUKWUAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. NTA, UNN andGeneral public should please take note.

MRS ORJI CHIOMA JOY

OGUCHI GOODNESS KELECHI

MRS ODOH CHIOMA MIRABEL (NEE NNAM)

x ANEKE NEBECHUKWU PAULA MRS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWEKE CHIOMA JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ORJI CHIOMA JOY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GODWIN GOODNESS KELECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUCHI GOODNESS KELECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAM CHIOMA MIRABEL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ODOH CHIOMA MIRABEL (NEE NNAM). All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAMANI NEBECHUKWU PAULA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANEKE NEBECHUKWU PAULA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NDIBE INNOCENT NWANNE, now wish to be known and addressed as NDIBE INNOCENT NWABUNWANNE. All former documents remain valid. UBA and General public should please take note.

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SALISU UMAR I formerly Known as SALE RUWANKANKI now wish to be called SALISU UMAR. All former Documents remain valid, FIRST BANK and the general public should take note.

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ADIGUN GANIYU SALAMI

MRS JANE CHI-CHI NNAMANI EJIGA

I formerly known and addressed as ADIGUN GANIYU now wish to be known and addressed as ADIGUN GANIYU SALAMI. All former documents remained valid.

The constituted authorities and the general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS JANE CHI-CHI NNAMANI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS JANE CHI-CHI NNAMANI EJIGA All former documents remained valid. The constituted authorities and the general public should please take note.

RECONCILIATION OF NAME

I formerly want to reconcile that GBENDA BERNARD TSENONGU, GBENDA BERNARD and GBENDA BERNARD T. are one and the same person that hence forth I want to be known and addressed as, GBENDA BERNARD TSENONGU. All former documents remained valid. The constituted authorities and the general public should please take note.

EZE EJIOFOR WILLIAMS

ALAGBADA BALIKIS OMOBOLANLE

ALAKA OLUWAFUNMILAYO IMOLEAYO

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WILLIAMS EJIOFOR EZEKANNAGHA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE EJIOFOR WILLIAMS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ANIMASHAUN BALIKIS OMOBOLANLE OLUWANIFEMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALAGBADA BALIKIS OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEDA FUNMILAYO IMOLEAYO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALAKA OLUWAFUNMILAYO IMOLEAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OYEBOLU EUNICE IBUKUN

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

WILLIAMS IFECHUKWUDE OLU

PHILOMINA OJEASHI OLU

Formerly known and addressed as JUDE OGOCHUKWUKA OLU, now wish to be known and addressed as WILLIAMS IFECHUKWUDE OLU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PHILOMINA OJEASHI, now wish to be known and addressed as PHILOMINA OJEASHI OLU. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as IBUKUN ILOFFA EUNICE which is on my BVN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OYEBOLU EUNICE IBUKUN. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OSAKUADE ADEOLA NAOMI

I, formerly known, called and addressed as EJEFIAVWO RACHAEL O. , now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBICHERE RACHAEL OMIZU. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 5th day of March, 1975 instead of 25th day of March, 1978. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADEYEMI TOYEEBAT MORENIKEJI

Formerly known and addressed as ADETOLA TOYIBAT AMOKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEYEMI TOYEEBAT MORENIKEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OYEWALE OLAYINKA OLUWAROTIMI

ABIMBOLA TITILAYO MODUPE

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED ADEOLA NAOMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OSAKUADE ADEOLA NAOMI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BELLO IBRAHIM HARUNA I, formerly known, called and addressed as BELLO ABDUL AZEEZ, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as BELLO IBRAHIM HARUNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OYEWALE TIMOTHY YINKA, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OYEWALE OLAYINKA OLUWAROTIMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OGUNSOLA TITILAYO MODUPE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABIMBOLA TITILAYO MODUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

INEGBEDION JOSEPH EROMOS

IDRIS ALI LUKMAN

AMARACHUKWU FAITH OKUKWE

I formerly known and addressed as INEGBEDION JOSSY EROMONSELE, now wish to be known and addressed as INEGBEDION JOSEPH EROMOS. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as EHIS ALI LEO, now wish to be known and addressed as IDRIS ALI LUKMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMARACHUKWU FAITH JENNIFER, now wish to be known and addressed as AMARACHUKWU FAITH OKUKWE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

That on my International Passport, my name appears as EHIMARE ELKHOMU DAVID, while on my BVN and some other documents, my name appears as AIKHOMU DAVID EHIMARE. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. All former documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

BASSEY OLIVER EDET

MRS. OKEKE JULIET NKECHI

IDALA DAGOGO PEPPLE

I, formerly known and addressed as, BASSEY OLIVER TITO, now wish to be known and addressed as, BASSEY OLIVER EDET. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ANICHE JULIET NKECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKEKE JULIET NKECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

UGWUANYI KENNETH EJIKE I formerly called and addressed as EJIKE KENNETH SOLOMON now wish to be known called and address as UGWUANYI KENNETH EJIKE all former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

This is to notify the public that my name was wrongly written as NEDAM KAIWA on my pay-role instead of NEDAM KAIWA MENEDU. My correct name is NEDAM KAIWA MENEDU. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

ADENIYI TOLULOPE EMMANUEL

OGUNDEYI OMOLARA

Formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI EMMANUEL T. now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIYI TOLULOPE EMMANUEL.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as FOWOWE OMOLARA OLADUNNI now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNDEYI OMOLARA. I change my name due to change in my marital status.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OGOR PATRICIA NKEOSEHYEM

MRS AJIBOLA OLUWATOSIN HELEN OLUWATO

THERESA TOR ANYIIN

TIMBEE ROSEMARY

I, formerly known and addressed as ANYIIN THERESA MOSES, now wish to be known and addressed as THERESA TOR ANYIIN. All former documents remained valid. The constituted authorities and the general public should please take note.

I formerly known as AKERENYI ROSEMARY wish to be known and addressed as TIMBEE ROSEMARY. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

IHEBOM GLORIA CHIZOBA I, formerly known, called and addressed as AKUJOBI GLORIA CHIZOBA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IHEBOM GLORIA CHIZOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

SHITTU SODRIQ KOLAWOLE I, formerly known, called and addressed as SHITTU KOLAWOLE OLAYIWOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SHITTU SODRIQ KOLAWOLE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MR. PAUL CHIGOZIE EMENALO

AFOLABI FUNKE MUTIAT

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MR. PAUL ACHOKEYE EME, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MR. PAUL CHIGOZIE EMENALO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ADEOTI AFOLABI FUNK M, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AFOLABI FUNKE MUTIAT. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ABUBAKAR LAURAT IYABO

MARCEL IHEOGBA MBA

I, formerly known and addressed as GARBA LAURATU MAGAJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABUBAKAR LAURAT IYABO. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY PIUS, now wish to be known and addressed as MARCEL IHEOGBA MBA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. CHIDIEBERE IME CHARLES I,formerly known and addressed as, Nzute Chidiebere, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Chidiebere Ime Charles . All former documents remain Valid.

The general public should take note.

JOSHUA NDUBUISI OKOROAFOR I, formerly known and addressed as, NDUBUISI OGBOKA OKOROAFOR AND OKOROFOR NDUBUISI, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOSHUA NDUBUISI OKOROAFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OLISEKWU IFEYINWA EUGENIA

DUMSIRA TANEH

I, formerly known and addressed as, IWARI POLLYN, now wish to be known and addressed as, IDALA DAGOGO PEPPLE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, GABRIEL IFEYINWA EUGENIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, OLISEKWU IFEYINWA EUGENIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, DUMSIRA PHILOMINA JOB, now wish to be known and addressed as, DUMSIRA TANEH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. MBATAKU GIFT GLORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIJIOKE GIFT GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

LEZORGIA SAMUEL

MRS OKUWOBI FOLASHADE

This is to notify the public that my name was wrongly written on my bank account as RITA RITA EZE and on my BVN RITA CHINONYEREM EZE instead of VINCENT RITA CHINONYEREM. My correct name is VINCENT RITA CHINONYEREM. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ELEGUSHI SAMUEL now wish to be known and addressed as LEZORGIA SAMUEL.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IKEKWEM MARYJANE NGOZICHUKWU

ROSEMARY CECILIA EZEBUIRO

CHUKWUMA REUBEN VIRGILUS

I formerly known and addressed as ROSEMARY CECILIA AKPAN now wish to be known and addressed as ROSEMARY CECILIA EZEBUIRO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NSOFOR CHARLES CHUKWUMA now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUMA REUBEN VIRGILUS.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OLAWALE AMINAH OMOWUNMI

I formerly known and addressed as OGOR CHESSY PATRICIA now wish to be known and addressed as OGOR PATRICIA NKEOSEHYEM. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS BEYIOKU OLUWATOSIN HELEN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJIBOLA OLUWATOSIN HELEN OLUWATO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AKINYELE AMINAH OMOWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLAWALE AMINAH OMOWUNMI .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MUSTAPHA MUTIU AKANBI

CHIDINMA CHIBUEZE SAMUEL

Formerly Mustafa Mutiu Akanbi now Mustapha Mutiu Akanbi. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

Formerly Izimah Chidinma now Chidinma Chibueze Samuel. former documents remains valid. General public please note.

x CORRECTION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH That my name was wrongly written on my bank account details as Paul Austin King instead of Onwuka Austin Paul my correct date of birth is 14-04-1987

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as SHONUBI FOLASHADE SEKINAT now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKUWOBI FOLASHADE .I change my name due to change in my marital status.

All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MRS. CHIJIOKE GIFT GLORIA

I formerly known and addressed as IKEKWEM VICTORIA CHIKAMNAELENANYA now wish to be known and addressed as IKEKWEM MARYJANE NGOZICHUKWU. My date of birth is 28/06/1990.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BOBOYE NELSON IMOLEAYO

OLUSHOLA FADIYA

I formerly known and addressed as BOBOYE NELSON now wish to be known and addressed as BOBOYE NELSON IMOLEAYO .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLUSHOLA ERINOSO now wish to be known and addressed as OLUSHOLA FADIYA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as OLURINDE BUKOLA AJIBOLA While in some other ones It appears as OLURINDE BUKOLA COMFORT.The names refer to the same person.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.

General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as ZANGINA AHMED instead of ZANGINA AHMAD.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as KOSEMANI ADEOLA RACHEAL instead of KOSEMANI ADEDOLA RACHEAL.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ISAAC OJO

ERINLE HASSAN SUNMADE

x OMEMGBOJI MERCY EKENE

Formerly ISHOLA HASSAN SUNMADE now, ERINLE HASSAN SUNMADE. Former documents remains valid.

General public please note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS EBOH MERCY EKENE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMEMGBOJI MERCY EKENE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly Known and addressed as OJO ISAAC JAYEOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as ISAAC OJO . All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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At Cathedral Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Oguta on Saturday, 18th March, 2017. Time: 11:00am

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CBN, NCC wades into Etiaslat, Banks financial face-off Tony Nwakaegho

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Thursday waded into Etisalat Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira debt crisis with a consortium of banks.

The two regulatory bodies met to broker a peaceful resolution between the telecom company and the banks over the N541.8bn debt.

The consortium includes foreign and Nigerian banks: Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank and Zenith Bank, while the loan involved a foreign-backed guaranty bond granted to Etisalat to finance a major network rehabilitation and expansion of its operational base in Nigeria.

However, the failure of the company to meet its debt servicing schedule agreed

banks, and their foreign partners to report Etisalat to banking regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and its communications sector counterpart, the NCC. However, the executive vice chairman of the NCC, Umar Danbatta, met with Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor and his team, on Thursday afternoon, and agreed to intervene in the loan issue between Etisalat Nigeria and a consortium of commercial banks.

“The meeting which was held at the CBN in Abuja was convened by the financial regulator at the instance of NCC and the telecom regulator to further deliberate on how best to stop the attempt by the banks to take over Etisalat.

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AIWE SAMUEL OLUWATOSIN

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I, formerly known and addressed as AIWEMEHELE SAMUEL OSAREMESE, now wish to be known and addressed as AIWE SAMUEL OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OLADEPO KEHINDE SAMUEL I, formerly known and addressed as OLUKANNI KEHINDE SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADEPO KEHINDE SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known as and addressed as YORK ANDREW, now wish to be addressed as YORKAN ADAMS RAPHAEL. All former documents remain valid.

First Bank and general public should please take note.

OJO MONDAY FELIX

I, formerly known and addressed as OJO FELIX OGIEDE and I was born on the May 25, 1968, now wish to be known and addressed as OJO MONDAY FELIX. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED BUKAR, now wish to be known and addressed as MOHAMMED M. BUKAR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AUGUSTA AZUDIUGWU ONYINYE JENNIFER, now wish to be known as MRS. AUGUSTA EGBONU ONYINYE JENNIFER. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANOSIKE CHINYERE MERCY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHILAKA CHINYERE MERCY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

JABIN WILLIAMS DIEMIRUAYEN

I, formerly known and addressed as JABIN WILLIAMS EFE, now wish to be known and addressed as JABIN WILLIAMS DIEMIRUAYEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

KOREDE KEHINDE OSANUT

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWARIYIKE OLUWARANTI OBALAIYE, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI OLUWARIYIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as USOH BLESSING EVANS, now wish to be known and addressed as BLESSING DOMINIC JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ASEKUN KEHINDE HUSSEINUT, now wish to be known and addressed as KOREDE KEHINDE OSANUT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OLORUNSHOLA GBENGA

IHEJIRIKA CHIDINMA ROSITA

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INTERVIEW Chairman of Cross River State Sports Commission, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, opens up on the prospects of sports development in the state. In this exclusive interview with Extra Time duo of ANDREW EKEJIUBA and EDEM EDEM the highly travelled sports technocrat speaks on the future of sports in Cross River, renovation works at the UJ Esuene Stadium and the hosting of the National Sports Festival in the state. Excerpts:

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: Looking at the facilities at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, it appears they are lying fallow. What is the true state of sports in Cross River because nothing seems to be happening here as it use to be in those old days, when Cross River held sway as a very serious state when it comes to sports?

Well, I want to say, first, the facilities are not lying fallow; those ones that are unoccupied have not been completed. The main bowl has since been completed and is being utilized by the athletes. In terms of general situation of sports in the state, everything has to do with paucity of funds; you know in a state like this where my Governor is so eager to accomplish so much in a short period of time, there are so many issues contending for the limited resources, so he has to apportion resources appropriately and sports happened to be one of those areas that are queuing up for funds.

I actually sympathize with him (Governor) because right from when the Federal Government took away the 76 oil wells from us, we fell to the last role in the whole country in terms of statutory allocation. We were almost tempted to go into the area of taxation to generate more funds to add to statutory allocation. That would have had negative influence against the citizens of the state by making them to over pay.

Actually, tax supposed to be a painless exercise, so when you know you are crossing that boundary of going to a realm of it being very painful, it’s always good to withdraw. So, as much as possible, my Governor is of the view that they should not over tax the residents of Cross River.

The resultant effect would be that you may not have the full amount needed to execute most of these important projects.

The Governor on his own part has acknowledged the fact that his predecessors have spent a lot of money in the area of sports.

Like the Sports Hall, 14 million US Dollars was paid at the cost of N150 per Dollar then. The contractor would tell you that he has 2 million Dollars left. At N520 per Dollar, the cost of two million Dollars might even depreciate the amount used in purchasing the 14 million Dollars. As far as the completion of those facilities are concerned, they have foreign exchange components, thus you have to face some challenges as we are passing through right now.

Is Cross River State still interested in hosting the National Sports Festival, more so now that the Hon Minister of Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has initiated the Grassroots Sports Festival coming up in April; will it not clash with whatsoever plan you have?

The Minister of Sports is at liberty to keep on initiating other sporting programmes for the country, but let me talk on the National Sports Festival because we got the hosting right in 2011.

Nigeria was about to come to the age of 100 years then and we all know the role Calabar played in sports. Football began at Hope Waddel in 1902, Hockey and Cricket followed suit and Calabar played vital roles before and after amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914. Therefore, looking at all these, it was agreed that the state should host the

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Chairman, Cross River State Sports Commission, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke.

Cross River keen to host National Sports festival—Duke National Sports Festival in 2014. It was a right decision!

It was called ‘Millennium celebration Games’. But because of short falls in terms of funds, we couldn’t meet up; they now extended it to 2016.

To be fair, the Sports Festival supposed to have held between December 8-21, 2016, but we couldn’t still meet up because of other competing festivals. Calabar Carnival and Christmas festival came up. Our Governor is of the view that the state will still host this festival as it has appropriately been captured in 2017 Budget of the state.

Coming to the renovation work at the stadium, Governor Ayade still wants to complete renovation work at the stadium.

On the issue of contractors, some are asking for variations, some are saying that when we gave them the contract, naira was at N150 for a Dollar and now it is over N500 for a Dollar. Even those who have brought in some of their equipment already are talking

“Frankly, our Governor wasn’t interested in getting involved in all these; some of the contractors have left the sites and have collected close to 80% of the contract sum. I know what to do, but my Governor is a philosophical person; he said if you keep throwing stones at every dog that barks at you, you cannot get to your destination”

about foreign partners, professionals and that for those professionals to come and finish their work, they need their payment in foreign currency.

Frankly, our Governor wasn’t interested in getting involved in all these; some of the contractors have left the sites and have collected close to 80% of the contract sum.

I know what to do, but my Governor is a philosophical person; he said if you keep throwing stones at every dog that barks at you, you cannot get to your destination.

He believes in looking forward because we need to provide facilities for these kids to train so let us concentrate and complete the project!

Why was Cross River absent from the last edition of the National Youth Games?

I want to blame it on poor communication because we got the letter quiet late. The letter arrived when the Governor was out of the country in one of his numerous tours of getting investors. It arrived about two weeks to the games.

We are always prepared, may be not ultimately because like swimming, when they started renovating the swimming pool, we have to move our kids to Obubra where they were trained in a moving stream.

Sadly, training in a moving stream is not like swimming pool that is stagnant; we saw the effect in the last Chief of Naval Staff Swimming Competition.

We would have attended the National Youth Games if we knew on time. We would have sourced for funds, but the letter came very late and we missed it by mistake.

Well, we were penalized to the tune of N5m for not turning up. We tried every possible best to attend but we just could not.

What is the future of sports like in Cross River State?

The future is bright and let me tell you what we are doing, we are taking one event at a time, National Sports Festival is just one of them, we went to Chief of Naval Staff Swimming competition, and we came back with medals. Of course you know in table tennis, our girls won the National Table Tennis Championship through Cecilia Otu, we have the cup here and the competition took place late last year.

I am not of the view that we should concentrate on one sport, thus we have embraced other sports. The idea is to carry many of the youths as possible.

When we engage athletes, we place them on allowances to enable them transport themselves to training grounds and wash their kits.

It might also surprise many people that we have incorporated Prof Ben Ayade Football Club and the club’s funding has been captured in the 2017 Budget.

Please tell us more about Ben Ayade Football club?

We have introduced and incorporated Prof Ben Ayade Football club as one of the football teams in the state. It is a Division II National League side and we bought the club’s slot originally owned by Finix Football of Ekiti. This simply shows that our Governor is a sports-loving personality.

Looking at the upcoming elections into various sporting federations, will you like to see changes in the sports federations because we learnt that there are some Presidents of sports federations that have over stayed their welcome?

Yes, some have overstayed their welcome and since it is democracy, I don’t want to comment on that, but we need to do something positive in this regard. If you look at our constitution, section 7 and 14; which harps on effective representation.

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Eagles maintain 41st spot in Fifa ranking N igeria have maintained their seventh position in Africa and 41st in the World according to the latest Fifa ranking released on Thursday.

The Super Eagles failed to play any game between the last ranking and the one under review but that did not affect the team’s position.

African champions Cameroun, who Nigeria face in the Fifa World Cup qualifier in August are third in Africa and 32nd in the World.

Super Eagles players line up before a match.

Okaka dumps Nigeria for Italy

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atford FC centre forward Stefan Okaka, who is still eligible to represent Nigeria, is hoping to continue playing for his country of birth, Italy.

The 27-year-old was born in the Italian city of Castiglione de Lago to Nigerian parents, who later obtained the Italian citizenship.

Okaka has four caps for Italy’s senior national team, the Azzurri, but all four appearances were made in friendly games which makes him eligible for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

The strongly built striker has established himself in the English side Watford’s starting line-up and he’s now eyeing a place in the Italian squad accord-

ing to his brother and agent Charles Okaka.

“Yet there have been no recent contact with Gian Piero Ventura but it’s obvious that the National Team is among the next targets, ”Okaka told reporters.

“Stefano knows that if one works in the right way, with determination, things come by themselves.”

Three years ago, Okaka, who is a former Italy youth international, indicated that he was interested in representing Nigeria, but he was included in the Italy squad by back then Coach Antonio Conte.

He made his Azzurri debut against Albania on November 18, 2014 replacing Sebastian Giovinco in the second-half. The last time he played for Italy was against Germany on March 29, 2016.

The other teams in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying group Algeria and Zambia are in 50th and 90th position respectively in the world ranking.

Argentina lead the world ranking with 1644 points with Brazil, Germany, Chile and Belgium following the Albiceleste in that order.

Meanwhile, Egypt maintain the top spot for Africa and they are followed by Senegal, Cameroun, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Congo DR, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Morocco in that order.

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Entrepreneur promotes “agrotourism” with Otus Page B6 brown rice

CBN, NCC move to intervene in Etisalat loan issue The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on Thursday said the Commission and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had moved to intervene in the Etisalat loan issue.

The Director of Public Affairs of NCC, Mr Tony Ojobo said this in a statement issued in Abuja.

“After a meeting on Thursday afternoon in Abuja between the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta and the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele and his team, a decision was reached to intervene in the loan issue between Etisalat Nigeria and a consortium of commercial banks.

“The meeting which was held at the CBN in Abuja was convened by the financial regulator at the instance of NCC and the telecom regulator to further deliberate on how best to stop the attempt by the banks to take over Etisalat.

“At the end of the meeting, the CBN agreed to invite Etisalat management and the banks to a meeting tomorrow, Friday, toward finding an amicable resolution,’’ he said.

Ojobo said that the NCC as a regulator of the telecom industry had moved quickly to intervene earlier in the week by reaching out to the CBN because it was convinced of the negative impact such takeover move would have on the industry.

He added that NCC was worried about the fate of the over 20 million Etisalat subscribers and the wrong signals this might send to potential investors in the Telecom industry.

It was reported that on March 8, Etisalat was had been taken over by three banks because of its N541.8 billion debt.

However, the Head of Public Relations, Etisalat Nigeria, Ms Oluseyi Osuntedo, who spoketo newsmen in Lagos dispelled the talk that banks had taken over the company.

BUSINESS TIMES Head Business Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

L-R: Patricia Chris-Omon, Head, Money Transfer, FirstBank; KemiOkusanya, Head, Anglophone Africa, MoneyGram; Gbenga Shobo; Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank; Andy Villareal, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, MoneyGram; Oluyinka Ogunmoyela, Chief Compliance Officer, FirstBank; and Abiodun Famuyiwa, Group Head, Products and Marketing Support, FirstBank during a working visit by the MoneyGram team to FirstBank… Thursday.

Reps to probe funds collected from NITDA by FIRS Tony Nwakaegho The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to probe the funds collected from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), from 2010 to 2015 by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

This probe is coming on the heels of the adoption of a mo-

tion raised by the Committee Chairman on ICT, Mohammed Onawo (PDP, Nasarawa).

Onawo alleged that a whopping N1 billion was reported by NITDA as “having been debited based on the instructions of the Minister of Finance” without sufficient documentation of due evidential value, regardless of the provisions of its enabling Act as a development agency.”

“It has become difficult to locate a reliable record of all outstanding collections due to NITDA, and to confirm the amount of unmerited funds due from FIRS to NITDA.” Committee Chairman on ICT, stressed that the poor collection and remittance mechanism into the National Information Technology Development Fund, (NITDF), may have led to sig-

nificant revenue shortfall for NITDA, thus affecting its ability to effectively deliver on the Agency’s expectations.

The Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, mandated the Committees on ICT and Finance after the motion was passed to investigate the matter and other related issues and report back within eight weeks for further legislative action.

Workers can’t wait forever for minimum wage – NLC

Joy Ekeke

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that Nigerian workers are getting tired of federal government’s delay tactics over the issue of new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, saying cannot wait indefinitely for the government to respond at its own time.

Speaking at the 4th NLC National Gender Conference in Abuja, the National President of NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba said that despite the fact that the minimum wage was due for renegotiation after 5 years, the Buhari administration was dragging its feet in constituting a tripartite committee as is the practice to negotiate a new minimum wage.

“Nigerian workers were getting tired of government’s delay tactics in constituting a tripartite committee to negotiate a new minimum wage for the country and ask the government to act immediately.”

“It is no longer news that our Country is in a severe recession, and prices of virtually all consumable and non-consumable items have skyrocketed. In the last twelve or more months, the inflationary trend in the economy has gone over the roof, and the mass of our people, the salaried and the teeming millions of the unemployed, are facing very difficult times.

Wabba futher stressed that, “Amidst these difficulties, we have contended with a number

of state governments that have misplaced priorities and have regularly refused to pay workers in the State payroll, their salaries as at when due.

“Similarly pension, of retired public servants have gone for several months, and in some cases, years unpaid. We have over the last 15 months fought these State governments to pay up these outstanding wages and pension liabilities they owe workers. We will continue to do this till all salaries and pensions across the country are fully paid up.”

“The commitment of the Congress to promoting gender equity and gender participation in the affairs of trade unions in the country.He said: “the Congress has over the past three decades

worked to promote women participation and involvement in the affairs of the trade union movement, in industrial unions and State Councils of the NLC nationwide.

He said: “The Congress has over the past three decades worked to promote women participation and involvement in the affairs of the trade union movement, in industrial unions and State Councils of the NLC nationwide.

“Against the background of the male-dominated nature of our society and the trade union movement, gender issues are still challenging issues within our movement; women workers are still very much disadvantaged within our organisations.

Business News B2 Economic recovery: Osinbajo urges stakeholders to promote MSMEs

FG launches harmonized departure, arrival cards at Kaduna airport

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Osinbajo The acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday in Sokoto, called on stakeholders in the country to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), to stabilise the economy.

Osinbajo made the appeal when he opened a two-day nationwide MSMEs Clinic.

He said,” being one of the cardinal points of the present administration, it is important to deepen all of our engagements into agriculture which is what the government is focusing on.”

Osinbajo implored federal agencies like the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to partner the small and medium business owners.

This, he said, would ensure that those making local products got to the formal market.

“The small and medium business owners should partner with all the government agencies by registering their businesses so as to get their products to the formal market.

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The Federal Government yesterday launched the harmonized departure/arrival cards at the Kaduna International Airport.

The cards were unveiled in the presence and admiration of the Minister of State Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration, Muhammed Babandede , DG NCAA, Captain Usman Muhtar, FAAN MD, Engr Saleh Dunoma, FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, Managing Director /CEO of Medview Airlines, Alhaji Muneer Bankole amongst other stakeholders in the aviation industry.

According to a statement by the Service Public Relations Of-

ficer, Sunday James (ACI) issued on behalf of the Comptroller General Of Immigration Service on Thursday, the unveiling, is in line with international best practices and in pursuit of the Federal Government Policy of ease of doing business and to keep the records of movement of international passengers, adding that “the process mandates travelers for security reasons to fill the Departure/Arrival Cards, which contains their profile, their addresses and other personal details in one harmonized form” .

According to James “Pursuant to this, non-Nigerians are expected to fill both the Departure/Arrival cards while Nigerians are expected to fill only Departure cards. These cards are scanned and stored in data bank that is to be shared with relevant stake holders and in that regards, a

unique identity and travel records of passengers are secured”.

He said the federal Government of Nigeria has chosen the Kaduna International Airport to formally introduce this unique security document to the travelling public.

“The introduction of this cards replaces the multiplicity of cards hitherto existed and has taken care of the interest of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Port Health Services, NDLEA and others. This would go a long way to reduce the cumbersomeness and multiplicity of forms for travelers and enhance the ease of doing business in the long run”, James added.

Speaking shortly after the unveiling of the departure and arrival cards, Alhaji Bankole who commended the Federal Govern-

Naira further gains against dollar at parallel market

ITU concludes policy recommendations to drive Digital Financial Services The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says it has concluded plans to formulate policy recommendations to further drive Digital Financial Services (DFS) across countries.

ITU Secretary-General, Mr Houlin Zhao said in a statement in Lagos, that after two years of extensive consultation, the ITU Focus Group on Digital Financial Services (DFS) had concluded its work.

Zhao said that the Focus Group came up with the publication of 85 policy recommendations and 28 supporting thematic reports.

He said that the group brought together more than 60 organisations from over 30 countries to drive greater financial inclusion for the estimated two billion people around the world who had remained unbanked.

According to him, governments around the world face many similar challenges in their efforts to deliver fully integrated digital financial services.

ment said “We are here to see things for ourselves for the fact that we are the ones that operate this business and the customers need the feedback from us as we want the customers to equally give us feedback for the service we render on the aircraft.

“For your information we have been in Kaduna. We have been in partnership with the state government and it has been a wonderful state. As you know we airlift pilgrims from this state and we have our normal operations here since about two years ago.

We want to commend the Federal Government on the noble efforts and decision taken to come to this state. I will tell you I grew up here. My carrier days as a cadet, this used to be the nucleus of Nigerian politics and we operated at that time almost 16 flights daily”, Bankole said.

L-R: Group Public Relations and Events Manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, Tope Ashiwaju; Big Brother Naija 2017 Contestant, Uriel Oputa; Digital Marketing Executive, Indomie, Edien Omotola, during a courtesy visit by the BBNaija Contestant to Indomie Office in Lagos.

Labour pickets ZTE over exploitation of Nigerian workers Joy Ekeke The United Labour Congress of Nigeria (ULC) and Private Telecommunication and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) have picketed ZTE Communication in Lagos over the exploitation and violations of the rights of its Nigerians workers.

The picketing which took place at the premises of ZTE Commucompliance with provision of Nigeria labour laws and a halt of abuse of Nigerian workers.

Speaking with Daily Times, the National President of PTECSSAN Oladapo Sunday Moses said, “ZTE is a Chinese telecoms company providing telecom equip-

ment, telecom site construction and maintenance services in Nigeria” “Since its launch in Nigeria, ZTE has continued to indulge in all manner of abuses to siphon foreign exchange out of the Nigerian economy through expatriate quota abuse. Chinese youths without any skills are brought in, earning bogus salaries and end up being trained by Nigerians who earn only a little fraction of the Chinese pay. Painfully, the Nigerian staff have no permanent contract, are under constant threat of being sacked while the ZTE management has refused to recognise the workers union as freely expressed by the workers.”

According to Moses, ZTE preferred the workers to belong to

a Union of the company’s choice that gives the management of ZTE the free-will to oppress Nigerian workers, sack workers and keep workers in slave working relationship outside the conditions Moses noted that the union was demanding for ZTE to stop expatriate quota trafficking. “We cannot be slaves in our own land.

No to contract slavery, stop bringing in Jobless Chinese youths to be trained by Nigerians, Nigeriquota trafficking, employ Nigerians Now. 70 per cent Chinese, 30 per cent Nigerians, is unacceptable and also they should stop wage apartheid, Nigerians and Chinese must earn same pay for same work.”

The Naira on Thursday marginally appreciated against the dollar at the parallel market.

The Nigerian currency gained three points to exchange at N462 to a dollar, after it closed at N465 on Wednesday, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N550 and N477, respectively.

At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the Naira was sold at N399 to a dollar CBN controlled rate, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N550 and N500, respectively.

The Naira exchanged at N305.80 at the interbank market.

Currency traders expressed optimism that liquidity boost in the market would help to shore up the Naira rate.

However, an economist, Mr Harrison Owoh has attributed the instability in the exchange rate in spite of liquidity boost in the forex market to excessive demand for dollars.

Owoh said that the injection of 1.14 billion dollars by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the interbank market were majorly at the service of letters of credits and invisibles.

According to him, it is the cash at hand that brings down the exchange rate not mere letters of credit.

He explained that China, which is the seat of importation business, was on holiday for a full month, adding that the vacation slowed than importation activities

by Nigerian importers.

The economist said that since the resumption in importation, the demand for FOREX had outstripped its supply.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has said that no less than 3114 of its members have been cleared by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in an effort to begin collection of the proceeds of International Money Transfers Operators (IMTSO).

Earlier, the CBN had granted approval to authorised dealers who are agents to sell foreign currency accruing from inward money remittances to licensed BDCs. Speaking on this development, President of the association, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, told our correspondent that the CBN has cleared 3114 BDCs for collection of the proceeds of IMTSO beginning this week.

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CBN clears 3114 BDCs to access IMTSO proceeds Naira, on Thursday closed at 460 per US dollar, the same rate it traded on Wednesday but slightly better than 463/$ it sold in the early hour of yesterday.

Gwadebe said that the volatility in the market is evidenced of the scarcity at the BDCs sub sector despite the injection of liquidity in the interbank market.

According to him, ABCON is working with CBN for review of volumes for the BDCs next week from the present volume of $8000:00 per week to $15000:00 weekly from the beginning of next week.

He therefore, warned its members not to be involved in

hoarding and speculation as the apex bank is determined to smoke speculators and hackers out of their holes.

Meanwhile, the apex lender on Tuesday injected another sum of 100 million dollars into the interbank foreign exchange market, its acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor has said.

Okorafor said the measure became necessary as part of the initiatives to make Forex easily accessible, thereby crashing demand at the black market.

He said that the measure was to fund the commercial banks with enough Forex to cater for the request of customers and to

meet basic travelling allowance, medicals and tuition fees.

This fresh injection by the apex bank brings the amount so far pumped into the interbank Forex market within the last two weeks to 1.14 billion dollars for both forwards and invisibles.

A former Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Ode Ojowu said the measure would further create problems for currency speculators who had not recover from the sudden appreciation of the Naira.

“It appears this time around, the CBN has decided to become smarter than the market ma-

nipulators by putting on its cap of authority to look beneath the market forces,” he said.

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Sterling Bank promotes women economic development, growth

L-R: Director General, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Mr. Olusegun Oshinowo; President NECA, Mr. and Policy Environment, held in Lagos...on Thursday.

Depositors’ funds in Access, Zenith bank hit 5.07trn in 2016 On the heels of macro economy challenges that include hike in inflation rate, Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc generated a whopping N5.07 trillion through customers deposit in 2016.

Both financial institutions deposit from customers had closed 2015 at N4.2 trillion, representing a growth of 19.6 per cent from N5.07 trillion generated in 2016.

Finance experts had predicted that the harsh economic conditions facing the country have led to a drastic reduction in cus-

tomers’ deposits in banks.

However, the two lenders recorded significant increase in their customers’ deposit. For instance, Access Bank gained 24 per cent to N2.089 trillion in 2016 as against N1.68 trillion in 2015 while Zenith Bank customers deposit gained 16.6 per cent from N2.6 trillion to N2.98 trillion in 2016.

Checks by Business Times note that Zenith Bank customers deposits on its saving account gained 46 per cent from N246 billion in 2015 to N358 billion in 2016 while customers deposit

on its Domiciliary accounts appreciated by 28.2 per cent to N605.98 billion as against N472.8 billion recorded in 2015.

Furthermore on Zenith Bank customers deposits shows that those on Demand account contributed 49 per cent to its customers deposit in 2016.

The lender’s Demand deposits gained 14.1 per cent to close 2016 at N1.46 trillion from N1.28 trillion in 2015 while those on Term deposits dropped by 0.14 per cent from N556 billion to N555.5 billion recorded in 2016.

Zenith Bank had ex-

plained that, “The bank will continue to grow its retail business especially in liability generation. This will be achieved through the deployment of innovative products in mobile banking, internet banking and cards services.

The capturing of bio-data of all bank’s customers across the industry into a single data base has also boosted our retail banking business. Each customer now has a unique Biometric Verification Number (BVN) and this has helped to reduce fraud in the banking system.

In a bid to ensure sustainable economic development and growth, Sterling Bank has launched a new proposition known as ‘One Woman’ to commemorate the International Women’s Day in Nigeria with the theme ‘Be Bold for Change.’

The product was launched by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, the Chief Executive Officer of DO.II Designs Limited and the wife of the Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc, Mr Asue Ighodalo, at a well -attended ceremony in Lagos.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs. Ighodalo said the significant number of women in Nigeria’s population has made it imperative to deliberately focus on the needs of women to ensure sustainable economic development and growth.

According to her, the business case for targeting women is simple; they are the more excluded gender. 21.4 million females, which represents 42.7 percent of the total female population are financially excluded; 15 million of these women are not earning income frequently.

Mrs. Ighodalo who is also the wife of the Chairman of the Bank, Mr. Asue Ighodalo said, “This provides a huge opportunity for structural changes within the economic and financial system if we pay attention,” remarking that, “to enable us to make an

impact, we must reach as many women as possible.”

“At Sterling Bank, we are moved not just by the statistics before us but by the stories we experience to make a difference in the lives of women through financial access. This is the premise on which we are here today. To be the platform that provides a space for women to thrive, to be heard and live the best of their lives,” Mrs. Ighodalo said.

Earlier in her address of welcome, Mrs. Egbichi Akinsanya, an Executive Director of the bank said the One Woman was designed to make the women of the past proud; the women of the now, inspired, and provide the women of the future with hope.

She said the theme of the programme, ‘Living a Legacy’ was also apt as it challenged everyone to celebrate the women in their lives as the foundations of communities and challenged women to make great impact in the lives of those around them.

Mrs. Akinsanya also noted that the launch of the One Woman on the International Women’s Day underscored the importance of women to the Bank and the need to celebrate the enduring legacy and accomplishments of women in education, business, science, art, medicine, public service, athletics.

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Capital Market B4 FGN savings bonds targeting small savers to open March 13th Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi The federal government of Nigeria’s savings bond for small savers would be unveiled on March 13, 2017 to provide retail investors to partake in infrastructural development of the country as well as make money on their investments.

The bond will be issued by the Nigerian debt Management Office (DMO), which has finalized plans to float the savings bond to investors. The product will be offered to the investing public through offer for subscription at an interest rate to be determined by DMO. The DMO has the vision to be one of the leading public debt management institutions in the world in terms of best practice and contribution to national development.

The FG savings bonds, according to the DMO, are debt instruments with the aim of mobilizing resources from the general public, especially individuals and small savers.

The rationale behind the issuance of the savings bond by the FGN is to deepen the national savings culture, diversify funding sources for the government and establish benchmark for other issuers. The commencement date for the issuance is 13th of March, 2017.

The DMO revealed in a circular that minimum subscription amount for the bond is N5, 000.00, with additional investments in multiples of N1, 000.00 and maximum of N50, 000,000.00.

The product will be issued monthly in tenors of 2 and 3 years, with quarterly payment of interest

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Earning opportunities drive early market reversal Afolabi Adesola

Expectations of earnings from first quarter dividend declaration on Thursday reversed declining market trend as more investors take positions in progressive companies.

The NSE All Share-Index (ASI) thus closed higher at 25,170.36 points compared to 24,986.02 points posted in previous session when the ASI shed 0.57 percent, reducing yea- to-date losses to -6.29 per cent.

The market capitalization also increased by N63.8 billion to close at N8.710 trillion in comparison with N49.6 billion lost on Wednesday when the market cap closed at N8.647 tril-

…As capitalization gains N63, 8billion

lion.

The industrial Index outperformed other sectoral indices by 2.43 percent on account of the 5 percent increase in Dangote Cement’s Share price on Thursday, while the Banking, Consumer Goods, Oil and Gas and Main Board indices closed in red.

Meanwhile, trading on the floor of the NSE recorded a total of 16 equities that advanced against 9 equities that declined.

Price appreciation recorded in Dangote Cement lifted the Nigerian equities market on Thursday to post a growth of 0.74 percent.

Dangote Cement and Nestle led the day’s 16 gain-

ers by 5 percent each to close at N159.75 and N725.55 per share respectively, Medview Airline appreciated 4.90 percent to close at N1.50 per share, NEM added 4.82 percent to close at 87 kobo per share, while Honeywell Flour Mills grew 4.35 percent to close at 96 kobo per share.

Nigerian Breweries topped the day’s 9 losers by 5 percent to close at N130.36 per share, Guaranty Trust Bank was next with a decline of 4.87 percent to close at N24.61 per share, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company dropped 4.78 percent to close at N2.19 per share, Transcorp lost 4 percent to close at 72 kobo per share

and Forte Oil lost 3.18 percent to close at N50.50 per share.

At the top of the day’s trading activities were Zenith Bank with N45 million shares worth N659 million, Fidelity Bank was next with 34.7 million shares valued at N30.4 million while Guaranty Trust Bank emerged the third most traded stock with 33.9 million units of shares worth N828.9 million.

United Capital and UBA also made it to the top five traded stocks for the day, having transacted 14.8 million and 12.7 million units of shares sold each, worth N34.5 million and N63.5 million respectively.

Speculative stocks buying not helpful on long term basis – Experts Bonny Amadi Current speculative market trend which characterized activities in the market has been fingered as a developments which distorts long term advancement of the market.

Cross section of capital market stakeholders told Daily Times that speculation usually disrupt market flow and encourages profit taking on short term basis.

Investments, they said should be long term and not short term and any market activity which supports short terms investments disrupts market long term advancement.

The capital market experts reacting to current speculative buying which characterized activities in the equities market, said that such buying’s were purely speculative of better developments in companies, with the intention ei-

ther to reap from dividend proposal or price growth.

Taking clue from the high volumes recoded by Guinness Nigeria, GTBank and other companies on Tuesday, brokers said that the increased buy mandates on the companies’ stocks were fixed on taking position.

National coordinator of the Progressive shareholders Association of Nigeria, Mr. Boniface Okezie told Daily Times that investors are currently engaged in speculative buying because of the opportunities the market currently offers.

According to him, almost all equities are currently trading below their fair value and this offers investors the opportunity to buy now and sell later.

Speculative investment, Okezie said is based on low pricing of equities, profit taking and fundamentals of companies with the hope that the prevailing low equity prices would reverse

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

25,170.36 3,279.00 215,908,200.00 2,186,235,596.15 8,710,984,510,537.79

L-R: CEO Wassy Creations, Otunba Wasiu Taiwo; CEO ReelFruit, Affiang Williams; Executive Director, Micro Enterprises Directorate, Bank of Industry, Toyin Adeniji; CEO SecureID Ltd., Kofo Akinkugbe; CEO, PathCare Laboratories, Pamela Ajayi, and Divisional Head, Large Enterprises, BoI, Mr .Joseph Babatunde, during the Bank of Industry 2017 International Women’s Day celebration with in Lagos.

Insider information not common in Nigeria’s equities market – Analyst Bonny Amadi Against the backdrop of speculations that insider information has been instrumental to bullish performance of some stocks in the market before the release of their end of year result, reverse has been the case.

An investment analyst told Daily Times Nigeria that increased buy mandates on some companies stocks in the prevailing period was based on expectations of their end of year results and expected dividend declaration.

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with Afrinvest West Africa, Mr. Robert Omotunde told Daily Times in a telephone interview on Thursday that investor’s hinge their investment decisions on fundamentals and performances, adding that past results are taken into consideration to preempt the next quarter result which propels investment decision.

Mr. Omotunde said that every first quarter of the year is usually seen as beginning of earning season for the year and investors

thrive to benefit from the expected earnings by looking at the companies previous results to determine what their end of year result would look like. ‘ I don’t think there is insider information, remember that this is earning season when full year result is expected to be released, some investors would like to take advantage of the expected results to take positions in order to benefit form the envisaged earnings” He said that such expectations drove increased

investments in Access Bank, Zenith Bank, GTBank and even UBA which is yet to release their results.

He said that even as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given new considerations for forex procurement for special needs like Scholl fees and medicals, such has not really impacted the market, but projections and analysis of performances based on past results, remain the driving force of increased buy mandate inn the equities market.

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Stories by Ebere Chibuzor As part of efforts to further promote agrotourism in Nigeria, Chief Promoter of Otus Brown Rice, Francis Otu Okpani has cemented his growing relationship with American Rice Federation to promote the local rice brand.

Spaking on the rice deal, Okpani said that natural brown rice are now available in the country, stressing that such variety of rice is good for sugar control in the body.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Times Nigeria Okpani discussing studies show that the foreign brown rice is not really brown rice, that it’s synthetic brown.

“The natural brown rice that within our shores is rather available and the possible solution for sugar control.

I have recommended it to number of people both locally and internationally who have testifiedthat it is good.”

According to Retire Project Manager, it was not meant for sugar elevated patients, nor for diabetic pa-

Entrepreneur promotes “agro-tourism” with Otus brown rice ...Taking local product to next level at global stage tient as such.

“It’s just a very healthy food that helps your health conditions. “The reason is it that it has a lot of fiber, which every normal human being needs. I don’t export at the moment but I intend to export. People buy and travel out with it”, he pointed.

Expressing optimism, he said “We are about to develop the farm and start producing in a large quantity”, Okpani hinted.

“I buy from the farmers. I have understanding with some farmers in certain communities that run through Benue, Cross River, and Ebonyi, sometimes Taraba.

Commenting on marketing the brown rice, he said that “Well everything in the market generally is a function of a marketing job. We have not really done some aggressive marketing job on it but at the moment a lot of

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people are asking for it.

Okpani pointed out they

Agency to transform Badagry into economic hub In a bid to boost its economic value chain, Badagry Convention and Visitors (BCV) Agency, initiators of Badagry Economic Summit has mapped out strategies for stakeholders engagement to brainstorm on their economic growth, starting from March 23rd to 24th in Lagos State.

Badagry Economic Summit is a bi-annual conference that brings to a focus stakeholders in the private and public sector. The theme of this year’s edition is “Unleashing Investment Opportunities around Historic and Coastal Zones of Epe and Badagry.”

Director, Marketing and Administration of the BVC Agency, Dr Temidayo Hephzibah, who disclosed the conference while discussing with journalists on the preparedness of the Agency to host the maiden edition said that

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the summit was to open to the world investment opportunity that abounds in Badagry.

Temidayo also hinted that the move was to equally explore strategies and best-practices to unleash experts, to support their development and the realization of their full potential.

According to Temidayo, BCV Agency was formally established in August 2016 to market Badagry as a destination, adding that the utmost aim of the agency was to bring economic growth to the people of Badagry and its environs.

Speaking further, the Director, Marketing and Admin said, “Badagry Economic Summit is a bi-annual platform established by BCV Bureau to create economic opportunities surrounding the ancient city blessed with several natural economic endowments.

“This Summit is designed to bring together corporate organisations and individuals to share ideas about Badagry opportunities. Epe become part of the maiden edition of the summit because of its similarity in terms of history, location and resources.”

“The main objective of the summit is to provide direction into the reality of making Badagry an international market hub for investment and leisure activities.

have shown a whole lot of presence in the government,

noting that in 2014 they were highly celebrated at the 19th national economic summit which was on Agriculture.

He described United States as most appropriate, stressing they haven’t concluded. “The United States seems to be the most appropriate of the all the people that have been talking to us but we haven’t concluded anything. At the moment we have sourced 10,000 acres of land from Cross River State Government to start the farming with whichever organization we conclude with. We have to start the farming from them. Again, we will build the mini plant.

We had a lot of public outing where we engage in talks with banks-Banks of Industry, Banks of Agriculture, Central Bank of Nigeria and a lot of others”, Okpani pointed out.

On funding, he said “Funding is the most critical problem of every Small

and Medium Enterprise (SME) which we are. That is why we have been engaging the banks for the past four years; building day to day for the requirements because we have come to realize that it is not just the money”..

Explaining further, he equally said that they have had serious relationship with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) at PanAtlantic University, urging that they have come to gain good understanding of what it means to building capacity that could attract the banks tobe interested with what they are doing.

According to Okpani who described land as a serious problem in the business, said there was need for a large expanse of land to plant rice to a commercial quantity.

Freedom Park: Former colonial prison now tourism site Freedom Park is a memorial leisure park dedicated to the preserving Nigeria’s history, Lagos colonial heritage otherwise history of the Old Board Street prison.

With N200 gate fee, adult visitors can gain entrance to the park as from the time I visited towards the tail end of 2015 but I don’t know if the price has changed. This little amount paid off as my tour experience at the park gave me a lifetime experience. Through my visit to the park, as I write, I have risen to become a qualified student of the history of Lagos, of course I am. I did not only acquire the history of Lagos. I gained the Nigeria history as well.

Freedom Park

Freedom Park, situated on the site of colonial prison, Lagos Island, where those prominent Nigerians that opposed British administration had their jail terms either imprison or by hanging including Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, Herbert Macaulay, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Michael Imodu, Sir Adeyemo Alakija and others.

Freedom Park is besides Island maternity hospital, adjacent to St. Nicholas hospital on Campbell Street. The proximity of the park to Marina makes it very popular.

It’s location at the old Broad street makes it more appealing to both local and foreign guests.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, March 10 , 2017

How to create authentic Brand Story that improves trust

Storytelling is all the rage.

More and more brands are comprehending the power of stories to transform their presence and identity. Iconic brands such as Disney and CocaCola have long realised the power of their brand story to build a connection with their audience.

Companies like Apple possess brand stories that are legendary in their status.

What’s in a story, though? How does the story develop authenticity? More to the point, how does such a story create that trusting feeling that customers crave?

The Power of Stories to Create Trust There is good reason for the popularity of stories among brands, businesses, and individuals. Stories are a powerful tool in human communication. Research indicates that the human brain responds to the descriptive power of stories in deeply affecting ways, influencing both the sensory and motor cortex.

To read a story is to feel an experience and to synchronize our minds with the subject of the story.

Synchronize is the right word.

Scientists call it neural coupling.

In the process of neural coupling, a speaker and a listener share a story that allows their brands to interact in a dynamic and interactive way. This isn’t “mind-meld,” even though some

scientists use that term in an effort to describe it. It is brain activity that occurs in two people simultaneously, affecting the same areas of the brain during the process of storytelling.

Princeton researchers use the mirroring metaphor: “The listener’s brain activity mirrors the speaker’s activity.” Successful neural coupling produces greater comprehension, understanding, anticipation, and receptivity. The net effect of comprehension, understanding, anticipation and receptivity is trust. By telling a story and connecting with the reader, a storyteller can actually generate trust in the reader.

Stories produce trust. But not just any story will do. You must tell a story that has the right features — features that produce successful neural coupling, plus those which exhibit integritybuilding features.

So, how do you do this exactly?

The story must be driven through personality Susan Gunelius in her Forbes article has the best description of this: Brand stories are not marketing materials. They are not ads, and they are not sales pitches. Brand stories should be told with the brand persona and the writer’s personality at center stage. Boring stories won’t attract and retain readers, but stories brimming with personality can.

In other words, your story isn’t dominated by some godlike figure who dominates the legend and infuses the company with life and power. No. Instead, your story is inspired by the presence of people who participate, create, connect, and develop the saga of growth and success.

Personality drives the story.

But the story isn’t a biography of an individual. It’s the evolution of an entity told with personality. People trust other people.

The core reason why your story should be personality-driven is so that it will provide someone real for customers to trust.

The story should be simple Buffer’s story is simple, though the description of the company’s origin takes up a few thousand words, it is conceptually straightforward: Problem That’s it. If we try to pack more undulation into the story, we tend to lose the momentum that is integral to its success. Simple stories are better. Science says so, and experience affirms it. While we may love the complexity of a Harry Potter plot, we can’t import that same complex model into the brand story. We need simplicity.

Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The threepart model mentioned above carries this natural progression: Beginning: Problem. Explain

the problem that you set out to solve. Middle: Solution. Describe how you solved it. End: Success.

Get excited about the success this produced.

This is the form of story that people expect. Everything has a beginning, right?

Simple stories are more trustworthy. As some of the world’s most famous brands have shown, the complexity of the story can erode trust.

The story shapes your reason for existence Why does your business exist?

The answer should be a story.

An answer such as “to make money” are short-sighted. Your business might be making money. That’s fine and well. But why does your brand exist? What is the reason?

The answer to that question requires that you tell a story A brand like TOMS shoes uses their story as a bedrock for their existence. The tagline, “One for one,” means that for every purchased pair TOMS gives a pair of shoes to someone in need. TOMS exists to improve lives.

Their story describes the whole reason for the existence of the company. That builds trust.

Careful customers are asking “why should I buy from you?”

If you can answer that question with a real story, then you have built the trust of that customer.

The story must connect with your customers At its essence, a story isn’t re-

ally about your company. Your company is the construct, but the goal of the story is to create a connection with your customers.

Tell your story in such a way that it tells your customers we relate to you, we understand you, we are like you. Few things can communicate that level of engagement like a story can.

A brand like North Face must connect with active and adventure-minded people. The whole idea of the brand is to inspire adventure and the outdoor life.

Their mantra is “Never stop exploring.” The brand’s story communicates this ideal. The kind of customer who wants to be part of this story will resonate with North Face’s origins and legacy.

When your story connects with target customer, you build trust.

You win Customers should buy a part of the story, not just a product. I wrote, “customers should buy part of the story” (not just be part of the story). The distinction is critical.

Why? Because a customer is not only participating in the story itself, but they are participating in a monetary way. They engage the story by purchasing from the business that is telling the story.

When a customer purchases your product, they must feel as if they are buying part of the story.

The best way to explain this is to use the example of Patagonia, a brand that takes this to a whole new level.

Susan Gunelius in her Forbes article has the best description of this: Brand stories are not marketing materials. They are not ads, and they are not sales pitches. Brand stories should be told with the brand persona and the writer’s personality at center stage. Boring stories won’t attract and retain readers, but stories brimming with personality can.

Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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Rising cost of building materials, a dangerous trend – Stakeholders Stories by Babajide Okeowo Stakeholder in the real estate sector of the Nigeria’s economy have raised alarms that the rising cost of building materials might force contractors, developers to compromise certain aspect of the building process which in turn could be very dangerous.

This is as investigations by Daily Times has revealed that due to the depreciation of the Naira and high exchange rates, prices of building material have recorded about 150 to 200 per cent increase as very high percentage of building materials are imported.

A bag of cement has gone up from N1, 500 to

N2, 500 and as high N3, 000 in some areas in Lagos, the cost of rod has sky-rocketed from N160, 000 per ton to N320, 000 which signifies about 200 percent increase. A tipper of 5 tonnes washed gravel now goes for about N32, 000 as against the price of N20, 000 few months ago, a tipper of granite 30 tonnes now sells for N147, 000 compared to the previous price of N80, 000 to N85, 000.

This scenario, according to President, Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers, Oreoluwa Fadayomi, has impacted severely on many projects as many projects are now stalled as clients could no longer continue due to high cost of all the build-

ing materials.

“In some case where reinforcement is required, the budget keep increasing on weekly basis that many developers have decided to stop. The resultant effect of this, he said is the in-ability to meet contractual agreements in terms of repayment of credit facilities and payment of salaries.

“Another dangerous trend is that many developers and engineers have resulted to cutting corners to ensure that they remain in business in order to feed their families and make ends meet. The resultant effect is that proposed materials may not meet specified standards due to high cost.”

He cited instances, if

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Real Estate Tips Critical questions to ask before hiring a real estate agent Buying or selling a home is possibly one of the largest financial transactions in an individual’s life. Thus, choosing the right real estate agent is required to avoid being duped and heartwrenching mistakes.

References What references do you have? Get an agent that has a report from clients in their previous transactions. You can also go the extra mile by getting one or two numbers of client the agent have worked with specifically. Having verified his or her competence and record now you will have your mind at rest and continue with the process of buying, selling and renting a home.

Commission percentage This is the most important part of the deal.

Money drives the negotiations. You need to be considerate enough to give a fair share to your agent.

But this cannot be totally determined before the negotiation is fully completed. However, you can work on a percentage base.

The commission should, however, be generally applicable for you cost and your locality. It should be a win-win situation for the two parties.

Connection How well-connected is the agent? How recognised the agent is, is very

important to how fast he can sell your property or get you a good property to buy. So get an agent that finds it easy to connect with clients, this will enhance your speed and help you achieve the desired result in a short time.

Ask questions Ask him how he plans to sell or secure a property for you to know his strategies. When it comes to renting and buying

properties, you may not really have to care about this, because you will have to choose from a list of available properties. Most times, you get attracted to the beautiful ones. Especially if you see the pictures of the properties. So this is more important for those that have properties for sale to make sure that they work with agents that have beautiful strategies to sell the property.

you need 30 bags of cement to mix certain measurement of gravel, you may need to reduce to 15 bags in ensuring that projects are not abandoned.

Similarly, President, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Mrs. Mercy Iyortyer noted that the uncontrollable increase in the prices of construction materials is a big challenge on project estimates in recent times; resulting in constant upward variations of construction costs and high costs of new projects.

She however called on government to urgently put in place policies that will lower and stabilize construction material prices to save the industry.

Nigeria yet to tap hidden wealth in the real estate sector - NIESV Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (NIESV), President, Dr. Bolarinde Patunola-Ajayi has lamented the failure of the country in unlocking the hidden wealth in the real estate sector, which according to him is the only robust solution to growing the economy.

“Real estate business is about management of all land resources which give the support for all activities of man. Every business is done on land, human life and basic needs are dependent on land; hence Nigeria must pay attention to real estate, except we are not prepared to come out of our economic woes.

Real Estate investment is the pedestal for economic development and growth, and many developing nations that understand this, like Singapore, Dubai, and others have tapped into this and we are all witnesses to the positive impact on their economies,” he said.

He wondered why government thinks the economy can only be diversified through agriculture and

other sectors film rather than the real estate sector.

According to him, even government’s focus on agriculture has not been well handled to ensure stable development because government has failed to do sufficient work in surveying every parcel of land in the country.

While calling on government to make and enforce laws on land administration, Patunola-Ajayi was emphatic that infrastructural development like roads, rails, water-ways, and even airways, goes along with real estate development because they are avenues through which products, services and people move easily to make the economy vibrant.

Patunola-Ajayi said real estate investment resonates as an edge against inflation with its value increasing with time. He appealed to government to put more attention into the real estate sector, especially housing projects, noting that government housing programmes must have a touch of socialism to touch the lives of people.

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I want to be remembered as lady who made impact with her beauty, brains –Ebube Nwagbo Delectable Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo, has upped her game by joining

it is the only way nobody forgets you.

They thought that asking them for something made me vulnerable How did your background contribute to what you do today? will not allow any of their children to do what I do today. I actually me back home still do not believe I am an actress. rosy. There is nothing that comes easy. and I do not forget where I am coming from. I am doing this for a Yes, because it attracts a lot of male attention. And sometimes,

Was acting your childhood dream?

I will not say I have always wanted to be an actress, but I have always loved to be on television as a broadcaster. But somehow, acting found me and here I am today.

When did it dawn on you that you would make a living off acting?

wedlock; what do you think is wrong?

They called me for a second job, telling me that I would be allowed to leave after that. Afterwards, they still lured me to do the third one.

Somehow, they wanted me.

never get lost. When you want to move with the world, you will going for. I love everything that has to do with fashion. lose it. I would advise everyone to leave their lives like there is no tomorrow.

Was there any time you wished you were not famous?

Yes, I have felt that many times. I always feel like quitting, or something. Yes, I want to get married but at the right time. I am

drama. But, after sometime, I realised that it could be the right

make a man love and marry them. Sometimes, it is the kind if use of it and look at the advantages of being beautiful. That I am The world is a global village, everybody and everything is

I actually quit, but after a while I said to myself that why should about you was untrue. I have learnt to live my life and focus on story and we made sure we did it well.

I think I have grown wiser and stronger. I just see some things as the downside of my job. committed?

It is not easy to fund a movie all by yourself. The truth is that I actress. Producing is something I am trying my hands on newly. I Also, I do not like to rush into things. I want to do things and do

get burnt. I do not do that anymore, but making beans then was scary. It would get burnt and undone.

How do you want to be remembered?

I want to be remembered as the lady who made an

them that they could be beautiful and intelligent.

I went through a lot as a young girl; men will want to take advantage of you. Be who you are; being in the limelight movie.

How did you deal with men wanting to take advantage of you?

myself. When you be yourself, it stands you out from any other to be me and I believe it is slow and steady. So, I would rather be here and steady than being forgotten so soon. I take things one after the other.

As the same time too, I try to be relevant in the industry because

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will want to take advantage of you. It is now left for you to be

How would you describe your style?

I wear whatever I am comfortable with; I do not move with the

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Samuel Ajibola Set to Introduce New Comedy Skit Series ‘Dele Issues’ AMVCA 2017 best comedy act winner (M-NET Recognition Award), Samuel Ajibola, popularly known for his role as Spiff in the announced the release of his upcoming comedy web series set to drop tomorrow Friday, March 10, 2017.

The series revolves around the awkward encounters – causing him to make some decisions, which are sometimes rather ridiculous. The series is laced with satire to make it effortlessly

hilarious.

Speaking on the introduction of the series, Ajibola commented; is quite simple. He is an ordinary guy who encounters extraordinary situations from time to time. He is sometimes forced to make rather awkward decisions through his ordeals.

He is a character everyone out there can relate with regardless something to watch out for.”

The episodes will be released twice every month; the second and last Friday of every month.

Iyanya Releases ‘Hold On’ from New EP the yearnings of his numerous fans who have been asking for more since November last year when he released

The highly infectious new tune is

released later this month. and vocal best signifying a new phase maker. life since singing a management deal with Temple Management Company and Mavin Records.

Samuel Ajibola

trip to the US where he also spoke at the African Business Conference at

ThinTallTony retains HoH title, Marvis becomes the toast of other housemates God’s Children Great Talent (GCGT) Season 7 Kicks off in Grand Style` the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality TV show has continued to rise as he retains the mandate as the head of house (HoH) after his brilliant This makes it the second time in a row that he will be leading the BBN house. Last week, he won the HoH task after beating other contenders in a series of contests.

His triumphant emergence as HoH contest that made all the housemates search for a golden egg that was appears to be a struggle for power and immunity from possible eviction, all the housemates vigorously searched for the golden egg to no of ThinTallTony who eventually found the golden egg, thereby retaining his throne as the HoH for this week.

eviction next Sunday and the issue of immunity for any housemate does not come to play. Big Brother on Monday night asked the housemates to nominate two of their favourite housemates they would want to stay on in the house. At the end of the session, there was a three-way Marvis. Biggie however insisted that there must be only one favourite housemate, and ThinTallTony, being the HoH was asked to save the situation and he chose Marvis.

With Marvis emerging the favourite housemate, Big Brother disclosed put her at a vantage point over other housemates. Until Biggie discloses what Marvis stands to gain for being the most favoured housemate according to the popularity votes by other housemates, no one has a clue as to what may happen in the days to come.

….As Omawumi, Kaffy, TY Mix emerge as judges

biggest gospel children and youth talent competition, has announced plans to commence its season 7 search for 2017. An initiative of the Church of God since 2011, Season 7 talent competition is in partnership with The HOW Foundation.

The unveil not only witnessed live performances from past winners of GCGT but also attracted

Nwachukwu, Sensei Uche among others making it a star studded event.

For the 2017 edition of the musical competition, revealed that a whooping N10 million is up for grab alongside a brand new car and a recording management deal worth N250 million as star

platform created to help discover and showcase natural talent in children and youths for the good

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However, organiser of the event has equally revealed that entry for participation is free for children between the ages of 5-20years as auditions are expected to take place

season, we are thrilled to welcome a wide range of talents but we know this year, GCGT season 7 will be awesome as it will showcase lots of

leading events production company, Livespot in collaboration with OHTV and televised on partner stations

For the 2017 edition of the competition, awardwinning singer, Omawumi, alongside Guinness

The search this season covers four main categories that

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Congratulations To a man with the midas touch

CAPT. IDAHOSA (HOSA) WELLS OKUNBO An astute investor, bold, brave and daring.

We are not surprised that anything you touch turns into gold.

We rejoice with this Golden Fish that has no hiding place for a well deserved recognition that has led to his crowning as The Vanguard BusinessMan of The Year, 2016.

We wish you many more years of great success CONGRATULATIONS Signed Sir Lucky Omoluwa, Chairman, Pinnacle Communications Limited.

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Meet Kcee: The Five star music general

Penzaarville Africa announces maiden edition of Social Media Confab tagged ‘Handle It Africa’ Digital marketing agency, Penzaarville Africa, has announced the maiden edition of its gos.

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leased earlier today and premiered on the Beat highly anticipated and freshly released video love call can alter your mood, make you feel

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Ariya Repete reunites sir Scars of Joy premiered in cinema Shina Peters and Kwam1 and testify against his son

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they see, they can relate music, entertainment and culture. The

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According to the professor, the music

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his insane mother. tells the story of dedication,

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Tonto Dike bares it all ...Reveals ill treatment from ex-husband Churchill Oladunni have picture evidence to screen diva, Tonto Dike, has come out of her shell to reveal the truth of her broken marriage which hit the rock few months ago.

In an exclusive chat with disclosed that her decision to walk out of her marriage was in the best interest of her dear son who is just a year older sighting maltreatment as one of the key factors of the clash. explain why I am still in it, I would not say I did it for my son but more importantly, I did it for myself because I was hoping that one day, things will change for good. beats me up and I equally

In a teary face, Tonto further disclosed that she is aware that her husband left the house for a girl called she is a friend aware she is in love with my husband and he equally funds all her expenses. back to her husband when y resolved, Tonto was quick to respond that going back to her exhusband as she wants to tag him is something that is impossible as all that is needed of her now is to be strong, focused and pray care of her son whom she described as priceless.

King Sunny Ade Visits Fashola, Fayemi, Fowler, Lai Mohammed, Access Bank to say “Thank You” embarked on a thank you tour to some eminent Sunny Ade would be made one of the ambassadors of Although it has been several weeks since the event Tonto Dike

Sauti Sol, Burna Boy, Cynthia Morgan others to headline GidiFest 2017

huge mark as one of the most talked about events to be witnessed in the country. During the historic event,

been around for 50 years but you have been around that is very hard.

million.

During his two-day, thank you tour, the Juju maestro crisscrossed Lagos and Abuja in the company of the

elevating the juju music genre into an international commodity that is now accepted all over the world. the other that today their integrity would be at stake.

Your integrity is as strong if not stronger than when you started. So it would be a pleasure if you can accept to “I want the younger ones to look at you and see that you can actually get to the top without cutting corners.

That is exactly what you have done. You have never cut corners and you have gotten to the top. “

In its 4th year, the organizers of the yearly GidiFest show have revealed in an exclusive chat with Life & Times that the

(FIRS), Tunde Fowler.

is an all star-studded line up that will feature the best of African super star both local and international.

Victor Ehikhamenor who painted his famous guitar.

expected to take place at the Eko Atlantic arena come April 15th, 2017 with lots of exciting moments.

Billed to perform at the forthcoming festival includes top stars that include Davido, Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, Seyi Shay, Reekado festival.

The #GidiFest2017 experience will include invigorating beach soccer and volleyball tournaments headed by our celebrity captains. Fans will get a chance to win an opportunity to captain their own team and face off against their favourite celebrities.

There have been additions to the fun for all during the day which are guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone.

only the dead. It was one of the proudest moments of

Babatunde Raji Fas has a valuable role to play as an ambassador and change agent.

he can help Government communicate our message in a language that everybody can understand.”

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Let’s talk made in Nigeria This would be our third edition since inception. authenticity. The things we have to ensure before putting out and brand.

On this note we bring to you a very exciting and innovative idea brought to you by the senate president himself, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

This goes to show that great minds think alike. to get together as one and rebuild our economy.

Now the Government has put a place a challenge to show her support and encourage we Nigerians.

The time to start is Now! On the 2nd of January 2017 with his team they launched the Made in Nigeria Challenge.

The campaign was organized to showcase everyday products that are used by Nigerians and produced by Nigerians Locally, that also serves as an alternative to imported products.

Within a few weeks to come, they hope to identify these products and ideas that can be matched with investors and government agencies.

The made in Nigeria Challenge is scheduled to be wrapped up in March. How? They would be round table at the senate. This round table would allow the senate house, legislators, government agencies, business owners and everyday Nigerian consumers to review and update the report of NASSBER, the National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable, which was held in 2016 to improve the ease of doing business in the country. oversight of government agencies, they would use this opportunity to get feed back on the public procurement Act passed by the Senate in 2016 which mandates government agencies to give of Goods and services.

45 second to 3-minute video that shows what alternative to goods that are currently being imported. The product should be made of up to 70 percent local content.

Note that the video should contain information on whether your business is registered, the number of employees you have, and what you would like the government to help small businesses in Nigeria.

Manufacturers can post the video on social

gov.ng.

He also urges Nigerians to think outside the box and join hands to move Nigeria forward. senatepresident.gov.ng.

For more information and updates on how to

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Have a Fabulous weekend.

Written By Konnie for urban Central.