Dtn 11 6 18

Intimidation can’t stop N2bn rights abuse suit against police, Obiora, Ogunsanya - Daily Times Publishers Andrew Orolua, Abuja As hearing begins today (Monday) on the N2billion abuse of fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by the Anosikes against the Nigeria Police, Sen. Ikechukwu Obiora and Chairman of DSTV, Adewumi Ogunsanya, the management https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

dailytimesnigeria

www.facebook.com/dailytimesngr

of Folio Communications Plc, publishers of The Daily Times newspaper has vowed that no amount of harassment, intimidation and (or) persecution will compel them to surrender assets of the media company or withdraw the suit seeking redress over the impunity meted out on

Continued on page 4

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018

Exclusive: 2019 Presidency

VOL. 3

NO. 673

N150

g5

What I’ll do differently if... - Gov Dankwambo Says background in accounting, others set him out as best to rescue Nigeria

Nigeria gets $17bn from Afreximbank in 23 years - Oramah 5 g

50 oil blocks: Niger Delta deserves right of first refusal - PANDEF g6

President Muhammadu Buhari (right) and Chairman of Afreximbank, Dr Benedict Oramah, during a courtesy call by the latter to the President at the State House, Abuja... on Thursday.

Diaspora account: UBA to reward loyal customers in ‘Refer-a-Friend’ campaign g B3

Rum-bar stylee master, Ras Kimono, passes on at 60 g6 British women celebrate 100 years of voting right g 28

National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (second left) with members of the late Chief MKO Abiola family who paid a visit to his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos to thank him over President Buhari government’s decision to immortalise the late acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election... on Sunday

2

2

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, May 11, 2018 Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

facebook ba OLori

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

3

News 4

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Intimidation can’t stop N2bn rights abuse suit against police, Obiora, Ogunsanya

PHOTO TIMES

- Daily Times Publishers Continued from page 1 them.

The Anosikes were reacting to news reports that the Nigeria Police has perfected plans to file fresh charges against the Publisher, Fidelis Anosike and Group Managing Director, Noel Anosike, few weeks after the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, expressly ordered in writing that all cases against them be withdrawn since there was no basis to commence the cases in the first place.

According to a statement made available on Sunday and signed on their behalf

by Bonaventure Melah, Managing Editor, The Daily Times newspaper, who is also the Media Adviser to Folio Communications, it amounts to daydreaming for the trio of the Police, Obiora and Adesanya to even imagine or think that by initiating another frivolous and unsubstantiated allegations, they may be compelled to give up their tights.

The statement reads in part, “We have read reports from some online papers that the Police have concluded plans to file fresh charges against the management of Folio Communications Plc, owners and publishers of Daily Times. This is purely childish on the part of the Police particularly, as well as laughable. Just a few weeks back, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris had invited the management of Folio Communications on the same matter and after investigation side by side the petitions relative to it, the IGP personally directed that all criminal cases against Folio and its owners, Fidelis Anosike and Noel Anosike, be withdrawn which the Police complied with.

“The petition on which the IGP took the decision also complained that Senator Obiora employed the services of DIG Hyacinth Dagala to invade Daily Times Abuja and Lagos offices, carted away many equipment and properties and how they were arrested and detained, refused bail alongside their staff.

“The letter withdrawing the cases dated 2nd February, 2018 which was signed by ACP Henry Njoku Esq. and Omosun Mathew, Prosecution Officer, was addressed to the Registrar, Mpape Magistrate Court, FCT Abuja which clearly said “Take notice that the prosecution wishes to discontinue the above stated cases before this Honourable Court.

“For the Police to go

back to its vomit by again allowing itself to be bamboozled by Ikechukwu Obiora and Adewumi Ogunsanya into planning to initiate fresh charges on the same matter does not only indicate a ‘stain’ but as well makes mockery of Police hierarchy.

The statement added that the Police, Ikechukwu Obiora and Ogunsanya must have their days in the court beginning today (Monday) for violating the fundamental rights of the Anosikes and attempting to scavenge the assets of The Daily Times.

It further said, “It would interest the public to know that there is a subsisting ruling by the Court of Appeal delivered in 2010 in Lagos which among others things stated clearly that the case involving Folio Communications and Sen. Obiora on Daily Times is purely civil and therefore no grounds for criminal charges or trial.

If Ikechukwu Obiora is confident of his claims, why has he refused to challenge that Court of Appeal ruling in the Supreme Court? Why is he running from Court of Appeal down to Magistrate Courts?

“The Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, has that Court of Appeal ruling as part of the annexure to the documents submitted during investigations. The Police have documents containing investigations earlier carried out by the Police under Inspector General of Police Onovo in which the Police stated clearly that the case is civil and therefore no need to file criminal charges.

“This same Inspector General of Police is also in possession of documents in which the then Hon. Attorney General of the Federation as well as the Attorney General of Lagos State had both stated clearly that there was no cause for criminal prosecution on this matter.

The Police high command is also in possession of the various ruling by courts of different jurisdictions since this matter started over 10 years ago to the effect that Daily Times is a legitimate property of Folio Communications including the most recent ruling of Monday, May 22, 2018 in which His Worship R. J Egbe of Magistrate Court 13 Wuse Zone 2 Abuja said he was aware that there was an ownership dispute existing between Folio Communications Plc and Sen. Ikechukwu Obiora on Daily Times of Nigeria as well as Consent Judgement entered between the two parties following

resolution of the matter by stakeholders in 2006 which from records has not been vacated by any court of competent jurisdiction and therefore cannot grant the plaintiff’s prayers to stop the publication of Daily Times. This ruling was on a case instituted by Obiora himself.

Hear what Magistrate Egbe stated in his ruling: “However, I cannot feign ignorance or pretend that there is more to it. The totality of the evidence before me by way of affidavit evidence and exhibits particularly, exhibit 6, seems to me that there is an ownership dispute of the plaintiff between the defendants and the deponent to the counteraffidavit. The tort of passing - off can only be derived from the right of ownership.

Therefore, it is my view that it will be meaningless to deal with the right of passing off without the right of ownership. It will amount to placing something on nothing and a sheer waste of time and energy which this Court is not ready to embark on. The case is therefore struck out”.

On the basis of the above therefore, Melah stated that Folio Communications Plc and its management will continue to apply all legal and civil means to defend and protect The Daily Times and its assets from property scavengers trying desperately to take what does not belong to them.

“Since 20105, Ikechukwu Obiora, a lawyer, has been abusing judicial process using the Police and a few black legs in the judiciary.

They have committed several acts of illegality and impunity using money and their contact with Police hierarchy. They have been running from Magistrate courts to High Courts and back to Magistrate courts in desperate but futile attempts to hijack and take what is not theirs.

“If the Police, Ikechukwu Obiora and Adewumi Adesanya like, they should send all the officers and men of the Nigeria Police to surround Daily Times properties in daylight display of abuse of judicial process and show of power and impunity. This they have done several times in the past without achieving their aim because you cannot take what is not yours. On our part, Folio Communications Plc and its management shall, no matter what they do, continue to be law abiding, yet resolute in ensuring that justice is done and that assets of Daily Times are not stolen by anybody for that matter,” the statement concluded.

Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(right) and others shortly after the commissioning of the 60MVA ,132/33KV Transformer at the Zaria Transmission Substation, Zaria, Kaduna State on Sunday

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan and other principal officers of the Senate arriving the House of Representatives for a closed joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja.

Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (3rd right), Permanent Secretary, Works & Housing, Mr Mohammed Bukar (2nd right), Director Human Resource, Mrs Morayo Alimi (left),former Assistant Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Bonfrere Jo(3rd left) and former Super Eagles player, Benedict Akwuegbu (2nd left) in a group photograph shortly after the handing over of the keys of the Federal Government allocated House to the Coach in fulfillment of Government’s Pledge 24 years ago for Winning the 1994 African Cup of Nations at the Ministry of Power,Works & Housing Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja.

From left: Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Minister of Information Lai Muhammed and Dangote Group’s Executive Director Stakeholder Management and Corporate Communication Engr Ahmed Mansur during the presentation of Award to the Dangote Group at the ongoing 61st UNWTO Regional Seminar in Abuja.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

5 News

2019 Presidency: What I’ll do differently if... - Gov Dankwambo

Says background in accounting, others set him out as best to rescue Nigeria

Tony Amokeodo, Mohammed Ibrahim, Patrick Okohue and Tunde Opalana Gombe State Governor and a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, has said that the desire to unite Nigeria and build a nation that is economically self-sufficient are what prompted him to seek for the coveted seat in 2019.

He added that the desire to ensure that the country is lifted beyond corruption, free from indoctrinal pollution and ethnic militia are his motivation for seeking the highest office in the country.

Governor Dankwambo stated this during an exclusive interview with The Daily Times on Sunday.

He further disclosed that he is motivated by the desire to see the end of Boko Haram insurgency, killer herdsmen, armed robbery and kidnapping, which are challenges currently facing the nation if elected as President in 2019.

Dankwambo, a former Accountant-General of the Federation, was reputed to have left behind in office a legacy of many transparency-centred reforms including Treasury Single Account, E-payment and Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS), Government Integrated

Governor Dankwambo

Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

When asked why he is running for the prestigious seat in the land, Dankwambo said, “I’m driven by a desire to partner with good people and well-meaning investors from nations across the world to bring investment in hard work, enterprise innovations and technology to harness our abundant resources, and

build a robust economy in a polity that has respect for individual liberty and the rule of law that will bring dignity and prosperity to Nigerians and by extension to the whole of Africa.”

Incidentally, his credentials are worthy of note.

Dankwambo is a Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA); Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB); Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT);

Fellow, Nigeria Economic Society (FNES) among others It is also instructive to note that his impeccable academic records, including a B.Sc. Accounting (Second Class, Upper Division: ABU Zaria); M.Sc. Economics (Unilag); PGD Computer Science and PhD Accounting at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin, stood him out as a professional and politician with high pedigree well groomed to

face the challenges ahead.

Speaking on what he would do differently if elected as president in 2019, Dankwambo said, “As Gombe State Governor, I have distinguished myself in the areas of education, which I made our first, second and third priority; followed by the provision of infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, environmental degradation control and economic empowerment.

“I am the first governor

that created a cogent development plan for Gombe State and went ahead to start implementing the plan, thereby putting the state on the right track for sustainable development.

“I am also the governor that conceived of a marshal plan for the development of the NorthEast region of Nigeria and organised the North East Economic Summit in 2013 to bring the plan, the North-East Development Initiative, into a regional development blueprint, which is to bring about economic growth and sustainably check the security challenges in the insurgency infested North East sub region, acceptable to all stakeholders.

“It is this same plan that the Federal Government now adopted for implementation as Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE).

“If this brief outline of my biography is what defines an undisputed well-rounded Economist, a renowned Chartered Accountant, an expert on taxation, forensic auditing, fraud detection, international banking and financial management, a successful politician and a seasoned technocrat, then you can count me as one.”

Governor Dankwambo then said, “It is, as well, a pointer to my readiness to rescue Nigeria from the current state of decadence, degradation and decay.”

Nigeria gets $17bn from Afreximbank in 23 years – Oramah Joseph Inokotong The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) approved financing amounting to $17 billion for Nigerian entities have received approved financing amounting to $17 billion from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) between 1994 and last December when the Bank commenced operations.

The Bank President, Dr. Benedict Oramah disclosed this last week in Abuja when he led an Afreximbank delegation on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said that the Bank’s

facilities had made major impact on critical sectors of the Nigerian economy and that the Bank had loans outstanding of about $3.5 billion in Nigeria as at 31 December 2017.

Dr. Oramah identified the sectors benefiting from the Bank’s facilities to include financial institutions, transport, hospitality, manufacturing, agro-allied, oil and gas, power, and telecommunications.

He said that Afreximbank’s support to Nigeria had included provision of liquidity and trade finance lines of more than $800 million during the banking consolidation when many international banks cut

credit lines to the country and the provision of $1.8 billion to support the economy during the recent oil price shock in 2015-2016.

He enumerated that the Bank’s current initiatives in Nigeria to include the “development of testing and inspection centres across the country in collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria; establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Tertiary Healthcare/Medical Park; potential participation in the Nigeria SEZ Investment Company Ltd being promoted by the government; support for industrial projects through

loans to strategic banks; arrangement and disbursal of $750 million to the Bank of Industry in June; provision of trade and letter of credit lines to all Nigerian banks, in close coordination with Central Bank of Nigeria, in order to ensure access to trade finance; and development of an Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre in Abuja”.

Dr. Oramah added that the Bank was willing to work with the government to arrange financing of up to $1 billion to support the governments investments in trade enabling infrastructure.

He invited President Buhari

and the Nigerian government to attend the Afreximbank Annual Meetings scheduled to take place in Abuja from 11 to 14 July.

Dr. Oramah also informed President Buhari that Afreximbank was organising the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo from 11 to 17 December to promote trade among African countries.

The trade fair, being promoted in collaboration with the African Union and the Egyptian government, will be the continent’s single largest trade fair and the first of its kind.

“It will feature a seven-day

trade show where Nigerian businesses could join others to showcase their capital goods and service offerings to a large market, including private sector corporates and government institutions from up to 55 African countries,” he stated.

President Buhari thanked Dr. Oramah for the visit and commended Afreximbank for its support to the Nigerian economy as well as its work in promoting African trade.

He urged the Bank to provide more support to Nigeria’s agriculture sector as a way of boosting jobs and facilitating trade.

News 6

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Russia 2018: NAPTIP intercepts 10 victims of human trafficking at Lagos Airport Doosuur Iwambe -Abuja

Ras Kimono

Rum-bar stylee master, Ras Kimono, passes on at 60 Ibrahim Mohammed, Abuja Nigerian reggae musician, Ras Kimono, is dead.

The reggae star, who was known for hit songs like ‘We No Want’ and ‘“Rum-Bar Stylée” had reportedly concluded plans to travel to the United States on Saturday.

Sadly, he was rushed to a hospital in Lagos on Saturday where he passed on in the early hours of Sunday.

Born Ukeleke Onwubuya on May 9 in Delta State, he celebrated his 60th birthday amidst fanfare in Lagos a few weeks ago.

In his lifetime, he exuded energy that could easily rival that of any young musician on stage. His dexterity on the stage was incredible and that endeared him to many fans.

Tributes have continued to pour in for the veteran reggae singer.

Among those who mourned his death are controversial senator, Dino Melaye, singer Sound Sultan, Shina Peters, Oritz Wiliki and many of his contemporaries.

A recently elected director at the Copyright Society of Nigeria, he was full of life and present at any stakeholder meeting of the society.

Coson’s Head, Corporate Affairs, Chibueze Okereke, confirmed the development in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES. According to him, COSON’s chairman, Tony Okoroji, was with the deceased reggae icon, on Saturday night.

He said, “COSON deeply regrets to announce the passing on of a frontline member of our board, great African and great musician, the reggae toaster, the great Ras Kimono Onwubuya.

Mr Okoroji left Kimono in high spirits on his hospital bed at the Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi on Saturday.

“He was excited to see him and other guests. Okoroji received the news shortly before he boarded the plane to the east earlier today, Sunday. He was present at the 60th birthday celebration of Sir Shina Peters earlier in the month and he was full of life.”

The late singer started out

his career as a student of Gbenoba Secondary School Agbor, Delta State and later as a member of the Jastix Reggae Ital, alongside, Majek Fashek, Amos McRoy Jegg and Black Rice Osagie.

In his tribute, his long-time friend and colleague, Majek Fashek, revealed that they were together on Friday and planned to record some songs together.

“Ras Kimono why too soon kimono my brethren? RIP I am short of words, our last meeting three days ago was for you to meet with my manager Uzo in America and death took you away. You will forever be in my heart. I am gonna miss you. Jah love you more till we meet again. Just three days ago, Ras Kimono and I spoke to my able manager presently in America to meet in New York before death took you away,” Majek lamented.

Music band, Bantu, said, “Thank you Ras Kimono for the great music and positive vibes.

You never had any airs around you, always approachable, always generous to a fault.

It was a privilege to have performed and shared the stage with you. Our thoughts and prayers go to your daughter, Oge Kimono and your family.

Rest In Power LION!” Similarly, the President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, Pretty Okafor, said he was shocked when he received the news.

Another reggae icon, Blackky Inyang, expressed shock at Ras Kimono’s death when PREMIUM TIMES contacted him on Sunday.

He said, “The news can’t be true. Where did you hear it?

Please give me a few days to process this news. I’m sorry I can’t comment at this time.”

Mr Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West, also reacted to the sad news on Instagram.

Sharing a photograph of him and the late musician, the lawmaker said “what a dark day”.

“Death why! Why! My brother and my friend. Legend Ras Kimono rest in peace.

What a black day! What an unceremonious exit. I love you and will miss you. Sad sad sad,” he wrote.

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have intercepted and rescued 10 Nigerian youths who were being trafficked to Moscow, Russia.

A statement by NAPTIP Head of Press and Public Relations Vincent Adekoye disclosed that the youths were intercepted on Saturday night at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in an operation code named ‘’Operation BLOCK’’ while trying to board a Turkish Airline flight to Russia using the 2018 World Cup tagged ‘’Russia 2018’’ as avenue for travelling to Russia.

According to NAPTIP, the rescued victims are 9 young girls and 1 boy while five hail from Edo State, 3 from Delta State, one from Imo State and the other from Benue State.

The statement further revealed that 8 of them reside in Benin City while the other 2 reside in Warri and Osogbo respectively. “It was from these locations that they were moved simultaneously on Friday to Lagos for the journey to Russia. They all had the FIFA Fan ID”.

Five suspects including a Police Sergeant and a Quarantine Officer according to the statement were also arrested as they were caught coordinating the movement of the victims.

Those arrested are Esan Matthew (Policeman), Stephen Fayemiwo (Quarantine Officer) Azeez Olowo, Idowu Fashakin and Eni Godwin.

The Daily Times recalls that the Director-General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, had

penultimate week alerted the nation through the media that criminal gangs were on the prowl using the relaxed entry into Russia for the 2018 World Cup to recruit Nigerian youths to Russia for exploitation.

She also stated that operatives of the Agency were working on some intelligence gathered and were on the trail of the criminal gangs and their potential victims. ‘’These traffickers have continued to mount pressure on some youths and their parents forcing them to part with huge sums of money in exchange for a Russian visa’’, she said on that occasion.

Revealing further, NAPTIP said that the potential victims had on Friday commenced their movement to Lagos from their various locations to meet their recruiters as they had agreed and NAPTIP operatives who have been following their communications followed them up until they were stopped at the point of departure at the Airport while those involved in recruiting them and facilitating their journey were arrested.

The agency added that four of the victims arrived Obalende, Lagos at various times on Friday from Benin City, Edo State to a place called Sura Market and kept in a room in a shanty at the Sura area of Lagos.

NAPTIP said, “Operatives who followed them kept vigil at that location until Saturday at about 3pm when the movement to the Airport commenced.

The gangs used two Lagos yellow painted taxis. One taxi carried two potential victims (PVoTs) with a young man later identified as Azeez Olowo sitting in the front passenger’s

seat while the second taxi also carried two PVoTs with a young man later identified as Idowu Fashakin also sitting in the front passenger’s seat.

“Upon arrival at the International Airport at about 5.25pm, the four PVoTs alighted with their luggage and the two suspects that accompanied them. The two suspects, Idowu Fashakin and Azeez Olowo started making phone calls while the four PVoTs were standing by a corner outside the departure hall for over one and half hours awaiting further directives.

“Shortly after, Azeez Olowo met and held discussions with one man who was eventually identified as Eni Godwin. Later on, one Mathew Esan who was later identified as a Police officer went to meet with Eni Godwin who was standing a few meters away from the four PVoTs, and had a chat with him for a while.

Thereafter, Matthew Esan went to the girls and held discussion with them and the situation was like that of a teacher addressing his students.

“Not too long after this meeting, one Stephen Fayemiwo who was later identified as a Quarantine Personnel, came to meet the girls where they were sitting outside the departure hall, addressed them and handed to each of them their travel documents including their International Passports, Russian 2010 FIFA ID Card and Turkish Airline tickets. He thereafter, led them into the departure hall and facilitated their check-in at the Turkish airline counter where he was eventually arrested.”

The statement added that the arrest was simultaneously done with the other four persons

who had NAPTIP operative marking them closely. Stephen Fayemiwo (Quarantine Officer) was arrested beside the Turkish Airline counter, Mathew Esan (Police officer) and Idowu Fashakin were arrested beside the passage queue of Turkish Airline while Eni Godwin and Azeez Olowo were arrested outside the departure hall by Gate D entrance.

It added that while investigations have continued, the Agency is still on the trail of some other facilitators and the sponsors in Russia.

Reacting to this operation, NAPTIP Director-General, who expressed delight over its success , said that the Agency will not give human traffickers any opportunity to use the World Cup to ferry Nigerians out into a life of misery abroad.

While explaining that the Agency has been vindicated on the alarm it raised, Okah -Donli called on all law enforcement Agencies working in all the nations’ International Airports and other entry points as well Airline officials to be on red alert to pick out criminals and potential victims in order to save the Nigerian youths from exploitation.

She also urged the law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the agency in making the 2018 World cup free of trafficking of Nigerians.

She however, reminded them of the directive of the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Sports that all group delegates to the World Cup must get a Clearance Certificate from NAPTIP before they can be allowed to travel.

50 oil blocks: Niger Delta deserves right of first refusal – PANDEF Andrew Orolua, Abuja Niger Delta indigenes, Saturday, demanded from the federal government the Right of First Refusal (RoFR), in the renewal and award of new oil licenses, starting from about 50 oil blocks and marginal fields that will expire in 2019.

National Leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the umbrella body of monarchs, leaders and stakeholders of the Niger Delta region, Chief Edwin Clark, in a statement, said the group intervened and prevailed on militants to stop destruction of oil facilities, and they listened, resulting in improved production and revenue to the Federal Government”.

Clark stated: “We are aware that about 50 oil blocs and marginal fields will expire next year, 2019. These marginal fields should be divested to indigenous companies.

We, therefore, demand that the Federal Government should, as matter

of strategic priority, approve the granting to Niger Delta indigenes and the Niger Delta state governments the Right of First Refusal in the renewal and award of new oil licenses henceforth.”

According to him, a situation whereby major oil companies bypass their host communities and offer sale of their oil installations to persons outside the oil producing communities makes the people of the NigerDelta strangers in their own land and thus colonized by their fellow Nigerians.

“If the multinational oil companies were made to comply with the directive to relocate to their areas of operation in the Niger Delta, we reasonably believe that the socio-economic life of the people whose means of livelihood and ecosystem have been devastated, by oil and gas exploration, will experience a new lease of life”, the elder statesman said.

“The oil producing states, in the Niger Delta, who bear the brunt

of degradation, arising from the oil exploratory activities, will also derive additional revenues from taxes and other essential levies from these oil companies”.

PANDEF was disturbed that besides the laudable efforts that led to the commencement of academic activities at the Maritime University Okerenkoko, which it had rightly acknowledged, nothing much had been done by the Federal Government on all the critical issues raised in its 16-point demand.

“The efforts of PANDEF were climacteric to the nation’s climbing out of recession through a stable oil and gas production regime, from an abysmal 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) at the height of the hostilities in the region, to an appreciable oil production level of 2.35 million bpd, massive increases in gas production, all of which significantly contributed to a robust revenue earning capacity for the Country. “Indeed, through the intervention of PANDEF, the

people of the Niger Delta region have demonstrated tremendous patriotism and goodwill towards the current administration.

“However, regrettably, there has been no tangible reciprocal action by the Federal Government to the gesture by the people”, he said.

The former Federal Commissioner for Information said that Niger Deltans realised that the Federal Government had obligations to the entire country, but warned that the people of the region held the view that their patience and show of true patriotism was being taken for granted.

“We want to call on the Federal Government, once more to retrace its steps regarding the proverbial goose that lays the golden egg. We continue to enjoin our people to be law abiding and peaceful, but the total non action and disregard is eroding the trust which our place in our ability to continue to interface on their behalf,” PANDEF further stated.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

‘New excise duty rates seek to boost revenue, reduce tobacco related diseases, alcohol abuse’ Stories by Joseph Inokotong The federal ministry of finance has explained that contrary to the erroneous impressions held by many, the new excise regime seeks to achieve dual benefit of raising revenues for government to support the nation’s growth and reduce the health hazards associated with tobacco-related diseases and alcohol abuse.

It pointed out that the new excise duty rates are not targeted at local manufacturers.

The finance ministry

clarified that the approved excise duty rates followed allencompassing engagements with key industry stakeholders by the Tariff Technical Committee (TTC), which Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is a member, adding that the stakeholders’ engagements contributed to the final recommendation.

A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Hassan Dodo, Director (Information) said “the attention of the Federal Ministry of Finance has been drawn to media reports that the

new excise duty rates approved

by President Muhammadu Buhari on alcoholic beverages and tobacco were targeted at local manufacturers.

“The new excise regime seeks to achieve a dual benefit of raising the Government’s revenues to support the nation’s growth and reducing the health hazards associated with tobacco-related diseases and alcohol abuse.

“The Ministry wishes to unequivocally state that the new excise duty rates which came into effect from Monday,

4th June, 2018, were not targeted at the local manufacturers.

“Contrary to claims that the rates were selectively imposed on local manufacturers, there is currently a 60 per cent duty rate imposed on imported alcoholic beverages and tobacco as part of measures by the Government to encourage local production and protect local manufacturing industry.

It should also be noted that beer and stout are currently under import prohibition to protect the industry from unfair competition from

foreign brands.

“In addition, other locally excisable products such as non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, perfumes, corrugated papers or paper boards and cartons have no excise duties.”

The statement stressed that the federal government remains committed to the industrialisation agenda and shall continue to put in place fiscal policy measures to protect local manufacturers and stimulate the growth of the economy.

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (2nd left); Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye (2nd right); Group Coordinators, Jubilee Concept International, Taiwo & Kehinde Adegboyega, during the 12-Hour Lagos Marathon Praise, organised by Jubilee Concept, at All Seasons Events Plaza, Lateef Jakande way, Agidingbi, Ikeja. . .on Saturday.

Niger Delta group gives oil company ultimatum The Niger Delta Activists Forum has given Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) two weeks to meet the demands of host communities or face disruption of its operations.

The forum, in a statement in Abuja by its Convener, Mr Success Jack, said it gave the ultimatum to the company after consultations with over 120 community-based organisations, leaders and youth groups in the region.

It said that the company

had disregarded and disrespected the people of the region and had no regard for extant laws and institutions in the country.

The group noted that the 2014/2015 NAOC host communities’ junior production technicians’ recruitment, which was in line with extant industry laws, was a right granted to host communities and not a privilege.

It, therefore, asked that NAOC should induct and

integrate the successful applicants within a fortnight.

According to it, the divisive conducts of NAOC are a direct assault on the economic well-being of Niger Delta people and a monumental affront on community and national security.

It recalled that NAOC at different arbitration fora, admitted to deliberate failure in complying with laid down rules and had refused to correct such wrongs.

´´Failure on the part of NAOC to comply with the fourteen days ultimatum given, we shall commence total and complete shutdown of all NAOC flow stations and oil production facilities within our communities,´´ the group said.

This, it explained, had become unavoidable having explored all options of dialogue but constantly frustrated by NAOC. It called on all Niger Delta people to boycott

NAOC products and severe dealings with it at the end of the ultimatum.

The group thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the Not-Too-Young-to-Run Bill, saying it was historic achievement.

According to it, the law is geared toward youth empowerment and inclusion, not even the worst of onslaughts from anti-youth agents can reverse it.

7 News MDAs risk sanction if treasury officers are rejected AccountantGeneral

Any agency of government that rejects accounting officers posted to it from the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation risks being shut out from the payment platform.

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, issued the threat in Abuja to Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs), of government when he received the management team of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, led by the Acting Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive, Dr. Aliyu Adanan.

Idris wondered why some agencies that relied on the Accountant-General of the Federation for releases of funds to implement their plans and programmes would, in turn, reject treasury officers sent to effectively assist in managing their finances.

He warned the MDAs that are in the habit of rejecting treasury officers posted to them to either desist from such or be ready to face the consequences of their action.

He said, “The office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has been vested with the mandate of handling all payments and receipts on behalf of the government.

“It should be noted that Treasury Staff have been specially trained and equipped to perform these functions in MDAs in line with Financial Regulations and extant rules.

“The principle of transparency and accountability, which this administration stands for, must be seen in practical terms and in line with international best practices.

“Accordingly, these principles do not allow one to be a judge in his own case.

“It is the role of Treasury officers to manage the Finance and Accounts Departments as well as the Internal Audit Units in MDAs. “As long as you receive public funds from government, you must allow the Treasury Officers to manage operations of the system and application of the funds.”

Idris, while explaining that the ability of an internal auditor to perform his function is predicated on his professional independence, said “the Auditor cannot be said to be independent when he is employed by and paid by the same organisation, and this leads to compromise”.

News 8

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Nigeria plans to strengthen economic ties with Scandinavian

Esther Taiwo, Abuja

Nigeria has concluded plans to strengthen economic and social ties with the Scandinavian which are group of countries in Northern Europe that includes Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Sweden through cultural heritage carnival slated for September 5th to 8th, 2018 in Denmark.

The event which is first of its kind according to one of the organisers, Mr Bolude Ibrahim has been approved by the federal government in collaboration with the federal ministry of Information and Culture and in partnership with African Chamber for Commerce Scandinavia.

Speaking about the event, Ibrahim said Nigerian cultural heritage carnival is a conceptualized cultural carnival aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage to the Western world adding that it will bring together all past cultural arts and heritage till date for the countries to experience the power of arts, culture and heritage tourism to attain economic empowerment, global economic growth and fruitful bilateral and sociocultural relations as well as youth development.

“We have designed an international convention on economic in this event. The Nigeria cultural heritage carnival will take advantage of a blooming market opportunity in Scandinavia and America, additionally intend to help in the slow process integration and culture diversity in Copenhagen by offering a unique platform for

African decedents to share the positive aspect of their culture”, he said.

According to him, the carnival is organized and managed under three companies which are Afrowood Media, Senior Boyz Production and Mogaji Atanda International Promotion.

The brand ambassador, Nollywood Yoruba actor, Saheed Balogun also

called on federal and state governments as well as other well spirited Nigerians to support the carnival stressing that it has a lot of benefits to Nigerians especially in terms of image laundering abroad.

He also called on the federal government to make more strigent laws that will guide the Nollywood industry in the right path.

“There are laws but we need hard laws, the existing

laws guiding Nollywood are too weak, we need a stronger structure, for instance if someone wants to come and shoots movies from abroad there should be some laws guiding such person, what kind of movie does the person want to shoot, and this is because the people who know about the real business are not put in the committee. In the entertainment industry there

should be strict laws”, he said.

Olu of Agege, Oba Oyedeji Isiba also urged the federal government to support the programme saying it is a laudable one but government’s assistance is needed because the event is about promoting our cultural heritage.

He said with this event there is possibility that many of the Scandinavian

countries will invest in Nigeria and do things with Nigerian people stressing that the Scadinavia which has a booming market opportunity that can be useful to Nigeria would also be using such advantage to have much in common with Nigerians.

The main event according to the organisers will feature Nigerian dance, music, clothes, drama and films.

Wife of Ondo state Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu (middle), National Youth corp member, serving at Ore in Odigbo Local government of Ondo state, Mr. Okam Johnson (right) and Ondo state coordinator of NYSC, Mrs. Grace Akpabio (second right), during the commissioning of standard pedestrian concrete bridge built by Mr Okam Johnson as his personal community development project, at weekend.

Probe $2bn OPL 245 Zabazaba project by Agip/Shell, group tells Buhari Benjamin Omoike, Abuja A social crusader group, the Grassroot Movement Against Corruption (GMAC), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Security Adviser and Directorate of State Security (DSS), to beam their searchlights on the alleged $2 billion corruption scandal in the award of OPL 245 Zabazaba Agip/Shell Joint Venture, JV project.

The group, in an open letter to the president, accused Agip and Shell of planning to work against the re-election of President Buhari in 2019, saying that the two companies

have no reason to award the OPL 245 Zabazaba Project to Bumi Armada Berhad (BAB), the highest bidder for the job.

According to the group, “Our findings revealed that Agip and Shell have perfected plans to award the contract to Bumi Armada Berhad, that bidded highest as against Bluewater/ Saipem. Bluewater / Saipem bidded for 5, 426,500,714 USD (98 percent), Bumi Armada Berhad 7, 622,412,019 USD (134 percent) and 7, 630,575,309 USD (135 percent). There must be transparency in the award of the Zabazaba Project.

“Mr. President, this should not be allowed as it will rubbish the fight against corruption of your government. This $2 billion fraud that is being

spearheaded by Agip and Shell is to fight against the re-election of the President in 2019. We know that the President is not aware of this sudden manipulation by the two oil giant companies that are not pleased with the President’s fight against corruption, hence, we are imploring you to direct the EFCC, DSS and National Security Adviser, to investigate this unholy act of the two oil giants,” GMAC stated.

“Mr. President, this extra $2 billion bribe is to be given to a well known Nigerian. This fraud money is to be used against the re-election of Mr. President in 2019,” the group added.

The open letter was signed by its President - Alhaji

Mohammed Haku; Secretary Hon. Bode Aremu and Public Relations Officer - Comrade Ebi Tutu.

According to the group, the corruption scandal of $2 billion, if allowed to see the light of the day would dent the image of the administration of Mr. President and it would be, according to them, an international disgrace to the Nigerian government. The two oil companies are out to use the difference of the award amount ($2 Billion) to fund the 2019 election against the President, they claimed.

“The two companies must be questioned on why they are giving the job to the highest bidder. People around the President should investigate this wide scale fraud because it

is a big embarrassment to the Nigerian government. These two oil giants are out to sponsor the 2019 election against the President with the extra $2 billion. This sudden change of the award of the contract by the two companies to the highest bidder should not be tolerated.

Those at the helm of affairs of these companies must be brought to book. The Nigerian government should urgently invite the Managing Director of Agip for questioning over this manipulation.

“Those around the President, if they love him and want him to succeed in his fight against corruption, must act fast to investigate the activities of the two companies regarding the award of the Zabazaba Project. Those to carry out

the investigation may not necessarily wait for a directive from the President before they act, delay on the matter should be avoided because the two companies are very smart and so they must be investigated quickly.

“Our investigation also revealed that in a letter dated August 30, 2017, by Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board, to the Managing Director, Nigerian Agip Exploration Ltd; it was clearly stated the bidders that have provisionally complied are therefore qualified for an award recommendation, contingent upon to the satisfaction of the Board prior to contract award,” they said.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Dogara commissions multi-billion dual-carriageway in Rivers Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called for more inclusion of stakeholders in governance, saying this is the most effective way to bring development to Nigeria.

The speaker said this while commissioning a multi-billion naira dual carriageway and fly over in Rivers State on Friday night.

While commending the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for completing the construction of Woji / Elelenwo Road, which was awarded in 2009 but abandoned for six years until his administration took up and completed it, he noted that the state is working smoothly because the governor works with stakeholders in his state and has by that, earned their support, thereby making the governance process smooth and easy.

Also at the event, Hon Dogara debunked sentiments about his presence at the commissioning, saying though he belongs to the APC while the governor is of the PDP, as a parliamentarian and a leader, he does not play politics according to tribal rules, but as a citizen of the federal republic of Nigeria working for the common good of Nigeria as a whole.

He stated, “I must thank them for a wonderful thing I have seen and I think, perhaps, that is one of the things that I will be taking back with me and that is the very exceptional spirit, very infectious spirit of brotherhood and friendship that I have seen existing between the government and some of the stakeholders of this state.

“No wonder Rivers is working, no wonder the governor is performing, I want to thank those

stakeholders and the people of Rivers State for the support that they are giving the governor, which translated to what we are seeing.

“The governor made a very important observation; he said I belong to a different political party.

It is true that I belong to the APC but I am a member of parliament, and in the parliament we represent the whole of Nigeria.

“There are no tribalists in the parliament, we only have citizens. You know when you have tribalists, their allegiance goes to certain people and those were the pre-civilisation people and democracy does not have a place for tribalists, only citizens.”

Earlier, Governor Wike thanked the speaker for honouring the invitation of the state to commission the road project. He said the choice of the speaker was

Dogara reached after the consideration of his unbiased love for democracy and unity and development of Nigeria as a whole.

The governor said, “I see you as somebody who believes in democracy, who wants Nigeria to

be united and who wants Nigeria to move in the right step and so, I said that we will invite you, irrespective of the party involved. The only way we can move this country forward is when we compare notes and see what we are doing and that way.”

SERAP to CCB, ICPC: Prosecute deputy speaker over alleged N1.1bn water contract scam Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has asked the Acting Chairmen of both the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) “to jointly investigate allegations of incompatibility, apparent conflict of interest and abuse of office involving Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Lasun Yusuff using his personal company to win water contracts amounting to about N1.1 billion from the Ministry of Water Resources, and to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in any such investigation.”

The organization urged the anti-corruption agencies to “prosecute Mr Yusuff and other people and companies suspected to be involved if there is relevant and sufficient admissible evidence of abuse of office and complicity against them. We urge you to take steps within 14 days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter, failing which SERAP will institute legal proceedings to compel the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to order your agencies to act in the public interest.”

In the petition dated 8 June 2018 and signed by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale, the organization said: “Investigating the allegations and prosecuting all those suspected to be involved would indicate your agencies’ willingness to exert your authorities and act as a deterrent against breaches of the code of conduct provisions, Nigeria’s anti-corruption legislation and international standards.”

The organization said, “Public officials allegedly securing to themselves and/ or their companies and family

members privileges rightly belonging to the public by bypassing or manipulating the formal procedures necessary for the award of these privileges is a textbook case of conflict of interest.”

The organization expressed “Concerns that Mr Yusuff’s alleged acts suggest abuse of his position as lawmaker, and apparent conflict of interest situation, as such acts were undertaken by the Deputy Speaker in the exercise of his legislative functions to presumably promote and advance the commercial and other interests of his own, Nur and Company Nigeria limited.”

According to the organization, “Rather than using his law-making functions to promote access to safe drinking water and sanitation services forIrepodun/Orolu/Olorunda/ Osogbo Federal Constituency without any discrimination or disparity in the level of services, the Deputy Speaker would seem to be looking after his own interests and Nur and Company Nigeria limited--not those of the constituency he represents.”

The petition reads in part: “Bidding and winning the water project contract and the alleged mismanagement and/ or stealing of about N1.1 billion meant to execute the projectmay have violated constitutional provisions and international standards on code of conduct for public officers and the Public Procurement Act.” “SERAP notes that the Nigerian Constitution 1999 (as amended) and UN Convention against Corruption to which Nigeria is a state party prohibit conflict of interests and set ethical standards for public officers, including lawmakers.

Both the Constitution and the Convention require public officers to abstain from all acts that may compromise the

exercise of their public functions and are inconsistent with their entrusted positions.”

“Under article 19 of the convention, abuse of functions refers to a public official that is doing something which is illegal or something that the official has no legal authority to do, to obtain a personal economic benefit or cause an illegal damage to others. Article 13 requires the maintenance of transparent, competitive and efficient procurement systems as part of the measures against corruption.”

“Public officers also must discharge their public duties truthfully and faithfully, abide by the constitutional code of conduct, observe the primacy of public interest, and not allow their personal interest to influence their official conduct.

SERAP believes that rather than serving the common interest of the public, the use of the personal and family company-Nur and Company Nigeria limited—to win over N1 billion water project contract would seem to put Mr Yusuff in a conflict of interest situation.”

“Conflict of interest represents a situation where the person exercising a public function such as law-making duties has a personal interest of patrimonial or commercial nature, which could influence the objective fulfilment of the duties incumbent on public officers.”

“The allegations of abuse of office and corruption have denied the communities affected the right of access to safe drinking water and sanitation, thereby exacerbating unequal access to drinking water and sanitation for the people of the constituency and Osun State in general.

Such allegations also violate the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural

Rights, which guarantees the right to an adequate standard of living including the rights to water and sanitation. Nigeria has ratified the Covenant.”

“While the Constitution of Nigeria does not explicitly recognise the human rights to water and sanitation, the rights can be inferred from section 33 which guarantees the right to life. SERAP believes that the right to life includes the right to safe drinking water and sanitation, and to human dignity. Denying the affected communities access to drinking water also amounts to violating the people of the constituency’s right to life.”

“The human right to safe drinking water entitles everyone to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water for personal and domestic uses. Alleged embezzlement, misappropriation or other diversion of property prohibited under article 17 of the UN Convention against Corruption amounts to violations of the obligation to fulfill the human right to water.”

“According to reports, the Deputy Speaker allegedly used his personal company to win contracts amounting to about N1.1 billion from the Federal Government through the Ministry of Water Resources.

Lasun, during his first term in the House, used his personal company – Nur and Company Nigeria limited, to bid and win two mini-water schemes in Osun State, as advertised on behalf of the ministry by the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.”

“The contracts, which are part of the National Assembly’s Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP), otherwise known as “constituency projects,” were parts of the joint projects attracted to the state by 12

members of the National Assembly from Osun State, who had been elected to the two chambers between 2011 and 2015. Mr Yusuff, who represents Irepodun/Orolu/ Olorunda/Osogbo Federal Constituency, and who was then the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources, allegedly used his position to bid and win the contract without the knowledge of his colleagues.”

“The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), reportedly said that it awarded the IfeOdan scheme at the sum of N538,412,653.06; Ila-Orangun at the rate of N539,128,429.13 while N541,193,861.23 was approved for Ipetu Ijesha project. Several years after the award of the contract, it was yet to produce a drop of water. The Osun State Water Corporation in 2016 rejected the projects at Ife-Odan and Ila-Orangun, insisting that the contracts were not adequately executed.”

“According to reports, searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), allegedly revealed that Nur and Company Limited belongs to the Deputy Speaker as a director, with his wife – Mrs. Omowunmi Rasheeda Yusuff and his three children – Ayomide, Feyisara and Rasheeda – also serving as shareholders and directors.”

“SERAP therefore urges you to carry out joint investigation and prosecution in collaboration with the EFCC of the allegations of conflict of interest and apparent misuse of public funds

by Mr Yusuff as highlighted above, and to recover any stolen public funds. Such investigation and prosecution would help to improve public confidence in public authorities and minimize the risks of bad government by public officials.”

9 News Buhari has announced June 12 Presidential election results - VON DG

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari by his profound proclamation has announced the results of the annulled June 12, 1993 elections and by extension ported Generals Ibrahim Babaginda and Olusegun Obasanjo into the AntiDemocratic Hall.

Buhari also conferred the highest order of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on MKO Abiola, the winner of the election.

Okechukwu stated this while entertaining questions from journalists at the annual Igwa Nshi festival in his Eke hometown, Udi LGA, Enugu State.

Buhari had equally made a proclamation that June 12 is the new “Democracy Day” of Nigeria and not May 29 anymore.

The Senate in its resolutions, commended the President for taking these bold steps, but asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the results of the June 12, 1993 elections.

Okechukwu, faulted the call by Senate for the declaration of the result, saying it was not necessary; for the profound proclamation is the result declaration we waited for 25 years.

He insisted that Mr. President announced the results when he officially declared the June 12 election as the freest and fairest in the annals of the history of our dear country. Mr President spiced it with the GCFR, the highest honour in the country he conferred on MKO Abiola and Grand Commander of Order of Niger (GCON), the second highest national honour on his running mate, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe.

According to the VON DG, what the President did is nothing but declaration of the result of that election and porting of the annular and their league into Anti-Democratic Hall.

“For me, life is about a coin.

A coin has two sides. I read a letter from Kola, Abiola’s son, on behalf of MKO’s family thanking Mr. President. I read statements from the PDP and the APC, congratulating Mr. President.

This is democracy. We in the majority welcomed it. Minority are in the Anti-Democratic Hall.

“Some people are saying Kudirat should be honoured.

Some are saying Humphrey Nwosu should be honoured.

I am one of those applauding Mr. President and appealing that Kudirat the martyr of the struggle and Nwosu the conductor of the election be conferred with GCON. Okechukwu said.

On the claim by renowned jurist, Justice Belgore that the President violated the law, Okechukwu noted that like a coin a renowned legal luminary, Femi Falana (SAN) also read sections of the law and said the President did not violate any law.

News 10

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

DPR accuses NNPC of violating payment rules Idu Jude, Abuja The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), of the Ministry petroleum resources, has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC), refusal to make separate payments for royalty and petroleum profit tax (PPT), on joint venture assets held on behalf of the federal government violates several petroleum industry regulations and laws, The DPR feels it is short of NNPC day to day record sales of product, which has warranted it raising alarm for violating some organisational policies.

The petroleum industry regulator said opting to remit lump sums into the federation account and not separate royalty and PPT from other revenues makes it difficult for the government to determine whether it was making profit or not with its investments. It also makes it difficult to know if the NNPC is actually paying royalty and PPT. DPR further stated that the current practice, where NNPC pays lump sum into the federation account without

indicating the amount for royalty and PPT makes it difficult to establish if the federation was making profit from its investment or not.

Royalty is meant to be paid by licensees of Nigerian oil wells and blocks, including the NNPC, for the continuous use of the oil resources. It is determined as a percentage of the crude oil lifted.

Similarly, PPT is levied on the income of companies operating in the upstream sector of the petroleum industry.

The DPR expressed its views on the illegalities by the NNPC in documents circulated among Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) members.

The FAAC consists of the finance commissioners of the 36 states and is headed by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun.

Our discovery had it that there are six oil and gas joint venture (JV) operations in the country, with NNPC as the principal partner, representing the federal government.

Each of the JVs has a multinational oil company in Nigeria as operator under a joint operating agreement (JOA) regulating their operations.

The JVs are those operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company, Mobil producing Nigeria Unlimited, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Total/Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited, Nigerian Agip Oil Company and, and Pan Ocean Oil Corporation.

All the JVs operate under terms that stipulate a 60:40 equity holding in favour of the NNPC, except in the Shell JV, which has 55:45 structures.

Issues of budget, profits and

losses are shared in accordance with each party’s equity shareholding.

A report from DPR obtained

by Daily Times revealed that while international oil companies (IOCs) have been paying their royalty and PPT as directed by the enabling law, the NNPC has refused to do the same on its assets. The report did not name the specific assets.

Rather than pay separately, the DPR said the NNPC has been remitting lump sums as revenue into the federation account without separating royalty and PPT. A top DPR official well briefed on the matter said paying lump sums was a clever way the NNPC devised to make it difficult for government to determine whether it was making any profit from its investments.

The official said the law does not authorise the NNPC to directly remit royalty and PPT to the federation account, or defray any cost, namely technical cost, cash call, fuel price under-recovery from royalty and PPT. “The current practice by NNPC of removing technical costs and remitting the balance amount to the federation account is contrary to the enabling laws,” the report declared.

The DPR said the practices by the NNPC were violation of several petroleum industry laws, including Section 20 of the NNPC Act as well as Sections 7 and 111 of the deep offshore and Inland Basins Production Sharing Contract (PSCs) decree of 1999.

Equally, they contravene NNPC’s JOA with the JV

operators, apart from breaching Section 60 of the Petroleum Drilling & Exploration Act, 1969, which makes royalty payment a first line charge on all crude oil and gas lifted by JV operators.

The JOA demands each JV partner to lift and individually dispose its share of production subject to the payment of royalty and PPT in line with the Petroleum and PPT Acts.

The law also expects all oil producing companies to pay royalty based on crude oil production and gas sales at the rate of 5 and 7 per cent of offshore and onshore sales respectively.

NNPC is entitled to pay royalty and PPT on production sharing contracts (PSCs) and Service contracts; modified carry arrangements and repayment agreements.

Diamond Bank invests in the future, rewards 30 youths Idu Jude, Abuja Diamond bank has rewarded 30 customers with N100,000 each in the just concluded Diamond Future and Cool-Teens School Fees Saver Scholarship draw held at the bank’s head office in Lagos.

The School Fees Savers Scholarship scheme is specially targeted at parents with children / wards in preschool, primary and secondary school.

This initiative is aimed at driving customer loyalty and easing lifestyle challenges by rewarding them with scholarship opportunities.

Speaking at the draw, Adaeze Ume, Head Personal Banking, Diamond Bank Plc said “The principal goal of the School Fees Savers Scholarship scheme is to promote a savings culture amongst parents and guardians to save for their children / wards’ school fees. This is a good way for parents to fund their children’s education, whilst diversifying their investments.

It is also our way of reassuring customers of our promise to provide value added services on their customer journey with us”.

To participate in the School Fees Savers Scholarship Scheme, customers can simply open a Diamond Future or Cool-Teens account, maintain a monthly average balance of N25, 000 or set up a Standing Instruction of N10, 000 & above to qualify.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (middle) in a group photograph with Head Teachers and teachers during a lunch with some outstanding teachers in the Edo-BEST programme, at Government House, Benin City, at the weekend.

Again, Gov Wike accuses FG of planning to frame him up Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has again cried out that the federal government has contacted a Lebanese who has been directed to claim that he received money from him (Rivers State Governor) to procure arms for the 2019 elections.

The governor also spoke on the arrest of the orderly of Rivers State Special Anti-

robbery Squad Commander, Akin Fakorede, and another SARs operative for armed robbery and kidnapping.

Governor Wike, who spoke on Sunday during a thanksgiving service in honour of the Chairman of Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, Chief Azubuike Nmerukini, at Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, accused the APC

federal government of entering a devious mode with the belief that framing opponents would enhance its political fortunes.

He pointed out that Nigerians initially thought he was playing politics until former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed details of how the APC federal government planned to frame him up.

He said “the federal government has arranged with

a Lebanese to say that I told him to buy arms for the purpose of the forthcoming elections.

“I am not close to any Lebanese, let alone give money to anyone to buy arms for elections. We have dutifully served our people and we don’t need to purchase arms for elections.

“If elections are held 20,000 times, we will win because our projects have positively

impacted the lives of our people.”

Wike averred that the federal government was also planning to sponsor crisis in Rivers State ahead of the 2019 elections.

He stressed that the aim was for the elections in the state to be postponed.

He noted that the target was to use security agencies for rigging purposes.

Mowo Bridge on Mokwa- Jebba Highway collapses - FRSC The bridge after Mowo Junction, 18km from Mokwa and about one kilometre from Tatabu Bridge that collapsed last year and repaired promptly by the Federal Government on Mokwa- Jebba road has

collapsed due to heavy rainfall last night.

According to Bisi Kazeem, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), consequently, vehicular movement from both sides of the road is affected as

there is no thorough fare as at the moment.

FRSC therefore advises motorists to ply Lokoja road as an alternative if going to Lagos and Abuja in the interim Kazeem said FRSC Corps Marshal , Boboye Oyeyemi

has ordered immediate deployment of more personnel and logistics on the proposed alternative route to cater for the anticipated upsurge in vehicular movements along the route.

Oyeyemi therefore calls for

caution amongst the motoring public while the bridge is fixed promptly by the Government.

The Corps Marshal has also ordered strict traffic surveillance by operatives of the Corps at the bridge head to avert any mishap.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday June 11, 2018

Politics

11

Those creating crisis within Ebonyi APC are well known agents of PDP – Nwachukwu Dr. Eze Nwachukwu is an ordained Reverend, and he is also the newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ebonyi State. In this interview with journalists, he revealed that some sponsored agents in the party, working for the PDP-led government in the state, are determined to destabilise the party; but, however, maintained they cannot be allowed again to sell the party out any longer.

EDWARD NNACHI was there for The Daily Times.

What would be your say to party faithful should they hear there is a suit challenging your election as the current APC Chairman in Ebonyi State?

They shouldn’t be discourage, because we know these people and the antics they employ from time to time, to weaken us in this very place. These are used to going to court as a means and a way of distracting our party activities here, as I have said before. There was a time they went to court to procure an order compelling the national chairman of the APC, to appear before an Abakaliki High Court. We appealed against it and the appeal went in our favour, that, what they were asking for was frivolous and illegal, and it was trashed out. On the eve of this congress, the same set of people went to court to secure an injunction asking the court to stop the congress. The court was presided over by the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Hon. Justice Aloy Nwankwo, who threw it out for lacking merit and basis. And the motion exparte was thrown out and that was why they came up with the allegation that the venue was not conducive, and some said they were excluded from the original contest and so on and so forth, because they lost.

It is the same Sen. Julius Ucha, that granted a press interview to The Daily Sun, dated May 15, 2018, that’s three days to the state congress, where he admitted that he organised a parallel ward and local government congresses. Can you imagine? A man of that status, saying he organised people to stage purported parallel congresses in this state, when the congress committee here called him on phone and asked him to come and be part of the exercise. I’m sure he understood the constitutional implication of that comment and his actions. If he were a faithful and loyal party member, he shouldn’t have gone to this level. This is the height of exhibition of failure, that a two-term senator and pioneer speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly for four good years cannot be loyal to an organisation he believes in. You can imagine. It has gotten to that level.

What is your take on the rumour that the leader of this dissident group as you called it, was paid the sum of N50million to destablise Ebonyi APC. What’s your take on

Nwachukwu this?

Yes. I have heard the rumour too and from the way and manner they have been carrying themselves and going about publishing false and negative rumours about the APC in the state, the people saying so may not be far from the truth. They have tried it before, and their clandestine activities held sway when APC members were attacked in a function, we secured an approval from the security agencies to go local government by local government to sensitise our people on the gains of democracy, which this present Federal Government had brought to the people; I have with me here names and addresses

“

of over 11000 Ebonyians who are meaningfully engaged with the N-Power programme. In my own local government alone, Mr. President pays over 780 graduates N30,000 monthly and I can beat my chest and say it again. So we needed to go round and inform our people about this, but when the heat came on the PDP-led government in the state, they organised thugs and attacked us. We made report to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The same set of people, under the auspices Association of Ward APC Chairmen in Ebonyi State, placed press advertorial that was signed by Ngaji Nwodor who claimed to be the state publicity

May I take you back to 2015? Sen. Julius Ucha came out as the governorship flag-bearer of this party and we all worked to ensure his emergence. I was then the deputy chairman of the party. But he sold this party to the PDP government, right there, and I will tell you why and how. He was the only candidate in Nigeria that conducted the governorship election campaign without a campaign secretariat. He was prosecuting the election from his personal hotel room with his wife and daughter.

”

secretary, claiming they were the people that attacked us, and not the PDP. I don’t talk for talking sake. I have my facts. You can see it here on page 42 of The Nation’s newspaper of 10th February, 2018.

We started this project February 1, this year. These are the same set of people controlled by Sen. Julius Ucha. He sponsors all this via the sponsorship of the state government. You can imagine the level of destruction he tries to unleash on the party. During the visit of Mr. President to the state, we told Mr. President before the same Sen. Julius Ucha, that we have a PDP governor here. And we came to receive the President and he graciously granted us the opportunity to interact with him. During the reception for Mr. President there at Abakaliki Stadium, the PDP-led government appointed Sen. Julius Ucha to speak on our behalf without our consent and we told Mr. President that that was not our nomination; that incident goes a long way to substantiate our earlier suspicion that Ucha and his group have deal with the state government.

And not just that we said it to the President, we also printed it and it was contained in the address we gave to him.

How would you feel if you hear that congresses did not hold in both your ward and local government is this true?

Anybody who says so, should be considered as a dreamer and I don’t think such individual, is an All Progressives Congress (APC) person. Prior to the congresses, you were aware the various crises and tension either for it to hold or not to hold that it generated in the entire country, after which the National Executive Committee (NEC) which am part of, took a decision that we should go on with the congresses.

And a committee of seven-man per state throughout the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), making 37 states, was set up by the national secretariat of the party and ours, Ebonyi State had Chief Nicholas Ayayi from Lagos State as the chairman and one Memorial Anya, as the secretary and other members.

These people arrived Ebonyi State as mandated and according to the rules and guideline of our party, the committee paid a courtesy call to the law enforcement agents, as stipulated in the guideline.

First on arrival, they called for a stakeholders meeting and you can see, in these pictures of a cross section of the people in attendance to this meeting. After the stakeholders meeting, it paid a courtesy call to the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State and thereafter to the Director of State Security Service (SSS) and all these meetings were publicised and information given to our people.

The following day, they continued sales of forms to members willing to contest for any position on presentation of their tellers to the committee as prescribed by the guideline and they were issued forms. People filled forms and returned same; and congress adhoc committee members were deployed to the wards and they conducted the election. We wrote to the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and the electoral umpire, was there to observe and they made their report. And the law enforcement agents were there to observe and they equally made their report. All the relevant agencies that were on ground to observe the congress, made their report. They finished these congresses down from the ward, to the local governments and to the state.

In every ward, we had video recordings of activities cutting across the 171 wards of the state.

These are copies of the results; as you can see here, Isielu ‘APC Ward Congress’. We went the extra mile to make these photos, because we saw that some people who are not real members of the APC being used by the present Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government in the state, to sabotage our efforts, would come up with these insinuations and allegations.

But we are prepared for them. The committee came here, conducted the congresses very well and gave us copies of the results and the same were transmitted even from source to INEC, to SSS and to the Police.

The agencies have copies, in case somebody wakes up tomorrow to go and impersonate. They have these copies in their file to crosscheck who’s who and what’s what.

So the persons peddling these rumours are nothing, but enemies of our great party; those who have been working as agents of the present PDP government in Ebonyi State to destabilise the party, yet they claim to be genuine members of the party. The national chairman of the party, Chief John OdigieOyegun came to Ebonyi; he visited here, I mean the party’s office and signed the visitors’ register. I have the record here. None of them came around, including Sen. Julius Ucha, leader of the dissenting group; the national chairman of APC, came here to receive the former governor of this state and other prominent

Continued on page 12

Politics 12

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Delta Assembly Speaker lists achievements, advocates citizen participation in lawmaking Benjamin Omoike Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (JP), has made a case for Deltans to actively participate in the process of lawmaking.

Oborevwori stated this at a press briefing marking the 3rd Anniversary of the Sixth Assembly, tagged, “Account For Stewardship: The Journey So Far”.

While thanking Deltans for entrusting the members of the Assembly with their mandate, he urged them to propose bills to the House which would be considered and passed into law. He also invited Deltans to attend the public sittings of the House, so as to be acquainted with the legislative process.

The Speaker, while reeling out the achievements of the Sixth Assembly, stated that the House had, in the period between June 8, 2015, when the Assembly was proclaimed and June 7, 2018; received a total of 75 Bills and 36 Motions. 36 of the Bills were Executive Bills, while 39 were Private Member Bills.

Giving a breakdown of the bills, the Speaker stated that 27 Bills have been passed and assented to, while five Bills were awaiting assent.

He further revealed that 10 Bills are at the Committee of the whole House, while 10 Bills are pending at various Committees. One Bill he said, however, was withdrawn by leave of the House, and one failed first reading.

He commended the dedication and resourcefulness of the

Hon Oborevwori members of the House and assured Deltans that the State House of Assembly was responsive to their yearnings and expectations of a proactive and forward thinking government with high premium on the people.

“Let me at this juncture sincerely appreciate my esteemed colleagues for the team work, unflinching support and invaluable advice towards the successful piloting of the affairs of this dynamic House

since the unavoidable change in leadership of the House on May 11, 2017. I also want to commend the management and staff of the House for their immeasurable contributions which culminated in the success recorded thus far,” Oborevwori Said.

In the same vein, the Lawmaker posited that the DSHA passed the 2018 budget in November 2017, and was assented to on 18 December, 2017. He also posited that the

Assembly approved the fourth alteration of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), passed by two-third majority of Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, including the Not Too Young to Run Act. Rt. Hon. Oborevwori hailed the efforts of journalists in disseminating and transmitting the activities of the Assembly to Deltans and also for using their various Media to highlight the challenges of the state, which has given rise to appropriate legislative action. He charged members of the Press to remain committed to the highest standards and ethos of journalism practice as the House enters the final lap of the 6th Assembly.

While thanking God for the achievements recorded so far, the Speaker poured encomiums on the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for his commitment to the Legislature, which has culminated in a harmonious ExecutiveLegislature harmony.

According to him, “Looking back, we have every reason to be grateful to God Almighty for His love, guidance and protection, which has seen us thus far.

We cannot but also appreciate the governor of the state, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, for his unwavering support for the Assembly. As an experienced former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he sees the Legislature as his first constituency and that is why the Legislature and the Executive are enjoying a harmonious working relationship.”

‘Those creating crisis within Ebonyi APC are well known agents of PDP’ Continued from page 11

decampees, he was not here and neither did any member of the dissident group he parades around came here, because they know they are no more in this party.

And I have told our people after the state congress, we should rise up and mete out commensurate disciplinary measures on them.

Did congress hold in your ward and local government?

I am from Ohaukwu Local Government and my ward is Umuogodo Akpogodor 1.

Congresses held peacefully in my ward and local government.

You can see the video clip here, “Ohaukwu Local Government APC Congress May 12, 2018”. And even in my ward there was congress and it was well covered and I can play this video for you to see the crowd, the delegates and the INEC officials that came to observe the congress.

Some said the reason they are agitating is because the State Congress was held in a hotel, instead of the party’s office, as stipulated by your party’s lay down rules, is that true?

You know, what I can hear of these people is what I call “the voice of the drowning men” and

they are truly drowning, and they are looking for excuses for which they would say they are sinking deep inside the river. If you get to the lobby there you would see the guidelines on our Notice Board and it was pasted immediately the committee got here and it’s clearly written; there’s no ambiguity whatsoever there. The guidelines stipulate, “If the party office is not convenient…”. We have 855 elected delegates cut across the wards. We had another 26 local government chairmen and secretaries, two per local government, making 26; and we had the 16-man working committee and we also had about 70 statutory delegates and this is getting close to 1000. You have seen our office and the limited space we have here. And there is no way you would conduct a credible congress here. You are here yourself and you can attest to this fact. And our guideline says, “… If the party office is not conducive, the committee can use its discretion to choose alternative place”. GRAND Arena, Nkwegu Ugbala in Abakaliki, is an event centre known to anybody in Ebonyi State. That was where we received our national chairman when he came to this state, that was where we celebrated the return of Mr. President, and that was where

we equally held our thanksgiving for the return of Mr. President and it was same place we rejoiced with our Ambassador when, he was appointed and we sent him forth there. That was where the party held its stakeholders meeting during the registration activities, because the hall of the place has more than 1500-seater seats at a time and so we found it convenient and secure. And the congress committee paid and obtained receipt for the venue.

It is a legal, registered business entity and the place is spacious enough for any political or nonpolitical event. Look at this picture.

You can imagine the crowd seated in the hall; you can see the committee members, you can see delegates and you can see observers from the International Republican Institute, America. They were all here and comfortably seated. The INEC executives were here too. We choose that hall because we are in the rainy season, and even during the dry season, the scorching sun could make people to run up and down.

But the hall is fully air-conditioned and people were well seated and organised. Therefore, Nkwegu Ugbala has been our meeting place and it’s synonymous with the Ebonyi State APC. The venue we choose was the most convenient

for us and it wasn’t a hotel. There is nothing like residence there. It’s an open, free-for-all event centre, where we have been holding our events. You can also see here; this is Sen. Chris Nwankwo casting his vote during the congress. Look at this other picture, this is our BoT member, Chief Austin Ede Eze, casting his vote same day. We have the full video coverage of this event.

In all of this, how do you plan to deal with such elements in the Chapter’s APC? We already considered them as PDP men. In our plans and projects, they are not captured at all. Their intention was to see how to creep into the party and then sell the party as usual. And may I take you back to 2015? Sen. Julius Ucha came out as the governorship flag-bearer of this party and we all worked to ensure his emergence. I was then the deputy chairman of the party.

But he sold this party to the PDP government, right there, and I will tell you why and how. He was the only candidate in Nigeria that conducted the governorship election campaign without a campaign secretariat. He was prosecuting the election from his personal hotel room with his wife and daughter.

Ambode charges civil servants to sustain change mantra Benjamin Omoike Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos has challenged staff of the state civil service to pursue quality service delivery for sustenance of the change campaign, towards an improved Public Service.

The state Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson-Oke, who represented the governor, told participants at a two-day workshop on ‘Quality Improvement In The Public Sector’, that the need to be proactive in the discharge of their duties had become imperative.

Speaking on the theme of the training: ‘Re-Charting the path to Quality: The Sustainable Road To the Change Mantra’, the Commissioner explained that the training was designed to knit together all the factors and knowledge that would ensure that the current government’s change campaign births the desired results for the Lagos State Civil Service.

Oke said the state had continued to ensure that ideas and its initiators are guided and sustained for an improved Public Service performance.

“In Lagos state, we have been mindful of avoiding that pitfall.

Thus, since the assumption of office in 2015, governor Akinwunmi Ambode has led and supported the Ministry of Establishment, Training and Pensions, to design and deploy a series of trainings and workshops designed to concretise and convert our change mantra into meaningful, measurable, consequential and sustainable change in the Lagos state Civil Service.

“I proceed on the basis that the delivery of value to citizens is the fundamental objective of any democratically-elected government and that in contemporary times, the delivered values must be delivered to the highest possible standard because citizens have become sophisticated and exposed to the standard of governance in other climes such that thier expectations have been conditioned demand and insist on compliance with global trends in governance and public administration at all levels of governance,” he said The Commissioner noted that one of the strategies for improving government perceived performance is by becoming better at collecting and analysing relevant data.

He urged the participants to key into the vision of the state government’s developmental strides in transiting from a Mega to Smart City, noting that they must make government services more consumercentered and solicit citizens’ input in governance.

He however highlighted some skills which would aid the attainment of the pursuit of real change and quality delivery in the civil service to include; possession of conceptualisation skills, paying attention to details, effective delegation of responsibilities and duties, among others.

In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Rhoda Ayinde, enjoined the participants to avail themselves the opportunity of the session to become better staff.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

13

Editorial Commentary OUR POSITION

T

June 12, Buhari and courage

he declaration last Wednesday of June 12, every year as Democracy Day by President Muhammadu Buhari, instead of the usual May 29, came as a surprise to many Nigerians.

And to the Yoruba, this is a long awaited dream, which people of the Southwest zone of the country never had an idea when it would come.

Coming from a President presumed by many as non-democrat, Buhari had announced pointblank that the annual celebration would now hold on June 12, arguing that June 12, 1993 — the date of the election popularly adjudged to be the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history — “was far more symbolic of democracy in the Nigerian context than May 29 or even October 1”.

He also announced that the late MKO Abiola, winner of the annulled election, will be posthumously awarded the highest honour in the land, GCFR, on June 12, 2018. Similarly, Abiola’s running mate, Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe is to be invested with a GCON, while “the tireless fighter for human rights and the actualisation of the June 12th elections and indeed for democracy in general”, the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), is to be awarded posthumously a GCON. Abiola was arrested in 1994 in the course of the struggle to claim his mandate and later died in custody in July 1998.

We receive the news warmly, and like other Nigerians, praise Buhari for the move, but urge him to follow it up by adopting MKO’s Programme of Welfare to Poverty and respect for human rights.

Although, the announcement by the president

has been followed by diverse reactions as some are happy with the president while others like the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissed the move as borne out of hypocrisy and political desperation ahead of the 2019 presidential election, Buhari has actually demonstrated uncommon courage and shown, that he is a listening president by the decision to make June 12 Democracy Day as against May 29.

With this masterstroke, the President has beaten past governments on this singular move. His pronouncements are even more heartwarming because for 19 years, the political elite (save for those in the Southwest) carried on as though June 12 never happened.

We note that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was the first beneficiary of the June 12 struggle, refused to mention Abiola or the date the nation’s mandate was heartlessly stolen. For eight years as civilian president, his administration never acknowledged the relevance of June 12 or the supreme price Abiola paid for the actualisation of the June 12 mandate.

And his erstwhile party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which governed Nigeria for 16 years, treated June 12 with silence.

But we must salute the effort of former President Goodluck Jonathan who made an attempt to immortalize Abiola by naming the University of Lagos after Abiola. But the action was resisted by the students and other stakeholders in the university.

For some members of the political class in the fourth republic, June 12 was a date they didn’t

Historical Times in Pictures

want to hear or acknowledge. They would rather bury their heads in the sand. Administration after administration passed up the opportunity to commemorate June 12 or drum up its significance.

The Federal Government’s honour of Abiola and recognition of June 12 may have been long in coming, but it’s better late than never.

MKO Abiola’s mandate wasn’t only mindlessly stolen from him and from millions of Nigerians, he died while refusing to renounce said mandate.

He was told to give it all up, at gun point. But he didn’t. He was traumatised in detention but he remained unbowed.

Finally, we want to categorically state that there are those who hold the view that Buhari’s declaration was politically motivated and aimed at currying favour from the South-West ahead of the 2019 vote. Whatever his motives, Mr. President got this one spot right.

At least, he has honoured a man and a watershed date past governments didn’t even want to be associated with. If anything, we should be hailing the president’s inner circle and political advisers for even thinking this one up. For once, they deserve some accolades. And if the South-West is appeased by this move and rewards Buhari with more votes in 2019, why should anyone blame them?

We are of the opinion that Nigeria’s democracy day shouldn’t be the one the military foisted on us (May 29), it should be the one where millions poured out to vote for one man, relegating their religious and ethnic inclinations to the background.

More info: www.dailytimes.ng https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

dailytimesng

www.facebook.com/dailytimesngr

https://twitter.com/DailyTimesNGR

S I G N AT U R E Publisher

Folio Communications Plc

1975 Class taking place on the streets of Ibadan. (1975)

The opinions expressed in the articles published in this newspaper are solely those of the authors.

Articles may be reproduced, provided that the original source is indicated.

Opinion 14

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Will we ever get there?

T

Femi Adesina

hat was the question I asked myself after a meeting with some Chinese businessmen, and a tour of some hitech companies in Chengdu today.

Will we ever get to this point in Nigeria? Will the resources of the country be harnessed and deployed in a way that the life of almost every citizen is touched?

Will we leverage on technology to drive almost all sectors of national life? Do we have what it takes as a people? It requires trillions of naira, which we don’t seem to have now. But we can get it, can’t we? Yes, if we curtail corruption, curb waste, and redirect our priorities. Happily, we now have a government that is showing the way.

A number of us attending the Seminar on National Governance in China were picked to meet with the executives of some top Chinese companies. Hosted by Dr Lu Peng, President of The Belt and Road Branch of China Association of Labour Economics, the event was coordinated by Professor Wao Xiaoming (MAMA), President of International Education College, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

If I say Chinese companies and corporations are awash with money, it’s no joke. They virtually swim in the stuff. The way they mention billions of dollars and yuan, which they are

ready to invest in different parts of the world, make it seem as if money is going out of fashion.

One chief executive told us that his company, which is into rail transport and aviation, has an idle $500 million, which it is seeking where to deploy. Jumping Jehoshaphat!

Five hundred million dollars! And idle! Some others do have them! And all they want is a place where the funds could generate returns, and be a blessing to the receiving country or conglomerate. A win-win situation.

Those at the business parley included executives of CITIC Construction Company Ltd, Shanxi Sino Capital Industrial Company Limited, National Transportation Equipment &Engineering Company Ltd, China ENFI Engineering Corporation, Xuzhen Railway Company, Overseas Business Department of Chengdu Transportation Investment Group, and China Sky Railway Group Company Ltd. These are companies worth several billion of dollars, in fact, some of them belong to the world’s top 500 companies, and best 100 enterprises in China. And they have investible funds, and are looking for fertile soil in interested countries of the world. As long as their investment will yield returns, and have positive impact on their partners. Can anyone then fault the Muhammadu Buhari administration for partnering

with China? All we need to do is enter into agreements, pay the counterpart funding, and action starts. Most of the agreements signed by previous governments have had to be renegotiated, simply because Nigeria was not forthcoming with her own part of the deal. And that was at a time our country was awash with money. Some people say we should not talk about it again.

Why shouldn’t we? So that we make the same mistake all over again?

Everything in China is technology driven. Agriculture, mining, transportation, manufacturing, services, indeed, everything. And that is why I ask myself: will we ever get there?

When? China got to where it is today within 40 years. But not by flippancy or levity. It first got its politics right. Got planning right. Got national vision right.

Got discipline right. Fought corruption and enthroned probity and accountability. Engendered national fervour and patriotism.

The government would not be pulling in one direction, while those who simply don’t want the country to work would pull in another, so that they can exult that an administration has failed.

Cutting the nose to spite the face, if you ask me. Swallowing poison, and expecting it to kill your enemy.

As we rode through Chengdu, we passed by an area where all the buildings seemed to touch the sky. In fact, if you had on a cap,

and you looked too far into the sky to see the top of the structures, your cap would have fallen off before you knew it. And then, the news: Twenty years ago, the area was a sugarcane plantation. How did these people do it? How was China taken from zero to hero, all within four decades? Can we do it?

Very fundamental is to first curb corruption. Nigeria has earned trillions of dollars from oil over the decades. As President Buhari asked recently; where is the power? Where is it?

Where is infrastructure?

Rail, road, housing? Where is education, health care, social services, technological development? Where is the money? Big question. China has answers in her own case, and Nigeria must also find the answers. Otherwise, we will only see the rest of the world making progress, and remain mere spectators.

Bongos Ikwue sang: “Will he ever get there? Will he ever make it? Will he ever hear the sound, of the cockcrow at dawn?”

For us as Nigerians, economic emancipation is cockcrow at dawn. A diversified economy is. Making the resources of the country work for the people is.

Increasing the per capita income of the citizens is. Launching into the world of technology is. But first, fight corruption to a standstill. Generate a new national ethos. And we are on the right road now. Nirvana awaits.

As NNPC joins fight to ‘beat plastic pollution’

T

Anoti Onyeodi

he Nigerian N a t i o n a l Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has done it again in it ever growing innovations to maintain the global trend of best practices with it recent announcement of new environmental policy to enhance its waste management practice and reduce pollution across the corporations areas of operations.

The cheering news which came recently when the Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Environment Day, held at the NNPC Towers, Abuja, under the theme: ‘‘Beat Plastic Pollution’’ as a revenue generation entity of Nigeria’s Federal Government in no small way made good the believe by United States of America ex-congress man and onetime presidential aspirant of that country, Bernie Sanders, who once said that ‘‘Good environmental policy is good

economic policy.’’

In a keynote address delivered on his behalf by NNPC Chief Operating Officer (COO), Gas and Power, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, Baru, informed that the new environment policy would enable the corporation to effectively manage waste streams generated during its operations by using the best available technology to ensure that people and environment are protected.

It would be recalled that the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), came up with this year’s theme in view of the fact that ‘‘no place on Earth is untouched by plastic pollution, including remote spots in the Artic.’’

The corporation is arguable of one the biggest government agencies in the country, despite its enormous size and attendant responsibilities, the NNPC continues to be a pace setter in many spheres.

Thanks to its dynamic management team and staff who have over the years enabled the corporation remain

a shining example in innovation and good corporate governance.

The threat posed by the menace of plastic pollution are so huge that the United Nations Secretary General, speaking against the backdrop of World Environment Day celebration on June 5, noted that ‘‘by 2050 there may be more plastic in oceans than fish.’’

Head of UNEP, Erik Solheim, writes that ‘‘there are 51 trillion microplastics particles in the world’s oceans, 500 times more than the stars in our galaxy.’’

Solheim, pointed out that ‘‘we buy one million plastic drinking bottles every minutes, and use roughly 500 billion disposable plastic bags every year. Some 50 per cent of plastic is singleuse. Nearly one third of plastic packaging escapes collection and clogs the city’s (systems).

Thirteen tons of plastic reach our oceans where it smothers coral reefs and threatens wildlife.

It can persist up to 1,000 years before it fully disintegrate.’’

Interestingly, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation notes that: ‘‘we

have all contributed to this problem – mostly unknowingly – and we must work together to reduce and ultimately to end plastic pollution.”

Therefore, Dr. Maikanti Baru’s assurance that the NNPC will henceforth employ the “principle of the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - to achieve the goal of no-harm to people and no harm to environment throughout its operations.”

In this vein, it is imperative that other corporate organisations who have not done the needful to exit the world from the threat posed to our existence by plastic pollutions borrow a leaf from the NNPC new environmental policy to ‘‘beat plastic pollution’’ and make the world a better place for man.

As the President of Bolivia, Evo Marales, once said: Sooner or later, we will have to recognise that the Earth has rights, too, to live without pollution. What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans.’’

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

15 Column

June 12: The stubborn phoenix that rose from its ashes

Times Columnist Mike Ozekhome

‘

Whether now or in the life beyond, how can I wake up in the morning and look at the insignia of honour bestowed on me under a government that persecutes

,

I

knew the time would come.

When the gestation period is over for a pregnant woman, she must surely deliver.

It does not matter how – whether through normal delivery or caesarian operation. June was all along like the pregnant woman.

On June 12, 2014, I moved a motion at the National Conference that not only should June 12 be declared a national holiday and the real Democracy day, but that Chief M.K.O. Abiola and all the souls of the faithful departed of those who gallantly lost their lives fighting for the realization of June 12, be remembered and immortalized.

I demanded for one minute’s silence for those heroes. The leadership of the Conference led by Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi agreed with me and a minute silence was accordingly observed. The details of this can be found at pages 185 – 192 of my latest book, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”.

President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 Nigeria’s Democracy Day and honouring Chief M.K.O. Abiola, and my late mentor, Chief Gani Fawehinmi with the highest and second highest honours in Nigeria.

To me, it is not the right argument that PMB, did it for political reasons. Yes, he may very well have done it to shore up his battered political image and fast dwindling democratic credentials. But, the inescapable fact is that he has done the right thing for which history will remember him. This is the more reason, I believe the argument should now go, why he should retire quietly to his Daura home, having done one great thing for which he would be remembered.

When Chief Olusegun Obasanjo wrote his scathing letter to PMB in December, 2017, I applauded the letter for the import of its correct contents, even though I am not a fan of OBJ. I argued then that we should listen to the message and not look at the messenger. In the same vein here, we should look at the historical significance of PMB’s political masterstroke on the June 12 brouhaha; and not him as a person, or the ulterior motives for which he did it. I applaud him for this singular act that breathed fresh exhilarating oxygen into his tack luster performance.

WOULD ABIOLA AND GANI HAVE ACCEPTED THESE AWARDS? The argument of political pundits and critical voices should now turn to whether these honours, though welldeserved by Abiola and Gani, would have been accepted by them, given the prevailing atmosphere of morbid fear, executive rascality, recession of human rights, rule of law and civil liberties. The answer is a categorical “no”. though well intended, even if for political reasons by PMB, I am convinced MKO and Gani would have out rightly rejected the national honours if they were alive. I will give my reasons anon.

On 14th December, 2008, barely 9 months before his death, Chief Gani outrightly rejected the national honour of OFR (Officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria), bestowed on him by the then President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

In rejecting the honour and giving his reasons, Gani said, inter alia: “Today I am seventy years and 8 months old. I am struck down by lung cancer for which I have been receiving medical treatment outside my country because my country Nigeria has one of the poorest medical services in the world but one of the richest countries in the world in terms of revenue.”

Question: has anything changed? Answer: “No”. Even PMB has himself been receiving medical treatment in London, outside Nigeria. Deprecating the poor socio-economic and political situation in the country, Gani was emphatic that: “whether now or in the life beyond, how can I wake up in the morning and look at the insignia of honour bestowed on me under a government that persecutes…Nuhu Ribadu?”

(Whom he believed did a great job on the anti-corruption fight).

Does this government not persecute political opponents, opposition and critical voices?

Answer: yes.

Gani had continued: “A government that covertly and overtly encourages corruption has no honour in its arsenal of power to dispense

honour. Consequently, I reject the dishonor of OFR termed “honour” given to me by the Federal Government... I wish to reiterate that in all ramifications of human existence, the masses have found themselves in the doldrum of pain occasioned by gross mis-governance of the country… the decadent socio-economic situation does not engender the well being of ordinary people and there is no hope in sight. In view of the foregoing, I reject the award of OFR”.

The question is whether anything has changed for the better since 15th December, 2008, when Gani, in rejecting the Yar’Adua National honour, listed 8 critical areas the then government had failed. I am afraid, nothing has changed.

The situation has rather gotten worse. The areas Gani had listed included “the abolition of poverty from the face of the country, the unqualified need to preserve, defend and protect the fundamental human rights; the governance of our country through democratic process; the subjection of everybody and everything to and under the Rule of law; the right of the people to free and qualitative education at all levels; the right of the people to free and qualitative health services and facilities; the strengthening of our economy through sound development of infrastructures and corruption” (holistic and all embracing fighting of same, without discrimination).

Gani had ended his rejection of the national honour with a “clarion call on the suffering masses” to “unite and fight for your legitimate right to the abolition of poverty. Why should you continue to suffer while your leaders and their families continue to enjoy the best at your expense?”. Thus, Gani would have rejected the honour of GCON. But even then, I thank PMB for doing the right thing, just like Yar’Adua had done.

As regards the matyr of democracy, Chief MKO Abiola, who paid the supreme

price in his quest for genuine redemptive messiahnism, he would also have rejected the GCFR given him, except certain things were first done.

Recall that Abiola had rejected his bail which was burdened with unacceptable conditionalities. If Abiola were alive, he would demand that before he accepts the GCFR honour (reserved only for presidents and Heads of State, the presidential elections in which he clearly emerged the winner in the freest, fairest and most credible elections ever held in Nigeria, should first be declared by the present INEC which succeeded Professor Humphrey Nwosu’s National Electoral Commission (NEC), which had conducted the election. He would insist that he be first formally pronounced “President, Commander-InChief, Federal Republic of Nigeria”, before accepting same. He would insist that his campaign slogan of “farewell to poverty” be accomplished.

To me, the argument of what reasons actuated PMB in declaring June 12 our democracy day, and giving post-humous awards to Abiola and Gani, does not arise at all. If anything, the very acts themselves form the very prong and catalyst to hold PMB strictly accountable to the ideas, philosophy, and democratic credentials and convictions that drove these two great sons of Nigeria, nay, Africa.

These include socio justice, egalitarianism, respect for human rights, observance of the rule of law and due process, treatment of all Nigerians equally, wholesome and non-selective fight of corruption, good, transparent and accountable governance, respect for the will of the people through a fair, just, credible and respectable electoral process, etc.

In endorsing and applauding PMB for this historic feat, let me add that he must carry out the necessary legal, constitutional and legislative requirements to bring this to fruition. For now, the pronouncement remains in the realm of executive fiat.

PMB should also go ahead, with the necessary political will, to immediately restructure the lopsided Nigerian federation, remove the glaring nepotic and cronystic imbalances and enthrone true, fiscal federalism.

He should also ensure that the June, 1993 presidential election results are officially declared and Abiola formally pronounced the winner, and therefore president of Nigeria. His name, undoubtedly, will be inscribed in gold in Nigeria, whether or not he goes ahead to contest the 2019 presidential election.

To me, he should not, even though it is his constitutional right to do so. He should play the Nelson Mandela card. God bless Nigeria.

Wellness 16

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Suprising benefits of Papaya (Pawpaw) The health benefits of papaya include better digestion, relief from a toothache, regulated menstruation, stronger immunity, weight loss, skin care, and a better heart health. Papaya, also known as Carica Papaya, pawpaw or papaw is believed to prevent cancer. No wonder, the fruit is quite popular for its high nutritive and medicinal value.

What Is Papaya?

Papaya is a cerise-orange colored juicy fruit, which is not only fragrant and delicious but also very healthy. It has been famous for hundreds of years and was once called the “fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus. Papaya is a natural source of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the normal functioning of the body.

It is famous for its luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics and can be eaten as a fruit in the raw form, a smoothie, a milkshake, or as a vegetable in various recipes.

Latex derived from the raw papaya fruit is used as a meat tenderizer and is also used in the manufacturing of several cosmetic, skin, and beauty products, as well as certain chewing gums.

They are available for consumption throughout the year.

The whole fruit, including other parts of the tree, are beneficial to health in several ways. Papaya in raw form contains enzymes, which are used in the preparation of dietary supplements and chewing gums. Papaya is rich in antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, flavonoids, and vitamin C, as well as vitamin B (folate and pantothenic acid). It is also a good source of fiber and minerals such as magnesium. Together, these nutrients help improve cardiovascular health and protect against colon cancer.

Health Benefits of Papaya The health benefits of papaya include: • Papaya helps in digestion • It promotes weight loss • It regulates menstruation • It prevents infections • It provides relief from a toothache • It has anticancer properties • It helps in skin care • It improves heart health • Papaya reduces the symptoms of acne and burns • It has anti-inflammatory effects • Papaya is good for macular degeneration • It helps in treats constipation • It helps prevent arthritis • It improves immunity • Let us look into these benefits in detail.

• Aids in Digestion • Papayas are commonly consumed for proper digestion. The presence of papain, a digestive super enzyme, improves digestion by breaking down proteins and also cleanses the digestive tract.

This ensures a reduced conversion of protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is not digested properly, it may cause arthritis, constipation, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other related health conditions.

• Weight Loss • Papayas are also good for people who are trying to lose weight naturally. Having a bowl full of papaya as a mid-evening or mid-morning snack is good for health.

Prevents Infections Papayas are effective for killing intestinal worms, thereby avoiding infections and complications associated with them.

Relieves Toothache A paste of fresh papaya roots can be rubbed onto the teeth and gums to get relief from toothaches.

The bark of the tree, primarily the inner bark, is also an excellent remedy for tooth problems.

Researchers have discovered that papayas are effective against breast, pancreatic, and other cancers. A papaya leaf extract obtained from dried leaves produced anti-carcinogenic effects against tumor cells that were grown in the laboratory. It was observed in a study conducted by Dr. Nam Dang and his colleagues in Japan, that the effects were stronger when the cells were given larger doses of papaya leaf tea. The scientists exposed different types of cancer-affected cells to different papaya leaf extracts and found that the growth of tumors slowed down. The fruit has gained credibility and has been used in many medicines for its anticancer powers.

Skin Care Papayas can be great revitalizing agents, which is why they are used in many cosmetics. Also, papayas are used in homemade face masks by many women. The papain in them kills dead cells and purifies the skin. The beneficial properties and the healing enzymes present in papaya help treat sunburn and irritated skin. A good facial massage using papaya is a fabulous remedy to remove dead cells. If you are a person who spends most of the time outdoors, then papayas can be a great help, as papayas fight free radicals that age your skin. The peels of papayas are also used to rub on the face and hands for healthy skin. Papayas are also used to treat skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, etc.

Improves Heart Health The seeds of papayas are good for a healthy heart. Having three powerful antioxidant vitamins, namely vitamin A, C, and E, means papayas are helpful in preventing problems such as atherosclerosis and diabetic heart diseases.

The presence of pro-carotenoid phytonutrients helps prevent oxidization of cholesterol in the body. When oxidation of cholesterol takes place, it sticks to the walls of the blood vessels and forms plaque that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Vitamin E and vitamin C obtained from papayas help in preventing the cholesterol from sticking to the walls, thereby keeping your heart healthy. As a good source of fiber, papayas also help reduce the LDL cholesterol levels in the body. Include papayas in your daily diet as a mid-evening snack to keep your heart young. It also helps in treating

sores, wounds, and ulcers.

Reduces Acne & Burns The latex obtained from papayas is used to treat the areas on the skin affected by acne. The fleshy side of the papaya skin can be used as a mask to cure acne. A diet which includes papayas will help cure the condition internally, making the skin clear. Got a burn? Use papaya. When the latex from the fruit is applied on burnt area, it helps in reducing the marks caused due to the burn.

Anti-inflammatory Effects The enzymes present in papayas, especially the papain and chymopapain, reduce the inflammation in different parts of the body.

Treats Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is a disease of the eye. In this condition, the ocular cells degenerate, which results in blurred vision and can cause blindness as well. This is an age-related illness and adding papayas to the diet is beneficial for reducing the risk of developing macular degeneration. An antioxidant named beta-carotene gives papaya its orange color. Just as carrots help improve the eyesight due to the presence of beta-carotene, papayas are also known to be effective in reducing the effect of macular degeneration. According to a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, a consumption of 3 or more servings of this fruit on a daily basis day may lower the risk of agerelated macular degeneration (ARMD).

Treats Constipation The presence of folate, vitamin C, and vitamin E in papayas reduces motion sickness by producing a tonic effect in the stomach and in the intestines.

Papaya juice and the ripened form of papaya also aid in digestion. The fiber obtained from the fruit helps increase bowel movements. Improved bowel movements help ease the passage of stool, thereby reducing the effects of constipation (Pinoy B. 2010).

Regulates Menstruation Papaya juice can be of great help for women with irregular menses. Consumption of green, unripe papayas can normalize the irregularity in one’s periodic cycle. Papayas are considered as a ‘hot food’, meaning that they produce heat in the body.

This excessive production of heat in the body

stimulates the estrogen hormone. This induces periods in the females. Hence, papayas can be beneficial in handling difficult menses.

Prevents Arthritis Papayas have been known to be effective against rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. One of the enzymes found in papayas, called chymopapain, has a significant effect on controlling rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Improves Immunity Papaya consumption has also been linked an improvement in the immune system of the body.

Research conducted by Hiramoto, Imao, Sato, Inoue, and Mori from Japan is a proof that the antioxidants present in papaya play an important role in improving the immunity of people.

Flowers and roots of the plant have been proven to be beneficial against jaundice, bronchitis, kidney colic, and other illnesses.

Side Effects of Papaya Consumption of papaya in normal amounts is recognized safe by FDA. However, there are certain side effects of consuming papaya.

Pregnant Women: Papaya is classified as being harmful during pregnancy. It is considered as a ‘hot’ fruit. Latex, present in high concentrations in raw and semi-ripe papayas, causes uterine contractions which might lead to abortions. Avoid eating raw papaya if you are pregnant.

Gastrointestinal Irritation: Consuming too many papayas can cause a powerful laxative effect in the intestines. Avoid eating large quantities of papaya, especially if it is in its raw form. Unripe or raw papaya can cause pain in the intestines or stomach and can sometimes cause esophageal perforations.

Seeds: The black seeds of the papaya contain traces of an enzyme called carpine, which is a potentially toxic substance. According to the International BioPark Foundation’s information about medicinal plants of the Peruvian Amazon, this enzyme can make the nerve centers numb, which could lead to paralysis or cardiac depression.

In some cases, the narrowing of blood vessels is also seen, which is the caused due to carpine.

Source: www.organicfacts.net

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

17 News

Dogara not party to impeachment threat against Buhari -Tukur From Samuel Luka, Bauchi The member representing Lere /Bula in the Bauchi state house of assembly, Mohammed Aminu Tukur has said that Speaker Yakubu Dogara has not and will never be a party to the impeachment threat by the National Assembly against President Muhammadu Buhari, because according to him the speaker will never destroy a house he invested so immensely to construct.

The lawmaker said in spite of the internal crisis bedeviling the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Speaker Dogara has been a strongest rallying point

for the party and the most consistent and highest donor of funds to the Buhari Campaign Organisation in Bauchi state.

Aminu Tukur who stated this in Bauchi while addressing journalists on Sunday at the NUJ Secretariat posits that as the returning agent for President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential convention of the APC in December 2014 Yakubu Dogara will not do anything to

undermine the good intention the president had for Nigerians.

Tukur who was reacting to a vituperation by a group from the Dass\Tafawa Balewa\ Bogoro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State against Dogara, said, “it came to our knowledge that an unknown, clandestine group, suspected to be hired by a failing politician in Bauchi State is all out to discredit the honour and integrity of the

Speaker for no reasons other than pecuniary, self-serving and parochial”.

The lawmaker who said President Buhari has over the last three years been making good pronouncements on the personality, virtue and integrity of Yakubu Dogara in most given events added that the Speaker has been a linking point between the presidency and the National Assembly in resolving issues

of misunderstanding between the two arms of government in Nigeria.

Aminu Tukur while speaking on the APC crisis in the state stressed that a law suit have been filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the party’s loyalists to Yakubu Dogara in the state challenging the outcome of the party congresses recently conducted in the state aimed at bringing sanity into

the party.

A group of politicians from the Dass\Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro federal constituency where the Speaker comes from were reported to have besieged the APC state secretariat in Bauchi threatening recall against Speaker Dogoro should he fail to stay away from the impeachment move against the president by the National Assembly.

Nasarawa LGs political office holders’ salaries hit N122m

By Augustine Kuza, Lafia The salaries of political office holders at the Local Government (LG) level in Nasarawa State has risen from N21 million to N122 million as the LGs elect new chairmen and councillors recently.

The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Haruna Osegba, disclosed this to news men in Lafia, after the LG Join Accounts Committee, (JAC) meeting held at the ministry recently.

According to him, the increased was as a result of recent inauguration of elected Chairmen and Councillors after their election last mouth.

He explained that prior to their election, salaries of appointed LG officials was based on the LG laws as operated in the state.

Osegba, further explained that, “with the emergence of elected officials, their salaries are determined by Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission and is the same in the whole country.

“So if measures are not taken now to boost the Internally Generated Revenue, it would further affect payments of salaries of workers at the local level, “ he added.

Accordingly, he announced the termination of contract with a private company ‘Cascada, which was saddled with the responsibility of revenue collection at the LG level.

The commissioner noted that the company, Cascada, was contracted since September 2017, but failed to deliver up to May 2018, adding that henceforth, the State Internal Revenue Service would be responsible for collection of IGR at the LGAs. His words, “this measure is aimed at boosting the IGR in order to end the percentage payment at the LGAs”.

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode flanked by members of Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), during the 12-Hour Lagos Marathon Praise, organised by Jubilee Concept, at All Seasons Events Plaza, Lateef Jakande way, Agidingbi, Ikeja. . . on Saturday.

Okorocha inaugurates state Council of Traditional rulers

Val Okara, Owerri

Governor Rochas Okorocha weekend inaugurated the newly constituted State Council of Traditional Rulers with HRM Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri as Chairman.

Each of the 27 local governments in the State elected a member into the Council. It would be recalled that Eze Ohiri was elected for second time in office as the chairman of state

council of traditional rulers after defeating two others.

Inaugurating the New Council at the Eze Imo Palace weekend, the Governor Okorocha said he was inaugurating the Council to strengthen the Community Government Council (CGC), which his administration came up with to take government to the grassroot.

“We should all remember that the reason we formed this government is to make sure that

adequate security and dividends of democracy get to the end users. Therefore, my traditional rulers, please, be sure that you support this community government always. There’s nothing the government can do for you better than the one you do for yourselves, project-wise”.

The governor said, “Before I leave you as governor, I want to use every strength in me to make sure that the CGC Government is sustained by subsequent governments and

that depends also largely on you, the traditional rulers, because you are the custodians of our culture and know your subjects more closely than anyone else.”

“Again, your Chairman, Eze Imo just surprised me now by stating that there are still some communities that have no polling booths. I then wonder how a community can exist with a traditional ruler and people who have no place to go and exercise their voting right. This

is the very reason why we have to act fast to get credible persons handy for the electoral positions that are coming”.

He further stated “Finally, it is pertinent to sound it very succinctly clear again that Imo, rescued as it is today does not go back to Egypt by letting power usurpers take over the resources and treasury of Imo State. It will be too bad, so we all have to gird our loins and fight to retain and sustain the government of the people”.

2019: PDP urges electorate to vote out APC Val Okara, Owerri People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Imo state chapter weekend advised voters in the state to vote out Governor Rocha’s Okorocha’s led administration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state during the 2019 general elections .

The party (PDP ) listed bartered economy, non payment of salaries , pensions and gratuities, decayed infra structure ,unemployment as some of the reasons to send APC government packing in

the state .

At a press conference in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Saturday, PDP youth leader in the state, Williams Ahanonu ,said that the governor Rochas Okorocha’s led administration had been unfair to the people of the state.

He said that “PDP is poised to turn around our battered economy, rehabilitate dilapidated hospitals, industries and give back lands and properties that were unlawfully and forcefully appropriated by the APC government back to the rightful owners.”

“We will restore the ebbing moral and dignity of civil servants and salvage our people from the debilitating effects of hunger, poverty and lack unleashed on the people by the ruling APC government in the state and at the federal level.”

Ahanonu who boasted that his party would restore sanity in the civil service if given power by the electorate in 2019 He therefore urged the youths to take advantage of the Not Too Young To Run Bill which was recently signed into law by president Muhammadu Buhari and seek elective positions.

He assured that his office would engage the state leadership of party to ensure that more youths were given opportunities to fly the tickets of the party during the next polls.

“The Not Too Young To Run law which was sponsored by Tony Nwulu is a new dawn for the resilient Nigerian youths.

According to him, “I urge all Nigerian youths to take the advantage of the law which was sponsored by Tony Nwulu, a member of the PDP and aspire to elective positions on the party’s platform.”

“Let us join hands and

vote out the APC government that has become our collective albatross so that the glorious days of the PDP administration when salaries, pension and gratuity were paid as and when due.”

“When jobs were created and employees remunerated according to their qualifications and experience just like the beneficiaries of the 10,000 jobs of the Ikedi Ohakim administration and quite unlike now that graduates and those with master’s degrees are employed as traffic controllers.

News 18

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Ambode solicits support for Lagos govt Benjamin Omoike Wife of the governor of Lagos state, Bolanle Ambode, has charged Lagosians to keep faith with the administration and remain supportive of its policies and programmes, noting that the future will be greater than the past.

She made the submission at the second edition of Lagos Marathon Praise, organised by Jubilee Concert International, at Agidingbi, Ikeja, a 12-hour song ministration programme, dedicated to thanking God for His mercies on the state and residents.

Bolanle noted that the praise programme was necessitated

by the need to show gratitude to God, for faithfully directing the government and protecting the residents.

She said it was the duty of a grateful servant to thank God for numerous acts of kindness, adding that when this is done, the state and its people would continue to prosper.

According to her, “We had thought deeply about the wonderful acts of God to us as individuals, as a government and as a people, and came to the humble realisation that, we owe Him a huge debt of gratitude we can never fully repay, no matter how we try.

What we are doing here today, is just a mark of gratitude from grateful servants.”

She seized the opportunity to thank the 28 artistes and servants of God, who used their talents to honour the living God. Speaking at the event, Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, said his administration praised God for the transformation witnessed in the state in the last three years.

Ambode, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Education, Obafela Bank-Olemoh, said “each time I reflect on the level of development our state has experienced within this period, I come to the conclusion that this could not have been possible without God. “I believe this gathering is

divinely ordained and timely, considering we are approaching the general elections in 2019 and the measure of help that we have received from God as a people and state. I also believe very strongly that as we engage in this marathon praise, we shall receive more grace and blessings from God.” The governor said the musical initiative aligned with his administration’s drive to provide support and create the enabling environment for the discovery and development of personal endowments, particularly in the area of creative arts.

“It is therefore my expectation that in addition to the spiritual blessings of

this event, talents will also be discovered,” he said.

In his welcome address, the Coordinator, Lagos Marathon Praise, Pastor Taiwo Adegboyega, said, “Overwhelmed by the peaceful coexistence, love and harmony that existed among people of diverse ethnic background, religion, culture, tribes and languages in the state, among others, which had in turn helped the current administration of governor Akinwunmi Ambode deliver on its various campaign promises to the people, the First Lady thought it worthy that God who had made the achievements possible should be praised.”

He said the event was therefore aimed at bringing people of the state together irrespective of religion, culture or ethnic affiliation, to praise God for His divine mercy on the state and its people.

“Looking back at the various security challenges in our country and the general state of the economy, especially during the last recession visa-vis the relative peace and stable economy that we are enjoying in the state today, we cannot but commend Her Excellency for this great vision of bringing people together to appreciate God for His mercy, divine favour, harmony and good governance in our dear state,” he said.

The Relief materials donated by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara to Karmajiji IDPs Camp in FCT,in Abuja, at the weekend, Photo: Speaker’s Media Office.

‘Nigeria Police will be the best globally, if supported’

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has revealed that Nigeria Police will be the best in the World, if given adequate support to function optimally.

Ugwuanyi said this on Sunday in Enugu at a Security Summit and Award Presentation organised by the Police-Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and DSV Global Concepts Nigeria.

The governor, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brig.-Gen. Fred Eze (rtd), noted that notwithstanding the daunting challenges facing the police and its personnel, it had continued to perform with

minimal resources. ``I have worked with our police officers even outside the country; and have seen that our police officers and men are well dedicated and loyal to our fatherland and the positive image of Nigeria. ``Nigeria Police will be the best in the whole World given the necessary support to succeed. ``If you consider the population of the country as well as inadequacies in logistics and supplies to the police, you will see that the Nigeria Police is doing excellently well,’’ Ugwuanyi said.

He noted that the state government had supported the police, adding that the government would not relent

in its support to ensure that `Enugu State remains the safest state in the country’. ``The state government has donated vehicles and other logistics support to the police and will continue to do more to ensure that the state remains a reference point for safety and hospitality in the country,’’ he said.

The governor, however, thanked the organisers of the summit and award given to him as ``Best Police Supportive Governor’’.

Earlier, in a lecture titled: ``Corporate Partnership: A Tool for Effective Policing’’; Provost of Police Public Relations School, Abuja, Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, said that effective policing can only

be achieved through team work.

Ojukwu, who was the former Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, noted that the police, other security agencies and members of the public must build bridges and network of trust to realize effective policing.

He noted that individual police personnel should realize early that they cannot do it alone and the members of the public are important and instrumental to result-oriented policing. ``Benefits of effective policing included improved policecommunity relationship and synergy on security matters. ``An improved community confidence and information sharing with the police in order to nip crime in the bud before it blossoms as well as better

security for police personnel and their working stations,’’ he said.

In an address, the Chairman of PCRC Enugu State, Dr. Dom Ezema, said that ``security is everybody’s business’’ enhance the need for the summit to call stakeholders together to brainstorm.

“We cannot allow the police to solve the security issues in the country alone; so we are here to support them.

“We are also grateful to God that daily, membership of the PCRC is growing and more eminent citizens of the state are joining our fold to contribute their quota,’’ Ezema said.

One of the beneficiaries, Chief Ejikema Odumegwu, Senior Special Adviser to Gov.

Ugwuanyi on Mobilisation, said that effective policing and security in Enugu State had promoted human and commercial activities in the state.

“I must thank Gov. Ugwuanyi on his monumental investment in security and his people-oriented leadership style that had empowered the people of the state as well, Odumegwu, who is also known as `Owelle Enugu’, said.

Apart from the award to the governor, 14 other prominent personalities in the state including the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, received awards of `Outstanding Supporter of the Police in Enugu’.

19 News

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Experts want FG to include larger firms in proposed tax reduction for MSMEs Some trade experts last week appealed to the federal government to include larger firms in the proposed Company Income Tax reduction for MSMEs to stimulate economic growth and development.

They were reacting to the proposed Companies Income Tax Act (Amendment) Bill that seeks to reduce tax payable

by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from 20 per cent to 15 per cent.

The Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr Muda

Yusuf, said that the present 30 per cent being paid by large firms on Company Income Tax should be reviewed downwards to 25 per cent.

“The government should identify critical sectors that could drive growth and development in the economy, especially those in the manufacturing, agriculture and services sector, and give them preferential consideration.

“The government should not just stop at the MSMEs but look at the real sector and extend this kind of concession

to them.

“The proposed tax reduction for MSMEs is commendable because they play very important role in the economy, also in employment generation, income distribution and poverty reduction.

“I believe this will enhance the capacity of MSMEs to do more,” he said.

Taiwo Oyedele, the Head, Tax and Corporate Advisory Services, P r i c e wa t e r h o u s e C o o p e r s (PwC), said that companies do not exist without the people behind them.

“Companies are just vehicles for investment, when you over tax companies, you are overtaxing investment.

“It makes sense not to tax investment too heavily so that investments can grow.

“That is the trend we see around the world and Nigeria needs to go in that direction. When tax rates are reduced, government collects more, because more money is ploughed back into the economy for reinvestment.

“I know it won’t happen overnight, I hope we get to that point sooner rather than later

when the corporate tax rate of Nigeria will be competitive around 20 per cent,” he said.

Oyedele maintained that a competitive tax rate would stimulate economic growth, boost investment, productivity, employment and revenue generation for the country.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on June 6 approved two Executive Orders and five Amendment Bills to the country’s tax policies.

The amendment is aimed at reducing tax burden on

Nigerians and boosting Ease of Doing Business.

The approval followed the presentation of a memorandum to seek the consideration and approval of the Council for the report of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee on Tax Laws Reform.

It would be recalled that FEC had also on Feb. 1, 2017, approved the revised National Tax Policy in order to have a robust tax system that would promote investment and improve revenue for sustainable national development.

The new tax policies would remove obsolete, ambiguous and contradictory provisions in the laws, increase government revenue and simplify the process of paying taxes and doing business.

Victims of windstorm get 600 bags of cement in Bauchi From Samuel Luka, Bauchi

L-R; National Chairman, Anticorruption Awareness Organization of Nigeria (ACAON), Allhaji Kola Adeyemi, Patron, ACAON, Alhaji Fatai Biriowo, National Secretary, ACAON, Dr. Kayode Joseph, Chairman, Restructuring, ACAON, Dr. Nnice Duzey and Board of Trustee Member, ACAON, Chief Kayode Osungbougbe, during ACAON restructuring Meeting, held at Ota ACAON office, Ogun state.

Bandits sack 10 additional Zamfara communities Ten additional communities have been sacked by bandits at Mada town in the Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara, the latest in the persistent banditry in Nigeria’s northwest.

It was learnt that one person was killed during the incident, which took place on June 6.

No fewer than 200 bandits were said to have descended on the communities, rustling cows and other animals and forcing villagers to flee.

The villages were named as Fura Girke, Majira, Kanawa, Yargeba, Takoka, Bargaja, Bundungel, Bantsa, Unguwar Matanda and Makera.

Speaking with reporters at Mada after visiting the displaced people, the Deputy Governor of Zamfara, Malam Ibrahim Wakkala, appealed to the Federal Government to come to the rescue.

He expressed his dismay on the way the bandits rendered

residents of the communities, particularly women and children homeless.

Wakkala said that a committee had been set up by the State Government, to ascertain the level of damage caused by the bandits.

He pleaded with security agencies in the state to intensify efforts in tackling the activities of the bandits.

NCC urges GSM customers to use 622 Toll-Free-Line for complaints The Nigerian Communication Commissions (NCC) has urged customers of telecommunication operators to lodge their complaints of unsatisfactory services through its 622 Toll-Free-Line.

The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said this at the 95th Edition of Consumers Outreach Programme in Dutse on Friday.

Danbatta, who was represented by the Director,

Consumers Affairs Bureau of the commission, Mrs Felicia Onwuegbuchulam said that the commission was disturbed with the various complaints from customers.

The complaints include unsolicited text messages and calls, failure/refusal to roll over unused data services at the expiration of data bundled by service providers.

Others are automatic renewal of data services upon expiration and activation, subscription to data and Value Added Services (VAS) without the consent of subscribers.

“It is in response to these complaints that the commission as a proactive institution has taken appropriate steps to address the issues raised,’’ she said.

Onwuegbuchulam said that the commission had issued directive to service providers to desist from forceful subscription of data services and VAS unless

they got the consent of the customers.

“It is on this note that we develop 622 Toll-Free-Line for customers to lodges any unresolved complaints to us between them and their providers.’’

She said that failure to comply with the directive by any telecom provider would attract penalties by the commission.

“This is because we believe that a consumer is a king and as such he needs some basic rights and privileges like the right to be heard, right to be educated, right to choose, right to redress as well as right to safety.”

Onwuegbuchulam said that the Consumers Outreach Forum was an initiative of NCC to bring together telecom consumers in urban areas with network operators and regulators to discuss and offer solutions to consumer’s related issues.

“This is to ensure consumers have value for their money

through effective service delivery,’’ he said.

Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Ibrahim Hadejia decried of the fluctuating nature of services by network providers.

Hadejia said that people had to climb mountains or go near network masts before they could make calls or send messages.

He urged the telecom providers to provide free network sites or provide some services at subsidised rates for e-learning as obtained in advanced society.

While commending the NCC for the tripartite meeting between consumers, telecomm operators and regulator, he urged telecom operators to build good networks for optimum advantage and utilisation for political, economic and social benefit of the customers.

The victims of a recent windstorm which destroyed a number of houses, schools and claimed three lives in 11 villages of Duguri district, Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State yesterday received 300 bags of cement and 100 bundles of zinc donated by the Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

Yakubu Dogara who was represented by the member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Aminu Tukur explained that the gesture was aimed at bringing succour to the victims.

The speaker while sympathising with the victims and families of those who lost their lives as a result of the disaster, advised residents of the area to plant more trees and avoid unnecessary deforestation in order to forestall future recurrence of the incident.

Responding, the District Head of Duguri Alhaji Ibrahim Y. M Baba represented by his council member Alhaji Ibrahim Sarki Yaki who received the items on behalf of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the speaker for the gesture saying it would go a long way in helping to mitigate the pains of the victims.

He revealed that aside the houses and schools destructed, the windstorm also destroyed over 100 electric poles thereby disconnecting the area from the national grid.

Reports indicated that the speaker had also made similar donation to the victims of a heavy downpour and windstorm at Burgel and Shall Villages in Tafawa Balewa local Government of the State where properties worth hundreds of thousands of naira was damaged living many homeless.

News 20

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Don decries oil pollution remediation neglect in Niger Delta

Dr Simon Amaduoboha, a don, has decried the absence of remediation projects to cushion the adverse impacts of oil exploration in the Niger Delta region.

Amaduoboha, a Senior Lecturer at Niger Delta University in Bayelsa, said this at the opening of a two-day youth training on environmental laws, rights

and conventions on Friday in Yenagoa.

He noted that political leaders from the Niger Delta region had used environmental degradation issues to advocate greater share of oil revenue, resulting to the 13 per cent derivation.

He, however, expressed regret that the oil derivation allocation had not been

judiciously utilised to impact positively on improving the environment and oil communities.

Amaduoboha urged youths to join the efforts to preserve the environment for the benefit of their generation and the people coming behind them.

The senior lecturer was a resource person at the youth training for 100 youths aged

between 13 and 20 years and drawn from the eight local government areas in Bayelsa.

He said that the training would empower the youths with the necessary laws to appreciate the need for conservation and protection of the environment.

He stressed the need to sensitise youths on the adverse impact of the use of fossil fuels

and emission of poisonous gases which degrade the environment.

Mr Nosa Tokumbo, a lawyer with Environmental Right Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), and NGO, said the group was undertaking remediation projects in Bayelsa, Rivers and Edo, three pilot states of the Niger Delta.

NIMASA donates to FCT IDPs

As part of its social corporate responsibility works, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), last week donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, Durumi Abuja While making the Donation, Hajiya Lami Tumaka, the Chairman of NIMASA CSR committee, made the donation a delegation of the management staff to the Durumi IDPs camp in Abuja.

In a statement made available

to Daily Times, DirectorGeneral of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside inaugurated the CSR committee to to visit various various IDPs camps across the country where assistance is needed and support them.

According to Tumaka, the committee has selected Abuja, Niger, Lagos, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe as the first set of states to be visited to give various forms of assistance.

“We look at the situation of those in the IDPs camps and decided it was time for NIMASA, which is a socially responsible agency, to come and make our contributions and a committee was set up for it “It is not the amount that is important, it’s the thought behind it. You cannot quantify our thinking of it and making it actionable. That is more important than the monetary aspect that has gone into it,” she said.

Tumaka also commended the Federal Government for the effort put in place to assist those in the camps and also the security in those camps.

She called on wellmeaning Nigerians and other government agencies to reach out to the IDPs, stating that more needed to be done in terms of welfare.

Responding, Ibrahim Halilu, the Coordinator of Durumi IDPs Camp, commended the agency for reaching out to those in the

camp.

He said that the agency came at a crucial period, the month of Ramadan, when food was needed in the camp.

Halilu, however, faulted the committee in charge of the IDPs at the National Assembly for refusing to check on them and do the needful.

The statement further said that various items, including mattresses, cartons of noodles, bottle water, bags of garri, bags of rice, bags of sugar, diapers, amongst others were donated.

Officers and men of the Nigeria police 45 squadron Force headquarters Dei-Dei,displaying on parade during the IGP’s inspection tour of the mobile base divisional headquarters in at the weekend.

Only one ‘APC’ exists in Yobe – Senate Leader The Senate leader, Ahmad Lawan, has dispelled insinuations that there were two factions in Yobe All Progressives Party (APC) with divided loyalty to Federal Legislators and Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam.

In a statement issued on his

behalf by Alhaji Habu Kaku, Executive Director, Senator Ahmed Lawan Foundation, the Senate Leader said the insinuations spread by an online publication, were misleading and without any iota of truth.

He said the party in the state

emerged more united after the Ward, Local Government and State congresses, as such “there is no existing faction in the party in Yobe.”

Lawan said he participated fully in the election of the party leadership and had congratulated Gov. Gaidam,

along with the party leadership, over the peaceful and successful conduct of the congresses.

He also said that he sponsored a full page advertisement in a national daily, congratulating the governor, the party leaders and the entire APC family in the state for the success of

the exercise, signifying his allegiance and approval of the congresses.

“There is therefore no cause whatsoever to suggest disagreement with the purposeful leadership of Gov. Gaidam and the party structure in Yobe” he said.

He said that the project was aimed at highlighting extant laws that regulate oil industry activities and strengthen youths to take steps to know and protect their rights to a sustainable environment.

Miss Anita Doifie, one of the participants, said that the idea of sensitising youths to lead advocacy for the environment was a welcome development.

“It is good to have the knowledge so that we can, in the future, when we come of age, enforce these environmental and human rights laws,” Doifie said.

News Agency of Nigeria reports that the training featured lectures on fundamental human rights, environmental laws, treaties, conventions and protocols that relate to the environment.

Offa Robbery: Group supports police investigation of Saraki A political group, Yaman Peace Frontier (YPF), says it supports the Nigeria Police investigation of Senate President Bukola Saraki in connection with the April 5 Offa robbery.

The convener of the group, Mr Olawale Gbadeyan, said this while speaking with newsmen at the inauguration of the group in Ilorin.

Gbadeyan said the group was satisfied with the investigation of the Police because it followed due process.

“All of us in Kwara are behind the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris.

“We want him to do a full and thorough investigation and prosecute whoever is found culpable in the Offa robbery incident.

“We are peace-loving people in Kwara; this recent event is strange to us because we are not thugs and armed robbers.’’

He maintained that recent event emphasised the need for Kwara people to be more security conscious and alert at all times.

He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to award Chief MKO Abiola the country’s highest honour, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).

According to him, no one in Nigeria will talk about democracy without mentioning Abiola because he sacrificed his life for the sustenance of civil rule.

He implored youths not to allow any politician to use them for selfish interests.

“If anyone asks you to come and truncate the peace of your locality, tell them to ask their children to lead you.

“Politicians no longer just use and dump youths, they now use and kill,’’ he alleged.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

21 Companies Registration

NGOZI UZOMA

ADDITION OF NAME

TEMITAYO ADEPERO

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

NWANKWO FIDELIS

ADENEYE TERESA

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NG0ZI DIKE ELEANYA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NGOZI UZOMA YOUNG. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I WISH TO ADD MOHAMMED AAQIB TO MY NAME. I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AHMED GIDADO MOHAMMED AAQIB AS WRITTEN ON MY INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEMITAYO ADEPERO FAUSAT ADEBOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEMITAYO ADEPERO AMBOSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDONNE BLESSING EDEDIONG NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDOH EDIDONG. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 6/6/1986.

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

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FRANCIS NWANKWO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWANKWO FIDELIS NWANKWEGU. I WAS BORN ON 05/05/1987 NOT 25/08/1985.

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

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TAIWO TERESA OLAYINKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENEYE TERESA OLUWATOBILOBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BALOGUN ABDULSEMEEHI

ADEDOYIN ABIMBOLA

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ILORI OMONIKE

GEORGE CHINEDU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN ABDULSEMIU, BALOGUN ABDULSEMIU ADEWALE, BALOGUN SEMIU, BALOGUN ABDULSEMIU MOHAMMED, BALOGUN ABDULSEMEEHI, BALOGUN A SEMIU. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN ABDULSEMEEHI MOHAMMED. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKENYEMI ABIMBOLA ADEPEJU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEDOYIN ABIMBOLA ADEPEJU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OLORUNLAN MARY OJULOREWA INSTEAD OF OLORUNLANA MARIAH OJULOREWA. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS OLORUNLANA MARIAH OJULOREWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THAT I, ABDULKAREEM RASHIDAT ABIKE IS THE SAME PERSON BEARING ADISA RASHIDAT ABIKE I NOW WISH TO MAINTAIN ABDULKAREEM RASHIDAT ABIKE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ILORI OMONIKE OMOLABAKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ILORI OMONIKE AGNES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IREAJA CHINEDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GEORGE CHINEDU ABRAHAM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NGINONGEN TERHEMEN

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADEWUNMI ABIODUN

ADEDEJI TAJU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADI MOSES NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NGINONGEN TERHEMEN ADI MOSES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS SHOREMI OLUWAFEMI JOSEPH INSTEAD OF SHOREMEKUN OLUWAFEMI JOSEPH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWALE BIODUN ELIZABETH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWUNMI ABIODUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEJI TAJU ADEWUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEDEJI TAJU ADEWUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWOKOCHA JANET

DAVID CHIDINMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BELLO OYOBO JANET NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOKOCHA JANET OYOBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIAKWE CHIDINMA EUPHEMIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAVID CHIDINMA EUPHEMIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ELETU SAIDAT

YUSUF DEBORAH

ADETUTU KATHERINE

ONIJAMOWO JANET

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELETU ABIBAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELETU SAIDAT OMOTAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAMAKINWA DEBORAH ANU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YUSUF DEBORAH ANU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADETUTU KAFAYAT DADA THEN TO ADETUTU KAFAYAT OYESILE WHEN I GOT MARRIED NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADETUTU KATHERINE OYESILE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUDOTUN JANET NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONIJAMOWO JANET. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS STEPHEN AKANNO ON MY BVN AND IN SOME OTHER DOCUMENTS IT WAS WRITTEN AS STENPHEN ODUENYI AKANNO, I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THESE NAMES. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS (VOTER CARD) BENJAMES ELIZABETH ANTHO WHILE IN SOME OTHER DOCUMENTS IT WAS WRITTEN AS (B.V.N) BENJAMES ELIZABETH .I AM THE ONE BEARING ALL THE NAMES. WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BENJAMES ELIZABETH ANTHONIA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE

EDWARD EBERECHI

ADEFILA GLORIA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

UDEOYIBO DORYS

MOHAMMED SANUSI

CORRECTION OF NAME / DATE OF BIRTH

I FORMERLY EDWARD EBERECHI AZUNNA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDWARD EBERECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY IWUOZO GLORIA CHUKWUALUKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEFILA GLORIA CHUKWUALUKA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I HEREBY CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT UBADIGBON WILLIAM ONU AND UBAH WILLIAM ARE THE SAME AND ONE PERSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UNORJI DORIS NKEIRUKA . NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UDEOYIBO DORYS NKEIRUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SANUSI BALA MUDI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS. MOHAMMED SANUSI BALA.MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 25TH OF MARCH 1964. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS SUNDAY GIFT JOY, INSTEAD OF SUNDAY JOY, DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS 22ND AUGUST, 1990 INSTEAD 0F 19TH AUGUST, 1980. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AKINTOYE SULAIMON

RASHEED TAJUDEEN

ADESOLA ADEWUNMI

ADENUGA ADEBISI

ADIGO EVI

AKINKUEBI OLUWAYEMISI

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINTOYE SULE AKANNI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINTOYE SULAIMON AKANNI OLAWALE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RASIDI TAJUDEEN NOW RASHEED TAJUDEEN ODUN. BORN 05/05/1989. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNTAYO YEWANDE ADENIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADESOLA ADEWUNMI OLUJOKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GAFAR MONSURAT ABIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENUGA ADEBISI ABIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWOLE EVI JOY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADIGO EVI JOY.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINTOLA OLUWAYEMISI BUNMI.. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AKINKUEBI OLUWAYEMISI BUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

HOUSE OF PRAYER CITY OF LIGHT MOUNTAIN MINISTRY 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 1999.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OKHUELEIGBE OMOMOH STEPHEN, (2) FAITH STEPHEN OKHUELEIGBE (3) OMOAKA FELIX EBINEHITA (4) EKUNSUMI ABIMBOLA AJOKE (5) LAWRENTA JOHN (6) GABRIEL ONOWABHAGBE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED :- SECRETARY

HEAVEN ASSURANCE LIBERATION OUTREACH 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) EBEAGU INNOCENT NEBECHI-GENERAL OVERSEER. (2) OKERU IFEOMA CHITO-SECRETARY (3) MGBACHI CHUKWUMA LESLEY (4) UMEBE EGESI LETICIA .

(5) AGUBUIKE BENJAMIN LUKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1.DR HAMIDU MOHAMMED 2. DR SALEY AJI 3. ALL HASSAN ADAMU 4. ALL HALU SANI KONA - CHAIRMAN 5. MR WILLIAM LAMU - SECRETARY 6. BARR MAGAJI AJI 7. ENGR. AUGUSTINA BAZING AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE 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: SECRETARY

GREENFIELD SUPPORT CENTRE

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ALUKO TIMOTHY OLANIYI 2. OAIKHENAN HARRISON AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN TRADE THROUGH PROVISION OF CREDIT FACILITIES AND BUSINESS ADVICE, IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND CREATE WEALTH. 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: VICTOR SHINA

AJIDE OLUWASEYI FORMERLY OLADUMIYE OLUWASEYI DAMMY NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS AJIDE OLUWASEYI DAMMY. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DAUDA SHAKIRAT FORMERLY AMUSA SHAKIRAT BOLANLE NOW DAUDA SHAKIRAT OMOBOLANLE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEBAYO ABIDEMI

MATTHEW DANIAH

FORMERLY MISS. OYEWOLE ABIDEMI OLOLADE TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEBAYO ABIDEMI OLOLADE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY DANIAH OMONE JULIET NOW MATTHEW DANIAH JULIET. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PST DOMINIC NFORMI - PRESIDENT 2. PST MRS HAPPIER GIDEON - SECRETARY 3. MRS GRACE DANLADI 4. MR EMMANUEL TAMFUH 5. MR GEORGE NFORMI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

Companies Registration 22 GLOBAL SURGERIES CARESTREAM FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ETIUMA ANIETIMFON UMOH. - CHAIRMAN 2. ETIUMA FAITHFUL ANIETIMFON. - SECRETARY 3. ETIUMA ARNOLD ANIETIMFON. 4. AMUGEH VICTOR GODWIN 5. AKPAN LME SUNDAY 6. NSA GRACE BASSY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO RENDER MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SERVICES TO THE POOR MASSES AND ASSISTANCE TOWARDS DISEASE PREVENTION HEALTH PROMOTION MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT TO THE NEEDY MASSES AND INSTITUTIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ATAIMA EDO

RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGUNLESI ADENIKE MORENIKE - CHAIRMAN 2. EBATA JOSEPH OSALETIN - SECRETARY 3. GEORGE OLUBUKUNOLA ADEWUNMI 4. EZEIGBO NNAMDI 5. EBATA GLORIA OSARETIN 6. ITEGBOJE SOLOMON JESUTSENI 7. EJEH SAMUEL EGWURUBE 8. EFUNTAYO EMMANUEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SUPORT AND CATALYSE RETAIL INDUSTRY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA TO BE THE MOST DEVELOPED RETAIL MARKET IN AFRICA. 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 BY AYARA PETERS. (LEGAL PRACTITIONER)

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) MRS LOVE ADATE MOKAYI 2) SIR, HART NWAGHARIWE AMADI 3) DR, MRS ROSELINE IHUOMA ALERECHI 4) DR, MRS ANNE CHINENYE NWAOGAZIE 5) REV. FAITH CHIDIEBERE EKPO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN 2) TO PROVIDE WELFARE AND ALLROUND SUPPORT (MORAL, HUMANITARIAN, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC) TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

HART CLEMENT NNEBUIKE 2.

ELDER DENNIS HART 3.

CHINYERE JAMES NWANKWO 4.

OTUTUBUIKE REX UCHE 5.

ONWUZAMA CHIDI 6.

UWASOMBA UCHE STEPHEN 7.

PHILIP ONOROCHI SILVANUS 8.

NWANDU GODWIN CHIZARAM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS FOR THE PROGRESS OF ETORUO NCHARA VILLAGE AND TO ASSIST FINANCIAL MEMBERS IN TIME OF DIFFICULTIES. 2.

TO CONTRIBUTE TO ETORUO NCHARA DEVELOPMENT 3.

TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG FINANCIAL MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHINYERE JAMES NWANKWO (08034539305)

UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE BROTHERS CLUB

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABUGUJA NDUBUISI JUDE - CHAIRMAN 2. AKUCHI IKECHUKWU JOHN 3. EZE BENEDICT OGBONNAIA 4. CYPRIAN ABUGA KANENE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE 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: TRUSTEES

MARIAN COHORT FOUNDATION

PAROUSIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY & COLLEGE

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 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DANIEL EMMANUEL NDUCHUKWU 2. OKONGWU HELEN NKECHI 3. IKECHUKWU EBUBE HERBERT 4. EJIKEME CAROLINE NNEMEKA 5. OFFIA ANN AKUNNA 6. UZOGE PRINCE AJIRI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ESTABLISH A CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FOR TRAINING THE GOSPEL MINISTERS. 2. TO RESTORE THE TEACHING OF SOUND DOCTRINE OF CHRIST IN THE BODY OF CHRIST GLOBALLY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

LETS SAVE NIGERIA NOW 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. HON. THOMAS AYO DA-SILVA – CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 2. MR. ABAYOMI RUNSEWE - SECRETARY 3. DR (MRS) TAIWO IFELOLA DA-SILVA 4. MR. FEMI JATTO 5. PASTOR SIMEON ELUGBEMI 6. MR. OLAWALE AKIODE 7. MR. PRINCE EMIKO 8. MR. GARUBA AHMED AIMS & OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE AN INCLUSIVE NIGERIAN SOCIETY ROOTED IN PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, EGALITARIANISM, DIVERSITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, FAIRNESS AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE PERFECTION OF CHRIST BIBLE CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) MR. JOHN IBEKWE 2) MRS. CECILIA IBEKWE 3) REV. DR. MSGNR. GEOFFREY OGBUENE - RE-APPOINTED 4) CHIEF (BARR.) UGWUMGBOR EMMANUEL CHINEDU 5) MRS. ILO NKECHI ELIZABETH 6) MRS. PATRICIA N. OKONKWO 7) MRS. ONYIA NNEKA GERALDINE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF THE POOR AND LESS PRIVILEGED 2) TO PROVIDE ALLROUND EMPOWERMENT ( ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND HUMANITERIAN ) TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ESPECIALLY YOUTHS AND WOMEN. 3) TO INCULCATE THE CULTURE OF VALUES AND MORALITY IN CHILDREN AND YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBAYEMI TOBA 2. ADEWUYI MICHAEL 3. AKILE JOHN 4. ADELANWA FUNMILOLA OLUBUKOLA 5. BUSARI OMOTOLA 6. ADEWALE DAVIES OLABISI 7. OLASUPO OLUJOBA 8. ADELANWA PETER SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. ENGAGE IN HEALTH CENTRE /MATERNITY HOME 3. TO CARE FOR THE ORPHANAGE AND LESS PRIVILEGE 4. TO ORGANISED CRUSADE /COUNSELLING IN GOD WAYS 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 BY SECRETARY

PEARL LOAG GATE FOUNDATION

WORD OF LIFE RECONCILIATION OUTREACH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEFIOYE-GIWA OLUSEYI AINA (CHAIRMAN) 2. GIWA ABAYOMI AKANBI 3. AYENI JOSEPH ETAMHESOR 4. TRIUMPH TITILOLA 5. BAKARE ELIZABETH OMOLAOWA (SECRETARY) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES THROUGH ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT 2. FOOD BANKING THAT IS, FREE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD FOR RELIEF. 3. TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFE STYLE. 4. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RELIEF MATERIALS AND AIDS 5. TO ARRANGE WELFARE PROGRAMS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

LEAGUE OF IMAM’S, ALFA’S AND MUSLIM COMMUNITY AKINGBILE OLUANA FATOKUN OLOSUN ONILU OKUNSIDE LAGBE OLUANA CENTRAL MOSQUE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.) ALHAJI AHAMAD OLALEKAN MURITADHA 2.) ALHAJI IBRAHEEM OLABAMIJI AKINWALE 3.) ABDUL SALAM ISA OSUOLALE 4.) OLAWOYIN AZEEZ 5.) SALAU OLADEJO 6.) MUILI ADENIRAN 7.) SALAWU BUSARI 8.) ISIAKA ABIDEEN OLANIYI 9.) OLAYIWOLA TAJUDEEN OYELOLA 10.)SALIMON AKINTUNDE LAWAL 11.) ALHAJI ALIYU AMODU MOBOLADALE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PROPAGATE THE TEACHINGS OF ALLAH. (2) TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS (3) TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE OF ISLAMIC DOCTRINE AMONG THE FAITHFUL 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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR MICHAEL SEGUN (CONVENER/ CHAIRMAN) 2. FAPOHUNDA LAWRENCE 3. OGUNNAMI JOHN OLABAYO (SECRETARY) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TEACHING PEOPLE TO LIVE THE WORD OF GOD DAILY. 2. TO TEACH PRACTICAL DISCIPLESHIP TO PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF DENOMINATION OR RELIGION THROUGH EXPOSITION OF THE WORD OF GOD. 3. TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR MORAL AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO MEMBERS AND WORKERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

KUAMS SUPPORTS INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE 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) ELDER KUNLE IDOWU AMOSUN - CHAIRMAN. (2) DCNS. FRANCISCA OYEWANDE AMOSUN . (3) BARR. ADEJARE ADEDOYIN KEMBI .

(4) HENRY OYEDAPO AMOSUN. (5) TOLUWALOPE ABIKE AMOSUN .

(6) ENGR. JOSEPH OYEDEJI AMOSUN. (7) IBUKUN AYOKEMI MATILDA AMOSUN. (8) BARR. VIVIANNE OYENIKE AMOSUN - SECRETARY .

(9) VINCENT OYEYINKA AMOSUN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PROMOTE POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN THE RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA. (2) TO PROVIDE MICRO FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE BUSINESSES OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED. (3) TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH MICRO GRANTS AND REDUCE THEIR VULNERABILITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198.GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

nwada titus

that i was formerly known and called john titus msheilzah that i now wish to be addressed as nwada titus that any of my documents bearing my former and current names remain valid and refers to same person the general public should take note

erikefe gloria

CONFIRMATION OF NAMEand formerly known MYaddressed NAME WAS WRITTEN najite AS as bridget OREWALE TEMITOPE ORIYOMI IN mustapha, now wish SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS ANDto AS be OREWALE IN SOME OF MYas knownTEMITOPE and addressed OTHER DOCUMENTS TOO, BUT NOW erikefe gloria najite. all I WISH TO BE KNOWN, ADDRESSED former remain AND CALLEDdocuments OREWALE TEMITOPE ORIYOMI. FORMER DOCUMENTS valid. ALL general public take REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO note NOTE.

chukwu onyema PETER SAMUEL formerly known and as chukwu I, addressed FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS wish ADEGBESAN uche, now to be SAMUEL OLUWASEUN, NOW WISH known and addressed as TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED onyema david.

ASchukwu PETER SAMUEL OLUWASEUN. ALL DOCUMENTS all FORMER former documents REMAIN VALID.valid.

GENERALgeneral PUBLIC remain AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED public take note.

SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

hammed yusuf

OLAYIWOLA ABIGEAL i, formerly known and

I, addressed FORMERLY KNOWNakorede AND as ajimati ADDRESSED AS OLAYIWOLA olamipo , now wish to be ABIGEAL OLUWATOYIN, NOW WISH known and AND addressed as TO BE KNOWN ADDRESSED hammed yusuf.. all BISOLA. former AS OLAYIWOLA ABIGEAL ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS documents remain valid. the REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC general public should take AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED note PLEASE TAKE NOTE. SHOULD

obianugba david

OLUWATOSINknown OLUWAFEMIand formerly I,addressed FORMERLYas chukwuemeka KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS wish AYODELE david obi, now to be BABATUNDE OLUWAFEMI, known addressed as NOW WISHand TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWATOSIN obianugba david oluseh. all OLUWAFEMI CHRISTIAN. ALL former DOCUMENTS documents REMAIN remain FORMER VALID. valid. GENERAL general PUBLIC public AND take AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD note TAKE NOTE. PLEASE

kingsley oluchukwu

ogedengbe adesewa

OCEAN OF LOVE WORLDWIDE MINISTRY

formerly known and i formerly known and addressed as kingsley addressed as aregbe adesewa THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY oluchukwu okoronkwo, solape now wish to be known HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER now ACTwish be known called and addressed as MATTERS PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED 2004. to and addressed as kingsley ogedengbe adesewa solape.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: oluchukwu nkemka. all all former documents 1. EDOR OYIMEAFU GOODNESS former documents remain valid.DEBORAH general public 2.remain EDOR KEHINDE 3.take OLUBOLA FRIDAY valid. general public take note. note.

4. GODSENT OGBASE GOODNESS 5. ADEYEMI ROBERT

aigboa osemare

chioke amandi

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: nwada titus i formerly known and known andOF JESUS 1. formerly TO PREACH AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS. i was formerly known andWILL PROMOTE addressed asUNDERSTANDING aigboa ose 2.that TO ESTABLISH A SEED OF THAT MUTUAL addressed as LOVE oluobe called TO john titus msheilzah RESULTING PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MENmilosc AND BRETHREN. now wish to be known

festus ojo , now wish to be

that i now wish to be addressed

called and addressed as

known and addressed ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATIONas SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE as nwadaamandi titus that any of my aigboa osemare samson. all REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS chioke nelson. all documents bearing my former and CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN former documents remain former documents remain TWENTY-EIGHT (28) remain DAYS FROM THEand DATE OF valid.

THIS PUBLICATION. current names valid general public take valid. general public SIGNED:take J. J. MOMOH, ESQ. refers note.

(SOLICITOR) note to same person the general public should take note

erikefe gloria mrs ozoani bibian

formerly and i formerly known known and addressed najite addressedasasbridget miss ezeobi mustapha, now wish to be bibian adaobi, now known as wish toand be addressed known and erikefe gloria najite. all addressed as mrs ozoani former documents remain bibian adaobi. all former valid. general publicvalid. take documents remain note general public take note.

chukwu onyema igwe livinus formerly known that i was formerly knownand and addressed as livinus, chukwu addressed as igwe that uche, now wish to be i now wish to add okonkwo to known as my formerand nameaddressed that i now wish chukwu david. to be knownonyema and addressed as all former documents igwe livinus okonkwo.all former remain valid.valid. general documents remain general public takeplease note. public should take notes.

odusola asake

hammed yusuf and formerly known i,addressed formerly as known and ganiyat addressed ajimati akorede ogundareas , now wish to be olamipo , now wish to as be known and addressed known and addressed as odusola asake ganiyatu. hammed yusuf..documents all former all former documents remain valid. the remain valid. general general public should take public take note note

obianugba david ogene osita

formerly and i formerly known known and addressed addressedas chukwuemeka as ogene david obi, now wish to be ifesinachi osita,now known as wish toand be addressed known and obianugba all addresseddavid asoluseh. ogene former documents remain osita feliX. all former valid. general publicvalid. take documents remain note general public take note.

kingsley oluchukwu ogedengbe THE TONTO adesewa DIKEH FOUNDATION CAC/IT/NO.81612

formerly known and i formerly known and THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED addressed as HASkingsley addressed as aregbe adesewa APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR okoronkwo, solapeAND nowAPPOINTMENT wish to be known REMOVAL OF TRUSTEESoluchukwu UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES now wish to be known AND ALLIED and MATTERS ACT, 1990. as called addressed and addressed as kingsley ogedengbe adesewa solape.

CHANGE OF TRUSTEE. oluchukwu nkemka. all allRETAINED former THE TRUSTEE:documents former documents remain valid. DIKEH general 1. remain TONTO CHARITY WIGO public THE REMOVED valid. general public take note. take note. TRUSTEE : 1. OLUBUNMI DAVID FAGBUTIRO 2. OGUNTIMEHIN OLUWASEGUN THE APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE : aigboa osemare chioke amandi 1. SUNNY ELVIS DIKEH i formerly known and known and 2.formerly SUNNY ELVIS DIKEH addressed as aigboa ose 3.addressed BLESSING CHIOMA as YOUNG-oluobe HARRY. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. milosc now wish to be known

festus ojo , now wish to be

called and addressed as

known and as ANY OBJECTION TO addressed THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE osemare samson.

REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATEall AFFAIRSaigboa COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS all chioke amandi nelson. former documents remain CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF former documents remain THIS PUBLICATION. valid. general public take valid. general public SIGNED : take SIGNED GIGI FRANCIS note

note.

LIVING PROOF PRAYING WOMEN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION CAC/IT/NO/105289 odusola asake mrs ozoani bibian formerly known and THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, WILL i formerly known and addressed as REMOVAL ganiyat APPLY TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR ADDITION, addressed as miss ezeobi OF TRUSTEES AND SECRETARY AND ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION UNDER ogundare , now wish to be bibian now PART “C” OF THEadaobi, COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS 1990. knownACT and addressed as wish to be known and odusola asake ganiyatu.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: addressed as mrs ozoani all former documents 1. ONOVWIONA JULIANAH ODIONTAIWO - RETAINED bibian adaobi. all former 2. ALABI CLARA OSEREMEN - RETAINED remain valid. general 3.FAITHFUL ONOVWIONA documents remain valid. -REMOVED public take note 4.OJEHOMEN JOY N. -REMOVED general public take note.

NEW TRUSTEE IS: 1.EDWARD EUNICE OLABISI - NEW SECRETARY igwe livinus PART TO BE AMENDED:

ogene osita

rufus ronke

23 Change of Names

ejalonibu aderonke

OF FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE IN NIGERIA –known CAC/IT/NO. 88270 i, ASSOCIATION formerly known and i,AUDITORS formerly and addressed as dosumu addressed as adepoju THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE aderonke aderinola , now abigail, now wish to CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJAwish FOR CHANGE aderonke OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. to be known and addressed be known and addressed as THE OLD TRUSTEESronke ARE: as rufus aderinola. ejalonibu aderonke abigail.

THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES IS: 1. DR. MRS. VICTORIA AYISHETU ENAPE - RETAINED AMINU SALIHU MAKAILU all former documents all1.2.PROF. former documents remain 2. PROF. BAYERO MUHAMMAD SABIR -remain RETAINED MR. OBAKA JAMES 3. MR. IBRAHIM USMAN - REMOVED 3. DR. GBEGI ORSAA valid. the general public valid. theDANIEL general public 4. MR. ABUH OKPANACHI - RETAINED 4. HAJ. KUDIRAT ABOSEDE ABDUL-HAMID 5. MR. OKORO EDDYBROWN should take note. ONYEGBULA - RETAINED should take OZOVEHE note SALAWU 5. DR. PHILIPS 6. MRS. ILOBA GRACE ONUMU - RETAINED 7. MISS GRACE JOSEPH - RETAINED 8. MR. STEPHEN AJEKA ABUH - REMOVED 9. JOSEPH ENAPE - REMOVED 10. MR. GIDEON JOSEPH - REMOVED

agwu tony

6. CHIEF IJALEYE CHARLES 7. PROF. WILSON HERBERT 8. BARR. EZRA OGECHUKWU ENWERE

olusola olayemi

formerly known and formerly known and THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: REMAIN THE SAME. addressed as eke elesie addressed as olabode REASONS FORnow REMOVAL: wish agwu, to be olayemi funmilola now A) THE FOUR (4) TRUSTEES WERE REMOVED BY 2/3RD MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE known and addressed wish be known called and GENERAL MEETING AND OTHERS WERE APPOINTED TO FILL THE to VACANCY. B) THE AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION WAS DONE AS A RESULT OF EXPANSION. as agwu tony elesie. all addressed as olusola olayemi ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS RE-REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, former documents remain funmilola. all former CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, valid. public take (28) DAYS documents remain valid.

P.M.B. 198, general GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EZRA ENWERE,ESQ. note general public take note.

(SOLICITOR

afolabi bolanle

udoh joy

LIGHT FOR SOULS MISSION OUTREACH

formerly known and formerly known and addressed as hassan addressed as udoh joy and THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY bolanle now wish udoh joyce nowUNDER wish HAS APPLIEDlabake, TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FORmonday, REGISTRATION to be“C” known and addressed to be known and addressed as PART OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. as afolabi bolanle. all udoh joy uduak. that my date THE TRUSTEES ARE: former documents remain of birth is 24 october 1989. all 1. PASTOR ADEDAYO WOLE GBENGA valid. generalNIKE public former documents remain 2. MRS. ADEDAYO JULIANAtake 3. MRS. AFOLABI MORONKE note. valid. general public take note.

4. MR. AWOPETU OLATUNJI SUNDAY 5. MR. ARICHOKE GODWIN

udoma aniedi

okorie rachael

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:

i 1. formerly formerly TO PREACH ANDknown SPREAD THEand GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TOknown ALL NATIONS. and addressed as Adidymus peace addressed as herry chinenye 2. TO ESTABLISH SEED OF LOVE THAT WILL PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING RESULTING TO PEACE AMONG MEN AND BRETHREN. now wish to AND be UNITY known rachael, now wish to be called and addressed as known and addressed as ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE udoma aniedi sunday. rachael chinenye. all REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATEall AFFAIRS okorie COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT,documents OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B.documents 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN former remain former remain TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. valid. general public take valid. general public take SIGNED: J. J. MOMOH, ESQ. note. note.

(SOLICITOR

chukwu chidinma

rufus ronke i formerly known and i,addressed formerly as known and chukwu addressed as dosumu chidinma now wish to be aderonke , now wish known aderinola and addressed to be known and addressed as chukwu chidinma as rufus ronke aderinola. emmanuella. former all former documents documents remain remain valid. valid. the general public general public take note should take note.

agwu tony mrs lorretta onyinye

formerly i formerly known known and addressed asmiss eke lorretta elesie addressed as agwu, now wish o. ekoh,now wish to to be known addressed known andand addressed as mrs as agwuonyinye tony elesie. lorretta jimbes. all former former documents documents remain remain valid. public take valid. general bank and general note public take note.

afolabi bolanle

formerly known and addressed as hassan bolanle labake, now wish to be known and addressed as afolabi bolanle. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

udoma aniedi

i formerly known and addressed as didymus peace now wish to be known called and addressed as udoma aniedi sunday. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

correction of name

my ejalonibu name aderonke wrongly i, formerly known and written as moses addressed as sunday insteadadepoju of aderonke abigail, now wish to moses sanda my correct be known and addressed as name is moses sanda ejalonibu aderonke abigail. all former documents all former documents remain remain valid. general valid. the general public public take note should take note olusola okenwa olayemi amaka

formerly i formerly known known and addressed as olabode addressed as enemuo amaka olayemi funmilola angela, now wish tonow be wish to be known called and known and addressed as addressed as olusola okenwa amaka. all olayemi former funmilola. all former documents remain valid. documents remain bank and general publicvalid. take general note. public take note.

udoh joy

known

and

addressed

PETER known ADEBISI and formerly addressed oluwakemi I, FORMERLY asKNOWN AND ADDRESSED ADEGBESAN bilikisu dada,ASnow wish to ADEBISI OLAWUNMI, NOW WISH be known and addressed as TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED oluwakemi bilikisuOLAWUNMI. ogbode.

AS PETER ADEBISI all documents remain ALLformer FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN general VALID. GENERAL valid. publicPUBLIC take AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED note.

omojafoh stanley

rabiu rasaQ

oluwakemi bilikisu

SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NOBLE PEOPLE MINISTRY

i formerly known and i formerly known and addressed as stanley stephen addressed as rabiu shina THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED omojafoh now wish to be rasak now wish to be known HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR known called and addressed and addressed REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THEcalled COMPANIES & ALLIED MATTERSas asACT, 1990. omojafoh stanley rabiu rasaQ adeshina. all onyenkachukwu. all former former documents remain documents remain valid. valid. general public take TRUSTEES: 1.

ABRAHAM OLANREWAJU PETER general public take note. note.

2.

3.

4.

UBOH SAMUEL GODWIN ABRAHAM FUNMILOLA

murele temitayo JIDE ADEBOLA

akangbe lukman

formerly known and formerly known and AIMS & OBJECTIVES addressed as ARE bisi-kowe addressed as sanusi 1. TO WINayodele, SOUL FORnow CHRIST temitayo wish lukman and lukman habib TOknown DELIVERand PEOPLE FROM BONDAGEabololore, now wish to be to2.be addressed as murele temitayo ayodele. known and addressed as ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED all former documents akangbe lukman. all former TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, remain valid. general public documents remain valid.

MAITAMA, ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. take note. general public take note SIGNED:TRUSTEES

udoidiong nkanka

akintobiknown rashidat and formerly i, formerly known and addressed as laaka addressed as akintobi ibironke shedrack , now wish to be abiodun , now wish to be known known and addressed as and addressed as akintobi udoidiong nkanka ezekiel. rashidat aderonke. all former all former documents documents remain valid. the remain valid. general general public should take public take note note nwada titus olumuyiwa mrs gbenle anigbogu ogechukwu

that i wasknown formerly and formerly known and i formerly andknown addressed called titusogechukwu msheilzah addressed as oyinloye as miss john ofojebe that i now wish tonow be addressed muyiwa rachael, wish to nkeiruka nkemakonam, now as nwada titus any of as my be known and that addressed wish to be known and addressed documents bearing myogechukwu former and gbenle rachael. as mrs olumuyiwa anigbogu current names remain valid and all former documents remain nkiru. all former documents refers samebank person thegeneral general valid. general public take remaintovalid. and public take note note. publicshould take note.

erikefe gloria omojafoh stanley

mrs shoyode hawwau

addition of name/ correction of name

formerly known and my name was mistakenly written as addressed as miss hawwau akinwumi gbonjubola on my account muhammadjamiu, wish instead of akinwunminow gbonjubola to be known and omolayo. i now wish to addressed add another as mrs shoyode hawwau name (omolayo) to my name and be known and addressed all as akinwunmi muhammadjamiu. former gbonjubola all former documentsomolayo. remain valid. documents remaintake valid.note the general general public public should take note

oluwakemi bilikisu mrs eneh grace

formerly i formerly known known and and addressed oluwakemi addressed as as miss ikelie grace bilikisu dada, nkemdilim, nownow wishwish to to be be known addressed as known andand addressed as mrs oluwakemi ogbode. eneh grace bilikisu nkemdilim. all all former documents remain former documents remain valid. valid. ministrygeneral of landspublic enugu take and note. general public take note.

hammed yusuf rabiu rasaQ

okorie rachael

chukwu onyema murele temitayo formerly known and formerly known and addressed as chukwu addressed as bisi-kowe uche, wish be temitayonow ayodele, nowtowish known and and addressed as to be known addressed chukwu onyemaayodele. david. as murele temitayo all all former former documents documents remain valid. general remain valid. general public public take note. take note.

formerly known and formerly known and addressed addressed as chukwuemeka as sanusi david obi,and nowlukman wish to be lukman habib known andnow addressed abololore, wish to as be obianugba david oluseh. all known and addressed as former akangbedocuments lukman. all remain former valid. generalremain public valid. take documents note general public take note

formerly known and addressed as herry chinenye rachael, now wish to be known and addressed as okorie rachael chinenye. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

my name wrongly written as moses sunday instead of moses sanda my correct name is moses sanda all former documents remain valid. general public take note

mrs lorretta onyinye

okenwa amaka

o. ekoh,now wish to be

angela, now wish to be

public take note.

note.

i formerly known and

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : i formerly known and i formerly known and 1.A FIGHT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE INTEREST OF THE GIRL CHILD IN AFRICA addressed as miss lorretta addressed as enemuo amaka IN PARTICULAR AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.

my former name that i now wish

wish to be known and

public should please take notes.

general public take note.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION BE FORWARDED TO THE known and addressed as mrs SHOULD known and addressed as REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS lorretta onyinye jimbes. all okenwa amaka. all former CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF former documents remain documents remain valid.

THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY valid. bank and general bank and general public take

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE to be known and CORPORATE addressed AFFAIRS as addressed as ABUJA ogene REGISTRAR-GENERAL, COMMISSION MAITAMA WITHIN 28 DAYSokonkwo.all OF THIS PUBLICATION. igwe livinus former osita feliX. all former documents remain valid.SIGNED: generalSECRETARY documents remain valid.

gbenle olumuyiwa

i, i formerly formerly known known and and addressed ajimati akorede addressedasas rabiu shina olamipo , now wish to be rasak now wish to be known known called and and addressed addressed as as hammed yusuf.. all former rabiu rasaQ adeshina. all documents remain valid. the former documents remain general public should valid. general public take take note note.

that i was formerly known and

addressed igwe livinus, that addressed as AND ogene MINIMUM ANDas MAXIMUM MEMBERS, THE GOVERNING BODY ,MEETING KEEPING OF THE CONSTITUTION. i now ACCOUNT wish to add okonkwo to ifesinachi osita,now

OLOFIN AJOKEand formerly known addressed oyinloye I, FORMERLY asKNOWN AND ADDRESSED OLOFINmuyiwa rachael,AS now wish to AREGBESOLA AJOKE AFUSAT, be known and addressed as NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND gbenle olumuyiwa rachael.

ADDRESSED AS OLOFIN AJOKE AFUSAT. ALLdocuments FORMER DOCUMENTS all former remain REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC valid. general public take AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED note.

SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

akinwumi gbonjubolaKNOWN on my account I, FORMERLY AND ADDRESSED KOULAYOUM PEM instead of AS akinwunmi gbonjubola FERNANDEZ, NOW WISH TO BE omolayo. i now wish to add another KNOWN AND ADDRESSED name (omolayo) to my name andAS be KOLAWOLE ALL known and ABIODUN addressed ISHOLA. as akinwunmi FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN gbonjubola omolayo. all former VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND documents remain valid. theSHOULD general AUTHORITIES CONCERNED public should note PLEASE TAKEtake NOTE.

formerly and i formerly known known and addressed asstanley bridget najite addressed as stephen mustapha, now wish wish to to be be omojafoh now known and addressed as known called and addressed erikefe gloria najite. all as omojafoh stanley former documents remain onyenkachukwu. all former valid. general publicvalid. take documents remain note general public take note.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED addressed chukwu TO THE CORPORATEas AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION chidinma wish to beALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

UNDER PART ‘C’now OF COMPANIES AND THE TRUSTEES ARE: as chukwu chidinma 1.MISS.BLESSING OMONEGHO AJABIOWE 2.MRS.MARY OYERE AIBANGBE emmanuella. former 3.MR.KOLAWOLE documents OLOWO remain valid.

4.PST.ABUTU PETER JOSHUA general public take note 5.MISS GLORY AJABIOWE 6.MR.JOHN RAPHAEL OBIABO 7.MRS. BEATRICE CHIGOZIRI ONWUKAH 8.MRS GRACE A. JOHN-UGWUANYA

addition of name/ correction of name

KOLAWOLE ABIODUN my name was mistakenly written as

formerly known and addressed as udoh joy and udoh joyce monday, now wish to be known and addressed as udoh joy uduak. that my date of birth is 24 october 1989. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

PHASES OF THEchidinma AFRICAN GIRL CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION chukwu correction of name

i formerly known and

akintobi rashidat

NKEKI MOSES i, formerly known and I, FORMERLY as KNOWN AND ADDRESSED addressed akintobi ibironke AS NKEKI MOSES MAINA, WISH TO abiodun , now wish toNOW be known BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NKEKI and as akintobi MOSESaddressed AND MY CORRECT DATE OF rashidat aderonke. all former BIRTH IS 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1995 NOT 10TH DAY OF MAY, 1996, valid.

ALL FORMER documents remain the DOCUMENTS REMAINshould VALID. GENERAL general public take PUBLIC/AUTHORITIES CONCERNED note SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ogedengbe adesewa

udoidiongknown nkanka and i formerly formerly known and addressed as aregbe adesewa addressed solape now wishas to be laaka known shedrack , now wish to be called and addressed as known andadesewa addressed as ogedengbe solape. udoidiong nkanka ezekiel. all former documents all former documents remain valid. general public remain take note. valid. general

public take note

chioke amandi

obianugba david akangbe lukman

kingsley oluchukwu

mrs shoyode hawwauand formerly known formerly known and addressed as kingsley addressed as miss hawwau oluchukwu okoronkwo, muhammadjamiu, nowknown wish now wish to be to beaddressed known and and as addressed kingsley as mrs shoyode oluchukwu nkemka.hawwau all muhammadjamiu. all remain former former documents documents remain valid. valid. general public take note. general public take note aigboa osemare

mrs anigbogu ogechukwu formerly known and i formerly knownas and addressed addressed oluobe as missojo ofojebe festus , now ogechukwu wish to be nkeiruka and nkemakonam, now known addressed as wish to beamandi known and addressed chioke nelson. all as mrs anigbogu ogechukwu former documents remain nkiru. all formerpublic documents valid. general take remain valid. bank and general note

i formerly mrs enehknown grace and addressed ose i formerlyas aigboa known and milosc nowas wish be known addressed misstoikelie grace called andnow addressed nkemdilim, wish to as be aigboa samson. known osemare and addressed as all mrs former documents remain eneh grace nkemdilim. all valid. take formergeneral documentspublic remain valid. note. ministry of lands enugu and general public take note.

mrs ozoani bibian

formerly known and addressed as ganiyat ogundare , now wish to be

public take note.

i formerly known and addressed as miss ezeobi

odusola asake

r

i, forme addressed aderonke to be kno as rufu all forme valid. th should ta

formerly addresse agwu, n known as agwu former d valid. ge note

afo

formerly addresse bolanle to be kno as afol former d valid. ge note.

u

i forme addresse now wi called a udoma a former d valid. ge note.

chu

i forme address chidinma

Change of Names 24

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

The chrisT aposTolic mission, ori oKe agbara aWamaridi

landlords and TenanTs associaTion of nigeria

The general public is hereby informed 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. oyeyipo florence olufunKe 2. oladiTan TemiTope fesTus 3. olaJinmi James 4. adebiyi samson olugbemiga 5. adebayo luKman adesola 6. adeTunJi adeshina aZeeZ 7. aJibade John adeWale 8. adeneKan sunday John 9. iyileh faiTh obehi 10. adeniyi bisola dorcas The aims and obJecTives are:1.To preach The gospel of our lord Jesus chrisT 2.engage in healTh cenTre /maTerniTy home 3.To care for The orphanage and less privilege 4.To organise crusade /counselling in god Ways any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrargeneral corporaTe affairs commission(cac)ploT 420 Tigris crescenT off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuJa WiThin 28days of This publicaTion.

The general public is hereby informed 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. Zaid-oJora-aKiolu riliWan - chairman 2. oni aKinTunde sTeven - secreTary 3. oTunola samuel abiodun 4. adeJare sunmoila TanJebunmi 5. Kareem adeyemi The aims and obJecTives are:1. To fighT for The righT of all members of The communiTies.

2. To defend The righT and correcT The Wrongs of boTh landlords and TenanTs. 3. To encourage uniTy among members of The associaTion.

4. To bring improvemenT and developmenT among environs.

5. To sTand againsT inJusTice.

6. To assure securiTy of The economy. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar-general corporaTe affairs commission(cac)ploT 420 Tigris crescenT off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuJa WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion. signed by : secreTary

signed by:secreTary

arena of impacT and miracles minisTry This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named has applied for regisTraTion under parT “c” of The companies and allied maTTers acT of 1990 TrusTees 1. iKhouria ehichoya innocenT. 2. ehiomenle osebhaJimende miracle 3. oKeobor JulieT ehinomen 4. onohiyede ohunyon aims and obJecTives 1. To preach The gospel of Jesus chrisT. 2. To esTablish churches, missions and ouTreaches 3. To counsel The Weary and heal The sicK 4. To help The needy and indigenT. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general, corporaTe affairs commission, 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama abuJa, WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

foundaTion of chrisT cherubim and seraphim gospel church This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named church has applied for regisTraTion under parT “c” of The companies and allied maTTers acT of 1990 The TrusTees are: 1. mosT special aposTle abisomo shedrach adeola - general overseer 2. pasTor fisayo aluKo-oloKun - secreTary 3. senior aposTle asaolu agboola.

4. reverend aposTolic moTher oluWadayisi florence.

5. mosT senior aposTle dada maTTheW bamidele.

6. evangelisT odunayo KolaWole John.

7. evangelisT adebayo sunday oluWadamilare .

8. leader abisomo emmanuel Tosin. aims and obJecTives: To spread The gospel of Jesus chrisT around The World.

To esTablish gospel mission cenTres in harvesT regions of The World for mission manpoWer developmenT To planT churches WorldWide for The purpose of redeeming The losT souls any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general, corporaTe affairs commission, 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama abuJa, WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

signed: secreTary

aKuTe eliTe club of nigeria This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named club has applied for regisTraTion under parT “c” of The companies and allied maTTers acT of 1990 TrusTees: 1. oKesanJo, vicTor adeWale -chairman 2. ogunsola, sunday olugbemiro -secreTary.

3. shoyombo, olalere olusoga - Treasurer. aim and obJecTives; To fosTer love, peace and uniTy among members of The club. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general, corporaTe affairs commission, 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama abuJa, WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion. signed: adepoJu dare maTTheW.

grace and poWer covenanT bible church

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 acTs of 1990.

TrusTees are : 1). propheT olaniyan olanreWaJu daniel - (general overseer) 2). pasTor adepoJu olusola naThaniel. - (member).

3). elder adedoKun funsho oludele - (member).

4). mr olaniyan olusola samuel - (member) 5). propheTess obinna puriTy uche - (member). aims: To preach The gospel of Jesus chrisT. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuJa WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion. signed: TrusTees

signed: TrusTees

gaari foodsTuff dealers associaTion of nig.

igWebiKe proud Traders associaTion union

igbo TiTle holders associaTion porT harcourT

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 acTs of 1990.

TrusTees are : 1. yeKini sodiq olaide 2. oseni ibrahim olaleKan 3. adisa ruKayaT dasola 4. ismaila laTifaTu iyabo aims: To bond of uniTy among members. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuJa WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

This is To noTify The general public ThaT The above named associaTion has applied for regisTraTion To The corporaTe affairs commission under The parT “c” of companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

TrusTees 1. onyia forsTer chibuZor 2. iKWuoma uche collins 3. agu cyril osiTa 4. nWorah iKechuKWu alloysus 5. eZeh hillary emeKa aims & obJecTives 1. To uplifT The sTandard of The Traders / members To The modern and changing World.

2. To ensure peaceful co-exisTence and proTecT inTeresT of The members in The field of commerce.

3. To fosTer The spiriT of undersTanding among The members of The union.

4. To subscribe or donaTe funds or gifT To any insTiTuTion or organiZaTion deemed necessary.

5. To regard WiTh good faiTh, muTual love, respecT, assisTance among members. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrargeneral, corporaTe affairs commission, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuJa WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion

This is To noTify The general public ThaT The above named associaTion has applied for regisTraTion To The corporaTe affairs commission under The parT “c” of companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

The TrusTees are; 1. maduagWu, adiele innocenT - presidenT. 2. maZi onWuKa, emmanuel ebe.

3. chuKWulobe, uche.

4. onu, chief sir peTer Jp. 5. onWucheKWa, moses onWucheKWa. aims/obJecTives; 1. To fosTer love, peace and uniTy among The members of The igbo TiTle holders associaTion porT harcourT. 2. To proTecT The inTeresT of iT’s members. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrargeneral, corporaTe affairs commission, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuJa WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

signed: TrusTees

signed- olaleye Kevin faTuroTi esq

signed; maduagWu, adiele innocenT. presidenT.

geoff sTreeT esTaTe landlords associaTion

shiloh family inTernaTional church

souTh easTerners residenT in delTa associaTion

This is To noTify The general public ThaT The above named associaTion has applied for regisTraTion To The corporaTe affairs commission under The parT “c” of companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

The TrusTees are; 1. elder geoff aJoKpauWu -paTron.

2. mr. franK ilo -chairman.

3. evang. dcns. mercy aJoKpauWu -secreTary.

4. mr. peTer oKeKe -Treasurer. aims/obJecTives; 1.To promoTe The general Wellbeing of all landlords and TenanTs living and doing business in The esTaTe. 2. To mainTain peace and securiTy in The socieTy. any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrargeneral, corporaTe affairs commission, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuJa WiThin 28 days of This publicaTion. signed; evang. dcns. mercy aJoKpauWu. (secreTary)

dimensions of god’s love minisTry This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named minisTry has applied for regisTraTion under parT c of The companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

TrusTees are : (1) edeme smiTh chuKWunalu (2) maTTheW edidiong oKonah (3) udi chimKWadom chariTy aims/ obJecTives (1) To Win souls for chrisT (2) To raise disciples of chrisT in all naTions (3) To evangeliZe The gospel of chrisT To all naTions (4) To seT The capTives free Through The gospel of chrisT any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general corporaTe affairs commission WiThin 28days of This publicaTion. signed : edeme smiTh chuKWunalu

This is To noTify The general public ThaT The above named church has applied for regisTraTion To The corporaTe affairs commission under The parT “c” of companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

The TrusTees are; 1. John, nelson oKoro - presidenT. 2. nelson helen.

3. amarachi nelson - secreTary. aims/obJecTives; 1. To preach The gospel of our lord Jesus chrisT. 2. To Win souls for The Kingdom of god.

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.

TrusTees are: (1) oKeKe samuel chuKWudolue sunny (2) obi henry chiJioKe (3) umeaKanne ugochuKWu fuTure (4) oKpala chinWeiKe ebere (5) obiora vicTor chidubem

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.

aims and obJecTives (1) To fosTer peace and progress among members (2) To uniTe The souTh easTerners residenT in delTa sTaTe (3) To seeK for The Welfare of The enTire members any obJecTion To This regisTraTion should be forWarded To The regisTrar general corporaTe affairs commission WiThin 28days of This publicaTion.

signed; John, nelson oKoro - presidenT.

signed: oKeKe samuel chuKWudolue sunny

adegbiTe beaTrice

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as famureWa beaTrice adefoluKe noW Wish To be KnoWn, called and addressed as adegbiTe beaTrice adefoluKe all documenTs and cerTificaTes bearing my former names remain valid.relevanT auThoriTies and The general public please TaKe noTe.

echeTa roseline

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as roseline John noW Wish To be KnoWn, called and addressed as echeTa roseline nneKa all documenTs and cerTificaTes bearing my former names remain valid. relevanT auThoriTies and The general public please TaKe noTe.

bunmi modupeola

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as oJelade bunmi modupeola noW Wish To be KnoWn, called and addressed as bunmi modupeola oWolabi. all documenTs and cerTificaTes bearing my former names remain valid. relevanT auThoriTies and The general public please TaKe noTe.

mrs. eZe isabella

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as miss isabella oluchi echefu, noW Wish To be KnoWn and addressed as mrs. eZe isabella oluchi. all former documenTs remain valid. general public please TaKe noTe.

Tasie Joyce

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as miss opara JusTina nnenna onyenonauWaoma noW Wish To be KnoWn and addressed as Tasie Joyce onyenonauWaoma. all former documenTs remain valid. minisTry of healTh, nurses/midWives associaTion, dr. michael ihemeJe asinobi memorial medical cenTre, mbaiToli/iKeduru and The general public should please TaKe noTe.

mrs. eZe-daniel chiKa

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as miss. chiKa oKonKWo, noW Wish To be KnoWn and addressed as mrs. eZe-daniel chiKa. all former documenTs remain valid. The general public should TaKe noTe.

oKoJiabulu goodlucK

i formerly KnoWn called and addressed as iyorah rosemary ehinomhen. noW Wish To be KnoWn called and addressed as oKoJiabulu goodlucK rosemary e.former documenTs remain valid.general public TaKe noTe.

samuel faTimo

i, formerly KnoWn and addressed as adebayo faTimo olubanKe, noW Wish To be KnoWn and addressed as samuel faTimo olubanKe.a.. all former documenTs remain valid. The general public should TaKe noTe.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

FREE SPACE

FREE SPACE

FREE SPACE

nwada titus

that i was formerly known and called john titus msheilzah that i now wish to be addressed as nwada titus that any of my documents bearing my former and current names remain valid and refers to same person the general public should take note

erikefe gloria

25 Companies Registration

FREE SPACE

FREE SPACE

hammed yusuf

formerly known and addressed as bridget najite mustapha, now wish to be known and addressed as erikefe gloria najite. all former documents remain valid. general public take note

i, formerly known and addressed as ajimati akorede olamipo , now wish to be known and addressed as hammed yusuf.. all former documents remain valid. the general public should take note

chukwu onyema formerly known and addressed as chukwu uche, now wish to be known and addressed as chukwu onyema david. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

formerly known and addressed as chukwuemeka david obi, now wish to be known and addressed as obianugba david oluseh. all former documents remain valid. general public take note

obianugba david

ogedengbe adesewa JAMAT DARUS -SALAM ORGANIZATION OFkingsley NIGERIA oluchukwu CAC/IT/NO/79335

formerly known and i formerly known and addressed as NAMED, kingsley addressed as aregbe adesewaPUBLIC THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL THAT THE ABOVE oluchukwu okoronkwo, solape now wish toCORPORATE be known AFFAIRS HAS APPLIED TO THE COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF NAME and AND AMENDMENT CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE NEW now wish to be known called addressedOFas NAME UNDERadesewa PART “C” OFsolape.

THE COMPANIES ALLIED MATTERS ACT and AND addressed as kingsley ogedengbe 1990. oluchukwu nkemka. all all former documents formerOF documents remain remain valid.DARUS-SALAM general public FROM :JAMAT ORGANIZATION NIGERIA valid. general public take note. take note.AT DARUS -SALAM ORGANIZATION TO: JAMA’ OF NIGERIA OLD ARTICLE OF THE CONSTITUTION IS TO BE AMENDED TO REFLECT aigboa osemare chioke THE NEW NAMEamandi .

i formerly known and formerly known and ALL OTHER INFORMATION AND TRUSTEES REMAIN as UNCHANGED addressed aigboa . ose addressed as oluobe milosc now wish to be known festus ojo , now wish to be ANY OBJECTION TO THIS called and addressed as known andSHOULD addressed as APPLICATION BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, aigboaABUJA osemare samson. all chioke amandi nelson. all MAITAMA CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION WITHIN 28 DAYS OF former documents remain THIS PUBLICATION former documents remain valid. general public take valid. general public take SIGNED: SECRETARY note. note

odusola asake mrs ozoani bibian NETWORK DOXA CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL formerly known and formerly known and

i THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED addressed as ganiyat addressed miss TO ezeobi SOCIETY, HASas APPLIED THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ogundare , now wish to be FOR REGISTRATION PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND bibian adaobi,UNDERnow known and addressed as ALLIEDto MATTERS ACT 1990. wish be known and odusola asake ganiyatu. addressed as mrs ozoani all former documents TRUSTEES: bibian adaobi. all former remain valid. general 1. AILEMEN IDONIJE JUSTICE; documents remain valid. public take note 2. MORDI CHINEDU MAXWELL; general public take note.

3. DIMOWO ONOZAMOTU PAUL; AIM ANDigwe OBJECTIVE livinus ogene osita 1. TO SEE TO THE WELFARE AND THE WELLBEING OF THE that i was formerly known and i formerly known MEMBERS.

and addressed as igwe livinus, that addressed as ogene i ANY now OBJECTION wish to add to ifesinachi osita,now TOokonkwo THIS my former nameSHOULD that i now wishTOto known and REGISTRATION BE wish FORWARDED THEbe REGISTRARto be known and addressed as COMMISSION, GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS MAITAMA addressed as ABUJA ogene WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THISformer PUBLICATION. igwe livinus okonkwo.all osita feliX. all former documents remain valid. SIGNED general:SECRETARY documents remain valid. public should please take notes. general public take note.

NEW ORDER CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES

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

TRUSTEES 1. BONAVENTURE OLUTOYIN ADEBESHIN - CHAIRMAN/GENERAL OVERSEER 2. ELIZABETH ADETOUN ADESANYA - SECRETARY 3. GABRIEL OJO OGUNDIPE

rufus ronke

i, formerly known and addressed as dosumu aderonke aderinola , now wish to be known and addressed as rufus ronke aderinola. all former documents remain valid. the general public should take note.

agwu tony

formerly known and addressed as eke elesie agwu, now wish to be known and addressed as agwu tony elesie. all former documents remain valid. general public take note

ejalonibu aderonke

i, formerly known and addressed as adepoju aderonke abigail, now wish to be known and addressed as ejalonibu aderonke abigail. all former documents remain valid. the general public should take note

olusola olayemi

formerly known and addressed as olabode olayemi funmilola now wish to be known called and addressed as olusola olayemi funmilola. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

udoh joy BECJOE’S FOUNDATION

afolabi bolanle

akintobi rashidat

i, formerly known and addressed as akintobi ibironke abiodun , now wish to be known and addressed as akintobi rashidat aderonke. all former documents remain valid. the general public should take note

gbenle olumuyiwa

addition of name/ correction of name my name was mistakenly written as akinwumi gbonjubola on my account instead of akinwunmi gbonjubola omolayo. i now wish to add another name (omolayo) to my name and be known and addressed as akinwunmi gbonjubola omolayo. all former documents remain valid. the general public should take note

oluwakemi bilikisu

formerly known and addressed as oyinloye muyiwa rachael, now wish to be known and addressed as gbenle olumuyiwa rachael. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

formerly known and addressed as oluwakemi bilikisu dada, now wish to be known and addressed as oluwakemi bilikisu ogbode. all former documents remain valid. general public take note.

omojafoh stanley

rabiu rasaQ

HOLY TRINITY PROPHETIC DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

formerly known and formerly known and addressed asTHE GENERAL hassanPUBLICaddressed as udoh and THIS IS TO NOTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMEDjoy SOCIETY, HAS APPLIED TO THEnow CORPORATE COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION bolanle labake, wishAFFAIRS udoh joyce monday, now wish PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND MATTERS 1990. toUNDER be known and addressed toALLIED be known andACT addressed as asTRUSTEES: afolabi bolanle. all udoh joy uduak. that my date former remain of birth is 24 october 1989. all 1. BECKYdocuments JOE OTOBO 2. OTOBO JOSEPH public take valid. general former documents remain AIMS & OBJECTIVES:note. valid. general public take note.

1. TO UNDERTAKE WORK/ ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE LESS

i formerly known and i formerly known and addressed as stanley stephen addressed as rabiu shina THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE omojafoh now wish TOtoCORPORATE be rasak now wish to beFOR known NAMED HAS APPLIED AFFAIRS COMMISSION known called and addressed called and AND addressed REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES ALLIED as ACT 1990. stanley as MATTERS omojafoh rabiu rasaQ adeshina. all THE TRUSTEES ARE: onyenkachukwu. all former former documents remain 1. OFORKANSIremain IFY GEORGE - CHAIRMAN documents valid. valid. general public take 2. OFORKANSI GEORGE - SECRETARY general public take note. note.

3. SUNDAY FRIDAY

now wish to be known rachael, now wish to be ANY OBJECTION TO THIS called and SHOULD addressed as known and addressed as REGISTRATION BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHINchinenye.

28 DAYS OF all THIS udoma aniedi sunday. all MAITAMA okorie rachael PUBLICATION. former documents remain former documents remain valid. general public valid. general public take SINGNED:take BARR. CATHERINE MICHAEL 08033978603 note. note.

formerly known and formerly known and addressed as bisi-kowe addressed as sanusi AIM AND OBJECTIVE: temitayo ayodele, now wish lukman lukman habib 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUSand CHRIST OBJECTION THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BEnow FORWARDED to ANY be known andTOaddressed abololore, wish to be THE REGISTRAR AFFAIRS as TO murele temitayoGENERAL, ayodele.CORPORATE known andCOMMISSION, addressed as 420, TIGRISdocuments CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSIlukman.

STREET, MAITAMA, allPLOTformer akangbe all former ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. remain valid. general public documents remain valid.

SIGNED: BARR. BASIL NWEKE take note. general public take note 07034759920

PRIVILEGED TO BRING ABOUT A POSITIVE CHANGE. 2.TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LESS PRIVILEGED udoma aniedi okorie rachael CHILDREN FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT. i 3.formerly known and ANDformerly known and TO HELP THE CAUSE OF WIDOWS ORPHANS IN THE SOCIETY. 4. TO HELP IN TO THE INDIGENT. addressed asPROVIDING didymusMEDICAL peace HELPaddressed as herry chinenye

chukwu chidinma of name ASSOCIATION OF ALASO-OKEcorrection SELLER ABEOKUTA

i formerly known and my name wrongly THIS IS TO NOTIFY GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE addressed as THEchukwu written as NAMED moses SOCIETY, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION chidinma now wish to be sunday instead of FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED known addressed moses sanda my correct MATTERS and ACT 1990. as chukwu chidinma name is moses sanda TRUSTEES ARE emmanuella. former all former documents 1. ADENIJI BUSHIRAT AWENNI - PRESIDENT. documents remain valid. remain valid. general 2.

OGUNDIYA LATIFAT ABOLORE VICE PRESIDENT. general public take note public take note 3. JIMOH FATIMOH AMOKE - ADVISER. 4. ANIMASAUN MONSURAT BOLA - SECRETARY. 5. OLUGBEDU RISIKAT BAMIDELE - TREASURER.

mrs lorretta onyinye

okenwa amaka

AND OBJECTIVE i AIM formerly known and i formerly known and TO FOSTER as UNITY AMONG THE MEMBERS addressed miss lorretta addressed as enemuo amaka o. ekoh,now wish to be angela, now wish to be known and addressed mrs known addressed ANY OBJECTION TO THIS as REGISTRATION SHOULDand BE FORWARDED TO as lorretta onyinye jimbes.CORPORATE all okenwa all MAITAMA former THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, AFFAIRSamaka.

COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS remain OF THIS PUBLICATION. former documents documents remain valid.

SIGNED: SECRETARY valid. bank and general bank and general public take public take note. note.

OGANIRU AGE GRADE NNOKWA LAGOS BRANCH THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED SOCIETY, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH EVANGELISM AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WORLDWIDE. 2. TO UNDERTAKE CHARITABLE WORKS IN THE CARE AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE POOR AND THE NEEDY. 3. TO TRAIN, LICENSE, AND ORDAIN MINISTERS OF GOD FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY WORLDWIDE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. EZEGBUNAM CLEMENT 2. AJAEGBU BENSON IZUCHUKWU 3. EZEJIUGO LUKE CHIDI 4. CHUKWUKA ANTHONY OBIORA 5. ABONE FESTUS CHUKWUEMEKA 6. EDEATU BONIFACE CHUKWUEMEKA 7. IFEDIGBO E. SAMSON AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO CONTRIBUTE TO STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF IT’S COMMUNITY TO PROPAGATE LOVE AND UNITY AMONG IT’S MEMBERS TO CATER FOR THE WELL BEING OF MEMBERS

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS. SIGNED: BARR. CHISOM ANIEKWEMBA

4. MOSES JOHN SALAWU 5. KURMIN SARKI JOSEPH PAUL murele temitayo 6. DABAI KURANYI MATTHEW

akangbe lukman

udoidiong nkanka shoyode hawwau THE BELOVED LIGHT HOUSEmrsGOSPEL CHURCH

formerly known and formerly known and THIS IS TO NOTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS addressed as miss hawwau addressed as THE GENERAL laaka PUBLIC APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, FOR REGISTRATION muhammadjamiu, now wish shedrack , now wish to be UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT. 1990. to be known and addressed known and addressed as as mrs shoyode hawwau udoidiong nkanka THE TRUSTEES ARE: ezekiel. muhammadjamiu. all former UDEME-JESUS all1. APOSTLE former documents 2. REV FRUITFUL remain valid. UDEME-JESUS general JOB. documents remain valid.

3. PASTOR COLLINS ALOZIE general public take note public take note 4. PASTOR ISAAC JOHN.

5. PASTOR ESTHER BRIGHT IMEH. 6. PASTOR BLESSING EMMANUEL JIMMY mrs anigboguGLORIA ogechukwu mrs eneh grace 7. DEACONESS UMOH THE AIMknown AND OBJECTIVE: i formerly and addressed i formerly known TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST as 1. miss ofojebe ogechukwu addressed as miss ikelie

and grace nkeiruka nkemakonam, now nkemdilim, now wish to be ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as mrs REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, as TIGRIS mrs CRESCENT, anigbogu OFF ogechukwu eneh MAITAMA, grace nkemdilim. all AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS THIS PUBLICATION. nkiru. all OF former documents former documents remain valid.

SIGNED: SECRETARY remain valid. bank and general ministry of lands enugu and public take note. general public take note.

EKPE BLESSING

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWANI BLESSING MARY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS EKPE BLESSING MARY .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

MERCY OMATEYI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MERCY OMATEYI EKAH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MERCY OMATEYI PETER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AJOSE OLASUNKANMI

ADEKUNLE OLUWAFEMI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJOSE OLASUNKANMI OLUWASHINA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJOSE OLASUNKANMI JOSHUA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINBIODUN OLUWATOSIN SAMUEL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKUNLE OLUWAFEMI ISRAEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

News 26 Commissioner warns Ogun citizens against plastic pollution The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye has cautioned the residents of the state against dumping plastic of used water into the waterways across the state, as it posed a great threat to the drainage and society at large.

Oyeleye, in a statement made available by his Media Aide, Mr. Goke Gbadamosi stated this while joining the world to celebrate the 2018 World Environment Day with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.”

While stressing the need for concerted efforts towards eliminating plastic pollution in the country, Oyeleye described plastic pollution as one the great environmental challenges being faced today across the country, but suggested of recycling of the plastic for another product.

He added that man’s over reliance on plastic products has resulted into severe pollution of the oceans and seas thereby endangering marine life and posing a threat to human health.

He noted that the condition of the environment is declining due to rapid industrialization, deforestation, global warming, Pollution and changing of lifestyle, saying that there was urgent need to for sustained awareness towards addressing these challenges.

He said the plastic pollution could be minimised by recycling used plastic products, adding that to effectively clean up and discontinue plastic production, the public must embrace alternatives, such as paper bags and recyclable bags.

In his speech, titled “Beating Plastic Pollution”, an environmental expert and Don at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Prof. Toyin Arowolo identified government intervention through taxes and levies on the use of plastic as a vital solution to the challenge, adding that Rwanda, China, Kenya, and many other countries had implemented policies towards reducing plastic pollution.

He then advocated for segregation of waste from homes in order to reduce the volume of plastic that end up in water bodies, saying that Nigerians should also consciously find other alternatives to plastic products that they use on daily basis.

Meanwhile, the Consultant to Ginger Burgeap and French Agency for Development (AFD), Karine Escande during her presentation on the feasibility study of the Solid Waste Management Project in Abeokuta, noted that Ogun State must improve its capacity for solid waste collection and reduce wasteto-landfill in order to have an integrated and sustainable waste management in the State.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Ekiti Afenifere lauds Buhari on MKO, Fawehinmi’s recognition The Ekiti state chapter of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political and cultural organisation, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for revalidating the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

The organisation gave the commendation in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman and Publicity

Secretary, Mr Yemi Alade and Chief Biodun AkinFasae, respectively.

It further described the gesture as “timely and appropriate”. ‎The organisation hailed Buhari for his love for the country as well as efforts to foster greater unity among different ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.

It also hailed the National Assembly for its resolution that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should formally release the result of the 1993 poll and declare MKO Abiola the winner.

It paid special tribute to Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the general election, renowned activist

and constitutional lawyer, late Chief Gani Fawehinmi and other pro-democracy activists “for their courage and struggle to actualise June 12”.

The organisation stated that the duo and other noble Nigerian democrats paid the supreme price for democracy and political emancipation of Nigeria.

NAN reports that the organisation was one of the arrow heads in the struggle for the actualisation of June 12, 1993 general election, which was widely adjudged the freest and most peaceful election in Nigeria.

The result of the election was annulled by the then Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

NDLEA secures 13 convictions in Gombe The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Gombe State says it secured 13 convictions for different drug offences between January and May 2018.

The NDLEA Commander in Gombe, Mr. Aliyu Adole,

who said this in Gombe noted that some of the convicted persons were cases carried over from 2017.

He said that 27 persons were remanded in prison custody while awaiting trial and two others were

currently undergoing three months rehabilitation at the NDLEA rehabilitation centre in Gombe.

According to him, the rehabilitation period was reduced from six to three months due to the lack of facilities at the centre.

“We pray that by the time they come out from rehabilitation, they will be free from drug addiction and properly reintegrated into their families.”

He said that during the period under review, the command seized 213.68

kgs of drugs comprising cannabis, psychotropic substances and cocaine, among others.

Adole advised parents to ensure proper upbringing of their wards as God had entrusted them to their care.

Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Police Command, parades 7 suspects using physically challenged children to beg.

CAN President describes late Asake as humble, passionate The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle, has described the late CAN National Secretary, Rev. Musa Asake as humble and passionate about serving humanity.

Ayokunle spoke at the burial service for the late Asake held at the New Stadium in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

He said the Christian community had lost one of its soldiers who could take up

responsibility at any time he was needed.

The cleric further described Asake as a voice for the voiceless Nigerians, whose passion for the Church in Nigeria was second to none.

“Southern Kaduna has lost a rare gem, who lived for the freedom of all Christians, frustrating any attempt to subjugate them,” he said.

Ayokunle, then, challenged Christians to wake up and live a legacy on the sand of time.

In a goodwill message, Prof.

Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information, said Asake was there for others and was never ashamed of the Gospel.

“He preached with conviction, intensity of passion and love, an advocate of fairness, equity and justice, he was truthful and sincere.

“He served with tremendous dedication and would be remembered for his advocacy for the poor and the oppressed,’’ Gana said.

Gana, however, noted that although things were difficult

in the country, he expressed optimism that the people need to stand firm as Nigeria would be great again.

Also speaking, former Minister of Aviation, Femi FaniKayode said the good deeds of Asake would keep speaking in eternity.

He said Asake loved the people of Southern Kaduna, adding the people should not forget too soon his legacies.

“He preached the gospel of peace, admonishing the people never to retaliate any form of

inhumanity,” he said.

Fani-Kayode advised the people to continue to exercise restraint in the face of adversity, adding that the situation as being witnessed in the country would not last forever.

The occasion also witnessed the final interment of Asake in his family compound.

In attendance were clergymen from different churches, politicians, traditional rulers, opinion leaders and sympathisers across the country.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

27 News

NASS will fast track passage of Minimum Wage bill – Sen. Mao Ohuanbuwa The National Assembly will fast track the passage of the new national minimum wage bill, once the executive bill is sent to it.

Sen. Mao Ohuanbuwa, Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, made this known while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.

Ohuanbuwa said that the Senate President had already given the assurance that the bill would be given express hearing and passage by the legislature.

He said: “w are going to fast track the bill for accelerated passage and that is what the Senate President had said.

“It is unfortunate that both the ministry and the executive have been going back and forth.

We thought that by now, that would have been resolved.

“So we are looking forward to that bill because it is going to come out as an executive bill.

“We are looking forward to rounding off or concluding that bill before we go on our annual break.

“But the way it is, it looks like we are going to wait. You know there is little or nothing we can do because it is an executive responsibility.

“They are the ones who will make the payment. Ours is that we have to support and agree that there is very urgent need to review the minimum wage.’’

He said the need to review the minimum wage is sacrosanct.

“But we cannot go ahead as a parliament to legislate on that without the executive coming up with a bill. We are waiting for them to do that.

“We will allow the executive and the labour leaders to resolve their differences. What we had promised and we still stand on is that once that bill comes to us, we are going to give it accelerated hearing.’’

He called on the Federal Government and the organised labour to resolve their differences on the issue of the new national minimum, in the interest of Nigerian workers.

Ohuanbuwa said that states should be allowed to negotiate with labour on what they would be able to pay.

On whether the National Assembly allow labour matters to remain on the exclusive legislative or concurrent list.

He said that “But personally and since I am one of the advocate of devolution, I still believe that the issue of labour

should go into concurrent list.

He said that “Because there are states which can decide to negotiate with labour and pay within their limits. You cannot compare somebody working in Abuja with somebody working in Zamfara.

“They can look at the rate of transport, accommodation, feeding and all that. They are not the same and you cannot compare Abuja level to Zamfara or Bayelsa.

“So you should allow the states some liberty to negotiate and decide and have their own pay. The only thing the Federal Government can do is decide what the minimum wage would be.

“As some states can pay, some cannot pay and you can see the level of wage debt across the country. Most states

cannot pay.

“So, we can allow some freedom. It is just like in the oil companies. They don’t pay the same rates; construction companies don’t pay the same rate.

“Even in Nigeria, if you are working in the ministry, you do not earn the same pay with a person working in Central Bank or in NNPC,’’ he explained.

Also speaking to newsmen, Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said that the September date for the minimum wage was just a “target date”.

Ngige said that the minimum wage might not be feasible in September due to the processes and procedures involved.

He explained that the tripartite committee’s the report would pass through the

L-R Deputy Inspector General of Police, (DIG) Operations, Mr. Habila Joshak; Inspector General of Police IGP Ibrahim Idris and commander 45 squadron Force headquarters Dei-Dei, Mr Shuaibu Bello; during the IGP’s inspection tour of the mobile base divisional headquarters in Abuja at the weekend.

Expert urges FG to develop Nigeria’s water bodies Chief Executive Officer, H2A Foods Nigeria Ltd., Dr Tony Bello, has advised the federal government to develop the country’s water bodies to drive the implementation of Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).

Bello gave the advice in Lagos urged the government to increase its investment in the areas of water management and conversion of agricultural waste to generate wealth.

Bello, who was a Senior Technical Adviser to a former

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Adewumi Adesina, said that the country’s water bodies were adequate to facilitate all round economic activities.

“If we look at Nigeria’s agricultural space, the bodies of water we have are excellent resources but how are we leveraging on that to achieve all-year round agricultural production and productivity.

That is where the opportunity is.

“I think the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan is

a strategic vision and if wellharnessed, the sky is the limit, as it will open up Nigeria for business.

“If the government will lay emphasis on the economic growth, the economic numbers will definitely improve in the country.

“So, I suggest that the Federal Government should focus its investments on the areas of water management, generating renewable energy with what we have and transforming agricultural waste into wealth.

“Also, let us leverage our

knowledge on how to use biogas that comes out of agricultural waste for cooking,’’ he added.

Bello noted that although Nigeria had a great potential to go into solar energy development and application, solar energy was, nonetheless, not properly utilised as an alternative source of power in the country.

He called for a strong collaboration between the government and the private sector in efforts to develop and harness all the energy resources of the country.

“Let us harvest that solar energy but in a structured and targeted manner, with privatesector involvement; this should not be solely handled by the government but it should facilitate the development of solar energy,’’ he said.

ERGP was launched on March 7, 2017 and its objectives are to restore Nigeria’s economic growth, while building a competitive economy and investing in Nigerians via social inclusion, job creation and youth empowerment schemes, among others.

Federal Executive Council and the National Economic Council, before an executive bill is sent to the National Assembly for passage.

The NLC and TUC had, on May 1, jointly proposed N56,000 as new national minimum wage, since the existing wage was due for review on the basis of the extant Labour law.

However, the Federal Government had also resolved to set up a joint government, labour committee to begin negotiation.

FCT mass housing beneficiaries to get C-of-O soon – Director The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will soon commence the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) to the beneficiaries of the Mass Housing programme in the territory.

The FCT Director of Lands Administration, Adamu Hussaini, disclosed this while receiving the Management Team of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) in his office in Abuja.

Hussaini said arrangements were on top gear to collate names of the beneficiaries from the project developers to enable them to have bankable title documents to their properties.

“This will also afford them opportunities to even access credit facilities from financial institutions,’’ he added.

The director, however, expressed concern over the rate at which plots in the estate were illegally being sold to the public, saying that was at variance with government’s good intentions.

“Mass housing plots were not allocated to be sold but to be built on. It is aimed at providing affordable housing to low income earners across the territory,’’ he said.

Hussaini warned that developers going contrary to the objectives of the programme would definitely be sanctioned in accordance with the laws of the land.

He enjoined FMBN to key into the scheme and take advantage of the FCTA liberalisation policy of land allocation for housing in the territory.

The director gave the assurance that the FCT administration was determined to deliver affordable houses to the residents of the territory.

Earlier, the Managing Director of FMBN, Malam Ahmed Dangiwa, said that the purpose of the visit was to seek ways of collaboration with the FCTA in housing development.

Dangiwa was represented by the General Manager (Risk Management), Sadiq Garba.

28

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Foreign Affairs 36

British women celebrate 100 years of voting right Thousands of women turned British cities into rivers of green, white and violet on Sunday to mark 100 years since the first women won the right to vote in the United Kingdom (UK).

AP reports that the processions saw women march through London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast wearing scarves in the colors of the suffragette movement that fought for the female franchise.

The London march flowed in bands of colour through the heart of the city, along Piccadilly and around Trafalgar Square before heading to Parliament, the seat of British political power.

In 1918, Parliament enacted the Representation of the People Act, which granted property-owning British women over 30 the right to vote. It would be another decade before women won the same voting rights as men.

Sunday’s celebration was organised by arts group Artichoke, which specialises in large-scale, participatory events. It asked 100 artists to work with women’s groups around the country on banners inspired by the bold designs of the suffragettes, who led a decades-long campaign of protest and civil disobedience to get votes for women.

The London march featured banners from Brownie packs and arts groups, an organisation for female ex-prisoners and the Worshipful Company of Upholders, an upholsterers’ guild. Some participants dressed as Edwardian suffragettes or wore sashes in green, white or violet.

One woman had knitted a pendant

with the suffragette slogan “Deeds not words.” Another came with a banner evoking the modern-day women’s movement: “Nevertheless she persisted.”

Women came from across England and even further afield to take part.

Asma Shami from Lahore, Pakistan, said she rearranged her visit to Britain so she could attend the march and celebrate women’s progress.

“It’s so energizing,” she said. “We’ve come a long way, and we have a long way still to go.”

Artichoke director Helen Marriage said she was struck by the amount of enthusiasm for the project.

“A craft shop in London told us they’d run out of purple and green tassels, and they didn’t know why,” she said.

Mother and daughter Claire Gillett and Chloe Whittaker, from Great Saling in eastern England, wore green shawls and said they had recently discovered suffragettes among their ancestors.

Gillett said she was “super proud” of her forbears, especially since she’d always believed “women in our family aren’t very outspoken or bold.”

“It was quite empowering,” she said.

The mood was celebratory, but Marriage said the event aimed to draw attention to what remains to be done to achieve equality, from closing the gender pay gap to ending workplace sexual harassment.

It also hoped to erase any notion of the suffragettes as prim campaigners from a more polite age. They defied the law, went on hunger strike, broke windows

Participants march through the streets to celebrate 100 years since women were granted the voting right, in London and even set off bombs in pursuit of their goal.

“They were really extraordinary people,” Marriage said. “A thousand of them went to prison. They were force fed in prison. In today’s terms they would be described as terrorists.”

Votes for British women were won through a combination of the militant suffragettes and their more law-abiding sisters, the suffragists. A statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett was recently erected in Parliament Square,

the first on the site to commemorate a woman.

The suffragettes and their legacy remain more controversial.

“They were really quite anarchic,” said artist Quilla Constance, standing with a riotously colourful banner from the group Bedford Creative Arts. “They had to really fight. And we still have to fight.

“I think they’re here today in spirit, and we’re giving them high fives,” she said.

Source: AP

US, N’Korean leaders arrive in Singapore for historic summit US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jongun have arrived in Singapore for their historic summit.

Mr Trump flew in aboard Air Force One, a few hours after Mr Kim touched down with his entourage.

The two men are staying in separate hotels, not far from each other, and are preparing for Tuesday’s meeting on the resort island of Sentosa.

Mr Kim told Singapore’s PM “the entire world is watching”. Mr Trump has called it a “one-time shot” at peace.

The US hopes the summit will kickstart a process that eventually sees Mr Kim give up nuclear weapons.

The two leaders have had an extraordinary up-and-down relationship over the past 18 months, trading insults and threatening war before abruptly changing tack and moving towards a face-to-face meeting.

How has the day unfolded?

Because so little is known about the reclusive North Korean leader, even the plane he would be flying in from Pyongyang to Singapore became the subject of speculation.

The BBC’s Rupert Wingfield-Hayes said three aircraft took off from Pyongyang - an Ilyushin transport plane carrying Mr Kim’s armoured limousine, then an Air China 747 which normally carries the Chinese president, and lastly Mr Kim’s personal jet, a Soviet-era Ilyushin 62.

It eventually became apparent that he had arrived in the Air China plane after Singapore’s foreign minister posted a photo of him greeting Mr Kim on Instagram.

Secrecy surrounded the five-star St Regis hotel where he is staying too.

Only North Korean media workers, dressed in identical black suits, were able to move freely around the building and tourists taking photos in communal areas were accosted by guards, Reuters news agency reported.

Mr Trump landed in Singapore later in the evening having flown from a contentious G7 meeting in Canada.

He told a reporter he felt “very good” about the summit before heading to his hotel, the Shangri La, about half a mile from Mr Kim’s.

How did we get here?

Mr Trump’s first year in office was

marked by bitter exchanges with Mr Kim as North Korea conducted several ballistic missile tests in defiance of international warnings.

The US president vowed to unleash “fire and fury” if Pyongyang kept threatening the US. He also referred to Mr Kim as “little rocket man”.

In return, Mr Kim called him “mentally deranged” and a “dotard”.

Despite the White House’s “maximum pressure” campaign, the North remained defiant and carried out its sixth nuclear test in September 2017. Soon after, Mr Kim declared that his country had achieved its mission of becoming a nuclear state, with missiles that could reach the US. But in early 2018, North Korea began attempts to improve relations with South Korea by sending a team and delegates to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

In March, Mr Trump surprised the world by accepting an invitation from Mr Kim - delivered via Seoul - to meet in person.

Since then, the path to the summit has been rocky, with Mr Trump at one point calling it off completely. But after

some diplomatic scrambling, the two leaders will now sit down together.

Singapore is only the third country Mr Kim has visited since he became leader in 2011.

What do the two sides want?

The US wants North Korea to get rid of its nuclear weapons in an irreversible manner that can be verified internationally. Only when steps begin to be taken in that direction will it “receive relief” from the grip of UN sanctions, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis recently said.

But this does not mean the US is expecting to get a final deal in Singapore.

President Trump has described it as a “get-to-know-you situation” and said: “It’s going to be a process.”

Analysts say that Mr Kim, by winning the prestige of a meeting with the world’s most powerful leader, has already gained a victory. They also question why he would give up his nuclear weapons after pushing so hard to get them.

Some say he would never do it, unless everyone else on the Korean peninsula disarmed too - including the US.

I am willing to meet Trump, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he’s happy to meet with President Donald Trump once Washington is ready to hold the summit.

Putin, speaking to reporters in Qingdao, China, where he attended a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, said he agreed with Trump’s expressions of concern about a renewed arms race.

Putin added that a thorough discussion is needed to address the issue.

Putin said that some nations, including Austria, have offered to host his summit with Trump.

Putin’s remarks follow a report that White House officials were working toward setting up a meeting. Trump has said he was open to having a summit with Putin, who US intelligence officials have said directed Russian meddling in the 2016 election to help Trump win.

The American leader has repeatedly said he wants to improve relationships with Moscow.

Earlier Sunday, Putin criticized the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal in a speech at the summit.

He emphasised that the bloc’s members, who also include China, four ex-Soviet Central Asian nations, as well as India and Pakistan, are worried about the US move.

Putin said that Washington’s decision to exit the agreement could “destabilize the situation” in the region. He added that Moscow will continue to honour its obligations under the Iranian nuclear deal.

Last month, Trump pulled out of former President Barack Obama’s landmark 2015 nuclear accord with Iran over the objections of European allies and other nations.

Addressing the summit, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, whose country has an observer status in the group, said that Iran would expect other participants in the nuclear deal to provide guarantees that they would honour the agreement.

Founded in 2001, the Beijing-based SCO has largely served as a vehicle for resolving border issues, fighting terrorism and — more implicitly — to counter American influence in Central Asia following its invasion of Afghanistan. AP

Russian President Putin

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

29 Foreign Affairs

Can Africa’s borders really become bridges?

Peter Fabricius ‘Good fences make good neighbours,’ the American poet Robert Frost wrote in 1915. This remark has been widely misinterpreted to mean that Frost was advocating the erection of barriers between people as the best way of getting along. In fact he was disapprovingly quoting his neighbour whom he was trying to persuade instead to knock down the wall between their properties.

So who was right, Frost or his neighbour? Or both perhaps?

The meaning of fences is appropriate to contemplate on African Border Day today, 7 June. It’s a day created by the African Union (AU) to inspire member states to step up implementation of the AU Border Programme (AUBP) and the AU Convention on Cross-Border Cooperation, known as the Niamey Convention.

Other AU policies are also relevant today – like the AU’s draft protocol relating to free movement of persons, right of residence and right of establishment, and other continental instruments designed to improve management of borders and increase the cross-border movement of people and goods.

The major thrust of these efforts by the AU would have pleased Robert Frost as they aim to remove or at least lower walls and fences.

In a statement on the eve of last year’s African Border Day, the AU’s Commissioner for Peace and Security Smaïl Chergui eloquently expressed his organisation’s ideals.

He said that through the AUBP, Africans ‘are working collectively and resolutely to transform African interstate borders into bridges and therefore promoting the free movement of people, goods and services’.

In this somewhat idealistic vision, ‘borders are potentially an instrument, or even a resource, to implement the aspiration contained in the Agenda 2063: a continent of seamless borders and management of cross-border resources through dialogue’.

The Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, which was signed by many states at an AU summit in Addis Ababa in January, envisages further liberating the movement of African people across the continent. This was followed by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), signed in March in Kigali. It

underscores the push towards free movement of both goods and people as potent forces for the economic upliftment of Africa.

Both instruments are designed to give impetus to the pan-African dream of a single continental state. But, as so often before, dreams far outstrip reality. As the Institute for Security Studies’ (ISS) Peace and Security Council Report points out, continental support for such free movement is mixed, and the commitment sometimes rather shallow.

‘By early May, the protocol on free movement had already been signed by 31 member states,’ it said. ‘However, the AU Commission has yet to receive any ratifications. While the number of signatures exceeds half of the AU membership, none of the top contributors to the AU budget – Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt and Morocco – have yet signed the protocol, with the exception of Angola.’

Another way of looking at the patchy support for the protocol could be that a country like South Africa, especially, which is already a major recipient of economic migrants from the rest of the continent, is the most wary

about throwing open its borders even wider.

Meanwhile the number of border disputes across Africa is growing. The AUBP, founded in 2007 and which Chergui spoke about as an instrument for integration, was also meant as a vehicle for delimiting and demarcating African boundaries and resolving border disputes amicably.

African borders, we know, have historically been highly contentious since they were drawn by cavalier colonists without regard to economic, political or geographic logic.

In 1964, just a year after the AU’s forerunner the Organisation of African Unity was established, it nonetheless declared in Cairo that the borders at independence should remain, to avoid rash or potentially violent border disputes.

Nevertheless border disputes have proliferated, and the ambitious programme of demarcating boundaries seems never-ending.

Originally the deadline for finalising such demarcation was set at 2017, but in 2016 the AU extended it to 2022.

‘At the time, it was estimated that “less than a quarter of African borders” had been

delimited and demarcated,’ wrote the ISS’ Agnes Ebo’o in an article for the ENACT organised crime project.

She added that it had been reported more recently that only a third of Africa’s 83 000 km of land borders were properly demarcated.

Chergui said last year that border disputes had increased mainly because of the discovery of natural resources straddling both land and sea borders. He said the increase in disputes could be measured by the corresponding use of international courts and tribunals to settle these differences.

The AU Border Programme is also designed to help member states address the security challenges of border zones, because, as Chergui pointed out, ‘current security issues and challenges are mainly concentrated in the border areas … which are a haven for organised crime, cross-border crime and terrorist groups’.

Chergui noted that border areas also tended to be the location of natural disasters such as droughts, recurrent floods, and the depletion of resources such as water, grazing lands and croplands.

This demanded greater

cooperation to manage the forced displacement of people, food crises, humanitarian tragedies and conflicts related to natural resources.

The irony that the AU’s drive for more open borders seems to reveal is that most of the continent’s borders are already, in a sense, open far too wide. As the backlog in demarcating borders and the prevalence of crime, terrorism and other illicit activities in border areas illustrates, Africa’s primary frontier problem is not that it controls its borders too rigidly, but that it does not control them enough.

It is a cliché to say that the writ of many African governments often does not extend very far beyond the cities into the hinterland. And the border areas are of course even further on the fringes.

The continent’s nations will surely first have to wrest control of their borders from the forces of lawlessness before they can open them for business and economic integration. So perhaps Robert Frost and his neighbour were both right.

Fabricius, is Institute For Security Studies (ISS) Consultant.

TIMES SPORTS

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

World Cup: Police assures football viewers 24-hrs protection

Gernot Rohr: Nigeria will be ready for Croatia Having stated on previous occasions that his team are not ready for the 2018 Fifa World Cup, Gernot Rohr is confident that Nigeria will make it in time for their opening Group D clash against Croatia.

The Super Eagles head into the global showpiece in uninspiring fashion, with the record of their final three friendlies reading two losses and a draw.

But the German tactician hinges his hope on the ability of his team ‘to rise to the occasion together’, and is confident of the threetime African champions handing Zlatko Dalic’s

men a tough test at the Kaliningrad Arena on Saturday.

“We will take it one match at a time. I love this group because we know how to rise to the occasion together. Nigeria will be ready for Croatia,” Rohr told NFF website.

Fittingly, Nigeria are the lowest ranked team in Group D, made up of Argentina [fifth], Saturday opposition Croatia [20th] and Iceland [22nd].

Losses to England and Czech Republic culminated in the Super Eagles heading to the global tourney as the worst-placed African side [48] in Fifa ranking.

However, Rohr,

reiterating his team’s captain John Obi Mikel’s stance, is ‘okay’ with his side’s ‘underdog’ label.

“We are okay with the garb of the underdog.

But the defeats have done something for us – we have our heads firmly on our shoulders and we are focused.

“Together, we have reviewed the matches and learnt so many lessons. We will approach the World Cup matches differently.”

On Monday, the Super Eagles are expected to depart their Aviva Resort camp, Bad Tatzmannsdorf in Austria to resume at their World Cup base camp in Essentuki, Russia.

Anthony Joshua confident Deontay Wilder fight will take place despite delays Nigerian-born British world boxing champion Anthony Joshua insists negotiations for the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between him and Deontay Wilder must be realistic as he waits to find out who his next opponent will be.

Joshua is yet to agree a fight with American Wilder and instead could face WBA mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin later this year.

Joshua insists he is not growing impatient at the lengthy talks for the Wilder fight as he believes there is

enough financial reward to satisfy all parties in a deal.

“It’s not frustrated, it’s just I’ve spoken about it, I’ve said my piece,” Joshua told Sky Sports.

He also responded to question on a potential deadline for the fight.

“No, I’m still training, but in terms of a three-month camp, we’ve got until the end of the month, but there’s still a few more weeks. It’s just the nitty gritty I think,” he declared.

“Everyone has seen the gold at the end of the rainbow, and everyone wants a piece. It’s not a

problem, there’s enough in the pot for everyone to eat, but just be realistic and that’s all it is.”

Even if he defeats Wilder, the unbeaten 28-yearold admits he has plenty of options to consider in the future, including the returning Tyson Fury.

“There’s so many out there for me to box and I’ve been doing it back-to-back, so it’s no problem,” he said.

“Then when I beat Wilder, the next question is – when are you going to fight Fury?

The questions will never stop, and I just keep on knocking them down.”

Enugu State Police Command says it will provide adequate protection for residents during the World Cup through its 24-hour patrol and surveillance.

The Command’s s p o k e s m a n , Superintendent of Police Ebere Amaraizu, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Enugu.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria’s Super Eagles and 31 other countries would trade tackles at the June 14 to July 15 football fiesta.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in Group D comprising Argentina, Croatia and World Cup debutantes, Iceland.

The event would feature 64 matches, all of which would be televised by various Pay Television Networks being

subscribed to by football match viewing centres, relaxation spots and hotels.

Amaraizu said that residents of the state are free to watch the World Cup matches even very late into the night without fear as there would be adequate police presence.

“We don’t sleep in our duty especially on minuteby-minute patrols in the state. That is why there is always night life in Enugu.

“However, we are redoubling our efforts to strengthen the existing patrol and other security frameworks during this World Cup season.

“This is knowing what it means for the residents and visitors to watch the matches live in a secured environment,’’ he said.

The spokesman also urged football lovers and residents to be of good conduct especially in the aspect of controlling

their emotions as a match progresses.

“Do not allow your emotions to cause commotion. Football is a game meant to promote peace, love and oneness among people.

“Residents should watch matches and make new friends notwithstanding the outcome,’’ he said.

According to him, the officers and men of the command are wishing the Super Eagles a fruitful outing and superlative performance that would make the country proud.

“For those who cannot make it to Russia due to one circumstance or the other; the person, family or group can come to Enugu and watch the matches through Pay Television Network in viewing centres and hotels as well as experience the peace and hospitality the state offers,’’ he advised.

AWCON Qualifier: Super Falcons

won’t underrate Gambia in Agege – Onome Ebi Defender Onome Ebi has stated that the Super Falcons will leave nothing to chance when they take on the Queen Scorpions of Gambia in Monday’s second leg African Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier at the Agege stadium, Lagos.

Amarachi Okoronkwo’s long range strike in the first leg clash played last Wednesday gave the eight

time African Champions a 1-0 lead ahead of the second leg.

Ebi who returned to the team after recovering from an injury lay-off told CSN that the team is delighted at the first leg win but won’t underrate the Gambians whom she admits were tough to beat.

“The first leg was tough but we won the game,” She began in a chat.

“All we need to do is to close them down as much as we can to get the result needed to qualify for the Nations Cup. “But we won’t underrate them because that could be dangerous.”

The Super Falcons will qualify for the 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of Gambia’s Queen Scorpions if they avoid defeat in the game.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

31 Times Sports

World Cup: Argentina preparations rocked by controversy, injury

For African footballers, Russia is a land of false promises As football’s top stars arrive in Russia chasing World Cup glory, young African players lured to the country with promises of lucrative contracts say that for them it is a place of scams and shattered dreams.

“We are the team of false promises,” said Ismael Soumahoro, who was 16 and playing in Ivory Coast’s top flight when a scout convinced him “football is Africa is good but it would be better to take my chances in Europe.”

Soumahoro paid the scout 3,000 euros ($3,500) only to find, like so many before him, that promises of a spot with a Moscow club disappeared like a mirage.

He ended up training with a local team in the southern city of Krasnodar until his tourist visa ran out, leaving him adrift with no income in a country with frigid winters and a language he could barely speak.

“It was tough, I didn’t know what to do,” he said.

“It gets you down as you’ve lost your home club and your dream. In a stroke, you have nothing.”

While teams in Russia’s Premier League can sign foreign talent, players in the lower divisions must be Russian or have a hard-toobtain residence permit.

Ernest Akhilomhen was a regular in Nigerian youth squads before leaving at age 16 to try his luck in Russia.

He said coaches regularly tell him: “Ernest we like you, we want to sign you, but you have to get the good documents.”

Without the correct

paperwork Akhilomhen says he must break into the Premier League because it allows foreigners, a dream he stubbornly clings to.

“That’s the reason I’m still here: I still have hope,” he said.

Several times a week, Akhilomhen meets up at a pitch in the Moscow suburbs with Soumahoro, who coaches the Black Stars, a team he created for African footballers “to stay in shape and keep their hopes up”.

Scams and dreams Every year some 6,000 African minors quit West Africa looking to make it with a European club, according to the charity Foot Solidaire.

It’s difficult to estimate the number of adults who make the same journey.

In villages and towns across the continent, young footballers seduced by the promise of an international career hand over sums that put entire families into debt, said Christophe Gleizes, author of the book “Magic System: Modern Slavery of African Footballers”.

“They are well-developed scams with official papers signed by clubs: Spartak, Zenit… The traffickers exploit the confidence and the dreams of these kids,” he told AFP. Gleizes said the vulnerable young Africans were “ready to do anything for a better life”.

“The El Dorado of European football makes them blind.”

Russia, host of the June 14-July 15 World Cup, is

an increasingly popular destination such scams as tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain and its top league is considered a springboard to big European clubs.

Small jobs Mouhamed Kone arrived in Russia with an agent’s promises of introductions to a top club and manager ringing in his ears. Two years later, he’s still waiting and has run out of hope.

“I don’t have any papers, I lost my passport,” said the young Malian. “Each time I see the police I get very afraid.”

Fellow Africans helped him find an small apartment which he shares with eight others. The 17-year-old hangs up advertisements in a town north of Moscow to pay the rent and eat.

He can earn up to 50 euros per week at best, and often brings home half that.

“I wouldn’t encourage anyone to come to Russia to have career in football,” he said.

Other Africans find work cutting hair, washing dishes in restaurants or as extras in films in order to earn enough to eat.

For his part, Soumahoro earns his way with football, by training Muscovites, both kids and adults.

But eight years after he arrived in Russia, he still hopes that one day he’ll be noticed by a Premier League side.

“If your have your goal, with or without papers, you can achieve it. The solution is in your dreams.”

Lionel Messi’s Argentina must quickly refocus after finding themselves at the centre of an IsraelPalestinian spat over the cancellation of a World Cup warm-up match following an unconvincing qualifying campaign.

The game against Israel, planned for Saturday in Jerusalem, was called off on Tuesday after a campaign by the Palestinians following its relocation from the northern city of Haifa.

Palestinians were already angered by US President Donald Trump’s transfer of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May, which sparked protests in Gaza in which dozens of Palestinians were killed.

Argentina’s preparations for Russia 2018 — which could be 30-year-old Messi’s last World Cup — have also been disrupted by a serious injury that has ruled out West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini.

Despite the troubled build-up, Argentina team official Omar Souto talked up the training base in Bronnitsy, 50 kilometres (30 miles) southeast of Moscow, after their arrival

on Saturday “I have been at five World Cups and this is the best base camp,” Souto told AFP. “It has everything, the rooms are comfortable, the coaching staff has its place… there’s never been a place like this for the national team.”

Argentina suffered the crushing disappointment of losing to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil and had painful losses, both times to Chile, in back-to-back Copa America finals in 2015 and 2016.

Their troubled World Cup qualifying campaign resulted in the departure of coach Edgardo Bauza, with Jorge Sampaoli drafted in as an emergency replacement in May last year.

Argentina, drawn against Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria in Group D, are short of recent match practice ahead of their opening match against Euro 2016 surprise package Iceland on Saturday.

A 4-0 win against 104thranked Haiti in May was their only outing since a humiliating 6-1 loss to Spain in March.

Sampaoli’s side boast an impressive set of forwards, with the manager able to call on the likes of Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero.

But they struggled badly on the road to Russia, only securing an automatic spot in their final qualification game against Ecuador thanks to a Messi hat-trick.

Despite their attacking riches, Sampaoli’s side only scored 19 goals in 18 South American qualifying matches, finishing third behind Brazil and Uruguay.

Lanzini ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training on Friday, forcing him out of the tournament, following the earlier injuryenforced withdrawal of Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

A starter during Argentina’s final warm-up game against Haiti, Lanzini looked to have gained favour with Sampaoli.

River Plate midfielder Enzo Perez is set to replace Lanzini in Argentina’s 23man World Cup squad, the country’s football association said on Saturday.

...not bothered by Super Eagles ‘underdog’ status Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is unfazed at the ‘underdog’ tag given his team following their not-too-impressive performances in their preWorld Cup friendlies.

The team recorded one win and a draw, losing three in their last five games prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Rohr whose side depart for Russia on Monday from their Avita Resort camp in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria will lead the team out against Croatia in their opening game before tackling Iceland and Argentina in Group D “We are okay with the garb of the underdog.

But the defeats have done something for us – we have our heads firmly on our shoulders and we are focused,” Rohr told the Nigerian Football Federation media and communication department.

“Together, we have reviewed the matches and learnt so many lessons. We will approach the World Cup matches differently.

The former German international defender also believes his team know how to rise to the occasion when they begin their World Cup proper at the Kaliningrad Arena on Saturday against Croatia.

“We will take it one

match at a time. I love this group because we know how to rise to the occasion together. Nigeria will be ready for Croatia,” the German, 64, added.

The Super Eagles will fly out of n Monday for the 21st FIFA World Cup finals – their sixth appearance in seven finals since making a memorable debut in the USA in 1994.

In their past five opening games at the World Cup, the Super Eagles have won twice and lost twice as as well losing one.

They will be hoping to record their first win in their first game since 1998.

QUOTABLE QUOTES

“Without a customer, you don’t have a business, all you have is a hobby.”

Don Peppers https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

dailytimesnigeria

www.facebook.com/dailytimesngr

FLASHBACK in Times: June 11, 1958

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018

VOL. 3

NO. 674

N150

Published by FOLIO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED. Operational Headquarters: Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos Corporate Office: 9 Osun Crescent, MaItama, Abuja Email: info@dailytimes.ng Managing Editor: BONAVENTURE MELAH, Tel: 08036062975, Email: bonamelah123@gmail.com

Editor: TONY AMOKEODO, Tel: 08111811228, Email: tonyamok@gmail.com

Business Times

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

NSE closes low as market indices shed 372.88 points

Licensed Microfinance Banks hit 1028 in Nigeria

Brands yet to harnessed 5% of youth sports sponsorship potential – CFA Rector

FDI flows to Africa dropped by 21% in 2017 Weak oil prices and harmful ongoing macroeconomic effects from the commodity bust saw flows contract in major host African economies.

“The beginnings of a commodity price recovery, as well as advances in interregional cooperation through the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, could encourage stronger FDI flows to Africa in 2018, provided the global policy environment remains supportive,” UNCTAD Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise, James Zhan said.

FDI flows to North Africa were down 4 per cent to $13 billion. Investment in Egypt was down, but the country continued to be the largest recipient in Africa. FDI in Morocco was up 23 per cent to $2.7 billion, including as a

result of sizeable investments in the automotive sector.

Lingering effects from the commodity bust weighed on FDI to sub-Saharan Africa, with inflows declining by 28 per cent, to $28.5 billion. FDI flows to Central Africa decreased by 22 per cent to $5.7 billion. FDI to West Africa fell by 11 per cent to $11.3 billion, due to Nigeria’s economy remaining depressed. FDI to Nigeria fell 21 per cent to $3.5 billion.

East Africa, the fastest-growing region in Africa, received $7.6 billion in FDI in 2017, a 3 per cent decline on 2016.

Ethiopia absorbed nearly half of this amount, with $3.6 billion (down 10%) and is now the second largest recipient of FDI in Africa. Kenya saw FDI increase to $672 million, up 71 per cent, due to strong domestic demand and inflows in information and communication

technology sectors.

In Southern Africa, FDI declined by 66 per cent to $3.8 billion. FDI to South Africa fell 41 per cent to $1.3 billion, due to an underperforming commodity sector and political uncertainty. FDI into Angola turned negative once again (down to -$2.3 billion from $4.1 billion in 2016) as foreign affiliates in the country transferred funds abroad through intracompany loans. In contrast, FDI into Zambia increased, supported by more investment in copper.

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) from developed economies (such as the United States, United Kingdom, and France) still hold the largest FDI stock in Africa. At the same time, developingeconomy investors from China and South Africa, followed by Singapore, India and Hong Kong (China), are

among the top 10 investors in Africa.

FDI outflows from Africa increased by 8 per cent to $12.1 billion, reflecting a significant increase in outward FDI

by South African firms (up 64% to $7.4 billion) and Moroccan firms (up 66% to $960 million). Outward FDI by Nigerian firms, in contrast, remained flat at $1.3 billion, focused almost exclusively on Africa.

FDI inflows to Africa are forecast to increase by about 20 per cent in 2018 to $50 billion. The projection is underpinned by the expectations of a continued modest recovery in commodity prices and strengthened interregional economic cooperation. Yet Africa’s commodity dependence will cause FDI to remain cyclical.

L-R: MD/CEO, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya; Minister for Communications Technology, Barr. Adebayo Shittu; Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Communications, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujani; his wife, Mrs Nonyelem Ujani and the representative of the wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibironke Kazeem, during the premiere of Airtel Touching Lives Season 4, held recently in Lagos.

FG raises N232.63bn through T-bills in one week Motolani Oseni The Federal Government through the Central Bank (CBN) raised total sum of N232.63 billion from auctioned Treasury Bills (T-Bills) via Open Market Operations (OMO).

The outflow was partly offset by N216.04 billion in matured T-bills.

Also, commercial banks through the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) deposited N736.52 billion to CBN,

outweighing Standing Lending Facility (SLF) worth N297.32 billion by 247.72per cent; indicative of liquidity surplus.

Merchant and Deposit Money Banks (M&DMBs) requested the standing facilities to square-up their positions by borrowing from the CBN (SLF) or depositing excess funds (SDF) at the end of each business day.

However, the Naira appreciated week-on-week (w-o-w) against the

Dollar at the Investors & Exporters Forex Window (I&E FX) by 0.02 per cent to close N360.91 amid 0.38 per cent week to date decrease in foreign reserves to $47.42 billion as at June 7, 2018.

The local currency strengthened against the Dollar at the parallel market and the Bureau De Change (BDC) segments by 0.28per cent each to close N362/Dollar and N360/Dollar respectively on increased dollar

supply to the BDCs. The Naira/Dollar rate remained unchanged at the interbank foreign exchange market at N330.00/Dollar amid weekly injections by The CBN of $210 million into the foreign exchange market; of which $100 million was allocated to Wholesale (SMIS), $55 million was allocated to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises and $55 million was sold for invisibles.

FG warns MDAs against rejecting treasury officials Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government against rejecting treasury officials posted to their organisations.

Accountant –General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmed Idris advised that MDAs that are in the habit of rejecting Treasury Staff posted to them should desist from such or be ready to face the consequences of their action which among other things will ultimately lead to denial of access to the public payment platform manned by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

Idris gave the warning on Friday in Abuja when he received in audience the management team of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, (NASENI) led by the Acting Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive, Dr. Aliyu Maje Adanan.

He wondered why some Agencies, who rely on the Accountant General of the Federation for releases of funds to implement their plans and programmes will in turn reject Treasury officers sent to them to help them manage their finances effectively.

“The office of the AccountantGeneral of the Federation has been vested with the mandate of handling all payments and receipts on behalf of Government. It should be noted that Treasury Staff have been specially trained and equipped to perform these functions in MDAs in line with Financial Regulations and extant rules” the AGF maintains.

Furthermore, Mr. Idris said “the principle of transparency and accountability, which this administration stands for, must be seen in practical terms and in line with international best practices.

Accordingly, these principles do not allow one to be a judge in his own case. It is the role of Treasury officers to manage the Finance and Accounts Departments as well as the Internal Audit Units in MDAs. As long as you receive public funds from government, you must allow the Treasury officers to manage operations of the system and application of the funds” he emphasized.

The AGF further explained that Internal Auditors are sent to MDAs to ensure that funds are spent in line with laid down procedures and due processes. Ability of the Internal Auditor to perform his function as expected is predicted on his independence; which must be practical in the real sense of the word.

Money Market B2

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Inflation rate may slowdown to 11.8% in May – Analysts Stories: Ladesope Ladelokun Stories by Motolani Oseni Analysts at Financial Derivates Company (FDC) have predicted that inflation rate is expected to decline further to 11.8 per cent in May 2018, marking 16th consecutive monthly decline and the lowest rate of inflation since February 2016.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had announced 12.48 per cent inflation rate in April and expected to announce Inflation rate for May this week’s Wednesday.

The analysts at FDC expressed that food and core indices to move in tandem with headline inflation.

According to them, “Conversely, month-onmonth inflation is expected to rise to 1.28 per cent (16.45per cent annualized) after recording a marginal decline of 0.83per cent (10.45per cent annualized) in April.

“This is largely due to the spike in food prices. This increase was mainly due to a

number of factors including the Ramadan fast, the commencement of the planting season and the herdsmen attacks in some northern parts of the country. The sharp increase in month-onmonth inflation could signal an inflection point in the headline inflation.

“If our forecast is accurate, it increases the possibility of a rate cut at the next MPC meeting in July. Even though the policy rate has remained unchanged at 14per cent pa, effective T/bill rates have fallen sharply by 371 basis points this year.

“In spite of lower interest rates, credit to the private sector (CPS) has remained constrained.

There is a growing level of risk aversion by the Nigerian banks. In April, CPS declined by 18basis points to N22.25trillon from N22.29trillion in 2017.

“The CBN is of the opinion that cutting rates would boost liquidity which could trigger inflationary pressures. However, a reduction in interest rates will support increased lending to the private sector. The availability of credit to

the real sector will spur increased production and boost aggregate output. In the long run, the impact is lower prices and inflation.”

They anticipated that the declining trend in inflation is slowly reaching an inflection point, as month-on-month inflation, which is a better indicator of economic reality is anticipated to increase.

“This would be compounded by the impact of the Ramadan fast, planting season shortages and increased liquidity associated with the budget approval & implementation. Furthermore, the imminent presidential assent to the 2018 appropriation bill in June and the release of the authority to incur expenditure would exacerbate inflationary pressures, due to the corresponding increase in liquidity and forex demand.

“The new excise duty on alcoholic beverages and tobacco took effect on June 4th. Since alcoholic beverages and tobacco account for a minuscule proportion of the food basket, we do not expect any significant impact on inflation. This notwithstanding, there are other potent factors

L-R: The General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA), Ayodele Antonio; Public Affairs Manager, Lagos & West, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), Ifeoma Okoye and National Environmental Manager, NBC Ltd. Chigozie Ejimogu during the presentation of award and certificate to NBC as the best multinational company for environment at an event organized by LASEPA to mark the World Environmental Day in Lagos.

Licensed Microfinance Banks hit 1028 in Nigeria Total licensed Microfinance Banks (MfBs) operating in the country as at May 31, 2018, has been put to 1028 by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The breakdown by CBN revealed that Unit MfBs, dominated licensed the sector followed by States and National.

According to CBN, the eight National MfBs are FBN Microfinance Bank Limited, Fortis Microfinance Bank Limited, Microcred Microfinance Bank Limited and NPF Microfinance Bank Plc, Others are AB Microfinance Bank Limited, Accion Microfinance Bank Limited, Parallex Microfinance Bank Limited and LAPO Microfinance Bank.

Commenting, President of the National Association of

Microfinance Banks (NAMB), Mr. Rogers Nwoke said, “The number of MfBs we need depends on the model of Microfinance we are operating.

“Yes, we need more MfBs because of the uneven distribution across the country and most importantly because our financial inclusion growth rate is still low.

“The impact of MfBs can be measured from the statistics of number of people who have access to finance. Today, it is only MfBs who are lending to the Micro- Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.”

Also responding, the Managing Director, Fortis MfBs, Bunmi Lawson, in a chat with Nigerian NewsDirect during the weekend said, MfBs have helped people to access credit in order to grow their businesses and

also helped in driving the CBN’s financial inclusion.

According to her, “A lot more can be done by the MfBs in terms of higher impact than the current state in Nigeria.

“MfBs require additional capital and proper corporate governance to move the scale of impact in Nigeria.

It is not about the number of licensed MfBs that matters but capital.

“Currently, the total capital of MfBs in Nigeria is not up to one capitalization of first bank. We need a properly run institutions with adequate capital that can boost impact and help more people at the pyramid in growing their businesses.”

Recall that a Unit license MfB requires N20 million minimum paid up capital to operate; State MfBs license requires N100 million minimum paid up capital to operate

while a National MfB requires N2 billion as minimum paid up capital to operate.

The CBN had announced plans to increase the minimum capital requirement for MfBs with a view to enhancing their performance.

The Bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department (CCD), Mr. Isaac Okorafor had said public would be informed once a decision is reached on the new capital base.

Okorafor on its twitter handle page, in February said, “Currently, we are looking at stronger Capital Base for MfBs. “We believe that viable banks are required at this level to promote financial inclusion and Micro and Small Enterprises. As soon as a decision is taken on this, it will be made public.”

which could trigger inflationary pressure such as growth in money supply, however this has been muted. Broad money supply grew at an annualized rate of 2.17per cent in April.

“The proposed upward review in the minimum wage appears to be in limbo owing to the ambivalent statements by the government. This poses no risk to consumer price levels in the short term. However, as we approach the election period, the union’s demand for a wage review will become more vociferous and affect the consumer price basket,” FDC explained its Inflation rate for May.

Ecobank wins 2 award categories at Digital Pay Expo Ecobank Nigeria has emerged winner in two award categories, ePayment and Partnership at the just concluded Digital Pay Expo in Lagos.

Digital PayExpo is an event which brings together stakeholders in digital financial services to discuss key issues affecting the payments industry. This year’s event which held between June 5 and 7 focused on Innovative Financial Services for the vast unserved segments of the society.

Commenting, Carol Oyedeji, Executive Director, Consumer Banking, said the recognitions and awards at the Digital PayExpo further attest to Ecobank’s leadership position in digital payment solutions, stressing that, Ecobank has over the years rolled out various innovative digital products and services targeted at financially including the unbanked and under-banked on the African continent.

According to her, “We are not in any way surprised at these awards.

As a bank, we realised many years ago that payment drives the society and digital banking is the way to go. We put structures in place and today, we have become a clear leader in the industry.”

Mrs Oyedeji observed that the Digital PayExpo conference was another opportunity for Ecobank to showcase its bouquet of products in digital payments and financial inclusion with innovative financial services for the vast majority of Nigerians. She assured that the Bank will continue to pioneer innovations in digital payments.

According to the event organisers, the awards were specifically designed to recognise organisations which have contributed to the growth of digital banking in the country. Specifically, they added that Ecobank has made giant strides in product development, by providing innovative digital payment solutions to millions of Nigerians.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

B3 Capital Market

NSE closes low as market indices shed 372.88 points Following a four days upward movement, the All-Share Index of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday shed 372.88 points to close lower at 38,669.23, compared with 39,042.11 recorded on Thursday.

The NSE dropped by 0.96 per cent, following profit taking on Friday, while the market capitalisation which opened at N14.142 trillion lost N137 billion or 0.96 per cent to close at N14.007 trillion.

Seplat recorded the highest loss, to lead the laggards’ table dropping by N23.90 to close at N711.10 per share.

SkyeShelter trailed with a loss of N5 to close at N95, while Dangote Cement

Industries declined by N3.40 to close at N235.50 per share.

International Breweries lost N1.80 to close at N41 .80, while Cement Company of Northern Nigeria was down by N1.40 to close at N26.60 per share.

Conversely, Nestle led the gainers’ table for the day, gaining N20.20 to close at N1, 450.20 per share.

Mobil Oil followed with a gain of N8.30 to close at N174.30, while Unilever gained N2 to close at N55.20 per share.

Stanbic IBTC appreciated by 70k to close at N48.20, while Cadbury grew by 60k to close at N12.65 per share.

In the same vein, the volume of shares

traded dropped by 57.32 million shares valued at N3.89 billion achieved in 4,141 deals.

This was against the 492.05 million shares worth N7.62 billion exchanged in 4,726 deals on Thursday.

Dangote Sugar Refinery was the most active stock for the day, trading 27.93 million shares worth N539.19 million.

It was followed by FBN Holdings with an account of 23.23 million shares, valued at N247.73 million.

Guaranty Trust Bank traded 19 .88 million shares worth N1.01 billion, while FCMB Group sold 14.04 million shares valued at N33.86 million.

Diaspora account: UBA to reward loyal customers in ‘Refera-Friend’ campaign United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc will be rewarding its loyal customers who refer friends and family to the bank in its new diaspora campaign.

The campaign is designed to reward customers of the bank who refer their Diaspora friends/relatives to open a UBA account.

Specifically, this campaign will last for three months and the bank will be rewarding any customer who refers other customers with the reward of N5,000 for every successfully opened new and funded account.

For instance, new and existing customers who refer friends and relatives in the Diaspora to open new UBA accounts will be eligible to grab the reward as many times as the number of people they refer.

According to the campaign managers, the referrer who must have an account with UBA, will have his/her account number inputed in the provided field by the referred.

The account number is expected to serve as a reference code for paying the reward, and once the new Diaspora account is funded with a minimum of$100, $100, £100, €100 or N50,000, for a one-month period, the reward sum of N5,000 will be automatically credited into the Referrer’s account.

They further explained that the campaign which kicked-off on May 22, 2018, involves no raffle draws, customers just refer, and redeem their cash prizes after successful funding of the new account.

AfDB, Rockefeller in $3m Africa agriculture trust fund

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); acknowledges cheers from some students, residents of Agric-Ishawo in Ikorodu during his inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of Agric-Ishawo Road on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

FG to raise N400bn from asset sales this year - BPE The Federal Government of Nigeria expects to raise 400 billion naira ($1.3 bln) via asset sales this year, part of which would help finance its record 2018 budget, the head of the privatisation agency said.

Alex Okoh, director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, said the government has finalised plans to start a post-privatisation program for its power sector with a $1 billion credit from the World Bank to boost power distribution and transmission which has underperformed.

Okoh told Reuters last week that the government has a list of 11 assets it plans this year either to sell to strategic

investors or offer to private companies to lease and run on concession, ranging from power assets to sports stadiums.

Sources have also said the government plans to sell part of its stake in Nigerian Reinsurance company through an IPO in November.

In 2013, Nigeria, which is plagued by blackouts, started selling parts of its moribund state electricity firm in a privatisation that was meant to improve power supplies and attract billions of dollars in new investments - neither of which happened.

Okoh said the power sector was among 37 percent of privatised enterprises that have underperformed, without

providing a figure on how many assets have been sold.

He added that the country has attracted $7.8 billion in foreign investment into 53 privatised entities.

President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to sign the 2018 spending plan into law. Parliament approved a budget of 9.12 trillion naira, higher than the 8.61 trillion naira the government presented to lawmakers in November, after delays.

Budgets under Buhari, who took office in May 2015, have been Nigeria’s largest ever. However, the country has struggled to fund its expenditure as oil prices dwindled from 2014, tipping Nigeria into a recession, which it exited last year.

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has set up a $300 million trust fund in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation to support agricultural transformation in various African countries.

The “Feed Africa” initiative is a priority programme for the bank as it pursues change to improve people’s quality of life.

“The African Development Bank Group has established a $3 million (Sh300 million) Rockefeller Trust Fund, a joint effort of the Bank and The Rockefeller Foundation to help spur Africa’s transformation,” it said in a statement.

Among other things, the Rockefeller Trust Fund will support the “Jobs for Youth in Africa (JfYA) Coding for Employment Programme” with the goal of increasing inclusive employment and entrepreneurship among Africa’s youth within the agricultural and other sectors.

“We are very excited to be doing this with the Rockefeller Foundation. This is the start of something really important in a few different areas,” said Jennifer Blanke, the bank’s vice-president for Agriculture, Human and Social Development and one of the agreement’s signatories.

“It is not about the money, though it is good to have the financing, but it is really about the partnership,” she added.

CRS B4

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Brands yet to harnessed 5% of youth sports sponsorship potential – CFA Rector Stories: Godwin Anyebe The Rector of Cowbell Football Academy (CFA), Godwin Dudu-Orumen has urged corporate organisations to follow the lead

by Promasidor Nigeria Limited, which has been involved in youth sports development and sponsorship.

According to the respected sports marketing consultant, the corporate community in Nigeria is yet to harness five per cent of the potential in youth sports sponsorship, which he described as a goldmine.

While assessing the impacts of CFA, an initiative sponsored by Cowbell Milk (the flagship brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited), on the country’s football development in recent years, DuduOrumen said that youth sports has the capacity to promote visibility of local brands even beyond national borders, as well as promote consumer loyalty and increase sales.

He further said: “The opportunities in sports sponsorship for brands are enormous. First, the children that benefit from corporate sponsorship become strong loyalists and advocates of the brand.

It is also a cheap publicity opportunity for the companies, enhancing brand recall. Unfortunately, many corporate organisations have not responded positively to this great potential. I believe that less than five per cent of the opportunities in sports sponsorship for brand marketing is harnessed.”

The sports promoter said CFA has nurtured over 1,000 football talents in the past five years. He added that its Summer Camp, which holds yearly in four centres in Lagos and Edo States, became so popular that it attracted children from Sierra Leone and other West African countries.

“The next edition of the summer camp holds from July to August. Registration is ongoing, and we expect a huge participation in line with its culture,” he pointed out, adding that Promasidor has proved that corporate sports sponsorship could be very rewarding.

On his part, the academy’s Head Coach/ Technical Coordinator, Hyacienth Nkwocha said CFA and other professionally-managed academies have improved the quality of grassroots football development in the country.

He explained: “We have improved on the quality of training in the past few years. We focus on the fundamentals of football and our processes and tactics are research-based. There have been tremendous improvements unlike those days when nobody cares about taking the kids through the nitty-gritty of the game.”

Nkwocha said that increasing involvement of ex-internationals in the running of academies has raised the tempo, improved professionalism and injected discipline in the system. He noted that football academies would continue to deliver more results if young footballers would be patient to hone their skills before rushing to Europe.

Miracle Okocha, a top student of CFA who was the Most Valuable Player in the 2014 Copa CocaCola Teen Camp in Brazil, called on young talents to patiently develop their skills before seeking opportunities abroad.

“Academy is critical to football development.

But many young players are impatient. They want to travel to Europe even when they are yet to nurture their skills. At the long-run, that does not help as such people end up as average players. For me, I am grateful for the opportunity Promasidor Nigeria, through CFA, has given me to develop myself.”

Okocha called on other corporate organisations to follow the example of Promasidor Nigeria in contributing to the discerning and development of future footballers.

Cowbell Football Academy, which holds at the National Stadium, Surulere, attracts participants from the ages of five to 17 who are being taught character building, individual technical development, small-side games, team competition, mental training, goal keeping training, fun game and more.

Its sponsor, Promasidor Nigeria has been involved in youth development through other corporate social responsibilities, including Promasidor’s Harness Your Dream (a career guidance workshop), Loya Swim Meet and Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz Show.

Representative of the Speaker, House of Representatives and Chairman, House committee on IDPs, Refugees & North-East Initiatives, Hon. Sani Zoro(3rd right),presenting relief Materials to Chairman, Karmajiji,IDPs Camp in the FCT, Mohammed Abubakar(3rd left),Secretary,Diretorate of Health Services,National Assembly,Dr. Eme Moma Efretuei(left),Ag.Director,Public Health,Dr. Alkali Umar(2nd right)and Representatives of the Clerk House of Representatives, Paul Adiwu, when the Committee delivered the relief materials to Karmajiji IDPs Camp in Abuja, at the weekend, Photo: Speaker’s Media Office.

Shittu commends Airtel, urges corporate Nigeria to emulate telco The Honorable Minister of Communications Technology, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, has appealed to corporate organizations and wealthy Nigerians to support humanitarian causes as this can help reduce the rate of poverty in the country.

Speaking at the premiere of Airtel Touching Lives season 4 recently in Lagos, the Minister applauded Airtel’s commitment and consistency in reaching the downtrodden and empowering them.

He urged other corporate organizations to follow in the footsteps of the telco in extending a helping hand to those in need.

“I think that the companies doing business in Nigeria who have been benefiting from the enabling environment in Nigeria and the individuals and businessmen who have been benefiting must certainly come to the rescue and multiply what Airtel has been doing,” he said.

He stated that government needs the support

of the private sector, NGOs, philanthropists and other well-meaning organizations to eradicate hunger and poverty.

The Minister also called on the National Assembly to inspire and encourage businesses in Nigeria to embark on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

“On the part of government, I think particularly, the National Assembly, which is saddled with making laws for us, should also feel challenged by what we have seen tonight by trying to initiate laws which would inspire or encourage Corporate Social Responsibility to be a major issue in the running of businesses of Nigeria”, he said.

“I am sure that Airtel might have spent fortunes to do what they have done, it is my prayer that Almighty God will continue to prosper the management of Airtel Nigeria and to help prosper Airtel itself. I want to challenge all of us tonight to make resolutions to touch lives in the same vein that Airtel has been doing” he added.

Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer

& Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya said; the telco will not relent in its effort to restore hope and helping the less privileged in the society in line with its vision of creating empowerment opportunities and making life better for Nigerians.

“I want to thank everyone in this room and to encourage you again; there is no limit to how kind any of us can be. My parting message is don’t spend your time asking why there are poor people in the world; it’s a waste of time.

“The right question is what can we do to change it? We are always going to have poor and unfortunate people amongst us. What next is what you can do to affect their circumstances and I am encouraging you to do something,” he said.

Since Airtel launched the Touching Lives initiative three years ago, it has achieved remarkable successes having restored hope of despaired individuals and families, saved many from the throes of death and empowered many underprivileged Nigerians.

Nestle strengthens commitment to grassroots sports Nestle Nigeria Plc, the sponsor of the MILO Secondary School basketball championship, has reiterated its commitment to the promotion and support of grassroots sports as the 20th edition of the championship comes to a conclusion. The Grand Finale, which held recently at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos, wrapped up the series of basketball activities, which commenced earlier in the year with state preliminaries, regional conference playoffs, and the National finals.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director of Nestle Nigeria Plc., said Nestle, together with its project partners, has made the Milo Basketball Championship journey a huge success in the last 20 years.

“Nestle has been at the forefront of helping to improve livelihoods of individuals and families in the communities where it operates while ensuring the long-term success of our business, a principle we call creating shared value,” he said.

Speaking further, Mr. Alarcon said: “Firm in Nestlé’s belief that sports provide opportunities for developing qualities including leadership skills, ability to work in a team, perseverance, courage, self-belief, and respect, Nestle has been at the forefront of sports development in Nigeria for over two decades.”

This year’s edition saw the male category defending champions, Niger State, emerging winner while the female category defending champion, Bayelsa State, also emerged winner.

The Niger State representative in the male category, Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, defeated Gen. Muritala Muhammed College, Adamawa State by 60-59; while the Bayelsa State representative in the female category, St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata, defeated Yejide Girls Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State, by 47-31.

Since its inception in Nigeria, Nestle has been involved in sports development for close to 30 decades, 20 of which have been dedicated to the Secondary School Basketball Championship.

Nestle organizes the MILO Basketball Championship in conjunction with other partners such as Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) and the National Collegiate Sports Foundation (NCSF) under the supervision of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

B 5 Business Feature

‘Why we’re lagging behind in data processing’ where we were told not to expect the completion of the project even in 2016. That has come to pass. At the users end, i.e. in AIS nationwide the effect of the project is yet to be seen in our day to day operations. While we appreciate the progress so far made by the Ministry, NCAA and NAMA management in this regard, I use this opportunity once again to appeal to the Government of Nigeria to see that this project does not become an elephant project.

It must be noted that the international world is not going to wait for us. The world is now transiting to System Wide Information Management (SWIM) and November 2015 was the deadline for contracting states to implement Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (ETOD), which is far more expensive than the automation and Nigeria is yet to start this.

What is significant in the celebration of World Aeronautical Information Management Day? The first requirement for Standards and Recommended Practices for Aeronautical Information Services were first adopted by ICAO Council on 15 May 1953, pursuant to the provisions of Article 37 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago 1944) and were designated as Annex 15 to the Convention.

Therefore, 15th May every year is the day gazetted to celebrate the Global AIS/AIM day.

Why the theme of this year’s celebration?

The theme for this years World AIS day The role of AIS/AIM in the cockpit is very essential for the successful transition from AIS to AIM in line with the latest amendment 40 to Annex 15, effective 16 July 2018 and applicable on 8 November 2018. The Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) concept presents ICAOs vision for the origination, management, sharing and integration of time-sensitive, digital aeronautical information between and among all members of the global Air Traffic Management (ATM) community in a safe, secure and efficient manner.

Today we live in a world in constant motion where time and information are becoming more precious. No one wants to lose a minute at doing nothing. It is by integrating this reality that ICAO is developing daily, the critical role of AIS/MAP to meet global challenges. The greatest challenges now lie with the Air Navigation Services Providers (NAMA), regulators (NCAA), aviation institutions especially NCAT to accelerate the rate of AIS development to keep abreast of the new requirements arising from global demands, as Nigeria cannot afford to continue to queue behind surrounding smaller African Countries.

You have been calling on government on the need to train and retrain your members. What is the situation now?

Training and re-training of AIS/AIM personnel is critical to the successful actualization of the changes taking place with the transition from AIS to AIM, which involves operational shift from manual operations to automated processes and data is easily and quickly exchanged. We therefore employ the management of NCAT, NCAA and NAMA to embark on effective training and retraining of AIS staff and instructors to meet the present day technological

Tony Okpanachi

The immediate past President of Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN) Babatunde Shittu is not happy with the slow pace of migrating from Aeronautical Information Services to Aeronautical Information Management, years after other countries have transited to System Wide Information Management development.

Licensing of your personnel is very important, what is the stage of licensing of AIS /AIM? Licensing of AIS/AIM personnel is worthy of higher consideration by the state now than ever, due to the critical nature of the data we handle. We need to be responsible to our data. This can be achieved by licensing of AIS/ AIM staff which will in the long run improve our productivity.

What is responsible for the delay

‘ ,

in the automation of AIS? The automation of AIS. ICAO has since 1998 sensitized all contracting state on the need for the services of AIS to be automated. Ever since 1998 in Nigeria we have been hearing and reading on the pages of the newspapers of AIS automation and it is yet to be completed. In the last 5 years, a lot of progress has been made in this regard. Before now, fund has been the recurrent impediment of this project. However, since 2016, the story has changed. In my address in 2015 I said I happened to attend a seminar

I believe we all know the danger this can cause to the morale of staff in a critical sensitive organization like ours especially the flying public

So, what are the challenges faced by your association in the discharge of their duties?

For us as an Association, we have challenges, real challenges. I thank God for our progress so far though there is more room for improvement. let us be hard working and patient. I tell you all our challenges shall be a thing of the past.

There is need for NAMA management to upgrade and fill the vacancies in AIS and Aero. Charts Services organogram. It is with dismay that we would like to note that the official structure of NAMA appears to be lopsided with regards to the management of AIS and Aero Chart Services departments in the organization. Seniority is no longer a consideration for acting appointment.

I believe we all know the danger this can cause to the morale of staff in a critical sensitive organization like ours especially the flying public. The Organogram of AIS and Aero Chart Services show that there are positions that exist which can be filled by a crop of experienced AIS officers that are currently available in the system. This will help to stabilize the departments particularly when the AIS Automation is on ground.

Why did you decide to launch your book on AIS day and what is the idea behind it?

The launching of a book on AIS/ AIM titled Aeronautical Information Management: the pivot of safety in aviation (Nigeria in Perspective). The idea behind this book is to contribute my quota in creating the awareness of this great profession to the general public for different purposes. I hope that will be achieved.

Motoring B6

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

New cars 2018: What’s coming soon?

We’re not even halfway through yet 2018 has already proved to be another exciting year for cars. We’re welcomed new entrants into every major segment, and that ever-growing flock of SUVs continues to surge.

Here is your one-stop shop for keeping up-to-date with what’s coming when in the car industry.

May Alpine A110 Renault is gunning for the Porsche Cayenne with the Alpine A110. It’s mid-engined, lightweight and promises handling verve by the bucketload.

Aston Martin DB11 Volante Drop-top DB11 will be V8 only, to make it as keen-handling as possible.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer facelift BMW’s first ever MPV reaches midway through its first generation, in a segment all but wiped out by the SUV segment.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer facelift Slghtly larger Ultimate Driving MPV in receipt of a nip and tuck, following the rest of the 2 Series’ tweaks.

BMW M3 CS 3.9-sec-to-62mph M3 is BMW’s fastest fast small saloon yet; only 1200 will be built.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class The replacement for UK’s best-selling premium hatchback will be revealed at the Geneva motor show. S-Class tech will trickle down, too.

MG 6 Mazda 6-like MG 6 has already been revealed in China with a ZS-like look and hugely improved interior.

Suzuki Swift Sport Feathery 970kg kerb weight and 138bhp combine to keep the Swift Sport a cult-hit handling star.

Volkswagen Polo GTI All of a sudden, the Polo GTI becomes a Ford Fiesta ST rival.

More mini Golf than ever, and that’s not a bad thing at all.

June Aston Martin Vantage New baby Aston gets AMG 4.0-litre V8 power to the tune of 503bhp. One of a number of cars aimed at transforming Aston into a big-hitting luxury brand.

Bentley Bentayga PHEV 3.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid will be Bentley’s first electrified model. Same powertrain will be shared with a Continental GT variant.

BMW i8 facelift Updated hybrid supercar now gets 369bhp thanks to an upgraded electric engine. Get it while you can - there’s no guarantee of a replacement.

BMW i8 Roadster Facelifted i8 also brings a drop-top version. It’s only 60kg heavier than the coupé, and ditches the rear two seats.

Hyundai i20 (facelift) Hyundai’s Ford Fiesta rival gets styling tweaks and a dualclutch automatic for the first time.

Lotus Exige Sport 410 Lotus says it’s the “ultimate” series production version of the sports car. There’s 410bhp on tap and it weighs 1054kg dry - that means 389bhp per tonne.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Mercedes’ flagship S-Class has been facelifted, and so, in turn, the Maybach variant will be too.

Renault Zoe R110 107bhp from a new electric motor gives the 2018 EV more punch without affecting range; priced from £18,420 July Audi Q3 Audi’s X1 rival gets the new family face grafted on the front, more tech on the inside and an increase in size to differentiate it from the Q2.

Audi A6 Avant Estates are a dying segment elsewhere in the market, but the A6 Avant - along with its rivals - will continue to outsell their saloon counterparts.

BMW M2 Competition More hardcore M2 gets the twin-turbo six-cylinder from the M3 and M4. Picks up where the legendary M3 CSL left off.

Dacia Duster More grown up budget SUV gets an overhauled interior and updated exterior.

Ford Focus Stalwart hatchback will be launched mid-year, with ST variants

BMW M3 CS

Mercedes CLS60

Bentley Bentayga PHEV

to follow.

Hyundai Kona Electric An EV version of the Kona will follow the standard versions in 2018, as Hyundai ramps up its charge into alternative fuels. 292 miles of range is claimed, as is 0-62mph in 7.6sec.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Deliveries for the newly-crowned four-door ‘Ring king begin in July.

Jaguar F-Pace SVR SVR’s next will be the F-Pace, which gets a 5.0-litre V8 engine and 542bhp on tap.

Jaguar I-Pace Jaguar’s EV challenger was revealed in production form at the Geneva motor show in spring; it’ll be with customers by the summer.

Kia Optima facelift More safety kit and a GT trim level for Kia’s Ford Mondeo rival.

Exterior revisions are all but unnoticeably subtle.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class The G-Wagen has been overhauled, with a G63 kicking off the newly spruced up tough-mudding SUV. Aerodynamics, we already know, will not be a priority.

Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupé/Cabriolet There’s 429bhp on tap from Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrids. They replace the E43 models and are joined by an AMG CLS 53.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift S-Class tech trickles down into Mercedes’ best-selling model, and the UK’s best-selling saloon car, the C-Class.

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 004S Glickenhaus’ Le Mans car for the road packs 650bhp from its 5.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The few that will make it to the UK will arrive from July.

Ssangyong Musso update Ssangyong has updated its cut-price pick-up truck with Rextonlike exterior styling, an upgraded interior and more standard kit.

Toyota Yaris GRMN Toyota’s first hot hatch in years arrives in very limited numbers in summer 2018. 209bhp from its 1.8-litre engine and 0-62mph in 6.3sec, since you asked.

Toyota Aygo facelift Styling tweaks, improved refinement and a whole 2bhp more power.

Vauxhall Corsa GSi Vauxhall’s supermini gets the warm treatment in answer to the Ford Fiesta ST-Line. VXR isn’t dead, insists Vauxhall, but there are no further models planned just yet.

August Audi Q8 Very large, dramatically-styled SUV will sit atop the Audi SUV range, based on the Q7. SQ8 version to follow.

BMW X4 X3-based SUV-coupé shifts after just four years, with the advent of the new X3.

Ford Mustang Bullitt Bullitt’s 50th anniversary has spawned the Mustang Bullitt - Ford’s third attempt at a Bullitt-themed special edition, with 475bhp and throwback styling to Steve McQueen’s famous hero car.

Honda CR-V Newly turbocharged, and larger in every direction, Honda’s largest SUV hopes to rack up more sales, akin to the successful US version.

Kia Ceed The Ceed is germinating into a whole family of models including a shooting brake and SUV. The hatchback remains at the core of the range, though.

Maserati Levante Trofeo It’s been a while since Maserati produced anything new and hardcore, but the Levante is set to be the next, with a 582bhp Ferrari V8 under the bonnet.

Mercedes-Benz CLS Newly revealed third-generation CLS does without the shooting brake this time around, but maintains the style of the original.

Subaru Outback facelift Interior tweaks will make the cabin of the facelifted Outback a much more interesting place to be. Minor exterior tweaks will keep the status quo.

September Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Next-generation Vanquish replacement will answer to the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Considerably more than 600bhp is mooted.

BMW M5 Competition Harder and faster version of new all-wheel drive M5 is quicker

off the line than its Mercedes-AMG E63S rival; it’s due on roads this September BMW X3 M The hot SUV brigade will gain a new entrant hailing from Munich when the X3 M arrives. Beware, Porsche Macan Turbo and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

Honda CR-V hybrid Honda’s back on the hybrid hype after cutting the Insight some years ago with a petrol-electric CR-V. Isuzu D-Max (facelift) Isuzu’s workhorse will be refreshed for 2018, with styling, interior and technology tweaks. As the class heats up, Isuzu may have a fight on its hands.

Range Rover SV coupé Super-luxury, SVO-built two-door coupé will hit UK shores by the end of 2018, as an eventual follow-up to the Range Stormer concept of 2004.

Mazda 6 facelift Handsome saloon is updated with tweaked styling, handling and ride, while the interior has been given more upmarket tech.

Mercedes-AMG GT four-door Coupé 600bhp launch version will eventually sit below a super-hybrid with 805bhp. We smell a ‘Ring record attempt.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (facelift) Mild exterior tweaks for Mitsubishi’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV betray a new engine under the bonnet with lower emissions, boosted generator output, a larger battery pack and new driving modes.

Peugeot 508 Peugeot’s bold new 508 saloon now takes fastback form, with dramatic styling marking a considerable departure over its thoroughly conventional predecessor.

Porsche Macan facelift SUV handling hero reaches its mid-life stage, and there are new turbo V6 engines on the way, as well as a tweaked interior.

Volkswagen Touareg Third-generation SUV gets new technology and road-biased styling as firm targets affluent buyers in Europe and China.

Volvo V60 Roomier load-lugger goes up against Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring. PHEV version will top the range.

Autumn 2018 Audi E-Tron In a thoroughly modern Clash of the Titans, Audi will take on Jaguar in the electric market, with the E-Tron going up against Jag’s I-Pace.

BMW X3 M The M brand is spreading, and it’s now heading for small SUV territory, as the hot SUV market gears up for battle. The X3 M will have around 425bhp, and at least five rivals by the end of 2018.

Citroën Berlingo Multispace Citroën’s third-generation van-based MPV - its second-best seller worldwide - gets a new SUV-like look, new front-end underpinnings and a host of driver assistance systems.

Dallara Stradale Motorsport outfit is to produce its first ever road car - it’ll cost around £163,000 for UK customers when the first examples arrive in October.

BMW X5 Up to 600bhp in M-badged form, but entirely more conventional down the rest of the range. Gets a more X7-like look - could be divisive.

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Hyundai’s fast fastback is coming, with all the talents of the hatchback and a little more practicality.

Kia Niro EV Soft launch for Kia’s second EV, with the Niro EV going on sale as a powertrain option, rather than an all new model.

Land Rover Discovery SVX Mud-plugging SVX promises go-anywhere ability with a 517bhp V8 engine thrown in for good measure.

Range Rover Velar SVR Sister car to the Jaguar F-Pace gets a performance-focused SVR variant. 542bhp and 502lb ft of torque, in case you’re wondering.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class saloon A-Class saloon will fight the Audi RS3 saloon and everrumoured BMW 1 Series saloon, if the latter ever comes to Europe.

AMG versions to follow.

Cupra Ateca The Cupra Ateca has been swirling around for a while now, but the performance SUV is coming, and just in time for things to get cold again.

Source: www.autocar.co.uk

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

B 7 Business Feature

Africa and ideal market for brand holders Vanessa Ferguson

May 25, 2018 is celebrated as AFRICA DAY and marks the formation of the African Union.

Africa has seen a vast increase in investment and growth over the past 50+ years and many companies have already mobilised to capture this emerging demand.

With the growing investment, Africa is being increasingly targeted as a market for counterfeit goods and merchandise as a result of the escalating urban populations’ growing demand for many goods not widely available, as well as the lack of means to buy them.

Whilst the demand is growing for branded goods, and the instances of infringing and counterfeit goods are on the increase, the various Intellectual Property Rights protection measures available to brand holders differ from country to country and remain largely inadequate in most African countries and vary from region to region. As a result, a “one size fits all” anti-counterfeiting strategy cannot be easily applied or adopted in covering the key regions and territories in Africa.

Furthermore, the market structure in Africa differs substantially from first world markets, such as Europe and America, and, as such, the best practices developed and applied in these territories cannot necessarily be adopted and applied in Africa with the same results and consequences.

A key understanding of Africa and its nuances is important in establishing an effective anticounterfeiting strategy. Although modern trade is growing, this is still small and under developed outside of South Africa. The most common and popular trading channels in Africa are the simple table top or small “spaza” shops, which are individually owned and managed by local entrepreneurs, set up on the side of the road or in local markets in order to capture the passing trade. These businesses are supported and supplied by an equally efficient network and welldeveloped informal distribution structure.

Furthermore, informal cross-border trade is important to Africa with many Africans involved in informal cross-border trade, which contributes a large portion of the economic growth, job creation and job security.

As a result, counterfeit goods are increasingly being sold, transported and distributed across African borders using these well-developed and largely uncontrolled informal trade routes.

An effective African anticounterfeiting strategy should therefore not only be focused on the countries of relevance to the brand holders, but also the neighbouring territories, taking into account the retail structure, main trade channels and distribution routes in Africa.

As an initial step, brand holders

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right); with the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria and Coordinating Director for West Africa Regional Integration, Rachid Benmessaoud, after a meeting between the governor and the World Bank team, at Government House in Benin City.

should ensure that their primary trade marks are registered - not only in the main countries in which their goods or services are provided -but also in neighbouring territories.

Without the existence of a registered trade mark, it is almost impossible to act against counterfeiters in Africa, especially in those territories where common law rights or protection of well-known trade marks is not recognised. Copycat infringement is on the increase, where infringers will adopt a label that is a colourable imitation of the original label. As such, consideration should be given to the registration of the labels for the primary products to provide statutory protection against the use of a similar label or get-up.

Although Customs remains an important and critical element to an effective anti-counterfeiting strategy, the relevance and success of actions by customs differs from region to

‘

region in Africa.

Unfortunately not all territories have established Customs practices focused on the registration of brands and detention of suspect counterfeit goods and it is only possible to record brands with Customs in a handful of countries.

A strategy focused primarily on customs recordals and actions alone is not sufficient or recommended in Africa, particularly due to the inconsistencies in inspections and measures to stop counterfeits at the ports, airports and borders differ from region to region. In each region it is necessary to assess and work with local police services and regulatory bodies that have the capacity and infrastructure to tackle counterfeit goods in the region.

Steps should also be taken by brand holders to formalise and strengthen their own distribution channels in the region and across borders. Based on the demand for

Without the existence of a registered trade mark, it is almost impossible to act against counterfeiters in Africa, especially in those territories where common law rights or protection of well-known trade marks is not recognised

,

products, the informal distribution channels and methods are strong and well-entrenched in Africa, facilitating the trade in counterfeit and parallel goods. Brand holders should firsthand build up understanding and knowledge of these distribution and retail channels in order to infiltrate and effectively act against key counterfeit role players. Such investigations and actions, however, take time, money and patience. A long-term approach, with consistent supported actions against retailers and suppliers alike, should be implemented, with a view to obtaining or extracting information on the source and supply of these goods.

In each territory, brand holders should adopt a zero-tolerance approach to anti-counterfeiting and take action to the full extent of the law in the respective regions.

In such cases, where appropriate and feasible, brand holders should institute criminal or civil proceedings against known and identified offenders, especially in the case of repeat offenders or where other extenuating circumstances justify the spend and time taken in bringing these matters to finality. The continued prosecution of offenders will not only build up a valuable precedent of case law, but will also send a clear message to the market of the severity and consequences of dealing in counterfeit goods.

B8

Daily Times Nigeria Monday June 11, 2018

The Anambra Times Daily Times Nigeria

Obiano presents 4 buses to strategic agencies

AT 2

Monday, June 11, 2018

ANSG cautions traders against reconstructing illegal AT 3 structures Ojukwu Varsity holds confab, seeks restructuring of Nigeria

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, (right); being assisted by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, Mr. Garba Umah (left) during the decoration of Superintendent of Police Chinedu Aniagbaoso (centre) who was promoted to rank of Chief Superintendent of Police at the Government House, Awka.

Obiano launches 2018 farming season Stories by John Ndu, Awka expectations were high to Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, at the weekend, launched the 2018 farming season with the theme, “Developing Modern Agriculture through Cluster Farming sustainability.”

It will mark the commencement of farming season to boost food production in line with the vision of Obiano administration.

The event took place at Central School field, Attani, Ogbaru Local Government Area.

It attracted the presence of all the farmers in the 21 local government Area of Anambra State.

The farmers used the opportunity to display their rich agricultural produce ringing from tubers of yam, cassava, rice, fresh fish and other animal produce.

Declaring the event open, Governor Obiano said it would intensify his efforts in promoting maximum food sufficiency and creating employment opportunities in agricultural sector for the youths.

Obiano stressed that his second term would add to the various achievements recorded in the past four years, saying

skyrocket food production.

He noted that his administration would continue to creating enabling environment and attracting quality investments to pave way for more investors.

He said: “At the same time, we have plans to access the N3.5 billion CBN facility for Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACs) and Accelerated Agricultural development Scheme (AADS).

We are currently developing other agricultural schemes with NIRSAL to ensure that the set targets on rice, cassava and fish value chain are achieved.”

Obiano revealed that the theme of this year’s farming season would be anchored on better approaches to mechanise agriculture and encourage the production of Target-Crops for backward integration and stimulate Agro- business and investment in the sector.

The Governor further disclosed that his administration would heavily invest in procurement provision of more access to capital intensive farm machineries like tractors and other equipment to our farmers, as this would enable the state meet the target of cultivating 25,000 hectares of land in this

farming season.

“To achieve this, we have finalized plans to invest the sum of N1.5bn in Land Development, N2bn in providing infrastructure and N600m in procuring agricultural inputs and machineries this planting season. Consequently, we plan to grow our cooperatives from 2401 to 2836 in 2018.

“The same projection applies to our rice production which we hope to increase from 345,000 to 440,000 metric tons in this planting season. We also plan to increase Cassava production from 1,881,000 to 2,060,687 metric tons and Maize from 43,521 to 55,000 metric tons.

We have also set targets for Vegetables at 160,000 metric tons, Yam at 70,000 metric tons and finally, Fish at 55,000 metric tons.

“Major performance indicators point to a positive growth in our performance in the Agricultural sector in the last planting season. For instance, our efforts to make more people embrace farming yielded an impressive result in the outgone year. Over three thousand farmers were duly registered to bring the number from 106,000 in 2016 to 109, 137 farmers in the outgone planting season.

“Similarly, we recorded an increase in the number of cooperatives from 2285 in 2016 to 2401 in the 2017 planting season. Rice production rose from 244,235 metric tons in 2016 to 345,000 metric tons in 2017.

“Cassava production shot up from 1,792,596 in 2016 to 1,881,000 metric tons in 2017 while Maize production increased from 39,902 to 43,521 metric tons in the last planting season. Land utilization also increased in the period under review and stood at 49,000 hectares due to the influx of more people into agriculture,” Governor Obiano added.

The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Afam Mbanefor, noted that the theme was deliberately chosen to help and encourage the small holder farming development.

He said: “Clustering allows farmers to share resources for production and collective marketing of their produce, build capacity and improve farmer responsiveness to change in the market place and encourage the production of target-crops for backward integration.

“In 2016, the programs and investors contributed over 25% of our state target production

in rice and in 2017 over 37% of our target production in rice.

This goes to show the organic but consistent increase in production.

“Currently, our database records tremendous increase in the gender and youth participation.

Female participation increased to 56% of farmers participation from 49% recorded in 2015, while our youth participation increased from 9% to 25% from 2015.”Mbanefor explained.

A representative from Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Chuks Sokari, said they would continue providing adequate assistance for farmers to enable them build food sufficiency.

A representative from Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Nnamdi Ibezim, reaffirmed the positive collaboration between the state government and Federal Government.

In his vote of thanks, the Special Adviser to Governor on Farm Implementation and Mechanisation, Mr. Paul Nwosu, pleaded with the Governor to open up more aggrarian roads to enable farmers evacuate their produce.

The highpoints were distribution of cheques, Identity Cards and motorcycle to farmers.

A two-day International Conference by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University has ended with a call for restructuring as an option for survival of Nigeria.

This, according to the organisers, was for a more functional system of government.

The conference, which was the fourth by the faculty, took place at the institution’s Auditorium, Igbariam Campus in the Anambra East Local Government Area.

The conference was aimed at highlighting the importance of restructuring before next year’s General Election.

In a speech, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Greg Nwakoby, said that the event was in line with the effort and commitment of the institution toward providing solution to challenges facing the society.

The VC was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ellis Idimobi.

Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Godwin Onu, had pointed out that restructuring was necessary to promote true federalism and to make for a system, where equity and justice would prevail.

Prof. Onu, a former Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, observed that restructuring would help Nigerians to reap the benefits of democracy. ``It will strengthen the unity and indivisibility of the country,’’ he said.

In his paper presentation, a Guest Speaker from Department of Political Science, Benue State University, Prof. Oga Ajene, maintained that actualisation of true federalism, remained a solution to the problems of the nation.

The Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof.

Okechukwu Nwankwo, expressed delight at the turnout of the students and other participants.

He noted that the event was aimed at enlightening the students on happenings in the country as they would be the leaders of tomorrow.

The Head, Mass Communication Department of the university and Chairman, Organising Committee, Dr. Venatus Agbanu, attributed the crisis in the country to injustice and preferential treatment to some sections.

He, then, called on leaders of thought from all tribes to come together and suggest the best way to restructure the country for overall benefit of all the component units.

The Anambra Times 2

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Mrs. Obiano trains 350 women, youths on new skills Wife of Governor of Anambra State and founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has commenced the training of three hundred and fifty women and youths in various skills under the tenth batch of CAFÉ Skills Acquisition Training Programme.

The programme which commenced on Monday, June

4, 2018, involves 100 trainees in Tailoring and Fashion Design, 128 persons in Bakery and Confectionery, 63 persons for Hairdressing, 22 for Soap Making, and 15 for Computer repairs, is currently underway at Mary Sumner Vocational Institute, Awka, Anambra State and would run for six weeks.

Speaking during inspection of the trainees’ compliance with the programme, Mrs.

Obiano, who was represented by the Special Adviser to Governor on Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, welcomed the participants and told them that they were among the privileged few shortlisted for the tenth batch.

He charged them to maximise the opportunity provided by CAFÉ to equip themselves with new skills.

He also assured that CAFÉ made adequate arrangement

in collaboration with the Institute to give them the best within the period.

Earlier, the Director of Mary Sumner Vocational Institute, Lady Ngozi Ezomike, said that their partnership with CAFÉ in the training of various category of women and youths over the years has been very productive in equipping many of them with new life-sustaining skills.

The Director thanked

Osodieme for sustaining the Skills Training Programme, assuring that the Institute will continue to meet and surpass her expectations by turning out the best graduands that CAFÉ will be proud of, especially at the end of the six weeks training.

Speaking on behalf of the teachers, the Computer Repairs Trainer, Mr. Eze Uzochukwu, said that they were impressed by the interest and enthusiasm

Obiano presents 4 buses to strategic agencies Stories by John Ndu, Awka Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has presented four brand new 18-seater buses to three strategic agencies in the state.

The are Society for Equity, Justice and Peace (SEJUP), Awka Capital Territory Development Authority

(ACTDA), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University and Anambra Economic Think Tank (ANETT).

Presenting them at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Governor Obiano said the buses would assist in promoting and promulgating their numerous administrative works.

He pointed specifically

that the bus presented to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University was basically for security purpose.

“Security is our priority, especially among students. I want you to consolidate on the security we have provided in the state. You must clamp down their command and control centers to ensure zero

tolerance,” Obiano said.

The Governor however charged them to make judicious use of the buses, to serve the purpose which they were presented.

Responding, Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Venerable Amaechi Okwuosa,

commended the Governor for his giant strides in providing adequate amenities to aid productivity.

While promising to utilise the buses effectively, Okwuosa stressed that Governor Obiano had surpassed previous administrations and had brought developments across board.

on display by the trainees who have embraced their teachings without hesitation.

He commended Governor’s wife for her commitment to changing lives through training of many women and youth in new skills and empowering them to be selfreliant. He assured that his Computer Repair trainees who are mainly men will be turned into experts within six weeks.

Responding on behalf of the trainees, Pius Obidimma, a Computer repair trainee, said that he was excited because when he registered for the programme at the Office of Wife of the Governor he never thought that it would happen so soon due to the large number of applications.

He thanked Mrs. Obiano for being a caring mother and assured that the participants are ready to learn from the teachers. On her part, one of the trainees on hairdressing, Miss Tina Ogoh, thanked Osodieme for giving them opportunity to acquire new skill and assured that they would not disappoint after the training.

ANSG cautions traders against reconstructing illegal structures

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (centre), inspecting the Mmiata-Anam- Nzam road and bridge recently while the contractor and other engineers watch.

S’East monarchs commend Obiano over Mbanefo’s appointment South East Traditional Rulers have commended Governor Willie Obiano for appointing Mrs. Sally Mbanefo as Commissioner for Indigenous Artworks, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism.

Traditional Rulers from Imo, Abia, Enugu and Anambra states made the commendation when they paid courtesy visit to the commissioner in her

office at Awka recently.

The traditional ruler of Omogho, Igwe R N Offor, who led the delegation, praised the governor for bringing home `Olanma Ndi Igbo’.

He said: ‘Olamma’ title was bestowed on the commissioner in 2016 at the National Iri ji festival in Igboukwu, when she was the DirectorGeneral, National Tourism Development Cooperation

(NTDC)”.

Igwe Ofor said the aim of the visit was to keep the state government abreast of preparation for the 2018 National iri ji festival and to welcome the new commissioner. ``The National Iri ji Festival is an avenue for showcasing and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ndi Igbo, which is more visible in Anambra

than in any other state of the country. ``I commend the Anambra Governor for his past support at previous festivals,’’ Igwe Offor said.

Mbanefo said that her appointment was to serve Ndi Anambra and help the governor to make the state more attractive for investors. ``Anambra and indeed the Southeast have rich

cultural history that should be showcased at all times,’’ she said.

She urged the traditional rulers to use their good offices to promote Igbo Language which is the hallmark of our culture.

The commissioner assured them of the state government’s readiness to promote and support the showcasing of our rich cultural heritage.

Traders in Anambra State have been cautioned against reconstructing illegal structures on major roads across the state.

Anambra government gave the warning as it embarked on demolition of shanties and illegal structures in various cities within the state.

A Decongestion Team constituted by government had been going round to forcefully remove illegally installed structures across the state.

The Transition Committee Chairman, Awka South Local Government Area, Mr. Leo Nwuba, described the ongoing demolitions as measures to restore sanity in the metropolis.

Nwuba noted that illegal structures had caused discomfort and loss of lives, stressing that it had increased death toll in the past. ``If you have illegal shops, get ready for demolition. We want to maintain free flow of traffic in Anambra. We are determined to promote cleanliness and reduce careless accidents,” Nwuba emphasised.

The Awka South Council boss added that every arrangement had been finalised to sustain decency, assuring that the Decongestion Team would work to sustain the tempo.

Nwuba enjoined the displaced traders to apply through Awka South LGA to assist them in securing alternative places.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

The Anambra Times 3

Anambra ahead in measles campaign, says ASPHCDA scribe Stories by John Ndu, Awka Anambra is ahead of other South East states in the Measles Campaign, a top official has observed.

Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), Dr. Chioma Ezenyimulu, stated this, adding that Anambra

scored 95 per cent among states in the zone.

However, the state was placed in the second position in the rest of the states across the country.

Ezenyimulu, who made this known to newsmen in her office at Awka, noted that timely release of counterpart funding, together with technical assistance, facilitated the success

recorded during the campaign.

She praised the mothers and caregivers in the state for bringing out their eligible children (0-5years) during the exercise in spite of false rumours about presence of monkey pox in the state.

Dr. Ezenyimulu, then, explained that extensive social mobilisation was carried out by different ministries such as

Ministry of Education, Women Affairs and the Churches.

She commended all the ministries for all their effort at ensuring that the campaign was a success.

She enjoined them to continue in this manner anytime they would be carrying out immunisation campaigns for better Anambra.

However, Dr. Ezenyimulu

urged the state government and the partners to continue at the tempo of timely release of funds for programmes, especially in immunisation, for the state to maintain its top position among states in country.

According to her, Anambra State is light of the nation and so, “there is no reason why we will not place first in subsequent campaigns”.

LG boss dedicates award to Obiano The Transition Committee Chairman, Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr. Emeka Asoanya, who was conferred with Order of Distinguished Local Government Chairmen (DLGC) Merit Award, has dedicated the award to Governor Willie Obiano.

The award was conferred on him and other distinguished persons by Rootwatch

National Magazine (RWNM) at Award Merit House Maitama, Abuja recently.

An official of the RWNM Award committee said that the award was in recognition for quality leadership through service delivery and accountability.

Asoanya, while receiving the award commended Governor Obiano for believing in him and for providing him

the opportunity to serve the people.

He expressed gratitude to Roothwatch Magazine for finding him worthy of the award and poured encomium on Governor Obiano for his achievements in Anambra State, especially in area of security.

He, however, said that the award was a call for more hard work.

``It has challenged me to be more dedicated to serving the council area,’’ he said.

The Head of LG Administration, Mrs. Akanna Cordelia, who said that she witnessed the conferment of the award, said that out of the 21 LGAs in the state, Onitsha South LGA was singled out for the award.

She listed some of the achievements of the chairman

to include the creation of good working environment, renovations in the council buildings and provision of infrastructure for the offices.

Mrs. Akanna also noted that some of the chairman’s projects `in the pipeline’ include lighting up some streets of Onitsha South, evacuating refuse bins, fumigating the LGA and visits to Motherless babies’ homes.

Cross section of Services Commanders and the newly promoted Police Officers, at the Government House Awka, Anambra State...recently

Nomination for Anambra Hall of Fame kicks off Nomination for the Anambra Hall of Fame award has commenced.

The Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Mr. Bonaventure Enemali, announced this in his office, during a media briefing on the flag off of nominationfor Ndi Anambra who have distinguished themselves in

human development and the growth of the state.

Anambra Hall of Fame award is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Youth Employment and Creative Economy and a Non Government Organisation.

Briefing the media, Mr. Enemali said the Anambra Hall of fame Award was designed to appreciate Ndi

Anambra who have spent their resources in human and community development.

Mr. Enemali noted that selection of the nominees will be evident based and would be investigated by the organizers for transparency.

He expressed happiness that it is being sponsored by the state government under the administration of

Governor Willie Obiano who has been known for taking the lead in so many good deeds.

On her part, a Professor of Developmental Counseling Psychology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Mercy Anigbogu maintained that the essence of the award is to let the awardees know that they are appreciated and to spur them

and others to do more for the state.

The Deputy Director of the Non Government Organisation, Mr. Emeka Anyaduba, said the award is part of activities to mark World Charity Day celebrated on eight of September to recognize individuals that have created indelible mark in the development of the society.

ANSG commences enforcement of standard perimeter fence initiative in Awka The Anambra State Government has commenced demolition of fences that do not conform to the stipulated standards in Awka Capital Territory.

The exercise was carried out by a joint team of officials of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, men of the Nigeria Police Force and Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade.

Among the property which were partially demolished during the exercise were fences of private and public property that do not meet the 0.9 meter height standard and other designs stipulated by government.

Clearly marked on the fences were the dates that notices were served on the property owners and the directive to reduce the fences to the approved measurement.

Also during the exercise, shanties sited along the road at the Amawbia, Udoka Estate and Regina Caeli junctions were also demolished.

Addressing newsmen at the end of the operation, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ACTDA, Venerable Amaechi Okwuosa, explained that the exercise was part of efforts by the Agency aimed at transforming the outlook of the state capital territory to create a new city with aesthetics that will appeal to both local and foreign investors.

He revealed that before the exercise, notices had been served on the property owners severally and enough time given for them to comply with the directive.

While stating that the Obiano administration has zero tolerance for rascality and disregard for the law, Venerable Okwuosa noted that a seven day grace will be given after which the fences if not reduced, will be completely pulled down.

The ACTDA boss further pointed out that aside its aesthetics implications, the policy to reduce the fences also holds great prospects for the ongoing security initiative of Governor Willie Obiano.

He, therefore, appealed to property owners to heed government’s call on them to comply with standards for structural developments, assuring them that the ACTDA under his leadership is poised to take off from where its predecessor stopped in coordinating developmental activities in the 24 communities of the 6 local government areas that constitute the state capital territory.

The Anambra Times 4

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Anambrarians are satisfied with Obiano’s style of governance - Asuzu On Governorship elections in Anambra State You will recall that before Governor Willie Obiano’s administration, governorship election in Anambra was always an act of war, what former president Obasanjo called a ‘do-or-die’ affair.

So I want Anambrarians to appreciate the legacy of former governor, Mr. Peter Obi, our own Okute Ndigbo, who laid the foundation of rotating the governorship seat in the state from zone to zone, besides the template of the great network of roads that Obi started which the current governor has been building upon.

Having said that, let Anambra people have hope because I have been praying for Nigeria and the South East particularly that Anambra after Obiano will be governed by a visionary and people-elected governor; a man who is not partisan and who will take the state to greater heights from where Obiano will finish.

On the future of Anambra, I am happy to announce that God has revealed Obiano’s successor to me, but it is too early in the day to reveal his name so as not to overheat the polity.

However, I can reveal that the governorship flag goes to Nanka area of Anambra South.

The prolific seer who prophesied the defeat of former ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party and declared that God had chosen Muhammadu Buhari to steer the affairs of Nigeria two years

before the 2015 election, warns that in the Nanka territory, Anambrarians must be careful in choosing Governor Obiano’s successor. He explains why: “Evidently, election in this zone will be a clash of titans because Nanka is a land that has produced visionary sons and daughters in the state.”

Ramas Asuzu who spent millions of his personal money to campaign for Willie Obianor’s election and re-election in 21 local governments, regrets that it is not in the character of Ndigbo to recognise the good works of the living.

“My people only celebrate the good works of their citizens after they die, but nonetheless, Obiano is doing well; we are satisfied with his style of governance, so my money was well spent,” he said.

Touching on the controversy trailing Bianca Ojukwu and Ojukwu Jnr’s differences in Anambra politics, Dr. Ramas Asuzu threw his weight behind the late Ikemba’s widow with good reasons: “I will support APGA as long as Ojukwu’s legacy is concerned and Bianca lives and this is because Ojukwu suffered a lot for Igbos; that informs my love and support for Obiano in the beginning of his coming into politics.

“As record shows, Bianca was the heart and soul of Ojukwu when he was alive. Everyone remembers the passion and love Bianca showed when she disagreed with her own family and insisted she will marry an old man.

She sacrificed her youthful life for love and she made

“

I will support APGA as long as Ojukwu’s legacy is concerned and Bianca lives and this is because Ojukwu suffered a lot for Igbos; that informs my love and support for Obiano in the beginning of his coming into politics.

Dr. Ramas Okoye Asuzu

Renowned prophet and traditionalist, Dr. Ramas Okoye Asuzu Amb.P., the Akajiofor Onundigbo gburugburu, in this interview with our correspondent, comments on Anambra State beyond Governor Willie Obiano’s administration and the 2019 Presidential election, among others. the late Ikemba of Nnewi to forget the pains and disappointments of the Biafra war; she acted as a cooling agent for her husband so for as long as Ojukwu’s legacy continues, we must love Bianca and her quest to uphold the vision and sacrifice of her late husband.”

Restructuring is only way forward Ramas lent his voice to Ohaneze Ndigbo who have all spoken in one voice recently supporting the clarion call for the restructuring of Nigeria.

“This is where we should congratulate our able governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Apokuedike global, Odoguomambara because he is the one who singularly caused all the Igbos to sit together and speak with one voice. He made all royal fathers to come to Ekwueme Square and we all deliberated and agreed that restructuring is best for Nigeria.

“Nigerians will remember that this was what caused the civil war and we don’t want the matter to continue unresolved.

One administrative power in the central and six vice presidents from each of the six geo-political zones,

so everybody will fully be represented with state police in each zone. We must go back there if we must continue as one nation because Nigeria is too big for one single head to rule over.”

An authority in the kingship stool of Eze Nri in the history of Nri kingdom, the renowned voice amongst kingmakers commented on the current tussle over the stool following the demise of the late Ezenri, Obidiegwu Nyesom.

“Obidiegwu’s reign started and ended in litigation over 30 years.

Though he gave me the highest title, Odenigbo 1 of Igbo land, the kingship was not resolved in his time because caucuses who are serving selfish interests pursued their private agenda.

“Now that the issue is on the front burner again, the ball is in the court of Nri people; if they know the right thing to do, they had better do it and do it right. As for now, I am the highest title holder in Nri kingdom, Ezeoba Akajofor Ndigbo gburugburu.

Nyesom told me when I was crowned that no one can ever be Ezenri without taking the title of Ezeoba; but after taking the revered title, the king makers

started manipulating the process and decided to ostracise me.

“Now that Nyesom has joined his ancestors, let us see how they will manipulate the process again; Nyesom practically sat on a hot seat throughout his reign and that is likely to continue if the people decides to manipulate the process of getting the rightful man for the stool.”

On the way forward to correct the embattled process of choosing Eze Nri successor, Ramas said: “The native doctors know who the rightful person is; the indigenes from all the clans know who the rightful person is; only the elites who think they can monetise the stool of Eze Nri are the ones beating the drums of war and a big surprise is awaiting them if they try it.”

Acknowledging Governor Obiano’s strides to justify the people’s confidence, Ramas Asuzu had this to say: “Though he did not acknowledge my efforts and sacrifice in ensuring his success in 21 local government areas during elections, I am comforted when his first tenure proved my money was well spent and my support was not in vain.

By Obiano’s massive work on Anambra line; he has

transformed Anambra to the equivalent of small London.

“All past governors had had the state airport on drawing board but Obiano took the bull by the horns and practicalised it, he has provided for and cleared the land for cargo airport which will be highly beneficial to all Anambrarians.”

Looking ahead at the 2019 presidential election, the famous seer counselled President Muhammadu Buhari to take a bow and leave honourably.

“He should go for a welldeserved rest. I declared him the winner of the 2015 presidential election two years before he defeated Jonathan Goodluck and now I announce that God is through with him and he must bow out honourably so that Nigeria can move forward.

“On the 2019 election, God will spring a surprise, even APC and PDP will know that God still rules in the affairs of men, but if the nation will hear the word of wisdom, I advise Nigeria to go back to Humphrey Nwosu’s Option A4 formula which produced the freest and fairest election in the history of our democracy.

This method of ballot papers and card readers are western devices that have not helped our democracy. If we want a clean and fair election, let Nigeria go back to Option A4,” he asserted.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Public Discourse

L1

Declaration of ‘June 12’ as national holiday: A triumph of natural justice Abdul-Rahoof Ibn Bello

The best thing to have happened to Nigeria in her 19 years of democratic dispensation is the proclamation of ‘June 12’ as a public holiday by President Mohammadu Buhari, to commemorate Chief MKO Abiola for the supreme price he and many other Nigerians paid in the struggle to entrench democracy and civil rule as a norm in our country.

The election that was generally acclaimed to be the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s contemporary history was annulled by the military regime. With nostalgia, one recalls that this particular election survived all the barriers of our fault lines as a nation. The dimension of the conspiracy against the June 12, 1993 Presidential election was greater than the self-styled evilgenius Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, whose military regime ‘arrested’ the result and thereby created a political impasse unprecedented in our political history.

Therefore, the declaration is highly commendable not only because it has come as a response to the yearnings of majority of Nigerians but also because it is a monumental step to heal the wounds of injustice and historical perfidy inflicted on the Nigerian masses. Successive administrations since 1999 would never touch the ‘June 12’ debacle with the longest stick, for reasons best known to them. Not even a minute silence was ever observed to honour the martyrs of the struggle! Most appalling and disgusting was the unmerited recognition that was accorded the man - Chief Earnest Shonekan – who received the stolen property (MANDATE), freely given by Nigerians to Chief Abiola by accommodating him in the National Council of State, despite a valid court ruling declaring his administration illegal!

With this declaration, President Buhari has scored another point to prove himself as a true born-again democrat; one with with a sense of justice to correct the perverted history of Nigeria’s Republics by recognising the winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential elections. By this deft political

President Buhari

move he has removed the odious tag of ‘ill-fated’ usually associated with Nigeria’s Third Republic by scholars of Politics and History.

Ipso facto, it has sent the right signals to the conspirators against the historic (June 12, 1993) elections that it is time for them to repent in the interest of national integration.

They should seek the face of God for their perfidious act rather than clutching at the straws of legal or constitutional technicalities to discount the value of President Buhari’s landmark decision. The President’s declaration has also laid to rest the notion by some people who tried to reduce the horizon of the ‘June 12’ election to only a South-west affair despite the overwhelming evidence of its national dimension.

In this regard, it would not be out of place to advise President Buhari to change the national holiday from ‘Democracy Day’ to ‘MKO

MKO Abiola

Abiola Day’, to be in accord with international best practices. In the US, for instance, Columbus Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day are celebrated. The first is honour the man who ‘discovered’ America while the latter was to celebrate the civil rights activist against racism. In addition, Mandela Day is celebrated in South Africa and is concurrently recognised by the United Nations in honour of Nelson Mandela’s struggle against apartheid. The Muslim and Christian world celebrate the birthday of the two Holy Prophets in recognition of their contributions to the development of religion. I submit that gazetting ‘Democracy Day’ as ‘MKO Abiola Day’ in our statutes is more symbolic than inscribing his name on any of our currency or naming a University after him. By this, we would have complied with the strand in our National Anthem that ‘The Labour

of Our Heroes Past Shall Never Be in Vain’, thereby inculcating the spirit of patriotism in Nigerians, especially the not-too-young-torun generation!

This is a step towards getting the Nigerian State on the right path to greatness. There cannot be peace in the absence of justice while development takes flight in a society without peace. President Buhari should move a step further to earn the additional glory of being the Nigerian leader to restructure the Nigerian polity.

Advocacy for restructuring has become a recurring decimal as a by-product of ‘June 12’ annulment.

It is time to sum up the political will and patriotism to address it.

Comrade Abdul-Rahoof Ibn Bello is of the Department of Political Science, National Open University of Nigeria. He could be reached via abdulrahoofbello@gmail.com

L2

Daily Times Nigeria Monday June 11, 2018

Feature

Natural ways to treat dandruff at home Dandruff is more embarrassing than harmful.

Also called Seborrhoea, it affects up to 50 percent of the world’s population.

Poor hair brushing and shampooing habits, dry skin, stress and improper diets are factors that will make your scalp more prone to dandruff.

Here are five natural ways to treat dandruff at home without expensive alternatives.

Water Not for washing your hair but drinking.

The lack of sufficient water in our bodies often causes dry skin. It is very important to drink plenty of water daily to help your overall health as well as the dryness of your skin and scalp.

Baking soda Baking soda serves as a scrub and gently exfoliates the scalp without irritating it and also removes dead skin cells.

Exfoliation is essential to ensure there is no build-up of flakes on the scalp.

Coconut oil Coconut oil has strong anti-

viral, anti-microbial and antifungal properties.

These properties help target and kill the fungus and any viruses or bacteria that may exist. Daily use of coconut oil can show positive results in as

little as one week.

Aloe vera Aloe vera is known to soothe and help heal irritated skin.

New York dermatologist Michele Green, MD, notes that in a small study, aloe

vera eased itching and scaly skin in people with seborrheic dermatitis, a more severe skin condition that can create dandruff.

Vinegar Vinegar helps in treating

itchy, dry skin and also helps to kill dandruff-causing fungus and bacteria. The acidic content of vinegar is supremely beneficial to drastically reduce flaking. thecable.ng

Foods that may boost your chances of getting pregnant Are you ready to conceive and you are having a hard time doing so?

There are certain foods that when consumed regularly will increase fertility and consequently boost your chances of pregnancy.

Here are six foods you should include in your diet when trying to make a baby.

Beans Beans are a fertility-boosting food because of their high protein level.

Women who eat a lot of plant protein are less likely to have trouble trying to conceive. Lentils, tofu, edamame, and nuts are also good plant-based proteins.

Ice-cream The nurses’ health study found that one or two daily servings of whole milk or whole milk products like ice-cream protects against ovulatory infertility.

Vegetables

Spinach, romaine, arugula, broccoli, and other dark leafy greens are high in folate, a B vitamin that some studies have shown may improve ovulation.

Men who also get higher doses of folate make healthier sperm, potentially reducing the chances of miscarriage or genetic problems in the baby.

Salmon Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids which are proven to regulate blood flow to the reproductive organs.

Oysters Oysters have a reputation for increasing libido, but oysters can also be a great source of fertility because they are packed with zinc, which increases the production of good-quality eggs.

Yam Research shows yams have an ovulation-stimulating substance that can help boost fertility.

Source: thecable.ng

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

L3 Photo Times

Scenes from collapsed Mowo Bridge on Mokwa/Jebba Highway...on Sunday

Foreign Feature L4

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 11, 2018

Why merely owning land isn’t enough to empower Africa’s women farmers Agnes Andersson Djurfeldt In the agricultural sector – the major employer for poor people in Africa – assets like land and livestock are owned and controlled mainly by men.

It makes sense, then, that many donors, national governments and civil society groups believe rebalancing asset and land ownership in favour of women will greatly empower women. The argument is that increasing women’s access, control and ownership of land will lead to stronger bargaining power and higher incomes. It is also posited as a way to strengthen women’s “voice” within households and communities.

But the reality in communities is very different.

Our recent book, Agriculture, Diversification and Gender in Rural Africa, drew on a unique, longitudinal data set covering around 2000 households in 15 regions in six countries: Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. This data, coupled with more detailed qualitative research carried out in three villages in Malawi, highlights the limitations of approaches that rely on gender based redistribution of land from men to women.

We found that even when women own land, their husbands are still perceived as household heads. As such, men have better access to public resources such as subsidised fertilisers and agricultural advisory services.

The findings suggest that genuinely empowering women and girls within agriculture requires interventions that go beyond the issue of land redistribution.

Instead, policymakers and development agencies should adopt a multifaceted approach that includes aspects beyond agriculture.

These include issues of sexual and reproductive rights, for instance, and freeing women from the heavy and time consuming drudgery of domestic work in poor, rural settings.

Ownership and demands on

A woman harvests groundnuts in Malawi. Land ownership does not automatically empower women women’s time Female landholders have less land than men in five of the six countries we studied.

This means they have lower access to one of the most important resources in rural Africa.

The quantitative data we collected confirms the existence of gender based gaps in farm sizes - female landholders have smaller farms in all countries except Kenya. And the gaps have grown in most of the regions since 2002, when the study started. In countries where average farm sizes have increased – Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania – men have tended to benefit more from this growth than women.

In parts of Malawi and Zambia matrilineal systems mean that women control and inherit land. But this hasn’t

made a real difference to women’s lives. This is because of their other responsibilities, as well as societal bias and pressures.

Then there’s the issue of the responsibilities that women bear which interfere with their ability to focus on the business of farming. Through qualitative interviews in the three Malawian communities, we discovered that there are many demands on women’s time and labour outside agriculture.

Women are expected to care for ill relatives, especially children and infants. Other demands are the need to collect firewood and water.

A woman cannot juggle these demands with participating fully in agricultural production, even if she is the owner of the land. Gender norms around the division of labour enable men to avoid time consuming

domestic work.

Women’s relative lack of empowerment is also related to their limited mobility, which makes it harder for them to reach markets. Women are fettered by their domestic responsibilities, controlling husbands and by the potential dangers of moving around on their own, especially at night.

This means that women don’t have the actual power to control the income from products sold in agricultural markets.

Men’s relative superiority within the household and local communities is compounded by government policies that strengthen the male household head norm. For instance, governments divert substantial public resources into subsidisation programmes that favour household heads.

These programmes also

withdraw resources earmarked for agricultural extension services for women. This means that areas that lose funding are those that would empower women – not in terms of land ownership, but in terms of support.

Sustainable solutions These findings suggest that empowering women farmers requires more than just ensuring they own land and assets. Women need support to deal with the many demands on their time. For example, addressing poor health among children might free up more time for women farmers who are also mothers. Improving women’s ability to get around easily is also important.

Djurfeldt, Professor of Human Geography, wrote from Lund University, Sweden.

Source: Polity