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Etisalat terminates management agreement with Nigeria

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Etisalat Telecoms group has finally terminated the management agreement it entered with its embattled Nigerian arm.

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on the power of appropriation as being contested by the Executive and the Legislature.

The issue has now assumed a frightening dimension as the Executive and the National Assembly are now at each other’s throat over whether the lawmakers have the power to tinker or alter the budget estimates forwarded to them by the Federal Government.

Another festering issue is the impasse over the controversy on the confirmation of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

While the executive is insisting on the candidacy of Magu, the Senate stated that Magu remained rejected, having reject-

ed him twice.

The development has led to some stakeholders asking the Executive to approach the Supreme Court to resolve the two contentious issues.

But one of the presidential aides has confided in The Daily Times that the Federal Government is considering certain options as against approaching the Supreme Court as being canvassed for in certain quarters.

The source, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, said, “ There is an ongoing consultation between the Executive, the National Assembly and other stakeholders on how to resolve the issue of the power of appropriation and the confirmation of Magu. “ But I can also inform you

that the government is reluctant to approach the Supreme Court over these issues because if we go to court now, the ongoing discussions will be in jeopardy.”

The source further disclosed that the Federal Government is also trying to explore political options since 2019 is around the corner.

According to him, “ there is need to be circumspect on the issues and thread with caution as the key players owe it a duty to douse the tension rather than heat the polity “ The FG is considering the political solution whereby all these issues will be resolved amicably”.

The source, who spoke in confidence, also stated that the Federal Government had before signing the 2017 budget en-

tered into an agreement with the National Assembly over the controversial issue of injection of fresh projects as against the core budget that was presented to the National Assembly.

The two parties later agreed to bring the projects that were affected by way of supplementary budget.

“But if we go to Supreme Court, this agreement may be affected as the narrative will change once the Supreme Court delivers its verdict on the matter.

The source further disclosed that the Federal Government is also reluctant in approaching the Supreme Court on the issues of appropriation and Magu on the grounds of certain unresolved issues within the judiciary and the outcome of the apex

court’s pronouncement.

“The Federal Government is conscious of some certain unresolved issues within the judiciary and alleged conduct of certain judicial officers.

“The concern of the Federal Government is that once the Supreme Court makes a pronouncement one way or the other, the consequences may affect governance and overheat the polity, since the apex court is the final court of the land.”

The Daily Times recalls that the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) had raised the alarm over the insertion of projects outside the purview of his ministry in the 2017 Appropriation Act by the National AsContinued on page 12

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L-R: Mohammed Aliyu Dili, Borno State Commissioner of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and Nasiru Gawuna, Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture, during the flag-off of the Nationwide Advocacy on Agricultural Quality Control and Standards in Abuja… on Monday.

FG expresses concern over the eviction of Nigerians in Cameroon

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The federal government has expressed concern over the eviction of Nigerians in Cameroon and wondered why the Cameroonian government ignored the tripartite agreement signed between the Nigerian Government, Cameroon and United States.

Speaking at the Governor’s office on Monday during a courtesy visit on Governor Ben Ayade, the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abduraman Bello Dambauzau rtd, said the Nigerian govern-

ment regretted the action of its Cameroonian counterpart and condemned such action.

“The federal government is actually concerned about the recent eviction of Nigerians in Cameroon and regretted the attitude of Cameroonian Government. It is sad because we did not expect this from them. It is not long the Nigerian Government signed a tripartite agreement between us, (Nigerian Government), Cameroon and the United States over the issues of Bakassi. It is a major concern.”

The minister, however, said he was in Cross River state to proceed to Yala local government

area of the state with the view to seeing things by himself on the crisis in Wanikade and Wanihem communities of the LGA. “We are here as federal government’s delegations to visit the crisis area in Yala local government area of the state. Our visit is a fact-finding one and federal government was so concerned about the crisis, especially when it involves lives of women and children as well as property.”

According to him, federal government has expressed her intention to support the state and also to ensure that such crisis and clashes are curtailed and prevented.

group will exit Nigeria.

This, is, despite the intervention of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communication Commission, sector’s regulator, to avert a long-term negative effects on the economy. and the setting up of a new board to handle the firm.

This latest move, observers had said, could cause a longterm distortion in the Nigerian economy, including job losses, and a strain on the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.

An indication to pull out of its Nigerian affiliate, was given by the Chief Executive of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar, who informed Reuter that the company, with a 45 per cent stake in the Nigerian business, is transferring its shares to a loan trustee after the talks had failed.

Dowidar said that all UAE shareholders of Etisalat Nigeria, including state-owned investment fund, Mubadala, had exited the company and left the board and management.

He said discussions were ongoing with Etisalat Nigeria to provide technical support, adding that it could continue to use the brand for another three weeks before phasing it out.

“There’s a new board and we are not part of that company. We have sent our termination letter for the management agreement,” Dowidar said.

It will be recalled that Etisalat Nigeria took out a $1.2 billion loan with 13 local lenders in 2013 to refinance an existing loan and fund expansion, but could not repay the loan four years later.

When asked if the company will return to the country anytime soon, Dowidar said, “the train has left the station on that one. Being in that market as an investor … are we willing to risk more money compared to the reward for the long-term?”

“Etisalat is among the top two in markets, such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt and Afghanistan. “(Nigerian) lenders may try to continue to operate the company until they find a buyer (or) they may merge the company with the existing players in Nigeria, he said, adding that it was tough to say what lenders would do.”

He said, “The brand agreement in either of these two scenarios won’t be a long-term thing, so we take out the brand; in the long-term Etisalat won’t be in Nigeria.”

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Restructuring: Govs inaugurates South-East, South-South forum, appoint Udom as chairman Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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lude towards calls for the restructuring of the country, Governors of the South- East and the SouthSouth have met to for a new forum for the purpose of inter-regional cooperation and integration of the two regions.

The forum at its inaugural meeting at Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu on Sunday appointed Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom state as interim chairman.

Addressing journalists at the end of the meeting, Governor Udom said that the two regions had resolved to politically work together to realign as a people that share same culture and affinity.

“Having reviewed the state of the nation particularly as it affects us in the South South and South East regions, we have agreed to pursue inter-regional cooperation.

“This will be for integration and for the economic benefit of the two regions.

“We also have resolved to politically work together and realign as a people that shared common

heritage, culture and affinity,” he said.

Udom said that he was unanimously chosen as the interim chairman by his brother governors, adding that their next meeting would hold in Port Harcourt on August 27.

In his welcome address, the host Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State called for cooperation between Governors of SouthEast and South-South States to realize their common goals and aspirations.

According to Ugwuanyi, the essence of the meeting was to strengthen the relationship between the two zones to enable them meet their socio-economic and political developmental challenges, especially with the various agitations in the country.

Citing the deplorable state of federal roads in the two zones, such as East-West road in the South-South and Enugu-Onitsha and Enugu Port Harcourt expressways in the South-East, Ugwuanyi regretted that the two zones still suffer infrastructure decay.

He equally noted with regrets that there are no connecting flights between the two regions, a

development that has hampered the socio-economic integration and development of the two regions.

Governor Ugwuanyi recalled that the South-East Governors and Igbo political leaders at a meeting about a week ago, declared support for a united Nigeria where peace, love, fairness, justice, equity and equality of opportunity are paramount regardless of creed, ethnicity, gender or political affiliation, adding that the meeting condemned all hate speeches and conduct emanating from any section of the country.

He said the Igbo political leaders lend their full support to the restructuring of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the basis of fairness and equity and called on the Federal Government and all Nigerian leaders to commence a process of dialogue among Nigerians on the modalities of achieving this pressing question within a reasonable time.

Governors present included Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Bayelsa, Enugu but Anambra state was represented by his Deputy Governor, while Governors of Edo and Delta states were conspicuously absent.

APDA can’t find Nigerians with unblemished records to fill its BoT, says Chairman Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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the five newly registered political parties in the country, the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), disclosed on Monday that it is finding it difficult to constitute its Board of Trustees, BoT, Committee because it has not been able to find men and women of impeccable characters that had served the country meritoriously with unblemished track records to occupy the exalted body.

The disclosure was made in a statement personally signed by the National Chairman of APDA, Mallam Shittu Kabir Mohammed in Abuja.

This is even as the party has dissolved its Media and Communication committee due to the inclusion of some practitioners who are in paid employs of some media houses in the said committee.

The APDA lamented that the said inclusion has resulted in conflict of interest, stressing that a new committee will be reconstituted shortly.

The party has however constituted two of the three statutory

organs of the party which are the; NationalWorking Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC).

According to Mohammed, “the Board of Trustees Committee is yet to be constituted until we find men and women of impeccable characters that had served our country meritoriously with unblemished track records to occupy the exalted body”.

The statement added, “ APDA will soon constitute the Board of Trustees (BOT), Council of Elders and other organs of the party in line with the provisions of its constitution guiding the selection of its membership and subsequent election of its Chairman and Secretary respectively”,it added.

The party has however resolved to allocate 30% of all elective and appointive party positions to Women, 25% of all elective and appointive party positions to Youth and 5% of all elective and appointive to persons with Special Needs It expressed its commitment and determination to rebuild Nigeria into a modern state where peace,justice, social inclusion and above all national cohesion reign

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FG allays fear over yam shortage Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has downplayed fears by some Nigerians that the exportation of yams would result in scarcity of the commodity in the country.

Chief Ogbeh reassured Nigerians that there was

Ï Urges Nigerians to return to farm no reason to nurture any fear about initiative of the federal government on yam export, challenging those who are apprehensive about possible non-availability of yams for local consumption as a result of yam export to rather engage in farming and stop spreading false alarm.

He said in Abuja during an interaction with stakeholders in the agriculture sector that Nigeria has the capacity to make billion of dollars annually from yam export.

The minister disclosed that plans are underway to start manufacturing farm implements in the country to meet the local

demand of the people saying, “one of such implements that would be manufactured in the country would be yam heap plough tractors to boost yam production in order to meet the demand of the commodity in both local and international markets.”

He explained that Nigeria has consistently been

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (l), Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje (2nd r) and others, during a condolence visit to the governor over the death of the elder statesman, Alhaji Maitama Sule… on Monday.

Hyenas, jackals will soon be sent out of my husband’s kingdom, says Aisha Buhari Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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Mrs Aisha Buhari has expressed the firm optimism that the ‘hyenas’ and the ‘jackals’ in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa will soon be sent out.

Mrs. Buhari said this in her Facebook post in response to another post on same platform by the senator representing Kaduna Central district of Kaduna state, Mallam Shehu Sani.

The First Lady, according to the Premium Times, an online medium, gave an insight into the power play at the Nigerian seat of power in the wake of a sickness that has kept her husband out of the coun-

try for over two months.

President Muhammadu Buhari, it will be recalled, had flown to London about 63 days ago to resume medical treatment after an earlier round early this year.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Mrs. Buhari took a cue and alluded to some elements around her ailing husband as “the hyenas” and “the jackals,” hoping that they would soon be sent out of “his kingdom.”

Mrs. Buhari who is presently in the United Kingdom to see her ailing husband, made the post while responding to a proverbial Facebook post by Senator Sani.

Mr. Sani’s post reads: “Prayer for the absent lion king has waned; until

he’s back then they will fall over each other to be on the front row of the palace temple. Now the hyenas and the jackals are scheming and talking to each other in whispered; still doubting whether the lion king will be back or not….

“It is the wish of the hyenas and the jackals that the lion king never wakes up or come back so that they can be kings. It is the prayers of the weak animals that the Lion King comes back to save the kingdom from the Hyenas, the wolves and other predators.”

Responding to Mr. Sani’s comments, also proverbially, Mrs. Buhari said: “God has answered the prayers of the weaker animals. The hyenas and

the jackals will soon be sent out of the kingdom.

We strongly believe in the prayers and support of the weaker animals.”

Mrs. Aisha’s comment attracted some comments from her followers on Facebook, wishing her husband quick recovery.

Mrs. Buhari had returned to the UK last week after an earlier trip last month after which Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose, claimed she was not allowed to see the president by an alleged cabal around him.

Upon her return to Nigeria then, the president’s wife had said he was recovering well and that he expressed appreciation to Nigerians praying for him.

reckoned globally as the largest producer of yams at various times accounting for anything between 65 and 76 per cent of the world production.

According to him, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report in 1985 reported that Nigeria produced 18.3 million tons of yams from 1.5 million hectares representing 73.8 per cent of total yam production in Africa.

He observed that: “Ghana, by contrast, as the third largest producer in West Africa after Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire produces 11.2 per cent the world total but accounts for over 94 per cent of total yam exports in West Africa with about 90 per cent of its yams exported to the US, Canada, UK and other European countries.

“As a leading exporter of the crop, Ghana’s yam export trade employs over one million in workforce. The export volumes for 2014 stood at US$18.8 million, while 2013 export figure was about US$20million amidst increases in demand for the commodity in both fresh and processed forms in new markets, both overseas and local. Ghana’s ambition, meanwhile, from its National Yam Development Strategy of October 2013 aims at US$5billion of exports by the fifth year, that is 2018.

“Nigeria can do better. The export of Nigerian yams is not new. It has, however, been going on rather informally, through other ports and largely unaccounted for.

Although we have never been told of any shortage of yams in Nigeria from any of the credible sources; we have not got reliable statistics of yam production and trade.”

The Minister revealed that most statistics on yam production and postharvest handling and trade have been largely generated from outside official sources apart from those from research-based organizations within and outside Nigeria.

“Nigeria’s potential in yam value chain still remains to be unlocked, offering enormous opportunities in the future. But

these cannot be turned to wealth until business constraints are dealt with, paving way for generation of reliable data to inform appropriate policy interventions.

“The pursuit of a green alternative is a departure from mono-cultural economy. To diversify our economy, therefore, we need to explore new ways of creating wealth and earning foreign exchange particularly from commodities in which we have competitive advantages in terms of volume and value. We need to occupy our ecological niche in the emerging global market, in yam and other aggrocommodities.

“In doing so, we have to be more opportunityfocused than risk-focused.

We need to embark on innovative interventions to boost production as well as minimize wastes and post-harvest losses and take advantages offered by rising local population of consumers and rich frontier markets. We also need to emphasize value addition in forms of processing, packaging and branding,” he said.

Chief Ogbeh also said that Yams are grown in Nigeria in vast areas of the country covering many aggro-ecological zones, from the coastal region in rain forests, wood savanna to southern Savannah habitats, spreading over 27 (in addition to FCT) out of Nigerian 36 states.

“The yam-producing states in the country have responsibilities to support production and post-production activities including trade and generation of on-field and off-field data.”

According to him, “a study by Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory, covering a period of December 2013 to March 2014, on the yam value chain in Nigeria with a focus on processing activities noted that, “despite the unavailability of official data on fresh yam and yam processed products exported from Nigeria, unofficial data from informal sources estimated the value of Nigeria fresh yam exports at about N70 million in 2013.

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There is need to restructure Nigeria for equity and fairness, says Ebigwei Dr. Sylvan Ebigwei, a chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that the current political structure in Nigeria is skewed to benefit the political class and a few Northerners, arguing that such was no longer sustainable.

In this interview, Dr. Ebigwei who is the acting Chairman, Conflict Resolution Committee of Ohanaeze, the Apex Igbo socio-cultural group in expresses the belief that a restructured Nigeria where there would be peace, unity, equity and fairness was better for everyone.

Ebigwei who is also the Chairman of the Governing Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, and former President of Aka-Ikenga while speaking on the reasons for the different agitations in the country, insisted that for unity and socioeconomic development of the country, the current skewed structure must be jettisoned for a more inclusive and cohesive structure that would engender equity and fairness.

His words, “First and foremost, when you talk about Biafra and restructuring, look at the structure of the country today, there is so much injustice and unfair treatment of some of the federating units.

“Many of us saw the civil war and participated too. For me, I don’t want our children or this nation to visit another civil war. We don’t want another civil war. So, what we want according to Ohanaeze today is a restructured Nigeria where there is equity and fairness. We in Ohanaeze, we don’t want separation. Our children did not seen the civil war.

“But if you look at what is happening in the nation today, there is inequality and unjust leadership. Therefore, if the leadership can adjust its style of leadership and look at the grievance of the down trodden people, we are no more talking about the Igbo nation, because it also cuts across the whole of South South and even Middle belt.

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“Only few people are enjoying the largesse of democracy and a few Northerners, others are suffering, that’s the problem. So for many of us, the country has to be restructured and a new constitution that will involve we, the people adopted. For the constitution to be acceptable to us there must be true federalism, as well as fiscal federalism, there must be devolution of power to make the federating units almost equal in power to the central government.

“The Federal Government

has nothing to do with something like agriculture, transportation, education, health and the rest of them. The central government has just few roles to play so that everybody will look in their own unit as against the current structure where everybody looks at the Federal Government like the rich man in the dandy shop, where every month the states run to take their portion.

“In fiscal federalism, every federating unit controls its resources and pays adequate tax as would be agreed by us, the

It is through unity of purpose and that unity is what we are on now. We have to get united both the youths, the agitators and everyone. So once we achieve that unity, it is one versus one. It will no longer be a united North versus a truncated South. So we now look at each other eye ball to eye ball, if you don’t listen to me, I will not listen to you, because the dog’s play is you fall for me and I fall for you.

people. That is our position.”

Speaking further on how the South intends to achieve this, the Ohanaeze chieftain said, “From the reports in the media both in the print and electronic, you can see that we are no more saying the Igbo nation, the Afenifere, the South-south but we are now saying, the South.

“We have abolished the issue of there is Ohanaeze, there is Afenifere, there is Urhobo, there is Itsekiri, there is Ijaw, there is Efik and so forth, no, those days are gone.

We are now saying, we the Southern people of Nigeria.

So with this, we have achieved something and so anybody who does not believe in this is on his own, because when the North talks, they say Northern Nigeria. Now, we are talking Southern Nigeria.

“It is through unity of purpose and that unity is what we are on now. We have to get united both the youths, the agitators and everyone. So once we achieve that unity, it is one versus one. It will no longer be a united North versus a truncated South. So we now look at each other eye ball to eye ball, if you don’t listen to me, I will not listen to you, because the dog’s play is you fall for me and I fall for you.

“We can only be wrong when we are preaching separation but here, we want Nigeria to be stronger more than ever and make it respectable in the sight of the international community. That is what we are for. It is only the primitive minded that will now be talking about division. Like I said, if you tell the Igbo to go, the whole of South will go and let’s see how the North can stand.

“Before the Amalgamation in 1914 through Lord Lugard and his brothers, we the Southerners were not consulted, where is the treaty that joined the North and the South? But we have accepted it and that acceptance was to shame those who forcefully brought us together. We are going to continue to shame them by remaining together.

“They brought us together thinking that we will begin to fight, but we shamed them. We will continue to shame them by remaining together. On the day of the amalgamation, on the 1st January, 1914, it was just in a plain field in the city of Kano, there was no Southerner there, no single Southerner; he only brought in some Emirs who held a dobar, the Emirs in the field did not even know what was happening because they did not tell them.

“They thought it was just the normal reception for the white man. It was then that Lugard proclaimed the amalgamation of the North and South. Tell me is there any treaty uniting us? So, what we are saying is since we have been together for over a hundred years now, let’s continue to patch it; but if it continues to leak, then, let’s go our separate ways.”

On whether Ohanaeze has the backing of the political class from the South, he further said, “Well, they are there, some are with us and some are not. Those who are benefiting from the skewed political mess we have in this country are the political class.

Like I said, nobody will like to jettison where he or she is making money from. You don’t slaughter the cow that gives you your daily bread, but when the masses rise in unison, they would be forced to join.”

He expressed confidence in the strategy being adopted

by Ohanaeze to mobilise support. “Yes, that is what we are working on now. We have recently discovered ourselves and we must thank Ohanaeze for that. We have just discovered the common enemy that is those dividing us. The umbilical cord is now being strengthened. You could hear the Afenifere saying that they would go should the Igbo leave the North. Now, whatever affects the Igboman, affects the whole of the South. This kind of language was not there before now,” he added.

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Alade Tasma One of the two remaining Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Akande has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Akande who is representing Ojo constituency 01 officially informed the House of his defection at plenary yesterday through a letter addressed to the Speaker, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and read on the floor of the House by the Clerk of the Assembly, Mr. Azeez Sanni.

Akande said in the letter that he was defecting because of the factionalisation of the PDP not just into two but four factions especially in Lagos State.

“My defection is to further continue support of adding legislative excellence to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the political leadership of the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly who has impacted on legislative standard in the state.

“PDP has fallen apart and the centre can no longer hold, so I have chosen to follow the stable APC. I thank PDP for giving me the political platform to showcase myself. I also thank my constituents and traditional rulers in my constituency for their support. I will continue to give them better representation and for me this is a home coming,” Akande stated.

Speaking after he was given the floor, Akande who described himself as the last PDP man standing in the Lagos Assembly because “Makarfi has since told his supporters to move over to the Labour Party,” said he moved to APC with the blessings of his people from Ojo 1 constituency, royal fathers and all indigenes and non indigenes of the constitu-

Another PDP lawmaker decamps to APC in Lagos

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“I consulted widely before arriving at the decision to dump PDP for APC. I hereby shed the garb of PDP and I want to now be clothed with the APC garb,” Akande said.

Congratulating Akande for what he called a bold decision, his counterpart from Ojo Constituency 02, Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi said, “Akande has made our day in Ojo with this defection, because actually there is nothing more for him to do in the PDP than to move to the moving train of the APC.” The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Obasa while welcoming Akande into

the APC congratulated his colleagues for their good nature which made all the defections possible. He also thanked the decampee for coming on board the APC, “we know you are a man of integrity and we are sure that image will reflect in our party,” Obasa stated.

Recall that six out of eight PDP members in the House had in May this year decamped to the APC leaving behind two of their colleagues in the party.

With the crossing over of Akande to the APC, Dipo Olorunrinu representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency 01 remains the only PDP member in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Forum wants Oyo governorship 2019 zoned to Oke-Ogun Mathew Dadiya, Abuja As the 2019 general elections preparations are getting closer, the Oke Ogun Development Consultative Forum (ODCF) has appealed to the people of Oyo State to allow the zone produce the governor of the state come 2019.

President of the forum, Dr. Olusegun Ajuwon, said that it was the turn of Oke Ogun to produce the next governor of Oyo State because it has never produced any since the creation of the state, calling for fairness to all citizens.

The group, in a statement signed by the President and made available to the Daily Times, said it was not strange that the leadership in any democracy is expectedly open to competition by its component units and segments within the population.

Ajuwon noted that “there are agitations whenever any section feels shortchanged.”

According to Ajuwon, “The spirit behind democracy as a form of government distinct from autocracy is that all the people that are old enough to vote can freely do so to elect their representatives and the leadership of the government should be open to all the segments of people to be governed or ruled over, be it political parties, the sections, the

geographic areas, professions or even religious affiliations, given a sense of equity.”

He said: “It is noteworthy that the South of Nigeria had at one time or the other clamoured to produce the Chief Executive (The President) of the Federal Government of Nigeria rather than have the North perpetually occupy the position. In spite of the numerical strength of the North, the quest for national understanding, fairness and equity have prevailed and in the 18 years of the present democratic dispensation, the South had produced two of the four Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“This is what the Press Conference of today is all about. Oke ogun as a distinct segment of Oyo State is hereby announcing formally that for the governorship of Oyo State, it is our turn, come 2019. Gomina Ipinle Oyo, Oke Ogun Lokan. I would have added the phrase pure and simple to the slogan Governorship of Oyo State come 2019, it is our turn in Oke Ogun.

“But I am fully aware that there is hardly any such phrase in politics. I know nothing of such comes easy and producing a governor will never be easy.

But we have resolved to so do, so help us God. “Power has to be won. Getting or win-

ning such power rests on certain important factors: Who the candidate is, what does the candidate intend to do, most often what he intends to do differently, how does the candidate intend to do such things within the allotted duration? Answers to these pertinent questions must be clearly stated before the election. This is what is called the campaign in order to win over majority of the people that constitutes the electorate.

“We believe as the people of Oke Ogun that the time has come to ask for and to get this coveted position of the Executive Governor of our dear State. There are reasons to justify this clamour for the gubernatorial power shift to Oke Ogun. We are a people located strategically in 10 out of the 33 local government areas of the state. However, because of the physical distance from the capitals of the state and the Federal Government, we have been practically forgotten and neglected.

“The roads linking us to the state capital are all very bad and have remained so forever, I dare say. We do not have a single federal institution except for the Nigeria Police and a few other uniformed law enforcement agencies whose presence is to collect taxes and other revenues without any compensation in the form of derivation as other sections of the country that are earning resources for government through Oil and Gas.”

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Osun West election victory, starting point for PDP Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has said that the victory of the party in the last Saturday Senatorial Election in Osun West is a starting point saying more victories will come for the party in future elections, especially in the forthcoming local governments election in Lagos State. .

Speaking with journalists in Lagos Monday, George said PDP is back to winning ways, warning that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government in Lagos State should not attempt to manipulate the local government election.

“For those who are saying the PDP is dead, the party’s victory in Osun West election should be an eye opener that PDP should not be underrated.

“The July 22 date fixed for the LG poll remains sacrosanct and we will take any postponement as an attempt to rig the poll.

“The victory is for the people of Osun West who are tired of Aregbesola’s maneuvering. You cannot fool the people all the time,” he said.

“It is a positive sign, PDP has learnt its lessons. We have realised the mistakes of the past,” he further said.

On the flood ravaging Lagos, George urged Governor Akinwumi Ambode to put urgent measures in place to safeguard lives and properties of Lagosians that have come under serious threat.

“From the streets to the sitting rooms, from the alleys to the bedrooms, the flood have inundated our lives, grounding normal businesses, halting our programmes, vitiating our plans, preventing our children from going to schools.

Thousands have been rendered homeless, hundreds of millions of properties have been destroyed. Lagos is indeed in a sorry, mournful phase. Homes are being destroyed. Roofs are shattered, vehicles drowned in the sweeping rush of floods, “ he said.

Urging the Lagos State government to stop the Sand filling craze which seems to have become a norms in waterlogged areas of the state, George lamented that the state is not only sinking pretty fast, but also slipping beyond the water level .

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Appropriation, Magu: Why FG is reluctant to go to Supreme Court Continued from page 5 sembly.

Fashola had said that it was unfair for the Executive arm to include such projects after public hearings on the budget and defence of the fiscal estimates by the ministries.

He said: “What I have in my budget now is primary healthcare centres and boreholes”.

He attributed the development to the reason why the 2017 budget was not signed on time by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

Speaking on the LagosIbadan Expressway, Fashola said: “We were asked to complete those abandoned projects; but the budget of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was reduced by the National Assembly from N31billion to N10billion “We are owing the contractors about N15billion and they have written to us that they are going to shut down”.

He also lamented that the 2nd Niger Bridge was slashed from N15billion to N10billion and about N3billion or so was

removed from the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road budget.’’

“Everybody is complaining about power supply but they also cut the budget for Manbila power project and the Bodo bridge that connects the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Station was also cut and all these were also discussed.

“If after we have defended the budget and we had gone and the Legislature unilaterally changed the budget, what is the purpose of deliberation?’’

According to Fashola, it is unfair to Nigerians after pub-

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lic hearings were conducted with taxpayers’ money and consultations with the lawmakers only for the budget to be altered, cut or padded.

The minister said that apart from the 200 uncompleted roads he inherited from the previous administration, the lawmakers added 100 roads.

“These roads are not federal roads and some of them do not have designs, how do we award roads that were not designed irrespective of the power you have?

“It is unconstitutional for the National Assembly to legislate on state roads.

“A budget is an estimation plan that set in motion what is to be spent, how much will be borrowed and how much will be collected.

“The executive controls all the machinery for collecting taxes and other revenue with relevant data from the Ministries of Finance, Physical Planning and the Budget Office and others.

“I am not saying that the legislature cannot contribute to the budget, but I hold the view that it cannot increase the budget because they do not collect the revenue with which to run or implement the budget,’’ he said.

Fashola, who held sway as

Lagos State Governor between 2007 and 2015, canvassed interdependence and collaboration among the three arms of government rather than independence to ensure a harmonious relationship.

The minister said that without it, the country would not make progress and would be bogged down by the politics of total separation of power and what he called “power of example rather than example of power.’’

“The society benefits more from the power of example and interdependence rather than the example, show of power; it requires that we show good examples.’’

The issues surrounding the 2017 appropriation law have raised serious concern lately.

Some prominent lawyers and other stakeholders in the nation’s justice system have charged the Federal Government to invoke Rules 22 of the Supreme Court as amended for interpretation of how far the National Assembly can go on appropriation.

Some senior lawyers like Femi Falana, SAN, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Ikechukwu Ezechukwu, SAN, Ahmed Raji SAN, Sebastine Hon, SAN and several others have lend their voices to this call.

Supreme Court affirms Obaseki as Edo Gov, dismisses Ize-Iyamu’s appeal Ï Fixes July 24 for reasons on dismissal of appeal Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the election of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State as it upheld the concurrent decisions of the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal and Court of Appeal Benin City Division that he was validly elected.

In a unanimous decision a full panel of the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Osagie Ize-Iyamu the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who had challenged the decision of the court of appeal.

Justice Okoro who read the panel lead judgment said the appeal lacked in merit. He said that the apex court will give detail reasons for the judgment on July 24, 2017.

When the matter came

up yesterday Yusuf Ali (SAN),counsel to the appellant after adopting his brief urged the court to allow the appeal and grant the prayers of his client.

But counsel to the respondents Adegboyiga Awomolo (SAN) and Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN) after adopting their respective briefs urged the court to dismiss the suit.

Following the adoption of briefs by counsel, the panel then stood down the case for an hour to enable the court take a decision on the matter.

When the court reconvened, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onneghen who headed the panel directed a member of the panel Justice John okoro to deliver the judgment.

Delivering judgement, Justice Okoro held that the appeal

lacks merit and as a result is hereby dismissed with no cost attached. He added that the court will give its reason for the decision on July 24.

Ize-Iyamu and the Peoples Democratic Party had in their appeal urged the apex court to upturn the June 9, 2017 judgment of the court that dismissed their appeal for lacking in merit.

It would be recalled that IzeIyamu had in the petition accused Obaseki and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the election processes.

The PDP candidate had also claimed that the September 28,2016 Edo State election organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was not only marked by corrupt practices but that the commission failed to complied with the relevant provi-

sions of the Electoral Act 2010.

The Court of Appeal in Benin City, Edo State, had dismissed Iyamu’s appeal for lacking in merit, and upheld the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal which in its judgment of April 14, 2017, declared Godwin Obaseki as winner of the September 28, 2016 governorship election.

The court, led by Hon. Justice Dongban-Mensen, ruled that the Justice Ahmed Badamasi-led Tribunal did a painstaking job in its judgement, and so deserved commendation, adding that the tribunal should be commended for properly evaluating all the witnesses’ evidence and ascribing “probative value” to it.

In the judgment read by Justice M.O. Bolaji Yusuf, the Appeal Court held that the PDP, from the evidence-led, did not prove their case to warrant the

nullification of the election or a declaration of Pastor IzeIyamu as the winner.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of governorship election haven pulled majority of the votes cast.

Not satisfied with INEC’s declaration, the PDP candidate approached the Election Petition Tribunal, demanding that he be declared the winner instead of the APC candidate who was pronounced by INEC. In the judgment, the tribunal affirmed the pronouncement of Obaseki winner of the governorship election.

Still not satisfied, IzeIyamu filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal with 41 grounds of appeal which was reduced to nine issues for determination.

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Rush for paper qualification

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ot a few persons had at various times bemoaned the rush by Nigerians to acquire paper qualifications. One of such persons, the immediate past Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Professor Suleiman Bagoro, not long ago decried a situation where Nigerians strive to acquire paper qualifications without necessarily passing through the academic rigours to attain them. Bogoro lamented that such qualifications has become a cog in the wheel of true educational growth in the country.

According to him, it is something of concern to see young Nigerians with higher academic qualifications who cannot defend their certificates in practical terms. The former TETfund boss noted that lack of research in most tertiary institutions is responsible for the country’s educational underdevelopment, even as he noted that it would be impossible for them to succeed without adequate funding for research. Harping on what he called “The Diploma Disease Syndrome,” Bogoro bemoaned the situation that has contributed considerably to the high level of unemployment among university graduates.

Certainly, no right thinking citizen with the country’s educational advancement at heart would dispute Bogoro’s forthright observations. Therefore, we are in harmony with all he said. This is because the arrested development in our tertiary institutions can only worsen, unless the authorities brace up to realities of the present, and place more emphasis on research.

Presently, graduates of our higher institutions are left in a state of limbo, their future hanging in the balance, because the majority of them lack the requisite skills to fit into the modern world of work. They are pitifully ill-equipped for the workplace of today. For long, our universities have appeared reluctant to develop an effective and mutually beneficial linkage with industry that would go a long way in ensuring both robust academic activities and innovative practices. Such detachment from

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There is no denying the fact that higher investment in education, training, research and development would have spin-off benefits, especially with the convergence of innovation and creativity with requirements of the industry and economy.

It is a shame that many of our institutions of higher learning lack excellent laboratories and research centres like those in other developed and developing countries of the world. The consequence is the embarrassing learning by rope, especially among those studying Engineering and other technology related courses. On graduation, they are handicapped in relating in practical terms their learning in the classroom.

It bears repeating that in the modern age, products of tertiary institutions should be creators of employment rather than seekers of jobs.

We are saying it for the umpteenth time that universities must be able to conduct researches aimed at providing solutions to the problems in society. To achieve this, universities should be adequately funded for research and development in order to complement the theoretical aspects of learning. The world of today needs solutions providers, not solutions consumers and problem creators. Even at that, we expect universities and other higher institutions to seek funding from both local and international sources. In addition, universities should develop symbiotic relationship with industries and other relevant agencies, with the objective of getting funding for industry related and other specific projects.

In all, universities need to move beyond issuing paper qualifications alone, to the realm of practical implementation. A nation whose citizens are not individually developed and self-reliant is not reckoned with in today’s globalised world.

The university system and other higher institutions of learning must, therefore, become primary tools for Africa’s development in the 21 century.

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Being rich is no longer fashionable if it cannot be used for human development.

Pastor Tunde Bakare

Pope John Paul II

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

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

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Hausa/Yoruba crisis: Dangote donates N50m to victims Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has donated N50 million to victims of the tribal crisis that occurred in Ile-Ife in March 8.

The beneficiaries were both Yoruba and Hausa indigenes who encountered loss during the violence.

Both the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, commended Dangote for the donation.

It would be recalled that after the crisis which claimed many lives, the Osun state government set-up a panel of enquiry on the disturbance of public peace.

The panel which began its sitting on April 19, 2017, said it received 406 memoranda and no eyewitness account.

Majority of those that submitted memoranda were those that approached the panel for compensation from the government.

While many claimed that their shops were looted during the fracas, many claimed that their houses were burnt and appealed to government to assist them.

In his philanthropic gesture, Dangote through his foundation, donated cash to assist 220 victims Ooni expressed satisfaction with the Emir for assisting in ensuring peace and unity.

He also urged youths not to be used as agents of violence, adding that they remained the hope of the nation.

He said, “the Emir has brought glamour to the monarch system. The monarchical system must work with the private sector because one of the benefits is what we are seeing today.

“We shouldn’t put everything in the hands of government. I appeal to youths to come together to channel a positive cause. Nobody should use you for unpleasant activities.

“The wealthy ones should give back to the society. They should emulate Dangote in activities of this nature.”

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido, said the northern leaders deliberately refused to issue official statement when the violence started.

He hailed the Ooni for his leadership role during the crisis, saying that he doused their tension and fear.

The Emir, who narrated how Ooni got him and Sultan of Sokoto, aware of the violence, said, “I thank Ooni for his leadership role in ensuring peace among the indigenes of Ile-Ife, which include the Hausas. We were convinced not to issue any public statement after Ooni explained the steps he has taken to us. Other people should emulate Dangote and assist the less-privileged.

EFCC fixes July 12 to arraign Industrial Court Judge, over alleged bribery Titilope Joseph

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday revealed that despite writing to the National Industrial Court, inviting embattled Industrial High Court Judge, Justice James Agbadu Fishim, the judge refused to show up at its office.

The judge who was supposed to be arraigned before Justice Raliat Adebiyi of an Ikeja High Court, yesterday refused to show up in Court as expected.

According to EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, the judge was expected to report in their office on Tuesday.

“The EFCC wrote a letter to the President of the NIC asking Justice Fishim to honor the EFCC’s invitation which he has failed to. He is presently not in our custody.

We are expecting him to come tomorrow (Tuesday),” Oyedepo said.

Justice Adebiyi thereafter adjourned till July

12 for the arraignment of Justice Fishim’s arraignment.

Justice Fishim would be arraigned on 19 count charge, instituted against him by the Economics and Financial Crimes Commissions (EFCC).

Justice Fiahim was named as one of the Judges allegedly bribed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joseph Nwobike.

An EFCC prosecutor, Daniel Danladi had during Nwobike’s trial told the same court that named four judges who were allegedly involved in the gratification scam as Justice Mohammed Yinusa, Justice H. A. Ngajiwa and Justice Musa Kurya, all of the Federal High Court, Lagos and Justice James Agbadu-Fishim of the National Industrial Court, Lagos.

He said the report contained details of 14,317 text messages from Nwobike’s Samsung Galaxy Note 4 mobile phone, seized from him by the anti-graft agency during investigations in the alleged corruption case.

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Presidency’s cabal in dilemma on Buhari - Fayose Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

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Ekiti state governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Presidency cabal is in a state of dilemma as to whether to bring President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country with his present state or leave him in London, stating that; “the President has become a bad business for the cabal that imposed him on Nigerians.”

Governor Fayose, who insisted that Nigerians must be told the truth about the president’s state of health, said; “I told Nigerians then that President Buhari was a black-market packaged

by the APC cabal that was only interested in seizing power by whatever means and now, I have been vindicated.”

In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said: “For a president who has spent 113 days abroad taking care of his health out of the 191 days in 2017, it is time for Section 144 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to be invoked.”

He said “President Buhari left Nigeria for London on May 7, 2017 and today is July 10, 2017, 64 clears days since Nigerians saw their President or heard anything from

him. Even the President’s handlers are keeping Nigerians in the dark.

“Even though the number of days that a president can spend outside the country is not specified in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the makers of the laws of Nigeria envisaged this kind of situation and made provisions for how to resolve it in Section 144.

“It has therefore become pertinent that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) must invoke Section 144 of the 1999 Constitution by passing a resolution declaring that President Buhari is incapable of discharging the functions of his office.”

Governor Fayose, who insisted that he was not interested in President Buhari’s death, said freeing Nigeria from the hands of those who are presently holding the country to ransom should be the major concern of all well-meaning Nigerians.

“They are always quick to tell Nigerians that there is an Acting President in person of Prof Yemi Osinbajo and as such, no vacuum government. However, we all know the limitations of the Acting President.

We know that there are so many things Prof Osinbajo cannot do and Nigerians are the ones bearing the consequences of a bedridden President.”

Lagos LG poll: Labour Party denies pact with PDP Iniobong Iwok

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Ahead of the July 22 local government election in Lagos state, the Labour Party has denial having an alliance or pact with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state for the PDP candidates to contest the election under its platform.

The party said that its state executives never authorized the now suspended former state chairman, Biodun Popoola, to enter into any alliance with any party, adding that the alliances were the sole handiwork of the former chairman who have been suspended from the party.

Speaking in an exclu-

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sive interview with the Daily Times, the newly elected caretaker chairman of the party Mr. Femi Enofe, berated the PDP in the state for attempting to use the party and dump it, stressing that the PDP has been duped. He said that the former chairman was not acting with the consent and support of the state executive of Labour Party.

Enofe added that most of the candidates aspiring under the party were strange to the state executive, noting that the party has now been repositioned nationally for the task ahead.

He said: “The Labour Party was not part of any

alliance with PDP. It was the sole decision of the former chairman, did you see any state executive in the press briefing? How can savaldor say they just want to use the party to contest this election win or lose they still belong to PDP we cannot be use.”

“The leader of the party felt we should rescue the party, you cannot b negotiating with one man and one man cannot represent the party it is 419.

Most of the candidates pasting posters in town are strange to us but we know they are product of the alliance. We have candidates but their faith is tie down to this election,” Enofe added.

Also speaking the newly

elected caretaker state Secretary of the party Bolaji Oshinowo said the party had petitioned the Lagos state independent electoral commission, LASIEC over the issue, stressing the former chairman was acting alone with the PDP and had been suspended from the party.

Bola however revealed that the Labour Party was ready for dialogue with the PDP on the issue, stating: “We have not been working with any candidates, we have communicated the issue to LASIEC and we would meet with them this week. We are willing to dialogue with PDP if they come to us.”

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Club raises N50m fund, plans health, sports facilities Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Lagos-based social club, ‘Association of Friends’ has concluded plans to commence the construction of a sports city in Lagos, as part of its social responsibility to uplift grass root sports development in the state.

The club has also made arrangements to carry out series of advocacies in the areas of health developments in the society.

President of the club, Alhaji Oluropo Owolabi, made the disclosure during the N50 million club development fund raising during the Association’s 2017 Presidential Night where new members were also inducted.

Speaking after his swearing in as new President, Alhaji Owolabi, who is also former Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SACHOL), said the new administration has commenced the infrastructural facelift of the club house with a view to enhancing the safety and comfort for users.

Owolabi further said that the foundation laying ceremony of the sports centre will soon take place and that, it will be named after Gaby Yar’Dua. The sports centre, he said will include sections for table

tennis, gymnasium, dart, snookers, draft, suana and massage to enhance the good health of its members.

Also speaking on plans to commemorate the association’s 40th anniversary in 2018, Owolabi said the ceremony will leave an indelible mark in the life of Lagosians as the committee of friends is putting in place projects that will positively add values to the less privilege.

“My Presidency is geared towards leaving behind memories that will stand the test of time in this association. We have concluded plans to carry out various projects in different segments of our society because we realised that government alone cannot carry the burdens of the citizens.

Our association plans to help in our own little way. For example, for the sports centre; we will commence the construction very soon and also carry out advocacies in the areas of health.”

Declaring its readiness to hit the ground running and as part of its health advocacy, the club disclosed that it has mapped out plans to embark on visitation to schools in some selected areas within Lagos for the purpose of enlightening the pupils and the communities on health matters like HIV/AIDs, Diabetes, Hypertension, care for the eyes and ensuring good health for the aged.

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FG’s failure to engage researchers bane of Nigeria’s woes

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by the increasing deterioration of the state of the Nigerian nation and the depressing living condition of its people, now compounded by heightened ethno-religious tension, a group of concerned eminent scholars and international researchers, who converged on the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has blamed the country’s woes on the widening gap between scholars/researchers and policy-makers/practitioners, which they said must be re-ordered immediately, to turn its fortunes around.

The scholars led by Emeritus Professor John Adebunmi Ayoade of the Universiyy of Ibadan and Professor Cyril Obi, Programme Director, African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), New York, recalled that developed countries fully understood the strategic importance and relevance of scholars and researchers and always engaged them during moment of national emergencies and challenges

as they are in Nigeria today.

Other eminent scholars at the occasion, some drawn from the West African region and the U.S, included Professor Ishmael Rasheed; a Sierra-Leonean and Chairman APN Board, Dr Mathew Balakoli, from the Governors Commission, Liberia, Professor Charles Ukeje of the Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and Professor Sola Omotola formerly of The Guardian Editorial Board, now of FUOYE. Urging Nigerian political leaders, policy-makers, policy practitioners, industrialists and entrepreneurs to take a cue from these countries, the scholars further recalled that in the U.S, France, Russia, Australia, Canada, Japan, China, the United Kingdom and others, it is researchers and scholars that drive the economy, the industry, development and good governance, wondering why Nigeria’s case is different.

Professor Ukeje lamented that what had been operating in the country was a dialogue of two deaf people

where scholars operated from the silos while policy makers/practitioners operated in world fenced with bureaucracy and red-tapism, this in his view had created an environment of mutual mistrust, but that now there is a ray of hope signaled by the Workshop.

In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor FUOYE, Professor Kayode Soremekun, said it was the recognition of the urgent need to re-activate the link between scholars and policy makers that made his institution to seek collaboration with SSRC and to also link FUOYE wtih the global university community.

Speaking at both the Workshop and Public Lecture sponsored by the NewYork based SSRC, the Nigerian-born Chief Executive of the Council, Obi believed that all hope was not yet lost and that it was not too late for the country and policy makers/practitioners, to retrace their steps and begin the process of critical linkage with the scholarship

community in Nigeria and in the diaspora, disclosing that a special session of the 3-day Workshop was created and devoted for this purpose.

According to Obi, at this special session, researchers and policy makers/practitioners were locked up in one room where they brainstormed and interrogated a number of issues starring the country in the face.

To ensure that the country continues to march forward in this new direction of mutual interface between scholars and policy makers and that the process is not starved of quality researchers at any given time, the SSRC chieftain revealed that a substantial part of the workshop was also devoted to training young researchers on the rudiments of researches, including how to access funds and grants.

Obaship tussle: Ikeja elite warn against imposition of candidate ÏÏÏ

Prominent leaders in Ikeja community of Lagos have cautioned against the imposition of an unpopular candidate as new Olu of Ikeja, in the build-up to the appointment of a new monarch.

The leaders, under the aegis of Gbobaniyi Royal Association of Ikejaland, in a fresh petition to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and presently the national leader of ruling All Progressives Congress, said they got wind of plans by some persons to lobby the Lagos State Government into installing a candidate who did not go through due processes.

In a petition to Tinubu, signed by its President, Chief Babatunde Alaran, and Secretary, Mr. Olugbenga Soremi, the group said the Ikeja kingmakers, led by late former deputy governor of Lagos State, Chief Rafiu Jafojo, had since December 2014, sent the name of Prince Shamusideen Adeleye to the Ikeja local council as the Oba-elect.

The Ikeja monarch, Oba Rauf Matemi, Amore 1, had joined his ancestors in October, 2014.

Pleading for the intervention of the former governor “who is

an indigene of Ikeja,” the Gbobaniyi Royal Association said Adeleye had since completed all the traditional norms, scrutiny and rites needed to become the new Olu, which prompted the kingmakers to recommend him to the state government, through the local council, for installation.

“We humbly request your immediate intervention into the matter with the Lagos State Government so as to halt raging but unnecessary insinuations, speculations and hearsay within the kingdom,” they appealed.

Meanwhile, the president of Ikeja Youth Development, Alhaji Adeshina Balogun, has also in a statement warned against “undue politicization of the obaship contest in our community.”

Balogun said the warning became necessary following “an unfounded rumour that Prince Adeleye is a member of PDP (Peoples Democratic Party).

“They said it at a time; the Oba-elect denied it, saying he had been with the progressives all his life and now, they have started again, knowing that time is ticking for the installation of an Oba in Ikeja.”

L-R: Funso Ayeni, Senior Brand Manager, Regional Mainstream Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc (NBP); Tayo Adelaja, Public Affairs Manager, West and Mid-west, NBP; HRM Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi (Odundun ıı), the Deji of Akure Kingdom; Ope Oluwalusi, Zonal Business Manager, West, NBP and Josiah Akinola, Assistant Brand Manager, Regional Mainstream Brands, NBP, during the visit of NB team to the palace, in preparation for the Goldberg Ariya Repete Quarterfinals in Akure, Ondo State… recently.

Don calls for speedy implementation of 2017 budget Moses Oyediran, Enugu ÏÏÏThe Executive Director, African Heritage Institution, Enugu, Prof. Ufo Okeke-Uzodike, has called for speedy and effective implementation of the 2017 budget for socio-economic turnaround.

Okeke-Uzodike told newsmen in Enugu on Monday that the impact of the budget would be felt if speedily and effectively implemented.

He said that the impact

of the budget would be felt more in its implementation rather than on timing or the amount of money involved.

“Before now, we have seen budgets passed in good time with huge monetary provisions and with good intentions, but their implementation were abysmal; just between 25 and 30 per cent.

“So, the institute is calling on the Federal Government to ensure high rate

and quality implementation of this year’s budget to improve the economy and revamp the already healing economy.

“We expect 80 per cent implementation to maximise the benefit of this newly signed budget,’’ he said.

The executive director lauded the federal government for putting the economy in the part of recovery.

“The economy is already showing signs of slow but

steady recovery, which is a good one,’’ Okeke-Uzodike said.

He urged the government to implement all aspects of the budget to stimulate the economy and provide jobs as well as increase bargaining power of Nigerians.

“I can tell you the rate of inflation is still high; there must be conscious efforts to bring it down so that the growth of the economy will impact more on individual Nigerians and households,’’ he added.

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ALTON urges NCC, others to review suspended Data Floor Price Stories by Tony Nwakaegho A s s o c i a t i o n of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body of telecommunications’ operators, has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to urgently revisit the suspended data floor price in order to save them from distress.

Data Floor Plan Price is a partial price control measure, which is the lower limit price to check unhealthy but foster healthy competition among players.

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Gbenga Adebayo, chairman Association of Licensed Te l e c o m m u n i c at i o n s

Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) stated this position at breakfast meeting organized recently by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), in Lagos.

Adebayo explained that floor price is a partial price control measure, which is the lower limit price to check unhealthy but foster healthy competition among players.

“The price floor is a means of controlling anticompetitive behaviours by operators considered to have attained the dominant status in the industry.

Earlier, there was a limit to how low ISPs could charge for data services, the regulator in October

Engr Gbenga Adebayo Chairman Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) 2015, approved the removal of data floor price, giving internet service providers opportunity to drop their

data prices as low as they can in order to survive.”

He said,“Before then, NCC had set the data floor

price limit as a way of ensuring smaller ISPs and ‘upcoming’ telcos had the chance to compete with the bigger, already established ones.

The ISPs could compete for customers with low prices. This has now come to hurt the industry very badly, as the smaller operators are finding difficult in a recessed economy to survive due to the ‘heavy weight’ of the bigger players who are able to cross-subsidize the array of services they offer.”

He said available statistics has shown that bigger players lost some market share when the floor price was set and smaller operators got some space in the market place.

He lamented that the

Internet service providers have been badly hurt by none determination of a floor price, as they are left to compete at prices below their costs.

He also denounced the challenge operators are facing in purchasing foreign exchange to fulfil their contractual obligations to equipment suppliers and foreign vendors.

According to him,“This situation is adversely impacting our network operations and also some recent developments in the industry have alluded very clearly to the risks at hand.

The prevailing scarcity of FX has occasioned a situation where the Banks are unable to obtain FX for an upward period of six months.”

Data availability key to nation’s Broad Band: Why Africa’s penetration is low digital economy , says Ojobo The Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Commission, (NCC) Mr. Tony Ojobo has attributed data availability in Nigeria or any nation as significant, as a robust broadband is also a key resource for the building of a digital economy.

Ojobo stated this in a keynote address recently at the DIGITAL PayEXPO Conference, tagged: DATA FIESTA in Lagos.

He said that the visible successes recorded by online merchants such as, Jumia and Yudala are evidence of the role the availability of data can play in any country.

According to him, Nigeria is presently experiencing huge online banking transactions that have reduced physical traffic to the banking halls.

“The amazing innovations and creativity bolstered by access to data and the Internet are proof of what is possible with good broadband and also speaks to greater opportunities in the future which are already seen in many start-ups businesses,” Ojobo said.

The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, said that the Commission is opening up new and additional spectrum bands

Tony Ojobo Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) to strengthen the ever growing data needs in the country.

He cited the auction of frequencies in the 2.3GHz, 2.6GHz, the re-planning of the 800MHz for LTE services, the re-farming of older frequencies held by operators in the sector – all of which are earmarked for data – as concrete steps taken by the NCC to ensure availability of data.

He affirmed that there are measurable derivable benefits for the data segment in the NCC’s technology neutrality stance, adding that these are proofs of NCC’s mindfulness of the centrality of data for economic growth and development.

Broadband penetration is the oxygen through which each country in Africa wants to use to boost its Internet ecosystem.

The system also serves to improve or immediately convert into widespread high-speed internet access and intermediate solutions, but experiences low growth in Africa.

Broadband penetration is the amount of the Internet access market that has high speed or broadband Internet. The term refers to the amount of the Internet access market that high speed or broadband Internet has captured.

According to market research firm Dataxis, 20 million households and businesses in Africa will have wired internet connection by 2022 compared to 11 million in 2016.

The market research firm Dataxis, disclosed this in line with broadband penetration and how it will grow in the next five years.

The market analyst firm noted that although wired broadband is on the rise with the progressive introduction of Fibre-to-theHome (FTTH) in most developed countries, only 1.9 per cent of total population will have a wired internet connection in 2022.

The prediction is that ADSL will slowly decrease while FTTH will begin to grow. However, ADSL

is still expected to remain the most used technology for wired internet access, with 81per cent of total wired connections in 2022, compared to 95 per cent in 2016 in Africa.

Major cities in advanced countries according to the research, are the priority in terms of infrastructures and network installation, while rural and developing areas don’t constitute a promising market as yet.

Fixed wireless technologies such as fixed-LTE will continue to complement wireline both in urban and rural areas.

“Even though fibre initiatives seem to hatch in many countries, they will not immediately convert into widespread high-speed internet access and intermediate solutions will still be required in the upcoming years,” said Sa Eva

Nébié, research analyst at Dataxis.

“Fixed broadband penetration is very low because in most countries there is almost no wired infrastructure, such as ADSL and fibre.

“In addition, not many households are equipped with a PC because of its price and the need to have an electricity supply at home,” she added.

Nébié said that on the contrary, the mobile penetration is extremely high, exceeding 100 per cent in many countries, adding that “We forecast that smartphones will get more and more affordable in the years to come, while the average income will be on the rise.”

According to internet world stats, Africa in March, 2017, had a 9.4 per cent contribution to worldwide internet traffic.

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FG advocates commercialization of research findings Ïj ƅƏƆ ƐƆ Ɖ Ƅ è Ə ƈ Ɔ 1#^ Stories by Tony Nwakaegho The Federal Government has advocated the resuscitation of Research and Development (R&D) results lying idle on the shelves of the research institutions across the country to boost its primary objective of diversification of the economy.

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, who made this known when he received the report of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) Committee on the Blueprint for Commercialisation of Research and Development (R&D) Results, recently in Abuja Onu, therefore, called on all stakeholders in the sector to help commercialise research findings for the development

of the country, adding that such effort would create more job opportunity for the citizens.

“All the stakeholders in the value chain of R&D commercialization must ensure that viable R&D results available in the nation’s universities and other research institutions are commercialized.

“This is for the purposes of wealth creation, employment generation and industrial transformation of the Nigerian economy.

“To this end, FMST has decided to produce this blueprint on commercialization of R&D results in Nigeria to serve as a guide.

“Also as reference material for researchers and research institutions in the country to facilitate the commercialization of their R&D results and innovative efforts.’’

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology On his part, Dr Dan Ibrahim, chairman, Committee on the Blueprint for Commercialisation of Research and Development (R&D) said that the Nigerian technological base was very weak.

NIN: Registrants might opt out of D-N-D policy on phone lines National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said that it has deployed a Short Message Service (SMS) that allows members of the public to ascertain and verify the authenticity of their National Identification Number (NIN) and access other services.

However, a statement signed by Loveday Chika Ogbonna, Head of Corporate Communications at the Commission and made available to journalists requires that for registrants to enjoy any of the services, they might be required to opt out of the Do-Not-Disturb (D-N-D) policy implemented by some telecommunication companies on their phone lines.

It will be recalled that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had in November 2016 launched DND as a measure to curb unsolicited SMS from telecommunications network to the subscribers.

NIMC emphasized that it has become paramount for registrants under the NIN scheme to receive and follow up development on the verification of their status through the SMS platform.

Ogbonna said the services provided by the SMS platform include the Personal NIN Lookup, which allows an individual check his/her NIN; the Card Status Check, which

Aliyu Aziz Abubakar DG National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)

check the print and delivery status of an individual’s National e-ID Card; the Change Telephone Number, which allows an individual change the phone number he/she used during enrolment to a new one where the old phone number is no longer available and the Help, which allows an individual seek help on available services.

“In the instance where the individual wants to check his/ her NIN, he/she can send the key word “mynin”to any of the specified number (listed at the end of this document) and the result will be the sender’s NIN, provided the phone used for sending the request corresponds with the number the individual supplied to NIMC at the time of registration.

“Where the individual seeks to change his/her

telephone number, he/she sends “Changeme/FirstName/ Surname/OldPhoneNo/ Last4digitNIN” and the service will reply with the user’s full name and acknowledgement of the change from the old number to the new number.

“In the same vein, where a ‘cardstatus’ request is sent to the specified phone numbers, it returns the state of readiness (where applicable) of the card.

Responses include: Card ready but not dispatched, Card ready, where the card is ready, it displays your batch ID and other details to enable you pick up your card), or Card Collected.

“Similarly, the “Help” function is sent to any of the numbers listed below in order to seek help on available services where the individual is not conversant with any of the available SMS Card and NIN services.

“To request for any of these services, the general public is invited to send the SMS to any of the following numbers: +234 908 000 0871 (Etisalat), +234 903 000 0872 (MTN), +234 705 820 0871 (Glo), and +234 708 420 0871 (Airtel).

“Please note that for you to enjoy any of these services, you may be required to opt out of the Do-Not-Disturb (D-N-D) policy implemented by some telecommunication companies on your phone lines,” the statement read.

The nation, according to him imports and consumes foreign technologies deployed in virtually all sectors of the economy to the detriment of indigenous technologies, and creating unnecessary pressure on the scarce foreign reserve of the nation.

Ibrahim stated that Nigerian researchers, inventors and innovators were very intelligent and creative, adding that the greatest challenge had been converting R&D results and inventions into products and services.

He remarked that converting R&D results and inventions into products and services was mainly due to the very weak intellectual property culture among Nigerian researchers, inventors and innovators.

“The other contributing factors include the low quality of

the R&D results and inventions emanating from the National Innovation System, inefficient management of intellectual property assets, among other.

“As a result of these challenges, many of the R&D results and inventions are lying idle on the shelves of the research institutions across the country without being commercialised.

Therefore, there is urgent need to reverse the trend, “he said.

Government, he said was presently in dire need of diversification of the Nigerian economy to make it globally competitive, noting that government can only achieve its primary objective of diversification of the economy through commercialisation of R&D results lying idle on the shelves of the research institutions across the country.

WEF urges investment model to achieve universal internet access, adoption The World Economic Forum has announced the launch of a second White Paper on “An Investment Framework for Digital Adoption” published in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group which illustrates an investment model that can be used to quantify the costs to achieve universal internet access and adoption.

Alex Wong, Head of Global Challenge Partnerships and Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum said, “The new report provides additional tools and examples of how internet for all can be achieved through public-private collaboration. The report findings will be applied to the Internet for All country programmes to help policymakers better understand the various options and levers that can be used to accelerate internet access and adoption.”

Wolfgang Bock, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group, noted that, “More than half of the world’s population, or four billion people, have no access to or do not use the internet. In order to connect the unconnected, governments, businesses and civil society actors will need to think differently about investing in internet access and adoption. This report provides practical insights in helping these stakeholders determine the right investments and policy measures to achieve Internet for All”.

Launched in 2015, the World Economic Forum Internet for All initiative aims to connect the

world’s four billion unconnected through new models of publicprivate cooperation.

Companies such as Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, Microsoft, MTN and Telkom work together on this platform together with government, civil society, academia and international organizations to develop and scale new internet access models, attract and coordinate investment, and align programming.

Country programmes launched in East Africa’s Northern Corridor (Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda), have set the target of connecting 25 million new users by the end of 2019. The investment model was applied to the Northern Corridor to determine the precise level of investment required to meet this goal.

Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Minister of Youth and Information Communication Technology of Rwanda, explained the impact of the project: “As the first implementer of the Internet for All methodology, Rwanda was looking for a way to quantify the level of investment required to achieve our targets. This methodology provides us with the ability to do this, and we plan to use it to drive forward our internet development programme.”

To tackle the main barriers to internet access on a scale necessary to achieve the target would require an investment of $1.83 billion or $64 per person.

Infrastructure costs are high, and current smartphone costs are well beyond the reach of many.

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MRS. COMFORT APEH I formerly known and addressed as Miss Comfort Ocheme now i to be known and addressed as Mrs. Comfort Apeh. All former documents bearing the former name remain valid. Benue state universal Basic Education Board, Makurdi and the general public should take note.

ZAINAB ABUBAKAR USMAN I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAMB HALIDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ZAINAB ABUBAKAR USMAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

KHADIJA AHMED IBRAHIM

DOKPESI HOMTO ZAIDA

NWANKWO CHUKWUDUBEM OLUWATOSIN

I formerly known and addressed as ADE~OYENUSI HOMTO VIVIAN now I wish to be known and addressed as DOKPESI HOMTO ZAIDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as NWANKWO CHUKWUDUBEM VICTOR TOSIN now I wish to be known and addressed as NWANKWO CHUKWUDUBEM OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ITODO OJOMA V.

AMINATU YAWALE ADAM

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMINA ABDULWAHAB NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMINATU YAWALE ADAM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AISHA AHMED IBRAHIM

BITRUS SHAGARI UMARU

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CORRECTION OF NAME

EZEKIEL KALADZAVI

MRS. ENAMUDU KEMI THERESA

I AGBO HELEN ALADI , HEREBY NOTIFIED THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY SPELT AS , AGBO HELEN LADI, AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS GAMBA KALADJAVI EZEKIEL HASHEKED , WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS EZEKIEL KALADZAVI, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID , AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS MARTINS KEMI THERESA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ENAMUDU KEMI THERESA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KHADIJA AHMED. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KHADIJA AHMED IBRAHIM ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALHAJI ABDULSALAMI SALIU ADEGOKE 2. ABIOYE SUNDAY ADEMOLA 3. OLANREWAJU STEVE OLABODE 4. ADEDOYIN ADEBISI STEPHEN 5. ADEWOYE TAJU ADEKUNLE 6. SALAMI OLAWALE HAKEEM 7. ALHAJI GANIYU KAREEM ADEDAYO THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ODUMADE IYIOLA OLA 2. ABEL OJO ADENIYI 3. FAKOREDE OLUWASEUN TUNBOSUN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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FLAME OF FIRE GOSPEL RENEWAL MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1} EVANGELIST JOHN CHINEDU DANIEL - CHAIRMAN {2} NNAJI UCHENNA - SECRETARY {3} JOHN IFEANYI - TREASURER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF BASSEY EYO NDEM (CHAIRMAN) 2. JOSEPH EYO DUKE 11 (SECRETARY) 3. ENE MKPANG BOCO

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

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE EFIK CULTURE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ACCESS TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BABATUNDE OLUSEGUN FEHINTOLA- PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2. FRANCIS OGUNPITAN 3. ANU ADENIRAN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ADVOCATE, ENGAGE AND SUPPORT ON ISSUES AND PROJECTS CONCERNING WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUTHS 2. TO PROVIDE SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING TO AGENCIES 3. TO PROVIDE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONS 4. TO CREATE INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUBS FOR THE YOUTHS AS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND JOB CREATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

NOVESHA AND ASHEVON FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Harmless Uchechukwu Kalu 2. Ijioma Raphael Sunday.

3. Kalu Victor Uchenna 4. Ekeoma Uduma Emmanuel.

- Chairman - Secretary

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

OLD NAME - Azaiki Foundation & Public Library CAC/IT/RC/ N0.54378 NEW NAME - Azaiki Public Library

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Hon.Anakobe Saliu Abdulazeez 2. Hon Idris Anako 3. Mrs Ayodele O Ruth 4. Hon Shaibu Obaro 5. Hajia Ramatu Majavi

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

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To Help The Less Privilege In Eradicating Poverty.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. To help people to understand the importance of education and value for the betterment of our society.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Prof. Stephen Azaiki 2.Mrs. Mimi Otonba Azaiki 3.Engr. Emmanuel Okocha

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

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

NYORO EKPE ORGANIZATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Mr Gozie Okolo.

2. Mr Nworie Peter Ozioma.

3. Mr Agbo Israel Collins.

4. Mr Joseph Akabuoguo.

5. Mr Ifeanyi Umeje.

6. Eng. Mrs Chioma Nwozor.

7. Mr Chukwudi Israel.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To Promote and Protect the Interest of Members.

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

SIGNED : SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ANACHU SUNDAY NDUBUEZE (CHAIRMAN).

2. UMEH JOHN OKECHUKWU. 3. EPUECHI OKWUMA PAULINUS. 4. UDECHUKWU REUBBEN OKEKE. 5. UMEH JOHN ONWURAH. 6. AKAEME IFEANYI EDWIN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To Promote the Welfare of Members.

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

SIGNED : L.O IHUOMA ESQ.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED : SECRETARY

AFRICAN SOCIAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT AND RIGHTS PROTECTION FOUNDATION

PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET ACCESS DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE FOR AFRICA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

ASSOCIATION OF SET 1994 AND 1995 LAW GRADUATES OF EDO STATE UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.AKINOLA EMMANUEL OLADUNNI - CHAIRMAN 2.ULUNMA UBAKUMAKIN-OLADUNNI 3.OSHO DEBORAH ALABA 4.TSO ANDREW ZAKAN - SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

ELECT LADIES INTERNATIONAL 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) Evang ( mrs ) Julie A. Amego (2) Pst Dilys U. Amego (3) Christy Odudu (4) Lydia.O. Ebene.

(5) Pastor (mrs) Regina Ashilere AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. 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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.FRANK MUONEMEH 2.OBINNA IKECHUKWU EKWUMFE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROMOTE PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS IN AFRICA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : FRANK MUONEMEH SECRETARY

MELODY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

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

TRUSTEES 1. MR UABOI GODFREY AGBEBAKU - CHAIRMAN 2. MR MOSES IDEHO - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1, TO PROMOTE A SENSE OF BROTHERLINESS , UNITY AND ONENESS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 2, TO ENCOURAGE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE LEGITIMATE EFFORT AIMED AT THE ECONOMIC , POLITICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATION .

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

MARINE PLATFORMS INSPIRE 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EMMANUEL OKORO 2. JACQUELINE OKORO 3. CHARLES OKORO 4. JACOB OKORO

TRUSTEES ARE 1. TAOFIK ADEGBITE 2. BAJI NYAM 3. BIODUN ODUSI 4. TAIWO OGUNSAMI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOGNIZED CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. 2. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. 3. TO OPERATE AS A RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR ECCLESIASTICAL PURPOSE 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: ORJI NESTOR CHIKEZIE - COUNSEL 08164440766

5. GEORGE CHIMA ODUKO 6. TOIBAT LAWANSON 7. ADERONKE AIKOMO 8. CAROL BRIADE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHETHER HELPLESS, LESS PRIVILEGED, PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED OR NOT. 2. TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BETTER LIVING BY THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL AMENITIES AND THE ENFORCING OF PROJECTS TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL CAPACITY. 3. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY CREATING UNHINDERED ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH. 4. TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONGST THE YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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MRS. PITAN TEMILOLUWA BIDEMI

KOLADE ADEWALE NIFEMI

BISOLA GANIAT ONALAJA

JERRY TAIWO

ALUKO JOHN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOGBO SAMUEL CHUKWUDALU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUNENYE SAMUEL CHUKWUDALU ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED MISS FASIPE TEMILOLUWA BIDEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. PITAN TEMILOLUWA BIDEMI ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as KOLADE ADEWALE KORO, now wish to be known and addressed as KOLADE ADEWALE NIFEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BISOLA GANIAT BANKOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as BISOLA GANIAT ONALAJA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ZAKPO FELIX, now wish to be known and addressed as JERRY TAIWO. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OMONIYI TUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ALUKO JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

ADEGBOLA JOSHUA ADEYEMI

AGBOOLA GABRIEL KUNLE

UNYIME ISHE UDO OBONG

OYELAMI ADEOLA OYEBIMPE

ADDITION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as PROMISE ISHE UDO OBONG, PROMISE ISHE and PROMISE ISHE, now wish to be known and addressed as UNYIME ISHE UDO OBONG All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

DAWODU JAMES OLANREWAJU I, formerly known and addressed as LARRY ADEOLA DAWODU, now wish to be known and addressed as DAWODU JAMES OLANREWAJU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEPOJU ADEOLA OYEBIMPE, now wish to be known and addressed as OYELAMI ADEOLA OYEBIMPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

That on my bank account my name was written as ATOBATELE ADEYEMI DANIEL while on my BVN my name appears as ATOBATELE ADEYEMI. That the name DANIEL is the addition to my name. That my correct names are ATOBATELE ADEYEMI DANIEL. All former documents remain valid.

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ANNE HARUNA

CHUKWUNENYE SAMUEL CHUKWUDALU

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I formerly known and addressed as DIWA ABOLARIN OLUFEMI now wish to be known and addressed as AGBOOLA GABRIEL KUNLE. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

MRS PITAN TEMITOPE FELICIA

PITAN MICHAEL AYOMIDE

TCHARA AWEDEOU

GODWIN FAITH CHUKWUNONSO

OSAKUNI KATE CHINENYE

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OSHIN OLADELE

IBRAHIM OMONUWA MATHEW

NWOGEDE JOHN AUSTINE

ADEOSUN SUNDAY OLAONIPEKUN

OGABO PAULINA ONESHI

AKINTOLA TOSIN TIMILEYIN

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I, formerly known and addressed as BRAIMOH OMONUWA MATHEW, now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM OMONUWA MATHEW. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known as AKINTOLA ENIBENIZEN TOSIN wish to be known and addressed as AKINTOLA TOSIN TIMILEYIN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

SULE RUKAYAT FAITH

CHIGBO VANESSA CHINENYE

BAKARE OLASUMBO GANIYAT

AUGUSTINE CHIAGOZIE MATTHEW

FASHOLA KUBURATU

ALABI OLUWARANTI FELICIA

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JIMOH MONMUN ONAOLAPO

AWULAT OMOTAYO MUNIRU

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CHRISTIAN ONYEBUCHI

DEBORAH OPEOLUWA MUSA

AMINAT ADERAYO OLA-OJO

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ONUNYEREOFOR CHUKWUDUBEM SAMSON

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

I formerly known as MOMODU ONAOLAPO wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH MONMUN ONAOLAPO and Corrected Date of Birth is 28/01/1963 .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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EKEJIUBA JOSEPHINE IJEOM

AMOBI CYNTHIA CHIZOBA

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY EZE AGABA-IDU IGWE SORONNADI NWABUEZE EZEWUIRO

ADESANYA OLUWATOYIN ATINUKE

ISHOLA BASIRAT OLOLADE

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DUROJAYE KAYODE THEOPHILUS

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I formerly known as CYNTHIA CHIZOBA EZE wish to be known and addressed as.

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I formerly known as FALADE OLUWATOYIN ATINUKE wish to be known and addressed as ADESANYA OLUWATOYIN ATINUKE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UDEH- CHINAZA SCHOLARSTICA

YUSUF OJO

DANIEL ADEBAYO ADEKOYA

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known as DANIEL ADEBAYO ERIC wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL ADEBAYO ADEKOYA. All former documents remain valid General public please take note

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as MISS OLAYEMI AMINAT OMOWUNMI instead of MRS FASHINA AMINAT OMOWUNMI. My date of birth was wrongly written as 14/04/1982 instead of 17/04/1982. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

JOSEPH RAMOTA ADEOLA

That I RAZIKA AUWAL MAIDABINO my name was formerly written as RAZIKA AUWAL want to add ‘’MAIDABINO’’ to my name, wish to be known and addressed as RAZIKA AUWAL MAIDABINO. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Okeshola Ramota Adeola wish to be known and addressed as Joseph Ramota Adeola. All former documents remain valid General public please take note

I formerly known as UDEH CHINAZA ANGELA wish to be known and addressed as UDEHCHINAZA SCHOLARSTICA wrong Date of Birth is12/08/1990 while the corrected Date of Birth is 07/07/1990. All former documents remain valid General public please take note

I formerly known as OJO BUKOLA YUSUF and YUSUF OJO KOLADE wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF OJO. All former documents remain valid General public please take note

UDOH EMMANUEL THOMPSON

OBIANYOR PEACE WEALTH

ADEBAYO QUEEN SARAH- BOLA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as UDOH EMMANUEL UDOH wish to be known and addressed as UDOH EMMANUEL THOMPSON. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as IYOBHEBHE PEACE IZIEGBE wish to be known and addressed as OBIANYOR PEACE WEALTH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ADEBAYO QUEEN BIMBO wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO QUEEN SARAH- BOLA. My date of birth was wrongly written as 28/11/1985 & 30/03/1979 instead of 04/10/1985. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

NGWU DOMINIC CHIELOZONA

ANI CHIDIMMA MAUREEN

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LASISI QUEENMARY CHINWE

In some of my documents my name was written as ABAYOMI ABISOLA and OLOPADE OLURANTH while in some other documents it was written as KOLAPO FRANCISCA MARIAN which I wish to bear now .I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as AYO TAORIDI BELLO instead of AYODELE TAORIDI BELLO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as IBEABUCHI QUEENMARY CHINWE now wish to be known, called and addressed as LASISI QUEENMARY CHINWE. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

NDU MARY UKPAI

NWAMMADU LOUIS BEDEMUS

OKOH FLORENCE

ADEYEMI ADEOSUN BOSE

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I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU NWAMMADU LOUIS, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAMMADU LOUIS BEDEMUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Mordi Florence , now wish to be known and addressed as Okoh Florence.

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ADETAYO RASHEEDAT KIKELOMO

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BAKARE BIOLA BILIKIS

MRS. JOY DARIS IHAZA

OBARAFO SIMBIAT SHOLA

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BOLAJI DHIKRULLAHI

RONE KATHERINE REMISAN

OSAGIE SOLOMON WISDOM

MRS AJAYI OLUBUKOLA RUTH

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE This is to certify and confirm that ALIU BASIRAT ASABI and ALIU TEMITOPE BASHIRAT refer to the same person. That my correct date of birth is 24 June 1984 and not 4 June 1984. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

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I, formerly known as Rone Orugboh Remisan, now wish to be known and addressed as Rone Katherine Remisan.

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BALOGUN SULAIMAN ADEWALE

MISS NKEM TINA EGBO

MOSES LILIAN OGBENI

AGBOIRE MARYEXCEL OMOLOLA

ISIAKA JAMIU BABATUNDE

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ABDULSALAM IBRAHIM

OSARETIN RETNEY MENE

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Formerly known and addressed as OSARETIN LILIAN OSAGHAE now wish to be known and addressed as OSARETIN RETNEY MENE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ELEMUWA PATIENCE CHINONSO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGIM PATIENCE CHINONSO. All former documents remain valid.

NYSC and general public take note

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MRS. EZEIFEDI THECLA UKAMAKA

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MRS AGIM PATIENCE CHINONSO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OZUZU IFEOMA COLETTE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHIJIOKE IFEOMA COLETTE. All former documents remain valid.

Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Abuja and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEONYIRIMBA THECLA UKAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EZEIFEDI THECLA UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid.

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AYODELE AKIN FELIX

MRS. AYODELE LYNDA CHIKODI

OHANUMMA FRANCIS OLUMBA

MARTIN EMMANUEL

MRS. NWAEHIHIE FRANCA NNENNA

MRS. ORJI CHIDIMMA GIFT

I, formerly known and addressed as ORIMOGUNJE AKIN FELIX, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE AKIN FELIX. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKAGHA LYNDA CHIKODI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AYODELE LYNDA CHIKODI . All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OHANUMMA WISDOM OLUMBA, now wish to be known and addressed as OHANUMMA FRANCIS OLUMBA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALAKWE EMMANUEL CHIDIEBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MARTIN EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DIKE FRANCA NNENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWAEHIHIE FRANCA NNENNA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKEKE CHIDIMMA GIFT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ORJI CHIDIMMA GIFT. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ODI CHIKAODI MARY

OHANUMMA FRANCIS OLUMBA

I, formerly known and addressed as OHANUMMA WISDOM OLUMBA, now wish to be known and addressed as OHANUMMA FRANCIS OLUMBA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MMEZI CYNTHIA CHIJIOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UWAZIE CHIJIOKE CYNTHIA ( Nee Mmezi).

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MRS. APUTAZIE EUNICE CHINYERE

OLADAPO RHODA OLUWAYEMISI.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU CHIKAODI MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as ODI CHIKAODI MARY. All former documents remain valid. First Bank Plc and general public please take note.

MRS. UWAZIE CHIJIOKE CYNTHIA

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Formerly known and addressed as GIWA RHODA OLUWAYEMISI now wish to be known and addressed as OLADAPO RHODA OLUWAYEMISI. All former documents remain valid.

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EMENIKE BLESSING

ONYEMACHI MEFULUCHUKWU GIDEON

YAR MOSES

ADEYANJU KADIJAT ADEFOYEKE

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MRS MIKE-ONYENANU NNEKA IYABODE

CONFIRMATION OF DATE OF BIRTH

AUDU PETER OGBOLE

SADE OLOYE

That i was called and addressed as I JOEL IZUCHUKWU OKAFOR THAT DATE OF BIRTH IN MY ACCOUNT DOCUMENTS WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1984. INSTEAD OF 9TH DECEMBER, 1984.

I HEREBY CONFIRMED THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 9TH DECEMBER, 1984.

ALL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I formerly known and addressed as AUDU PETER ADAKOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as AUDU PETER OGBOLE. All former documents remain valid general public should please take note

OLUWALOPE MATTHEW TEMITOPE. Formerly known and addressed as AWOLOPE MATTHEW TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWALOPE MATTHEW TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OKONJI ROSELINE CHUKWUASIAOKWU Formerly known and addressed as DIBIE ROSELINE CHUKWUASIAOKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKONJI ROSELINE CHUKWUASIAOKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OBARAFO OLAWALE JOHN

Formerly known and addressed as ADETAYO KIKELOMO, now wish to be known and addressed as ADETAYO RASHEEDAT KIKELOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS EVELYN ANYANWU

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AWOYEMI OLALEKAN DANIEL

NWOSU KISTO CHUKWUNOYE

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IGBOAMALU MONICA MARYANN CHINAZA Formerly known and addressed as IGBOAMALU MONICA ANN, now wish to be known and addressed as IGBOAMALU MONICA MARY-ANN CHINAZA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

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SILAS LAMI ARI.

JOSSH MATTHEW

LEHROI MATTHEW

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AREMU RUKAYAT ADEPEJU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OLAYINKA RUKAYAT ADEPEJU. All former documents remain valid. PCN, CSCS, GTBank, FIRST BANK, WEMA BANK, other agencies and general public should please take note.

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I, MICHALE MATTHEW, the mother of JOSHUA CLEMENT OKOJIE, born on the 27th day of July, 2006. That he was formerly known and addressed as JOSHUA CLEMENT OKOJIE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JOSSH MATTHEW. All former documents/certificates remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, MICHALE MATTHEW, the mother of LEROY CHRISTIAN OKOJIE, born on the 18th day of February, 2003.

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OYEBOLA BISOLA SARAH

MARIAM OLUBUNMI ISHOWO

KAREEM MOSHOOD ADIGUN.

OBASORO BEATRICE FOLUKE

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I, formerly known and addressed as OLANIPEKUN BISOLA SARAH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OYEBOLA BISOLA SARAH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as OBASORO BEATRICE BANKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBASORO BEATRICE FOLUKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my BVN, my name was written as JOSEPH ADEYI, while on my Bank Documents, my name was written as ADAKOLE ADEYI JOSEPH. That I now wish to add ‘ADAKOLE’ to my names as it appears on my BVN. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADAKOLE ADEYI JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GODSWILL ORJI AGU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BOMBER GODSWILL ORJI. That my correct date of birth is 25th day of January, 1974. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That in my Voter’s Card, my names were written as ADEFEHINTI SALIMOTU AINA, while in some of my documents, it was written as ADEFEHINTI SALIMOTU AINA, but in my working place, it was written as ADEFEHINTI ADUKE AINA. That I hereby declare that I am the one bearing all the above mentioned names as ADEFEHINTI ADUKE AINA SALIMOTU. That I was born on the 19th day of May, 1961. All former documents remain valid. My Bank and general public to take note.

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How 13 banks posted N118b PBT in three months Motolani Oseni A total of 13 Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have declared a total of N118 billion as Profit before Tax (PBT) in three month of 2016 (Q1 2016).

According to our correspondent’s checks, the PBT declared by these 13 DMBs dropped by 13.4 per cent or N18.2billion recorded in prior first quarter of 2015.

Surprising, Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the struggling financial institution in the country recorded a significant increase in PBT as it rose by 101.2 per cent to N4.7 billion in Q1 2016 from N2.38 billion in Q1 2015.

Followed by Access Bank Plc, that declared an increase of 37 per cent in PBT from N16.5 billion in Q1 2015 to N22.58 billion in Q1 2016.

The remaining DMBs covered by our correspondent recorded decline in PBT attributed to severe macro-economy challenges that include removal of public sector funds via the Treasury Single Account (TSA) that has impacted the deposit (liability) side of banks operations; removal of Commission on Turnover (COT), which has always boosted banks’ operating income.

Other factors are, unstable Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange policy and declining income from loans/credit.

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Maritime: NPA workers begin strike, may paralyse operations nationwide

By Joy Ekeke, Babajide Okeowo Leaders of organised labour in the Maritime sector have called for a strike today to protest the Ports and Harbours Bill recently passed by the Senate.The workers said they were displeased with some provision of the Bill, as well as entertaining fears over national security, rationalisation,

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among other sundry issues affecting them.

The action is being jointly organised by Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, and Senior Staff Association of Communications, Transport and Corporation, SSACTAC, Maritime Branch.

Acting Secretary-General of the

union, Felix Akingboye, said, “We are mobilising our members in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri and Calabar for the demonstration. It will hold simultaneously in all the ports from 6 am to 6 pm on Tuesday (today).

He said,“We are opposed to any attempt to further strip Nigeri-

Some concerned stakeholders in Bayelsa State, led by Market Women and Leading Igbo Traders, have expressed concern over the silence of the Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on the pro-

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ans of their patrimony, through further concession in the guise of amending the NPA Act 1955.”

He said, “The promoters of the Bill are only after their personal interests; which is to concession the harbour operations of the NPA to private individuals.”

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Mobile broadband plan soars high, costs 17% of national minimum wage Tony Nwakaegho

Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (middle) with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria (left) and President Ernest Bai Koroma, President of Sierra Leone, during a courtesy visit by FirstBank MD/CEO and former President Obasanjo to the President of Sierra Leone...recently

International Market: Stakeholders worry over delay, C of O, others

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posed N38billion International Market to be constructed in Akaibiri community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.

The Proposed International Market, which was slated to be built in line with the Public Private Partnership (PPP), is expected to contain building material market with 5,200 shops, schools, a Police station, a bank, among other facilities. The market is also expected to generate employment of over 5,000 indigenes of the state when completed.

It was gathered that though the state government and the investment company handling the project, the Kesio Associate Limited,

have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU); and compensation paid on the 25 hectares of land needed for the project, but nothing reasonable has been done since then.

While some of the stakeholders alleged that the officials of the current administration had demand for gratification, others say that an interplay of politics within the Capital City Development Authority (CCDA) is inhibiting the development of the market.

A stakeholder and businessman, Dr. Daniel Bright, while speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, state capital, said though the site for the project has been

cleared over 12 months ago, the of Occupancy (C of O) by the government, has stalled the project. the Governor Seriake Dickson’s quest for improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), “there is the need to issue the investor a Certificate of Occupancy and let the project commence in earnest.”

He said, “The Bayelsa State Government should do something as fast as possible, because it will bring so much credit to the administration, which describes itself as, ‘Restoration Government’. The company is not asking CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Despite Nigeria access to the SAT-3 submarine cable, Internet access has continued to soar high and remained relatively expensive, that the citizens cannot access the internet with ease and speed.

Prof. Adesola Aderoumu ,the President NCS, who agreed with this assertion, told the Daily Times that the high cost of internet access remains one of the fundamental reasons why internet access is not present in most homes in the country; while some homes in cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, among others, have Internet services, a high number of Internet users still seek refuge in cybercafés for internet access while others rely on their offices for access.

He stated that broadband remains unaffordable for the vast majority of Nigerians, stressing that typically a fixed broadband plan costs about N9, 000.00 which translates to 50% of national minimum wage of N18, 000 per month, while a mobile broadband plan cost N3, 000 or 17% of the national minimum wage.

According to him, the International Telecommunications Union (2013) puts cost of fixed broadband and mobile broadband at 39% and 13% of average monthly income respectively.

He lamented that broadband remains unaffordable despite having broadband service providers like Main One, Glo1, SAT3 and WACS, with capacities of international submarine cable landings at our shores. The high cost, he said can be attributed to Infrastructure deficiency, high cost of Right of Way (ROW), Security of Infrastructure, Spectrum Allocation among others.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, July 11, 2017

‘Ikpeazu has all it takes AT2 to manage Abia’

Teachers’ salary: Abia teachers protest AT2 against shifting salaries to LGAs Make health and safety training compulsory for schools, Alicho tells ABSG

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Abia State State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (middle) cutting the tape to officially inaugurate a cluster of five roads in Aba, Ibadan street, Onyebuchi, Victoria, Agharandu and Emejiaka streets recently. Flanked from left is the Senator representing Abia North senatorial zone, Sen . Mao Ohuabunwa; Engr. Kinsley Onuoha, MD, Ekcleen Int. Services; Sir Ude OIkochukwu,Deputy governor and Senator representing Abia South senatorial zone, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe.

Ikpeazu assures Army of support over operations in Abia

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State at the weekend assured the new commander, 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Brigadier Gen Abdulkalifa Ibrahim, of his administration’s support in the Army’s operations in the state.

Governor Ikpeazu gave the assurance when he received the new commander at the Government House, Umuahia, promising to avail the commander with timely and accurate information about criminals in the state and commended the Army in the state for working closely with other security agencies to fight crime in the state.

Ikpeazu stated that the major issues in terms of security

in the state include armed robbery, kidnapping and more recently herdsmen/farmers clashes, adding that to check the incidence of herdsmen/ farmers clash, the government had to set up a Conflict Resolution Committee which he said is doing well in resolving such conflicts.

According to him, the state which is bounded by seven other states has had its fair share of border clashes and yet, not the worst state in terms of security.

Earlier while addressing the governor, the Commander, 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Brig-Gen. Abdulkalifa Ibrahim, said his visit was to formally introduce himself to the Governor, stating that he is in the state to work and promised to synergize with

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other security agencies to ensure peace, tranquility and security which are necessary for democracy to thrive in the state.

The brigade commander thanked the Governor for his support to the Army and other security outfits in the state.

Agbama community, estate plead with Ikpeazu over roads ÏÏÏ

Agbama community and residents of Agbama Housing estate in Umuahia, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State has drawn the attention of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to the poor network of roads in the community and erosion problem plaguing the area.

Speaking at the Government House, Umuahia, recently, when they paid a courtesy call on the Governor Ikpeazu, the Secretary, Agbama Housing Estate Residents Neighbourhood Association, Chukwuemeka Omoji, appealed to the governor to provide the estate with trans-

formers in view of the explosion in population in the estate.

Also speaking, the Agbama Olokoro community in Umuahia South LGA, led by Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, expressed their dissatisfaction with the slow progress of work on the Agbama Olokoro ring road in Umuahia South LGA and pleaded with Ikpeazu to urge the contractor to expedite action.

The executive chairman, Umuahia South LGA, Prince Obioma Eze Ogbulafor, and the Chairman, Umuahia South Traditional Rulers Council, Eze G. C Onwuka, thanked the GovCONTINUED ON PAGE AT 2

State Government has been called upon to make health and safety training compulsory for schools in the state in order to save lives.

The Programme Director of Blue Bull Global Ltd, Engineer Emmanuel Kalu Alicho, gave this advice in Umuahia during a one day seminar on First aid and management training organised for private schools in Abia State in collaboration with the state Ministry of Education and Abia State branch of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS).

Engr. Alicho said First aid and safety management in schools is a programme that cannot be over-emphasised as the “first step to manage health in public schools and to afford the management of private schools the opportunity to be safety conscious in the face of hazards or emergency situations in the institutions”.

Because of the importance of this training, Alicho wants the state House of Assembly to give legal backing to this so that the programme can be part of the criteria for the establishment of private schools in the state, adding that at the federal level, the implementation of this training should be enforced in federal schools especially in the industrialised areas of the country.

If fully acquired by school management, he said, the training will not only protect lives but will also reduce cost, maximize man hour and enhance the improvement of productivity and well-being of both the school children and the teachers.

“To achieve this, schools should in line with the World Health Organisation in occupational health and safety regulations employ or train staff that can take steps to identify hazards, assess the risk in their work place and personnel to deal with employer’s injury or illness resulting from their employment,” he stated.

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Teachers’ salary: Abia teachers protest against shifting salaries to LGAs Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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Teachers in Abia State last Wednesday protested against ongoing constitutional amendment aimed at granting autonomy to the local governments.

Led by the state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Abia State wing, Comrade Chizobem Akparanta, the teachers carried placards as they marched along the streets in Umuahia, the state capital, singing solidarity songs to express their grievances over moves to confine the responsibility of payment of primary school teachers’ salaries to the local governments as envisaged in the constitution amendment.

Some of the placards read: “We say no dark age of non-payment of salaries’; Foundation of education under threat in Nigeria’; basic edu-

cation is a right and must be protected’; Save primary education from imminent collapse’; our children’s future must be secured”.

Speaking at a press conference prior to the commencement of the rally, Comrade Akparanta expressed the apprehension of the teachers over their fate if the payment of the teachers’ salaries are moved back to local government system, stating that teachers still remember with sadness their experience between 1990 and 1994 when local governments were in-charge of paying their salaries, adding that that era was characterised by zero salary, incessant strikes and high rate of school dropouts.

“We say no to the dark age of non-payment of salaries. We want to go back to the good old days when teachers’ salary was paid by the NPEC (National Primary Education Commission),” he said with

nostalgia, explaining that NUT “is not against local government autonomy” rather their concern remained that government should uphold the provision of the 1999 Constitution which stipulates that the funding and management of primary education is a function of the respective state governments”.

“NUT wishes to state in clear and unambiguous terms that the current Constitutional arrangement under the 1999 Constitution for the provision and maintenance of primary education by state governments should be sustained,” he said, noting that it was based on the constitutional provisions that the Supreme Court in ruling on the case of Attorney-General of the Federation Vs Attorney-General of Abia State and 35 others (2002) held

that “in so far as primary education is concerned, a local government council only participates with the state government in its provision and maintenance.”

But Akparanta expressed the desire of the union to have the salaries of primary school teachers domiciled with the state governments.

The union also made provision for a second option in case their suggestion was not good enough for the authorities, pointing out that while teachers would like state governments to take over the responsibility of payment of salaries of primary school teachers, the second tier of government should equally “be financially empowered to shoulder this responsibility effectively by reviewing the allocation from the federation account upwards in favour

of the states.”

He also gave out a second option that “the Federal Government should treat the primary school teachers’ salaries as first line charge or all emoluments of primary school teachers should be deducted from the federation account and given to a neutral body for payment of salaries of the teachers and management of primary schools.”

The National President of NUT, Comrade Mike Olukoya, who was represented at the rally by the 4th National Vice-President, Comrade Ikechukwu Ngeya, encouraged teachers to continue the sensitisation of stakeholders in education of the danger inherent in handing over the payment of primary school teachers’ salaries to the local governments.

Ikpeazu has all it takes to manage Abia, says former Aide ÏÏÏ Being

the governor of a state is hard, but Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has all it takes to manage the state.

The immediate past Special Adviser to Governor Ikpeazu on Youth Affairs, Hon. Prince Maduka Uwadi, disclosed this newsmen after his investiture as the “Father of the Year” by the Methodist Church, Umuawa Alaocha Men Fellowship organisation during this year’s celebration, using the occasion to felicitate with him on his victory at the Supreme Court as well as his two years in office.

According to him, considering what he has been through, “I can say he has done well, especially with the many lawsuits imposed on him then.

“It means that he is good, that not minding all the distractions, he had continued to work for the people. God is really with and using Ikpeazu.

His opponents have done their worst and will not do anything

again,” Uwadi added.

He advised them that they had kept the governor dealing dallying for two years, advising them that if they like, they should join the governor in the development of the state.

“Let them bring their investment to Abia and impact positively on the people to prove their worth”, he advised.

Speaking earlier after giving him “Father of the year” award by the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Umuawa Men Fellowship Organisation, Hon. Maduka Uwadi thanked God for the award, stating that it will make him to do more for God, the church and the society, stating that peoples misunderstanding of his person has turned out to be to his advantage.

He described the award as the most valued among the hundreds he has received in his life and thanked God for his narrow escape from a fatal motor accident that left his vehicle turned upside down with him and two other friends inside.

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ernor for doing a lot for Agbama people and appealed to him to continue to listen to their plea.

The Governor said he was committed to the provision of better life for Agbama people through the provision of amenities like street light and security and thanked the Agbama people for their support for him during the election and en-

joined them to continue to support their leader, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, as well as their LGA chairman, Prince Obioma Eze Ogbulafor.

To that end, he directed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, to scale the road with a view to determining the extent of work left and how to complete the job without further delay.

Engr. Emma Nwabuko (first right) and Permanent Secretary, Abia State Ministry of Health, Nkwachukwu Agomuoh (2nd right) with officials of Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) after the foundation honoured Governor Okezie Ikpeazu with an award in Umuahia...recently

Foundation honours driver, 1000 others with daily ticket ÏÏÏA

non-governmental organisation, Charles Nzechi Foundation, at the weekend, in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, honoured a tricycle (Keke) driver over his humility and diligence.

The foundation also used the occasion to reward three other youths and a music disc jockey at an impromptu music competition the founder organised at a popular relaxation lounge in Umuahia earlier in the month as well as the issuance of multiple Abia State daily ticket of N200.00 each to more than 5000 Keke operators in the state.

Speaking while honouring the tricycle driver, Deacon Emmanuel Maduako, 57, from Umuagu Emede Ibeku in Umuahia North Local Government Area of the state, the founder of Charles Nzechi Foundation, Mr. Charles Nzechi, who spoke through the

Project Director of the foundation, Mrs. Adaku Omidosu, said the gestures are “part of value orientation” by the foundation.

The foundation, she said, is looking out for those not remembered by the people and who are important in the society, disclosing that the foundation is not politically oriented, but purely a non-governmental organisation.

Speaking with The Abia Times, the tricycle operator, Deacon Emmanuel Maduako while expressing his happiness, said on nomination along with others, he knew he was going to win as he was always favoured by God, and expressed appreciation to the foundation and its founder for remembering Keke operators “who are looked down upon and milked by the state government through multiple taxes

and levies”.

While also receiving his prize as the best dancer, the winner, a 14-year old Master Benjamin Sunday, a student of Rich God Academy, Umuahia, thanked God for the N100,000.00 reward for his casual competition, disclosing that he was in the company of his elder bothers who took him out when the competition came up.

According to him, he was not prepared for it and never expected to win, but thanked God that he can now boost of his school fees as well as Charles Nzechi for the honour.

Two other runners up, Solomon Ndu and Promise Emenayom as well as the DJ/ MC, Macson David, won the sum of N50, 000.00 each, while one Lemon Innocent Odoemelam won the Best Participant prize on Charles Nzechi Foundation facebook page.

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L-R: Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kanu (5th); Ifeanyi Umere, Chief Liaison Officer for Senator T. A. Orji, and others when the League of PDP youth chairmen in Abia Central Senatorial zone paid they paid a courtesy visit to the speaker in his office in Umuahia, the state capital...recently

Youths are important in Nigeria political renaissance –Abia Speaker

Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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youths in any society cannot be over-emphasised, hence their importance in the political renaissance of Nigeria.

The Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kalu, made the assertion in his office on Thursday when the League of PDP youth chairmen in Abia Central Senatorial zone paid him a courtesy call, pointing out that the survival of the country and Abia State in particular is predicated on the attitude of the youths.

He however expressed disappointment that youths in the country are in confusion and not cooperating, stating that the right attitude is the criteria to get things right.

“It is the right time to start educating the young ones in order to get it right”, Kalu said, pointing out that

there is no leadership that is small and must identify the purpose for which God made them.

According to him, “youths have a lot to do to raise Nigeria from economic recession, confusion and agitation”, stating that as leaders of tomorrow, the youths should take the schedule on their own, ride the vehicle and tell the people that they will succeed”.

He used the opportunity to thank the senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Theodore Orji, stating the obvious need to be united in the zone in particular and the state in general.

“We also need to rally round the senator to enthrone fairness, unity and equity. It behooves on all and the youths to continue from where he stopped”, kalu said.

Earlier in his address, the convener/facilitator of the visit and the Chief Liaison Officer for Sen.

T. A. Orji, Ifeanyi Umere, said the group came to “interface with the Speaker” and to congratulate him as a blessing to the state House of Assembly and the state.

Umere congratulated the speaker over the synergy between the House of Assembly and the Executive arm of government in the state, describing the present House as the most active in the country, considering the number of bills it has passed before he became the speaker and now.

He also conveyed the words of congratulations from Senator Orji to the Speaker over his performance as the speaker, stating that this has led to the stability of the House of Assembly, as well as made it calm.

The highpoint of the occasion was a vote of confidence passed on the speaker by the youths as proposed by the PDP youth leader of Osisioma, Emeka Ahukanna.

Landlord to evict Abia NUJ from temporary secretariat over rent ÏÏÏThere are indications that the

Abia State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will soon be evicted from its temporary secretariat on No. 1 Aba Road, Umuahia, the state capital.

This is due to the inability of the council to pay its rent on its temporary office at No. 1 Aba Road, Umuahia.

Disclosing this during the council’s monthly congress recently, the state chairman, Mr. John Emejor, said the state government had withdrawn its usual disposition towards the council with a warning that it would no longer pay rent for the NUJ secretariat.

Briefing members of the council on the development, Emejor said that it has gone to the extent that even the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mr. Onyii Wamah, informed him that the state government resolved it would no

longer pay rent for unions and associations in the state, including the NUJ. He said that in view of the dilemma faced by the union, the executive committee met and decided to initiate bold measures toward building its own permanent secretariat, stating that in order to realise the project, members of the council would make financial contributions, while also soliciting assistance from friends of the council.

“This is why we decided to take the bull by the horn by making personal sacrifices to build our own secretariat.

“We can do it. It is not impossible and I am optimistic that it can be realised within four months,” he said.

This decision received overwhelming support from members of the council, who decided to take their fate in their hands.

Various speakers at the congress

described government’s decision to withdraw its assistance from the council as a challenge to the council, expressing their readiness to contribute their quota to ensure the timely completion of the project before the expiration of the current rent.

The members expressed the need for the council to vacate the temporary accommodation on or before the end of November to avoid any embarrassment by the landlord.

Reports indicate that NUJ had since its inception in 1993 enjoyed robust relationship and support from the state government, especially in the payment of rent for its secretariat.

The last administration of Chief Theodore Orji started the construction of a permanent secretariat for the NUJ in 2011 but the project was abandoned at the lintel level.

Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, has lambasted the media over inaccurate reportage since the lapse of the temporary appointment of some of his staff.

Addressing newsmen in his conference room on Monday, the university lamented that “without fact-checking, the traditional media outlets as well as social media platforms have given credence to this wildly inaccurate information, commonly ascribed to “unconfirmed sources,” by publishing them.

The Head, Public Relations/Protocol Unit and Spokesperson of the university, Adanma Odefa, in conjunction with the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy Nwabueze, disclosed that the total number of people the suspension affected was 440, not 500 as some media have reported, stating reasons for the sack to include that “everybody employed in a Federal University is hired on temporary basis and has to undergo what’s called regularisation within a year (before becoming full time), failure of which leads to the elapsing of the contract”.

According to Odefa, the VC’s predecessor, Prof. Hilary Edeoga, had “between November 2015 and February 2016, hired over 400 people even though there was already a ViceChancellor designate for the university and also knowing full well there was no fund to pay them. Prof. Edeoga didn’t care because these workers were never going to be his problem.

“If the university had a need for that number of staff (constituting over 12% of the entire staff strength), it should have advertised and there should have been Council’s approval.

What the university ended up with, as a result, was a bloated staff. For example, the ICT Lab, which can be manned by four people, ended up with a staff of over 25. So, the university became saddled with a lot of unqualified and redundant staff.

“Rumours have it that most of these people paid huge sums of money and ‘(other criteria)’ for jobs. It is not in our nature to endorse or peddle rumours. We are only interested in facts. These facts must be glaring and

verifiable. So, we choose to ignore these rumours.

“Worse still, the university is also burdened by several threatened lawsuits as a result of multiple awards of the same contracts to different contractors who are still being owed by the previous administration. We have our hands full putting out fires.

And this particular fire was singlehandedly started and created by the previous vice-chancellor,” she stated.

Odefa said the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Otunta has done nothing but “negotiate and advocate, bending over backwards to avoid the unfortunate outcome we have today”, and at his discretion to honor the terms of the temporary appointments that had lapsed “but, on a humanitarian basis, he decided to bear the burden pending when Council comes and takes a decision”.

The Head, Public Relations/Protocol Unit & Spokesperson said the VC’s decision cost the rest of the university staff 25 per cent of their salary for the past few months, pointing out that “ordinarily, the 400 plus people had no entitlement to salaries from the university from the date their one year temporary appointment contracts lapsed. And the university had no commitment to offer them a chance of renewal. It should have been a termination but not a suspension”, but that after the university Council had instructed him to terminate them, went pleading with the Council to temper justice with mercy and created an opportunity for the qualified ones who had worked hard and well to come back, as well as also delayed implementing the Council’s decision until the end of June so that the 440 people would get their June salary.

Explaining further, the university spokesperson said that in the hierarchy of the university administration, the Council supervises the Management, including the Vice-Chancellor, while the Management is duty bound to implement Council’s decision, stating that there is no possibility of the Vice-Chancellor or anybody else to disregard Council decision, especially in a delicate matter like that.

Make education affordable for youths, Community PG urges govt

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dissuade Nigerian youths from indulging in hard drugs, a call has been made to government at all levels in the country to make education affordable for the youths in the country.

This came from the President General of Ahuwa Oboro autonomous community, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Chief James Uchegbuo, during the World Drug Abuse Day/ Illicit trafficking observance recently.

He admonished parents and churches to intensify their efforts in the moral up-bringing of young ones in their communities/localities, suggesting that even those who could not afford university education should acquire gainful skills.

Answering questions from newsmen in Umuahia, the state capital,

on the occasion which was aimed at raising awareness on the major problems illicit drugs cause in the society, Engr. Uchegbuo pointed out that drug abuse has become a cankerworm ravaging the general output of youths in the country, especially in rural areas where he maintained that some farm lands had been converted to Indian hemp farms.

The PG regretted that this has contributed to the problem in societal malaise in the country today like illegal possession of arms, kidnappings, rape, murder and disrespect to the elderly ones by the youths, pointing out that even his community, Ahuwa, suffers from the nefarious activities of some young ones who consume illicit drugs.

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NGO enlightens women on governance, trains mentors on job ÏÏÏA non-governmental organisa-

tion, Women’s Aid Collective (Nigeria) WACOL recently enlightened its mentors on the way forward towards ensuring that women in Nigeria are alive to their democratic responsibilities.

Established two years ago and with offices in the South East states, Katsina and Abuja, WACOL seeks to make women know and recognise their democratic human rights and responsibilities.

Speaking during the mentorship seminar in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, the Programme Officer, Mrs. Egodi Iwe, said that WACOL in collaboration with Christian Aid Nigeria, is implementing Voice to the people project (V2P) organisation being delivering implementable projects for governments and international organisations to empower citizens to become active in demanding for their social rights, including social amenities.

“We believe in giving voice to the voiceless, especially in the marginalised rural areas”, she said, stating that WACOL is using Communitydriven attitude or approach to teach the women how to demand for their rights from ministries, departments and agencies under the V2P project.

“We empower communities to become active in demanding for their right to governance”, she said, adding that in governance, they are also talking about the inclusion of more women in governance.

Speaking with newsmen after the training attended by Mentors on “Mentorship between Successful Women Already in Leadership Positions and Mentees”, trainees including Mrs. Ugo Kalu, Mrs. Ekperikpe Julie, Mrs. Ijeoma Uzuegbu, Miss Akaniru Pamela and Miss Oby Nwobi expressed their happiness over the mentorship training, stating that they are now in a position to mentor others on the ideals of WACOL’s V2P project in the country.

They stated the obvious fact that women are worst off in any democratic dispensation, hence the need to enlighten them on the way forward towards fighting for or demanding for their right and for more women to be in governance in all strata of leadership.

They said they want to bridge the generational gap between women and men in governorship through V2P project on mentoring.

“So we are bringing in women that have been there in leadership, both in business, political and professional world and bring in young females, undergraduates, graduates and young women under thirty and preparing them in this mentoring programme so that these older ones can share the experiences with them and continue to help them to strive and make it in their leadership aspiration”, Uzoma Uzoechi said.

Security agencies sabotaging efforts to curb hard drugs in Abia, monarch alleges Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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Some enforcement agencies have been alleged to be sabotaging the efforts to curb the circulation of hard drugs in Abia State.

The Chairman of Umuahia South Council of Traditional Rulers and Towe 1 of Umutowe autonomous community Olokoro, HRM Eze Godfrey Onwuka, made this revelation in his palace of Justice, Olokoro, while interacting with newsmen as Nigerians joined the rest of the world to observe the 2017 drug abuse day and illicit trafficking, advising youths in Abia State to avoid hard drugs.

He lamented that the laxity on the part of security agencies in the state has been in the area of selling and smoking of hard drugs and appealed to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in collaboration with other security apparatus to intensify efforts to stop the rate at which youths of nowadays patronise hard drugs.

He observed that over sixty percent of youths are mad because of excessive ingestion or wrong usage of hard drugs, hinting that this ugly development had made so many youths not to contribute to the development of the society, as many had dropped out of school while others refuse to learn any trade or artisan work.

Eze Onwuka therefore advocated for the inclusion of drug abuse/ negative effects of hard drugs in the school curriculum as subject of study. He said more sensitisation both in secondary schools and tertiary institutions should be in top gear to enable hard drugs smokers/ peddlers know the dangers associated with it.

The royal father, who described drug abuse as wrong usage of drugs like Marijuana, noted that those who patronise hard drugs behave abnormally to those around them, frowning that Olokoro and Umunwanwa youths ranks first and second respectively in number of youths that take hard drugs in Umuahia South Local

Government Area.

He pointed out that hard drugs has never done anyone good but pushes one to indulge in heinous crimes like armed robbery, raping of women, while many kill at the process of battling with the drugs.

On the free primary school meal initiative, Eze Onwuka commended the Federal and State Governments for the wonderful initiative which he said has succeeded in sustaining children especially at this critical era of recession but advised that part of the money be mapped to take care of teachers.

The monarch appealed to governments to pay teachers their salaries and other entitlements, pointing out that it will enable them take care of their children at home, pupils at school, and carry out their legitimate job effectively, efficiency and effectually.

He also called for a close surveillance of the programme and that of the N-power programme so that it won’t turn out to be a platform for siphoning/embezzling public fund.

OBJ Foundation, Starkey Hearing Foundation targets 1000 Abians for hearing aids ÏÏÏ President Olusegun Obasanjo

Foundation (OOF) and Starkey Hearing Foundation (SHF), recently targeted 1000 Abians and beyond for their free treatment and distribution of hearing aids to the impaired/handicapped in Abia State.

This however was in alliance with the state government through its Ministry of Health.

Speaking while flagging off the occasion, the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, said the two foundations came to the state to assist people with hearing aids and treatment, stating that it is a stop-gap for Abians with hearing problems.

Ikpeazu, who was represented by his Principal Secretary, Engr.

Emma Nwabuko, disclosed that “there are some commitments that came from the state government”, stating that his administration saw the need that the people of the state benefit of the exercise, hence his approval for the exercise.

He expressed happiness that after the treatment, people will start hearing well again especially when one considers the cost of hearing aids which will be given free, stating that the group will be back again in the state by October for the second phase.

The Governor said the team will be setting up an office in the state like a “help line” for servicing and

getting feedback from the people and describe the exercise as a welcome development, while his administration would want such an exercise to be encouraged.

He advised that the exercise was an opportunity for people to use in the state, stating that enough publicity will be made for this and shifted to another city.

Explaining their motive behind the exercise, Dr. Olalikan Makinde, the Head, Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, said they were in the state on the instruction of the former President, who has chosen the state for the exercise which is one of the five major areas of interest and programmes the foundation does under health.

He said the foundation is also into health, youth empowerment as well as agriculture, stating that the foundation feels that treating people with hearing issues are not common, hence the decision to domesticate it in the country in partnership with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, SHF. Makinde said OOF is now committed to giving hearing aids to Nigerians, stating that in the South East, the foundation chose Abia State, while expecting the state government to give them the necessary support to execute the exercise in the state.

Project Director of Charles Nzech Foundation,Mrs. Adaku Omidosu (2nd Left) appreciating one of the keke drivers, while a radio Manager, C. J Mama (3rd Left) and Online media guru and publisher of “Abia Breaking News” (!st right) looks during impromptu music competition by the foundation in Umuahia, the Abia State capital...recently

Why I’ll continue building roads in Abia –Ikpeazu ÏÏÏ Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie

Ikpeazu, says he will continue building roads in the state to give Abians the sense of belonging.

Ikpeazu stated this in Aba while commissioning a cluster of five roads recently completed by his administration at the Ngwa road area recently.

The roads include Ibadan Street, Agharanya, Onyebuchi, Emejiaka and Victoria streets, all by Ngwa road sin Aba. The Governor said he was touched by the plight of the people of the area as they have been neglected over the years, describing the state of the roads before now as pitiable.

According to him, his administration has also procured a 40 KVA generating set to power street lights and thus extend business hours in the area, and reassured residents of the area of his love, warning them however not to block the roads with their wares.

Heeding the warning, he said, will ginger him to do three additional roads in the area before the end of the year, stating his belief in empowering youths in the state while assuring them that anyone doing well in his vocation will be assisted by the government.

He advised Abians to participate in the on-going voters registration exer-

cise and reaffirmed his commitment to the service of the state.

Speaking during the occasion, the senator representing Abia South Senatorial Zone, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, lauded Governor Ikpeazu for his infrastructural revolution across the state while commending Aba people for their patience and support.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works, Eziuche Ubani, said the roads were done with rigid pavement technology as well as end to end drainages, pointing out that the aim was to relieve residents of the area of their plight as well as to enhance commercial activities.

Business News B2 Etisalat unveils colocation service for customers Tony Nwakaegho Etisalat has unveiled its colocation services to offer more value to its business customers, provides corporates with safe and secure data storage, complimented with round the clock power and cooling, within Etisalat data centres.

The roll-out of colocation services, it said deepens Etisalat bouquet of offers to the business market, and like most innovative services launched by Etisalat offers more reliability, better quality of service and cost savings to the customer.

Eric Uwaoma, director, Enterprise Segment, said the launch of the colocation services was informed by the need to help organisations reduce their investment in IT infrastructure, in order to concentrate on their core businesses.

He said, “We are glad to announce that Etisalat Nigeria has commenced the provision of colocation services to enterprises.

This is in line with our vision to consistently give more value to our enterprise customers.”

According to him, “Etisalat is determined to be business enabler within the corporate market by providing corporates with services and solution that help organisations operate more efficiently. In addition to colocation service; Etisalat will also be introducing Hosting service, Infrastructure as a Service and much more.”

Uwaoma explained that Etisalat colocation service offers a data centre facility in which a business can rent space for servers and other computing hardware. It offers to house and provide power for servers and IT infrastructure for corporates and medium-size enterprises with 99.7 per cent availability.

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the Government of Bayelsa state to bring money. “ Money and OTHER expenses have been made; andthe MOU has been signed between the government and the company and compensation has been made; and I was told it is a PPP project. I believe my Governor has not seen the C of O document to sign because, I know Governor Dickson is a good man, who has Bayelsa state at heart.”

According to him, “Should Bayelsa State Government not be happy about an investor with 38billion?

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Elumelu to FG: Show sense of urgency to attract investors Motolani Oseni Chairman of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has urged the Federal Government to get serious and show sense of urgency in implementing policies to attract more investors into the country.

Elumelu said this during a panel discussion at the 2017 Annual Insurance Conference in Abuja on Monday.

He also urged Nigerians to encourage the government to con-

tinue the good work it had started while realising that the people had a role to play in building the nation.

“It is one thing for government to have vision and it is another thing for those entrusted for implementing it to buy into the vision.

“I believe we have started but we need to sail the course,’’ he said.

While speaking on the ease of doing business in the country, Elumelu said, “capital goes to

where it is welcomed and there is no sentiments about that.’’

He said that if Nigeria wanted to attract more investors into the country, it must prepare itself for business.

“We must realise that there was so much competition for scarce capital and it is those who prepare themselves for it that will get it.

“If you look at our country, it’s a bit saddening that in spite of our population, endowment of all kinds of resources, we still have challenges in critical sectors.’’

Elumelu

He said that recently Lagos as under siege due to heavy downpour that was not managed effectively, which is not good for business.

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He added that if passed into law, “the proposed Bill would have great security and revenue risks for the Federal Government; and it would lead to mass sack of NPA workers.”

According to him,“We have carefully perused the Bill and the existing Nigerian Ports Authority Act of 1955, as amended; and we cannot see any deficiency in the current NPA Act that warranted the Bill, except for the latent intention of its promoters to corner for themselves, harbour operation, which is a major revenue earner for the NPA and by extension, the Federal Government, without taking into consideration the security implications to the co untry’ and of course, the havoc it would cause on the workforce as it was previously done during the concession exercise.”

It would be recalled that, last month, the workers rejected the Ports and Habour Bill, 2015, pending before the National Assembly.

EU to deepen investment flow into Nigeria The European Union (EU) and Nigeria on Monday agreed to facilitate EU investment flow into Nigeria.

Ambassador and Head of EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Michel Arion, made this known in Abuja at a political dialogue between Nigerian delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, and 20 representatives of EU’s member states in Nigeria.

Arion said: “I will say that what we can do is to facilitate the EU investment in Nigeria which will be absolutely key, not only at the level of bilateral relations but in other fora.”

He said that the meeting focused on Buhari’s three-point agenda of security, economy

and corruption as well as others which include irregular migration and the humanitarian situation in the North East.

The envoy said that EU and Nigeria could work together for mutual benefits of both parties and enhance peace, security and economic cooperation.

“We believe that our prosperity is your prosperity, we see West Africa as a block of ECOWAS and Nigeria as the big economy in the area.

“We see West Africa not as export designation for the EU but investment destination for EU, we don’t have hidden agenda,’’ he said.

Arion said that the meeting also focused on Buhari’s agenda on security and economy.

He said that the whole point was not on what the EU could do for Nigeria but what the EU and Nigeria could do together.

“I believe that there are a lot of things we can do together basically in two main areas; one is peace and security, and the other one is prosperity.

“We really believe that our security in the EU is your security; I believe we are fighting the same terrorists.

“The one we are fighting in West Africa may go to Europe and the one we are fighting in Europe may come to West Africa.

“We have common challenges and we can do much together in fighting terrorists and other criminals such as smugglers.

We can work together that is for

peace and security,” he said.

Onyeama earlier said the political dialogue was a product of communiqué signed in 2016 between Nigeria and EU which focused on security, corruption, prosperity, migration and human development.

The minister appreciated the role the EU played in the democratisation of Nigeria and contribution to the nation’s development especially in the economic and security sectors, among others.

He stressed that Nigeria’s expectation from the dialogue would further advance the interest and deepen the business and trade relations particularly in the area of agriculture.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, July 11, 2017

GTBank: Euromoney Award excites management Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has again been recognised as ‘Nigeria’s Best Bank & Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs’ during the 2017 Euromoney Awards, which held in London recently.

The Euromoney Awards for Excellence, covers more than 20 global product categories, best-in-class awards and the best Banks in over 100 countries around the world by recognising institutions that have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and momentum in the markets they operate.

In selecting its recipients, Euromoney combines quantitative and qualitative data to honor institutions that have brought the highest levels of service, innovation and expertise to their customers.

According to Mr. Clive Horwood, Euromoney Magazine’s Editor, “Nigeria went through a difficult year, as low oil prices and capital flight continued to hurt the country’s economy. Many banks struggled as a result of this, but GTBank remained strong, recording significant and enviable financial and non-financial performance.

According to him, the bank’s digital transformation drive has been very successful as it has enabled the bank to deepen financial inclusion across Africa with its array of tailor-made digital solutions that has made banking simpler and more accessible.

Commenting on the award, Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/ CEO of GTBank said: “We are honored to win the Best Bank in Nigeria award a record eight times and to be recognized as Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs. These awards reflect our progress in building strong, value adding relationships with our customers whilst positioning the bank as the financial institution for Small and Medium Enterprises through our creation of free business platforms that are geared towards promoting enterprise in key economic sectors.”

We remain committed to maximizing shareholders’ value and delivering superior and sustainable return, guided by our founding values of hard work, discipline and integrity.

GTBank has consistently played a leading role in Africa’s banking industry. The GTBank brand is regarded by industry watchers, as one of the best run financial institutions across its subsidiary countries; and serves as a role model within the financial service industry due to its bias for world-class corporate governance standards, excellent service quality and innovation.

B3 Money Market

Naira eases as NAFEX transactions hit $3.8bn in two months Stories by Motolani Oseni Nigerian currency, Naira, on Monday, eased at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market to close at 367 to a dollar against 370 sold over the weekend, as the Investors & Exporters FX widow, otherwise known as, NAFEX, recorded trading not less than $3.83 billion, since its establishment on April 24, forex traders revealed on Monday.

The Naira, at the unofficial forex market, also, appreciated to 414 per Euro compared to 420 traded on Friday, at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market.

However, the Naira on the NAFEX window, opened at 364.56 and closed at 361.86, against 363.33 closed on Friday.

The local currency, at the of-

ficial forex market, the local currency steady at 306 per dollar, the same rate it traded on Friday when the market closed officially for last week, which was a better rate compare to 306.20 exchanged the previous day.

But the naira at the unofficial market returned to profitability, as it recorded marginal gains against the dollar and Euro, but remained unchanged to the Pound sterling.

Consequently, forex traders were of the opinion that the newly introduced Nigerian autonomous foreign exchange rate fixing for foreign investors and exporters window, due to its new transaction record of$3.83 billion in less than three months of it creation will make naira sovereign and stronger in the market.

The window, which was intro-

duced in April, was to attract foreign investors into the country and boost the supply of dollars.

Forex dealers, however, explained that the sum of $407 million were traded last week compared with $354.8 million in the previous week, indicating a gradual return in investors’ confidence to the Africa’s largest economy.

Before the window was introduced, the central bank was the main supplier of hard currency on the interbank forex market, after foreign investors fled naira assets in the wake of an oil price slump in 2014.

Meanwhile, the convergence of foreign exchange rates, including the drop in the gap between the interbank rate and the bureau de change (BDC) from 150 per cent to 23 per cent have been lauded by the Central Bank of

Nigeria (CBN) backed Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members.

They also said that a margin of five per cent was sustainable in most jurisdictions. The BDC rate closed on Friday at N370/$1 while the interbank rate stood at around N316/$1.

Also, players in the retail segment of the Nigerian inter-bank foreign exchange market had on Friday received a $254.3 million boost from the CBN. It said release of the fund followed bids received from forex dealers by the apex bank.

Information obtained from the CBN indicates that the deals in the retail window represented requests from the various sectors in the Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS), thereby providing a boost to the respective sectors.

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2) L-R: CEO, Tribune, Anna Einarsson; GMD, Red Star Express Plc, Sola Obabori; Executive Director, Sales and Marketing, Red Star Express Plc, Victor Ukwat and Divisional Managing Director, Red Star Express, Charles Ejekam at the 2017 SME 1000 Forum in Lagos recently.

DMB: Depositors’ compensation drops to N1.6trn in 2016 The total amount of compensation requested

by Depositors of the12 Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) operating in Nigeria in 2016 dropped to N1.6trillion in 2016, against N1.8 tr reported by the 12 commercial banks in 2015.

Due to the increased in customers legal actions against commercial banks, directors of banks were forced to settle some cases in court, leading to N1.6tr in the financial year ended, December 31, 2016.

In the course of doing business in 2016, bank customers have file a suit against 12 commercial banks in an estimated N1.6 tr for various offenses that relate to alleged

Ajibola

errors, omissions and breaches, information obtained has shown Bank customers as well as Bankers in the country have lost billions of naira as result of engaging lawyers who lack depth in Banks and Customers’ disput Some of these suits are being vigorously contested in courts across the country, as some commercial banks are already making excess provisions.

Investigation by our correspondent revealed that most cases against leading commercial banks sky rocked in 2016, as against prior year, as commercial banks were involved in unsolicited practices.

Further investigation revealed

that bank customers do involved Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in some of these law suits as commercial banks when negotiations go wrong.

Three leading commercial banks were involved in N1 tr customers’ litigation suits in the ordinary course of business in 2016, an increase of 0.4 per cent over that of 2015.

The three commercial banks were involved in 1235 litigation suits in the course of doing business in 2016, an increase of 8.7 per cent from 1136 litigation suits in 2015.

Again, one of these three banks is involved in 263 cases as a

plaintiff in the year under review as against 180 cases in prior year.

The bank stated that total amount claimed in the 263 cases instituted is N72.9b, as against N49.6b in 2015.

The financial institution said, “However, the solicitors of the Bank are of the view that the probable liability which may arise from the cases pending against the Bank is not likely to exceed N139 million in 2016 from N109.78 million in 2015.”

However, further checks revealed that four commercial banks customers were hurting for N574.77 billion compensation in 2016 as against N780.35b in 2015.

Capital Market B4

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, July 11 6, 2017

Stock market improves 0.48% on sustained investor appetite Afolabi Adesola Stock market activities closed the first trading day of the new week on a positive note, as lead market indicators added 0.48 per cent.

The day’s gain makes it the third session in a row that the market ended positively, to confirm improved investor appetite.

The All-Share Index added 155.43 basis points and closed at 32,614.60 points, while the market capitalization closed N11.241 trillion after adding N53.6 billion on Monday The day’s performance

advanced year-to-date gains to 21.22 per cent and reduced month-to-date loss to 1.51 per cent.

The market ended with 26 gainers against 15 losers. Flourmill led the day’s gainers by 9.75 per cent to close at N25 per share, CI Leasing followed with a gain of 5 per cent, to close at 63 kobo per share, Red Star Express added 5 per cent to close at N5.25 per share, UBA increased 4.94 per cent to close at N8.92 per share; and Access Bank appreciated 4.93 per cent to close at N9.58 per share.

On the other hand, Union Bank of Nigeria

topped the day’s losers with a decline of 8.82 per cent to close at N5.58 per share, UPL came next with a decline of 5 per cent to close at N3.23 per share. Skye Bank followed, with a loss of 5 per cent also to close at 57 kobo, AG Leventis dipped 4.88 per cent to close at 78 kobo per share and Vitafoam fell 4.81 per cent to close at N2.57 per share.

Guaranty Trust Bank led the day’s activity chart with an exchange of 26.4 million shares worth N909 million, FCMB was next with the sale of 18.7 million shares valued at N23.2 million, while Ze-

nith Bank traded 15.7 million shares worth N330.2 million. Diamond Bank exchanged 13.9 million shares valued at N17.2 million, and FBN Holdings emerged the fifth most traded stock with 11.5 million shares worth N71.3 million.

The volume of shares traded by investors decreased to 182.1 million shares when compared with 212.4 million shares traded last Friday, while the value of shares traded on Monday in 3,710 deals also declined to N2.03 billion against N2.5 billion worth of shares traded in 3,217 deals during previous session.

L – R: Clifford Akpolo, Digital Marketing Manager, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Pai Gamde, Ag. Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE; Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, singer, songwriter, vocalist, a Celebrity at 2017 NSE Corporate Challenge; Olumide Orojimi, Head, Corporate Communications, NSE and Boluwatiwi Omidiji, CSR Analyst, NSE at the Closing Gong Ceremony in commemoration of the 2017 NSE Corporate Challenge at the Exchange recently.

Recession worsens financial exclusion – experts Bonny Amadi The challenging recession in Nigeria has been attributed to the inadequate efforts of the nation’s economic drivers to enhance financial inclusion of more Nigerians.

The recent release of survey by the Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) in conjunction with the National Bureau of Statistics, it has been described by experts as revealing “Alarming North-South divide,” showing that more and more Nigerians are not included in the banking and insurance financial transactions.

Experts at the FBN Quest in its recent analysis of the survey, noted that, while every economy has regional disparities in income and wealth, Nigeria is particularly striking, as

reflected by the latest 2016 financial The access to Financial Services inclusion survey by the EFInA. 2016 Survey shows the best ratio for The decline in financial inclusion, the South West and the worst for the the report noted, was spurred by un- three northern zones. Only the South employment created by economic West attained the official target of fislowdown, economic recession and nancial exclusion below 20 per cent by drop in petroleum price, among other 2020 with a ratio of 18 per cent in 2016. factors.

The report further showed that for According to the report, “The de- the North East and the North West, terioration in financial exclusion the financial exclusion rates were as over the period covers the economic high as 62 per cent and 70 per cent. slowdown in 2015; and the recession in 2016. The unemployment rate rose Summary of trading activities on NSE steadily to 14.2 per cent in Q4 2016”.

ASI 32,614.60 The EFInA report for 2016; showed 3,710.00 that all zones other than the South DEALS West; reflected the challenges of ecoVOL182,070,633.00 nomic slowdown, as it noted that the slide in the oil price resulted to a fall VALUE 2,027,533,998.58 in government revenues, employ11,240,644,649,852.97 ment and export earnings, leading to CAP a squeeze on incomes.

NNFM: Audited result reflects N16.234m year loss Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi

The Northern Nigeria Flour Mills Plc has shown the negative impact of Nigeria’s harsh operating environment going by its 2017 audited financial statement, which however showed gradual recovery.

The company’s 2017 audited result for the period ended 31 March, 2017, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), showed gradually growth in key performing indices as loss The company’s audited financial statement for the year ended 31 March, 2017, showed that revenue grew to N940, 521, from N979,038 recorded in the preceding period of 2016 Cost of sales dropped to N967, 784, from N1, 079,755 cost of sale posted in the first quarter 2016.

Gross loss dropped to N27, 263, against N100, 717 recorded in 2016 first quarter, while Net operating gains and losses closed the first quarter at N429, 984 from N246, 552 posted in the prior period of 2016.

Selling and distribution expenses closed the year at N50, 086, which was against N11,619 recorded in the preceding period.

Administrative expenses reduced slightly to N279, 568, from N324, 366 recorded in

the 2016 financial year.

Operating profit dropped to N12 8,364, from N280, 480 recorded in 2016, while investment revenue dropped to N23, 98, against N47, 409 in 2016.

Meanwhile, an evaluation of the company’s management strategies and plans to revive the company hinges strongly on diversification of operations to include sorghum production.

The company’s auditors confirmed the implementation of management’s plan to diversify into sorghum by inspecting the upgrade being made to the D-Mill and assessing the viability by confirming the existence of adequate demand for the product, also checking that sales of the product to the parent company is on a sustainable basis.

It was disclosed that the company receives the strong support of its parent company to aid its recovery plan.

During the year, the parent company provided a working capital loan of N800 million and a capital project loan of N1.4 billion to support the financing of the company’s sorghum mill project.

As at March 31, 2016, the company said its Total Assets improved by 152 percent from N1.7b to N4.3 billion as liabilities grew to N3.1b from

GTBank board meets as closed period lasts

Bonny Amadi

Pursuant to the post- listing requirement of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced that its closed period which commenced on 7th July.

The closed period is a corporate governance regulatory provision to frustrate effort of the bank’s workers or connected persons from taking undue advantage of developments in the listed bank, to the detriment of others outside the bank’s employment.

The banks said that the development was in compliance with the regulatory requirement of quoted companies by the NSE that the board of directors of the meeting was scheduled to meet on July 26, 2017, to consider second quarter audited financial statement of the

bank.

Erhi Obebedu, the company’s secretary, in a statement released by the NSE, informed that that bank has the regulatory mandate to submit the result to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for approval, before filing the same result with the NSE. Meanwhile, the UPDC Nigeria Plc has announced that its close period commences July 10, 2017, in respect of the audited accounts and financial statements for the period ended 30th June, 2017.

The company, in a statement signed by Folake Kolaro, its secretary/legal adviser, said that during the close period “no director, person discharging marginal responsibilities, employees with sensitive information, advisers and consultants of the company and their connected persons may directly or indirectly deal in the securities of the company,.

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D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p To p 10 Tr a d es b y V olu m e

To p 10 G ain ers

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Th e Be nch m ark in d ex t h us se t tle d a t 32,614.60 p oi n ts, b u oyin g YTD re t urn t o 21.4 % . A ccordi n gly, i nvest ors g ai n e d N53.6b n as m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n incre ase d t o N11.2t n. H o w ever, activity i n t h e m ark e t w as rela tively w e a k, as vol u m e a n d valu e tra d e d di p p e d 14.3 % a n d 18.1 % t o 182.1m u nits a n d N2.0b n resp ectively.

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Labour B6 Stories by Joy Ekeke The Federal Government has stated its readiness to announce a new minimum wage vert soon. The government, while giving insights into the selection process for the National Minimum Wage Committee members,is believed to be working on making known to the public, the template for the minimum mage any moment from now.

The current minimum wage of N1,8000, has been described by the organised labour, led by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, as inadequate, and they are asking the government to raise it to N56,0000.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, July 11, 2017

FG: New minimum wage coming soon,as panel meets

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, while speaking at an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, said that government has appointed the Chairman of National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) as committee secretary, but his identity will be made known during the inauguration.

“The chairman must be somebody with good standing in the Nigerian soci-

ety; neutral background, who doesn’t belong to any political party. He must have knowledge of labour administration, either as a top public servant or an employer,” said Ngige.

He, however, assured that the committee will be constituted before the end of this month and added that the chairman would be announced during the inauguration.

The minister also explained that the composi-

tion of the 29-member committee will include; Federal Government (seven), Governors’ Forum (six), labour (eight) and employers, represented by Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), (eight).He, however, denied that the delay in constituting the committee was caused by government and said the labour movement and employers’ association were yet to submit lists of their nominees.

... as Ngige breaks silence, denies allegations of interference in union affairs The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige on Thursday, has denied any involvement of the ministry with the crisis rocking the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Electricity sector.

The minister while reacting to allegation levelled against him by the NUP, Electricity sector, that the minister was pressurising the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to stop payment of Check-off dues to pension headquarters, said that the ministry would never interfere in any union affairs except to settle issues when call upon.

Meanwhile, Mr Abel Eikhor, Chairman Caretaker committee of NUP, recently at a news briefing in Abuja, accused the minister of undermining the law by giving directives to various agencies to reverse the irreversible.

Eikhor said the NUP National Headquarters was recognised as the Registered Trade Union to which the sector was an af-

filiate and recognised to receive remittances of check off dues.

He alleged that the Former Chairman of the sector, Mr Temple Ubani, had written to the minister of labour requesting that PTAD be called to order and reverse remittances of check off dues to his account. ” Unfortunately the minister is undermining the law by giving directives to various agencies to reverse the irreversible.

“The law is sacrosanct in this regard, PTAD is not under the ministry of labour so the minister should be guided,” he said.

He noted that the former chairman of the electricity sector had pulled out of the Union and formed his own association known as Electricity sector Retirees Deputies Welfare Association (ESREWA).

According to Ngige, the ministry has nothing to do with Mr Ubani or the association, only when it is registered. ” I have never talked to

Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige PTAD on this issue, I will only write PTAD if there is an issue for clarification, the minister said.

Ngige noted that the NUP was the only registered union for pensioners and it has under it different sectors.

According to him, other sub-unit within the pension union had applied for

recognition and registration, claiming the NUP had grown big that it could no longer take care of them.

He said the law does not stop anybody from forming sub group, likewise the law permit the minister to do a regrouping of union when the ministry feels their membership cannot be taken care off.

“For the Federal Government, the technical committee recommended eight slots and three for the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, another principal employer.

“But, the Federal Government conceded three of their positions to the governors’ forum, making theirs six; one governor per geopolitical zone because, hitherto, the governors had complained that they were not being consulted

enough on minimum wage.

“They alluded to the fact that, in the 2011 minimum wage, they were not adequately consulted. Therefore, this time around, the federal government has shed some of its allocation for the governors’ forum.

“So, the Federal Government will nominate five ministers and top government officials as well as the chairman and secretary, to join them on government side,” Ngige stated.

NUT, FG to dialogue over unpaid teachers’ salary, welfare The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has said that plans have been made through dialogue to engage either the Minister of Education or the Minister of Labour and Employment over teachers’ unpaid salary arrears.

Dr. Mike Ike-Ene, the Acting Secretary-General of the union, disclosed this in Abuja.

Ike-Ene said it had become necessary for the union to dialogue with the relevant stakeholders, with a view to resolving the unpaid salary arrears owed by 19 states and the Federal Government.

According to him, “some unity school teachers are on strike due to some months of unpaid salary arrears”.

Ike-Ene said that the union was ready to fight for its members, hence the need to dialogue with the Federal Government to ensure that their salary arrears were paid.

He said: “Those who feel that they belong to NUT are still on strike; those who said that they belong to

Trade Union Congress are not on strike; they are still working.

“They are supposed to be part of us; in fact, we are in court with the Senior Civil Service Association concerning their membership, especially those ones who had applied to become our members.

“Because the Constitution of Nigeria says all those who are doing the same kind of trade are supposed to belong to one union, so we see no reason why TUC will claim them.

“We are already talking with the authority concerned; we are looking forward to hold a meeting with either the Minister of Labour or Minister of Education.”

The Acting SecretaryGeneral noted that 19 states owed teachers’ salaries. He said of this number, 90 per cent of salary owed are in primary schools across the country.

He listed the states to include: Ondo, Ekiti, Cross River, Taraba, Benue, Imo, Niger, Osun, Abia and Nasarawa.

FISH programme will soon take off, says Oyo-Ita Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, has assured civil servants that allocation of the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) houses would soon take-off.

Oyo-Ita gave the assurance while inspecting the completed Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)-funded estates in the FCT in Abuja.

However, 177 houses are com-

pleted under the FMBN-funded estates while 850 houses will be completed by the end of the year.

The houses inspected included 86 units of three-bedroom flats, semi-detached bungalows located in Kuje, FCT, developed by American Building System International (ABSI).

Others are 12 units of threebedroom fully detached bungalows located in Kuje developed by Hydraform Engineering Nigeria

Ltd. and 48 units of two-bedroom flats at Apo developed by Netconstruction Nigeria Ltd. She said that the programme initiated by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), would ensure that houses allocated to civil servants were of high quality.

“The purpose of the visit is to see which of the estates we want to load onto the fish platform; we must say that we are very im-

pressed with what we are seeing on ground.

“The FMBN has been doing very good jobs with the developers, and we are checking to see which of the estates can fall within the affordability range of civil servants.

“We want to assure Nigerians that now that we have estates that are ready, the programme will now take off fully.”

She said that the allocation of the houses to civil servants was being delayed because of the processes involved which include the mutual agreement between the three key stakeholders.

Oyo-Ita said that her office would ensure transparency and accountability in utilising the N13 billion approved by the Federal Government for the programme.

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NELMCO inherits N527.261b liability Stories by Simon Ugwu Total inherited liabilities by the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) from the privatisation of the Nigeria electricity industry stood at N527.261 billion, as February, 2017.

The liabilities cover about 23,154 invoices, with about 9,694 verified and settled, leaving outstanding liabilities of 13,460 invoices for verification.

Report says that NELMCO made the disclosure in its liability management report last week, listing the liabilities as: engineering N12.363 billion; successor companies N10.591 billion; legacy debts and tax liabilities N77.714 billion; bank loans N154.648 billion; Power Producers and Power Purchase Agreements (IPPs PPA) liabilities N322.198; and

contingent liabilities N103.135b.

The latest liability figure is about 31 per cent less than the N760.774b originally inherited

by NELMCO at the outset of privatisation in 2014. The agency said thereafter, it had been able to offset some of its liabilities.

These include the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) Nigerian Electricity Market Stabilisation Facility (NEMSF) legacy gas debts of N14.29b; discount from creditors, N1.259 b; savings from reconciled/negotiated amount, N32.537 billion; savings from verification exercise, N24.320b; creditors paid, N26.385b, and contingent liabilities N103.135b.

NELMCO was established in 2006, as a company limited by guarantee, to assume and manage the non-core assets, all liabilities and other obligations that would not be taken over by the successor companies.

This is to ensure that the

successor companies are not encumbered by these liabilities at take-off.

NELMCO listed sources of funding the liabilities to include sale of non-core assets, proceeds from receivables, inflow from market operator, inflow from MDAs debt recoveries, rent of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) properties, payment through NEMSF, budgetary appropriation, sale of PHCN scrap assets, sale of overtime cargoes and PHCN superannuation fund.

Furthermore, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, had also approved the auctioning of overtime cargoes to the distribution and generating companies, and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

NELMCO is also working on fishing out additional overtime cargoes at the Ports.

It also referenced recoveries from bank reconciliation as funds to be recovered through revenue remittance audit of various banks in respect of PHCN funds that were not remitted prior to the handover. “This initiative will further be intensified by NELMCO,” it added.

On inflow from MDAs debt recoveries, it stated: “NELMCO in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power engaged consultants to recover Government debts owed PHCN from electricity consumption. A Presidential approval to recover about N29 billion MDAs debts has already been obtained with necessary deductions started.

“Proceeds from receivables are old PHCN debtors from distribution companies as at the handover date. A deed of assignment of pre-completion receivables to NELMCO was entered into with the DISCOS.

While discussions are ongoing with the Disco on this, a detailed framework on the best way to accomplish this is being conceptualised.”

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, restated the Federal Government’s commitment to pay debts owed distribution companies by the MDAs. He, however, added such debts will be properly verified before payments can be made, saying: “one of the earliest statements I made was that we will pay all the debts once they are verified, and the process of verification is taking place. Right now, we are looking at over 250,000 invoices comprising of I think 4,000 accounts. I won’t make a recommendation to government to pay any kobo of tax payers’ money for a debt I cannot put my signature to.

U.S. pledges support for digital transformation of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry

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The Foreign Commercial Service of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nigeria and its leading local partner, Manifold Computers, have introduced an innovative technology Synergy and Aruba for use in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Synergy and Aruba helps companies operating in the Nigerian oil and gas industry to increase the efficiency of operations, monitor people, manage resources, make real-time decisions, reduce risks, save costs, and increase flexibility, productivity and company bottom line.

Speaking during a public presentation of the technology product at an event in Lagos, United States Consul General F. John Bray renewed the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting trade and investment in Nigeria.

He encouraged Nigerian oil and gas industry players to avail themselves of the innovative technology with a view

to harnessing Nigeria’s abundant resources, improving their bottom-line and ultimately growing the economy.

“Nigeria presents tremendous long-term growth opportunities; and the United States government remains committed to supporting American companies and local partners in deploying U.S. technology to help tackle some of the challenges the country is facing,” Consul General F. John Bray said at the event attended by leading oil and gas industry players, technology service providers, and senior government officials.

Acting Commercial Counselor of the U.S. Mission, Mr. Paul Bergman, highlighted Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s longterm partnership with the American Commercial Service. According to him, the U.S. Commercial Service will continue to be at the fore-front of promoting trade and investment between America and Nigeria through the development and execution of mutually beneficial international trade policies and promotion strategies.

Climate Investor One reaches $412m first close The Dutch Development Bank (FMO) has successfully achieved the first closing of $412 million Climate Investor One (CIO) fund.

“Climate Investor One (CIO) is the inaugural financing facility launched

by Climate Fund Managers (CFM), of an intended series of climate finance initiatives designed to combat the detrimental effects of unmitigated climate change,” CFM said

in a statement last week.

The fund was designed to facilitate developments in renewable energy projects in developing and emerging markets – Africa, Asia and Latin America – focusing on solar, wind and run-of-river hydropower projects in the designated regions.

CFM explained that CIO will help “mobilise private sector financing at scale supported by catalytic public sector donor

funding.”

The Fund is a joint effort between FMO and Phoenix InfraWorks, South African infrastructure development and fund management specialists, in association with Sanlam Investments Holdings.

“CIO seeks to simplify the manner in which capital is deployed and reduces complexity by delivering an innovative “whole-of-life” solution

that provides a single financing source for each of the respective development, construction and operational phases of a project’s lifecycle,” the investors explained.

Adding: “To this end, CIO provides early-stage project development services and financing, equity financing through construction, and longterm debt once the project is operational.”

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Digital Banking changing the fortunes of Nigeria’s Biggest Bank The emergence of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) introduced to Nigerian banking customers first in 2015 to facilitate ease of transactions and enable quick service delivery is fast catching on as Digital banking services users are set to hit 3 billion globally, by the year 2021 says Juniper Research- A global data research company. AFOLABI ADESOLA looks into how this evolution is poised to shape the fortunes of Nigeria’s biggest bank-- First Bank Nigeria Limited, in terms of total deposits and gross earnings (FY2016) through innovative financial services delivery for wealth creation and prosperity for Nigerians

In line with a drive to remain competitive and deepen financial inclusion in the digital banking space, First Bank launched the USSD *894# banking service in 2016, enabling customers to perform banking transactions without the use of smart phone or internet service.

By the end of the year, the service recorded a total of 1 million active users, positioning the commercial banking group as one of the fastest growing banking product providers in the industry.

In 2016, the bank received the Digital Bank of distinction award from global finance magazine, reflecting a commitment to using a cutting edge to drive revenue in electronic banking.

The bank also sustained its leadership position as the first financial institution in Nigeria to achieve the milestone of 100 million electronic banking transactions per month.

From the financial perspective, revenue generated from electronic banking fees in 2016 alone stood at N21.8 billion.

This reflected a 42 percent increase from N15.4 billion recorded a year earlier. Electronic banking fees also made up 31 percent of the total fees and income of 71.4 billion realised by the bank in the 2016 financial year.

With over 12.4 million active customer accounts in over 12 countries, the bank has pledged its commitment towards increasing consumer convenience and meet the need of consumers who need to be closely connected and have control over their funds.

“We continue to invest in our people, processes and technology to enhance our unique financial services Group, offering relevant business solutions that meet the needs of our customers.” The financial holding group’s Chairman, Dr Oba Otudeko said recently.

As the banking business

ADEDUNTAN evolves, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has remained committed to empowering the Nigerian populace with the *894# Quick Banking service as part of its financial inclusion drive.

The service is set to deliver the power to bank anywhere and at any time. It is quick, convenient and easy to use and beneficiary accounts are credited instantly with alert notifications. Built on the innovative USSD technology, the *894# quick banking service transmits information through GSM network channels via mobile phones.

USSD technology facilitates sessions of communication that can be used in various areas of life including banking.

The *894# USSD service makes banking services available across all GSM networks, on any type of handset or device; iPhone, Android, Blackberry

GMD, First Bank

and even simple feature phone famously referred to in Nigerian lingo as ‘kpalasa’. It requires

USSD technology facilitates sessions of communication that can be used in various areas of life including banking.

The *894# USSD service makes banking services available across all GSM networks, on any type of handset or device;

no internet service connection and can be used in remote locations across Nigeria. This USSD service is delivered on the customers’ registered phone numbers linked to their FirstBank accounts.

With *894#, the mobile phone has become a mobile branch and FirstBank customers can activate this service in three steps: dial *894*0#; enter a fourdigit Personal Identification Number (PIN) linked to the debit card; create a five digit PIN, and the registration is complete. Customers can transfer money to FirstBank and other banks in Nigeria; buy airtime for themselves and their loved ones; check account balance on their phones, and do lots more wherever they are. PIN reset on this service requires only a quick dial of *894*0#.

Banking transactions can

now be performed on the go irrespective of location or time as there is no worry of internet connectivity or a token device, but only a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

To send money, simply dial *894*Amount*Account Number#; select beneficiary bank; confirm the amount, beneficiary name and enter five-digit PIN; then select account to debit. For airtime recharge: simply dial *894*Amount# to recharge for self; to recharge for others, dial *894*Amount*Phone Number# and enter five-digit PIN. FirstBank customers can transfer up to N100,000.00 per day and recharge airtime up to N10,000.00 per day. To generate account mini statement, dial *894*Account Number#, and to check account balance, the magic code is *894*00#.

FirstBank has always been at the forefront of seamless banking transaction in a convenient and secure manner and is committed to ensuring its customers are fully served with the USSD service.

First Bank has also confirmed, it will soon launch on the *894# Quick Banking service bouquet, the utility bill payment, payment for goods and services at any retail store in Nigeria, opening of savings account and linking customer BVN to the new accounts.

Statistics show that consumers are increasingly opting for banking services that offer, convenience, multi-channel digital services, speed and innovation all of which First Bank is passionate about driving rigorously.

A perusal into the performance of the bank at the stockmarket shows its performance is at an optimal level. The shares recorded a positive year to Date return of 90.5 percent for investors at Half year 2017 that ended June 30. It clinched the position of the second best perfoming stock in the banking sector for HY’17

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How does Nollywood portray the women?

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The entertainment industry has witnessed the successes and can attest to the fact that women have taken up heavy challenges of producing and directing their jobs unlike the stereotyped roles

what is acceptable in the cinema and with nudity becoming part of The challenge will be how to draw the line between nudity and of the society on the symbol of the African woman? Has the

on industry issues, Life &Times ex-rays how Nollywood portrays the woman in the light of the different roles they act and as a role and positions? Have the movies portrayed the women folk as responsible business leaders, enviable career persons and successful home managers? Without doubt, the answer cannot notable role in the placement of particular ideologies and values Women have continued to be a sensitive part of the society that point of view of what the family unit contributes to the society, and in terms of civic responsiveness, decency and sense of traditional overwhelming synergetic marketing, operates to legitimate versions of the American dream and dominant America myths and ideologies is that money, success and patriotism are important

regard because people tend to believe more in what they see than content values of most Nollywood movies and see if the woman is

in Hollywood movies, the Americans sure possess a different is high handed and often abuses her biblical obligation of is a woman who abandons her husband and children due to refuses his wife to work because he believes she could not control bias for nudity and semi-nudity are very much biased in the favour Some experts in sociology who differ on this ground feel that males are no better off in regards to nudity and sex exploitation inevitable in any society, there is little or no effort on the part of by educating the viewer on the propelling factor, leading to the With such debate about the changing face of culture, are the kind of women we see, and that is where the story is not

in politics, exposes the risks and complexities involved while appealing to the understanding and support of the husbands to shun the belief that such women are objects of sex to political

women from their different professional backgrounds taking their resolution in the Nigerian movies where by a woman resorts to schooled and traditionally inclined employing the tools of wisdom,

that suggests that an undergraduate can preserve her virginity because the tradition in her is never lost to the alluring ambiance professionals to be able to change the image of the country, which in the view of foreigners is a nation of fraudsters and

children, and a land where men are hardworking, protective and

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9 ways to brighten your home with colour The meaning of colours and its usage can vary depending on culture and circumstances to which it is use. In case of artistically effects, colours are used to depict several emotions and conditions. For instance, in housing, the usage of colour adds brightness and life to a house while others in some other cases changes the setting of a room; from relatively big to small.

Colour is a form of non-verbal communication. It is not a static energy and its meaning can change from one day to the next with any individual - it all depends on what energy they are expressing at that point in time. Today on living &Decoration, we take you on amazing nine tips to brighten your home with colours; first know what each colour stands for: Red is the colour of energy, passion, action, ambition and determination. It is also the colour of anger and sexual passion.

Orange is the colour of social communication and optimism. From a negative colour meaning it is also a sign of pessimism and superficiality.

Yellow is the colour of the mind and the intellect.

It is optimistic and cheerful. However, it can also suggest impatience, criticism and cowardice.

Green is the colour of balance and growth. It can mean both self-reliance as a positive and possessiveness as a negative, among many other meanings.

Blue is the colour of trust and peace. It can suggest loyalty and integrity as well as conservatism and frigidity.

Indigo is the colour of intuition. In the meaning of colours it can mean idealism and structure as well as ritualistic and addictive.

Purple is the colour of the imagination. It can be creative and individual or immature and impractical.

Turquoise is communication and clarity of mind. It can also be impractical and idealistic.

Pink is unconditional love and nurturing. Pink can also be immature, silly and girlish.

The amazing nine tips: Mirror Mother Nature For a no-fail palette, adopt the great outdoors as proverbial day at the beach.

Frame Your View Draw attention to the world beyond your windows by painting their sashes a bold yellow rather than the usual white.

Disguise Dated Brick A refreshing aqua helps a formerly ruddy fireplace blend in with the surrounding walls.

Temper a Sweet Shade with a Riot of Pattern Splashy toiles, geometrics, and stripes throw cool lavender a red-hot curve.

Fake Architectural Grandeur Two vivid greens, plus stick-on moulding, create the illusion of custom character.

Wake up a Windowless Bedroom.

Low natural light is no problem when walls wear a perpetual peachy glow.

Let a Fearless Hue Do the Heavy Lifting.

Then fill in the blanks with white furnishings.

Rugged textures, like weathered wood and woven Go Against the Wood Grain.

Instead of a stain, or plain white paint, using green puts a fresh face on classic kitchen storage.

to be transformed with crisp, wide stripes.

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Developing a better relationship with your teen Teenagers need love and support from parents at a time when lots of other things in their lives are changing including physical changes. You can keep your relationship with your teenage child strong through ordinary day to day activities.

Many people thinks that families becomes less important to children as they move into teenage years. But your child needs you and the support you have to offer as much as relationship change during adolescence. When your child was younger, your role was to nurture and guide him. Now becoming more equal.

Most young people and their families have some ups and downs during these years, but usually improve by late adolescence as children become more mature. And family relationships tend to stay strong right through.

For teenagers, parent and families are a source of care and emotional support. Family give teenagers practical, want to spend time with their families, sharing ideas and uncommunicative, but they still needs you, your child still loves and want you to be involved in her life even when her attitude, behavior and her body languages might seems to

own support system. Everybody thinks friends are more come and go. Family is always and will always be there�

Brianna teen Why your child needs you through rapid physical changes as well as emotional ups

cause you and your child some stress.

During this time your family is still a secure emotional base where your child feels loved and accepted no matter

and identity.

When your family sets rules, boundaries and standard of behavior, you give your child a sense of consistency and predictability. And believe it or not, your life experience and knowledge can really be useful to your child, she just might not always want you to know that.

child from risky behavior like alcohol and other drugs, and problems like depression. Your support and interest in what your child is doing at school can boost his desire to do well academically too.

adult. Knowing what your child is doing and being available to her, can mean fewer teenage behavior problems.

Being available could be as much as just being in the kitchen when your child is in her bedroom, so she knows she can come and talk to you if she wants to. Teenagers they might not be using it.

Tips on building a positive family relationship with your teen Ordinarily, everyday things that families do together, can help build and sustain strong relationship with your teen.

These are tips that can help you build a strong relationship with your teen: accomplishment, share his disappointment and show interest in his hobbies. You

they have their meals without the television set. You should also involve your teen in the discussion choose activities. A relaxing holiday or weekends together as a family, this can also help you build a closer relationship with your teen. them have their own bible and notebook or jotter. Makes sure you ask them at the end of every service, what they were been thought during the service and what they gain at the end of every teaching. If you need to expatiate on the be morally guided. your child set aside regular dates and special time together.

For example, you might have a movies night together, a favourite meal or cooking session on particular night, a family games, afternoon or an evening walk together. his lesson teacher, with this you will build that love you need from your child. Try to know his friends name, tell him to invite some of his friends over at weekends, so that you will know the kinds of friends he his keeping. If they will be of advise him the kind of friends he move with.

just a matter of showing up to watch your child play his music or giving him a lift to extra curriculum activities. good chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about an interesting stuff that is going on or coming up. If you encourage everyone to have being put to on the spot to it more enjoyable, when

discuss anything with you. With this she will be able to

because they might give her a wrong advise that might lead her astray.

Anytime he make a mistake, call him and tell him what he did was wrong, and tell him the consequences in a friendly manner. Then later explain to him how to do that thing next time, so that will not make such mistake again. With this he will know that, no matter what mistakes he makes, you will always be there for him and you will still show him love.

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Public Notice 26 5 die after eating cucumber in C’ River state Edem Edem, Calabar

ÏÏÏ Five children comprising

three girls and two boys died after consuming allegedly poisoned cucumber fruits. The incident occurred in the village of Amana in Becheve close to the Obudu Ranch Resort in Obanlikwu local government area of Cross River state.

Mr Augustine Ogar who resides in the area said “After eating the cucumber left for them by their mother who went for burial at the Ranch Resort, the victims slumped and died.”

According to him, the deceased mother left some cucumber for the children to eat while she went to attend a burial ceremony in the village on the Ranch Resort but someone allegedly poisoned the cucumber leading to the death of the children after they ate it.

He explained that the cucumber was not bought from the market but harvested from their mothers farm, no one is

reported to have died after eating locally grown cucumber in the area but the fatal fruits are suspected to have been poisoned by someone in the neighbourhood. ‘”The weather here allows for the growing of fruits particularly cucumber and people eat it freely during this time of the year and nobody has died from eating the cucumber but the ones that killed the kids are suspected to have been laced with poisoned substance by a neighbour” he lamented adding that the village leaders are carrying out some consultations to fish out the culprit(s).

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Cross River State, Ms Irene Ugbo confirmed the story noting that nobody was arrested even though the investigations was continuing. She told our correspondent on Monday that the incident occurred in Obanlikwu Local Government Area of the state.

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Compensate victims of B’Haram attacks, prosecute culprits, HURIWA tells FG ÏÏÏ

A pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has criticised the proposal by the federal government to train and reintegrate surrendered “repentant” Boko Haram terrorists.

The rights group carpeted

the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for placing so much priority on the resettlement of the so -called repentant boko haram terrorists using public fund even when the same government has so far failed to prosecute the hundreds of detained boko haram terror-

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idency, of the accurate statistical data of victims of Boko Haram terror attacks over the last five years including those whose breadwinners were bombed to death and all those who lost their livelihoods and compelled by circumstances to flee the North East of Nigeria.

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

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ists responsible for the mass murder of over 30,000 innocent Nigerians and the destruction of the North East of Nigeria.

HURIWA has therefore canvassed the immediate compilation by an independent panel of statisticians to be commissioned by the pres-

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Times Law As a senior lawyer and a former chairman of the Lagos premier branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), what do you make out of the imbroglio between the Executive and the Legislature over the non-confirmation of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu by the Nigerian Senate?

If the Executive presents a nominee for the confirmation of the Senate, that is an admission that the proposed appointment cannot be concluded without the confirmation of the Legislature. It cannot be assumed that the Legislature is a robot. Magu or no Magu, it does not matter. I think this whole issue could have been better managed by both institutions.

What about the opinions of your fellow lawyers like Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and Femi Falana (SAN) who have thrown their weight behind or against the Executive and the Legislature over the Magu issue?

It is said in public circles that if you put three lawyers in a room and give them an issue to debate, they will come out with four opinions. So lawyers will always differ in views over matters.

I have no problem with the views expressed by Ozekhome SAN and Falana SAN. My view is that once the Executive presents somebody for screening and confirmation by the Legislature it is not mandatory that person must pass the test and be confirmed. If he or she fails the test, eventually he or she will be rejected. If the Legislature has power to screen and confirm, it also means that it has power to reject.

The approach of the Executive should be to persuade the Legislature to accept its nomination or to look at it again and not to antagonise the motive of the Legisla-

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It is settled law that a material contradiction must go to a material point, that is, to the root of the charge against the accused person person.

Muntaka-Coomassie, JSC, in Adonike v. State (2015) 1 S.C. 42.

Magu: Executive, Legislature should reach compromise -Muoka Mr. Alex Muoka, is a former branch secretary and immediate past chairman of Lagos premier branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In this chat with the Judicial Editor, IBE UWALEKE, he ex rays the face-off between the Executive and the Legislature over the non-confirmation of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, by the Nigerian Senate. To him, the approach adopted by both arms of government was wrong from the onset and that was why the situation degenerated to this point of flexing muscles. His advice is that the Executive should apply the method of lobbying to get its way through the Legislature, instead of the present stand of accusations and counter accusations.

Muoka Esq.

ture.

But if you look at the matter closely you will discover that the reason the Senate rejected Magu is because of

a report from the Department of State Security (DSS) indicting the Acting EFCC chairman on corruption.

How do you react to this?

The Executive should device a way to persuade the Senate through lobbying to get what it wants. The role of the Legislature is to screen and confirm or reject nominees from the Executive. We all must agree on this basic fact. It is not for the executive to continue to insist on one person to oversee an agency. The Executive should know that each side (the executive and legislature) has its own duties and responsibilities to carry out. In relation to certain duties, it is the responsibility of the Executive to make appointments while the job of the Legislature is to screen and confirm. How to screen and confirm includes the power to screen and reject. If we cannot accept this fact, we cannot make progress in this matter.

I cannot hold brief for the Acting President for insisting on Magu. I think the Executive should device better way to handle this matter.

What is the way forward?

The Executive should device a way to persuade the Senate through lobbying to get what it wants. The role of the Legislature is to screen and confirm or reject nominees from the Executive. We all must agree on this basic fact. It is not for the executive to continue to insist on one person to oversee an agency. The Executive should know that each side (the executive and legislature) has its own duties and responsibilities to carry out.

In relation to certain duties, it is the responsibility of the Executive to make appointments while the job of the Legislature is to screen and confirm. How to screen and confirm includes the power to screen and reject. If we cannot accept this fact, we cannot make progress in this matter.

For the NBA 2018 elections some aspirants are showing interest and have started consultations to test their popularity. Have you been reached by any one of them or all of them as a former branch secretary and chairman of the premier branch of NBA, Lagos?

This is not the time for campaigns and so, I will not like to speak on that. But I am aware that some people have started consultations to taste their popularity. I wish them well.

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NJC is right to recall judges alleged to be corrupt -Adesokan The Attorney-General of the Federation, and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) recently said Nigeria’s restructuring is not feasible at the moment because it would require an amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow for any referendum. How do you view this assertion in view of the persistent agitations by various ethnic groups across the country?

Well, my first opinion on this issue is that there is no running away from restructuring if we are going to remain as one country which we ought to because we are better off together. We will definitely restructure, it’s a matter of time.

What has happened is that it is the intervention of the military in the body politics of Nigeria that has accentuated the agitations for restructuring. The centre, over the years, as a result of military intervention and decrees has become too powerful.

This has reduced a lot of the powers that the regions then, which are now represented by the states had over the years as a result of military decrees. So, we have to progressively go back to what we had pre-military intervention in 1966 and even create greater freedom and powers for the states or regions or geo-political zones. That is the way to go. It should not be done by violence or threats. Besides, you will also see that virtually every government that had come has had cause for one reason or the other to constitute a political conference. Jonathan did it. The same thing with Obasanjo. Babangida also did the same thing. Even, Abacha did it. That is to show that there is a recognition of the need for us to discuss our restructuring.

So, there has been recommendations. Recently, the National Assembly has called for a revisit of the report of the last conference. I am also in support of the call by the lawmakers. There is a need for us to revisit the report. Let’s implement the recommendations of the last conference as much as possible and see where it will take us, whether or not it will douse the current agitations.

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, was equally reported to have said that looters were behind the separatist agitations across the country. Do you agree with him?

Well, I don’t share that view. I am only looking at the message and not the messenger. This is my position, even, if it is true, it is yet to be verified as he has not provided any evidence to back up his claims. All these agitations are not new. It is an ill that has been with us for a long period of time which has refused to go away. It was because the issue was there that former President Goodluck Jonathan set up that conference. It was because the issue was there that Obasanjo did the same thing. The late General Sanni Abacha, as despotic as his regime was also set up a conference because of the same reason. It was also because the issue was there that Babangida did the same thing. So, for me, Magu cannot be on his claims that looters were behind all the agitations for restructuring because this is not a new issue. Looters may be latching on it but the fact is that this is an issue that goes beyond looters and it is of interest to all of us.

But, why do you think it has been difficult for the incumbent government to implement the recommendations from the conference put together by its predecessor?

I think it has been the problem of throwing away the baby with the bath water. In my opinion, former President Goodluck Jonathan set up the last conference as a tool for a re-election into office. He initiated a good thing but not with an altruistic mind. He organised the conference not because he was passionate about restructuring but he saw it as something he can use to win the heart of the people to achieve a purpose of re-election. I strongly think that was how the Buhari-led APC government views it. But, this was an issue that was far beyond Jonathan and

Mr Wale Adesokan (SAN), in this interview with PETER FOWOYO, speaks on the need to restructure Nigeria in order to douse the tension created by agitators especially in the South East. Besides, the senior advocate disagreed with the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, that looters were behind the agitation for restructuring.

Adesokan (SAN) that was why I said the present government appears to be throwing away the baby with the bath water. The bath water was the government that set up the conference while the baby were the resolutions that came out of the conference and I think we should embrace the baby to see what is good and bad about it. In the case of Obasanjo, the then National Assembly wrongly or rightly felt he wanted to use the conference for tenure elongation, the so-called third term agenda, which the former president has denied.

That was why the then National Assembly was not interested in whatever is the outcome of Obasanjo’s conference and in the process, the lawmakers threw away the baby with the bath water. That of Abacha was pure insincerity.

The late Head of State midwifed the conference

The NJC was perfectly right to have recalled those judges. In my little experience in criminal litigation, the very fact of the existence of a criminal charge hanging on someone’s neck, no matter how weak, not serious or laughable, it will be disturbing to the accused person. For someone to be under investigation for a criminal offence for about eight months without being charged to court, it amounts to inflicting punishment on such an individual. On account of being investigated, he was also asked to stop working while the public now thinks negatively about his name when it was mentioned in the public. The very root of the problem is that in our present prosecution system, our investigators tend to arrest before investigating. Usually, it was after an accused person has been arrested that they start looking for evidences to nail him. Meanwhile, the sane thing to do is to carry out investigation before any arrest is made.

and he wanted to transform from military to a civilian president. He just used the conference to engage Nigerians before God in his infinite mercies intervened in Nigeria’s affairs.

How do you see the steps taken by the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on this issue of agitations for restructuring so far?

The actions of the Acting president are steps in the right direction. There is nothing in this world that can command a hundred percent acceptance and that is why we are humans. All of us can never see the same thing the same way, no matter how good it is. But, if the overwhelming majority gave their approval, it is an indication that we are following the path. I believed that the actions of the Acting president is seen by majority of Nigerians as steps in the right direction.

Consultations will definitely lead to other things.

For instance, the National Assembly is already calling for a revisit of the resolutions of the last national conference and I believe we are gradually going somewhere with all these.

Do you think the National Judicial Council (NJC) is in order to recall the suspended judges who the executive claimed are still being investigated for alleged corrupt practices?

The NJC was perfectly right to have recalled those judges. In my little experience in criminal litigation, the very fact of the existence of a criminal charge hanging on someone’s neck, no matter how weak, not serious or laughable, it will be disturbing to the accused person. For someone to be under investigation for a criminal offence for about eight months without being charged to court, it amounts to inflicting punishment on such an individual. On account of being investigated, he was also asked to stop working while the public now thinks negatively about his name when it was mentioned in the public. The very root of the problem is that in our present prosecution system, our investigators tend to arrest before investigating. Usually, it was after an accused person has been arrested that they start looking for evidences to nail him.

Meanwhile, the sane thing to do is to carry out investigation before any arrest is made. If judges were arrested about eight months ago and they were not prosecuted for any offence in the court of law, I don’t think that is fair enough. My advice is that our law enforcement agencies should put their house in order and develop a new orientation about at what point an arrest should be carried out over an alleged offence. Is arrest the beginning of investigation or at its tail end?

That is where the problem is. If someone was arrested and after eight months, no charge was filed against him in court, it is nothing but an injustice. I told you some time ago that the legal profession in our judiciary represents the best of Nigeria. We may be bad but we represent the best of Nigeria. When Saraki was indicted and he was going through trial, was he not presiding as Senate president? He was being tried for two years and throughout this period, he was presiding as the president of the Senate. Now, in the judiciary, someone was indicted without being charged to court and he was later suspended by the NJC. All these will tell you the level at which the judiciary and the legal profession is operating in Nigeria. Our standard is about the highest compared with the executive and the legislature. So, I am hundred percent in support of the NJC’s action. No one is supporting corruption but the law enforcement agencies also need to do their homeworks well before making any arrest in connection with any offence. It is wrong to say someone was indicted and for eight months, he was never charged to court. Why is there no outcry when Saraki was presiding over the Senate while facing trial? Are we now operating two standards? The law for Senate President is different from that of the judges? But, we are all suppose to be equal before the law. The law should be uniformly applied to all arms of government.

There are fears that the appeal lodged by the Federal Government against the acquittal of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) may further worsen the already impaired relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. What is your take on this?

You can only say the appeal will further create tension between the two arms of government if you feel, which I don’t agree with you, that the CCT’s judgement is political or one that was achieved by settlement. I don’t have the record of proceedings of what transpired at the CCT and as such I cannot say what the CCT’s chairman did was wrong. It is only after going through the record of evidences tendered that I can say something to the contrary. So, if Saraki’s lawyers studied the prosecution’s evidences and make no case submission for their client and the CCT’s chairman, in his own wisdom, says the accused person has no case before him, I cannot read meanings into that pronouncement until I see the records of proceedings. Though, it is possible that the CCT’s chairman could have made an honest mistake in arriving at his verdict and so the decision to lodge an appeal by the Federal Government is a professional decision by counsel in charge. I also believed that the appeal cannot do worse than what the charges that were laid in the first place did. It cannot. President Muhammadu Buhari has been away for more than 50 days and there has been no update on his current state of health from his information managers. Are you worried about this development?

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Lagos crowned as best Hajj operator ÏÏÏLagos State has, again, been

crowned as the 2016 best hajj operator in Nigeria by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), just as it did in 2015.

In a grand and well-attended award ceremony, Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Adebule, who represented His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, received seven out of possible eight awards, from Imam Fouhad Adeyemi, the South-West Commissioner of NAHCON, in the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Ikeja.

Adebule said: “whoever makes people comfortable does Allah’s work. These awards signify making our people comfortable in Hajj,” and thus thanked Ambode for implementing policies that “are continuously creating conducive environment that bring more comfort to the people of Lagos State.”

While appreciating NAHCON for its fairness by recognizing and acknowledging the good performance of the state, Adebule extended assured that Ambode “is ever forward-looking, remains focused on excellence and will strive harder to provide the best measures that will make Hajj operations in the state seamless and more rewarding.”

She was particularly appreciative of God’s grace to the state, saying the awards “are remarkable and symbolic” as they kept coming during the administration of a Christian governor, who is the instrument that God is using to spread goodness.

She thanked all stakeholders, such as NAHCON, Hon Commissioner of Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, and his staff, the Ulamas and others who, “together are making it possible for Lagos to excel.” She advised all stakeholders to continue to melt barriers and not to “drop standard.”

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Stakeholder question shipping Suntai’s Computerised driver’s license; aircraft abroad after five years investor appeals for Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Executive of Centurion Securities, Group Captain John Ojikutu has questioned the rationale behind carrying out an investigation on late Governor Danbaba Suntai’s aircraft engine after a longterm exposure of the engine to weather for years.

In a reaction to the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) declaration that it would be taking the aircraft engine of the late governor to North America to carry out investigation, Ojikutu asked if there had been any safety recommendations made from the preliminary reports and made available to other agencies.

Late Suntai’s aircraft, a Cessna 208 aircraft marked 5N-BMJ crashed in Taraba State in October 2012 almost five years ago. He questioned if AIB had been able to determine in its

preliminary report if the pilot had a current license or if the aircraft was certified for single pilot operations. Ojikutu while reacting to the shipping of the aircraft engine abroad, asked: “what report do you expect again from the NTSB on another aircraft engine that had been exposed to weather for five years and we’re not preserved?”

“What safety recommendations had been made from the preliminary investigation reports? Have these safety recommendations made available to the NCAA and other relevant agencies like Nimet and NAMA?”“We want to know if the pilot had a current license; whether the aircraft had a valid air worthiness certificate, whether the aircraft was certified for single pilot operations, whether the pilot had valid IFR and instrument certification?”“whether the flight had approved flight

plan or clearance for VFR or IFR flight plan from departure to destination at the time the flight plan was submitted or at the time of departure?”

These, according to Ojikutu, are necessary for immediate safety recommendations if they have not been made.

“Moreover, it is curious what is the need and why the urgency now for sending aircraft engine to the United States laboratory for ‘teardown’ could the need be because the pilot died, there are needs from the aircraft insurance claim by the family of the pilot?”” whichever, my take is for the AIB to generate safety recommendations from the flight plan and flight operation for the regulatory agency and other relevant operators.”Last week, the Accident Investigation Bureau announced that the aircraft engine will be taking to the United States.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh (l) and Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, during the two-day working visit to the state, at the Government House, Ibadan, Oyo State… recently.

FG, stakeholders’ synergy Idu Jude, Abuja

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need for proper synergy between private investors and federal government agencies saddled with responsibilities of ensuring proper and safe road transportation has been re-emphasised.The collaboration, which is said to be the only missing link in shaping a model in road transport policy, is to bring all stakeholders under one umbrella to develop a blueprint for the Nigerian road.

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Driver’s Testing Resources Ltd. Prince Segun Obayendo, made this call Thursday during a one day workshop organise by the Federal Road Safety Commission for all driving school operators in the entire country Mr Obayando, while making a presentation during the workshop, reiterated the need for all the driving schools in Nigeria to heed to the call as that is the only way to bring all vehicle operators under one umbrella.He said that as a technical provider to the project of ensuring that there is the modern scientific way of certifying drivers and the provision of driving license, that his company is ready to offer the service across the Nation.

While urging the participants, who were drawn from are the owners of driving schools across the country, Segun Obayando, decries wrong ways in which Nigerians toe to archive success.

According to him, the driving school operators, should henceforth stop patronizing lawless Nigerians by insisting that they follow the due process and do the right thing.

Flooding: Lagos to review, reengineer canals and drainage systems

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Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday said his government will do everything possible to ensure the review and reengineering of canals and drainage systems in the state.

This is coming against the backdrop of huge flooding recorded in parts of Lagos in the last couple of days, occasioned by the heavy downpour; even as the State partners with the State of Israel in water management and technology.

Governor Ambode, who made this assertion during the Water

Technology and Environmental Control Exhibition & Conference, which held at the Renaissance Hotel in GRA, Ikeja, said access to and management of water resources, as well as environmental control, remains one of the greatest challenges facing most parts of the developing world.

“For the past few days, the State, and indeed most parts of Nigeria, have witnessed torrential rainfalls which are quite unprecedented. We have witnessed our most prime estates flooded with water, we have seen our roads taken over by floods, and we have painfully watched how many homesteads have literally

become pools.

“These indeed are trying times for any government, especially our own administration which has determinedly pursued massive infrastructural development to improve standards of living of our citizenry.

“However, if we have leant anything in the on-going flooding of some parts of the State, it is that there is an immediate, even urgent need for us to embark upon a review and reengineering of our canals and drainage systems.

“This must be pursued handin-hand with a clear and crystal re-envisioning of our water management system. So, in effect,

what we should immediately pursue is a holistic solution to what is certain to be a recurring problem. It must be a sincere collaboration between government and the citizenry,” he said.

Governor Ambode said Israel, which Lagos State had decided to partner with in developing water technology and environmental control, is one of the first countries to successfully overcome its limitations in water resources.

“Our intention is to explore a wide array of technological advancements and possibilities to ensure that we obtain the best solution to a rather nagging problem.”

He stressed that the incidence of flooding is not circumscribed

to Nigeria alone, nor is it a peculiarity of the Third World. He recalled that the United Kingdom was heavily flooded this year and, indeed, witnessed some of its worst flooding since records started in 1901.

He added that Japan, a country that is equally technologically savvy had also not been spared heavy flooding this year.

According to him, “No matter how well a society may be prepared, we can never rule out the element of the natural or if you like, the supernatural. This is why Lagos state, and indeed Nigeria fully subscribes to the tenets of Climate Change Solutions by the United Nations.”

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uperSport has acquired pay TV media rights in Sub-Saharan Africa for the next two Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games.

This renewed partnership with the International Olympic Committee will take in the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, the

SuperSport bags IOC broadcast rights Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 and the Olympic Games in 2024 in a city yet to be selected.

The announcement follows the

completion of a competitive tender in the region.

SuperSport will also work with the IOC to support the development of the Olympic Channel, including

the production of localised content and linear distribution across the region.

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “We are delighted to be working with

Moses,Iwobi incomparable to Kanu,Okocha —Babayaro ANDREW EKEJIUBA with Agency Report

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ormer Nigeria U-23 international Emmanuel Babayaro has posited that the likes of Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi and Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses are not in the same class as his former teammates Nwankwo Kanu and Austin Okocha.

Babayaro has argued that the current Super Eagles players are not as valuable as the past stars, adding that they earn less and not

as disciplined. ‘’The old retired players of the Super Eagles are far more valuable than those around today,’’ Babayaro said in a local radio programme monitored from Lagos. ‘’We don’t have talented or disciplined players today. They don’t even earn as much as some did in the past.’’

Now 40, Babayaro was a member of the original Dream Team that won the Olympic soccer gold in 1996 in Atlanta.

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uper Eagles’ Chief Coach, Salisu Yusuf, has invited goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa and 29 other players to camp for next month’s 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against the winner between Togo and Benin Republic. Togo and Benin Republic will conclude their qualifying fixture this month.

Nigeria Professional Football League leading scorer Stephen Odey, Akwa United’s nimble –footed midfielder Alhassan Ibrahim, Elisha Golbe

of League leaders Plateau United and Chiamaka Madu of champions Enugu Rangers are also called. Kano Pillars’ experienced midfielder Rabiu Ali, Mathias Samuel of El-Kanemi Warriors, Nasarawa United’s Thomas Zenke and Sunday Adetunji of Abia Warriors will also report in camp.

Nigeria, 2014 bronze medallists, will lock horns with the winner of a preliminary fixture between the West African neighbours, with the first leg taking place on the weekend of August 11th – 13th in either Cotonou or Lome, and the return leg in Nigeria on Saturday, August 19.

The full list has—Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah); Theophilus Afelokhai (Enyimba FC), Okiemute Odah (Lobi Stars) and Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United).

Defenders: Jamiu Alimi (Kano Pillars); Orji Kalu (Rangers International); Stephen Eze (FC IfeanyiUbah); Ariwachukwu Emmanuel (Akwa United); Elisha Golbe (Plateau United); Chima Akas (Enyimba FC); Nasiru Sani (Katsina United); Osas Okoro (Rangers International) and Chinedu Ajanah (ABS FC).

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nion Bank Hockey club of Lagos humbled arch-rivals Yobe Desert Rollers 3 - 1 to amass the maximum three points in their opening game of the 2017 Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) Super League.

The game played on the astro turf of the Package B, Abuja National Stadium as the star match saw the Eko Bankers record superiority over the Rollers having defeated them

2-0 last year.

The Coach Tunde Odedeku-tutored side went into the game determined to humble their opponents and had their efforts paid off in the first quarter when they netted the opener.

Efforts by the Rollers to cancel the deficit were thwarted leading to their collapse to the superior fireworks of their conquerors in the second and fourth quarters when they conceded two more goals but however, scored a consolation. Coach Odedekun attributed his club’s victory to hard

work and discipline.

“We played well as you can see. We have always beaten Yobe Desert Rollers. Last year we defeated them 2-0 in the opening game. The only team we lost to was Niger Flickers, the eventual winners, but this time around we are here to win the trophy,” he said.

Reacting, Coach Paris of Desert Rollers said his side lost due to fatigue as they arrived Abuja few hours before the game.

He also said that first game has always been problematic to his team, but noted that they have put the defeat behind them because they are

Ceballos joins Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos has left Real Betis and signed for Real Madrid, Angel Haro, president of Betis, said on Monday. Spanish midfielder Ceballos, 20, was the subject of a tug-ofwar between La Liga giants Madrid and Barcelona, but eventually opted to join Zinedine Zidane’s side. Spanish media have reported that Real payed around 15 million euros for Ceballos, who was named the outstanding player at the recent U-21 European Championships in Poland, where Spain finished in second place.

Norwegian Tippeligaen club Lillestrom have confirmed the signing of young Nigerian defensive midfielder Charles Chinedu Ezeh. The 19-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Canaries following a successful trial that lasted two weeks. Ezeh trained with Premier League club Liverpool in April 2016, along with Suleiman Mohammed, Jacob Njoku and Chidera Ejike, but nothing came out of the trials. For the remainder of the 2017 season, the midfielder will suit up with the number eight jersey. Charles Ezeh joins Lillestrom from Jos based Gee Lec Football Academy.

Lyon secure Ajax defender Tete Ezenwa

NHF Super League: Union Bank humbleYobe in opener Ben Nwachukwu,

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Ex-Reds trialist Ezeh joins Lillestrom

Moses

Yusuf lists Ezenwa, Odey, others for CHAN tie

ANDREW EKEJIUBA

DStv SuperSport to be able to bring Olympic fans more coverage than ever before. I have visited many countries across Africa and have witnessed first-hand the important role that sport and the Olympic Games play on the African continent. The IOC redistributes 90 per cent of the revenue derived from its commercial agreements to support the development of sport around the world, including in Africa.”

in Abuja to reclaim the title they have been winning in the past.

“We were fatigued after a long journey. We just arrived few hours before this game, though it is not an excuse. My assurance to our fans is that we are here to reclaim the league trophy,” he stated.

In other Day 1 results, Police Machine stunned IGP Flickers by 6-2 while Kada Stars defeated RIV Kings by 1-0.

In Day 2 results, Kada Stars played a 2-2 draw with Police Machine; IGP Flickers lost 0-4 to Niger Flickers and RIV Kings played a 2-2 draw with Union Bank.

Lyon have completed their move to sign Netherlands defender Kenny Tete from Ajax. Tete is set to be presented as a Lyon player later on Monday, with the transfer fee reported to be in the region of €3million. The 21-year-old is a product of Ajax’s youth academy, joining the Amsterdam club in 2005 and progressing to the first team in 2015.

He made his international debut later that year and has been capped six times by his country. Tete amassed 55 appearances for Ajax and featured in both legs as they defeated Lyon in the semi-finals of the Europa League last season.

Sevilla seal Pizarro deal

Sevilla have confirmed the signing of midfielder Guido Pizarro from Tigres UANL. The 27-year-old has signed a four-year-deal with the club after passing a medical. Pizarro, who joins for an undisclosed fee, is likely to replace Vicente Iborra in Eduardo Berizzo’s first-team plans after he left for Leicester City last week. He was officially presented at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Monday.

Sevilla are expected to complete the signing of Sampdoria forward Luis Muriel in the coming days after they reached an agreement with the Serie A side on Saturday.

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