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Nigeria’s economy improves as reserves add $13.6bn in 1 year

Ï GDP expanded by 1.9% - Economists Motolani Oseni, Lagos

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Despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) belief that the Nigeria’s economy remained vulnerable after exited from its worst recession in 25 years, econ-

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omists are confident that Africa’s largest economic recovery can take momentum into stronger economic growth in 2018, just as the external reserves appreciated by $13.603 billion in one year.

Nigeria fell into recession Continued on page 6

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NDIC raises the alarm over fraud in banks Ï Says banks recorded 26,182 fraud cases, lost N12.01bn in 2017 Ï ‘Internet/online, ATM record highest cases of infraction’ Ï 320 bank employees sacked in 2017, 231 in 2016

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has revealed that a total of 26,182 fraud and forgery cases were recorded in 2017 in the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs).

The NDIC said that a report from its Off-Site Supervision of the DMBs revealed the number of fraud cases attributed them to internal abuses by banks’ employees.

The NDIC’s Head, Communications and Public Affairs, Mohammed Kudu Continued on page 5

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco to cost more as FG okays new rates B3 African Rights Commission restrains FG over IPOB, Kanu 6 Economic integration: S’ East Govs to 5 construct 430 kms roads to link states Sani’s N13.5m revelation: L- R: Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo; Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe; Emir of Kano, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the Emir of Gombe, HRH Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar at Wigwe’s conferment of honorary Doctorate Degree of Business (honoris causa) of Gombe State University over the weekend.

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NDIC raises the alarm over fraud in banks Continued from page 1 Ibrahim, disclosed the strange development on Sunday.

He added that the frauds increased from 231 in 2016, to 320 in 2017, or 38.53% above the figure reported for the previous year.

The NDIC said, “The report relied on a total of 286 responses received from 26 banks during the period.

There were 22 NIL monthly responses from the banks as at year ended 31st December, 2017.

“The 286 responses received from banks in 2017 cited 26,182 cases of fraud and forgeries, which is 56.30% higher compared to 16,751 cases reported in

2016.”

Similarly, the amount involved in the fraudulent activities documented increased by 3.33 billion from the 8.68bn reported in 2016 to 12.01 bn in 2017 or 38%.

But the Expected/Actual loss slightly-decreased by 24.42 million or 1.03% from 2.39 bn in 2016 to 2.37bn in 2017.

Internet/Online-banking and ATM/Card-related fraud-types reported constituted 24,266 or 92.68% of all the reported cases, resulting in 1.51bn or 63.66% of losses in the industry in 2017.

The report also documented other miscellaneous crimes, such as fraudulent transfers/

withdrawals, cash suppression, unauthorized credits, fraudulent conversion of cheques, diversion of customer deposits, diversion of bank charges, presentation of forged or stolencheques among others.

The 22 Licensed Commercial Banks and 4 Merchant banks rendered 286 Returns on Dismissed/Terminated staff as a result of fraud and forgeries during the year under review.

Out of the 26,182 fraud cases reported by the 26 Licenced Banks, 320 cases were attributable to internal collaboration by bank

staff.

A total of 320 bank employees had their appointments either terminated or were summarily dismissed in 2017, as against 231 in 2016.

That represented an increase of 38.53% in the total number of fraud cases reported in 2017.

However, the losses arising from the reported cases decreased from 76 in 2016 to 682m or about 11.43% in 2017.

Thus, the NDIC has said it would investigate some banks for the inadequate rendition of returns to the

Corporation on instances of fraud, forgeries, and cases involving members of their staff who were either dismissed or had their appointments terminated on grounds of fraudulent activities.

The Corporation stressed that section 35 and 36 of the NDIC Act No. 16 of 2006 (as amended), requires all DMBs to submit monthly information/returns on fraud and forgeries to the Corporation.

It attributed the improvement to additional internal control measures adopted by the banks in the wake

of the proactive corrective measures taken to ensure their compliance with good corporate governance principles.

But despite the Fidelity Insurance Cover taken by banks to address fraud perpetrated by some members of staff, there is still need for the banks to further enhance their internal control and security measures, as the rising trend of E-Channels (Online banking & Card-related) frauds and forgeries in the industry remains a serious cause for concern to the Corporation.

Nigeria’s Eboe-Osuji becomes ICC President ÏÏÏ A

Nigerian jurist at the International Criminal Court (ICC) , Chile Eboe- Osuji, has been elected president of the war crimes tribunal.

Eboe-Osuji, who became the first Nigerian to be elevated to the court in 2012, would serve as ICC president for the next three years.

The Nigerian ICC president was elected during a plenary session on Sunday.

The cheering news for Nigeria was contained in a statement posted on ICC website on Sunday.

The statement reads in part, “Today, March 11, 2018 (Sunday), the judges of the ICC sitting in a plenary session, elected Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji (Nigeria) as President of the Court for a three-year term with immediate effect. Judge Robert Fremr (Czech Republic) was elected First Vice-President and Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut (France) Second VicePresident.”

Speaking on his appointment, Eboe-Osuji was quoted in the statement as saying that, “I am deeply honoured to have been elected by my peers as President of the ICC. As I take up my duties, I feel encouraged that I am able to rely on the wide experience of the two VicePresidents, Judge Robert Fremr and Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, both of whom I have closely worked with previously.

“I look forward to work-

ing together with them as well as with all the judges, all the officials and the staff of the Court in a spirit of collegiality. “ I also look forward to collaborating with the Assembly of States Parties, civil society and the international community at large, acting together to strengthen and reinforce the Rome Statute system, the 20th anniversary of the adoption of which we celebrate this year”.

“I am also grateful to the previous President, Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, and VicePresidents, Judges Joyce Aluoch and Kuniko Ozaki, for their work and leadership.”

The Presidency, comprising the President and the two Vice-Presidents – plays a key role in providing strategic leadership to the ICC as a whole.

The Presidency coordinates with the other organs and seeks the concurrence of the Prosecutor on matters of mutual concern.

In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC’s governing treaty, the Presidency is responsible for the proper administration of the court, with the exception of the Office of the Prosecutor.

The Presidency oversees the activities of the Registry and provides input into a broad range of administrative policies affecting the Court’s overall functioning.

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (middle), Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Priscilla Emehelu (third right); President, state’s Customary Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice George Nnamani (fourth left); his wife and children, during Nnamani’s thanksgiving mass at Holy Trinity Parish, Iheaka, Igbo-Eze Local Government Area.

Economic integration: S’ East Govs to construct 430 kms roads to link states Moses Oyediran

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Five governors of the South - East have announced the zone’s preparedness to undertake construction of 430kms road project connecting all the states of the zone to promote economic integration of the geo-political zone.

The governors stated this in a communiqué at the end of their meeting in Enugu on Sunday.

They also looked at the possible strategies towards economic development of the zone.

In a communique made available after the meeting, the five governors resolved as follows: “To undertake the con-

struction of ring road covering a total area of 430 kms, that would connect all the States of the South East, to promote economic development of the South East States and for ease of transportation system in the region.

“Took presentation for Gas Pipelines in the South East and advised the Consultants to follow up on details of implementation especially as it relates to right of way.

“We commended presentation on Aba Independent Power Project by Prof.

Barth Nnaji and asked him to liaise with the Secretariat for further implementation with the Presidency.”

The forum chairman

further disclosed that the governors also received presentations on several issues, particularly, from National Addressing System of Nigeria and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) on assessment of MDAs for effective performance.

The communique also reads in part, “A private business enterprise presented to the forum a Lottery business proposal in the South East states. After much deliberation, the Forum advised him to reach out to various states in the South East in going about the proposal.

“Directed that the Five South East States Chairmen of Traditional Rulers

Council be invited for amicable resolution of their crisis in our next meeting.

“Expressed deep appreciation to the Governors and the people of the South East for the able way they worked together to give the former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, a befitting burial and enjoined them to continue in such spirit to move the South East States forward”.

The meeting was attended by Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), David Umahi (Ebonyi) and Deputy Governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere. Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano was ,however, absent from the meeting

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Nigeria’s economy improves as reserves add $13.6bn in 1 year Continued from page 1 in 2016 largely due to low crude oil prices, but emerged from recession in the second quarter of last year as crude prices recovered and militant attacks against Niger Delta oil production facilities ended.

But the economy consolidated its ongoing recovery in fourth Quarter (Q4) 2017, as real Gross Domestic Growth (GDP) expanded by a strong 1.9 per cent yearon- year (y/y), the highest quarterly growth since (Q4) 2015.

Partner & Chief Econo-

mist, PwC Nigeria, Andrew Nevin, in Nigeria Economic Alert: “Q4’17 GDP: seasonal rebound in the non-oil sector strengthens economic recovery”, said that the real GDP growth of 1.9 per cent year- on- year (y/y) in Q4 2017, was driven by the nonoil sector which rose 1.3 per cent y/y, the highest in eight quarters, reflecting strong improvements in the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors (92.6% of GDP).

The report noted that the oil sector received a boost from a 150,000 barrels per day increase in oil produc-

tion to 1.9mbpd, expanding 8.3 per cent y/y. In full year terms, real GDP increased 0.8 per cent y/y in FY’17, largely in line with our estimate of 0.7per cent y/y.

It is however, worthy of note that Agriculture GDP increased by 4.2 per cent y/y in Q4’17 (Q3’17: 3.0% y/y), as a result of improvements in crop production (89.8% of agriculture output).

The group of economists at PwC also noted that agriculture output generally peaks in Q4, a reflection of the crop harvest season, specifically for tubers and grains. Also, this would

partly provide an explanation for the sharp moderation in the monthly increase in food inflation in Q4’17 agriculture’s contribution to real GDP growth at 1.1per cent was the highest in five quarters.

They said that manufacturing sector advanced by a marginal 0.1per cent y/y (Q3’17: -2.9% y/y), due to stronger output in the food and beverage (2.1% y/y), and textile, apparel and footwear (1.6% y/y) sectors, a reflection of modest demand from the yearend festive season. Similarly, manufacturing output im-

L-R: Governo Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state, Former Head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Governo Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state, during the reception of the wedding of Idris Ajimobi and Fatima Ganduje, at Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, Oyo state, at the weekend

African Rights Commission restrains FG over IPOB, Nnmadi Kanu

Andrew Orolua

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sion on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) has granted a provisional stay of action against the Federal Government, asking it and other parties to put on hold further action against the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Maxi Nnamdi Kanu.

The ACHPR’s ruling was sequel to the complaint lodged by the lawyer to IPOB, Kanu, Mr Aloy Ejimakor on December 14, 2017.

The regional body - ACHPR - had on March 8, 2018 granted the provisional stay of further action by the parties to the disputethe Federal Government , IPOB and Kanu, pending the determination of the

complaint.

The Complaint placed three main issues for the consideration of the Commission, to wit: Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Operation Python Dance and its aftermaths in the South- East of Nigeria including the military invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s family home in Umuahia, and declaration of IPOB as a terrorist organization.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which reports to the African Union (AU) is a quasi-judicial body tasked with promoting and protecting human rights and collective (peoples’) rights throughout the African continent as well as interpreting the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and adjudication of individual complaints brought before the Commission against

member States.

Nigeria is a member state and has also ratified the African Charter, which all together makes it subject to the jurisdiction of ACHPR. In the ruling, the Commission also states that it has assumed jurisdiction to adjudicate on the IPOB Complaint, and gave President Muhammadu Buhari 15 days to respond by indicating the actions he has taken to implement the provisional measures ordered by the Commission.

The development is to afford the Commission the opportunity to have insight reasons for government action before it reach decision as the complaint allegedly amount to gross violations of the African Charter “as well as other regional and international human rights laws and standards”.

The ruling, which was addressed to President Buhari, is accompanied by five- page document containing analysis of the Complaint.

Speaking on the development, IPOB’s Head of Directorate, Maxi Chika Edoziem, said in statement that IPOB sees the ruling as a vindication of its stand as its proscription will be on hold until such a time the Commission has rendered its final decision.

According to him, IPOB is committed in its pursuit of justice both within and outside Nigeria.

He said, “ We will not relent until those responsible for the murder of hundreds of peaceful agitators and the disappearance of our leader is held to account before the comity of civilised nations.”

proved at -0.2per cent y/y in FY’17 (FY’16: -4.3% y/y), the best performance in 3 years.

This is however weaker than the 4- year annual average growth of 16.7% y/y, recorded prior to the 2015 currency crisis.

Commenting on increased in trade activities boost services output, the economists said: “The services sector recorded some improvement, despite declining -0.5 per cent y/y in Q4’17 (Q3’17: -2.9% y/y).

“This was driven by a 2.0 per cent y/y growth in trade (Q3’17: -1.74 per cent y/y), and an improvement in information and communication which contracted -1.4 per cent y/y (Q3’17: -4.4 per cent y/y). Overall, there is still some weakness in the services sector with real GDP growth at -0.6 per cent y/y in FY’17 (FY’16: -1.1% y/y)”.

The report said: “We maintain our forecast of real GDP growth at 2.0 per cent y/y for FY’18, due to our expectation of stability in oil production, in particular, we expect significantly higher oil sector growth in Q1’18 due to base effects.

“Similarly, we expect increased government and pre-election spending to boost the weak consumer spending. However, we note that growth may be offset by a slowdown in investments due to the uncertainty usually associated with elections in Nigeria.”

“However, despite our expectation of stronger growth in 2018, we believe the prolonged delay in implementing overdue reforms in the economy will continue to drag growth.

“These include slow progress with the power sector reforms, absence of full deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector and the multiplicity of exchange rates which constrains investments and makes the economy vulnerable to shocks in the oil sector.

“Hence, growth will remain considerably below the long-term economic and population growth rates of 6.7 per cent and 2.7 per cent, respectively.”

Meanwhile, despite continuous injections of US Dollar into the official foreign exchange market to support the local currency, the Nigerian external reserves between March 8, 2017 and March 8, 2018, rose by $13.6 bn and $4.7 bn this

year.

The nation’s external reserves hit $43.618 bn, higher than $43.2bn stood on March 6, 2018, data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed over the weekend.

The foreign exchange reserves had recorded a fouryear high at $42.76bn on March 2, after commencing this year at $38.77bn.

The reserves had moved from $38.77bn in December 2017 to $40.69bn in January, 2018.

The foreign exchange buffer of the CBN has continued to increase recently over steady increase in global oil prices and federal government Eurobond borrowing, among others.

The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, had projected that the reserves might hit $60bn in 2019, if the trend persisted.

He said increases in the price and shipment of oil, Nigeria’s biggest foreigncurrency earner, and improved investor confidence meant the CBN could build its reserves to $60bn over the next 12 to 18 months.

“Things are looking up.

No one ever thought the price of crude would hit $70 in such a short period of time,” he said during an interview with Bloomberg.

The foreign exchange buffer added $12.9bn or nearly 50 per cent in 2017 despite the CBN weekly intervention.

Although, this development means that the apex bank has till end of next year to achieve its projected $60 bn external reserves, even as it currently standing at over $43.6 bn.

The Daily Times recalls that the Executive Board of Directors of the IMF said this on Wednesday in a report of its concluded the Article IV consultation with Nigeria.

The Fund said it welcomed Nigeria’s exit from recession and the strong recovery in foreign exchange reserves, driven by rising oil prices and new foreign exchange measures.

“Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Growth (GDP) would pick up to 2.1 per cent in 2018, helped by the full year impact of greater foreign exchange availability and recovering oil production”, the Fund said.

According to the IMF, renewed import growth would reduce gross reserves despite continued access to international markets.

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Sani’s N13.5m revelation: Nigerian legislators, highest paid in the world - Falana ÏÏÏ A

senior lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has said that Senator Shehu Sani’s revelation that every senator gets paid a total of N13.8 million monthly proves Nigerian legislators are the highest paid in the world.

Falana said Sani’s disclosure validates a statement made to the effect by Itse Sagay, chairman, presidential advisory committee against corruption (PACAC), even, as the senate said it is nothing new.

But the Chairman Senate Committee on Media, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, in a statement on Sunday in his reply to Falana, said it was not a revelation after all, as it nothing new.

Falan commended the senator representing Kaduna central for “blowing the whistle on a matter of crucial national importance”.

Falana called on the presidency to ensure that the revenue mobilisation, allocation and fiscal commission takes action on the matter.

“For the first time since May 1999, the Senator disclosed the jumbo emoluments of the members of the upper chamber of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to the Senator, the running cost of each Senator is N13.1 million in addition to a consolidated salary of N750,000 per month,” he said in a statement released on Sunday.

“Apart from the monthly package of N13.8 million each Senator is given the opportunity to execute constituency projects to the tune of N200 million per annum. However, the disclosure made by Senator Sani does not cover the allowances for cars, housing, wardrobe, furniture etc running to several millions of naira approved for each Senator.

“While we commend Senator Shehu Sani for exposing the secrecy which had enveloped the salaries and allowances of federal legislators in Nigeria before now, it is crystal clear that the statement credited to Professor Itse Sagay, the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Council not too long ago to the effect that Nigerian legislators are the highest paid in the

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world cannot be faulted.

“However, the federal legislators cannot be blamed alone for paying themselves skyrocketing salaries and allowances outside the ambit of the wages approved for all political office holders in the country.

“The members of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission empowered by section 70 of the Constitution to approve the salaries and allowances of the legislators have always washed off their hands like Pontius Pilate while the Budget Office has never questioned the payment of unauthorized salaries and allowances to federal legislators.

“The revelations by Senator Sani should therefore provide an opportunity for the Nigerian people to review the entire costs of governance under the rickety democratic dispensation.

The Buhari administration owes the nation a duty to ensure that no political officer is paid salaries and allowances that have not been approved by the Revenue Mobilization.

Allocation Fiscal Commission. The federal government should, as a matter of urgency, halt the payment of double salary and allowances to a number of legislators and ministers.”

Falana said Sani must not be punished by the red chamber for “spilling the beans on the payment of the illegal salaries and allowances to federal legislators”.

He called on “all lovers of democracy and public accountability in Nigeria” to rally round the senator “by ensuring that he is not harassed”.

The senate in its response to the revelation on the monthly “take home” of the senators, said it is an anti -climax.

After years of public demand for information on what each senator collects, Sani finally broke it down in a recent interview, giving the “monthly running cost” as N13.5 million to be accounted for and another N700,000 that is unaccounted for.

But it is no revelation, after all, according to Sabi Abdullahi , spokesman of the senate in a statement on

Sunday evening.

Abdullahi said Sani “did not disclose anything new “as the figures were contained in various line items and expenditure heads of the budget of the national assembly “which has been

made public”.

He dismissed reports that senators were unhappy with Sani.

If people had looked critically at the budget, he said, they would have seen that various line items “like traveling, medicals, consultancy and the rest were

captured in the budget and they were the funds divided for each Senator’s use”.

“Almost all holders of elective and appointive offices have running costs allocated to their offices and that cannot be said to be part of their salaries,” he added.

Despite Abdullahi’s statement, however, Sani is the first senator to give a breakdown of the running cost in a way that shows that the money is paid directly to the senators.

Previously, the monies were summed up under a broad headline.

Fun lovers besieged the Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park, Alausa, Ikeja as Nigerian recording artist and performer, Kiss Daniel (Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel) performs live in commemoration of the international mother’s day celebration... on Sunday

Reps seek cordial legislature, media relationship

Henry Omunu, Abuja

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the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon Abdulrazaq Namdas, has urged federal and state legislators to collaborate with the media in nation building.

Hon Namdas made the call at the weekend at the maiden annual dinner/ awards ceremony organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps in conjunction with the Correspondents Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) FCT in Abuja.

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, his deputy and other members of the body of principal officers, shunned the event.

This is regardless of the fact that the speaker had endorsed the event as well as its date.

Spokesman of the House, who called on his colleagues to be more receptive to journalists particularly those covering activities of the Parliament rather than see them as enemies.

He added that a healthy media- legislative relationship would enhance the free flow of information from the legislators to the general public as the media was in a better position to assess activities of lawmakers and the parliament in general.

The lawmaker, who was also honored as the “Ambassador of the House” commended the House Press Corps for deeming it fit to assess and award deserving House members, saying that it would spur legislators to work better for the good of the country.

Chairman of the occasion and former House member, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, admonished the leadership of the House to raise its game by taking advan-

tage of the disposition of the press corps to manage its reputation and public perception in view of its vulnerabilities in an era of social and traditional media.

Eyiboh, who was recently appointed chairman of the Cross-River Basin Development Authority, called for constructive engagements, symbiotic relationship, trainings and informal quarterly experience sharing and collaborations as a panacea for institutional image minding between the legislature and the media.

He added that “time has really changed yesterday, and today, the management or otherwise of information is the difference in the success and failure in leadership”.

Earlier, chairman of the House Press Corps, Umar Mohammed Puma, said the essence of the award of excellence was to provide a platform on ways through

which the media can collaborate with the legislature as well as other institutions of government to achieve national development.

Puma regretted that most public officials especially politicians, see the media as a partner that should be held at arm’s length, saying “but we believe that those who court the media in their public life stand a better chance of succeeding in their assignments”.

He explained that the awards are classified into four categories, comprising serving members of the 8th House with outstanding performance; members of the 7th Assembly, who are doing excellently in different capacities; the National Assembly Bureaucracy and institutions and organizations in the public and private sector, which have conducted their activities as it concerns the National Assembly with utmost responsibility and integrity.

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Army warns killers in Adamawa, Benue, Taraba ÏÏÏThe Nigerian Army has

warned all persons perpetrating various crimes against humanity in Adamawa, Benue and Taraba states to desist forthwith or be ready to face the full force of the military.

The Army’s stance signed by its Director, Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu was displayed on its Twitter handle, @HQNigerianArmy.

Expressing worry at the wanton arson and killings in the country, especially in the three Northern states, the Army avowed that it had directed its men to activate its rules on engagement in dealing with the crimes which they said were tantamount to arson and murder.

Describing the continued arson and killings in the three states as disturbing and senseless, the military spokesperson said it had mandated its commanders in the concerned areas to implement decisive Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); new World Record Holder in Longest Reading Marathon, Mr. Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi (left); his wife, Tosin and children, Master Jedidiah; Miss Hephzibah and Master Jephthah during his visit to the Governor at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja

Chimamanda, others Nigeria’s great Ambassadors – FG

Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Federal Government has congratulated Mo Abudu, Chimamanda Adichie and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, over the honors recently bestowed on them on the global stage, calling them great ambassadors of Nigeria.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said

the three honorees are iconic women in the Creative Industry who have brought great honor not only to themselves, their families and their industry, but also to the country.

He described as well-deserved the listing of Mo Abudu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ebony Life TV, and Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde among the top 50 women ‘’who are doing extraordinary things on the worldwide stage’’ by Variety

magazine, a weekly American entertainment magazine.

Alhaji Mohammed also said the already well-adorned cap of Chimamanda Adichie has been further festooned after her novel, Americanah, was listed in the New York Times’ list of 15 remarkable books by women that are ‘’shaping the way we read and write fiction in the 21st century’’.

He said the women are role models whose achievements will inspire a generation of

young Nigerians to also do extraordinary things. ‘’Of more importance is the fact that these women’s achievements have transcended gender, nationality or race, placing them on the rarefied class of global, timeless achievers”, the Minister said.

He also said the great honors bestowed on the women will further focus world attention on the nation’s burgeoning Creative Industry, thus placing it on the right pedestal to take the world by storm.

actions to arrest the menace or face court-martial.

While noting that it was working with other security agencies to stem the tide, the Army avowed that it had resolved to arrest all perpetrators as well as their backers, no matter how highly placed they were.

The Army’s stance read, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to the continued disturbing, senseless killings and wanton destruction of properties in Adamawa, Benue and Taraba States. “Our Rules of Engagement (ROE) is clear on arson & murder, therefore, no such criminal acts would be allowed in any of the aforementioned states.

“We would like to unequivocally reiterate that Army HQs warns the arsonists and the killers to stop or face decisive action by troops.

In view of this, we strongly warn the perpetrators of these crimes to desist forthwith.

Nigeria’s Eboe-Osuji elected ICC president ÏÏÏThe International Crim-

inal Court (ICC) has elected Nigeria’s Chile Eboe-Osuji as the president of the international court in Netherlands.

Eboe-Osuji graduated with a Law Degree (LL.B) from the University of Calabar in 1985, before studying for a master of laws (LL.M) at the McGill University in Canada.

In a correspondence the court said “the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), sitting in a plenary session, elected Judge Chile EboeOsuji (Nigeria) as President of the Court for a three-year term with immediate effect”.

The court also elected Robert Fremr of Czech Republic as the first vice-president and

Marc Perrin de Brichambaut of France as the second vicepresident. “I am deeply honoured to have been elected by my peers as President of the International Criminal Court.

As I take up my duties, I feel encouraged that I am able to rely on the wide experience of the two Vice-Presidents, Judge Robert Fremr and Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, both of whom I have closely worked with previously,” Eboe-Osuji said.

Born in Imo, the 55-year-old judge, also added that he was looking forward to working together with all the judges, all the officials and the staff of the Court in a spirit of collegiality.

Reps appropriated N2bn for Ajaokuta concession - Fayemi

ÏÏÏThe Minister of

Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi has revealed that the House of Representatives duly appropriated the sum of N2,096,500.00 for the concession of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex in the 2017 budget, wondering why the same House has now turned around to attack the ministry for implementing the law.

Dr. Fayemi who disclosed this in Abuja said both the ministry and the National Assembly had been on the same page regarding the need to concession the Steel Complex, adding that the ministry had been canvassing the concession option in all its meetings

and sectoral debates with the lawmakers.

He said the government had taken a decision not to spend an additional one dollar on Ajaokuta since over $8 billion dollars had been sunk into the project by successive administrations since 1982.The minister said government decided to give the complex to a credible operator with proven technical capacity and financial wherewithal to run it more profitably, saying this necessitated the appropriation of over N2 billion dollars for the concession in the 2017 appropriation duly passed into law by the same lawmakers now opposed to the concession.

According to him, “we are

just implementing what was passed by the National Assembly that is why we are surprised that we have been subjected to an unwarranted attack over the matter in the last one week.” Dr. Fayemi said the March 1, 2018 sectoral debate which himself and the Minister of State, Honourable Abubakar Bawa Bwari, could not attend, and for which they duly notified the lawmakers, was the first and only time they would be absent at such debates, having attended four previously, with focus on Ajaokuta and the steel sector.

The Minister stated that most of the allegations made against him, the Minister of State and the Ministry offi-

cials were not only unfounded but malicious.

He said while the House members reserved the right to discuss and pass resolutions on national issues, he took serious exception to a member of the House going outside the hallowed chambers to make spurious allegations against public servants. Fayemi revealed also that the technical audit, which would determine the actual cost of fixing Ajaokuta Steel Complex, was still ongoing, and would be ready in six weeks.

Specifically, the minister said that contrary to insinuations, the Russian government had never approached the ministry nor the Federal

Government to signify interest in running the complex.

He, however, confirmed that some companies in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Nigeria had expressed interest in taking over the Ajaokuta Complex, but that the ministry’s stand was that they should wait till an open and competitive bid for the steel complex would be opened. This, he said would happen after certain things have been put in place including the technical audit.

Dr. Fayemi said that the idea that the Ajaokuta complex was 98 per cent completed could best be determined by the outcome of the technical audit, without which he said insistence on the 98 per cent

completion amount to mere sloganeering.

“Ajaokuta is an inherited challenge. The Chief Olusegun Obasanjo administration concessioned it, the President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua government revoked it. And the case went to London Court of Arbitration. Its resolution in 2016 led to the signing of the Modified NIOMCO Agreement, which ceded the complex back to the Federal Government and NIOMCO to Global Steel.

“No fewer than 14 parties have shown interest in running the complex, but government’s position is that we would not do any concession without a technical audit.

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Henry Omunu, Abuja

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Chairman of the House committee on media and public affairs, Rep. Abdulrazaq Namdas has charged federal and state legislators to collaborate with the media in nation building.

Rep. Namdas made the call at the weekend at the maiden annual dinner/ awards ceremony organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps in conjunction with the Correspondent Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalist(NUJ) FCT in Abuja.

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, his deputy and other members of the body of principal officers, shunned the event.

This is regardless of the fact that the speaker had endorsed the event as well as its date.

Spokesman of the House, who called on his colleagues to be more receptive to journalists particularly those covering activities of the Parliament rather than see them as enemies.

He added that a healthy media- legislative relationship would enhance the free flow of information from the legislators to the general public as the media was in a better position to assess activities of lawmakers and the parliament in general.

The lawmaker who was also honored as the “Ambassador of the House” commended the House Press Corps for deeming it fit to assess and award deserving House members, saying that it would spur legislators to work better for the good of the country.

Chairman of the occasion and former House member, Eseme Eyiboh admonished the leadership of the House to raise its game by taking advantage of the disposition of the press corps to manage its reputation and public perception in view of its vulnerabilities in an era of social and traditional media.

Eyiboh, who was recently appointed chairman of the Cross-River Basin Development Authority, called for constructive engagements, sym-

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Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN (second right), Managing Director/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi(2nd left), Special Assistant to the MD/CEO on Inter - Governmental Affairs, Engr. Suleiman Aliyu(right) and benefitting Shop Owner, Mallam Mukhtar Musa(left) during the inspection of the first phase of 500 Electrified Shops under the Federal Government’s Energizing Economies Initiative at Sabon Gari Market, Kano State on Saturday

biotic relationship, trainings and informal quarterly experience sharing and collaborations as a panacea for institutional image minding between the legislature and the media.

He added that “time has really changed yesterday, and today, the management or otherwise of information is the difference in the success and failure in leadership”.

Earlier, chairman of the House Press Corps, Umar Mohammed Puma, said the essence of the award of ex-

cellence was to provide a platform on ways through which the media can collaborate with the legislature as well as other institutions of government to achieve national development.

Puma regretted that most public officials especially politicians, see the media as a partner that should be held at arm’s length, saying “but we believe that those who court the media in their public life stand a better chance of succeeding in their assignments”.

He explained that the

awards are classified into four categories which comprised of serving members of the 8th House with outstanding performance; members of the 7th Assembly, who are doing excellently in different capacities; the National Assembly Bureaucracy and institutions and organizations in the public and private sector, which have conducted their activities as it concerns the National Assembly with utmost responsibility and integrity.

IPAC not effective in Bauchi, opposition parties cry out From Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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The opposition Parties in Bauchi State have described as non-functional, the activities of Inter-Arty Advisory Council (IPAC), in the State. The State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Hamza Akoshi who stated this at the weekend in an Interview with Newsmen in Bauchi, stressed IPAC is not functioning in Bauchi state unlike other states of the fed-

eration.

“IPAC is not functioning in the state because the essence of establishing IPAC was to collate or bring all the parties together, ruling and opposition but unfortunately the chairman of IPAC is from the ruling party unlike other states that the chairman comes from opposition. So you don’t expect it to be effective in the state”, he said.

Akoshi alleged that for ones the Chairman did not called for a meeting. “Since he was elected as the IPAC chairman

no meeting was held in the state ever since, and no any invitation has reached us, we could not reached him neither because no IPAC office in the state”.

He added that, “It’s through the Inter-Party Advisory Council we would sort out many issues that affect the state, the fellowship and to bring harmonious relationship between the parties, but this is just the extension of APC.” Also speaking, the Bauchi State Secretary of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Mah-

mood Babamaji said the InterParty Advisory Council only exists at the National Level, but is not working in Bauchi.

“In Bauchi state IPAC is led by the ruling party APC, therefore is not going to be so effective because the leadership would not opposed to any state policy or any form of opposition, but if it were headed by the opposition parties they would have make difference,” Mahmood argued.

In a swift reaction, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Organising Secretary of the

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SERAPS seeks Cameroon’s suspension from AU over 47 activists ÏÏÏSocio-Economic

nize and openly acknowledge that the situation in Cameroon threatens the entire region.

AU leaders cannot continue to ignore the violations of human rights inflicted on the people of Cameroon by their own government, and now must take serious steps to help alleviate their suffering and end continuing abuses.

The letter read in part: “SERAP urges the AU to intervene effectively to end Cameroon’s long-standing human rights and humanitarian crisis. Only strong and concerted pressure on the government can end the country’s human rights and humanitarian emergency.”

“The government’s longstanding assault on political freedoms and human rights lies at the heart of Cameroon’s political crisis. Enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and torture of political detainees have continued for many years, as the authorities routinely arrest and harass political activists, and violently break up peaceful protests.”

“According to our information, 47 refugees and asylum seekers, mostly leaders of the people of Southern Cameroon and who were recently forcibly returned to Cameroon have continued to face torture, ill-treatment, politically motivated trial and other human rights abuses by the government.”

“The AU should publicly condemn ongoing torture and ill-treatment of the 47 political activists facing persecution and abuses by authorities and call for their immediate and unconditional release.”

“The situation in Cameroon is characterized by widespread and massive violations of human rights and humanitarian law with growing numbers of victims lacking access to an effective remedy. The authorities continue to use state institutions such as the police and the justice system as a weapon against political activists, opposition leaders, civil society activists, and human rights defenders.”

state, Abdulkadir Gyanggyang, said the ruling party and IPAC leadership is doing what is desirable for the state that is why there is no much noise among the political parties.

According to him, “the leadership of IPAC is working which I am a member. Election was conducted where all the parties in the state participated, and it was supervise

by INEC that gave mantle of leadership to APC chairman who is doing well in terms of bringing all parties together to work towards development of the state”. He described the accusations as baseless

and unfounded saying, “let them come and joined hands with the IPAC leadership and moved the state forward”.

Meanwhile, the IPAC secretary in Bauchi state, Musa Mato told journalists that IPAC have full structure with all the leadership on ground.

Mato who is also the chairman of United Nigeria People’s Party in the state pointed out that IPAC is not truly functioning because it is currently led by the ruling APC party chairman, opining that for IPAC to function well it has to be headed by one of the opposition parties.

Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the African Union Chairperson and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame urging him to “urgently call an Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) to suspend the rights of membership of Cameroon from the AU to put pressure on the government to end alleged torture and ill-treatment of 47 political activists forcibly returned to Cameroon by the Nigerian authorities, enforced disappearances, politically motivated trials, and gross and systematic violations of citizens’ human rights in the country.”

The organization also urged the AU to “maintain targeted travel sanctions and asset freezes against the authorities until they meet specific human rights and good governance benchmarks.”

In the letter dated 9 March 2018 and signed by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale the organization said: “Despite the massive violations of citizens’ human rights, and the continued absence of accountability in Cameroon, the AU has largely remained on the side-lines. Failure to act in the face of the gross and systematic violations by the authorities would seriously undermine the credibility of the AU and the legitimacy of its Constitutive Act, including its commitment to fight impunity as expressed in Articles 4(h) and (o) of the Act.” The organization said, “The AU Constitutive Act identifies respect for human rights, and the rule of law as universal values and requires all member states to promote and adhere to them. By taking punitive action against the government of Cameroon for disregarding the fundamental principles of the AU, African leaders will be helping to achieve a positive resolution of the lingering human rights and humanitarian crisis in that country.”

According to the organization, “The AU now must recog-

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Cult members attack Wike’s SA on amnesty

By - Memoye Oghu Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏThe Special Adviser on

Amnesty to Govervor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Hon Ken Chinda was over the weekend attacked by unknown cult members, damaging the front and back windscreens as well as injuring two occupants in his vehicle. The incident occurred Saturday at Isiodu Town in Emohua Local Government Area of the state and hometown of Wike’s Chief of Staff, Engr Emeka Woke, shortly after the flag off ceremony for the construction of Isiodu - Isiokpo Road project.

Eye witnesses informed our correspondent that trouble started when one cult member, few minutes to the arrival of the governor for the event and during the gyrations to welcome His Excellency removed the fez cap of a rival cult group in the area which degenerated

into a little fracas among themselves.

It took the intervention of a visibly angry Chief of Staff to quell the fracas and everyone thought it was all over. However, members of the cult group whose member’s fez cap was removed from his head were said to have retreated and regrouped where they decided that the culprit must die.

According to the witnesses, their decision filtered into the ears of the Special Adviser who decided to whisk the culprit away in his car.

Unfortunately, however, luck ran out on the culprit when members of the rival cult group took advantage of the long queue of vehicles along the Isiodu road, created by the departure of the governor from venue of the event to fish him out in the Special Adviser’s vehicle. They were said to have smashed both the front and back windscreens of the SA’s vehicle with heavy stones in a

bid to actualize their devilish decision, wounding the culprit and another occupant of the vehicle, whose identities could not be immediately ascertained.

It took the quick and timely intervention of men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) stationed for the ceremony who fired warning shot into the air to scare them away and avert an imminent cult clash in the town. Head of the JTF team declined comments. When contacted at residence of the Chief of Staff, venue of a reception for the governor, the Special Adviser, Hon Ken Chinda refused to speak on the matter but rather referred newsmen to the Chief of Staff.

Engr Emeka Woke, the Chief of Staff also refused to talk to newsmen on both the incident and the flag off event. When contacted via one of his PAs, he retorted, “they can write whatever they like.” The state Police Command Spokesman,

DSP Omoni Nnamdi could not be contacted as at the time of filing this report.

Also speaking to the Daily Times on the sidelines of the event were Dr. Sam Aleruchi Egbusim, a PDP stakeholder in ward ten, Umudioga in the LGA, Hon Emmanuel Atuchi Wobo, chairman of Emohua Task Force on Revenue Mobilization and the Emohua PDP elders council and a member of Isiodu community as well as Comrade Wobo Isaac Lawrence, chairman of Isiodu Youths for Emeka Woke, all commended the governor for the flag off of the road project which they observed would greatly impact on the economic activities in the area.

Dr Sam Aleruchi Egbusim, who is also a chairmanship aspirant in the yet to be announced forthcoming LGA election in the state reiterated the fact that it was now the turn of Umudioga clan to produce the next chairman of the LGA.

Buhari commiserates with family of former Adamawa gov, Michika

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the government and people of Adamawa State on the passing away of its first civilian governor, Alhaji Abubakar Saleh Michika on Saturday.

Buhari commiserated with the family, friends and professional colleagues of the astute administrator, political strategist and community developer, who worked variously with reputable international organ-

The late Abubakar Saleh Michika

isations before bringing his experience and skills to contribute to the development of Nigeria.

The President commends Alhaji Michika’s strong sense of patriotism and commitment to national development which prompted him to alter his career path from the private sector, and take up public office by contesting and winning the gubernatorial elections in 1992.

Buhari believed the country would sorely miss the wise counsels, visionary leadership and disciplined lifestyle of the former Adamawa State governor.

The President, who has sent a Federal Government delegation led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha to commiserate with the family, prayed that the almighty God will grant the soul of the departed eternal rest, and comfort his family.

U.S. Secretary of State, Tillerson arrives Nigeria Monday Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe U.S. Secretary of State,

Mr. Rex Tillerson, will arrive Nigeria on Monday for his first official visit. A Press Advisory from the U.S. Embassy said Tillerson would hold talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. “When he arrives, Tillerson will become the highest ranking official in the Trump administration to visit Nigeria. ”The secretary is expected to hold a press conference at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday by 11.45 a.m ”Tillerson is expected to be joined

by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama,” the embassy stated.

Tillerson has been on a weeklong tour of Africa. He has visited the Horn of Africa just days after he announced a new $533m aid package for Africa, out of which $128m was earmarked for Nigeria and countries of the Lake Chad region.

WhenTillerson meets Buhari, both men are expected to discuss counter terrorism efforts and humanitarian issues in Nigeria’s Northeast and the Lake Chad basin.

He is also expected to discuss how to advance peace and security, promote good governance, and spur mutually beneficial trade and investment with the president During his trip, he is expected also to meet with U.S. Embassy personnel and participate in events related to U.S. governments supported activities.

Left to right: Governors Ifeanyi Ugwnayi of Enugu state, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia David Umahi of Ebonyi state, Willie Obiano of Anambra state and Deputy Governor Imo state Eze Madumere

Plateau attacks: Police arrest herdsman with military rifle as death toll rises ÏÏÏAs peace gradually returns

to Daffo rural communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, the state’s Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a herdsman with a military AK 47 rifle.

Terna Tyopev, the command’s spokesman, who confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Jos, gave the rifle’s number as HC2614. He said the herdsman, Muhammadu Musa Bimini, was arrested by mobile policemen on March 8 at Daffo.

Tyopev said the suspect had been transferred from Bokkos to

the state Criminal Investigation Department in Jos and was already being interrogated.

The police spokesman said 16 people had been confirmed killed in the multiple attacks on several villages that took place between March 7 and 9. The initial number of those who died was 10. Tyopev said the command had deployed more personnel to restore peace to the troubled areas and advised the people to remain calm and avoid taking laws into their hands.

Meanwhile, leaders of the affected communities have said 25 people were killed in the attacks.

The community leaders, who briefed newsmen on Sunday in

Jos, said many others were still missing. Represented by Rev. Mamot Adams and Macham Makut, the community said the bodies of those killed were recovered and given two mass burials – one on Friday and another on Saturday.

The community leaders blamed the attacks on “our Fulani neighbours” and listed villages attacked to include Nghakudung, Shilim, Morok, Mandung, Faram, Filla and Hotom. Also attacked were Dai, Kungul, Hurum, Dahua, Malul, Warrem, Josho and Ganda.

They said more than 5,000 people had been displaced, adding that some of them were in camps run by churches.

A typical headsmen with rifle

They called on security agencies to intervene in halting the attacks so as to restore permanent peace to the communities.

“We want government to take urgent steps to end the attacks because our youths are already agitated,” they said.

Politics What will PDP be looking out for in their choice of next Presidential candidate for 2019.

We are looking for somebody who understands the issues, who will also be acceptable to the generality of Nigerians in regards to expectations.

You know there is the talk about restructuring, the issue of restructuring is central. We believe that the demand has gone on to include political restructuring of Nigeria. We expect a candidate who understands that because that is inevitable and it is very primary in what we are doing.

That’s why you see the initial enthusiasm by some people, among candidates who have expressed enthusiasm to run under the flag of the PDP. One challenge is that while some aspirants from the North might buy this restructuring clamour, the Talakawas from the North don’t want to hear that word.

It is not true. The Talakawas in the north are mostly the Hausa’s, they don’t have a political position. The problem on that issue has been among the Fulani’s.

The Fulani elite most times are forced by circumstances beyond their control to accede to general demand by critical stake holders.

If you look at the history of demands in Nigeria, when our father’s came together to demand for independence, it was the Fulani’s not the North that said no. When it became inevitable, of course they agreed, in 1957 the South was independent, in 1959 the North was independent and in 1960, it was generally agreed.

Then problem occurred when we sought a transition to democracy, it was the Fulani who also resisted but much later they came on.

When we also sought to democratize the economy through privatization, they also said no. So in all these issues, they will always resist. Of course we know why, historically it is the same because they are the only group in the country who still remain what you may call colonial masters over the Hausa people.

In the he North, we have the most heterogeneous part of Nigeria, you have the Hausa, who are still not free, you have the Jukun, you have the Fulani, you have Kanuri, you have Nupe, you have Tiv, you have Ebira, you have Birom, you have several different groups in the north. And none of them says no to this demand for restructuring. It is only the Fulani who says no and they say so because it is their way to post issues.

Now that we have built acceptable

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s Igbo will control the North if we fail to restructure – Dr. Ononuju

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Dr. Katch Ononuju is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In an interview with MYKE UZENDU, Ononuju reveals factors that will determine the party’s presidential flag bearer, the consequences of not restructuring, forces opposed to restructuring and how PDP will handle returning and new members. consensus in the South in regard to the issue of restructuring, you can see the crises in the middle belt, it is now forcing some of their leaders to agree to restructuring.

So our only hold back as you can see is the Fulani not the Hausa who you refer to as the Talakawa, not the Jukun, not the Kangale, not the Ebira, not the Birom, not the Tiv, not the Kanuri. So we understand this issue.

There is no central northern position on this game, we can get those who are afraid to understand that those changes

If they do not restructure, they could lose the North to the Igbo because within a democracy which is the market system struggled across merit lines, you can see today that the Igbo’s represent a single but economically successful group of Nigerians in the North

are also in their own favour.

If they do not restructure, they could lose the North to the Igbo because within a democracy which is the market system struggled across merit lines, you can see today that the Igbo’s represent a single but economically successful group of Nigerians in the North. And we believe, our preachment of restructuring simply means a change of the political superstructure in such a way as to allow people to meet the preaching’s by the Sardauna of northenisation, the north for the North, the east for the East, the south for the South, the southwest for the Southwest so that there will be competition among the geopolitical zones. And when there are competitions, we just see the best.

We are not saying that there should be any change, no. Let us also have political competition based on merit the way we have economic competition based on merit since after the privatization of enterprises previously owned by the

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government.

We do not think that it is a difficult thing for us to sell, no. We know the system, we know the history and we believe that it is inevitable, it is there.

You saw the El-Rufai ways, him and Buhari said no but when they were told that this is inevitable for things to move, they started making some comments which people said might just be geared towards elections.

You also saw the issue of herdsmen, at the beginning, most of them said no, but now they seems to be agreeing that inevitably, ranching is the way to go.

Nothing lasts forever.

We believe that a political structure designed under a unitary military system in the days of dictatorship cannot serve a diverse rural society in a democracy. You have to design new protocol for this period. What worked under the unitary military system cannot be said to also apply and work under a democratic rural system. That’s where we are going to.

PDP is hoping to harvest and welcome old and retuning members.

Is it going to be that if they come back, all their sins will be automatically washed away?

It is not an issue for us. There was an attempt to form an alternative political party, the APC. Buhari’s employment of nepotism did not allow that to materialize. We understand that those who left us to go and form an alternative political platform were not successful.

We know that the APC coalition won election but they were not allowed to form a government, thus their quest to return back to us.

We don’t see anything difficult in accepting them, reintegrating them and moving forward. The issue of National progress and development, we understand it. We are not going to be looking at anything very hard, nothing will be cast in stone, it will be flexible and that’s why you are already hearing that we are ready to accept people.

We have accepted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, what makes you think that we cannot accept other people. If we have done that in accepting Atiku Abubakar, there is nothing difficult in accepting others who travelled with them. We shall not be too rigid in forgiving people as they return back to our fold. We shall not place different standards for different people.

Do you have any preferred candidate that you feel has all it takes to win the election among those that have shown interest?

No, you know in Nigeria, it is not who shows interest that is primarily chosen, it is who the stakeholders take, that we take and sell. It is normally the stakeholders who sell whoever is agreed upon.

That is why we are saying let us first build the platform before we start talking about who the candidate will be.

Now that Buhari’s failure and ineptitude has also started to boost our ranks.

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Obiano’s second term challenges in focus Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

Just like yesterday, Chief Willie Obiano’s first term in office which has come to an end and by March 17, 2018, he will be officially inaugurated for a second tenure.

The speed at which the tenure of public office winds off is a lesson for our political class especially those who lost election to exercise patient and wait for another time which will soon come to provide them another opportunity to contest again instead of breaking their heads, killing themselves, causing breakdown of law, order and unnecessary chaos in the society. There will always be another day to try their luck if they fail instead of engaging in unnecessary bloodletting.

For the victors, they should also imbibe it into their subconscious that there is no time to waste.

Everyday of their stay in office matters as hours and days wasted can never be recovered. The people who voted for them start counting from the day they were sworn in.And it should be etched at the back of their mind always that public office is not a jamboree and fun -seeking exercise as many would see it in this part of the clime but a duty, a task and a responsibility to transform the destiny and fortunes of their people.

So, as Obiano commences his second tenure the task for him is enormous. The task to surpass whatever achievements he has made in the last four years, the task to meet up wherever he did not meet up with the expectations of Anambra people.

The pressure on Obiano to perform is more overwhelming today than four years ago when he returned from United States of America to become the Governor of Anambra State. Four years ago, Obiano was a neophyte, today nobody will see him as such. He has learned the rope.So, where the Anambra people would ordinarily forgive him four years ago if he made a mistake, they will not in this second tenure because he is expected to have matured in the art of politics and governance.

As he assumes office, the expectation of the people of the State is how he will improve the peace and stability of the State by ensuring that the security of the State which was his major achievement in the first tenure for whatever ever reason should not be compromised.

And that is why a lot of people have expressed concern over the directive by the Inspector General

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of Police (IG),for all the local vigilant groups in the country to surrender their arms and ammunitions as the directive will no doubt give impetus to criminal elements in the State in particular and other parts of the country in general to resurface.

Obiano’s major achievements in the last four years is the security of lives and property he provided.

The expectation is that he cannot allow it to go anything lower.

Perhaps, Obiano has received more knocks in road construction sector in his first tenure than any other sectors. One expects that he should immediately swoop into action to complete and initiate most of the critical road projects in the various parts of the State, so that by the time he would be completing his second term, his achievements would have overwhelmed and silenced his opponents. The price of oil in international market is gradually going up and that will help in shoring up the revenue profile of the States including Anambra State.This will provide resources for Obiano to aggressively embark on road construction in the State.

Another critical challenge for Obiano is how to address the issue of multiple taxation in the State. The business community in Anambra State has complained bitterly about multiple taxation in the State and how it impinges on seamless business activities in the State. The President of Onitsha

Chamber of Commerce, Mine and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), Mr. Donatus Ebubeogu, the other day lamented that while the Federal Government was busy launching Ease of Doing Business and other States are domesticating it, Anambra State is making it difficult for people to do business in the State by unleashing hoodlums who literally extort and rob traders in the name of collecting levies.

Ebubeogu was bitter that in Lagos one’s truck can move from Surulere to Ikeja without one single person molesting them but you cannot move your truck from Upper Ikeja to GRA in Onitsha without at least three groups of hoodlums accosting you, demanding one flimsy levy or the other.

Obiano should holistically look into the matter and the activities of hoodlums in Onitsha as well as gross abuse of people’s rights in the State, with a view to addressing them once and for all.

Human development is critical to the development of any State or a country. And that is why Obiano should strive to provide the people of the State access to healthcare delivery and education. More opportunities should be created to bring every child in the State under school age to attend at least the basic nine years school Programme in accordance with national policy in education.

A healthy and highly educated people will usher in a highly and

qualitative State. Against this backdrop, hospitals in Anambra State should be equipped with not only essential drug and equipment but also qualified medical personnel with adequate monitoring. So also schools in Anambra State from primary to tertiary institutions should be equipped as well as adequately monitored to ensure optimal performance.a, , There are a lot of contentious issues in the country today waiting to be addressed such as restructuring, referendum by a section of the people he rules, colony or ranching for Fulani Herdsmen, fear of islamisation of the country, marginalisation of Ndigbo among others. He should be able to provide leadership at every point to his people and Ndigbo generally on these issues being the only All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governor in the country and South East in particular.

The South East Governor’ s forum for sometime has been almost inactive even in this critical time. Obiano should play leading role in galvanising his colleague Governors and other Igbo political elites to work and speak with one voice.

It is said that to whom much is given, much us expected. The expectations of Anambra people and even beyond are so high and he cannot afford to fail. As somebody would say he is condemned to perform.

The people of Anambra State for the first time spoke in one United voice by voting for him in all 21 Local Government Areas of the State. He has no option than to work hard to justify this huge confidence placed on him by the people of the State by voting giving him landslide victory in the November 18, 2017 Governorship election.

Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka and a member of Board of Trustees (BoT), of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was optimistic that Obiano will out perform himself in this second tenure.

Said Chief Ezeonwuka who is the Ogilisigbo Igbo “we don’t want to agree with those who don’t believe in us. But I will assure you that Obiano’s Second term performance will be superlative, holistic.It will be jubilation galore to Ndi Anambra.

It will be like Second Coming of Christ . Ndi Anambra will see what they least expected. Obiano is a good man . You should expect great thing, expect abundance.I want other Ndigbo to avail themselves of this opportunity by joining and voting APGA in the next general election”.

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Editorial Ajaokuta Steel: Nigeria should stop victimising investors

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rdinarily, the ongoing probe of the circumstances that led to the sorry state of Ajaokuta Steel Company and others in the sector by the House of Representatives in Abuja should be welcomed and commended by all well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians.

However, the on-going probe is neither the first nor the second and not even the sixth time federal lawmakers in Nigeria have carried out similar inquisitions on the abandonment and non-functionality of Ajaokuta Steel Company and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) Itakpe both of which are located in Kogi State as well as the Delta Steel Company (DSC) Warri, Delta State.

The question is, “Why has all the previous probes failed to produce tangible results and help to rescue these strategic national assets that are supposed help industrialise our country?”

The answer is simple: The probes provide platforms where people appear to express fancy talks, emotional/primitive patriotism and semantics rather than informed views that are based on facts obtained from well-informed knowledge.

In the past, the Federal Government has been misled by the outcome of these jamborees called probe to make policy decisions and take actions that were not realistic but only satisfied “popular” opinion of the moment.

One of such emotion-driven decisions was Late Yar’Adua administration’s termination of the concessions granted Dangote by former president Olusegun Obasanjo to operate some refineries in Nigeria. When Yar’Adua took that decision, many Nigerian applauded the late president, saying it was patriotic.

But over ten years down the line, Nigerian refineries are not working while we are still importing petroleum products with huge subsidies and scarcity. Yet the so-called patriotic activists that misled a nation have gone dumb while the people suffer excruciating pain and agony to access the products.

Just imagine what Nigeria would have gained if Dangote was allowed to operate those refineries these ten years.

Apart from refineries, Yar’Adua also terminated the concession on the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ASCON) in Akwa Ibom and the Ajaokuta Steel Company/NIOMCO. To date, ASCON has been a product of dispute between the Federal Government and the concessionaires which has left the plant unattended to while denying the nation and the people both Aluminium

products and the foreign exchange it would have generated.

Ajaokuta Steel was even lucky to some extent. The massive plant site of the steel company which Nigeria abandoned for years after the exit of the Russians that constructed it, was resuscitated and put into effective operation by the concessionaires, Global Infrastructures Nigeria Limited (GINL) just three months after takeover. GINL did not only begin to produce several steel products, the company took over the payment of the salaries of 3,500 amounting to N285 million monthly wage bills (about N3.4billion annually).

With that development, Nigeria’s real estate sector began to boom as steel products from Ajaokuta were available, jobs were creating out of the ripple effect among other positive impacts to the nation’s economy. But Yar’Adua, no doubt a good man, terminated the concession because the same emotional activists told him that GlINL did not meet its target in terms of volume of production and completion of other parts of the plant. They were also accused of asset stripping.

Before the termination of the concession, the company had issued several statements in which it stated that the concession agreement invested some obligations on the Federal Government which were of critical essence to the full implementation of their own expectations. According to GINL Federal Government’s obligations include dredging of the Escravos River in Warri, completion of railways from Warri to Itakpe through Ajaokuta, among many others. The company said that the failure of Nigeria to fulfil its own obligations affected their targets.

On assets stripping, Global said being integrated steel plant, that Ajaokuta, Itakpe and Delta Steel (which was later privatised to them) were designed to work hand-in-hand; and that the materials they took from Ajaokuta to DSC were only consumables, borrowed after necessary approvals by the Ministry of Mines and Steel as is practiced in other countries. The company released details of the consumables as well as approvals from the Ministry.

But Yar’Adua, ignoring their position, unilaterally terminated the concession and drove the investors out of the plant site which made them to go to court of arbitration in London, claiming 1Billion Dollar in damages.

During the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, Federal Government negotiated an out-of-court settlement with GINL but could not fully implement it before the end of that administration.

DG, FIIRO, Prof. Gloria Elemo, (left), Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo; Minister, Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, and some other dignitaries at the unveiling of FIIRO fabricated automated Kunu and zobo making machine at the Science and Technology Week in Abuja.

L-R: Chief of Field Office Partnership, UNICEF, Manuel Rosini; Chairman, Blaugrana International Group, Leslie Oghomienor and Communication Specialist, UNICEF Nigeria, Eva Hinds, during a Gala Night of Legends for Children in Abuja… at the weekend.

HRM Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa 1) Timi of Ede Land (right), Princess Oluyemi Bajowa Yeye Oge of Ede land (middle) and her husband General Olu Bajowa, Jagunmolu of Ikale Land, during the 10th year coronation anniversary of Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Timi of Ede Land and installation of Princess Bajowa as Yeye Oge of Ede land, in Ede, Osun State, at weekend.

Cross section of awardee at the maiden edition of House of Reps Press Corps award night in Abuja at the weekend

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Economic integration: Southeast governors to construct 430 km roads to link States Moses Oyediran

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of the southeast Sunday, announced its preparedness to undertake construction of 430kms road project connecting all the states of the zone to promote economic integration of the zone.

The governors stated this in a communiqué at the end of their meeting in Enugu on Sunday.

They also looked at the possible strategies towards economic development of the zone.

Resolutions of the meeting, according to the communique reads: “To undertake the construction of ring road covering a total area of 430 kms, that would connect all the States of the South East, to promote economic development of the South East States and for ease of transportation system in

the region.

“Took presentation for Gas Pipelines in the South East and advised the Consultants to follow up on details of implementation especially as it relates to right of way.

“We commended presentation on Aba Independent Power Project

by Prof. Barth Nnaji and asked him to liaise with the Secretariat for further implementation with the Presidency.”

The forum chairman further disclosed that the governors also received presentations on several issues, particularly, from National Addressing System of Nigeria and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) on assessment of MDAs for effective performance.

“A private business enterprise presented to the forum a Lottery business proposal in the South East states. After much

deliberation, the Forum advised him to reach out to various states in the South East in going about the proposal.

“Directed that the Five South East States Chairmen of Traditional Rulers Council be invited for amicable resolution of their crisis in our next meeting.

“Expressed deep appreciation to the Governors and the people of the South East for the able way they worked together to give

the former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, a befitting burial and enjoined them to continue in such spirit to move the South East States forward”.

The meeting was attended by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Governor David Umahi (Ebonyi) and Deputy Governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere. The governor Anambra State was absent.

Drama, as Bello sacks, recalls commissioners same day Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

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on Sunday in Kogi state, as Governor Yaha Bello sacked all the 15 Commissioners and the 21 local government administrators and recalled them few hours later.

There had been speculations of dissolution of the cabinet since last week, but was not effected until Sunday.

Sources close to Government House revealed that a powerful aid to the governor was said to have prevailed on him to reverse his decision in the interest of the administration. The governor had no option than to comply.

After the Executive Council meeting, the CPS announced the dissolution of the cabinet with a directive that government vehicles attached to them be handed over to the

Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Another meeting was immediately convened between the Governor and the Chief of Staff where the decision was reversed.

A statement credited to the Chief Press Secretary, Petra Oyegbule, said the Governor has recalled the just sacked Commissioners and local government councils’ administrators with a charge to them to be more dedicated to duty and carry the people along.

The expectation of most people for a cabinet re-shufflement was dashed.

Recently the APC led government in the state had faced myriads of controversies including factionalisation of the ruling party,one led by the state chairman Alhaji Hadi Ametuo, while the governor is leading another faction with separate secretariats.

L-R: Former First Lady of Lagos State and Chairman, Learn NGO/Ella Care, Dame Abimbola Fashola; Director General, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Oscar Onyema, and Deputy British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Laure Beaufils, during the NSE International Women’s Day Symposium on the theme, “Press for Progress” held at The Exchange in Lagos.

Strive for peace and holiness – MCN John Wesley Isingwu tells women, men Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

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members of John Wesley Church, Isingwu Okpuala in Umuahia North LGA joined other members of the church in Nigeria to celebrate this year’s Mothers’ Day, mothers, as well as their husbands were enjoined to strive for peace with their neigbhours so as to attain holiness and God’s favour.

Delivering the word of God to members of the church during the occasion which had its theme as “Strive for Peace and Holiness”, Evangelist Mrs. Elizabeth Amajo Mbakwe , said peace is important as people have the biblical injunction to look for it.

Reading from the books of Hebrew Chapter 12 verse 14, and Matthew Chapter 5 verse 9, informed the con-

gregation that those who make peace will see God. “You may be church goers, contribute or donate money to the church, belong to church meetings, have you made peace with your neighbor?”, she asked and disclosed that Jesus Christ is the head of peace, quoting Isaiah Chapter 9 verse 6.

“To be a child of God, you must receive Jesus Christ as your savior, no matter the number of years you have been church goers or contributing to church affairs.

“Not only enmity, but gossiping, backbiting, hatred will stop one to merit the favour of God, and anyone without peace will not see God”, she said.

Quoting Psalms Chapter 15, particularly verse 2, urged people to look for the peace and allow God to reign in his or her heart, “then back it up with holiness”, she preached.

According to her, “If men are given to the role of women, they will run”, regretting that most women lead their husbands into trouble by urging them to do one thing or the other stating “to avoid trouble that may bring hypertension and heart attack, and to live a healthy living, people should make peace”.

In his speech during the occasion, the chairman of the day, Mr. Okechukwu Nwabueze urged women to restrict themselves to the primary roles of women and respect their husbands for a “beautiful home”.

Speaking with Daily Times later, a member of the church, Mrs. Juliana Nwakanma urged women to take care of their families and look after their husbands and children and not to be women who feed the family through buying “mama put” and not cooking at home.

Navy arrests 3 suspects over bunkering of diesel worth N23m

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Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has arrested three suspects over illegal bunkering of diesel worth N23 million.

The Commanding Officer of the FOB, Captain Yusuf Idris, disclosed this while handing over the suspects to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ibaka on Sunday.

Idris said 406 drums of illegally refined AGO, five outboard engines, four pumping machines and a boat used for carrying the products were seized from the suspects on March 6.

The commander said the Navy would remain committed to its mandate of safeguarding the nation’s waterways against all forms of criminality and protecting the economic prosperity of the nation

from illegitimate maritime activities.

Idris, however, assured legitimate maritime business owners of Navy’s protection and assistance.

Idris warned those engaging in illegitimate businesses in the nation’s waterways of the command’s determination to terminate their illegal ventures.

He said: “I will like to hand over three suspects arrested by our men and patrol team on Wednesday, March 6 at about 2000 hours.

“They were caught in a boat with products suspected to be illegally refined AGO with about 406 drums in it.

“Other items in the boat, including five outboard engines and four pumping machines, were also recovered from the suspects.

“The Nigerian Navy is

all out to pursue illegalities wherever they are and arrest the perpetrators of those crimes in our maritime domain.

“We have made several arrests and we keep making, hoping that one day, perhaps, they will yield to the advice that we always give, that they embrace a reliable and genuine way of livelihood.

“By doing that, they will have the Navy’s protection and assistance as they go about doing their legitimate businesses, but anything short of that, we will continue to go after them until these illegalities are put to a total stop.

“The Navy’s high command is always willing and ready to assist us in whatever capacity to make sure that the economic prosperity of Nigeria is in no way shortchanged by these criminalities.”

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Nigeria, EGMONT Group and way forward

Times Columnist FRANCIS USANI

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Nowhere in the FATF standard recommendations is provided that an FIU muststandalone.

A standalone FIU without the capabilities enumerated in Recommendation 29 (9) and (10) will lack the requisite operational autonomy to carry out its mandate, the NFIU as it stand today has 90% of these capacity and it has been functioning optimally in the discharge of its responsibilities.

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t is longer news that the NFIU has been suspended from the activities of the EGMONT Group of FIUs, and has been disconnected from the Egmont SecureWebsite, a platform used by Egmont Members for Exchange of information.

Reasons for Suspension: The suspension of the NFIU though generally misconstrued, is not for the lack of effectiveness of the NFIU, or its failure to meet the EGMONT Group standard operation as an FIU, rather, the failure of Nigeria to address the legal frame work of the NFIU vis-a-via its operational autonomy with the EFCC. May I stress for the records that over time the NFIU has performed creditably, a fact which is evidenced from the quest of FIUs within the West/Central African region to be mentored/sponsored by the NFIU; the EGMONT Group in recognition of the effectiveness and robustness in the activities of the NFIU, approved the NFIU to mentor the FIUs of the GAMBIA, Liberia and Sierra Leone to EGMONT Group membership and equally appointed the Director of the NFIU, its regional representative for the West/Central African sub region, various other typology projects the NFIU coordinated and conducted by the NFIU on behalf of the EGMONT Group may not be mentioned here.

Considering the above, it could not be said that the NFIU has not been effective and has not lived up to its expectations within the EGMONT group community.

The genesis of the current situation should not be lost sight of. It should be recalled that in 2013, a former Director of the NFIU fraudulently petitioned the EGMONT Group and painted a gory picture of an NFIU completely insecure and unfit to perform its mandate as an FIU; even though an on-site visit of the EGMONT Group conducted at the aftermath of the allegations to ascertain the veracity of the allegation gave a clean bill to the NFIU, a support and compliance process of the EGMONT Group was triggered, which has since then put the NFIU under a search light, with the request by the Egmont Group that the NFIU defines it’s relationshipvis-avis the EFCC. An FIU by all international standards under the Egmont Group principle andprotocols is expected to be operationally autonomous with a robust confidentiality policy as well as maintain financial autonomy and must be secure. The NFIU perfectly suit and meets these characteristics of an FIU which is in line with the standards set by the EGMONT Group, the EGMONT group recognizes that these characteristics exist in the NFIU, its only concern has been that, the NFIU does not have the legal framework to guarantee that these characteristic of

the NFIU will not be compromised in the future and as such insist that the Economic and Financial Crimes (Establishment) Act 2004 should be amended to address, these concerns.

An FIU by all International Standards should be discrete and segregated/secluded from any form of activities or Political considerations that may compromise itsability to effectively perform its mandate, this core characteristic of the FIU, makes its activities and operations less known to the public and as such not many can speak authoritatively on developments concerning an FIU, except a person who had been a staff of the FIU or an officer of the Egmont group secretariat. In the case of the NFIU, the Director of the NFIU who is the EGMONT regional representative for the West/ Central African sub region, a staff of the NFIU or it’s predecessors in Office. The director of the NFIU has sat for 2½ years now as the Regional Representative of the Egmont Group and he seats in that position at the EGMONT Committee, the highest decision making body of the EGMONT Group, where EGMONT Group policies and guidelines are considered, discussed and adopted.

Opinion or facts expressed by any other person, could only have been derived from open source information which should be subject to verification. The perception that the EGMONT Group insist that the NFIU must be separated from the EFCC completely is misconstrued, self serving and calculated to defeat and compromise the Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism (ANL/CFT) regime in Nigeria. The EGMONT Group by its charter protocols and principles recognizes the existence of four types of FIU’s i.e. Administrative, Judicial, Police and Hybrid FIU’s the EGS adopts completely the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force, (FATF) most particularly recommendation 29, which deals exclusively on FIUs; the interpretative note to recommendation 29(9) provides that; An FIU may be established as part of an existing authority, when an FIU is located within the existing structure of another authority, the FIU’s core functions should be distinct from those of the other authority.

Recommendation 29(10) states that the FIU should be provided with adequate financial, human and technical resources, in a manner that secure its autonomy and independence and allows it to conduct its mandate effectively, countries should have a place processes to ensure that the staff of the FIU maintain high professional standards including standards concerning confidentiality

and should be of high integrity and be appropriately skilled.

Nowhere in the FATF standard recommendations is provided that an FIU muststandalone. A standalone FIU without the capabilities enumerated in Recommendation 29 (9) and (10) will lack the requisite operational autonomy to carry out its mandate, the NFIU as it stand today has 90% of these capacity and it has been functioning optimally in the discharge of its responsibilities. The question will be; what is the guarantee that the standalone FIU being proposed will have this capacities soon enough to meet the requirements of the FATF and the EGMONT Group which will convince the EGMONT Group to lift its suspension against the NFIU. FIU’s in all jurisdiction are treated with discreteness and are not usuallyexposed and bastardised as the case has been in Nigeria. FIU are the center and coordination mechanism of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures of any country and the FIUs represent theircountries on the international sphere and projects. The robustness, of a countries AML/CFT regime the NFIU has assiduously defended and represented Nigerians AML/ CFT regime at key AML/CFT international fora, such as the GIABA, FATF, EGMONT Group of FIU’s, the goAML user group and a host of other organisations. Its capacity to constantly do so has been commended both locally andinternationally.

It is worrisome that some individuals will deliberately undermine and disregard the achievements of the NFIU at this stage of it’s development and it’s internationalacclaim, which has endeared FIU’s within the sub region to seek the sponsor and mentorship of their FIU’s by the NFIU. These individuals are doing the greatest disservice to Nigeria by failing to restrict themselves to the core issues that are the concerns of the Egmont Group, continuing to project a misconceived position, with the sole intent of establishing a new FIU and propagating the NFIU as ineffective for this same purpose to satisfy their unhealthy agenda will certainly spell doom for Nigeria as much as finally bury the NFIU and drag the country as a whole to it’s pre 2005 days where Nigeria was regarded as a none compliant and cooperativeterritory.

The NFIU has recently been tagged inefficient, meddled upon and above all, notoperating up to international best standards but surprisingly, no comparison has beenmade nor has ever been made between the NFIU and other FIUs perceived to be operating within the

best international standards as pundits have constantlypropagated. In all these, we can only draw the inference that; the NFIU is being tagged a bad name so as to facilitate its destruction as well as diminish the country’sAML/CFT achievements which may result to Nigeria being blacklisted by either the FATF, the back lash of which will set the Country back from its efforts to attract direct foreign investments, and thus discredit the current Government and it’s achievement on Economic recovery.

Whereas the NFIU entirely supports its operational autonomy visa-vis the EFCC and the three criteria set by the EGMONT Group to guarantee its operational autonomy, it will only be advisable and natural to do so in accordance with theprinciples and protocols of the EGMONT Group and as indicated by the EG especially addressing strictly only the deficiencies highlighted by the EGMONT group Secretariat, doing otherwise or more i.e. creating a new FIU will detract from the real issues which will ultimately force the expulsion of the NFIU from theEGMONT Group.

The speed and industry employed by the Senate to pass the NFIA bill is commendable, but the bill to establish the NFIA and disband the NFIU is miss-guided and detracts seriously from the issues at stake.

The intentions of the bill is bogus, viewed carefully, the NFIA bill is designed to set up another Law Enforcement Agency with regulatory and enforcement capabilities. The concern of the EGMONT Group has always been that, an FIU should not be saddled with responsibilities that will cause it to deviate from its core functions of receiving,analyzing and disseminating information. The NFIA bill, if allowed to pass will not meet the EG criteria and Nigeria will be back to point zero.

Measures taken so far As mentioned earlier, the problem that resulted to the suspension of the NFIU from the EGMONT Group had existed from the establishment of the Unit. Overtime measures have been employed to address this deficiencies; these measures include the issuance of the NFIU regulation of 2015, by the former Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, this regulation though addressed the concerns of the EGMONT Group, did not suffice enough, due to the provision of Section 1(2)(c) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act 2004, the EGMONT Group suggested that for the regulation to take full effect, the EFCC Act 2004 should be amended to specifically create the NFIU as a Unit under the EFCC or otherwise.

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Sierra Leone may hold run-off after inconclusive Presidential election Myke Uzendu, with Agency reports.

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There are strong indications that Sierra Leone may be heading for a second round of polls after the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone’s NEC released 75% of the processed votes of March 7 presidential, parliamentary and local council elections.

The declared presidential election results were too close after half the votes had been counted on Saturday, with the two front candidates running neck-to-neck, making a second round likely.

According to the NEC, 75% or 1.95 million of the processed votes from Sierra Leone’s March 7 general elections released by NEC on Sunday, the presidential candidate of opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) rtd Brig. Julius Maada Bio now leads with 43.33% of the votes.

He is followed by Dr Samura Kamara of the ruling All People’s Congress (APC) with 42.57%; while Kandeh Yumkellah of the National Grand Alliance (NGC) is third with 6.95%.

The two women presidential candidates scored less than 1% each.

Some 3.17 million voters were registered for the polls

in the country with an estimated seven million populations and 16 Administrative Districts.

NEC chair Mohamed N’fah Alie-Conteh told a Press Conference on Sunday that the remaining results would be announced as soon as possible, explaining that under the electoral law NEC has up to one week to release results of the polls.

If none of the 16 candidates contesting the presidency gains 55% of the votes cast in the first round, the two frontrunners will go for the run-off balloting two weeks after the declaration of the first round results.

The winner will replace outgoing President Ernest Bai Koroma of APC. About 789 candidates contested for 124 seats in the 144-member parliament.

President Ernest Bai Koroma is stepping aside after his maximum two terms in office and the vote to replace him has largely been peaceful, a triumph for a country that lived through a brutal, diamond-fueled civil war in the 1990s.

But the winner faces a huge task trying to kick start the West African country’s economy, which after recovering from the war has been ravaged by low prices for iron ore, its main export, and an Ebola epidemic.

Bauchi Emir charges women on petty trades From Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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Women in Bauchi state have been advised to engage themselves in petty trading and other small scale businesses so as to avoid over dependence on men to fend for their various needs.

The Emir of Bauchi Alhaji Dr. Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu gave the charge Sunday, when he received in audience, members of the FAHIMTA Women and Youth Development Initiative (FAWOYDI), who were at his palace on a courtesy visit as part of activities marking this year’s international Women Day celebration.

According to the Emir, women in Nigeria are relegated to the background and are scarcely given the

opportunity to prove their capability.

The founder of the NGO Hajiya Maryam Garba had earlier explained that the International Women Day, was aimed at raising awareness and consciousness of all people to the plight of women as well as initiating responsive programs and activities to bridge gender gaps.

Hajiya Maryam who said, this year’s theme “Press for Progress “ calls for collective action of both men and women, young and old to push gender agenda forward considering the fact that women are still left behind in many facets of human development, appealed to the monarch to use his influence and help in the advocacy for women empowerment in the state and country as a whole.

Libyan Coast Guards rescue 50 Nigerians from Mediterranean Sea Myke Uzendu

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No fewer than 50 Nigerian migrants were among the hundreds of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend by Libya’s coastguard and international charity, Doctors Without Borders.

The Nigerians were aboard a boat with 110 other migrants. They were rescued by Aquarius, a ship being operated by MSF, 21 miles from the coast west of Tripoli. The ship, bound to Italy was carrying among other persons 18 women and one child.

According to Reuters,

more than half the migrants on that boat were Nigerians, with the rest from other sub-Saharan African countries as well as two Palestinians.

The Libyan coastguard vessels also intercepted two of the migrant boats, the first an inflatable dinghy that had broken down with 125 people on board off Zawiya, just west of the capital, Tripoli, said Ayoub Qassem, a coastguard spokesman.

The second boat was turned back off Garabulli, east of Tripoli, and had 112 people on board.

The migrants and their smugglers were trying to

take advantage of calm seas as they launched a flurry of boats towards Italy.

Meanwhile the coastguard in Zuwara, a former Libyan smuggling hub west of Zawiya, said they had foiled a departure during the night and arrested some migrants whilst others had escaped with smugglers.

The coastguard posted pictures of detained subSaharan African migrants sitting in an inflatable rubber boat on the beach in the dark.

Libya is the main departure point for migrants attempting to reach Europe by sea.

More than 600,000 mi-

grants have crossed the central Mediterranean to Italy over the past four years as people smugglers took advantage of a security vacuum in Libya.

Since last summer the rate of departures dropped significantly after smugglers in the Libyan town of Sabratha struck a deal with the Tripoli government to halt their activities and were then pushed out of the town by rival armed groups.

Libya’s EU-backed coastguard has also stepped up interceptions, often cutting migrant boats off before they can reach international vessels that would bring them to Europe.

One of the 16 injured victims of the autocrash in Lagos in which four people died in a Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) head on collision with a commercial bus...on Sunday

IDP missing rice: South-South PDP condemns Edo Police’s quizzing of orbih

By Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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The South-South Zonal Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday condemned the quizzing of the Edo State party chairman, Dan Orbih by the State Police Command for accusing the governor of diverting rice meant for the Internally Displaced Persons in the state.

The condemnation was made in a-7- point communique issued

and read by its southsouth national vice chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ogidi at the end of the 7th session of the PDP South-South Zonal working committee meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Benin City.

They also condemned the unwarranted and detention of members of the party across the country.

It stated that the zone commended the state executive committee of the party and the entire PDP family for their resilience and sustain-

ability of the party despite the unfavourable and hostile political terrain it has operated in the state.

It noted that the party also condemned the various killings of innocent Nigerians across the country and expressed the party’s heart felt condolence to the people of Plateau and Benue States over the recent killings of Nigerians by the Fulani herdsmen.

It was however stated in the communique that the zone will work with other zones in the coun-

try to produce a credible presidential candidate for the 2019 Presidential elections within the confine of credible and acceptable democratic process as stipulated by the party’s constitution.

It added that the zone also rejected the recent reintroduction of the offshore/onshore dichotomy inconsistent to the principles of true federalism while encouraging the National Assembly to consider the issue of restructuring as a panacea for a united Nigeria and true federalism.

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Ekweremadu: Stop playing partisan politics, PDP cautions military

By Idu Jude, Abuja

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Nigerian military not to allow itself to be dragged into partisan politics, particularly the politics being played with the patriotic call by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government and some of its State Governors to desist from endangering the nation’s democracy.

The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, on Saturday said it had watched the full video

of Senator Ekweremadu’s contribution on the floor of the Senate severally and saw nothing that could have warranted the statement issued by the Defence Headquarters on the matter.

The party faulted the Defence Headquarter’s claim that Ekweremadu’s “statement may appear cautionary and sincere in the atmosphere of discourse, it is however derogatory to the army used in the expression and by extension to the armed forces of Nigeria”.

The party said: “The PDP holds the institution of the Nigerian military in high esteem and we advise that it should not allow itself to be dragged

into desperate attempts by the failed APC administration to criminalize every contrary view or attempt to call it to order.

“Every student of Nigeria’s history knows that executive excesses such as sponsored political violence, intimidation of opposition and dissent voices, human rights abuses, disrespect for court orders and disregard for the separation of powers and rule of law, as we have today in Nigeria, have always been the bane of the nation’s democracy.

“Nigerians are aware of the numerous flagrant disobedience to court orders by the APC-led administration as well as the harassment, arrest, deten-

tion and media trial of perceived political opponents of the government on the flimsiest trumped up charges, while established cases of corruption by the Presidency cabal are swept under the carpet.

Nigerians saw when Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso was prevented from visiting his home state, Kano; how the house belonging to Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi was pulled down by an APC government in Kaduna State and how a meeting by Senator Shehu Sani and other politicians from the State, who have political disagreement with established APC interest was visited with horror.

“They also watched with dismay as a full squadron of the police Special AntiRobbery Squad (SARS) laid siege on the sacred ground of the court to arrest Senator Dino Melaye, who was arraigned by the police over his reported attempt on his life.

“Senator Ekweremadu’s call therefore remains timely, patriotic and not inimical to the military or the nation, especially in the face of such violations and given the fact that he only reinforced the need to guard against actions that can scuttle our democracy as already raised by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai in 2017.

“Lt. Gen Buratai, in

a statement issued by the Army Spokesman on May 16, 2017, raised an alarm that some persons were allegedly approaching some officers and soldiers for what he called ‘undisclosed political reasons’ and warned such persons to desist from these acts.

“The PDP therefore finds nothing wrong with the call by Distinguished Senator Ekweremadu on our political leaders to guard the nation’s democracy jealously by imbibing the principles of democratic rule. We hold that our democracy and its attendant benefits must be of paramount interest to all citizens of our dear nation at all times.

2019: Stop hitting up the polity, creating insecurity, Cleric warns politicians Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Chief Iman of Doma Central Mosque Alhaji Hassan Jibrin leads others in praying preparatory to the interment of the body of the former governor of Nasarawa state Aliyu Akwe Doma in Doma....on Sunda

No governor can hijack party’s structures, Wike declares Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers state, has stated that no single governor could hijack the structures of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. He said that those making insinuations to that effect were being economical with the truth.

Speaking during a special appearance on Channels Television Sunrise Daily at the Government House, Port Harcourt, weekend, Governor Wike said that all governors were equal and worked in unity for the stability of the PDP. Governor Wike stated that no governor could control party affairs in another

state, which was not within his jurisdiction.

He said: “All governors are equal in the party. There is no single Governor that can finance a political party as big as the PDP.” Speaking on comments credited to former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Wike said that the former leader has left the PDP and destroyed his membership card and wondered why the former president was so interested in developments within the PDP. The governor noted that the stability of the political party was not attained by financial muscle, but by the cooperation of all members.

Speaking further, the governor said that the Independent National Electoral

Commission, INEC, under the current circumstances lacked the capacity to conduct credible elections.

He said that beyond mere rhetoric, INEC should take concrete steps to convince Nigerians that they would improve on the conduct of elections.

Governor Wike said that the first step that INEC should take was to transparently investigate the alleged printing of fake INEC result sheets by Rivers APC chieftains.

The governor added that INEC should further explain how the police allegedly got original result sheets with same serial number of the Rivers East Senatorial District election, where he said INEC declared Senator George

Sekibo winner, only for the police to allegedly tender a different result, relied upon by the court to declare APC winner in that election.

Commenting on the re-ordering of election sequence by the National Assembly, Governor Wike said that he believed it was not targeted at the President as some APC leaders had argued.

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election, the head of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, His Most Eminence, Baba Aladura (Dr.) David Bob-Manuel on Sunday advised the political class to play politics according to the rules and save the country from unnecessary tension and insecurity.

He stated this at a press conference in Abuja during his visit to Abuja for an intercession prayer for peace and security in the country.

Baba-Aladura Bob-Manuel urged Nigerians to embrace prayer during this lent season and help the country to triumph in the coming election year and beyond without bitterness.

“The politicians are enjoined to follow the rules and guide lines to avoid creating political tension and complications that may add to our insecurity.”

“Let me, however, point out that the problems today in our nation and globally are because mankind has abandoned God and given themselves to all manner of sinful attitudes and behaviours.”

He said the Church abhorred and condemned corruption in any form because it is a sin before God. “We will continue to pray against sin that had held back progress in our country,” he said.

Meanwhile, Baba-Aladura Bob-Manuel had at a training session on Saturday challenged leaders to study the words of God always and apply it at any given time.

He said that in this era of social media, “it is only reasonable that the leadership of any society should be knowledgeable enough through training and retraining.”

Baba-Aladura Bob-Manuel gave the charge while declaring open one-day training /retreat in Abuja for Elders and officers of the Church.

According to him, a regular study of the Bible and general doctrines of church would place the leaders and followers in good position to appreciate the Church goodly heritage.

He encouraged Christians to be strong, imbibe the spirit of righteousness, holy living and flourish in righteousness.

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Saraki lauds Ekweremadu’s appointment as professor

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Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN (second left) speaking with journalists shortly after inspecting the first phase of 500 Electrified Shops under the Federal Government ‘s Energizing Economies Initiative at the Sabon Gari Market, Kano State on Saturday, With the Hon. Minister are the Managing Director/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi (middle),Founder & CEO, Rensource Energy, Mr. Ademola Adesina (left), Special Adviser, Project Performance Monitoring to the Hon. Minister ,Mrs. Adenike Giwa (second right) and Special Adviser, Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello(right).

Environmental issues cause of farmers, herders’ clashes - FG

Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Minister of Information

and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has attributed the incessant clashes between farmers and herdsmen on environmental, rather than ethnic or religious issues assuring of the Federal Government’s commitment to finding lasting solution.

The Minister, who stated this at a mini town hall meeting which he organized for the staff of the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, and a cross-section of Nigerians residing in the European country on Friday,

noted that contrary to the narrative being pushed in certain quarters that gives ethnic and religious coloration to the clashes, they were caused by purely environmental issues. Alhaji Mohammed said whereas Nigeria’s population in 1963 was about 48 million, it is now about 180 million, with the country’s land mass remaining the same, meaning there are more people per square kilometer and raising the chances of clashes over dwindling resources.

He also said that Lake Chad that used to provide water and other resources to more than 30 million people in four countries, including Nigeria in the early 1960s has shrunk

by about 90%, from 25,000 square kilometers to 2,500 square kilometers, thus forcing those affected to move south in search of resources. ‘’These and other reasons, like desertification, have altered the resource landscape, heightened competition for dwindling resources and raised the possibility of clashes between farmers and herders”, the Minister said, noting that the establishment of ranches is one sure way of reducing such clashes.

He, however, said that in resolving the crisis, both the farmers and the herders must be willing to shift slightly from their positions which are grounded in their way of life

Benin Industrial Park: Edo Govt warns trespassers

FIIRO unveils automated plant for kunu, zobo drinks ÏÏÏThe

Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) has disclosed in Abuja, during the FIIRO day at the ongoing Technology and Innovation Week, 2018, with the theme “Stimulating Economic Growth through Commercialization of Indigenous Research and Development Results” that it has automated the plants for the production of Kunu and Zobo drinks. The Director General, FIIRO, Gloria Elemo, who announced this during her welcome address, stated that the institute partner with an indigenous automation company, Automation and Engineering Nig Limited, to come up with two automated plants for Kunu and Zobo Drinks. Elemo recalled that the Minister for Science and Technology had in 2017 edition of Technology and Innovation Week advised that FIIRO automate its production processes, which is now a reality. She said; “The Hon. Minister Sir, the

Institute will continue to be guided by your wisdom and directives. No doubt you were very delighted with the innovative processing equipment exhibited by over 50 fabricators that were invited to the Technology and Innovation Week 2017 at the instance of FIIRO but you made a comment that we took very serious. You commented last year that you would like to see automated equipment rather than batch equipment in subsequent editions of the Technology and Innovation Week. This comment got us thinking and we have to partner with an indigenous automation company i.e. Automation and Engineering Nig Limited to come up with two automated plants for Kunu and Zobo Drinks.” In his key note address, Matthew O. Ilori, a Profesor at the African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, noted that there are no economic gains from R&D untill the outputs (including patents) are

over centuries. Alhaji Mohammed, who is in Berlin to attend a meeting of African Tourism Ministers on the sidelines of the International Travel Trade Fair in the German capital, said contrary to the fake news being peddled in the Social Media by naysayers, President Muhammadu Buhari is putting Nigeria back on its feet. ‘’The naysayers have taken to the Social Media to distort the situation in Nigeria. They are spending huge amounts of money to spread fake news about Nigeria, hoping it will override the string of achievements by the Administration.

resident of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday congratulated his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on his appointment as a Professor and Senior Mentoring Scholar of E-Governance and Strategic Government Studies, by the Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.

Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described the appointment as well deserved in view of Ekweremadu’s academic bent, notwithstanding his crowded legislative and political responsibilities.

“Your appointment did not come to me as a surprise. I am only surprised that it did not come much earlier,” Saraki said.

“Southern University could not have a made better choice. I am confident that your performance on this role will surpass the expectations of the university council.”

He further commended Ekweremadu for not only blazing an enviable academic trail but for being a good example to his contemporaries and upcomin generations.

“I am happy that this recognition has again proved that with the right education, one can break any ceiling in life. I want to urge Nigerians to continue to advance their educational career in other to acquire the necessary knowledge to drive governance and development both in the country and beyond,” Saraki stated.

He noted that the international honour is a thing of pride for both the Senate and the entire country.

ÏÏÏ The Edo State Government

exploited.

Ilori stated that innovation occurs through entrepreneurial activities that take care of marketing, adding that innovation is only possible when R&D is demand-driven and solves real life problems. He pointed out that innovative performance of an economy depends on how each element performs, stressing that strong interaction must exist among the elements in the system for good performance in knowledge creation and use.

has warned trespassers encroaching on the land marked out for the Benin Industrial Park, to desist immediately from any development work on the land, as activities are gearing up for the commencement of work on the park.

The warning, contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq. in Benin City Edo State, noted that relevant Geographic Information System (GIS) data have been gathered to ensure that the perimeter of the land is properly delineated.

The statement said, “Individuals and groups encroaching on the land acquired by the State Government for the development of the Benin Industrial Park are warned to desist forthwith.” It added, “The state government had on September 28, 2017, put out a notice informing the public of the acquisition of the property, after which it ascertained the level of development on the land, to guard

against activities of land grabbers and other miscreants.

“To establish the level of development on the land at the time, the state government had earlier carried out an aerial survey of the property through the Geographic Information System (GIS) Agency.

The survey revealed little development on the land.” He said government has observed that some persons are illegally moving into the land to develop private properties, warning that such people will be considered criminals and the full wrath of the law will be unleashed on them.

He cautioned individuals with illegal structures on the land to stop work immediately, noting, “All those who have erected illegal structures on the property after the acquisition of the land will not be compensated, as the Development Control Unit in the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has been directed to commence markings on the land.

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Ahiara Diocese crisis: Bishop sues for peace, reconciliation Val Okara, Owerri

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L-R: Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate , Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor; General manager PENCOM, Mr. Muhammed Umar, and the representative of the speaker House of Representatives

Adeosun, MTN Foundation donates food, household items to Orphanage Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏMTN Foundation has

donated food and household items under its Orphanage Support Initiative to Olive Blooms Orphanage Home in Lagos.

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, handed over the goods on Friday in Lagos to the Founder of Olive Blooms Orphanage Home, Mrs. Ngozi Ken Ugochukwu.

Special Adviser to the minister on Media and Communications, Oluyinka Akintunde on Sunday said that Adeosun commended the MTN Foundation for upholding its tradition of providing support to the less privileged residents of orphanages and hospices spread across the country by donating household items to them.

She said, “This is a worthy cause by the MTN Foundation and will go a long way in providing succor to the vul-

nerable and less privileged children in the orphanage homes.

I will also like to commend the Founder of Olive Blooms Orphanage Home for the great work and her genuine passion for the less privileged children. I am very proud of this great project by the orphanage home.”

The Executive Secretary of MTN Foundation, Ms. Nonny Ugboma, explained that the Orphanage Support Initiative was established as

part of the organisation’s expression of love to orphaned and vulnerable children.

She added that food and household items would be delivered to orphanages across the country under the MTN Foundation Orphanage Support Initiative.

Among the items handed over to the orphanage home were bags of rice and beans, and cartons of groundnut oil, detergents, soaps, sugar, spaghetti, beverages and powered milk.

IGP reinstates commitment to promote personnel welfare Joy Anyim

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Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has reinstated his commitment to reposition the Police Cooperative Society to meet the needs of Officers and Men of the Force.

Idris, who is the President of the society made this known recently in Lagos during the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Police Cooperative MultiPurpose Society Limited held at the POWA Hall, Ikeja GRA. Idris who was represented by the Deputy

Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Valentine Ntomchukwu, said: “ The society would be reengineered to perform its core mandates of promoting the socialeconomic well- being of police personnel by providing platform for seamless accessibility to revolving loans, sales of goods at affordable prices. “ The men should also access cars and motor cycles loans, including affordable houses among others. “ The Police Boss urged his officers and men to embrace voluntary con-

tribution through thrift and savings, stressing that the Society was a positive catalyst in driving home his passion in alleviating the welfare of Police personnel through numerous welfare-oriented programmes.

Idris further commended President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting and enhancing the welfare of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.

Similarly, the Chairman, Board of Directors of the society, Mr Abdullahi Fagge, an Assistant Inspector-General of

Police (AIG) said that his team had engaged in reformation and turnaround of the Police Cooperatives.

Mr. Sholla David, Commissioner of Police and Executive Secretary in charge of the Society, assured that the management of the society will continue to strive to improve and provide superior services.

David said the management had created the right environment so that the members’ contributions and the Cooperatives valued business will enhance their stream of income.

Catholic Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara Diocese, Mbaise Imo state, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji has appealed to all clergy, laity and lay faithful in the diocese to eschew attitudes and utterances of self-righteousness that could fan the embers of disunity and disaffection among them.

Most Rev.Ugorji made the plea Saturday while delivering à pastoral message: “À new Springtime in Ahiara Diocese”, on his maiden visit to the diocese, as the Apostolic Administrator, appointed by Pope Francis on February 19,2018.

It would be recalled that Ahiara Diocese has been engrossed in crises following stiff opposition by group of Rev. Fathers and laity on the appointment of Most Rev. Peter Okpalaeke as the Bishop of the diocese in the last six years.

He reminded them that the process of healing and renewal, it became imperative that the people should avoid hate speeches and charged them to sheath their swords into ploughshares as well as their spears into Hills.

He further pleaded with the faithful to turn away from the path of belligerence which brings ruin and embrace the path of peace, unity and development.

He stated: “I earnestly plead with all who have suffered personal hurts, humiliation or exclusion

to forgive from the depths of their hearts and those who have offended them find à place once more in their hearts. Mutual suspension and distrust show now begin place to mutual love and understanding, mutual trust and respect as well as cooperation and collaboration.”

The Clergy regretted that the appointment of the diocese snowballed into à destructive crisis that seemed to have eclipsed the progress and achievements of the diocese over the years.

According to him, the crisis shook the diocese to its foundation like an earthquake, inflicted deep wounds of division in the local church and in the church Igboland as well as damaging the image of the church in Nigeria and beyond.

“Intra-ethnic and clannish cleavages that underpinned the crisis have left their ugly marks on the face of the church.

The noble institution of the Catholic priesthood, known and respected for discipline, has been discredited and ridiculed by some unseemingly behavior and utterances of the clergy.”

“The sacred pulpit, where the holy word of God should be proclaimed in its purity and entirety, has been profaned in some parishes and misused for the dissemination of falsehood, distortions and halttruths by people meant to be God’s oracles.

Saraki mourns ex-Adamawa Gov. Michika Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

ÏÏÏPresident of

the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of the first civilian Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Saleh Michika.

Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, described the late Governor as a hardworking and patriotic Nigerian who served his country both in the public and private sectors with

merit during his lifetime.

“Alhaji Michika’s contribution to democratic governance and national development remains legendary.

He will be sorely missed,” Saraki said.

He commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, the people and Government of Adamawa state over the irreparable loss.

Saraki also prayed God to count the soul of the departed among the righteous ones in Aljannah Firdaus and grant his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.

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4 killed, 16 injured in Lagos auto-crash Joy Anyim

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day lost their lives when a Lexus Jeep GX470 with registration number KJA615DF driving against traffic rammed into a commercial bus(KRE-302XA) at 1st Gate inward Oriental Hotel along Lekki-Epe Expressway.

It was learnt that the commercial bus had cleared for ticketing officers at the toll gate when the Jeep ran into it at about 6:30am.

The accident which claimed the lives of the three adult males and a female also left 16 casualties with severe injuries.

According to the General Manager Lagos State Emergency Management Agency

(LASEMA) Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu, “ The Agency was alerted at about 6.49 am on a distress call via the emergency toll free line 112/767 regarding the accident. This prompted the immediate activation of the Agency’s Response Team, other emergency responders and the security operatives to the scene of the incident accordingly.

“Investigation carried out by the Agency’s Response Team on getting to the scene of the incident revealed that a Lexus Jeep that was driving on one -way route ran into a commercial bus.

“A total of four fatalities was recorded which includes three adult males and an adult female. 16 casualties with severe injuries

were recorded including 4 adult females and 12 adult males. The driver of the jeep was transported to the General hospital at Marina.”

Information revealed that the remains of the four fatalities have been deposited in the morgue and subsequent identification by their family members. While the casualties were moved to the General Hospital at Marina and Trauma Centre at Toll Gate for further treatments.

The General Manager advised, “Motorists should always endeavor to drive with caution when driving on highways, abstain from drinking alcohol before driving, as well as ensure road worthiness of vehicles, before embarking on journeys to avoid unnecessary loss of

lives.”

He however said that the accident will be investigated by the security operative while the State Government will also ensure prosecution of the culprit to serve as deterrence of errant motorists.

Mr. Adesina said that the vehicles involved in the accident were recovered off the road with the aid of the Agency’s light tow truck and subsequently handed over to LCC officials who moved them down to Maroko Police station.

Responders at the scene of the accident were LASEMA Response Team alongside LASAMBUS, RRS, Nigeria Police Force, State Environmental Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) and LCCI.

Ugwuanyi charges stakeholders on voters’ registration Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏGovernor

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, has charged all stakeholders in the state, irrespective of their political affiliations, to intensify efforts towards the on-going voters’ registration exercise through the sensitization and mobilization of eligible voters, who have not registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do so and obtain their permanent voters’ cards (PVCs).

Gov. Ugwuanyi, who made the call while addressing members of the People’s Democratic Party during the expanded meeting of the Enugu East Senatorial District of the party held at its zonal headquarters in Enugu, stressed that it has become imperative for the stakeholders in the state to vigorously drive the voters’ registration campaign to

the doorsteps of their neighbours to ensure that they get registered.

The governor pointed out that the issue of voter’s registration was beyond politics and very key to the fortunes of the state and urged all eligible voters in the state to endeavor to have their voters’ cards before the forthcoming general elections.

Gov. Ugwuanyi also harped on the need for peace and continuous reconciliation, urging the party stakeholders to ensure justice and accommodate all shades of interests for the party to continue to wax stronger in the state saying: “We want to achieve unity in all the wards for peace to continue to reign”.

He also thanked stakeholders in Enugu State, irrespective of political leanings, for the existing peace in the state, stressing that “this is the first time the state has enjoyed this kind of peace”.

Why Nigeria is still Intact-Archbishop Idahosa Titus Akhigbe,Benin

ÏÏÏArchbishop of Church

L-R: Chairman House Committee on Healthcare Services, Hon. Chike John Okafor receiving the award of most dedicated chairman from the representative of the Clerk National Assembly, Alhaji Abdulkadri Adamu during the House of Representatives Press Corps maiden annual dinner / Award at the International conference center in Abuja at the weekend.

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Herdsmen attack: Villagers recover 25 bodies in Plateau Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏGroup

of concerned youths in Daffo Community, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday, said that 25 bodies were recovered from the bush as a result of attack on their kinsmen that took place on the 7th of March by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

The attack was carried out on the eve of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Plateau on the 8th of March 2018.

Speaking to newsmen, leader of the Group, Ambassador Mamot Adams

said the attack became more vicious throughout Thursday, the day President Buhari visited Jos, with more villages falling under the bullets and machetes of the herdsmen.

He said: “Over 25 corpses have been recovered while we believe many more are decomposing in the bush as no one is courageous enough to enter the bush on search mission; the number of displaced persons from the destroyed settlements is estimated to be above 2000 while those that have run away from the district are more than 5000: even as at yesterday (Saturday) night,

there were still gunshots and possible killings in some villages.

“This to us is one blow too many. We wish to state categorically that we have had enough of these acts of senselessness and shear disregard for our kindness and hospitality, as well as our respect for the laws of the land: therefore, we wish to make urgent call on the government at all levels and relevant security agencies to intervene immediately to halt further destruction and carnage”, he said.

Earlier, the councilor of Daffo Ward, Hon. Danjuma Mabas said number of aged

people in the affected villages were also missing.

He said several other people are currently being treated of varying degrees of gunshot injuries, adding that security around the troubled area, the appears to be comprised.

Our correspondent reports that attack in the Daffo villages have persisted since January 24, 2018 when about seven people were killed around Josho community.

However, the Special Task Force Spokesman, Maj. Umar Adams, said STF personnel saved some of the victims of the attack and took them to the hospital.

of God Mission International, Mrs. Margaret Benson Idahosa, weekend, disclosed that Nigeria as a country has not disintegrated due to the prayers of the Christians.

She made the assertion at the 2nd edition of the Benson Idahosa 5 Kilometer Legacy Road Race organized by the church to mark his 20th year remembrance in Benin.

“There is nothing that God cannot do and I want to let you know that it is because we are here that is why Nigeria is still intact.

“If we were not here praying, Nigeria would have been a thing of the past but thanks be unto God that God is able to do that which is committed unto him and no power of the enemy will destroy Nigeria. It is only God and that is all I know”, she said.

Idahosa, while commending the state and the federal governments in their efforts of reintegrating the Libya returnees with their families, said the church in its own capacity, has also set up skill acquisition centre where the returnees are trained in various skill acquisitions to enable them fend for themselves, families and also contribute their quota to the gross domestic product of the nation.

The Archbishop said it

was part of their effort to complement the good work of both the state and the federal government.

“We want to thank God that God is bringing them back and we are having a building now, that is scheduled for them. When they come, we resuscitate them and then send them back to their homes to go and do whatever they can do.

“We have skill acquisition centre where they learn different things. We just added different things to it now, plumbing, computer, bricklaying and all that.

Apart from what we know that skill acquisition does, what they normally do, hairdressing, catering, tailoring and all that but we have added something to it so that when they come in, we first of all, clean them out with the word of God because it is only when the inside is changed that you can change the outside.

“The word of God which is only Jesus can save and when they know that, they will know that they can settle anywhere and even in Nigeria and be success”, she said.

While giving the reason for the Benson Idahosa 5 Kilometer Legacy Road Race, said it became imperative to remember what he stood for how God has helped to sustain his legacy since he departed from the planet earth.

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TRUSTEES: 1. MERCY OPUINE CHIMA 2. FABIAN CHIMA 3. ELISBETH TOMQUIN 4. CHARLES CHIMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE USE OF INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA 2. IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS 3. SUPPORT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY 4. HELP IN EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PROPHET HAROLD. JOSHUA MAXWELL - CHAIRMAN. 2. HAROLD. MAXWELL. BLESSING - V/CHAIRMAN. 3. PASTOR. HAROLD. JOSEPH. MAXWELL. - SECRETARY. 4. MR. TALLICK. STANLEY - TREASURER. 5. MR. ODNROH. BLESSING - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO EVANGELIZE THE WORD OF GOD TO THE WHOLE WORLD. 2. TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE FROM ALL SATANIC OPERATION’S THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD. 3. TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN HOLINESS. 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: PROPHET HAROLD JOSHUA MAXWELL ( CHAIRMAN).

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

TRUSTEES 1. ARCH. DAVID USMAN PYENINGA BINGA 2. MR. MICHAEL YERIMA 3. ENGR. ROYA K. SIMON 4. PROF. AUWAL M. ABUBAKAR 5. JIBANIYA KATON DANJUMA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO BRING UNITY AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE OLD AND NEW MEMBERS WITH THE AIM OF RENDERING ASSISTANCE TO THE SCHOOL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AFRICA FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MEDIA PROFESSIONALS

LUCKY OBOH AKEME FOUNDATION

IYAMHO OLOKAIGBE ROYAL TEMPLE ORGANIZATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLAITO MICHAEL OLUYINKA - PRESIDENT 2. ADEPOJU ABIMBOLA OLUYEMI 3. OLAITO PEACE OLUWAFUNMIBI - SECRETARY 4. OLUROTIMI OLUSEYE OLADELE 5. AYODIRAN AYOTUNDE ADESINA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO BUILD MEDIA CAPACITY OF YOUNG MEDIA PROFESSIONALS OF 5 YEARS OR BELOW WITHIN EVERY GENRE OF MEDIA INDUSTRY AS WELL MEDIA/COMMUNICATION STUDENTS ACROSS HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBOH LUCKY AKEME - PRESIDENT 2. AFOLABI AISHA TEMITAYO 3. OGUNTIMEYIN OLALEKAN IBRAHIM 4. ADENIJI TOBA BABATUNDE 5. OBOH JOEL EHIMARE - SECRETARY 6. OGIAGAH KAREEM PETER AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBOH LUCKY AKEME - PRESIDENT 2. AFOLABI AISHA TEMITAYO 3. OGUNTIMEYIN OLALEKAN IBRAHIM 4. ADENIJI TOBA BABATUNDE 5. OBOH JOEL EHIMARE - SECRETARY 6. OGIAGAH KAREEM PETER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO OFFER RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES TO ONE AND ALL.

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ROBERT RHEMA OLAOLU-HASSAN NEO NATAL CARE FOUNDATION

OKOKO-BADAGRY PETROLEUM DEALERS ASSOCIATION

LAGOS CHRISTIAN CORPERS SENIOR FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP

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- OLAOLU-HASSAN TITILOLA 2- HASSAN OLAOLU 3- HASSAN TOLANI JIAZAT 4- OZAH OLADOTUN OLUFEMI 5- OZAH FOLARIN EDWARD 6- WINTOKI OLADIPUPO OLUFEMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE QUALITY CLINICAL CARE TO NEW BORN BABIES IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY AND DURING THEIR TRANSITION INTO OUTSIDE LIFE BY PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS TO BABIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTED VENTILATION AFTER BIRTH.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR.ADEGBITE JELILI (CHAIRMAN) 2. MR.ISHOLA AYOMBO ILESANMI (VICE CHAIRMAN) 3. MR.ABOLAJI OBASANJO EZEKIEL (GENERAL SEC) 4. MR. AKNYEMI ADEBAYO MUIDEEN (ASS-GEN SEC/PRO) 5. MR. AGBOOLA OLAMIDE FOLUSHO (FINANCIAL-SECRETARY) 6. IYANDA RABIAT MOROLAYO (TREASURER) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.) TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD THE INTEREST OF OUR MEMBERS AS WELL AS OUR BUSINESSES. 2.) TO CREATE UNIFORMITY IN OUR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. 3.) TO MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS OF OUR LINE OF TRADE. 4.) TO ACT AS A PRESSURE GROUPS IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN GOVERNMENT POLICIES AS IT AFFECTS OUR BUSINESS AND SHARED INTEREST. 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENGINEER ADEOLUWA ADEDIRAN OBA SOLEYE- CHAIRMAN 2. DR. OKOYE EMMANUEL - SECRETARY 3. PASTOR ADEKUNLE AKINDE 4. REV. AYODEJI JEGEDE 5. PASTOR SEYI SOLESI 6. ENGINEER TOLUWASE COLLINS. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EVANGELIZE OR PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO PROMOTE THE SUPREME AUTHORITY OF THE SCRIPTURE IN MATTERS OF FAITH AND CONDUCT IN THE LAGOS CHRISTIAN CORPERS SENIOR FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP 3. TO FOSTER FELLOWSHIP AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

IGWE & NNEKA OMOKE FOUNDATION

HEAVENLY GLORY OUTREACH’CENTRE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: THE TRUSTEES

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

NAMES OF TRUSTEES : 1. OFOMA NDUKA 2. PRINCE MARTIN CHINEDU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO TEACH OUR PEOPLE ABOUT IGBO TRADITION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C20, LFN, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARR: 1. PATRICK IGWE OMOKE 2. NNEKA SANDRA IGWE-OMOKE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO CATER FOR THE EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE NEED OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS AND INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCTION OF INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY, PROMOTE CHILD EDUCATION, AND PURSUE DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS THAT ARE BENEFICIAL AND SUSTAINABLE TO PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES. 3. TO ENGAGE IN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES FOR YOUTHS AND THE VULNERABLE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE ABOVE-NAMED FOUNDATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. CHUKWUEMEKA EZE, ESQ., EZE & ASSOCIATES (LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, COMMERCIAL ATTORNEYS & NOTARIES PUBLIC) 12, KUDIRAT ABIOLA WAY, ALAUSA, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE.

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

6, ASSOCIATION AVENUE, IJESHATEDO, SURULERE, LAGOS STATE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REVEREND PETERS SAMUEL - PRESIDENT 2. PASTOR AINA OBAFEMI - SECRETARY 3. IKULEMU OMOSENI OLAYINKA - MEMBER 4. IKULEMU JANICE OMOLARA - TREASURER 5. IKULEMU OPEYEMI DAMILARE - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. WORSHIP TO GOD ALMIGHTY 2. TO POSITIVELY EXECUTE AND PROMOTE HUMAN CAPACITY PROGRAMS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE WORD OF GOD 3. INTERCEDING AND SOUL WINNING THROUGH GOD’S WORDS 4. TO LIBERATE THE OPPRESSED, HELP THE NEEDY THROUGH CHARITY 5. MEDITATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: REVEREND PETERS SAMUEL - PRESIDENT

Companies Registration 22 LOLA BAKRE HELPING HAND FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: OLANREWAJU OMOLOLA ATINUKE CHAIRMAN BAKARE HAKEEM ABIOLA SECRETARY ADESHINA TEMITOPE FAUSAT MEMBER OLUYEMI YETUNDE CLARA MEMBER MOMOH OLUWASEUN MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1.

TO SUPPORT, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY UNDER PRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES BY IMPROVING THEIR LIVING ENVIRONMENT, INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION. 2.

TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOCAL FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE NETWORKING, FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP. 3.

SUPPORTING WIDOWS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALLOW THEM TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. 4.

TO COME UP WITH PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT HELP PEOPLE BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR LIVES. ANY OBJECTION (S) 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

HOLINESS GOSPEL OF CHRIST VICTORIOUS MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HOLINESS GOSPEL OF CHRIST VICTORIOUS MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

PASTOR BENJAMIN REMIGIUS UHEGBU – CHAIRMAN EVANGELIST FLORENCE UHEGBU ADANMA – SECRETARY PASTOR JUDE CHUKWUMA NWAIWU MRS. NDUKAKWU OZIDMA ABIGAIL PASTOR ISREAL NDUKAKWU GEORGE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WHOLE WORLD, PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES, RECOVERING OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, DELIVER THE OPPRESSED. 2.

TO ENGAGE IN CHRISTIAN CHARITY AND NATION BUILDING PROJECTS TO HELP HUMANITY INCLUDING HELPING THE POOR, THE AGED, WIDOWS, BUILDING MATERNITIES, SCHOOLS, HOSPITAL, ORPHANAGES, INFRASTRUCTURES ETC. 3.

TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT TO THE POOR, NEEDY, LESS PRIVILEGED, VULNERABLE AND MEMBERS THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING, SKILLS ACQUISITION AND EASY ACCESS TO FUNDS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, ABUJA FCT WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED ADEDEJI BOSEDE MODUPE (SOLICITOR TO THE APPLICANT) TAM ADEDEJI CHAMBERS 27, FOLA AGORO STREET, OPP. AMG ENERGY RESOURCES, SHOMOLU, LAGOS STATE TAMADEDEJICHAMBERS@YAHOO.COM

BESTMAN GAMES INITIATIVES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. FOLASADE OMOBOLA ADEFISAYO 2. ATAWODI UNEKU ITOHAN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO BE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY EMPOWERED CITIZENS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH LIFE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REGARDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO BECOME ACTIVE AGENTS CAPABLE OF TRANSFORMING THEIR COMMUNITIES, SOCIETIES AND THE NATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

CHRIST CAVE FOR EXODUS MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

OKOYE MARIAM UJU 2.

NWAKAMMA PETER .C. AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2.

TO HEAL THE SICK PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED TRUSTEES

MARITIME RESEARCHERS & AUTHORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR INCORPORATION AS AN ASSOCIATION OF INCORPORATED TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE PROMOTERS ARE MAINLY MARITIME RESEARCHERS AND AUTHORS. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE: 1. TO FORM AN UMBRELLA OF PROFESSIONAL MARITIME RESEARCHERS AND AUTHORS WHO HAVE WRITTEN BOOKS ON MARITIME SUBJECTS. 2. TO SENSITIZE NIGERIAN GRADUATES/UNDERGRADUATES IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS, SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, ETC. ON THE OPPORTUNITIES IN MARITIME/ INTERNATIONAL TRADE FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND JOB CREATION. 3. TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH FOR MARITIME TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND REVENUE GENERATION FOR NIGERIA. 4. TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM, UNITY, LOVE AND PEACE AMONG THE MEMBERS. 5. TO LIAISE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES, ETC. PROMOTERS 1. NWEKE IFEANYI EUGENE 2. UCHE IGNATIUS IKECHUKWU 3. OBIEKEZIE FRANCIS UCHENNA 4. DR. IKOKIDE ZEBULON OLUSANMI 5. AJANONWU VINCENT OKECHUKWU 6. OFORBRUKWETA MILTON URHOBOBURE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE INCORPORATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT [28] DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PROMOTERS

OYELEYE

FORMERLY OLADEJO LATIFAT TEMILADE NOW OYELEYE LATIFAT TEMILADE. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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JOY OSAGBOKAN

FORMERLY JOY OSAGBOKAN AGANWONYI NOW JOY OSAGBOKAN FRANCIS. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

COVENANT BENEFICIARIES FOUNDATION

MRS REGINA OLUCHI JAMES I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS REGINA OLUCHI OKALA, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS REGINA OLUCHI JAMES .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DAVIS PRECIOUS

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAVIS NELLY JOE NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS DAVIS PRECIOUS ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

HEAL THE FAMILY FOUNDATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. HART MARTHA KALANNE 2. OKEZIE ENYINNA 3. HART ORUENE WAIALABO FOMBO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. MR. ADANILOLA A. PAUL. 2. MRS. OGUNSOLA SARAH OLABISI. 3. DR. (MRS) OJO FUNMILAYO YEMI. 4. MR. OGUNTOYINBO OLUMUYIWA EBENEZER.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES; 1. TO EVANGELIZE AND PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND THE ADHERENCE TO THE TEACHINGS AND EXAMPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, VALUES AND MORALS. 3. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPIRITUAL WELFARE OF HER MEMBERS.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES; 1. TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE AND WELFARE OF THE FAMILY. 2. TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE CONSERVATIVE FAMILY IDEOLOGY. 3. TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC FAMILY POLICY THROUGH LEGISLATION, LOBBYING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED; AWOERE ORUAMBO

THE PROPHETIC MIRACLE OF JESUS CHRIST CHURCH

SIGNED; MR. ADANILOLA A. PAUL.

ZABBHI LIFE SAVER FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. DADA KEHINDE (GENERAL OVERSEER) 2. OLANIPEKUN HARRISON OLAIYA (SECRETARY) 3. BOLUJO ADENOLA ABOLANLE (TREASURER) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO MINISTER TO THE SOULS (2) TO PROCLAIM CHRIST AS THE ONLY HOPE OF HUMANITY, HERE ON EARTH AND THEREAFTER

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) ALHAJA BISIRIYU SANUSI SABITIU NIKE (2) ALHAJI MOIBI RASHEED ADENIYI (3) NURUDEEN OMOLARA TITILAYO (4) ALHAJI ALABEDE AKEEM ADIO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO PROVIDE WELFARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGES, ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND OLD AGES. (2) TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE NEEDY PERSONS. (3) TO ORGANIZE EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR FOR TEENAGERS, YOUTH AND WOMEN. (4) TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITIES.

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

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

SIGNED BY: DAPO DARAMOLA ESQ.

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

NDIHEOMA NADI NMA ROYAL FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

CHILD SAFETY EDUCATION AND PROTECTION INITIATIVE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:-

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. RICHARD CHUKWUNEKWU AMUWA 2. ADEBIY I OLUWUMI ADEGOROYE 3. ADETANWA ADEYANJU ASHIRU 4. WEMIMO ADEFUNKE ADEBIYI 5. OLATUNBOSUN ABOLARINWA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS :TO PROMOTE THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SECURITY AND SAFETY EDUCATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

(1) MR OKECHUKWU DIKE (CHAIRMAN) (2) MR CHINONYE OLUWUIHE (VICE CHAIRMAN) 3) MR EMEKA UWA (SECRETARY) (4) MR CHUKUDI EGBO (FINANCIAL SECRETARY).

(5) MR CHINEDU OKAFOR (MEMBER) (6) MR EMEKA AMADI (ASSISTANT SECRETARY) (7) MR ANAYO UNEKE (WELFARE CHAIRMAN) (8) MR MATTHEW NWACHI (TREASURER) (9) MR DANIEL ITEM (ELDER) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO SEE TO THE WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS AND THE INDIGENT PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY. (2)TO BE THE BROTHERS KEEPER OF THE MEMBERS IN TERMS OF JOY, PAIN IN THE SOCIETY AT LARGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

CHANGE OF FAMILY NAME

THE FAMILY OF LATE VITALIS NGWUTA OF ONUOJI, ISHIELU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS: 1. MRS NGWUTA JOSEPHINE ANGELA 2. NGWUTA MICHAEL IKECHUKWU 3. NGWUTA EMMANUEL CHISOM 4. NGWUTA PAUL CHINECHEREM 5. NGWUTA DANIEL IZUCHUKWU BUT NOW WITH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS: 1. MRS NWOYE JOSEPHINE ANGELA 2. NWOYE MICHAEL IKECHUKWU 3. NWOYE EMMANUEL CHISOM 4. NWOYE PAUL CHINECHEREM 5. NWOYE DANIEL IZUCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AWOLEKE

I FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS BIOLA ADEWEST NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWOLEKE ABIOLA AFEEZ. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED TAKE NOTE.

FASIPE

L FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HAASTRUP ADETUTU ABOSEDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FASIPE ADETUTU ABOSEDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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DOOR TO DOOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

EZEME NESTOR CHIKA 2.

PST. ARC. CHINWEIKE DAMIAN AMOKE 3.

UME SHEDRACK AGAFENACHUKWU 4.

DR. DONATUS ANI AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE DOOR TO DOOR GRASS ROOT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT.

2. TO ORGANIZE PRAYER RALLY TIME TO TIME FOR PEACE AND UNITY OF STATE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED TRUSTEES

SODEINDE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS SODEINDE KEHINDE OSENI., NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SODEINDE KENNY AMOS,ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OTASOWIE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBOITE ONOSEMUDIANA ALERO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTASOWIE ONOSEMUDIANA ALERO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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MRS ADESEUN

JOY OMATSEYIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. ISABOTA KATE IKPONWOSA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDREESSED AS MRS. ADESEUN KATE IKPONWOSA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLI SHOULD PLEASE TAKKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOY HAMMOND ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOY OMATSEYIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME/DECLARATION OF AGE

ADDITION OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DOB

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL MUNIRAT IYABO ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN MUNIRAT AKOREDE . CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH , 8TH, MAY,1991.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KUNLE YUSUF,NOW WISH TO ADD ANOTHER NAME (GBAIYE) TO MY NAME AND NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBAIYE KUNLE YUSUF WRONG DATE OF BIRTH-03/02/1970. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH-30/01/1980.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANDREW

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, NLEWEDIM CHRISTOPHER THANKGOD, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, ANDREW CHRISTOPHER THANKGOD. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ETINI SUNDAY I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, ETINI SUNDAY EMMANUEL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, ETINI SUNDAY EMIEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

EZEH SAMUEL

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, EZEH SAMUEL EBUKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, EZEH SAMUEL CHUKWUEBUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OYEKUNLE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEKUNLE OLURANTIMI FEMI AND OYEKUNLE KELVIN OLURANTIMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEKUNLE KEVIN OLURANTIMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. WAEC OFFICE, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA KWARA STATE, NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS KENE-ANYIKA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ANEKE CHIGOZIE LAURETTA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS KENE-ANYIKA CHIGOZIE LAURETTA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SHARON I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHARON CHIZARA OKOYE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHARON OKOYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ODU-ODUMU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGBABE HILDA OCHEINEHI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODU-ODUMU HILDA OCHEINEHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKPALANWANKWO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKPALANWANKWO CHIAMAKA OLIVIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKPALANWANKWO CHIAMAKA OMEREBERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DAVID NDA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, AUSTIN WOSU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, DAVID NDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ADDITION OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED & ADDRESS AS CHIBUIKE JANET.NOW WISH TO ADD OGHENEKOME TO MY NAME. I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIBUIKE JANET OGHENEKOME . ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

PRISCA CHIDINMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PRISCA CHIDINMA NNAMADIM. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VALENTIME PRISCA CHIDINMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DAVID ICHIPITAYIRE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, DAVID AWARITOMA ICHIPITAYIRE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, DAVID ICHIPITAYIRE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

Change of Names 23 ONOJA MILCHA

FORMERLY ONOJA MILCAH NOW ONOJA MILCAH JOY. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLATUNJI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LEKAN OLATUNJI . NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLATUNJI ISOGA LEKAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNDARE MARY MODUPE . NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONASANYA MARY MODUPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRM OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME/D.O.B

I, KINGSLEY RICHARD AKPAKPAN, AND KINGSLEY RICHARD, REFER TO AND SAME PERSON BUT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, KINGSLEY RICHARD AKPAKPAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, UMEZURUIKE CHINEDU EMMANUEL, WISH TO CORRECT MY NAME WHICH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS, UMEZURILAE CHINEDU EMMANUEL, INSTEAD OF, UMEZURUIKE CHINEDU EMMANUEL, IN MY BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS. I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, UMEZURUIKE CHINEDU EMMANUEL. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS, 28TH AUGUST, 1999. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MILLICENT CHRISTOPHER ALANSO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, SOPRIALA CHRISTOPHER ALANSO. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS, 16TH JULY 1967. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

UKACHUKWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, UKACHUKWU CHIGENTI OLUMBA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, UKACHUKWU FRANCIS OLUMBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS OKONKWO

EKEMINI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ATIM EKWERE USEN, NOW WISH TO KNOWN AS EKEMINI EMMANUEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS EMEMBOLU

MRS IROAKAZI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. OGADA JUSTINA CHINYERE NKECHINYERE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. IROAKAZI JUSTINA CHINYERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS KINGSLEY

AKOR DANIEL

FORMERLY AGADA DANIEL ELEJE NOW AKOR DANIEL. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

UJAH EMMANUEL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MORO ABRAHAM MONDAY. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UJAH EMMANUEL PAUL. WRONG DATE OF BIRTH.17TH /05/1982.

CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 16TH -10-1982.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ASODUN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADUNNI LATIFAT ADERONKE,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ASODUN LATIFAT ADERONKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MONG

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, NNANG-MONG, ROSE MGBOSHO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MONG, ROSE MGBOSHO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS MFON I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. MFON ANIEFIOK MATTHEW, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. MFON EMMANUEL OTU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS NWOSU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONOVO ADLINE AKUABATA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKONKWO ADLINE AKUABATA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKOSA CHRISTIANA CHARITY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS EMEMBOLU CHRISTIANA CHARITY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. OLUCHUKWU MICRO FINANCE BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTU MERCY OFOD AND MERCY OFAD AGUBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS KINGSLEY MERCY OFAD. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS GLORIA

AGU ROSELINE

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS ONYIA

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS SABITU OMO-OYE INSTEAD OF SALIMON SABITU OMOOYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AGU UKAMAKA HELEN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ONYIA UKAMAKA HELEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS GLORIA CHIKADIBIA NDUBUISI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS GLORIA CHIKADIBIA OGBU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NJOKU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAIRO AYOADE MABEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NJOKU AYOADE MABEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONIFADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FUNMI ADEOLA ONIFADE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONIFADE ESTHER FUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BUKOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BUKOLA RUKAYAT OGUNLOWO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BUKOLA HOUSTON-AGUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUONOVO OBIAGELI ROSELINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGU ROSELINE UKAMAKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ABDAZEEZ

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DARU TALIM SALAM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDAZEEZ SULAIMON ALAO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SULAIMON I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULE MUTIU OLAIDE DANIEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULAIMON MUTIU OLAIDE DANIEL ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKUNOWO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNOWO YINKA S. BUKOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNOWO OLAYINKA SILIFAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKOH OGECHUKWU EDITH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NWOSU OGECHUKWU EDITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SAMUEL

MATTHEW

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

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUEGBU JOHN OBI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MATTHEW JOHN HEARTS OBI . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND BANKS SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS AKINTOLA MUJIDAT IBIDUN INSTEAD OF ADEDAYO MUJIDAT IBIDUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADESINA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSHO OLAIDE FLORENCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADESINA OLAIDE FLORENCE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS EMMANEUL I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AJUNWA LUCY OBASI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS EMMANUEL NAOMI EKEMMA. ALL OTHER DOC UMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DR. OBURUOGU I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS DR. OBURUOGU MICHAEL CYPRAIN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS DR. OBURUOGU MICHAEL NNANNA. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKO PAULINA

FORMERLY ISHANGE PAULINA OMA NOW OKO PAULINA OMA . FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS ADEYEYE

FORMERLY MISS MUSTAPHA TEMITOPE SIKIRAT NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEYEYE TEMITOPE SIKIRAT. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

SUNDAY CHARITY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY OKHIONKPAMUSOYI ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY CHARITY CHINAEMENMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIDENCE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, CONFIDENCE ORDU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, CONFIDENCE CHIDI ORDU. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS, 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1994, NOT 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1992. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

KALU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, KALU ANTHONY OKECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, KALU ANTHONY OKECHUKWU AJUONUMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS NNALUE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UMEH VICTORIA UJU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NNALUE VICTORIA UGWUNWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ATOH

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EDEANWU EDITH AMAUCHE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ATOH EDITH AMAUCHE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ENSUBEB AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONYIA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYIAUGAA EMMANUEL CHINONSO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYIA CHINONSO EMMANUEL. ALL FORMER DOUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

JIMOH

FORMERLY DODONDAWA BIMPE ATINUKE NOW JIMOH BIMPE ATINUKE. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ALAGU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ALAGOU KINGSLEY ONYENATU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ALAGU KINGSLEY ONYENATURUCHI, BORN 3RD DECEMBER, 1994.

ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Companies Registration 24 BLACK FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. AKAPO EMMANUEL OLUWATOBI. 2. AKAPO OLUWAFEMI SAMSON. 3. AKHIGBE ANDREW ASUELIME. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE. 2. TO ASSIST THE NEEDY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. EYEE BLESSING

REVELATION OF HOPE IN CHRIST FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). NWANNENNAYA KINGSLEY NNAMDI PRESIDENT 2) NWANNENNAYA GERTRUDE AMAKA 3).

REGINALD NONYELU UMAH 4). IJEOMA JULIET AGBARA 5). EMMANUEL UKAEGBU AMAECHI SECRETARY 6). AMADI FELICIA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: I). TO FOSTER PEACE, LOVE, UNITY, DEVELOPMENT AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

CHADASH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. TEMITOPE OLADAYO ADEOLA,,............PRESIDENT 2. SOLOMON OLAMILEKAN ADEOLA,.............SECRETARY 3. OREOLUWA JULIANAH FAMUREWA, 4. ELIZABETH OYINLOLA ADEJARE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ASSIST THE WIDOWS AND ORPHAN CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: THE PRESIDENT.

WINDING UP

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT (CAP C20) LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF CWC CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS NIGERIA LIMITED (RC 1278096) [PURSUANT TO SECTION 478,481 (E) CAMA AND UNDER THE WINDING UP PROCEEDING RULES] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A FINAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF CWC CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS NIGERIA LIMITED WILL BE HELD AT AFRICA EXHIBITION SERVICES, ALFACO HOUSE, PLOT E, IKOSI ROAD, OREGUN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LAGOS ON THE 16TH DAY OF APRIL 2018 AT 10AM. AGENDA À 24'5'06#6+10 #0& %105+&'4#6+10 1( 6*' .+37+&#614Â5 4'2146 À 24'5'06#6+10 #0& %105+&'4#6+10 1( 6*' %1/2#0;Â5 (+0#.

ACCOUNTS. À &+551.76+10 1( 6*' %1/2#0; À # 1 $ DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2018 SIGNED: KEHINDE DAODU ESQ LIQUIDATOR

ADENIJI AFELOGUN

ATOLAGBE

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ORIGINALS OF OFFER OF TERMS OF GRANT/ CONVEYANCE OF APPROVAL OF PLOT NO 3583 WITHIN LUGBE 1 EXTENSION LAYOUT ABUJA, ISSUED IN THE FAVOUR OF IDOWU AKOMOLADE WITH REF. NO. MFCT/ZA/AMAC/LUE 3503 MEASURING 1500M2 DATED 29/6/98 BELONG TO PROF. MACPHERSON NKEMAKOLAM AZUIKE & DAMIAN ECHEZOLACHUKWU IHEKORONYE OF DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH-UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA GOT LOST AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION . ALL EFFORT TO GET IT BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION, MFCT, AMAC , ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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PASTOR GODWIN EFOGHEDE 2.

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MR. SHINA AMIMASHAUN 4.

MR. CHRISTOPHER ANENI 5.

MR. FESTUS ORIAREWO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TOW IN SOULS FOR JESUS CHRIST. 2.

TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR ACTIVE EVANGELISM AND DEEPENING THE FAITH OF MEMBERS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UJUARINZE & COMPANY LEGAL PRACTITIONERS BLOCK 16, GWELA STREET, ZONE 4, WUSE ABUJA 08122222271

ADERIBIGBE TOYIN

MOSHOOD RACHAEL

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EVERYDAY FARMING AND SEEDLING DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

NANA SARATU CHARITY FOUNDATION

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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) HAJIYA SARATU LEKO PETERS (MRS) (2) ALH. HARUNA ADAMU BATURE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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PUBLIC NOTICE I, ADEITE ADEBIMPE MARY hereby notify the general public that my son OGUNMEFUN FERANMI DAVID was born out of wedlock on the 15 January 2008. His father’s name is OGUNMEFUN ABIDEMI. Since my son’s birth, I have been solely responsible for his up keep and welfare. The general public and Nigeria Immigration Service take note.

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NWAKA OLUWABUKUNMI JOY

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GLOBAL FAITH REVIVAL CHAPEL

THE PROGRESSIVE GOOD EXAMPLE SOCIAL CLUB OGIJO OGUN

SELF HEALTHCARE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

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 TRUSTEES: 1. ISIAKA MUDASIRU. PRESIDENT. 2. AWOYEMI SUNDAY ADEKUNLE. SECRETARY. 3. AZEEZ JIMOH OSHO. 4. SAHEED OPEYEMI. 5. SANUSI OLALEKAN NURENI. 6. AZEEZ KABIRU OLAOLUWA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC 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. SULU DIEKOLA AYINDE PRESIDENT 2. BALOGUN MODASOLA NOIMAT 3. BALOGUN MOTUNRAYO TOLULOPE 4. AJALA OLUWASEYI ABIOLA-SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AIMED AT EMPOWERING PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LONG TERM CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES (DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR, ASTHMA ETC) 2. TO MANAGE THEIR CONDITION(S) AND IMPROVE EQUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT. 3. PROMOTING SELF-MANAGEMENT THROUGH AWARENESS 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.

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AUCTION

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BLACKY WULOVIE BEST (PRESIDENT) 2. ISRAEL MENIZIBEYA (SECRETARY) 3. AKUSORO KERIAN EMEKA AIM & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WORLDWIDE. 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: PRESIDENT

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NGENE, SOLOMON OKECHUKWU. 2. NWEKE, NNABUIFE MOSES. 3. NGENE, STEPHEN DIRICHUKWU. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. SKILL ACQUISITION. 2. YOUTH ENLIGHTENMENT. 3. HELPING THE NEEDY AND THE LESS-PRIVILEGED. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1.ENGR. ANIEKAN E. OTUK. 2. MR. ONUKAGHA EMMANUEL. 3. MR. MADUMERE NNAMDI ALEXANDER. 4. MR. EZRA ANIEKAN OTUK. AIMS/OBJECTIVES; 1. TO CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. 3. TO HELP THE NEEDY. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; ENGR. ANIEKAN E. OTUK

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Urban renewal: Enugu Govt to rehabilitate 233 bus stop shelters, road hand rails Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, (SAN) (middle), Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Arc. Bala Bantex (right) and Federal Controller Housing Kaduna State, Mr. Isiki Bams (left) during the inspection of the National Housing programme site in Rigachikum, Kaduna State on Thursday.

Iwobi’s election into Italian Senate signals end to racism – Oyintiloye ÏÏÏA

member of Osun state House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has said that the election of Toni Iwobi, an Italian man of Nigerian origin as a senator in the industrial city of Brasca, Italy is an indicator of an end to racism.

Oyintiloye (Obokun APC) made the disclosure in Osogbo, Osun state capital while joining the international community to congratulate Iwobi whom he described as a good ambassador of Nigeria and a pride of Africa.

The lawmaker said the war against racism which seems endless especially in countries like Italy where it has its roots have just been struck with the heaviest blow with the election of Iwobi as the first black senator.

Olatunbosun who doubles as the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Strategy said fortunes have been lost to racism, adding that the election was an indication that the world is ready to rise above sentiment.

He said the 62-year-old

who was born in Gussau, Northern Nigeria migrated to Italy some 40 years ago and was first elected as a councilor in 1995 has demonstrated a high level of integrity which earned him the election.

While commending Italy’s electoral body for providing an equal opportunity for interested individuals to contest leadership positions in the country regardless of their differences, background or religion affiliation.

Oyintiloye urge you the new Senator Toni Iwobi

to keep the flag flying and give his best in eradicating human trafficking, slavery and racism among other trans-border crimes internationally.

Toni Iwobi, a Nigerian IT entrepreneur who has spent 38 years in Italy became the first black senator in the European country after serving as the chief immigration spokesman for the farright League party. the first black senator in the European country after serving as the chief immigration

spokesman for the farright League party.

Mother of four injures maid with heated electric-pressing-iron, hot water Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏA 36 years old mother

of four, Nkeiruka Ngwa, is currently telling detectives of the Lagos State Police Command why she allegedly used a heated electric- pressing-iron to cause grievous injury on her house maid, Chioma Samuel.

Our correspondent gathered that Ngwa who hails from Umuoju, Ngwu in Abia State had also poured hot water on the 10year old Samuel which resulted in scaled skin.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Ngwa who resides at No. 47 Ogundana Street, off Allen Avenue in Ikeja, had brought Samuel to Lagos in January 2018 with a promise to take care of her as her own child after Samuel had lost her father.

Concerned members of the public who had suspected a case of child

abuse had called the attention of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal for swift intervention and it paid off.

According to the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti who confirmed the arrest of Ngwa, the 10year old girl had been abused both mentally and physically.

Making further disclosure on how the suspect was arrested, Oti said, “ On Friday March 9th, 2018, the Command recorded another case of man’s inhumanity to man. This time around, it was between one Nkeiruka Ngwa, a 36year old mother of four children and her 10year old house help by name Chioma Samuel, whom she brought to Lagos from Abia State sometime in January 2018 after the death of the poor girl’s father.

“Rather than keeping the promise of good life

she made to the poor girl before she was handed over to her, Ngwu made life a living hell for the child.

Her latest tale of woes was recorded on Wednesday March 7th, 2018 when the suspect had used a heated electric-pressing-iron to inflict injuries on the legs and hands of the young girl.

“However, on Thursday March 8th, 2018, Ngwa’s cup of iniquity got filled when she brought her children to a private school located somewhere in Ikeja, unfortunately for her, the prying eyes of other mothers, who came to the same school to drop off their kids, noticed the gaping wounds on the upper and lower limbs of the victim, who accompanied the suspect to the school. “ After questioning the girl, they waited for her Madam who had gone to drop her kids in their different classrooms. When

Nkeiruka Ngwa she finished and was about to drive off, she was confronted by these women who nearly mobbed her.

They were calmed by some teachers who heard their piercing voices as they rent the air. The women told the suspect to take the girl to a hospital or else they would petition the Commissioner of Police Lagos State whom Lagosians have come to know as one who takes strong stance against such crimes and other related crimes against children, women and vulnerable persons in the society.”

Enugu State Government administration has approved the immediate rehabilitation of 233 busstop shelters and road hand rails in Enugu metropolis, starting from the dual carriageway along 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu to Akwata Pedestrian Bridge by Ogbete Main Market.

Addressing newsmen after the meeting of the State Executive Council (EXCO), the Commissioner for Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Barr.

Chidi Aroh stated that the state government also approved the construction of new bus-stop shelters in all the newly constructed roads in the state capital and the relocation of five “critical” bus-stops that usually cause obstruction of traffic, such as the one located at the popular Agric Bank junction, Independence Layout, Enugu.

Barr. Aroh said that the decisions were reached after the Council considered the recommendations of the team of technical experts constituted to review the state of the infrastructure and how they can be enhanced and beautified to improve the status of Enugu as the historical capital of the South East geo-political zone.

The Commissioner disclosed that the Council directed that the relocation exercise be carried outwithin five days, while the rehabilitation should be completed in six weeks “in line with government determination to always deliver on its promises to the people as quickly as it should be”.

He said: “On this, the Capital Territory Development Authority has been given the go ahead to execute the projects and I can assure you that as usual, we will progress on these projects. We count on you as vital partners to report the progress as we go on”.

Also, the Council approved the establishment of a Management Team for the new Enugu State Medical Diagnostic Centre, which is on the verge

of commencement of services that would comprise reputable national and international health institutions or organizations for the day-to-day running of the outfit.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Fintan Ekochin explained that the decision was taken in consideration of the sophistication of the equipment at the centre and the critical challenges of its management, adding that the Ministries of Information and Health were directed to call for expression of interest from national and international institutions, organizations and companies for a period of one month.

The Health Commissioner stressed that the process would enable the government to select the best hands to run the centre and “give the citizens of the state and beyond the best of healthcare delivery with best imaging, laboratory services and diagnostics in general”.

He announced that the Council also approved the recruitment of 50 doctors (House Officers) for ESUT Parklane Hospital, Enugu to meet up with the medical demands of the hospital, adding that 15 radiography Interns, who will assist in the imaging department of the establishment, are equally to be recruited.

The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe stated that Gov. Ugwuanyi charged members of the EXCO and other Stakeholders in the state to intensify efforts towards the on-going voters’ registration to ensure that all eligible voters were registered within the available window for the exercise.

The Information Commissioner also disclosed that the governor at the meeting commended and encouraged the leadership of the state’s Fire Service for their response to challenges and directed the Commissioner for Rural Development, Hon. Gab Onuzulike, who supervises the agency to meet with the body to agree on bonus to be given to them for their good work.

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Treatment of Lassa Fever in Nigeria is free -FG ÏÏÏThe

Federal Government has faulted newspaper report over treatment of Lassa fever, saying that there are no charges for Lassa fever drugs and treatment across Nigeria.

The chief executive director of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, stated this in a statement made available on Sunday.

A national newspaper (not The Daily Times) had claimed that high cost of drugs are a hindering effective treatment of Lassa fever.

But debunking the report, Ihekweazu stated that the federal government has ensured that Ribavirin, the major drug used for the treatment of Lassa fever, has been provided free-of-charge to patients “for every single case of Lassa fever reported in Nigeria” in 2018.

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“Despite the significant costs, there has not been a single day of stock-out of Ribavirin in any of the treatment centres in Nigeria. In addition to this, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has ensured that every state in Nigeria has an emergency stock of Ribavirin available

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ment possible. All three state governments have supported treatment centres with dialysis machines and other equipment necessary for the treatment of Lassa fever patients.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria accepts primary responsibility for the response, a responsibility that

we take very seriously.

“The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) assures Nigerians that everything possible is being done, not only to respond to this outbreak, but to also build our capacity to prevent, detect and respond to future cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria.”

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ments of Edo, Ondo and Ebonyi for six weeks supporting all aspects of the response.

“The state governments of the Edo, Ondo and Ebonyi States, with the highest burden of Lassa fever have also contributed significantly to the management of cases, ensuring that every single patient received the best treat-

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to manage cases.

“In addition to Ribavirin, the treatment centres have been provided with other essential commodities required for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lassa fever cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has had rapid response teams, supporting the state govern-

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Buhari Govt committed to bringing positive change – Lokpobiri Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has emphasized the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in bringing positive change in the lives of the people.

The Minister also said the government is ready to improve the standard living of the people, saying that this can be achieved through accountability and transparency in the conduct of government business.

Lokpobiri, speaking in Abuja over the weekend at the NAF Conference Centre while inaugurating Chairmen and Members of Boards of 23 parastatals and Agencies under the supervision of the Ministry charged that members should regard their appointments as clarion call to service.

He enjoined them to see themselves as partners in progress with government by way of deploying their competencies and wealth of experience to give strategic direction to agencies they are appointed to serve, for quicker attainment of goals that the agencies are established

to achieve.

“I want you to regard your new appointments as a clarion call to service and be partners in progress. We require your competencies and wealth of experience to support the institutions you are appointed into, by giving strategic direction ensuring attainment of goals set to deliver.

“You are to be mindful of your non-executive and part time that you have statutory responsibilities to bring your wealth of experience to bear on policy articulation and formulation for your agencies”, the Minister said.

He urged the Board Members to be change agents by letting accountability and zero tolerance to corruption be their watchword.

Responding on behalf of Chairmen and Members of Boards of Agencies inaugurated, the Chairman of Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Barr Adetunji Ajagbe commended Mr. President for counting them worthy among other qualified Nigerian to be appointed and assured that they will do their best to justify the confidence reposed in them.

Ekiti students berates Fayose for wasting millions on Women’s Day Gbenga Sodeinde, AdoEkiti

ÏÏÏStudents

in Ekiti State have criticized Governor Ayo Fayose for the alleged non-challant attitude of his administration towards the welfare of students.

Acting under the aegis of the Association of Ekiti State Local Government Students’ Union Presidents (AELOGSUP), they condemned the governor for allegedly “spending hundreds of millions of Naira” on the last International Women’s Day held in the state.

They said it was wrong for the governor to give out not less than N200 million to women in a bid to woo them ahead of the July 14 governorship election at a time when state-owned tertiary institutions are shut over strikes triggered by non-payment of staff.

In an open letter addressed to the governor a copy of which was made available to newsmen on

Sunday, they said the best way for Fayose to show love to the women was to pay lecturers of the stateowned institutions for their children to return to school.

The letter was signed

by Ojo Oluwole Samuel, (President), Adetifa Emmanuel Akinwale (General Secretary) and Oliwayemi Olamilekan (Public Relations Officer).

Among their demands are immediate reopening of the state-owned higher institutions shut down by indefinite workers strike in the last three months and recognition of all student union bodies on the State.

They also demanded payment of bursary and scholarship that have been held up for the past three years of the Fayose regime.

The students equally demanded regular payment of workers’ salaries and pensioners’ allowances.

The statement added: “The Government of the day which claims to love the women in the society is a mere joke, permit me to say.

Hon Nnenna Elendu Ukeje (left) receiving her award from the Chairman of the occasion Hon. Eseme Eyibo at the maiden edition of House of Reps Press Corps award night in Abuja at the weekend

Timi of Ede honours ex-Gen Bajowa’s wife ÏÏÏThe ancient town of

Ede, Osun State, SouthWest Nigeria, was agog over the weekend when it played host to topmost Yoruba traditional rulers and other high-profile personalities from both within and outside the country for the occasion of the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa I), the Timi of Ede Land.

Apart from traditional rulers, others who thronged the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, AISU Road, Ede, the venue of the event, were politicians, film makers, business moguls, among others from all walks of life.

Adding colour to the coronation anniversary was the Timi of Ede’s conferment of honorary chieftaincy titles on distinguished personalities, including Princess Oluyemi Bajowa, the wife of the Igbotako, Ondo State-born retired general, Chief Jo-

seph Oluyemi Bajowa.

Princess Bajowa, who was the first on the roll call of the candidates for the various high-profile chieftaincy titles, was installed the Yeye Oge of Edeland.

Others who were also honoured with traditional titles by the Timi of Ede, were Chief (Mrs.) Jadesola Esho Taofeek, who was conferred with Iyaloja of Ede, and Chief Rotimi Makinde, and his wife who were installed as Bobajiro and Yeye Bobajiro of Ede, respectively.

The conferment of highprofile traditional titles on the deserving individuals pulled a large number dignitary from within and outside the country, contributing to the large turnout at the coronation anniversary.

Gorgeously dressed, Princess Bajowa was flanked by her husband, Gen. Bajowa (rtd), at the event.

The investiture was performed on her first, and subsequently others, by the Iku Baba Yeye, His Im-

perial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo. The new Yeye Oge of Ede land, who could not hide her joy, said she could not comprehend how it happened that she, from faraway Ondo State, could be honoured by a foremost monarch in Yoruba land.

She said, “To God be the glory for counting me worthy to be honoured with the title of Yeye Oge of Ede Land by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa 1, the Timi of Ede land with the investiture performed by the HRM Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo and witnessed by many prominent Yoruba traditional rulers particularly His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife. “ The Ayeka, Ondo Stateborn princess said her new title would spur her to do more for the development of mankind.

Congratulating the Timi of Ede Land on his 10th coronation anniversary, Gen. Bajowa thanked the traditional ruler for the honour done to his wife and promised to always be part of developmental projects of the ancient town.

While also congratulating his wife and the other new chiefs, Gen. Bajowa called on Yoruba leaders to be more united and promote the language, culture, tradition and customs of Yoruba.

He thanked God for “a rare privilege to witness another day of glory before the galaxy of Yoruba traditional rulers”.

He said to his wife, “I feel so proud to have you as my wife forever.

“Long may you reign as Yeye Oge of Ede Land. I pray that God should endow you with wisdom and grant you good health in your continued resolve to contribute to women empowerment and to uphold the dignity of womanhood.”

Kwara Guber: Family, associates hold special prayer for Mustapha Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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friends and supporters of a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mashood Mustspha, Sunday held a special prayer for the gubernatorial ambition of the politician to become a reality.

Though the prayer was specifically organised to mark the 55th birthday of Mustapha, the clerics were requested to beseech God to grant Mustapha’s desire of becoming the next governor of Kwara state.

The anchor of the brief prayer session, Alfa AbdulGaniyu Asileke repeatedly asked the clerics and dignitaries in attendance to focus prayer on the celebrant’s gubernatorial ambition.

Mustapha, a close aide and ally of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki is yet to make his ambition public, but his supporters have begun subtle moves to ensure that he clinches the state governorship seat come 2019.

An aide to Mustapha, Suleiman Yahaya corroborated Asileke, saying that yesterday’s prayer session

was at the instance of the entire people of Isale Aluko where Mustapha hails from.

He said both “the Mustapha’s family and the entire people of Isale Aluko are desirous of seeing Mustapha succeeding Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed come 2019.”

Yahaya asked the clerics and other stakeholders not to leave any stone unturned in ensuring the politician’s emergence on Kwara’s driver’s seat in the next political dispensation.

The cleric, who led the special prayer, Imam AbdulGaniyu Asileke, beseeched God to grant Mustapha

sound health, long life and prosperity.

He equally prayed God to help Mustapha realises his gubernatorial ambition come 2019.

In a brief lecture, Sheik AbdulRasaq Milo, said philanthropic gesture of Mustapha qualified him to be the next governor of the state.

Mustapha, at different times, served as commissioner for Lands and Housing, Special Adviser (Special Duties) when Dr. Bukola Saraki was the governor of the state between 2003 and 2011.

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Desist from acts inimical to growth, Clergy urges christian Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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have again been urged to desist from act and behaviour inimical to the growth of the gospel.

Speaking on the topic “true renewal”, at the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Special Apostle Prophet Segun Korode charged Christians to be holy and desist from sin. Prophet Korode implored them to worship God wholehearted and with renewed

faith to overcome their various challenges.

The Cleric urged Christians who are yet to participate in the lenten season to do so to receive abundant blessing associated with the exercise.

He advised them to be obedience and engage in the propagation of the gospel.

Prophet Korode admonished the people to fear God to exterminate all vices that are common in the society.

In his message themed, “keep away from sin”

Reverend James Adedoyin of ECWA Ita Elepa, Ilorin charged Christians to humble themselves, seek the face of God and turn from their wicked ways for God to heal the land.

Reverend Adedoyin advised them to pray and worship God with a faithful heart to deliver the Nation from its present predicament.

In her message titled the word for exploit”, Evangelist Mary Kelechi called on Women to be filled and fully armed

with the word of God to do greater exploit in their homes and the Nation.

Evangelist Kelechi charged women to stop complaining and rise up by taking positive action and steps towards the development of their homes and the Nation.

Pastor Taiye Aransiola of United Evangelical Miracle Church, off Yidi road, Ilorin who spoke on the topic “Power of Unity” called on Nigerians to be in one accord in the spirit of love, uni-

ty, and oneness for the Country to witness great turn around.

Speaking on the theme: “Samson Went Down”, Reverend Joseph Agboluaje of Second ECWA, Shao explained that Samson was born an hero and to serve as deliverer for his people which he failed to realize until he was trapped by the enemies he was sent to conquer.

Reverend Agboluaje admonished Christians to rise up and fulfil the assignment given to them

to deliver the people and make the Nation a better place.

Speaking at the thanksgiving service to round off this year`s convention with the theme “the comforter”, Pastor Aremu Abioye of the Ark of God Covenant Faith Bible Ministry, Amayo called on Nigerians to look unto God as the beginning and the end of their faith.

According to Pastor Abioye, faithful should show appreciation to God through thanksgiving at all times.

Lions Club harps on total eradication of measles among children Esther Taiwo

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L-R: Ngozi Dallah (Lagos Regional Coordinator, SU); Odelana Phillips, General Director, Scripture Union Nigeria; Prof. Madu O. Iwe, Chairman, Scripture Union Nigeria; His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Emeka Kalu Uche, Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria; Mrs. Nkechi Iwe and Revd. James Gblele Olugbebi, (Vice Chairman, Scripture Union Nigeria) during a courtesy visit to the Prelate at the Wesley House Marina, Lagos…recently

We must unite, pray for Nigeria - Methodist Prelate ÏÏÏ A call has gone to Ï dƅƏƈƍƐƑƏƆ n ƈ Ɛ Ɗ 01 1 ƗƋƕ ƒ ƋƑƆ Nigerians irrespective of their creed, ethnic background and political affiliations to work together and pray with one mind so that the country can overcome her current challenges and stem the tide of high level of crime and other social vices among youths in the country The call was made by the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kalu Uche, when the leadership, of the Scripture Union of Nigeria led by Prof. Madu O. Iwe, paid him a courtesy visit at Wesley House Marina, Lagos.

In his opening address, Prof. Madu also called on the Federal Government to engage in serious value re-orientation and empowerment for the youth as one of the panacea for salvaging the youths from social vices.

He said apart from re-

connecting with the Prelate as one of their own and to deepen the bond of fellowship between the union and the Methodist Church, another purpose of their visit was that the SU had been generally attracted to the Church by its programmes and themes since the Prelate took over the leadership of the Methodist Church, Nigeria.

He said: “We have noted that the Methodist themes in the past few years relate closely to that of our union. We seem to be working on the same platform.

We are aware that last year your church concentrated on the Word, my Guide. It is very interesting to note that at the Global Assembly of the SU worldwide in November last year at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. SU leaders from national movements across the world spent four days critically x-raying Psalms

119:105 and 106. This year again while your church is addressing the issue of peace and holiness, SU Nigeria has devoted the year 2018 to look at holiness.

With these few examples, we shall recall the hymn ‘The church is one foundation ......(MHB 70I)”.

He said it became expedient therefore for them to visit the leadership of the church so that both can partner for the benefit of the Christian community in Nigeria and the Nigerian state.

He also narrated that the first scripture union meeting in Nigeria started here at the Wesley house Marina Lagos and the first SU indigenous Travelling Secretary, Mike Oye, was also a member of Methodist Church Nigeria.

He maintained that for 150 years Scripture Union has lived up to her Aims and Objectives in Working with the churches, to make

God’s Good News known to children, young people and families and to encourage people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer, so that they may come to personal faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, grow in Christian maturity and become both committed church members and servants of a world in need.

“Children and youths nurtured to Christian maturity, following Jesus and transforming families and nations” He stressed that as people come to faith in Christ through SU, we believe they will be the means of transforming the communities in which they live. Therefore, we place emphasis on helping them grow in Christian maturity and encourage them to become committed church members and to shine as a bright light in a dark world.

Club International in Nigeria has canvassed for total eradication of one of the most contagious viral diseases in the world, Measles, which can easily be prevented through routine immunization services especially in schools.

At a press conference on Measles Eradication campaign programme, held at the Lions Secretariat, Yaba, the District 404B2, Lion Asiwaju Ayobola said the campaign is aimed at reducing mortality among children because available records show that Measles claims about 246 lives daily most of which are children.

“The significant of this press conference is to underscore our concern for the eradication of the deadly disease and to drive home our belief and involvement in the mass mobilization for immunization as a potent weapon to fight and stamp out Measles from our land” she said.

She said for those who survive the attack, nearly 30 percent suffer complications such as pneumonia, hearing loss, brain damage, blindness and encephalitis.

She said the sensitisation is being sponsored by Lions Club International, to compliment the efforts of government such as distributing education materials, T-Shirts, bis-

cuits to children to come out for the immunization adding that the Lions Clubs International Foundation has entered into partnership with various organizations around the world to vaccinate children who need it most.

The District Governor explained that the Club has been working closely with the Federal Government through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NAPHCDA) and similar agencies to vaccinate millions of Nigerian children against Measles thus preventing needless death or life long disability.

“It is however important to state that the role of Lions Club in Nigeria in this programme has been in the area of social mobilization and advocacy which we have been doing effectively since 2011 and shall be sustained for the benefit of Nigerian children”, she said.

Ayobola reaffirms that the Club shall continue to advance, promote and champion the course of mass mobilization for immunization in all parts of the country to ensure that no child within the age range of nine months to five years is left out of the Measles vaccination activity thus this year’s social mobilisation by Lions Club International District 404 will be happening in nine states namely, Kwara, Edo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Ondo and Akwa Ibom.

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opular Nigerian footballer Chief Segun Odegbami, MON, has lost his mother, Madam Abeke Odegbami.

In his condolence message to the Nigerian international yesterday, Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly tweeted: ”My condolences to my friend, Mathematical Segun Odegbami over the passing away of his beloved Mother. May her soul Rest In Peace. Amin.”

Segun Odegbami’s mother passes away at 97 Segun Odegbami had last month on the occasion of the 97th birthday of his mother extolled her qualities, describing her as a discplinarian. He stated: “I do not doubt the fact that I have a loving mother in Madam Abeke Odegbami who is presently aged 97. I will say it here that my passion for playing football made her

to always beat me up mercilessly when I was young in Abeokuta.

You see, in those days, she would expect me to carry out household chores but I would opt to go out to play football. Most times, during my primary school days, I would stay back and play football. So, while going home and knowing what awaited me at home, I would

start to cry on my way home. This was the kind of relationship we had till I left the primary school. ”When I got to the Secondary school, the confrontation reduced because we used to close officially by 5pm. With this timing, she found it not too easy to confirm whether I played around or not. I would have played football to my satisfaction

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before going home. But on occasions when I had to attend to chores, I would sneak out to play and she would still beat me. ”Later during my secondary school days, I started becoming popular and this led to my prominence as a footballer. By the time God brought forth my glory as a footballer, I became my mother’s

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ountain of Fire Miracles Ministries, MFM, players popularly called ‘Olukoya Boy’s yesterday afternoon at Agege stadium beats their visitor, Heartland football club of Owerri 3-0 at the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 clash.

Olukoya Boys dominates the field in the first half by scoring 1 but increase the tally in the second half of the game, when Nwaga Chuka scored the second goal. The third goal came when Tchato Gisgard makes it three for the Prayer Warriors few minute to the end of the match.

Earlier before the encounter at

number one son. Today, she is one of those campaigning for parents to allow their children to develop Godgiven talents.

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ime was when the Shooting Star Sports Club, 3SC of Ibadan also known as the “Oluyole Warriors” was hope of the entire Yoruba race and even the Nigerian nation on the football pitch.

Those were the days when the team won laurels at the national level and on the continent. The exploits of the club then known as IICC Shooting Stars provided the lyrics for some monster hits by local musicians.

Indeed, 3SC in those days carved a niche for itself and earned a deserved place in Africa’s football hall of fame.

However, the iconic team last season was relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) to the Nigeria National League(NNL) ; no thanks to years of poor funding which affected the quality of players the team could hire.

Thus in this season, Ibadan which without dispute is one of the power houses of Nigerian football will be denied top league action.

For the Ibadan fan, it is a tragedy that he won’t be seeing his darling team 3SC compete with the creme de la creme of Nigerian football this season.

But then the agony for Ibadan and the teeming population of football fans is just for a season for the team has drawn up a battle plan that would see it return to the top flight.

General Manager of 3SC, Mr. Rasheed Balogun spoke of the team’s burning ambition to return to the big league in an exclusive chat with selected journalists in Ibadan last weekend.

According to him “Going by the antecedents of our club, 3SC, we have no business playing in the lower league but unfortunately that is the reality today. And it is very painful” Mr. Balogun continued “But then I can assure all our sup-

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World Cup: Nigeria to play England June

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he Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play England in a pre-World Cup friendly match in June, according to Mohammed Sanusi the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) general secretary.

Both countries will be at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with England drawn in Group G with Belgium, Panama, and Tunisia, while Gernot Rohr’s men will be facing Croatia, Iceland, and Argentina.

“We plan to play a friendly against England in June, before the World Cup,” Mohammed Sanusi said, adding that they are still working on the venue and other details of the match.

Hopefully, the NFF can pull this off as the Super Eagles need matches like this to prepare for the World cup proper.

3sc Manager, Rasheed Balogun

Nothing can stop 3SC from returning to NPFL – Balogun porters in Ibadan, across the country and even in the diaspora that we will return to the professional league at the end of the season”.

Though he refused to divulge the details of his battle plans, Mr. Balogun sounding very confident gave an inkling of what to expect from his club.

“We had some challenges last year and the management has identified those challenges and

they are being addressed.

“By the time the season kicks off, our players would be so highly motivated and determined that it would be difficult for any team to stop them”.

On the issue of funding, Mr Balogun thanked the Oyo State government for its support. “In spite of challenges faced by government in the area of revenue generation, the State government has tried its best for us”.

But he was quick to add “the truth however is that government alone can not fund us”.

The general manager called on corporate organisations to partner with the “Oluyole Warriors “to address the issue of funding.

“I am appealing to corporate organisations to come and partner with us so that we can address this issue of funding which has been a huge challenge to us”.

Mr. Balogun said such partner-

ship would be mutually beneficial because according to him “Whatever our present status, 3SC remains the biggest brand in Nigerian football”.

The veteran football stressed “Whoever partners with us will have a lot to gain because we have a great name, a rich history and a prosperous future, and without mincing words 3SC is the biggest brand in Nigerian football”.

MFM beats Heartland 3-0 at Agege Stadium Agege stadium, Ramson Madu Manager of the Heartland FC of Owerri while speaking to Daily Times at the stadium expressed his side readiness to win the match.

According to Madu, “the NPFL matchday 11 clash loss to Lobi Stars in Nnewi still hurts greatly making the MFM FC game somehow a must win for the Owerri side.

“We will produce an enhanced and improved performance against MFM FC today (yesterday Sunday) in Lagos.

“We were completely poor against Lobi Stars in the 0-1 loss last Sunday in Nnewi.

“The defeat hurts us badly as shown in our position on the league log.

“It’s a wakeup call on us to up our game if we have any hope of excelling in the on-going top-flight.

“Nobody was happy with the third loss on our home ground and that bitterness will shape our approach to the clash against MFM FC. “We are badly placed on the league

log and any further loss will simply spell doom for us.

“We need good result at MFM FC to shore up our position on the league table so we are going all out to get a desirable result.

“MFM FC are certain not going to come cheap at their home ground but we are condemned not to lose the match, worst we played draw.

“The spirit is quite high among the players we just pray for good match,” said Madu.

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Ndidi hails Iheanacho, fans after Leicester City’s comeback victory

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ollowing Leicester City’s 4-1 comefrom-behind victory away at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, Wilfried Ndidi has praised the impact of substitute Kelechi Iheanacho and their fans.

Eight minutes into the game, centurion Salomon Rondon had given the relegation-threatened hosts a bright start after he converted past Kasper Schmeichel.

Jamie Vardy struck a nice volley to pull both sides level in the 21st minute. But it was the introduction of the former Manchester City striker on the hour mark that spurred the visitors to seal the maximum points.

Two minutes after replacing Shinji Okazaki, Iheanacho sumptuous chip pass completed a nice interplay with Riyad Mahrez who lobbed over Ben Foster to hand the Foxes a lead for the first time in the tie.

Having endured a barren spell in the English Premier League since his move to the King Power Stadium outfit, the 21-year-old made it 3-1 for Leicester after getting a header to a Ben Chilwell cross. Vincent Iborra’s injury-time strike wrapped up a comprehensive victory for the Foxes at the Hawthorns, thus, ending their five-game winless run.

Alex Sanchez

Man Utd under utilising Alexis Sanchez – Mourinho

M Kelechi Iheanacho

anchester United are not getting the best out of Alexis Sanchez, says manager Jose Mourinho.

Chile international Sanchez, 29, joined in January from Arsenal on a four-and-halfyear contract in a swap deal with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

But the forward has scored only once in eight appearances since arriving at Old Trafford.

“He is learning how to play with us and we are learning how to get the best out of him,” said Mourinho.

The difficulties of integrating a player midway through the season mean Mourinho is not a fan of the January transfer market.

“What is wrong is that he came at the

worst moment of the season, in the winter market,” the Portuguese said.

“That’s why I don’t like the winter market very much. I think [signing Sanchez] was a chance that we didn’t want to lose and we made it, but we don’t believe a lot in the winter market.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he doesn’t like the winter break much Some pundits have suggested that incorporating Sanchez into United’s attacking framework has caused problems elsewhere and notably affected the form of Paul Pogba.

The Portuguese boss dismisses that idea though.

“That’s something that we can develop and we’re going to develop with time, with

experience and living these experiences together,” Mourinho said.

“I don’t consider that a weakness, I consider that a huge potential to be developed.”

Despite Sanchez’s lack of goals, Mourinho has been pleased with the effort the former Barcelona forward is putting in to get things right.

“That’s great,” Mourinho added. “[He is] not afraid to take responsibilities, not afraid to try to make things happen. When he feels that he’s not as dangerous as he likes to be, he drops back, he tries things.

“When he makes mistakes he tries to compensate immediately with fantastic spirit, with a great transition to try and win back the ball. We are very happy.”

Mourinho

Serena Williams beats Kiki Bertens

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Serema Williams in action

erena Williams continues her run at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, edging 26 yearold Dutch Kiki Bertens in two sets,7-6(5), 7-5 , to book a date with her sister Venus Williams, in the third round.

It was a blistering encounter between the 23-time Grand Slam champion and Bertens who was a former French Open semi-finalist.

Serena who said she was still trying to reach her form outlasted her in just under two hours.

Venus in an earlier match had beaten Romania Sorana Cirstea 6-3 6-4.

The match on Monday will be the first time the two sisters will clash on court, since the final of the Australian Open last year, which Serena won, even though she was already pregnant.

She had her baby in September and had skipped defending her Australian title, because she felt she was not ready yet to play.

She featured in an exhibition match in Dubai and lost to Ostapenko and also played doubles with sister, Venus in the Fed Cup. She lost the match.

Kiki Bertens

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UNICEF presents 3 utility vans, 2 motorbikes to Anambra govt ÏÏÏChildren’s

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (centre); Chief of WASH section of UNICEF, Mr Zaid Jurji, (4th left); Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Mark Okoye (2nd left), after a brief visit by UNICEF officials at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia...recently

Anambra has every facility for dry season farming, says Obiano

Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State government has commenced additional measures to boost food production and increase rice cultivation.

This was disclosed when Governor Willie Obiano visited Coscharis Farm at Anaku, Ayamelum local government Area, Anambra State.

At the visit, the Governor inspected the on going land preparation to beef up the nutrient values in the soil.

Among the land preparation include digging of deep canals round the farm to serve irrigation purposes and to keep the plants safe in the case of cow invasion.

Speaking after the inspec-

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tion, Governor Willie Obiano expressed gratitude that the completion of the land preparation would witness a huge success in agriculture, which had been the dream of his administration.

The Governor observed that the Cosharis Farm had already exhausted the 2.8 hectares of land provided for agriculture, said the state government would support by expanding the land.

The Governor noted that the irrigation initiative which the farm had introduced would complement his administration’s efforts at supporting dry season farming in the State and ultimately achieving 600 metric tons of rice annually.

The Investor, Chief Cosmos Maduka, commended the Governor for his initiative and heavy

investment in agriculture to achieve maximum food sufficiency.

Maduka said the farm which is N 2.8 billion project would cultivate different plants season, geared towards achieving drastic reduction in food.

The General Manager of the farm, Mr. Bharat Dhir, said they are committed to producing the best quality rice for the state and setting a model for rice production for other states of the country.

On the same vein, Governor Obiano also visited the Federal Government National Grains Reserve at Igbariam.

It was gathered that the Reserve had been giving on lease to Coscharis Rice farm, Anaku for the next ten years.

The silos at the reserve have the capacity to store 25,000 metric tons of grains, which would be used to store paddy produced by the farm. By so doing, it would be producing a capacity Mill of 150 metric tons daily.

In his observation after inspecting the facility, the Gov said that “with the arrangement, the farm now has a wholesome plan that will guarantee great improvement in the value chain, starting from planting up to processing and storage.

“With what my administration has done towards supporting other rice farmers, especially through the FADAMA initiative, the vision of the state to do 600 metric tons of rice annually, is now becoming more realistic,” Obiano said.

The Investor, Chief Cosmos Maduka, said the idea behind the lease agreement is to produce fresh grains, fit for human consumption and capable of competing favourably with those produced in developed countries.

He added that when the mill and silos fully come on stream, there will be prospects for electricity generation through the milling turbines as well as wealth creation.

Fund (UNICEF) has presented three Toyota Hilux Vans and two motorbikes to Anambra State government.

The utility vans and bikes would be used by the UNICEF body in Anambra State for effective service delivery.

Presenting the keys to Governor Willie Obiano at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, the leader of the team and Chief of (WASH) section of UNICEF, Mr. Zaid Jurji, confirmed that UNICEF, especially the water section had been working in Anambra State since 2012.

Mr. Jurji said “it is a uniform programme found by European Union geared towards ensuring safe water and sanitation for every individual”.

He assured the state government that they would increase the tempo of their projects to ensure provision of access safe water and sanitation for all citizens of the state.

Jurji commended Gov Obiano, for being responsive and faithful towards fulfilling all counterpart obligations, which includes funding and ensuring proper supervision and monitoring all on going projects being executed by UNICEF in the state, to ensure standard and quality assurance.

Receiving the keys, Governor Obiano said his government would not relent in supervising the various WASH initiative.

The Gov recalled that in 2016, his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano was decorated as the Ambassador of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), to become the first WASH Ambassador in South East, Nigeria.

He promised to sustain the partnership with UNICEF, visa-vis prompt payment of counterpart funds and other terms that would enhance quality service delivery.

Governor Obiano however, promised to make judicious use of the utilities vehicles to improve on human lives.

It would be recalled that Anambra is the first of the six states in the EU/UNICEF support Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme (WSSRP), to pay counterpart fund worth more than 700 million Naira.

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Anambra Assembly to NAFDAC: Check proliferation of unlicensed satchet water manufacturers ÏÏÏThe Anambra State House

L-R: Wife of Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) flanked by Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children & Women Affairs, Dr. Victoria Chikwelu and Mrs. Rose Anene, with her children and Anene family from Umudioka, Awka during the discharge of twelve inmates from the Home at Nteje, Anambra State ...recently.

ANSG to complete 40km of roads before rainy season Stories by John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏAnambra

State government has targeted the completion of 40Km roads across the state before the next rainy season.

The roads cutting across the 21 local government areas in the state are constructed with high standard materials.

Governor Willie Obiano disclosed this while inspecting the on going construction of Atani-Ozubulu Road, Ogbaru and Ekwusigo Local overnment Area.

Speaking while inspecting the roads, Governor Obiano said the 23Km had been asphalted while the remaining 17 would be completed before the end of April.

Obiano explained that the road when completed would bridge time of transport and decongest traffic in the major roads in the state.

“We are concerned about agrarian communities. If we complete asphalting all the roads in agrarian communities, it will boom the economy of the state and reduce pieces of commodities.

“My administration will accelerate construction of more roads when the state’s revenue increases. The roads will have every standard facilities to stand the test of time. “Obiano said.

The Commissioner for Road Construction, Road Furniture and Maintenance, Mr. Lawrence Chinwuba emphasised the importance of the road, say-

ing it would link some communities in Anambra North and South.

Chinwuba noted that the 5.6 km road would be completed as scheduled, as the contractor had commenced the final asphalting.

The contractor, Engr Tony Madi reassurred that the state government had fully mobilized them and they would deliver in line with global standard.

The Managing Director Anambra State Advertising and Signage Agency, Chief Jude Emecheta and the Special Adviser Agriculture, Tourism, Ven Amaechi Okwuosa expressed gratitude to the governor for his prompt intervention, saying no government had responded to their needs in the past.

of Assembly on Thursday moved a motion calling on the Anambra state Director of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to check proliferation of unlicensed satchet water manufacturers in the state.

The motion moved by Lawrence Ezeudu representing Dunukofia state constituency was aimed at protecting public and enviromental health of the citizenry.

Ezeudu explained that some of the sachet water manufacturers operating in Anambra state were not registered with NAFDAC while some according to him , counterfeit the agency’s registration number and sell substandard sachet water to members of the public.

This according to the lawmaker has resulted in many people contacting water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid and a host of others.

On the other hand, Dr.Timothy Ifedioramm of Njikoka state constituency posited that there should be

Construct new roads In Ekwulimili, indigenes urge Obiano ÏÏÏEkwulumili

Community in Nnewi South Local Government Area (LGA) have appealed to Governor Willie Obiano to construct new roads in the community. ``I appeal to Anambra State Government to include Ekwulumili among communities to benefit from the next phase of road construction,’’ Ebenezer Okoli, a chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

He made the call while appraising the performance of Gov. Obiano over the last four years of his first term.

According to him, no single road has been constructed in

Agric commissioner applauds training on cassava value chain ÏÏÏCommissioner

for Agriculture, Mechanisation, Processing and Export in Anambra State, Mr. Afam Mbanefo, has applauded the initiative in the training on cassava value chain.

The training was being anchored by the Department of Extension, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD).

The commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Leo Imoka, not-

ed that the training would boost knowledge of the participants in cassava value chain technology.

According to him the importance attached to cassava are numerous, making the commodity essential food staple among agricultural crops.

Mbanefo affirmed that with the training, all errors inherent in planting of the commodity in the past would be corrected and youths could be fully preoccupied through the potential it would of-

fer.

He, then, enjoined participants to take the training seriously and grab the knowledge taught so as to extend to others.

The Acting Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Eugen Anakwe, representing the Director, Department of Extension, Mrs Karima Babangida, acknowledged the relevance of the training. ``This will help to increase the output of cassava for industrial

routine visits to industries that produce sachet waters to ascertain the level of environmental hygiene at production process as well as quality control measures .

Ifedioramma equally added that relevant authorities should swing into action immediately to commence withdrawal of licenses of manufacturers not operating according to standards.

Meanwhile, Somto Udeze representing Ogbaru 2 state constituency suggested that there is an urgent need to consider the storage of the sachet waters in some industries stressing that the satchet waters are stored hapharzardly in some companies.

Thereafter, Deputy Speaker of the House, Barr. Harford Oseke, who presided over the plenary, said that the state assembly hereby mandate the Director of NAFDAC in Anambra state to as matter of urgent public importance check proliferation of unregistered and unlicensed satchet water manufacturers operating in the state.

use.’’

She said the training would be extended to no fewer than 350, 000 farmers across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country.

The Programme Manager, Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme (ASADEP), Mr Jude Nwankwo, applauded the giant strides of Gov. Willie Obiano in agriculture, which had boosted the economic base of the state.

Ekwulumili by previous administrations.

Okoli said the community deserved good roads because they massively voted for Gov. Obiano during the last Governorship Election in the state.

He lamented that the community had not benefited from successive governments, except the N20 million communities choose your project initiative, extended to every community in the state.

Okoli said the people of the community expected that Gov. Obiano would remember them during his second term in office them, so as to end ``years of neglect and marginalisation’’.

He, however, commended him for his prudent management of the state meagre resources., The chieftain praised his prompt payment of salaries and pensions, investments in agriculture, trade and commerce, and revamping of the health and education sectors.

Okoli, then, appealed to the governor to upgrade the Ekwulumili Community Hospital to a General Hospital in order to stem occurrence of preventable deaths of people and pregnant women.

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ANSG releases ultra-modern Anambra Assembly moves to enact law for establishment of cattle ranches fencing design ÏÏÏAnambra

State Government has released standard ‘acceptable fencing design’, for all corporate, private and government institutions on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta unveiled the model during a news conference at Awka.

He said that design was developed by Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA).

Nnachetta said Governor Obiano at a state Executive Council Meeting on March 2, directed that all establishments and private buildings on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway would have to conform to the ‘acceptable fencing design’.

Nnachetta explained that this was aimed at enhancing the physical appearance of structures to promote beauti-

ful environment in line with Governo Obiano’s vision to achieve ultra-modern and aesthetically developed state.

He said the people concerned, would be expected to restructure or rebuild their existing fences to align with ‘acceptable fencing design standard’.

Nnachetta said a fencing approval would be given out without charge but would be in conformity with ACTDA requirement.

He named the areas concerned to be from Amansea axis on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway to Bridge-Head, Onitsha axis.

He told newsmen that he was using the opportunity to inform all concerned to strive to co-operate with government in order to avoid embarrassments. ``The rebuilding exercise will last for a month,’’ noted Nnachetta. The exercise would begin soon.

Stories by John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏThe Anambra State House

of Assembly on March 8 resolved to refer the bill on cattle ranching to House Committee on Agriculture for their input before final passage into law.

The House had debated the law establishing of the cattle ranches in the state.

Mr. Charles Ezeani, who sponsored the Bill, said that if passed into law, it would put to an end ``open grazing in Anambra State’’. ``The Bill seeks to regulate cattle rearing in Anambra State

with a view to arresting incessant massacre of innocent citizens by herdsmen. ``It will put to rest, open grazing by confining cattle and dog rearing to designated places as any cattle found operating in unapproved places shall be impounded. ``Also these herdsmen must show themselves by registering their ranches as well as pay taxes, in order to generate revenue to the state and ensure food security and retain our agricultural landmark,’’ Ezeani said.

The Majority Leader, Mr Victor Okoye added: ``the Bill, if passed into law, will give security

agencies the legal backing to confiscate any animals found grazing outside designated areas’’.

The Chief Whip, Mr. Lawrence Ezeudu, Member Representing Dunukofia Constituency noted that the Bill would stop herdsmen from encroaching on farmlands.

Mr. Obinna Emenaka, Representing Anambra East, noted that it would also help to keep the environment clean.

At the end of the robust debate, the Speaker Rita Maduagwu called for voice votes and thereafter, the Bill was referred to the House committee on agriculture.

Education Board shortlists 421 candidates for test in Aguata council ÏÏÏIn

compliance with re-

cent job advertisement for primary school teachers, the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has shortlisted candidates for proficiency test.

Anambra Government announced recently that it will engage 1,000 teachers, 500 each for primary and secondary schools.

In Aguata Local Government Area, the names of 421 candidates were shortlisted for the test.

Those list was released on March 8 by the Education Unit, Aguata.

This information is contained in a letter titled ‘Notification on Recruitment Examination’ dated March 7, addressed to The Education Secretary, Aguata LGA and signed by Board Secretary, ASUBEB Awka, Lady Vivian Anyadubalu.

The letter added that names of candidates, who applied for post primary education, had yet to be released.

Anyadubalu said that suc-

cessful candidates from Aguata would sit for their proficiency examination at Community Secondary School, Oko. She directed that information should reach all concerned candidates on or before March 9.

It was gathered that candidates trooped out in their numbers at the education unit in search of their names in the list released.

While some candidates expressed joy as they were successful, others appeared sad as their names were not among the shortlisted.

One of the candidates, whose name appeared, Miss Agatha Ezeador, a Mathematics graduate from Ikenga said: ``I am happy. I didn’t even know that names have been pasted’’.

She said a friend called to inform her about it. ``I came to this place now and saw my name on the list. ``I pray God to be with me on examination day because it is the outcome of the examination that will determine those to eventually get the job’’.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano inspecting the Keke Ambulance presented to Primary Health Centres in the state by the State government,,,recently

Obiano charges contractors to speed up construction

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has charged all contractors handling different road projects in the state to accelerate in order to meet up with the end of April target, to avoid next rainy season.

The Governor gave the charge while inspecting the on going construction of Ajali Nawfija roads.

The 21.21 Km road network cut across Akpu, Nawfija, Ajali, Ufuma Ogbunka in Orumba North and South respectively.

Speaking during the inspection, Governor Obiano expressed satisfaction on the level of works, assuring that 3 km distance of the road would be asphalted before the next rains.

The Governor disclosed that

the road was awarded last year and his administration had mobilised every contractor handling road projects across the state.

“All our roads will be completed with the full compliments of a standard road.

When completed, it will give a brighter prospects for agricultural revolution in the state.

Our dream is to make Anambra the food basket of the nation.” the Governor said.

He commended people of the community for their cooperation with the contractor and urged them to sustain the support to enable the contractor deliver the Project on schedule.

The Commissioner for Road Infrastructure, Furniture and Maintenance, Chief Law Chinwuba noted that due to the na-

ture of the road, the State government had hired a competent firm to execute it.

In his remarks, a former Chairman of Orumba South Council Area, Bar John Onyeakpa noted that the road creates a major by-pass to the very busy Umunze junction especially during festivities and said by constructing the road, Gov Obiano has done something that will remain indelible in the minds of Ndi Orumba.

For a stakeholder from Nawfija, Dr. Maduka Nwankwo, the construction of the road will make it easier for farmers in the Orumba North and South communities to evacuate their farm produce and there is no better way for the people to repay the governor than to continue to support him.

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Ogboji: ANSG to complete surface irrigation next month - Obiano ÏÏÏAnambra

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and wife, Ebelechukwu Obiano (centre) and other laity after a Holy Mass, to mark the official flag off of the 2018 Archdiocesean Laity Week, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha...recently

Tears as Obiano’s wife reunites woman with family 35 years after Stories by John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏThere was virtually no dry

eye at the re-unification of a lost woman presumed dead thirty-five years ago with her family by the wife of Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano.

The remarkable re-union was occurred at the 2018 International Women’s Day Celebration held Thursday at the Home for Mentally Challenged in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The sixty-two year old Mrs. Rose Anene who hails from Umudioka Village Awka reportedly left her home thirtyfive years ago following a spell with depression and mental challenge, leaving behind five young children who are now full grown men and women.

She was subsequently admitted at the state mental facility in 2004 on transfer from Lagos

and later at Home for Mentally Challenged Nteje established in September 2014 by Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ) NGO of the wife of Governor, Osodieme, and managed in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs.

Speaking at the International Women’s Day event which saw the discharge of twelve inmates made up of eight women and four men, Osodieme expressed delight that the Home is fast realizing its objective with the recovery and discharge of more inmates.

Said she: “By treating and reuniting estranged member of a family we stop the incidence of trauma and ambivalent relationship between them and restore the fabric of the family and by extension that of the larger society.

“Thus we feel highly elated at the landmark achievement of reuniting twelve of our inmates with their families, es-

pecially our dear sister-Rose who is going back home after 35 years of estrangement due to ill-health”.

Mrs. Obano said that “since inception of this 77-Bed facility in September 2014, we have made tremendous progress treating and rehabilitating over 62 inmates who come from different states in Nigeria including Abia, Ebonyi, Edo, Oyo Anambra, etc.”

Furthermore, she thanked her husband, the Governor for donating his monthly Salary to support the inmates, and called on others to do same to ensure that the good work is sustained.

The highpoint of the event was the formal handover of Mrs. Anene to her family and presentation of Sewing machine, some cloths and stipend to enable her start tailoring at home amidst songs of praise to God by friends and well-wishers, as well as dances by the inmates.

vants for their support to Gov. Obiano, assuring that the governor would fulfil all his promises to them. ``The governor is workersfriendly,” he said.

Meanwhile, new executive committee members have been elected from different ministries to run the affairs of the association.

The elected executive include, Mr. Ifeanyi Okechukwu (Chairman), Mr. Chike Muobike (Ist

Vice-Chairman), Mr. Emeka Paul (2nd Vice- Chairman) and Mr. Alex Ebi (Secretary).

Others are Mr. Obi (Auditor) Mr. Innocent Ewelum (Treasurer) and Mr. Augustine Anaedozie.

The elected executive, most of who were returned for a second term unopposed.

The head of service, then, commended past executive for their efforts toward land acquisition.

State government has targeted to complete the surface irrigation project at Ogboji before the end of the next month.

The project situated at Ogboji Orumba North Local Government Area is under FADAMA 3 and sponsored by the World Bank.

Governor Obiano, who disclosed this while inspecting the level of work, said the project would increase food production capacity in the effort of his administration to encourage all year round farming.

He urged the people of the state to key into dry season farming as his administration would provide every necessary facilities.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mechanization, Processing and Export, Mr. Afam Mbanefo said “the facility has

the capacity to serve about 5000 farmers and is a major milestone towards achieving the state’s target of producing 600, 000 metric tons of rice annually”.

The State Project Coordinator for FADAMA 3 Programme, Mr. Chukwuka Egbue revealed that the project is at 85 percent completion, remaining the finishing works on the field canals to check environmental challenges that may arise, adding that the 3.12 kilometer road leading to the farm has also been done under the programme.

“A major canal has been constructed to convey water, three km from a nearby Ugbo dam to the farm. The water will flow through eight field canals into the farm, with the aid of 12 checkgates constructed at strategic points,” Egbue noted.

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the Natural Resources Management Officer, Mr. Emenike Ajulufo said the study would aim at mitigating perennial flooding in the metropolis and environs.

Ivenso explained that the project was based on effort of Governor Willie Obiano, who sourced for the funding from the Special climate Change Fund (SCCF). ``The fund was under NEWMAP’’.

The Coordinator said an International Consultant, Enviplan International Ltd., was selected to undertake the study of flood and drainage discharge patterns. ``The study is intent on developing lasting solution to flooding and the menace of rain water in Onitsha and environs.”

The Transition Committee Chairman, Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr. Emeka Asoanya noted that the project was timely and called for the redesigning of drains in the city.

One of the consultants, Mr. J.W.E Metibaiye explained that the consultancy would be achieved by identifying and assessing the storm water drainage needs of Onitsha City.

He said a Master plan was prepared to allow for detailed design and implementation of infrastructures and projects to reduce flooding, and manage the menace.

The Managing Director, Anambra State Waste Management Agency (ASWAMA), Mr. Phil Chinwuba explained that the issue of waste management required attitudinal change and the corporation of the public.

How to tackle flooding in Onistsha,

by Igwe Achebe of Onitsha, Igwe Nn’emeka Achebe has observed that issue of flooding, silted drains, building on flood channels and waste management has been major bane to development of Onitsha. ``A study on storm water management in the commercial city will help in developing clear master plan to tackle the perennial flooding in Onitsha,’’ Igwe Achebe said this during the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) one-day Stakeholders consultation. The event was held at Onitsha.

He commended efforts of the state government through NEWMAP in under taking to provide solutions.

Igwe Achebe was represented

by President-General of the Onitsha Improvement Union, Chinyelugo Osita Anionwu.

The Project Coordinator for Anambra NEWMAP, Michael Ivenso, who was represented by

Obiano is workers-friendly, Says Head of Service ÏÏÏThe Anambra State Head of

Service (HOS), Barrister Harry Udu has re-assured of Governor Willie Obiano’s willingness to continue to build friendly relationship between Government and civil servants.

Udu gave the assurance during the 3rd Quadrennial State Delegates Conference, organised

by Association of Senior Civil Servants, Anambra State chapter at Havilla Suits, Awka.

Udu commended the civil ser-

Udu, also enjoined them to continue to organise seminars and conferences for improve capacities of members.

The new Chairman, Okechukwu thanked Gov. Obiano for his continued support to members and the association for their support during the conduct of the election in a peaceful manner.

He pledged to work hard with his executive to ensure that the demands of civil servants would be met.

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Nigeria reviews soft, energy drinks standards to minimise benzoic acid

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The Federal Government has concluded plans to review the standards of soft drink, energy drinks and ginger drinks in the country to ensure safe maximum level of benzoic acid.

This would enable the government to generate her own data on Benzene level in soft drinks in order to arrive at the safe maximum level of benzoic acid or opt for alternative preservatives.

The Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Osita Aboloma disclosed this to the Technical Committee meeting on water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks held in Abuja at the weekend.

Represented by the Technical Assistant to the DG, Dr. Barth Ugwu, the SON Chief Executive said that standards development and review are targeted among others at ensuring the health and safety of Consumers, as guide to manufacturers and Importers, as well as to promote fair trade practices.

He alluded to the importance of the five draft standards to be considered by the committee, stressing that they involve products that are consumed widely and frequently by the generality of people across all age and economic strata.

The draft Standards include: Standard for Soft Drinks (for review); standard for Energy Drinks; standard for Ginger Drinks; standard for Sparkling Fruit Drinks; standard for Fruit

L-R: Mr Babayo Adamu, Member, National Organising Committee, 2018 Africa Forum; Shina Atilola, Group Head, Strategy and New Business, Sterling Bank Plc; Mazi Jetson Nwankwo, Managing Director, Nigerails Ltd; Temi Dalley, Chief Human Resources Officer, Sterling Bank Plc and Acting National Executive Director, Mr. Paul Ndibe, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), during a working visit to Sterling Bank Plc by the Institute..

Squashes, Concentrate and Fruit Cordial Concentrates.

Energy drink according to him, is one of the most highly consumed non-alcoholic drinks by between 30-50 percent of youths and adolescents (NCBI-Paediatrics: 2011), stating that in recent times, adverse health effects are being attributed to the rate of consumption of the drinks due to the caffeine and sugar contents in them.

This according to the SON DG underscores reason for the elaboration of the standard for energy drinks.

Aboloma charged the technical committee members to exercise great diligence in carrying out their task towards achieving the objective of setting standards that will adequately prescribe good quality and food safety requirements in line with international best practices.

“I implore you all to participate actively and freely express your concerns at every stage of the deliberations”, he said.

In his own remarks, Chairman of the Technical Committee, Professor Jide Alo represented by Prof. Segun Ayejuyo, acknowledged the valuable contributions of the members through informed comments to the secretariat on the circulated drafts of the five standards under consideration

and called for robust interactions that will ensure consensus, while having the safety and health of Consumers at heart.

He expressed the determination of the members to bring their vast and varied knowledge and wealth of experiences to bear on the deliberations and expressed the appreciation of the committee to the SON management for providing adequate secretarial support.

Reps member stresses need for strong women advocacy, empowerment Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has stressed the need for a very strong movement of advocacy, activism and support for women advancement in the country .

Onyejeocha, who is also the chairperson, committee on aviation, made this call while delivering her address at the International Women’s Day awards/ Inauguration of 7th chairman

of APWEN Lagos organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEM) in Ikeja, Lagos said there was a strong global momentum striving for gender parity According to Onyejeocha, gender parity will not happen overnight but the hood thing was that women across the globe especially Nigeria were making positive contributions to economic development and sustainability.

She called for more programmes

that will create awareness for men and women on the need and imperative of creating enabling environment for women to realise their potential in the sustainability of global and national economies.

She noted that in the past, women were relegated and subjected to descriminatory treatments including denial of rights of inheritance in family property, which affected their education and socio economic empowerment leading to prevalence of poverty among women.

Onyejeocha noted that the Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha rigimes for the first time saw the pursuit of poverty alleviation programmes for women from gender - based perspective adding that successive regimes have ensured compliance with the requirements of the 35% affirmative action.

She urged the women engineers to to identify barriers to promoting the potentials of women in the sustainability of the economy “I, therefore call on women lead-

ers, gender-based organisations and women societies to come to the reality of the fact that women in Nigeria are educationally disadvantaged and that this is a societal and policy challenge that requires urgent attention.

“Any move to address the total lack or low level of education among Nigerian women will be a step in the right direction and will tremendously boost the chances of harness the potentials of women in the sustainability of the economy.”

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Arik Air: Nigeria, Ghana begin investigation into incident Ï RƋ ƐƆƏƑ ƕ ƈ ƅƈƗƆ ƐƗƆ Ɛ ƆƏƈ Ƒ

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Air accidents investigation authorities in Nigeria and Ghana have begun probe into a serious incident which occurred on Arik Air Flight W3304 between Lagos and Accra.

Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Engr.

Akinola Olateru made this known in a statement at the weekend in Lagos, stressing that the incident was classified as ‘serious’.

“This is to confirm that the incident occurred and it is classified as ‘serious incident’ in accordance with the ICAO Annex 13.

“AIB sincerely wishes to acknowledge and thank the concerned passenger(s) that

reported the occurrence on social media, for being socially conscious citizen(s), and assure him/them and the flying public alike, that the institutions lawfully charged with the responsibility of investigating accidents and serious incidents by both countries (Nigeria and Ghana) are already conducting investigation on this serious incident, in accordance with strict ICAO Annex 13 on accident and serious investigation”, he said.

Olateru said AIB under its new management, in the last fourteen months, has been working round the clock to conclude all accidents and serious incidents, some of which dates back as far as 2008.

“This is why in the last twelve months AIB concluded 10 Acci-

dent/ serious Incident Reports, published and released the final Reports to the world with 39 safety recommendations targeted at NCAA, Airlines, FAAN, NAMA, Service providers, Aircraft and Engine Manufacturers . They can all be accessed on the AIB website. www.aib.gov.ng “Furthermore, preliminary reports of the most recent three accidents and serious incidents, occurring in 2018, i.e. Delta Airlines, Nestoil and Dana Airlines, were promptly released within three weeks of their occurrences. This is record-breaking feat: and the first time ever in the history of Nigeria”, he added.

He said the Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika and all government agencies under his watch are working together

to make sure that the airspace is safe adding that all our airlines are operating safe, and, that ‘safety is paramount, remains our foremost objective and is given the expected attention in line with global best practice, as well as the right levels of seriousness every aspect of the aviation business deserves.

“Thus, under Senator Hadi Sirika’s watch and reference to verifiable facts and figures, Nigerian aviation has moved away from the era of aviation fatal crashes to an environment of greater safety and non-fatal accidents. This is an indication that we are steadily; albeit, progressively moving towards an accident free ‘air environment’ as much as is humanly possible.

It is noteworthy, that from Feb-

Olateru

ruary 2016 till date (a two-year time frame) since this present administration, no death and no fatality has occurred in the area of Air Transportation in Nigeria.

“Air accidents and serious incidents are not peculiar to Nigeria or Africa only. Accidents happen in the world over; however, when they do occur it is the responsiveness and professionalism of the relevant agencies like AIB, saddled by law with investigation responsibility which ensures that they carry out the specialized thorough investigations and come up with timely reports that engender and enable learning from mistakes; in order to forestall future occurrences.

Wike alleges destruction of illegal refineries as cause of soot Simon Ugwu

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Nwankwo emerges new LCEADA president Simon Ugwu

Mr. Jude Chikere Nwakwo has emerged as the new President of Ladipo Central Executive Auto Dealers Association (LCEADA) after a keenly contested election held recently at the Ladipo Auto Market in Matori area of Lagos.

LCEADA is the umbrella body governing the 43 units in Ladipo Auto market and therefore, the fulcrum of all administrative activities in the market.

Nwankwo, a long time auto dealer and former Vice President of the association, was announced as the winner by the Chairman of Ladipo Electoral

Committee (LEC), Mr. Ofoma Arinze Emmanuel who emphasized that the election was free and fair.

Other positions that were contested and won were the Secretary General, Chief Public Relation Officer and the Financial Secretary.

Speaking shortly after the elections, Mr. Ofoma, who confirmed that the elections were free and fair , said that he accepted the job of the Election Committee Chairman, knowing fully well that there would be challenges.

In his comment, the newly elected president, Nwankwo said he was delighted and that

he felt happy for the people of Ladipo who came in en-mass with their support for this success, adding that he will deliver his promise of ushering in peace so that life and property will be also be protected.

He said, “In Ladipo, security is paramount ; and I will make sure it will be intact.

Commenting on the emergence of Nwankwo, Chairman Board Of Trustee (BoT), Ladipo Market, Mr Humphrey Chukwuebuka Obiwulu noted that the elections were free and fair and that there would be no problem in the country, if Nigeria imbibes the process which was observed by Ladipo traders dur-

ing the elections.

“We are here to witness the elections and it’s free and fair.

Today ushers a new government executive into the Ladipo”. Obiwulu said.

Former president, Comrade Daniel Nwafor, said that the market needed someone on the ground to sanitize the system for a change to come into the market.

The incumbent president of LCEADA, Mr. Kingsley Ikechukwu Ogunor however, said that the market administration did everything possible to ensure that they had a free and fair elections, which it actually turned out to be at the end.

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has attributed the hydrocarbon soot damaging the state’s environment to the process of destroying illegal refineries by security agencies.

The Governor has also called on security agencies to find alternative ways of destroying illegal refineries, without damaging the environment.

Speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Wike explained that the State Government has formally approached the Federal government to help in resolving the challenge, but to no avail.

He added that the Committee on soot, set up by the State Government, has taken steps to check the indiscriminate burning of tyres and other means of air pollution in the state, regretting that the major challenge was the manner the security agencies destroy illegal refineries.

“We set up a technical committee to investigate the black soot problem. The committee’s report indicated that the black soot was largely a product of the destruction of illegal refineries by security agencies,” the governor stated.

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Why we embarked on Enyimba Economic City project – Ikpeazu The Abia State Government on Sunday said it is building a multi-million naira Enyimba Economic City that will industrialise and boost the economy of the state.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu made this known when he briefed heads of media houses in the state at the Abia Government Lodge, Aba, as part of efforts to industrialise the state since he assumed office in 2015.

Ikpeazu said: “This project

is very close to my heart and I am passionate about it.

“Abia Government is building Enyimba Economic City.

“It is sitting on 9,000 hectares of land. “We have committed over N10 billion to the project and we are shopping for sponsors.”

Ikpeazu said the state government was not making much noise about the project because “we have our target to industrialise Abia and we

must get there”.

On the moribund Golden Guinea and Ceramics industries, the governor said previous administrations sold the companies, including the Enyimba Hotel, Aba. Ikpeazu said in spite of the concession, the state government was doing all it could to bail out and re-vitalise the companies.

He said the state government had assisted Peter Nzenwa, the new owner of the

brewery, to secure a Bank of Industry facility.

On modern ceramics, he said it was concession to Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, which took a loan of N250 million to rehabilitate and revitalise the company.

He said: “As I speak, that facility has accumulated to N1.5 billion interest.

“We have approached the court to pay and exit the church from the Shylock facility.”

IKpeazu said after exiting the church from the debt, the state government would like the church to explore its Italian connection to make the company functional again.

On teachers’ salary, he said there was only two months’ gap, adding that before the end of 2018, those gaps would have been completely filled.

Ikpeazu said Abia State had the highest workforce of 30,000, adding that 70 per cent of the workers were in the

ministry, while others were in the parastatals.

He explained that his administration inherited a monthly wage bill of N2.7 billion, noting that it had been reduced to N2.1 billion.

The governor said the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission adjudged the state government as the best manager of the Paris Club Refund because it deployed 71 per cent of the cash inflow to workers’ salary.

Arik Air PH flight commences from MMA2 Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline will, from March 17, 2018, move all its Port Harcourt flights to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) , Lagos.

From that date, all daily flights to Port Harcourt International will cease to operate from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) and will depart and arrive at MMA2.

The decision to move all outbound and inbound Lagos-Port Harcourt flights to MMA2 is informed by the need to enhance passenger flying experience.

The MMA2 offers spacious ticketing and departure experience, modern and functional escalators and lifts. The terminal also has automated checkin, generous waiting space, lounges, restaurants and shops.

Arik Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu elaborated on the change of terminal: “We are daily reviewing our operations in order to give customers value for their money and enhance their travel experience. By moving some of our operations to MMA2, we are delighting customers with seamless travel.”

In addition to the four daily flights from Lagos to Port Harcourt International, Arik Air also operates one premium daily flight from MMA 2 Lagos to Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Base Port Harcourt.

Arik Air had late last year opened a ticketing desk at MMA2 for customers who crave the on time departure and great customer experience that have become the trademark of the airline.

L-R: Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Ms. Nonny Ugboma; Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Founder, Olive Blooms Orphanage, Mrs. Ngozi Ken Ugochukwu and General Manager, Corporate Affairs, MTN Foundation, Ms. Omasan Ogisi, during the handover of food and household items by the Minister and MTN Foundation to Olive Blooms Orphanage on Friday in Lagos.

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco to cost more as FG okays new rates Ïd Ɠ Ɔ ƃƍƄ Ƅ Ɔ ƄƒƃƆ Ƅ ƕƏƎƓ Ǝ Ƅƍ Ɖ ƃ ƉƉƓ ƄƒƃƆ ƂƉƄ Ƌƍ ƕƏƃƎ Adefolalu Afolabi President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an amendment to the excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tobacco with effect from Monday, 4th June, 2018.

The President has also granted a grace period of 90 days (three months) to all manufacturers before the commencement of the new excise duty regime.

There is however no increase in excise duty of other locally excisable products.

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun,

who made this known on Sunday in Abuja, stated that the new excise duty rates were spread over a three-year period from 2018 to 2020 in order to moderate the impact on prices of the products.

The Minister, in a statement, disclosed that the new excise duty regimes followed all-inclusive stakeholder engagements by the Tariff Technical Committee of the Federal Ministry of Finance with key industry stakeholders.

According to her, the upward review of the excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tobacco was to achieve a dual benefit of raising the Government’s

fiscal revenues and reducing the health hazards associated with tobacco-related diseases and alcohol abuse.

She said, “The Tariff Technical Committee (TCC) recommended the slight adjustment in the excise duty charges after cautious considerations of the Government’s Fiscal Policy Measures for 2018 and the reports of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund Technical Assistance Mission on Nigeria’s Fiscal Policy.

“The effect of the excise duty rates adjustment on trade and investment was also assessed by the

Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and it adopted the recommendations of the TTC. “Furthermore, peer country comparisons were also carried out showing Nigeria as being behind the curve in the review of excise duty rates on alcoholic beverages and tobacco.”

Following the President’s approval, Adeosun disclosed that the new excise duty rate on tobacco was now a combination of the existing ad-valorem base rate and specific rate while the ad-valorem rate was replaced with a specific rate for alcoholic beverages.

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Oil&Gas, Consumer goods strengthen equities’ market 0.68 per cent gain Stories by Adesola Afolabi The equities market has recorded a positive end to the first full week of trading in March as lead market indicator, the AllShare Index (ASI), appreciates 0.68 per cent for the week ended Friday, March 9, 2018.

The ASI settled at 43,167.86 points from 42,299.56 points recorded at the beginning of March, as a result of positive macroeconomic fundamentals and expected positive corporate earnings says Lagos based research and investment firm, Cordros Capital.

Among sectors, the Oil & Gas index recorded the largest gain of 5.58 per cent, followed by the Consumer Goods and Industrial Goods indices, posting 1.70 per

cent gain each.

On the flip side, the banking index dropped 1.08 per cent and Insurance index closed lower by 0.74 per cent. JAPAULOIL with a 53.97 per cent gain last week remained investors toast, while REGALINS that dropped 27.08 per cent was the top loser.

In the course of the week, four trading days ended on a positive note, while Thursday closed red.

Statistics on trading activities showed a total turnover of 3.079 billion shares worth N39.990 billion in 23,086 deals were traded by investors on the floor of the Exchange during the week.

These figures are in contrast to a total of 2.170 billion shares valued at N39.087 bn that exchanged hands previous week in 24,657

deals.

In terms of highest volume traded, the Financial Services Industry led the activity chart with 2.288 billion shares valued at N29.585 bn and traded in 13,188 deals; this contributed 74.30% and 73.98% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

The Oil and Gas Industry followed with 386.811 million shares worth N1.273 bn in 1,573 deals.

The third place was occupied

by Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 205.245 million shares worth N5.803 million in 4,959 deals.

Trading in the Top Three Equities were Access Bank Plc, Capital Oil Plc and Zenith International Bank Plc. By volume,

they accounted for 1.677 billion shares worth N20.413 bn in 2,476 deals, contributing 54.48 per cent and 51.05 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

In all, 45 equities appreciated in price during the week, higher than 38 of the previous week. 40 equities depreciated in price, lower than 45 equities of the previous week, while 87 equities remained unchanged lower than 89 equities recorded in the preceding week.

With investor sentiment remaining buoyed by optimism around positive macroeconomic fundamentals, and expected positive Q4-2017 corporate releases, Cordros says its outlook for the equities market in this new week remains positive.

NSE Trading floor

Resort Savings and Loans woo New York investor, secures $250m in debt,equity Mortgage Bankers, Resort Savings and Loans PLC has executed a $250 million financing facility to beef up capitalisation and strengthen it’s capacity in providing affordable housing for all.

The financial firm’s Board of directors and management disclosed this in a notification to The Nigerian Stock Exchange last Tuesday.

In the letter signed by Managing Director and CEO, Olayemi Baru and Chairman of the Board, Senator Sunday O. Fajinmi, the bank said

it has been able to source a prospective investor, Milost Global Inc. of New York, USA who has held preliminary discussion with the bank.

“Following discussion, the bank has executed a $250m, financing facility term sheet and a commitment letter with Milost global Inc. the financing is comprised of $100m equity and $150 m debt.” The letter partly reads.

The bank had earlier secured the interest of a local investor which the central bank of Nigeria is expected to give final approval to in

due course.

With the signing of the commitment letter, a due diligent exercise will take place after which a substantive agreement and other documentations will follow.

The firm also noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria has been informed in the same vein.

Olayemi and Sunday explained that the transaction will be executed in phases through private placing for the investors after securing approvals from Central Bank of Nigeria, Securities and

Exchange Commission and Nigeria Stock Exchange.

They believe the proposed investment which was approved at the firm’s board meeting of 26th February, 2018, will assist the Bank in no small way in recapitalizing the business, growing capacity and in becoming the leader in the mortgage finance industry.

“With this, we expect to be able to deliver impressive returns to our shareholders and satisfy the expectations of our other stakeholders in the very near future.”

Med-View grows FY’17 profit by 62% declares 30k dividend Upping it’s ante from half year results declared several months back, Nigeria’s based MedView airline has recorded a 62.3 per cent increase in its Profit After Tax (PAT) for the full year period ended December 31, 2017 at N1.3bn from N772.9bn in 2016.

In a bid to enhance its corporate value and brand image Med-View decided to get listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange about a year ago. The firm had, on the day of its listing, projected an 86 per cent growth rate in four years owing to the value and rapid depreciation of the local currency naira.

However, figures from the recently released results show revenue came in at N36.9bn up 41.95 per cent from N26bn recorded in 2016 and Profit before tax stood at N1.5bn a 79 per cent increase from N840m recorded previous year.

Also interesting to note is a 275.4 per cent increase recorded in the company’s tax figures for the period.

Interestingly, Med-View’s tax increased from N67.2m to N252m within the period under review, but Net Assets remained strong as it improved 15 per cent to N7.4bn as against N6.4bn recorded in 2016.

On this note, the airline proposes a 30 kobo dividend to its shareholders.

The proposed dividend will be for shareholders who meet the qualification date of 20th March 2018, as the company’s register is billed for closure from 21st – 27th March, 2018, in preparation of the company’s AGM and dividend payment date of 28th March 2018 and 3rd April 2018, respectively.

The company’s share price has risen 35 per cent since it’s half year results were released in July 2017 from N1.60 per share to N2.12 per share in March 2018.

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OBB, O/N rates decline by 8.50%, 9.17% Stories By Bonny Amadi The Open-Buy-Back (OBB) and Overnight rates (O/N) rates during the week ended 9th March 2018 declined by 100bps and 108bps to 8.50 per cent and 9.17 per cent, respectively, a development experts linked to the absence of an OMO auction.

Investors were bullish in the bond market in the last trading day of the week as yields declined across the curve.

The majority of the decrease in yields was on short dated maturity, particular the June 2019 bond with the yield down 7bps to 13.96 per cent.

Money market rates declined during the week as O/N and OBB

rates fell by 83bps and 125bps to close at 9.17% and 8.50% respectively, irrespective of CBN’s selling N307billion worth of OMO bills during the week.

According to InvestmentOne, “This may not be unconnected with the improvement in system liquidity, which was largely driven by the maturity of N153bn worth of OMO bills that hit the system Thursday” Meanwhile, the expected release by the National Bureau of Statics (NBS) inflation report for February 2018, has been tipped as the result which may point to the economic direction as the nation’s warms up for general election in 2019.

The report along developments

in the United States are also tipped as major determinants of business climate and decisions for corporates and sovereigns.

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics will release inflation report for the month of February 2018 on the 14th of March 2018. However the expected maturity of N262bn worth of OMO bills on Thursday, has been tipped as a catalyst to for projected rise in the open Buy Ban and over Night rates during the week.

The maturity experts maintained would trigger liquidity freeze as more institutions want to have a piece of the instrument Before expected release of the inflation report, the United States will on 12th of March ,2018, auc-

tion a 3-month and 6month Treasury bill, a development experts say, would also attract the interest of investment houses in Nigeria and may further impact system’s liquidity level.

Later in the week, the February inflation report for United States of America will be released on the 13th of March 2018, barely a day before that of Nigeria would be released by the NBS. Activities in the bond market in the week ended 9th March, 2018 showed that the bond market was quiet as yields remained relatively flat.

However, the yield on the 5yr benchmark bond rose by 14bps week on week to close at 13.71 per cent.

L-R: Big Brother evicted housemate- Kelvin Broulette (K-brule), Princess Onyekwe (Princess), Bitto Arunum (Bitto), Group Head, Corporate Communications, Heritage Bank, Fela Ibidapo, Abiri Oluwabusayo (Khloe) Vanessa Williams (Vandora) and Martin Aderombi (Dee One), during their visit to the Corporate Head Office of Heritage Bank in Lagos....Friday

Lagos Land Use Charge law revenue to boost infrastructure The Lagos State Government has said that the latest land use charge law, which is currently eliciting reactions from the public, was designed to position Lagos as global business centre with tourist and first class infrastructural appeal.

The state commissioner for information and strategy, Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan revealed on Saturday that the revenue to be derived from the new land use charge regime would be deployed to put in place world class infrastructural developments to further advance business and tourist appeal of the state.

Slight increase in thev newly introduced land use charge law, he said is borne out of the state to deliver to the people of the state, first class infrastructural services and position the state as one of the topmost tourist

destinations across the globe.

According to Bamigbetan, the state deployed the use of market value to determine the value of property in all the zones in Lagos, on which the new land use charge is based, and before the land use charge was finally signed into law, there was public hearing which held in January, during which different professional bodies and individuals made robust contributions.

“The consensus of the public hearing is now what we have as the land use charge law”, he said.

He said that the law provide that houses are accessed on 60 per cent value and have varied charges based on utilisation.

“Where the house is not rented out, it has low charge, where it is partly rented and commercial purposes also attracts different charges”

The commissioner said that the charges are still low when compared with what is obtainable in other countries of the world, including Chile, UK, Greece, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, and Iceland among others.

He further explained that 0.07 per cent are charged on owner occupier, 0.256 per cent charged on owner occupier and partly rented apartment and 0.760 per cent charged on commercial property.

He said that the law also allows the house owner to do the assessment himself even as the property owner can contest the charges on his property, adding that judicial infrastructure in Lagos is developed to handle such issues and help property owners get the best services even at the land use charge tribunal or the office of the public defender.

Diamond Bank partners EDC on women’s advancement Diamond Bank Nigeria Plc has sustained its commitment for women’s advancement engendering economic development.

This was further re-echoed in its partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos in celebration of the international women’s day The bank, at the gathering of influential female thought leaders held at the Enterprise Development Centre of the pan African University, Lagos, further lent its voice to the call for more women in the society to continually press for progress, continue in their identified purpose and ultimately to pursue their passions.

Principal Consultant, DRNL Consult LTD, and keynote speaker Ronke Onadeko stated that women are wired in their DNA to find answers to even the most problematic scenarios. She pointed out that women should continually look deeper to find solutions to the way they are perceived in the society. She advised the women present to continually support one another while looking to inspire those coming through, to acquire skills and pass those skills unto others, to join women networks in order to cultivate relevant relationships and to ensure they join conversations progressively driving women empowerment. She said the time had come for women to raise their voices and be heard.

CEO, Ebony Life TV Mo Abudu in her speech, charged women to continuously challenge themselves in order to reach new heights. In her words: “You have to go out of your comfort zone and continuously challenge yourself. Also know that, no matter the challenges that exist, they are there for you to overcome them”.

AfDB Governors articulate ways to arrest challenges of Africa’s population explosion The African Development Bank (AfDB) and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures to match the continent’s growing population and youth unemployment, which they likened to a “ticking time bomb.”

Africa is projected to have over 840 million youth by 2050 with the continent having the youngest population on earth development which if not turned into advantage, could spell doom for the continent.

It was under this premise that the recent meeting by the AfDB governors that the continent’s growing young population was described as a potential growth engine for the world.

“The good news is that the solution is within our reach and will require investments,” said Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank.

At the end of a two-day consultation at the headquarters of the Bank in Abidjan, CÕte d’Ivoire, the Bank and the Governors discussed strategizes for closing Africa’s $170 billion infrastructure investment gap.

According to a report distributed

by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and made available to Daily Times Nigeria, to bridge the investment gap, ensure inclusive growth, and create employment for the continent’s population, the meeting endorsed the African Development Bank-led African Investment Forum and described it as a timely opportunity to catalyze investments into projects and attract social impact financing to Africa.

Tanzania’s Minister for Finance and Planning, Isdor Mpango, called for closer involvement of the private sector in financing development on the continent.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni Foreign exchange traders are optimistic that the Nigerian currency, Naira, will remain stable during the week ahead, amidst expecta-

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

tions that the forex market and its segments will be continually lifted by the weekly FX intervention(s).

The naira, however, remained flat at N363 in the parallel market, and N305.85 against the US Dollar at the official forex market.

At the close of Friday’s trading, the local currency, at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window, gained by 0.04 per cent to settled at a better rate of N360.27, against N360.27 traded on Thursday.

Also, the Bureau De Change (BDCs) forex market segment traded Naira to the Dollar at N361.

Traders believed that the naira is likely to remain stable

against the dollar next week , despite a sell-off this week on the stock and bond markets started by international investors, traders said.

Nigerian bond yields rose across maturities, while stocks fell on Wednesday , as global risk-off sentiment spread to local assets.

Traders said the impact of the sell-off was limited on the naira as there was no sign of pressure building up on the currency.

Although, the Africa’s largest economy plans to redeem N762.5 billion naira, worth of Treasury bills from the proceeds of a planned $2.5 bn Eurobond, to lower borrowing costs for the government.

Thereby, expected to save N64bn each year after it refinances the local bills with the dollar debt, she told reporters following a cabinet meeting in the capital, Abuja.

Meanwhile, the apex bank in its latest report, explained that foreign exchange inflow into the economy increased in the fourth quarter of 2017, as a result of the rise in international spot price of Nigeria’s reference crude oil, the Bonny Light to an average of $62.48 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2017.

“The rise in crude oil price was attributed to the decline in United States shale oil output, increased global demand for refined petroleum and exten-

sion of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production-cut deal to the end of 2018.

“In addition, an overall balance of payments surplus of 2.2 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) was recorded in the review quarter”, report stated.

“Consequently, foreign exchange inflow through the CBN stood at $14.71bn, showing an increase of 22.7 per cent and 118.7 per cent over the levels in the preceding quarter and the corresponding period of 2016, respectively.

The increase reflected the rise in receipts from oil and improvement in non-oil proceeds.”

Fxxx Analysts at Financial Derivates Company Limited (FDC) have predicted that inflation rate will plunge to 14.90 per cent in January 2018.

According to FDC report, “We forecast that year-on-year headline inflation will plunge to 14.9per cent in January 2018. This is a 0.47per cent decline from 15.37 per cent in December 2017.

“If our estimates are correct, this will mark the 12th consecutive decline since February 2017. Our forecast is based on a simple regression model and empirical analysis. We expect month-on-month inflation to flatten out to 0.59per cent (7.33per cent annualized).

“The downward trajectory in headline inflation can be attributed to the decline in most global commodity food prices such as sugar and rice and to a minor extent, the stability of exchange rate between (N363/$-N364/$).

“A stable exchange rate encourages producers to finally pass through the benefit of cheaper imports to con-

sumers.

“Furthermore, the decline in production levels due to the fall in demand (post-Christmas blues) in January - evident in the sharp fall in FBN PMI to 54.6 from 68.7 in Dec’17 - will taper inflationary pressures.

“The downward trajectory in headline inflation can be attributed to the decline in most global commodity food prices such as sugar and rice and to a minor extent, the stability of exchange rate between (N363/$N364/$). A stable exchange rate encourages producers to finally pass through the benefit of cheaper imports to consumers.

“Although Inflationary pressures were subdued in the month of January, we are likely to see a reversal in the trend in the coming months.

As business activities pick up in the run up to Easter, there will be an increase in aggregate domestic demand which could trigger a further build-up of inflationary pressure.

“Assuming that inflation declines as anticipated, the CBN will find it difficult to respond

by lowering the current policy rate (MPR).

“This is because the National Assembly is yet to ratify the appointments of the new nominees of the President to the MPC. The absence of a quorum will make any policy change almost impossible,” the report added.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria’s annual inflation had slowed for 11th consecutive period in December, easing to 15.37 per cent against15.90 per cent recorded in Novem-

ber and 15.91 in October 2017, the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had stated.

The statistiscs office in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2017, disclosed that year 2017 ended with a rate of 15.37 per cent (year-on-year) in December the same year.

The latest figure, however, showed that 0.53 per cent points lower than the rate recorded in November, represented 11th consecutive dis-

inflation (slowdown in the inflation rate though still positive) in headline year -on- year inflation since January 2017.

According to the report, increases have been recorded in all the Classification of Individual Consumption

by Purpose (COICOP) divisions that yield the Headline Index.

On a month-on-month basis, the bureau stated that the Headline Index increased by 0.59 per cent in December 2017, 0.19 per cent points

higher from the rate of 0.78 per cent recorded in November.

It stated that the percentage changed in the average composite CPI for the 12 months period ending in December 2017 over the average of the CPI for the previous 12 months period.

The NBS stated that the percentage of average composite CPI was 16.50 per cent in the month, showing 0.26 per cent points lower from 16.76 per cent recorded in November 2017.

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Understanding CSR, public relations Stories by Godwin Anyebe

The idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has increased significantly in business and professional practice in the last four decades, expanding from the business realm to the public relations field.

Nevertheless, the perceptions of PR professionals and their relationship with CSR programs remain largely unstudied.

The connection between corporate public relations and its use of effective communication and relationshipmanagement, and social responsibility is still developing.

Specifically, questions as to the chosen message and how it affects the reputation or perception

of an organization as responsible remain.

Analysts expressed positive perceptions of CSR initiatives but adamantly opposed public relations’ ownership of the programs.

Rather, these analysts advocated across-functional approach with public relations in a supportive or complementary function. The results closely align with trade and mainstream literature.

As a matter of fact, companies are moving towards more active responsibility programs, leveraging company capabilities and employees’ skills to produce the greatest positive impact on surrounding communities and the broader society.

These active programs illustrate the strong support for CSR within the company through extensive volunteerism.

Experts mentioned the cost-effective benefits of employee volunteerism.

Not only is it an inexpensive way to make a substantial impact in the community, but it also humanizes the company.

One professional involved in CSR planning, execution and communication who don’t want his mention in print explained, “When you have employees engaged in the community, we’re not that big faceless corporation that might take up a city block... We’re not the plant down the street behind the gate. We’re your neighbors... we’re part of the community”.

This trend of greater involvement extends across companies, business sectors, private and gover nment-regulated firms, and even national borders.

With most firms boasting international reach, this trend of active corporate responsibility is evident in companies, such as Nigerian Breweries, Promasidor, Dufil Prima, among others .

Linked to the strong positive perceptions of CSR, the professionals also indicated that CSR programs are not intended to serve solely public relations goals.

According to these professionals, public relations goals are viewed not as the driver of the CSR programs but as a secondary consideration. Nev-

L-R: Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Prince Bola Ajibola, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice; Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye, Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during the public presentation of the book, ‘Dare to be Different,’ to mark the 85th birthday of Senator Durojaiye in Lagos...recently.

ertheless, they conceded several PR objectives, including reputation-building, mitigating risk and increasing shareholder value, were met by wellmanaged CSR programs.

Craig Pearce an experienced corporate communication practitioner explain that, “on a superficial (but potentially still useful) level, CSR entails programs which manifest themselves through an organisation investing into areas, which its stakeholders find of benefit.

For example, school curriculum resources, scholarships and sponsorship for community organisations.

On the other hand, the notion of an organisation changing the way it operates based on stakeholder interests and concerns is essentially what public relations, at its most fundamental, is about.

This is the most desirable form of what is called two-way symmetrical communication, the most fundamental and rigorous of the theoretical constructs which underpins PR.” While speaking further on CSR and PR strategy, he stressed that, One of the fundamental tenets of PR is that it includes mechanisms which enable organisations to determine and understand the issues, interests and opportunities of its stakeholders.

As a result of this, the strategic and sophisticated PR practitioner is an invaluable repository

of information that can inform and advise the organisation on approaches to best enhance its reputation.

According to him,“no matter the position one holds on what defines PR or CSR and which discipline should have the responsibility for ensuring as much organisational alignment with stakeholder interests as possible, there is no doubt the two areas can profitably work together.” “the lazy way for this to manifest itself is by using PR as a simplistic mechanism to broadcast information to stakeholders on organisational CSR efforts, including the securing of media coverage. For PR to be used for this alone is a perilously non-strategic utilisation of a powerful business discipline.” He said.

Also speaking on this issue, a brand and marketing analyst, Samuel Ajayi, told The Daily Times that; “Corporate Social Responsibility exists to ensure that an organization takes the right measures to be responsible and contribute positively to the communities they operate in. “ In many organizations, the PR department monitors the relationships between the company and its internal and external environments.

When CSR is done correctly, it boosts a company’s image and reputation. Anything make the society more friendly can be good for an organization’s image.”

Hollandia Evap satisfies consumers’ need with product Nigerian consumers have commended on how Hollandia Evap satisfies their need for all rounder milk.

Consumers actually testify to how Hollandia Evaporated Milk is an “all-rounder milk,” which can ideally be used for traditional and non-traditional purposes.

Speaking on this development recently in Lagos, Chi Limited’s Managing Director, Mr.

Deepanjan Roy said; Hollandia Evaporated Milk is a highly nutritious milk that provides the essential nutrients needed by the body for healthy development.

According to him, “its premium quality, unique convenient packaging and affordability makes it irresistible to consumers. Hollandia Evaporated Milk is all-rounder milk with a great taste and creamy goodness.

“Through innovation,

Hollandia Evaporated Milk has achieved consumer preference by consistently inventing and adding more value.”

Also speaking, Ishola Oyedokun, a marketing executive with Shalom Enterprises, stated that his early morning routine involved a stop at a local ‘Mai shai’ (tea seller) to enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee.

He observed that in most of the ‘Mai shai’

shops he visited in Agege, Hollandia Evaporated Milk was commonly used.

“Upon enquiry, I was told by Alhaji Isa, the tea seller on my street, that Hollandia Evaporated Milk was widely used because it tasted fresh and creamier when added to tea or coffee. It is also cost effective when compared with other brands in its category and offers convenient packaging ideal for individual con-

sumption and storage,” he stated.

On her part, Nkechi Agu, a confectionary consultant with Bake Mix Limited, stressed that milk is a key ingredientfor baking, as well as for preparing desserts and that in order to achieve a great tasting product, its quality should never be compromised.

“Hollandia Evaporated Milk is comparatively tastier than other

milk brands I have come across, and creamier too. It is easily my favourite, as it is a perfect addition to enhance taste and quality whenever I have to prepare milkshakes, desserts and some snacks for my clients.

“The difference is impressive as there is a noticeably improved taste, texture and mouth feel whenever I put Hollandia Evaporated Milk in the mix,” she added.

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Aviation industry is struggling in Nigeria Mr. Fortune Iduh, Coordinator , Nigerian Aviation Awards for eight years says that some domestic airlines are making progress despite the unfavorable operating environment .

He says generally, however that aviation in the country is at its lowest ebb. He spoke with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO on the forthcoming NIGAV awards in Lagos. Excerpts What is NIGAV awards all about?

NIGAV, Nigerian Aviation Award is a Nigerian aviation development promotion programme, which we started over eight years ago to carry out a process of rewarding, recognizing individuals and organisatons, who have performed excellently well in promoting development in the aviation and air transport industry.

Most times, when an industry is still in the infancy, because if you compare Nigeria aviation development with all that world aviation, you will find out that we are still almost at the beginning stage. But in industry like that, you need to carry out processes for acknowledging and encouraging individuals and organisations; one to maintain best practices, two to carry out competition amongst themselves because competition is healthy for the industry.

Three, to develop the required manpower to meet the technical needs of the industry. All these requires serious work and it is not enough for passengers to fly safely and land safely without us looking behind and see those people who are behind these successful trips. So these are what Nigerian Aviation Award is designed to do.

How supportive are the aviation agencies as well as airlines and the individuals that you give awards to?

This event has a history; when we started it, we were looking at doing aviation exhibition, conference and awards, but we realised that overtime, we were having difficult actually growing the exhibition part because there were not too many new players coming in, and that is peculiar with the industry.

The industry is slow to growth but has the capacity to fast track developments in other areas because of the capital intensity that is required to develop the industry.

So , we had this history where the other part of our NIGAV programme was not really moving, we started and concentrated on doing review and analyses of the industry and taking time to

look at how we can actually encourage both the airline and airport, the engineering sector, the insurance, all sectors or sub-sectors that are involved in helping to facilitate air transport; we try to bring them into the event.

The airline industry, as you know is an industry struggling in Nigeria, it is not like it is very well of for them, but they have been very cooperative.

a private sector driven personal funded event. It is treated as such.

How would you describe the voting patterns of Nigerians since you said you opened the website for people to contribute? Were you satisfied with the new initiative?

Well, for the first time we had an open public input which we had never been able to do. That is a big step.

I am very grateful to those who nominated, voted and those who showed interest.

I know it is a struggle in process and awareness will help to increase participation in that process.

Airlines like Dana, we have Medview, Air Peace; we have the local airlines that have shown very keen interest. We have Arik, Aero have always participated in our previous events.

Also, we have started having interest on the foreign airlines, I am sure that this year’s event, a lot of foreign airlines will be coming in to participate in the event. We are at the stage whereby we are just encouraging them.

You know it requires money to do that, but we believe that overtime, it will graduate into an event where all the airlines and airports and all industry players in the aviation sector will be there to participate.

This years, there is a kind of addition that looks like a beauty pageant whereby crew members are incorporated into the award. What informed the new initiative?

If you remember last year, among the list of opportunities and categories we have for the award, we included the crew members. What informed that was that we believe it is part of increasing passenger experience.

It is also the behavior and composure of crew members and how they handle passengers on board.

Part of aviation security is actually the human behavior. If we have crew members that have good self-confidence, understands their roles, very safety conscious and they can manage passengers very well, I think inflight experience will be great.

We opened it up last year and Dana staff won as the best air hostess of the year.

This year, we tried to step it up a little bit. We think that all the other airlines can come in, so we can have a

To be honest, the industry is reluctant, of course you know, the industry is a bit naïve in terms of coming out in the public when it comes to issue of a competition but you need to have a way to encourage them. But you must start, otherwise, you will never start.

FORTUNE IDUH healthy competition. But this time, we brought a bit of entertainment into it, because travel experience has entertainment aspects, comfort, joy and a feeling of goodness. We now say we could have the air crew compete amongst themselves on individual bases.

But the greater percentage of this evaluation of their competence will be on winners on how they handle their safety announcements.

So, it is not about the profession itself; we are not looking at the beauty, handsomeness, or finest member of the crew.

We are looking at the member of the crew who is smart, who can speak clearly, eloquently; who can make his announcements very well; who understands how to handle passengers.

Such crew member will win the award which we call the Queen of The Air or the King of The Air. I think it is fantastic and it is the first time it is being done in anywhere in the world. I have gone round on the internet to check and it has never been done. I think in the future, Gods willing, it will be Nigerian gift to the world in aviation promo-

tion.

Is there other monetary benefits attached to it?

There is cash reward.

The cash reward is there for incentive. And among all the awards that we have been giving; this is the only award that has cash reward.

This is actually the only award that is on sight assessment.

The other awards are basically, when we started, we used to do a bit of the review of the industry by myself and my team. I used to consult the media to know what is going on in the industry and those who need to be encouraged.

This time, we opened it up to the public. We had an advert on the internet, encouraging people to send in nominations; some nominations were received. That forms just 25 percent of our decision to reward people because it is still at infancy and a great deal of it also depends on us. Don’t forget that this is a self-funded project.

In as much as we will be giving cash reward to some people now, and also we are also giving contributions to SOS as charity. It is purely

Impact for the past eight years?

The good thing is that what we actually set out to achieve in the beginning was achieved very quickly.

That is starting up a process of positive competition amongst people. That I have seen and you have seen in the airport industry.

This year, we have about three of the airports actually competing amongst themselves and most of the airport managers do tell me, that I hope this year, I will win NIGAV award. We have had remarkable people.

The first person who won the first Airport Manager Of The Year had been noted to have carried this same performance from Calabar Airport to Abuja Airport and other airports are looking at maybe him coming one day to show himself in those places; so that is remarkable. That is value.

Now, amongst the airlines, we have this serious competition, so that is why I took it the other way. Let us start with the crew first.

You will find out that if we succeed with that, the airline as a whole will follow.

We need at this point to actually call on the regulatory agency, the NCAA. We need a serious partnership, a serious support.

I have written them in the

past to request a collaboration between us and them to form a committee that will help to evaluate and put up some criteria that can help us to judge people.

That is why you see us, we are not talking about pilots right now because we have actually consulted the pilots association to ask them to give us a criteria on how to decide the Best Pilot of The Year. That area, we are not talking about it.

There are area also, the industry is not just about pilots; even the cleaners at the airports are equally important. It is a process that is worth remarking. It is a process that will lead to somewhere. For us to be on it for 8 years, it does mean that we have resilience and ability to sustain what we are doing.

Challenges?

The first thing is finance.

The fact is that we are actually self-funded. Funding this event actually comes from money which I actually raised from other activities which the FCA International, the parent organization is involved in.

We are involved in training, capacity building, consultancy services and transport corridor. We are able to raise money to carry out a one-year continuous promotion of the industry but however, the industry still sees it as a last minute to respond thing. Which means nobody talks to us until some few days to the event.

That is one of our biggest challenge.

We want to have an event that the industry can flow along with us. From the beginning, the airlines, the airports, the regulators and safety management agencies, insurance and all those who have interest in the industry can flow with us from the beginning.

So, that we can be able to evaluate their responses and make plans. If we don’t have response, we cannot shut the process. It is like election. You cannot say because you people did not come out to vote, you cannot elect a leader. vThe few people that come out will be taken seriously. I am not discouraged but I believe we will get there. I like to ask for serious support, financial support, and moral. Industry player should come in, they can join me in the process and they can come in as member of the committee and we will be very glad to have them do, so that we all can work for the progress of the industry.

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The good, the bad and the ugly of Nigerian music industry L P

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Monday, March 12, 2018

Bukky Bamigbetan

The good, the bad and the ugly of Nigerian music industry nothing can be said of new generation musicians, as they have bastardise the art of music with lewd lyrics and nude videos. A lot of young folks these days patronize these artistes and do not have the ears and patience to listen to good lyrics; instead they prefer songs they can make them dance.

As long as the beat is good, people will buy the

Ko gbede gbo eke, o tun ro ejo mi fun gbemileke

babbles as they give credence to mediocrity.

The music industry is no longer a blessing to our cultural beliefs, norms and ethics, artiste no longer sing songs that promote our culture, rather they sing songs that praises alcohol, marijuana, women, sex, nudity, money and drugs, which have done nothing but corrupt and pollute the minds of our children and youths, who are fast taking to such. Presently in the music industry our boys no longer wear their trousers normal, they put it at their buttocks and call it sagging.

Also, young women are used as sex objects as they display all sorts of pervasiveness such as blatant show of their nakedness whilst doing all manner of dance shaking their buttocks. When you listen to some songs these days, they are not telling you anything edifying or reasonable, but how they are about getting high on alcohol and

is one song with beautiful rhythm, but the lyrics glorify rape and abuse of women in its entirety. It talks about getting loaded with local aphrodisiac, a combination of Dongoyaro, Monkey tail (locally brewed gin) and Claro (marijuana), and then going ahead to have a forceful carnal knowledge of a lady.

The Chorus: Mo ti mu dongoyaro, dongoyaro, Dongoyaro and monkey tail, monkey tail, monkey tail Aro bami gbe claro, claro o, claro o I want to do sina (fornication) today, sina today She said she cannot wait o

Ko gbede gbo eke, o tun ro ejo mi fun gbemileke Pe dike dike Another example is the lyrics of olamide song

She said she want to faint o Ah, story for the gods

rich they are and how they laid girls. Sometimes, It is however pertinent to note that present day they sing to insult their fellow artiste whom they musicians needs to be super conscious of the have misunderstanding with. Taking or example, content o reel out to the public Kelly Hansome – Igwe Kom Kom (vs Mo-Hits and Terry G), M.I – BEEF, Mode9 – death blow (vs ruggedman), and so on.

When you see the lyrics of music being produced these days they are too raw and unpleasant to the ears, you will hear some silly words like Omo Wobe, Ladi, chop banana and so on, for example the lyrics of Ladi by Lil Kesh featuring Olamide and Phyno Emi Baddo ehnn baba Milli ehnn Milliano kima ladi (I should lick ass)ehnn kima Jedi ehnn kima la ehn..

Emi Baddo ehnn baba Milli ehnn Milliano kima ladi ehnn kima Jedi ehnn kima la di, ahh Iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha emule egba ah, shey emi yawo lowo e ni

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Over the years, Nigerian music has made great impact with Highlife, Apala, Fuji, Juju, and Afrobeat genres under the custodian of great artistes such as Ayinde Bakare, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Fatai rolling dollars, Onyeka Onwenu, King Sunny Ade, Osita Osadebe, Ebenezer Obey, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Haruna Ishola, Yusuf Olatunji, Oliver de Coque, Salawa Abeni, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Felix Liberty, Oritz Wiliki, The Mandators, Mike Okri, Charly Boy, Evelyn Edna Ogolie, Peter Side Otong, Tina Onwudiwe, Stella Monye, Funmi Adams, Blackky and Majek Fashek.

These great artistes were not just commended for their musical performance, but the lyrical content of their works. It was more of a competition of inspiring and creatively crafted poetic words, such that no one could pinpoint who the best artiste was. However, with the current trend, where rhythm rather than lyrics that sells songs, many have come to argue that the now music has declined in standard.

Apart from serving as a source of livelihood, the old generation artistes also used the platform and their God given talent to pass positive messages oya takoko mehmeh [mehmeh] that impacted positive ideals to people all over the egbon o fe je ka takoko mehmeh [mehmeh] world, for example the music “the horse, the man, mo de fo emi takoko mehmeh [mehmeh] and the son (ketekete) by Ebenezer obey thrives egbon o fe je ka takoko mehmeh takoko on passing a positive message that no matter what you do whether right or wrong people will mehmeh she say make we dey sail e o, make i eat her still complain so you have to ignore them and face your business. The artistes of old wrote and sang steady o Mo de ni am sorry o, ah se be ni Ybnl e o songs with many positive messages that promoted Naija Lyrics zone dot com great values and spoke of hope, joy, love, peace, tolerance, and forgiveness. But today, little or Mi o shey kiss Daniel o, emi ma kiss and tell e o

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Monday, March 12, 2018

Wellness L3

Nwaokocha Daniel

Boost your metabolism A countless number of individuals frequently want to head to the gym to either gain muscle, lose body fat or just keep their bodies in shape. But many of them fail to accomplish these results because most of the time, they do n0t understand the metabolism of their bodies. So, before we speed up our metabolism, there are some basic things we need to understand so as to effectively speed up our metabolism. Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining apple off the living state of the cells and the organs in our bodies. We took it upon ourselves to share with you ways in which you can speed up your metabolism before hitting the gym this summer.

Components of Your Metabolism Your metabolism consists of three primary parts. Your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, which makes up about 60 percent of your metabolism, is the number of calories you use daily for essential bodily functions, such as breathing and pumping blood.

Physical activity can comprise as much as another 30 percent of your metabolism.

Formal exercises, as well as everyday actions such as bathing and walking around

Substances in foods that can speed up your metabolism 1. PROTEINS some food ingredients — including caffeine, tea and capsaicin from hot peppers — may modestly increase your metabolic rate for short periods of time. Protein has a high thermic effect, which means your body burns more calories to digest high-protein foods, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2008.

2. CAPSAICIN Capsaicin is the only one of these ingredients that has proven metabolicreadily into some juice recipes. Capsaicin is the compound in hot peppers that gives them their intense, spicy bite.

Consuming red pepper as part of a meal increased energy expenditure and promoted a higher body temperature in in Physiology and Behavior. The higher after the meal, during which participants

metabolism is called the thermic effect of food i.e. the calories your body uses to digest food and process its nutrients.

to people who did not consume red pepper.

3. Natural, Spicy Juice Recipes To keep calories low, use a variety of veggies and hot peppers in your natural juice recipes. The hotter the pepper, the greater the capsaicin content, but too much hot pepper could make your drink

ture, blend cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, spinach, cilantro, arugula, garlic, lemons and jalapeno. Stir in a drizzle of honey if your mix comes out too bitter for your taste. An Asian-inspired juice uses hot Serrano peppers, celery, sugar snap peas, scallions, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and lime. Finish with a splash of refreshing coconut water.

4. Other Effective Ways to Boost Metabolism An occasional fresh juice drink can be a nutritious addition strategies, such as strength-training. Lift weights to add muscle

compared to fat tissue. Move as much as you can all day. Forjuice, add small slices gradually until you mal exercise helps burn calories, but so do small movements — known as non-exercise induced thermogenesis, or NEAT. reach the desired intensity. Try a little Tapping your foot, walking to the water cooler, climbing stairs fresh cayenne, habanero, jalapeno or and doing laundry are examples of NEAT that boost your caloSerrano pepper added to a green mix rie burn. Eating at regular, predictable intervals during the day of kale, cucumber, lemon and green can also maximize the thermic effect of food. Individuals, who apple or juiced with pineapple, lime and spinach makes for a spicy juice that revs consumed the same number of meals per week with the same number of calories, but in an erratic pattern, experienced a lowyour metabolism just a bit. Or make a low-calorie, spicy juice that plays on the er calorie burn after meals than people who ate at six regular intervals, showed a 2004 study in the International Journal of bloody Mary cocktail. Juice tomatoes, Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. Do your best to eat lemon and celery and stir in a pinch of powdered cayenne pepper for extra kick. each meal around the same time daily and snack on healthy foods between meals. Quality snacks include whole fruits and For another spicy, tomato-based mixvegetables, a scant handful of raw nuts or low-fat yogurt.

Fashion L4

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Monday, March 12, 2018

Mutiat Alli

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7. Be a lip lining pro:

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9. Blot:

10. Never throw out a broken tube:

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