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Reps, el Rufai’s spat over salary, security vote deepens

Ï Lawmakers accuse Kaduna gov of cheap blackmail, propaganda Ï Say ‘You didn’t publish security vote but state security budget’ Henry Omunu, Abuja

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words between the House of Representatives and the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, over their emoluments and huge security expenditure deepened on Tuesday, with the House accusing the

governor of cheap blackmail and engaging in propaganda in an attempt to ridicule the legislature. This is even as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday, released his six months’ pay slips from October, 2016 to March, 2017 to the public. Continued on page 7

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Anti-graft war: No cause for alarm, CJN tells Nigerians

Ï Meets Buhari, says Judiciary committed to fight against corruption Ï No going back on war against graft - FG Ï Says ‘It’s Nigeria’s war of liberation from poverty, misery, sickness and wretchedness’ Ï ’The war against corruption is going to be long, tough and arduous, but this administration is equipped for the long haul’

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has disclosed that the anti-corruption war Continued on page 6

L-R: Madam Huang Zhi Hui, Chairman, Sino King/Partner, China Aviation; Governor Willie Obiano; HE Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Chairman, Orient Petroleum; Christian Udechukwu, Chairman, Osike Synergy and Mr. Ik Ifedi, Chairman, Emsworth Oil & Gas Ltd, during the signing of Agreement for Anambra State owned International Cargo Airport, which ground breaking ceremony held at Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state...on Tuesday

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Anti-graft war: No cause for alarm, CJN tells Nigerians Continued from page 1 of the Federal Government is on course, insisting that the fight against graft has not lost steam in spite of the recent losses of four major court cases. Justice Onnoghen made the statement on a day the Federal Government has emphasised that the serial negative outcome of corruption cases recorded at the high court level would not dampen the anti-graft battle, calling on Nigerians not to be discouraged

by the recent setbacks in the fight. He assured that the Judiciary is fully committed to fighting corruption. The CJN made the statement on Tuesday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Onnoghen, who spoke with State House correspondents, also faulted the insinuation that there’s a judicial gang up to scuttle the war against corruption. The Daily Times recalls that within a week, the Federal Gov-

ernment lost the freezing of N75 million legal fees paid to Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) by Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, alleged corrupt activities against former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godsday Orubebe, freezing of $5.9 million of former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan and the discharge of Justice Adeniyi Ademola, his wife, Olubowale and Mr. Joe Agi (SAN), over alleged corruption. But Onnoghen on Tuesday allayed the fears of Nigerians, say-

ing that the Federal Government can appeal the court rulings. He also urged Nigerians not to be judgmental. He said: “I am not going to speculate. I am a lawyer and a judicial officer. I operate on facts and the law. So, I can’t answer that question because I am not on everybody’s mind. You are free to think whatever you want to think but I think you should be guided by facts and the law when it comes to judicial performance or discharge of judicial responsibilities. “The system is fashioned and designed in such a way that if you lose in the magistrate court and you are not satisfied; because someone must win and another must lose; so the loser has the chance of testing the decision on appeal. When it comes to the judiciary, don’t be judgmental. When you are judgmental, you become prejudice.” On the issue of the losing four cases in a row, the CJN said: “You take that as losing steam? If there was steam, then it wouldn’t have been without the participation of the judiciary. Good. So, if there is losing of steam, you should not

equally relate it only to the judiciary. The fight against corruption has lost no steam. “It is not correct. Now, you should know one thing: two people will always have a quarrel. They may be three or four or one hundred. All the parties to that quarrel will always have different stories to tell. The way our system is fashioned and designed and operated, when you go to a court of law, you cannot have a drawn game. There must be a winner and there must be a loser. In our system, a loser has the chance of appealing to the highest court eventually. “So, you cannot say because the government or any agency has lost a case in the high court, you have lost a case and the fight is losing steam. You should realise that there is a constitution in place and under the constitution, there is a rule of law. So, every system under a constitutional arrangement operated under the rule of law must have these things as checks and balances to protect everyone. It is for everyone.” Continued on page 12

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Fire guts FAAN headquarters in Lagos Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ Few hours after a massive fire consumed its headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has set up a committee to investigate the immediate and the remote cause of the fire. The fire, which on Tuesday disrupted activities at the agency and consumed at least three departments in the agency, started around 9am. The Managing Director of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma, mentioned composition of the committee to include the Nigeria Police, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and Department of State Security (DSS). Others are Aviation Security (AVSEC), Safety and Departments of FAAN while at least two staff from the Legal Department would act as a member and a secretary for the panel. Dunoma said that the committee, which has commenced work immediately, is expected to sub-

mit its report to the management within two weeks. He however said that the Nigeria Police would still carry out an independent investigation on the fire incident, stressing that management investigative panel would not in any way obstruct the independent investigation of the police. He described the incident as unfortunate and regrettable, but vowed that the management would unravel the cause of the incident to prevent future occurrences. He said: “The committee is to look into the immediate and remote causes of the fire, extent of damage, contribution of each agency, proffer solution. The committee is also expected to look at other issues that may come up in the cause of their investigation. “The major essence of the committee is to prevent recurrence. This has happened, we must ensure that we look into all the details to prevent a future occurrence. Everybody in FAAN is in a bad mood and that include the management and staff. Some of us are looking dejected and this is

human and natural.” Dunoma however noted that the fire incident would not affect smooth operations at FAAN as workers are expected to resume for normal duties today. On the plan to construct a befitting headquarters to the agency since December 2015 as ordered by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, Dunoma assured that the process was ongoing. He declared that the management had started the process with the expected design of the structure, adding that various architects had submitted their designs to the agency for selection. “Architects have submitted their designs to FAAN, but we are looking at them and correcting them where necessary. They are actually jostling to take the contract. We want to make all efforts to make sure that we get it right once and for all.” Earlier, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, who visited the place at 10:55am for on the spot assessContinued on page 7

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that its refining capacity has increased by 29 percent. In the Corporation’s latest Monthly Financial and Operations Report for January released in Abuja on Tuesday, combined installed capacity utilisation of the Corporation’s refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna increased by about 29 percentage points in January 2017 compared with their performance in December 2016. NNPC said the capacity utilisation of the refineries rose to 36.73 percent in January, 2017, as against 7.55 percent in the previous month of December, 2016. The report attributed the improvement to the implementation of the 12 Business Focus Areas (BUFAS) strategy introduced by the Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru. According to the report, the refineries benefitted from the introduction of a new Refineries Business Model under the 12 BUFAS strategy which has transformed them from “tolling plants to merchant plants” thereby placing them on the path of profitability. The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC ) and Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) also posted surpluses of Five Billion, One Hundred and Fifteen Million Naira (N5,115,000,000) and Four

Hundred and Four Million Naira (N404,000,000) respectively. Under the new refinery model, each refinery purchases crude oil at export parity price, processes and sells the corresponding products on its own account. “This is different from the previous Tolling Plant model where the refinery does not take title to the crude, but rather charges a tolling/processing fee to the owner of the crude which was PPMC on behalf of the Corporation”, the report stated. Apart from PHRC and WRPC, five other subsidiaries of the Corporation also posted surpluses. These include the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), the Nigerian Gas Pipelines and Transport Company (NGPTC), NNPC Retail, the National Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO), and the Integrated Data Services Ltd (IDSL). According to the document which is the 18th in the series of Monthly Financial and Operations Reports since the NNPC began publishing its business transactions, the Corporation recorded a Two Billion, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N2.75billion) reduction in its trading deficit in the period under review putting the total trading deficit at N14.26billion. “This represents about 16.19 percent improvement compared to N17.01billion recorded in DeContinued on page 12

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Reps, el Rufai’s spat over salary, security vote deepens

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Briefing House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday, the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Abdulrazaq Namdas, said that the budget of the National Assembly was not opaque. According to the House member from Adamawa State, since 2010 when the constitution was amended and the National Assembly was placed on the first line charge, its budget became part of statutory transfers, together with the judiciary, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others. “You cannot find details of the Budget of the Judiciary and INEC in the national budget. It exists elsewhere. Of course, from 1999 to 2010, the details of the National Assembly bud-

get was contained in the national budget. “The leadership of the National Assembly has already directed the clerk to the National Assembly to publish details of the national Assembly budget from 2017 and so to continue to repeat the same call made three days earlier smacks of propaganda and cheap blackmail,” he said. Namdas recalled that Speaker Yakubu Dogara had on April 7, 2017 in response to calls by Governor el-Rufai disclosed that the leadership of the National Assembly had directed the bureaucracy and all other agencies under the National Assembly to make available details of their annual budgets beginning from the 2017 budget which is still under consideration. Responding to el- Rufa’i challenge, asking the lawmakers to disclose their

budget, having made his salary and budget public, the House said its budget covers, among others, salaries, allowances, expenditure and running cost of 469 members, salaries, allowances of about 3,000 Legislative Aides and salaries, allowances, equipment and maintenance of about 5000 staff in the Bureaucracy of the National Assembly. Namdas reiterated the challenge by the speaker for Governor el-Rufai, who is known for his consistent advocacy for openness in the budget of the National Assembly, to, in the spirit of good governance, transparency and accountability extend his campaign to other arms and tiers of government in the country. Such disclosure he averred, would lead to full disclosure by state governors on the expenditure profile of their security

Fire guts FAAN headquarters in Lagos Continued from page 6 ment, said that the immediate and the remote cause of the fire incident could not be ascertained at the moment. He, however, said that investigations had already begun to know the cause of the fire incident. He said: “Fire service responded to the distress call and ensured that the fire was properly prevented from spreading. Some of the offices were affected and the FAAN’s

management is already making arrangements to relocate some of the departments to other areas that were not affected by the fire. “The police are there to prevent casualty and mutiny. The police in conjunction with FAAN’s security have taken control of security. We are still on the cause of the fire, it is still fresh, but the reasons behind the fire incident would be out with reports from several agencies. “The response of the police was immediate and adequate arrangements were

made, which prevented it from spreading. That is why it is accident. It can happen when you don’t expect it. They are occurrences that happen without giving notices.” The agency’s firefighting unit supported by the Lagos State Fire Service Department put out the fire at around 10. FAAN workers gathered in groups to discuss the incident while the premises was condoned off by security personnel who prevented people from gaining access.

$17bn stolen crude: FG to prepare criminal charge against IOCs- AGF Henry Omunu, Abuja

The Federal Government has disclosed that it is considering the option of filing criminal charges against International Oil Companies (IOCs) implicated in the alleged export of $17 billion worth of Nigeria’s undeclared crude and gas resources between 2011 and 2014. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), stated this on Tuesday when he appeared before an ad-hoc committee

of the House of Representatives in Abuja. The committee, chaired by Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas (APC, Adamawa), is investigating the alleged crude and gas theft. Malami further explained that his office is investigating the level of involvement of the concerned companies to establish concrete evidence to sustain the criminal charges before proceeding to court. But the minister stated that nine civil suit were already instituted in Lagos and Abuja against some IOCs and other oil firms

primarily to recover the government’s undeclared crude and gas resources. The AGF also clarified that though the period under investigation preceded the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, he insisted that government felt compelled to pursue the cases in order to the recover the money for the collective good of the country. He also admitted that former President Goodluck Jonathan, under whose regime, the alleged theft took place, initiated the processes for the civil litigation in 2013.

votes and what they do with local government funds. Reacting to details of what the Kaduna State governor released as his security vote, the House committee chairman said that what the governor allegedly published was the security budget of the entire state as against his security vote expenditure as demanded by the speaker. “The Kaduna State governor chose to give headings of its budget on security related matters. Maybe he will give further details of the actual security expenditure at the appropriate time. “He claimed that the state’s accounts have been audited. No grounds have been broken here. The response by the Kaduna state governor completely missed the point. Mr. Speaker’s call was for el-Rufai to extend the campaign for openness and transparency to other arms of government, including the governors’ expenditures on security votes and local

government funds. “He merely doubled down on his campaign on National Assembly budget leaving out the other aspects of Mr. Speaker’s request,” Namdas added. He advised the governor to concentrate his efforts in governing Kaduna State and stop undermining and distracting the National Assembly from discharging its constitutionally assigned role. “He launched an attack on the National Assembly on Friday, 7th April, 2017 and continued on Monday, 10th April 2017. We are aware that there are serious security issues he should be grappling with in Southern Kaduna and other governmental issues facing him. “He should not give the impression that he has no challenging work to do in Kaduna state. These attacks are coming on the heels of his now famous letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he made strenuous effort to undermine his government, by

openly lampooning him when he has unhindered access to Mr. President. “As a senior citizen, he has a responsibility not to unnecessarily overheat the polity with tendentious and unfounded outbursts,” he said. Continuing, Rep. Namdas disputed claims by the governor that in 2016, the National Assembly budget for its 469 members was larger than the entire budget of several states, saying that such a claim is “patently misleading and a terrible display of ignorance and falsehood or a deliberate attempt to blackmail the parliament. “For the avoidance of doubt, the National Assembly’s budget includes the salaries, allowances, expenditure and running cost of 469 members. It includes the salaries, allowances of about 3,000 legislative aides; it includes the salaries, allowances, equipment and maintenance of about 5, 000 staff in the bureaucracy of the National Assembly.

Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar (m), addressing a women group from the “KekeNAPEP Forum’ during their visit to the Government House in Bauchi… on Tuesday.

I did not benefit from Malabu oil deal -Jonathan Continued from page 12 count, aircraft or real estate outside Nigeria. He said: “This story, coming so soon after the fake news that Dr. Goodluck Jonathan refused British help in rescuing the Chibok Girls (a story that the British Government debunked) and that he plans to contest the 2019 elections (another lie), proves that these fallacious stories are deliberately contrived for reasons that are yet to be publicly disclosed. “It is instructive that this same old fable appar-

ently intended to rubbish Jonathan’s name locally and internationally, is being recycled with more lies added to garnish the narrative, at a time the exPresident is making efforts to resolve the issues in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “Again, let us point out for clarity and for the umpteenth time that while he was in office and now that he is out of office, Jonathan did not open and does not own any bank account, aircraft or real estate outside Nigeria. “Anyone with contrary

information is challenged to publicly publish same. “Finally, Jonathan appeals to the media to report facts rather than innuendo and gossip.” Eze further reminded the media that Jonathan signed the Freedom of Information Act into law and it is only fair to use it to investigate allegations and establish the truth. “Dr. Jonathan cannot stop criminals from ‘assuming’, but he can and he will stop them from getting away with blatant lies,” the ex-President spokesman added.

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Big Brother Naija Winner, Efe Ejemba receives SUV car gift Mutiat Alli

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his win last weekend at the just concluded season two edition of the Big Brother Naija Reality show, excited Efe Ejemba, has finally received his SUV car gift from the organisers and sponsors of the show on Tuesday at his first media interactive session held at Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. Celebrating with the winner and runner up are other evicted housemates that included Bassey, Bally, Cocoice, Gifty, ThinTall Tony, Jon amongst others who are excited to see the duo of Efe and Bisola since their last contact at the Big Brother house. Speaking during the media parley, the regional director M-net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, disclosed that this year’s season of BBN was awesome as the final show down of the reality show got a total of 27 million votes, a stride that has not been achieved in any production embarked upon. “It shows that the viewers were maintaining close contact with show from start to finish as it becomes one of the most talked about show on all media platforms both online and offline,” MbaUzoukwu said. Still surprised, Efe Ejemba noted that he has not come to believe that all this is truly happening to him, revealing that the love and support has been awesome from when he touched down to Nigeria. Known for his popular and viral statement “Based on Logistic,” Efe further disclosed that the money won will be spent logically on positive things as he is not bent on disappointing the fans who voted him this far in the competition. “I never knew i was loved this much untill when i got out of the house; you know what it means when you are locked up for over 70 days with no connection to your phones, Television and all that and getting out you and all you see is love all over the place by people you ordinarly dont know; I am out of BBN now, and all i have to do is to stay focus and determined like i have always been all through my stay in the house; Warri no dey carry last,” he said. Also present at the august gathering are sponsors of the event that includes Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Heritage Bank, Mr. Fela Ibidapo, Chief Executive Officer, Payporte, Mr. Eyo Bassey amongst others.

Debris of burnt Corporate Communications and Commercial Departments, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Headquarters, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos… on Tuesday. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

$1.3b Malabu scandal: Finally, Shell admits it knewEtetewould benefit from deal

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Following intercepted telephone conversation between Shell’s chief executive, Ben van Beurden, and his then chief financial officer, Simon Henry, oil giant, Shell, has finally confessed it knew former oil minister, Dan Etete, would benefit from the $1.3 billion used as settlement for the acquisition of Nigeria’s riches oil bloc ‘OPL 245. It would be recalled that before now, Shell and ENI had denied being in the know that Etete would benefit from the deal before settlement agreement that was reached with the Goodluck Jonathan’s government in 2011. “Over time, it became clear to us that Etete was involved in Malabu and that the only way to resolve the impasse through a negotiated settlement was to engage with Etete and Malabu, whether we liked it or not,” spokesperson for

Shell, Andy Norman said on Tuesday. The Dutch oil giant knew the Nigerian government “would compensate Malabu to settle its claim on the block,” Norman added. The deal saw Shell and ENI secure ownership of the bloc after paying $1.1 billion to Malabu through a Nigerian government account. Another $200 million had earlier been paid by Shell. “Shell was not aware that that money was to be paid to Malabu,” Precious Okolobo, communications officer with Shell Nigeria, once said. “As we have previously stated, no payments were made by any Shell company to Malabu Oil and Gas in relation to the issuance by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) of the OPL 245 licence to Shell Nigerian Exploration & Production Ltd and Nigerian Agip Energy (NAE).” Andrew Vickers, Shell’s Vice President NGO and Stakeholder Relations, said in a 2015 letter to Global

Witness, an anti-corruption campaigner. Shell and Italy’s ENI had issued other similar denials since then. Despite the new development, Shell officials still maintained that they “believe that the settlement was a fully legal transaction.” Global witness said in a statement that the leaked phone conversations of Shell executives forced the company to finally give in. “This is a huge U-turn that reveals Shell’s duplicity,” Simon Taylor, founder of Global Witness said. “For six years it has asserted it only paid the Nigerian government, insisting it has “never been anything but transparent” about the deal for the oil block, and that its actions were “morally OK”. “Now its private emails have come to light, Shell has admitted it dealt with Etete – a convicted money launderer – to ensure it got its hands on this valuable oil block, at the expense of the

Nigerian people. “This shows that Shell has not only knowingly deprived a country of lifesaving funds, but has repeatedly misled its investors and the broader public over this corrupt deal.” Etete, who was petroleum minister under Sani Abacha, had awarded the oil block to Malabu, a company he partly owned alongside Mohammed, Abacha’s son, in contravention of Nigerian laws. The OPL 245 oil block, believed to contain more than nine billion barrels of crude oil, is considered one of the richest oil blocks in Africa. According to documents leaked to Finance Uncovered on the Malabu oil deal, revealed that the international chief executive officer, CEO of Shell, Ben van Beurden was placed under secret surveillance as part of a pan-European corruption investigation into the way the firm paid $1.3 billion for Nigeria’s oil bloc OPL 245.

Firm honours media chief, CSP, others in Lagos

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Founder, Galaxy Television, Chief Steve Ojo and director, Vehicle Inspection, Lagos state Ministry of Transportation, Toriola Abdulafeez, were among those honoured recently by Eyegate Media Limited for their contributions to national development. Others were Mrs. Oluremi Adesola Openibo, an engineer and a politician; Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Augustine Chime, the second in command, Area E Command, Festac, Lagos, Chairman /Chief Executive Officer G.O.D Dynamic Com-

pany Nigeria Limited, Mr. Godwin Ikechukwu Nwaenyi and Alhaji Dandana Muhammed Yabo who received a Peace award for his disposition at ensuring peaceful co-existence between the Hausas and other tribes at Mile 12 area of Lagos state. Eyegate CEO, Edward Ndukwe said the awardees were honoured under the firm’s Community Pillars Awards for their commitment to improve lives, adding that the ceremony should have held last year but for logistics. He cited Ojo, who he said, boosted broadcasting by

introducing computer editing and graphics into television, adding that he set up the first broadcasting station in the country with licence number 001.Ojo a graduate of Communication, an ex-staff member of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), is reputed to have pioneered the use of a 300,000-pounds editing vehicle in motion in the Media industry. Gbolahan has established 25 workstations in the ministry to boost its services to Lagosians. These have helped to reduce the lingering traffic problem in the

state. Ndukwe said Chime is a “super cop”, who started from the Mobile unit of Nigeria Police Force, where he made his mark before he was redeployed to regular policing. Though he joined the Police as a youth with a mere School Certificate, he had since honed his skills at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where he studied Criminology. Like a rolling stone, he gathered moss, along his long career. He rose through the ranks over the years to become a Chief Superintendent of Police.

Two arrested for death of Uber driver Joy Anyim

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Two suspects allegedly responsible for strangling an Uber driver, Iniovosa Emmanuel Alex, and snatching his KIA RIO salon car marked KTU 594DM have been arrested by policemen attached to the Anti-kidnapping squad of the Lagos state police command. It was gathered that the incident, which took place about two weeks back at Oremeji Street, Obawole area of Ogba was reported to the police who swung into action and upon detailed investigation, the suspects were arrested on Sunday 9th April 2017. Investigations revealed that the suspects whose names were given as Osharon Egberanmuen, 31, Michael Eyeoekpe, 27 and one Destiny who is at large specialized in car snatching especially from uber driver. Their strategy was to pose as regular passengers, hire the services of the drivers and subsequently dispossessing them of their vehicles which they also sell to their ready buyers. They were said to have boarded Emmanuel’s vehicle from Ikeja to take them to Ogba Oke-Ira when they suddenly ordered him to make a Uturn and take them to where he was strangled with a belt. According to Egberanmuen, “we are three that participated in the killing of the driver. He said: “I and Michael met at Ogba where I went to drink and we became friends, I told him how difficult things were for me that I needed to relocate to Benin to start all over because things was not moving well for me in Lagos. It was at this point that Michael told me about a deal that could fetch me some money.

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Don’t allow your face-off truncate nation’s democracy, Executive/Legislature told An Abakaliki-based lawyer, Mr Clement Aiyamekhue, has urged the Federal executive and legislature to eschew bickering so as not to truncate the nation’s democracy. He warned that the regular friction between both arms of the Federal Government was capable of endangering the hard-won democracy. Aiyamekhue told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abakaliki that the regular confrontation threatened the country’s democracy and advised the leadership to exhibit maturity and patriotism. He said that National Assembly members were representatives of the Nigerian people, adding that they must work to achieve the common good of citizens. “The ongoing muscle-flexing between the National Assembly and the Federal executive if allowed to continue is capable of truncating our current democratic experience. “Already some businesses of government which could have made direct impact on the lives of the ordinary citizens are being sacrificed on the altar of political acrimony and muscle-flexing between the two arms. “I want to advice that the principal actors in the ongoing political fight should bury personal interest and place first, interest of the masses on whose behalf they are exercising power and authority. “I think that what should be the ultimate concern of the gladiators should be how to steer the country out of the current socioeconomic hardship plaguing the people. “They should explore reasonable means to resolve the current altercation instead of the needless selfish political feud,” Aiyamekhue said. He appealed to elected and political appointees to respect the country’s Constitution which they swore to uphold and defend. “There must be respect and obedience to the Constitution as well as the rule of law by the officials of government. “Constitution and rule of law are the hallmark of modern democracy and anything to the contrary will result to anarchy and civil strife,” he added. Also reacting, Dr Gilbert Onwe of the Department of Political Science, Ebonyi State

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University (EBSU), warned political leaders to ensure that their conduct was guided by the Constitution. He decried the regular face-off between the executive and legislative arms, saying that the confrontation was not only needless but an evil wind blowing the nation’s democracy. “Every necessary action must be taken to end the current feud between the Senate and the Presidency in the interest of Nigeria’s democracy. “Some people fought for the democracy we are enjoying today as a people while some even paid the supreme price. “This is why the custodians of the democracy should be conscious of the things they are doing or saying in order not to jeopardise the system. “The actors should explore every peaceful means to solve the problem,” Onwe said. He said that the alleged refusal of the executive to abide by the resolutions of the parliament was unconstitutional and breach of the principle of separation of powers. He urged the parliament to always seek

judicial intervention and interpretation instead of embarking on self-help to get even with the executive. “The Senate allegedly refused to screen list of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners and other lists sent to it by the President. “This is apparently to retaliate for the President’s refusal to respect its resolution on confirmation of Mr Ibrahim Magu as substantive chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “The alleged action is not proper because it amounts to holding the entire country to a ransom when the law courts are there to mediate and arbitrate between feuding parties. “The Senate should approach the judiciary for judicial intervention if it feels that the executive has committed infractions instead of embarking on self-help,” he stated. On his part, Mr Paul Ogbonna, former lawmaker of the Ebonyi House of Assembly, urged the executive and legislature to explore political solution to the problem, arguing that confrontation was not the solution. Ogbonna, who represented Ivo con-

APGA youth leader slams FG for failure to address national challenges The National Youth Leader of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chinedu Anselem Nebeife, has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government for what it described as its failure to address the many challenges bedeviling the nation. Addressing members of the Igbo Frontiers for Good Governance on Saturday at Enugu, Nebeife slammed the current APC led Federal Government, describing it as the most clueless administration Nigerians have been saddled with since the commencement of the current democratic dispensation in 1999. The Youth Leader passed this condemnation on the government while lamenting the current outbreak of meningitis in some parts of the country, describing it as “the obvious cluelessness of this APC led administration in deploying a meaningful intervention mechanism to tame the scourge.” He wondered what would have been the fate of Nigerians if this administration was the one in charge when Nigeria faced the outbreak of the killer Ebola virus. The Youth Leader added that, “all Nigerians must arm themselves with their voters card and get ready to supplant this clueless and most corrupt government through the instrumentality of the ballot box come 2019.”

Senator empowers Kogi constituents with N100m items Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

Senator Ahmed Salau Ogembe representing Central Senatorial District of Kogi State has empowered 400 people in his constituency with items worth over N100 million as part of his constituency project. Presenting the items to beneficiaries on Saturday at Okene , the headquarters of Central Senatorial District, Senator Ogembe said within one year in office as a lawmaker, he was able to provide 25 motorised boreholes spread across the five local government areas that constitutes the district in addition to six brand new transformers provided to boost power supply in the district. The lawmaker who expressed displeasure on the suffering of the people due

to the current economic recession, disclosed that 200 women and youths in the area have been trained in small and medium scale empowerment with a seed capital of N30,000 each to enable them start small businesses . Items distributed include 40 Tricycles, 60 Grinding machine, 40 Motorcycles, 150 Sewing machines and 45 Generators. While appreciating the support given to him by the electorates in the districts, Ogembe assured that more empowerment programmes are on the way to enable him fulfill his electioneering campaign promises. He said the gesture was part of the activities to commemorate his one year in office in fulfilment and appreciation of his constituents.

“About two weeks ago, we organised small and medium scale empowerment training for over 200 women and youths, with a cash donation for seed capital of N30,000 each for all the participants. “The disbursement is to enable the participants to start small businesses, which we believe will help them cater for their immediate families and reduce hunger. “We have also provided 25 motorised boreholes, all completed and commissioned, spread across the five local government areas of the Central Senatorial Districts within my one year in office as a senator. “In addition, we have made provision of six transformers to boost power supply in Kogi Central.

“I have also assisted in employment of our youths in various agencies like Police, Civil Defence, EFCC, Federal Civil Service, among others,” Ogembe said. Earlier, the state chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Sam Ohuotu commended the lawmaker for empowering the people that gave him the mandate. He called on the people not to renege on their support for the party assuring that with commitment the party shall bounce back in 2019. Also speaking, one of the chieftains of the PDP, Hon. Moses Ado Okino charged the recipients of the empowerment programme to utilise the items properly to enable them cater for the needs of their families.

Politics 10 Akeredolu promises to unearth hidden treasures in Ondo South Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has promised to uncover hidden treasures in the Southern part of the state. Akeredolu made the promise in Akure on Monday during the inauguration of the board of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC). He said his administration was resolute in addressing the various socio-economic challenges facing the people of the area. The governor also said his administration had initiated programmes aimed at fostering comprehensive development to enhance the living condition of people of the area. He, therefore, advised the people to cooperate with the new chairman of the commission to bring ‘’positive change’’ to turn around the fortunes of the citizens. Responding, Mr Olugbenga Edema, the Chairman of OSOPADEC pledged the commission’s commitment to complement the efforts of the state government in developing the state. While speaking with journalists, Edema noted that the oil producing area had been neglected in the past in terms of provision of basic amenities. He promised to fulfill the mandate of the commission with a view to developing the area. “Like you heard the governor said, listing the mandate of OSOPADEC to include provision of basic amenities; we will do the immediate evaluation of the area. “We will do orientation and re-orientation of our people; if you cannot go to school, learn a skill,” he said. (NAN)

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No plan to remove me as chairman of APC Governors’ Forum - Okorocha Val Okara, Owerri. Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described as baseless and unfounded rumours making rounds in some quarters of a plot by his colleagues to remove him as chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum. He said, “I want to make it abundantly clear that the governors of the APC have not hatched any plan to remove me as their chairman because there is no dissenting voice among us as progressives. We are united and our unity will continue to grow from strength to strength” Okorocha who gave the clarification at an interactive session with newsmen at the NUJ Press centre in Owerri disclosed that the much expected local government council elec-

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tion in the state would be tentatively held in either September or October this year. According to him, acquisition of computer literacy is now for all civil servants in the

state as part of measures to make the state civil service result oriented. He boasted that he would make the state investment heaven saying that arrange-

ment had been concluded to provide one industry in each of the 637 autonomous communities in the state. Okorocha who claimed to have cleared all arrears of pensioners in the state up to December last year, however said that the state government could not afford to part with N1.5 billion monthly to pay pensioners, describing it as outrageous. “I have paid pensioners in the state up to December 2016 and we used almost the Paris club fund to do this through negotiation, but we cannot inject N1.5 billion monthly in paying our pensioners because this will be too much for us” The governor who declared every 6th of May, as “Imo Freedom Day” said that each council area in the state would receive an additional sum of N20 million on top of the N10million already made available to each of them to fast track grassroots transformation.

Nasarawa legislative wives donate N4m materials to widows, inmates The wives of legislators in Nasarawa State on Monday donated foodstuffs and other items worth N4 million to patients, inmates and widows. Hajiya Maryam Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Chairperson, Nasarawa State Legislative Wives Association (LEWA), made this known to newsmen shortly after making the donation in Keffi. The association also assisted the beneficiaries with undisclosed amount of money in Lafia, Akwanga and Keffi local government areas. Items donated include bags of rice, Semovita, cartoons of Indomie noodles, soap and detergent. Mrs Balarabe-Abdullahi said the gesture

was part of the association’s commitment towards alleviating the suffering of the less privileged in the society. “First and foremost, we the state Legislative Wives Association (LEWA) thank God and appreciate Gov. Tanko Al-Makura for initiating good policies and programmes that have direct impacts on the lives of the people of the state. “We visited and donated items and with cash to the sick ones at DASH, Lafia, the widows in Akwanga and the prison inmates in Keffi prisons worth N4 million as part of our humanitarian gesture to improve on the standard of living of the less privileged in the society. “We deem it necessary to donate the

items to also make them happy and to show love, care to the sick ones, widows, inmates in the state and to let them know that they are very relevant to the society and we want to assure them of our continued support in that direction. “We want to call on the widows and other women to remain steadfast and to be vanguard of peace in their various communities, because peace is the necessary requirement for the development of any nation,” she said. Balarabe-Abdullahi advised the inmates to be “agents of change, law abiding, respect constituted authority and remain peaceful’’ while serving their jail terms. (NAN

Katsina lawmaker sponsors training of 45 science teachers A member of the National Assembly (NASS) representing Malumfashi/Kafur Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babangida Ibrahim has sponsored the training of 45 science teachers and distributed 40 complete pack-sets and scientific teaching instruments to schools in his constituency. Malam Tukur Habibu, the Legislative Assistant to the lawmaker, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that this was to enhance the teaching of science based subjects following the challenges being faced by students and teachers. Habibu said the effort was to improve both the students and teachers’ performances in the state, adding that the benefiting schools were selected from the constituency. He said the lawmaker was sure that the

schools would ensure good usage and proper handling of the materials. Habibu advised the schools’ managements and other supervising authorities to ensure judicious use of the items. He said the lawmaker had also contributed to the development of other sectors that included health, sports, agriculture through the dredging of dams. He had also supported the educational sector by giving out scholarships to students and payment of examination fees, Habibu said. According to him, empowerment tools such as knitting, sewing machines were also distributed to women as well as cars, motorcycles, tricycles and business grants to people in his constituency. He said the ongoing training of science teachers had demonstrated that the lawmaker was

determined to improve citizens’ well being. He urged the people to reciprocate the lawmaker’s gesture by their judicious use of what he had donated. Speaking earlier, Head facilitator of the programme, Dr Ephraim Ozoihu, said the legislator had partnered Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI) Enugu on the programme aimed at training science teachers on best teaching practices and proper handling of the teaching equipment. Ozoihu said the institute was under the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructures (NASENI) and the instruments were for basic sciences. They could be used by pupils of primary and secondary schools, adding that all the equipment were produced with local content materials and technologies.

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Makarfi seeks immediate release of PDP members in detention centres Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, has demanded unconditional and immediate release of its members in detention centres across the country. The party made the call in a statement issued by the committee’s Spokesman, Prince Dayo Adeyeye in Abuja on Monday. This even as he urged party members across the country not to attend any meeting convened by Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, Chairman of the party. Makarfi said that the PDP attention had been drawn to the untoward, unconstitutional and indiscriminate arrest and detention of PDP members and supporters nationwide. He said that the PDP members were arrested and detained on phantom charges. Makarfi said that Mr Salisu Mamuda, the Chairman of PDP Jigawa chapter was on Feb. 4, arrested for criticising the state government against spending N400 million to entertain defectors from PDP to APC. He also recalled that Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, a 2015 PDP governorship aspirant in Lagos was also arrested by men of the Department of State Service on Feb. 17. He said that Gbadamosi was arrested for allegedly exposing the Forex racketeering at the Central Bank of Nigeria, adding that on March 3, Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, a PDP chieftain in Kogi State was arrested on trumped-up charges and detained illegally for “criticising the wrong policies, bad governance and non-performance’’ of Gov. Yahaya Bello. “Just on April 9, 2017, Mr Aus-

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tin Okai, a PDP Youth leader and frontline critic of the Yahaya Bello’s APC-led government in Kogi State, was arrested by men of the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squared (SARS) on phantom petitions by some cronies of the governor.’’ Makarfi added that there were also reports of indiscriminate arrest and detention of Nigerians in Kaduna, Edo, and Nasarawa states among others. He described the indiscriminate arrest of PDP members as “absurd, disheartening and a serious threat’’ to Nigeria’s hard earned democracy. “Nigerians cannot and should not be arrested and detained indiscriminately for criticising and holding government accountable. “Constructive criticism is the primary responsibility of opposition in a democracy all over the

world and Nigeria cannot be an exception. “We will mobilise Nigerians at all levels to fight against the use of arms in a democratic system to ridicule and intimidate citizens of this country.’’ Makarfi called on all civil rights organisations across the country and in the Diaspora to rise to the defence of Nigerians. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, while describing the Sheriff ’s team as illegal, which had no place to function in PDP, insisted that the caretaker committee remained the only authentic national executive of the party. He said that the committee remains authentic in line with the decision of the May 21, 2016 and August 17, 2016 National Conventions of the party. “Regarding the purported campaign or mobilisation by the non-existing National Work-

ing Committee under Sheriff, we wish to further state without any ambiguity that its actions are illegal, null and void. “Faithful party men and women in the South-East and any other zone in Nigeria should disregard such meetings or gathering. “The National Caretaker Committee led by Makarfi has appealed the Judgment of the February 17, 2017 at the Supreme Court. “In the eyes of the law, until the Appeal is set aside by the Supreme Court, the National Caretaker Committee remains in charge of the affairs of the PDP. “So, Sen. Sheriff and his cotravellers have no power to call for any meeting of party members or supervise the affairs of PDP forthwith,’’ Makarfi said. Makarfi, therefore advised Sheriff to stop parading himself as the National Chairman of the PDP.

XZXZXZXZXZXZ Mark mobilises PDP members for Benue LG polls Former Senate President, David Mark, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State to mobilise voters and work hard towards victory in the local government polls slated for June 3 in the state. Mark gave the advice on Monday in Makurdi, during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus ahead of the polls. “The PDP is not in power both at the centre and in Benue, but it is still a good brand we must cherish and work hard to promote and protect. “The only way forward is for us to unite, work together and ensure that the party is stable and peaceful,” he said. Mark told members of the PDP to maintain their faith in it, urging them to come out and vote en masse for it. “You must vote and ensure that your vote count. You must also avoid any enticement by rival political parties,” he said. Mark advised contestants against fear of intimidation by the ruling party, and also cautioned PDP members against defecting to other political parties “There is no need to abandon a house you have toiled to build. The current crisis will not last forever. We can change our situation by being very positive,” he said. Other PDP stalwarts at the caucus included former interior minister, Abba Moro, former commissioners, local chairmen, among others. (NAN)

Lalong opts for out-of-court settlement with sacked LG officials Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong on Monday expressed readiness for an out-of-court settlement with local government officials he sacked in 2015. The governor stated this before Justice Philomena Lot of Jos High Court IV, through his Counsel, Mr Sunday Obende, when the case filed by 25 sacked chairmen and vice chairmen of the 17 local governments came up. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Lalong had, on July 6, 2015, sacked the elected council officials, and replaced them with interim management committees. No reason was given for the sack of the council officials that had two years left of their three-years tenure, when they were removed. Aggrieved by the action, the sacked officials dragged Lalong, the State’s Attorney General, the State House

of Assembly and the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) to court as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants. The officials, through their Counsel, Mr Philemon Daffi, asked the court to declare their sack as “unlawful, illegal, unconstitutional, null and void’’. They also requested for an order compelling the defendants to pay them an accumulative N250,123,075.86 being their withheld salaries and allowances, from July 2015 to March 3, 2017, to complete the residues of their respective tenures. When the case was last heard on March 10, 2017, Justice Lot had advised the Plateau Government and the sacked local government chairmen to pursue an out-of-court settlement to the dispute arising from the sack. The judge advised lawyers to all parties to talk to their clients toward

finding a common ground for an outof-court settlement, and adjourned the matter to April 10. On their return to court on Monday (April 10), Obende told the court that the Judge’s advice was accepted by the governor. “He (governor) has given me his words on his readiness to have a round table discussion with the aggrieved sacked council officials. “My Lord, the tone for the out-ofcourt settlement has already been set and we are going on with it since the Plaintiffs are ready for it. “I met with the 3rd Plaintiff, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, former Chairman, Mangu Local Government, immediately after we left the court last month and we all agreed to consider the terms for the settlement,” he said. Obende spoke further: “the governor, as a lawyer, has experienced simi-

lar fate in the past and is disposed to an out-of-court settlement; he is the father of the state and knows what should be done to promote friendship,” he said. Mr Philemon Daffi, Counsel to the Plaintiffs, on his part, told the court that his clients had heeded the advice of the Judge but that nothing tangible had been done regarding an out-ofcourt settlement. “My Lord, we were so pleased with your advice; one of the plaintiffs, Mr Mutfwang, even went on to meet the governor’s counsel. I was invited to that meeting and we talked at length on the issue. “But, the only snag is that nothing tangible has been achieved. We have not been invited for any round table discussion up to now that we are appearing before you. But we are ready for it,” Daffi said.

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I did not benefit from Malabu oil deal -Jonathan Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Former President Goodluck Jonathan has faulted the report which claimed that he received $200 million kickback from the Malabu oil deal. An American news website, Buzzfeed, had reportedly claimed that Jonathan benefitted from the sale of the controversial Malabu OPL 245 oil block. But Jonathan has debunked the report, insisting that the Malabu oil deal was struck before his administration. In a statement made available

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in Abuja on Tuesday by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan stated that the “fake news” was sponsored by those hell-bent on truncating his rising international profile. He added that that Buzzfeed’s report could only hold water if he had a time machine. The statement reads in part: “The allegations that Jonathan received $200 million as proceeds from the Malabu Oil deal which were published on a gossip news site, Buzzfeed, and republished by a few other newspapers, is false in

its entirety, and is one more in the series of fake news sponsored by those threatened by Jonathan’s continuously rising profile in the international community. Reminding Nigerians that the Malabu affairs took place before his administration, Jonathan’s spokesman said: “Common sense should have shown the purveyors of this slander that the Malabu oil deal far predated the Jonathan regime and it would only make sense for him to be bribed if he had a time machine to go back in time to when the deal was struck.

“The report relied on hearsay evidence from a man of questionable character who provided no substance to back up his false claim. “The man quoted by the report said he ‘assumed’ that Dr. Jonathan would be bribed. Since when has the assumption of a crook been enough to smear the reputation of a patriot and international statesman like Jonathan? Eze further denied that Jonathan tutored the children of former petroleum minister, Dan Etete, as claimed in the report. According to him, the claim is baseless and unfounded as Jonathan has never met Etete’s children. He further said: “The report also wrongly claimed that “Jonathan and Etete had known each other for years, according to Shell staff, when Jonathan served as a tutor to Etete’s children while he was a minister”. This claim is clearly ridiculous and nothing can be further from the truth. “In the first place, the former President couldn’t have been a

‘tutor’ to Etete’s children without first establishing contact with the family. “This is because Jonathan met Etete who served as the Petroleum Minister in Gen. Abacha’s military regime for the first time under the succeeding civilian administration, when he was already the deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Even then, the fact remains that ex-President Jonathan has never met any of Etete’s children. “Besides, Jonathan couldn’t have been anybody’s private tutor during that period, because he was already in the directorate cadre in Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, OMPADEC (now NDDC), having already left the academia, at the time Etete was a serving minister.” The ex-president spokesman also noted that the series of fake reports being published about Jonathan were geared at achieving a yet-to-be-revealed purpose. Jonathan, he insisted, did not and does not own any bank acContinued on page 7

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Nigeria’s refining capacity increases by 29% Continued from page 6 cember, 2016, in spite of the Corporation’s challenging situations which limit its aspiration to profitability”, the report stated. It listed some of the factors that impeded the Corporation’s performance to include the production shutdown of the Trans Niger Pipeline and Nembe Creek Trunkline due to leakages; the shutdown of Agbami Terminal for a mini Turn-around-Maintenance; and the subsisting Force Majeure declared by SPDC as a result of the vandalized 48-inch Forcados export line after its restoration in October 17, 2016. Recent data analysis carried out by Business Time revealed that Nigeria spent more money on refined oil importation than it made from crude oil export in 2015. According to a document obtained from OPEC, Nigeria which is a majorly oil-based economy, spent the sum of $53,087 million on oil imports in 2015. On the other hand, the country earned lesser in crude export to

the tune of $45,365 million in 2015. According to OPEC, Nigeria’s refining capacity as at 2015 was 445.0 barrels per day. Without challenges with oil militants in the Niger Delta, Nigeria produces between 2.2 million barrels per day to 2.8 million barrels per day however, no one can tell exactly how many barrels the country exports and how many is left for local consumption. Placing the Nigeria’s export/ import figure side by side with other members of OPEC, only four among its 13 members’ value of import exceeded the amount made from exports- Nigeria being one of them, the country ranked first among the three countries. Following the export/import order, for the four countries whose import exceeded money made from exporting the product, country like Algeria had $ 37,787m/$ 51,501m, Ecuador $18,366m/$20,458m, Libya $10,861m/ $11,236m, while Nigeria had $45,365m/$53,087m- Nigeria obviously spent more importing crude oil in 2015. Angola had $32,637m/ $20,052m, Indonesia $150,283m/$142,695m,

IR Iran $150,283m/$67,285m, Iraq $77,974m/ $51,581m, Kuwait $54,667m/ $31,895m, Qatar $77,294m/ $28,496m, Saudi Arabia $205,447m /$ 167,484m, United Arab Emirates $333,370m/$287,025m, and Venezuela $38,010m / $37,243m. Importation of refined oil into the country has been a big problem which is present government is battling to end. However, the case has continued to be pushed back and forth with the federal government’s stand contradicting at various times. In December 2015, The then Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, who also doubled as the Minister for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, said Nigeria will continue to import fuel beyond 2016. “The future is that, Nigeria is still going to import fuel in 2016and beyond. Until we begin to get individuals who can co-locate, we are going to be doing a mixture of local and importation of fuel to meet up demands. Best case situation is 25% local and 75% importation,” he said.

Speaking on his commitment to the war against corruption, Onnoghen reaffirmed his commitment, saying: “Personally, I am committed to that fight and it remains so. I remain resolute in that commitment. Meanwhile, in a statement on Tuesday, the Federal Government emphasised that the serial negative outcome of corruption cases recorded at the high court level would not dampen the anti-graft battle, calling on Nigerians not to be discouraged by the recent setbacks in the fight. In the statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, assured Nigerians that the government has appealed against all the negative decisions, and will vigorously canvass its case at the level of the Court of Appeal, disclosing that all the judgments are being rigorously reviewed to determine whether there were errors on government side or victim of mischief. “The war against corruption is going to be long, tough and arduous, but this administration is equipped, physically, mentally and intellectually, for the long haul. We must win this war because the law is on our side, the people are on our side and God is on our side. This is only the beginning, so any setback will not deter or discourage us,” the Minister said.

He appealed to Nigerians to continue to identify with what he described as a titanic struggle, noting: ‘’This is not Buhari’s war. “It is Nigeria’s war of liberation from poverty, misery, sickness and wretchedness.” Mohammed said Nigeria cannot afford unnecessary technicalities as far as the war against corruption is concerned especially because of the adverse and devastating consequences of corruption on the polity. “Nigerians will appreciate more the grave and dire consequences of corruption when they consider that the $9.2 million found in a village house in Southern Kaduna can finance the construction of one health center in each of the 774 local governments in Nigeria and fund them for one year. “Against this background, one can therefore imagine what Nigeria could have achieved with the $20 billion that was estimated to have been looted in the last three years of the immediate past administration, either in the areas of job creation or infrastructural development. “The government is therefore more determined than ever to recover as much of this plundered funds as possible and use them to put our youths back to work, fix our roads and other infrastructure, equip our hospitals and universities and invest in electricity in order to bring our industries back to life and bring back some level of comfort to our homes and offices,” he added.

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Editorial Nigeria and dumping of e-waste

efinitely, no one would deny that the world is slowly and relentlessly drowning under the weight of electronic waste, commonly referred as e-waste. According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), African and Asian countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, China, Pakistan, India and Vietnam are turning into illegal e-waste hubs. In doing so, they have been bypassing the legitimate global waste and recycling market, estimated to worth $410 billion a year. Incidentally, computers and smart phones are the biggest culprits contributing to the 41 million tonne e-waste pile that could reach 50 million tonnes by 2017. The agency noted that while export of hazardous wastes from European Union (EU) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to non-OECD countries is still in force, many of the items find their way into Nigeria and other Third World countries. In addition, it accuses importers of falsely declaring e-wastes as second-hand goods in order to beat customs checks. Unfortunately, most of the hazardous items include waste batteries falsely described as plastic or mixed scrap, cathode ray tubes and computer monitors misleadingly declared as metal scrap. We are also alarmed at the influx of these banned materials into Nigeria, which are contributing to the mountain of discarded chemicals, counterfeit pesticides and other municipal wastes. More worrying is that the challenge of Nigeria’s e-waste tops those of other African countries given her large population and problem of poorly policed borders. Recent survey showed that Nigeria has more than 70 million mobile phone subscribers, which is found to be a main contributor to the country’s growing e-waste. In fact, the country is fast becoming a thriving electronic

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graveyard as tonnes of discarded appliances find their way here. Recent estimates put this at about eight million personal computer units, with a weight estimated at 90,000 metric tons A report by United Nations University said 41 million tonnes of electronic waste worth over $50 billion was discarded all over the world last year and only six million tonnes was recycled properly. Such e-waste contains ferrous and non-ferrous materials including precious and special metals like gold, palladium, silver, indium and gallium that could be obtained from dismantling of computer cases, frames, wires, cables and other components. Unfortunately, recycling these products is still done in an inefficient manner. For example, such methods like open burning of plastics/copper wires to reduce waste volume and to salvage valuable metals like copper; and strong acid leaching of printed wiring to recover precious metals are still common. Moreover, e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, beryllium, cadmium, and brominated flameretardants. It is time the country’s authorities check this mindless export of death to Nigeria, especially as these wastes contain toxic elements such as lead and mercury. Even more worrying is the sight of men and women scavenging through the discarded electronics hoping to find something worth selling, thereby exposing themselves to hazardous elements. We are, however, not oblivious of existing environmental laws and regulations. Problem is that there is weak enforcement and a lack of awareness of the risks and potential harmful effects associated with e-waste, coupled with a lack of technical capacity for environmentally sound management. We, therefore, call for effective national legislation, including a stable enforcement regime to tackle this problem.

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“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian”.

“If you must make a difference in life, then change your mind set”.

“Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.”

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Enugu, JUSUN disagrees over wage bill Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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Enugu state Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Barr. Emeka Okeke, has said that the state is not in a sound financial footing to pay the “outrageous” wage bill of judiciary workers. Okeke, who was reacting to the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) Enugu state chapter over non-implementation of the consolidated judiciary staff salary (CONJUSS), said that the government is negotiating with the union to call off the strike but pointed out that on no account will the government pay what he described as a “bogus bill.” Okeke said that government has asked JUSUN to go back to work while negotiation between the two parties is going on but JUSUN seems to have developed deaf ears. He said that government is interested in the workers’ welfare but would not bulge to pay a bogus wage bill capable of stifling other development projects. According to him, “gov-

ernment has asked JUSUN to go back to work to see what we can do. We are interested in enhancing the workers’ salary but government will not be able to pay a bogus wage bill,” Okeke intimates. To settle the impasse, the commissioner said that government has set up a committee that would look into the grievances of the judiciary staff with the aim of paying their salary, pointing out that JUSUN is part of the joint committee and wondered why they would not resume work. He however said that in spite of JUSUN’s seemed obduracy, they are still negotiating to end the impasse. “Negotiation is ongoing. We are working round the clock to resolve the issue,” Okeke declared. Meanwhile, JUSUN said it is not ready to go back to work unless their CONJUSS is paid. “The ball is in their court. If they meet with our demand, we’ll call off the strike and resume work,” JUSUN chairman, Comrade Chinedu Mba has said.

Kwara group wants legislation against illegal grazing Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Citizens of Kwara State Yoruba (TCCKSY), has called on the state governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, to send a bill to the House of Assembly against illegal grazing of cattle by the Fulani herdsmen in the state. The group made the call on Monday in a communiqué issued at the end of its quarterly meeting in Ilorin. The communiqué, signed by its chairman, Mr. Michael Ologunde, said the bill became necessary in order to cut the wings of the Hausa Fulani/Bororo herdsmen that use their cattle to destroy crops during grazing. Ologunde advised the state government to curb the activities of the herdsmen before it escalate to chaos that may become uncontrollable as a result of killing of farmers by the herdsmen. The communiqué also appealed to the state government to quickly address the suffering and hunger the masses of the state were passing through since the beginning of the year. “Kwara state government should pay serious attention to agriculture and other

empowerment programs by reaching out to groups and cooperative society of farmers without discrimination. “The government should make available to farmers tractors, plough, fertilizers, herbicides, riggers, harrowers, insecticides, fungicide and other farm inputs to enhance effective farming” the communiqué added. The communiqué frowned at the activities of the officials of the Bureau of Land and Kwara Geographic Information System (KWAGIS). It therefore appealed to Governor Ahmed to call the officials to order from collecting arbitrary land charges, tenement rates, Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and various types of taxes. The communiqué called on the state government to stop collecting school fees and PTA levies from students and pupils of Primary 1 to JSS III. “Government should implement the free feeding in public schools as directed by the Federal Government,” the communiqué added. It condemned the State Government’s decision to postpone the school feeding to August 2017, adding that there should be no postponement

One of the Meningitis Treatment Centres established by the State Government in Moriki Emirate in Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State on Tuesday

Ladipo auto market leader returns, tasks Mushin LG chair on peace Ebere Chibuzor

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The embattled leader of Ladipo Auto Market in Matori area of Lagos state, Jonathan Chibuzor Okoli, will return to resume normal business activities at the Aguiyi Ironsi Complex at the market on Wednesday. Okoli kept away from the market for over four years, following incessant crises that rocked the auto market for many years, coupled with his involvement in an auto accident which almost claimed his life along Shagamu-IjebuOde road. Giving reasons why he decided to come back to the market, the president of Aguiyi Ironsi Traders Complex informed newsmen that as a businessman he would not continue to stay at home while his businesses diminish. The auto dealer told newsmen in Lagos yesterday that his health condition which deteriorated as a re-

sult of the auto accident he had in 2012, seems to have improved, and that is why he wants to come back and resume business in the market. “Since 2012, I have never stepped into the market. Now there is a new leadership in the market which is the choice of the local government council. They imposed the leadership in the market against the will of the traders. I am going back to the market but I am not going to challenge them. “I am going back to do my business and not to contest or fight anybody. I am going to my shop. In the market, I am one of the major stakeholders; I have a plaza with many shops at the Ladipo Market,” Okoli said. Apart from an improvement on his health condition, the market leader who said that the Lagos state government was misled by the former Isolo local government chairman, pointed out that “the new council

chairman seems to be a man of peace who has all it takes to settle the crises in the market,” just as he noted that the market now has a leadership that the powers that be want. He therefore, appealed to the new council chairman to use his office and ensure that peace returns completely to the market. “I feel that the state government was misled by the former local government chairman. They were misled by saying I was the cause of the crises. “Why I stayed away for the four years is for the state people to know that I am not the cause of the problem. They now know it because even after I left, the problem is still there. I inherited the problem. They only wanted to take the leadership by force. That was why I looked at it and said, let me move away from the market,” Okoli said. He however, noted that the new chairman has all it

takes to make peace and fix the lingering crises in Ladipo market. “The new Local Government Chairman spoke wisely and excellently when we discussed recently. He gave me confidence that he is a man of peace. In my presence, he told the other party that they are wrong in what they are doing. He told them openly that this man is your leader and you must work with him. The Local Government is a man of peace and I believe he stands for peace. He made is clear to us that the governor does not want any problem in Lagos State. He encouraged us to make peace, emphasizing that the state wants peace everywhere. The Local Government Chairman has a role to play in Ladipo auto market crises because he has the authority to stand on what he wants. Again, any decision he takes, I believe is the way forward”, Okoli said.

Conoil leads 9 other coys on NSE breach of result filing deadline Bonny Amadi

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Nigeria Plc may have consolidated on breaching the post listing rule of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as it led nine other companies on the list of 2016 audited result default filers’ list release on Monday. The company, in 2016, defaulted in filing its audited financial statement for 2015 financial year ended December 31, which attracted sanctions from the exchange. The trend appeared to have

been consolidated in 2017. The NSE said that it released the defaulting companies’ names pursuant to Rule 2.2.1; rules for filing of accounts and treatment of default filing, which is aimed at guarding investors on taking investment decisions. The exchange said it will place heavy sanctions on the companies should they fail to comply within 90 days. In the report, signed by NSE Head, Listings Regulation Department, Godstime Iwenekhai, the exchange said that the companies

missed the deadline to file their audited financial statements (AFS) for the year ended 31 December 2016. The companies trailing Conoil are, A.G Leventis Nigeria, African Alliance Insurance and Austin Laz & Company. Also included are Capital Hotel, Niger Insurance and Premier Paints, while Resort Savings & Loans, Sovereign Trust Insurance and Union Diagnostic & Clinical Services joined the league of companies that have been labeled by the x-compliance division of the NSE.

According to the NSE, the companies audited financial statements became due on Friday March 31, 2017, adding that having failed to file their AFS by the due date, the companies have violated Rule 1.1.4, Rules for Filing of Accounts and Treatment of Default Filing, Rulebook of the exchange which requires listed companies to file their AFS “with The Exchange not later than ninety (90) calendar days after the relevant year end.

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Court orders witnesses testifying in Boko Haram trial to be shielded Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted the request of the Federal Government to shield prosecution witnesses that will testify in the trial of seven suspected Boko Haram members facing 11 count terrorism charge. The defendants: Mohammed Usman, Mohammed Saleh, Umar Bello, Mohammed Salish, Yakubu Nuhu, Usman Abubakar, and Halima Aliyu have pleaded not guilty to the charges and were remanded in the custody of the Department

of state security services (DSS) awaiting the prosecution to open its case before the ruling yesterday. Delivering the ruling, Justice John Tsoho said the objection of the defendants’ counsel did not affect the substance of prosecution’s application. However, he struck out paragraph 4A of the prosecution affidavit which the judge said contained inferences and conclusion the prosecution was not supposed to make. Prosecution witnesses testifying in the trial will be shielded from public view including their iden-

tity. The judge also granted prosecution counsel Shaibu Labaran prayer that witnesses be addressed with pseudo names. Justice Tsoho overruled the submissions of the third and sixth defendants counsel that the entire prosecution’s application were offensive to the provision of Evidence Act. Earlier, in their arguments counsel to the 3rd defendant, Elijah Oloruntoba said “it is our humble submission that the some of the grounds of the application are incompetent, especially ground one, which

is against the Evidence Act and should be struck out. While, K. Abdulkarim, counsel for the 6th said he was not opposed to trying the suspects in secret but was against some of the grounds. “Ordinarily we are not opposed to secret trial but we pray the court to expunge paragraph 4A of the affidavit that offends provisions of the Evidence Act. “Section 150 of the Evidence Act of 2011 and Section 36 of the Constitution as amended said affidavit shall not contain extraneous facts. “An accused is presumed

to be innocent until the court says so. But ground one of the application sworn to by the prosecution assumed my client to be guilty even before he is tried.” Labaran had countered that the defendants’ counsel did not oppose all the sections of the application but ground one and paragraph 4A of the affidavit. “Drawing inference from their submissions my Lord, assuming the Honourable Court expunges paragraph 4A in the affidavit and ground one there will be other paragraphs which the counsel did not

NMA canvasses free treatment for depression cases

Plateau residents hail JEDC for suspending smart meter installation

Chijioke Kingsley, Jos

Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara branch has advocated free treatment by the three tiers of Government in Nigeria for patients afflicted with depression to reduce cases of suicides among Nigerians. The state chairman of the NMA, Dr. Kunle Olawepo, made the call in a statement he signed in llorin on at the weekend, commemorating 2017 celebration of World Health day. Every 7th day of April annually is set aside and celebrated globally as world health day as directed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The statement which noted that many Nigerans are currently suffering from depression and other related illness which normally lead to suicide in many cases. Olawepo in the statement noted that the introduction of free medical treatment y Government and organisations will save the lives of many people who ca contribute to nation’s building. The NMA which described depression as an illness characterized by at least two weeks of undue sadness, loss of interest in activities and lack of energy said deserves to be treated free. The Chairman of the Association in the statement expressed sadness that about 50 percent cases of major depression still go untreated which he said is responsible for high rate of suicide.

object to. Section 115 (1) of the Evidence Act, every affidavit used in court should contain evidence of fact or knowledge, which he believed to be true.” Justice Tsoho consequently struck out paragraph 4A and said that ground the defendants complained about does not affect the case. He however reserved ruling on the prosecution counsel prayer to vary its easier order that remanded the defendants in Kuje, adding they should be allowed to remain in the cell of DSS because of security challenge at Kuje Prison.

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50 youth, civil society groups back Ambode on cleaner Lagos initiative ÎÎÎCommittee

for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM) and the Lagos Youth Forum (LYF) on Sunday described the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) of the Lagos State Government as a visionary and revolutionary policy, which would go a long way in ensuring proper waste management. The two groups, in a separate statement, said the initiative, apart from its design to provide over 27,500 jobs, would also help to tackle myriads of communicable diseases occasioned by lapses in the previous environmental policies of the state government. The CPPM statement was signed by its Executive Chairman, Nelson Ekujumi, while that of LYF was signed by the group’s Executive Secretary, Gbenga Omage.

The CLI is an initiative of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration aimed at ensuring that all communities in the State are clean and neat. In March, Governor Ambode signed the new environmental Management and Protection Law, which is intended to bring a paradigm shift in the way Lagos State manages all environmental issues. The state government, in its determination to ensure effective implementation of its new environmental policy, has also assembled a consortium of globally reputable companies led by Visionscape to manage waste collection and disposal, using ultra modern facilities. While congratulating the people of the State over the development, the CPPM said the new policy was a testimonial of the

resolve and foresightedness of Governor Ambode to turnaround Lagos into a 21st century mega city. “We are indeed glad that the new initiative, apart from tackling the observed environmental challenges of a megacity like Lagos, will also go a long way in tackling environmental pollution occasioned by the menace of existing dumpsites which are to be phased out and replaced with a sizeable number of modern and environmentally friendly landfill sites. “We are happy that the Cleaner Lagos Initiative will create an additional 27,500 jobs as a means of addressing unemployment in the State which is a cause of mass poverty and involvement of our youths in crime and other nefarious activities,” CPPM said. The group, however, urged the State Govern-

ment to start the process of engaging in advocacy and sensitization of the citizenry in order to turn Lagos citizens into active participants, saying that a cleaner and healthier Lagos would ultimately be to the benefit and good of all. On its part, the LYF, which is an amalgamation of over 50 youth groups

across the State, said it was worthy of note that the new initiative on the environment has the potential to uplift the environmental status of the State to a mega city status. According to the group, “The new initiative will result in the procurement of modern equipment and the development of landfill sites instead of the old dump sites which constituted environmental pollution and endangered the health of the citizenry.

ÎÎÎResidents of Plateau state at the weekend hailed the effort of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), over its decision to suspend the ongoing installation of smart meters. The meters were earlier rejected by consumers following a protest which was consequently addressed by JEDC assuring residents that the smart meters were for the benefit of consumers since it addresses the issue of over billing and paying for energy not consumed. However, consumers took a swift action and headed for the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), alleging that the meters were a ploy to further extort money from customers. NEMSA responded by embarking on an assessment tour in Jos, inspecting the said smart meters and reaching a conclusion that the meters did not pass through routine test to check its quality, and to ascertain whether they are suitable for use in Nigeria, and also to determine its accuracy of reading. It therefore ordered that the company stop further installations until the meters are certified. In reaction to the development, the managing director of JEDC, Alhaji Mohammed Modibbo, debunked NEMSA’s claims, emphasizing that the meters were duly tested and certified by the regulatory agency before they were distributed and installed for consumers.

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FG reconstitutes Governing Councils federal varsities Augustine Okezie Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Councils of 23 out of the 40 Federal Universities in the country, for period of four years in the first instance. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Education said the institutions affected are those whose Governing Councils’ tenure had elapsed or would expire on April 9, 2017. A statement which was signed personally by the Minister, Malam Adamu Adamu, said the President in making the appointments has taken cognizance of the requirements for membership in Governing Councils, which, according to him, include a minimum of a university degree, high integrity and commitment to educational development of the country. Among the newly appointed chairmen of the Governing Councils are Prof. Ibrahim Gambari (Bayero University, Kano); Dr. Wale Babalakin (University of Lagos);

Prof. Femi Odekunle (Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA) and others. It would be recalled that the

were reconstituted earlier this year. The tenure of the Council of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will elapse in January, 2018.

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Shagari advocates adequate funding for NOUN Second Republic President Shehu Shagari, has advocated increased and adequate funding for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Shagari spoke on Monday in Sokoto when the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdallah Adamu, paid him a courtesy call. ” I am extremely happy that a university I established in 1983 has blossomed into a mega-university, with students’ population of over 250,000. ” The institution therefore needs more funds to conduct its commendable activities, as well as sustain its status of the largest university in Africa. ” I must also commend the management of the institution for working relentlessly to provide education to all classes of Nigerians, including the vulnerable citizens like prison inmates.” Adamu had earlier commended the former president for his vision to establish the university in 1983. According to him,” it provides Nigerians of all classes opportunity to acquire qualitative higher education. ” The former president deserves commendation for his vision to establish the NOUN, which had provided millions of

Governing Councils of the 12 new Federal Universities as well as those of Obafemi Awolowo University IleIfe and University of Port Harcourt

Nigerians access to affordable education. ” We are also assisting prison inmates to acquire free higher education, as part of their reformation process.” Speaking at a separate courtesy call on Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Adamu said that the World Bank had,” bought into the NOUN. ” The bank has made funds available to sponsor vulnerable and indigent Nigerians in the university. ” The admission of the would-be beneficiaries will, however, be facilitated by the states. ” Regrettably, none of the states have availed its people of such idling funds and I am happy that Sokoto State has promised to be the first state to do so.” Responding, Tambuwal said that he was proud to be associated with the university, saying,” it is greatly helping in manpower development in Nigeria.” The governor also noted that the institution was providing equal opportunities to all classes of Nigerians to acquire higher education. ” The university is providing such opportunities to even retirees and other senior citizens of Nigeria.

2017 UTME now holds May 13 as JAMB extends registration The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced fresh dates for the UTME examination which will now hold between May 13 to 20th, just as the ongoing registration exercise has been extended by two weeks till May 5, 2017. The Registrar of the Board, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who made the announcement in Abuja, shortly after the aborted JAMB Mock exams earlier scheduled for April 8, said the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) has been re-scheduled to commence between 13th of May and 20th May, 2017. He said: “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board wishes to apologise to candidates and other stakeholders, we could not go on with the mock examinations and hereby announce extension of registration exercise of the 2017 UTME, instead of the earlier announced April 19, the deadline for the sale of forms and registration will now extend to Friday, May 5th,2017. Consequently, the 2017 UTME has also been postponed to start on Saturday, May 13-20, 2017.

“Meanwhile, the mock examination earlier slated for Saturday, April 8, 2017 has been put on hold, this is because the appropriate rehearsal and test running of the new system has been substantially achieved“. The registrar further added that the plan was to test the readiness of the new facilities and also address the challenges that may likely confront the main examination. Speaking further on the mock examinations, Oloyede noted that the mock examinations remains free for willing candidates since the fees due to the Computer Based Testing center are being paid by JAMB at no cost to the candidates. He said: “At this moment, we have realised that the plan to hold this mock examination was good for us, we are now in a better position to achieve better than we would have done without this trial testing” “It is our strong conviction that this exercise is an experience for us, our systems analysis has revealed interesting findings that will engender a seamless and successful 2017 UTME”.

…and Boards of agencies and parastatals under FME too Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has also approved the reconstitution of the boards of 19 Agencies and Parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education for a period of four years, in the first instance, pursuant to his powers under the laws establishing the Act of each parastatals under the Ministry. A statement from the Ministry quotes the Minister as saying’ ’in making the appointments, the President took into cognizance the provisions of the respective legislation with respect to composition, competence, credibility, integrity, federal character and geopolitical spread’’. Chairman of the National Universities commission (NUC) is Prof. Ayo Banjo; Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) chairman is Chief Emeka Nwajiuba; National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) has Hon. Dr. Ekaete Obon Okon as chairman; Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has Dr. Mahmud Mohammed as chairman. The chairman of National Library of Nigeria (NLN) is Prof. Zainab Alkali; National Examination Council (NECO) has Dr. Abubakar Saddiq as chairman; National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and NonFormal Education (NMEC) has Dr. Gidado Bello Akko as chairman; National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE) has Prof. Gidado Tahir as chairman; National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) has Prof. Leonard Karshima Shilgba as chairman while the chairman of Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is Prof. Adamu Baikie. National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi as its chairman; National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) has Sen. Mallam Kaka Yale as its chairman; National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has Prof. Buba Bajoga as its chairman; while chairman of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwe. Chairman of National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) is Chief N. N Nnabuchi; Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has Chief Paul Unongo as its chairman; Nigerian French Language Village (NFLV) has Prof. Saliba Mukoro as its chairman; National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has Prof. Modupe Adelabu as its chairman while the Nigerian Arabic Language Village (NALV) has Prof. O Oladusi as its chairman. The Boards, consisting of the chairmen and members are to be inaugurated on a date to be announced.

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Adebule urges students to become creative problem -solvers The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Adebule, on Monday, urged teachers to encourage students to discover their talents, to build necessary skills to support innovation and develop solutions to challenges facing the society. Adebule made the call at the opening of a three-day Science, Arts and Craft Exhibition organised by the Ministry of Education as part of activities to celebrate Lagos at 50 in Lagos. Students from public and private primary, junior and senior secondary schools showcased their initiatives at the exhibition which took place at Education District I, II and V in Agege, Oshodi and Agboju respectively. According to the deputy governor, there is the need to teach students to be creative problem-solv-

ers in a technology-driven society. ”As we celebrate Lagos at 50, we recognise the role of our youth and students in the years to come in terms of the development of the state and country at large. ”In the process of fostering young talents, our education plays a major role in ensuring that our children and youth acquire mastery of skills and knowledge required for their academics as well as the job market. ”Students and youth are the generation that possesses the future and there is the need to empower them to become positive change-makers in their careers and the society. ”One of the ways to help children and youth become confident and competent problem solvers is by offering them the opportunity such as this exhibition.

”These children are our hope and future and we need to help them positively channel their talents for a better tomorrow. Let us give opportunity to our children, ”she said. Some of the projects on display were Biogas production machine, grain blower, urine power generating set, hydraulic tractor, local refrigerator, hydroponic farming, fish production through water recycling system and others. The grand finale of the exhibition comes up on May 23, with awards and prizes given to the best schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lagos State was created on 27, May 1967, based on the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured Nigeria.

Procession by first group of matriculating students of Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State which held recently at the institutions premises.

LASU don charges FG, states on ending recession Esther Taiwo

A Professor of Sociology and Dean of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof Elias Olukorede, has warned that if government does not take a drastic step towards putting an end to the economic recession, issues of suicide would become rampant in the society. The Professor said this while fielding questions from journalists after delivering the 60th inaugural lecture of the University titled “Of Growing Old and Dying Well: A Gerontologist At Work” which took place at the Main Auditorium recently. According to him, when there is depression in the society, people react in different ways, especially

when they are confronted with anxiety, depression and frustration and people are bound to react to these. “For instance I can be frustrated and go to the church and ask my Pastor to pray for me and after the prayer I am able to manage the situation, another person may go to his family members while someone else may think it is the end of the world for him and therefore jumps into the ocean”, he said. He said there is a lot of frustration going on in the country where the economy is depressed and a lot of Nigerians are looking for a way out and suicide is part and parcel of the society but society supposed to find a way to curtail it. “Government should try its best to meet the basic needs of the citizens,

government should do the NEEDS Assessment of the whole population across all ages and not just the working class , otherwise suicide attempts will increase if not curtailed because it is a form of protest killing as a result of being frustrated by the society. Look at the case of the Medical Doctor that jumped inside the ocean, he felt the society has disappointed him as a result of his epilepsy which could not allow him practice his profession and suicide was his response to the situation so society should find a way to assist people”, he said. The don also urged government to review the concept of old people home to meet up- with the latest trends in developed countries such as provision of necessary facilities and policies.

FUNAAB VC tasks fresh students on discipline, hardwork Esther Taiwo Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has charged newly-admitted students to be disciplined and hardworking, noting that the university has zero tolerance for indiscipline, laziness and other vices. Stating these at the 2016/2017 Academic Session Orientation Programme for Fresh Students, Professor Oyewole, noted that the university was committed to producing graduates, who are worthy in learning, character and are academically-sound. He pointed out that the orientation programme was strictly designed to intimate students with the rules, regulations, culture and important information that would enhance their success in the University. Speaking on the history of university, the Registrar, Mr. Mathew Ayoola, said the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), formerly known as the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), was established on January 8, 1988 by the Federal Government and that through its relentless efforts, the University had earned the following accolades: Best University in Nigeria in 2005 by the National Universities Commission (NUC); NUC’s first place prize as the Best Research University (2004 & 2005); Best University in Nigeria, October 2008 by the Industrial Training Fund; Best University for the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES); winner of the Maiden Award at the First National Mathematics Competition; and designation as the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agriculture, among others. Mr. Ayoola, who disclosed that the University runs a collegiate system, stated that initially, five Colleges were introduced into the University in October 1988 and was later increased to nine, while adding that one of the nine Colleges; College of

Natural Sciences (COLNAS), was split into two, increasing the total number of Colleges in the University to 10. In a presentation on the “Importance of University Education and Expectations of University Students”, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Professor Catherine Eromosele, who was represented by the Dean, Student Affairs Division, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju, stated that the knowledge acquired from university education was transformational; creating a more refined individual with an analytical mind and the ability to be a problem-solver. Professor Olayanju also represented the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Ololade Enikuomehin, at the event, to make his presentation titled; “Adaption of University Knowledge to Self-Development”, where the students were charged to be hardworking. Speaking on the topic “Students’ Involvement in Social Activities on Campus”, the Dean, Student Affairs stated that every human being has a triune nature namely - spirit, body and soul which should be properly developed for them to become complete individuals. He advised that, as a spirit, students should be involved in religious fellowships and activities; as a soul or mind, they should be involved in social or academic activities, to develop their souls, such as belonging to Departmental and College associations, Students’ Union activities and other legally-recognised clubs such as the Red Cross, Man O’ War, FUNAAB Drama Troupe, Boys’ Brigade and Road Safety; while as a body, they should be engaged in physical development by exercising, observing good hygiene and eating balanced diet. The Dean further encouraged the students to endeavour to keep themselves busy and productively engage themselves at all times, warning that an idle hand is the devil’s workshop. open-minded and be versatile in their quest for knowledge and development, stressing that no knowledge was a waste.

World Bank, NUC laud FUNAAB over Centre of Excellence Esther Taiwo A team of experts from the World Bank and the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, have commended the activities of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta’s World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agriculture (CEADESE), a project sponsored by the World Bank. According to the Director of the centre, Professor Okanlanwon Onagbesan, the supervisory team always visits the university, every six months, to ensure that CEADESE was doing everything rightly, as expected. The 6-man team was made up of four World

Bank representatives alongside two NUC representatives. According to the Director of the centre, Prof. Onagbesan, there were 10 universities in Nigeria and 23 in West Africa, designated as Africa Centres of Excellence and presently termed as ACE 1. He disclosed that the centre was mandated to run postgraduate programmes which were not only limited to Nigerian students alone, but open to others around the West African region, who they got across to, through different means of advertisement. “CEADESE postgraduate programmes are like normal establishments, modeled on how normal postgraduate programmes should be run.

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I, formerly known and addressed as NKIRUKA NKECHI NWAHIRI, Now wish to be known and addressed as NKECHI NKIRUKA NWAHIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JOLAYEMI ADEDOYIN DEBORAH

xx GRACE AKPO ADEOYE I, formerly known and addressed as GRACE AKPO ERADAJAYE, Now wish to be known and addressed as GRACE AKPO ADEOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS.ERHAZELE AGBOARE ESTHER

FOLAJIMI ADEBISI ADESINA

OLUBUNMI BARNABAS

I, formerly known and addressed as FOLAJIMI ADEBISI BAMTEFA, Now wish to be known and addressed as FOLAJIMI ADEBISI ADESINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUBUNMI ADESINA, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLUBUNMI BARNABAS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS POKMAH MALLAMI AGBOARE, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS.ERHAZELE AGBOARE ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SARUMI RASHIDAT IBIWUNMI

ABBAS RASHIDAT MORENIKE

OCHIAM OGBONNA ABEL

I, formerly known and addressed as MORUFU RASHIDAT IBIWUNMI, Now wish to be known and addressed as SARUMI RASHIDAT IBIWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABASS RASHIDAT MORENIKE, ABASS MORENIKE OLUWATOSIN & ABASS MORENIKE TOSIN, Now wish to be known and addressed as ABBAS RASHIDAT MORENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly Known As OCHIAM ABEL Now Known As OCHIAM OGBONNA ABEL. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

SARAH EBOH

AKINGBADE ZAINAB ROMOKE

RASAK NAFISAT ADENIKE

MRS OLUWAFEMI BALOGUN NIMOTALLAI AKOREDE

Formerly Known As MISS BALOGUN NIMOTALLAI AKOREDE Now Known As MRS OLUWAFEMI BALOGUN NIMOTALLAI AKOREDE. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note. ADDITION/RE-ARRANGEMENT

I, formerly know, addressed and arranged my name as IBRAHIM GANA, I wish to add ‘DANLAMIN’ to my name to be known, called and re-arranged as GANA IBRAHIM DANLAMIN. Henceforth i wish to be known as GANA IBRAHIM DANLAMIN. General public and Authority Concerned should take note.

ATITEBI AYODEJI BALIKIS

EVANGELIST MERCY OTUWANBURE

AMOO OLUWABUNMI OLUWAYEMISI RUTH

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEYEMI ADEDOYIN DEBORAH, Now wish to be known and addressed as JOLAYEMI ADEDOYIN DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SARAH OGHENEKOHWO, Now wish to be known and addressed as SARAH EBOH All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as ADEYEMI OLUWABUNMI OLUWAYEMISI RUTH, Now wish to be known and addressed as AMOO OLUWABUNMI OLUWAYEMISI RUTH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EVANGELIST MERCY OTUWANBURE MAGEGE-AKE, Now wish to be known and addressed as EVANGELIST MERCY OTUWANBURE JESUBRUME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

JOHN OKORIE Formerly Known As JOHN OKORIE HOPE Now Known As JOHN OKORIE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. OROMIDAYO OLUWAYEMISI IYANU

I, formerly known and addressed as DAUDA ZAINAB, Now wish to be known and addressed as AKINGBADE ZAINAB ROMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM NAFISAT ADENIKE, Now wish to be known and addressed as RASAK NAFISAT ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADESOKAN GRACE KIKELOMO

AKANNI OLUWATOYIN ADIJAT

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESOKAN GANIYAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADESOKAN GRACE KIKELOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OLANIYAN ADIJAT KUBURAT, now wish to be known , called and addressed as AKANNI OLUWATOYIN ADIJAT. All former documents remain valid. First Bank Plc, general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

On my BVN my name was wrongly written as BABATUNDE ADEOYE SOLOMON instead of BABATUNDE ADEDOYE SOLOMON. That my correct name is BABATUNDE ADEDOYE SOLOMON. All former documents remain valid, general public take note.

AKINSANYA BAMIDELE OLUWATAYO

KASIM ABISOLA AFOLASHADE

I, formerly known and addressed as ESUOLA YEMISI ARINOLA, Now wish to be known and addressed as OROMIDAYO OLUWAYEMISI IYANU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKWUDILI CYNTHIA ADAOBI

I, formerly known and addressed as OKEAKPU CYNTHIA ADAOBI, with a wrong date of birth as 11th day of November, 1991, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKWUDILI CYNTHIA ADAOBI with the correct date of birth as 11th day of November, 1992. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as YETUNDE BABATOPE, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as AKINSANYA BAMIDELE OLUWATAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as KASIM ABISOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as KASIM ABISOLA AFOLASHADE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEREMI ESTHER BOLADE

OGUNTOYE IMOLE-AYO SERAH

ADEDINI TOFUNMI DAYO

IBRAHIM MARYAM TITILOPE

I, formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM-ODUFAYO MARYAM TITILOPE, Now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM MARYAM TITILOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SALAMI SHERIFF OLAWALE I, formerly known and addressed as ABDULSALAM SHERIFF OLAWALE, Now wish to be known and addressed as SALAMI SHERIFF OLAWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AGBANA ELIZABETH OLUBANKE

I, formerly known and addressed as DALERO ELIZABETH YETUNDE, Now wish to be known and addressed as AGBANA ELIZABETH OLUBANKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS LAWAL ESTHER IROGHAMEN Formerly Known As MISS IMAGBE LINDA IROGHAMEN Now Known As MRS LAWAL ESTHER IROGHAMEN. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note. MRS. BABAWALE ENEBELI ELIZABETH

SEGUN OKE OLUMIDE I, formerly known and addressed as BAMGBOSE ALABI TOPE, Now wish to be known and addressed as SEGUN OKE OLUMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABAOKE SUNDAY

I, formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY ABAOKE NWOBASHI, Now wish to be known and addressed as ABAOKE SUNDAY and my correct date of birth is 3rd February 1987 and not 6th August 1988. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS STELLA IFEOMA JACKSON

Formerly Known As MISS STELLA IFEOMA EMMANUEL Now Known As MRS STELLA IFEOMA JACKSON. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note. MRS. OBIJURU CHIOMA THERESA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOGU CHIOMA THERESA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MRS. OBIJURU CHIOMA THERESA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OMOIGWEI TINA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ENEBELI ELIZABETH IFEANYI, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BABAWALE ENEBELI ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OMOIGWI AUGUSTINA, now wish to be known , called and addressed as OMOIGWEI TINA. That I was born on the 5th day of October, 1976. All former documents remain valid. Wema Bank Plc, general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ZIBILI PAUL DANIEL

EJARO ESTHER

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OKODUWA PAUL OSEMUDIAMEN, now wish to be known , called and addressed as ZIBILI PAUL DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

EBENEZER OLANREWAJU OYEDELE OLUYOMBO

I, formerly known, called and addressed as NWANKWO ESTHER, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as EJARO ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as JIMOH BALIKIS AYODEJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ATITEBI AYODEJI BALIKIS. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEKUNLE ESTHER BOLADE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEREMI ESTHER BOLADE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONETUFO IMOLE-AYO SARAH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGUNTOYE IMOLEAYO SERAH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PEDRO OLAWALE OLUWASEUN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEDINI TOFUNMI DAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EBENEZER OLANREWAJU OYEDELE FAYOMBO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as EBENEZER OLANREWAJU OYEDELE OLUYOMBO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I hereby confirm that Caleb Akinola and Caleb Idowu Akinola are one and same person. I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as Caleb Idowu Akinola. All former documents bearing the above names remain valid. General public take note.

ABAYOMI AKINNIRAN MARTINS I, formerly known and addressed as ABAYOMI AKINNIRAN MARTINS-FAGBO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABAYOMI AKINNIRAN MARTINS. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. OKOCHA FLORENCE NKECHI

CORNELIUS CHIBUZOR FRANCIS AGBAKANSI

SUNDAY ADEWUSI

CHRISTOPHER ANDREW HOPE

MOJISOLA VIVIAN AJIBOLA

Formerly known and addressed as OGALA FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKOCHA FLORENCE NKECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHINEDU NJEMANZE now wish to henceforth be referred to as SUNDAY ADEWUSI, all former document still remain the same, general public and other affected Institutions kindly please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as HOPE OSAEOAHER CHRISTOPHER, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER ANDREW HOPE all former document remain valid general public take note.

Formerly known and address as, Mojisola Vivian Sobola, Now wish to be known and address as, Mojisola Vivian Ajibola. All former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note.

MRS. OSUJI JENNIFER AMARACHI

MRS. AJEREH CHIOMA LOVINA

ABIDOYE OLUWATOYIN VICTORIA I, formerly known and addressed as ADEDOYE OLUWATOYIN ABOSEDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABIDOYE OLUWATOYIN VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OBASEDO ROSELINE MILLIONAIRESS I, formerly known and addressed as OBASEDO ROSELINE MILLIONAIRESS, now wish to be known and addressed as OBASEDO ROSELINE MILLIONAIRESS AMANSOWOMWAN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

IGBASAN MARY ISAAC I formally known and addressed as ISAAC MARY OHUNENE now wish to be known and addressed as IGBASAN MARY ISAAC all former document remain valid general public should please take note.

MRS. ANELE PRISCA CHINWE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IBEAWUCHI CHINWE PRISCA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ANELE PRISCA CHINWE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known as AGBAKANSI EMMANUEL FRANCIS ;Agbakansi Francis chibuzor & Francis chibuzor okonkwo, now want to henceforth be referred to as CORNELIUS CHIBUZOR FRANCIS AGBAKANSI,all former document still remain valid, general public please note.

MRS. VICTORY OLUEBUBE OKWARA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS VICTORY OLUEBUBE CHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. VICTORY OLUEBUBE OKWARA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS AFOLAYAN LYDIA ADEOLA Formerly known and addressed as MRS OLOJEDE LYDIA ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AFOLAYAN LYDIA ADEOLA. All former documents bearing the above names remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYEWUCHI JENNIFER AMARACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSUJI JENNIFER AMARACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MOWETE DEBORAH ONYEMACHI Formerly known and addressed as DEBORAH ONYEMACHI IJEH now wish to be known and addressed as MOWETE DEBORAH ONYEMACHI. All former documents bearing the above names remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANAELE CHIOMA LOVINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AJEREH CHIOMA LOVINA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. ADELANA FLORENCE ANUOLUWAPO

Formerly known and addressed as ISELOWO FLORENCE ANUOLUWAPO now wish to be known and addressed as ADELANA FLORENCE ANUOLUWAPO. All former documents bearing the above names remain valid. General public take note.

MATANMI OLUWATOSIN JUNIOR Formerly known and addressed as Matanmi Tosin Wasiu now wish to be known and addressed as Matanmi Oluwatosin Junior. All former documents bearing the above names remain valid. General public take note.

AYANTUNJI JOSHUA OLAGBELURO I, formerly known and addressed as OLAYAT TECHNICAL COMPANY, now wish to be known addressed as AYANTUNJI JOSHUA OLAGBELURO, with correct date of birth. 18-7-1969. All former documents remain valid; Banks and general public should take note.

Public Notice

FOOD FOR ALL GLOBAL AID FOUNDATION

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, April 12, 2017

GOD’S THRONE OF MERCY ASSEMBLY

ADONIS QUALITY LIFE INITIATIVE

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

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990.

Trustees are : Pastor Adio Olusegun (PRESIDENT) Mrs Adio precious Oluwapemi Dr. Taiwo Olukokun Barrister John Akinola Adejumo Pastor Ibiwoye Olalere Mrs Abiolu Josephine Professor Samuel Jegede

1. ADEMIJU ESTHER OMOLOLA - PRESIDENT 2. ADEMIJU ADONIS OMODARA - TREASURER 3. OLUFIADE MODUPE TITILAYO - SECRETARY

THE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Aims & Objectives : to contribute to the development of individuals and families within the communities through integrated multisectoral approach Nutritional programmes. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: Trustees

AIMS: 1. To prmote good health and provide quality health education, relieve poverty in the society. 2. To engage in philanthropic activities as a contribution to building a more humane society. 3. To provide good education and sustainable livelihood to the less privilege, the aged and bereaved in the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication. signed:trustees.

OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION ILUPEJU GRAMMAR SCHOOL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEERBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORTAE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMAPINES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SOLOMONOLADIPO WILLIAMS 2. OLAJIDE MUSTAPHA ERINLE ESQ 3. OLAJIMI DAVID OWOLANA 4. ODUNIYI ADEMOLA ODUYEMI 5. MRS. OMOTOLA FOLASHADE ODIMAYO 6. OMOJOLA ISREAL ARIYO 7. KAZEEM AKINTAYO LAWAL 8. ADEMOLA JOHNSON ODUMESI 9. FAISAL BIDMOS. AIMS AND OBEJCTIVES 1. TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILTATE EXCELLENT INTER-PERSONAL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWADED TO THE REGISTRATION GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. PLOT 420, TRIGIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

COVENANT MOUNTAIN OF ZION AND DELIVERANCE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990. Trustees Are: (1) BENJAMIN OLALEKAN ALE - PRESIDENT (2) OLADUNJOYE OLUWOLE OLABISI - VICE PRESIDENT (3) VICTORIA EBUNOLUWA ALE - TREASURER (4) OYELERU MICHAEL ISHOLA (5) JOSHUA OLALEKAN ALE - SECRETARY (6) SANNI OLOMI SAMUEL (7) OPEYEMI CALEB ALE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any objective to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 Days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ETERNAL GLORY CHURCH OF LIFE This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Pastor Olorunnisola Olusegun Joel - Leader - In-Charge (2) Mr. Adeyemo Adewole Stephen - Secretary (3) Mr. Olatilo Abiodun Afolabi - Member (4) Mr. Shogade Olukayode Olanrewaju - Member (5) Mrs. Titilayo Lawal - Member.

RIGHT AID HEALTH FOUNDATION The general public is hereby informed that the above name has applied for registration with corporate applied for registration with corporate Affairs Commission Abuja under part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied matters Act, No 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Dr (Mrs) Adekola Oyebola Olubodun (President) 2. Mr Ogundana Babatunde Vincent (Secretary) 3. Dr Olanipekun Simeon Olafimihan AIMS AND OBJECT To provided free health care services to members of the public Any objective 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 Ogundana Babatunde Vincent Secretary

GLORIOUS SOLUTION MINISTRY

I Formerly known and addressed as AFOLABI RUKIAT ABIMBOLA now wish to be known, called and addressed as YASAR - AKANGBE RUQAYYAH ABIMBOLA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as AJISHOLA BLESSING AUGUSTINA now wish to be known, called and addressed as AJIBOLA BLESSING AUGUSTINA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES1. TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONG THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 2. TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 3. CREATE MENTORING PLATFORMS AIMED AT TRANSMITTING VALUES FOR CHILDREN, 4.PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM STREET HAWKING. Any objective 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.

PILLAR OF SOLUTION POWER MINISTRY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To pray praise and worship God in truth and in spirit 2. To preach the word of God and encourage members to embrace Jesus Christ 3. To organize religious seminars and conference within and outside Nigeria

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS. 2. TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE AND HEAL THE SICK THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD. 3. TO EDIFY THE BODY OF CHRIST ETC.

Any objective 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.

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 Evanglist John S. Nwodo General Superintend

SIGNED: A. S. EROMOSELE ESQ

UNIQUE PLANKS AND BUILDING MATERIALS SELLERS’ OF NIGERIA

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. ADESINA ABIODUN EBENEZER - PRESIDENT 2. CHIEF OLUKAYODE ADEYEMI LISOYI (JP) - SECRETARY 3. MR SOYOYE ABDULFATAI ANIFOWOSE - TREASURER

SIGNED BY CHIEF ADEBAYO MORUFU ALANI

AJIBOLA BLESSING AUGUSTINA

THE TRUSTEES ARE1. ODION OBHAHIMEJELE 2. ABIEYUWA JENNIFER ERINMWINGBOVO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE÷ 1. APOSTLE DR. MIKE WEALTH CHINYERE - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. PASTOR HENRY GOODLUCK NWAODO 3. PASTOR DAVID FRIDAY SUGEI

SIGNED BY :Mr. Adeyemo Adewole Stephen - Secretary.

YASAR - AKANGBE RUQAYYAH ABIMBOLA

BALM OF GILEAD CHILDREN FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

Trustees Are: 1. Evangelist John .S. Nwodo - General Superintendent 2. Miss Mercy Otu - Secretary 3. Mrs Patricia Oku - Treasurer 4. Pastor Fredrick Okoh - Member 5. Mrs Mary Akwagiobe - Member 6. Mrs Patricia Anochirionye - Member

Any objection to this Registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

JENNIFER UCHENNA OGBUEZE

Signed: REV. NDUBUISI IGWE BARTHOLOMEW

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.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as JENNIFER UCHECHUKWU ONODUADI, now wish to be known and addressed as JENNIFER UCHENNA OGBUEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

The general public is hereby informed that the above name church has applied for registration with corporate applied for registration with corporate Affairs Commission Abuja under part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied matters Act, No 1 of 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To foster unity among members 2 To promote and protect the interest of the members 3 To create a forum and provide moral and financial assistance to deserving members

OGBODO FRANCIS CHIGOZIE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a dying world 2. To satisfy people’s desire for God’s word 3. To deliver people from demonic affliction

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

The Aims And Objectives are:(1) To preach the gospel of Christ Jesus. (2) To make discipleship to the Christian Kingdom using the Bible as road map. (3) To evangelize the gospel of Jesus Christ within Nigeria, Africa and world.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGBODO MICHAEL CHIGOZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBODO FRANCIS CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid. UBA and General public should please take note.

TRUSTEES ARE: REV. NDUBUISI IGWE BARTHOLOMEW NGOZI IGWE OBIEZE JANE BARR. SAM IFY OFILI CHARITY OBAJI

THE HOLY REVIVAL CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH OF ZION WORLDWIDE

This is to inform the public that the above named church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAP, C20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. The Trustees are: 1. Dr. Etajuwa Johnbull Adeegbanmire Ogungbure – The Great Prophet Ojise Olorun 2. Levi Okiki Balogun – General Chairman 3. Mr. Ephenus Omope – Church Chairman 4. Mr. Shem Omonojo – General Secretary 5. Mr. Nathaniel Ogungbure – Treasurer 6. Mr. Lawrence Oguntuyole 7. Mr. Joseph Asogbon 8. Mr. Romanus Iyanoye 9. Mr. Idowu Edema 10. Mr. Silloni Omiogunle THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE ARE: 1. To preach the gospel of Christ in the Holy book 2. To promote and propagate the gospel of God Almighty worldwide 3. The building of religious and charitable institutions for service to man Any objection to the proposed registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed by: MOST. CHR. SHEM OMONOJO General Secretary

ANASTECIA UJUNWA NWOLISE

MR ODUENYI IFEANYI VINCENT

MRS UZOCHUKWU GABRIELLA IKE

MRS IGBOKE NKEMDILI FELICIA

I formerly known as ELIZABETH UJU NWOLISA and UJU NWOLISA now wish to be known as ANASTECIA UJUNWA NWOLISE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR IFEANYI VINCENT CHUKWUEMEKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR ODUENYI IFEANYI VINCENT.ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID.PLEASE BANK AND PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UZOCHUKWU AUGUSTINA ANICHEBE and MISS UZOCHUKWU GABRIELLA ANICHEBE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UZOCHUKWU GABRIELLA IKE. All former documents remain valid. Fidelity Bank and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS GIDIGWU NKEMDILI FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IGBOKE NKEMDILI FELICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

AMAECHI, JOHN IFEANYI I Formerly known and addressed as Kanu Uzo wishes to be known and addressed as AMAECHI, JOHN IFEANYI for reasons of condition of birth, tradition and custom demands. All former documents remain valid. Diamond bank, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

MRS NWABUAGHA CHINEDU GLORIA

I Formerly known and addressed as Miss Ikedionwu Chinedu Gloria now wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs Nwabuagha Chinedu Gloria. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that VICTORIA IJENWA EZEADIKWA and VICTORIA IJENWA EZE refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as VICTORIA IJENWA EZEADIKWA But “EZE” was a short form of “EZEADIKWA”. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

I, UGWUEGBULAM NICODEMUS CHIDI hereby confirmed that the name UGWUEGBULAM CHIDIEBERE, UGWUEGBULAM CHIDI and UGWUEGBULAM NICODEMUS CHIDIEBERE refer to one and the same person. Any document(s) bearing any of the names is valid. Zenith Bank Plc and the general public should take note.

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OLATINWO SUNDAY SEYI

MRS. DEBORAH BASSEY OLUSEGUN DAIRO

AGARA DESTINY IGWU

I formly known and address as Balogun Yetunde Nike now wish to be known and address as Akinyemi Yetunde Adenike. All former document remain valid. General should please take note.

I formerly known and address as Olahinwo Sunday Seun,now wish to be known and address as Olatinwo Sunday Seyi. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly called and addressed as MISS DEBORAH EDET BASSEY now wish to be called and addressed as MRS. DEBORAH BASSEY OLUSEGUN DAIRO All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I formerly called and addressed as IJOKO ISAAC EDENE. now wish to be called and addressed as AGARA DESTINY IGWU All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

TOBIAS JULIANA EZENWANYI

MRS. OLAJOLO BOSEDE OPE

ASANGA PRISCILLA

NGOFA OSILA-AKEN

AKINYEMI YETUNDE ADENIKE

I, formerly known and addressed as, TOBIAS QUEEN, now wish to be known and addressed as, TOBIAS JULIANA EZENWANYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MRS. OLAFEMI BOSEDE OPE (NEE AKINFOLATIMI), now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OLAJOLO BOSEDE OPE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. HILARY GLADYS IDONGESIT

MRS. OMIETIMI JOANITA IFEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UMOH GLADYS IDONGESIT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. HILARY GLADYS IDONGESIT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NMEREGINI JOANITA IFEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OMIETIMI JOANITA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

LASISI ADEPOJU ONI ABOSEDE SILIFATU

MARIA MOSES

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Lasisi Abosede Silifatu, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LASISI ADEPOJU ONI ABOSEDE SILIFATU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MARIA OKPABIO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MARIA MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

POPOOLA AGNES OLUFUNMILAYO

ANIMASHAUN RASHEEDAT ADEOLA

I formerly known as POPOOLA AGNES wish to be known and addressed as POPOOLA AGNES OLUFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. CORRECTION OF NAME That I Umennaka Uchenna Augustine my name was wrongly written as Augustine Umennaka Uchechukwu wish to be known and addressed as Umennaka Uchenna Augustine. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

OPEYEMI GBEMISOLA MICHAEL I formerly known as Opeoluwa Sanni wish to be known and addressed as Opeyemi Gbemisola Michael. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADEWUNMI TAIWO ADEJUMOKE

ANDREW ADURUCHI EZIOKWUBUNDU I, formerly known and addressed as, ANDREW ANDRUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, ANDREW ADURUCHI EZIOKWUBUNDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. CHARLEY, DEE-EEBU VICTORIA

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHINWI OSILA-AKEN, now wish to be known and addressed as, NGOFA OSILA-AKEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly called and addressed as CHINEDU AJAH now wish to be called and addressed as EBONINE CHINEDU PATRICK All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

OLOKOR PRINCELY MARO

MRS. ASHIONYE AUGUSTINE ITORO

I, formerly known and addressed as, TREVOR FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, OLOKOR PRINCELY MARO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. OYELEYE OLOLADE OLADUNNI

\ MRS OMOLEWA BOSE

I, formerly known and addressed as, OJEIKERE, OMOIKEFE IRENE, now wish to be known and addressed as, ONYEKACHUKWU OMOIKEFE IRENE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Opeola Ololade Oladunni, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Oyeleye Ololade Oladunni. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known as IJENEMEH BOSE FRANCISCA wish to be known and addressed as MRS OMOLEWA BOSE FRANCISCA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

VERIFICATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

My incorrect name is FOLORUNSHO ISMAILA ADERIBIGBE, while my correct name is FOLORUNSHO ISMAILA ADEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS EZEJELUE UKAMAKA PEACE

ONYEKWERE STELLA OSTADIMA

I formerly known as Bello Rasheedat Adeola. wish to be known and addressed as Animashaun Rasheedat Adeola. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADELOLA ADERONKE VALENTINA CHU-OSAKWE I formerly known as ADELOLA ADERONKE VALENTINA LEWIS wish to be known and addressed as ADELOLA ADERONKE VALENTINA CHU-OSAKWE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Miss OKEKE UKAMAKA PEACE wish to be known and addressed as Mrs EZEJELUE UKAMAKA PEACE . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ONYEKWERE STELLA OSTHER wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKWERE STELLA OSTADIMA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS ABDULSALAM GANIAT ABIODUN

FAITH-AMINU ADEBAYO TIMOTHY

OLOWE TEMITOPE FELICIA I formerly known as OJEKUNLE TEMITOPE FELICIA wish to be known and addressed as OLOWE TEMITOPE FELICIA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

NNEJI ANGELA NMA

I formerly known as EFUNBAJO TAIWO ADEJUMOKE wish to be known and addressed as ADEWUNMI TAIWO ADEJUMOKE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS FAGUNWA OLUFUNKE ESTHER

ILESANMI ADEKEMI RUTH I formerly known and addressed as ADEBAYO KAFAT ADEKEMI and ILESANMI KAFAYAT ADEKEMI now wish to be known and addressed as ILESANMI ADEKEMI RUTH.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ALHAJI OPEBIYI AYOWOLE SHERIFF

OLOGUNDUDU SHERIFAT OLUWATOYIN

I formerly known and addressed as ALH.AKANJI SHERIFF AYOWOLE OPEBIYI now wish to be known and addressed as ALHAJI OPEBIYI AYOWOLE SHERIFF.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BARUWA SHERIFAT OLUWATOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as OLOGUNDUDU SHERIFAT OLUWATOYIN.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known as AMINU ADEBAYO TIRIMISIYU wish to be known and addressed as FAITHAMINU ADEBAYO TIMOTHY. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

VIVIAN GIFT NNABUKO I formerly known as Vivian Onyinyechi Nnabuko wish to be known and addressed as Vivian Gift Nnabuko. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS IBIKUNLE AISHA OMOBOLANLE I formerly known as MISS ANIFOWOSHE AISHA OMOBOLANLE wish to be known and addressed as MRS IBIKUNLE AISHA OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ATOYEBI GIFT ENO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JAMES GIFT ENO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ATOYEBI GIFT ENO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKUSANYA-JACOB FUNMILOLA TOLANI I formerly known and addressed as JACOB FUNMILALO TOLANI now wish to be known and addressed as OKUSANYA-JACOB FUNMILOLA TOLANI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. ASHIONYE NWOSE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. ASHIONYE AUGUSTINE ITORO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ONYEKACHUKWU OMOIKEFE IRENE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. FRIDAY, DEEEEBU VICTORIA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. CHARLEY, DEE-EEBU VICTORIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known as Miss OSENI GANIYAT ABIODUN wish to be known and addressed as Mrs ABDULSALAM GANIAT ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EBONINE CHINEDU PATRICK

I formerly called and addressed as MISS OKORIE BLESSING now wish to be called and addressed as MRS. OWABIE BLESSING CLEMENT All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, ONUOHA IHEANACHO OBIAMAKA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, ONUOHA IHEANACHO D., instead of, ONUOHA IHEANACHO OBIAMAKA, in my bank details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, ONUOHA IHEANACHO OBIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGU ANGELA NMAOGU now wish to be known and addressed as NNEJI ANGELA NMA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUNDELE OLUFUNKE ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FAGUNWA OLUFUNKE ESTHER.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, PRISCILLA EFFIONG ASSANGA, AND ASANGA PRISCILLA, wish to be known and addressed as, ASANGA PRISCILLA. My correct date is, 23rd June, 1986, not 22nd October, 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. OWABIE BLESSING CLEMENT

APEH NKECHI I formerly known as NKECHI SUNDAY wish to be known and addressed as APEH NKECHI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OLUWOLE ADEMOLA OGUNBIYI I formerly known as OGUNBIYI ADEMOLA GABRIEL ADEYEMI wish to be known and addressed as OLUWOLE ADEMOLA OGUNBIYI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ABDULRAHMAN IBRAHIM OLUSOLA I formerly known and addressed as ABDULRAHMON IBRAHIM ADESOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULRAHMAN IBRAHIM OLUSOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

HAZZAN YETUNDE GBEMISOLA I formerly known and addressed as HASSAN ADEJOKE YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as HAZZAN YETUNDE GBEMISOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

UGOR CHINONYE CHRISTAINCIA I formerly known as OKEDUONU CHINONYE CHRISTAINCIA wish to be known and addressed as UGOR CHINONYE CHRISTAINCIA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OBASEUN OYEDEJI SAMSON I formerly known and addressed as FOLOSHO OYEDEJI now wish to be known and addressed as OBASEUN OYEDEJI SAMSON. All former documents remain valid. General public to please

FRANCISCA

COLLINS AHAMBA MISHAEL I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS COLLINS AHAMBA MBAIKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS COLLINS AHAMBA MISHAEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

AYODEJI ABAYOMI OJO I formerly known as Ayodeji Abayomi Olu wish to be known and addressed as Ayodeji Abayomi Ojo .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. AYESETEMINIKAN ADEWALE I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ALALAMAJA CHRISTOPHER EMMANUEL WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYESETEMINIKAN ADEWALE .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ZANGINA SALISU RABIU I formerly known and addressed as RABIU SALISU ZANGINA now wish to be known and addressed as ZANGINA SALISU RABIU.I was born on 25/11/1968 All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OBIJIAKU NNAMDI FIDELIS

OJO SUNDAY MICHAEL

I formerly known and addressed as OBIJIAKU NNAMDI now wish to be known and addressed as OBIJIAKU NNAMDI FIDELIS. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAJIDE MICHAEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO SUNDAY MICHAEL.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS OMITIRAN MONISOLA OLAIDE

I formerly known and addressed as MRS DELE-OMITIRAN MONISOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OMITIRAN MONISOLA OLAIDE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

FAKOYA SAIDAY ADUNNI I formerly known and addressed as AKOLADE SAIDAY ADUNNI now wish to be known and addressed as FAKOYA SAIDAY ADUNNI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

IDIM SAMUEL SILVANUS

In some of my documents my name was written as RABIU SALISU and I wish to add ZANGINA to my name. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ZANGINA SALISU RABIU. I was born on 25/11/1968. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as IDIM UDUAK SYLVANUS now wish to be known and addressed as IDIM SAMUEL SILVANUS.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS UMAR MUSA INSTEAD OF ADEKOYA ADEYINKA SIMON.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Public Notice 24 HUMANISTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LEO IGWE - CHAIRMAN 2. NANDIP ANDREW 3. CALISTUS IGWILO 4. ISAIAH AKORITA - SECRETARY 5. MUBARAK BALA 6. IKE OKECHUKWU 7. LADEYINKA SHORUNGBE.

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STONEWORD FRUITFUL ASSEMBLY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PASTOR CHIMA EMMANUEL UDEGBE (2) PST MRS CHINYERE ANGELINA ADEGBOYE (3) CHIKA SABINA OFERE

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE HUMANISM WHICH IS UNDERSTOOD AS AN ETHICAL LIFE ON THE BASIS OF REASON AND COMPASSION 2. TO FOSTER SCIENTIFIC AND CRITICAL THINKING. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

CHRIST PALACE CHURCH, BENIN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR VICTOR GODSON AIYEKI 2. PASTOR HELEN AIYEKI 3. MR. JOHN AIYEKI 4. PASTOR KELVIN OSARIEMEN AIYEKI 5. REV’D EDOBOR HAPPY ANDERSON THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD OF THE NATIONS. 2. TO OPEN CHURCHES ALL OVER THE GLOBE. 3. TO ORDAIN QUALIFIED PERSONS INTO THE 5- FOLD MINISTRY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

PROGRESSIVE IMMACULATE FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. CHUKWU JUSTIN CHUKWUNONYE 2. EMEKA JUDE UMENWAKA 3. JOHN ANI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ALL ROUND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: BARR KATE OTUMU

ORAABU EZE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 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. BENEDICT OKORIE 2. EBERECHUKWU OKORIE 3. ONYEKACHUKWU OFOMA 4. OKEKE AZORO -MEMBER

-CHAIRMAN -SECRETARY -TREASURER

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. PROPHET ELIJAH TOPE IDOWU 2. PASTOR COMFORT ADAMU 3. PASTOR BULUS ISA TERI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE SISTERHOOD AMONG OLD STUDENTS OF OLASS YABA THROUGH IDENTIFYING AND RE-UNITING THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVEN SUPPORT TO ONE ANOTHER. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST THE ISSUES OF LIFE DELIVERANCE MISSION

CAVEAT EMPTOR

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV APOSTLE FESTUS AISAGBONHI OSAWELE - GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. PASTOR MRS VICTORIA AISAGBONHI OSAWELE - SECRETARY. 3. MRS VICTORIA LAMAI -MEMBER. 4. EMMANUEL WISDOM ETU - MEMBER. 5. MRS HELEN UKANE - MEMBER. 6. MRS MAGDALENA KASSIMIA - MEMBER THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: KINGSLEY O. OBUE, ESQ.

AFRICANITY SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PROF. DAMIAN UGWUTIKIRI OPATA. 2. DR. PETER JAZZY EZEH. 3. JOHN KELECHI UGWUANYI SPECIFIC AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENHANCE/ IMPROVE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM IN AFRICA. 2. TO ENHANCE/IMPROVE INDIGENOUS METHODOLOGIES. GENERAL AIMS& OBJECTIVES: 1. TO DOCUMENT INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN AFRICA. 2. TO INTERROGATE THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION WITH SPECIAL INTEREST ON METHODOLOGIES (EXPLORE ISSUES OF KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS). 3. TO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITIES OF KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION IN AFRICA. 4. TO ENGAGE IN OR CARRY OUT RESEARCH IN ALL RAMIFICATIONS, TO ORGANISE SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS, TV, AND RADIO TALK SHOWS. PRINT JOURNALS AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL WAY THAT WILL PROMOTE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 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: EMEKA OPATA (SOLICITOR & ADVOCATE ) - 08022268846, 08033163852.

SOMETIME IN SEPTEMBER 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. HENSHAW EMMANUEL EWA 2. EYABA EMMANUEL TAABO 3. OYO – ITA DAVID OROK AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

LAMB OF GOD FOR ALL NATIONS PRAYER MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. MARGARET ADEROJU KOSHONI 2. (DR) MRS BOYO-EKWUEME HELEN 3. CHIEF (MRS) CECELIA TUKURU 4. CHIEF (MRS) YESIDE EDITH PAMPAM 5. LT. COL. MARGARET MARY OBIGHO - (RTD) 6. DR KEHINDE WENIKE-BRIGGS 7. MRS OLAYINKA OGUNDE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

OUR LADY APOSTLES SECONDARY SCHOOL YABA, OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

RE: PROPERTIES OF PA ISMAIL OLANREWAJU AKANGBE OKI.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES BELONGING TO LATE PA ISMAIL OLANREWAJU AKANGBE OKI AND THE OKI FAMILY ARE NOT FOR SALE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: NUMBER 102-104, NNAMDI AZIKWE STREET, LAGOS ISLAND, LAGOS STATE. NUMBER 6, ISIJOLA STREET, ILUPEJU ESTATE, LAGOS STATE. NUMBER 18, OKE-ONA STREET, IKATE, SURULERE, LAGOS STATE. PROPERTY OF THE OKI FAMILY AT FOLA AGORO STREET, LAGOS STATE. PROPERTY AT LAWANI KESHINRO VILLAGE, LAGOS STATE REGISTERED AS NO 71 PAGE 71 VOLUME 111 AT THE LANDS REGISTRY AT LAGOS. AND ANY OTHER PROPERTY THAT ACCRUES TO LATE PA ISMAIL OLANREWAJU AKANGBE OKI AND THE OKI FAMILY. NOTE FURTHER THAT THE TITLE DOCUMENTS OF THE ABOVE STATED PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN STOLEN AND THE THEFT HAS BEEN REPORTED. BUYERS BEWARE!!!

SIGNED: GBOLAHAN OKI. NO 6, ISIJOLA STREET, ILUPEJU ESTATE, LAGOS STATE. BUSINESSMEN PRAYER NETWORK 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. DAVID OBINNA OFONDU 2. DR. MAGNUS MONDAY OFONDU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO ALL THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD. 2. TO WIN SOULS AND REVIVAL FOR THE KINGDOM. 3. TO PRAY FOR THE SUCCESS OF GODLY BUSINESS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

PEERING ADVOCACY AND ADVANCEMENT CENTRE IN AFRICA

IDEAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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. ITODO SAMSON 2. OGUNDARE OLUSEGUN 3. NWAGWU EZENWA SAMPSON 4. MBAMALU CYNTHIA ONYINYE.

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANG. (PROPHET) HEPHZIBAH MADUABUCHI UCHECHUKWU NWAFOR 2. MRS. ANTHONIA IFEOMA UCHE NWAFOR 3. REV. JUDE OSITA NWOKIKE.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONVERT SOULS AND BRING THEM TO CHRIST THROUGH PRAISE AND WORSHIP 2. TO SHOWCASE THE IDEAL CHRISTIAN VALUE LIKE CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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GREAT GOLDEN NOBLE FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA 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. MR IFEANYI OBINNA 2. MR ONOH DAN 3. MR UZOLISE TOCHUKWU ALEXANDER 4. MR UGWU CHRISTOPHER 5. MR OBOM OGBONNA.

- CHAIRMAN

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RENOVATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF HOMES 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. OWOLABI JULIUS OLUKAYODE - CHAIRMAN. 2. OWOLABI MARY OLUWAKEMI.

- SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: RENOVATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF BROKEN HOMES AND FAMILIES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROMOTE LOVE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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

POWER LINE INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP CENTRE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. REV. UGWU JONATHAN TOCHI, (SENIOR PASTOR) 2. MRS UGWU FAVOUR NKIRU 3. PASTOR CLETUS NWABUISI CHUKWUMA 4. MR UGWU JOSEPH CHIBUEZE, 5. DEACON IKECHUKWU AGU (TREASURE) 6. BAR EZEKIEL OKEKE.( SECRETARY) 7. ELDER PETER ONYEKE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CONSOLATION BIBLE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

PRAISE HOUSE DISCIPLESHIP MISSION

AFOR AWKUNANAW PERISHABLE GOODS DEALERS ASSOCIATION

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:

TRUSTEES: (1) KOMOLAFE STEPHEN THEOPHILUS (PASTOR) - GENERAL CO-ORDINATOR (2)KOMOLAFE ADEBOLA EVELYN -TREASURER (3)KANU UBA JAMES - GENERAL SECRETARY (4)OLADOYE SUNDAY JOEL-MEMBER (5)ADEYEMO JOSEPH SEUN- MEMBER

(1)ALADE MOSES ADENIYI -

SEER

(2)ALADE COMFORT DAMILOLA -

GENERAL OVERADMINISTRATOR\SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

BIBLE LIFE MINISTRY

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

SIGNED: ELIZABETH ISOLA

MONDAY ANTHONY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHANGE OF COMPANY NAME

This is to inform the general

documents remain valid. General

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

ISHOLA ADETOUN ADENIKE

THAT THE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES

BUSY BEES GOLD. All former

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME

NEW TRUSTEE APPOINTED HON. DONATUS ANI

AIMS/OBJECTIVES AND OLD TRUSTEES RETAINED.

LIMITED has changed to FIRST

THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL OKOH AYEGBA 2. PASTOR BENJAMIN AYEGBA. 3. PASTOR JACOB ONOGWU. 4. BODE FASUYI. 5. ELIZABETH ISOLA

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD

public that BUSY BEES MOTEL

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL O AYEGBA - RETAINED 2. PASTOR JOE AMEH - REMOVED 3. JOSEPH EBUTE - REMOVED 4. RAPHAEL ADEJOH - REMOVED 5. CHARLES OSEMENE - REMOVED

(CAC/IT/NO 95388)

public take note.

LIBERTY LIFE WORLD OUTREACH The general public is hereby inform that the above named Outreach has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. The trustees are: 1.Lateef Barnabas Tunde – Chairman 2.Ambali Shadrack Adeyemi – Secretary 3.Lateef Bukola Oluwasola Aims and Objectives 1.To engage the world with love, life and grace of Jesus Christ 2.To promote leadership, integrity, faith and excellence in our community. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication. Signed: Chairman

IRIAFE MUSTAPHA SHAKA

MRS AKANBI RACHAEL

AGORO ISIWAT OLAMIDE

I, formerly known and addressed as SHAKA MUSTAPHA OSENI, Now wish to be known and addressed as IRIAFE MUSTAPHA SHAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEKOLA RASHIDAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKANBI RACHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLATUNBOSUN ISIWAT OLAMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as AGORO ISIWAT OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BARDE MONDAY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MONDAY ANTHONY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN THE SAME. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as OSHIKOYA ADETOUN ADENIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ISHOLA ADETOUN ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KOLAWOLE BOLAJI CALEB

MRS OKE ROSELYNE OLUMA

EDET EME OKON

MRS ISIAKA AFISAT MOPELOLA

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OGBECHE ROSELYNE DOMINIC, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKE ROSELYNE OLUMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EDET PEACE EME OKON, now wish to be known and addressed as EDET EME OKON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MRS BAKARE AFEEZAH MOPELOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ISIAKA AFISAT MOPELOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to certify and confirm that my name was shortened in my documents as MBADIKE OBINNA instead of MBADIKE OBINNA SAMSON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ENABULELE ANN

ASOGWA IZUCHUKWU JOHNSON

Formerly known and addressed as ABEL BOLAJI CALEB, now wish to be known and addressed as KOLAWOLE BOLAJI CALEB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. YAKUB OLOLADE LATIFAT

ODIMS UJUNWA THERESA

Formerly known and addressed as ALARAPE OLOLADE LATIFAT, now wish to be known and addressed as YAKUB OLOLADE LATIFAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKEKE UJUNWA THERESA, now wish to be known and addressed as ODIMS UJUNWA THERESA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KAKANFO OMOLOLA

MRS BENSON ACQUAH JOY CHIKODI

Formerly known and addressed as AKANDE OMOLARA FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as KAKANFO OMOLOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS BENSON JOY CHIKODI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BENSON ACQUAH JOY CHIKODI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NKEM ALEX UCHENNA AYODELE Formerly known and addressed as IWUAFOR UCHENNA AYODELE, now wish to be known and addressed as NKEM ALEX UCHENNA AYODELE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS OLUWAKEMI AGBEKE OLA

Formerly known and addressed as Mrs Oluwakemi Ayodele-Ola now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oluwakemi Agbeke Ola. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ANN JAMES, now wish to be known and addressed as ENABULELE ANN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. YOOLA EMMANUEL OMOKEREDE

I, formerly known and addressed as AYOOLA YISAU JIMOH now wish to be known and addressed as AYOOLA EMMANUEL OMOKEREDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ASOGWA STANLEY JOHNSON, now wish to be known and addressed as ASOGWA IZUCHUKWU JOHNSON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADEYEMI EMMANUEL OYEBAMIJI

I, formerly known and addressed as IDOKO Emmanuel Ogwuche now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI Emmanuel Oyebamiji. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OYINLOLA YUSUF OLARINRE

Formerly known and addressed as OYINLOLA YUSUF OLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OYINLOLA YUSUF OLARINRE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME ONIPEDE SADE ARIKE and OMOLARA MAYOWA ONIPEDE is one and same person but wish to be known and addressed as ONIPEDE SADE ARIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ILUYEMI MERCY IYASERE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS TEMIMOWO MERCY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ILUYEMI MERCY IYASERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS OYENIYI GRACE TOLULOPE

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Ogunleke Grace Tolulope now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oyeniyi Grace Tolulope. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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DALA ALPHONSO INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAMUEL MOMOH 2. CHRISTIANA TAWA MOMOH 3. HARRISON UDOMA

TRUSTEES: 1 DALA ALPHONSO 2. APIRIYE JAMABO 3 DR. CHRISTABEL ALPHONSO 4. APOSTLE GOODHEART EKWUEME 5. REV OLUMIDE EMMANUEL 6 REV. SAM OYE 7. BRIG GEN. WLLIAMS OBENE. (RTD)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE HOLY BIBLE FROM GENESIS TO REVOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVANGELISM, INSPIRATION, CORRECTION AND FELLOWSHIP. 2. PROMOTING THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, THE MINISTER, THE POOR AND THE NEEDY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: USIFO BENSON

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ALEX & ELIZA FOUNDATION

NOLLYWOOD AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’. OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. IKE CHROME 2. WALTER OBASEKI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENGAGE IN HUMANITARIAN SERVICES 2. TO PROVIDE CHARITY TO THE NEEDY IN OBIOMA 3. TO WOMEN OF UDI LGA OF ENUGU 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, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

OJO PINNACLE KLUB LAGOS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’. OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. 1. SUNDAY KEN AWOJI 2. MICHAEL ODEY JR 3. CHINYERE CHARITY OKORIE 4. HAPPY JULIAN UCHENDU 5. NAZARATH JESSE 6. EVIA SIMON 7. HELEN SNOW ONYEMAOSI 8. NWAJIOFOR CHINEDU RICHARD 9. PAUL APEL PAPEL 10. JOSHUA OLOMU AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS OF THE MEMBERS 2. TO CATER FOR THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIDANDIDAN SOCIAL CLUB OF IJANIKIN

TRUSTLESS: 1. HON. FEMI OBAYOMI DAVIES 2. HON EMMANUEL OKEDEYI 3. ALH. BILIAMINU MUSA 4. HON AJOSE MUSIBAU ADIO 5. MRS. BUSAYO ABIKE ABIODUN 6. HON. AHMED SULE ADEOYE 7. BODE L. AKIN-ANIA. ESQ 8. DR. OLUMIDE OBAYOMI DAVIES

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. SALISU HASSAN ALAWIYE 2. CHIEF BOLAJI YINUSA 3. ARIMIYAU ODAGI 4. YUSUPH TAIWO HASSAN 5. SALIMOU J. OGABI 6. ALH. JIBRIL SALISU 7. MR. ISIAKA LAMIDI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

WISDOM OF FAITH WORLD OUTREACH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’. OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) PASTOR AMELE OLATUNJI DAVIDPAUL. 2) MRS SOMASU ESTHER ABIODUN. 3) MR. AGBOOLA ISREAL. 4) MRS AMELE VICTORIA TITILAYO. 5) MR. AMAREAGBU EMMANUEL. 6) PASTOR BOLA ADEBAJO OLOWA. 7) MRS SAMUEL RACHAEL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

NEW GREAT CHRIST BIBLE MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BISHOP DR. JAMES GBADEGESIN SALAKO - PRESIDENT/ GENERAL OVERSEER 2. PASTOR PAUL AJIBOLA SALAKO - O PRESIDENT/ ASSISTANT GENERAL OVERSEER 3. MR. EMMANUEL TEMILOLU ADETOLA SALAKO - TREASURER 4. MRS. CHRISTIANAH DAMILOLA SALAKO - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. MR. SAMUEL KEHINDE KOLAWOLE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE NATION . 2. TO EVANGELIZE FOR THE KINGDOM 3. TO GIVE COMMUNION AND BAPTIZE THE CONVERTS IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. 4. TO MINISTER DELIVERANCE TO SATAN CAPTIVES. 5. TO PROCLAIM THE DOCTRINE OF HOPE , PEACE AND SALVATION THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ZADOK GLOBAL FOUNDATION

COMPANY OF FLAMES IMPACT MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’. OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ELIJAH OYELADE 2. OLAMIDE OYELADE 3. SAMSON TEMITOPE OYELADE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE FIRSTWORD CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’. OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. MRS OLUBUNMI OLUFUNMILAYO MORENIKEJI - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS OLUSEYI HEPHZIBAH AWOLOWO - SECRETARY 3. PASTOR OLUSEGUN BLESSING AWOLOWO - MEMBER OBJECTIVES: 1. TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD. 2. TO PREACH GOD’S LOVE AND TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: BARR VINCENT

YAHWEH HOUSE OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’ C’ of the company and Allied Matters Act of 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1.PASTOR. ONENGIYE LAWRENCE GBASIBO 2.DARLYN JEREMIAH GBASIBO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2.HELPING THE NEEDY. 3.EVANGELIZING THE WORD OF GOD. Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this publication. SIGN JOHN C. MARCUS

HOME OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANAGE MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’ C’ of the company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEDIPE JOHNSON ADEAYO 2. ADEDIPE LADI MARIAE

TRUSTEES ARE 1.OLAIYA CHI MAGDALENE -PRESIDENT 2.IKENGWU UBANI CHINKATA -SEC. 3.IKARA IKARA OKON. 4.OBULOR CHRISTOPHER CHUKWUDI. 5.ORIJI PATRICIA CHIDINMA 6ANAELE UCHENNA CHIBUZO

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: STRAIGHT PATH CONSULTING 08023694015

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PROVIDE HOME FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. 2.TO PROVIDE WELFARE SERVICES TO WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND THE NEEDIES Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this publication. SIGN PRESIDENT

SEED OF GOD ABUNDANT MINISTRY

LIBERTY ESTATE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION IKARA OBINZE

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, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UGBEH SUNDAY - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. UGBEH IFELUNWA ONYENASHIA 3. OJUMAH CHUKWUNEKU MAXWELL - SECRETARY 4. OSAI CHONOGO OMUDE - TREASURER

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. ONYEOZIRI UCHECHUKWU GODSON 2. BARR. CHINAGORO CHIKEZIRI BASIL 3. PROF. NDUKWE JAMES OKEUDO 4. PROF. OLIVER OLUGBO NJOKU 5. ENGR. NWOKELEME CHIZURUM JOSEPH 6. MR. OHAKWE SEGUS IKENNA 7. BARR. ONYENZE AUGUSTINE CHIBUIKE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST THE MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: VITALIS ERUO

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WILLIAMS ESTHER OMOYE

ANDY SUNDAY IKONO

I, formerly known and addressed as ABUBAKAR JUBRI NDADOGO, now wish to be known and addressed as ANDY SUNDAY IKONO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. IKEDIALA CHIOMA PRECIOUS I, formerly known and addressed as UKWUOMA CHIOMA PRECIOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as IKEDIALA CHIOMA PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PATRICK ESTHER OMOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as WILLIAMS ESTHER OMOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. FELICIA SIJUWADE ALABI I, formerly known and addressed as ITUNU JOLADE BANKOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. FELICIA SIJUWADE ALABI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. ISAAC ADEOLA LIZZIE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKANBI ADEOLA LIZZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ISAAC ADEOLA LIZZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

This is to confirm that I, AROYEWUN BABATUNDE OLAYEMI is the same person answering AROYEWUN BABATUNDE. All documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, SAMUEL OGUNJINRIN is the same person answering SAM DELE OGUNJINRIN, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL OGUNJINRIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KOKOMA UDO AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as BLESSING ISAIAH OBAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Don’t extradite Kashamu to US on alleged drugs offences –Senate tells NDLEA Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Senator Buruji Kashamu (PDP Ogun East) got a measure of reprieve on Tuesday against the move by the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other security agencies to extradite him to United States of America on as the Senate directed NDLEA and other interested parties to halt actions on the plan. Kashamu has for some time been facing torments from the NDLEA on alleged drugs related offences, just as the Senator

took his case to the court to prevent his planned extradition. The Senate asked the law enforcement agencies pitched against Senator Kashamu to put their plans on hold until all court process concerning the matter are settled. Senate Committee Chairman on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Samuel Anyanwu (PDP Imo East) who made this known during plenary said that the Senator’s travail was being masterminded by some people. The Committee in the report

as submitted by Anyanwu declared that Kashamu should be allowed to remain free until the cases in court have been concluded. Anyawu noted that the NDLEA and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation have been orchestrating plans to arrest and take Senator Buruji Kashamu to the US over alleged drug trafficking offences without having regards for some court rulings against such move and even pending cases about it in courts.

He said the Committee found that out that the Senator had been presented at several courts in Nigeria and has been acquitted of all charges. He, however, said that the two government institutions should wait for the outcome of fresh cases filed in court before taking any action. He added that it was counterproductive for Kashamu to be extradited to the United States of America when the matter has not been exhausted in courts of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria.

Money laundering: EFCC uncovers N4bn of ex-deputy gov candidate

Why Edo is yet to constitute cabinet -deputy gov

Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Edo

state deputy governor, Hon Philip Shaibu, has disclosed that the present administration in the state has been busy with the development of a workable master plan (blueprint) for the overall development of the state. Shaibu who stated this in his address at a two-day workshop on sports development which started in Benin on Monday, explained that the strategic planning unit of the government house saddled with the responsibility of repositioning and refocusing the ministries and agencies of government towards an evolving new Edo is working round the clock. According to him, the reconstitution of the state cabinet and appointment of other top government functionaries have to wait until the strategic unit completes its assignment. The unit is headed by the immediate past Secretary to the state government, Prof Juliius Ihonvhere. He explained further that Governor Godwin Obaseki wants to run a responsible and responsive government with clear cut understanding and definition of duties and roles for all appointees. “Mr. Governor wants to prepare the ground for whoever is coming in as commissioners and others. They will have a clear mandate as they will all be handed a file containing the direction to follow as a product of the verious workshops put together by government.”

The petition of planned extradition from TRLP Chambers, a private legal firm, on behalf of Senator Kashamu averred that: “It was wrong for the former Chairman of the NDLEA, Mr. Ahmad Giade and the Attorney General of the federation to order Kashamu’s extradition at the request of the United States.” The Senate, in this regard, granted the recommendation that cases already pending in various courts be exhausted before any action on Buruji’s extradition could be taken.

ÏÏÏ The Economic and Financial

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen (l), briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja… on Tuesday.

Meningitis prevention: 212 benefit from NAF free medical outreach in Enugu Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏ No fewer than 212 residents of Orjiagu-Agbani community near Enugu have benefited from a free Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) prevention lecture and medical outreach organized by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The medical outreach included free insecticide treated net distribution to allow residents keep their windows open at night for ventilation as well as for mosquito prevention. Others are free HIV/AIDS test and awareness campaign; blood and sugar levels check; malaria and hepatitis tests; oral and dental test and free drugs. The Commander of 155 Base Services Group of NAF, Enugu, Commodore Paul Masiyer, said that the exercise

was part of the corporate social responsibility of the Nigerian Air Force towards their host communities. Masiyer said that the exercise was focused on CSM due to its devastating impact in some parts of the country. He said that NAF had to get more insecticide treated net as an inducement to make the residents see need to sleep in a well-ventilated and mosquito free area by keeping their windows open always. The commander said that the exercise was in line with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for all NAF formations to know and interact in a cordial manner with their host and other communities in their domain. “So, the medical outreach is NAF way to show appreciation as well as identify with our host communities,

neighbours and the general public in order to shoulder their health responsibility. “Through this, we are building a long-lasting bond between the NAF and communities in Enugu State, which is our host state and community,” he said. He said that services provided during the medical outreach were free while some other light but prolonged cases would be referred to the 155 Base Services Group Medical Centre, Enugu. Earlier, the Commandant of Nigeria Air Force Comprehensive School, Agbani, Group Captain Musa Aileru, said that the teachers of the school and NAF medical team had embarked on the CSM lectures to alert the community and prevent it in the community and state.

Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has uncovered N4 billion allegedly linked to a former deputy Governorship candidate in Niger State. But the agency stated that the feat was made possible through of a tipoff by a whistleblower. A reliable source at the EFCC disclosed the development to The Daily Times Tuesday night. He also stated that the said N4 billion was found in two bank accounts, saying that the staggering funds are suspected to be proceeds of crime. The source, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, added that the yet-tobe-identified owner allegedly used two firms- Katah Property & Investment Limited and Sadiq Air Travel Agency to launder the funds. He also said that the firms have N2 billion fixed in their respective deposit accounts in Guaranty Trust Bank, saying that the suspected owner of the account and the account officer of the bank are currently on the run. The source further stated that the EFCC’s operatives are on the trail of the suspects while investigation is ongoing.

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Court orders DSS to produce ex gov Suswam in court Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Federal High Court sitting in

Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to produce former Benue state Governor, Gabriel Suswam in court, for him to answer criminal charges preferred against him and two others by the Federal Government. The order followed the absence of Suswam in court on Tuesday that stalled his arraignment before ustice Gabriel Kolawole. Suswam who is currently in the custody of DSS for allegedly being in possession of firearms , Mr. Omadachi Oklobia a former Commissioner of finance under his administration, and Mrs. Janet Aluga the then Accountant, Benue State Government House are being accused of diverting the sum of N9,791,602,453.8 meant for police reform programme, Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme. They were said to have allegedly diverted the huge sum between 2012 and 2015, while Suswam was the governor of the state. The allegations are contained in the 32 fraud and money laundering charges filed against Suswam and two others but which is yet to be read in the charges filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja marked FHC/ABJ/CR/48/2017. However, at yesterday’s sitting, which was meant for arraignment, Suswam was conspicuously absent in the dock box. Explaining the circumstances responsible for Suswam’s absence in court, the prosecution counsel, Aminu Alilu told Justice Gabriel Kolawole that he refused to be served. “My Lord, the 1st defendant is on administrative bail granted to him by police. “When we went to serve him, it was discovered that the 1st defendant (Suswam) is in the custody of DSS.

Reps to FG: Expedite negotiations with Boko Haram over remaining Chibok girls Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The House of

Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to expedite negotiations for the release of the remaining abducted Chibok school girls under the captivity of the Boko Haram sect. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Asabe Bashir (Borno/APC). Moving the motion, Rep. Bashir

expressed concern that three years after their abduction, 195 abducted Chibok school girls were still being held in captivity while negotiations for their release seem to have reached a dead end. She expressed further concern that the abducted school girls could be subjected to more hardship, molestation, abuse, rape, and forceful marriage by their abductors. Rep. Bashir therefore asked the Federal Government to make public

the condition and how well the rehabilitation of the earlier released 21 school girls had progressed, adding that the freed Chibok school girls, according to media reports, were preparing for their final secondary school exams at an undisclosed private school in Abuja. The lawmaker stated that the Federal Government had in 2016 disclosed that the government was negotiating with Boko Haram for the release of 83 out of the remain-

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The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) on Tuesday made public the outcome of its investigation into possible safety issues in Fanta, Sprite and other select soft drinks, canvassed for urgent regulatory review and actions for safer soft drinks in Nigeria. The Council’s investigation came on the heels of public outcry and consumers’ apprehension following the action at the Lagos State High Court in Suit between Fijabi Adebo Holdings Limited, Dr Emmanuel Fijabi Adebo and Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, which alleged that Fanta Orange and Sprite may have the potentials to be hazardous due to its incompatibility with the Benzoic Acid Standards in the United Kingdom. The Council’s Director General,

ing 195 abducted girls still in captivity. The motion was unanimously adopted by members when it was put to a voice vote by Speaker Yakubu Dogara. The House, therefore, mandated its Committee on Women Affairs, to ascertain the condition and rehabilitation of the released school girls and report back within three weeks for further legislative action.

Senate mandates Army, Navy, Police to stop criminal syndicates in creeks, waterways Chris Emetoh, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Worried about the increase in

L-R: CSR Lead, Airtel Nigeria, Chioma Okolie; a nominator, Mrs. Uche Udo-Obong; father of Aishat Idiaro, Hanafi Idiaro Abdulrazaq and Head, Indirect Sales, Airtel Nigeria, Wole Abu, during the presentation of a cheque for the medical treatment of Aishat Idiaro, who was diagnosed with heart disease… in Lagos.

CPC canvasses regulatory review, actions for safer soft drinks Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Mrs. Dupe Atoki, who made public the outcome of the investigation at a media briefing at the organisation’s headquarters in Abuja, asserted that the levels of two additives, Benzoic Acid and Sunset Yellow, which raised public apprehension in the consumption of soft drinks because of the action at the Lagos High Court have been confirmed through laboratory analysis to be within the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) limits. Mrs. Atoki said though the additives were within the NIS limits, issues of the significantly low and inconsistencies in the levels of the Benzoic Acid in the samples of Fanta Orange, Sprite, Mirinda, a product of the 7UP Bottling Company and Lucozade formerly manufactured by the Glaxo Smithkline tested during the course of the investigation, have thrown up the need for further investigative analysis and action. The director general, who dis-

closed that NAFDAC and SON have been informed about the outcome of the investigation, stated that the Council has also recommended regulatory action and review of the “Benzoic Acid limits in soft drinks as the current standard, which has been in existence since 2008 is overdue for review,” particularly with the requirement for reviews pegged for every five years. Also in the light of the high level of Benzoic Acid found in isolated cases of Mirinda and Lucozade tested, she said the Council has called for further regulatory investigative analysis, action and review in the levels of the additive in the products. On Sunset Yellow, she pointed out that the Council has also recommended “regulatory action for a review of the standard as some countries have reduced the approved limit, some have labeling requirements for its use, while some others

have adopted its outright ban” The director general disclosed that CPC, in commencing its investigation, obtained from the open market in eight locations within the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, 65 samples of soft drinks, made up of Fanta Orange, Sprite, Mirinda and Lucozade and that these samples were sent to Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), a laboratory under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, for the analysis of the levels of Benzoic Acid and Sunset Yellow in the products. According to her, the approved NIS limit for Benzoic Acid is 250mg/ Kg when combined with Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C and 300mg/Kg without Ascorbic Acid, while that of “Sunset Yellow as specified by Codex Alimentarius Commission and NAFDAC is 100mg/Kg, which is similar to standards in China, South Africa and Middle East”.

the activities of criminal syndicates who specialize in kidnapping and militant activities in and around communities in Lagos the Lagos East Senatorial District, particularly Epe, Ikorodu, Ibeju Lekki Local Government Areas, the senate has advised the Federal Government to direct the Inspector General of Police to immediately instruct the Commissioner of Police, Lagos States to immediately beef up the strength of the task force already on ground in order to effectively secure all the affected creeks and communities. The advice is contained in Tuesdays resolutions of the senate on the urgent need for the Nigeria Police Force and other Security Agencies to intervene in the increased rate of kidnapping in the Lagos East Senatorial District and secure the waterways. The motion sponsored by Senator Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East) expressed concern that the activities of the criminals have forced law abiding residents of coastal /riverine communities of the affected communities to flee their communities and livelyhood out of fear. In reference to last Friday’s incident where one Mr Ademola Salami, a 42-year-old wood dealer was kidnapped in Ise community causing the traditional ruler, Oba Ganiyu Adegbesan to vacate the community due to high level of insecurity in the area, Senator Ashafa said that the situation has deteriorated so much to the extent that a divisional police station commissioned in Ise has become empty as no police officers were deployed there for seven years until recently. Ashafa further observed that the recent kidnap incidents have assumed a totally new and disturbing dimension that police officers and military personnel recently lost their lives to after suspected militants attacked Ishawo, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state.

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NDDC doles out over N30b to its contractors Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÎÎÎThe

new board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has paid out over N30 billion to its contractors since November 4, 2016, when it assumed office. The managing director, Mr. Nsima U. Ekere, stated this during a meeting with executive members of the NDDC Contractors’ Association at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, yesterday.

He stated that he has also given directives that all interim payment certificates below N20 million be processed for immediate payment. “The process of documentation,” he said, “has started, because we believe that things should be done right.” Mr. Ekere disclosed that the new board met over 8,000 projects, among which were numerous abandoned projects spread across the region, as well as and a contingent liability of N1.3 trillion. The NDDC Chief Executive, however, stressed the

need for the Commission to get its full funding, as provided for in the NDDC Act, to enable it carry out its mandate. He outlined the efforts being made to tackle the funding challenge, noting that the Commission was already meeting with the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta to ascertain the exact outstanding being owed the Commission. He said that the new Governing Board and Management of the NDDC came prepared for the task of developing the Niger Delta, having used the four months before inauguration to work out new strat-

egies for development, anchored on the 4-R initiatives. Mr. Ekere said: “We were nominated in July and then resumed on the 4th of November, 2016. So, the four months of waiting gave us one advantage that this board and management have over any other board. Those four months gave us the opportunity to sit down and properly go through what the challenges and issues were, and then went ahead and instituted the reforms that we have been trying to implement. “We enunciated the 4-Rs strategy; to restore the core

mandate of the Commission, to restructure the balance sheet, to reform the governance systems and to reaffirm a commitment to doing what is right and proper at all times,” he said. The NDDC boss said that part of the reforms involved the introduction of technology to enhance the service delivery systems of the Commission. He observed, however, that this may take some time to be fully operational and as such required some measure of understanding from the Commission’s stakeholders. He added: “We are reforming the governance systems

I can run APC better -Timi Frank

Boko Haram: UNICEF welcomes release of 600 persons by military

*Says postponement of national convention shameful Tom Okpe Abuja

ÎÎÎThe deputy national pub-

licity secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has said that if he is given opportunity to lead the party, he will do better than the present chairman. Frank in Abuja on Tuesday also described as shameful the reports credited to the national chairman, Chief Oyegun, confirming the indefinite postponement of its mini national convention. Article 25 (A)(i) of the APC constitution states that the National Convention of the Party shall be held once in Two (2) yearsatadate,venueandtimeto be recommended by the National Working Committee (NWC) and approved by the National Executive Committee subject to the giving of the statutory notices to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and at least 14 days’ notice given to members eligible to attend. Also, the constitution provides that the National Executive Committee may summon an emergency National Convention at any time provided at least seven days’ notice of the meeting shall be given to all members eligible to attend. Responding to the development Comrade Frank said: “I have said it in the past that if I am given opportunity, I can run APC better than Oyegun. How can the NWC under him fix a date for national convention when they know they do not have money? Who did they consult before they picked that date? This is shameful, now they are coming back to reverse the date. It means they are not prepared.

in NDDC. By the time we are done, we will institute the governance system that we know is proper and run NDDC according to best international standards, so that when we leave, it will be impossible for any board that comes after us to reverse them. “For the first time also, this board approached the oil companies working in the Niger Delta to involve them in the budgeting process for them to also make input, since they are working in the communities and these host communities also have needs,” according to him.

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu (left) in a handshake with Bendel Insurance Head Chief Coach, Roland Ewere, shortly after a training session of the Club at the Ogbe Stadium in Benin...on Tuesday morning

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House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to end the age long dichotomy between first degree holders and polytechnic graduates with Higher National Diploma (HND). The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ali Isa from Gombe state, and Rep. Edward Pwajok from Plateau state, is aimed at abolishing the dichotomy between holders of first degree and Higher National Diplomas in the same profession or field. Leading debate on the bill, Rep. Isa said that

HND holders in the country over the years have suffered serious discrimination, which in turn had affected their career progression. He said, while a first degree holder in the country is employed on grade level 8 and could rise to grade level 17, the HND holder is employed on grade level 7 and cannot exceed grade level 14. The lawmaker argued that the dichotomy has so far not only affected the career progression of HND holders, but also affected the technological development of the country, as most students now shy away from polytech-

nic education. He explained that abolishing the dichotomy will give a boost to the nation’s technological advancement. “It will enable HND holders to attain the highest level in their career both in the public and private sectors and make their certificates respected outside Nigeria,” he added. Rep. Pwajok in his contribution said that there is no justification for the dichotomy that currently exists between first degree holders and HND. He argued that HND is equivalent to first degree and stated that the bill is

necessary to end the discrimination against polytechnic graduands. Speaking against the bill, Rep. Diri Douye (Bayelsa/PDP) said the course content for a first degree and HND is different. “The HND curriculum is drawn differently from degree curriculum. We should look at policy differentials rather than legislative. We actually cannot sit down here and legislate on this,” he said. However, Speaker Yakubu Dogara, who presided over plenary, referred the bill to the House Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Services for further legislative action.

ÎÎÎUNICEF has welcomed the release of nearly 600 women, children and elderly men from Giwa military barracks in Maiduguri, Borno state. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, UNICEF said the action of the Nigerian Military is a major step towards the protection of children affected by the ongoing crisis, adding that it provides hope in a conflict that continues to have an enormous impact on people’s lives.’’ The statement reads: “These children were held under administrative custody on alleged association with Boko Haram militants. They are victims of the conflict and it is crucial that they receive medical care, psychosocial support and other basic services that will help them to regain their dignity. “Once that process of recovery has started, we can help them to return to their families and to school or learn new skills that will give them some hope for the future.” UNICEF said it continues to work with the relevant authorities to access children who are held for screening in order to safeguard their care and protection. “When military screening is needed, children should only be held as a measure of last resort and for the shortest time possible in accordance with national and international standards. “These children are– first and foremost – victims of the conflict and require support to recover from their experiences and reintegrate with their families and communities,” the statement added.

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uper Eagles German coach Gernot Rohr has promised to resign in November 2017 in the event that the national team fails to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The Super Eagles participating in their sixth World Cup is in their own hands as they lead nearest challengers and next opponents Cameroon by four points after two rounds in Group B. “If we don’t win the World Cup ticket, for me I’ll say is goodbye, ” Rohr said on SuperSport Monday night show. “Though it is difficult against Cameroon, it is a challenge that am willing to take. “However, if I fail, I’ll leave.” Nigeria will face South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in June before the double header against the Indomitable Lions.

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Ajoku heads to Wikki Tourists

igeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes are certain to lose the service of top striker Chidiebere Ajoku in the on-going mid-season transfer window. The former Heartland marksman has already netted four goals in nine matches for the Minna landlords in the on-going top-flight. Ajoku is rumoured to be romancing with the top-flights Wikki Tourists with the possibility of joining the Bauchi Elephants for the remainder of the elite league.

A source from the Ikon Allah Boys camp informed that the management of the Bauchi outfit has written to their counterparts in Minna to open discussions on the possible transfer of the player to Wikki Tourists. “We are aware that striker Chidiebere Ajoku wants to force a move to top-flights Wikki Tourists in the mid-season transfer window. “Ajoku did not travel with his side for the top-flight matchday 18 clash at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan. “An unconfirmed report had it that the player was sighted

around the camp of Wikki Tourists in Bauchi. “However, the rumour was confirmed on Monday following a letter of request from the Bauchi side management to their counterparts in Minna on possible negotiation and transfer of the player. The Minna outfit who are fourth on the league log on 27 points from a possible 54 are certain to be without their hitman, Ajoku, when they face former champions Kano Pillars in Sunday’s top-flight matchday 19 clash at adopted ground Confluence Stadium in Lokoja.

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helsea defender Ola Aina and Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom are in line to make their international debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle Burkina Faso in a friendly on May 26, according to Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr. The former England youth internationals trained with the Nigerian national team in March, took part in a practice game between Team A and Team B at the Hive Stadium, and they impressed the coaches during their audition. “We have seen the likes of Ola Aina, Tyronne Ebuehi Bazee, and Chuba Akpom in London, ” Rohr said on SuperSport Monday night show. They all trained with us and we hope to have them in camp in France ahead of the Nations Cup qualifier against South Africa.” The international friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso would have taken place on March 27, but the Stallions puled out Chuba Akpom of the game because they had challenges obtaining UK visas for players and officials. Ola Aina

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PDP misrule plunged Nigeria into AT2 recession –AMAC chair Mayoral position: Sen. Aduda may defect to APC ÏÏÏ Indications

R-L: FCT Minister, Malam Muhamma Musa Bello, the Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Mrs. Inger Utvedt and the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Dr Babatope Ajakaiye, pose for photograph, during a courtesy visit by the Swedish envoy to the FCT Administration in Abuja…recently

Bello solicits investments in Abuja rail, solid waste

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tal Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has called for foreign direct investment in the emerging Abuja metro rail transportation and solid waste sector in the Federal Capital Territory as opportunities abound in that sub-sector for any would-be genuine investor. The Minister made this call while receiving a delegation of non-career Nigeria Ambassadors designate on courtesy call. Malam Bello reiterated that Abuja city provides one of the best economic opportunities for big business ventures, stressing

that the sub-sector has enormous potentials to be harnessed. He advised the Ambassadors designate that whichever country they are deployed to, they should always promote their host nation’s various investment opportunities in Nigeria, especially the huge business prospects in waste management in the Federal Capital Territory. The Minister said that the presence of good infrastructure as well as the relative peace and security in the Territory combined with its massive population will surely make Abuja a preferred destination for investors to do business and reap huge benefits. He said: “One area that we want you to consider as you discusses

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Abuja with your host nations is the area of waste management. For those of you that are in Europe, we understand there is a lot of funding for green projects of such nature. These are areas that we would be very interested in.” Malam Bello emphasised that apart from its huge population and location advantages, the Territory is well connected to Europe through a number of air carriers that fly in and out of Abuja on a daily basis as well as a number of other West African countries, including East and South African countries. The Minister said that although the Lots 3 and 1A of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit is well funded by the Chinese EXIM Bank, opportunities still exist in the Lot 2, Lot 4 and 5 of the on-going the rail system. His words: “We have what we call the Abuja Rail Mass Transit System which is under construction on the basis of six Lots. Al-

ready, Lots 1A and 3 are being funded by the Chinese Exim Bank and hopefully that would be completed by the first quarter of next year. But there is opportunity for the Lots 2, 4, 5 and 6. So, these are some of the areas that when you get fully settled, we may be able to communicate with you on some of these issues.” Earlier in his remarks, the leader of delegation and the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, said that the purpose of their visit was to introduce the Ambassadors designate to the Minister and to find out some of the potentials in the FCT in terms of the economic and investment opportunities. Ambassador Enikanolaiye remarked that the FCT Administration could assist the new envoys on how to protect and promote the priorities of government, particularly, those in the Federal Capital Territory.

have emerged that the only senator representing the people of the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, Senator Philip Tenimu Aduda, may defect to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), as the only condition to clinch the mayoral position for the FCT, when he serves out his tenure at the Senate. Recall that the mayoral position is constitutional for the Federal Capital Territory as it is given the status of a state with mayoral position to govern its activities. Senator Aduda’s ambition for the position was made known during the Senator’s flag-off of scholarship scheme, a constituency project initiated to help the growing number of undergraduates in the FCT. Revealing Aduda’s intention to become the first FCT mayor and the National Assembly’s unperturbed resolve to fulfill the constitutional requirement, Senator representing Kogi North, Senator Dino Melaye, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT, noted that Aduda, irrespective of party divide, has always fought for his people and ensured that such is secured. He stressed that Aduda’s type is what the people need for a good representation. Senator Melaye said: “I believe that Philip Aduda is on the right track; on fighting for his people, where he needs to prostrate, he does what is needed to get what he wants. And I also believe that he needs the right party to work with”. While dropping hints for the youths of the six area councils of the FCT, who were the beneficiaries of the academic scholarship at various tertiary institutions, Melaye reiterated the need for the Nigerian youths to get deep in active politics to take their destiny at their hands. He remarked that about 60% of Nigerian youths today have reached the electoral age but wastes their lives on sniffing hard drugs. “Tell your neighbour to be a change agent. We cannot have a changed society when we cannot ask how Nigeria is governed. Please advise the youths to stop wasting their life time on taking drugs.

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the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Alhaji Adamu candido, has blamed the present economic woes of the country on the sixteen years’ leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that the level of financial misappropriation, maladministration was enough to bring any nation to a halt. His words: “The FCT and indeed other states of the federation deserve better representations by its elected officers and if such has been in place since the past sixteen years of the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria should have been a better place and Nigerians should have not massively voted them out of office”. Candido stated that millions of naira carted away by the past elected officers must be seen as a crime against the country and should be made to pay for it. Candido, who was speaking during the ceremony of constituency project of Senator Philip Tenimu Aduda in Abuja recently, said that effort such as this is required of any elected public office holder as a pay back to peoples mandate. The AMAC chairman pledged loyalty and support to philanthropist who places major priority on human capital development in the FCT and indeed at the AMAC under his supervision. “On behalf of all the APC mem-

bers in the FCT and other Area council chairmen, I thank Aduda for his kind gesture and in given scholarship to all indigenous undergraduates of the FCT,” he said. He noted that Aduda has done the good and required work irrespective of party affiliation and has given scholarship award to over 3,000 students crossing the six area councils of the FCT. Speaking also, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the FCT, Mr. Yunusa Y. Sulaiman, while relishing the good work and the first of its kind in the FCT, remarked that the people had before now, waited for gestures like this which have never been a practice in the northern part of the country. He said “Aduda and indeed a PDP stalwart has actually led the way in representing the people well and I think that such examples will always come from the party”. He stated that time has come when leaders should be thinking out the box in finding out what they offer for their people. Senator Philip Aduda while presenting mock checkbooks to the students, admonished them to be of good character, adding that those who do so will deserve more subsequently. He reiterated efforts to ensure indigent students of the FCT meet the world required academic level by the year 2030.

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on Friday in Abuja stated that ongoing construction of the runway will be completed on schedule. He made the observation shortly after the inspection of the 3.6 kilometers part of the Abuja airport runway under repair. His words: “I have looked round and I think that with what I’ve seen and also from the information from the contractors, from the consultants, things are going very well. “We are told that we are nearing completion and we are clearly on schedule and we expect to see that this will be completed well on schedule. I don’t think we should expect any delays whatsoever. “We have assurances from the consultants that we are clearly on schedule, so by the 19th of this

month, a new runway should be settled”. Further fielding questions from journalists, Osinbajo stated that he has no reservations that the people would disappoint the country. “By just looking at all of this myself, inspecting it and listening to the consultants, listening to the contractors, listening to the personnel from FAAN and the Ministry of Transport, I think that a lot of work has gone in here. “The contractors are doing 24 hour shifts, working round the clock. I think they have Domestic wing. This means passengers would no longer be limited to the stairways in making their way through from contractors”. Also, Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN), Saleh Dunoma, has assured Nigerians and indeed air travelers that the project of rebuilding the Abuja airport runway would not fail at

the appointed time. Engineer Dunoma explained that some of the technical issues involving the work completion work has gotten to advanced stage, counting from the runway repair to electrical installation which is about 40 per cent as well as putting other necessary things in place. He however noted that in order not to over labour the runway after maintenance that the country needs another runway as a substitute to avoid repeat of what Nigeria is passing through at the moment. Meanwhile, passengers traveling to different parts of the world have continued to board the Government provided vehicles and the train at Idu National Station pending the completion of the project. Also a countdown clock has been installed at the airport entrance gate, counting the days for the reopening of the runway.

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Contrary to reports of outbreak of cerebral meningitis in IDP camps in Abuja, the Director General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency, Alhaji Abbas Idris, has said that efforts put by its agency preparatory to any occurrence yielded positively as no outbreak of the deadly disease was recorded in any of the FCT IDP camps. The Director General stated this in an exclusive interview with The Abuja Times, while putting up strategies to ensure that FCT is free of the allegation of the outbreak of cerebral meningitis. He said his office before now had put all necessary logistics with the inclusion of international agencies on provision of expertise and other material donations to ensure that certain diseases are contained. “We have entered working relationship with several international bodies such the Japanese International Corporation (JOICA). The Korean Republic has been on ground

in providing health care responsibilities. We have different drugs donated to preventive care and such drugs were also distributed to all the IDP camps and I think that most of the diseases being taunted now have been taken care of before they came and that is why the FCT Health Secretariat did not mince word to say that FCT is free of the diseases”. The Director General speaking further remarked that his office having assured the health status of the inmates in all the camps has a record of over 70% living normal life and have been certified to move about and mix up with people with no fear of infesting other FCT residents with diseases. He also stressed that the present administration of FCT minister, Malam Mohammed Bello, has recently approved the employment mobilisation of over 133 nursing professionals to be deployed at various primary health facilities against any occurrence or outbreak of any diseases.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (left) in handshake with General Chairman, Apo Traders Association (ATASS), Chief Chimezie Ifeh, when the Minister paid a visit to Apo Mechanic Village, Abuja…recently.

FCTA makes case for the para-military agencies ÏÏÏThe

FCT Administration (FCTA) has stressed the need for a total support for the paramilitary agencies operating in the Federal Capital Territory as such will enhance performance of their statutory functions. FTC Minister, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello gave the charge while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Prisons Service, FCT Command, led by the new Controller, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, that paid him a working visit in his office recently. He further observed that this issue has become necessary owing to the enormous job the para-military organisations and other security agencies perform in maintaining law and order also in peace and tranquility in the territory and as such must be motivated to continue in that

direction. Malam Bello assured that his Administration would also continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure the security of lives and property. “The FCT Administration will provide immediate succour to some of the challenges facing the Nigerian Prisons installations in the territory to encourage the rehabilitation and reformation of convicts,” he said. The Minister remarked that he is in direct discussion with the Ministry of Interior on some of the issues raised by the Controller, adding that they will at the end, be of benefit to the Nigerian Prisons Service and other residents of the FCT when they come to fruition. According to him, “there are some issues in the pipeline for which we are in direct discussion

with the Minister of Interior and at the end of the day, if they come to fruition, the benefit is going to be for all of us in the FCT”. The Minister promised to fasttrack the issue of land encroachment around the Kuje Facility to mitigate any negative occurrence, adding, “We will continue to speak and engage on how we can solve them one after the other”. Earlier in his remarks, the new Controller of Prisons, FCT Command, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, appreciated the FCT Minister for his immense assistance to the Nigerian Prisons Service. He appealed to the Minister to continue to support the FCT Command of the Nigerian Prison Service, particularly in the area of solar lighting within the Kuje Prisons Service vicinity.

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representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo, (PDP), has called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to imbibe the culture of peace, love and unity. Jisalo made the call in Abaji at the funeral service in honour of late David Haruna Tadanyigbe, a Chieftain of the community recently. The lawmaker said the late David was a peaceful, loving, accommodating, humble, and an accomplished man who devoted his life time to humanitarian services to everyone. ”We are here to bid farewell to our friend who devoted his life time assisting and encouraging the people. He was humble, peaceful, accommodating and above all, he cherishes and appreciated people around, “he

said. Also speaking, House of Representative member representing Kogi State, Hon. Jibril Buba, described the deceased as a man of impeccable character that never showed discrimination. He said late David was a symbol of authority and a principled man that carried people along without showing discrimination. In his sermon, Rev. Sani Soro of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Abaji, called on Christians to ensure total submission to God, adding that there was no repentance in grave and so, admonished the congregation to always seek righteousness in every of their undertakings. The cleric described the deceased as a man that truly committed his life to the work of God.

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A 28-year-old man, Ifeanyi Obasi, was on Tuesday, charged before a Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to make withdrawals with 10 stolen Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. Obasi, whose address is unknown, is facing a two-count charge of possession of stolen items and theft. Police Prosecutor Fidelis Ogbobe told the court that the complainant, Galadima Usman of First Bank, Garki, reported the incident at Garki Police Station on April 7. Ogbobe said the complainant alleged that the accused

attempted to withdraw money with stolen ATM cards bearing different names at the bank in Area 3, Abuja. “During police investigations, the accused could not give a satisfactory explanation how he came about the ATM cards.” The offences contravened Sections 95 and 319(a) of the Penal Code. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The judge, Mr. Umar Kagarko, granted the accused N100, 000 bail with one surety in the like sum. He adjourned hearing until June 6.

2 guards docked for stealing employer’s property in Abuja ÏÏÏ

Two security guards — Yakubu Yohanne and Sampson Peter — who allegedly stole their employer’s pumping machines and iron rods valued at N47, 000, were on Tuesday brought before a Gudu Upper Area Court in Abuja. Both are standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and theft. They denied the charges. The judge, Mr. Umar Kagarko, admitted the duo to a bail of N50, 000 each with two sureties in like sum. He said the sureties should reside within the court’s ju-

risdiction. Earlier, Police Prosecutor Fidelis Ogbobe told the court that the complainant, Sunday Linigbo, of Kabusa Village, reported the incident at Apo Police Station. He said the security guards, who were attached to the complainant’s block industry at Kabusa, conspired and stole two pumping machines and iron rods, all valued at N47, 000. The offences contravened the provisions of Sections 97 and 289 of the Penal Code. The case has been adjourned until June 6.

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FCTA to commence Abuja Light rail Nov 2018 –Minister

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FCT, Malam Mohammed Bello, has said that the Abuja metro light rail project which commences operation in November 2018 would enhance tourism potentials in the country, just as the contractors handling the project have announced speedy completion and test run by October/November same year. According to the administration, the contractor handling Abuja Rail Mass Transit is expected to complete work on the project by October and the FCT Administration will commence the test run by middle of 2018. Bello made this disclosure while receiving a delegation of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) led by its President, Chief Tomilola Akingbogun, who paid him a visit in his office. The Minister disclosed that by

December 2018, the FCT Administration intends to temporarily open the rail services for the Lots 1A and 3 to the general public for usage. On the problem of multiple taxation in the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Bello reiterated that a committee is already working to address it. He said that the participation of private investors in the development and economic activities of the Federal Capital Territory is paramount for better results and therefore the knotty issue of multiple taxation must be tackled to encourage them. The Minister emphasised that tourism must also be given its rightful place for private investors to take the front seat in order to stimulate economic activities in the territory. His words: “Nigeria is truly endowed and the FCT Administration will surely leverage on such endowment to fast-track its economic development.”

Malam Bello urged players in the tourism and hospitality industry to make attempts for establishment of small hotels like ‘Bed & Breakfast’ in the Federal Capital Territory to cater for the numerous daily visitors into Abuja, particularly for those at the lower ladder. Earlier in his remarks, President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, Chief Tomilola Akingbogun, said the FTAN is the umbrella body representing all tourism trades, businesses and associations in Nigeria. The FTAN president called on governments at all levels to encourage Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) options in developing tourism in Nigeria. He lamented on the problem of multiple taxation between the FCT Administration and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and appealed on the need to harmonise all rates, tariffs and levies introduced.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle), being assisted by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye (left), to commission 25 large capacity buses for the FCTA workers in Abuja…recently

Empowerment scheme: Sen. Aduda accused of promoting sectional interest ÏÏÏ A chieftain of the All Progres-

sives Congress (APC) in FCT and former chairmanship aspirant of the party in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Alhassan Haske, has accused Senator Philip Aduda of promoting sectional interest through his empowerment scheme in territory. Sen. Aduda had last week disbursed funds and equipment worth several millions of naira in Abuja to some youths selected from across FCT, his senatorial district. But Haske dismissed the claim as mere empowerment scheme for the indigenous youths that did not involve other Nigerians across FCT. He said this was not good for a senator who was voted for by other

Nigerians to represent the Federal capital to only select his tribal people to benefit from his empowerment scheme. He said what Aduda supposed to do if really he was a true representative of all Nigerians residents in FCT was to contact leaders of the six geo-political groups in the territory to select their people for the scheme. “By this act of Aduda, I doubt if he is really representing us well, and it has exposed his attitude of promoting sectional interest at the upper chamber of the National Assembly. “I am calling on his attention to stop attacking the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his insincere request on

the president to carry FCT people along in his appointment. “I say he is not sincere about this request, because he never made such request when his party, PDP, was in power to carry FCT people along, but suddenly woke up from his slumber making noise just as a way for him to criticise the government of APC or doing that to be noticed when the issue of Mayoral position comes up. “On the issue of mayoral position, he will be day dreaming if he thinks he will be considered for such. It is only those who have broad interest of the people of FCT at heart that will be considered, not him, who is only fanning the amber of disunity and sectional interest in the territory,” he said.

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village in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Peter Akudai, has lamented lack of basic amenities to improve living condition of people in the community. In an interview with The Abuja Times at the weekend, Akudai stressed that the community was experiencing a hard time in getting potable water, a situation he described as unbearable as women have to travel long distances to get water for do-

mestic use. The traditional ruler noted that the roads leading to the community are in deplorable state, and pointed out that the situation is usually worsened during the rainy season. On education, Akudai called on government to build a secondary school in the community to reduce the cost of sending children to school in far distances, which he noted has proven to be more expensive for parents in the area. He also noted that the community was in need of a primary health care to cater to the sick.

Abuja airport: Lufthansa schedules flight for April 2 ÏÏÏ Lufthansa Airlines says it

will resume flights on April 20 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja following the planned reopening of the airport on April 19. The Airline’s Communication Manager in Nigeria, Mr. Hakeem Jimoh, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that Lufthansa was ready to resume operation in Abuja when the airport reopens. “We are planning and expecting an on-time opening and scheduling our first flights effective April 20,’’ he said. On the level of work on the runway, Jimoh commended the progress of work achieved by the contractor, saying the project had recorded good progress.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had on Friday expressed satisfaction with the level of work on the runway when he was told that the work had reached 80 per cent completion. Osinbajo said that considering the level of seriousness on the part of the contractor, the rehabilitation would be completed before the April 19 promised by the government. “We are told that we are nearing completion and we are clearly on schedule and we expect to see that this will be completed well on schedule,’’ he said. NAN recalls that Lufthansa is one of the foreign airlines that declined to operate at Kaduna airport following the closure of Abuja airport and diversion of flights to Kaduna.

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merce and Industry (ACCI) has said that full implementation of the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) would bring about economic prosperity for Nigerians. ACCI’s President, Mr. Tony Ejinkonye, made expressed the optimism in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. Ejinkonye further said it was essential that Nigerians appreciate the efforts of the current administration to steer the economy away from recession. “On ERGP, first and foremost, it should be appreciated that government is apprehensive and making effort to get the country out of recession, as quickly as possible,’’ he said. He also said it was important for Nigerians to know that ERGP differed from previous plans in several ways. Ejinkonye noted that focused implementation remained the

core of the delivery strategy of ERGP. According to him, there is a strong political will and determination at the highest level of government to implement the plan over the next three years, more than ever before. Ejinkonye said it was necessary that the personnel’s of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) de-emphasised self, while playing their distinct roles in implementing the plan. He, however, stressed the need to vigorously pursue the new initiatives of the plan. The initiatives he said include; increasing oil production to 2.5 mbpd by 2020, privatising selected public enterprises and assets and revamping local refineries to reduce petroleum product imports by 60 per cent by 2018. According to him, it is also imperative for the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to build up its capability for robust monitoring and evaluation of the implementation processes of the plan.

“I believe in the ERGP and will advise that we give government a benefit of doubt while we all monitor the implementation of the plan.’’ On non-reduction of prices of goods and services, despite Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) provision of forex, he said that several factors contributed to the recent inflation rate in Nigeria. According to him, besides the scarcity of foreign exchange, the cost of doing business generally is high, adding that currently the phenomenon is rising in Nigeria. Ejinkonye said the development was responsible for the high cost of living in the country. He also identified other factors contributing to exorbitant cost of doing business such as high interest rate and lack of critical infrastructure, especially stable electricity. The ACCI boss said it would take some time for the improved supply of foreign exchange to manifest positively in the cost of production in the country.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (2nd left), FCTA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye (left) and other officials of the Satellite Town Development Department (STDD), during inspection of the Apo/Karshi road under construction in Abuja…recently

Uneasy in Gwagwalada Area Council as man, 59, is killed Idu Jude, Abuja

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Maje village in Gwagwalada area council in the Federal Capital Territory is a few kilometers from Zuba town, where the FCT College of Education is located. The village is one of the areas occupied by the original indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory. The area is mostly populated by the Gbagis who are native people of the FCT, including the Koro people, also regarded as indigenous people of Abuja. Tunga Maje is not known in recent past for violence and criminal activities in any form, until Tuesday, April 4, 2017, when a 59-year-old man and a resident of the village,

ShuaibuTijani, was allegedly killed by a group of Koro Boys in the village. Narrating what happened on that fateful day, one of the sons of the deceased, Sani, said the boys numbering about 12 stormed their residence at Angwa Bassa, brandishing different arms like cutlass, knife and stick, with the aim of attacking him and his brother, Salam. Speaking further, the 23-year-old Sani said: “When we were playing football at a field in Tunga Maje, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, a boy came and he was asked to be the goalkeeper for my team but I declined because he was not too good. I decided to be the goalkeeper and the boy insulted me.

“My younger brother, Salam, who was at the field then cautioned the boy to stop insulting me since am not his age mate. Thereafter, the boys started threatening my brother and me, boasting they would come for us later. “At night, after 8pm, they arrived at our residence about 12 of them with cutlass, knife and some of them holding sticks. They started looking for Salam who was at a chemist store watching television at the time. I quickly ran to him, called him out and urged him to go and hide in the room. But as soon as I came out, I saw my father advancing to the boys to ask them what could have gone wrong. They attacked him and he fell down, hit-

ting his head on a stone. “Even while my mother and all of us were battling to rescue my dad, these boys were still around threatening to deal with me and my brother. It was then my mother left my dad and went to report the case at Tunga Maje Police Station.” The wife of the deceased, Habibat Tijani, said that the police officers at Tunga Maje were reluctant to follow her as they were afraid of the Koro Boys. According to her, “Even the police officer that later followed me home saw that despite my husband’s condition, some of the boys were still around, threatening to do and undo. With the officer, we carried my husband to the station at

Tunga Maje. “There, they transferred the case to Zuba Divisional Police Headquarters and we carried my husband to the station in Zuba. It was in this process that my husband died. Mrs. Tijani, who called on all well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in the matter, appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to ensure that the killers of her husband were brought to justice in order to serve as a deterrent to others. Some of the residents of the area, who spoke to our correspondent, described the late Tijani as a good, friendly and an easy-going man.

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CPC urges review of benzoic acid standard The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has called for further regulatory action and review of standards for Benzoic Acid and Sunset Yellow content in soft drinks consumed in the country. Mrs Dupe Atoki, CPC Director-General, made the recommendation on Tuesday while briefing newsmen in Abuja. According to her, “Regulatory action and review is required with respect to Benzoic Acid limits in soft drinks as the current standard which has been in existence since 2008 is overdue for review. “This is more compelling in the light of the requirement for a review to be carried out every five years. Additionally, low levels in similar tropical countries support these recommendations. “Investigative analysis and action is also required to ascertain the integrity of soft drinks in the open market in the light of extremely low and inconsistent levels of Benzoic Acid in some samples. “Further regulatory investigative actions, analysis and review of the level of Benzoic Acid in Mirinda and Lucozade products in the light of the high levels of Benzoic Acid in these products are required. “Regarding Sunset Yellow, CPC recommends regulatory action for a review of the standard as some countries have reduced their approved limits. “Some have labelling requirements for its use, while others have adopted outright ban.’’ According to Atoki, investigations by the council showed that the level of benzoic acid and Sunset Yellow of Fanta Orange, Sprite and others are within the required Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS) limits.

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Fashola gives Gencos, Discos ultimatum to perform

Simon Ugwu

The Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has given stakeholders in the power sector ultimatum to perform and to follow strictly all conditions in their contract with federal government or face dire consequences. This charge was given at the 14th monthly meeting of Power Stakeholders Forum held yesterday at National Control Centre, NCC, Osogbo, where the NCC restated its commitment to expand transmission infrastructure and improve its operation and perfor-

mance within the power sector value chain. Fashola maintained that all investors in the power sector were aware of opportunities and challenges before entering into agreement with federal government and investing in the sector, stressing that the present administration is prepared to implement to the letters, all conditions stipulated in the contracts, signed with it by investors in the sector. On government’s part, he assured investors in the sector of the commitment of the federal government towards provision of conducive environment that will enhance their businesses.

The minister disclosed that efforts are on to facilitate more payment of debt owed power distributors by federal government, noted that operations in power sector is largely in the hands of private operators and must be made to fulfil their mandate to Nigerians. Reading the communiqué of the meeting attended by leadership of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, representatives of the generation companies, Gencos and distribution companies, Discos, the NERC Commissioner, Prof. Frank Okafor, said the meet-

ing highlighted the issue of unutilized load, and encouraged the industry to take necessary steps to address the problem. The communiqué reads in parts: “The Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Usman Mohammed, highlighted the issue of un-utilised load, currently causing high system frequency on the national grid, and encouraged the industry to take necessary steps to address the problem. TCN restated its commitment to expand transmission infrastructure and improve its operation and performance within the power sector value chain.

L – R: Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed and Permanent Secretary MBNP, Fatima Mede during a press briefing on Economy Recovery Growth Plan ( E R G P) in Abuja yesterday…Photo: Temitope Balogun

Report raises hiccups to achieving ERGP objectives Bonny Amadi A recent report has raised striking issues which may obstruct achievement of the objectives of the Economic recovery and growth plan of the federal government launched recently. The recent SBM Intelligence Report, made available to Daily Times Nigeria, noted that even as the ERGP was launched at the time the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sounded unconvinced about the country’s economic plans, accomplishing objectives of the Plan, rests on arresting some extant issues. According to the report, after a launch and then another formal launch, the general consensus on the insufficiency of the

Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan remain the same. “The plan is not far reaching enough, does not include concrete details and does not engender confidence in discerning investors and lenders, which would be the first goal it needed to achieve” said the report. The report noted that, the new developmental plan is not far reaching enough, lacks concrete details and “does not engender confidence in discerning investors and lenders, which would be the first goal it needed to achieve” The report pointed at some challenging issues as, currency stability, expected fuel price hike, EFCC’s credibility, amnesty deficit, government

bungling of herdsmen situation among other issues may act as clog in the wheel of progress of the Plan. It wondered how government would want to boost people’s living standard, and still deploying petrol price increase which may add to financial burden borne by the people. On the issue of expected fuel price on the horizon, the report said “The NNPC said on Wednesday that the recent increase in the petrol bridging allowance to transporters from 6.2 to 7.20 per liter will not lead to an increase in the pump price of petrol from the prevailing price of 145 per liter. “The failure of Nigeria to maintain its existing petroleum pipelines and deport network

has left the nation at the mercy of oil tanker drivers. The additional transportation cost is passed on to consumers ensuring that the product is only available at the official rate in parts of Lagos and Abuja. “As the price of crude fluctuates in the international market, so does the price of the finished product” said the report, pointing that in May 2016, the Buhari government was forced to increase the pump price of petrol and may likely repeat same, even as despite calls for total liberalization of the downstream sector to encourage private sector investments, Nigeria, along with Venezuela and a few Gulf states continue to provide the cheapest petrol globally.

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FirstBank provides secure, convenient money transfer services

As the most valuable banking brand in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been on a journey of strength and dynamism committed to providing the best financial solutions to promote convenience and support the lifestyles of its customers. The Bank through the years has demonstrated an understanding of its customers’ modern lives, wants, and needs as part of its drive to become the trusted partner providing bespoke and accessible banking offerings to its teeming customers. One of many of such banking offerings by FirstBank is the money transfer services available nationwide, which provide for customers an alternative transaction channel that is safe, convenient and a flexible means of funds transfer all year round. These services are also available at weekends as well as on public holidays at some dedicated branches. With Western Union, customers can conveniently receive money from abroad and send money from Nigeria to over 200 countries and territories Worldwide and recipients can receive funds straight to their accounts.

LSETF, NEPC hold two-day entrepreneurship export workshop Motolani Oseni

In keeping up with its commitment to creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and small businesses to thrive in Lagos State, The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC),will hold a two-day workshop on export for its beneficiaries on Wednesday and Thursday, 12th and 13th of April 2017. The workshop which is aimed to train LSETF beneficiaries to scale up their businesses for export, take advantage of export opportunities in their line of business as well as receive information on the policies that guide export in their countries of interest. Speaking about the purpose of the workshop, the LSETF’s Executive Secretary Akin Oyebode, said this workshop is targeted at the LSETF beneficiaries who qualify for export because of the goods they produce.

L – R: DG, Consumer Protection Council, Dupe Atoki and Director, Surveillance and Enforcement, Mrs. Leke Ogundipe during a press briefing on the review of consumption of Fanta and Sprit Product in Nigeria in Abuja yesterday… Photo: Temitope Balogun.

Nigeria, Israel to deepen bilateral trade treaties Concerned about the low volume of trade between Nigeria and Israel, the Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Israeli government have entered into a partnership agreement to seek ways to deepen and strengthen the bilateral trade relationship between both economies. Acting Managing Director, BOI, Mr. Waheed Olagunju, during a courtesy visit by Israel’s ambassador said the partnership was apt, coming at a time when Nigeria was trying to improve and increase its agro processing capacity, urging domestic and foreign investors to take advantage of the opportunity to invest in the nation’s vast agricultural sector. According to the BOI boss, the partnership would also explore areas of possible collaboration in the recently launched Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of the federal government, maintaining that there was a lot of money to be made by Isreali investors in Nigeria. In his words, “Most foreign companies that have invested in

Nigeria have reaped profitably. We believe if the Israeli business model is right, they can reap much more in the Nigerian economy because of our vast natural and resource endowments. There is no country as blessed as Nigeria in the world. BOI will be on ground to work with Israeli investors who wants to do business in Nigeria. Whoever wants to do business in Nigeria can always work with BOI and we will give them all our hands. We are on ground in Nigeria to hold the hands of both domestic and foreign investors who wants to do business in the country.” He said; “The Development Finance Institution (DFI) is looking forward to a very good time with its foreign and domestic development partners with Israeli investors being one of the most outstanding. “You are coming at the right time when the country is trying to improve and increase its agro processing capacity because we have had bumper harvest last year and we are still going to have more in the coming years

and if steps are not taken urgently to improve the agro processing industry, there could be post harvest losses and this will serve as a disincentive to farmers. So we are stepping up our agro processing capacity in the country to ensure that we preserve and add value to our agricultural produce while also preparing them for the export market as well.” In his response, the Israel Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Guy Feldman, said the Israeli government believes there is much more both economies can do in terms of trade, adding that the partnership would identify areas that needed improvement which would strengthen bilateral trade agreements between Nigeria and Israel. “Israel has ideas and innovations where Nigeria can tap from to drive any sector of the economy. The trade between the two countries is something which we have more with the smallest countries in Europe and other places and this shows that something is definitely wrong somewhere, because we

believe Nigeria is a huge economy and we believe we can a whole lot more. “I believe we do not do what we should do to make the trade bigger than what it presently is. In the middle of this century, Nigeria will be compatible like China because the growth in any aspect of Africa is the biggest in the world. Nigeria is a huge market where the possibilities are incredible. We can support the Nigerian economy with communication, cyber security intelligence, agricultural and small business support. We share lots of things we can do together, but we need to find the mechanism to strengthen our partnership. Nigeria is blessed with everything it needs,” he noted. He pointed out that the Israeli government has decided to push very hard on coming back to Africa, stressing that Nigeria is one of the top 20 biggest economies in world terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) “This is why we are yearning to come back to be a part of it. We are here to some good business,” he noted.

CBN urged to review micro finance policy Bonny Amadi The central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been urged to review the micro finance policy in the country to ensure efficient and effective contribution of micro finance to national economic development. Dr. Adedipe Biodun, Chief Economist BAA Consult made the call at an event in Lagos on Tuesday, saying that even as Nigeria prides of over 800 mi-

cro finance banks, five of the banks, control over 80 per cent of the sector’s capitalization, while about eight controls larger number of clients. Adedipe said that micro finance must be redesigned to impact the micro economic level at the grassroots level, helping to mobilize savings and powering government interventionist policy to the larger population at grassroots level. He said that micro finance bank’s as grassroots banking

services provider has the potential to boost inclusive banking by bringing more people at the local level to access financial intermediation services, through encouragement of the peasants with micro credits, putting them through effective deployment of the funds at little interest rates as well as encouraging repayment at much faster rate. By so doing he said, much more people at the grass roots level would directly contribute

directly to national economic development through fast and unhindered access to micro credits, savings and investment in government financial instruments targeted at the retail population. He said that the plan made provisions for private sector participation and contribution, but there must be incentives to lure the private sector key into the plan, adding that capital market has roles to plan towards success of the ERGP.

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External reserves gain $30.3m in seven days Stories by Motolani Oseni The nation’s external reserves which have been hovering between $29 billion and $30 billion in March, recorded an appreciable figure of $30.3 million in just seven days, latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website has shown. As at April 10, 2017, the statistics showed that reserves stood at $30.39 billion, representing an increase of over $30 million compared to $30.29 billion as at end of March 2017. According to the apex bank’s data, the external reserves as at April 5, 2017 stood at $30.32billion, but jerked up to $30.34 at the end of business activities on April 6, 2017. Business Times, however, observed that the External reserves continued to increase in March amid increase in global oil prices in combination with the inflows from the International Money Transfer Operations (IMTOs). But there was a significant gain of a total sum of $27.8 million in four-days, between March 31, 2017 balance of $30.29billion and appreciated figure of $30.33billion at the end of April 5, 2017. However, financial experts have continued to give reasons for the increase in the external reserves, while attributing the recent rise to steady increase in global oil prices, among other factors. The foreign exchange had fallen by $3.2 billion or 10 per cent in 2016 from $29 billion to $25.8 billion. A group of experts at GTI Securities Limited, a Lagos based securities firm said, “As indicated in earlier Exchange Rate analysis, the external reserves was weak all through 2016 and greatly limited the CBN’s ability to support price stability. “The weak oil receipts in the course of the year resulted in depletion of the reserves account which eventually hit a 15-year low of $23.89billion in October 19th. The account has since recorded marginal accretion as inflow from International Money Transfer Operations (IMTO) on trade proceeds has helped to boost upside. “The marginal increase in oil production after the govern-

ment and Niger-Delta Avengers entered into truce equally contributed to recent rally on the reserves.” They explained that the output cut agreement reached by OPEC members in late year November and the OPEC and non-OPEC members deal in December is expected to provide boost to the foreign reserves going forward and thereby supporting the fiscal and monetary policies makers in steering the economy out of current recession. Meanwhile, the price of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) basket of thirteen crudes stood at $52.91 a barrel on last week Friday, compared with $51.82 the previous day. Chief Executive Officer, Economic Associates, Ayo Teriba explained that, “Despite the constraints on policy responses in 2016, cycles are now on the upturn in 2017, and the recession, inflation and weakness of the Naira are most likely to fizzle out. “Oil price has risen from a low of $28 per barrel in the first quarter of 2016 to $55 in the first quarter of 2017, external reserves have risen steadily for six months to climb above $30 billion by March 2017, after reaching a low of $23.9 billion in October 2016. “The oil price is likely to average about $55 in 2017. Government also expects oil production to be stable at 2.2 million barrels per day in 2017 as expressed in the federal budget proposals. The outlook for growth, inflation and exchange rate is brightened by this. “The parallel market rate is beginning to appreciate in response to improvements in the central bank’s capacity to supply foreign exchange, with the parallel market rate rising to N380/$ in March 2015, after touching an all-time low of N520/$ the month before. “If the oil price holds up at the current level and external reserves continue to grow, the parallel market rate will continue to appreciate until it converges with the inter-bank rate. “Both rates started to diverge after external reserves dropped below US$36 billion in November 2014, forcing the CBN to close its Wholesale Dutch Auction (WDAS) window and devalued the interbank rate from N150/$ to N197/$ by February 2015, only for

EXTERNAKL RESERVES Date

Gross

Liquid

Blocked

4/10/2017

30,393,893,720

29,731,578,085

662,315,635

2.18%

30,366,539,550 29,702,950,270

663,589,279

2.19% 2.19%

4/7/2017 4/6/2017

30,345,551,204

29,681,209,353

664,341,851

4/5/2017

30,325,761,977

29,660,219,999

665,541,978

4/4/2017

30,318,307,727

29,651,631,569

666,676,158

2.19% 2.20%

the parallel market premium to widen steadily as falling reserves signalled weakness of the CBN to meet demand. CBN was forced to devalue the interbank rate again in June 2016, but premium continued to widen to signal unease. “Between the two devaluations of the inter-bank rate, CBN introduced a lot of obstructionist policies to suppress demand, like forcing recipients of inward remittances to receive their funds in Naira at the controlled interbank exchange rate, restricting foreign currency transactions on accounts held with Nigerian

banks, and publishing an infamous list of 41 import items that would not be funded by CBN. Such demand restrictions amplified the cyclical downswing and triggered the recession. “A better response would have been for the CBN to look beyond the current account and boost foreign exchange inflows on the capital account to counter the downswing. The problem was the sharp drop in foreign exchange supply that a fall in oil price from US$110 per barrel in 2014, to $53 in 2015, and $28 in the first quarter of 2016 implied. Boosting supply

would have been a better way to stabilise the market than restricting demand to amplify the downswing, or attempting to float the exchange rate in the face of the supply shortfall as the CBN did. “Now that the external reserves are rising, the central bank is beginning to drop some of its administrative restrictions and is likely to continue to do so once reserves keep rising, until we get back to a threshold of $36 billion in external reserves when a stable supply can be assured, and the rates in the markets will converge.

L-R: Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe; Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu; winner 2017 of BB Naija Season-2, Efe Ejeba; Group Head, Corporate Communications of the bank, Fela Ibidapo and Managing Director, Payporte, Eyo Bassey, during the Big Brother Naija Season-2 reality TV show grand prizepresentation on Tuesday, in Lagos.

CBN boosts small businesses with new FX window The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opened another foreign exchange window for small and medium scale businesses. CBN says the window, which would allocate $20,000 per business per quarter, is to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) import “eligible finished and semi-finished items” needed for their businesses. Isaac Okorafor, the CBN spokesman, disclosed that the bank’s special intervention was necessitated by its findings that a large number of SMEs were being crowded out of the forex space by large firms. “The sum of $20,000 per SME customer per quarter can be effected by telegraphic transfer subject to completion of Form ‘M’ supported with proforma Invoice and the importer’s Bank Verification Number (BVN),” Okorafor said. He added that all processing banks are to ensure that the importers submit relevant ship-

ping documents not later than window. 60 days from the date of the The Bank also sold $10,000 transfer. each to BDCs to meet the needs Information posted on the of low-end users in the country. CBN website defines SMEs as According to Okorafor, enterprises that have asset base the sum of $99,544,417.45 was (excluding land) of between N5 picked up by dealers out of the million and N500 million and a $100 million offered by the Bank labour force of between 11 and during the last wholesale auc300. tion on April 6, 2017. Okorafor further disclosed The CBN may continue its that the Bank had begun the special intervention in the marmassive sale of foreign ex- ket with the sale of more dollars change in different sectors of to BDCs and in both the retail the forex market this week. and wholesale windows in the When the foreign exchange course of the week. market opened for this week DTN EXCHANGE RATES activities, the 11/4/2017 USD GBP EUR central bank intervened by CBN RATES (11-4-2017) 306.1 380.819 326.1869 offering the INTERBANK 315 392.3 334.62 sum of $100 LAGOS 410 490 430 million to authorized deal- ABUJA 410 488 428 ers at the forex PH 408 490 427 auction in the interbank wholesale

B4 Capital Market Capital Oil losses increase by 650% due to bad debts Capital Oil’s 2016 audited financial results released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Monday, has raised concerns for worry amongst its shareholders, as the company posted a 650 percent increase in losses incurred for the 2016 year. The results which revealed a loss after tax of N340.3 million was consequent on impairment amounting to N283.2 million. The company’s impairment for 2016, signified a 1,294 percent increase against N20.3 million recorded for the same period of the previous year (2015). According to the downstream oil player, allowance for impairment on bad debt represents the company’s estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables. “The provision for impairment represent customers’ balances which could be recovered in future. The write-offs were specific debts which the Company considered irrecoverable.” The company’s Auditors also viewed trade and other receivables-impairment as a key audit mater, they said “Trade receivables are stated at fair value less appropriate allowance for estimated irrecoverable amounts. “As disclosed in notes 4, 6 and 26 to the financial statements, the company assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. In carrying out this assessment, management relies on the company’s established internal procedures. Significant measurement uncertainty is involved in this measurement which makes it a key audit matter.” Their report partly read. Capital Oil however disclosed that impairment loss as at 31st December 2016 represented customers that are not expected to pay their outstanding balance due to economic and other extraneous circumstances. The Company believes that the unimpaired balance that are past due will be collected. The company’s admittance to a maximum exposure to credit risk affirms the company’s loss suffering as a result of customer’s inability to meet its credit obligations. Capital Oil said only about seven of the company’s customer’s accounts for about 53 percent of the company’s receivables, trade receivables of over 90 days grew by over 125 percent to N345.3 million from N153.2 in 2015, while gross figure for 2016 stands at n377.6 million compared to N363.2 million in 2015.

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Equities: Investors scale down portfolio, move 403mn units worth N1.9bn

Stories by Afolabi Adesola

Nigeria’s equities market continued the week on a sluggish note as lingering FX issues and upcoming holidays have fueled investors’ apathy towards market activities. Market activities measured by volume traded fell to 402.7 million units, while value traded closed uptick at N1.9 billion in contrast to N584 million recorded on Monday. The All Share Index (ASI) lost 0.58 percent on the back of losses in weighted market names such

as Mobil which dropped N34, Forte Oil N1.09, Dangote Cement 60 kobo, Flour Mills 49 kobo and Nigerian Breweries 45 kobo The ASI and the market capitalization consequently closed Tuesday’s trading session at 25,478.06 points and N8.815 trillion respectively as the Year-todate loss increased to -5.22 percent. Fidelity Bank maintained its spot at the topmost part of the gainers (12) table following an impressive dividend payment proposal. The Bank maintained growth with 8.70 percent to close

at N1 per share, International Breweries was next with a 4.92 percent growth to close at N17.50 per share, while Nigeria Police Force Microfinance Bank added 4.88 percent to close at N1.29. AIICO also gained 3.92 percent to close at 53 kobo, and UACProp appreciated 3.55 percent to close at N1.75 per share. Mobil led 26 decliners, recording the highest share price decline of 9.44 percent to close the day at N326, Oando followed on the losers table with a decrease of 5.34 percent to close at N5.32 per share, while Nascon Allied

dropped 4.94 percent to close at N8.08 per share. UCAP shed 4.75 percent to close at N2.81, and Livestock Feeds was fifth on the losers chart with a depreciation of 4.48 percent to close at 64 kobo per share Top three traded stocks for the day were Fidelity Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and FBN Holdings They each traded 262.9 million, 27.4 million and 22.3 million units of shares respectively, valued at N262.3 million, N31.3 million and N69.2 million respectively.

L- R: Oladipo Abiose Ain, Council Member, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Engr. Muhammad Daggash, Council Member, NSE; Michael Akemere Osime, Council Member, NSE; Abimbola Ogunbanjo, First Vice President, NSE; Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede President, NSE; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Ex-officio, NSE; Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud, Second Vice President, NSE; Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, Council Member, NSE; Kayode Falowo, Council Member, NSE; Dunama Balami, Council Member, NSE and Oluwole Abegunde, Council Member, NSE at the Dangote @ 60 Closing Gong Ceremony at the Exchange on Monday.

NSE announces new REIT rules to boost awareness, visibility Poor investors’ orientation/ awareness in the real estate investment segment of the capital market, may have prompted the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to announce announced changes to the framework regarding the trading of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs); and Closed End Funds listed on The Exchange. The NSE on Tuesday said the proposed changes, which will be implemented over the next three (3) quarters of 2017 are aimed at promoting transparency, disclosure, visibility and liquidity of listed REITs and Closed End Funds in our market. Modeled after mutual funds, the REITs exposes investors of all types to the huge potential in the real estate sector, providing regular income streams, diversification and long-term capital appreciation by allowing anyone to invest in portfolios of large-scale properties the same way they in-

vest in other industries – through the purchase of stock. According to the NSE, “the changes will also make it easier for existing and potential investors to access information required to make investment decisions thereby contributing to the growth of these products in our market.” The NSE said the proposed changes will be on Specific rules relating to REITs and Closed End Funds are to be incorporated into the Rulebook of The Exchange. Thpeiodic riodic Disclosure, the NSE proposes that REITs and Closed End Funds listed on The Exchange are to submit quarterly financials and audited full year financial statements to The Exchange via the NSE X-Issuer Portal, and the financials will be accessible to the pubic via the NSE’s website and other NSE platforms. Key Performance Metrics for

REITs and Closed End Funds listed on The Exchange are to submitted on a weekly basis, key performance metrics (as applicable) to the NSE which will be accessible via the NSE’s website. In addition, the Fund Managers will be required to post the information on their website. The information to be provided will include: -Net Asset Value (NAV), -Number of properties, -Property type/distribution, -Occupancy rates, -Delinquency rates on rents, -Average Property age, -Any other relevant information. “The prescribed submission format will be communicated to the Issuers/Fund Managers in due course.’ The NSE said On reclassification, the NSE said REITs and Closed End Funds listed on The Exchange will be reclassified from the Main Board to a separate board specially created for REITs and Closed End Funds under the Equities Mar-

ket. The NSE also said in furtherance to the proposed changes, it is planning to host the first REITs Workshop before the end of the second quarter of 2017, to further engage with the relevant stakeholders within the market, on the proposed developments. “Fund Managers to the REITs and Closed End Funds are encouraged to embark on consistent marketing campaign on the developments, and provide detailed information to sensitize and educate investors about this asset class, as a viable alternative investment vehicle. The Exchange looks forward to partnering with its esteemed issuers, investors and other stakeholders, on its course towards delivering service excellence, and a first rate capital market experience that will cement its position as “Africa’s foremost securities exchange”.

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Aviation B6 Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The National Civil Aviation Regulations requirements for all airlines to remit five per cent of their ticket sales and cargo sales to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) which had led to a spat between airlines and the carriers cannot be changed or suspended overnight, according to former Commandant, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Grp. Capt. John Ojikutu (rtd). Similarly, Ojikutu noted that N80 billion would have been generated as ticket sales by the domestic airlines if each passenger had paid an average of N16, 000, adding that altogether, the ticket sales could not have been less than N680 billion for each year as against the N385 billion and N330 billion recorded for 2015 and 2016 respectively. “Therefore, the expected ticket sales charges (TSC) to NCAA in those two years should not be less than N68 billion.” He stated that government through the NCAA has been losing substantial revenue from the TSC and Cargo Sales Charges

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How airlines shortchange NCAA – Ojukutu because most of the operating airlines were not complying with the respective regulations. He accused the carriers of short-changing the aviation regulatory body by not their failure to remit what they had already collected from passengers on behalf of NCAA. Ojikutu blamed the agency for the situation because of its passiveness in ensuring that the airline operators implement the various provisions of the regulations sufficiently before now. Specifically, the regulations require: all domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria to forward to the authority through electronic platform all relevant documents as Flown Coupons, Passengers and Cargo Manifest, Air Waybills, Load Sheets etc within 48 hours after each flight (NCAR 18.12.1.1). The Regulations further require that all airlines join IATA / BSP specifically for the purpose of remitting five per cent

sales charges to the authority and should execute a contract with the authority to that effect, (NCAR 18.12.1.2). Additionally, all sales charges or royalties shall be paid in the currency in which they are being charged (NCAR 18.12.1.5) and all foreign airlines shall submit cargo manifest and continue to pay royalties in a manner prescribed by the Authority before the flight is approved to land or take off. (NCAR 18.12.1.3). Ojikutu disclosed that in 2015 and 2016, the ticket sales submitted by the airlines to the NCAA and presented at a press briefing early this year were respectively N385 billion and N330 billion from about 15 million passengers in each of the two years. To him, about five million passengers were recorded as international passengers and 10 million as the local passengers. “If we assume that two million of the 5 million international passengers were outbound, and bought their tickets in Nigeria

each at an average price of N300, 000, the ticket sales would be N600 billion. The values of the tickets sales were probably based on the figure presented by the airlines themselves which the NCAA had no system in place to verify as the figures did not match known data or passenger traffic statistics available in the FAAN records. NCAA therefore needs help.” Ojikutu reiterated that the cargo sales charge collected by the NCAA would not be too different from the Tickets Sales Charge collected if the records available from a source in the industry that has been working with the NCAA are considered. He stated that the records showed that the airlines paid NCAA a total of N600 million as Cargo Sales Charges for a period of three years (2007-2010), regretting that unfortunately, there were no records to show the values, statistics or quantity of cargo airlifted by the airlines that generated the amount. He stated that the unfortunate

thing about the rancour between the NCAA and the airline operators is that over the years, they have all been benefiting one way or the other from the statutory revenue through various debt concessions and intervention funds. According to him, the era of free meal is over when airlines would rather collect intervention funds at six per cent interest rate or less than to pay charges on aeronautical services including landing and parking fees; where they would rather buy foreign exchange at concessional rate than to pay custom duties or repatriate their foreign exchange earnings home from abroad. He further stated that while the domestic airlines have defaulted severally in statutory remittance and payment on charges, they also complain generally of high charges on airport and aeronautical facilities, services, including landing and parking, multiple charges and high cost of fuel etc.

L-R: Airport Manager Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos, Nehemiah Auta, Chief of Staff to managing director, Zakari Mahmuda, Ag GM Finance Alhaji Babatunde Ahmed, Head of Dept, Electrical, MMIA, Abdulraham Musa HOD Mechanical MMIA, Engr Yakubu Zakari, HOD mechanical, Hqtrs Justus Eloke and Minister of State Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika inspection the MMIA, Sunday.

Emirates wins world best airline awards Emirates has been recognized as the Best Airline at the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with four other awards including Best Major Airline - Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World’s Best Airlines - Top 10. This is the first year TripAdvisor has introduced a category for airlines in its signature Travelers’ Choice® Awards. The awards highlight the world’s top carriers based on the quantity and qual-

ity of reviews and ratings for airlines worldwide gathered over a 12-month period. Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline said: “We are honoured to be named the Best Airline in the World at the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines 2017. The fact that the awards are a result of unbiased reviews and feedback speaks to our commitment to deliver a superior travel experience for our customers. We want travellers to continue making Emirates their first choice whenever they think to travel. That is why we continue to invest in products and services across all classes,

and why our service teams work hard and put their hearts into providing the very best experience for our customers both on board and on the ground every day.” “We are proud to announce the inaugural Travelers’ Choice® Awards for airlines, to help travellers make the most wellinformed air travel decisions, based on the experiences of the TripAdvisor community,” said Bryan Saltzburg, General Manager for TripAdvisor Flights. “It’s a high honour for Emirates to be recognized as the top airline in the world by the TripAdvisor community and speaks to their

continued focus on delivering fantastic customer experiences.” Emirates is the world’s largest international airline, with an extensive network that has grown to offer its customers a choice of 155 destinations in 83 countries across six continents. It operates one of the world’s youngest modern wide-body fleets, and is the first and only airline in the world to operate a fleet of all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft for its passenger flights. The airline recently announced a multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme including an enhanced Onboard Lounge for its flagship

Airbus A380 aircraft which will make its debut in July. Emirates also recently underwent a product overhaul with a host of exclusive products introduced to its First and Business Class cabins. New additions include the world’s first moisturizing lounge wear in First Class, luxury blankets, skincare from organic brand VOYA and a new range of amenity kits from Bulgari. In the last year, Emirates has also introduced several new products for customers travelling in Economy including the world’s first interactive amenity kits and sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

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IPC introduces free mobile governance outreach

Nigeria ranked 7th on PoS transactions in Africa – Report Nigeria has been ranked seventh position among African countries where the use of point of sale (PoS) forms part of transactions, according to a report by Indexmundi. The report by Indexmundi indicated that only 21 percent of total transactions in the country are done through the PoS device. Other countries ahead of Nigeria include Egypt, Morocco and Kenya, while South Africa stands at the top with 91 percent followed by Ghana 80 percent and Tunisia is third with 79 percent. The PoS density per 100,000 people in Nigeria is 13 according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), while PoS density in India is 67; Uganda has 453, while Namibia recorded 338. According to the apex bank, the target for Nigeria is to meet Brazil’s PoS deployment rate of 2,247 per 100,000 people by 2020. The initiative would lead to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contributions, job creation, causing a ripple effect on the economy while boosting national pride and reducing exposure of national security in the area of espionage. At the just concluded CashlessAfrica Expo, Kevin Chung of Avante International Technology, explained that although the communication network and bandwidth are adequate, the data centres in the financial communities in Nigeria needs to upgrade from Tier 1-2 to Tier 3-4 to enable the cashless economy. On his part, Tunde Ogungbade, managing director, Global Accelerex Limited, said that cash places a huge toll on GDP and that in Nigeria cost of cash management is projected by CBN to be N250billion by 2020, adding that “There is high percentage of unbanked in the country and uneven access to money, these hobbles cashless initiative in the country.”

Mrs Onajite Regha, executive secretary/ CEO, E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN)

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Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu and the Post Master General, Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi (middle) flanked by participants at the Symposium on Growth for senior management of African region and workshop on operational performance and quality improvement, held in Lagos.

NIPOST to provide trade facilitation for SMEs via e-commerce

Stories by Tony Nwakaegho

Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) said it is on the threshold of wholesome reforms and re-engineering to enhance its operations efficiency and revenue generating capacity by taking up the gauntlet to build a brand that is reliable, respectable and can be trusted. This remark was made by the Post Master General, Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi on the occasion of EMS operational and quality improvement symposium/ workshop with the theme: ‘Repositioning EMS for growth’ held in Lagos, adding that the agency was bogged down by bureaucratic bottlenecks and limited capacities for experimenting with trending as well as thriving business models that has stood the test of time in other climes. He revealed that his coming on board the agency has ushered in tremendous improvement

in quality of service which has translated into increase in traffic and revenue profile to over N2 billion. According to him, the agency is also leveraging on the exponential growth in e-commerce which offers plethora of opportunities for greater business collaboration with medium and small scale entrepreneurs as this would go a long way in improving NIPOST revenue base, creating jobs for the unemployed and ultimately stimulating the nation’s economy. Adegbuyi urged operators of postal services, professionals in Africa to join forces and come up with templates that would help in not only repositioning EMS, but also to working for inclusive, innovative and complete integration of the continent. On his part, the Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu lamented that the state of postal services in

Sub- Saharan African is less than ideal, having been caught in a vicious circle of poor financial performance which causes lack of investment, thereby preventing either improvement in the quality of service or expansion, generate lower usage of the sector and mail volumes, which further perpetuate the circle. “I see a greater role for EMS in providing access for trade facilitation for Small and Medium scale enterprises through e-commerce. In spite of unfavourable economic climate in many African countries, the courier business is still one with promising prospects. “ The time has come for us all to adopt customer oriented approaches in our operations, invest more in ICT and on training and manpower development as well as intensify our collaborations with experienced partners,” the minister said.

Glo prescribes recipes for SMEs’ growth

Nigeria’s fully integrated telecommunications company, Globacom wants small businesses to adopt integrated and flexible communications plan in order to improve their efficiency, cut cost and expand their bottom lines. Globacom’s Head of SME Business, Mr. Mike Ehumadu gave this advice at a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Trade Fair organised by the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Lagos Branch at Alausa Ikeja, Lagos recently. He said communication is one key aspect of any SME operation that can make a difference between success and failure. Ehumadu addressed a gathering of small business owners operating in various sectors of the economy ranging from agriculture through manufacturing, in-

Mike Adenuga Chairman Globacom

formation and communications technology to fashion and tourism on the third day of the fair, which was designated as Glo Day. According to him, having an integrated, yet flexible communication plan will enable SMEs to cost-effectively access up-todate information on their chosen fields, thereby putting them ahead of their competition.

“It is a better world today. You can sit in Nigeria and avail yourself of online training delivered by experts from all over the world via YouTube or similar platforms. All that is required is a smart device with data bundles,” he said. According to him, this precisely was the motivation for the introduction of SME Flexi by Globacom recently, while the package gives SMEs the integrated communications solution. He described Glo SME Flexi as one-of-its-kind integrated plan ‘with unmatched value’ that gives users the flexibility to call and use the internet without having to separately buy data bundles. The package which includes SME Flexi 500, SME Flexi 1000 and SME Flexi 2000 is available in various denominations to suit the wallet of the SMEs.

The International Press Centre (IPC) is currently introducing all over Lagos the 321 Mobile Governance Outreach which is an information and assistance portal designed to bring government closer to the people by providing them with vital data on good governance, rights, elections, budgets, etc. At the Ikorodu, Lagos introduction which held recently, Sanmi Falobi of IPC disclosed that 321 MGO can be accessed by anyone from an Airtel line only for now by dialing or sending a blank message to 321 to request information about an issue or information about the appropriate people who can help someone with an issue. 321 MGO is an initiative of ACTIONAID Nigeria, supported by UKAID, implemented in Lagos by IPC, and the first ten calls made to it in a month are free.

Communicate with consumers in plain, simple language, NCC urges telcos Stories by Tony Nwakaegho

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Telecommunications service providers in Nigeria to communicate information to consumers in a plain and simple language. NCC made this position known to the telcos during the 83rd Edition of Consumer Outreach Programme ( CoP ) with the theme: ‘Information And Education As a Catalyst For Consumer Protection’ recently held in Owerri, Imo State, adding that communicating to the consumers in plain and simple language will ensure the information provided to consumers is relevant, current, accurate and timely. “To ensure that consumers can relay and easily have access to information that can assist them in making an informed choice, the service providers should communicate information to consumers in a plain and simple language,” NCC said. The CoP Programme is tripartite meeting between Regulators, Operators and Consumers to enable the trio resolve pressing Consumers issues as it relates to provision of Telecom Services NCC explained that the significance of the right of the Telecom Consumer is to empower Consumers through Information and also by providing platforms that will engage operators as well as regulators.

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Four necessary documents for importation

For prospective importers, it is important to be attuned to some very vital requirements of your trade. It is however important to obtain the following documents, which will be required before you can clear your consignment at the port upon arrival: Form M: This is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria through commercial banks for import permit procedures. The form states the product’s Harmonized Codes for Customs duty, the amount and other basic information. Acquiring the Form M is a mandatory step in the importation process. Upon completion, the Form M is submitted to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for approval. Upon receipt of the Form M with the necessary attached pre-import documents, the NCS will review the application and either accept or reject it within one working day. After the Form M has been accepted by the NCS, the importer will inform his exporter to begin shipment preparation for products regulated by SON. This includes inspection, testing and certification in order to get a SONCAP Certificate (SC) required for the Customs clearance of goods at any Nigerian Port. Pro Forma invoice: This is always issued by the seller or shipper of the goods. A pro-forma invoice is a preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods. Typically, it gives a description of the purchased items and notes the cost along with other important information, such as shipping weight and transport charges. Pro-forma invoices are often used for customs purposes on imports. A pro-forma invoice may be sent prior to the shipment of any agreed-upon deliverables, or along with the shipped items. While it does contain exact details regarding the costs associated with the sale, it does not serve as an official invoice upon which a payment must be made. Bill of Lading: A bill of lading is a legal document between the shipper of goods and the carrier detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. The bill of lading also serves as a receipt of shipment when the goods are delivered at the predetermined destination. This document must accompany the shipped goods, no matter the form of transportation, and must be signed by an authorized representative from the carrier, shipper and receiver.

R-L: The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman handing over relief items and materials meant for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) to the Borno State Executive Governor Kashim Shettima recently.

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Stories by Babajide Okeowo The lingering crisis over the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to eligible operators in shipping trade is on the verge of an end as the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) is set to engage the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This is even as the recently re-elected president of SOAN, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun disclosed that when disbursed, the fund would be judiciously used to

grow more fleet, create employment and training of cadets. He made the disclosure in Lagos during the inauguration of the association’s new executive council. Speaking at the event, the SOAN leader who is also the Chief Executive Officer, Starzs Investment Group, revealed that his group is ready to offer ideas to the government on how best the fund could be disbursed once and for all. He stated that disbursing the CVFF is one issue dear to ship owners as they are the contributors of the fund. “Some members of the as-

sociation who have signified interest have formally applied to NIMASA for this fund and we are anxiously awaiting the disbursement to enable us grow capacity,” Ogbeifun said. Speaking on, the SOAN leader who is also the Chief Executive Officer, Starzs Investment Group, revealed that the association has already commenced talks with Nigerdock and other shipyards in the country to provide quick and quality access to ship repair services for members. The initiative, he added, will also provide industrial training and SIWES opportunities

for boat building technology cadets from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron in Akwa Ibom State. “One thing we can guarantee is that any member that benefits from the CVFF will definitely utilize the fund judiciously to grow his fleet, create more employment opportunities, provide more berths for cadets training and contribute further to CVFF” Ogbeifun promised that his association would closely work with NIMASA to realize the noble objectives of the National Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP)

Stakeholder flays FG over Customs board The National President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Mr. Lucky Amiwero, has berated the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to constitute the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) board halfway into its four-year tenure. This, he said has given the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Col. Hameed Ali, (rtd) the power of taking certain policy decisions which only the board has powers to take, thereby usurping the powers of the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, who is supposed to be the Chairman of the board. According to him, “The NCS Board is a statutory Board, which confers on the Minister of Finance Power to constitute the Board as

Contained in section 2-(2) and gives the Minister power of organization/persons mentioned in (g-h) and (i) for appointment after consultation with various ministries and organization. Section 5-(1) in the exercise of power and duties conferred upon the Board, the Board shall be sub-

ject to the authority, direction and control of the Minister and any written direction, order or instruction given by him after consultation with the Comptroller-General.” He cited Section 4(2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) as part of the powers of

the Minister “to appoint persons to hold or act in all the office in the service, including persons to make appointment on promotion or transfer and to confirm appointment and to dismiss and exercise other disciplinary control over persons appointed in pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section”.

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