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Heritage Bank Plc has entered into a strategic partnership with the Choice International Group (CIG) Motors Limited to introduce a new vehicle finance scheme aimed at assisting interested and pre-

qualified customers to buy brand new GAC Vehicles with ease and at affordable prices. The initiative tagged: “Go CAR-razy,” according to a statement signed by Fela Ibidapo, Divisional Head, Corporate Communication, Heritage Bank, was facilitated by the sole rep-

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Court resumes hearing of suit seeking Akeredolu’s removal as governor ÏÏÏ

THE Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, will, on April 18, 2018 commence hearing in the suit brought before it by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo state, Dr. Segun Abraham against the election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Abraham is challenging

the emergence of the governor as the APC flag bearer for the 2016 governorship poll in Ondo State and is urging the court to declare him the winner of the primary. The hearing notice has been served on all concerned parties by the court presided over by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba.

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The commencement of the suit followed the judgment of the Supreme Court that Akeredolu’s appeal was without merit and could not stop the case from being heard at the Federal High Court. The Apex Court dismissed Akeredolu’s appeal for lacking in merit. Akeredolu had, by the appeal, challenged the July 2017 judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which upheld an order by a Federal High Court in Abuja, granting permission to Olusegun Abraham to serve him court processes through substituted means. Abraham had approached the court with a suit seeking to be declared the winner of the September 3, 2016, APC primary election and subsequently sworn in to replace Akeredolu as governor of Ondo State. He is alleging that a doctored delegates’ list was used to manipulate the election in favour of Akeredolu.

Bayelsa registrars, bursars debunk increase in school fees ÏÏÏ Registrars

and bursars of state-owned tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State have said that the leadership of the six tertiary institutions have not increased schools fees. The declaration by the registrars and the bursars have laid to rest the widespread rumour that the management of the Niger Delta University had increased tuition fees in the institution. The bursars and the registrars made the clarification in a meeting presided over by the Chief of Staff Government House, Rt. Hon. Talford Ongolo, which was also attended by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite, his Labour, Employment and Productiv-

ity counterpart, Chief Collins Cocordia and the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, on Tuesday They bursars and registrars who expressed shock at the wild rumour stated further that their records showed that students were paying what was paid in the last academic session. Meanwhile, the Bayelsa State Government on Tuesday restated its committed to the full implementation of the ongoing public sector reforms in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite, made the comment during the meeting with registrars and bursars of state-owned tertiary institutions in Yenagoa

on Tuesday. Obuebite stressed that the government would ensure a thorough implementation of the reforms in the tertiary institutions across the state. He commended the bursars for making what he described satisfactory presentations on the situations in their respective schools especially on the issue of school fees and members of staff affected by the reforms. Obuebite said that while the government would sustain the policy of giving subventions to the schools, the institutions were also enjoying the necessary encouragement to boost their internally generated revenue in order to make them more independent.

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Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun (left) discussing with the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachukwu, during the Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (middle), Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo (second right), chiarman, Rivers State Honours Advisory Committee, Chief Ferdinand Anabrabra (right) Former NBA President, Chief Onueze (second left) and Dr Mrs. Ngozi Ordu (right) after the inauguration of the Rivers State Honours Advisory Committee by the Rivers State Governor at the Government House Port Harcourt.... on Tuesday

L-R: European Union Ambassador in Nigeria and Ecowas, Mr. Keti Karlsen; INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and Executive Director European Center for Electoral Support, Mr. Fabio Bargiacchi, during the International Conference on Opportunities and Challenges in the Use of Technology in Election in Abuja... on Monday

Gunmen kill Kano-based Syrian, abduct son

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have killed Ahmed Aredia, a Syrian businessman based in Kano state, and abducted the 14-year-old son of the deceased. The tragic incident occurred along Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital, Nassarawa, GRA Kano, on Tuesday night. I was gathered that two

of the victim’s children were with him in the vehicle when the assailants struck. A family source said that the gunmen, numbering four, took over the victim’s vehicle. According to the source, the attackers engaged Areida in a heated argument before he was eventually killed.

The other son of the victim identified as Abdullateef was said to have been lucky to escape. Magaji Majiya, spokesman of the police in Kano, confirmed the incident, saying a report was filed by the family of the deceased. Majiya said officers had been deployed to track the perpetrators.

L-R: Tope Oshunkeye: Designation, Marketing Manager, DStv; winner of One Million Naira and Big Brother Naija Head of House Chair, Zainab Abudullai and Senior Advisor, Private Banking, Heritage Banking Plc, Adora Zulu-Okafor, during the gift presentation in the ongoing ‘Upgrade Promo’ by MultiChoice Nigeria....on Wednesday.

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2019: Anxiety over Buhari’s age, health status Continued from page 1 the President clocking 75 years in 2019 and in a country where the average life span is from 40-45, younger persons ought to have played active role during the 2019 presidential race. But President Buhari, who made his intention known at a closed-door meeting of the National Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Monday, said he was responding to

the clamour by Nigerians for him to re-contest in 2019, adding that he wanted to accord APC NEC the honour of being the first to know. The Daily Times recalls that Buhari left the country on May 7, 2017 after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. He returned to Nigeria after receiving medical attention in London for about 104 days. But Buhari’s absence during the period led to calls in certain quarters,

asking him to step down if he was unable to perform his duties. Meanwhile, following his declaration to run for second term on Monday, some senior lawyers and medical practitioners have expressed divergent views over the health and age status of President Buhari. Reacting to the development, a senior lawyer, Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), said that it is God alone that determines the lifespan of a man.

The senior advocate said, “God owns our lives. Life span has nothing to do with age and health. May God save and prolong President Buhari’s life”. Also, an Abuja based lawyer, Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, said pursuant to sections: 131, 137(1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the issues of health and age do not disqualify the president from running for second term. According to him, the objections to his second term

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Aisha Buhari wants private health institutions to reduce charges

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the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged private medical institutions in Nigeria to reduce the high cost of their services in the country. Mrs Buhari spoke on Wednesday when the officials of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria visited her in her office at the State House, Abuja. She observed that many Nigerians who do not have access to public health services resort to private hospitals which are very expensive and this has implications on not just the patients but the nation’s health indices. She said, “Private health care is expensive, your as-

sociation needs to revisit the issue of charges” just as she called on practitioners to “make treatments affordable so that more people can access your services and health outcomes can improve.” In a statement made available by Suleiman Haruna, Director of Information, Office of Wife of the President, State House, Mrs Buhari lamented the brain drain in the health sector, saying people travel abroad mostly to be treated by Nigerian practitioners. She called for better working conditions for them so that they are encouraged to remain in Nigeria. She said, “I also urge your association to check

cases of malpractice by private hospitals, which are becoming more rampant.” She recommended a Public-Private Partnership, whereby private sector firms can invest in the health sector and reduce the burden on government. “That is why I am convening a stakeholder event soon, to draw their attention to the possibilities and opportunities in the sector. she added. Responding, President of the Association, Dr. Frank Odofen, commended wife of the President’s commitment to the health of women and children through the Future Assured Programme, which dovetailed into her recent appoint-

ment as UNAIDS ambassador, believing that with her passion, health care indices will improve in Nigeria. President of World Organization of Family Doctors, Prof. Amanda Howe, who was on a two-day visit to Nigeria, observed that the pronouncements and programmes of Mrs. Buhari are worthy of emulation as the challenges in the health sector require strong commitment. She noted that medical personnel working in communities in Nigeria were doing wonderful jobs by providing support and preventing diseases through education of families, patients and health workers.

might just be regarded as personal views and opinions of some individuals who might be the President’s critics or oppositions, insisting that the views do not have legal back up. Jimoh said, ‘’The voters have their voting powers to change an unwanted elected public officer if they wish. I am of the firm view that where elections are conducted fairly and freely, this issue can be resolved by the voting powers of the Nigerian voters. In the meantime, a senior medical practitioner, who spoke in confidence, insisted that Buhari should take a bow because the world has long moved beyond the older generation. He said, “Age matters because the world is changing. The world is a global village and technology has taken over so many things. The world has moved from his generation. You look at the world leaders now; talk about France the president is 39, go to Australia, the country’s president is 41. Everybody is going back to young people that are vibrant. For Nigeria, 80% of us are youths. Why should we allow these old people to keep ruling us, it’s not a good idea any how you look at it. ‘’Outside the president of Tunisia, who is 88 and Ghanaian president, Nana Akufo-Addo (74), Buhari is the oldest. In my own opinion, he has not fulfilled his electoral promises for about three years, so what are we really looking for.” He added that for a country like Nigerian with a population of about 200 million people, it would not be wise to allow the president to still preside over the affairs of the country for another four years. ‘’He is quite old. If you look at the last three years, he has been spending our tax payers money travelling abroad for medical treatment and nobody is even talking about it. It won’t be a good idea for him to rule for another four years, he should just take a bow and go and rest. That is my candid opinion,’’ he added. But a private medical practitioner, Dr Austin Abidemi, shared a contrary view. He said that age is not a yardstick to determine or measure politics or the performance of any govern-

ment, rather wisdom and zeal to deliver. He expressed disappointment that some Nigerians especially critics of President Buhari’s administration have resort to using age and sickness to blackmail his bid to run beyond 2019. He said: ‘’When someone is aged, we believe that he cannot act the way the young ones do. Instead of using his age to blackmail him, why not judge him by his performance? There are leaders in Africa who are far older than him, and they are still active in power, managing their countries successfully. ‘’ Being aged is not a deformity; instead the person will be given more wisdom to reason. I believe that most of the statements calling on him not to run are coming from his opponents’’. But ahead of the 2019 presidential election, President Buhari has explained why he declared his intention to run for another term in office on Monday during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President while receiving the Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Welby in London on Wednesday, said: “I declared before leaving home because Nigerians were talking too much about whether I would run or not. So, I felt I should break the ice. We have many things to focus on, like security, agriculture, economy, anticorruption, and many others. We needed to concentrate on them, and politics should not be a distraction. The majority of Nigerians appreciate what we are doing, and that is why I am recontesting”. The President recounted some successes of the administration to his guest, with whom he has built a deep friendship in recent times, and was quite particular about strides in agriculture. President Buhari said, “We have cut the importation of rice by about 90%, saving billions of dollars in the process. People who Continued on page 7

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Heritage Bank, GAC Motors partner on affordable vehicle finance scheme Continued from page 1

resentative of GAC Motors in Nigeria known as CIG, which enables individuals who meet the prescribed conditions to pay an equity contribution of 10% with 48 months tenor

repayment. The scheme is largely for three models of cars and sport utility vehicles in the stable of GAC Motors: GS3, GS4 and GS8. Speaking on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),

the MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Mr. Ifie Sekibo, said the auto finance scheme was tailored to suit customers’ needs with manageable monthly repayments and is best suited for individuals, organisations, corporate bodies

and institutions to avail a convenient and easy access to finance options making it easier to buy and drive away a brand new GAC Motors. According to him, the partnership was planned to encourage customers

to buy environmentallyfriendly GAC vehicles instead of used cars otherwise known as “Tokunbo.” Sekibo specifically explained that the reason for the alliance was to afford deserving customers with the ease of convenient and discounted opportunities with just 10% equity contribution, as against the 30% standard equity contribution required to own brand new GAC vehicles. He listed other benefits of the vehicle finance scheme, which involve competitive interest rate, discounted vehicle pricing, subsidised insurance premium and free vehicle registration. The Chairman of

CIG, Chief Diana Chan, stressed that the automobile firm entered into partnership with the Heritage Bank because of its track record in quality service. She said: “We are proud to partner with Heritage Bank on this Finance Scheme as we believe it gives Nigerians who are yarning for quality the opportunity to own the latest GAC vehicles with a soft payment plan”. She said through independent innovation and excellent quality, GAC Motors has been widely recognised by many as a brand that offers great value at affordable prices to Nigerians.

Average prices for petrol, others drop in March –NBS ÏÏÏ The National Bureau L-R: Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Justice Bello Abass and the Grand Khadi of Sokoto, Abdulkadir Saidu, during the swearing-in ceremony of new judges into the Sokoto state judiciary at an event in Sokoto Government House... on Wednesday

Hold Nwodo, Army responsible for murder of agitators - IPOB leaders

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of Biafra (IPOB) and its leadership have said that it will continue to hold Chief John Nwodo, South East governors, Nigerian Army and some Lagos-based political errand boys responsible for the murder of dozens of agitators during Operation Python Dance II. The IPOB leaders also accused Chief Nwodo and South East governors, especially Dave Umahi and Okezie Ikpeazu and their associates of compromise over the killings of innocent IPOB members whose only crime was to stand up for their right in defence of the honour and dignity of the Igbo race and entire people of Biafra. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary,

Comrade Emma, stated that Nwodo and South East governors must know that the Ndigbo are now enlightened enough not to accept their gimmicks and lies. According to the group, Nwodo’s call fo the Nigerian Army to probe the massacre in Abia and Rivers State is medicine after death. It said, “There was no justification for Nnia Nwodo and South East governors to betray or sabotage the efforts of Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB who were merely trying to rescue their nation Biafra from the hell Nigeria had become. “The damage of Operation Python Dance has already been done. Those that perished as a result of the actions of Nnia Nwodo and South East governors, will never again rise from the grave.

“Therefore, it will be foolhardy for Ohaneze Ndigbo and South East governors to act as though we have all of sudden forgotten the event of the 14th of September, 2017 that occasioned the killing of our vibrant youths in cold blood and possible murder of our leader and his parents.’ It added that Nwodo and his associates will never exonerate themselves from such crime against humanity by merely offering warm words at a function in Enugu. “Any probe of the military invasion of Igboland and killing of IPOB members at Afaraukwu Umuahia, Isiala Ngwa, Aba and Obigbo Igweocha must start with the role Nwodo, Umahi, Ikpeazu and other governors played. “ They cannot join hands with the spirit of the dead

to kill at night, then join the living during daylight to shed Crocodile tears at the funeral of their victims. Those IPOB members slaughtered by soldiers died because Nnia Nwodo, Dave Umahi, Okezie Ikpeazu wanted Nnamdi Kanu killed at all cost in order to stop IPOB and please the North who threatened to kill Igbo people living in Northern Nigeria if Biafra agitation is not stopped. “We urge the public to carefully scrutinise the statements of Nnia Nwodo, Okezie Ikpeazu and Dave Umahi during and immediately after the military siege at our Kanu’s compound between 10-14 September 2017 to find answers to many questions regarding the role these Igbo men played in masterminding the slaughter of their own people, “ it added.

of Statistics (NBS), on Wednesday, said the average prices paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), Kerosene, Liquefied petroleum gas (cooking gas) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) dropped in March by 5.3 percent to N163.4 from N172.5 in February 2018 while price for Kerosene decreased by 6.79 percent to N269 in March from N288.57 in February 2018. According to the NBS, average price paid for refilling a 5 kilogramme cylinder of cooking gas declined by 3.03 percent to N2,091 from N2, 156 paid in February while price paid for diesel dropped by 1.65 percent to N206.4 in March from N210 average paid in February. In the report titled, ‘Price Watch’ for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), National Household Kerosene, Liquefied petroleum gas (cooking gas) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), the NBS said, “Average price paid by consumers for petrol increased by 9.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) and 5.3 percent month-onmonth (MoM) to N163.4 in March 2018 from N172.5 in February 2018. States with the highest average price of petrol were Taraba (N184.38), Jigawa (N180.93) and Eki-

ti (N173.89), while States with the lowest average price of petrol were Kaduna (N147.29), Bauchi (N145.57) and Abuja (N145). On kerosene, the report stated that: “Average price per litre paid by consumers for Kerosene decreased by 6.79 percent MoM and 13.66 percent YoY to N269 in March 2018 from N288.57 in February 2018. “States with the highest average price per litre of kerosene were Nasarawa (N306.07), Yobe (N300.78) and Cross River (N300.68). States with the lowest average price per litre of kerosene were Abia (N229.35), Delta (N227.77) and Borno (N225.13). On cooking gas, the report stated that: “Average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for cooking gas decreased by 3.03 percent MoM and decreased by 16.16 percent YoY to N2,091 in March 2018 from N2, 156 in February 2018. “States with the highest average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for Liquefied cooking gas were Borno (N2487.50), Yobe (N2500) and Bauchi (N2400). States with the lowest average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for cooking Gas were Abuja (N1,760.00), Ebonyi (N1,870) and Ekiti (N1,895).”

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2019: Anxiety over Buhari’s age, health status Continued from page 5 rushed into petrol money have now gone back to agriculture. Even professionals have gone back to the farm. Nigeria should be able to feed itself comfortably soon. I am so pleased”. On war against insurgency, the president stressed the need for continuous education of the people so that they can be free from religious manipulation, adding that no true religion advocates the hurting or killing of the innocent. Responding to his guest’s comment on the clashes between herdsmen and farmers in different parts of Nigeria, the President said: “The problem is even older than us. It has always been there, but now made worse by the influx of armed gunmen from the Sahel region into different parts of the West African subregion. These gunmen were trained and armed by the late Muammar Gadaffi of Libya. When he was killed, the gunmen escaped with their arms. We encountered some of them fighting with Boko Haram. Herdsmen that we used to know carried only sticks and maybe a cutlass to clear the way, but these ones now carry sophisticated weapons. The problem is not religious, but sociological and economic. But we are working on its solutions”.

President Buhari also lamented that ‘irresponsible politics’ has been brought into the farmers/herders’ crisis, but assured that enduring solutions would be found, and justice done to all concerned. On Leah Sharibu, the abducted schoolgirl from Dapchi still being held by insurgents, reportedly because she refused to renounce her Christian faith, the President said: “We are managing the matter quietly. Making noise would not help. We are collecting as much intelligence as possible, working with the Red Cross and other international organizations. There are too many fraudulent people around, who claim they can do many things. We won’t deal with them. That was how we got the Dapchi girls back, and the Chibok girls.”’ Responding, Archbishop Welby said it was always a delight to see President Buhari, ‘whom I have tremendous respect for’ adding that: “You have my best wishes on your recent decision. I read your declaration speech. We are neutral as a church, but we will pray for you. Great statesmen are those who run for the good of their countries. We will be praying for you”, he said. The Archbishop later presented President Buhari with a copy of his recent

book, ‘Reimagining Britain: Foundations for Hope’. Meanwhile, a chieftain of the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the FCT, Alhaji Usman Zangwan, has stated that President Buhari’s health status will be turning point in 2019. According to the FCT senatorial aspirant, the voters will speak with their

votes once Buhari emerges as the APC presidential candidate. His words:”It is obvious that this man does not have age on his side and another serious matter is his constant visit to the hospital. This is not how a nation is governed and I must also tell you that the health status of contestants are determined before delving

into the election proper but what do we get here? It is absolute nonsense”. Alhaji Usman further noted that the APC’s continued game of hide and seek with regard to the man’s health status portends danger in Nigerian polity. He said, “What we should be talking about now is how much the man has spent on medical tourism abroad

which the party should be courageous enough to put on the table. The same man on assumptions of office promised to end medical tourism abroad. So there are many issues that Nigerians must know about this man because the issue of his age was supposed to be a thing of the past had Nigerians tackled that three years ago.

L-R: Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele and Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, accompanied by Senior Management of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the CBN Head Office in Abuja.

#BringBackOurGirls campaigners commemorate 4 years of missing girls Idu Jude Abuja

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of the #Bring back our girls have said that it will on April 14 commemorate the 4th year anniversary of the abduction of Chibok Girls from their secondary school in Chibok, Borno State. Preparatory to the event, which is coming up in Abuja, the movement in a press release signed by Mr. Jeff Okoroafor, said Nigerians should not be unaware of the fact that the 276 school girls that were verified by the Presidential Task Force and abducted by Boko Haram terrorists have not all been released, while 57 escaped

Ï Holds second Annual Lecture on their own, leaving 219 captive. The group also stated that back in October 2016, 24 of them were recovered largely through negotiation by the Federal Government indirectly from various military operations mounted by the Nigerian Army. Then in May 2017, 84 more were also recovered through negotiation by the Federal Government, and in December, 1 of the Chibok Girl was found along with another abducted young woman. This it said brings the total of recovered Chibok Girls to 107, leaving the parents and community of

the 112 girls that remain in captivity extremely disappointed at their fate. The statement reads on part, “Our Movement which has advocated for the rescue of our #ChibokGirls by the Federal Government for 1443 days was counting the days until all the girls are back unfortunately, we have been thrown into an agonising grief when we learnt as with the world of a shameful repeat of history with the disgraceful and unavoidable abduction of 110 girls from a secondary school in Dapchi, Yobe State, nearly four years later.

“Over the 1443 days of our advocacy, we have constantly declared that our Chibok Girls are a symbol of the Girl Child in Nigeria, the abduction and the prolonged captivity of the remaining 112 girls has become an assault on girl child education especially in the North East”. Further speaking, the group said that it is a known fact that a nation that leaves behind its female population is an underdeveloped society. The group also said, “The unresolved plight of the abductions is regarded as a de-motivator for poor parents who should be convinced that educating their daughters is the best

decision they can make for themselves and society at large. The growth of our nation is under threat”. It noted that despite its challenges, it has remained relentless until all the girls are rescued and given another fair chance to acquire the formal education they were seeking before their abduction. The group said, “Our movement posits that there must be no barrier stopping the education of every girl child in the North, East, West and South, of Nigeria. “It is for this reason that during our Year Four Global Week of Action, #BringBackOurGirls will ensure that our Chibok Girls --

and now, our Dapchi Girls --- other abductees, and all out-of-school girls in Nigeria are the focus of our annual Chibok Girls Lecture. The theme of this year’s annual lecture is: “Towards a just and and good society: Renewing our commitment to the Girl Child in Nigeria. “We believe that it is now more critical than ever to assure the Girl-Child, Parents, and Communities across Nigeria that we are with them on their legitimate desire to educate their children and aspire for a brighter future. “We invite you to reignite those dreams as we gather for our 2nd Annual Chibok Girls Lecture”.

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Shippers’ council partners Oyo Chinese Court discharges murder suspect over investors for N72bn dry ports The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has entered into partnership with the Oyo State Government to establish a $200m (N72bn) modern dry port, as well as a truck transit park in the state, in conjunction with some Chinese investors. This was made known when the Executive Secretary/

of which Oyo State is important. We have others in Abia, Jos, Kano, Maiduguri and Funtua. “Because of the strategic importance of

of the council, Mr. Hassan Bello, visited the State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi,

port project. “What we are looking for from the state government is to have, along the railway line that is currently ongoing, a 60,000 hectares of land to develop a modern dry port, while the transport transit park will require 35,000 hectares of land.” Enumerating the advantages of the modern dry port project, he said it would provide job opportunity for 10,000 people, adding that the truck transits park would equally generate 25,000 jobs. Bello said that the project was heavily dependent on the ongoing Lagos-Kano rail project, which would decongest the

on Wednesday. Bello, therefore, solicited the release of 60,000 hectares for the dry port and another 35,000 hectares along for the proposed park, which, he said, would improve the economic development of the state and the nation in general. He said, “We are here because Oyo State is critical to development in transportation in Nigeria. Since 2006 the Federal Government had taken a decision to establish inland port in the six geo-political zones of the country,

inquiries from a serious Chinese investor for the project. Five days ago we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop this very

transportation of goods from the Lagos port to the rest of the country. He disclosed that the proposed park alone would gulp N4.8billion, through the PublicPrivate-Partnership (PPP). According to him, apart from helping to diversify the country’s revenue base, it would enhance the internallygenerated revenue of the state government, as well as provide security for cargoes through seamless tracking of goods. When completed, he said that the park would have hotels, motels, resident doctors, restaurants, shopping mall, commercial banks, among other facilities for the convenience of transporters. governor, who said he was marveled by the concept of modern dry port and TPP, promised the support of the administration and called on the council to hasten the paper works required for the project to commence soonest. The governor said that the projects would

cause a remarkable reduction in road carnage, improvement in economic activities and maximization of employment opportunities, but called for strict enforcement of rules guiding parking of trucks on completion of the park. Ajimobi said, “We will be glad to start as early as yesterday, as we are ready with our representatives to go the whole hog. We have the highest reasons to have the project sited here in Oyo State. “There is no reason the state should not have been considered earlier, looking at the geographical and human capital advantages we have over other states in the country. “We are supporting these projects because of the advantages and its overall economic that we should not just witness the marriage of this project, but the birth of its baby. The PPP arrangement you said would be adopted for the project has mitigated my fear and doubts.”

complaint’s inability to continue case By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba An Asaba High Court Tuesday discharged, and acquited one Ferdinand Nwachukwu of a count charge of murder following the complainant’s inability to continue the case. Justice Marshal Umukoro who presided over the case, averred that the accused person who had been standing trial in the past three years, had no case in inability of the complainant to continue the case. However, Ferdinand Nwachukwu 31, had pleaded not guilty to the charge insisting that he knew nothing in the case. community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, was arraigned before the court in suit no. A/46C/2015 on allegation of stabling one Tochukwu Stanley to death over N500.00. The prosecution witness, Alloy Amaka had on

December 3, 2015, told the court that he was called on phone that his son Tochukwu Stanley fought with someone and he was being taken to the hospital, adding that he was advised to wait for the vehicle bringing the son, unfortunately on the arrival of the vehicle, he was told that the son was thereafter taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Asaba where

address, counsel to the state, that though the complainant has declared the case not necessary, but by section 211 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended General who has the power to discontinue a criminal case. She argued that the administration of Criminal Justice Act referred to by the accused person’s counsel, does not give liberty to criminals to go free. The defence counsel, Kenneth Oseji had urged the court to discharge, and acquit the accused person since it would be impracticable for the state to prosecute the case successfully in view of the nominal complainant’s inability to continue the case. But Justice Umukoro held that having considered submission on both counsels, the court should respect the stance of the deceased’s father inability to continue the case. To balance the interest of the state, he ordered that the accused person to enter into recognizance of good sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in the like sum, one of whom shall be the father,

residential address. The court held that breach of the recognizance three years imprisonment Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Mr. Taiwo Ayedun (left); Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Oluseye Oladejo (second left), receiving the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) during their rally to the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, to support Governor Ambode for second term....on Wednesday

and discharged the accused Ferdinand Nwachukwu.

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$1bn security fund: Reps urge FG to follow due process THE House of Representatives has advised the Presidency to follow due process in obtaining one billion dollars from Nigeria’s Excess Crude insurgency. Spokesman of the House, Rep. Abdulrasak Namdas (Adamawa-APC), gave the advice in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in

Abuja. Namdas said that the National Assembly had not received any notice on such need of government, nor had it given any approval for one billion dollars to be taken from the ECA for the military According to him, the normal practice in Nigeria is that any amount to be withdrawn from the Federation Account must

have approval from the National Assembly. “We are hoping that this will be brought before us before any amount is withdrawn. “Although from the presidency we have heard some explanations that the president has not approved. “What we have been told is that the National Executive Council (NEC) has given its tacit approval and that it will

still come to the National Assembly. “But until we approve, no single amount can be taken from that account,” he said. The All Progressives Congress (APC)- Federal Government has been under criticism following President Muhammadu Buhari had approved one billion dollars from the ECA to procure more military hardware to

FG committed to promoting MSMEs – Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing the Osinbajo made the commitment during the opening session of a twoday conference on National MSMEs Clinic in Onitsha, Anambra. The vice president, who was represented by his Special Assistant on SMEs, Mr. Tola Johnson, said that the Federal Government had held discussions 364,000 MSMEs across the nation. According to him, more than 21,000 MSMEs outlined their challenges, adding that 7,300 of them had so far been resolved. He said the National MSMEs Clinic initiative was an opportunity for government agencies to solve the problems of entrepreneurs. “Government has realised that what every MSME needs is cheap money to support

their businesses as not many can survive the 26 per cent bank interest rate. “We may not solve the entire problems at once but we are genuine in solving these problems.” He urged entrepreneurs in Anambra to take advantage of the N59 billion earmarked in 2018 by the Development Bank of Nigeria for disbursement to MSMEs at a single digit. The vice president also said that the Federal Government had approved a national SME award for individuals who had distinguished themselves in the MSMEs sector. “Nominate yourself for the award when it is rolled out,” Osinbajo said. In his remarks, Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, said the greatest challenge the nation had was how to provide employment for the people. Obiano stressed that it was not the responsibility of government to provide jobs but to provide the enabling environment for businesses

to thrive. He lauded the Federal Government’s initiative, noting that the clinic would create opportunities for business people to learn more on how to do their businesses and how to have access to cheap funds. “We need these small businesses to thrive because they are the ones that create the largest amount of jobs and employment opportunities for our people.” He said his government had done a lot to promote businesses in the state through the establishment of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA). The governor said his government had provided security and other incentives to make the state conducive for investment. Earlier, Mr Clement Chukwuka, the Managing Director, Anambra Small Business Agency (ASBA), said the business clinic was Vice President in conjunction with the state government.

“The objective of the clinic is to provide a platform and create unique opportunities for the major players in MSMEs to have the privilege of presenting their challenges and success stories. “Eleven critical federal agencies responsible for shaping the destinies of MSMEs sector were assembled for the clinic.” Chukwuka expressed the hope that the clinic would enhance the repositioning of MSMEs in the state toward the part of sustaining economic growth, employment, wealth creation, food security and poverty reduction. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the agencies present at the clinic were Development Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, NEXIM, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), NAFDAC and SON. NAN further reports that the vice president will on April 12 lead Obiano and some Federal Government stakeholders on an interactive session with entrepreneurs in the state.

L-R: Chaplain Victory Chapel, University of Uyo and President, Association of Nigerian University Chaplains, (ANUC), Rev. Dr. Iniobong Udoh; Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe; Host and Chaplain, Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, Rev. Dr Azuka Ogbolumani; Chairman, Chapel Committee, Mr. Taiwo Adeniyi and Registrar, University of Lagos, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Ipaye, at the opening ceremony of the 20th anniversary celebration of ANUC held in Lagos...on Wednesday

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Ekiti 2018: Bamidele picks form for APC ticket FORMER Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Honourable Opeyemi Bamidele on Wednesday picked the All Progressives Congress, (APC) nomination form ahead of the party Speaking with newsmen, Honourable Bamidele who promised that he would be willing to abide with the outcome of the party primary once it was free and fair, said he was not threatened by the aspiration of the former governor of the State and incumbent Minister of Solid Minerals for the same He said: “Dr. Kayode Fayemi is eligible. The world is meant for those who can dare, I don’t see him as an obstacle. I am ready to accept the outcome of the primary, once it is free and fair. I am sure, he will be willing to work with me if I win and I will be willing to work with him, if he wins the ticket. “I hope there will be a free exercise. If the leadership is seen to be free and fair and we have the assurance of Chief Odigie Oyegun the last time he came to Ekiti State. All of us must work together. That’s the lesson we took home after the last governorship election. It is no longer about any individual, it is about Ekiti state.” Appraising the development in the state under the administration of Ayodele Fayose, the former federal lawmaker who described Ekiti as an agrarian state said what was lacking in the state was the right leadership to harness its resources “I want to be an unusual governor, in the sense that I don’t want to be coming cap in hand every month to Abuja for monthly allocation. We are an agrarian state and I want to tap into our potential for agricultural produce. “Lagos took billions to Kebbi for rice farming, Ekiti the feat of the food basket. We can conserve the farm produce and take it to the next step as an agro allied industry. Ekiti has enormous mineral resources and it can be in our soil in the next 1000 years except we have the right leadership. What

Ekiti is lacking is resource managers. “I believe God has prepared me and I have the state of mind to give the right leadership.” Also addressing newsmen, another aspirant, Barrister Olumuyiwa Kolade, decried what he called the poor state of the Ekiti state economy and miaplaced priorities of the Governor Fayose administration. “Ekiti state was created in October 1996, but one thing that is certain is that there is no tangible development. You cannot see an improvement. Anybody who visited the state when it was created and now, would agree with me that there is no substantial development. “The infrastructure that the governor is talking about is a farce. What he is talking about stomach infrastructure is nothing but a fraud. One thing I have always told my audience is that the human capital in Ekiti is governor has done a bridge and has not completed it. As of today, he has spent N20 billion and has not completed it. He keeps on reviewing the cost. If you want to go the this money by the 2.5 million people in Ekiti, each of us would be entitled to about N4 million. Now, if you take N1.6 billion for instance and give N100 million to each of the 16 local governments and then form co-operatives, you then ask people to access the loans, you would have created more millionaires in the state. The bridge is so long that no one will even use it except few people travelling very far because underneath it, there are so many easy outlets that motorists can use. “Government is the only employer of labour. There are no factories. If you do not work with the government, station, the saw mill or you are an ‘Okada’ rider. It is mostly a civil service state. If we had successive governments and they were not able to discern that this burden should be government, then what are we talking about? Successive governments in Ekiti state have failed

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FEC okays N47bn for repair of 3 roads The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N47 billion for the repair of three roads. The roads to be rehabilitated are Baban Lamba-Sharam road in Plateau state, Lagos-OtaAbeokuta and Enugu-Port Harcourt road. Speaking with journalists after the FEC meeting presided over by VicePresident Yemi Osinbajo, Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, said the Lagos awarded in 2000 but was left uncompleted “because they want no budgetary

provisions for it”. “The ministry of power, works and housing got approval for three memos. One was for Baban LambaSharam Road in Plateau state for the construction of 44.625 kilometers for N19.392 billion,” he said. “The second was for Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road 81 kilometers. That road 2000 and it has since been left uncompleted because they want no budgetary provisions for it. “This administration in trying to move this contractor to site stated the revision of the rate. So the

revised rate were brought to council today and a revision of N22 billion was approved for the 81 kilometers road, bringing the total contract price to N56.701 billion. “The third approval was for the section four of the Enugu Port Harcourt road, the part between Abia and Port Harcourt, particularly in Port Harcourt that has been problematic and has failed severally. We have a contractor there but we needed to change the design because of the storm water drainage needs and the high water tables there so that the road does not fail.” On his part, Rotimi

Amaechi, minister of transportation, said council approved N13 billion for the dredging of Warri seaport in Delta state and refurbishment of its navigational facilities. Abdurahman Danbazzau, minister of interior, said council approved N234 million for the upgrade of the Nigeria Police Academy. The minister said two faculty buildings, a cafeteria and cadets’ mess and other important infrastructure would be built at the academy. Also, Suleiman Adamu, minister of water resources, said his ministry drew the

sanitation facing country. “We highlighted the fact that urbane water supply is regressing, access to improve sanitation has also decreased over time that we have not be able to meet the Millennium Development Goals and that works services in the rural areas are unsustainable, and spending on water sector has declined by .7 percent to .72 percent of the GDP in 2010,” he said.

of emergency on water and sanitation sector; to approve the establishment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Fund for the country. “This fund will be one that federal, states and international donors can put in money so that we can begin to address the crisis water and sanitation sector in the country. “We also requested that henceforth the budget for water and sanitation in the

council to approve an action plan on how to address these issues. We had three prayers for the council to approve the action plan: to declare a state

increased so that we will be able to face these challenges. Council accepted our prayers and we will move on.”

Federal Varsity in Lokoja matriculates 1,606 students The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), on Wednesday, matriculated no fewer than 1, 606 students for the 2017/2018 academic session. The matriculation, which

was the 6th edition saw 734 students admitted into the faculty of arts and social sciences, while 872 students were enrolled into the faculty of science. The vice-chancellor Prof

Angella Freeman-Miri, warned the students about the required minimum standard in the university, adding that failure to meet up would attract withdrawal from the system.

L-R: Marketing Manager Home and Hygiene, RB West Africa, Mrs Bamigbaiye-Elatuyi Omotola; Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye; Director for Public Health, Ogun State Ministry of Health, Dr. Yusuff Quudus; and Ogun State Malaria Programme Officer, Mrs Olamide Adeyinka during a courtesy visit by Reckitt Benckiser to Ogun State Ministry of Health on malaria prevention.

She charged the students to take their academic work seriously in order for them to get the opportunity of acquiring university education. The vice-chancellor said, “I stage of your intellectual journey through this great university. “It is my hope that at the end of four years you will make a successful and triumphant exit from this university and the investment of your parent and guardians over the years would not be in vain.” According to her, the university had put in place all requirements for the students to be at their best academically with a well-equipped library and a conducive learning environment. “There is an alternative power supply each time we experience power failure from the PHCN; I assure you that power would be sustained especially in the night for our students to study,” FreemanMiri said. She admonished the students

to obey the school’s rules and regulations as a contravention of any of them would be met expulsion from the institution. She said the university, which had graduated its second set, she said was growing fast as it is advancing its academic status and physical development, adding that the school would soon commence postgraduate deserving students. According to her, the university had started remedial science programs to prepare students who are equally prepare them for JAMB examinations. “Additionally, faculties and programs are being planned to be established in the university which will present students applying to FUL with a variety of choices of programs of interests to study.” She warned them to shun all forms of social vices such as cultists, indecent dressing, examination malpractice, sexual misbehaviour and other fraudulent acts.

NPC puts Nigeria’s population at 198m

The National Population Commission has put Nigeria’s current population at 198 million people with urban population growing at an average annual growth rate of about 6.5 per cent. Chairman of NPC, Eze Duruiheoma, stated this in New York while delivering Nigeria’s statement on Sustainable Cities, Human Mobility and International Migration at the 51st Session of Commission on Population and Development. Duruiheoma said: “Nigeria remains the most populous in Africa, the seventh globally with an estimated population of over 198 million.

“The recent World Population Prospects predicts that by 2050, Nigeria will become the third most populated country in the world. “Over the last 50 years, the Nigeria’s urban population has grown at an average annual growth rate of more than 6.5 per cent without commensurate increase in social amenities and infrastructure. “It grew substantially from 17.3 in 1967 to 49.4 per cent in 2017. In addition, the 2014 World Urbanisation Prospects report, predicts that by 2050, most of the population – 70 per cent – will be residing in cities. “The 2010 human mobility

Survey report revealed that 23 per cent of the sampled population were of more females than males.” He said the category of population mostly engaged in urbanisation and migration were young people of teenage and adolescents’ girls and boys, women of child bearing age and the working age population. He said existing urbanisation trend coupled with internally displaced persons in cities, pose critical challenges to securing sustainability of our cities, smart and responsive to human He said: “The Displacement

Tracking Matrix round XXI of 1.7 million IDPs in over 321,580 households across six states of North-East Nigeria with 40 per cent residing in camp-like million returnees. “The number of IDPs represented 4.5 per cent increase compared to the 1,702,680 (December 2017).” Duruiheoma said like in other developing countries, Nigerian cities hosted wide spread poverty, under-employment and unemployment at an average of 18.4 per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics 2017

report. The NPC boss bemoaned the insecurity and inadequate and inequitable health care services for adolescents and women of child bearing age. He said: “Nigeria continues to commit to solving the challenges of insurgents in the Northeast, which has induced a high number of internally displaced persons. “We acknowledge that women, children and particularly the girl child are often the most vulnerable in these displacements, and in this regard, we remain focused on the wellbeing of these vulnerable parts of our population.

providing adequate health care services, reducing maternal mortality, rebuilding safe schools and empowering our women, ensuring no one is left behind in terms of achieving sustainable development.” Duruiheoma said these challenges adversely impacted on the quality of life and standards of living of the urban populace. According to him, Nigeria goals of the Habitat Agenda – adequate shelter for all and the development of sustainable urbanising world.

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Buhari group calls for arrest of Adeyanju for sedition

Adeyanju Stories by Patrick Okohue The Buhari Media Support Group has called for the arrest and interrogation of politician

cum activist, Deji Adeyanju for crimes of sedition his appearance on a Channels TV Programme, Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. The group, in a statement

signed by its chairman and secretary, Austin Braimoh and Cassidy Madueke respectively, noted that during the programme, the politician claimed that President Buhari upon landing in the United Kingdom, was immediately whisked to a hospital. BMSG noted that such mischievous and obviously false statements were capable of inciting unrest and instability in the country. “Deji Adeyanju is notorious for his mischief and falsehood. He does this deliberately to incite the public. He is also known for his media consultancy with the Islamic Movement of Nigeria on whose platform he has called for civil unrest across the country against the government. “He has also taken to the social media several times to make completely false statements against

the government, most times implicitly calling for anarchy.” The group called on all security agencies to act swiftly, and compel him to produce evidence for the many claims he has made that are capable of inciting the public and causing disharmony. The statement also noted that people like Mr Adeyanju are the elements in the public that have been responsible for disunity and disharmony in the country, and that failure of the security agencies to immediately put a stop to his incitements would have stability and social order of the country. The group further called for the public to discountenance comments coming from Mr Adeyanju who it described as an “agent provocateur” and an enemy of the nation.

Wike accuses APC, Buhari of playing politics with Nigeria’s security Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the degeneration of the security situation across Nigeria was because the All Progressives Congress (APC)led Federal Government has been playing politics with security issues. Wike, who spoke during by the Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the Government House, Port Harcourt claimed that when Rivers had issues with kidnapping, instead of tackling the issue, the Federal Government and its agents

of emergency in the state “The Federal Government politicised the issue of security in Rivers State at a time when its intervention was required. That is why the whole country has been engulfed by insecurity. “Every day, you hear people being killed like chickens. In Taraba, Plateau, Kogi, Benue, Zamfara, Kwara, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Yobe and Borno states, the story is the same. where 50 persons were killed recently is disheartening. “After 50 persons were murdered in cold blood, the

very next day, the authorities claimed that seven persons had been arrested. If the security agencies have the capacity to arrest almost immediately, why not stop the killings?” The governor lamented that while Nigeria is considered ‘Big Brother Africa’ the country has been unable to uphold the rule of law, conduct credible elections and institute basic governance process. He, however, called on professional to show interest in the political development of Nigeria so as to ensure that APC Federal Government returns to the right track.

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Oyo LG poll: Ibarapa aspirants reject imposition of candidates Ahead of the Oyo State Local Government election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship, Vice Chairmanship and councillorship aspirants from Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in Ibarapa geopolitical zone have kicked against imposition of candidates. the state chapter of the party to

express their displeasure over alleged imposition of candidates by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the state ahead of the May 12 election. The aspirants, while resisting the list that emanated from the purported primary of the party held recently in a hotel in Ibadan, the state capital, declared that they were surprised that the governor and some stalwarts of the party supervised the party’s primary in a hotel, a decision they likened

to what happened in George Orwell’s political satire, ‘Animal Farm’. The aspirants while resisting

Government, Hon. Akinyemi Akinlabi; former Chairman in Ibarapa East, Hon. Adeloore Atanda and former Caretaker

addressed to the APC Chairman in the state, Chief Akin Oke, however, urged the party to prevail on the governor to do what is “constitutional.”

North Hon. Tunji Omolewu on behalf of others, the aspirants described the action as alien to “the constitution of the party and that of Nigeria.” They described the staging of the primary in the hotel as “a form of dictatorship.”

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What my first act as president would be – Sowore One of Nigeria’s 2019 presidential hopefuls, Omoyele Sowore, has guaranteed immediate freedom for Ibrahim ElZakzaky, leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, if he is elected president in 2019. Sowore also said he will sign an executive order for expedited investigation into the 2015 Zaria massacre of Shiites widely blamed on the Nigerian Army. would be to release ElZakzaky,” Mr Sowore told a packed audience of youth during a town hall event in Abuja. He also vowed to sign executive orders to unravel those behind the deadly assault in which soldiers were indicted for killing nearly 400 civilian members of the Shiites movement. “Everyone must get justice,” Mr Sowore said when he expanded the killings to the prevalent cases of abuses linked to state actors. Mr Zakzaky has been kept in custody by the State Security Service (SSS) since December 2015 when the killings occurred. He was terribly injured at the time, but the SSS later paraded him before the media as a proof of his recovery. His wife was also detained since then, despite several court rulings for their release. In July 2016, a judicial panel of inquiry that looked into the massacre indicted a Nigerian Army general, Adeniyi Oyebade, for his role and recommended his prosecution. Nearly two years on, however, no action has been taken to bring Oyebade and other principal actors to justice. President Muhammadu Buhari condemned members of the movement for standing in the ways military

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widely deemed an indication that the President had no interest in prosecuting those responsible. The Nigerian Army has strongly denied wrongdoing in the massacre, accusing Mr Zakzaky and his members of being a national security threat by stockpiling arms. Sowore’s town hall, which comes shortly after Buhari unveiled plans to seek reelection, was a gathering of youth activists and public policy experts. Auwal Rafsanjani, an anticorruption crusader, said the time has come for lucid minds like Mr Sowore to take over leadership of the country. It’s time to “believe in our comrade,” Mr Rafsanji said of Mr Sowore, with whom student union activists and later pro-democracy and anticorruption voice for nearly three decades. “Let’s join hands together because it’s time to take our country back.” “We’re tired of giving advocacy to criminals. It’s time to set an agenda that will liberate this country from backward and analogue people. This is the only broken poverty.” Mr Sowore has repeatedly reasserted his ability to defeat Buhari since he entered the race for president last month, but has yet to decide on which political party he would run as required by the Nigerian Constitution and extant electoral regulations. Asked the question last night, Mr Sowore, who has led Sahara Reporters as its publisher for more than a decade, said he was still consulting with other progressive minds to identify a proper coalition that would help actualise the objectives of his ‘Take Nigeria Back’ movement.”

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Emir of Zaria pledges support for group Stories by Patrick Okohue

of honour, leadership skills and passion for humanity. She also emphasised on the need for Nigerians to get their PVCs ready as it stands as a voice in choosing the right candidate and do go out during the voting period to votes. Meanwhile, the team also visited the Vice Chancellor of

The Emir of Zauzzau, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris has pledged to key into the vision and mission of Yes Nigeria Movement (YES) as part of his dream to see a regards to electing credible leaders in the country. The Emir made the pledge when Yes Nigeria Movement team paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Zaria, Kaduna State. Alh. Idris who announced to his cabinet

Mohammed Tanko who after hearing from them on its vision

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movement appealed to YES leaders to put in more support the Yes Movement in all aspects of life to ensure that the vision and mission of the dream is sustained. Earlier, the team leader to the Movement. He also announced publicly that the Emir’ s palace, Omowunmi he and his emirate will Obafemi in her speech noted

that Yes Nigeria Movement seeks to ensure that people of integrity are given opportunity to lead the nation and also educate the electorates on their rights as citizens to elect people

membership to the movement and promised to ensure that both lecturers and students are carried along to key into the YES Vision. Also in a related development, the movement met with the leadership of Arewa Youth Forum led by Nuhu Sani Lere who pledged on behalf of the youths to key into Yes Nigeria Movement Vision.

APC chieftain urges FG to declare Akoko land disadvantaged area A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko NorthEast Federal Constituency, Ondo State, Olatunde GiwaDaramola, has urged the Federal Government to declare the four local government areas in Akoko “disadvantaged areas’’. Giwa-Daramola, a retired Naval Commander, made the call while hosting a group of Akoko youths who paid him a solidarity visit in Akure. According to him, the four

local government areas in Akoko land cannot boast of any meaningful industrial, educational and commercial development impact of the government apart from police posts and the National Youth service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp. “The degrading environmental condition and lack of visible government presence in the area is appalling. “The long time institutionalised general neglect and poor representation of the

area at both federal and state levels, suggest that Akoko has been excluded from the development agenda of the federation. “The Federal Government needs to act fast, while the Ondo State government should consider the areas’ yearning urgency. “My people are mainly farmers and lack good roads to take their farm produce to the cities; there are no factories to process their produce and that

leaves so much to be desired,’’ he said in statement by one of his media aides. He appealed to the federal and state governments to establish a tertiary institution in the Ikare metropolis and an agriculture-based factory to alleviate the poor conditions of the people. Giwa-Daramola, who is a former Commodore of the Nigeria Navy Sailing Club, resolved to partner with the government to bring accelerated development to the area.

Edo PDP chieftain lauds Obaseki on road construction A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Mr. Chris Agbonoma, has said that the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has exceeded the expectations of many Edo people, including members of the opposition political parties in the state, especially in the area of road construction. According to him: “We woke up on Sunday morning to see heavy duty equipment removing the top soil on Aifuwa Road, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. In no time, we saw more equipment on the road and since then, work on

area, up to Amwiama, lower St Saviour, Oka areas and environs. “Over the years, we have been using tricycles to navigate the bad roads leading to our houses and when it rains, we trek and trudge through the

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, Wednesday urged Nigerians to seek dialogue as a means providing answers to the national question. He said disintegration as some are championing, is not an option worth pursuing. Amaechi stated this at the presentation of ‘Dignity in Service,’ the autobiography of late former Foreign The minister who was also the chairman of the diplomat but added that his record of unblemished stewardship would continue to remain a reference point in years to come. “The late M.T. Mbu was from the South-South, but he was not a South-South minister. He preached one Nigeria while he lived and this is what I think we all should be doing. There are many things we can continue to discuss rather than asking for the disintegration of the country,” he stated. A retired diplomat, Ignatius Olisameka, one of the personalities that graced the occasion, described the the image of the country positively wherever he was assigned. While lauding the author for highlighting how Azikiwe won a seat in the Western Region but was the failure of Mbu to tell the story of how the Zik of Africa masterminded the exit of Professor Eyo Ita from the Eastern Region to pave way for someone from the region.

Amaechi

2019: ‘Buhari’s declaration, opportunity to remove incumbent from office’ A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bitrus Kaze has that the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to declare his intention to run for the presidency come 2019, will give Nigerians the opportunity to overwhelming route out another The President Buhari had on Monday told the National Executive Council of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of his desire to run for a second term, which it approved. But Kaze in an exclusive interview with an online may be a minimum age requirement for aspiring into

are relieved by this ongoing

limits on the maximum age above which a citizen may

the commitment of the state governor and president of the country for remembering us.” The PDP member further said: “If a government is doing well, we should be courageous enough to say it, irrespective of the party we belong. Aifuwa Street has existed since the 1970s

“Accordingly, PMB is acting within the laws in declaring his intent to seek re-election for a second term.

“We have been celebrating since then and we are grateful to Governor Obaseki and the All Progressives Congress government for remembering us in this part of the state.” Agbonoma added that “the road, on completion, will boost socio-economic activities in the

Amaechi calls for dialogue as solution to national questions

tarred and we need to celebrate the administration.” said: “We are happy about the ongoing road construction for us and reduce the cost of

while exposing Nigerians to more insecurity contrary to his bogus promises.” Kaze who represented Jos South/Jos East Constituency between 2007 and 2015 added that removing him from

Gov Obaseki

transporting our goods from

become more visible and

a lot in the area. We commend the state government for the good work.” Chris Ogie, owner of a saloon on Aifuwa Street,

easier accessing my shop. We are proud that this is happening in our area.” Some motorists interviewed said the gains associated with the road

a great deal from the road completed my business will

including reduced cost of maintaining their vehicles.

going down the drain. can return Nigeria to what it was, as at the time he took over on May 29th, 2015, we will be so glad. “Because ever since he took over, we are not sure we have seen any value addition, or seen any clear policy direction of the government,” he lamented. “His declaration provides Nigerians to overwhelmingly route out an incumbent president for a second consecutive time,” he warned.

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Editorial Commentary

OUR POSITION Poor performance of telecoms network operators

he poor performance of the telecommunication networks in the country has come to the fore again. At the recent 81st telecoms consumers parliament organisation organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Lagos, participants deplored the dismal performance of the telecommunication networks in recent times. Participants implored telecommunications consumers to demand for compensation from the telecommunications operators over infractions on their rights. It is sad that some 15 years after the telecommunications networks were licensed and they rolled out their services, Nigerian consumers of their services have been at the receiving end of the poor services rendered by the telecoms networks. Among such poor performance by the networks are dropped calls, failed calls, network interruption, network congestion, loss of signals during calls, overcharging for calls and charges for load recharge payment, inability to change SMS, unsolicited messages without an option to opt out, and call misdirection to an unintended number, among others. Many resorted to media assistance to get redress from the telecoms networks without any positive answer from the telecoms network operators.

Thanks to the recession that swept through the economy in the last 18 months, most consumers became more discerning about the were able to discover their poor services and how they had been cheating their consumers for services not subscribed to. It was also discovered that even when customers complained to the telecoms companies about their services they hardly made any apologies or tried in any form to improve on the quality of such service. Indeed, subscribers to the services of the telecoms networks operators are their customers. Therefore, it is the consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; right to demand for reasonably high quality for their money and proactive information on service. Consequently, where a telecoms company performs poorly, it must give its consumers adequate compensation for the In the Nigerian business environment certain network problems cannot be ruled out. Among such problems are glitches arising from the vagaries in power supply, vandalism of equipment, network software malfunctions and fraudulent hacking and human errors. However, when such problems occur, telecoms operators owe it a duty to promptly communicate to their consumers about the occurrence of the problems and what they are doing to restore high quality service.

The fact remains that today, the networks have taken it upon themselves to give their customers unsolicited messages, to unnecessarily charge them for services not rendered and to continue to give them poor quality service. If anything, 15 years after commencement of operation the telecoms networks should have improved on the quality of their services. They should know that such poor quality services and lack of courtesy for their consumers cannot be business as usual for too long. In addition, some of the telecoms network operators are foreign investors who invested in this economy and may not have known much about how Nigerians cherish high quality service and detest cheating and lack of respect for customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feelings. But, having operated in this country for about 15 years or so, they ought to have adapted to the Nigerian high value for service and comply. Going forward, NCC is the last hope of the telecoms services consumers. As such, NCC must put in place stringent rules and guidelines for the various telecoms networks operators in the country and also set out to telecoms consumers the NCC telephone lines to call for complaints whenever the consumers feel aggrieved especially when they are cheated by the telecoms network operators. Such complaints must also be well investigated and, if found to be true, the telecoms network operator should be made to apologise to the consumer and other necessary compensation made to the consumer.

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Unorthodox governance; The APC Way

S Jerome- Mario Utomi

candal in the words of Paul Glenn is a needless word or deed which does harm to those who hear or observe them, it is the word or deed that occasions sin in another; it is a bad example. Very instructive also is the fact that; to the person scandalized, the scandal is passive while in the person doing or saying the scandalous thing, it is active. Ruminating about the recent political developments in Nigeria with reference to the ill-advised release of the alleged treasury looters identities, this administration comes flooding as a fitting example of a ‘scandal’ as defined above while the nation Nigeria seamlessly represents a scandalized lamb. Apart from the asymmetrical posturing of the list which excluded its associates that were hitherto members of the opposition charged with the same offence, what is most frightening is that with this feat, the FG has amalgamated the Executive and Judiciary arms of government by assuming the positions of the investigator, the prosecutor, and the judge. What is more, no hope for the future? Against this backdrop, Nigerians now nurse a deep-seated fear that history has a way of repeating itself, with many wondering why everything about APC as a political acronym and its government unorthodox. A state of affairs that compelled critical minds to question what is in that acronym APC that throws any nation they assume the mantle of leadership into confusion; not just In Nigeria but

in Africa as a continent. If you are in doubt of the above claim, wait till you cast a glance at this documented account; In 1985, the All Peoples Congress (APC) took over the mantle of leadership in Sierra Leone (pre- war days) with Joseph Momoh at the helm of affairs, just immediately, the nation came to a halt; the civil servants salaries stopped, the road fell to pieces, the schools disintegrated, the National Television stopped in 1987 when the transmitter was sold by the minister of information. And in 1989, a radio tower that relayed radio signals outside Free Town fell down, ending transmission outside the capital, with weapons pouring over the border as government disappeared. The economy finally collapsed and Sierra Leone kissed calamity. Looking at this account in relation to what is currently happening on our shores, it will necessitate the question as to whether Nigeria is headed for Sierra Leone. Even if an answer is provided to the above, it will not at any significant level erase the common knowledge that this government lacks the solution to the hydra-headed socioeconomic challenge facing the nation; a feeling that has in turn corroded the goodwill the party enjoyed in 2015. Again, Nigerians are also shellshocked that such illegality of tagging some of her citizen’s looters without going through the conventional judicial process is coming from a government that promised the nation’s rejuvenation of the economy and hypermodern society is in my views, a

pragmatic demonstration of not the rule of law but the will of man. To the vast majority of Nigerians, this development is unbecoming and uncharacteristic of a responsible and responsive government as section 36(5) of the 1999 constitution (as amended) clearly states that ‘every person who is charged with a criminal offense shall be presumed innocent until he is proved guilty’. If this is the position of the constitution, why is the FG resorting to selfhelp by coming out with such names that are not yet convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction?. This and many other sordid reasons may have informed the former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo clarion call to president Buhari not to contest the 2019 election as he has performed below expectation. In line with the above, it could also be recalled that President Buhari according to reports had in March 2015 among other things described Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as a courageous patriot and statesman who tells the truth to the power when he is convinced that leaders are going wrong. It is my prayer that PMB will heed this truth that is now coming from that same courageous patriot. Regrettably, the ultimate result of what the Federal Government is doing currently is in the womb of the future. An occurrence that the result may not be palatable if the trend is allowed to complete its gestation without something dramatic done to have it aborted. Again, apart from this ripple reaction that trailed the FG’s lopsided

action, there is also an accompanying connotation by the critics of the government that the deliberate exclusion of APC members from the list of which majority of them were PDP members during that inglorious moment was synonymous with the Biblical ‘when i see the blood, I will Passover you’’. In the same token, the FG’s inability to keep to the promise made in 2015 that the administration will create a climate of opinion in the country that will look upon corruption in public offices as a threat to the society was another reason that drew the irk of Nigerians as the administration has instead, plundered and plummeted the country into more corruption while leaving our economy to walk in the valley of the shadow of death. Also, looking at the current performance index, the FG has eloquently proved to be pleasant talkers but inept in political will to implement any policy. They have within this period, promoted corruption and made the entire brouhaha about corruption fight superficial that only exists in the frame, with the vision neither sharp nor the goal clear. To this end, Nigerians must therefore, not allow themselves to be confused by the current happenings but should look towards building the future that is free of suspicion, and a nation that will be viewed at the world stage as the zone of peace and prosperity come 2019. Jerome-Mario, writes via; jeromeutomi@yahoo.com

Re: Do Policemen have right to search people’s phones, laptops? – a legal perspective

Olayinka Aileru

he controversy surrounding the authority of policemen and other security agents to randomly search people’s belongings has always excite heated discussion in Nigeria. Policemen take it for granted these days that they have the right to randomly accost people on the road and demand for their mobile phones, laptops and other communication devices to search their contents. The police routinely carry out this search under the pretext that the suspect is an internet fraudster popularly known as “Yahoo boys”. As a legal practitioner, I have had to intervene on behalf of friends and family members who have been subjected to such random and indiscriminate searches by the police. The frequency and the indiscriminate manner in which the police carry out these act against Nigerians have made many to come to the conclusion that the act is carried out in pursuance of a legitimate authority given to the police. Also the divergent views generated from senior officers of the Nigerian Police force based on a sample poll recently conducted by Punch Newspaper, also showed that the police themselves might not understand the extent of their authority as far as this issue is concerned. This article seeks to shed more light on the legal issues involved to ensure more clarity on the subject. FOUNDATIONAL BASIS FOR RIGHTS OF CITIZENS AND POWERS OF THE POLICE Like in the case of any exercise of right by individuals and government agencies in Nigeria, the primary consideration is the 1999 Constitution as amended. Section 1 of the 1999 Constitution provides that the provision of the Constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding effect on all persons and authorities in Nigeria, and where any law is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution, such law shall to the extent of its inconsistency be null and void. The ordinary effect of this is that where any exercise of right by any person or authority including the Nigerian police is contrary to any provision of the Constitution, such act shall be null and void – a complete illegality. The 1999 Constitution in section 37 expressly guarantees the privacy of citizens, their homes, correspon-

dence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications. This recognition by the 1999 Constitution is in line with global practices as exemplified in Article 12 of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights which provides thus “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks” In its most basic form, the right to privacy has been interpreted as “the right to be left alone”, or the right to be protected against intrusion, and prying into one’s private affairs. The right is inextricably linked with Citizens’ right to the dignity of their person which is equally protected as a Human Right under section 34 of the Constitution. The right is one which attaches to the person as a human being as opposed to other social rights such as right to assembly or freedom of association, or the right to property. DEROGATIONS ON THE GROUNDS OF PUBLIC SECURITY, MORALITY AND NATIONAL DEFENCE While it is taken for granted that Right to privacy is protected as a sacrosanct Human right by the 1999 Constitution, it must be admitted that the right is not absolute and admits of limitations in its enjoyments. Because the nature of the right is one which is protected by the Constitution, the only permissible limitations on its enjoyment is as provided for by the Constitution itself. The relevant section of the Constitution in this regard is section 45 of the 1999 Constitution. Section 45 of the Constitution provides that nothing in section 37 shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society which is made in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health. It is on the basis of this that laws are usually made giving law enforcement agents the power they exercise in the prevention of crime, and apprehension of criminals. Examples of such laws are Police Act, Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, and Criminal Procedure Law which give the police powers of arrest and searches of offenders.

POLICE POWERS TO CONDUCT SEARCHES. Section 29 of the Police Act gives the Nigerian Police general power to search persons suspected of, or detained for having committed an offence. The crucial element for the exercise of this power by the police is that in the case of a person detained, the police must have accused him of having committed an offence before he can be searched. Thus it will amount to misuse of power by the police to claim to arrest a person randomly accosted on the road for refusing his person to be searched. This is because accusation of commission of an offence comes before search and not the other way around. In the case of persons suspected of having committed an offence, the police must have “reasonable grounds” for suspecting the person before they can demand to search his person. It is in the exercise of power of search in respect of the latter part of this authority given to the police that frequent abuses and misuse of powers by the police has occurred. The crucial element is the “reasonable suspicion” by the policeman that a crime has been committed by the person to be searched. The element carries with it the requirement of prima facie grounds, and facts to justify the belief that a person has committed an offence. For instance if the police were informed that a shop selling computers and phones has been burgled by bandits, the police can cordon off the area and question persons passing by carrying laptops and phones fitting the descriptions of the ones stolen. It would amount to an “unreasonable suspicion” for the police to leave their office without prompting, set up a road block, randomly stop passers-by holding phones and laptops and demand explanations concerning ownership of the devices. Thus the perennial actions of policemen in stopping young men carrying laptops on the road and accusing them of being internet fraudsters to justify searching their phones and laptops is nothing but a gross misuse of powers. Such acts are violations of citizen’s rights to privacy protected by the Constitution. As experiences have shown in Nigeria, the random stop and search are usually done as a pretext to extort money from innocent citizens. The power of the police to ask ques-

tions in deserving cases concerning electronic devices owned by persons, is only relevant to ascertain the ownership of the devices. The power does not extend to prying into the contents of those devices to fish for incriminating evidence. The general powers of the police to detect and prevent the commission of a crime under Section 4 of the Police Act cannot justify the frequent harassment of innocent citizens by seizing their phones and searching its contents. Because of the specific nature in which the rights to privacy have been itemized in the Constitution, they take precedence over general provisions of the law such as section 4 of the Police Act. The agelong rule of interpretation of laws in Nigeria is that specific provisions of the law take precedence over general provisions Generalia specialibus non derogant Shroder v. Major & Co (Nig) Ltd (1989) 2 NWLR (Pt.101) p1. In the instant case, the general provision (section 4 of the Police Act) is an Act of National Assembly which is subordinate to the Constitution. In the case of Onagoruwa v. IGP (1991) 5 NWLR (Pt.193) p593 Niki Tobi JCA (As he then was) cautioned against the use of the general powers of the police under section 4 to restrict citizens’ rights. According to Niki Tobi, because of the large and apparently volatile language of section 4 of the Police Act which is generally inimical to the rights of the citizens, the section should be interpreted liberally whenever possible in favour of the rights of the citizens. The practice in most democratic countries – and I daresay the legally recognized method in Nigeria – for searching people’s phones and communications devices is by way of a lawful order of Court usually a Magistrate or a High Court Judge. Such orders are usually made after presentation of prima facie case that the mobile device in question has been used in connection with the commission of an offence, and that the communication device contains evidence the police needs to prove its case. The courts in such instance have the inherent power as custodian of public morality, security and order to order the disclosure of the information contained in the device or to order the forceful opening of such devices after being satisfied that the evidence presented by the police justify the making of the order.

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15 Column

Of apology, forgiveness and penitence

Times Columnist MOHAMMED ADAMU

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You forgive the one who has learned from his mistakes. But what has PDP learned? Nothing. They are, in fact, still in denial. Until they go through purgatory, they have ‘learned nothing’, and until they learn something, they have ‘forgotten nothing’. By the way, having ‘forgiven’ them –although we know their ‘apology’ to be fake- we are not the ones to be put to purgatory in order to ‘forget’ or so that we do not ‘remember’.

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“The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget”. -Thomas Szasz, Hungarian-born U.S. psychiatrist.

sister of mine once –against all counsel- ended her 25-year old, mutually-consensual marriage, -a victory at last, for her unmarried high society female friends who had always wanted her out. Not that my dear sister’s middle-income-earning husband was failing in his matrimonial duties. On the contrary, given his modest earnings, he seemed providentially over-capacitated, especially considering his indulgence of her every vain demand. In fact a second wife that her conjugal belligerence once forced him to marry, had to leave because she could not bear the ‘servitude’ she said, of having to cook separately, often, for each of my sister’s six children -depending on the whims of their varied culinary preferences. This was how superfluously provident my sister’s husband was. Yet her out-of-wedlock, fair weather friends were able to convinced her he was not good enough. At the peak of her intransigent demand for divorce, my dear sister rebuffed the wise counsel even of the oldest members of the family, insisting it was her life and her prerogative to live it. And even as her husband dithered over what to do, my impatient sister abandoned her six children and left, leaving word that whenever he decided to write a divorce letter he should do her the favor of dropping it with the family. Us. She excommunicated every one of us and for months we had no idea where she was. Said William Shakespeare “what we have we prize not to the worth whiles we enjoy it, but being lacked and lost… then we rack the value, then we find the virtue that possession would not show us whiles it was ours.” After a period of failed expectation, my dear freedom-seeking sister suddenly returned home to her husband. And although she now seemed freshly determined to keep her marriage, yet she would not back down from her usual

Secondus grandstanding. Instead of being chastened by the humbling anticlimax of ‘the vulture returning to her home on the tamarind’ my sister was egging herself unto more and more defiant tantrums. She gave the impression she was doing both her husband and us a favor by coming back; so that even as we expected remorse, apology and possibly repentance from her, to our chagrin, she was the one expecting gratitude, patronage and some kind of doting forbearance from us. In fact my sister had thrown word around meant especially for us, that she was the proverbial ‘bante’ (girdle), adequate, she said, for every ‘qugu’ (waist); preemptively warding off any attempt to go to reprimand her. I should say that my sister overestimated our filial adoration even as she underestimated our kinship pride. She had excommunicated and blacklisted us. She did not know that the family had virtually disowned her. And as we maintained a dignified family silence over my sister’s unrepentant return, her arrogance of unrighteousness only grew more and more. Until when –least expectedly- her cautiously receptive husband now handed her the divorce letter she had always asked for. Perfect time you would say. Just when she was ‘racking the value’ and ‘finding the virtue’ of her marriage, my sister, at last, lost it. Yet without shame she now came to us ‘remorsefully’ and ‘apologetically’ in search of: kindred shoulders to cry on, a family sanctuary to live in and the benevolence of sibling provision to live by. And since blood is thicker than water, we all resolved to forgive my willfully errant sister. Or as others said: ‘to forgive and to forget’

what she had done. But I was only ready to ‘forgive’ her. Because I did not know when I will ‘forget’ what she did. Whereas I can control my capacity for ‘forgiveness’ I do not have the capacity to restrain myself from ‘remembering’. And I cannot pretend that the thought of her brings pleasant memories when truly what it brings are horrible reminiscences. And so, soon when I sent round some finance to our sisters in matrimony –which I often do as a token of reward for their conjugal forbearance - naturally I ‘remembered’ to omit my divorced sister because I cannot ‘forget’ that being no longer in wedlock, she was not eligible. But everyone in the family said that this was proof that I had not ‘forgiven’ her. And I wondered whether it was ‘forgiveness’ that my willfully erring sister had sought from us or it was the benevolence of our filial gratuity to cushion the effect of her conjugal daredevilry? Why can’t we ‘forgive’ her and still decide whether or not to finance her willful destitution? Or why must bearing the burden of her selfinflicted depravation be the only proof that we ‘forgave’ her? If my sister was ‘remorseful’ and ‘apologetic’ only after she had fallen into the ditch, how genuine then was that ‘remorse’? Or how true was that ‘apology’? And where was the ‘penitence’? God alone ‘forgives’ and exercises the prerogative not to punish. But He has instructed ‘man’ even after punishing, to ‘forgive’; or to ‘forgive’ even as he prepares to punish in order to deter. Because, what manner of ‘remorse’ is there without ‘repentance’? What manner of ‘apology’ without ‘confession’? What manner of ‘forgiveness’ without

‘penitence’? And what manner of ‘transgression’ without ‘retribution’? Only the PDP will commit such high crimes and misdemeanors against the people and without ‘remorse’, without ‘repentance’, without ‘confession’, without ‘penitence’, will be asking us to ‘forgive’ and to ‘forget’; to not ‘recall’ and to not ever ‘remember’; and to ‘restore’ a willfully erring party to power without ‘restitution’ and without ‘retribution’. Should ‘forgiveness’ not be only to the ‘remorseful’, the ‘repentant’, the ‘contrite’ and the ‘penitent’?. You have to realize the ‘wrong’ first (be truthful); then have a feeling of ‘guilt’ and ‘regret’ (be remorseful); and then be ‘ashamed’ and ‘sorry’ (be contrite); and be ‘ready’ to ‘remedy’ (restitute and return what is wrongly possessed); and to be penitent, (crave justice, bear the rigors of the law, atone); and finally to resolve never to do it again (be repentant). Ironically PDP’s ‘apology’ is coming not only when they have an imminent need of our PVCs, but it is coming even before the expression of genuine ‘remorse’; and before the making of true ‘confession’. They are asking us to ‘forget’ the ‘wrongs’ that they are not ready to ‘confess’; they are asking us not to ‘remember’ the ‘transgressions’ that they are not prepared to ‘restitute’ for; and they want us to forgo ‘stolen items’ that we see culpably in their possession. They confirm the saying that ‘a thief is only sorry that he is caught, not that he has stolen’ An African proverb says: “The axe forgets, but the cut log does not”. And which is the equivalent of what the Hausas say: “Idan maye ya manta, uwar diya bata mantaba”. (‘if the witch does not remember, the mother of the victim child will seldom forget’). ‘ You forgive the one who has learned from his mistakes. But what has PDP learned? Nothing. They are, in fact, still in denial. Until they go through purgatory, they have ‘learned nothing’, and until they learn something, they have ‘forgotten nothing’. By the way, having ‘forgiven’ them –although we know their ‘apology’ to be fake- we are not the ones to be put to purgatory in order to ‘forget’ or so that we do not ‘remember’. But having sought our ‘forgiveness’, they are the ones to be put to purgatory –in order to be expiatedand not back into political office, to be further corrupted. Genuine ‘regret’ is not a pretentiously apologetic PDP asking for ‘political power’ after it had just ‘abused’ it. Genuine ‘regret’ must be as deep as Albert Einstein, after realizing that his ‘splitting of the atom’ had given rise to the atomic bomb, said “If only I had known, I would have become a watchmaker”.

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UBEC Executive Secretary visits Osun

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (3rd left); his Deputy, Mrs.Titi Laoye-Tomori (2nd left); Executive Secretary Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hammid Bobboyi (right); Secretary to the State Government of Osun, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (3rd right); Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola (left); and Commissioner for Education, Mr Wasiu Omotunde Yong (2nd right); during a courtesy visit tothe Governor by the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, at Governor’s office, Abere Osogbo...on Wednesday

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, presenting souvenir to the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC), Dr. Hammid Bobboyi, during a courtesy visit to the Governor by the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja at Governor’s office, Abere, Osogbo...on Wednesday

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (4th right); his deputy, Titilaoye Tomori (4th left); Executive Secretary Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC), Dr. Hammid Bobboyi (3rd right); Secretary to the State Government of Osun, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (2nd right); Chife Staff to governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola (left); Permanent Secretary Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Fatai Kolawole (right); Chairman Osun Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Mr Felix Awofisayo, (3rd right); and Osun State Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Prince Adegboyega Famodun (2nd left); During a courtesy visit to the Governor by the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja at the Governor’s office...on wednesfay

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (left); Executive Secretary,Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC), Dr. Hammid Bobboyi (right); Secretary to the State Government of Osun, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (2nd left); and Commissioner for Education, Mr Wasiu Omotunde Yong (2nd right); during a courtesy visit to the Governor by the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja at Governor’s office, Abere, Osogbo...on Wednesday

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Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting

From the left, the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammadu Belo; Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geofferery Onyeama and other Ministers, singing the national anthem during the Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

L-R: Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Ade Ipaye; Minister for Water Resources, Mallam Suleiman Adamu and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachukwu, discussing during the Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai leading other Heads of Units to make a presentation during the Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

L-R: National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno; Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari; SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapher and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, during the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by the Vice President at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

Cross section of Ministers offering opening prayers during the Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Senate kicks as FCT’ s allocation drops from N109bn to N30bn

By Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

Senate on Wednesday lamented the dwindling budgetary allocations for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in every drop of allocation FCT N109bn it was in 2008 to as low as N30bn allocated for it The Senate said out of the N30bn appropriated for the FCT as capital votes in the 2017 budget, the Ministry of Finance released only N12.19bn. The Minister of FCT Alhaji Mohammed Musa Bello was at a meeting with the led by Senator Dino Melaye when the issue of dwindling revenue for FCT came up. The Minister in his submissions, said out of the N30bn given to FCT in N12.19bn

was

released,

representing 40.1% budget performance as far as execution of capital projects are concerned. He added that the 2018 budgetary allocation for FCT is N40billion which according to him, is not enough for the execution of proposed critical infrastructural projects across the territory. He however explained that 27 of the projects are being prioritized based on projected allocations. The Chairman of the

the FCT budget because of its strategic importance port of call for international visitor to the country. He said the yearly dwindling budgetary allocations to FCT

is unacceptable. “Available records show that from 2008 when N109bn was allocated to FCT to the current 2017 budget which was N30bn, budgetary allocations for development

of the capital city of the most populous black Nation in the world have been reducing on yearly basis. “This is unacceptable. This

urgency, prevail on both the Ministers of Finance and that of Budget and National Planning to prioritise budgetary allocations to FCT its capital votes “, he said.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki receiving souvenirs from the Chairperson of the Conference of Nigeria Female Parliamentarians, Hon. Elizabeth Uyinmwen Ativie, during a courtesy visit in Abuja....on wednesday

Melaye (APC Kogi West) expressed concern over the as he decried the situation whereby only about 41% of the current 2017 budget has so far been implemented with regards to capital expenditure. Melaye urged the federal government to prioritize

ARAN holds AGM, emerges with new Exco N300m fraud: Court admits bank documents By Tom Okpe, Abuja

The Artifacts’ Rescuer Association of Nigeria (ARAN), responsible for the rescue of artifacts stolen and transported out of the country, held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. BoT members and all members from across the country, also witnessed election of new of the association for the next 3 years. Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador George Agbo, the outgoing President of the Association, said that as an election AGM, all outgoing Exco members must give account of their stewardship. “Over the past three years, we have been able to make ARAN more relevant through come out more solid with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), the Federal Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and even the umbrella body, the Federation of Tourism Association (FTAN). Our record He further stated that the outgoing Exco might have not achieved a lot but got the nod of the Minister of Information and Culture to have NCMM come to do the long awaited assessment of ‘Rescued Artifacts’ in the 5 assessment centers in the country. association including Dele Obalusa as president, Danladi Cyril as vice president, Egnr.

Stanly Guobadia as Secretary, with Jimmy Johnson as Asst. Secretary. Others are Mr. Imowa Edobor Financial Secretary, Comrade Promise Airhuwande as PRO and Alhaji Abbas babalola as Treasurer. Agbo advised the incoming leaders since there will be much from naysayers against them. “Learn how to swallow everything you hear as leaders. I enjoin all of you taking these hot seats today to be steadfast so that you will not be pulled down, loosing focus from your set goals. All you need to do is put yourselves together to protect our cultural heritage for posterity. We must contribute association so that we can grow together”, he added. In his maiden speech, the chairman Dele Obalosa said the association constitution by shall comprise members of the BoT and all members who are ready to participate. He said: “Adequately, I shall make reference to the reward of our past members who served the association and those who died without honor. I will design a program to do this as it is clearly stated in the constitution. “What we are witnessing here today is more than a change but chosen to win back the The outcome of this election was only possible because of the role played by our past leaders especially the immediate past leaders who deserved special commendations”.

against Ex-PDP Chairman Haliru By Andrew Orolua, Abuja. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja several bank documents as exhibits in the ongoing trial of former National chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bello Mohammed Haliru, his son and company over N300m fraud. The documents were tendered by prosecution witness as evidence and proof that the said amount N300million was laundered by Haliru, his son Abba (1st defendant) and their company, BAM Projects and Properties Ltd (2nd defendant). Haliru a former minister of defence and ex- National Chairman of PDP during President Goodluck Jonathan administration was said to have received the sum of N300million from the then National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) with his instruction that it should be paid into his son’s company bank account. The said documents, which include the account opening package, statements of by Ecobank plc, in respect of funds transfer made by Haliru’s company to Kumu Gomo Company Ltd. The documents showed a transaction on March 18, 2015, where the sum of

N137.2million, being RTGS funds transfer, in favour of Kumo Gomo by Bam projects and proparties was made. However, when Oluwaleke Atolagbe, the prosecution counsel sought to tender the documents through witness number 7, (pw7), Chidi with Ecobank, the defence lawyers vehemently opposed their admissibility. (SAN), counsel to the 1st defendant had argued that the documents were not front proof of evidence as required under the law, thereby making them irrelevant. But in his ruling on the admissibility or otherwise of the documents, Justice Mohammed overruled the objection of the defence counsel to the admissibility of the bank documents. The court agreed with the prosecution counsel that Section 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act does not guide admissibility of documents, but Section 57 of the Evidence Act, 2011. In addition, Justice Mohammed held that not front loading a document “does not make a document irrelevant”. Consequently, the court

evidence. Consequently, the documents were marked as exhibits PL11, PL11A and PL11B. Meanwhile, upon examination by the prosecution counsel, (Eboigwe) said exhibit PL11A showed that a transaction occurred on 18th March 2015. “The narration showed a credit entry of N137,200,000 being funds transfer in favour of Kumo Gomo company Ltd by Bam Projects and Properties Ltd, Eboigbe stated.

reason for the transaction in exhibit PL11A. It would be recalled that is common ground that the issued by Ecobank as well as dated May 22nd, 2017, do not form part of proof of evidence before the court. “That being the case, the documents are undoubtedly irrelevant and will serve no useful purposes in this case” He posited that “Admissibility is governed by relevancy and purpose. Section 379 of Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, makes it mandatory for the prosecution

May 2017, issued by Ecobank, statement of account and the

available the lists of documents tendered.

dated May 22nd, 2017, into

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time ought not to be allowed, he said. trial judge, Justice Ahmed Mohamed to mark the two documents as “tendered but rejected”. He argued further that the beauty of Section 379 of ACJA is appreciated when read alongside Section 36(6)(b) of the Constitution. However, Atolagbe in reaction, said it is on record that the statement of account and account opening documents sought to be tendered were duly front loaded. 36(6b) of the Constitution was duly complied with. Atolagbe further stated that the essence of Section 36(6b) of the Constitution and Section 379 of ACJA is to allow the defendant know the case and evidence against him. is just to satisfy Section 84 of Evidence Act. The documents are in the proof of evidence. “Assuming without conceding that Section 379 of ACJA and Section 36(6b) of the Constitution were not complied with, they do not guide the admissibility of a document. “What guides admissibility is the Evidence Act” the prosecution counsel argued. He further stated that none of the defendants had complained that the Evidence Act was not followed, insisting that the defence team did not fault the

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2019: Saraki vows to work for increased participation of women in politics

From Olufemi Samuel, and Tunde Opalana, Abuja

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday pledged to work with relevant political stakeholders to ensure that a greater number of women are given the opportunity to vie during the 2019 general elections. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, made the pledge when the Conference of Nigeria Female Parliamentarians paid him a courtesy visit at the National Assembly. He said that there is nothing to fear about having more women occupy political development can only but help to strengthen the nation’s democracy.

He lamented that the present statistics of women in governance in the country is not encouraging and said that going into the 2019 elections, something must be done to change the tide. Saraki said: “Anybody in this country today will agree that from the statistics you have given out here today,

we are not doing enough in the inclusion of women in politics and governance. “We must change and turn the tide in this direction. We cannot continue with this low level of participation. “What I want to assure you is that you have my full support and the full support of the National Assembly to see what we can do to ensure that as we go into 2019, it will be a year that we will change the level of participation of women in politics in this country.

“The challenge we have is that such an action is something that must be done collectively. We will champion it but it is something that requires all of us to work very hard for it to happen. “I believe that what we will do is to make it clear that it must happen. It has to happen and it is in the interest of this country for it to happen. “We want to reassure those that have fears about it that there is noting to worry about. It will only strengthen our democracy “I am convinced that your visit is timely that in this 2019, we

see a real change in this area,” he stated. He commended the group for

their advocacy and commitment to ensure that more women are imperative to support women groups to push for greater political inclusion. He said: “Political parties are now gearing up for election, this is the right time we must begin to demand from political parties and candidates that they must tell Nigerians what their policy is

“You have the votes, at least you have 46 - 48 per cent, let your votes do the work and if your votes do the work, then you will make the work easier for all of us. “It is time for you to mobilize and work for it because it is important. A lot of us who have had the experience have found

out, without any bias, that generally female politicians/ parliamentarians are very

more importantly very consistent and loyal. “I think when you build a country and you build a political space, what is important is consistency and sometimes loyalty,” he said. Earlier, the Chairperson of the group, Hon. Elizabeth Uyinmwen Ativie, decried the low level of women participation in the nation’s governance since 1999, in terms of both elective Ativie, who is the member representing Uhunmwode Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, however

Orphans, vulnerable children and Hausa drama stars have been honoured by a popular drama group, Ganuwa Film Production in Bauchi state. the award and assistance by the group included traditional and community leaders, musicians, Politicians and Security Personnel. Speaking at the Bauchi Children Nursing Home, the Chairman of the Group Alhaji Bala Hussani DDK, said the aim of their visit was to interact with the orphans and vulnerable children so that they will feel they are part of the society and to encourage them to work hard in order to explore their potentials to enable them contribute to the development of the Society when they grow. Bala said they also intend to present a drama to them and entertain them to make them happy and teach them the importance of good manners of living in the society, which is the root for growth and development. He revealed that his group will organize a football match for orphans and vulnerable children to enable them interact more with their counterparts and pledged to provide all that is needed to the success of the event. he donated drinks and food items to the children.

Similarly, the group has presented award and food items to the Traditional and community leaders and drama presenters and musicians from within and outside the country. Bala said they honored the community, religious leaders, Politicians and security agencies with the awards because of their numerous contributions to the success of the activities of the group through useful advises and support musicians were honored because of the various role they played that help in the growth of the industry. He said the group has created employments to the teeming unemployed youths through training and retraining of youths on various skills and acquisition like tailoring, welding, trading, and giving them the opportunity to show case their talents using drama and entertainment. The Chairman thanks Bauchi State Government for their support and numerous assistance and producers across the state and pledged their loyalty and hard work to the government and people of the state for the socio economic development. Bala pledged to continue to come out with more humanitarian gestures and create more employment opportunities in order to assist the government to reduce poverty and unemployment.

women into the Kwara State House of Assembly during the 2015 general elections. “Nigeria needs to invest in women’s participation in politics by creating an enabling environment for women to thrive and tackle perceived systemic and cultural hinderances to women’s inclusion,” she said. She sought the support of the President of the Senate for the quick passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill, implementation of 35 per cent the abrogation of laws that infringe on citizens’ rights of women, among others.

Controller Of Customs, Federal Operation Unit, Zone A Ikeja, Comptroller Muhammed Uba (middle) Principal Staff Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Isiaka Opeloyeru (right) AndDeputy Controller, Enforcement, Yahaya Usman, During The Hand Over Of Intercepted Smuggled 570 Parcels And 98 Sacks Of Indian Hemp To NDLEA, in Lagos.... on Wednesday. Photo: Olatunji Wale

Group honours orphans, artistes in Bauchi

From Samuel Luka, Bauchi

commended the President of

Senators eulogise late Mustapha Bukar Olufemi Samuel and Tunde Opalana, Abuja Senators Wedneday at the red chamber eulogised the late Senator Mustapha Bukar who represented Katsina North Senatorial District until his death on Wednesday April 4, 2018. The Senate resolved to immortalise Bukar by considering bills initiated and sponsored by him during his active legislative span. This came during the valedictory session conducted in his honour at plenary. tributes, the Senate Leader, Sen Ahmed Lawan (Yobe North) said the 63 years old Bukar was a Fellow Nigerian Society of Engineers, an

To immortalise him by considering bills he initiated accomplished public servant in both Katsina State and Federal public service. The Senate Leader called on his colleagues to give serious consideration to Bukar’s passionate wish for the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Daura, Katsina State. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu aligned himself with the call by the Senate leader. He said the immensely from the late Bukar’s experience and exposure. He said: “He is a senator who will be remembered by his people to the end.”. Senator Godswill Akpabio, deputy minority leader described the late Bukar as a

gentleman and a very humble man. “He did so much in serving his people and humanity. He did so much inspite of his ill-health.”, he said while he condoled President Muhammadu Buhari for losing the senator representing his district. Deputy Senate Leader Bala Ibn Na’allah said none of the senators had cause to have issues with the late Bukar, whom he described as very peaceful and “a near perfect human being”. Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), said death did not overcome Bukar but he Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi (Kaduna North) described him as a devoted legislator

per excellence, stressing that his contributions to debates at plenary were based on wisdom and empirical facts garner over the years during his service in his home state and at federal level Senator Mathew Uhroghide (Edo South) said he was a good legislator, and a perfect gentleman who exhibited a lot of responsibility to his people and added value to political representation. (Edo Central) said his contributions speak volume of a great Nigerian whose concern is of unity of Nigeria. The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki said the late Bukar was a technocrat good ideas.

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FG’s solid minerals development fund strategic for economic growth - Ajimobi Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state, has said that the Solid Minerals Development Fund is a strategic intervention by the Federal Government, which is capable of propelling the country’s economic growth. The governor said this in an address read on his behalf

assemblage of stakeholders in the industry to brainstorm and map out strategies

Gbade Ojo, at a two-day strategic engagement and sensitization workshop for stakeholders in the Southwest geo-political zone, held in Ibadan, on Wednesday. He also advocated the

workshop was aimed at exposing the stakeholders to the opportunities and

objectives of the SMDF, which was established in 2017 to administer accruing funds meant for solid minerals development. The Executive Secretary, SMDF, Hajiya Fatima

as an alternative revenue earner. Ajimobi said that the FG’s objective aimed at facilitating

the desired growth and sustainable development of the mining sector was in agreement with the vision of his administration to tap the potential in the solid minerals development sector. The governor said, “There is no debating the fact that for Nigeria to achieve her desired growth, particularly in the solid minerals subsector, there is need for an intervention like the SMFD. “Oyo State has large deposits of high quality marble. Other solid minerals available in commercial quantities are aquamarine, tantalite, tourmaline, granite, talc and

the recently discovered gold deposits. will, in the nearest future, establish an international gemstone processing centre and market where precious stones could be processed and polished before shipment to international markets.” The governor said that the state was exploring the solid minerals as its own pragmatic measure to wean itself from overdependence on the dwindling oil revenue coming from the centre. This, he said, informed

the decision of his administration to establish the Mineral Development Agency, which is responsible for the creation of wealth from mineral resources and foreign investors. Ajimobi said that the government’s decision to invest in the solid minerals development sector had caused an increase in the state’s internally generated revenue, as well as the collection of 13 per cent derivation from the mineral resources

from the FG. had also resulted in the discovery of gold deposits, which had earned the state licence for the exploration of talc and gold in Kajola Local Government Area of the state. The governor appealed to the SMDF to use the opportunity of the workshop to further enlighten and empower those in the mining sector by exposing them to the necessary steps that would facilitate access to the fund.

Tambuwal swears-in 4 new judges Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday swore-in four new judges that will serve in the state High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal. Those sworn in as High Court Judges were Kabiru Ibrahim Ahmad and Isah Mohammed Bargaja while Kasimu Yusuf and Umar Liman Sifawa were sworn-in as Khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House, Tambuwal said the appointment followed due process and all those legal representatives who merited their positions on the Bench. in the state have shown great determination to delivery. He said since the inception of present administration, he has not received any complaint directly or from the

Gov. Tambuwal

indirectly National

Judicial Council (NJC) or the state Judicial Service Commission (JSC). “For about a decade now, there was no appointment of judges in Sokoto state. So for us, today’s event is a milestone which will help in strengthening the judiciary. “I want to assure you, and indeed the legislative arm of government, of our continued support and cooperation. This is essential if we hope to ensure rapid development of democracy in the country,” the Governor added. While congratulating the new appointees on their appointments, Tambuwal they will approach their new responsibilities with due dignity, integrity and commitment. The event was witnessed by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon Salihu Maidaji, Chief Judge of the state, Justice Bello Abass and the Grand Khadi, Abdulkadir Saidu.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (middle) with Senators receiving members of the Conference of Nigeria Female Parliamentarians, led by their Chairperson, Hon. Elizabeth Uyinmwen Ativie, during a courtesy visit in Abuja...on Wednesday

US Consulate, FSD Academy train 121 emerging entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt Patrick Okohue

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The United States Consulate General Lagos in collaboration with Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy, on Wednesday, concluded the second edition of the Conference for Emerging Entrepreneurs which was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. One hundred and twentyone (121) budding Nigerian entrepreneurs participated in the two-day workshop. The up-and-coming entrepreneurs, selected from across Nigeria, learned how to transform their ideas into practical business plans,

seek capital, and develop partnerships to help their businesses grow. According to a release signed by Temitayo Famutimi, an Information Specialist in

business

risks,

(PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General, United States Consul General F. John Bray declared the workshop open and was joined by Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Ndowa Lale. In his welcoming remarks, Consul General F. John Bray explained that one of U.S.

Mission Nigeria’s primary goals is to support Nigeria’s economic development. According to him, the U.S. Department of State supports entrepreneurs all over the world through training and mentoring, while also working with governments to create enabling environments and entrepreneurial cultures. “There is growing evidence that entrepreneurs the world over are the drivers of job growth. The United convinced that in addition to creating jobs and expanding economic opportunities, entrepreneurship contributes to political stability and a vibrant civil society,” Consul

General Bray added. Leading business leaders including Sahara Group CoFounder Tonye Cole, Emzor Pharmaceutical CEO Stella Okoli, Andela Co-Founder Iyin Aboyeji, award-winning designer Zizi Cardow and senior executives of prominent commercial banks mentored and trained the participating young entrepreneurs. The Conference was organized with a view to equipping the entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and entrepreneurial know-how to enhance their success in edition was held in Lagos in March 2017.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AMEH ADA ELIZABETH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADA ELIZABETH OMOWONUOLA .A . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMORUYI ITOHAN PRECIOUS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAGU PRECIOUS ITOHAN AND NWAGU ITOHAN PRECIOUS . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA AKOKO AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY ONOVONAJIAGU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONOVO SUNDAY ANTHONY . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANEBOH CHINOSO CATHERINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAJI CHINOSO CATHERINA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OYELUDE BEATRICE ABIOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OYEDUN BEATRICE ABIOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IWUNWA CHINWE SANDRA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETOAMAIHE CHINWE CHUKWUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ENEMMUO BLESSING CHIBUZOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. IBEH BLESSING CHIBUZOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMEM NANCY EYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMEM NANCY PATRICK AKPAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JAMES COSMOS WILLIAMS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENABOIFO JAMES WILLIAMS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS JEGEDE BOLA KEHINDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ISIWELE BOLA KEHINDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHADRACH OLUWAFEMI ADEJUMOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HANANIAH OLUWAFEMI ADEJUMOH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS GLORY ATABANG ENINUE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS GLORY EMINUE ESSANG. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEROJU AKEEM OLASUNKAMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEROJU AKEEM TUNDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ASUQUO PETER JOHN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IQUOH AMMON JOHN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIYI OLAMIDE DAVID NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIYI OLUMIDE DAVID. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEDERE BUSAYO MARY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIYI BUSAYO MARY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLANREWAJU OLUWATAYO GRACE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALABI OLUWATAYO GRACE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KADIJA ADENIJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABOLARINWA GRACE OMOWUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHE JULIANA OKEKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHENNA JULIANA EGBOSIMBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FRANCIS JULIANA IFUNANYA UZOIGWE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGOCHUKWU ANUMA JULIANA IFUNANYA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDUL SULAIMON SUNDAY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDULLAH SULAIMON SUNDAY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS SHITTU ARAMIDE ABISOLA INSTEAD OF SHITTU AMEENAT ABISOLA WRONG DATE IS 24TH SEPTEMBER 1993 AND CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 24TH SEPTEMBER 1995. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS DAVID EMMANUEL INSTEAD OF NDUBUISI MICAH VICTORY WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDUBUISI MICAH VICTORY. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 05/11/1997. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS TEMISAN DEDE ETE ARENYEKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS TEMISAN DEDE ETE MARIO-GHAE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT JOLAYEMI JUDITH OLUWASHEUN IS THE SAME PERSON AS JOLAYEMI JUDITH OLUWASEUN MARY. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THESE NAMES REMAIN VALID AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS ONE PERSON. GT, FIRST & SKYE BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS INAOLAJI ABOSEDE SERAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS AFOLABI ABOSEDE SERAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FOLAMI FOLASHADE OLUWABUKUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO FOLASHADE OLUWABUKUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BISILOLA MOTUNRAYO FATOKUN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BISILOLA MOTUNRAYO ASENUGA DUE TO CHANGE IN MY MARITAL STATUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNICO, UACR, AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUIBI BALIKIS MOTUNRAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKUNLE BALIKIS ENIOLA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS PRISCILLA ABOSEDE BOLADE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. PRISCILLA ABOSEDE ADEOYE-BOLADE DUE TO CHANGE IN MY MARITAL STATUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THAT ON SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS, MY NAME APPEARS AS OKE SUNDAY, WHILE ON OTHERS, IT APPEARS AS OKE SUNDAYOLUMUYIWA. THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING OKE SUNDAY AND OKE SUNDAY OLUMUYIWA. THAT I WAS BORN ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1967. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING BOTH NAMES ARE MINE AND REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FASANYA MUJIDAT OMOLOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. SODEINDE MUJIDAT OMOLOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBANE SIMON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS AGBANE SIMON INNOCENT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJIKE NGOZI BLESSING NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGOKE NGOZI BLESSING. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAMIDI FUNMILAYO ESTHER, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWOLE FUNMILAYO ESTHER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. SARAH AMOS ANUMTEN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. SARAH RIMAMTANUNG ENOCH ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKANNI RASHEEDAH RONKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINBOADEAKANNI RASHEEDAH RONKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSHODE TAIWO ANIKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODUNTAN TAIWO ANIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABOSEDE OLAYINKA MOYOSORE AJAYIOLADIPUPO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABOSEDE OLAYINKA MOYOSORE IBITOYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIGOZIE OBINNA MARTINS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOSU OBINNA MARTINS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOWU DAVID ERIC, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SENOU DAVID HOLONOU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I , FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DORISHAMU OLAIDE MORENIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KENTEBE OLAIDE MORENIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OJENIYI BIDEMI OLUWABUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS KOLAWOLE BIDEMI OLUWABUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKECHUKWU EKE IBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKECHUKWU EKE DIMBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJUOLAPE AJOKE ADEBANJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJUOLAPE AJOKE ARAWOLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS IMADE RUTH OSAGBORUHIE IN MY WASC (WAEC) JUNE 2013 AND IMADE RUTH OSAS IN MY JAMB RESULT INSTEAD OF IMADE RUTH OSAGBEVBORHUE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJIBADE HABEEB AJANI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJIBADE HABEEB OLAMIDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ULOMA NWAUGBO PATIENCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ULOMA LUCIA ALPHONSUS EBEDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IFEJIKA THELMA NNEKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKECHUKWU THELMA NNEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IYAJI JACINTA CHINASA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUGUO JACINTA CHINASA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIOMA KELECHI NWOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIOMA KELECHI PETER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KAZEEM MODINAT OLUWATOSIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHOFOLARIN MODINAT OLUWATOSIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYINYE ONUKWULU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYINYE JACINTA UGHEALUMBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO MUIDEEN TUNDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO MUYIDEEN BABTUNDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ODUNLAMI YETUNDE OLUDOTUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLAWUYI YETUNDE OLUDOTUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALASHE JOHN ADETOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALASHE JOHN DAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JEJELOYE KEHINDE FATIMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HAMMED KEHINDE FATIMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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I , FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBOLUAJE AYISAT YETUNDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JIMOH AISHAT YETUNDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BUSARI OLAJUMOKE MARIAM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEKE OLAJUMOKE MARY. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 21 JANUARY 1986. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADIPO TINUADE JOSEPHINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYEMI TINUADE JOSEPHINE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLAKITAN OLUSHOLA OLAYEMISI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IDRIS OLUSHOLA OLAYEMISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NEBOH FELICITY UZOAMAKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYEKA FELICITY UZOAMAKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELEANYA STELLA CHINWE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKMUMA CHINWE STELLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JEREMIAH RUTH UPEE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JEREMAH RUTH BOSE . AND MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN 26/04/1986 INSTEAD OF 10/04/1988. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETUKUDOH JAMES, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUEL MICHAEL JAMES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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FORMERLY KNOW AS SIJUWADE ADELANKE ADETAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOW AND ADDRESSED AS FOLAWEWO ADELANKE ADETAYO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY OGUNBAMISHE ISAIAH OLUWALONI KNOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS OGUNBAMISHE O L U WA B A M I S H E . A L L FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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FORMERLY OJO FAYOKEMI VICTORIA. NOW ABRAHAMS FAYOKEMI VICTORIA. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ONYEMA CHIDINMA BLESSING, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJIEKE CHIDINMA BLESSING. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AS BALOGUN FATIMOH BIOLA NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS QUADRI FATIMOH BIOLA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SURAKAT ADEOLA AKANBI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BAKARE OMODEMILADE ADEOLA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AS OGBODO FAITH ONYEMA NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS OGBODO EVELYN NWANKEGO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADESOJI THOMAS AJIBADE NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS ADESOJI ABRAHAM AJIBADE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BILIAMINU MARIAM MORIENIKEJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YUSUFF BASIRAT KEMI.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL OMOTOYOSI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL OMOTOYOSI RIHANA & MY D.O.B IS 25/06/1996. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT I FUNMILAYO YINKA DAVIES AGBOOLALOTT, I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THE FOLLOWING NAMES: 1. AGBOOLALOTT FUNMILAYO YINKA 2. DAVIES FUNLAYO YINKA. THAT I WISH TO MAINTAIN FUNMILAYO YINKA DAVIES AGBOOLALOTT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS SAHAD AJIBOLA LATEEF INSTEAD OF SAADU AJIBOLA LATEEF WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAADU AJIBOLA LATEEF. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 12/06/1970 . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBE SAMSON EKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBE ABILITY AMONWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGBEJE EUNICE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGBEJE EUNICE ORIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY CHIMENIEM SHEDRACK NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS LOIS CHIMENIEM SHEDRACK WITH MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH OF 27 OF JULY 1993. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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FORMERLY SHOLOTAN TEMITOPE VICTORIA NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS LAWAL TEMITOPE VICTORIA. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADESANYA ABIODUN ABOSEDE. NOW TO BE ADDRESS AS PETERS JOSEPHINE ANTHONIA ABIODUN.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME FORMERLY GISANRIN PRINCESS OLOLADE NOW GISANRIN MOSUNMOLA OLOLADE. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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POSITIVE SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE YOUTH 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. YAHAYA IDRIS 2. ABBA ADAMU ALIYU 3. YAHAYA SHEHU 4. AUWAL MUHAMMED

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AMALGAMATED ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL DEALERS ASSOCIATION, MUSHIN 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. OGUEGBU EMMANUEL ABUCHI - CHAIRMAN 2. AHIZE BEDE EMEKA - SECRETARY 3. CHIGBO SUNDAY NNAEMEKA 4. OBIDIKE LUKE 5. NKUME CHARLES CHIADIKAOBI 6. EZEOGU SUNDAY PAUL 7. UDOYE CHUKWUZUBELU CALLISTUS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS 2. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS 3. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EZEANI REMS (ESQ) 08027974978 (SOLICITOR)

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CENTER FOR SOCIAL EQUALITY & YOUTH 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. AYOOLA OMOLOLA OLAWALE 2. MRS LYDIA NNE PEPPLE 3. ACHOGHO ANITA EFEBOMO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR SOCIETY.. 2. TO PROMOTE SKILL ACQUISITION, EDUCATION FOR SOCIOECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: JERRY .I. EZE

WOLIWO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS 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: (1 ) CHIEF CHIEMZIE UDEMBA. (2 ) HON ARINZE PAUL OKOYE ( CHAIRMAN). . ( 3 ) HON IKECHUKWU AGBU (MEMBER). ( 4) SIR CHU TAYLOR NWANEGBO (MEMBERS). ( 5) CHIEF ALOY ORJI (MEMBER). (6 ). HON. ANYANWU CHUKWUKAR (SECRETARY). ( 7). HON. EMMANUEL UDEMUEGBUNEM. (MEMBER) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AMENITIES IN THE ESTATE AND TO ENSURE SECURITY AND ORDER IN THE ESTATE. 2. TO MAKE THE ESTATE LIVEABLE. 3. TO ENSURE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONGST THE RESIDENTS OF THE ESTATE AND AS FAR AS POSSIBLE CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS.

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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. OGBOLE GODDAY OJEILEDE 2. AGBEJOR LUCKY 3. AYEMHENRE JOSEPH IROBEKHIAN 4. ISIBOR JOHNSON 5. UBIAZA SYLVESTER 6. AKUBOR LUCKY 7. AIGBIREMHON OROBOSA FRANK 8. AZIKU MONDAY AZIKU 9. AGBARUMHI NICHOLAS OSHIANOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTS IN EDO STATE AND PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN OUR SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. BARTHOLOMEW IFEMEJE

WORD OF GRACE REVIVAL GOSPEL CHURCH

EXCELLENT 07 SOCIAL CLUB

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

SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLADELE AYOMIDE OLURANTI - PRESIDENT 2. BANIRE KAFAYAT ADEOLA - SECRETARY 3. ODUPITAN ABDULLATEEF OLUSHOLA 4. ADEDOKUN ADELEYE STEPHEN 5. AKINDE ELIZABETH ADEOLUWA 6. ELUWA CHIOMA VICTORIA 7. OWOYOMI MARYANNE FOLAKEMI 8. SANUSI KAREEM OLAWALE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO OUR SOCIETY, MOST ESPECIALLY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT 2. TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR FREE TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT THROUGH OUR POCKET 3. TO ASSIST VARIOUS HOST COMMUNITIES BOTH IN OGUN AND LAGOS STATE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

PRE-OWNED PHONES AND ALLIED PRODUCTS DEALERSASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

VOICE OF WOMEN AND YOUTH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWOHA, IKECHUKWU PAUL -------- PRESIDENT 2. OGWURUNOBI, KENNETH OGOCHUKWU .......... VICE PRESIDENT 3. ABAZU, EMEKA CHRIS ....... SECRETARY 4. KANU, KELVIN OBINNA -------MEMBER 5. IFEANYI, ONYELABRA ------- MEMBER 6. EZIEKWE, CHIBUIKE GODSIGHT ------- MEMBER 7. ONYEBUCHI, DANIEL NWABUEZE --------- MEMBER 8. NGENEAGBO, CHUKWUDI JOHN--------MEMBER 9. MARTINS, CHIMA ------------MEMBER 10. OKOYE, CHUKWUDI ECHEZONA -------MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE MEMBERS WELFARE AND TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS IN TIMES OF NEED. 2. TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-OWNED PHONES IN NIGERIA. 3. TO NURTURE AND FOSTER BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG IMPORTE RS,WHOLESALERS,DEALERS,RETAILERS AND CUSTOMERS OF PRE-OWNED PHONES AND ITS ACCESSORIES . 4. TO PROMOTE SANITY AND SENSE OF BELONGING AMONG MEMBERS. 5. TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE GOOD BROTHERLINESS. 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: CAJETAN AMASIKE ESQ.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ALABA LAWSON.OLUWASEUN. - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIEF MRS ANITA NANA OKURIBIDO 3. MRS. ADETOUN OLAYINKA SONAIYA 4. MRS. MAUREEN IFEYINWA AKPAN ESSIEN 5 MRS MARGARET OLUBUKUNOLA GBENEBICHIE. - SECRETARY 6. JIMOH AFOLAKE MUIBAT 7. MRS. AFFIONG ISRAEL IBANGA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND YOUTH THROUGH HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. MATTHEW OBAA AMAH 2. MRS. MARY UKA OBAA 3. REV. MOSES UGIA OKORIE 4. MRS. OGECHUKWU ONYEMAECHI 5. OBAA OLUEBUBE JOHN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE HE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH THE BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR DANIEL ARINZE 2. MR. IKECHUKWU INNOCENT EBENEBE 3. NWEKE OGOCHUKWU GLAD 4. IYKE ANENE 5. JULIANA IFEOMA ARIZE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE. 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH THE BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

PHYSICAL PLANNING RENAISSANCE INITIATIVE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE MIGHTY IN BATTLE FELLOWSHIP

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. UMAHI .D SOLICITOR

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBINUBA REMIGUS ANTHONY IKECHUKWU - CHAIRMAN 2. UZOKWE NNAMDI CHARLES - SECRETARY 3. JONNY IZUGINI 4. UZOETO DONALD NNAMDI 5. OBI HENRY KENECHUKWU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE AND UNITY AMONG OZUBUKU YOUTHS AND INDIGENES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

EQUITY SPORTS CLUB

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC),ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. COMRADE OKPALA-OKAKA JUVENTUS UCHE. 2. CHIEF NONSO OKAFOR. 3. MR. CHUKWUDI MMEGWA. 4. MR. CHINEDU ONWUMERE. 5. MR. BEN CHIBUEZE UGOCHUKWU. 6. MR. MMONEKE CHINEDU WALTER. 7. PRINCE CHIDI IWUANYANWU. 8. MR. CHIJIOKE IWUNDU. 9. CHIEF EMMANUEL ANADO. 10. MR. IKENNA AKPANISI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO INCULCATE IN THE MEMBERS SPIRIT OF UNITY, FEAR OF GOD, RESPECT AND LOVE. 2. TO RELIGIOUSLY ASSIST AND ADVISE ANY MEMBER IF NEED ARISES IF CONSULTED.. 3. TO KEEP THE BODY AND SOUL TOGETHER IN FITNESS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

EZE EZINWANNE FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEDIRAN JOSEPH AYODELE-------2. DR. ALADE ADEWALE 3. AYINDE OLUTOYIN RICHARD 4. OLATUNJI OLUSOLA ODUNLAMI 5. KADIRI WAHEED 6. YACOOB ABIODUN

TRUSTEES: (1) PASTOR SILAS ONUWA (2) AWAZIE MERCY (3) DIVINE ONUWA (4) PAUL EBUBE CHUKWUKADIBIA O

TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF FELIX CHUKS OKOYE, 2. VINOLIA MIKATEKO OKOYE, 3. OGECHI IJEOMA OKOYE.

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIGENT CHILDREN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO EDUCATE AND SENSITISE THE MASSES ON THE NEED TO COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF URBAN PLANNING. 2. TO CREATE AN AWARENESS FOR THE MASSES TO THE ADVANTAGES AND HEALTHWISE BENEFITS OF SOLID PHYSICAL PLANNING ENVIRONMENT. 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: BARR.ISRAEL OKPAKO 08055114789

24 Change of Names EZE BUILO

ADDITION OF NAME

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AGBEE COLLINS

I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS. AGBEE SUNDAY JUNIOR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS AGBEE COLLINS JUNIOR. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADDITION OF NAME

AKINWALE TAIWO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEMIBO AJOSE ADENIRAN, ADENIRAN ADEMIBO AND AGANMUYI ADENIRAN ADEMIBO AJOSE NOW WISHES TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGAMUYI ADENIRAN AJOSE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE

THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINWALE TAIWO PAUL, THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD AKINBODE TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINWALE TAIWO PAUL AKINBODE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KUDIRAT ADETOKUNBO AYUBA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KUDIRAT ADETOKUNBO RAHEEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HENRY UDUAK KATE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE BUILO UDUAK KATE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLAKUNLE BABATUNDE

SOLADAYO OLADAYO

EJIKEME IBEH

IGWE IKECHUKWU

EKPEOWOH OLUWASEYI

IKEM IFEOMA JACINTA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAKUNLE BABATUNDE ADEMOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAKUNLE BABATUNDE ADEDAMOLA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOLADOYE OLADAYO OLUWASEGUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED SOLADAYO OLADAYO MATHEW.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJIKEME MOSES PRINCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJIKEME IBEH PRINCE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS NWOJA UCHENNA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS IGWE IKECHUKWU JOSHUA. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADENIRAN OLUWASEYI AGNES NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. EKPEOWOH OLUWASEYI AGNES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKEM IFY JACINTA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKEM IFEOMA JACINTA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ISENBAYE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. AYINLA ADEBARE ABIODUN - PRESIDENT 2. ALIU JIMOH 3. AKINYEMI ELEBUIBON 4. FATOMILOLA OLADELE PETER 5. SANNI NOJEEMDEEN ADENIYI 6. AJANAKU RASAK SESAN 7. AFOLABI GANIYAT ADEYEMI 8. ALOGBA HABIB OLASHILE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE AFRICA TRADITION, CULTURE, RELIGION AND TOURISM. 2. TO EDUCATE AND LEARN ABOUT AFRICAN CULTURE. 3. TO TRAIN, HEAL AND CURE BY NATURAL PROCESS AND SPIRITUAL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED SECRETARY

HADASSAH EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT CENTER THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PETER O. OJO 2. DAVID ADEWUYI 3. FUNMILOLA FADAIRO 4. OLUGBENGA FADAIRO (CHAIRMAN) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CARRY OUT HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND RENDER ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. 2. TO RENDER EMPOWERMENT SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED CHAIRMAN

CITY OF TRUTH INT’L GOSPEL CENTRE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HERBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED CHURCH 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 ILOKA LIGHT MARTINS 2. OGBONNA BRIAN ONYEBUCHI 3. NJOKU DANIEL OKORIE 4. ILOKA JOYLIGHT EBERE 5. ILOKA PRAISELIGHT ONYINYECHI

-CHAIRMAN -SECRETARY -MEMBER -MEMBER -MEMBER

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) TO PREACH THE TOTAL GOSPEL OF TRUTH FOR THE POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION OF THE TOTAL MAN. 2) INCULCATING THE LOVE OF GOD AND FEAR OF GOD IN THE HEARTS OF PEOPLE THROUGH THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 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: ILOKA LIGHT MARTINS (CHAIRMAN)

WIND OF GLORY TRANSFORMATION CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO.1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR CHUKWUDI MOSES FREDRICK (PRESIDENT) 2. MRS EBELE FRANCA FREDERICK (SECRETARY) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1)TO RESTORE SALVATION TO AS MANY THAT BELIEVE. (2)TO SET THE CAPTIVE FREE ISAIAH 61:1 (3)TO SET THE BOUND LOOSED. LUKE 4:8 (4)TO UNDO THE HEAVY BURDENS AND LET THE OPPRESSED GO FREE (5)TO MAKE BARREN BREAK FORTH INTO SINGING WITH CHILDREN. ISAIAH 54:1 ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS OHOKE EUCHERIA NWOGBAGA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS OHOKE EUCHERIA EZEH BORN 7TH APRIL 1974. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. BANKS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADDITION OF NAME

ON MY JUNIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WITH NUMBER BE1316014117, MY NAME APPEARS AS CHRISTOPHER MICHEAL. THAT I WISH TO ADD UDOH TO MY NAME. HENCEFORTH, I WISH BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHRISTOPHER MICHEAL UDOH. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE ABOVE MENTION NAMES REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ETIM OKON

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETIM IYERE IYENE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETIM OKON INYENE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NAPS OMOATEGHA

TONYI KINGSLEY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FILANI OMOATEGHA OLUWAFUNMILAYO IYABO , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NAPS OMOATEGHA OLUWAFUNMILAYO IYABO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS TANYI KINGSLEY TABI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS TONYI KINGSLEY TABI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF FAMILY SURNAME

DISCLAIMER

THE MANAGEMENT OF FLYSOLO MULTISERVICES LIMITED WISHES TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THAT VICTOR TOSIN KOLAWOLE IS NO LONGER A STAFF OF FLYSOLO MULTISERVICES LIMITED.

ANYONE WHO DEALS WITH HIM ON BEHALF OR IN RESPECT OF FLYSOLO MULTISERVICES LIMITED DOES SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. SIGNED: MANAGEMENT

JESUS THE SAVIOUR GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

WE THE FAMILY OF LATE MR. A. NWAMADUJIMAKA OHUABUNWA WISH TO CHANGE OUR SURNAME FROM OHUABUNWA TO PHILIP. NOW WE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS 1. OHUABUNWA AUGUSTINE ATURUCHUKWU 2. OHUABUNWA JEFF CHUKWUEMEKA 3. OHUABUNWA HENRY CHINEDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS 1. PHILIP AUGUSTINE ATURUCHUKWU 2. PHILIP JEFF CHUKWUEMEKA 3. PHILIP HENRY CHILOVE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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

BOSK EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH FOUNDATION

ROAD 1 & 2 GOD’S OWN ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

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 SAFIRIYU ADEBOLA KOYA - CHAIRMAN. 2. MISS ODUSOTE KEHINDE OLAIDE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: THE FOUNDATION SHALL HELP INDIGENOUS STUDENT OF OGUN STATE TO CONTINUE THEIR STUDIES BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO STUDENTS FOR BETTER SUCCESS IN SCHOOL EDUCATION (PRIMARY, SECONDARY OR TERTIARY LEVEL). 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(TWENTY EIGHT) OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED ; MISS ODUSOTE KEHINDE OLAIDE SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ARUNGWA MATHIAS CHIDIEBERE 2. ARUNGWA NKECHI IHUNANYA 3. UWATIMBA ISREAL 4. ISAAC CICILIA NKASARAONYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 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: PRESIDENT

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FAGBEWESA OLADIRAN DAYO 2. UMUOLU VICTOR AIWERIALE 3. ORJI TONY IKECHUKWU 4. EWEREM MACAULAY ODIRINWA 5. ORLU NDAMATI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG RESIDENTS 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: PRESIDENT

UBA ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, SATELLITE TOWN, LAGOS

THANK YOU BAYE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. EZEMEGWALU PETER DEMIAN KANAYO -CHAIRMAN (2)ADEDIRAN OLUGBENGA OLANIYI -SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. IBRAHIM ISHAQ IMAM 2. SHOKUNBI MOSHOOD FOLARIN 3. YEKEEN RASHEED TOPE AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED SECRETARY

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NNAJIOFOR UJUNWA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAJIOFOR PRECIOUS. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAJIOFOR UJUNWA PRECIOUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AGBO WOECHI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHECHUKWU NNAMCHI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBO WOECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANIJI SCHOLASTICA

VALENTINE EBERE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWU SCHOLASTICA NKIRUKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ANIJI SCHOLASTICA NKIRUKA .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VALENTINE CHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VALENTINE EBERE CHUKWU . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MONYE CHINASA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGBOZOR CHINASA REBECCA,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MONYE CHINASA REBECCA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FELICIA EGO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EGO MBAMALU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS FELICIA EGO OBASI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GOVERNMENT HOUSE ENUGU, HEALTH BOARD ENUGU STATE AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADDITION OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS PATIENCE NNENNA ORJI, MISS AMARACHI ORJI AND MISS DIVINEFAVOUR ORJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS DIVINEAFAVOUR AMARACHI ONWE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

LIVING JOSHUA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MBA JOSHUA OGECHUKWU,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LIVING JOSHUA OGECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKAFOR RITA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ILOCHI RITA IFEOMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKAFOR RITA IFEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EKENENWANZE IFEOMA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKEH IFEOMA MARYANN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKENENWANZE IFEOMA MARYANN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NKECHI FELICIA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NKECHI FELICIA EDEH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NKECHI FELICIA ONYEDI ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ELEM REGINA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EWENIKE REGINA IFEOMANOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ELEM REGINA IFEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF FAMILY SURNAME WE, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAFOR CHUKWUMUANYA JOHN AND OKAFOR NGOZI ROSELINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MADUAKONAM CHUKWUMUANYA JOHN AND MADUAKONAM NGOZI ROSELINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONYIA FELICIA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGORJI FELICIA CHINECHEREM AND MRS OKOH FELICIA CHINECHEREM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ONYIA FELICIA CHINECHEREM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ASOGWA MARTHA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKOLO MARTHA CHEKWUBECHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ASOGWA MARTHA CHEKWUBECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Change of Names 25 AGUGUA ANYENE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AGUGUA SUSAN ULOMA,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AGUGUA –ANYENE SUSAN ULOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AGBO MIRIAM EROCHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS MODEME MIRIAM EROCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OFODILE UJU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGWU UJU ANGELA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFODILE UJU ANGELA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADDITION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGBOJI CHRISTOPHER, THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD CHUKWUEBUKA TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGBOJI CHRISTOPHER CHUKWUEBUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

OKEH ANTHONY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEH ANTHONY IFEANYI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEH ANTHONY ILOAMUZOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ASOGWA AGATHA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWU AGATHA CHIDAEMEZU. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ASOGWA AGATHA CHIGAEMEZU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ODO NGOZI

NWAFOR FIDELIA

IKPEAMA AMARACHI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ANIKPULU FIDELIA NDIDIAMAKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NWAFOR FIDELIA NDIDIAMAKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IKPEAMA AMARACHI GLADYS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IKPEAMA AMARACHI GLADYS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EZIWO CHUKWUDI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ROWLAND FAVOUR CHINENYE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EZIWO CHUKWUDI CHINENYE MAUREEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ODUNAYO GRACE ONWUAMAEZE SYLVIA

BERNARD FRANK

ALUKWU EMMANUEL I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PATRICK NNAMDI OBU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALUKWU EMMANUEL AMOBI.. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKWOR HELEN NGOZI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODO NGOZI HELEN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND AND I, FORMERLY KNOWN ADDRESSED ASAS MISS ENEH SYLVIA ADDRESSED MISS AMAOGE AND MRS ONWUAMAEZE DUROJAIYE GRACE IBUKUN SYLVIA AMAOGECHUKWU, NOW WISH WISH TO TO BE NOW BE KNOWN KNOWN AND AND ADDRESSED MRS ADDRESSED AS MRS AS ONWUAMAEZE SYLVIA AMAOGE . ALL FORMER ODUNAYO GRACE IBUKUN. DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN ,ENUGU STATE PENSION AUTHORITY VALID.DIAMOND BANK AND AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. NOTE. GENERAL PUBLIC

ADDITION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

TANIMOWO MODUPEOLUWA CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ODUNAYO GRACE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS DUROJAIYE GRACE IBUKUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ODUNAYO GRACE IBUKUN. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.DIAMOND BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

TANIMOWO MODUPEOLUWA

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGUNDIPE MODUPEOLUWA ADEOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS TANIMOWO MODUPEOLUWA ADEOLA.FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.DIAMOND BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

ORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT N-ESTHER CHUKWUNADUM OF 22, T, IDIMOGUN, OGIJO, OGUN STATE 2ND MARCH 2018, WHILE ON HE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IAR TREASUREERNANA ORPHANAGE HOME. DOOYUM I FORMERLY KNOWN AND MADE SO FAR TO TRACE THE SAID ADDRESSED AS DOOYUN BARNABAS, MENT HAVEIORHUNA PROVED ABORTIVE. IF WISH TO BE CALLED RETURN TONOW THE NEAREST POLICE AND ADDRESS AS ERNAN DOOYUM BARNABAS. ALL AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND FORMER DOCUMENTS C TAKE NOTE. REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AMAKI SYLVIA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWUAFOR SYLVIA CHIZOBA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AMADI SYLVIA CHIZOBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IKEH UJU

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAFOR UJU JENNIFER. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESED AS IKEH UJU JENNIFER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOKO SUNDAY, THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD KENNETH TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOKO SUNDAY KENNETH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

MRS. AJAGBA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EDWARD JUSTINA NWADIUTO NOW KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. AJAGBA JUSTINA NWADIUTO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFOEGBU CHIOMA, THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD GRACE TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFOEGBU GRACE CHIOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

MRS MARTHA JOSEPH FREEMAN ADAMU I formerly known and addressed as MISS MARTHA IBEKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MARTHA JOSEPH FREEMAN ADAMU. All former documents remain valid and general public take note.

AMORJI AMA-AGU DEVELOPMENT UNION, ADU IMAKANDI LABS FOUNDATION

CHRISTOPHER DAVID

FORMERLY KNOWN AND THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ADDRESSED AS CHRISTOPHER THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED HASTHE APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR NWAFOR NOW WISH TO BENOTIFIED THAT TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDERPART PART ‘C’ “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED REGISTRATION UNDER KNOWN AND ADDRESSED OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OFACT 1990.1990. MATTERS AS CHRISTOPHER DAVIDTRUSTEES: ALL FORMER NWAFOR. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. MOMODU MO OZIRENOYA DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. 1. HIGH CHIEF ENGR. EMMA IROH. (PRESIDENT GENERAL) 2. IBRAHIM BASHIR 2. LINUS NWACHUKWU. (CHAIRMAN). GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 3. SURV. C.O.C CHIKWE (MNIAS) (SECRETARY) NOTE. 1. TO BUILD CAPACITY, TRAINING OF YOUNG NIGERIANS IN TECHNOLOGY 4. EZEJI ALOYSIUS OSUAGWU INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. 5. EZINNA ANTHONYRESEARCH A. ANYANWU 2. TO EMPOWER PEOPLE IN THE AREA OF ICT & TECHNOLOGY , 6. CHIEF MBAGWU DEVELOPMENT , INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS THATC.O WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT 7. NICHOLAS A. IWUAGWU HUMANITY KNOWN AND FORMERLY 8. NZE INNOCENT N. EKPO 3. TO BUILD LINKAGES AND NETWORKING WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO PILOT ADDRESSED AS SULAIMON 9. ELDER HYACINTH OGBEDELELO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL. OKANLAWON OBASANJO 4. TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE SOCIETY . AIM AND OBJECTIVE NOW WISH TO BE AND ANY OBJECTION TOKNOWN THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD FORWARDED TO THE TO CATERBEFOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS IN THE UNION . ADDRESSED AS OLAYIWOLA REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 REGISTRATION TIGRIS ANY OBJECTIONPLOT TO THIS SHOULD BE FORWARDED OBASANJO SULAIMON. ALL CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHINCORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMIAN PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, SIGNED: IBRAHIM BASHIR VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SECRETARY TAKE NOTE SIGNED BY: SECRETARY 07062374526

OLAYIWOLA OBASANJO

AUCTION SALES! AUCTION SALES!!

KISHI EDUCATION TRUST FUND LEAGUE OF IMAMS OF KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT UM & CITIZENSTHERE EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF SCRAP MOTORCYCLES 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 AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT THE NIGERIA POLICE, DIVISIONAL E GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE NAMED ACT HAS1990. COMPANIES AND ABOVE ALLIED MATTERS HEADQUARTERS, ONNE DIVISION, OF THE RIVERS STATE POLICE RATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION COMMAND. AFTER 21 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. NAME OF THE TRUSTEES ARE ANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTARE 1999 1. CHIEF BIOKU JIMOH RAHMON

1. ELEVEN SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITH REG. NOS URN 452 QH, JEV 704 2. BARR. BAYO LAWAL TRUSTEES: 3. ALH. BUSARI FATAI ADIGUN QC, QP 27 UNC, AB 8154 AW, RV 6704 WJ, AB 2357 TB, QM 722 H, RV 1. SHEIKH MUSA ABDULLAHI GALADIMA 4. DR. SULEIMAN BASHIR 7131 SE, AB 1659 SA, RV 210 TQ, MGD 387 QK.

AGBO EZINNE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MADUCHI EZINNE JANE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AGBO EZINNE JANE.. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZIOKO ONYINYE FRANKS BERNARD NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BERNARD FRANK ONYINYE CLARA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.IMT, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANIGBOGU UZOAMAKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ANIOBI JENNIFER OGOCHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OGUEGO JENNIFER OGOCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY AND CONFIRM THAT NWATU DARLINGTON EMEKA, NWATU PRINCE DARLINGTON, NWATU DARLINGTON MICHEAL AND NWATU DARLINGTON .O.E MICHEAL REFERS AS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWATU DARLINGTON . MICHEAL . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UDEAGBARA RITA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MENANKITI UZOAMAKA THEODORA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ANIGBOGU UZOAMAKA THEODORA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

TOOCHUKWU EMMANUEL I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKECHUKWU OWOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TOOCHUKWU EMMANUEL OWOH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OGUEGO JENNIFER

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PAUL GLORY AUDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PAUL GLORY VICTORIA. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS JANUARY 22ND1987 ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWU RITA OLUCHUKWU,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UDEAGBARA RITA OLUCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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HUKWU

MODEME MIRIAM

FORMERLY KNOWNAND ANDCONFIRM THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT OBASI AS PATRICK CHUKWU, ADDRESSED MISS OGUNDIPE CHUKWU OBASI CHUKWU AND MODUPEOLUWA ADEOLA CHUKWU OBASI REFERS AS NOW BESAME KNOWN ONE WISH AND TO THE PERSON NOW ADDRESSED WISH TO BEAS KNOWN AND MRS AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWU OBASI. TANIMOWO MODUPEOLUWA MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 24/12/1962 ALL FORMER ADEOLA.FORMER DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. REMAIN BANKS VALID.DIAMOND AND GENERAL BANK PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. AND GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

ERNANA DOOYUM BAMGBOSE AMINAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED ADDRESSEDAS DOOYUN AS TAIWO IORHUNA AMINAT BARNABAS, ABOLORE, NOW NOW WISH TO BE CALLED WISH TO BE CALLED AND AND ADDRESS AS ERNAN ADDRESS AS BAMGBOSE DOOYUM AMINAT BARNABAS. ABOLOREALL .ALL FORMERDOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS FORMER REMAINVALID.GENERAL VALID GENERAL REMAIN PUBLICPLEASE TAKE NOTE. PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BENJAMIN-OKOLI CHINONSO I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BASSEY CHINONSO PATIENCE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS BENJAMIN-OKOLI CHINONSO SUCCESS ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IKEH UJU UDEUGWU NGOZIKA

FORMERLY KNOWN AND AND I, FORMERLY KNOWN ADDRESSEDASAS MISS EZE ADDRESSED NWAFOR NGOZIKA EVANGELINE UJU JENNIFER. NOW WISH TO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN BE KNOWNADDRESSED AND ADDRESED AS AND MRS AS IKEH UDEUGWU UJU JENNIFER.NGOZIKA ALL EVANGELINE. ALL FORMER FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASETAKE TAKENOTE. NOTE. PLEASE

CHRISTOPHER OF DAVID CONFIRMATION NAME

FORMERLY KNOWN AND THIS IS TO CERTIFY AND CONFIRM THAT SUNDAYAS ROSSY NAPOLEON ADDRESSED CHRISTOPHER AND NAPOLEON –SUNDAY NWAFOR NOW WISH TO BE ROSSY OGOCHUKWU REFERS KNOWN ADDRESSED AS ONE AND AND THE SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS CHRISTOPHER DAVID- AND ADDRESSED AS NAPOLEON – NWAFOR. FORMER SUNDAY ALL ROSSY OGOCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. REMAIN VALID. WAEC, ESUT GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. NOTE.

OLAYIWOLA OBASANJO BARINORDUM SAVIOUR

FORMERLY KNOWN AND I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULAIMON ADDRESSED AS SOLOMON OKANLAWON OBASANJO LEELEE FAVOUR, NOW WISH NOW WISH TO BEAND KNOWN AND TO BE CALLED ADDRESS ADDRESSED AS OLAYIWOLA AS BARINORDUM SAVIOUR OBASANJO SULAIMON. ALL LEELEE. ALL FORMER FORMER DOCUMENTS REMIAN DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKENOTE NOTE. TAKE

AUCTION SALES! AUCTION MRSSALES!! OLUKOYI IBEH IFESINACHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND I FORMERLY AND OF SCRAP THERE WILL BE ANKNOWN AUCTION SALES MOTORCYCLES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THE NIGERIA ADDRESSED POLICE, DIVISIONAL ADDRESSED AS ATAMADI AS MISS ADEBAYO HEADQUARTERS, ONNE RIVERS STATE POLICE IFESINACHI SONIADIVISION, NOWOF THEADERONKE ALICE .,NOW WISH TO COMMAND. DAYS OFAND THIS PUBLICATION. WISH TOAFTER BE 21 KNOWN ADDRESSED

IBEH

BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS

OLUKOYI ADERONKE ALICE . ALL 1.IFESINACHI ELEVEN SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITH REG. NOS URN 452 QH, JEV 704 SONIA. ALL FORMER QC, QP 27 UNC, AB 8154 AW, RV 6704 WJ, AB 2357DOCUMENTS TB, QM 722 H, REMAIN RV FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN 7131 SE, AB 1659 SA, RV 210 TQ, MGD 387VALID QK. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE 2. FIVE SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT REG. TAKENOS NOTE. NOTE 3. ONE DAMAGED NOKIA HANDSET, THREE AMACO DOOR WITHOUT GLASS, ONE SHOVEL, TWO PIECES OF GMP GLASS, 59 GMP FRAME, ONE GENERATOR KICK STARTER, ONE HEAD FAN, TWO DAMAGED SUMWAI METER, ONE BLACK RADIO SPEAKER. 4. ONE THERMOCOOL GENERATOR, ONE SUMEC GENERATOR, ONE DREDGER MACHINE, ONE BEKO TELEVISION, THREE MOTOR TYRES WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS IT REALM, TWO HEAVY DUTY MOTOR REALMS, ONE SHARP TELEVISION, APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION ONE IRON LADDER. PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 5. UNDER ONE GAS CYLINDER, ONE WATER HEATER, ONE ARMOUR CABLE 1990. ONE ROLL OF ELECTRIC WIRE. BLACK, 6. AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

APOSTLE PETER JESUS LOVES YOU MINISTRY

TRUSTEES: (1) OBOH, PETER IDEMUDIA. SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU (2) IROANYA, AMARACHI NWAOKIKE. AUCTIONEER (3) OBOH AKPASO, MABEL AKOMU (4) LEONARD, RALPH MICHAEL (5) AGWUNCHA, FAITH NCHEDO.

TOSIN QUOTA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

THIS ISPROPAGATE TO INFORMTHE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOVE NAMED 1. TO GOSPEL OF OUR LORDTHAT JESUSTHE CHRIST. HAS APPLIED THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR 2. TO PREACHTO CHRIST LOVE, FELLOWSHIP, RESPECT AND PEACEFUL COREGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED EXISTENCE AMONG MEMBERS MATTERS ACT 1990. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO

THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420

TRUSTEES TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI 1. ABUJA OLAYIWOLA MILAYO WITHINFUN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AMORJ

THIS IS TO IN HAS APPLIE REGISTRATI MATTERS A

NAMES OF T 1. HIGH CHIE 2. LINUS NW 3. SURV. C.O 4. EZEJI ALO 5. EZINNA A 6. CHIEF C.O 7. NICHOLAS 8. NZE INNO 9. ELDER HY AIM AND O TO CATER F ANY OBJECT TO THE REG PLOT 420, T MAITAMA, A

THIS IS MRS EJIK MALLOT SOMETIM TRANSIT OF GOD’ KI ALL EFF MISSING FOUND STATION GENERA

THIS IS TO INFO THE CORPORAT COMPANIES AN

NAME OF THE T 1. CHIEF BIOKU 2. BARR. BAYO 3. ALH. BUSAR 4. DR. SULEIMA 5. ALH. MUSTA 6. HON. DAUDA 7. PROF. JINADU 8. MR. OLADEJ 9. DEACONESS 10. ALH. ABUBA

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Dogara raises alarm over number of deaths in NASS

ÏÏÏSPEAKER of the ODUNAYO GRACE

effectively convey all in IKEH UJUthoughts my mind. Our House of Representatives, FORMERLY KNOWN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AND are with the families of Honourable Yakubu ADDRESSED AS MISS ADDRESSED AS NWAFOR these great fallen soldiers DUROJAIYE IBUKUN Dogara onGRACE Wednesday UJU JENNIFER. NOW WISH TO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN ofBEdemocracy he stated. KNOWN AND,”ADDRESED expressed worry AND ADDRESSED AS MRS on The Deputy Speaker, AS IKEH UJU JENNIFER. ALL ODUNAYO GRACE IBUKUN. the number of deaths FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN Hon. Yussuff Lasun, notrecorded in the legislative VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC VALID.DIAMOND BANK AND ed that “as politicians, GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE. PLEASE TAKE NOTE. arm of government in we live frivolous lives, we the current 8th Assembly. barely take care of the esTANIMOWO MODUPEOLUWA CHRISTOPHER DAVID Honourable Dogara FORMERLY KNOWN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AND sentials with the priority spoke during ADDRESSED AS CHRISTOPHER ADDRESSED ASthe MISSvaledicOGUNDIPE they deserve. Nigerian NWAFOR NOW WISH TO BE MODUPEOLUWA ADEOLA tory session held in honKNOWN AND ADDRESSED NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN politics breeds poverty our of late Deputy Leader AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AS CHRISTOPHER DAVIDand neglect. As has been MODUPEOLUWA NWAFOR. ALL FORMER of TANIMOWO the House, Honourable said, Hon. Buba the ADEOLA.FORMER DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS REMAINwas VALID. Buba Jibril. REMAIN VALID.DIAMOND BANK GENERAL PLEASE voice of PUBLIC the Leadership, AND GENERAL The HousePUBLIC alsoNOTE. used NOTE. and that voice would be the occasion to eulogise sorely missed”. ERNANA DOOYUM OLAYIWOLA OBASANJO Senator Ali Wakil from The House Leader, I FORMERLY KNOWN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AND Bauchi state, Senator ADDRESSED AS DOOYUN ADDRESSED SULAIMON Hon FemiASGbajabiamila IORHUNA BARNABAS, OKANLAWON OBASANJO Mustapha Bukar from on his part said that “it NOW WISH TO BE CALLED NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND Katsina state, as well a AND ADDRESS AS ERNAN ADDRESSED AS OLAYIWOLA is ironic that members former member, Hon DOOYUM BARNABAS. ALLInOBASANJO SULAIMON. ALL are gathered to REMIAN mourn FORMER DOCUMENTS FORMER DOCUMENTS dependence Ogunlewe REMAIN VALID.GENERAL VALID.aGENERAL PLEASE such great PUBLIC leader. Hon from Imo state. PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE. TAKE NOTE Buba’s seat may be physiHonourable Dogara cally filled in the coming said that “late Hon Buba days, but it will be empty Jubril never leaned on poinSCRAP a way for me forever. THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF MOTORCYCLES litical godfathers for elecAND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT THE NIGERIA POLICE, DIVISIONAL He had a positive HEADQUARTERS, ONNE DIVISION, tions. He always stood OF THE RIVERS STATE POLICEenergy COMMAND. AFTER 21 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. always flowing, he let so his ground on critical ismuch across without 1. ELEVEN SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITH REG. NOS URN 452 QH, JEV say704 sues. After heAB came back QC, QP 27 UNC, 8154 AW, RV 6704 WJ, AB 2357 TB, QM 722 H, RV much, he had a gener7131 SE, AB 1659 SA, RV 210 TQ, MGD ing 387 QK. from London, I appealed 2. FIVE SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT REG. NOS and a heart of ous heart ONE to DAMAGED HANDSET, THREE AMACO DOOR WITHOUT to 3. him softenNOKIA his stand GLASS, ONE SHOVEL, TWO PIECES OFgenerosity GMP GLASS, 59 GMP FRAME, . We must ONE enonGENERATOR the N.G.O butONE heHEAD FAN, TWO DAMAGED KICKBill, STARTER, SUMWAI METER, ONE BLACK RADIO SPEAKER. sure we make it a priorstated that he was tired 4. ONE THERMOCOOL GENERATOR, ONE ONE itySUMEC thatGENERATOR, his family would MACHINE, ONEshortBEKO TELEVISION, THREE MOTOR TYRES WITH of DREDGER Nigerians being IT REALM, TWO HEAVY DUTY MOTORbe REALMS, ONEafter”. SHARP TELEVISION, looked changed by N.G.Os and ONE IRON LADDER. Also speaking, 5. ONE GAS CYLINDER, ONE WATER HEATER, ONE ARMOUR CABLE Honwould not shift his stand. BLACK, ONE ROLL OF ELECTRIC WIRE. ourable Aminu Shehu 6. AND OTHER “The coldHOUSEHOLD hands ITEMS. of Shagari described late death may have stolen his SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU Buba Jibril as a fearless AUCTIONEER voice, but not his works, leader and prayed for the it came for him at the repose of his soul. summit of his life, when BAMGBOSE AMINAT BARINORDUM Hon. SaheedSAVIOUR Fijabi, hisI works had blossomed. FORMERLY KNOWN AND I FORMERLY KNOWN AND noted that,” in the midst I have lost a brother and ADDRESSED AS TAIWO ADDRESSED AS SOLOMON of the sorrow, I want to AMINAT ABOLORE, NOW LEELEE FAVOUR, NOW WISH a friend, his WISH TO BElegacy CALLEDlives AND TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS celebrate the life of Hon. ADDRESS AS BAMGBOSE AS BARINORDUM SAVIOUR on. No doubt these are AMINAT ABOLORE .ALL Buba JibrilALL who was like LEELEE. FORMER trying times forDOCUMENTS the NaFORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID a father to me. Today is REMAIN VALID, I cannot GENERAL GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE tional Assembly PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. TAKEaNOTE. like lesson to me on the

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temporary nature of the the growth of my famhuman life, what legacy ily. There are lines colwill we leave behind?” leagues don’t cross, Hon. Paying tribute to the Buba Jibril crossed those late lawmaker, Hon lines in care and love. It is Nnenna Ukeje said, “it sobering to speak of him is with a very heart that thus, he was a guiding I rise to speak about light and imposing figure someone who was a total of love and authority”. picture of humility and Deputy Minority Leadkindness. He always gave PUBLIC THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL THE ABOVE NAMED er, THAT Honourable ChukHAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR God the Glory for how far wuka Onyema said that REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. he had come in life. He “Hon. Buba Jubril was was never in any kind of a man of his people, he NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. HIGH CHIEF ENGR. EMMA IROH. (PRESIDENT GENERAL) controversy , and always always had and defended 2. LINUS NWACHUKWU. (CHAIRMAN). 3. SURV. C.O.C CHIKWE (MNIAS) looking to seek the solu-(SECRETARY) their interests. His death 4. EZEJI ALOYSIUS OSUAGWU tions to problems. Among 5. EZINNA ANTHONY A. ANYANWU is a time for sober reflec6. CHIEF C.O MBAGWU Members, was a good tion and we should re7. NICHOLAS he A. IWUAGWU 8. NZE INNOCENT N. EKPO friend among colleagues. dedicate ourselves to God 9. ELDER HYACINTH OGBEDELELO “We will miss AIM AND OBJECTIVE his hosand live right. Let us keep TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS IN THE UNION . pitality and TOthe fish/ up SHOULD our togetherness and ANY OBJECTION THIS REGISTRATION BE FORWARDED TO THEhe REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, lunch always brought. keep it a strong House”. PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, He always advised me MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28on DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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KISHI EDUCATION TRUST FUND 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. NAME OF THE TRUSTEES ARE ARE 1. CHIEF BIOKU JIMOH RAHMON 2. BARR. BAYO LAWAL 3. ALH. BUSARI FATAI ADIGUN 4. DR. SULEIMAN BASHIR 5. ALH. MUSTAPHA MUHAMMED BASIRU 6. HON. DAUDA ADAM ISHOLA 7. PROF. JINADU ASIMIYU MOHAMMED 8. MR. OLADEJI MICHAEL OLADIPUPO 9. DEACONESS OJEDELE VICTORIA BOLA 10. ALH. ABUBAKAR TAJUDEEN TUNDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1. TO RAISE FUND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND RUNNING OF KISHI UNIVERSITY 2. TO MAKE PLAN AND STRATEGY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF KISHI UNIVERSITY 3. TO DO ALL THAT IS NECESSARY TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF KISHI UNIVERSITY 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 BY: SECRETARY

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Take responsibility in affairs of tertiary institutions, Bayelsa tells boards ÏÏÏThe Governing Boards

and Councils of the various tertiary institutions in bayelsa State have been charged to take full responsibility in the affairs of the institutions and address the concerns raised by the various unions on the implementation of the reforms. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, in a statement on Tuesday made the call following repeated requests on the government to intervene in a matter that is strictly within the purview and power of the governing boards to handle. The government spokesman said that it had become imperative for the governing boards to take full charge in the affairs of the institution and ensure a holistic implementation of the ongoing public sector reforms in the

schools. Iworiso-Markson recalled that the Miyebo-led Committee held series of meetings with the governing boards and councils where agreements were reached on pertinent issues which included the workforce that each of the tertiary institutions He stressed that the government decided to commit N630 million as subvention to the six tertiary institutions of the state as fall out of decisions reached during the meetings that subventions should be given to the schools in accordance with standard practice. He said, “In those meetings, a decision was reached with a clear policy of placing the various tertiary institutions on subvention as is the norm everywhere especially as it relates to government funding of tertiary institutions.

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MRS. AJAGBA

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IMAKANDI LABS FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. MOMODU MO OZIRENOYA 2. IBRAHIM BASHIR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO BUILD CAPACITY, TRAINING OF YOUNG NIGERIANS IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. 2. TO EMPOWER PEOPLE IN THE AREA OF ICT & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH , DEVELOPMENT , INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS THAT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT HUMANITY 3. TO BUILD LINKAGES AND NETWORKING WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO PILOT THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL. 4. TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE SOCIETY . ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IBRAHIM BASHIR SECRETARY 07062374526

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TRUSTEES: 1. EBERE FAVOUR ENYICHUKWU 2. EBERE PRECIOUS CHIMDIMMA

TRUSTEES: 1. SHEIKH MUSA ABDULLAHI GALADIMA 2. ALH. MUHAMMAD SALIHU ABERE 3. KHALIFA SHEIKH AHMAD RUFAI SHUAIB 4. SHEIKH MUHAMMAD LAWAL UMAR 5. IMAM SULEIMAN OHIDA USMAN 6. IMAM AHMAD RUFAI ABDULMALIK 7. IMAM ABDUL RAHMAN E. AHMAD 8. IMAM MUHAMMED BUHARI SADAWUDEEN 9. BARR. IMAM SAIDU ISAH OLANIO

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, April 12, 2018

...The political gladiators to watch the APC-led administration in the state does not deserve re-election as according him the party had failed the masses because they campaign promises in the last three years. “I don’t think this party, the APC deserve any second chance, from the federal level down to ward levels, and they have been there for good three years with nothing to show. They have failed the electorate”, Malami fumed,” he said. Some people are of the view that unseating Governor

APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun

Continued from previous page peace accord reached between APC federal lawmakers from the state, including the late Senator Ali Wakili, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and others will also pave way for the incumbent Governor Mohammed to get the party’s ticket without hitches. of governor in Bauchi State will be ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But observers believe that APC may face tough time, going by the political wrangling in the party, APC, among its strongest members who are also holders of Immediately after the 2015 general election, the state governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar had parted ways with some federal lawmakers from the state. This, according to observers, poses great challenge to the cohesiveness needed for the party to face the 2019 elections, particularly the governorship race. Politicians who contested for governorship tickets in 2015 have been reportedly working either openly or underground to challenge Governor Abubakar in 2019. Some of them, like the former Ibrahim Lame, retired Captain

PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus

Bala Jibrin and ex- minister, Mohammed Ali Pate, have already indicated their interests to vie for the governorship ticket in 2019. Moreover, the lawmakers are not immune to the political threats because, except for Yakubu Dogara who does not have a strong opponent in his Bogoro/TafawaBalewa/ Dass Federal Constituency, all the others, including the three senators may face challenges. From opponents either in their party, the ruling APC or other opposition parties including the PDP that may present candidates muscle to match their own. Besides, PDP as the biggest opposition party in the state will also have its own share of challenges as the 2019 elections draws closer. The Bauchi State chapter of the party almost disinte,grated immediately after the 2015 elections because of the strong rivalry between the camps of former Governor Isah Yuguda, former FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed and that of former governor and ex- national chairman of the party, Ahmed Mu’azu. Former Governor Yuguda later left the party to join the Green Party of Nigeria (GPN) where he was expected to run for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat to challenge Senator, late Ali Wakili who defeated him in 2019. But Senator Ali Wakili’s death has totally changed the game altogether

as Yuguda would now have to contest the seat along side a close ally of the late senator, Malam Aminu Tukur who is currently member representing Lere/Bula in the Bauchi State Assembly, Maryam Garba Bagel, member representing Dass constituency in the state Assembly amongst others who are seen as prospective contenders. The exit of Yuguda left the stage for other strong PDP members like Bala Mohammed and Senator Abdul Ningi who are all desirous of contesting for the governorship ticket. The growing political relevance being enjoyed by opposition parties like the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) People’s Democratic Movement (PDM)l; Green Party of Nigeria (GPN) and others will also pose a great challenge to both the ruling APC and the opposition PDP in the state. Notwithstanding, what the ruling APC and the opposition

PDP can do in the shortest possible time will determine whether or not it will be an easy ride for each of them and their candidates in the 2019 elections. Although, at Speaker Dogara’s birthday held not long ago, there were signs of reconciliation between Governor Mohammed and some federal lawmakers who fell out with him shortly after the general election in 2015, but for many political observers, failure to genuinely reconcile members of the party ahead of the 2019 election may leave the party without focus to face the growing opposition within and outside, and that may spell doom for the party. For the opposition PDP, it may be more epic as most of the forces within the party are not relenting to pursue their interests more than they did in 2015. However, Engineer Faizu Abdullahi, a.k.a Malami, said

task for any candidate, especially with the present political atmosphere in Bauchi where most of the opposition parties seems to be inactive. Another political party to contend with in Bauchi State come 2019 is the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. A source at the party’s secretariat, who is the Sdmin Secretary, Mr. Joel Manji, revealed to our correspondent that about six aspirants have registered their ambition for the Bauchi State number one political position. Manji said: “As far as our party is concerned, we are fully prepared to wrestle power from the current APC-led administration in the state. Let me tell you, if local government elections were to be held today in the state, NNPP will win all the 20 seats”. He said former Senator Maijamaa, Bala Gar and others have shown interest in contesting for governor in Bauchi. Manji expressed optimisms that all the aspiring candidates on his party platform are tested and trusted persons because they have have occupied one political have performed very well. The Daily Times observed that for now, the political atmosphere in the state is commendable as clashes between parties supporters have not been witnessed in the state. There are no cases of destruction of posters of political opponents as it used to be in the past. Nevertheless, as the 2019 general election approaches so fast, only time can tell as to how fair politicians in the state will play the game.

Nevertheless, as the 2019 general election approaches so fast, only time can tell as to how fair politicians in the state will play the game.

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

‘20,000 benefit from foundation’s free eyes medical outreach’ By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin No fewer than 20,000 people with eye problems medical outreach organized by the Mohammed Ajia Ibrahim (MAI) foundation in the 16 local government areas of Kwara state. eye screening and treatment programme were also

provided with prescribed drugs and eyeglasses. Speaking with journalists during third phase of the programme at Balogun Gambari ward in the Ilorin East local government area of the state on Wednesday, founder of the programme, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, said that it was part of activities to give back to society. Mr. Ibrahim, who said that

the aged and poor, added that they could not take care of their sight, despite its importance in the body, due to present socioeconomic situation in the country. He said that about 5,000 the medical outreach in Kwara North and South senatorial districts respectively, adding were recorded in the Kwara Central senatorial district.

“Despite eye being a major organ of our body, many of the people do not know how to care of their eyes due to present socioeconomic situation in the country. They eye drops or even screening. That’s why we came in and plan to sustain the intervention so that they do not lose their sight”, he said. The founder of MAI foundation, a retired

8-month-old baby, 7 others die in auto crash By Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Seven persons including eight month old baby have been road accident along Enugu Onitsha Expressway. The accident which was the Enugu State command of the Nigeria Police Force,

took place in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu state earlier in the week. The state force PRO, Ebere Amaraizu in statement said other victims who sustained various degrees of injuries were rushed to Salvation and Faith hospitals Oji River for treatment. Amaraizu disclosed that, “On 8/4/18 an articulated

vehicle with Reg No KTU 31 XA had allegedly collided with one Mitsubishi BUS NO XE 911 JJT which in turn hit another Mitsubishi bus with Registration Number FGG 233XG at Ugwuoba along Enugu Onitsha Expressway. “As a result, both vehicles crash landed on the truck and no fewer than seven

dead including an 8months old baby who later died at a nearby hospital during According to Amaraizu: “The deceased bodies which have been deposited at the General Hospital mortuary Oji River while investigation into the accident has commenced.

A view of the 40MVA, 132/33kv Mobile Power Transformer at the Ohiya Transmission Substation, Umuahia, Abia State commissioned by the Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN.... on Monday

Don pushes for restructuring of Nigeria By Titus Akhigbe, Benin The Head of Mass Communication D e p a r t m e n t , Ogwuashi-Uku Polytechnic, Delta State and a senior member of the National Association of Seadogs, Mr. Brickins Ogbemi has condemned those against the restructuring of the country. He made the assertion while delivering a lecture on the theme: “Pros and Cons of Restructuring: The Nigerian state”, at the popular education series by the National Association of Seadogs(NAS)Benbow Deck held at the anchor point in Benin City. Ogbemi stated that the greatest setback to the struggle and call for restructuring is the vocal

western press, while claiming that they have not done enough to educate the people about the advantages of restructuring the present retrogressive system. According to him, “as a strong advocate of restructuring, this speaker does not think there is any disadvantage as it relates to the entity called Nigeria. However, when applied to Organisations, there are various disadvantages which include lose of highly skilled manpower, additional expenses as regards reassigning of duties which will involve retraining, insecurity and so on. “ These do not apply to nations, particularly Nigeria, which is the subject of discourse. If there is any disadvantage, it will be that

the parasites who had been where they did not sow will lose out and this is the reason why they are resisting the restructuring of the country”, Ogbemi, while quoting Niyi Akinnaso, said “at no time in the history of Nigeria has the call for restructuring the parameters of the coexistence of the various nationalities within the country been more strident”. “The call now involves politicians of various persuasions, former heads of state and other elder statesmen, traditional and religious leaders, civil society Organisations, militants and various youth organizations. “It has transcend from word of mouth and media write-ups and analysis to organized protests and

separatist agitations.” The erudite scholar explained that restructuring of the country will correct and reduce the present misgivings and perceptions in form and style of leadership and governance, while calling on president Muhammadu Buhari to justify his campaign promises and make history for himself. “More than three years after promising and the people faithfully voted him, this promise has not been kept and there are no signs or processes put in place to meet and actualize this promise. On the contrary, what we see is that agitators for the same restructuring which was promised are now labelled as saboteurs and terrorists”, he said.

superintendent of police, also said that the organization planned to establish standard eye care centre in all the three senatorial districts of the state in future as part of service to humanity. He lamented low development and high poverty level among the people, urging the state government to improve on wealth creation, reduce youth unemployment and give full autonomy to local government system.

“We have issues of high poverty rate as well as unemployment among our people, thus, high prevalence of crime. So, our traditional leaders and opinion leaders should talk out and challenge government to spend security vote in crime prevention and control. Government should be create wealth and give full autonomy to local government system”, he said.

Drop case against Tompolo, IYC tells FG By Akam James, Yenagoa The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has hailed a former Niger Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) on the occasion of his upcoming 47th birthday. The group in a statement signed by its President, Eric Omare, said “As High Chief Ekpemupolo clocks 47 and heads towards the golden age of 50, the IYC stated that Tompolo has made indelible mark in the struggle for the region at the risk of his life and family. “In the view of the IYC, Tompolo is a true hero in the class of late Major Jasper Isaac Adaka Boro, Harold DappaBiriye, Ken Saro Wiwa and other Niger Delta heroes who gave everything towards the emancipation of the people of the Niger Delta region.” The IYC urged that the charges against Chief Government Ekpemupolo by the federal government in relation to the sale of the temporary site of the Maritime University should be dropped. Omare said the charges amounted to great injustice for the federal government to be using the former Mekadive Diving School, Kurutie, Delta state which NIMASA acquired from High Chief Ekpemupolo maritime university and at the same time trying High Chief Ekpemupolo in court for the sale of the same property. In a similar development, the IYC decried the federal government towards handling of the demands of the Niger Delta people. It said “It would be recalled that at the peak of the renewed Niger Delta hostilities spearheaded by the Niger Delta Avengers, the federal government made far reaching promises, including relocation of the corporate headquarters of

multinational oil companies to the Niger Delta region” The IYC noted with dismay that “this very sensitive presidential pronouncement which was made by then Acting President Yemi Osinbnajo is almost going the way of previous promises by the federal government to the Niger Delta people. “We also note that key projects that were ongoing in the Niger Delta region have been relegated to the background such as the deliberate non-funding of the East West Road by the federal government despite assertion of increased capital funding of projects. “The key demand of the Niger Delta people for a federalism where they would have control of their resources have not also been The IYC, however, commended the federal its promise to kick-start academic activities at the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. report, the IYC said more than two hundred pioneer students have resumed for academic activities at the university. “We commend this display of good faith by the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari and call on him to remobilize contractors who were working at the permanent site of the university to go back to site. It would be recalled that construction activities were massively ongoing at the permanent site of the university before they were put on hold because of purported EFCC investigations. Now that the university has started academic activities, the IYC strongly urged the former Governor Timipre Slyva led governing council of the university to facilitate the recommencement of construction activities at the permanent site.

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Alleged murder: Fayose withdraws case, pardon APC leader, Awe, others By Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has withdrawn an alleged murder case against the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Jide

Awe and other members of the party in the state. Awe, his aide, and other members of the APC have been on trial for alleged murder of late Madam Juliana Adewunmi, and Murphy Jeje, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2013.

Late Madam Adewunmi was the mother of Mr. Segun Adewunmi, current Deputy Speaker, Ekiti State. General and Commissioner for Justice, Kolapo Kolade, at the High court 7, Ado Ekiti, before Justice

an application for the withdrawal of the case against Awe on Wednesday. He said the state was withdrawing the case in order to promote peace and brotherliness among the people of Erinjiyan Ekiti, which is the community

where both the complainant and the defendants in the also said governor Fayose consented to the withdrawal of the case in because of his belief in posterity, peace and

welfare of the people of the community which was said to have been divided over the court case. Justice Omotosho, while granting the nod for the A.G’s application said the court supported the development because it was to promote peace.

Some of the suspects arrested by the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army for impersonating the military on parade at the Head quarters of the Division, Lagos...on Monday

Bayelsa , IYN partners on ICT for job creation

By Akam James, Yenagoa Bayelsa state g o v e r n m e n t has pledged its preparedness to partner more with the Young Innovators of Nigeria to train and empower Bayelsans on Information Communication Technology (ICT) across towards diversifying the economy, building capacity and creating jobs. The State Commissioner for labour and productivity, Hon. Collins Cocodia, disclosed this in an exclusive Yenagoa, during the launch the 2nd phrase of Bayelsa ICT eco-system training programme.

Cocodia, hinted that the exercise was a follow-up to “Bayelsa ignition week 2018” that was concluded recently, noting that this three weeks’ event that started with online registration is to expose young Bayelsans to advantages of the ICT world. According to him “This is a collaboration between the state government and the group, we were successful why we want Bayelsans to training. Our projection is for three hundred persons but to our greatest surprise we got 1120 youths that registered online” We have a facility to train

three hundred for a start, and we are also looking forwards having an ICT policy for the federal government for collaborations. The President, Young Innovators of Nig, Mr. Andrew Abu, noted that he was marveled at the high interest of Bayelsans who registered for the programme, adding that the group will do everything to ensure the participants are well impacted so that they can be valuable to the Bayelsa community. He averred that the aim is to provide intellectual properties to young people in the state by promoting ICT, noting that the participants will be well

groomed, a cluster will be formed and the best will be linked with multi-national companies in the country. “We will ensure they are groomed to becoming the best, we will set up clusters and also engage them with multi-nationals, so that they can add value to the society. We feel it’s important to train a lot of them so that we can create jobs and make them less dependent on government” We have the mandate to provide intellectual properties, not just to train them but we have to still mentor them, opportunities. Looking at this terrain, agricultural tech is also still part

of the programme, it’s our pleasure to see that The director, business development and operation, Young Innovators of Nigeria, Engr is part of their project to prepare youths from this country to compete with their counterparts abroad, adding that the best way to promote local content is to educate our youths on ICT. commended the Bayelsa state government for the opportunity to invest in the youths of the state, said capacity building in youths can’t be over emphasized since the economy has moved from oil base to ICT

base. He said they were in the state to add more value to many who has passion for ICT but hasn’t touched a computer mouse before, adding that instead of government investing so much in infrastructure it should on ICT. A participant, Miss, Bofamena Joseph, said she was participating because of her love nd choice for ICT, adding that ICT is the new oil that will never run dry. In his brief, one of the instructor and an expert in web designing, Perewari Pere, said after been trained by the state government, he wants to add value and impact on others in the state.

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Engaging in regular exercise can boost fertility- LASU Don By Esther Taiwo A

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Physiology, Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, Prof Oluwole Akeredolu has advised women who are looking for the fruits of the womb to engage combined with healthy lifestyle and diet to help increase fertility

levels. The Don said this while delivering the 67th edition of LASU Inaugural Lecture at the Main Auditorium in Ojo, where he stressed that women who want to conceive prepare their bodies for the changes that pregnancy brings and the physical challenges of labour. Prof Akeredolu spoke on the topic

Recipe for a Good Life”. According to him,

people are unaware that there is a connection

as part of a healthy lifestyle cannot be overemphasised. “When people make

fertility”, he said. He however warned

their daily life they can improve their general health as well as their fitness levels. Many

causes of infertility in women.

healthy adding that over

losing too much body fat which helps to produce estrogen in the body. Just as too much body fat causes hormone imbalance, too little fat can cause irregular ovulation”, he said. The Professor of further

warned

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can develop amenorrhea which stops menstrual periods entirely. “ Scientists also believe that the endorphins which are released increase Prolactin which is the hormone connected to breast milk and can interrupt ovulation”, he said.

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Niger gags information officers, others

By Saka Bolaji, Minna

Niger state government has prohibited all civil servants in the state from speaking with the press or on any media without authorization. It was gathered that the in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies are also They are to seek authorization from before speaking to any journalist. A circular to this the Head of Service, Yabagi Alhaji Sule which was sent to all MDAs in the state while trying to get on an ongoing investigation. According to the Circular, the state government was reacting to the participation of some civil servants, employed in one of the state media houses, on a radio programme tagged ‘Journalist Hang Out’ in a private FM station in the state. The programme criticized the inability of the government to meet up with its promise to the people and pointed out some areas which the government have

failed to address. The Circular read, “The Niger state Head of Service has in accordance with the provisions of section 04436 (1C) warned in very strong terms that any civil servant caught granting interviews to Press authorization of his will face the wrath of the law. “The Head of Service stated that service prohibits civil servants from speaking with the press without authorization is still in force. Severe disciplinary measures await all defaulting how highly placed.” Citing the term ‘He who pays the piper dictates the tune’, the Head of Service called on all civil servants to remain loyal and law abiding because according to him, “in the day of reckoning, be appropriately rewarded.” of Service, Yagbagi Alhaji Sule to clarify the issues raised in the circular proved abortive because roving journalists was denied access into his Assistant when called

L-R: Director General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Mr. Jonathan Juna; Representative of the Inspector-General of Police, DIG. Shuaibu Gambo and DIG Emmanuel Inyang, during a courtesy visit of course 40 participants to the Police Force headquarters in Abuja... on Tuesday. Photo: Temitope Balogun.

Obasanjo, Osifeso for Ota Police Area Commander’s football championship Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Chairman of Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Surveyor (Dr.) Segun Osifeso, will on the second edition of the annual Ota Police Area Commander’s football championship at the Nigeria Distilleries Limited (NDL) Ota, Ogun State sports ground. According to the organisers, AYSON Promotions, the competition will feature twelve teams from the twelve Police Divisional headquaters under the Ota Police Area command. President of AYSON Promotions, High Chief Hassan Abolade, said

in a statement that all arrangements have been made to ensure the success of the competition, of the championship will hold at the NDL sports ground on May 19. He stated that as part of the activities lined up for the opening ceremony, a novelty match between members of the PoliceCommunity Relations of the Ota Police Area command and Iloye Area Community Developmen be held before the opening match between last year’s winners, Itele Police Divisional headquarters up, Ado-Odo/Ota Police

Divisional headquarters. Abolade said, “The annual Ota Police Area Commander’s football championship is being organised in order to improve the skills of command, promote good relations and mutual understanding between the Police and members of the Communities under the Area Command and also as part of the organisation’s contribution towards the growth of sport in Nigeria. He further added that there would be prizes to be won by the winning teams, while some good talents identify in the course of the championship would help form part of both the Nigeria Police and the

naton’s future soccer team Surveyor (Dr) Segun Osifeso, who was a special guest at the draws, commended the Area commander, Ota Police Area Command, Mr. Fayoade Adegoke, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and the organisers, AYSON Promotions, for investing of the Nigeria Police with the annual championship, noting that the country was blessed with talented footballers, who needed and competitions such as the Ota Police Area Commander’s football championship was apt as it was discover more talent.

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Obaseki assures of robust health care ecosystem with insurance scheme As

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work on the reform of the health sector, the Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated that the soon-to-be-unveiled state health insurance scheme and construction of 500 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the state will guarantee accessible and The governor said there is a nexus between the health insurance scheme and the PHCs as the symbiotic relationship will ensure health needs are met with the state. He stressed that the revamp of the healthcare sector is on course and that government will ensure that relevant institutions and policies are put in place to drive the reforms and sustain gains to be recorded. According to him, “we are undertaking a holistic revamp of the health sector to ensure that the people are best served and that they do not have to spend so much to get quality healthcare. All of these reforms are interconnected and we are doing this because we have a big plan; we won’t do things in tokens. Every aspect of the health sector is covered. So, much as our focus is on primary healthcare, we are not oblivious of the need for tertiary and specialist care. So, all of these are captured in the reforms we are pursuing.” The governor said that the focus on primary healthcare is responsible for the construction of the 500 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) across the state, noting that the state government intends to work with the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Primary

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Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA) in addressing challenges facing primary health care system in the state. “The 500 PHCs will cater to the health care need of those in rural areas, contribute to strengthening the state’s healthcare sector and engender speedy response to health emergencies. He added that the primary health insurance scheme, the legislation for which has reached advanced stage at the Edo State House of Assembly, will bring succor to our people. “It is a scheme that will be open to all Edo people, as against being just for civil servants. This scheme will ensure that people access health care with minimal cost and even when they get to the health centers, they would be assured of quality health care,” he said. The super health centres, according to him, are to be sited in the three senatorial districts of the state and will serve as reference centres for the General Hospitals across the state. He added, “The three super general hospitals will serve as a rallying hub for tertiary healthcare needs of the people, and will be properly equipped to serve this purpose. Our super complex health cases which Nigerians and Africans travel to other continents to treat. “Medical tourism is a very big business in some Asian countries and most of their patients are Nigerians. More worrisome is the fact that some of the hospitals abroad are not as good as they make us believe. We will change this trend by providing world class health care facilities in Edo State and partner with experts to run them.”

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African electoral commissions to optimise benefits of technology By Tunde Opalana, Abuja At the end of a three day conference in Abuja, Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Western and Southern African regions have pledged to leverage technological innovations to improve the credibility of electoral processes and enhance the sanctity of the ballot and integrity of electoral outcomes. More than 150 conference. The bodies accept to view the application of technological innovations in the electoral process as a facilitator, rather than a ‘magic bullet’ for the delivery of credible elections by adopting simple, sustainable technologies. The International Conference on Opportunities and Challenges in the use of Technology in Elections, was organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)

and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions in collaboration with the Electoral Commissions Forum of the SADC and with technical support from the European Centre for Electoral Support. In a 10-point Communiqué at the end of the conference on Wednesday, the bodies recommended that “the deployment of such technological equipment and applications should be secured in law, protected against intrusion and accompanied by appropriate training of civic and voter education to and ownership by all stakeholders.” The EMBs acknowledged the “numerous challenges associated with the adoption, deployment and usage of electoral technology, including

the security of sensitive election data in a world characterised by cyber warfare and election interference through the use of technology on a global scale by State and non-State actors.” The Communiqué noted that “sustaining the usage of technology in elections is an expensive undertaking,” adding “This requires the mobilisation of adequate resources, which sometimes may be beyond the capacity of the state to bear as a sovereign responsibility. “Therefore, the Private Sector, which requires a stable and peaceful political and socio-economic environment to operate and thrive, should contribute to meeting the cost of elections,” it said. The EMBs also pledged their commitment to strengthen capacity development and

and expertise, cost, choice and as well as the twin issues of communication platforms and

in the use of electoral technology for the delivery of free, fair, credible, transparent

and peaceful elections and services to the people. towards the establishment of an African Technical Institute to drive home-grown research and innovation in electoral technology,” the Communiqué said, adding that EMBs would deploy appropriate technology to pool election resources, materials and experts for common use across both regions, based on the principle of mutual assistance, burden sharing and comparative advantage. The EMBs further pledged to use technology to provide access to information and promote political inclusivity and full participation and representation of women, youth, People Living with Disabilities and all other marginalised groups, including IDPs and the Diaspora in political process.” They promised to strengthen collaboration and to use the Abuja Conference as a turning point in a deployment of technology for credible elections and building of stable democracies in Africa. In his welcome address to the opening of the three-day International Conference on Monday, Prof. Mahmood Yabubu, President of ECONEC governing board and INEC Chair noted that in spite of its numerous challenges “technology has come to stay

L-R: 2018 Ekiti State Guber Election aspirant, Opeyemi Bamidele, receiving his nomination Form from Director of Organization, All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Kyari during the collection of Forms at Party Headquarters in Abuja...on Wednesday. Photo...Temitope Balogun

Keynote speaker, Wafula Chebukati, Chair of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission dwelt on the country’s recent electoral experience, especially the use of technology, stressing that “technology in election is as good as those behind it.”

OAU sex scandal: Anyone found culpable will be dealt with, VC vows By Andrew Orolua, Abuja. The vice-chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, has promised that decisive action would be taken against those found culpable in the sex-for-marks scandal rocking the school. In a leaked telephone conversation, Richard Akindele, a professor of the university, demanded sex to award pass mark to an

who failed a course. The issue has been trending, especially on social media, since Monday when the news broke. In a statement signed on Wednesday, the vicechancellor said a breach of regulations of the university’s code of conduct is responsible for the scandal. He added that the university had begun the process of identifying the persons involved.

authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has been drawn to an audio recording, now trending on the social media, of a telephone conversation ostensibly between one Professor Akindele and a female student of the university,” the statement read. “The recording suggests that the lecturer was demanding sex in return for grade which clearly amounts to sexually harassing the

lady.

university has set up a

to our notice, the University has begun the process of identifying the characters involves in this apparent breach of its regulations, the Code of Conduct for the University Community and the Anti-sexual Harassment policy, in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures of the University. “To this end, the

to investigate the allegation and submit its report within one week. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with decisively. “I wish to assure the general public that Obafemi Awolowo University has zero tolerance for sexual harassment. The University considers sexual harassment to its Code of Conduct for the University community

and against the Anti-sexual harassment policy of the university. It is totally and morally reprehensible, and the university will never or student. “Once again, I wish to reiterate that no one found culpable of this serious misconduct of sexual harassment will go unpunished.” However, the professor at the eye of the storm is yet to publicly speak on the scandal.

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Dangote Flour, others boost wheat production, donate threshing machines to farmers Omotolani Oseni

Towards boosting the country’s selfsufficiency in wheat production, Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN), made up of Dangote Flour Mills, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Honeywell Flour, Dufil, and Life Flour have donated 50 units of multi-crop thresher machine worth N70 million to Wheat Farmers in the country. Speaking at the presentation of the machines in Lagos, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Flour Mills, Mr. Thabo Mabe, said that the equipment would deepen mechanised farming in wheat production, increase volume of wheat produced and reduce cost of wheat in the market. He lamented that 70 per cent of wheat used by flour millers are imported despite huge potentials in the country’s wheat sector, adding that the multicrop threshers would enhance yield, empower more farmers and save foreign exchange. “The important thing on our engagement is to try to assist Nigeria to start developing wheat farming in large quantity and to ensure sustainability in terms of wheat

R-L: Group Managing Director, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, Paul Gbededo; Group Managing Director, Dangote Flour Mills Plc, Thabo Mabe; National President, Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN), Salim Saleh Mohammed and others during the presentation of Multicrop Thresher machine to farmers. farming,” he said. Also, the chairman, Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN), Mr. John Coumantaros, who was represented by Group Managing Director, Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, Mr. Paul Gbededo said that the presentation was a demonstration of the association’s commitment to continuously support wheat farmers and Federal Government’s agricul-

ture promotion agenda. “There is no gainsaying that self-sufficiency in the production of wheat in Nigeria, will have an unprecedented impact on the Nigerian economy through attainment of food security, poverty reduction and of course save much needed foreign exchange,” he said. He said FMAN signed an MoU with Wheat Farmers Association

of Nigeria in 2016 to purchase all available wheat grain produced by farmers in line with agreed quality parameters and prevailing market prices. “In 2017, FMAN fulfilled its promise by purchasing over 2,400 metric tons of wheat valued at N469 million and in 2018, even before the start of harvest, we have purchased over 1600 metric tons of wheat valued at N237 million.

“FMAN established a N20 million Research and Development Grant to the Lake Chad Research Institute to conduct research into enhanced wheat farming technology and modern agronomy practices aimed at improving wheat varities with good yield,” he said. Gbededo said that the association would continue to invest effort and resources on initiatives

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Reps c’ttee shelves Customs budget defence over discrepancies Henry Omunu, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Customs on Wednesday, shelved the consideration of the 2028 budget proposals by the management of the Nigerian Customs Service until April 17, following discrepancies discovered in the budget of the service. Chairman of the House committee, Rep. James Faleke announced the postponement following conflicting figures of N229million and N69million respectively as contributions to the

National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and for insurance payments to customs officers under the consolidated personnel cost budget of the service. The House committee members also queried the discrepancies discovered in the figures, repetition of items contained in the budget under various subheads and directed the customs management to back to prepare an error free and concise budget presentation. Ruling on a motion seeking for the shelving of the budget de-

fense hearing, Rep. Faleke said that “we’ve a timeline to submit the 2018 budget by the National Assembly but with what we’re seeing here, l don’t think the customs is ready. “The moment we can’t agree on the same page legislatively, we can’t proceed. So this budget defense hearing is stepped down to April 17, to enable the customs put its house in order.” Earlier, Comptroller General of the Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) had informed the House committee that the service col-

lected a revenue of N1.037trillion made up of N835.53billion and Value Added Tax of N202.37billion on imports, thereby, surpassing the revenue target of N 772.88billion set for 2017. Col. Ali stated that the service recorded the remarkable performance against the federal government’s trade and economic policies which restricted importers of 41 items from accessing foreign exchange at the official rate, non-functional scanners at customs scanning sites and

smuggling through the nation’s porous borders. Also, he added that the placement of only two items, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages under excise control which he hindered the achievement of the N45.22billion excise revenue targets for 2017. For the 2018 budget, the customs boss said the service has a revenue target of N880.25billion and has plans to spend N103.53billion consisting of N48.68billion for personnel cost, an overhead cost of N14.20billion and a capital vote of N40.65billion.

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L-R: Secretary to Oyo State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli; Director, Inland Transport Services, Mr. Akintunde Makinde; state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; and Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr. Hassan Bello, during a courtesy call on the governor, in Ibadan... on Wednesday. Photo: Governor’s Office

Obaseki okays construction of 60 roads, Amagba Road for reconstruction Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the construction of 60 roads across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs), to bring development closer to the people and open up rural communities for business activities. Obaseki said infrastructural development being pursued by the government will engender job creation and poverty alleviation, as 7,000 youths will be engaged during the road construction. Obaseki, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Taiwo Akerele, during the inspection of ongoing road construction

at Ogunmwenyin community, Lucky Way, Osayande Ize-Iyamu Drive and Nneka Street in Ugbor Village, said, “The roads to be constructed are semi-rural/urban roads, ranging from 1 to 1.5 kilometers. The effort is geared towards deepening the spread of economic enablers to engender development.” The inspection train also got to Amagba Community, where the governor assured of the re-construction of the road, noting, “We don’t talk too much but we assure you that the construction of Amagba Road will commence soon.” He added, “In road construction, there are procurement processes and proce-

dures that are involved and must be followed. By the time these processes and procedures are completely addressed, the construction of other roads will commence as contractors will be mobilised to site.” Obaseki explained that the focus on constructing rural roads was to open new areas for enhanced economic activity and improved livelihoods for the people, especially agrarian communities, from whence people need to move agro-produce to cities. “The road construction will reduce the level of poverty in rural areas as the construction of roads will open the areas for economic activities. The roads

to be constructed will open up communities outside the state capital to development,” he said. He said the inspection exercise was to ensure that contractors handling the projects work in accordance with specification for the projects, adding, “The communities where roads are being constructed must ensure that the projects are protected. The state government will sign a Community Action Agreement (CAA) with communities where projects are sited, and failure to ensure the protection of projects will mean no additional project will be sited in such places.”

BudgIT demands transparency for N1.4tn fuel subsidy Simon Ugwu BudgIT expresses dismay at the lack of accountability and transparency by the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the amount spent on subsidy in 2016, 2017 and the first quarter of 2018. It is in the interest of the public that detailed information of the amount spent on fuel subsidies such as the beneficiaries, the pricing template for arriving at the subsidy rates and the volume of petroleum products utilised should be made open and that these

transactions are carried out transparently. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, recently disclosed a total of N1.4tn is being spent annually by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as the subsidy for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This amount is significantly more than what Nigeria intends to spend on Education in the proposed 2018 Budget (N605.8 bn). There is a growing deficit in trust due to lack of due process in the NNPC; in March 2018, the corporation announced it spends

N774m daily, roughly N23.99bn monthly as subsidy on 50 million litres of PMS consumed across the country. The public knows very little information on the beneficiaries of the subsidy payments and control process instituted to prevent theft of these funds. BudgIT notes that the subsidy payments have been a contentious issue for the last 30 years. Analysts have called for its cancellation due to the lack of accountability and transparency in the administration of these funds. Also, there are arguments that the subsidy regime con-

stituted double taxation on the populace who pay the actual market price for PMS due to lack of adequate monitoring by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). According to our Lead Partner, Oluseun Onigbinde, “Evidence shows that amount spent on subsidising PMS is always riddled with corruption. We noted this is 2011 prior to the elections and we are worried this opacity is preceding the 2019 elections again. We are worried at the use of public resources without legislative appropriation or requisite transparency ”

President Buhari has approved the extension of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) to June 30, 2018. The short extension after the original March 31 date is based on the appeals of professional bodies and individual taxpayers. However, no further extension of time will be approved after June 30. The President added that the new date was given, based on the conviction of the Ministry of Finance that the overall objective to increase compliance will be attained, and additional revenue will accrue. Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Wednesday sated that a fresh Executive Order would be made to give legal backing to the new timeline. “For a nation of people who are competitive and driven, it is not a pride that we are the lowest performer in tax to GDP, not just in Africa, but in the world. Nigeria’s growth needs are such that every Nigerian must do his duty to his nation, to his neighbour, and to himself. “Hiding monies overseas, evading taxes by manipulation, and other unwholesome practices, have never developed a country, and for Nigeria to attain her true

potential, these must stop,” Buhari said. The President urged Nigerian companies and individuals to join government in the rebuilding mission, “and do the right thing by taking this window of extension to regularize.” He added that the right thing may not be convenient or comfortable, “but in the long run, we will all have a nation we can be proud of.” Buhari further urged tax authorities to use the extension window to perfect plans to prosecute those who fail to regularize their tax status. VAIDS is one of the key policies being used by the Federal Government to reposition the Nigerian economy and correct inherited underdevelopment. The country has one of the lowest tax collection rates in the world at just 6% of GDP. This was partially a function of the reliance on oil that saw us abandon the historical revenue collection systems and switch to a culture of sharing resources, rather than generating them. President Buhari had last year launched the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), and the VAIDS tax amnesty is first in the series of reforms that will transform our tax system and provide sustainable predictable funding for all tiers of government.

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that would improve local supply chain, ensure access to quality wheat at decent price and ensure that bakers and confectioners were not burdened. A representative of Honeywell Flour Mills, Mr Rotimi Fadipe, said that the local production of wheat has increased to about one million metric tons. He noted that the association expects double yields with the equipment presented to the farmers, adding that the initiative would be sustained. According to him,

Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi and Katsina States will each receive eight units of the multi-crop threshers while Sokoto, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Zamfara States will receive four units each, saying that the remaining two units would be kept at the national office of the Wheat Farmers Association for intervention purposes. In his remark, National President, Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Salim Mohammed commended the flour millers for their gesture toward assisting to boost wheat production.

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Wema Bank records N65.27bn gross earnings in 2017 Wema Bank has recorded total gross earning of N65.27 billion at the close financial year ended 31 December, 2017, against N54.36 billion in the corresponding period in 2016, representing growth of 20.07 per cent. The lender in its audited financial result for the year ended December 31st, 2017, showed that the growth was supported by the launch of ALAT – Nigeria’s first fully digital Bank, enhancing Wema Bank’s already existing alternate platforms which recorded a combined growth rate of 205.67% in transactions executed and with an estimated 30,000 accounts opened monthly. Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/CEO of the Bank Segun Oloketuyi provided further insights into the performance of the Bank during the period. “Despite the slow start to the year, 2017 recorded significant progress, highlighted by the introduction of the Investor & Exporters (I&E) window and recovery in oil prices,” Oloketuyi noted.

“Our target market is the upwardly mobile youth segment, the young entrepreneurs, the young professionals and the financially excluded, where we continue to leverage incremental innovation and integral capabilities. For us, banking should be simple, reliable and convenient,” the Wema Bank MD added. In view of the Bank’s commitment to incremental innovation, the Bank was recognized as the Best Digital Bank, Best Mobile Banking app, Digital Banking Platform of the year, Best Digital Bank in Africa, Best & Most Innovative Digital Solution and Excellence in Branchless Banking by World Finance, the Asian Banker and Business Day - reputable organisations located in Africa, Europe and Asia. Oloketuyi added: “We continue to execute our omni channel business model with precision, as we made in-roads to Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano, Mararaba (Nasarawa), Warri, Aba, Sangotedo (Lagos) and Lagos State University (LASU). Furthermore, we recorded increases

in the number of strategic partnerships forged and expect this trend to further gain momentum. “In October, the Bank held its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) towards its proposed Capital Reorganisation Scheme. I am delighted to announce that the exercise has been concluded, with all relevant regulatory approvals in place and duly passed and reflected in the 2017 financial year accounts. As earlier highlighted, the conclusion of the exercise would lead to an efficient balance sheet, as ploughed back profit can be capital-

ised to grow the business while positioning the Bank for dividend payment in the near term. “I would like to appreciate our esteemed shareholders for their patience and the trust reposed in us. We are now in the final stage of our three-pronged strategy; stabilise the bank (2009 – 2012), reposition the bank (20132017) and grow the Bank (2017 and beyond).” “We approached the money market in November 2017 to raise N25 billion in two Series under a commercial paper Program; Series 1 N10 billion – 182-day tenor and

Series 2: N15 billion- 270-day tenor. Given the relative decline in interest rates and possible growth within the economy, the Bank will be re-opening the 2nd series of its N50 billion debt issuance program. This should commence from the second quarter of the year.” . According to the Wema Bank MD, the Bank’s commitment to excellence positioned it for a top-8 finish at the 2017 KPMG Banking Industry Customer Survey. It, therefore, stressed commitment to improving its capabilities towards the attainment of sustainable

competitive advantages, especially a top-5 finish in 2018 and increasing market share. In his own review of the result, Chief Finance Officer Tunde Mabawonku noted that the Bank’s 2017 result was reflective of its continued resilience despite realities arising from increased impairment charges during the period. The Bank’s earnings from non-interest income remained strong, growing by 24.44% from N9.80 billion in 2016 to N12.19 billion in 2017; surpassing its 2017 guidance of a 19% growth rate.

Fidelity Bank flags off Digital Banking awareness campaign Fidelity Bank Plc, has flagged off a Digital Banking Awareness Campaign Week, as part of concerted efforts to make financial services easy and accessible to its customers. Organised by the Bank’s South-West Directorate, the week-long campaign aptly dubbed “Go Digital” seeks to create awareness on its electronic banking products and services. Speaking at the opening ceremony at the Corporate Head Office in Lagos, Regional Bank Head (RBH), Ikeja, Ken Opara, said the campaign is aimed primarily at sensitizing customers on the attendant benefits of using the Bank’s e-products. He harped on the need for banks to leverage digital technologies and platforms to provide greater convenient banking solutions for customers and according to him one bank that is the vanguard of this is Fidelity Bank. “The Bank has contin-

ued to invest significant resources on technology thus enabling it to digitize and offer easy to use e-banking products and services” he said. Some of the flagship products and services the staff would be creating awareness for include the recently upgraded Fidelity Online Banking platform. ‘The new look and more advanced and user-friendly online banking platform comes with additional functionalities thus making financial service activities easier and faster for an unmatched customer experience”, Opara stated. Motivated by the desire to continuously improve customer experience on its services, Fidelity Bank recently introduced a personalized self-service feedback system on its flagship Instant Banking Service *770#. With all of these significant strides in technology deployment, Opara noted that there was a need to enlighten the Bank’s customers on some of its latest offerings.

Representative of Edo State Governor/Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele (2nd from left) during inspection of ongoing road construction in Ugbor area, Benin City.

Elumelu to visits East Africa on entrepreneurship, infrastrucrure development Entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu will lead a 5-day working visit to East Africa, where he will meet with national leaders of Kenya and Uganda. In his capacity as Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Elumelu will travel to Uganda (April 10) and Kenya (April 12) to meet with the Executive Presidents of both nations, Uhuru Kenyatta and Yoweri K. Museveni to discuss issues around the growth and development of the their economies, enabling entrepreneurship, infrastructure financing, regional economic growth and how the private sector in Af-

rica can work in shared purpose alongside African governments to create prosperity for all Africans. On the side lines of these engagements, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) will gather members of the full local ecosystem – from investors to academia to established and emerging entrepreneurs alike – for an entrepreneurship ecosystem event. During the event, TEF alumni and members of the vibrant Kenyan and Ugandan entrepreneurship communities will receive insights from guest speakers who will provide practical, practicable information to help the audience develop their businesses

and their business management skills. Guest speakers include leaders from TEF partner Microsoft and other ecosystem players including Google. During the visit, Elumelu will also meet with key stakeholders and policy makers in the countries to discuss infrastructural funding opportunities, as well as interact with leading private and public sectors players. He will host a Founder’s Forum with students of Makerere University, Kampala and University of Nairobi, two leading African institutions. At this Forum he will give young Africans insight into his own life, share tips and

values for success while encouraging entrepreneurship and development. A proponent of the economic philosophy of Africapitalism, Elumelu has toured various countries in Africa and beyond, encouraging entrepreneurship and advising governments on why it is essential for private sector partnership to grow their economies. Through the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the UBA Chairman has supported over 3,000 entrepreneurs and counting, helping to build their dreams and businesses to a point where they will in turn employ other Africans to help build the continent.

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Dana Air named official airline of Wives of Africa Presidents’ Summit Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Dana Air has been named the official airline of the maiden edition of the Coalition of Wives of Presidents and Vice Presidents in Africa for Peace (COWAP) Summit for Peace and Development, scheduled to hold from 21st to 22nd of April at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. Themed: African Women Summit for Peace and Development in Africa, the coalition is a project put together by Engage, Em-

power, Educate Initiative, an NGO which aims to harness the enormous capacity and goodwill of both sitting and past wives of Presidents and Vice Presidents in Africa towards four thematic points which aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals: Peace in Africa, Girl-child education, Ending hunger and poverty in Nigeria. Speaking on the choice of Dana Air as official airline of the Summit, Kingsley Ezenwa, the airline’s Media and Communications Manager said, we

are proud to have been selected as the official airline of such a huge summit coming up this month in Abuja. This is testament to the fact that Africa appreciates and understands our efforts towards strategically connecting Nigerian cities to Africa, and providing safe, reliable and affordable air transport. We welcome this rare opportunity to showcase our award-wining service to all the delegates and Africa at large.’’ Also speaking on the Initiative , the project lead,

Meshack Kalada Belema, said, ‘’we are working in tandem with the 7 pillars of African Union’s Agenda 2063. We believe that Africa will be developed by Africans and this coalition will serve as critical player in the development. ‘’We are also working with airlines that are committed to the African dream with their developmental activities and have distinguished themselves over the years -Dana Air and Ethiopian airline towards the success of the summit which is expected

to draw over 3000 participants from African Countries under the umbrella of the African Union. ‘’Keynote speakers at the summit include, Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi, Jewel Taylor, Vice President of Liberia and Professor PLO Lumumba, Director of Kenyan Law School.’’ As official airline, Dana Air shall will provide all delegates to the summit with very convenient fares and also fly and provide logistic support to the organizing committee. Del-

egates are also advised to visit the airline’s website www.flydanaair.com or send an email to callcenter@flydanaair.com for ticket reservation.’’ Having flown over 2.7 million pax in the last 9 years of its operation, Dana Air is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, with over 27 daily flights from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Owerri. The airline is reputed for its innovative online products, world-class in-flight service and unrivaled on-time performance

Medview Airline frowns on media report on operations

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L – R: Brand Manager, PZ Cussons Anaekwe Aishat, Assistant Director, Science and Technology Department, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Aberuagba Olufemi and the Area Sales Manager, Lagos North, PZ Cussons, Olabode Popoola at the First Stage Examination of 5th Edition of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge in Lagos.

NRC to deliver 20 rail coaches to furnish Kaduna Dry Land Port

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The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has announced that Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will deploy 20 coaches to enhance service delivery of the Kaduna Inland Dry Port in May this year. Executive Secretary of NSC, Mr Hassan Bello, stated this during an interview with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, activities has spring up at the port but with the expected coaches it will enhance the transportation of cargoes in and out of the port. He said, ``Kaduna Dry

Port has come to stay since the commissioning in January, alot of activities has being going on, most importantly is to make the Kaduna port an international port. ``Where an importer can consign his goods and exporters can use the same facilities to export, in other word, Kaduna port is a port of origin and port of destination. ``So far, they have being put into use, but because of lack of coaches, NRC is about to issue 20 coaches for the use of cargoes, to convey cargo from the port. ``We are looking at May 2018 for the coaches to start, activities is already on, but

enhanced activities will resume, we just want the locomotives and wagons to start bringing this goods.” He also said that some institutions were opening offices at the port, saying that Nigeria Customs have issued a station code for the operation of the port. He said, ``NSC being the economy regulator, has being working tediously to see to the proper take off of the port in other to do this, we have to work with other regulatory agency. ``Nigeria Customs Service has being of tremendous support to the Kaduna Dry port, they have issued a station code for Kaduna dry

port. ``Already there are certain institutions there like SON, NAFDAC, freight forwarders are moving to Kaduna for freight businesses, so full activities will resume.`` Bello noted that the Jos Inland Dry Port has reached the advanced stage with 75 percent completion, stating that by May 2018, the port would be commissioned. ``Jos Dry Port has reached advanced stage, the laying of railway tracks will commence in three weeks time, the job 75 percent completed and after the laying of tracks, it will be commissioned in May.``

Medview Airline yesterday picked up the gauntlet and said the reports by some online media about its operations were fraught with falsehood. In a statement by the Chief Operating Officer, Michael Ajigbotosho, the airline said the four aircraft in its fleet are wholly owned by Medview Airline Plc, and not leased as being reported. In setting the records straight, the aircraft being referred to were acquired at various time from Aercap, and not from Thai Airways, the statement said He said there was a lot of misinformation about the airline indebtedness to vendors, saying that anyone who wants to know the truth should reach out to the concerned agencies in-

cluding FAAN amongst others. The statement said in an ongoing business, it is normal to have agreements with service providers to give line of credit, which is a standard industry practice. “The suspension of operations into some of our international routes has to do with our two aircraft- B767-300ER for cabin reconfiguration and B737-500 undergoing maintenance. They have nothing to do with threats or any debt burden.” The statement said as soon as the aircraft return to service, the airline will restore operations to those routes. “We frown at “Copy and Paste Journalism” and we encourage those who want to reflect the truth to balance their reports by reaching out to us as well as appropriate agencies.

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Brands & Marketing B6 Stories by Godwin Anyebe It was a gathering of advertising and marketing practitioners among other stakeholders in the integrated marketing communication (IMC) recently in Lagos. Their mission was simply to celebrate Noah’s Ark’s ten years of creative safari and an advertising adventure. At the event, stakeholders admonished advertising practitioners to up their game as the business of brand building is not only limited to generating demands for goods and services alone, but creating value and making making impact. Delivering a keynote speech on the topic: Good-

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Experts urge Ad practitioners to up their game as Noah’s Ark clock 10 vertising: your voice and work matter, a global advertising thought leader, Thomas Kolster disclosed that the main businesses in advertising is to, as brand custodians build a brand that will last. In most cases however, practitioners are more concern with sales undermining the importance of brand building and sustainability. He added. To achieve brand building and sustainability, he pointed out that, practitioners must understudy

among other factors; organization, demographic change, climate change, and economic shift. This, for him is because branding is about creating value for people and not creating problem for them. According to him, idea is the only reason why advertising practice will not die. Does your brand leave a good impact or just a positive impression he queried? The reason for this question he said is because studies have shown that, fifty percent of peo-

ple said they would want to by a brand with attitude. For Kolster, the business of advertising is all about doing good for the people, and this is why recent years, fifty percent of the top ten campaigns are the product of goodvertising. While responding question whether goodvertisimg can be sustained in Nigeria giving the level of poverty and illiteracy where most consumers are not thinking about the strength of the brand, but survival, the good-

vertising expert who has put one and a half decade in the business of doing good stated that he sees that as an opportunity rather than a challenge. It is the responsibility of the brand to break down the importance and the Impact its activities will have on their future generation Also speaking, the chief commercial officer, Airtel Nigeria, Ahmad Mokhles said that, branding is not return on investment (ROI) but a about how you can create an impact in the market. For him, building a brand may take up to three to five years before making an impact. “People these days want something that is authentic and original. If you

want to send a message, what is the value that is tied to the message? The proposition must have a sense of originality.” He added. Earlier, in his welcome remark, the chief creative officer of Noah’s Ark communication limited, Lanre Adisa, thanked members of his team for an unflinching support that helped to navigate through the rough routes in their last ten years of advertising adventure. The ad man, also thanked all their clients without who support, they would not be where the yare today. He also acknowledged his wife, who gave her node the very day the dream was conceived.

World Health Day: Hypo excites Lagos Community with ‘team up, to clean up’ Initiative

L-R: Marketing Manager, Hypo, Timothy Arowosegbe; Ifelodun CDA Chairman, Bariga Lagos, Babatunde Hakeem Musa; Hypo Special Appearance Celebrity, Fatiah Williams and Hypo Brand Representative, Aderinto Adetunji during the Hypo Team Up to Clean Up World Health Day Sanitation and enlightenment Exercise recently in Lagos.

Tek experts debuts in Nigeria, partners with Microsoft to empower Nigerian youths The Technology landscape in Nigeria is set to witness a major shift as Tek Experts and Microsoft join forces to establish a Customer Service and Support (CSS) centre in Lagos. Tek Experts makes its debut in Nigeria, having successfully established similar centres in other global locations. Technology is fast becoming a key driver in Nigeria’s economic growth and initiatives such as this will further spur that growth. Tek Experts is committed to supporting talented individuals around the world and providing them with long and rewarding careers with partners such as Microsoft Nigeria. Unveiling the company recently in Lagos and speak-

ing on the collaboration, Yaniv Natan, Founder of Tek Experts, stated: “We are delighted to collaborate with Microsoft in developing talent that will improve the technology landscape in Nigeria and leverage the skills and expertise of Nigerians to provide great levels of service to customers as we have done in other locations around the world. We are committed to investing in the region and the people, and to raising the profile of Nigeria as an exceptional location for technical talent. “This is the first phase in what we want to be a long and fruitful future in Nigeria. We are investing in state of the art offices, in providing best-in-class training

programmes and in developing the infrastructure that will provide exceptional services to our clients and exceptional careers for our employees.”. Speaking on the prospects a collaboration between Tek Experts and Microsoft offers for Nigeria, Aileen Allkins, Corporate Vice President, Customer Service and Support, Microsoft said: “We are committed to investing in the talented workforce Nigeria has to offer through our partnership with Tek Experts and I expect that this relationship will continue to grow and provide additional career opportunities for the local market. By expanding our global support model to Nigeria through Tek Ex-

perts, we are able to enhance the support we offer Microsoft’s customers across multiple time zones in EMEA and the east coast of the US”. Also speaking on the collaboration, Country General Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Akin Banuso stated: “We are excited that Nigeria will be the first country in Africa to host a Global Operation for Microsoft through our strategic partnership with Tek Experts. This is a unique opportunity for Nigeria’s youth to realise their potential and pursue a world class technical career locally. This is in line with our mission of empowering every individual and organisation on the planet to achieve more”.

In its bid to imbibe cleanliness and hygiene in Lagos State, one of hygiene solution brand, hypo has recently partnered with the Lagos State Government in its ‘Team Up, to Clean Up’ exercise. The initiative is aimed at cleaning, sensitising and influencing positive behavioural changes towards good hygiene and sanitation habits in the people in order to maintain environmental hygiene so as to prevent disease-ridden environments. The exercise, “Team Up to Clean Up” was part of activities to mark this year’s World Health Day, and the management of Hypo, popular Nollywood Actress, Fathia Williams, as well as residents of Ifelodun Community in Bariga, participate in the clean-up exercise as they cleared the streets and drainages in the community to enhance their wellbeing. Speaking at the environmental cleaning event, the Marketing Manager, Hypo, Timothy Arowosegbe disclosed that, Hypo has become a phenomena household brand and there are no better ways to give back to its consumers than through this initiative of influencing a positive behaviour for hygiene in the residents of communities. “Being the

leading brand in the category of household cleaning. Sanitation is geared towards the protection and promotion of public health which meant the improvement of the environment and we recognize our responsibility to the society through this, therefore deemed it right to make contributions to the betterment of the society.” According to him, poor sanitation kills around 5,250,000 children (under five)every year around the world. And, sadly, Nigeria is one of the contributors to the most number of child deaths due to poor sanitation disease globally. According to the statistics by World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in 2015, approximately 2.4 billion people live in poor sanitation conditions. The Marketing Manager added that, “Cleanliness is not a choice; to stay healthy; cleanliness must be imbibed as an essential way of life. If we have a cleaner environment, there is a good chance that most of the avoidable diseases tormenting us like malaria, typhoid, dysentery and Lassa fever would be far away and this can only be achieved through individual responsibility to manage the waste generate on a daily basis by disposing them the right way.”

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Stories by Simon Ugwu As part of efforts at revitalising agriculture as alternative mainstay of the economy, the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and SunTrust Bank have sealed an e-banking business agreement to such end. The agreement was signed at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture in Abuja in presence of operators in the agric sector has been described as instrumental to the development of agricultural sector in Nigeria. The Managing Director/ CEO of SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited, Muhammad Jibrin and the Chief Executive of Bank of Agriculture Kabiru Adamu signed for their respective banks during the event which they said would aid agric processes as employment generating venture. The agreement, will among other things, allow SunTrust Bank to deploy its banking services and other complimentary ebanking services to simplify BOA services to its farmer customers across its 140 branches in Nigeria.

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BOA, Sun Trust Bank seal pact The SunTrust Bank boss said the deal will also allow it to deploy its banking platforms technology like ATM and other infrastructure for the over one million farmers in the kitty of BOA. “We will also provide training support to the BOA staff and at the end of the day, it will be a mutually benefitting agreement to all parties. In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer of the BOA, Kabiru Adamu expressed optimism that the MoU will revolutionise agriculture in the country. According to Adamu, both banks have agreed to bring together their mutually unique capabilities and experiences to enable BOA serve its customers to facilitate quicker penetration of the unbanked farmers. He explained that the bank would provide electronic payment solutions using its existing platform, including USSD, Mobile Money Service, Merchant and Settlement Accounts for e-transaction. The Minister of Agri-

culture Audu Ogbeh said he was elated by the MoU, adding that the ‘landmark deal will change the face of farming in the country’. Ogbeh who regretted that the BOA has been in difficulty over the years, said he expects that the new agreement and partnership with SunTrust Bank ‘will get it out of the woods’. “We have been trying to set up IT services at the BOA but it has been difficult. We hope that with your backing, the services will eventually come to fruition,” the Minister said. He said plans are at advance stage for farmers to own 30 percent shares of the Bank of Agriculture. “Thirty percent of BOA will be owned by farmers which will eventually makes it to be referred to as Farmers Bank like the one in China,” Ogbeh said. He added that he looks forward to achieving five percent interest rate for farmers, describing the current interest rate as unfriendly and disincentive.

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Customs seizes N74m worth of Indian hemp

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, in Lagos Wednesday said it had seized 98 bags and 570 parcels of Indian hemp with duty paid value of N74.4 million. The agency said the drugs were coming from Togo and Ghana and a suspect had been arrested in connection to the seizure. “The driver of the truck carrying the drugs was arrested and he has been granted administrative bail,” said, the Unit Controller, Uba Mohammed. The agency added that the drugs had been handed over to the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action. “These are substances that are not good for all of us, anybody that takes such is reported to be aggressive. On behalf of the Customs Service, I now hand over these substancse for confiscation and prosecution of offenders,” Mr. Uba said.

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Receiving the drugs on behalf of the NDLEA, Principal Officer in charge of Operations, Lagos Command, Lawal Opeloyeru, expressed their readiness to partner with the Nigerian Customs. “We have contacted our colleagues in Ghana to put a stop to stop such menace though it has not

yielded any positive result but hopefully it will be achieved because we are also using Interpol to eradicate such problem. “Immediately we get court injunction, the drugs will be destroyed publicly here in Lagos,” Mr. Opeloyeru said. The Customs said it seized 10 trailers of 50 kilogrammes of foreign

rice worth N74 million between April 1 and 10. Other seized items are vehicles of different types, bales of second hand clothing, frozen poultry products, and vegetable oil estimated at N1.4 billion. The agency added that 10 suspects had been arrested in connection with 86 items seized.

HURIWA faults agriculture, information ministers A group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to dismiss the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, and the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, for lying to the public. The request was made in a statement sent to newsmen and signed by the groups National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko and National Media Affairs Director, Zainab Yusuf. HURIWA made this demand on the president as a result of the alleged false claim of the Agric minister on Friday that Thailand accused Nigeria of being responsible for the collapse of its seven rice mills following an alleged fall in rice importation from the country as well as the Information minister’s claim on the 27th of February that 100 Nigerian Air Force aircrafts had been deployed in search of the missing Dapchi girls.

Both claims were faulted by the Thailand ambassador to Nigeria and the Nigerian Air Force respectively. The group urged the president to fire the ministers as they are “wilfully being economical with the truth in the discharge of their public functions thereby polluting the innocent minds of Nigerian Children even as disseminating false information violates the criminal code Act of Nigeria”. According to the statement, spreading of misinformation if not checkmated through outright dismissal, is capable of eroding national ethics and could twist the impressionistic minds of Nigerian children to believe that deliberate spreading of alleged falsehoods has no consequences. HURIWA further charged president Buhari to at least suspend Mr. Ogbeh from office and carry out further investigation within seven days on the veracity of his claims.

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Polish explorer takes Nissan LEAF in first electric vehicle expedition ahead of Gas engine cessation

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Renowned Polish explorer Arkady Pawel Fiedler, who in February, inaugurated the first ever Electric Vehicle (EV) expedition with the world’s most popular electric vehicle - Nissan LEAF car from Cape Town South Africa via West Africa to Europe by road has arrived in Nigeria. Fiedler drove alongside his companion, Albert Wojtowicz, an architect cum photographer in an entirely first generation electric Nissan LEAF car that is powered by a 30kwh battery with a range of 250 kilometres in a period of two months, covering 8,000 kilometres. Addressing local automobile media at the Stallion NMN showroom in Lagos, Fiedler said, apart from being the first ever electric vehicle expedition across the African continent, the trip aims to build awareness for electric mobil-

ity and new cleaner technologies in Africa, Poland and the world at large. The voyage, according to him, also seeks to change peoples’ perception of the world and human choices with particular recourse to the impact of transport on the environment, Fiedler said. “Care of the environment, home and family starts with us, with our subjective decisions and this journey are also proof that something apparently impossible can be achieved when given appropriate attitude and determination.” Fiedler said the choice of the electric Nissan LEAF model wasn’t by impulse. “When it came to considering which kind of electric car I would drive across Africa, we took into account several brands, featuring similar specifications but this particular model was favoured. It has been a proven model since 2010

and just in January 2018, the Nissan-Renault Alliance announced the delivery of the 300, 000th LEAF car sold worldwide.” Besides being the world’s first 100-percent electric, zero-emission car designed for the mass market, its advanced powertrain provides a totally new driving experience, with smooth, responsive acceleration with stable handling and quietness. Also reiterating that initiative was conceived over time, Arkady said the expedition was entirely his idea. “I chose to drive in my own electric Nissan LEAF car bought in 2017 that wasn’t in anyway modified to facilitate this expedition. The car is the standard specification you will find in many European cities.” Fiedler described Africans as warmth and hospitable and believes they will catch up with on-

going technological transformation in Europe and America to also embrace electric mobility and new technology as soon as possible. “If I can convince someone in Europe that I embarked on a longhaul trip by crossing this massive African continent with an electric vehicle, then it is possible more

Toyota Nigeria hails team for sustaining brand as number one The Managing Director of Toyota (Nigeria) Limited (TNL), Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo has commended their customers and workers, stressing that the auto company cannot overlook the dedication and commitment of the members of the Toyota family in the implementation of the strategic imperative of meeting their customers’ expectations and sustaining the number one position of Toyota in Nigeria. Ade-Ojo gave the commendation recently at the Toyota Awards/ Customer Night held at Civic Centre, Victoria Island in Lagos. Stating that the award night was a modest way of showing their appreciation to customers for the tremendous support TNL has enjoyed, Ade-Ojo noted that the loyalty of their customers through thick and thin is an eloquent testimony of their love for the Toyota brand and of course the company. Ade-Ojo said “we cannot overlook the dedication and commitment of the members of the Toyota family in the implementation of the strategic imperative of meeting our customers’ expectations and sustaining the number one position of Toyota in Nigeria. Our board of Directors have been fantastic in their unwavering support to us. Our staff have been fabulous in their contributions to the success and survival of the company in the face of unprecedented harsh operating environment”.

people will buy a car like this,” he envisioned. Fiedler however decried the inadequacy of infrastructures such as charging facilities in the course of the journey, which he said is the only limitation to the attainment of complete transition to EVs in Africa.

Honda Accord takes North American car of the year award

L-R: Nthabiseng Motsepe, Snr. Manager – Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Nissan Sub-Sahara, Africa Department; Ace Polish explorers Albert Wojtowicz and Arkady Pawel Fiedler with Parvir Singh, Managing Director, Stallion NMN and Amit Sharma, Head of Sales and Marketing of Nissan National Sales Company Stallion NMN at the media briefing heralding the arrival in Lagos of the Ace Polish explorers that drove by road from Cape Town South Africa in a first ever electric vehicle expedition across Africa using world’s most popular Electric Nissan LEAF car.

2018 Kia Rio hits Nigerian market with innovative designs The unveiling of the all-new 2018 Kia Rio marked the exciting premiere of the new wave of sub-compact car in Nigeria. The fourth-generation Kia Rio, as Kia’s global best-seller, has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to exceed the expectations of all car enthusiasts across the globe. The new Rio which arrived in an even more compelling package with enhanced aesthetics and functionality has also been redesigned for a more dramatic and distinctive look, boasting sleek, straight lines and sophisticated interior. The bestselling model also delivers a powerful driving experience with responsive and engaging handling. Among the most anticipated vehicles for the 2018 model year, the all-new Kia Rio definitely stands out. Making its grand debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, the all-new Rio sedan is slightly big-

ger in size than its predecessor and is certainly sleeker with more balanced ride characteristics. Considering its enhanced technology and performance along with tremendous value, it is not surprising that the all-new Rio is already gaining widespread attention in the subcompact market. The 2018 Kia Rio’s pleasing proportions mask its diminutive dimensions, avoiding the vaguely bubbletop look of many compact cars. The car has a higher ground clearance, wider and longer, the wheels have been pushed farther toward the corners, and the windshield has been made more upright. The overall effect makes the Rio the best-looking vehicle in its segment. The inside has also been upgraded and feels very solidly built. The redesigned dash and gauge cluster looks upscale as well, so even though the

Rio is a budget-priced car, it doesn’t feel cheap. The interior presents itself better than cars costing more. Additional sound insulation, a redesigned suspension, and revised steering help, too, making the new Rio feel buttoned-down and solid on the road. At speed on the freeway, the car has the sense of the weight of a larger vehicle, but when the road gets twisty, it reveals a planted sportiness. It’s a subcompact car where nothing feels flimsy or like a design afterthought. From the ground up, the 2018 Rio is a solid car that just happens to be very small. The intelligently designed dashboard and center console, along with a windshield that has less rake, help the Rio feel surprisingly roomy on the inside. Rear-seat headroom is another surprise, as a 6-foot passenger sits upright comfortably.

Honda Accord was crowned Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show, beating out other auto brands nominated. The judges for the North American Car of the Year Award announced that the all new Honda Accord would be taking home the prize. The Car of the Year award is reserved for models that are new or significantly updated for 2018. This is the third win in a row for Honda, with the Civic taking Car of the Year in 2016 and the Ridgeline winning Truck of the Year in 2017. With an increase in cargo space, a more luxurious interior, the new Accord is a faster, more efficient, and more comfortable cruiser than Honda’s past iterations. Plus, it has a front-mount intercooler to give you cred with the cool kids. The mid-size sedan may be an evershrinking segment of the car buying market, but that hasn’t stopped Honda from giving that niche an exciting and practical package. North American Car of the Year Juror Chris Paukert said of the Accord, “Honda seems to have executed some sort of magic trick—not only is this 10th-generation Accord far sleeker and more decisively styled than its predecessor, it’s somehow roomier inside, too. Even in low-end trims, it drives well and offers a strong amount of standard equipment.” Honda hopes to continue this run of good results with the white-hot Civic Type R, the recent release of the Clarity plug-in hybrid, and a rebooted Insight making its very first appearance at the North American International Auto Show.

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Addressing discrimination in Nollywood These are interesting times for the movie wood is starting to get it right with out of the -

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actors as regards recognition, awards and even

dustry is faced with stiff competition from for-

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the heights.

speaking actors in the Nigerian movie industry and one need not wonder shared by other indigenous actors ir-

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which has seen the industry grow to become the third biggest in terms of revenue earnings wood.

actors and others.

debate and to some further authenticated the reports of perceived bias against indigenous acts. The Nigerian movie industry has

dressed the issue of perceived discrimination,

the war against piracy is effected, we may have to endure this menace reason to put away unnecessary dis-

other foreign soaps are beginning

Moving forward with a positive outlook It must have beaten the imagination of many when a Nigerian rapper

opment portends more positives than negatives break from the norm, a better and fairer recognition of hard work and a step in the right direction towards discouraging the growing discrimination. ing actors and actresses is proof that

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tor, Ime Bishop and others IK Og-

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