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False assets declaration: At last, CCT frees Saraki

Ï We’ll study ruling and if necessary appeal against it - Prosecution counsel Ï Fayose, Timi Frank hail Saraki’s triumph Andrew Orolua and Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Almost two years after his ar-

raignment, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), on Wednesday, discharged and acquitted the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki,

in all the 18 count charges of false declaration of assets that was filed against him in September 2015 by the Federal Government.

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Condemn hate, divisive comments, Osinbajo tells S’East leaders Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Ï Says this is no time to hide under ethnic, religious platforms to fan embers of division Ï Restates FG’s resolve to deal with trouble makers Ï ’We’ll do everything within our power to protect every citizen anywhere in Nigeria’ Ï Don’t panic, Lai Mohammed advises Nigerians

consultative meeting with leaders across the country, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, urged leaders of the South East geopolitical zone and others across the country to speak out against hate speeches and divisive comContinued on page 6

Senate to agitators: Nigeria’s unity not negotiable 6 Herdsmen menace: Reps gives marching order to IGP, COAS 7 A’Court voids Orubebe’s conviction, overrules CCT 20 R-L: Acting President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Governors of Ebonyi State, David Umahi; Anambra State, Willie Obiano; Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, during a meeting with the South-East State’s Governors and other leaders in Abuja… on Wednesday.

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Condemn hate, divisive comments, Osinbajo tells S’East leaders Continued from page 1 ments.

Speaking at a meeting with leaders of thought from the South East at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Osinbajo said the meeting was very urgent and crucial because of the current loud voices of hate speeches and divisive comments resonating across the country.

He stressed that the situation required urgent attention from all concerned.

The acting president noted that this is not the time to hide under any ethnic or religious platform to support comments that divide

rather than unite us as a nation.

Osinbajo also urged leaders to raise their voices against the present divisive speeches in the country, stressing that “violence pays no one”.

“Violence and war are not going to do anyone any good”, Osinbajo said, adding that “wars today hardly ends. No one who has seen the face of wars even on television would wish it for anyone. We shouldn’t tolerate hate speeches or divisive comments.”

He reiterated Federal Government’s resolve to deal with any trouble maker who threatens the peaceful co-existence of Nigeria.

“There is no doubt on the re-

solve of government not to allow anyone get away with hate speeches and divisive words. Our emotion should not be allowed to run wide so as to threaten the existence of anyone anywhere in Nigeria. We will do everything within our power to protect the lives of every citizen anywhere and in any part of the country,” he said.

Thanking the leaders for their prompt response to the consultative meeting, the acting president said he expects fruitful and frank deliberations at the meeting.

Some of those present at the meeting were Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the

Dr. Demola Adeleke, younger brother of late Sen. Isiaka Adeleke (2nd l) with party chieftains on Wednesday after his emergence as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming July 8, bye election in Osun West Senatorial District.

House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara; State Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu); David Umahi (Ebonyi); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Willy Obiano (Anambra); Rochas Okorocha (Imo); Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen Mohammed Monguno (rtd); Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin; service chiefs, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris and some ministers.

Others are former Senate President, Ken Namani; Senator Enyinaya Abaribe; Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife; Awka Catholic Bishop Okoye; Igwebike Onah, Catholic Archbishop of Nsukka; Senator Joy Emordi and Professor Viola Onwuliri.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has said that it is on top of the anxiety created by the ultimatum by a coalition of northern youth groups to Ndigbo to quit the region by October 1, 2017.

The Government assured that all efforts were being made to address the situation.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this while speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.

Mohammed said Osinbajo had already commenced talks with critical stakeholders and would continue the discussion aimed at nipping the situation in the bud.

Senate to agitators: Nigeria’s unity not negotiable Olufemi Samuel and Chris Emetoh Abuja

ÏÏÏ Senate on Tuesday urged all Nigerians to desist from actions and utterances that are capable of jeopardising the corporate existence of the nation.

The Senate made the call following a motion on the need for national unity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria sponsored by the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawal and 106 other Senators.

The Senate also moved to commence deliberations on the report of the National Conference which up till now has been kept in the closet despite calls by Nigerians for its implementation.

The resolution on the confab report was adopted as an additional prayer in the motion by Senator Theodore Orji who noted that the confab report addressed almost all the issues causing agitations across the country.

While also urging senators to intensify their representative role by embarking on sensitisation campaign in their various constituencies to highlight the importance of harmonious and peaceful co-existence, the Senate urge the Federal Government to direct the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and other relevant agencies to intensify enlightenment and advocacy of loyalty to the nation.

In his lead debate, Senate Ahmed Lawan expressed concern that the greatest challenge facing Nigeria today is the threat to national unity, as centrifugal forces, calls for self-determination, ethnicity and religious intolerance have enveloped national consciousness.

The Senate Leader observed that national integration has been the priority of government in Nigeria which saw the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the unity

schools system, the Federal character principles and many other affirmative policies intended to achieve national integration and peaceful co-existence among others have been the priority of government.

Although he agreed that the various integration policies and programmes in Nigeria have yielded some desired outcomes, Lawan said there is need for more to be done as primordial ethnic sentiments and loyalties are still deep rooted. “ Some citizens rather than working for integration into a cohesive nation with common sense of national identity and destiny, are preaching and supporting primordial affiliation for identity, loyalty and security”, he stated, adding that the country has recently been overheated with clamours for ethnically based and regionally supported threat to one united Nigeria in various parts of the country.

Senator Lawal further expressed concern that Nigeria’s efforts at achieving national integration and unity have remained largely challenged with entire social matrix characterised by intra-community, inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic, inter-religious and inter-religious strife.

He reiterated that the amalgamations of the Southern and Northern Protectorates in 1914 was not a mistake, but a design by God as a nation of brothers and sisters united in common destiny, just as he stressed that Nigeria as currently constituted has remained the envy of so many nations across the globe.

He urged Senate to convey the commitment of all Nigerians to live together in unity and harmony as one indivisible, indissoluble sovereign nation.

In their contributions, Senators harped on the need to address issues that have led to the various agitations across the country.

He urged Nigerians not to panic, saying there is no need for anybody to move from any part of the country because of the threat. He added that security agencies are on top of the matter and there is no reason for anybody to panic.

The minister said: “We want to make comments on what is agitating the minds of Nigerians, which is the call for people from certain parts of the country to relocate to their region. Generally very disquieting voices.

“We just want to assure Nigerians that the Federal Government is on top of the matter and that yesterday (Tuesday), the Acting President addressed leaders from the northern part of the country.

“On June 22, there is going to be a meeting of all the groups that is, traditional rulers, religious leaders and leaders of thoughts from both the South East and North part of Nigeria.

“The idea is not just to assure Nigerians that we are doing something about it but also to give comfort to all Nigerians that this matter is completely under control. To assure Nigerians that any Nigerian anywhere is save. The security authorities are completely on top of the matter and that they will deal decisively with any group of people whose conduct that is believed is going to create instability in the country.

“So there is no need for anybody to panic, there is no need for anybody to move from any part of the country. The security agencies are on top of the matter and there is no reason for anybody to panic.”

Senator Sam Egwu (Ebonyi) said there has been a lot of injustice in the country, and called on the leaders to be very careful in handling the agitations.

Although he stated that the agitations of those calling for secession does not enjoy the support of majority of Igbos, he also called for caution in handling issues of restructuring as he feared it might tear the country apart.

Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Emmanuel Bwacha, also posited that no section of the country can go it alone, adding, “We must work together for the strength of this country.”

Senator Godswill Akpabio also in his contributions observed that forces of disintegration has risen up all over as a result of piled up angers among ethic nationalities coupled with issues of marginalisation and feelings of persecution.

“Nigeria has been a country of motion without movement due to poor leadership.

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Herdsmen menace: Reps gives marching order to IGP, COAS Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major- General Tukur Buratai, to as a matter of urgency set up a joint taskforce to deal decisively with menace of herdsmen in Edo and other neighbouring states.

This is as the House also charged the Department of State Service (DSS) to be proactive in monitoring the area so as to prevent further escalation of the atrocious acts by the herdsmen on harmless farmers.

The resolution followed a

Ï Probes NPDC over infractions, AICL for non-remittance of N2bn motion titled: ‘Need to Arrest and Prosecute Suspected Book Haram Members Parading as Herdsmen in Etsako Federal Constituency’ sponsored by Hon. Johnson Oghuma (Edo, APC).

Leading debate on the Motion, Oghuma lamented the growing state of insecurity in Etsako, Edo State that has led to incidences of rape, killings and kidnapping by people purported to be herdsmen.

The lawmaker disclosed that the unfortunate incidences were more rampant around Auchi-Warake and Okpella communities in the local government area.

He recalled that on June 9, 2017, one Mr. and Mrs.

Wilson of Elele community and their two children were accosted and killed on their way from the farm by men suspected to be herdsmen.

Oghuma expressed concern that the criminal activities had instilled fear in the people and adversely affected their socio-economic lives as they no longer go about their lawful engagements for fear of being attacked or kidnapped.

He observed that Section 14 (2) (b) of the constitution provides “that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”.

In his contribution, Rep. Segun Adekola (Ekiti, PDP) hinted that in his commu-

nity, his people could no longer go to farm for fear of herdsmen’s incessant attacks.

He said: “We were here yesterday (Tuesday) when security chiefs briefed us that the issue of herdsmen has gone beyond what we are thinking; that the runaway herdsmen from North East are going about ravaging the community.

“It is pathetic that our security agents do not know how to manage it and this portends serious danger.

“In my community in Ekiti, my people can no longer go to farms. Soon, there will be food insecurity. I think there is need to reinvite the security agents

President, Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Mrs. Olu Maduka (l), receiving award from a former National chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIME), Mr. Akintunde Zedomi (m), at a public lecture and awards ceremony organised by the NIME, Lagos State chapter, in Lagos… on Wednesday. With them is chairman of the NIME, Lagos State chapter, Mrs. Funmi Akingbagbohun.

WFP seeks $172m for N’East Nigeria Continued from page 6 Opportunity, told the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that the commission was already intervening in the situation.

The UN envoy explained that the commission was giving more funds to help the Nigerian education system move forward.

According to him, the commission and Acting President Yemi Osinbajo are already discussing ways to secure global funds to address the education challenges confronting the northeast.

“We think there are probably around 11 million children that are not in school.

We know that the Boko Haram attacks remained a huge problem and the terrain too.

“These have prevented girls, particularly, from going to school and we know that there have been many abductions.

“And they are still tragically many of the girls that were kidnapped from Chibok that have not returned,” Brown said.

The former British premier, however, said his commission wanted every child to be safe at school, adding there is a new proposal to attract resources to fund the project.

The UN education envoy lauded the 30 million dollars Nigeria’s Safe Schools

Initiative launched in April 2014, describing it as a novel idea.

“We want every girl to be safe and boys also to be safe when they go to school but particularly girls.

“The Safe Schools Initiative is designed to help fortify the schools and also help the telecommunications between the schools and prevent the attacks.

“This is so people can get advanced warnings and to give people the security that there might be some better protection in case there was an attack.

“So the Safe School Initiative has been something that other countries adopted since Nigeria led the way.

“The Safe Schools Initia-

tive is being implemented in different parts of the world but obviously we need more resources into the Nigerian system and that’s what this new proposal is about.”

Brown said groundbreaking International Finance Facility for Education could make it possible to fully finance universal education by 2020 and unlock Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN former British premier commended the UN and the international donors and partners for efforts to raise multilateral education aid to low-income countries from current 1.6 billion dollars to over four billion dollars a year by 2020.

to do something so that this menace can be nipped in the bud”.

In its resolution, the House mandated the Committee on Army, Police Affairs and National Security and Intelligence to ensure compliance.

The committee was given four weeks to report back to the House for further legislative action.

Also on Wednesday, the House of Representatives at plenary directed its committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to investigate allegations of infractions in the operations and activities of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) and report back within six weeks.

This came on the heels of a Motion moved by Rep. Ahmed Abu on alleged persistent lack of capacity and attendant revenue loss to the nation due to some infractions.

Speaking on the motion, Abu posited that 29 years after its establishment, the NPDC seemingly lacks the capacity to compete favourably in the oil and gas industry and “is reported to be consistently ceding its core activities to third party private entities without due procurement in strategic alliance agreements”.

According to him, these alliances involves the provision of funds by those entities to carry out exploration and production activities on almost all the company’s oil fields, including the lifting of crude on its behalf.

He disclosed that most of these third party entities are newly registered companies with little or no technical experience of financial capability to carry out or meet the terms of those strategic alliance agreements “but are owned by cronies of members of the management of NPDC and other interested parties and are consequently allowed access to funds obtained

by NPDC from government appropriation to their benefits”.

“The nation is losing billions of naira daily from the outrageously inflated recurring expenditure on the operations of the NNPC with examples of areas like diesel supply where the management selects preferred suppliers and approves payment for quantities of diesel far more than the actual requirements,” he added.

Also, the House mandated its committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to investigate the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) over non-remittance of N2 billion proceeds to the FCTA by the company.

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FG begins 6 months sensitisation against tobacco smoking Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

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Barely a month ago of announcing its plans to ban tobacco smoking in public places, the Federal Government through its ministry of Health says it will today kick off a 6-months national Sensitization campaign against the dangers of tobacco smoking in the body.

This was contained in a press statement signed and issued to Dailytimes by the Director, Media and Public Rela-

tions, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs. Akinola Boade.

According to the statement, the ‘Tobacco-Free Nigeria’ campaign, aims to educate Nigerians on the NTC Act 2015 and raise awareness on the dangers of tobacco smoke. “The campaign will leverage on social media and offline interactions to reach young Nigerians, especially second-hand smokers who need to be aware of the ban of smoking in public places and protect themselves.”

It further states “The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that tobacco use is currently responsible for the death of about 6 million people annually across the world with 80% of these deaths occurring in low and middleincome countries like Nigeria. This includes about 600,000 people who are also estimated to die from the effects of second-hand smoke.”

This campaign is supported by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids,

Washington DC and Gatefield Impact.

However, the Ministry of Health has appointed Nigerian music superstars, Timi Dakolo and Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi as well as a young influential leader, Miss Saadatu Hamu Aliyu of the World Economic Forum’s Abuja Global Shapers Hub to leverage their influence with the young people of Nigeria.”

L-R: Secretary to Bauchi State Government, Alhaji Bello Ilelah; Bauchi State Governor, Muhammed Abubukar; Deputy Governor Nuhu Gidado and others during the commissioning of Water Supply Project at Gubi Village in Bauchi… recently.

Odinkalu, 70 others ask FG to deal with agents of hate ÏÏÏ Former Chairman of

the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu and seventy other eminent Nigerians on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to deal firmly with those who promote hate and violence in the country.

Recall that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday met with northern leaders in Abuja, where he warned that the Federal Government would deal with persons who engage in hate speech.

In a statement signed by Odinkalu, Egwu and 71 other distinguished Nigerians, the group said the recent drums of division, violence and intolerance beating across the federation underscored the growing frustrations of Nigerians everywhere.

The statement reads: “A peculiar brand of toxic communication has enveloped our public affairs, threatening to pollute the relationships of people and communities that have – despite occasional challenges – largely co-existed in relative peace with one another.

“Voices of agents of violence and division now command the most attention from both within and beyond government. A growing sense of uncertainty and fear begs for immediate action to reassure Nigerians that there is a clear pathway to equity, unity and security.

“All these take place at a time when our country is going through a difficult period of uncertainty. Communities live with a sense of deepening insecurity while citizens feel an equal threat to their livelihoods, together leading

to pervasive sense of institutionalised inequities, rising hate and deepening division.

The frustrations triggered by these challenges can easily get out of hand or be exploited by the recklessness of desperate politicians and identity entrepreneurs or their agents. This cannot be allowed.

“These developments are the cumulative result of leadership failures and poor choices over the years at various levels, including government, political parties, security agencies, business, traditional institutions, communities, places of worship, schools, and civil society across the country.

“The consequences of these failures now confront us as a people with an existential threat of potentially profound significance. Inspired by this realisation,

we believe it is important to evolve an agenda of urgent steps to address these rumblings of discontent and division.

Those who signed the statement include: Fatima Balla, Adele Jinadu, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, YZ Y’au, Andy Giwa Tsakr, Jibrin Ibrahim, Ayo Obe, Chris Kwaja, Femi Edun, Saka Azimazi, Auwal Musa (Rafsanjani), Awwal Yadudu, Kola Awodein, Ayisha Osori, Innocent Chukwuma, Kole Shettima, Yemi Candide-Johnson, Ini Abimbola, Musikilu Mojeed, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, Kingsley Umoh, Hussaini Abdu, Hubert Shaiyen, Ibim Semenitari, Ayesha Imam, Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Mabeiam Gloria Ballason, and Abdulkhalid Ali Baba. Mohammed Kuna, Chido Onumah, and Sam Egwu, among others.

NDDC to revive rice mills in Rivers, A’Ibom states

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The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has set the machinery in motion to revive its rice processing plants with a combined capacity of 210 metric tonnes per day, at Elele Alimini in Rivers State and Mbiabet-Ikpe in Akwa Ibom state.

The NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, said this after inspecting the 180 tonnes per day facility at Elele Alimini yesterday. He expressed displeasure with the nonutilisation of the rice mill which was completed in 2008.

He lamented that the firm engaged to run the facility allowed it to lie fallow for ten years, an action he described as “unconscionable,” noting that the situation would be redressed urgently. He added: “What is important is to get this facility up and running, and stop the huge waste of government resources. We will negotiate with private investors and set the process rolling in the next couple of weeks.”

Ekere stated that the resuscitation of the two rice mills would encourage the local communities to grow more rice and expand the agricultural value chain.

“You can’t put the kind of resources that NDDC committed to this project and then allow it to just lie waste,” he said.

The NDDC Chief Executive Officer stated that the wasting rice mill in Elele Alimini had the capacity to impact positively on the Nigerian economy, adding that it could have created many jobs and increased the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP. He said: “Nigeria as a country is still importing a lot of rice and we spend billions of dollars importing food, yet we have a facility here that can actually help to reduce the amount we spend on food imports and we just leave it idle. Going forward, we will immediately go into partnership with the private sector to put this facility to use. We want to see that this mill is functional, so that we can begin to employ people.

“Hundreds of Nigerians will be gainfully employed if we get this facility working and functional. Many other people will be employed indirectly,” he said.

Ekere explained that the re-activation of the rice mills would also encourage local farmers to produce more rice, noting that the Commission “will develop what we call out-growers scheme where members of the communities will be encouraged to grow rice.”

LAUTEC’s graduate dies after sex romp with girlfriend Oguntade Ismaila

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A graduate of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo state, reportedly died after spending the night with his girlfriend.

The information shared on social medial, which the Daily Times obtained, indicated that the cause of the death of the young man, who reportedly died mysteriously after spending a night with his girlfriend in his house, was yet to be unraveled.

According to the reports, the deceased, identified as, Michael Adegbehin, died mysteriously after spending the night of his 27th birthday with his girlfriend, identified simply as Blessing.

The Mechanical Engineering graduate of LAUTECH turned a year older on June 8, and had decided to ‘chill’ with his girlfriend after celebrating with some of

his friends earlier.

The Disk Jockey (DJ) had reportedly sent a message to his elder brother, asking him not to come home, as he had planned to spend the night alone with his lover at their house in Agbe Road, AbuleEgba, Lagos.

Michael was found unresponsive in the morning of June 9, by his brother, who rushed him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Blessing was said to have absconded but later turned herself in at the police station where investigations are ongoing.

However, Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, confirmed the incident as a case of Sudden and Unusual Death (SUD),” saying that the deceased was found dead in his rented apartment.

He said that investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the death.

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Restructuring Nigeria: June 12 as platform for renewed agitation

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Patrick Okohue Nigeria is a difficult country both for the managers and the citizens. There are challenges that confounds both the leaders and the led and the people have been crying out accusing the leaders of not doing enough to address the myriad of problems confronting the land.

Many people believe that the challenges facing the polity is a fallout of the amalgamation of the country that was hurriedly put together in 1914 by the then Governor General, Lord Lugard and the manner the British colonial masters handled the independence of the nation.

However, others believe that from independence until the military intervention when the nation operated a regional government, things were going in the right direction with each region having power over their resources and deciding their own destinies, but that the military intervention in 1966 which introduced a unitary system of government compounded the problems of the nation.

According to this school of thought, the return of power to a democratically elected government first in 1979, before the military again intervened in 1983 or the final return of power to a civilian government in 1999 has not helped the situation as the country only mouths the practice of federalism, but not doing so indeed.

When the Muhammadu Buhari government was elected into office in 2015, many had thought that one of the first agenda of the government would be the restructuring of the country, because many of those who have been campaigning for the restructuring of the country and who have consistently given themselves the toga of progressives form the core of the

Buhari ruling party.

Having waited for two years down the line and nothing seem to be happening, Nigerians are now beginning to believe that if they wait for this government to give them the change they desire it may never come, so it appears they are now determined to return to the trenches with the sole aim of putting the country on the path of restructuring.

June 12 this year, which is a day many activists, political elites and social commentators have set aside to always mark the annulled election of June 12, 1993 became a veritable opportunity for the people to speak up with one voice to demand the restructuring of the country.

The renewed call had become urgent because of recent developments in the country which has led many to question the essence of the continuous oneness of the country.

Events such as the neglect of the Niger Delta region by successive governments, the inability of many state governments and even some Federal agencies to pay the salary of their workers as at when due, the rampaging Fulani herdsmen, leading to the death of several persons across the country and the recent quit notice served on the people of the South East by

I think it is time for the poor man in the South West, the poor man in the South East and the poor man in the North, to say to himself, as long as the political ruling elites, the bourgeoisie class irrespective of their geographical location are united by a common interest, they should be united by a common plight. The enemy is not the Hausa, it is not the Igbo, it is not the Yoruba. Your first enemy is that person within your environment who given the opportunity to lead uses such opportunity to amass wealth for himself and for his family

Arewa Youths to vacate the North within three months following the successful stay at home order issued to the Igbos in the South East and some parts of the South South by the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).

Even the recent activities of IPOB, MASSOB and BIM geared towards the rebirth of Biafra have also been cause for concern.

The aggregation of these concerns and more led many people who participated in the activities to mark the June 12 election and the subsequent death of the presumed winner of the election, Chief MKO Abiola to call on the people to find ways to force the government to rethink the idea of restructuring the country.

Human rights activist and Senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Sen Shehu Sani who was the keynote Speaker at a Breakfast Prayers and Tributes session organised by the June 12 Democracy Movement in conjunction with Change Agent of Nigeria Network, at the Ikeja residence of the late Abiola, said that it was high time Nigerians began to rethink the way they relate with those holding political office and start demanding for that which is theirs.

According to him, because the democracy the country currently enjoys is not a gift, but a product of struggle, then the people must fight for what they have.

“The democracy we are savouring today was not a gift given to us by the military, it is also not a product of a lottery that we won, it was a product of struggle and sacrifice. From Kano to Kaduna, Lagos to Ibadan, Enugu and Port Harcourt, Nigerians trooped out to vote for Abiola and the same cities organized protests, civil disobedience to force out the military out of power.

Without the struggle of June 12 there could not have been democracy in Nigeria today.

“The change that we experienced in the 2015 election was part of the seed of June 12, it was the same forces that forced the Military out of power that rallied Nigerians to eject the PDP out of power at that time.

“We must always remind ourselves where we came from, it is from a moment Nigeria was in darkness, hundreds of activists were thrown into jail, like the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Beko Ransome Kuti among others,” he said.

There were other activists and political minds that joined him to proffer solution to the myriads of Nigeria’s problems, including former Director General of the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Bola Akinter-

inwa, Prof. Ishaq Akintola of MURIC, former Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Chairman of NCP, Dr. Tanko Yinusa among many others.

According to Senator Sani, it was time Nigeria designs a new master plan that would challenge the status quo, “a master plan that will address those germane issues that challenges our very existence as a nation and becoming a plague that is threatening to consume the whole country. We must tell ourselves the truth.

“This is the day for Nigerians to use as an opportunity to question power, to question the inability of power to address the myriads of social economic and political challenges. Solution to the problems of Nigeria is not only the reconstruction of the politics or the reconstruction of our economy and reconstruction of our social existence, but also the reconstruction of the mind.”

The Senator said the reason Nigeria has not improved beyond what it is today is because Nigerians have concentrated in fighting the wrong enemies instead of combining their efforts to fight their common enemy, “I think it is time for the poor man in the South West, the poor man in the South East and the poor man in the North, to say to himself, as long as the political ruling elites, the bourgeoisie class irrespective of their geographical location are united by a common interest, they should be united by a common plight.

“The enemy is not the Hausa, it is not the Igbo, it is not the Yoruba. Your first enemy is that person within your environment who given the opportunity to lead uses such opportunity to amass wealth for himself and for his family.”

He noted that “The agitations coming from different sections of the country are issues of concern to the stability and unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. There is a need for us to do the needful, forces of unity and progressive forces, who are desirous of not only a united Nigeria, but a pan Africa must rise against division and debauchery, we must tell ourselves the truth, we don’t need 36 states, we don’t need 36 ministers, we don’t need bicameral parliament, these structures have become a resource guzzling institutions and is having its toes on our lives on our collective progress on the Nigeria wheel of state.

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Herdsmen’s activities, a northern agenda-Comrade Okoroji Human rights activist, Comrade Linus Okoroji has said that the continuous killing of innocent farmers across the country by Fulani herdsmen is part of Northern agenda to dominate and over run the rest of the country. In an interview recently, Okoroji who is the protem chairman, June 12 Coalition and the former Director of Security and Logistics in PRONACO called on members of the National Assembly and state governors to ensure that the grazing bill does not scale through.

He decried the eviction order to Ndigbo living in the North by the Arewa youths, describing it as a stupid statement made out of impunity.

“It is just like the grazing bill they are talking about, I have said it that if I were the governor of my state, it will not take place in my state. If you want to do business of cattle rearing, buy a parcel of land anywhere you like and keep your cattle there. States should not allow this kind of impunity to happen. Look at what is happening in Benue State now where the farmers are killed every now and then by the herdsmen. This is an orchestrated plan by the Northern oligarchy to dominate the rest of the country and it must not be allowed to happen,” he said.

Reacting to the increasing call for restructuring of the country, Okoroji said, “restructuring is good and I have been calling for it a long time ago.

However, my worry is that there is no sincerity among many of those clamouring for it. I remember Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a staunch member of NADECO, the platform we were using to challenge the military to relinquish power to a democratically elected government.

“In fact, it was on the basis of his membership of NADECO that he was elected governor.

Now, where is he, why is his voice no longer heard on the matter of restructuring? Likewise some others from the Middle Belt, where are they today?

We must mean what we are saying and not just speak because we want to harass the government and the moment they give them appointment, they keep sealed lips. The point is if we pretend restructuring at this point is not necessary, we are deceiving ourselves.

“The United States we are copying has 50 states and each of them is autonomous. If we want to maintain 36 states, let them be autonomous. We cannot continue to run states that depend on the handout from the Federal Government. How can

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such states develop?”

On the compliance shown by the South East to commemorate 50 years of Biafra, he stated that it showed that the people of the South East had spoken.

His words, “However, the problem is that we don’t know the antecedence of that young man, Nnamdi Kalu and who is sponsoring him. Somebody cannot just come from the blues and begin to shout Biafra and we begin to follow because that’s what we want to hear. I don’t want somebody who will use us to advance his personal course.

“Biafra can be achieved if we unite and use the UN’s instrument; all we need is a plebiscite to say that we don’t want to remain in Nigeria. It does not really call for violence. It must be strategic and not an adhoc thing where anybody will start shouting Biafra.

“Look, I was startled the day I went to Uwazuruike’s house in Okwe. He calls it Biafra House, supposing it to be the headquarters of MASSOB but that’s his house because I cannot go there to live. What about all those shouting MASSOB with him today? MASSOB has gone down and now IPOB. We must be properly organised.

“I am not saying that Ohanaeze should jump into such movement, but it must sensitise the people to know where we are and where we are

going. I don’t like politicians using us to buy positions for themselves. We must also examine these things to know which one is better for us. Personally, I think that a united and progressive Nigeria where everybody will have opportunity to realise his full potential is better. Look at Southern Sudan since they got independence, have they stabilised?”

Speaking on the state of the nation, Okoroji insisted that June 12 remains relevant in the Nigerian project as long as the ideals of the late M.K.O Abiola for which he died have not been actualised by successive governments, noting that M.K.O remains the symbol of good governance in Nigeria and the foundation of the present day democratic government in the country.

In his assessment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government in the last two years, he argued that two years was not enough to qualify the government given the rot in the system at inception.

His words, “My position is that two years is not enough to qualify this government which took over a near rotten system from the previous administration and even from the military long stay in our polity. I had thought that the civilian government at inception in 1999 would review our policies and

even the constitution given to us by the military.

“The PDP government did not help matters too, people were actually making money quite all right but the economy was going down as industries were closing down. Nigeria became an importer country, importing even toothpick, yet they told us that the economy was doing well. There is nothing we can showcase to the world that this is what we can produce.

“There was so much corruption in the country. So the point is two years is not enough to clear the mess given the state of affairs at inception. However, in the last two years, there does not seem to be evidence, a road map to show that this administration will lead us out of the woods, this quagmire. They promised to restore power to be able to drive massive industrialisation, but two years down the line, we have not seen an improvement in the power sector.

“One of the problems we have in Nigeria today is that our rich men are not patriotic; they are not ready to make sacrifices for the common good of the people.

All they are after is to continue to enrich themselves to the point that money has become the second god of Nigerians.”

Okoroji took a swipe at the National Assembly, describing them as business men and women who bought their positions and as such are not true representatives of the people. “So what they are doing is to recoup their investment and ensure there is return on investment,” he noted.

Responding to the question of whether Nigeria is coming out of recession, he said, “I don’t understand what they mean by recession. The problem actually is that this administration failed to review and understand the magnitude of the problem on ground.

“For instance, what are we doing with implementing the IMF conditional ties in the last 30 years or thereabout; privatisation, deregulations and devaluation, which have brought untold hardship on the people?

I had thought that this administration will review our economic policies to see which one is not benefiting the people and then drop it.

“They have not done that. A National Assembly that truly represents the people will ask this question. In 1993, pump price of petrol was N70 per a litre, today it’s N145 per litre. I want to see the National Assembly ask these questions. Can’t we ask ourselves a question; we started privatisation and deregulation 30-35 years ago, what have we benefited from it?”

Benue LG Poll: CNPP Begins Mobilisation to Protest Rape of Democracy Patrick Okohue The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has begun mobilisationtoprotestwhatitdescribed as a rape of democracy in Benue State local government election, calling for the scrapping of State Electoral Commissions across the country if democracy most thrive at the grassroots level.

It further described the local government election in Benue and the inauguration of its outcome in the state as a deliberate effort to foist a one party democracy on the state by Governor Samuel Ortom.

The CNPP Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that the umbrella body of all registered political parties and associations in Nigeria still rejects the “process and its outcome remains unacceptable to us.

“Therefore, we’re already mobilising Nigerians and the civil society groups across the country to resist this imposition and open threat to our democracy.

“As I’m talking to you, all the Civil Society and Human Rights organisations in the country have united to end this impunity once and for all. We shall use Benue as an example and a warning to other state governors who are tramping the tenets of democracy under foot throughacharadetheycallcouncilelections.

“I can tell you that the sham in Benue was orchestrated by Governor Samuel Ortom and the chairman of Benue State Electoral Commission, John Tsuwa Tor on the 3rd of June 2017 to exclude political participation at the local level.

“That is why we want state electoral bodies scrapped. We are happy that the good people of Benue State boycotted the election as a major voice in protesting against the establishment; that explains the unprecedented voter apathy on the day of the election. The Benue people spoke loud and clear,” he said.

Asked what the special interest in Benue was, Chief Ezugwu swiftly responded, “If we condone this, it will go down in world’s history and will embolden other governors and their state electoral bodies to continue with this practice in Nigeria.

“If this charade is allowed to stay unchallenged, it will be tantamount to truncating Nigeria’s democracy and uprooting it from the roots,” he said.

Asked to give details of the planned protest, he said, “When we get to the bridge, we will cross it. The details have been concluded and the civil society groups are set.

“Andweareinsistingonthetotalcancellation of the exercise and a return of over N1.2 billion siphoned in the name of the failed election,” the CNPP said.

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Three lawyers battle to represent PDP in matter at A’Court, Calabar

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The bickering of three counsels representing the People Democratic Party (PDP) in a matter between Bassey Albert Akpan and three others in the Court of Appeal almost stalled court proceedings.

When the matter in Appeal No CA/C/87/2017 and Suit No FHC/UY/CS.1087/2015 was called, three different lawyers announced their presence for the second respondent (PDP).

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istence of Nigeria, threatening its unity, there are political issues, social issues, economic issues.

“Nigerian society is still not more about Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Ijaw and all the other ethnic nationalities, not so much about North and South, it is still about class, the haves and the have not. If you go to the boardrooms of banks and insurance companies you will see the bourgeoisie class sitting down behind the table and sharing the cake of state.

“They shared NEPA among themselves, they shared public properties built by even colonial masters among themselves in the name of monitisation, they are aspiring to share the refineries among themselves and almost sharing everything among themselves,” he said.

Also speaking, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, bemoaned what he deemed the loss of value system among all cadres in the nation, a situation he said had further worsened the state of things.

“Our society is that of lost value; our value system has been upside down. Those who played no part in our struggle for democracy are the ones leading, therefore, you don’t expect them to give anything meaningful. The so-called ‘leaders’ today are now trying to change the content of our struggles and history, and yet, we are docile about it,” he noted.

The ex-speaker posited that it was good if everyone learned from the past so that the mistakes of the past would not be repeated.

“Making a mistake is acceptable, but missing the opportunity to correct the mistake made is even a more grievous mistake,” he said.

In his remarks, a renowned poet and civil rights activist, Mr Odia Ofeimun, pointed out that many of the problems that led to the annulment of the June 12 elections, were still very much with the nation today, 24 years after.

He also called for true restructuring of the nation, while adding that in doing so, local governments (LGs) must be equally restructured so that they would have control over their resources.

He stressed for the dividends of democracy to be evenly distributed

nounced his representation of the same PDP. While the three lawyers jostled for representation, the matter was stalled for several minutes until the Justices waged in and said if the party failed to present one counsel, they would have no option but to choose a counsel for the party. They however, stepped down the matter for two hours to enable the counsels’ sort themselves out.

Interestingly, Godwin Umo, Counsel to the PDP AkwaI bom State told the court that he saw the two lawyers in the court room for the first time and that he was not informed of what they came for until they announced their representation.

He said he was surprised be-

cause he had been representing the PDP in the lower court (Federal High Court) without anybody coming up from PDP Abuja.

On resumption, the three lawyers agreed that Godwin Umo who had represented the party at the lower court should represent them for today and at the next adjourned date; the issue of who will represent the party may have been sorted.

It would be recalled that Bassey Albert Akpan, the appellant who is in the Senate, was aspiring to become AkwaIbom state governor before now and seven others were jostling to become the senator for Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District, Hon Bassey Etim, Ita

Enang, Usen Obong Akpabio, Dr Dan Jack, Hon Ekpe James, Mrs Anita Binta Halina and IniObong Ekpenyong.

The seven contested for the party primary in Uyo, Hon Bassey Etim scored 150 votes, Ita Enang 21 votes, Usen Obong Akpabio 70, Dr Dan Jack one vote, Hon Ekpe James 36, Mrs Anita Binta Halina 15 and IniObong Ekpenyong 33 votes.

Few days to the primary election, when nomination had closed; the name of Albert Bassey was brought in as one of the contestant for that position.

He scored 27 votes, fifth position but on Dec 9th another result was announced and he was declared winner.

Mba Ukweni, SAN who rep-

resented Hon Bassey Etim told our correspondent shortly after matter was adjourned to October 11, 2017 that the party brought another result on the 9th of Dec, 2014 and that there was another primary which indicated that Albert Bassey Akpan that took the 5th position was now the winner of the primary election.

“Hon Bassey Etim challenged that primary in the Federal High Court, Uyo and on 27 Feb, 2017, the Federal High Court gave judgment in favour of Bassey Etim, declaring him as the Senator to represent Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District and ordered Albert to return whatever he has earned on that seat as a Senator to Bassey.”

Restructuring Nigeria: June 12 as platform for renewed agitation

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in such a way that the gap between the rich and the poor will be reduced, and true emancipation delivered unto the populace, the infamous “exclusive and concurrent lists” dichotomy must be revisited, so that more power would be given to LGs to thrive.

The convener of the event, Mr Olawale Okunniyi, described the late Abiola as a martyr of democracy, and called on the Nigerian government to shift from the present type of democracy to a “popular democracy.”

Besides the event at Abiola residence, at the Excellence Hotel, Ogba, another grand June 12 event was put together by the National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams.

There, the former Abia State governor, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, who was the guest speaker proposed a change to the nations’ democracy day, saying “The Democracy Day celebration should not be on May 29, but on June 12. That date should be the symbol of fairness, equity and obedience to the rule of law.”

Kalu argued that Nigeria as a country is in urgent need of healing as many things have gone wrong with the system, “Nigeria is our country and we cannot run away from it. The country is in need of assimilation, healing and the right democratic ethos. People have a right to do anything that they want, but do not have the right to carry arms.

“In countries like The Gambia, you would not know the difference between a Muslim and a Christian, but Nigeria is drifting away because of quarrel and strife. I am a Catholic, but I have always taken part in all the Ramadan fasts.”

He, like Sanni also urged Nigerian masses to stick together against their oppressors instead of fighting themselves, “The governors have their club, so does the political elite and they are usually united in pushing forward their agenda, but in the end, if the masses do not stick together by pushing their own agenda through the ballot box, they are the ones that will suffer.”

Kalu noted that, “those who want division and trade in blames shows no sign of democracy without bias, we all are comrades and we believed in this platform not to divide Nigeria and our opinion cannot be changed.

“The problem is that our elders shared wrongly, it is better to go back to the regions, where true federalism exists the right thing is for people to work out what they earn and earn what they work,” he said.

Speaking on the essence of putting up such events on annual basis, Gani maintained that the programme was, “an opportunity to learn our lessons and put things very right, to know the implication of not being very good democrats, it is an opportunity to pay a huge respect to the person who paid the price for our democracy.

“It will gear up many of our politicians and civil societies that to be an hero, do what is right at the right time, make sacrifice for your country so that they will continue to remember you, also that incoming leaders will know that annulling an election, you have annulled the freedom and future of that country.

“In a country that such a thing happens it is only the grace of God that can sustain it, we are just lucky to remain as a country for that serious injury inflicted on us by the military, but we discourage the military not to indulge in such act in the future.”

He also threw his weight behind those calling for restricting saying, “We have to restructure this country, anything short of restructuring is very dangerous, like I told the chairman, Uzor Kalu, that I like the way he is preaching true federalism, as it is the only thing that can save this country, anything short of that we are moving towards anarchy and you can see the voices coming from the North which is unprecedented in this country.

“If we fail to restructure Nigeria in a short while I don’t know what will happen, so it is better our leaders have a listening ear to the voice of the people, this country may not survive without it, we need restructuring for the federating units to coordinate and develop at their own pace,” Gani posited.

The Deputy President, Arewa Youth Council, Alhaji Muhammed Kudu Abubarka traced the trajectory of the nation’s political woes, citing the recent call by the Arewa Youths Forum as a positive one to save our polity.

“We are calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to include late Abiola’s name on the list of past Presidents of Nigeria, secondly our democracy should be celebrated on June 12, not May 29 because it is the democracy day we recognise.

“People should be very careful of these our politicians, they came and deceived us, our eyes are wide open and we can’t allow that to happen again, we say no to those cabals determining the future of Nigeria, we

will not allow that to continue.

“We want restructuring and that is the answer to our political, economic, social problems in Nigeria, restructuring would resolve all the problems. Once this is in place no one would come from any of the regions to deceive me in the North, if you are from my region you cannot deceive me because I know you and where you come from and want you to come and defend yourself.

“Regarding our declaration, yes we are helping the IPOB to achieve their independent state of Biafra, to make the international community see the reason to come and intervene, let the Igbos have their referendum, let us see if truly the Igbos are truly in support of that course because people are making money from this nation without caring for the constituents, if the Igbos are in support of this we will see it in the referendum.”

Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Kanu Ndubuisi noted that, “peaceful transition to true federalism not minding your tribal alignment is ideal for the progress of the Nigerian nation.”

While Prof. Sophie Oluwole in her short remarks, stated unequivocally that democracy was brought to the nation by the wrong hands, citing patriarchal nature of the nation’s polity as inimical to nationhood.

“Experienced men, women, youths and foreigners are the ones that can manage the Nigerian polity, it is because we did not allow that to prevail, that is why our democracy is jinxed,” she said.

Another contributor, Comrade Tony Uranta hammered on the need for a united course to ensure the unity of the Nigerian nation.

“You need fighters not talkers now than ever, if other groups refuse to come together to consider restructuring, all of us in the South if we are not careful the threat by Arewa is a threat against all other group.

“When it begins no one will ask you for Identity, they would only ask if you are Fulani or Hausa. I regret the fact that my old comrades and friends are now signatories to the threat against Nigeria’s unity.”

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False assets declaration: At last, CCT frees Saraki Continued from page 1 his ‘no case submission,’ was carried shoulder high by Senators from the dock.

Delivering ruling on ‘no case submission’ made by the defendant on June 8, the two member tribunal who read their rulings separately unanimously agreed that the evidences proffered against Saraki by the prosecution are bereft of probate value and manifestly unreliable to hold the charges against the defendant.

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr. Danladi Yakubu Umar, noted that the prosecution had called four witnesses before he closed his case in May and the defence team took turn in cross examining the witnesses.

Umar, who took time to read out the 18-count charge, said that the four prosecution witnesses that testified in the matter gave contradictory evidence that were manifestly unreliable to convict the defendant or to warrant the tribunal to ask him to enter his defence.

The chairman specifically referred to the evidence of the third prosecution witness, Mr. Samuel Madojemu, to the effect that oral investigation was conducted on Saraki and that there was no written report on Saraki by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), adding that such an evidence has no probate value upon which the tribunal can hold the charges against the defendant.

According to the CCT chairman, the evidence of Madojemu, the Head of Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Code of Conduct Bureau, “was mere hear say. He did not in any way help the prosecution case “particularly when he (Madojemu) claimed that “all his averments in the affidavit in support of the charges against Saraki were based on information supplied to him by an undisclosed team of investigators.

Umar further stated that the report of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that was in evidence is more of intelligence gathering rather than conventional investigation.

He said the tribunal also found that the defendant was never invited, he did not make statement that would assist the tribunal to establish the truth about the charges against the defendant.

“From the simple analysis of the evidences of the prosecution witness and exhibits, we find it difficult to accept the seriousness of the witnesses. All the evidences were so discredited, unreliable that no reasonable court will attach probate value to them.

“Since the essential ingredients of all the charges were not proved as required by law, this tribunal has no option to discharge and acquit the defendant in view of the manifestly unreliable evidence of the prosecution witnesses” Umar ruled.

In his ruling, the second member of the panel, Mr. Williams Atedze Agwadza, said he was privy to have read the ruling of the chairman, and he was persuaded by the ultimate conclusion that

the defendant’s “no case submission” must succeed.

He said a careful perusal of the four witnesses’ evidence and 48 exhibits tendered by the prosecution showed that a prima facie case was not established to sustain the charge.

He noted that “the formulation of the 18 count charge was based on the affidavit evidence of Mr. Samuel Madojemu of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Madojemu testimony and affidavit evidence later became “affliction and epidemic that befell the prosecution because they were based on mere hearsays.”

He also ruled that sections 37, 38 and 126 of the Evidence Act were violated with manifestly inadmissible exhibits and testimony.

He further ruled that “the combined investigation team referred to by Madojemu comprising the operatives of the EFCC, DSS, and CCB was unknown to law as the team has no constitutional or statutory backing to do what they did,” thereby making the charge against Saraki incurably defective and capable of causing miscarriage of justice against the defendant.

He reiterated that evidence to establish offence must be such that has probate value. He also stated another fatal error on the part of the complainant was the failure to obtain statement of the defendant.

Besides, Agwadza said that prosecution also failed by its inability to call vital witnesses including the Accountant General of Kwara State to prove the allegation that the defendant collected salary for years after he left office as governor of Kwara State.

“My humble conclusion is that the defendant in this case has no case to answer and is accordingly discharged and acquitted”.

But, the prosecution counsel, Pius Akuta said they will obtain and study the ruling and if necessary appeal against it.

Saraki was initially arraigned before the tribunal in September 2015 on 12 count charge but the Federal Government amended it three times increasing the counts to 18. The Federal Government finally settled on 18 count amended charges.

The ruling did not witness the usual large turnout of Saraki supporters probably due to short notice given to the parties. A regular attendee to Saraki trial said there is wisdom in the decision of tribunal when it declined to fix adjourned date for ruling but informed the parties through communication.

“The security would have problem controlling the crowd,” he said. Reacting to the ruling, the Senate President said “At last, I am vindicated,” affirming that the judgment has affirmed his innocence.

Saraki said all along, he has been reiterating his innocence on the charges preferred against him, and hence, was all along convinced that he would at the end get victory over attempts to pull him down.

The visibly elated Senate President made this known in a state-

ment he personally signed and made available to Correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said with the outcome of the case against him, he now has the cause to hold a strong belief in the Nigeria’s judicial system.

Saraki thanked God, his family members, colleagues and wellwishers in general for standing by him while the travail against him lasted.

Meanwhile, Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, have hailed the ruling of the CCT which discharged and acquitted Saraki in all the 18 count charges of false declaration of assets that was filed against him by the Federal Government.

In a statement on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Fayose, described the CCT verdict as another victory of Nigerians over tyranny.

The governor said he was hap-

py that he predicted that the CCT will absolve Saraki in his predictions made in December 2016 and “it has come to pass.”

Fayose, who spoke through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said the judgment was another lesson for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government that criminal cases are not won on the pages of newspapers.

He drew the attention of Nigerians to number eight of his 22 predictions for the year 2017.

He said, “I said it categorically that the Code of Conduct Tribunal will absolve Senate President Bukola Saraki and today, the prediction came to pass.”

The governor congratulated Saraki, urging him to see the victory as a challenge to him and the entire members of the National Assembly to always stand up to defend the rule of law and fundamental rights of Nigerians.

Also in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, commended the Senate President Bukola Saraki, for showing courage and submission during his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of false asset declaration, saying “God has finally vindicated him.”

Frank said the ruling by the tribunal chairman, Justice Danladi Umar, that the prosecution team failed to prove the allegation against the Senate President shows that “it was initially a mere political victimisation engineered by a section of the ruling class.”

Frank, while commending the tribunal for allowing justice to prevail at the end, said the judgment will make the Senate President to be more focused in making laws that will positively impact on humanity.

A researcher, Dr. Adebayo Ajala (r), donating blood at the 2017 World Blood Donors Day at the University College Hospital Ibadan… on Wednesday.

WFP seeks $172m for N’East Nigeria

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(WFP) says it urgently needs 172 million dollars for its operations in north-east Nigeria to alleviate the impact of lean season in the area.

This is even as the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, Mr. Gordon Brown, says there are about 11 million out-ofschool children in northeast Nigeria due to the destructive activities of the Boko Haram terrorists.

While making the appeal for 172 million dollars for its operations in north-east Nigeria, the WFP, an agency of the UN, said the lean season was driving up food prices and depleting the meagre resources of millions of people affected by conflict and intensifying hunger.

The agency said the hardest-hit states were Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, when an estimated 5.2 million people were affected and urgently needed food assistance.

WFP said there is need to avert

famine from affecting more than one-third of the population, adding tens of thousands were already having difficulties to feed themselves.

“A funding shortfall has forced WFP to suspend plans to ramp up assistance during the June-August lean season.

“They now plan to reach only 1.36 million people monthly during this crucial period, down from previous target of 1.8 million.

“Even those receiving food, nutrition and cash assistance are getting less of it. WFP is helping only the very hungriest and most vulnerable.

“This is a brutal form of triage but the agency says that given adequate resources, it could do much more,” the UN food agency said.

WFP also issued an urgent call for one billion dollars to help 20 million people needing food assistance in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.

“These funds, which would cover the next six months, must come now, as delays would result in needless suffering,” it said.

WFP said Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen were entering the so-called hunger season, the annual period when food from the last harvest runs out and the death rate among children spikes.

WFP also stressed that any blocking of aid by any group translated into the suffering and death of the innocent, adding that using food as a weapon of war was unacceptable.

Meanwhile, the UN Special Envoy for Global Education, Mr. Gordon Brown, says there are about 11 million out-of-school children in northeast Nigeria due to the destructive activities of the Boko Haram terrorists.

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Editorial Youth unemployment in Nigeria

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ormer president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo sometime ago raised alarm at the increasing unemployment in the country, especially among the youth, and stressed that if urgent steps are not taken to address it, “the country may be sitting on a keg of gun powder.”

Definitely, what the ex-president said is not new to Nigerians, given that the scale of unemployment in the country is approaching a catastrophic proportion. We are equally concerned at the stratospheric rise in unemployment and the consequences it is having on national development.

It is a truism that the rate of unemployment is rising and unless this is resolved, the country would be facing a precarious future of restive citizenry.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s unemployment rate has averaged 14.60 percent on yearly basis since 2004. There is no gainsaying the fact that high unemployment is responsible for increase in the level of frustration and high rate of crime in the country.

It is equally disheartening that despite Nigeria’s vast human and material resources, gross mismanagement, profligate spending, poor leadership and corruption by public officials have stymied the optimal utilisation of these resources in such a way that they would bring maximum economic benefits and employment generation to the citizenry.

Of course, unemployment is widely regarded as a major social and economic global problem, even as the consequences have obvious and well-documented links to economic disadvantages. For example, the unemployed lack the wherewithal to

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Social commentators have for long argued that the worsening employment crisis in Nigeria is partly a reflection of government’s inability to design policies that will create more jobs, or provide the enabling environment to encourage individuals and the private sectors to expand employment opportunities without let or hindrance.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Goodluck Jonathan

Matthew Ashimolowo

Julius Nyerere

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

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

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

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Plateau judges begin indefinite strike over 8 years dressing allowance Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏ Association of Sharia, Area and Customary Court Judges Association of Nigerian (SACCJAN), Plateau state chapter, has commenced an indefinite sit-down strike action, following the inability of government to pay their eight years dressing allowance.

Chairman of the association, Hon. Ayuba Dazel, who briefed journalists

on Wednesday after an emergency congress held at Court 4, Plateau State High Court Complex Jos, urged the 140 judges that make up the association to comply strictly with the directive.

“The Plateau State chapter of Sharia, Area and Customary Court Judges Association of Nigeria (SACCJAN) resolved during a congress meeting held on Tuesday June 13, 2017 that all lower courts

judges in the state are going on sit-down strike action because our dressing allowances have not been paid since 2009.

“Other Ministries and Departments, particularly the Ministry for Justice and Plateau State House of Assembly, have been paid and I don’t know why we in the judiciary arm of government have not been paid. It is on this note that all judges are directed to be in their respective of-

fices but will not carry out any assignment until our demands are met.”

Hon. Dazel expressed regret that despite the 14 days ultimatum issued to the government in a letter dated May 23, 2017 which expired last week Tuesday, government has not shown concern towards addressing their plight.

He lamented over the discrimination in payment of the said allowances which their counter-

parts in the ministry for Justice has been enjoying.

Dazel said the association has consulted all constituted authorities on the matter but no concrete decision has been taken towards resolving the abnormalities, adding that they are left with no option than to down tool until government do the needful.

In a swift reaction, Special Adviser to the state governor on Media and

Publicity, Dan Manjang, appealed to the judges to stay away from their dangerous action and pursue dialogue, more so that the governor is from their constituency.

He said it is not deliberate for government not to pay their entitlement and begged the judges for more understanding, saying the hitches is due to the precarious financial status of the state.

He noted that government is up to date in the payment of public workers and pensioners in the state and effort is on to clear all outstanding allowances of civil servants in the state.

Power consumers laud JED over recertification of 1,500 meters

Police trainees suffer neglect, exposed to hunger, frustration Edem Edem, Calabar

ÏÏÏ Police Training School (PTS) in Odukpani local government area of Cross River state is facing serious degradation. There is hunger, starvation, frustration on the face of the police trainees. The trainees are currently undergoing terrible experiences occasioned by poor feeding condition, lack of portable drinking water, alleged extortion by the authorities and poor hostel accommodation, among others.

Investigation conducted by our correspondent revealed that trainees trek long distances in search of drinking water which they usually find in ponds and streams in faraway forests and swamps. These are natural habitat for all sorts of snakes and Representative of the Governor of Plateau State, Mr. Danladi Mann (m), inspecting the parade during the National Youth reptiles.

Service Corps Passing-Out Parade at Mangu Orientation Camp in Plateau... recently.

Over 100 trainees in the early hours of everyday are seen going into the forest and swamps in search of drinking water. A recruit who pleaded for anonymity said they have been going through unpleasant exEWV Q7 Gold Whitenizer con- cosmetic products: Tara Liquid Angela Onwuzoo periences, ranging from poor trary to Section 1 (1) of the Food, Makeup, Tala, Zaron Mattifying feeding, lack of water, and exÏÏÏ Justice Abdulaziz Anka Drug and Related Product Act Power and Jordana power withtortion adding that, the quan- of the Federal High Court in La- and punishable under Section 6 out lawful authorisation brought tity and quality of food served gos has remanded a Lagos based (a) of the same Act. against him by the National to us is nothing to write home businessman, Benson Maduka, Maduka, however, pleaded not Agency for Food and Drug Adabout. ministration and Control (NAFin prison custody for the impor- guilty to the charge.

Justice Anka has adjourned DAC).

“The soup and food served to tation and sale of some unregisthe case till June 14 for the hearShamaki had told the court that us in most cases are watery and tered cosmetic products.

The judge ordered that Madu- ing of the accused person’s bail the convict committed the offence tasteless. No drinking water in the whole of this area. You can ka be kept in prison after he was application and the commence- on December 20, 2016 in Lagos contrary to Section 1 (1) of the see how dehydrated we look. arraigned before him by the Na- ment of trial.

In a related development, Jus- Food, Drug and Related Product tional Agency for Food and Drug You can see the distance we Administration and Control tice Anka also convicted and im- Act and punishable under Secare trekking to fetch drinking (NAFDAC) on two-count charge posed a fine of N150, 000 on a trad- tion 6 (a) of the same Act. water from forests. As if this is of Importing and selling fake cos- er, Izuchukwu Chikelu for the The convict, who was first arnot enough, the levies imposed metic products. sale of fake cosmetic products. raigned on May 8, 2017, has pleadon us by the authorities is more The judge handed down the ed guilty to the charge a developAccording to NAFDAC prosor less extortion, we are made ecutor, Umar Shamaki, the ac- verdict after Chikelu pleaded ment which made the judge to adjourned the case till Thursday to pay as much as N500 each for cused person imported unreg- guilty to a five-count charge of istered EWV Serum Lotion and possession and sale of some fake for review of fact and sentencing. handouts per course.

NAFDAC arraigns man over fake, unregistered cosmetic products

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏ Community leaders in Plateau state have commended the Jos Electricity Distribution Plc over the recertification of 1,500 meters and the transparent manner the meter testing by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) was handled.

The meter testing and recertification by NEMSA, according to a press release signed and issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, JED PLC, Dr. Friday Adakole Elijah, was predicated on a dispute championed by members of Plateau State Coalition for Peace and Development which led to the intervention of the State Government who invited the agency (NEMSA) as an impartial umpire to adjudicate into the matter by conducting the testification and recertification exercise transparently.

Following the invitation, a four man crew was dispatched by the agency from Meter Test Station (MTS) Kaduna to Jos on the 3rd of May 2017. Upon arrival, the team swung into action immediately as they were led to premises selected by the Coalition leadership in Rayfield, Zarmaganda Village, State and Federal low-cost housing estates in Jos while representatives of other civil societies and COREN, Jos Electricity Distribution Plc, Security personnel, Plateau State Ministry of Water Resources and Energy observed the process.

At the end of the exercise, Elijah disclosed that, “1,500 meters was agreed to be taking to Kaduna for further testing, out of which 660 meters were conveyed to kaduna and the balance of 840 would be taken to Kaduna as soon as possible.

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Delta Assembly okays N1bn loan request for UBE fund Ï Rƍƍ ƈƐƈ ƍ ƏƐƈƆ ƊƈƅƊè fault Okowa SMART agenda Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏ The Delta State House of Assembly has ratified Governor Ifeanyo Okowa’s request for N1billion loan facility to enable the state access the Universal Basic Education Fund (UBE) by the federal government.

At the plenary session on Wednesday, the lawmakers gave approval to allow the loan to be exclusively applied for in the payment of 50 percent state counterpart funding by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) that will enable it access the federal government component fund for the execution of projects in the education sector in the state.

The ratification by the lawmakers was followed by a letter from Governor Okowa which was read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

Part of the letter reads: “the credit loan facility was…approved by the State Executive Council at its ninth meeting which was held on Tuesday June 6, 2017. [T]he purpose of the letter is to request the ratification of the approval by the House to enable the state government obtain the loan facility.”

The majority leader, Tim Owherfere, moved that the application be accepted, adopted, and was seconded by Anthony Elekeokwuri Oboro Preyor.

In his debate, Mr. Tim Owherfere argued that the letter is to enable the state UBE funds, adding.

“The loan facility as sought is to serve as counterpart funding, it is for the betterment of the state.”

In a swift reaction, an All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr. John Attewere, alleged that the approval of the loan was a means for the governor to enrich himself, adding that his “SMART Agenda, portends pains for Deltans.”

While urging Deltans to resist unnecessary loans, the APC state stalwart lamented the huge debts of over N700billion in the state through loans, alleging the state is in a state of decayed infrastructure.

Similarly, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Mr. Felix Oweh, described the governor’s prosperity for all Deltans as failure and urged him to brace up to the challenge of providing dividends of democracy for the people.

Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara (r), in a handshake with the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki on his Victory at the Code of Conduct Tribunal… on Wednesday. With them are, Chief Whip, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa and Hon. Umar Bago.

Lassa fever panic at Ojukwu Varsity hospital Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

ÏÏÏ Fear of lassa fever epidemic has gripped patients and staff of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku Awka the Anambra state capital.

This fear stems from the admission into the hospital of a female lassa fever patient resulting in an unexpected panic that forced other patients to distance themselves from the apartment where the lady was kept.

Confirming the incident, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), of COOUTH, Dr. Lawrence Ikeakor, said that the teaching hospital had a lady patient that was admitted on the night of Sunday and on Monday morning the staff, on suspicion that she may be a patient of lassa fever, informed him about the development.

He said their staff are trained in such a way that when they have suspicion of serious cases they have to alert the authorities which they promptly did on ad-

mission of the patient.

“So we had to notify the (Anambra state) Ministry of Health and they came with their ambulance and took the patient to a federal government specialist medical laboratory at Irua in Edo state, where she was confirmed to be a lassa fever patient,” the CMD said.

He said it was not that they don’t have their own ambulance but just that the Health Ministry decided to evacuate the patient with theirs.

The state governor, Chief Willie Obianor, he said, has helped them a lot to surmount most of our teething problems and recently we received additional fund from him to help us recruit staff.

He said: “We are nurturing a very young teaching hospital; we have graduated first and second sets of medical doctors. In five years we have recorded gigantic strides through our governor who always come to our financial needs whenever called upon.

allowing such kind of fraudulent system to continue, the country would never make any reasonable amount from tax.

“So really the country in which profit was generated doesn’t get tax, they go and declare those profits in a country that has very low tax,” she said.

According to Adeosun, there is a contact among the G20 countries and the OECD to end this and Nigeria was part of those who negotiated this convention and today council gave us per-

mission to go and sign the conventions.

“What that convention would mean is that where we have existing bilateral tax treaties, like Nigeria already has some tax treaties with certain countries which actually are not in our favour and I gave example to council.

For example we sign a treaty with a particular country that says their national carrier will not pay tax in Nigeria and in exchange Nigeria’s national carri-

er will not pay tax in their country but as you know Nigeria does not have a national carrier, so that type of arrangement is adverse from Nigeria.

Adeosun further observed that the convention would give Nigeria the right to go and amend that treaty and opt out of some of the treaties that it has already signed in previous administration, that are not appropriate for the country; saying, “convention allows us to renegotiate.”

MykeUzendu, Abuja

ters in Abuja, the Corps Marshal Dr, BoboyeOyeyemi stated that the one week programme will improve the knowledge of the officers in the rights of non-motorized road users with a view to enhance the safety on the roads along with other users.

The training was the second phase, part of the efforts being made to meet the goals of the United Nations Decade of Action For Road Safety: 2011-2020 which target reduction of road traffic crashes and fatalities by 50 percent by year 2020.

The Corps Marshal explained that the training started with a pre-training visit to Nigeria by the Dutch training provider who came to ascertain the exact training needs and inspect available infrastructure for non-motorised form of transportation in the country. “This was done through visits to urban roads in Abuja, interaction with relevant stakeholders and studying reports of the past efforts to popularise the use of the system with a view to modifying the training curriculum to suit the local need,” he stated.

Nigeria to sign multilateral tax treaty with G20, OECD Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ In its bid to increase tax revenue in the country and block leakages, the Federal Government has approved the signing of multilateral convention to implement tax treaty and other related matters to prevent base erosion and profit shifting.

One of the means by which major companies evade tax is a practice called Base Erosion and Profit Shifting which means that the profit that was made in Nigeria, using accounting methods it shift to a country that has little or no tax.

The approval was given on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, said that the approval was based on a memo she submitted to the council.

Adeosun said that the present administration is focused on revenue generation and mobilization adding that part of the work was to improve the country’s tax collection.

The minister explained that

FRSC trains officers on safer road ÏÏÏ The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in partnership with Dutch Embassy Tuesday commenced a strategic training for its officers on safer roads for cyclists, pedestrians and other NonMotorized Transportation (NMT) in line with its 2017 strategic work plan especially with the revelation by the World Health Organisation that pedestrians form about 39percent of road fatalities in Africa.

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Nigerians groan over soaring cost of gari, other foodstuffs Ladesope Ladelokun Gari, Nigeria’s most economic and popular staple food for the average family is now a threatened essential commodity! Investigation carried out by our correspondents showed that families that depend on gari for at least two meals a day are perplexed at the rocketing price of the foodstuff.

Dealers and buyers across the nation fear that if this trend is not stemmed quickly, gari may soon disappear from the table of the poor.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation, declined from 17.78 per cent in February to 17.26 per cent in March. And, in April, inflation dipped further by 0.02, leaving it at 17.24 per cent.

Despite the steady fall in inflation rate, The Daily Times gathered that prices of foodstuffs like rice, gari, palm oil, yam flour, wheat, bread and other staples have risen beyond the reach of the average Nigerian family. In some cases, the inflation rate is oscillating between 150 to 200 percent, bringing untold hardship to many homes.

It would be recalled that following public outcry against the rising prices of foodstuffs, President Buhari’s administration had recently constituted a Presidential Task Force with a mandate to explore options to promote availability and affordability of food items to Nigerians with a view to reversing the rising prices of foodstuffs.

Meanwhile, a cross section of families feeling the pinch has barred their minds on the rising cost of foodstuffs, especially gari. While some called on authorities to alleviate the suffering of the people through deliberate policies to make foods affordable, many others expressed frustration and despair.

A visibly upset Adeola Fatugba who bought a paint container of gari at Mowe market, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun state, for N1,200 - up from N350 few months ago, lamented: ‘‘Where do we go from here? Things are getting more difficult every day. These politicians, do they want us to eat stone now?’’

Ronke Adeola, after roaming the market for hours, comparing prices, lamented: “It is like all of them have held a meeting to shoot the price of gari up.”

The mother of five resorted to begging both Federal and Lagos state governments to do what they can to make life easy for the people.

Her words: “All that we earn now go into buying foodstuffs alone and it’s even not enough. Please help us beg Buhari to save us from hunger. We can’t continue like this. If we can no longer afford to buy ordinary gari, does Buhari and Osinbajo want everybody to start jumping into the lagoon?”

Favourite staple...now a scarce commodity

Statistics across the nation show a uniform rise. A plastic of gari now costs between N1,100 to N1,250, up from just N300 while a 50kg bag is now N19,000, up from N10,000 six months back.

However, Ogun state-based cassava farmer, Sarafa Quadri, blames the rising price of garri on the rural-urban migration and reluctance of youths in the hinterland to engage in cassava farming, leading to a hike in the price of gari and other cassava products.

“Some old farmers don’t have anyone to take over from them.

Their children want go to the cities, even if all they do is okada business while others want to go to school. So, we have less people producing for more people. Farming activities has reduced drastically, leading to scarcity and increase in the prices of foodstuffs,’’ he said.

For Mr. Azubike Nnadozie, a business editor with one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers, says the rising demand for cassava products has contributed to the increase in a big way. Azubike says a lot of Nigerians prefer to buy gari from Togo, Benin, Ghana and other West African countries because they are cheaper.

“It may interest you to know that sometimes foodstuffs are cheaper in Lagos than at the villages. This is because those who sell in the villages sell to people who come to buy for export. In recent times, there is a phenomenon whereby you sell your cassava farm on the land. The situ-

ation is so bad that palm trees are even bought before the fruits are ripe.

And those who want to export harvest by themselves.

So, what does that tell you? It tells you that the product is very attractive for export, demand is high and the average farmer makes more money now than he would have made selling within the country.’’

On what to do to ensure affordable food prices and food security, a frontrank farmer, Mr. Nurudeen Tiamiyu, called on government at all levels to support farmers with necessary incentives. ‘‘We don’t need any task force to know what the problem is. The states own the lands and the FG owns the finances. The Southern states have refused to do what the northern states do.

“While governors in the north invest in tractors to open up lands for their farmers and source fund under the various interventions, Southwest governors just do mouth farming. It costs more to open up lands in the Southwest than any other region in Nigeria. We need soil specific soil fertalisers and not the generic ones they import.

There is need for synergy between the federal government, state governments and farmers.’’

Also advancing reasons for the rising cost of gari, CEO of Topman Ventures, Mr. Sunday Ijekhuemen, said “there isn’t much cassava in the bush and demand for gari is so high and this is happen-

ing because people have diversified the use of gari for other products. They are now processing gari as flour for baking of bread and other products - and you will remember it was former President Obasanjo that promoted that idea without thinking of the implication.

“As a dealer, I can tell you that cassava which we used to have in abundance in farmlands is now been processed as flour for bakeries. We used to buy gari from Kutonou, Oyo and Edo states, but still they are enough and wherever we buy from, the cost is rising all the time.”

Why do you buy gari from Kutonou?

“Well, it is our people that say Kutonou gari is better than Nigerian gari. It is natural that cost of gari should rise along with other foodstuffs; regrettably, cost of gari has now surpassed all other foodstuffs.”

Consolation Now the rain has come down, it is expected that the price should drop because farmers will concentrate more on planting cassava because Nigerians need to farm more to combat hunger.

“For some years back, a bag of gari stood at N5,000 and farmers were discouraged and they looked for alternatives; but now the price has soared up, many farmers will go back to cassava farming. It is only natural,” Ijekhuemen said.

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I can’t remember how many people I have kidnapped – Evans Oguntade Ismaila with Agency

Barely a month after the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, placed a N30 million bounty on notorious kidnapper, Evans, as he is popularly known in some quarters, he was over the weekend arrested by the police in Lagos.

Evans, who has been on the wanted list of the police for well over four years now, was finally arrested by the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT), led by Abba Kyari, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). His arrest is coming at heels of the decision of the Lagos State Government to demolish his house at No 19 Ataye Street, by Lanre bus stop, New Lagos area, Igando, which he converted to a hideout for his gang members and their

Evans victims.

The suspect, who is the brain behind most of the high-profile kidnap cases in the nation, has for over four years been declared wanted in three states Edo, Anambra and Lagos.

Although, Evans has continually evaded arrest for over four years, he came up on police ‘radar’ over his involvement in the abduction of Innocent Duru, the owner of a multinational pharmaceutical

company at the Ilupeju area of the State.

With his nefarious reign on the increase, the IGP had mobilised resources to back the IRT in making sure he was arrested.

According to the police profile on him, Evans has been touted to be the most brilliant, crafty and richest of his ilk, thus making him a dangerous kidnapper.

According to a police source who spoke on anonymity, “Vampire is the most deadly kidnapper in history and Evans remains the most notorious, brilliant and crafty kidnapper in history.

“After a strategic monitoring by our men, Evans was tracked to Magodo in Lagos and he was finally arrested

by ACP Kyari and his men from Magodo estate Mansion in Lagos State at about1pm “Already, the IGP has directed the Force

Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood, to proceed from Abuja to Lagos to parade Evans and his gang members in Lagos by 12noon on Sunday at the Command Headquarters in Lagos.

“Since the police focused on his case, two of his gang members have been arrested and six plates number, one grass cutter, two Barreta pistols with four magazines, one army cap, two locally made leg chains, four AK47 rifles, one bullet proof vest, 59 AK47 magazines and 1,272 ammunition, were also recovered from them.

According to the Evans, while parading with other suspects said “I wasn’t sure of how many people I have kidnapped but the highest had collected as ransom was $1m.

“I can’t figure out how much I have collected so far or how many people I have kidnapped but I have

kidnapped up to 10 since 2015.

“I choose to collect ransom in dollars to be different and the maximum I have collected as ransom so far is $1m.

“I work in two groups, a team moves with me to kidnap the victims while we hand over to the other team that takes the victim to the hide out.

“Kinsley introduced me to kidnap business but I usually get my ammunitions from one Chinedu and Ehis whom I met at Ago-Iwoye.

“I also do drug business which enabled me to buy my property.” he said.

Another suspects paraded alongside five other suspects told journalist that he started the business of kidnap in 2015 after he left his spate part business during which he lost N20m to custom officers.

The end of the road for notorious kidnap king pin

Joy Anyim Kidnapping, the forceful capturing of a person for the purpose of extorting ransom has become a global menace that is ravaging many countries of the world, especially Nigeria.

Also known as abduction, it has remained a trend that security agencies as well as political leaders are battling to eradicate.

In Nigeria, the case is not different as kidnapping which used to be alien to our culture has become a way of life for some deviants.

Although not popular in the earlier years of the country’s independence, the 21st century has seen a new wave of this uncivilised act as a means of settling dispute and for some, a means of livelihood.

But the trend appears now to have nosedived – at least in the Lagos area, as the notorious leader and grandfather of kidnappers, Chukwudubem George Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans, was recently arrested at his Magodo Mansion built from proceeds of kidnapping.

The 36-year-old Evans who is a product of a broken marriage says his father was responsible for his chosen path.

The suspect who lived like a king said his father made him drop out of school in JSS 3 when he divorced his mother and married another wife. He had moved to Lagos where he started selling diesel to luxury buses and trucks.

It was at this point he was introduced to robbery The devastated father of the suspect, Stephen Onwuamadikewhen said when he heard the news, he had not been able to sleep.

“I believe in a straight forward and honest life. If I noticed someone is not honest, I run away from the person. When my business was thriving, I did business with white people.

“You will not believe the fact that my son has not visited home since 2008. I remember asking him what he was into the last time he visited and he said he was into drug trafficking. I insisted he desist from the business and look for another justifiable means of income. I guess I angered him with my advice and when he travelled back, I

never got to see him again - until I heard of his arrest.

“I never even spoke with him on phone because I never had his contact. I am only pleading for mercy and a second chance for him to get things right.”

The long list of Evans’ will make a thriller for t he movies; they include one Mbarikatta William Uboma, 35, kidnapped June 16th, 2012, at about 11am.

He demanded N10m ransom but settled for N2m.

A Director with Ocean Glory Commodities, Apapa, Paul Cole, 34, from Ohafia in Abia Sate was another victim. He was kidnapped on August 3rd, 2012, at Festac Town, together with his General Manager, Jude Ugoje, and another staff, Piriye Gogo, and taken to an unknown destination. They demanded for N10m but settled for N5m.

Mohammed Jamal, 22, a Lebanese, was also kidnapped by his gang on August 19, 2012, at Ajah. N7M ransom was later paid at Ojo Barracks. One Kingsley Nwokenta, 34, was next on their target: he was kidnapped on September 19, 2012 at Mile 2 under bridge, after he left Lebanana Bar, in Festac. Later, he paid

N1.5M ransom while they made away with his black Toyota Venza and other accessories, among many others.

He tells his story, “I was into auto spare parts importation but lost N25 million when custom seized my goods. From there, I relocated to South Africa, where I started peddling drugs. But along the line, my business partner shot me and passed me off as dead. I recuperated in Cape Town and returned to Nigeria and decided to start kidnapping rich men for ransom.

“I started my kidnapping

escapade under notorious China, and I was among the gang who attempted to kidnap the owner of Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianodo. But unfortunately two of my gang members were killed in the operation and China also died.

“Thereafter, I started my own gang, comprising of six men in Lagos. I direct them to any part of the country to work. They usually go in groups of three or four to execute any mission. Others are recruited according to the particular operations and once the job is through, they are dis-

charged”.

Evans claimed that he had never killed anyone; he said most of those killed during operations were done by his gang members.

“Urchman, Uche and Nnamdi were the ones who carried weapons and one Chinedu and a certain Ehis brought contacts and names of victims to be kidnapped. We have kidnapped about 10 people since I started my own gang in 2015. Uyi Technical and Dan Odete brought N100million and N50million ransom respectively, which were picked up under China’s reign and I got N10m as my share.”

“The highest amount I have collected was $1million (USD) from Festac. I don’t know my net worth.

I don’t have any money in the bank. I operate only one account (GTB). I collect dollars because it’s my choice.

It’s not true that victims pay money to an account in South Africa.

“Once the victims pay the ransom, the money goes to the people who own it. I don’t have a boss but some people own the money. Does money stay with a human being? (He queried reporters in Igbo).

News 20 Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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part of government’s effort to ensure that locally manufactured products are accepted globally, the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has certified wide range of locally manufactured products in Abuja that meet Nigerian Industrial Standards.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Coordinator of SON, Chief Gambo Dimka said that the significance of the certificate issued to the manufacturers shows that their products meet the Nigerian Industrial Standard and by extension global standard.

Dimka further explained that the manufacturers who attained the SON certification can very well export their

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SON certifies range of local products in FCT products to any part of the world.

He added that other government agencies and organ of global body like Export Promotion Council, National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) also participated in the event.

The FCT Coordinators also called on newly certified manufacturers within FCT to take advantage of 80 million naira earmarked by FCT administration through a micro finance institution to assist Small and Medium Enter-

prise in Abuja to expand their business.

Also speaking, the General Manager, Rywara Confectionaries Ltd, Olaruwa Efedayo expressed his management’s excitement for the SON certification.

Feed ago said, “we feel so good, and it is an indication that we are doing something well and it is also a challenge on us to keep on doing well in term of standardization of our product.”

He equally called on government to release what he referred to as ‘standard operation pro-

cedure’ to every company to benchmark a minimum standard, while appealing to the regulatory and standardisation agencies not to cut corners but always insist that the right things must be done by the manufacturers.

While reiterating the need for manufacturers to produce quality products that can compete with imported products, he also appealed to Nigerians to patronise made in Nigeria products to boost the nation’s economy.

On his part, another manufacturer and the Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Company

Limited, manufacturer of ‘Our Mayor Bottled Water’. Dr. Vincent Ukaoma explained that his brand of bottled water contains 0.03 percent PDS and seven percent PH; boasting that his water is tropical, unlike the acidic water that in Europe and American markets.

Ukaoma explained that the certification process was transparent as manufacturers are only required to do the right thing and the rest is history, noting that his market strategy is to continue to maintain the good quality that earned him the certification.

I never bribed Justice Yinusa -Nwobike tells court Titilope Joseph

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Joseph Nwobike has denied bribing the dismissed Judge, Justice Mohammed Yinusa.

Nwobike made this declaration on Wednesday while giving evidence before Justice Raliat Adebiyi of an Ikeja High Court. The senior Advocate said that, he only gave Yinusa N750, 000 out of pity when he told him about his mother’s deterioration health.

Nwobike is being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 11-count charge of allegedly offering gratification to a public official and perverting the course of justice.

The commission also named four judges allegedly involved in the gratification scam as Justice Mohammed Yinusa, Justice H. A. Nganjiwa and Justice Musa Kurya, all of the Federal High Court, Lagos and Justice James Agbadu-Fishim of the National Industrial Court, Lagos.

Led in evidence by his counsel, Mr. O Akoni (SAN), Nwobike said he has never been a respondent in any case or ever charged to face a disciplinary committee and that the money he transferred into Justice Yinusa’s bank account was done out of sheer compassion for his mother’s treatment.

“I have known Justice Yinusa for about 19 years.

Ekiti West Local Government Chairman, Hon. Kola Omotunde (r), and others, during the inspection tour of the on-going roads project at Amututu/ Aramoko township in Ekiti State... recently.

Human rights lawyer asks EFCC to tender apology to The Sun

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏ An Akure based hu-

man rights lawyer Morakinyo Ogele, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tender a public apology to the management of the Sun Newspaper for invading its premises.Barrister Ogele said the anti graft agency should also be prepared to compensate the media organisation for disrupting its daily activity and subjecting its staff to physiological trauma and molestation.

The operatives of the

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had in the early hours of Monday invaded the Lagos head office of the Sun Newspaper to ascertain the state of the assets of the publishing company which has been a subject of a subsisting interim forfeiture order.

Recalled that prior to the invasion, the anti graft agency had written to the authorities of the media outfit to account for its management of the assets for the period of the subsisting court order.

However, Ogele spoke on Wednesday with journalists in Akure, the Ondo

State capital, while reacting to the raid on the Sun Newspaper office by the anti graft agency.

Ogele flayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for its invasion into the premises of the Sun Newspaper and described the action as barbaric.

“Seven days ultimatum is hereby issued to EFCC to tender unreserved apology to the Sun Newspaper and compensate the paper with N1billion.

“Otherwise, I may be forced to restrain EFCC from carrying out activities not known to law,” the lawyer threatened.

He said that the raid on the media outfit has now become a stock in trade of the commission and described the action as uncivilised and unconstitutional.

“It is designed to gag, molest and harass the press. The excuse offered to the public by the EFCC cannot be accepted, as the matter is still pending in the competent court of law”, he declared.

Ogele said the action of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had already violated section 39 (1) of 1999 constitution of Nigeria as amended.

A’Court voids Orubebe’s conviction, overrules CCT Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏThe

Court of Appeal Abuja Division has nullified the conviction of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for false assets declaration.

Court of Appeal said in a judgment on Wednesday in the appeal lodged

by Orubebe that the decision of the tribunal which found him guilty of the allegation of false assets declaration in 2007 was a miscarriage of justice.

In a unanimous judgment, a three-man panel of Justices of the appellate court led by Justice Mohammed Abdul Aboki, voided the tribunal conviction.

Orubebe had in his Notice of Appeal marked CA/A/633c/2016, urged the appellate court to not only set-aside judgment delivered by the tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar on October 4, 2016, but to equally discharge and acquit him of the charge.

The tribunal in the said verdict, had said it was satisfied that Orubebe shielded his ownership of Plot 2057 Asokoro District, Abuja.

While upholding the appeal on Wednesday, the appellate court panel held that the tribunal went beyond the case that was brought before it by the prosecution.

The court held that Orubebe’s trial was not based on his none declaration of title deed of the said property, but his alleged false declaration of his assets.

It stressed that as such, the unregistered instrument of transfer of the said property was admissible evidence in proof of the payment of purchase price, which showed that the property was already acquired by Divention Properties Ltd. The appellate court stressed that the appellant could not have declared the same property he had parted with.

The court faulted the CCT for raising the issue of non- registration of title deed of the property suo motu (by itself).

“On the whole, it is our view that this appeal succeeded on its merit and is therefore allowed.

“The appellant is accordingly discharged and acquitted”, the court held.

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LIBERTY FOR ALL NATIONS GOSPEL MINISTRY

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CHRIST WAY LIBERATION CHURCH WORLDWIDE

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.

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1). REV. KELLY EGHOSA ISIBOR (2). MRS OGHOGHO EGHOSA- ISIBOR (3). BLESSING AIGBE - MEMBER.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) AYINDE MATHEW AKINTUNDE (2) BAKARE MOPELOLA ATILOLA (3) AYINDE SAMUEL OLUSEYE

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: (1). TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Public Notice APOSTLE PAUL HASSAN MINISTRY INT’L

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Hassan Paul Ololade (2) Ayobami Tolulope Damilola (3) Nneke kelechi u

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To Propagate the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED : THE TRUSTEES

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

SIGNED BY :SECRETARY

SULEIMAN ADEBAYO ALABI FOUNDATION

FAITH TABERNACLE OF TESTIMONY IN HIS PRESENCE MINISTRY

TRUE EMPOWERMENT NETWORK 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

This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act, 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Igwe Austin Emeka (2) Nyong Inameti Gabriel (3) Hamilton Lamech Gabriel (4) Igwe Afoke

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Shakirat Titilayo Davies 2. Alabi Yussuf Damilola 3. Alabi Omobolanle Khadiyat

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:Feeding the economy through active youth empowerment, skills Acquisition, job creation, financial assistance/grants and humanitarian services with the aim of reducing unemployment and alleviating poverty Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris crescent off Aguiyi ironsi street maitama, Abuja

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To function as an Islamic organization that provides relief and support to Muslim organizations, communities and individuals.

2. To help rehabilitate and establish needy and despondent Muslims and non Muslims 3. To support in the improved welfare and education of Children and Women in less privileged communities and circumstances.

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

Signed by: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY : Aduwa Victor Esq.

BRIDGE TO SUCCESS LIFE INITIATIVE

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

The Trustees are: 1. Ebule Nicholas Besidone.

2. Charles Oseghale Adimah

Trustees are : 1. ADEOLA EUNICE OLADELE-FAYEHUN 2. KEFILWE SANDRA KOOGOTSITSE 3. DR. ADAM BABA MODU 4. DR. TIMOTHY ABIOLA OLUWASOLA 5. REBECCA HARSHBARGER

Any Objections to this publication should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 tigris crescent, off aguiyi ironsi street, maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Barr. Temple Williams

THE GREAT EMERALD MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named organization has applied to corporate affairs commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) EME CHIJIOKE AUSTIN (PRESIDENT) (2) OWUNNA CHINENYE TEMPLE (SECRETARY) (3) OKORO M. CHINEDU (4) MGBEOKWERE AGAPE O. (5) CHIJIOKE DARLINGTON NWAOGU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: (1) TO ENCOURAGE THE LOVE OF MUSIC (2) TO ENCOURAGE YOUTHS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (3) TO ENCOURAGE THE SPIRIT OF CHARITY (4) TO EMPOWER LIVES, HELP THE NEEDY AND LESS-PRIVILEGED. Any objection of the said registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 565 Ndola Square, Zone 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed EME CHIJIOKE AUSTIN (PRESIDENT)

MODUPE ADEYEMI AJAYI I, formerly known and addressed as MODUPE ADEYEMI ADEKUNLE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MODUPE ADEYEMI AJAYI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MARY CHINONSO IKWUONWU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MISS CHINONSO EMMANUEL. That my correct date of birth is 24th day of October, 1988. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MOSHOOD MARIAM ADEDAYO

I, formerly known and addressed as Moshood Mariam, now wish to be known and addressed as Moshood Mariam Adedayo.

All former documents remain valid. General public Please take note.

TOLULOPE SADARE SALAUDEEN I, formerly known and addressed as TOLULOPE ROSEMARY SADARE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as TOLULOPE SADARE SALAUDEEN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AJAYI ENITAN TAIWO 2. OLASOJI GABRIEL OLATUBOSUN 3. AJAYI FALILAT OLUWATOYIN 4. OLUSOLA OLANREWAJU OLATUNJI 5. AJAYI ADEWALE SOLOMON

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO REACH THE UN-CHURCH, UNSAVED AND UNLOVED IMMORTAL LOST SOULS IN ALL PART OF THE WORLD. 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.

This is to informed the general public that the above name Initiative has applied to the corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the company and allied matters act 1990.

Aims & Objectives: 1. To teach members and audience on the secrets of good success.

2. To inculcate a success mentality into young Nigerians 3. To launch a mastermind of young and success oriented people 4. To encourage and mentor people towards success.

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.

BROTHERS CLUB OF ARONDIZUOGU

The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TOCHUKWU ANTHONY OHAZURUME - CHAIRMAN. 2. IFEANYI NDUBUISI - SECRETARY. 3. OKEKE OBINNA NELSON. 4. CHRIS ONUMA CHINEDU. 5. OBINKA ONYEDIKACHI KENNETH. 6. ANOLIEFO CHUKWUEMEKA INNOCENT.

AIMS: To secure food for internally displaced people in Africa and to serve as voice for facilitating international response to their welfare and well being.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster love, Peace and unity.

2. To promote the interest of members.

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: CHAIRMAN

Signed: Trustees

KOSOFE NON-INDIGENES DEVELOPMENT CLUB

CLUB OF HONORARY CHEIFS IN NIGERIA

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration of trustee under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration of trustee under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AARE HIGH CHIEF (SIR) PROF JOSEPH ONAMO AGBOYE, BSC, LLB, LLM, MBA, PHD. 2. CHIEF (DR.) MRS. EVELYN OTEKUME AGBOYE, BSC (BUS ADMIN), PHD (BUSINESS ADMIN) 3. OKOYEFI KINGSLEY CHUKWUEZUGO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AARE HIGH CHIEF (SIR) PROF. JOSEPH ONAMO AGBOYE, BSC, LLB, LLM, MBA, PHD. 2. CHIEF (DR.) MRS. EVELYN OTEKUME AGBOYE, BSC (BUS ADMIN) PHD (BUSINESS ADMIN) 3. OKOYEFI KINGSLEY CHUKWUEZUGO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (i) To promote and encourage friendliness, collaboration, peace, unity, understanding and progress of all non- indigenes living or engaged in business in Kosofe Area of Lagos State. (ii) To build a social club for members to relax, entertain, refresh and relax themselves in any part of Kosofe area. To encourage socialization, self-help, interactions and development. (iii) To promote the cultures, arts, traditions and heritages of the various ethnic groups living in Kosofe area of Lagos State. To own Land and various types of properties and encourage interactions among non-members.

Any objection (s) to the above registration should be addressed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Signed Okoyefi Kingsley Esq SAPIENS ADVICATIS Sapiensadvocatis@gmail.com

DANIEL BLESSING IFEYINWA

MR. ADENIJI SAMUEL ADEWALE

Formerly known and addressed as NWIKE BLESSING IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL BLESSING IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MR. IYANDA SALIHU ADEWALE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MR. ADENIJI SAMUEL ADEWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BALA USMAN MUHAMMAD

CHIJIOKE OSIBE

I, formerly known and addressed as BALA USMAN ABBA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BALA USMAN MUHAMMAD. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIJIOKE JOSEPH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHIJIOKE OSIBE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To hold meetings and undertake social activities that can enhance different traditions, culture and heritages of the different ethnic groups in Nigeria 2. To install in the Nigerian youth, the need to appreciate and imbibe the Nigerian Culture 3. To create avenues for social interaction among members.

Any objection (s) to this above registration should be addressed to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Signed Okoyefi Kingsley Esq SAPIENS ADVOCATIS Sapiensadvocatis@gmail.com

ANIAH SOPHIA EBUWA I, formerly known and addressed as AGBONEDESO SOPHIA EBUWA now wish to be known, called and addressed as ANIAH SOPHIA EBUWA due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

SALEH MOHAMMED MANAWAJI I, formerly known and addressed as SALEH MOHAMMED RIGEBE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SALEH MOHAMMED MANAWAJI. All former documents remain valid.

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ADJUSTMENT OF NAME That on my International Passport No. A04181416, my name was written as IBORO-ABASI SUNDAY UTANG. That I want my name to be written, known and be addressed as IBOROH SUNDAY UTANG, due to the fact that my former name is too long. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OZOEMENE CHIDIMMA MARY PRECIOUS I, formerly known and addressed as OKOLI CHIDIMMA MARY-PRECIOUS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OZOEMENE CHIDIMMA MARY PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid.

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22 Public Notice AKINOLA MUYIDEEN ALAMU I, formerly known and addressed as AKINOLA MUYHDEEN ABIODUN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AKINOLA MUYIDEEN ALAMU. That my correct date of birth is 23rd day of April, 1990 and not 3rd day of April, 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I was formerly known and addressed as ADAKOLE MARY, that I want to add ‘SUSAN’ to my existing name, that I now wish to be known and addressed as ADAKOLE MARY SUSAN. That I was born on 20/2/1980. All former documents remain valid. General Public and Authority concerned should take note.

AKPAN MONDAY ELIJAH

EZENWANKWO CHINWE AGATHA

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CORRECTION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

I Formerly known and addressed as, EZE CHINWE. now,wish to be known and addressed as EZENWANKWO CHINWE AGATHA. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. EZE CHINAZOM MARTINA

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On my Diamond Bank Document, my name was wrongly written as NWACHUKWU EVERISTUS DOMINICAN instead of NWAKA DOMINIC ONYEDIKA. That my correct name is NWAKA DOMINIC ONYEDIKA. General public and Authority concerned should take note.

OHIA CHRISTOPHER

I, formerly known and addressed as, ELUWAMENT CONTRACTING ENTERPRISES, now wish to be known and addressed as, OHIA CHRISTOPHER. All former documents remain valid.

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IGELE BLESSING

DAVID OLAOLUWA JACOB

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MRS. IJEH BONNIFACE GODWIN

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, NWACHUKWU HOPE NWAYIEZE, KELECHI NWAYIEZE NWACHUKWU, AND NWAGBARA NWAYIEZE, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. KELECHI NWAYIEZE HOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AREO FLORENCE OLUWADAMILOLA

MOHAMMED SHAMSI

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NWANKWO CHINWENDU VIRGINA

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EBELE IKECHUKWU STANLEY

l formerly known and addressed as Okpakumen Blessing now wish to be known and addressed as IGELE BLESSING All former document remain valid general public and N.Y.S.C should please take note

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I, formerly known and addressed as DR. MISS EFFIONG INIOBONG IMELDA now wish to be known and addressed as DR MRS MGBEAHURU INIOBONG IMELDA. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

BELLO TOLULOPE ELIZABETH

OLUWATOYIN ESTHER OKUDE

I used to be called ADEGBOYEGA KENNY ADEDAYO and ADEGBOYEGA KENNY FAYEMI but now wish to be called ADEGBOYEGA- FAYEMI KENNY and my date of birth is 5 -02 – 1974

I formerly known and addressed as MISS GBADEMU TOLULOPE ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BELLO TOLULOPE ELIZABETH all former document remain valid general public take note

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EJIDE KATHERINE

AKANLE EMMANUEL OLUWASEGUN

MRS IJILUSI DAMILOLA VICTORIA

AJAGBE MORUFAT ADEOLA

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CORRECTION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as AKERELE ABDULAZEEZ OLOLADE instead of AKERELE AFEEZ OLOLADE. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS OREKOYA DORCAS ABOSEDE

MRS OLUWATOSIN OLUWABUNMI GLADYS

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OLAWEPO OLATEJU NUEL

MRS POPOOLA TEMITOPE LATIFAT

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CHIDI ROONEY OBUKA I, formerly known and addressed as CHIDI OBUKA now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDI ROONEY OBUKA. OBUKA is d surname.

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DR MRS MGBEAHURU INIOBONG IMELDA

ARRANGEMENT OF NAME In some of my documents my name was wrongly arranged as IJACHI EMMANUEL MATTHEW instead of MATTHEW EMMANUEL IJACHI. All former documents remain valid.

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EZE GODWIN AGBO

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ILUGBUSI FUNSHO PATIENCE

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YAHAYA ABDULLAHI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was written as AYODEJI TUNRAYO SULIAT and AYODEJI MOTUNRAYO SULIAT while in some other documents it was written as AYODEJI TUNRAYO ABIOLA . Now to be known as AYODEJI MOTUNRAYO SULIAT. I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTED DATE OF BIRTH I formerly known as TAIWO FAUSATU OLUSESI wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO ADUNNI OLUSESI WRONG DATE OF BIRTH is 31st MARCH 1977 while Corrected Date Of Birth is 6th JUNE 1974 .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

NDULAKA DONATUS EMUAGAIFE

CHRISTIAN CATHERINE NGOZI

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That I Mudasiru Jayeola Adisa Is the Same Person Bearing Mudasiru Jayeola Olanrewaju that Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as Mudasiru Jayeola Adisa Olanrewaju. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

AYANWOYE ELIZABETH SEUN

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I formerly known and addressed as KOMBO JOHN, as contained in my International passport issued in Republic of Democratic DU Congo with no. C0475924, henceforth, wish to be known and addressed as EBELE IKECHUKWU STANLEY. My correct date of birth is 4th day September 1982. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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CHIOMA HOPE NNADI

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REMOVAL OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

OLAWEPO TOSIN MOTUNRAYO

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CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

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x KUKU OLADAPO Formerly known and addressed as KUKU OLADAPO LUKMON, now wish to be known and addressed as KUKU OLADAPO. All former documents remain valid.

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Former OLAWEPO OLATEJU EMMANUEL now wish to b OLAWEPO OLATEJU NUEL OLASUNKANMI MUYIDEEN AJIBOYE

YAKUBU ALIMAT

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OGUNBANKE OLUWARANTI ALIA

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WALTER UKAM ULONG

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MAHMUD FOUNDATION FOR RULE OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS 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. MAHMUD ABUBAKAR MAGAJI SAN 2. HAFIZ MAHMUD 3. AZIZAH MAHMUD 4. ZUKOGI AMINA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE RULE OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS 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: SECRETARY

YOUTH INITIATIVE AGAINST GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 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. MOHAMMED AHMED 2. YAHAYA ABDULHAMID AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SERVE AS A MEDIUM FOR YOUTH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITIES AND TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST WOMEN DISCRIMINATION IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO CONTRIBUTE THE WELFARE OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS, TO UPLIFT THE SOCIETY ECONOMICALLY, EDUCATIONALLY & MORALLY THROUGH RELEVANT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, 3. TO PROMOTE HEALTH EDUCATION & PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE COMMUNITY

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CARDINAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

THE BOLD WOMEN INITIATIVE

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

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) OGBU ANGEL UJUMWA: FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN 2) OWOH CHINENYE RACHEAL (SECRETARY). ( 3) UGWU RUTH.

TRUSTEES: 1. ABDULWASIU POPOOLA 2. SULAIMON AGBOOLA 3. ABIODUN AJIGINNI.

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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO ASSIST YOUNG LADIES DISCOVER AND ACTUALIZE THEIR VISIONS AND TO INCULCATE VALUES, MORALS AND ETIQUETTES IN OUR LADIES. 2) TO ASSIST YOUNG LADIES WHO HAS LOST HOPE IN LIFE BECAUSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRESSURE (ABUSE AND RAPE ETC) GAIN BACK HOPE. 3) WE ASSIST LADIES ON HOW TO LIVE A BALANCED LIFE, RANGING FROM EDUCATION, CAREER, BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIP AND GOD 4) FINALLY TO RAISE YOUNG LADIES/WOMEN THAT WILL TRANSFORM THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND MORALLY. 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED NIGERIAN CHILDREN AND IMPROVING THEIR STATUS AND LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIETY

BONNY DEVELOPMENT FORUM

CENTRE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). HART GIFT ALEX - PRESIDENT 2). DAN-JUMBO CHARLES KALADA - SECRETARY 3). EZEKIEL HART FREDERICK DAWARI

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I). DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF BONNY II). FOR THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY III). WELFARE OF MEMBERS IV). PARTNERSHIP FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF BONNY V). HUMAN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM VI). SOCIAL WORKS AND HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING VII. SUPPORT AND GRANTS VIII). TO ASSIST ANY MEMBER IN TIME OF DIFFICULTIES AMONG OURSELVES IX). TO ENHANCE COOPERATION AND FOSTER PEACE, LOVE AND DEVELOPMENT AMONG THE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

ROD OF MOSES INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHAMPIONS OF CHRIST’S MISSION

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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. PROF. MATHEW IWUCHUKWU 2. PROF. RAUFU ADEBISI 3. PROF. MAXWELL GIDADO, SAN 4. DUNU GONJIS CHRISTMAS 5. THEO OKONKWO 6. BARR. UJUNWA RITA EZEANI 7. EZEANI JESSE CHUKWUEBUKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO RENDER FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT WOMEN AND VULNERABLE IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO CATER FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THE SOCIETY. 3. TO PROVIDE ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT AMONGST WOMEN. 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: TRUSTEES

WORLD WIDE PRAYER MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET SAMUEL BABATUNDE ONI - PRESIDENT 2. LADY EVANG. ELIZABETH ADERONKE ONI - VICE PRESIDENT 3. PASTOR JOSHUA KOLAWOLE ONI - GENERAL SECRETARY 4. ELDER JOHN OLALEKAN OLAWOYIN - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. PASTOR SAMUEL ADEWALE ADEFUYE - TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF EVANGELICAL AND PRAYER THROUGHOUT THE NATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OSHINMI ALIMI GLOBAL SERVICES 0 8028330387/07064643291

FORUM FOR ISLAMIC GUIDANCE 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.LAWAL FATAL THOMPSON 3.ABDULKADIR ABDULWAHAB EKEKHIDE 5.MUSAH ADAMU SUMAILAH 7.ABDULRAZAQ ABDULMAJEED ADIGUN

2.NURUDEEN AKINLASO ISIAKA 4.DANLADI SA’EED 6.OKUNLOLA RISIKAT OLUWAFEYIKEMI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ENJOY WHAT IS RIGHT AND FORBID WHAT IS WRONG IN ALL FACETS OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY AND TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE AND PROPAGATE ISLAMIC TEACHING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHARING 2 TO IDENTIFY VULNERABLE GROUPS SUCH AS THE ORPHAN, INDIGENTS WIDOWS, AGED POOR AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED IN THE SOCIETY IN OTHER TO CONTRIBUTE TO ALLEVIATING THEIR CONDITIONS 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 OLORI_AJE ADAM,ESQ SOLICITOR

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. PROF. GBADAMOSI ALABA EMMANUEL. 2. DR KEHINDE OLANIYI MAKINDE. 3. ALICE OLAYINKA ANIDI 4. KEHINDE JOHN BAMIDURO 5. PROF. WOLE ADEKUNLE 6. OLUFUNKE ADESINA 7. ADEYEMI OLALEKAN OLADEJI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. PREACHING AND TEACHING ALL NATION THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR. USMAN ANDUWI DIBAL. 08061291893

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). ISMAIL OLAWALE MORUF - CHAIRMAN 2). KEN HENSHAW - SECRETARY 3). UROWAYINO MIEBAI VERONICA 4). TIJAH BOLTON AKPAN 5) ANYAFULU IFECHUKWUKWU BRIDGET AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I. TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROMOTE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP II). TO ANALYZE PUBLIC POLICIES AND PROMOTE VIABLE ALTERNATIVES III). TO PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

THE CITADEL GOLDEN GATE WORLDWIE ASSEMBLY 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). PST ARTHUR IRONA A 2). PST CYNTHIA ARTHUR LRONA 3). ELDER VINCENT E CHUKWUEMEKA. (4) BRO ISOJE TONY AVURA, (5). BRO OKARU KENNETH OKWUDILI, (6). DEACON CHARITY CHUKWUEMEKA, AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

PANAFRICAN EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

VINEYARD HOPE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION INTENDS TO APPLY TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION OF THE FOUNDATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, 2004 (AS AMENDED).

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR OSHIAFI CHRISTOPHER - CHAIRMAN 2. MR OSUNGBESAN OSUNTOYE OLAYINKA - SECRETARY 3. MRS FUNMI OWOH 4. MR ALIMI ADESINA MUKAILA 5. MR OKORUWA ERIC EHICHOYA

TRUSTEES: (1). TITILOLA GERTRUDE CAETANO (2). FOLASHADE AYOOLA AKINTUNDE (3) .OLUWASEGUN FAKUADE OJO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE NEEDS OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND EMPOWER THEM THROUGH VOCATIONAL SKILLS. 2. TO HELP THE POOR, ASSIST THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED AND DONATE TO THE SICK, THE AGED AND WIDOWS. 3. TO PROMOTE THE BOND OF CHARITY AMONG THE PEOPLE AND TO ENHANCE CIVIL EDUCATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN PARTICULARLY THOSE IN MORAL DANGER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROVIDE WELFARE, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THE LESS PRIVILEGE 2. TO PROMOTE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION OF ORPHANS AND ABANDONED CHILDREN 3. TO KICK AGAINST THE GROSS ABUSE AND VIOLATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN. 4. TO FIGHT AGAINST BITTERNESS, HATRED AND STRIFE AMONGST NIGERIANS 5. TO FOSTER PEACE THROUGH SEMINARS, LECTURES, SPORT COMPETITIONS, ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES, TALENT HUNTS AND MUSIC SHOWS

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

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

SIGNED: FRANCIS OGUNBOWALE ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

SIGNED: BARR GODSENT

AWOGBORO EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

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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.

TRUSTEES: 1. PRINCE AWOGBORO OLUKUNLE MOSES (CHAIRMAN) 2. MRS AWOGBORO FOLAKE MUTIAT (SECRETARY) 3. Barr MRS OGUNKAYODE MUTIAT OMOLARA (LEGAL SEC) 4. MR ADEKUNLE TEMITOPE 5. MRS ADEKOLA OLABISI 6. MR OGUNKAYODE AKEEM. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. AMELIORATING THE PAINS AND SUFFERING OF THE DOWN TRODDEN THROUGH INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

This is to inform the general public that the original letters of offer and recertification/acknowledgement letters in respect of plot MD633 with Ref No. MFCT/LA/ BN 2403 Dated 17/05/01, bearing AYOM MOSES, and plot 845 with Ref No. MFCT/LA/91/BA.560/13. Dated 9th October, 2001. Bearing MAIRIGA IBRAHIM, both in Guzape district Abuja, were lost by Ochanya Dan- Ugo while on transit between Federal Secretariat and Rita Lori Hotel Garki Abuja On the 31/05/2017. All effort to trace the said documents proved abortive. If found kindly return to the nearest police station. AGIS and the general public should please take note.

SIGNED BY BARR. OBE JOSEPH

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ISUA PROGRESSIVE CLUB, LAGOS BRANCH

A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE 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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED FOUNDATION WHICH IS LOCATED IN LAGOS STATE, HAS APPLIED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEEYO RUFUS OLORUNTOBI - CHAIRMAN 2. ADEYEMI MICHEAL OLU - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. ATERE ADEBISI JOSEPH - GENERAL SECRETARY 4. THOMAS MONDAY RUFUS - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. EWASA VICTOR A. - TREASURER 6. ADEBISI THOMAS - CHIEF WHIP 7. ALONGE GBENGA FEMI - P.R.O AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PROGRESS AMONGST MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. OLUSEGUN ADEWALE 2. MR. NWAFOR SAINT OBI 3. MRS. NANCY JAWFU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO ESTABLISH AND RUN ORPHANAGE HOMES. 3. ADVOCACY FOR PEACE & UNITY AMONGST ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS IN THE SOCIETY. 4. ADVOCACY FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY. 5. ADVOCACY FOR HEALTH & EDUCATION OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED PERSONS IN THE SOCIETY. 6. ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT TO PROTECT THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NURUDEEN ADEKUNLE KAZEEM- CHAIRMAN 2. AYORINDE ADESIDA- SECRETARY 3. ABAYOMI OLUTUNDE AKANO 4. TIJANI OLAWALE SULAIMAN 5. AYOADE EBENEZER OLUGBENGA 6. SALAWUDEEN MUFARADJI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP THE YOUTH IN THE ORGANIZATION 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: SECRETARY

SIGNED: J N ENAJEDU ESQ J N ENAJEDU & COLEGAL PRACTITIONERS. TEL 08023132360

AIYE LOKUN ENIYAN LOSAA TRADITIONAL HERBALISTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ORIGINAL RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY AND AGIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BEARING TO MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI DANIYAN, WITH FILE NO; NG10186 PLOT 901 KAURA DISTRICT, CADASTRAL ZONE B11. ADDRESS; PLOT NO 9753 DAVID MARK ROAD, MINNA NIGER STATE IS MISSING ALL EFFORT TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND KINDLY RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. AGIS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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 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. CHIEF EWENIYI IBRAHIM ADEPOJU - PRESIDENT 2. MR. MAKINDE TAJUDEEN AYINDE - VICE PRESIDENT 3. MR OLAOYE KAYODE EWELANA - SECRETARY 4. MR. OLALEYE JAMIU ADIGUN - TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TAKING CARE OF THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 3. PROMOTION OF TRADITIONAL HERB TO THE WORLD. 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. OYEYEMI DAVID TEMITOPE - PRESIDENT 2. ODUBIYI DEBORAH TEMITOPE - SECRETARY 3. OYEYEMI CATHERINE EKAETTE - FINANCIAL SEC 4. EDEN DON CHARLES - PRO 5. OYEYEMI OYEWALE OLUWASEUN - WELFARE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO STUDY AND IDENTIFY PRESSING CHALLENGES THAT INHIBITS THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE. 2. TO INITIATE PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS TO TACKLE THESE CHALLENGES IN THE SOCIETY. 3. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND RE-ORIENTATING PEOPLE ON SUSTENANCE OF SOLUTIONS PROFFERED. 4. TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS. 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: AYINDE TAJUDEEN

CHINYERE OKORO GIRL CHILD FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION 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. UGONNA GEORGIANA OKORO - CHAIRLADY 2. JENNIFER IJIOMA – SECRETARY 3. AMUTA AMBLESSED UZOAMAKA - MEMBER 4. ANIH UCHECHUKWU BLESSING - MEMBER 5 . CHIKA ANYAEGBUNAM - MEMBER. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO MAKE SURE EVERY GIRL CHILD IS PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF IN OUR SOCIETY. 2. TO PROTECT THE GIRL CHILD FROM ANTI- SOCIAL VICES LIKE PROSTITUTION, TRAFFICKING AND ABUSE OF ANY SORT. 3 . TO PROVIDE ENABLING PLATFORM FOR EVERY GIRL CHILD FOR SURVIVAL AND SUSTAINABILITY. 4. TO PROVIDE GOOD HEALTH FOR THE GIRL CHILD. 5. TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR THE GIRL CHILD. 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: LEGAL IMPERIUM GEORGE CHIMA Esq. Suite E22 Emab Plaza aminu kano Crescent wuse 2, Abuja

NEWSPRING DELIVERANCE CHRISTAN CHURCH OF GOD 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. Chibuzor Christian Onyekaba - Chairman 2. FailaRamazani Nicole - Secretary 3. Ebuka Jeremiah Onyekaba The aim and objectives: 1. Ministering healing and deliverance to the afflicted 2. Disciplining the people of God for the work of the ministry 3. Proclaiming salvation messages to the unsaved Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

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This is to inform the general public that the original letters of offer and recertification/ acknowledgement letters in respect of plot MF551 with Ref No. MFCT/LA/Misc.15,572,Dated 05/09/01, bearing M/S MAGIN NIG LTD. In Guzape district Abuja, were lost by Ochanya Dan- Ugo while on transit between federal secretariat and Rita Lori Hotel Garki Abuja. On the 31/05/2017. All effort to trace the said documents proved abortive. If found kindly return to the nearest police station. AGIS and the general public should please take note SIGNED BY BARR. OBE JOSEPH

ARC. LARRY OGBU FOUNDATION

VOICE OF SALVATION DELIVERANCE GLOBAL MINISTRY

BONNY CARPENTERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The Trustees are: 1. Arc. Larry Adah Ogbu - Founder 2. Mrs. Fatu Pamela Larry- Ogbu The aim and objective: 1. To promote educational values through the awards of scholarship and bursary incentives to well deserving and qualified students in the community 2. To empower the youths through socio-economic activities

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.

TRUSTEES: 1. ALIA CHIMA - CHAIMAN 2. ALIA CHRISTIANA IJEOMA 3. ALIA KIZITO CHUKWUEMEKA 4. OSHO MICHEAL OLUDARE 5. OSHO JOSEPH OLUMIDE - SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PEPPLE INNOCENT SOLOMON 2. CONSTANTINE DAGOGO WILCOX 3. JAMES OTTO-OBONG. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST AND UNITY OF OUR MEMBERS.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: CLEMENT GBADAMOSI 09054478875

TRUE RIVERS INITIATIVE FOR ENHANCED PEACE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 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. Lucky Omenka - Chairman 2. Barr Chizzy Chigozi Enyi Secretary 3. Esther Mark 4. Jonathan Ebophni Oluwasegun 5. Nwokoema Saks Umor Eela 6. Ifeyinwa Osita Segun King The aim and objective: 1. To assist/support the less privileged in the riverine area Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: OLAIFA ROWLAND

AIMs AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST AND WIN SOULS FOR THE KNIGDOM OF GOD. 3. TO TEACH AND PROMOTE THE LEARNING OF THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH SOUND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, MENTORING AND DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMME Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED:

SECRETARY.

THE BASILEIA VULNERABLE PERSONS RIGHTS 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 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Mrs Jennifer Agbaji 2. Mrs Juliana Umaru 3. Mrs Bose Rose Lasisi The Aim and Objective: 1. To promote and protect the vulnerable population through advocacy and enforcement of their rights Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

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: GEORGE ORJI, ESQ. FIND-LAW CHAMBERS.

PEACE BUILDERS IN OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES OF NIGER DELTA 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. WISDOM FIOUBOTEI - PRESIDENT 2. ISAAC OSAGIEDE IDEWELE NATIONAL COORDINATOR 3. OBEKUMA JACOB-SECRETARY 4. MR. JOHN OMOKHOMION - PUBLICITY 5. JOSEPH REUBEN EBIM - TREASURER 6. INNOCENT IDEWELE 7. FRIDAY ONOHOHOLEAPAMA The aim and objective: 1. To promote peace in the communities through youth sensitization, awareness, training and empowerment programmes 2. To promote peace by educating the youths against vandalism of oil installations and projects in their communities for socio-economic developments Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: CLEMENT GBADAMOSI 09054478875

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

JOSEPH MADUABUCHI

This is to confirm that I, NDUKUBA UDO PETER is the same person bearing NDUKUBA PETER UDO. All documents / credentials bearing these names remain valid. The general public take note

I formerly called and addressed as JOSEPH MADUABUCHI NGENEKA now wish to be known called and addressed as JOSEPH MADUABUCHI. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

CHIOGBONNA NWANYIEZE VICTORIA I formerly known, called and addressed as NWANYIEZE VICTORIA GLADSTONE now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHIOGBONNA NWANYIEZE VICTORIA. All documents /credentials bearing these names remain valid. The general public take note

MRS OLUWASEYI MARY AMUSA

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Oluwaseyi Mary Fajugbagbe now wish to be known and addtessed as Mrs Oluwaseyi Mary Amusa.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.FASINU FEMI AINA 2.SHEKONI OLUWATOSIN DAVID 3.SEWANU ANNA DEJO 4.JOEL OLUWAMAYOWA JOSEPH 5.ABOSEDE POKUTEN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PROMOTE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS AMONG PEOPLE IN BORDER COM UNITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : AKINTOYE OLAWALE ESQ

OHANGWA FOUNDATION

EMEM A. AKPAN

BRIGHT ITA

I formerly called and addressed as PRINCESS A. AKPAN now wish to be known called and addressed as EMEM A. AKPAN. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I formerly called and addressed as BRIGHT LAZARUS. Now wish to be known called and addressed as BRIGHT ITA. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

KENECHUKWU AGATHA GOD’STIME OGECHI . I, formerly known and addressed as Kelvin Ogechi Agatha now wish to be known and addressed as Kenechukwu Agatha God’stime Ogechi. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS CYNTHIA ESIRI OKWARA

OLUWASEUN TOSANWUMI SALAMI Formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEUN TOSANWUMI OLALEKAN-SALAMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEUN TOSANWUMI SALAMI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

JAWO SHADE PATIENCE

25 Public Notice ODIASE ESTHER

ELENDU..PRECIOUS OYIDIYA.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as Agu Amaobi Oyidiya now wish to be known and addressed as Elendu..

Precious Oyidiya. All former documents remain valid.

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UNDAY ELIZABETH NNEWOGO Formerly known and addressed as GRACE UGOCHI JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY ELIZABETH NNEWOGO. All former documents remain valid.

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IGENE VICTORIA Formerly known and addressed as OSAJIAHON OSEREFUARE VICTORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as IGENE VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid.

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ISRAEL JUSTICE

OKON MICHEAL UDO

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Cynthia Esiri ATIGOGO now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Cynthia Esiri OKWARA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as JAWO ADEBOLA BEATRICE, now wish to be known and addressed as JAWO SHADE PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid.

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. Formerly known and addressed as OKON MICHEAL DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as OKON MICHEAL UDO. That my date of birth is 25/03/1985. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as ISRAEL JUSTICE EZIAHA, now wish to be known and addressed as ISRAEL JUSTICE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS KEHINDE MERCY SOLUADE . I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Kehinde Mercy Odeniyi now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs kehinde Mercy Soluade. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS KOFOWOROLA DOYIN DAIRO

AIMANESI JAPHET TENEBE.

NWAOKONKOR HELEN CHIABUOTU

. I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Kofoworola Doyin Alakija now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Kofoworola Doyin Dairo. All former documents remain valid.

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. I, formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL JAPHET TENEBE, now wish to be known and addressed as AIMANESI JAPHET TENEBE. All former documents remain valid.

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. I, formerly known and addressed as HELEN CHIAWUOTU OSIGWE MORGAN, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAOKONKOR HELEN CHIABUOTU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

THE ALTAR OF HIS HOLINESS CHURCH

LABEL VICTORY CENTRE

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. UGOCHUKWU PHILIPS - CHAIRMAN 2. UGOCHUKWU PATIENCE 3. MAX OGAR 4. AJUGA AJUGA 5. DONATUS NWANKPA 6. OSI OVINI - SECRETARY.

THE TRUSTEES ARE :

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

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE :

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: BARR. IMMACULATA WILLIAMS. 08087304641.

1.TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.ISTIFANUS BALAMI PRESIDENT 2.ADEDAMOLA BALAMI VICE PRESIDENT 3.AKPOLOGUN ADEOLA MOYOSORE SECRETARY 4.OPEOLUWA ODEYEMI 5.ANITA YAKUBU THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

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

1.PHILIP KELECHI ORJI 2.GODSWILL NKEMAKOLAM AHAMEFULA 3.NWANNE JULIET KELECHI 4.VINCENT ENYINNAYA

SIGNED : BARR. MAUREEN OKUWA

ASIGO CHRISTY ORPHANAGE HOME The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS BRIGGS ASIGOBOKA REGINALD - CHAIRMAN. 2. BRIGGS JOHN REGINALD - VICE CHAIRMAN. 3. MR. BRIGGS REGINALD ALLEN - SECRETARY. 4. MR. DAGOGO BROWN IGIRIGI - ASSISTANT SECRETARY. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To help the needy and less privileged in our society.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication Signed: CHAIRMAN.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

CHRIST CANOPY EMANCIPATION TABERNACLE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for incorporation under “Part C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

The Trustees are: 1.

Reverend Udo Nkereuwem Akpan 2.

Anthony Maxwell Anwa Chairman 3.

Prophetess Mrs. Elizabeth Nkereuwem Akpan 4.

Pastor Pius Ifeanyichukwu Nwosu 5.

Joshua Nkereuwem Udoh -Secretary Aims and Objectives 1. To call sinners to repentance and the sick unto healing.

2. To call Christians unto holiness and fellowship.

3. To deliver people from spiritual captivity.

4. To proclaim Jesus Christ as the supreme Lord.

Any objection to this incorporation should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TINA OBI ESQ. 08035687314

LIGHT OF CHRIST COMMUNITY ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP CAC/IT/RC/NO. 16,880 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REMOVAL AND ADDITION OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES - REMOVED ARE : 1.NOYIN PETER IGBINIJESU 2.PHILIP IDAEWOR 3.KELECHI JOB OJIMBA 4.CHUKWUKA MICHAEL OKUNYIA 5.EMMANUEL ZIKKY DOLOR THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE : 1.CHUKWUEMEKA MICHAEL ISICHEI 2.DANIEL BANKOLE OLUSINA 3.COURAGE GODWIN ODE 4.STEPHEN-KINGS FAVOUR LUCY 5.ESI EWHOMAZINO OWEH

JOHAVAHJIREH FIRE MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO I OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REVEREND HENRY U. ENORAGBON------- GENERAL OVERSEER/FOUNDER 2. STEPHEN OSAYI 3. GANIYAT TOPE SUNMON.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO ADORN AND WORSHIP THE ALMIGHTY GOD IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH 3. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE WORLD OVER 4. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE SPREAD AND PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 5. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP THROUGH EVANGELISM AND EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS 6. TO EMPLOY, DEPLOY, TRAIN AND ORDAIN MINISTERS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.

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

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 : BARR. MATHEW ABEBE 08025619615

SIGNED: OMORUYI EHIGIE ESQ

THE WATCHTOWER CITY CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIJIOKE NNABUGWU - CHAIRMAN 2. KHEN ANANI - SECRETARY 3. JOHN UDOH - MEMBER 4. ANANI ANANI - MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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NWOHA ANNFRANCES

OTOLORIN ABIGAIL IFECHUKWUDENI

. I, formerly known and addressed as ENESIUGBO ANNFRANCES, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOHA ANNFRANCES. All former documents remain valid.

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I, Formerly known and addressed as IKOSA ABIGAIL IFECHUKWUDENI now wish to be known and addressed as OTOLORIN ABIGAIL IFECHUKWUDENI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL SHARAFA SHAFI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL SHARAFA DAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADELESI OLAYINKA JOSEPH

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS ODOH NNENNA JOY

Formerly known and addressed as AKINBOWALE OLAYINKA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADELESI OLAYINKA JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid.

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AJARA ESTHER RASHEED Formerly known and addressed as AJARA ESTHER BELLO, now wish to be known and addressed as AJARA ESTHER RASHEED. All former documents remain valid.

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My name was wrongly written as Akhazioge Merit Amaka, instead of Akhazojie Merit Obiamaka. All former documents remain valid.

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LAWAL SHARAFA DAYO

MRS ODOH NNENNA JOY: I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS ODOIKE NNENNA JOY WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED MRS ODOH NNENNA JOY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID AND ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SHOULD TAKE NOTE

ALUMA CHUKWUDI JOSEPH

CHINEMELUMOGO ONYEDIKACHI OGUGUA OKEKE

Formerly known and addressed as Chukwudi Joseph Nwebor, now wish to be known and addressed as Aluma Chukwudi Joseph. All former documents remain valid.

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CHINEMELUMOGO ONYEDIKACHI OGUGUA OKEKE: I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEKE CHINEME ONYEDIKACHI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINEMELUMOGO ONYEDIKACHI OGUGUA OKEKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

LGHO OSAGIE SWEET ADAOBI

UKPEMO NDIDI CYNTHIA

EKENE OGUGUA FRANK

1. Formerly known and addressed as KANU ADAOBI AMEN, now wish to be known and addressed as LGHO OSAGIE SWEET ADAOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OSEJI NDIDI CYNTHIA, now wish to be known and addressed as UKPEMO NDIDI CYNTHIA All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

EKENE OGUGUA FRANK: I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLD EKENE FRANK NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKENE OGUGUA FRANK. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GLOBAL YOUNG MUST GROW HEALTH INITIATIVE

MRS. MARY OLUFUNMILAYO OLUBIYI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MARY OLUFUNMILAYO OGUNGBILE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. MARY OLUFUNMILAYO OLUBIYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OSANG OGAYA JOSEPH OSANG OGAYA JOSEPH: I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JERRY AFOR OGARYA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSANG OGAYA JOSEPH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OZOIGBO ASIBI ELIZABETH I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBENE ASIBI ELIZABETH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZOIGBO ASIBI ELIZABETH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS FOLUSO BOLADALE ADEBISI , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS ADEYINKA ELIZABETH SARAYI, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINED VALID , GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, June 15, 2017

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There’s hope for peaceful, united Nigeria – S’East Leaders South East leaders of Thought on Wednesday in Abuja expressed hope for a peaceful and united Nigeria in spite of hate speeches emanating from some quarters.

Spokesperson of the group, who is also the governor of Ebonyi, Mr Dave Umahi, stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meet-

ing with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo.

He dismissed the assertion that the meeting with the acting president was about the activities of Indigenous People of Bi-

Theft of INEC equipment aborts voters’ registration in Rivers Theft of INEC equipment for the ongoing voters’ registration, has aborted registration of new voters in Emohua Local Council in Rivers State, Mr. Aniedi Ikoiwak, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), has said, A statement, signed by Dr. Richard Ntui the commission’s Administrative Secretary, quoted Ikoiwak as saying that urgent steps would be taken to ensure continuation of the exercise within the stipuFAUSAT AFOLAKE EDJAVE Formerly known and addressed as FAUSAT AFOLAKE DAUDA, now wish to be known and addressed as FAUSAT AFOLAKE EDJAVE. All former documents remain valid.

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lated period.

The statement was issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.

It said that Direct-Data Capturing Equipment was carted away when the secretariat of Emohua Local Government Council where INEC office is situated was burgled.

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ercise was backed up in the commission’s server.

“In addition, the CVR (Continuous Voters, Registration) exercise will continue as soon as new DDC machines were configured for the council,’’ he said.

Ikoiwak, who had already inspected the burgled office, urged INEC staff not to be discouraged by the incident.

He advised the management of the council to boost security to avoid re-ocurrence of the incident.

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afra (IPOB).

“The meeting is not about IPOB. It is about the need for security of lives and properties of Nigerians all over Nigeria and to stress the need for a united, honest, fair and equitable Nigeria.

“That was what the meeting was about.

“It was a wonderful meeting and the message we are taking back is that there is hope for a united and peaceful Nigeria and everybody should work hard.

“We emphasis the need for everybody to restrain from making hate statements.

“We should be making statements that bind us together, statements of love, statements

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of unity, and statements of hope and of course we should also work very hard.

On the right to agitate for better society, Umahi said the meeting stressed the need for peaceful agitation.

He said: “Even you, you agitate, your wife agitates at home that the feeding money is not enough. So is the agitation for fundamental right. But it is the manner you go about it.

“So, this is not an issue that cannot be resolved.’’

In his ongoing consultative meeting with leaders across the country, the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had on Tuesday met with leaders of thought from the Northern part of the country.

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FLOCKS OF FIRE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL The General Public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the company and allied matters Act. 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET (DR) JUSTICE O. IFUNANYA 2. MRS EUNICE ONYENDI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN ALL NATION. 2. TO EVANGELIZE SOULS TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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News 28 ÏÏÏThe current Miss Ni-

geria, Chioma Obiadi, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit on the management and staff of the Lagos office of News Agency of Nigeria at Iganmu, Lagos state.

Obiadi, the 40th Miss Nigeria, was accompanied on the visit by Dr May Ikeora, the Executive Director, Miss Nigeria Organization and Mr Tare James, the organisation’s public relations officer (PRO). Mr Mike Mbonye, Director / Managing Editor and the head of editorial services of the Lagos office of NAN, received Miss Nigeria and her entourage on behalf of Mrs Kate Popoola, the head of Lagos Operations of NAN. Miss Nigeria commend-

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, June 15, 2017

Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi, visits NAN ed NAN for projecting the corporate image of the country positively internally and internationally.

She also lauded the agency for always giving adequate publicity to activities and projects embarked upon by the Miss Nigeria Organization which she symbolizes.

She solicited more support from the agency in ensuring that the “Green Girl Project“ which she said was her project becomes a household name both in the rural and urban areas.

Miss Nigeria said that the project was initiated by her predecessorin-office and she had to continue it because Miss Nigeria Organisation believes that the project cannot be completed within a year-tenure. “It is going to run for five years for maximum results. So my successor will continue from wherever I will stop in that order. “ She will also pass it on to subsequent Miss Nigeria under the mentorship of the Miss Nigeria Organization.

“As I am receiving sup-

port from my predecessor in the continuation of implementing the “Green Girl’’ project, I am also going to support whoever emerges as my successor in ensuring that she continues ,’’ Obiadi said.

She appealed to individuals to regard the keeping of their environments neat and tidy as the responsibility of everybody.

Miss Nigeria said that this was because “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.’’

Earlier on, Mr Mike Mbonye, managing editor and head of editorial ser-

vices, had explained how and why NAN was established to the queen and her entourage. He also explained the workings o the gency to her and assured her that NAN would always give adequate coverage to her activities.

The managing editor was joined by Mr Peter Obakhedo, Deputy-Editorin-Chief (DEIC)Metro, Mr Silas Nwoha, DeputyEditor-in-Chief,(DEIC) Science and Technology) and Mr Abdulfatah Babatunde, Deputy–Editor –in Chief(DEIC) Education

Activities paralysed at FGC, Ilorin Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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The ongoing strike embarked upon by the senior staff of Federal Government owned Colleges in Nigeria has paralysed academic activities at the Federal Government College, llorin, the Kwara capital.

The Daily Times, report that the strike which entered its sixth week now had turned the Federal Government College, llorin to ghost town.

The striking senior staff of the colleges is agitating for payment of November 2016 salary by the Federal Government.

The Federal Government College, llorin management released its students about a fortnight ago after waiting endlessly for the strike to end.

The Chairman of the Parent Teachers Association of FGC Ilorin and Omuaran, Alhaji Saka Agarawu while speaking with DAILY Times in llorin on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Ministry of Education to pay November 2016 Salary of the striking workers.

This he said was to enable the students resume their academic work for the third term in the season.He lamented that the students have wasted six weeks doing noting at home after they had spent four weeks in the schools doing nothing.

Agarawu said the parents had to pick their wards from the school pending the time the strike action would be called off.

Some members of the Northern leaders, during their meeting with the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja… on Tuesday.

Niger declares state of emergency on federal roads Saka Bolaji Minna

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The Niger state government has charged on the federal government to as a matter of urgency intervene in the reconstruction of the collapsed bridges by flood and its entire federal road network described as death trap.

This is coming on the heels of the collapsed of two bridges within two weeks along federal roads in Tatabu village along Jebba to Mokwa road and Bokani along Mokwa Tegina road cutting off completely the Western part from the North that has created untold hardship

on the lives of Nigerians.

Inspecting the two sites where the incidence occurred in Mokwa local government of Niger state, the commissioner of information Mr Jonathan Tsado Vatsa on behalf of the state government declared state of emergency on all the federal roads in Niger state described them as ‘death traps’.

Vatsa who decried over the washed off railway line the only alternative transportation from the route added that this would definitely affect transport fare and increase price of goods creating more hardship to the citizens.

“You can see the north and west is shot down, this is not palatable, we are here to take report to state government for onward to the federal government, some of this bridges were constructed during Sardauna era now very old.”

“We don’t have the capacity to carryout work here considering the level of this destruction both on the road and railway line, we are calling on the federal government to urgently intervene by awarding the work to a competent company who can do the work effectively”.

A driver Isah Isyaka from Bauchi to Lagos ex-

pressed dismay over the incident however called on the federal government to immediately find an alternative before the final construction of the bridge.

A resident of Tatabu village Wahid Ayegbeni said the entire village was shocked hence their village now hosting different kind of people who ordinarily supposed to be passersby.

According to Vatsa, the minister of works, power and transport Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola has been informed about the development and he is expected to visit the sites and do something about it soon .

Lack of steady power bane of small businesses in Nigeria –Presidency Idu Jude,

Abuja

ÏÏÏThe technical assis-

tant to the Vice-President on Small and Medium Scale business, Mr. Tola Johnson, has said that small scale industries in Nigeria shall continue to have teething problems in the absence of steady power in the country.

The Technical Adviser, made this revelation in Abuja Wednesday, while addressing the media preparatory to the forthcoming nationwide MSME business clinic in Abuja.

He remarked that his office in order to encourage the engagement of the SMEs, has decided to advise the Federal government, through the office of the minister of power, to ensure that there is improvement in power generations to help the small scale business men and women grow reasonably to meaningfully contribute to the economic development of the country.

He also stated that state governors at different states of the federation should ensure that there is the presence of power at every level to encourage the small scale business in Nigeria, stressing that no country’s economy survives without the meaningful contribution of power.

According to Mr. Johnson, “states like Abia, has just started reasonable investment in power generation to ensure the survival of the small industries in their states to an extent that the entire Nation boost the economy. We had a discussion with the Governors, who cried out about the impending danger of the small scale business in the state and the minister of Power and other private investors also were involved to ensure a positive response and lasting solution.

You all know that Abia state, is known for production of locally made footwear and clothing so power is quite necessary at that part of the country to power the machinery.” On the existing relationship between his office and the SMEs, he remarked that bridges the gap of difficulties between the two bodies, that is the SMEs seeking loans and the Bank of industry, the CBN as well as other financial institutions.

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Obanikoro vs NBC: Court fixes July 11, to rule on N96.8m judgment sum Titilope Joseph

ÏÏÏJustice Kazeem Alog-

ba of a Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja has fixed July 11, 2017 for ruling in a motion filed by Nigerian Bottling Ltd seeking to set aside a garnishee order granted against five banks in respect of a N96.8m judgment awarded in favour of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro Senator Obanikoro, in 2010 had filed a suit against NBC before an Edo High over an accident along Lagos-Benin Highway where a Coca-Cola truck crashed into his daughter’s car, killing the driver, a police orderly and his daughter’s friend, Ibukun Adeniyi.

Obanikoro’s daughter,

Abidemi who was the only surviving person in the accident, was subsequently flown to South Africa for life saving medical procedure.

The Edo High Court sitting in Auchi delivered a judgment against NBC, six years after the suit was filed and awarded a cumulative cost of N96,767,737.52 in favour of the plaintiffs.

While $184,236.52 (N76.7million was specifically awarded as cost for medical expenses for Abidemi’s treatment, R48,779.66 (N1,07million) was awarded for her hotel accommodation and N10million to Mrs. Agnes Akele, for the death of her husband who was the driver of the car.

The court also awarded N1.5million to Obanikoro

as expenses incurred on behalf of his late driver and police and another N10million to the daughter as general damages for her pain and suffering.

Although NBC appealed the quantum of amount awarded in favour of the plaintiffs, Obanikoro through his lawyer, Lawal Pedro (SAN) registered the judgment before the Lagos High Court since NBC’s headquarters is located in Lagos.

Obanikoro subsequently obtained a garnishee order against five banks where NBC account are domicile.

NBC appealled against the Garnishee order.

While moving the application on Wednesday, NBC lawyer, Ademola Isaac Olawoye asked the court to set

aside the garnishee order as it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

He argued that since an appeal has been filed in respect of the judgment delivered by Edo High Court, no other court can adjudicate on the matter.

In his response, Lawal Pedro, SAN asked the court to disregard the argument of judgment debtor as there is no evidence before the court to show that an appeal has actually been entered against the Edo High Court judgment.

Pedro also argued that the appeal form which was exhibited before the court by the judgment debtor as proof of having filed an appeal, has no official Appeal Court stamp, no appeal number and no evidence

that it has been transmitted.

Moreover Pedro insisted that the order for stay of proceeding purportedly obtained by the judgment debtor cannot prevent a garnishee proceeding.

He maintained that the garnishee action are a seperate proceeding and cannot be affected by stay of execution which the judgment debtor had obtained from the Edo High Court that delivered the judgment.

Pedro urged the court to disregard the argument of the judgment debtor and allow the garnishee order to persist.

The matter was thereby adjourned till July 11, 2017 for ruling.

124 persons arrested over sexual related cases in Kano Yakubu Salisu, Kano

ÏÏÏThe Kano State Police

command had arrested a total of 124 suspected rapists and sodomites within three months in the state.

Parading the suspects before newsmen, DSP Magaji Musa Majia, the command’s PPRO said the police had recorded 115 cases of rape, sodomy and other acts of gross indecency in the state between April and June, 2017.

He explained that 128 victims were involved in the crimes out of which 124 suspects had been arrested, 94 cases charged to courts, while 13 cases were under investigation.

Majiya who expressed sadness over the increasing rate of such crimes across the state, assured that the police would continue to do its best to curtail the situation.

He urged the general public, especially parents and guardians, to be cautious and guide their children against the ugly trend.

Furthermore, he appealed to religious leaders, traditional rulers and other well meaning members of the society to join hands in fighting the social vices.

Abdullahi Ganduje

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (r); Air Vice Marshal AD Bello (rtd) (m), during the commissioning of two blocks of airmen’s transit accommodation at Shasha, Lagos… on a Wednesday.

Group lauds NASS leadership on 2017 budget Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏFollowing

the passage of the 2017 budget by the National Assembly (NASS), and the subsequent assenting by the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, a pressure group, Citizens Initiative for Anti-Corruption and Development has lauded the leadership of the National Assembly for making public the details of its 2017 budget.

In a press release made available to newsmen and

jointly signed by Comrade James Okoronkwo and Mr. Johnson Eze, the national coordinator and secretary respectively, the group noted that by this singular action the National Assembly leadership has demonstrated its commitment to the prosecution of President Mohammadu Buhari’s anti-graft war in Nigeria.

The group therefore, urged the general public and political stakeholders to continue to support the current leadership as it is proactive and attentive to

public opinion.

Furthermore, Citizens Initiative for Anti-corruption and Development appealed to Nigerians to appreciate the role of the legislature represented by the National Assembly in enhancing democracy and development in Nigeria.

Also, the group defended the N125 billion allocation to National Assembly in the 2017 budget arguing that it is reasonable considering the enormous task of law-making and oversight maintaining

that the large number of the Senate, Houseof Representatives, NASS management, National Assembly Service Commission and the National Institute for Legislative Studies make it appropriate.

They commended the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Sani Omolori and the Secretary of the Finance and Accounts Directorate Mr. Lasisi Bukoye for the enhanced transparency in the management of the finances of the National Assembly.

NMA backs FG on local vaccine production

Angela Onwuzoo

ÏÏÏThe alarming rate of

deaths usually recorded during an outbreak of vaccine preventable diseases in Nigeria may soon be a thing of the past, following move by the federal government to begin the production of local vaccines in the country in partnership with May and Baker Plc, a move the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has described as a step in the right direction.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) recently approved joint venture agreement between the Federal Government and May & Baker plc to produce vaccines from 2017 to 2021.

In the agreement, the federal government would own 49 per cent of the joint venture while May and Baker would own 51 per cent.

Speaking during an interview with The Daily Times in Lagos recently, NMA president, Prof. Mike Ogirima, said producing vaccines locally would not only save lives but would also save the nation a lot of scare foreign exchange. According to the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC), up to 1,158 people have died since the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in December, 2016, deaths experts said could have been averted if there were available vaccines.

In 2005, May & Baker entered into a joint venture with the Federal Government to take over the facilities of the Federal Vaccine Production Laboratory (FVPL) in Yaba now Biovaccine Nigeria Limited for the purpose of resuming vaccine production which had stopped due to the inability of the FVPL to cope with operational challenges. The project was however delayed due to the non-ratification of the agreement by successive governments.

Commending federal government’s decision, Ogirima, said: “For this present administration to think about the resuscitation of Yaba Lab into Biovaccines Nigeria Limited in partnership with May and Baker PLC, is a good achievement.”

Listing the various benefits awaiting the nation by having Biovaccines in place, Ogirima stated: “Already, we know that it is a ratio of 59and 41 percent and I am sure that whoever is going to be employed to actually do the technical job, will be capable of not only saving the nation $2.5 billion annually , but we hope that starting it again, is going to create employment.

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Kogi: Tension mounts as govt tries to revive cattle grazing reserves Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

ÏÏÏ Attempt by the Kogi

state government to resuscititate the long abandoned cattle grazing reserves that were created 52 years ago, was greeted with spontaneous protests by people from the affected local government areas.

Kogi state, which was created in 1991, inherited two cattle grazing reserves from both Kwara and Benue states one at Abejikolo in Omala local government area while the other is at

Ayangan in Oke-Ibukun community of Kabba/Bunu LGA. Last week the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Oloruntoba Kehinde, had directed, via a memo, the reconstitution of the grazing reserves management committee but reversed the decision yesterday due to what he termed “erroneous interpretation” of the intention of the government.

According to the commissioner in a statement he signed, the committee was set up to look into the work-

ability of reconstituting the grazing reserve committee of the two gazetted grazing reserves and other possible suitable locations in the state to deal with the menace of herdsmen and their clashes with farmers.

He equally stated that the inauguration of the committee scheduled for today has been suspended indefinitely in view of the need to review the gazette to suite the present realities by the state house of assembly.

Hon Kehinde explained that the exercise was not

targeted at any particular section of the state as was erroneously conceived by mischief makers, but to also identify other locations within the state.

He said that in view of the mounting concern of the people, the committee has been dissolved while the exercise has been suspended.

Earlier, the people had bombarded top government officials with complains laddened with threats to organise protests against the grazing reserves arrangement.

Muslim faithful during the 2017 Ogun State’s Ramadan Iftar Lecture in Abeokuta, Ogun State… on Wednesday. Photo: DAVID IDOWU.

NAF commissions new housing blocks, secondary school in Lagos

Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏ Following its commit-

ment to provide personnel with the needed comfort to deliver in their security mandate, the Nigerian Air Force has built and commissioned two blocks of Air-men Transit accommodation for its men at Shasha in Lagos.

At the event where a secondary school with 18 classroom blocks, library, laboratories and other recreational centres were commissioned, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Abubakar, noted that the accommodation will be available to non-commissioned officers posted to Lagos.

Speaking at the commissioning which held in Lagos on Wednesday, the CAS maintained that the decision to build the school was due to the riguor of children of

its personnel having to walk long distances to school.

He said: “Education is the foundation for human capital development and presumed to be a key factor in technical advancement and innovation. Given that competence, ability and performance are often derived from sound education.

“On my assumption of office, we made a quick assessment of the available primary and secondary schools in our bases and identified some gaps necessitating the upgrading of some of the schools and building of additional ones to meet the educational requirements of our personnel’s dependents and the host communities.

“NAF Shasha has 18 classrooms, five laboratories, a library and recreational facilities, as well as offices for the commandant and other mem-

bers of staff. On the transit accommodation, he said the airmen will remain there for the next few months with w view to ensuring improved mentor ship and continued post-recruitment training for enhanced performance.Each block consists of 30 fully furnished self-contained rooms.

And it’s worth mentioning that similar blocks are being provided in major Nigerian NAF bases across the country.”

While commending the presidency for his continued support, Abubakar said the NAF recently received new platform, while others in its inventory are undergoing reactivation.

This, he said, has contributed immensely towards equipping the service to conduct counter insurgency operations and also contend with other emerging security

challenges across the country. He emphasized that the Nigerian Air force will continue to her best in meeting their statutory responsibility of defending the territorial integrity of the nation.

The Air Officer Commanding Logistics command, Air vice Marshal IJ Yahaya who also applauded the act of the CAS, stated that the blocks were built and furnished to meet the growing accommodation needs occasioned by the ongoing expansion of the service in response to national security imperatives.

He said: “Two other projects are also currently ongoing in this base; a block of 18 flats of two-bedroom for Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s, as well as new coporals and below mess.

“The Air Force Secondary Schoo, Shasha is a promise fulfilled. On April 19, 2016, the

Customs vows to end smuggling, false declarations Daniel Ojukwu

ÏÏÏThe

new Customs controller, Federal Operations Unit (FUA), Ikeja, Mr. Mohammed Uba Garba, has declared the agency’s resolve to clamp down on all import and export offenders.

Addressing newsmen on Wednesday during a press briefing, Comptroller Garba disclosed that since his appointment on May 18, 2017, the agency has seized contraband goods and wrongly classified items with false declarations totaling N607.7million.

The goods were said to have been brought into the country through airports, seaports and land borders with the intention of beating the system and avoiding the 20 percent import duty fees.

Others were substandard or banned products which were either not for the country’s consumption or imported through the wrong routes.

Some of such goods include 600 bags of parboiled rice which were stacked behind plastic takeaway packs and brought into the country via a truck.

He pointed out that importation of rice is not prohibited but is restricted to

the seaports and not via land borders. The confiscated rice was valued at N4.3million.

Garba further stated that aside from the duty payments totaling N334million and the recovered N273.7million, which make up the total N607.7million, vehicles which were used as smuggling tools were also seized while 35 people with links to these seized items were detained.

The pressmen were taken to the customs warehouse where truckloads of recently seized goods were exhibited. One of such trucks contained 2,322 pieces of used tyres and two vehicles valued at N10.3million.

Another truck, also confiscated, contained 170 cartons of prison ring compressors valued at N2.5million. A third truck housed 12 pallets of general calcium vehicle batteries of 108 per pallet totalling 1,296 pieces, and the last truck had logs of unprocessed rough wood which were to be exported against the law.

One major highlight was the interception of 384 parcels of Indian hemp concealed inside six bales of second hand clothing from Ghana along Iyana-Ipaja road.

Glo Laffta Fest: Odunlade, Mama G, others rock Ibadan Bolaji Amusan, popularly ÏÏÏ Two of the most called Mr. Latin, was also givbeloved Nollywood actors, especially in the Yoruba genre, Odunlade Adekola and Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin thrilled the people of Ibadan on Sunday as the most popular comedy show organised by Globacom, Glo Laffta Fest, hit the ancient city.

They made their first appearance at the Ibadan edition of the highly celebrated comedy show that has now toured a total of nine cities, including Port Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu, Owerri, Warri, Calabar and Yenegoa in the last few weeks.

Glo Laffta Fest Ibadan was held at the Professor Oristsejolomi Thomas Hall, University of Ibadan (UI), adjudged as the largest indoor event centre in Ibadan.

Odunlade, a Globacom brand ambassador, who was one of the three guest celebrities at the event, proved to be immensely popular with the audience as the crowd went wild when he was called on stage.

en a rousing reception by the Ibadan crowd who chanted the many names he had used in home movies.

Nollywood legend, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G also excited the Ibadan audience who filled the massive hall and spilled into the gallery upstairs. She described the occasion as momentous, stating that Globacom is one company that has remained consistent in supporting entertainment.

She said that was why the company was taking the show across Nigeria.

Mama G who wore a green silky gown with sprightly embroidery, thanked the almost 5000 people in the hall for their love for her and the Glo brand.

After up and coming acts, including Emmanuel Debegene Emmaralo, entertained the audience, the show was formally opened by accomplished comedian, Olufemi Fagade popularly called Omo Baba.

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NFF clears coaches’ salaries

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he Nigeria Football Federation has handed big kudos to its Official Optimum Partner, Aiteo Group, following the payment of the first batch of monies meant for the payment of salaries of Coaches of the National Teams in the N2.5billion, 5-Year partnership agreement with the foremost energy solution company.

NFF 2nd Vice President/ LMC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, who is also Chairman of the NFF Sponsorship,

Dikko

Marketing and Television Advisory Committee, said yesterday that from the first tranche of payment received from the energy solution company, about N100million has been used to offset all outstanding salaries of 27 coaches in all, including a number that had been owed for services rendered during the tenure of previous administrations. The salaries of the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Mr. Gernot Rohr, have also been settled up-to-date from the forex

component of the transaction with Aiteo. All the payments were made direct to the accounts of the beneficiaries through NFF’s Financial Consultants (Financial Derivatives Company), appointed to manage the funds from the sponsors upon verification of the processes by NFF external auditors, PWC and payment instructions from the NFF secretariat. “We are very happy to announce that we have been able to pay a total of 27 coaches all the monies

Moses urges Sports to pick West Federations Onyekuru Ham ahead of Arsenal elections C marred by violence Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja

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he Youth and Sports ministry organised federations elections conducted at the Abuja National Stadium on Tuesday was marred by intrigues and chaos that led to the assault of former Olympian, Charity Asonze by security personnel.

The exercise which was earlier described as the best quickly degeretated into a free for all fight in some federations.

Trouble started when a veteran athletic coach and former Director of Sports, Edo state, Brown Ebewele accused the electoral committee of trying to rig him out.

Ebewele’s outcry attracted sympathy from some delegates with Charity Asonze condemning the act.

She queried the reason behind the “stop Ebewele at all cost” moves and wondered why the ministry did not stop him at the zonal qualifiers.

The AFN became rowdy and free for all fight ensued with the security personnel manhandling her.

She had to leave with her delegate’s before the election that produced Hon Ibrahim Gusau after defeating Rosa Collins.

Meanwhile, the Deputy governor of Nasarawa state, Silas Agara was returned unopposed to the Karate Federation after the withdrawal of Chief Donatus Ejidike.

Sam Ocheho defeated incumbent Yusuf Dauda to lead the Handball Federation while Musa Nimrod defeated former Director

General of the defunct National Sports Commission, Alhassan Yakmut in Volleyball.

Daniel Igala defeated Chief Austin Edeze to retain his position as President of Nigerian Wrestling Federation.

Senator Abdul Ningi was returned unopposed in Hockey Federation while incumbent president Emeka Onyeama lost to Dare Aiyemola in Cricket.

helsea dazzler Victor Moses is encouraging Eupen’s Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru to choose a transfer to West Ham ahead of London rivals Arsenal, it has been claimed.

The Super Eagles creator spent the whole of the 2015-2016 season on loan at the Hammers and said some nice things about the club when he was contacted by Onyekuru. ‘’The Nigerian wants to play for the London Stadium side despite reports in Belgium saying Eupen wanted him to go to a more prestigious club,’’ according to the UK Daily Mail . ‘’Onyekuru, who has one international cap, has spoken to Chelsea’s Victor Moses about living in London and has been encouraged to make the move to West Ham where Moses played on loan in 2015-16.’’

Italy international Angelo Ogbonna was an important member of West Ham’s first team last season, while Tunji Akinola and Ajibola Alese play for the youth teams.

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Sunshine banished to Ijebu Ode, keeper gets 12-match ban T he League Management Company (LMC) has banished Sunshine Stars to the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode for its home matches.

Also the club’s goalkeeper , David Ariyo has been handed a 12-match suspension.

This is the consequence of further breach of the order to play behind closed door by Sunshine Stars.

These decisions including a total fine of N1m for various other rule breaches by the

club were reached by the LMC in review of events of Match Day 23 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in Akure.

Meanwhile, clubs have been reminded by the League Management Company (LMC) that breaches of the NPFL Framework and Rules will be met with appropriate sanctions to sustain the gains of the reforms to reposition club football in the country.

In a bold move to enforce regulations and come down

hard on unruliness of players, club officials and violent fans, the LMC ruled that “in view of the breach of the ‘closed door’ order, and upon consideration of the provisions of Rule B4.7 (Overriding considerations and general public interest), an order is hereby made moving Sunshine Stars to the Otunba Dipo Dina, Stadium, Ijebu-Ode for its home matches henceforth and until further notice”.

The matches will be played under closed doors until the LMC is satisfied that the club can guaranty security at its games and also control the unruly supporter

they were being owed, including some who worked with previous NFF Boards in what we termed ‘legacy payments’. “It is our joy that the coaches can finally smile to the bank. A labourer deserves his wages, and that is why the present NFF administration worked assiduously hard to ensure the realization of this partnership.

The NFF is grateful to Aiteo Group for this breakthrough in making our coaches happy.”

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FG to sell N100bn debut Sukuk in two weeks - DMO Page B2

OpeOluwani Akintayo Business Times has learnt that Shell Nigeria, the operator of Bonny export terminal, has placed limits on crude oil exports from the Pipeline.

A source close to the company and shipping schedule, told this newspaper that the peg was due to the Trans-Forcados pipeline, which just resumed exports last week.

According to him, Shell wants Forcados to recover from the longterm shutdown.

Nigeria’s production is recovering after Shell lifted restrictions

Minister lauds IITA, AfDBoveragric programmes Page B7

Naira relapses by three points, settle at 368/$

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Nigeria places limit on Bonny light export on shipments of Forcados crude oil, a key export grade, following a disruption that lasted 472 days.

The return of Forcados may add as much as 250,000 barrels a day of high quality, light and sweet crude into the Atlantic.

While Shell subsequently placed limits on shipments of Ni-

geria’s Bonny Light crude, the return of Forcados occurs just as regional refiners are overwhelmed with similar grades from the U.S., North Sea and Africa, our source said.

If Nigeria does not quickly regain its market share, similar products, particularly from the

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US shale producers, might soon replace it, the source added.

The source, however, did not disclose how many barrels is being limited from export.

Nigeria said its oil production will soon hit 1.8 million barrels CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

L-R: CEO, UACN Plc, Mr. Larry Ephraim Ettah; Chairman, Mr. Daniel Owo Agbor and Company secretary, Godwin Samuel, during the company’s AGM in Lagos... on Wednesday.

Electricity: Consumers vow not to pay for non-metering system Simon Ugwu The call for no meter, no payment of electricity bill thickens, as most electricity consumers see estimated billing as a fraud. They say as a result of nonprovision of pre-paid meters, the electricity providers, Distribution Companies, DisCos have been exploiting them, especially, as people are made to pay for power not consumed.

Several customers, it was learnt, who have not got electricity for months are still made to pay electricity bills for the period power supply was not provided.

Stakeholders strongly believe that the system of estimated billing is defrauding power consumers of their hard- earned income.

This happens also when transformers break down or when electric poles fall. At the end of the month, electric bills will still be shared to consumers, who have not enjoyed power supply for the period of breakdown.

Joining in this call is the Meter Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, EMMAN, that appealed to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to extend CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Cyber attacks: Banks, other financial institutions’ frauds to continue - Survey

By Tony Nwakaegho Recent survey conducted by TD Bank Financial and payment professionals has shown that it do not anticipate any respite from cyber frauds and cyber attacks in the near future.

An overwhelming majority (91 per cent) of respondents, ac-

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cording to a press release said that they anticipate payments fraud will become a bigger threat in the next two to three years, up slightly from last year (89 per cent).

These cyber concerns are not without merit, as 64 per cent of respondents reported that either their organization or one of their clients was involved in a cyber security event in the past year.

The most commonly cited incidents were business email compromise (20 per cent); account takeover (19 per cent); and data breach (15 per cent).

Head of Corporate Products and Services at TD Bank, Rick Burke, in the release, said that,

“Companies need to be mindful that everyday tools from email to the Internet can pose risk to payment operations, and the criminal toolbox is expanding.”

He said, “Corporate treasurers need to create layers of control for accounts and payments processing, both within their organisations and in conjunction with their banking partners.”

Survey respondents noted that automating payments processing could offer greater defense. Asked about the advantages of automating payments, 21 per cent named fraud control and security as the top benefit.

Other benefits include: speed and ability to pay same day — 27 per cent; efficiency — 25 per

cent; cost savings — 16 per cent; and accuracy — 11 per cent.

Despite the perceived value of automating payments, progress is slow. The percentage of businesses that are paper free has not significantly grown since last year (23 per cent in 2016 vs.

21 per cent in 2017).

Survey respondents were even less optimistic about their paperless future than they were last year — almost half (48 per cent) think it will take three or more years to become paper free, up from 42 per cent in 2016.

Respondents included payments system stakeholders representing business end-users, as well as financial and technology services organizations.

Danger looms over youth unemployment – Issa Aremu Joy Ekek The spate of youth restiveness and current level of crime rates according to labour leader, Comrade Issa Aremu can only be attributed to a frustrated youth population where unemployment has taken a huge toll on the means of livelihood.

Recently, the unemployment report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed the alarming rate of increase for the unemployed and under em“12.3 per cent of males were unemployed, while 17.9 per cent of males in the labour force were CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

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ZTE renews faith in Nigeria Despite the current economic downtown that has adversely affected the telecommunications industry, ZTE Nigeria Limited has expressed its commitment to continue to invest in the economy, and most importantly in the development of local human capital.

Speaking in Lagos at the weekend, Head of Administration, Yawei Yang said the company, which started operations in 2002 and which has hundreds of direct and indirect Nigerian employees, has impacted positively on Nigeria’s economy through execution of a number of viable projects.

She mentioned such projects to include the National project for government and telecommunication projects for operators in Nigeria.

“We recognized the current situation in Nigeria but are going to maintain our high standard in terms of service delivery and our commitment to good welfare package for our staff ” We are among the few telecom companies that allow all our staff to unionise, we have generous welfare packages that include trainings and sundry allowances even including mobile phone allowance because of our belief in the development of the local workforce.

Reeling out the company’s labour profile, she said: “We have not outsourced any of our operations outside Nigeria as some telecom firms are currently doing to cut costs, only 17 per cent of our entire workforce are foreigners and we have always operated within the ambit of the Extant Immigration laws and Regulations of Nigeria 2015 and all other administrative directives.”

Nigeria places limit on Bonny light export CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

L-R: Joyce Akpata, Director General, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce; Innocent Chukwuma, Director, West Africa, Ford Foundation; Dr. Ijeoma Nwagwu, Centre Manager, FirstBank Sustainability Centre, Lagos Business School; Muyiwa Majekodunmi, Administrator, Down Syndrome Foundation; and Oluwabunmi Olujobi, Business Manager, FirstBank at the FirstBank Sustainable Financial Strategy Workshop for NGO’s…on Wednesday.

FG to sell N100bn debut Sukuk in two weeks - DMO

Motolani Oseni

As part of effort in bridging infrastructure deficit in the country, most importantly road projects, the Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded all arrangement to sell a whopping N100 billion ($328 mln) debut sovereign sukuk in the local market two weeks to this time, the Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed on Tuesday.

According to DMO, ’The Islamic bond with a 7-year tenor will go on sale on June 28, 2017 for three days via book building’, adding that bond will be tradable on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and on FMDQ over-the-counter platform.

Nigeria is home to the largest Islamic population in sub-Saharan Africa, with about half of its 180 million people Muslims.

It is also home to one of Africa’s fastest-growing consumer and

Electricity: Consumers vow not to pay for non-metering system CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

the directive of `no meter no payment’ to all electricity consumers nationwide.

The association’s Executive Secretary, Muyideen Ibrahim, who made the call in Lagos, described the current situation as worrisome.

He made the call against the backdrop of NERC’s directive on June 11 that all Maximum Demand (MD) customers not provided with meters should stop paying estimated bills presented by distribution companies.

The maximum demand customers are commercial and industrial customers, who consume high levels of electricity

and contribute substantially to the revenues of distribution companies.

The EMMAN scribe said that effective metering of customers would eradicate estimated billing and also boost the revenue of the distribution companies.

He said that most distribution companies have resorted to estimated billing to generate more revenue to their purse at the expense of their customers.

According to him, NERC should not limit the directive to maximum demand customers, but rather to all consumers, because it’s really embarrassing for the DisCos’ to be billing without meter.

corporate banking sectors.

In a document from the debt office, the issue was part of the plan to fast track the development of infrastructure and engage in ... project-tied capital raising.” It said Nigeria has challenges with road, railway and power infrastructures.

In 2013, Nigeria’s Osun State issued 10 billion naira worth of sukuk, but no other sukuk transaction followed.

The latest issuance is part of plans to develop alternative funding sources for government and to establish a benchmark curve for corporates to follow, the debt office said.

The planned sukuk issue will target retail and institutional investors, with First Bank and Islamic wealth manager Lotus Capital managing the sale.

Nigeria plans to borrow as much as $10 billion from debt markets, with about half of that

coming from foreign sources, to help fund a budget deficit worsened by lower oil prices which have slashed government revenues and weakened the naira.

Similarly, the debt office had earlier announced the commencement of a global offering of Nigeria’s first $300 million Diaspora Bond The DMO also filed a registration statement for the bonds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Consequently, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Abike Dabiri-Erewa has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the Diaspora bond.

The presidential aide said that that the Diaspora bond would be used to raise funds from Nigerians in the Diaspora to finance capital projects.

per day due to Forcados coming back on stream.

According to a statement by the company on Wednesday, Nigeria’s oil exports is now back fully for the first time in 16 months since its shutdown.

Once the country hits its 1.8mbpd target then, it would be joining the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries’, OPEC’s, output cut.

OPEC producers agreed last month to extend output cuts of about 1.8 million bpd until March 2018.

Forcados had been under force majeure since February 2016 after a militant attack on it.

In our earlier report, Business Times gathered that TFS resumed sometime between May 15 and 20, 2017, but most companies involved have been quiet about it.

The facility is being operated by Shell, and ten Nigerian independents: Seplat, Elcrest, Shoreline, Neconde, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Pan Ocean, NDWestern, Pillar, Midwestern, Energia and Platform.

Until it was shut down in February 2016, Forcados was the only pipeline through which the likes of Seplat, Elcrest, Shoreline, Neconde, Pan Ocean and NDWestern, exported their products.

However, the likes of Pillar Oil, Midwestern, Energia and Platform Oil , used it as a secondary export line.

In the period that the shut- in lasted, we gathered that Seplat, Elcrest, Neconde and Shoreline, had sourced for alternative routes of exporting like through shipping.

Danger looms over youth unemployment – Issa Aremu CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

under-employed.”

The Former Vice President of Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), and General Secretary, National Union of Garment and Textile Workers of Nigeria, (NUTGTWN) “The implications are grave in all ramifications for an economy anchored on private greed.”

Comrade Aremu, who is also the Vice President of Industrial Global Union, noted that the situation will encourage underproduction, social and general state of insecurity, poor standard of living and high costs of survival, as well as a surge in rate of crimes, violence and social disorder.

He added that such an economy

will remain unproductive with the tendency for perennial economic and political crises and permanent state of backwardness and underdevelopment.

“The way out is a people-oriented economic agenda that is anchored on collective ownership and management of the production and distribution processes with focus towards massive productive activities and creation of collective wealth, that will be judiciously utilised to provide living income and pensions, social welfare services, free education and free functional healthcare to all,” Aremu said.

He urged government to ensure equitable access to, and affordability of basic infrastructures (water, electricity, telephone ser-

vices, etc), and public investment on roads and rails to boost further Recall that data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose to 14.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, from 13.9 percent in Q3.

The report stated that the national unemployment rate was slightly up from 13.9% in Q3, 13.3% in Q2, 12.1percent in Q1 2016, and 10.4percent in Q4 2015.

The report further stated that, a total of 28.58 million persons in the Nigerian labour force in Q4 2016, are either unemployed or underemployed compared to 27.12 million in Q3, 26.06 million in Q2 and 24.5 million in Q1 2016,” the report stated.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni Against its consistent appreciating streak in the last one week, the Nigerian currency, Naira, on Wednesday, relapsed by a total three points at the unofficial market to close at 368 to a dollar against 365 closed on the first trading day of the week.

Although, new rate of the local currency was better than the same on Tuesday, just as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), boosted the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market to the tune of $413.5 million, further underscoring its resolve to guarantee liquidity in the market as well as, shore up the international value of the naira.

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Naira relapses by three points, settle at 368/$ .As FX market boosted by $413.5m However, the naira, had garnered whopping points in the recent time and open this week’s forex operation at 365, against over 380 to a dollar sold few weeks ago, but dropped at the end of Tuesday trading to close between 368 and 370 per greenback.

Also, at the official foreign exchange market, the local currency exchanged at 305.7 against a depreciated 305.65 sold on Monday, compared to 305.55 traded last week, but gained against the pound at 388.9 and 342.6 respec-

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tively, against N400.93 and N352.06 sold respectively, on Monday.

But the Naira, on Wednesday, retained strengthened rate against the Pound sterling, closing at N467, the same amount it has been trading since Monday, which is better than N470 exchanged last Friday, and also recorded a slight gain against Euro to close at 406 compare to N407 sold the previous day.

At the Investor &Exports FX window, the naira depreciated improved slightly at 373.25 against the depreciated value of

N373.28 closed at the beginning of the week.

Earlier in the week, while giving a breakdown of the latest round of forex intervention, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, said the sum of $100 million was offered to dealers in the wholesale window, while the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) window was allocated $28 million. The invisibles’ segment was allocated the sum of $25.5 million to meet the needs of those requiring forex for Business/Personal Travel

Allowances, school tuition, medicals, etc.

According to Okorafor, the Bank also released the figures for the auction sales in the retail window last week, totaling $260million.

He said the Bank was optimistic that the Naira would continue its strong run against the dollar and other major currencies around the world, considering that transparency in the market has ensured greater stability.

On the Bank’s objective to achieve convergence between the forex rates at both the inter-bank and BDC segments, Okorafor said the CBN was confident of achieving the goal soon, particularly if all stakeholders played by the rules.

Access Bank’s new product delights families As part of its commitment to reward participants with exciting prizes in its ongoing ‘Family Fortune Promo’, Access Bank Plc has delighted 20 of its customers who were the first set to take part in the Promo. These gifts include rechargeable fans, microwave ovens among others.

The surprise gifts to the 20 lucky families preceded the emergence of the first batch of winners from the weekly random selections that would soon be unveiled by the Bank.

The promo, which comes under the bank’s family savings scheme, was instituted to promote savings culture in the country. It is designed to reward the collective savings habit of families with grand prizes and competitive interest rates while they enjoy the confidentiality of their banking transactions as individuals The Group Head, Inclusive Banking, Access Bank Plc, Ope Wemi-Jones expressed appreciation to customers for their loyalty and trust in the Bank, adding that the Promo was initiated to add value to customers, who continued to do business with the Bank.

She said, “We want to transform and impact the lives of our most valuable customers. Access Bank is

not just encouraging customers to save, but we are also rewarding them for choosing to bank with us.”

The nationwide savings promo, first of its kind in the industry with over 100,000 gifts to be given away, targets the family units with weekly, monthly and the mega random selections. Among prizes to be given away by the Bank include home furniture, 42 inch televisions, mobile phones and home theatres for 100,000 families respectively.

At the mega random selection which would hold in Lagos in December 2017, 3 families will go home as proud winners of a house each. There are also other luxurious prizes to be given away, including family holidays, 16 KVA generators, brand new cars, and 50 others to receive scholarships.

Customers can participate in the Promo by opening any of Access Bank’s savings account products namely Premier Savings, Target Savings, Youth Banking, Children Banking, Instant Savings Tier 1 and 2 and Evergreen,bringing on board at least 3 other family members to make a minimum family size of 4.

More details on the Promo can be found on the Bank’s website.

L-R: President, African Renaissance Foundation (AREFO), Mr. Babatunde Masewaku; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs & Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Overseas Affairs & Investment, Prof. Ademola Abass and Managing Director/CEO, Agile Communications Limited, Mr. Rufai Ladipo during a press conference on the First Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

FG, ACCA, CIBN to tackle fraud, corruption in financial sector As part of effort to secure the financial systems integrity, while improving the Nigerian banking system, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Convention on Business Integrity (CBI); and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), are collaborating to tackle fraud and financial corruption in the country’s banking and finance sector.

Latest statistics put financial institutions and other firms dealing with finances in the country’s loss to hackers and fraudulent-related activities to N127 billion every year.

However, there is no gainsaying about the fact that cyber fraud has become a real threat to Nigeria; and industry experts have been canvass-

ing for the need to tackle the menace with good cyber security measures.

In view of this, an anti-corruption programme has been scheduled to hold on 30th June, 2017 in Abuja, themed: ‘Financial Systems Integrity Improvement’, a conference with Nick Leeson as the keynote speaker.

The organiser of the conference promised that it will address regulatory and institutional measures being taken by the financial services sector and regulators to minimize fraud and corruption in the sector, while the effectiveness of such measures and required steps to close existing gaps and effectively sanction breaches by few defaulting players.

The collaborating partners are persuaded that all stakeholders in the financial services sector share a common goal for enthronement of systemic integrity and accountabil-

ity in light of existing self-regulating measures albeit inadequate.

Therefore, the conference will identify further preventive and practical measures required by the players and regulators to tackle fraud, corruption and other forms of financial crimes.

The conference will be attended by key players in the financial services sector, including the Minister of Finance, Governor of CBN, Chief Executives of Banks and other financial institutions, compliance officers of banks, private sector operators, consumers of financial services, civil society and representatives of the diplomatic community.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) promise to look critically at measures that will protect the industry as a whole from the menace of cyber attacks in 2016,

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Equities market records early reversal gains 1.38 per cent Afolabi Adesola The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday ended a 2-day negative trend to post an increase of 1.38 percent in lead market indices.

The All Share Index gained 456.35 points to close at 33,597.20 points compared with 93.43 points

lost previously when ASI closed at 33,235.28 points.

Similarly, the market capitalization added N158 billion to close at N11.618 trillion against N29 billion shed on Tuesday to close at N11.460 trillion. Volume of shares traded improved with a total of 759 million shares compared to 410.22 million shares traded on Tuesday.

May and Baker led the gainers’ table, increasing by 10.20 percent to close at N3.78 per share. Ashaka Cement followed with a gain of 10.18 percent to close at N14.07 and Unilever gained 10 percent to close at N40.70 per share, while Unity Bank appreciated by 8.86 percent to close at 86 kobo.

International Brewer-

ies led the losers’ chart, dropping by 4.80 percent to close at N28.56 per share, Cutix trailed with a loss of 4.62 percent to close at N1.86 and 7up declined

by N4.44 to close at N90.30 per share. PZ Cussons was down by 4 percent to close at N22.08, while Sterling Bank depreciated by 3.60 percent to close at N1.07 per share.

Skye bank’s 2016 audited results may be delayed Skye Bank Nigeria Plc has given indications that its 2016 audited financial resort may take longer to be released. This was coming, as cross- section of experts has made forecast of increased loss position for the bank’s 2016 audited result.

The bank, Daily Times recalls Q4 2015 result showed a pre-tax loss of – N53billion and an after tax loss of –N50billion.

The bank in a statement, titled, “Further update on the late filing of the audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2016” signed by Babatunde Osibodu, Company Secretary/General Counsel and released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, the bank explained that, the draft Audited Financial Statement (AFS) for the year ended 31 December, 2016, is currently awaiting the final approval of the bank’s primary regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

However, findings BY Daily Times Nigeria revealed that the x-report of the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at 14th June, 2017 showed that the bank was yet to deliver its second quarter and third quarter results for 2016.

L-R: Ag. MD/CEO Keystone Bank, Hafiz Bakare and Senator Ben Murray Bruce during a business visit to the latter at the Silverbird Galleria Abuja ...yesterday

Honeywell records another Director’s resignation

…As stakeholders expect weaker 2017 audited result Bonny Amadi As the 2017 audited financial statement of Honeyell Nigeria plc is being expected by the capital market community, the company has announced the resignation of its executive director. This was as Teddy Ngu resigned in 2016 as director.

The company in a signed statement signed by Oluwayemisi Busari, company secretary published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), revealed that Oluseye sandey, Executive Director Honeywell Flour Mill, resigned from Holey Well plc with effect from April 28TH2017 in order to pursue her personal goals.

The company’s said that her resignation letter will be tabled before the company’s board quarterly meeting in June. She served in the capacity as a director in the company for a period of one year, four months.

Sandey had joined Honeywell Flour Mills Plc as Finance & IT Director in

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Citibank, SEC, NSE chart Nigeria’s custodian industry growth Stories By Bonny Amadi

Citi Bank has sustained its development of the Nigeria’s investment business through its sustained strengthening of the nation’s custodian industry.

This was further strengthened in Lagos on Wednesday, when the Citibank converged Nigeria’s investment community, including the Summary of activities on NSE capital market apex regulator, the SecuASI 33,598.20 rities and Exchange DEALS 7,357.00 Commission (SEC), Nigerian Stock ExVOLUME 759,046,475.00 change (NSE), and VALUE 6,295,123,668.63 Central Securities clearing Systems CAP 11,618,354,460,873.78 (CSCS), amongst oth-

ers, to advance enhanced measures at further boosting custodianship in the country.

Citi hosted a Direct Custody and Clearing (DCC) seminar recently that brought together market regulators, asset management financial services and advisory sector, legal services, custodians, stock exchange other industry experts to discuss and explore the Nigerian asset custody ecosystem vis-àvis global developments, and identify opportunities for success transfer to help meet the needs of investors in the Nigerian capital market sector.

SEC’s Head, Investment Management De-

partment, Mr. Efiok E. Efiok, Securities gave the regulator’s perspective on segregation of assets “‘Asset Segregation: A Regulator’s Perspective’ adding such segregation of assets makes room for investment decisions and clearer understanding of investment portfolios.

Mr. Adeolu Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), in his presentation, titled: ‘The Role of Custodians in Exchange Transactions,’ pointed that custodianship enhances credibility of investments and offers greater confidence on market instruments.

September 2015 and has responsibility for managing the Finance and IT teams. Her key focus areas are Strategy, Organization Design and Process, Planning, Business Partnership, Risk Compliance and People Development.

Daily Times recalls that Honeywell Flour Mills Plc announced the resignation of Dr. Teddy Ngu as Director of the company with effect from the 30th September, 2016. His resignation letter was tabled before the Board of Directors during its quarterly meetings in December 2016, where it would be formally accepted.

The company’s audited financial result for the period ended 31 March 2016 showed a revenue position of N50, 883,780, from N49, 057,511 posted in 2015, indicating 5 per cent growth in loss position.

Loss before taxation posted by the company in the 2016 financial year increased by 300 per cent at N2,869,342, from N1,434,828 recorded in the 2015 financial year.

UAC of Nigeria PLC shareholders at the company’s Annual General meeting in Lagos Wednesday, endorsed N1.92 Billion dividend payment, as the Company seeks N15.4billion through rights issue. The dividend translates to N1.00 per share.

Mr. Dan Agbor, Chairman of UAC told shareholders that the company recorded a Group Revenue of N84,606,570,000 in 2016, an increase of 15 percent from the N73,771,244,000 of the previous year. Group Profit after Tax of N5,666,538,000 is an increase of 10 percent on N5,162,738,000 of the previous year”.

Mr. Agbor stated that the one share for every 12 ordinary shares rights issues approved at the 2015 Annual General Meeting, due to the prevailing market conditions has been discontinued by the board, . “I also informed you that

the Board and Management would undertake the required investment in, and financial restructuring of, your Company’s subsidiaries using internally generated funds. “ The Chairman however revealed that the Rights Issue of Portland Paints, its subsidiary has been concluded while the Rights Issues of Livestock Feeds and UPDC are at various stages of execution, due to delayed regulatory approvals. Agbor added “Grand Cereals also plans to raise equity by way of a Rights Issue that your Company also intends to subscribe for.”

Mr. Agbor noted that “The Board has identified an urgent need to bolster your Company’s capital position. This will ensure that your Company is able to subscribe for these Rights Issues and provide its subsidiaries with working capital support in a timely manner.

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D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p u p 1.4 % Th e Nig eria n e q uities m ark e t re b o u n d e d t o d ay t o erase losses in t h e previo us t w o tra din g sessio ns as t h e b e nch m ark in d ex rose 1.4 % t o 33,598.20 p oin ts, t h us re n e w e d in t erest in larg e-ca p Ba n kin g a n d Co nsu m er G o o ds st ocks such as G U A R A N T Y (+5.0 %), ZE NITH (+5.0 %), NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (+1.9 %) a n d U NILE V ER (+10.0 %) w hich h a d w it n esse d price d e precia tio ns in previo us tra din g sessio ns d u e t o pro fit-t a kin g by invest ors. Co nse q u e n tly, invest ors reco u p e d N157.8b n as m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n exp a n d e d t o N11.6t n. A lso, activity level im prove d as volu m e a n d valu e tra d e d gre w 85.0 % a n d 13.5 % t o 759.0m u nits a n d N6.3b n resp ectively.

B u llish Pe r f o r m a nce acr oss Sect o rs Perf orm a nce across sect ors w as bro a dly b ullish as all in dices tre n d e d n ort h w ard.

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Brands & Marketing B6 Stories by Godwin Anyebe All over the world, it is a known fact that, during a recession, most companies cut back in every area of the business and start slashing prices to accommodate the shifting demand curve.Nigeria, the West African biggest economy, is no exception.

While this may help in the short-term, this strategy can actually damage both the company and its brands. Analysts believe that, there are tremendous lessons to be learned from previous recessions across the world.

For them, not everyone automatically loses out during an economy slowdown or recession.

It is also important to note that, from history, companies, which invested in their brands during hard economic times retained their core audience, attracted new consumers and emerged stronger in the end.

While a recession may feel like the worst time to be a marketer, it may be the best time to build brands. The companies which maintain a strategic perspective and invest in their brands will rebound from a recession stronger from the experience. Weaker brands may not exist by the time the economy re-surges.

Checks by Daily Times show that, abandoning or neglecting your brand as markets tighten, only makes matters worse. Historically, companies, that properly support their brands with cost-effective measures, can retain and even gain share in the face of lower-priced alternatives. These same companies will be best positioned to enjoy the fruits of their labour when the economy inevitably rebounds or returns to growth.

For example, following the U.S. stock market’s crash of 1987, Nike, one of the world’s leading brand tripled its marketing spend and emerged from the recession with profits, nine times higher than going in. Taco Bell and Pizza Hut also took advantage of this recession, promot-

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How brands respond to economic recession ing themselves heavily, while the market leader, McDonald’s, cuts back. This investment paid off by significantly narrowing McDonald’s category lead.

Speaking to on this issue, a brand and marketing analyst, Wale Okoya, told Daily Times that, “during economic recession, brands must recognize that consumer retention and attraction is the name of the game. You must invest in brand-building to win market share, not just mind share or margin. Those who fail to see their consumers as an appreciating asset, may soon find their brands and business devalued or defunct.”

According to him, “recessions are tough on brands and consumers alike, as both face the pressures of restricted cash flows and receding bottom lines.

The bonds that brands build with consumers at such times are powerful. A recession must be viewed as an opportunity to reassess and strengthen the brand to drive the most valuespend smarter not harder.”

He also disclosed that, “consumers are forming opinions about your brand whether you’re proactively managing the experience or not. So, to be successful, be as optimistic as you can. Your brand and business are in a position either to contribute to the fear or help diffuse it.

The connections made during these times of crisis are often stronger than those made in times of prosperity. Look for opportunity where others see hopelessness to find the low hanging fruit your brand needs to thrive. Equity is only built

through the consistent delivery of your brand promise over time. The reward is improved customer loyalty” “cement a value-based position with consumers, not a position of low price. If you can find a way to reduce costs–while maintaining quality–and you can permanently pass that price reduction on to the consumer, your brand equity will grow now and after the economy eventually rights itself. Whether in good times or bad, if you can provide enhanced value to consumers, you’re doing the right thing.” He said.

Further, he posited that, decisions should be focused on spending wisely, but too often, companies do nothing at all. A company’s typical reaction to a slowing economy is to cut back and wait things out. Ironically,

those companies end up damaging their most valuable assets— their brands. Conventional wisdom suggests that in times of recession it is better to tighten the belt and cut marketing and branding expenditures. However, when companies cut their outreach, they also begin to cut the ties that bind consumers to those brands. For smart companies, opportunity beckons.”

He pointed out that, “a downturn represents less money in consumers’ pockets and more careful consumption habits. A slimmer budget means companies must be more effective with their branding efforts.

Determine what is excess or even damaging to your brand and shed it. Use your focus and resources to strengthen your position in the market and in consumers’ eyes.”

R-L: Managing Director, TBWA Concept, Mr. Kelechi Nwosu, Fashion Designer, Mai Atafo and Chief Executive Officer, UB 40 Advertising, Mr. Sola Lawson at the unveiling of TBWA Concept SME Shop in Lagos recently.

Cowbellpedia: Lagos leads 2017qualifying examination

As the National Examination Council (NECO) released the results of the Qualifying Examination for this year’s Cowbellpedia ‘Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show’, conducted on March 19, Lagos State has produced two out of the five students that got the 100 per cent score.

The students are, Miss Monyei Cynthia, 14 years old, of Good Shepherd Comprehensive Secondary School, Meiran, Lagos and Master Fuad Alaka, 13 years old, of Federal Government

Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos. Both are in the Junior Secondary School category.

Out of a total of 51,018 students that sat for the Qualifying Examination of the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show, Lagos topped the enrolment chart with The other students with perfect score in the junior category are Master Adeyanju Oluwafemi, 13- year- old, of Jesuit Memorial College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; and Miss Anita

Alabi, 14 years old, of Gloryland Secondary School, Igarra, Edo State.

In the senior category, only Master Michael Paul, 14 years old, of Excelgrace Academy, Gboko, Benue State, got a perfect score of 100 per cent in the qualifying examination.

Head of Marketing, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Festus Tettey recently, in Lagos, acknowledged the support given by NECO, State Ministries of Education, School Principals, Teach-

ers, the media and other partner agencies for the initiative over the years.

He explained that the Top 3 in each state for both junior and senior categories in the qualifying examination, will be rewarded with cash prizes. The ultimate prize for this year’s edition is N1 million, and an all-expense paid educational excursion outside the country, while the first and second runners-up will go home with N750,000 and N500,000 respectively.

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As part of efforts to improve the productivity of maize and soy farmers in a replicable manner in Nigeria, West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Business Innovation Facility (BIF). WASIL is a member of WACOT/TGI Group.

While the TGI Group, with Mr. Rahul Savara, as the Group Managing Director, is an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments in Nigeria, Ghana, Republic of Benin, Morocco, UAE, South Africa, China and several other emerging markets, the Business Innovation Facility (BIF) is a five-year (2014 - 2019) DFID-funded market systems development programme that aims to improve the lives of the poor in three countries: Malawi, Myanmar and Nigeria.

BIF works to identify and address constraints in selected markets, providing technical assistance (and some grant funding)

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WASIL, BIF collaborate on maize, soy productivity to businesses and other market players.

According to the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of TGI Group, Mr. Sadiq Kassim, “WASIL is currently working with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Central Bank of Nigeria, under the Food Security Programme of the Federal Government to improve the productivity of maize and soy farmers in a replicable manner.

The company has commenced the setting up of a large oil milling facility in Nigeria, which will provide off-take of Soybeans from outgrower farmers while its affiliate company, CHI farms will procure maize for its feed milling activities from the out-grower farmers as well.”

He said,“The WASIL is targeting to reach 14,000 farmers in Katsina and 1,000 farmers in Kaduna State in both maize and soy value chains making a total of 15,000 farmers during the current cropping calendar.”

With the signing of the MOU, BIF will provide WASIL with technical assistance in realizing its objectives.

Identified areas of collaboration include, Data capturing and building data base of farmers and cooperatives in maize and soy.

While WASIL/WACOT is expected to provide its current database of existing cooperatives, which had been formed earlier, BIF will support the group in designing a preassessment survey form to assess the farmers’ socio–economic con-

ditions, determine the sample size and assist with getting the same administered on ground.

BIF will also provide the required Information Technology (IT) support and database software; and trained field staff to conduct registration of 15,000 new farmers while also conducting farm mapping and re-validation of database of farmers collected

by WASIL staff and provide continuous supportive supervision Also speaking on the agreement, the Managing Director of WACOT Limited. Mr.UjwalkantaSenapati said that WASIL and BIF through the collaboration will create new farmers’ associations and cooperatives alongside expansion of existing cooperatives. Facilitate the involvement and support of

relevant public agencies and state government’s information and registration of cooperatives and Self Help Groups. Ensure inclusion of registered farmers into the National Farmers Database and also conduct a joint exercise to mobilize and strengthen farmer cooperatives in areas such as, conflict resolution, group functioning, record keeping, etc.”

Mr. Senapati further disclosed that the agreement includes training and capacity building for maize and soy farmers. In this area, WASIL will assistant BIF in setting up a project office in Funtua, Katsina State. While, BIF will provide Soy and maize crops’ experts as resource persons to develop manuals and training resources for the farmers

Pasture deficit responsible for herdsmen/farmers clashes – Sen. Saroh

Mr. Sadiq Kassim, General Manager Corporate Affairs, TGI Group, Mr.SojiApampa, Country Manager for BIF and Alhaji Sani Idris Sambo, Sarkin Rafi Katsina, District Head Mai Rua at the MOU signing event between WASIL/WACOT and BIF recently in Funtua, Kastina state.

An elder statesman, Sen. Daniel Saroh, on Wednesday identified pasture deficit as largely responsible for the recurring conflicts between herdsmen and communities across Nigeria.

Saroh said in an interview with journalists in Kaduna that the Federal Government must develop a programme for mass pasture provision to herdsmen in designated places across the country.

He also stressed that the 19 northern states must pursue active pastoral development programme to

Minister lauds IITA, AfDBoveragric programmes Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun has commended the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for its Agripreneurs programme and African Development Bank (AfDB) for the ENABLE Youth (Empowering Novel Agribusiness-Led Employment) programme.

A statement issued by IITA Head of Communication, Mrs Katherine Lopez, in Ibadan on Tuesday said that that minister made the commendation when she visited IITA. The minister, during the visit, had a meeting with 100 Agripreneurs

graduates of different disciplines, some of whom spoke on their new perception of agriculture and agribusiness.

The youths said that the programme had empowered them to set up businesses in different locations across the country.

Adeosun said that her team was in IITA to see what IITA was doing in its efforts to boost youth participation in agriculture.

“We are in IITA to assess the ENABLE Youth programme, which AFDB is executing in partnership with IITA. “From what I have seen today, I am extremely im-

pressed and inspired by the programme as a result of its benefit to Nigerian youths.

“The Federal Government will work on how we can roll out this project nationally,’’ she said.

The minister said that the visit would also enable the Federal Government to look into how to encourage the citizens to go into agribusiness, which was vital to efforts to create jobs and boost food security.

Responding, the Director-General of IITA, Dr NteranyaSanginga, lauded the minister for the visit, saying that it was the first time that a minister of fi-

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nance would visit IITA in its 50 years of existence.

“We have hosted Presidents, Ministers of Agriculture and Environment,

as well as officials but you are the first Minister of Finance to come here and see for yourself what IITA is doing,’’ Sanginga said.

provide grazing and water sources to limit movement of herders.

Saroh said legislating against open grazing alone would not end the conflict if the federal and state governments fail to support herdsmen to access pasture and water for their stocks.

The former Benue North East Senator noted that recent upsurge in crisis involving herdsmen was due to their search for better grazing sites for their livestock which often resulted in the destruction of farms.

“I believe that the immediate cause of this conflict is lack of pasture, water for livestock all year round.

“Even though livestock rearing is a business by itself, I believe the time has come for the Federal Government to take proactive steps to provide pastures for the millions of ruminants in Nigeria. I am talking of the cattle, sheep and goats.

“There is an urgent need for the development of pasture in Nigeria.

“I believe that universities of agriculture and research institutions, like the National Animal Production Research Institute at Shika, should be supported to develop and produce suitable seed for pasture development.”

Motoring B8 Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The dwindling sales of automobiles in Nigeria, following economic downturn, have continued to impact companies’ operations negatively, as a result of underutilization and low capacity.

This harsh situation, has rather put investors on the brink of exiting the country or changing their business portfolio in recent times.

The yearnings of the stakeholders had been tumultuous recently thereby raising a myriad of concerns from economic experts, chiefly as a result of the declining fortune of crude oil and the need to diversify the nation’s economy from a mono-economy with stream of revenues from all other sectors, driven by local production and industrialization that will have direct impact on GDP and per capita income of

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Recession: Kia seeks government’s intervention in auto industry the populace by providing employment for the teeming youths.

The salient reasons for the hues and cries of investors cannot be far fetched from the cash-strapped economy affecting the buying power of customers, occasioned by the current recession.

Indeed, the influx of illegal importation of used cars, lack of sustainable and more importantly actionable policy framework amongst others, had all been at the frontiers of edging local production from the market.

That is why one of the leading brands’ stakeholders, Jacky Hathiramani, Group Managing Director, Kia Motors Nigeria, has

posited that the impact of the country’s business environment, operational overheads and recent economic recession have taken a great toll in the growth trajectory of the automobile industry.

He said that he was hopeful that the current administration’s policy in sustaining the auto policy for a guaranteed industrialization of the economy, vis-à-vis, local production of automobiles in the country, was commendable and could breath more life into the sector.

According to Jacky, “as a player in the automobile industry, we are not oblivious of the challenges inhibiting local production and the full realisation of the gains of

the auto policy. At Kia, we believed that despite these daunting challenges, the government’s favourable disposition towards re-positioning the auto industry at the centre of local production and Nigeria’s industrialisation, is laudable.”

In his words, “the current appointment of Mr Jelil Aliyu as the Director General of National Automobile Development and Design Council is a commendable one. He is the best for the job, following his local and international experience in the automobile industry.

Jacky expressed optimism that with the new order in the council and the Federal Government’s

NADDC endorses local content confab, exhibition The National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, has thrown its weight behind the automotive local content conference and exhibition being organised by a transport firm, Routes & Roads Transport Company .

The event is scheduled to hold in Kaduna, from October 4 – October 7, 2017 .

This came as, the Director General, NADDC, Mr Jelani Aliyu, called for more emphasis on practical knowledge and innovations in creating solutions to the major challenges of industrialisation.

Aliyu, who gave the endorsement of the Council to the automotive local content conference and exhibition while receiving the executive members of the transport company in his office, applauded the initiative that is meant to bring together the major stakeholders in the industry with a view to networking and promoting local content development in Nigeria.

While urging the organisers to engage the private sectors, especially the stakeholders in the industry for active participation, Jelani said the Council, within its mandate, would give adequate support towards the development of the local auto industry.

Executive President of Routes & Roads Transport Company and leader of the delegation, Mr. Akoh Salifu, thanked the Council for the support, saying, his company was making necessary preparations to ensure that participants at the event get value for their money.

support, the auto industry would be on the path of sustainable growth.

He further urged the government to increase patronage of the locally produced vehicles and show their commitment to made in Nigeria cars.

He said local production has remained a major index for the economic development; and with the current call by the Federal Government for the diversification of the economy, the auto industry is one of the driving sectors that can put Nigeria on the global map, as one of the industrialised economies in the world.

He said It’s imperative that the government continues to lend it’s support to the industry by implementing

the auto policy and a conducive business environment for fostering the economy through automobile manufacturing.

It will be recalled that Kia Motors Nigeria began its local production in the wake of the implementation of the auto policy in 2014.

The company built an ultra-modern assembly plant in Lagos, with a capacity to produce 27,000 units of vehicles per annum of locally producing cars to the standard of Kia Motors Corporations in Korea.

Kia Motors Nigeria, currently produces car brands locally; and the newly launched Sorento, Sportage and Optima brands are all produced in its plant in Lagos, South west Nigeria.

Kia’s new brand, ‘Stonic’ excites customers L-R: Derek Kirkby, Ford Driving Skills For Life (DSFL) Director; Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group; Motebang Mokoena, Ford - DSFL Trainer; at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) retreat held in Lagos recently

Experts seek stricter enforcement of road safety rules, as FRSC rescues 401,000 victims To curtail injuries, loss of lives and properties associated with road accidents in Nigeria, road safety experts have canvassed stricter enforcement of laid down rules and regulations.

Speaking at the 2017 Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association’s (NAJA’s) annual training workshop in Lagos, the experts challenged all Nigerians to contribute towards safer road culture across the country.

In his presentation, the special guest of honour, Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi described road accident as one of the major causes of deaths worldwide.

Dr Oyeyemi, who was represented by the Assistant Corps Marshal and the Zonal Commanding Officer, Lagos and

Ogun, Sheu Zaki, challenged motorist and members of the public to contribute to safer road culture by adhering to existing rules.

He explained that FRSC’s response is 15 minutes depending on the distance, adding that the agency successfully rescued 401,000 accident victims between 2011 and 2016.

Speaking in a similar vein, road safety expert and founder, Safety Beyond Borders, Patrick Adelusi, called for more resources to support FRSC activities.

He also used the opportunity to advise FRSC and other relevant agencies to partner Nigeria Postal Services as part of measures to ease challenges associated with drivers licence renewal in the country.

Kia’s new entrant in to the auto segment of the Nigerian market, an eye-catching and confident compact crossover with true European design flair, is currently making waves across the country.

The latest brand in its array of products, Stonic, is inspired by the form and function of larger Kia SUVs. The name, ‘Stonic,’ combines ‘speedy’ and ‘tonic’, which refers to the first and last note in the musical scale.

Thus, ‘Stonic’ suggests that the vehicle is agile and offers something new and fresh in the compact SUV segment.

A sweeping roofline and uniquely designed roof rack add a sporty look to the vehicle. The unique tail lamp graphics amplify Stonic’s young and futuris-

tic appearance.

The car blends sharp horizontal feature lines with softer sculpted surfaces, and brings compact dimensions and a low centre of gravity to the class.

The European-designed cabin echoes the appearance of the exterior, with straight lines, smooth surfaces and geometric design forms.

In addition,the product’s interior, places technology and ergonomics at its heart, with smart packaging maximising space for all occupants, and a ‘floating’ human-machine interface, HMI, seamlessly blending smartphone access with the car’s many functions.

On sale in the second half of 2017, the Stonic will be the most ucustomisable Kia ever, inside and out.

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right) and Onyeche Tiffase (left) during the ‘Electrify Edo’ forum at the Randekhi Hotel in Benin City... on Wednesday.

EDSG, Siemens AG partner to generate 1000mw Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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State government on Wednesday took its first step in a collaboration with Siemens AG to generate 1000 megawatts of electricity, as it held a stakeholders’ forum aimed at identifying the challenges in the power sector of the country and proffering solutions to them.

This, it emerged, would complement the expected power from Azura, Osiomon and UNIBEN Power Plants in the state.

Speaking at the forum, the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, tasked the stakeholders to provide answers to how the state could avoid the limitations of the past and learn from the experiences of other states and power developers especially in the area of access to adequate gas supply.

He also urged them to identify the challenges and solutions of revenue recovery to investors and develop-

ers, explore how the state could engage the federal agencies in developing Independent Power Projects for Edo, and highlight the most optimal financing options available to stakeholders.

On why the government placed emphasis on power, he said: “The importance of power to drive growth and development, improve security, empower the non-formal sector and promote wealth creation cannot be overemphasised. Hence, following the inauguration of this administration, we identified the power sector as critical to the future progress of Edo State.”

In addition, the governor restated his commitment to ensuring that Edo State generated a quarter of the country’s power supply, especially given the strategic geographical location and position of the state in the transmission network and supply of gas resources.

Meanwhile, Siemens AG’s Head of Operations in Edo State, Onyeche

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Tiffase, noted that the forum was pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Siemens and the establishment of a Joint development Committee to generate 1000 megawatts of electricity over the next four years to complement ongoing investments in the power sector in Edo State.

Elucidating on the demand for power in Edo State was the Managing Director of Benin Distribu-

tion Company (BEDC), Mrs. Funke Osibodu, who noted that while Nigeria’s power supply alternated between 3000mw and 3700mw, roughly 9% of that was supplied to Edo State.

She, however, noted that the state needed a supply of at least 500mw, but that it also had the capacity to distribute 1800mw because the necessary facilities to accomplish that, including transformers, were already in place.

Lawyer cautions Edo CP

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BAbraham Oviawe Legal Consults, solicitors to Marxist Kola Edokpayi, who is presently incarcerated in Benin on the orders of the state Commissioner of Police, has written a strongly worded petition to the police boss demanding to retrieve his android phone.

The phone was said to have been “forcefully collected from him on the 16th day of May, 2017.”

Going further, Abraham Oviawe, Managing Partner of the legal outfit, said: “We are constrained to urgently request for the release of the Techno Android Phone belonging to our client forcefully collected from

him on the 16th day of May, 2017 upon his arrest on your instruction.

“Our client further informed us and we verily believe that he demanded for the immediate release of the said phone to him when he was to be taken to court for arraignment on the 16th May, 2017 but was refused.”

Oviawe stressed that the phone “has been invaded, as our client passcode to the phone has obviously been hacked since his ‘whatsapp page’ and ‘Facebook’ account are been accessed till date.”

Oviawe described the development as a ‘grave violation’ of the activist’s right.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Monday, hosted three prospective members of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, who are on their way to the United States for a six-week internship training and human capital development.

The training, which will be conducted across several universities in the United States and will be attended by diverse people from numerous countries in Africa, was open to people within the age bracket of 25 and 35.

The Governor, who announced that Edo state government was proud of their achievement, congratulated the beneficiaries, Mrs. (Dr.) Ajimego Ikuonobe, Mrs. Isibor and Miss Otokhina, all from Edo State, who had gone through a screening process to be selected for the fellowship.

He expressed gratitude to the American government for giving women a voice in the development and governance of global affairs.

While their major projects ranged from Early Child Development to school feeding programme and management of vulnerable women, other thematic areas of focus included employability, youth capacity building, sickle cell management and policy action for the endangered.

The Governor disclosed to the awardees that his government was investing heavily in the health sector of the state, especially in the area of primary health care development, insisting that the only way the government could arrest 60% of common diseases in the society was through establishing primary health care centres.

Meanwhile, he advised that on returning from the service in America, the recipients should be given platforms to share their experiences with members of the civil society, academia and government officials in the state.

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Edo inland container depot will generate 13,000 jobs–Akhigbe

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the State Implementation Committee for the Edo Inland Container Depot (EICD), Mr. Charles Akhigbe, says the depot on completion would provide employment for about 13,000 persons.

Akhigbe, who stated this during an interview on Tuesday in Benin, said the figure would comprise of about 3,000 direct and 10, 000 indirect employment.

He said that this was from the facility study carried out on the depot in 2015 at the depot site in Agbomoba village, near Benin.

Akhigbe disclosed that the depot which would be a dry port, had been fashioned like a Public, Private Partnership project, designed to improve trade and commerce, as well as bring shipping to the doorsteps of industrialists and shippers within the location.

He also said that the project, on completion, would boost real estate business, as well as the State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by more than 15 per cent.

Akhigbe, whose company, the

Atlantique Marine Engineering Services, is also the promoter of the project, told NAN that it was divided into two phases.

According to him, the first phase has capacity to accommodate 15,000 TEUs, that is 15, 000 of 40 feet containers, while the second phase would accommodate 12,000 TEUs, bringing the total capacity of the facility to 27, 000 containers.

He added that in line with the terms of reference given to the committee, the project would be completed between 18 months and two years, saying that work had commenced earnestly at the project site.

The committee chairman also said that most approvals for the various phases of the project had been completed as the National Shippers’ Council had been very supportive and wants the project completed on schedule.

He disclosed that in view of this, the Shippers Council had recently opened a regional council office in the state capital, to fast track its completion.

Lawyers demand formal charge of incarcerated rights activist

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Following the continuous incarceration of foremost Human Rights activist in Edo State, Comrade Curtis Ugbo, at Oko Prison in Benin City, without formal charge, his lead Counsel, Olayowola Afolabi, has asked the state Ministry of Justice to immediately adhere to the directive of the Edo State High Court to charge the accused to court formally.

It would be recalled that his lawyers had last week petitioned the National Human Rights Commission, Abuja over the continued incarceration of Ugbo.

His solicitors in a letter to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Benin City, and made available to newsmen argued that since the bail application was denied by the court it is only pertinent to adduced that his “complete and total incarceration of our client since 24thday of March 2017 without a formal charge is against the spirit and intendment of the law” Ugbo, in March 2017, had under the platform of the Benin Solidarity Movement, BNC, led a peaceful protest to the premises of the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, located along Sapele road in Benin City and demanded the man-

agement to provide jobs to unemployed Edo youths and give account of their cooperate responsibility to the host communities.

Shortly after the protest Ugbo, alongside Odion Olaiye was arrested by the Police and charged for felony to wit and instigating invasion of Nigeria.

In a charge sheet by the Commissioner of Police with No: MOR/1930/2017 alleged the group of instigating a group of intellectuals some of who are foreigners to invade the NPDC office in Benin with a threat to use the Military wing of the BNC to a launch attack on some oil rich Edo communities.

But his lawyers in the letter to the Ministry of Justice posited that the “learned Magistrate that initially presided over the case on 24th day of March 2-17 directed the state to quickly issue the necessary advice in respect of the case” Afolabi further added that “Till date the state has refused to file the necessary charge against him. we believe that if the has anything against our client they should be eager to charge him to court rather incarcerating him in prison custody without trail which is against the tenets of constitutional democracy”.

NNL: EDSG to increase players’ away match winning bonus

ÏÏÏ To ensure that Bendel Insurance FC of Benin regained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Edo State Government has promised an increase in their away match winning bonuses.

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, made the assertion

on Wednesday in Benin at the club’s training session ahead of their match with Lagos-based Ikorodu United at a yet to be fixed date.

Shaibu said the government was not pleased with the way insurance won home matches and lose away encounters in the first round of the Nigeria National League (NNL).

Obaseki urges communities to protect public projects Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on communities to protect public assets and infrastructure in their domains.

This was as he inspected a severely failed portion of Ihevbe-Afuze road, which passed through Ihevbe Community of Owan East Local Government Area in Edo North Senatorial District where he noted that the road failed as a result of blocked drainages, which caused the excess water to put pressure on the road by way of erosion.

Continuing, Governor Obaseki also observed that the wearing away of the road constituted a death trap to not only motorists plying that route, but also to residents and locals especially

because there was nothing to indicate that the road had eroded, and anyone could easily fall into the gully by the road side.

He, therefore, in company of engineers contracted to reconstruct the road, proceeded to Afuze community where the headquarters of Owan-East Local Government was located to direct the LG officials to put up a barricade on the failed road portion to avoid accidents.

The governor also declared that the cost of fixing the road would be sub-charged from Owan East’s account for failing to carry out basic sanitation responsibilities like clearing of drain.

Meanwhile, he also inspected progress of rehabilitation work at the 6km Okagboro road, which led to Ekpoma, and the 9km Okpuje-Uzebba, which led to Otuo

and Uzebba, both in Owan-West LGA. Both roads, the engineers explained, were set for asphalt overlay, which would commence by the middle of the month, while the 6km Okpuje-Ekpoma Axis was already in advanced stages of reconstruction.

The governor had earlier inspected the progress of work at the 4.5km Agebede Town road and the 25km Agbede-Awain road in Etsako West LGA. Of the Agbede-Awain project, which was a new road, Governor Obaseki noted that it would have a bridge to create access and open up a large expanse of land for agricultural purposes, adding that there were many investors willing to take plant on the fertile land, hence his administration’s keenness to complete the project in standard quality.

Three Mandela Washington Fellowship awardees with Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, when they were hosted by Obaseki at the Government House Benin City...on Monday

EDSG, EU to clamp down on illegal migration ÏÏÏEdo

State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has revealed his intention to work with the European Union (EU) to discourage and penalise offenders caught promoting illegal migration, while also noting that his administration would collaborate with the EU to drive economic development.

This was at the Edo State Government House in Benin City where the EU ambassador to Nigeria, Michel Arrion disclosed that the union was currently working with 10 states in development, trade,

Investment and Migration.

Meanwhile, he indicated reciprocal intent to partner with the government of Edo state to boost job creation in the state, adding that the state’s agrarian resources could be of immense advantage to solving many problems.

On illegal migration, he explained that while the EU welcomed migrants, it was against illegal migration, which had led to the death of many Nigerian youths in the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea.

Governor Obaseki, meanwhile, commended the EU for its support to Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta Support Programme and Rural Financing Programme, adding that his administration had outlined short, medium and long term programmes to revamp the.

“We want to enact relevant legislation to deal with the criminals who promote illegal migration and we will need your support to help us prosecute the perpetrators at the international level”, the governor said.

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World Environment Day: EDSG plans big for forest revival ÏÏÏ Edo State Governor, Mr. God-

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki with members of the State Library Joint Revival Implementation Committee after their inauguration at the Government House, Benin…recently.

EDSG commences training for traffic officers Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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upgrade traffic management in the state, the government of Edo State, on Monday, conducted aptitude tests to commence the training process for potential Traffic Control Officers, who enrolled in the Edo Jobs Initiative.

This was in furtherance of the Governor Obaseki-led administration’s project to decongest traffic in the state, which had already kicked-off with clean-up projects and large-scale reconstruction of link roads in key areas of Benin City, the state capital.

The aptitude test, said Mr. Dennis Oloriegbe, the Managing Director of the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency, was the second

phase of the recruitment exercise to fill positions in the agency.

Oloriegbe noted that the first phase took place in May this year where 1,025 applicants were screened and 852 successful applicants were selected, adding that the aptitude test was the beginning of a 2-week training/induction exercise, after which 500 candidates would complete the training process and receive employment.

He said: “We are going to have a take-off of 300 people, who will control traffic in the Benin metropolis, while 200 people will be on our data pool. However, in all, we will select 500 people. The standard we are inculcating is an American-based training Programme, and the applicants were at first screened

for blood sugar levels, blood pressures and physical fitness.

“During the training they will be taught everything about traffic management; road signs, decongestion system, defensive driving, how to manage traffic in adverse condition and lot more’’, he said.

The Managing Director continued that the training would be ‘off camp’, meaning that the participants would be expected to attend from their homes.

Meanwhile, some of the candidates, who took part in the aptitude test, commended the process noting that it was peaceful and well-coordinated, and that the job screening process had been free and fair.

Edo Jobs: SUBEB rolls out 77 vacancies

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The Edo State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB) has called for interested individuals to apply for employments which were vacant in the education board, noting that the vacancies were only open to current staff of the Edo State Civil Service as well as those who registered in the ongoing Edo Jobs programme.

A statement released from the Office of the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Godwin Obaseki, revealed that applicants interested in the appointments

were to apply to the Office of the Interim Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, Benin City with 5 copies of their applications, which should contain a typewritten cover letter detailing sustainability for the position and curriculum vitae.

It would be recalled that Edo State had earlier called for unemployed citizens of the state to register in the ongoing Edo Jobs initiative, which was established to collate biodata of unemployed people in the state and match them with jobs when available.

This was pursuant to Governor

Godwin Obaseki’s promise to provide at least 200,000 jobs for unemployed citizens in the state.

The statement further revealed that the prospective applicants would still undergo written and oral interviews as well as computer proficiency test, while the applications would close by June 19 this year.

Meanwhile, interested applicants were requested to visit the SUBEB application website, www.bemis.edostate.gov.ng, for more information on the positions available.

win Obaseki, on Monday, outlined part of his administration’s agenda to salvage forest resources from degradation, revealing that in addition to the GPS land imaging system commissioned in Benin four months ago, a firm had also been engaged to capture another 2000km2.

He made this known in Benin City during the 2017 World Environment Day themed “Connecting People to Nature”, which, he also noted, was the biggest annual environment event in the state, while calling on Edo citizens to acknowledge the importance of protecting the earth against abuse by mankind.

In addition, the governor restated that a Forest Commission would be carved out of the Ministry of Environment to deal with issues related to forestry management, noting that that the cleanup process executed at Ring Road would be replicated clinically in other areas of Benin City,

such as Oregbeni and Ekiosa markets. This, he explained, would help the state reclaim its aesthetic value and facilitate as well as justify making Edo an economic hub for investment to thrive.

With the government already in talks to make the popular Ramat Park more lucrative, a Green Square made up of young men and women would also be set up to work with the forest commission and plant trees with an annual government incentive of N500 per 10 trees, while an agency for Parks, Gardens and Cemeteries would be set up.

Meanwhile, an environment expert, Giwa Bisirodupe, presenting a paper, called on the State government to restructure the forest laws for sustainable forest management, restoration and protection, even as he also enjoined the federal government to preserve her forests by planting at least 1,000,000 trees annually to increase her forest land area from the present 2% to 40 %.

NGO writes Obaseki, promises jobs creation, free skill acquisition for youths ÏÏÏ In an apparent move to support

the Edo State Government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, in creating jobs for unemployed youths in the state, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Godsend Foundation, last weekend revealed that the foundation has raised funds from other organisations world over to employ and train youths in the state.

President of the private initiative, Ambassador Dion Osagie, in a letter to the Edo State Governor and made available to newsmen, also requested the government approval for the use of the abandoned Bendel Insurance building along Sapele road.

Osagie, who had been on European tour to unite Edo indigenes in diaspora, had lamented what he de-

scribed as the army of unemployed youths roaming the streets.

Portion of the letter reads: “I am pleased to inform you that I have raised some good money that will help better Edo by Edos in Diaspora.

“I will be sending a proposal to your office soonest to take over the Bendel Insurance building on Sapele road that has been abandoned for years, to enable us create A Godsent foundation skills acquisition centre.

“I will use this platform to create 50 jobs within 2 months and empower 100 young people every 6 months through our training programs.

Fashion designing, shoe making, barbers and hair dressers, carpenters, painting and other skills.

EDSG plans security committee to curb herdsmen menace ÏÏÏ Edo State Government says it out local collaborators of such das-

will to set up a security committee to develop security network to provide adequate security in rural communities and effectively tackle herdsmen attack of farmers in the state.

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shiabu, made this known on Tuesday in Elele, during a condolence visit to the house of the family where a pregnant woman, Mrs. Magdalene Tunner, was recently killed in her farm by suspected herdsmen.

Shiabu, while addressing members of the community at the residence of the diseased in Elele, said that government was concerned about the recent killings, which was blamed on suspected Fulani herdsmen.

He called on local communities to be very vigilant and report strange persons to security agencies, while urging community leaders to fish

tardly acts for improved security.

The deputy governor said that government was aware of the fear farmers now faced when going for their farming activities, adding the government would not allow insecurity affect the agricultural plan of the state.

He said that the state would reactivate vigilante groups and incorporate them into the security network to effectively police farming communities.

On his part, the Police Area Commander in Edo North, ACP Adamu Isa, said that the police were already working with local vigilante on an operation which started from Ekpere forest to Uziarue community to ensure the vast farming lands were cleared of possible bad elements.

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Edo governorship appeal: Searching for a needle in Haystacks Aiyevbekpen Osakue

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The Edo Project, as envisioned by Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki in 2015, is intact, healthy and on course!

Thank God for the judgment delivered by the Appeal Court, sitting in Benin City, on Friday, June 9, 2017 re-affirming the election of Mr. Godwin Obaseki as Edo State Governor. And thank God for the life of the erudite Judges that delivered the detailed and thoroughly researched judgment at the Court of first instance, the Tribunal. The PDP and Pastor Osagie Ize- Iyamu had, with the fortitude of rough necked gamblers, filed an Appeal against the judgment of Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which on February 14, 2017, upheld INEC declaration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the September 28, 2016 gubernatorial election.

Indeed, the Obaseki political ascendancy has been a story of unpunctuated chain of victories begining with the keenly contested primaries of the party. This was closely followed by the sweet victory of the general election which the opposition bitterly fought with unprecedented propaganda machine that sought to denigrate the dignifying historical memoirs of his ancestry. Ironically, the election which the PDP have sought to discredit without success has been adjudged the most peaceful election in Southern Nigeria under the present dispensation. As the opposition proceed to the Supreme Court to continue their fruitless search for a needle in the haystacks, the most devastating blow ever, awaits their delinquent judicial misadventure. There is a popular axiom in Edo worldview that ‘if you turn around a thousand times, the position of your buttocks will not shift to the front’.

In plain terms, it means, the truth never changes. It is same everywhere!

These victories have been like tonic and humongous relief to the people prompting them to roll out drums and maracas in celebration every time. The people have enthusiastically embraced the change in the governance philosophy of Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Mr. Obaseki’s technical approach to governance is blind to sentiments and emotions. It takes all issues head-on as dictated by law, rules, regulations and the highest interest of the majority of Edo citizens. This has not been seen hitherto. And singlemindedly, he seeks to restore san-

ity and enlist the collaboration of major stakeholders with a view to achieving the vision of an Edo State that is economically viable and attractive for investment in the real sectors of the economy.

With good fortunes smiling daily on Obaseki, it is unmistakable that God has lowered his holy hands to deliver uncommon favours on him and Edo State at this time. This fact is not lost to those with authentic divine attributions! It was vividly captured when Omo N’ Oba, N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, The Oba Of Benin, paid a thank you visit to Government House on January 24, 2017.

On that occasion, His Majesty stated as follows: ‘ I assure you that you have the full support of our ancestors to be where you are’. He added ‘ Feel comfortable in office and focus on your plan to turn Edo State economy around’. The Oba hears and sees far beyond ordinary mortals and when he speaks, it is on behalf of the Edos, his ancestors and the two hundred and one deities of Edoland!

Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu, the PDP candidate in the last governorship election is the main petitioner. In one of my recent articles, I did state that Pastor Ize-Iyamu and I had political interactions in the past. On the strength of that interaction and with characteristic candor, I make bold to state that he eminently deserves to be credited with great organizational capacity and competence. For not less than a decade, the seemingly calm and innocuous looking Pastor, invested on raising and maintaining a formidable political structure at monumental cost to facilitate the achievement of future gubernatorial glory. It is a statement of fact to state that politicians with that kind of foresight are uncommon. He is thus idolized by many of his disciples!

Not so assuredly, he seems to believe and rightly so, that a single defeat has no power of finality. However, the correctness of that idea must be predicated on the capacity to concede defeat with stoical humility without losing heart. First, he must accept the honest defeat handed down on September 28, 2016 and then seek to convert his electoral mistake into a portal for future success. With visceral recollections, a postmortem of the election shows that Pastor Ize -Iyamu actually lost the election to selfsabotage occasioned by uncharacteristic slip of the tongue at the most critical stage of the campaign. Edo voters including some

Obaseki of his supporters made up their minds finally, to vote for Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki as soon he declared that when he becomes Governor, state resources will be committed to the annual birthday celebration of a wealthy private citizen, and they never looked back thereafter. That one miscalculation and that one moment of distraction triggered series of fatal and devastating reactions!

The 2016 gubernatorial election campaigns had it fair share of raucousness and inflamed feelings of hatred created majorly by implacable surrogates.

When political gladiators see electoral process from the old prism of unbridled struggle for the resources of the people, there is often a tendency to resort to the trenches and warfare. Thus, weeks before the election, there were rumours and speculations that politicians were importing hoodlums and thugs from neighboring states into Edo state to cause mayhem. Security reports made public at the time confirmed some of the rumors thus creating a potentially combustible environment. But the APC led government in the state worked hard with the security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that the right environment for a peaceful and credible election to take place was created. The September 28, 2016 gubernatorial election has gone down in history as one of the most peaceful in recent times as no single gunshot was fired throughout the State.

In addition, there was no single case of ballots stuffing or physi-

Osagie Ize-Iyamu cal brawl recorded. The APC led government eminently deserves commendation for the role it played to ensure peace and tranquility during the election. Were it a PDP government in the state, they would have audaciously deployed their able-bodied men and the full paraphanalia of office to assist their party as was the case in some neighboring states.

For those who keenly followed the proceedings of the Tribunal, it was apparent that the petitioners struggled all through in want of evidence to prove its case. At a point, the Tribunal was forced to adjourn because the petitioners could not produce witnesses.

The petitioners had boasted that they had lined up about one thousand witnesses but at the end of the day, they managed to call about ninety paid conveyors of untruths. None of them tendered accreditation or identity card issued to agents by INEC and more than half of them admitted that they were not at the polling units during the election. Most of them were described by the Tribunal as witnesses without evidences!

The petitioners’ earlier claim that they were in possession of video tapes showing how the election was rigged was false as no such materials were tendered at the Tribunal. Even when they applied to subpoena some INEC officials to give evidence in their favour, that line of action was abandoned when it dawned on them that their depositions were unhelpful to their cause. They deliberately brought ballot papers to the Tribunal for counting only three days to the time allocated

to them. The exercise achieved nothing! One is therefore, at a loss, why they are crying foul!

But with a look beneath the surface, one begins to glean from the cacophonous grandstand, a semblance of rationality - the need to keep their political structure intact as 2020 hastily beckons!

Consequently, it is beyond doubt that the decision by the petitioners to go on appeal was based on grounds that are majorly orthogonal and impertinent to the case. Perhaps, the tenuous legal grounds that immediately comes to mind is the none confidence inspiring desire to stoke and explore legal acrobatics and technicalities while laying ambush to take swift advantage of any slip on the part of the respondents. But the orthogonal calculations are more attractive and worthwhile namely that the Court cases will keep his followers sedate at the waiting lounge for a flight that is already airborne. On the part of the petitioners, their resilience may attract more funding support from the party stakeholders but more importantly, it will boost their standing in the party nationally.

The Appeal Court has delivered judgment which did not surprise them. They have vowed to proceed to the Supreme Court, not with new set of evidences or material facts but seeking clinical interpretation of the law. In practical terms, it is like searching for a needle in the mountainous heap of haystacks!

Osakue, a political analyst resides in Benin City, Edo

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Afro-hair style reincarnation Basically it a real hit back to back for the Afro hair style in the 80s and back then to be noticed you just need to be an Afro-istic with the Afro looking hair right on your head, it is said to be a reincarnation of this hilarious hair style as it has become a great trend for the black race and I must say it is making way for it in the fashion and style industry, I have compiled a few of the hottest natural Afro hairstyles to help some women out there who are thinking about rocking that personality. Angela Davis made this styling iconic in 1970.

The Afro made a serious comeback in 2010 when the natural hair movement really started gaining ground. Many of our black women took to the streets and workplace rocking a

see sisters pushing their natural Afro today though. Even fortune 500 companies are throwing black women with Afros in commercials to connect with our demographic. Here are some natural styles that will make you think about wearing your hair out soon.

Twists: Twists, when applied to an Afro, can add dimension.

Curls can be shaped close to the head in rows, or let loose in wild, Afro style. To achieve the right effect, you can begin by separating the hair and creating twists that can hang in different lengths or be partially brushed out for buoyant, freeform curls.

Roller-Set Afros: Roller-set Afros have the volume of Afros, but without the tight curl. The hair is shampooed and conditioned and divided into segments before setting on large rollers to dry. The process is also called “wet setting.” A roller set maintains the fullness of the Afro with sophisticated style.

Afro Puffs: Afro puffs are a variation of a traditional Afro.

They are made by parting the natural hair down the middle into two sections and wrapping a rubber band or hair elastic around the base of each segment of hair. Curls of each puff are brushed upward. Conditioner is often applied to add Bantu Knots: Bantu Knots incorporate the styling of braids and twists, and extend from the head to resemble segmented Afro curls or knots. A Bantu knot is made by combing the hair into small sections about an inch apart. Gel is applied and twist with a bobby-pin. The process is repeated until the little knots or twists cover the entire hea

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Beauty Trends on the vogue It is obvious Contouring had a huge moment 2016, but the pendulum is going in the other direction in 2017. Makeup is going to go all natural. Read on for beauty trends you can look out for this season.

anywhere anytime soon. Neither are cat eyes, but they are taking a more subtle approach this year.

Glittery Lids: Adding a little glitter to your lids seems to be the way to ramp up your makeup look in 2016, according to the looks shown at Delpozo and Baja East.

Brushed-Up Brows: The “Interest Brow” is taking a backseat in 2016, making room for easier-going arches that are effortlessly brushed-up and feathery.

Bold, Beautiful Lips: Neutral and classic shades like crimson, pinks, deep burgundies, and gorgeous nudes are rising to the top this year, pushing crazy lipstick shades like cobalt blue to the wayside.

Perfectly Lined Pouts: Prepare to kiss the Kylie Lip Challenge goodbye in 2016 because

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A Gorgeous Glow: Strobing got a little out of hand in 2016, so a good way to reel it in in is with a healthy glow that gives your skin a subtle sheen rather than a bright spotlight on your skin. Pat a little clear lip gloss on the high points of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and your eyelids for an instant glow.

Subtle Contouring: Skip clown contouring this year and instead, “spot treat” your face by choosing one area to accentuate, like your cheekbones, jawline, or nose rather than all three, so you look more naturally contoured.

Perfectly Pink Cheeks: Going for a subtly instantly fresh-faced and like you got 12 hours of sleep. Applying the blush on your cheekbones and blending into the hollows of your cheeks to mimic where little kids naturally get pink in the face. natural shape in 2016 whether you keep your tips short or a touch on the longer side.

Fierce, Unexpected French Tips: Sure, your average thin (not thick!) French tip is still classy,

but this year take your nail art game to the next level, creating a new twist on the French tip.

Chic, Short Hair: long bobs are taking over one celebrity at a time — and the cropped cut is showing zero signs of slowing down. This year, you might be so inclined to add bangs into the mix Braids, Twists, and Ponytails Galore: Braids, twists, and ponytails will never go out of style, unconventional way. Take the two-strand twist execute, but looks super sophisticated.

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6 Sweaters styles to rock in rainy season I remember growing up how much I used to hate wearing any type of sweater that my mom used to lay out for me. I felt it made me look like a tiny bug about to explode. But my mom heart out. So you get why for quite some time, I disliked sweaters of any kind. Up until I grew embracing their look and utility. Also I think sweaters have become a major look for the Sweater club.

Below are 6 amazing sweater types that you can wear this rainy season: Oversized sweaters.

The bigger the better you know. Who ever said size does not matter, clearly never wore or seen a sophisticated boho-chic oversized sweater paired with anything, especially skinny pants, jeans, OR miniskirts.

Metallic sweaters Are quite the deal this season, which is perlate night dinners or even cocktails? They look so fabulous, yet have a certain effortlessness to

Turtleneck sweaters The 70s pals! Or just a great solution to hide from the cold. From loose to skin tight, to roll oversized or tight sweaters, they do the style trick. To get that gorgeous look everyone is buzzing about these days, tuck your hair in Chunky sweaters Chunky Sweaters are the best fashion invention ever. For freezing temperatures. For fat days. And being in right now makes them okay not just for weekends or mountain trips, but for everyday no matter the occasion. A little

half tuck always gives a bit of chicness to the look and Pastels or powdered sweaters for monochromatic style, for muted colours, for pastels and dainty hues to rule this autumn. Whites, blues, pinks, and tons of greys are invading the streets and the shops. I call it the Sanguine kind of sweater. Besides, they carry a bit more class and sophistication to them.

One colour sweaters Okay, so patterns and prints may not be so hot this you are looking for simplicity but beautiful one colour sweater is your pick .