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ÏÏÏ Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, has said that whether he is confirmed by the Senate

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FG slams criminal charges on Peace Corps boss 12 Call for arrest: Imo govt officials go into hiding 7 L-R: Peter Elumelu, Non-Executive Director, Transcorp Hotels PLC; HRH. Baba Mohammed, Non-Executive Director; Ms OKaima Ohizua, ED Customer Service; Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, MD/CEO; Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, Chairman; Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, Group President/ Non-Executive Director; Hajiya Umar, Non-Executive Director; Dr. Vincent Akpotaire, Non-Executive Director and Adim Jibunoh, Non-Executive Director, at the company’s 3rd Annual General Meeting held Wednesday at Transcorp Hilton Hotel... in Abuja.

Sheriff assures PDP members of level playing field Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has assured that all members of the party will be given level playing field to realize their political ambition.

This is even as he declared

that nobody will be allowed to play God within the party.

Sheriff said this on Wednesday when he received members of the Plateau state chapter of PDP who paid a courtesy visit to him at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.

He assured the visitors that aggrieved members of the party will brought back to the fold of the party.

Sheriff reiterated that the direction the party will take will be decided by the people at the grassroots .

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Transcorp rewards shareholders with N3bn dividend Myke Uzendu, ƂƏƇ

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Transcorp Hotels is set to reward her loyal investors with N3.040 Billion profit at 40k per share having declared N3.7 Billion as profit after tax at the end of 2016 business year.

This was approved by the shareholders during the Transcorp Hotels Annual General Meeting which took place on Wednesday in Transcorp Hilton Abuja.

While addressing the shareholders, Chairman of Transcorp Hotels, Olorogun O’tega Emerho said the 2016 financial year was eventful as “we fully commercialised the Transcorp Hilton upgrade project, a huge effort to transform the hotel to comply with full global luxury standard, among many other projects we started.

“Transcorp Hotels did not rest on its oars in 2016. Transcorp Hotels turnover of N14.6 Billion surpassed 2015 (N13.4 Billion) by 9 percent. Gross profit was N11 Billion which exceeded prior year (N10.3 Billion) by 7 percent. Profit before tax was N5.2 Billion compared to N5.5 Billion in 2015. An improvement of 4 percent was recorded in Profit after tax of N3.7 Billion as against N3.6 Billion in 2015” Emerho stated.

The Managing Director of the Hotels, Valentine Ozigbo said that the task of getting revenue to break out from the up and down swings the company has been experiencing in the past six years was a

herculean task.

According to him, “The company’s Gross Profit was N11 Billion (2015, N10.3 Billion). This improvement was due to higher revenue. Profit before tax was N5.2 Billion (2015, N5.5 Billion) while the Company’s Profit after tax for the year was N3.7 Billion (2015, N3.6 Billion).

This is inspite of the reduction in the number of rooms and escalating cost of operation.

“The company has maintained a stable balance sheet consistent with the prior year. Total asset was N88 Billion (2015, N89 Billion), while total liability reduced by N1 Billion to N36 Billion in 2016,” Ozigbo said.

Ozigbo maintained that the profit performance of the company has followed even a wider swing than revenue, but a strong growth in 2016 has sustained the company on the path of recovery for the second year, with an after tax profit of N3.7 Billion, close to the projected figure of N3.8 billion which is the highest profit figure in three years and yet well below its peak profit record of N6.96 billion in 2011.

Revenue analysis showed that cost of sales went up slightly last year from 24% to 25% of turnover, which prevented the company from growing gross profit as fast as revenue during the year.

Administrative expenses grew well ahead of revenue at over 22% in the year, but an outstanding growth of 414% in other operating income to N560

million moderated the increase.

Reacting to the declaration, Iyabo Olufemi one of the shareholders was not happy with the 40 kobo dividend, saying that he had expected more from Transcorp since the new management took over.

“After more than ten years, I am yet to recoup my investment in Transcrop. I spent a lot of money on the Initial Public offer and since then, I have not recovered my capital. This stock is very slow, yet a lot of activities take place in Transcorp. I feel that the management should be more prudent with the resources.”

Another shareholder, Abdulkareem Ojo expressed his satisfaction with the management of Transcorp and was hopeful that the next year will be better.

“The economic recession is everywhere and Transcorp does not exist in isolation. I am even surprised that they declared some profit. Most organisations did not declare anything this year.

Although I bought my shares just two years ago, I am optimistic that the share will appreciate by the end of this year,” Ojo said.

However, some shareholders were visibly angry with the Registrars as they could not find their names on the list so as to take their share of the package that was set aside for shareholders that were present. It took high level diplomacy from the organisers to bring the crowd to order.

L-R: Managing Director, SIBI Nigeria Limited (SNL), Engr. Tsura Wya; Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. kayode Fayemi and Chairman, SNL, Arc Nuhu Way, during the Minister’s inspection of stone quarrying operations at SIBI’s mining site in Kaduna…on Tuesday.

Lagos declares zero tolerance for extortion, exam malpractice Ï y Ƒ Ǝ ƕƆ ƊƆ ƎƄ ƃ Ƅƍ Ɔ Ɛ ƉƐƄƕ Esther Taiwo ÏÏÏLagos state government has frowned at the ways teachers extort money from parents under the guise of providing infrastructure and facilities for schools of which the administration is committed to.

Deputy governor, Mrs. Oluranti Adebule, made this known at the Annual Education Merit Award held recently at Alausa, Lagos where she vowed that any teacher found perpetuating such act or aiding examination malpractice would be dismissed without any

KDP Nigeria equips school in Ozubulu Sunday Nwakanma, nƊƏ Ɔ

ÏÏÏIt was joy all through as the Nigerian branch of a 100-year-old international hounour society in education in USA, Kapa Delta Pi, KDP, during the week in Ozubulu in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state equipped Nkunu Community Primary School, Eziora Ozubulu with educational and infrastructural materials worth millions on naira.

The organization has in the past equipped schools in four Nigerian states of Oyo, Imo, Enugu, Abia and now Anambra and is still poised to reach others states in the country.

Speaking during the occasion that attracted royal dig-

nitaries, top government officials, school managers and the community, including school pupils, the President of KDP, Nigerian Chapter, Professor Mrs. Grace Uche Emetorom disclosed that through the programmes, services and strategic partnerships, KDP supports professional growth and teaching practices of educators throughout all phases and levels of their careers.

The organization, she further pointed out has a mission to sustain an honoured community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership and service, hence the vision of helping committed educators to be leaders in improving education for global citizenship.

FG has will, capacity to implement economic plan – Udoma Mathew Dadiya, ƂƏƇ

ÏÏThe federal government has reassured Nigerians that it has both the political will and execution capacity to drive the implementation of the recently released Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), to achieve the desired objectives.

The assurance follows

apprehensions in some quarters that Nigeria’s challenge has never been that of crafting beautiful plans, but more of lack of the necessary will to implement them.

Answering questions on Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) breakfast programme, Good Morning Nigeria, the Minister of Budget and National Plan-

ning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, said right from the onset, the present administration had given clear indications that it is interested in planning and following up its plans with action.

This was exemplified in the merging of the Budget Office and the National Planning Commission, with the core mandate of aligning annual budgets with

national plans and ensuring the achievement of the objectives of government.

“One of the things the President did while constituting the Cabinet was to merge budget with national planning together. Why did he do that? He did it because he wanted to ensure that the budget which is the main instrument through which govern-

ment carries out its projects aligns with the national plan.

Citing the 2017 Budget which is aligned with the ERGP as an example, the Minister said “right from the beginning it was clear that this is where we are going; that we are going to have planning as an important focus and then the budget rolls out of the plan”.

compensation especially those reported by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC).

Adebule, who doubles as the Commissioner for Education, said cases of admission racketeering among teachers has been a major concern of Governor Akiwumi Ambode and called on other teachers and nonteaching staff to partner with the state government by reporting those categories of teachers involved in such acts adding that one bad egg spoils the rest.

“Education is the catalyst that drives every other factor towards the realisation of vision and aspiration.

The annual merit award had impacted positively on the performance of our students. Reason for the award is to motivate staff and students to break new grounds that will enhance productivity and diligence to duties,” she said.

In his welcome address, permanent secretary of the ministry of education, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi, said the award is in honour of the outstanding performers in the various categories which include Best Head Teacher, Best Principals and Vice Principals in Junior and Senior Secondary schools, Best Schools in Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary schools.

The award according to him also includes best teaching and non-teaching staff, in all categories of schools including special and vocational schools.

“56 recipients received the various awards for this year while the star prize is a brand new CHERY E5, 1.8 litres automatic transmission car goes to the best teacher in the secondary school category”, he said.

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or not, the battle against corruption in the country is a fight to finish, adding that negative reports from the Department of State Services (DSS) cannot stop him.

Magu told newsmen while addressing some Civil Society organisations who gathered at the main entrance of the National Assembly to receive him that his non-confirmation has not changed anything after going through confirmation screening at the senate chambers on Wednesday in Abuja.

This was a fallout of yesterday’s action by the Senate dashing the hope of Magu as it again rejected

his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari who had represented his name for confirmation as substantive Chairman.

The Senate had predicated Magu’s rejection on a fresh report by the Department of State Security (DSS) that the Acting Chairman of the EFCC has not passed integrity test and hence, would not support his confirmation.

Speaking with members of the Civil Society Organisations, Magu said: “My priority is to fight corruption. My confirmation has not changed anything, I will work until the last day whether confirmed or not.

“The greatest violation against human right is crime against

society and humanity, but everybody has a duty and responsibility to fight corruption and I also have a responsibility. I assure you that we will fight to finish.”

When asked if he was threatened by the allegations from the DSS, Magu said: “Those allegations cannot stand the test of time, because these allegations cannot be proved. You know, you cannot just raise mere allegations without giving the person opportunity to answer you. There is fundamental human right; right of fair hearing is there.

“Up till this time DSS has not called me and I am even surprised that the same report is coming back and this time around it

is signed by somebody which I doubt the genuineness of that report, but I think we need to identify those who have the interest of this country at heart.

“What we are doing is to recover what has got lost before and protect the future of our children. So, if we do not work today against corruption the future of our children is not guaranteed. We must all wake up, wherever you find yourself fight corruption and anytime you discover that I am corrupt please expose me,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the Civil Society Organisations gathered to receive him, Co-convener, Citizen Action To Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN), Comrade Ibrahim

Garba Wala, said Nigerians and President Muhamnadu Buhari believe in the nomination of Mr. Magu as the chairman of EFCC, hence, the Senate have no choice.

Wala said their gathering to receive Magu was a part of activities to create awareness among Nigerians so as to know the true position of what was happening.

“We are here in solidarity with the man we feel is a right man for the job and he should be confirmed, that is why we are here,” Wala said.

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A’Ibom Senatorial election: Judge threatens to hands-off Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Senate compels Customs CG to appear today or face warrant Olufemi Samuel a nd Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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away from the Senate, the Nigerian Senate has invoked section 89 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to compel the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hamid Ali (Rtd), to compulsorily appear before it today or face the consequence of his action.

The decision followed the custom boss’ failure to appear before the upper legislative chamber yesterday as expected to explain reasons behind the customs duty policy on cars which it imposed on Nigeria recently.

Senators had come with so much expectations of grilling the Comptroller General especially after he had abinitio failed to honor senate directive to withdraw the policy with immediate effect, but the Senate President at plenary contrary to expectations, said that he was in receipt of a letter from the office of the C-G indicating his inability to appear before

the senate.

Ali, in the letter read by Saraki, told the senate that the policy has been withdrawn with immediate effect, stating that the reason for the decision is being reviewed to take additional input from all stakeholders. While promising that the NCS will find ways to block all revenue leakages without causing hardship on Nigerians, the C-G said he was unable to appear before the senate due to other important national engagements.

“On my not wearing the Custom Uniform, I urge the senate to thread with caution and look at the legal basis of their compelling me to wear uniform. I am, also, consulting with my legal team, but I regret my inability to answer the senate,’’ he said.

Ali’s letter, however, did not go down well with the senators who felt it was an affront to the senate.

Senator Kabir Marafa (Zamfara Central) was first to respond.

Marafa who did not take kindly with the C-G, described the letter as a slap to the Senate. “For the C-G to delegate some someone to write us is totally unacceptable.”

“I listened very carefully to the content of letter, let me state that I am not against any move by anybody to bring about peace but I am against anybody or corporate organization out to rubbish the institution of Nigeria. The letter is a slap to us. If the president can open his doors and listen to people, then I don’t see why any appointee cannot.

I want to tell the C-G to go back and consult his own conscience.

All this issue around uniform centers around one thing. That because he once wore the Army uniform, he can no longer wear any other uniform. That is a silly excuse. He should remember that all the men around him are praying to get that position, they have worked all their lives hoping to get there. All those men there are not all thieves, there are also people of integrity. Agreed that he did not lobby for it, but for the Nigerian factor he happened to find himself there, he should be grateful.” Senator Marafa asked the Senate to demand that the C-G retracts the letter without mincing words.

the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, threatened to withdraw from a suit challenging the removal of Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom East Senatorial zone from the Senate.

Akpan’s election was nullified on the February 27, 2017, and consequently sacked from the Senate by a federal high court sitting in Uyo, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was ordered to issue certificate of return to Mr. Bassey Etim as winner of the National Assembly election held in the state.

Miffed by the judgment, Akpan approached the Federal High Court, Abuja with an ex parte application seeking interim preservation orders against the Independent National Electoral Commission; the President of the Senate; Clerk of the National Assembly and Clerk of the Senate are 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants respectively.

However, the court ordered that “the defendants/respondents shall appear on March 8, 2017 to show cause why the interim preservation orders as sought by the plaintiff/applicant should not be granted.”

But when the matter came up yesterday, Justice Dimgba expressed dismay over a publication disparaging his person and insinuating personal interest following the conduct of proceedings on March8, 2017.

Reacting after Senator Akpan’s lawyer, and those of INEC and Bassey Etim denied knowledge or hand in the said publication, Justice Dimgba said: “I denied all insinuations of what transpired on March 8, 2017.

“This matter is adjourned to March 24, 2017.

“But in the event of further resolution on the said publication, I may decide to disqualify myself from hearing of the suit and hand over the case file to the Chief Judge to reassign it,” Justice Dimgba stated.

Earlier, Bassey Etim’s lawyer had told the court that it had nothing to do with the publication, and asked the Judge to disregard it.

On whether or not to discontinue hearing of the suit as asked

by Justice Dimgba, counsel to Bassey Etim said: “I leave it at court’s discretion to answer.”

INEC’s lawyer, Umar, described the publication as “unfortunate” and begged the court to “disregard” it, while Senator Akpan’s lawyer, Oluyede said: “My Lord, the publication is an interference and the court has the capacity to deal with the issue as contempt.

“The publication is not an obstruction to the court’s capacity to deal with the matter. I urge the court not to accord any strong level of attachment to it.

“It does not call for abdication and urge my Lordship to disregard it,” Oluyede said.

Recall that the plaintiff/applicant, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, had on March 3, 2017 sought an ex parte “order of interim injunction restraining the 1st defendant/respondent (INEC) from regarding the actions taken by it relating the Senatorial election in Akwa Ibom East as nullity, treating the certificate of returns issued to the plaintiff/applicant in respect of that election as a nullity and/or issuing any certificate of return to any other person to replace the plaintiff/ applicant based on the judgment of this court delivered on February 27, 2017 in suit No. FHC/UY/ CS/1087/2015 whilst the plaintiff/ applicant pursues his appeal and to grant a stay of execution of execution of judgment pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

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EFCC Chair: Nobody can stop me -Magu Continued from page 6 of Magu for confirmation, predicating its decision on same advice by the DSS under the incumbent Director General, Lawal Daura, came up with another report again leading to his rejection.

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki had said the Senate would formally make a request for President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate a new candidate as the Chairman of the EFCC, against the backdrop of the rejection of Magu.

It was glaring that Senators had beforehand, concluded never to clear Magu as most questions fired at him insistently indicated that the Senate was bent on mauling him on the basis of integrity question, anchored on the DSS report.

At a point the Acting Chairman of the EFCC lost his cool as hot questions visibly overwhelmed him, just as he rubbished the DSS report being alluded to. He complained that two of the reports filed before the Senate same day and same time were signed by same person.

Magu expressed suspicion on the DSS reports, averring that the manner they were filed before the Senate had raised credibility question on the DSS as an institution.

Indication that the Senate meant business with Magu emerged when Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) after Saraki had drawn curtain on Magu’s case raised a motion to sug-

gest that the Acting EFCC Chairman should, on getting to the office, hand over to the most senior officer.

His motion was over ruled by the Senate President who implied that the rejection of Magu will necessitate President Buhari to nominate a new candidate to take over the ECCC. Magu who entered the Senate Chambers at 12.05 pm, went through almost 2 hours of drilling from Senators who threw at him different questions ranging from the report against him by the DSS, continued detention of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Ibrahim Dasuki, alleged flouting of court orders by the EFCC, continued detention of suspects

without trial among others.

Initially, Magu was at peace taking the questions and providing answers to the best of his ability until Saraki recognised Dino Melaye who made issues out of the DSS reports and insisted that the DSS, was, indeed, never disposed to having Magu cleared.

Dino told his colleagues that the DSS up till Tuesday still wrote to advise that the issue of integrity should not be ignored against Magu by the Senate.

He quoted from the DSS report which read, “In the light of the foregoing, Magu has failed the integrity test and will eventually constitute a liability to the anti-corruption stand of the current government.”

Senators Biodun Olujimi, Hope Uzodima, Isa Misau, Barnabas Gemade and several others drawn from the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were obviously not on the side of Magu, given their insistence that the Acting EFCC chairman still had a lot of explaining to make on the integrity questions raised by the DSS against him.

In his defence, Magu said he was not given a fair hearing by the DSS before making conclusions in its report, stressing, however that up till the time he appeared for clearance in the Senate, he had never been invited by the agency.

He had earlier listed efforts the EFCC under him have made to raise the bar on the war against corrup-

tion in Nigeria, stressing that corruption has been the major cause of the recession which according to him Nigeria is currently grappling with.

He dismissed insinuations that he has been fighting corruption with pressure from the executive arm of government, stating that the Presidency had no hand in the way and manner the EFCC has been fighting corruption.

He told the Senate that corruption had permeated every fabric of the Nigerian society including the EFCC, noting that it takes stronger efforts for the menace to be tamed in Nigeria, just as he promised to do all within his capacity to sustain the war against corruption in the country.

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vate Guard Companies Act Cap P30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and punishable under section 32 (1) of the Act. Under the offence of obtaining money by false pretence, the Federal government alleged that Dickson Akor and Incorporated Trustees of Peace Corps of Nigeria, had between January 1, 2013 and March 6, 2017 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Abuja, did commit an offence to wit: by false pretence and with intent to defraud, obtained for yourselves the sum of N274, 712, 126. 18 from unsuspecting

citizens of Nigeria who paid into your Eco bank’s account No. 4582022099.

Some of the charges reads: That you Dickson Akor and Incorporated Trustees of Peace Corps of Nigeria, both of Peace Corps of Nigeria Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, on or about June 24, 2016, at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Abuja, did conduct a financial transactions when you transfered the proceeds of unlawful activity to wit: the sum of N60m obtained by false pretence to one Mukthar Dantata which said transaction you designed to conceal or disguise the nature, loca-

tion, source or ownership of the said money.

That you Dickson Akor and Incorporated Trustees of Peace Corps of Nigeria, both of Peace Corps of Nigeria Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, on or about June 24, 2016, at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Abuja, did commit an offence to wit: by false pretence and with intent to defraud, obtained for yourselves the sum of N42, 428, 000.00 from Peace Corps of Nigeria which was paid into your United Bank of Africa’s account No. 1005250986.

That you Dickson Akor and Incorporated Trustees of Peace Corps of Nigeria,

both of Peace Corps of Nigeria Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, on or about February 8, 2016, at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Abuja, did commit an offence to wit: by false pretence and with intent to defraud, obtained for yourselves the sum of N45, 500,000.00 from Peace Corps of Nigeria which was paid into your United Bank of Africa’s account No. 1005250986.

The case has already assigned to Justice Gabriel Kolawole of Court 6, Abuja division of the Federal High Court, but no date has been fixed for hearing.

Following the raid at its headquarters in Abuja and

subsequent arrest and detention of its Commandant and 49 others by a combined team of Police and DSS, the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) filed a N2b suit against the Attorney –General of the Federation (AGF), Inspector –General of Police (IGP) and the DirectorGeneral of the Department of State Service (DSS).

In the suit instituted by a former Attorney –General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Mr. Kanu Agabi SAN, the plaintiffs are demanding for a sum of N2B as compensation for the embarrassment caused the Peace Corps of Nigeria and its Incorporated Trustees by the arrest and detention of its person-

News Call for arrest: Imo govt officials go into hiding

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seven officials of Imo state government following Federal High Court’S order directing the Inspector-General of Police to arrest them on contempt charges .The affected officials are Commissioner for World and Transport Mrs. Josephine Udoji, her Lands, Survey, and Urban Planning Lawrence Eburah and permanent Secretary Works,Chibuzor.

Others are the Director of Works. Ministry of Works. C,E.Egbuka, the Director of Imo state Government House, Emeka Duru and General General of Owerri Capital Development Authority(OCDA) Chidiebere Nwogu.

When our correspondent visited thE state secretariat along Port Harcourt Road Owerri on Wednesday, it was gathered that the two affected commissioners and five other officials have been absence from their offices since the arrest order was made by Justice Lewis Allagoa of Federal High Court. Owerri.

Justice Allagoa in suit number FHC/ OW/133/2016 instituted by the Interior Minister Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho against the state government over alleged demolition of his property along Orlu road Owerri.

nel carried out in a commando style by the security operatives.

In the suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the plaintiffs are asking the court to declare as illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional the arrest of Ambassador Akoh and other officers of the Corps as well as the sealing up of its Head office in Abuja and offices in the 36 states of the federation.

Plaintiffs further asked the court to declare that under the 1999 constitution as amended, they have not committed any offence to warrant their arrest, detention and sealing up of their offices across the country as done by the defendants.

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Anglican Church protests alleged invasion of its educational institution by host community Moses Oyediran, Enugu ÏÏÏThe Anglican Diocese of Nsukka has condemned the invasion of its educational institution by suspected youths of its host community in Umakashi in Nsukka local government area of Enugu st ate.

The Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Aloysius Agbo, made this known while briefing journalists on Wednesday during the

protest by clergymen of the diocese, staff and students of both St. Cyprian Girls Secondary School and St. Cyprian Special Science School.

He said youths from Umakashi, numbering about 500 last Saturday armed with dangerous weapons, led by their leader, Mr. Samuel Asadu invaded the school compound and pulled down the perimeter fence of St. Cyprian compound and threatened to kidnap stu-

dents from the hostel.

“On that fateful day youths from Umakashi the host community numbering about 500 invaded the school compound with dangerous weapons surrounded the school.

“Some went to the girls hostels threatening to kidnap them as a bargaining power for us to vacate the land.

“After pulling down the school fence they entered the school compound and started mapping out land

into plots and sharing it among themselves,” he said.

The bishop said the church and the community earlier agreed through its peace committee to resolve the misunderstanding but according him agreed to meet the youths struck on March 11 a day before the agreed date to unleash violence by pulling fence of the institution.

“We have gone to court on this trespass by the

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Niger Govt wants civil servants, students to embrace farming Saka Bolaji Minna

ÏÏÏ The Niger state government has called on the people of the state to embrace farming to enable the state sustain and improve on a robust Agricultural growth and development along value chain initiative to ensure food security and enhance export.

Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Jonathan Tsado Vatsa, who made this call in a statement,

noted that the involvement of civil servants at spare times and the introduction of farm clubs in schools will be encouraged to create interest of students in agriculture at early age.

The Commissioner noted that government was ready to ignite the passion that make the people to invest in large scale agriculture by taking advantage of the large arable land in the state.

He reminded the people of the state that the governor, Alhaji Abubakar

Sani Bello, has always challenged us all on the potential that state could meet the nation’s food requirement and feed other countries in West, North and Central Africa.

“It is true that the state’s agricultural sector had witnessed appreciable growth in the face of economic recession because this is one sector of the economy that engages many people. The number of rice growers in Niger state is increasing because of the incentives provided by the govern-

ment.

“But we must surpass and sustain the growth.

Serious farming, both crops farming and animal husbandry will add value to our economy. Niger state has large land mass for any farmer to utilise.

“Farming is a trade that has an assurance for daily transaction. The Governor Abubakar Sani Bello led government is ready to make fertilizer available to civil servants, schools and farmers who are prepared for aggressive farming, he stated.”

community but later agreed for dialogue and the matter was struck out on November 2016, “This land was given to the church in 1956 by their forefathers and I wonder why some youths will wake up one day and trespass into land.

“My happiness is that the church has necessary documents of the land and urged elders of Umakashi to call their youths to order and remind them that they are fighting God and not church,” he said.

Agbo said the church had notified the state governor, commissioner for Education as well as reported the matter to police as the security of lives of students cannot be guaranteed.

“I have informed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, commissioner of education in the state and the police on the March 11 invasion of the school compound by Umakashi youths.

“The church is happy with the actions already taken by the governor to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book,”the bishop said.

The principal of St Cyprian Special Science School, Mrs. Dorcas Ejimchukwu said the pulling down of the school had exposed the students who are girls to danger and called on commissioner of Education to come to their aid.

Glo opens mini Call Centre in Port Harcourt -Original Mathew Dadiya, Abuja ÏÏÏGlobacom has taken another giant stride in its determination to bring services closer to its customers as it opened a state-of-theart mini Call Centre in the Garden City, Port Harcourt.

This is part of the company’s strategic agenda of creating more capacity to handle customers’ demands, as well as bringing services closer to the people.

According to Globacom’s Director, Customer Care, Maria Svensson, the establishment of the new call centre in the oil-rich city further demonstrates the network’s passion to serve its subscriber base more efficiently.

“Our ultimate goal is to ensure a significant reduction in the waiting time for customers to speak with Customer Care representatives in local languages and get their queries and issues resolved. We simply wish to be more accessible and more responsive to our customers,” she said.

The new mini call centre, she said, is well-equipped with the latest technology capable of handling close to 20,000 calls per day.

Svensson noted that the call centre is primarily designed to ease pressure on the existing customer support infrastructure in the network. In addition, it is also designed to more effectively meet the needs of Globacom’s teeming customers in the South- South part of the country.

Lagos to intensify compliance with water safety regulations Benjamin Omoike ÏÏÏThe Lagos state government says it is determined to ensure that Lagosians have access to clean, potable water and will intensify monitoring and ensure compliance to safety regulations by producers of bottle and sachet (‘pure’) water in the state.

Executive Secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Ahmed Abdullahi, stated this on Wednesday at a Press Conference in Alausa. Others present at the brief were officials of the Lagos State Environmental Agency, Waste Water Management Office and Lagos State Water Corporation.

This is coming on the

heels of preparations for this year’s World Water Day, with the theme ‘Waste Water’, which comes up at Excellence Hotel on March 21 and 22, this year.

It will be recalled that March 22 every year is set aside by the United Nations to celebrate and create awareness on issues related to water globally.

According to Abdullahi, the State government is committed to charting a new direction towards achieving the much-needed results for the State, coupled with the Water Law Reforms and recent harmonised Environmental Law of the state recently signed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

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Moro charges Ortom on killings in Benue Patrick Okohue Immediate past Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, has called on Governor Samuel Ortom to take urgent steps to stop the dreadful, senseless killings of the people of Benue State by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Moro, a Benue State – born politician, made the call against the backdrop of the fresh attack unleashed by armed herdsmen on a Tiv community, Mkgovur village in Buruku Local Government Area.

The renewed onslaught by the marauding Fulani herdsmen in the area reportedly left about ten persons dead with several others injured.

The former Minister, in a statement he personally signed, opined that “the government in Benue State is failing in the elementary responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the Benue people.”

Comrade Moro stated that “lamentations of failure of the Federal Government and security agencies to curb the excesses of the rampaging Fulani herdsmen in the company of the Benue Sate Commissioner of Police and other security agencies, was a classical display of incapacity on

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the part of the Benue State government, under the leadership of Governor Ortom as the Chief Security Officer of the state whose duty it is to provide security for Benue people.”

He averred that it was the height of arrogance, irresponsibility and insensitivity for Amadu Auta, repre-

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senting Ardo Buruku (Fulani chiefs in the area) to justify the killings of Benue people on the killing of three cows even in the presence of the governor and security agents.

He further said: “Yesterday it was Agatu that was under siege, but today it is either Guma or Buruku

or Logo or Kwande or Ushongo and soon the whole of Benue State would be overwhelmed by the Fulani herdsmen. The prevailing constant fear of Benue people of imminent possible attacks and killings of the people can no longer be taken as a normal way of life. We cannot pretend not to know that people are suffering and dying, virtually on a daily basis. This bloodshed must stop before Benue people resort to self help.”

Moro urged the Benue State government to, as a matter of urgency, evolve a comprehensive all-inclusive roadmap towards resolving the menace of the Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, while stressing the need for the immediate passage and signing into law of the Bill on grazing that has been laid in the Benue State House of Assembly for upward of a year now.

“If the Benue State government can pass a needless Benue State chieftaincy law with a jet speed, why is it this difficult for the same government to pass the grazing law which the governor himself claims will offer solution to the farmers-herdsmen impasse in Benue State which has claimed and continue to claim many lives and property,” he queried.

2019 General Elections: NOA seeks INEC collaboration on voter’s education The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday in Abuja, called for collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to educate voters on the electoral process ahead of the 2019 General Elections.

NOA Director in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr David Dogo who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) in Abuja, stressed the need for early preparation of voters toward 2019 polls to ensure hitch-free election among other advantages.

Dogo commended INEC for fixing the dates for the 2019 elections and described the step as a right decision in the right direction, adding that the timing of the election would allow for an all round and early preparations.

“It is good for us to have a definite election date just like in America, so it can be stamped that elections will hold in March of every election year.

“For instance, every American and those in the western world know that November in every election year is for voting, so every voter knows when election will hold and prepare toward it. It is not a bad idea to have such in Nigeria too.

“It will help for planning, because we know that election dates have been fixed and we have two years to plan, I think we don’t have excuse to fail.

Lalong swears in new permanent secretaries, board members

Magu’s rejection demoralising, negative to anti-corruption drive – CACOL

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The Executive Chairman of the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), Mr. Debo Adeniran, has described as demoralising the rejection for the second time of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Commission, by the Senate.

Adeniran said the development can only serve the interest of pro-corruption elements who are hell-bent on killing the country’s anti-corruption drive.

Magu, who was screened by the Senate yesterday, was rejected based on a report by the Department of State Services (DSS), which claimed that the nominee for the EFCC Chairman failed integrity test and will eventually constitute a liability to the Commission.

Adeniran said “it is rather unfortunate that Magu who have performed so marvelously well within the very short period he has been acting as Chairman of EFCC had to be given this ‘Ides of March’ treatment by a pack of people who are apparently incurably corrupt.

In keeping with the provisions of Sections 197 and 198 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 as amended, and other statutory requirements of office, the Plateau State governor, Hon. Simon Lalong, yesterday, swore in new permanent secretaries and inaugurated, Chairmen and Members of Statutory Commissions and some Boards in the state.

While swearing in the officers, Lalong urged them to serve the state in line with the fundamental principles, practices and values upon which the institutions they are going to head were established.

He said their personal integrity would be a key to the successful running of their offices.

“You will be heading and serving institutions that have values, purposes and duties. I urge you all to serve these purposes in line with the

fundamental principles and practices upon which they have been structured, for the good of our state and people.

“Your personal integrity is therefore the key to the running of a successful office; it is what will make you execute the duty of office in line with the policies, principles and procedures that have been set in place for good governance.

“Your personal integrity if well nurtured will be deployed through the tool of your experience, training and education to serve the greater good of our society.

“As Permanent Secretaries, Chairmen and Members of Commissions, you have been given the opportunity of administering Public Trust; this trust is the commonwealth of our citizens; the learned and the unlearned, the strong and the weak, educated and uneducated, the aged, the infant and even the unborn.

“This opportunity is not an opportunity for primitive accumulation of wealth; it is not a period for corrupt enrichment, but a period of service.

It has often been said that the true test of a man is when he has power, influence or money; now you have the opportunity of both power and influence and it is my hope that you will use it wisely to serve humanity,” Governor Lalong stated.

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“It is a tragedy that these elements have been able to use the country’s hallowed chambers to frustrate the appointment of a man who have made more landmark achievements in the anti-corruption drive than even than his predecessors in offices. They have just practically used the Legislative Arm and it’s sanctity in the bid to shield themselves from judicial consequences of the corrupt ways.

“Like we said when the dilly-dallying and acrobatics over Magu’s confirmation began, we had said the Senate would brazenly utilise different crooked means of causing confusion to achieve the bid to shield themselves from scrutiny because of them are lords of corruption. Majority of the Senators today lack more in integrity than the man they are persecuting today over their perverted kind of integrity.”

Questioning the timing of the DSS report and the channeling, Adeniran said “We remain curious about what actually is the lawfully dealing between the DSS and the Senate such that security reports seem to always be submitted directly to the Senate only on the eve of the screening/confirmation of Magu?

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Release of timetable two years to election, condemnable, a major distraction –Ezugwu Chief Willy Ezugwu is a leader in the civil society community in Nigeria and the Secretary General of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), the umbrella body of all registered political parties and associations in the country. He is also a politician and a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as well as the National Coordinator of South East Revival Group (SERG) and Convener of the Save Enugu Group (SEG). In this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE, he speaks on the state of the nation, Igbo presidency among other national issues.

President Muhammadu Buhari has just returned to his office after nearly two months of medical vacation in London. Having known his past before leaving Nigeria for the UK and what the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has done so far, don’t you think his Vice should be given more responsibility to pilot the affairs of this country?

I welcome him back and the umbrella organisation of all registered political parties in Nigeria, the CNPP, which I’m the Secretary General, issued a press release welcoming him back to his duty post. We had warned the Presidency to stop deceiving Nigerians with media reports of phone calls; we told them that if he is healthy enough to make phone calls to individuals, he should return to his duty post or speak to the entire Nigerians, not ruling Nigeria through phone calls. We have been vindicated by his return and he should see his return as a second chance to do what is right for the masses of this country. We want to see him stand up and work because there is so much suffering under this President Muhammadu Buhari’s government and he should do something urgently to alleviate the suffering of the ordinary people who voted them into office to serve them. Now that he is back to the country, he should do more to serve Nigerians better than he has done before he went on medical vacation. The Presidency, both the President and Vice President won a joint ticket to rule Nigeria. The Vice President as a younger man should be given more responsibilities by Mr. President if that is what he wants to do, because this has to do with constitutional provisions. The Constitution should be amended to give more roles to the office of the Vice President.

INEC has just released the 2019 election timetable, two years before the election proper. As a chieftain of the CNPP, what is your take on this?

The release of the timetable is condemnable, insensitive and a disservice to the country. Ordinarily, you will think that it will serve as a wakeup call to elected officials in the country to perform or be voted out, but the truth is that what INEC has done is to arouse the greed of these political officeholders to go into a freefor-all stealing spree of public funds in other to finance the next election. Why should INEC release an election timetable more than two years before next handover date? Looking at the environment where we are, INEC has succeeded in causing irreparable damage to good governance by its action. It is a major distraction for elected and appointed officeholders, who now will have to channel all their energy to amass wealth for the 2019 elections. Who will focus on governance when the timetable is out? Nobody will.

I can tell you that President Muhammadu Buhari’s non-performing government will be worse for it. Some of his ministers who want to be governors, Senators, and so on, will now be frequenting home to show presence, because of their respective ambition. Some of them who want to be seen by the President as good

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‘boys’ will now be stealing to donate to the party and have enough for their personal estate.

INEC may have done that for people to think they are working, but it is a major distraction for those in government.

With the Electoral Act undergoing amendment, why should INEC ambush the process by releasing the 2019 timetable? What do they want to achieve? How can you announce 2019 timetable when the law under which you will conduct the elections is being amended? INEC is not sincere and I smell a rat in the hasty re-

lease of the 2019 election timetable.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently asked the Igbos to prepare to produce the next President in 2019. How do you see this? Is it a make up for the decades after the civil war?

The advocacy by former President Obasanjo is not welcome by Ndigbo. You should know the antecedents of Obasanjo. Why didn’t Obasanjo make an Igbo a running mate to late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua if he loved the Igbos so much? Why did he not advocate

The release of the timetable is condemnable, insensitive and a disservice to the country. Ordinarily, you will think that it will serve as a wakeup call to elected officials in the country to perform or be voted out, but the truth is that what INEC has done is to arouse the greed of these political officeholders to go into a free-for-all stealing spree of public funds in other to finance the next election.

Why should INEC release an election timetable more than two years before next handover date?

for Igbo Presidency in 2007? You see, what Obasanjo is doing is trying to see how he can set Ndigbo against the North and we are wiser than he can ever imagine. The North has two terms and they should be allowed to complete their eight years. So, nobody in the South East should listen to Obasanjo; he knows how to knock two heads together and when they start fighting he will stand as a referee. No South East politician will listen to Obasanjo and he cannot pitch us against the North. By 2023, it will be the turn of Igbo presidency and if they refuse to allow the Igbos to take their turn, then, we will know that we are not wanted in this country.

If President Buhari chooses not to run for a second term, the North should present a formidable candidate to finish their remaining four year tenure. Even though I’m not an admirer of Atiku Abubakar, I think the North has the former Vice President in APC, Aminu Tambuwal is also there, or Sule Lamido in PDP. Atiku is a strong politician and for the fact that he is advocating for restructuring of Nigeria, the Southern part of Nigeria will welcome him if the North presents him.

Obasanjo is not a Messiah and he has never been one. What Nigerians have not realised is that the current economic recession in Nigeria is traceable to Obasanjo who knew that Yar’Adua was sick and he foisted him on the country with a weak Vice President who later became President and here we are with recession. If he loved the South-South, he would have used stronger politicians as running mate to Yar’Adua, but he did not do it. Even the North should not think that Obasanjo loves them, otherwise he would have supported his Vice (Atiku) to be President after him, instead of Yar’Adua for continuity. If he did that, Nigeria wouldn’t have been in recession today.

Recall that because of his third term ambition, Obasanjo went out on a full scale war against his then Vice (Atiku) and almost decimated him politically, if not that Atiku was not an easy nut for him to crack. Even when Atiku had the loyalty of almost all the governors in the country at his beck and call, he did not use them against Obasanjo’s second term ambition, yet Obasanjo fought him and fought him and fought him until they left office. In fact, Obasanjo went as far as de-registering Atiku from PDP for not supporting his third term.

Obasanjo should take his Greek gift to Ndigbo.

Obasanjo wants the Igbos to be fighting with the North over 2019 presidency because he has not forgiven Ndigbo for scuttling his third term ambition under Senator Ken Nnamani as the President of the Senate. We know his tricks, which never changes.

The neglect of the South East in the 2017 budget is said to have been informed by the limited votes given to APC during the 2015 election. Do you think this is fair?

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Why we oppose Senator Binta Garba -Duhu The Adamawa State leader of Youths Centre for Peace and Positive Leadership, Comrade Kabiru Duhu is not happy with the performance of the Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial zone, Mrs Binta Masi Garba Tumba. To him, the Senator has disappointed the people in so many ways. In this interview with TOM GARBA, Duhu expressed regret that they elected her as their representatives, saying that they have learnt their lessons and will not make such mistakes again.

Adamawa seems to have a political stability, what’s the secret?

Well the secret is purely the act of God through His mercies and for the basic fact that our present governor is working and Adamawa people I can say it loud and clear their mandate is not wasted in the administration of the state. It’s also pertinent to note that our lawmakers at the National Assembly are wonderfully doing well except the senator representing Adamawa state Northern Senatorial District, Senator Binta Masi Garba Tumba, that woman is a total failure, we are regretting our choice of her being our Senator.

You sound serious about Senator Masi, why, what is happening? We even got a report some time ago that she was stoned in Mubi by angry youths?

What happened to her in Mubi is very unfortunate and I think she was attacked because she has no followers anymore, people have lost confidence in her, she is not representing us as expected and I think it is as a result of her failure in fulfilling her promises, she abandoned her own constituency and people are now regretting voting her to the red chambers . No leader will be attacked by his/her followers if the followers are satisfied with their style of leadership. Am from the zone and I will tell you without any doubt that Sen. Binta Masi Garba has failed us and nobody is celebrating her in the entire constituency, in Madagali for instance we have challenges of insurgency, the vigilantes are not getting enough from our representatives, bomb blast twice in the market and motor park, it is very unfortunate, but am of the opinion that people shouldn’t be violent in anyway.

What is actually her sins?

To tell you the truth, Binta is like the devil’s leader, she succeeded in committing heinous sins against everybody including those stakeholders that brought her to power. Tell me; what is the meaning and the purpose of her being our Senator when our calls are not important to her to pick, what is the point of having her as our senator when she doesn’t regard even our kinsmen as anything. There is no measure of constituency projects that she has embarked on in the entire local governments that she is representing? I mean a woman that violated our mandate by employing people from other places to work for her?

At the National Assembly she cannot present any tangible law for the growth of Nigerian people. She ended up involving

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herself in the internal politics of the National Assembly without achieving something very meaningful for us in Adamawa State.

I mean this woman is a total failure, a woman who betrays our

votes and surfaces back only when she needs our votes. For this time we say no way.

Will you judge her by what people are saying, to say she will not contest again?

I believe that even in the primary election, she will not go anywhere with this kind of leadership she is doing, we trusted her and voted for her, but today no local government that still want her to contest in the Senate from her Constituency. I will advice her not to contest, she will hit the political rock that will end her political career.

What is her plan for 2019?

Her plan is left for her, but let her forget about 2019 in Adamawa State, she abandoned her Constituency, as am talking to you now even those that worked for her success in the 2015 elections she abandoned them, she doesn’t pick her calls, she doesn’t reply messages and if you want to complain to her about her constituency she won’t even allow you to see her, very unfortunate.

She seems to be one among the three Senators bent on fighting Governor Bindow in seizing the party structure ahead of 2019?

Fight? How on earth can she fight a governor in control of the whole state? She cannot even control her own local government and no local government in her constituency that will support her, is it Madagali, Michika, Maiha or Mubi? Ask yourself.

Why is it that everybody is bitterly complaining about her?

Why won’t they complain? When other people are having constituency development projects in their various constituencies and they are celebrating their leaders, we have nothing on ground, it is too bad. Am telling you, just go to her office in Abuja and see it for yourself, she doesn’t value people. We receives complain from people daily on her attitude, but it is a lesson to us all.

What will you say to your people in Adamawa Northern Senatorial District?

I want them to be calm and focused, we need visionary leaders who will understand that they are in government to serve not to steal, unfortunately we have none in the Adamawa North, we need to stop fighting ourselves and team up to take the fight to the people who are stealing what belongs to all of us.

They should be vigilant and know who their real enemy is, so that they will not keep fighting a wrong battle.

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the South East. It has nothing to do with the voting in 2015 election. Before 2015, is there any good federal road in the entire South East? It is just a continuation of an agenda by the Nigerian State to under-develop the South East and impoverish our people. The South East has only five states while other zones have six states each and one zone in the North even has seven states. Was states created after 2015 elections? So, Ndigbo has been isolated in Nigeria’s infrastructural development plan long before the 2015 elections.

The years of neglect was because Ndigbo had no leader until the emergence of the new Ohaneze leadership, led by Chief John Nnia Nwodo. Today, the Igbo speaking communities across the country have a leader and in a short while, things will change. All thanks to the Enugu State governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who made it possible for such a credible leader to lead the apex Igbo cultural organization.

The governor would have appointed a puppet he can control, but he rallied all other governors in the South East to support Chief Nwodo to emerge as Ohaneze leadership. So, Ndigbo now has a mouthpiece and an astute sociopolitical leader, who is accepted both at home and

abroad on the basis of integrity.

Ohaneze, previously, did not have a generally accepted head, that all the Igbo speaking people in the country trusted except the current one. Can you imagine that while I was the Director General for Orji Uzor Kalu Presidential Campaign Organization, the then Ohaneze leadership went to adopt a presidential candidate outside Igbo land at a time their own son, Orji Uzor Kalu, was running for the same office without even caring to consult him (Kalu) on the matter? So, we know what went wrong and led to the years of neglect of South East, not about the 2015 elections outcome.

What is your advice to President Buhari on the implementation of the 2014 Confab report as a way out of this current state of the nation?

The 2014 Confab report has the solution to all the major problems of Nigeria. If he is sincere, President Muhammadu Buhari should implement the report one hundred percent and Nigeria will move forward. To do otherwise is to keep deceiving ourselves as we have been doing in the past. So, Nigeria’s future will be determined by what we do with the 2014 Confab recommendations. For the first time, Nigerians across the country agreed on solutions to our national challenges and somebody

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will dump it for political reasons? President Buhari should write his name in gold by implementing the Confab recommendations. That is my advice for him.

A court of competent jurisdiction in Abuja recently sentenced two out of six defendants linked to the killing of the Apo six a couple of years ago. As an Igbo leader, how do you feel about it?

The story of the Apo six is just like the story of Nigeria; a country where the law enforcers turn their guns against their paymasters, the masses whose lives they are being paid to protect. The judgment is long overdue. Ordinarily, one would have felt good about it, but how can I when the main accused person has not been apprehended? They are just using those people as scapegoats. The main suspect should have been found and arrested by the security agents by now if they are not shielding him from prosecution. Nobody is talking about that.

But Ndigbo should be pacified by this judgment?

This is not about being pacified or not; it’s about justice, it’s about the future of a Nigeria where your children and my children will feel safe when they see security agents. But if the security agents are now the ones terrorising the people, the country is doomed because peo-

ple would be forced to resort to self-help and you know the consequences, a lawless society will emerge. So, justice is not about pacifying anybody; it’s about doing justice in a way justice will be seen as having been done. In this matter, until the principal accused person is brought to book, justice will not be seen to have been done as far as the Apo six killing is concerned.

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the toilets at the station were dried of water as cleaners prevented passengers from using the toilets especially the male toilets.

The situation in the station is particularly worrisome realizing that most Abuja air travelers have to use it enroute Kaduna where they have to board a flight because of the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

When our reporter got to one of the toilets in the train station,

a female cleaner screamed, “Oga, you can’t use the toilet, there is no water.” When the correspondent prodded further, the lady said: “There is no water. The pipe is bad and they are working on it.”

The Idu rail station, though outwardly neat, is becoming less attractive as the cooling systems are not functioning.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna International airport was a beehive of activities as some airlines have introduced the use of POS to purchase flight tickets making it less cumbersome for intending pas-

sengers.

Vendors of all sorts have continued to display their wares in make-shift tents around the airport selling sachet water, drinks and food as passengers’ patronage increased on a daily basis.

There are very few organised shops at the terminal as shop owners are busy constructing their shops.

All the operating airlines have moved their personnel to Kaduna airport while senior officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria led by the Managing Di-

rector, Engr Saleh Dunoma, have equally relocated to the Kaduna airport.

An airport cab driver, Fatai Idowu, told Daily Times that activities at the airport have gradually picked up since Monday this week.

In a related development, 24 hours’ work has commenced on the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport, Abuja, as Julius Berger construction company has moved to site.

The project is expected to be completed within six weeks.

Sheriff assures PDP members of level playing field Continued from page 1 level playing field to realize their political ambition. Those seeking to destroy PDP will not be allowed.

“The people at the grassroots will determine the direction the PDP will go. We are here by the grace of the people. We didn’t force ourselves here”, he said.

Earlier, the leader of delegation and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bitrus Kaze harped on the need for Senator Sheriff to reconcile all members of the party.

Kaze also lauded the Governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman of PDP standing National Reconciliation committee over its recent report submitted to the party recently which recommended the conduct of a national convention of unity as well as supported political process to resolve the crisis within the party.

L-R: Chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), National Women Commission, Comrade Lucy Offiong; representative of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chukwuka Florence; NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba and NLC General-Secretary, Comrade Peter Ozo-Eson, during the 4th National Gender Conference of the NLC, in Abuja… on Wednesday

Rivers APC declares decamped chieftain a mole

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter has accused Chief Glory Emeh, a chieftain of the party who recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a mole in the party.

In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, Wednesday, and made available to the Daily Times, the Chairman of the APC in the state, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, who signed it stated that not a few members of the party knew that Chief Glory Emeh had hidden motives when he decided to leave PDP and joined the APC more than one year ago.

Dr. Ikanya said that though the reasons Glory Emeh gave was his deep-seated dislike for the person of Governor Nyesom Wike and his politics as against his preference

for Dr. Dakuku Peterside’s style that tended to favour equity and fairness, the APC knew better.

The APC chairman stated that “In less than 2 years of being accommodated in the APC, it became obvious to Chief Emeh that there were no secret activities by the APC that were worth spying upon and turning in to the PDP. Again, he could not get the kind of carte blanche ticket to do whatever pleased him.

“The result was that long before he returned to the PDP, key members of the APC had known and started keeping a safe distance from him. Unknown to him, his meetings with the highest echelon of the Rivers State Government and the PDP were being carefully monitored,” he said.

The APC Chairman continued: “Despite restraining itself from dignifying the good riddance of Chief Glory Emeh who recently

crawled back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after his mission as a mole was uncovered, the Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, is however compelled to respond to the obvious kindergarten media propaganda Glory Emeh has been conducting in the media against the party.”

According to statement, “When eventually Chief Emeh decided to beat a retreat back to the PDP, it only came as a surprise to just a handful. The APC hierarchy was well aware of his moves in advance. We were also aware of his efforts to lure a number of APC leaders and followers but they all rebuffed him.

For the preservation of their persons, we will refrain from naming those APC members but we salute their stoic resistance to Chief Emeh. At the end, he could not even convince his relation

and Personal Assistant (PA) to follow him to PDP.” Dr. Ikanya said that he was constrained to open up because on Tuesday, Chief Emeh allegedly caused to be published a news item and photo of some villagers claiming that they were hapless decampees from APC to the PDP in his village.

“This is the kind of propaganda Chief Emeh boasts about and claims to be an expert in.

We wish him luck but we are convinced that he is not fooling anyone, not even his present PDP masters,” he stated, urging Chief Glory Emeh to leave APC alone.

He said that Chief Emeh was not capable of taking any APC members to the PDP, adding that his alleged boast that APC would soon be extinct in Rivers State was a cheap lie only meant to please Governor Nyesom Wike and PDP leaders.

FG slams criminal charges on Peace Corps boss

Ï Over N1.4bn advance fee fraud Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The federal government, on

Tuesday, filed a 90-count criminal charges against the commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Mr. Dickson Akor, and the incorporated trustees of the corps for alleged conversion of N1.4billion directly derived from extortion of job seekers into their personal use.

The fresh suit is coming on the heels of N2billion fundamental human rights suit instituted by Peace Corps commandant, Dickson Akor, following his arrest and raid of the corps headquarters.

In the charge marked FHC/ ABJ/CR/45/2017, filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the defendants are further charged for wearing of uniforms and other identification marks contrary to section 24 (1) of the Private Guard Companies Act Cap P30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and punishable under section 32 (1) of the Act. The charge filed by Aminu Alilu, an Assistant Chief State Counsel on behalf of the AttorneyGeneral of the Federation and Minister of Justice, also accused the defendants of laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity contrary to section 7(1) (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other fraud related Offences Act, Cap A6 laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under the same section of the Act. The federal government also accused the defendants of obtaining money by false pretence contrary to section 1(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other fraud related Offences Act, Cap A6 laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under the same section of the Act. They were also charged in count 86 for organising and training of members of Peace Corps of Nigeria as a quasi- Military organization contrary to section 6(1) (a) of the Public Order Act, Cap P42, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under the same section of the Act. Count 88 of the charge accused the defendants of unauthorised display of flags contrary to section 7(4)(b) of the Public Order Act, Cap P42, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under the same section of the Act. In count 89, the prosecution accused the defendants of operating as a private guard without licence contrary to section 1(1) of the PriContinued on page 7

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Editorial Containing bird flu in Nigeria

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ecently, the Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO),called for a $20 million intervention fund for prevention and response activities against the highly virulent avian flu H5N1. This call is in response to outbreaks of the virus in poultry farms, markets and family holdings in Nigeria and some West African countries.

The outbreak comes as some countries across the sub region are still recovering from the dreaded Ebola scourge.

Moreover, fears are being expressed that left unchecked, the avian flu could trigger mass die-off of chicken with detrimental impacts on diets and the region’s economy. Before now, previous strains of the virus capable of causing illness and fatalities in humans had been spreading in some Asian countries and Egypt for nearly 10 years.

It will be recalled that, the H5NI strain is responsible for culling of millions of chickens, resulting in huge revenue losses to poultry farmers and governments worldwide. This is not the first time the virus will be occurring in Nigeria. An earlier incursion was in 2006 but was eliminated in 2008.

In late 2014, it resurfaced in Kano, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Imo, Oyo and Jigawa states, killing hundreds of thousands of poultry birds. Due to its contagious nature, especially transmission to humans, the FAO, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and African Union (AU) have been putting plans in place, while offering technical assistance to those countries at risk with a view to containing the spread of the virus. It is therefore the responsibility of Nigeria’s authorities to avail themselves of such plans in order to safeguard public health.

This is against the background that since 2000, the World Health Organisation has singled out Nigeria and Indonesia as a great threat because of the reckless poultry management that sub-

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sists in the two countries, which could easily lay the world bare to the dreaded avian influenza pandemic that wreaked untold havoc to humanity in 1918. Bird flu is essentially a poultry disease, but when it leaves its natural host and infects humans, it could mutate into a form that could trigger the dreaded human-to-human infections with deleterious consequences.

Therefore, urgent action is needed to strengthen veterinary investigation and reporting systems in the country before there is a spillover to humans. In doing this, efforts must be intensified to sensitise ordinary Nigerians, especially those in rural areas on the danger which avian flu poses to their health and communities.

It is fact that the informal sectors of the economy far outnumber the formal thereby making them difficult to monitor. For instance, in the villages, most families share the same houses with their chickens. As these birds are let out each day to forage for food, they are able to return to their owners because of their successful domestication.

There is also a possibility that in the course of wandering for food, they may come in contacts with wild birds which are known to be the most vulnerable hosts of the dreaded virus. More frightening is that sick or affected chickens are usually slaughtered for food, even when the owners are ignorant of cause(s) of illness. It is therefore advisable that veterinary officers employ the “trace-forward” and “trace backward’ techniques. The former looks for where infected animals have been sold or moved to, while the latter places emphasis on examining where infected animals were purchased or where they came from with the aim of halting continuous virus or further spread. Ultimately, the authorities should emphasise enhanced hygiene routines, good poultry production and transportation practices of healthy animals. This way, the spread of the H5NI would be contained.

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Nelson Mandela

Obafemi Awolowo

Nnamdi Azikiwe

“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

“Behind the ugly terrible mask of misfortune lies the beautiful soothing countenance of prosperity. So, tear the mask!

“There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route”.

News 14 FG says helicopters will now fly into Abuja Airport Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Minister of

State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said yesterday that helicopters can now fly in and out of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA).

He made this known while fielding questions from State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday.

The minister said that the office of the National Security Advisers would soon issue a statement reversing its earlier directive banning the helicopters from the NAIA. ‘’On the helicopter issue, the National Security Adviser has the constitutional responsibility vested on him

by Mr. President to advise the President on National security matters. ‘’Within his wisdom he had sent out letters banning the helicopters’ operation from the airport.

“But the National Security Adviser has earlier this morning also that helicopters will of course continue to fly to Abuja airport from wherever, then the procedure that they will use to approach the airport under landing spot will be advised accordingly before the end of today (Wednesday).’’

Cue out audio – Sirika He revealed that Nigeria would provide alternative flights to London and other European countries if the British Airways and other foreign airlines continue to reject Kaduna airport during the six weeks closure of NAIA. According to him, Nigerian officials are still in talks with the foreign airlines to patronise Kaduna International airport.

The minister said that everything needed for safety and reliability in Kaduna airport had been provided, adding that “there is no need for any airline to refuse to do business in Kaduna’’.

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Court rules on Justice Ademola’s no-case submission April 5 Alade Tasma

ÏÏÏ Justice Jude Okeke of an FCT High Court will on April 5 rule on the no-case submission moved by Justice Adeniyi Ademola and two others.

Okeke fixed the date on Wednesday after hearing the submissions of counsel in the matter.

Ademola and his wife, Olabowale, as well as Joe Agi (SAN), are standing trial on an 18-count charge before Justice Jude Okeke.

The Federal Government arraigned them for criminal conspiracy to receive gratification in various ways, contrary to Section 8 (1)(a) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act, 2000.

The prosecution had earlier closed its case after calling 19 wit-

nesses, but the defendants opted for no-case submission.

At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), counsel to Ademola, told the court that the allegations against his client were receiving of gratification and illegal possession of firearms.

He said the prosecution star witness, Babatunde Adepoju, the Investigating Officer from DSS, could not establish any link that the first defendant was influenced with money in the performance of his duties.

Ikpeazu argued that there was no prima facie case made by the prosecution to warrant his client to be called upon to open his defence.

According to him, the essential element of the offence is not provided by the prosecution.

In the case of the illegal posses-

ÏÏÏ The Nigeria Union of Journalists

(NUJ), Abia state council, has cried out over moves by the Abia state government to create an amorphous NUJ council in Aba. In a press release, the state chairman of the union, Comrade John Emejor, drew the attention of Nigerians to “a news report in the Daily Sun of Wednesday, March 15, 2017 emanating from the purported visit of an amorphous group that calls itself the “Federated Chapel, Aba, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)” to the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Enyinnaya Appolos, in his office on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

“The release reads thus: “The CPS was among other things, quoted to have “tasked the national leadership of the NUJ to redefine the membership status of the body,” adding that “anybody who has no link with any media organization

Mr Jeph Njikonye, counsel to Agi, said that the essential element of the charge was not provided by the prosecution.

“This is because the charge died at birth” he submitted.

He said that the prosecution did not make any prima facie case against the third defendant, and therefore urged the court to discharge his client.

Responding, prosecuting counsel, Mr Segun Jegede, told the court that the prosecution made prima facie case against the defendants.

He said “we are relying on their extra-judicial statements and the evidence of the bank officers on their statements of account.”

He said the prosecution had established a link between the alleged N30 million gratifications to the defendants.

L-R: Bauchi State governor, Muhammed Abubukar; Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Halima Mukadas and a pharmacist, Aliyu Usman, during the inspection visit of the governor on State Specialist Hospital in Bauchi… recently.

ABSG moves to create parallel NUJ in Abia through his CPS Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

sion of arms, Ademola produced a current licence which was confirmed by Adepoju, the star witness and the prosecution accepted it.

The issue of who owns the second gun was also cleared by this witness.

“I urge the court to discharge the first defendant for the prosecution has not made any case against him,” he submitted.

Arguing his no-case submission, Chief Robert Clarke (SAN), counsel to Olabowale, said no single witness gave evidence on how the second defendant influenced the first defendant.

He said “in her statement, she said that she has never transferred any money to the first defendant.”

Clarke, therefore, urged the court to discharge and acquit Olabowale, with a cost against the prosecution for destroying her career.

should not be seen as a member of that noble profession.”

“The report further said that “the CPS spoke against the backdrop of a letter purported to have emanated from John Emejor-led NUJ, Abia State Council, addressing other registered Journalists in Aba as amorphous journalists.”

“The CPS was quoted to have said: “If someone who cannot lay claim or identify himself with any media house could address registered journalists in such manner as amorphous journalists, I think that the issue should be looked into,” unfortunately, the report deliberately did not mention the names of leaders and members of the said chapel.

“I wish to state here that following the arrogance and impudence of the CPS, a Congress of Abia Council in February approved that a petition be raised to the governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, requesting him to redeploy the CPS because of his inexperience and incapability of rising

to the demands of that office.

“In the petition, it was stated that the CPS has publicly stated his preference for an “amorphous group,” in Aba to other journalists practicing in the state.

“I wish to state that the CPS used the occasion of the purported visit of the “Federated Chapel, Aba,” to respond to the petition even when his principal is yet to react to the said petition.

“His response vindicates our assertion that he is a greenhorn in journalism, ignorant and knows nothing about NUJ. “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6) This immortal statement was further amplified by onetime American President, Mr. James Jefferson, that, “Knowledge will forever governignorance.”

“The CPS appears to be operating out of course. This is his bane. The Constitution of NUJ, dated November 2011, Article 6 (11) explicitly defines who is a journalist.

Delta govt to go tough on consumer protection violators Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏ The Delta state government

has said that violators of the Consumer Protection Council Act should be ready to face the consequences of their nefarious activities.

This note of warning was sounded on Tuesday by the chairman of the Delta State Consumer Protection Committee, who is also the state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr. Mrs. Mary Iyasere, when the committee visited some organizations in Warri in continuation of its advocacy visits.

Represented by the Secretary of the committee, Mr. Felix Oseji, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry revealed that any viola-

tor of the Consumer Protection Council Act 2014 shall be liable on conviction to a fine of N50,000 or five years’ imprisonment or both.

She stated that no government worth its salt would sit aloof and leave consumers in its domain to the whims and caprices of manufacturers and service providers.

Barr. Iyasere said that the committee is poised to ensure that goods that are in the market are fit for the purpose for which they are sold.

At the Warri Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, the Commander, ACP Muhammad M. Shaba, stated that adequate public enlightenment on the mandate of the committee is imperative since members of the public are end users of products.

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concentrate on rendering accounts of his actions while in public service and stop dropping his name in the matter.

“Adoke and others should not drag me into a matter I know nothing about,” Mr. Obasanjo said. “If they have been asked to answer questions over decisions they took while in office, they should do that honourably.

“They should not bring Obasanjo into an Etete deal. I was not part of any such deal.”

Obasanjo said it was wrong for any government functionary to “appropriate to himself or herself what he or she is in charge of.”

“If I hold that view, I could not have approved a deal with Dan Etete.

What Etete did is the height of corruption. He appropriated the asset to himself illegally, illegitimately and immorally,” Obasanjo said.

The administration of Obasanjo granted approval for the re-award

of OPL 245 block to Malabu Oil and Gas Ltd., but when he was reminded of this fact, the former president stood his ground, saying he could not recall giving a go-ahead to such a deal.

“I can’t remember giving approval that the block be given back to Etete,” Obasanjo said.

Obasanjo then challenged anyone to produce proof that he took part in returning the oil field to Malabu, saying Ojo and Daukoru might be in better position to explain what actually transpired.

“We gave it back to Malabu? On what ground? Do you have any such evidence?

“Ask Bayo Ojo and Edmund Daukoru what really happened because the stand I took at the time was unassailable.

“If Daukoru has evidence that I approved that the block be given back to Malabu or Etete, let him produce it.

Ekiti APC warns members against hate campaign Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏ The deputy chairman of the All

Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, Kemi Olaleye, has warned members against hate campaigns and politics of bitterness that can ruffle party cohesion ahead of party primary in the run up to 2018 governorship election.

In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Taiwo Olatunbosun, Olaleye, gave the charge while addressing some members at the party secretariat on Wednesday.

She also canvassed for unity and comradeship among members, particularly the aspirants, whom she charged must ensure their campaigns are issue-based.

Warning that the party will not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions against erring members, she frowned against the use of abusive words against members that is trending on social media, saying such worrisome development must stop henceforth.

Olaleye said that the party was appreciative of the aspirants who had so far visited the party office to interact with the party secretariat staff.

She explained that so far, no fewer than eight aspirants from different parts of the state had visited the party secretariat to indicate their interest to contest the governorship primary ahead of the 2018 governorship election. Therefore, the purported publication in some media that only one aspirant visited the state office of our party was not true.

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ÏÏÏ Former

President Olusegun Obasanjo has aired his view on the $1.1 billion Malabu deal.

In a statement on Wednesday, he warned former Attorney-General of Nigeria, Bello Adoke, not to involve his name in the controversial $1.1 billion Malabu oil deal.

Obasanjo said the award of OPL 245 oil field licence is the “height of corruption,” saying he could not have participated in negotiations that led to its allocation.

“I don’t support that kind of conduct,” Mr. Obasanjo said in his first reaction to the scandal.

His reaction came on the heels of Adoke’s petition sent to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alleging being singled out for trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Adoke told Malami to call EFCC

to order because he was not the only one involved in the deal with international oil majors that included Shell and Eni. “I believe it is your responsibility to explain to the public who are being sold a fiction that the transaction started from President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR under whose administration the Terms of Settlement were brokered with Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN, as the then Attorney General who executed the Terms of Settlement before the tenure of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR who approved the final implementation of the Terms of Settlement and my humble self who executed the resolution agreements,” Adoke said in the petition dated March 6.

“This is more so as the settlement and its implementation were situated in the Federal Ministry of Justice,” he added.

But Obasanjo warned Adoke to

A medical team of National Youth Service Corps attends to patients, during the 2016 health initiative for rural dwellers at Kwami Community in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State… recently

PDP women leaders urge Sheriff, Makarfi to ceasefire Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Disturbed by the lingering leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), some women leaders in the party have called for a ceasefire between the two warring groups within the party.

The women group declared that could no longer fold their arm particularly because of the 2019 general election which is fast approaching.

The gathering of the women was co-convened by former member of the House of Representatives and one rime Ambassador, Hon Nkoyo Toyo and a former member of the National Caretaker Committee, Aisha Bello.

The women gathering, Hon Toyo, said it has, “observed that there is a national clarion call for the PDP to put its acts together and play its role as opposition to the ruling APC”.

Consequently, the meeting after much deliberation, decided to call on all the combatants to observe a period of verbal ceasefire and allow for a genuine reconciliation efforts to be explored.

It noted the unhealthy exchanges in the press between the contending interests and appealed to all sides to subject themselves to the process of political reconciliation initiated by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

NNPC denies spending $11m on NAPIMS staff transfer, vehicles ÏÏÏ National Petroleum Investment and Management Services, NAPIMS, a corporate services unit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has said it did not spend $9million on staff transfer alone, neither did it commit $2million to vehicles maintenance only.

According to a release by NNPC’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Ndu Ughamadu, on Wednesday, the $9million was reported to have been spent on staff transfers alone during a submission on NAPIMS’s 2016 budget performance to Senate Committee on Petroleum, Upstream.

The Corporation said the $9million was spent on appropriated items on pension fund, retirement benefit and staff transfers/redeployment.

It said the $2million reported to have been spent on vehicles maintenance, were used for budgeted items including light vehicles Maintenance (3rd Parties and In-House); Light Motor Vehicle for Operation – Fueling; and Heavy Motor Vehicle Maintenance (3rd Parties and In-House).

NAPIMS also said it was wrong to say that NAPIMS’s General Manager, Joint Venture Oil Operations, Mrs. Catherine Iheme, made the presentation to the Sen-

ate Committee as contained in some media reports of the event, as she was indeed absent at the Senate Hearing.

Recently, NAPIMS had told members of Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) that it spent $9m on staff transfers in 2016, and $2m on maintenance of vehicles.

The information shocked members of the committee when NAPIMS appeared before them to defend its 2017 budget estimates.

The General Manager, NAPIMS, Catherine Ngozi Iheme, who addressed the lawmakers, said, “On staff transfers, we are part of the NNPC group and,

sometimes, you have transfers of staff in and out of NAPIMS. So, these transfers cost $9m.”

A member of the committee, Senator Gershom Bassey, had insisted that the only way the committee could assess the budgetary performance of the parastatal was to have access to the details of its expenditures.

Iheme, in her response, said NAPIMS’ $171m budget shrunk to $168m when the naira fell from N190 to N197 to the dollar.

She said, “The total budget is $171m equivalent, but that is not what we budgeted for. We had some expenditures in dollars and some in naira.

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De-Real: Bottom-up approach, local initiative A Non-Governmental Organisation, De-Real Community Self-Help Project, has, despite challenges, come to impact hitherto neglected communities in Ogun and Lagos States, through road rehabilitation, among other value added initiatives, writes Femi Ganiyu For the people of Oke-Aro, Matogun, Adiyan, in Ogun State, linking Toyin Street, their Lagos State neighbours, De-Real Community Self-Help Project, has become real.

Their tractors, graders, and other expensive equipment used in road rehabilitation, among other development efforts, are familiar and visible to be ignored by passers-bye and the people of the areas.

Daily, they roared like a hungry lion, who bared out its canine, ready to devour its prey. And the people yelled and applauded when their engineers and drivers swung into action, mowing grasses, uprooting trees and reshaping the roads.

This is, especially so because in the last few months, this Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has begun showing them how to impact lives in a positive way.

For too long, the serene communities had suffered what they called, criminal neglect by successive governments in both states, particularly Ogun State, where the organization is focusing on now.

For them, and other communities like,Orudu,Olambe, Abule Osho, De-Real has become a common feature in their communities.

Excavation of rugged terrains, gutters; tarring/ asphalt laying of roads; grading/excavation, concrete grading of water ways, among several construction works have been singularly undertaken by the NGO to the relief of the people of the area.

These effort, according to analysts, akin to a ‘bottom-up’ approach system in development, which the nation desires currently.

Before the intervention of this organization, residents of these fast-growing communities, located in Ifo Local Government Areas of Ogun State, had been going through pains due to bad roads, armed robbery attacks and sometimes motor/ motorcycle (Okada) accidents, leading to maiming and, in some fatal cases, deaths. Yet, no help was forthcoming, except a few occasion, according to Mr. Wasiu Saheed, a resident of the area, “When some local government officials come around to do patchworks on the roads, but which are easily washed away flood, when the rainy season sets in, like we are in now,” Indeed, since nature abhors a vacuum, and the organization has come handy to fill the seeming vacuum, as typified by findings in these communities, t is amazing how the young man has been forging ahead with his dreams, in spite of the current economic recession The young man behind the project, Mr. Oyebowale Oladayo said he has single handedly financed the projects, although with some support from good-spirited people and firms, who have also aligned with his and his colleague, Mr. Victor Anomie’s good vision and ideas.

Oladayo, told The Daily Times that, “I was moved by the plight of the communities, that’s why I decided to use the little fund I have to embark on the project.”

He said, some critical portions of the Matogun Oke-Aro Roads in the area were in bad shape, such that when the major river in the area overflew its banks, the people were usually at God’s mercy.

He said many people had been “badly affected by the poor conditions of the roads; these people pay their taxes to the government, but got little in return for their commitments.” He said he and his team was just doing their own bit to change lives, in their desire to create a lasting legacy for the people and themselves.

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some critical portions of the Matogun Oke-Aro Roads in the area were in bad shape, such that when the major river in the area overflew its banks, the people were usually at God’s mercy.

Investigations showed that these communities, which link Mowe-Ibafo, on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, host companies like, Energo, a Nigerian Integrated Power Project which has potential to add 33 KVA to the National Grid; Security Control of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, among others, and with modern infrastructure like, roads, educational institutions and hospital, the area could grow to stardom beyond their current rustic nature.

Though faced with huge financial challenge and initial resistance to his activities by some people who were cynical of his aim in the area, the young Chief Executive/ President of the organisation said, “It is not easy to hire earth moving equipment like, graders, tractors, excavators needed to carry out these onerous responsibility.”

But, he remains undaunted. “I will continue to forge ahead, but I need financial assistance to do so. After these projects here in these two neighbouring Ogun and Lagos States, I will consider it extending to some other states of the federation.”

Applauding this initiative, Alhaji Afeez Ejalonibu, a youth leader in the area describes the projects as encouraging, adding that the organization needed support of all to add more value to Nigerians.

He decried the neglect the communities had suffered, especially due to poor roads and lack of other social infrastructure.

The Chairman, Road Transport Employers’ Association, RTEAN, in the area, Mr. Sanusi Isiaka, who also commended the organization for coming to the aid of the communities, however sought support for the NGO saying that, despite many challenges facing the organization, especially funds, there are clear evidences on the ground that the area will never be the same again.

He said it was gratifying that where government had failed some individuals like De-Real, are succeeding.

The Daily Times gathered that although the Community Development Councils, CDC and Community Development Associations, CDAs, in the area, such as, Matogun-Lambe, had been trying their best to change the face of the area to no avail, as critical things like, earthmoving equipment needed to kick-start the projects were clearly beyond their powers to enable them to do so.

It was also gathered that for many years, traditional rulers have visited the council and state government for help, but such help when they came at all, did not go far enough to assuage their feelings.

For De-Real Community Self-Help Project, the real beginning of sustainable development initiative, has started in the communities.

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Crime

Family at war over land, seeks IGP’s intervention Joy Anyim The family bond that existed for long between a closely-knitted family in Ogun State, may soon be cut, as members of the family are at each others; throats. The bone of contention among the family members is land.

Consequently, a leadership tussle, which may tear the family apart is currently brewing in Oshinboyede village, a community in Ogijo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The family members, who were the descendants of Oshin, from the ancestral home of Lisa, in Ijebu Ode, are at loggerheads over who is entitled to the farmland in the community, warranting a court case being instituted to resolve the matter.

The case, suite No. HCS/19/2011, has been lingering at the Shagamu High Court for six years without being heard.

Three out of the four families involved, are accusing the remaining one of sabotaging things in the community; they are appealing to the Inspector General of Police Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to caution Mr. Ril-

ione Olajide Akanwo,a retired Deputy Inspector of Police and Akeem Kasali Odelana from allegedly terrorizing their community over the land among other complaints.

The head of the Oshinboyede decendants,Chief Ganiyu Onifela Adeniyi, said, “The problem started in 1957 with Pa Akeem Sadiku Odelana, who happened to be Akeem Kasali’s grandfather, over a minor issue with one of his brothers.”

He said, “I was just eleven years old then, in 1957, when he brought in thugs to chase people out of the village.The leader of the thugs then, Lasisi Yusuf, is still living with us in the village with his children, he’s from Isara in Remo Ogun State, he has surrendered to the family and he’s the head of all the vigilante group in Ogijo land.”

He said,”In December 2016, Akeem Kasali Odelana, with his father, with the help of the retire DIG Akanwo, came up with another trouble with members of the family, they came in with almost fifty thugs to chase people out of the community for one month and rendered

IGP, Idris

people homeless, they destroyed properties, broke into innocent people’s houses,stole two hundred and fifty bags of cement, beat and injured people.”

According to Baale Sikiru Akanbi, Oshin was the first settler in Oshiboyede village; and he gave birth to Ajatiagbo,Ajatiagbo bore Oduyiga; Oduyiga was taken to Ikorodu and forced to break the odd of bearing one child by mar-

rying four wives. The four wives gave birth to one child each named Roshogun,Oduro,Adeniyi and Awotedu making the four ruling houses in Oshinboyede’s village.

Sikiru Akanbi Okeowo said, “ The boy, who is causing trouble in the community is a great grandchild of the second wife who gave birth to the only girl in the family; his father, Kasali, was also at longerhead with the late Baale Alhaji Jimoh Sokeyo till he died.We are not denying them of anything ,we share everything equally within the four branches of the family”.

He said,”We never knew who Akeem Odelana was, because, he was trained outside the village by his mother; and he never got close to the family; it was when his father had issues with the State Anti-Robbery Squad that he was brought in to sign for his father; and ever since, as an old politician, he pestered and persuaded his father to install him as the Baale of the land despite the fact that there is a Baale in the land; and his father took him to the late Akarigbo Council of Remo land, who gave him the title against the

tradition of our land.”

The secretary of the community, Mr. Adelobulo, said Akeem and his father, took the family to court in 2003, in Suite No, HCS/115/2013, “but they withdrew the case in 2015, sensing they may be defeated. The entire family left Ogijo and Ikorodu because we were afraid of Akeem, who is been backed by the retired DIG “ .

When the Baale installed by the Akarigbo of Remo, Akeem Kasali Odelana was contacted, he denied the allegation.

He said “ I am not a part of the Roshogun family, but from Oguntalabi family; and the descendant of Oduro, whom the three family claim to be the only girl in the family.Baale Akeem asked the other three families to show their ancient houses if they claim to come from Oshinboyede family”.

The IGP’s Monitoring Unit in Abuja and the Police officers at Ogijo Police Station, visited the village and arrested about eight of the thugs with guns and dangerous weapons, just as investigations into the matter continue.

Panic grips Ikorodu residents over militants’ return Joy Anyim

Militants: On revenge mission in Ikorodu

Enugu Police make breakthrough, burst kidnappers’ den Ismaila Oguntade The Police in Enugu said they had arrested two notorious kidnappers that had been terrorising motorists on three different roads in Enugu State.

A statement signed by the Police Spokesperson, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, in Enugu on Tuesday, said that the suspects were arrested on Feburuary 24, after they were trailed to Asaba, Delta.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the suspects were arrested over their alleged involvement in kidnapping of some people in the state.

It said that the suspects alongside their fleeing members, were said to have operated along Obioma-Udi axis of the 9th Mile-Oji-River Old Road, Ugwuogo-Nike/Opi Nsukka Road and Awkunanaw axis of the Enugu/Port Harcourt Express Road.

“The suspects were involved in

the alleged kidnap/murder of one Ifeanyi Alakwe on February 2, along Awgu area of Enugu Port Harcourt Express Road.

The Police said that, “They were also involved in a kidnapping of one Chimezie Eze, a musician, who was kidnapped at a wake in Nsude, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State; and the recent kidnapping of two employees of Enugu State Water Corporation at Ajali-Owa Water Scheme, on January 10.’’

Residents of Isawo in Ikorodu, Lagos State, now live in palpable fear, following the return of militants who are terrorising people in the area. The militants, residents fear, are on a revenge mission, as the Police and other security agencies have been making life difficult for them over the past months.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the militants, mostly kidnapers and pipeline vandals, were chased out of the area in August last year, following bloody clashes in the community.

Scores of people were killed in 2016 during clashes between militants and residents of Isawo community, leading to the deployment of a joint military taskforce in the area.

Residents told NAN on Monday that many of the hoodlums had returned to Isawo and neighbouring communities, robbing and terrorising residents.

Said a resident, “The militants are back to Isawo area. They brandish guns openly during daytime and rob people at night; many residents are now living in fear. The men are boasting that they are back to revenge the killings of their people in Isawo last year.

“For instance, Olusola Oke Street junction in Isawo near Majidun, is one of the militants’ meeting points where they smoke weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, openly.

“Residents don’t go out daily until 7 a.m., and before 6 p.m., every-

one is back home,’’ She said some residents had relocated from the area for their safety since the return of the hoodlums.

Another resident, who also sought anonymity, told NAN: “When we thought that these people were gone forever, they came again.“We want the military and the police to check them before they start killing again.’’

Reacting to the development, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, Lagos State Police spokesman, told NAN that the command was re-strategizing the security arrangements in the state, including Ikorodu area.

Famous-Cole said more police patrol teams would be deployed in the area, and urged residents to provide useful information on the activities of the hoodlums.

The Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Fergusson Bobai, told NAN:”I don’t have any report yet to suggest that militants are back in those areas.

“But Lagos State Governor has approved the return of swamp buggies to open up the creeks in those areas to enable us carry out indepth patrols,” he said.

The swamp buggy is a motor vehicle used to traverse boggy swamp terrain. Buggies are able to move about on dry land, shallow mud, sand, shallow water and deep mud.

NAN recalls that the InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. Idris Ibrahim, on Aug. 4, 2016 visited Isawo creeks in Ikorodu neighbourhood over the activities of militants.

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JESUS THE ROCK OF SALVATION AND HOLINESS INTERNATIONAL BIBLE CHURCH The public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission to be registered as an Incorporated Trustee under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ELDER SABINUS IFEANYI ONUOHA 2. EVANG. EMMANUEL VIRGINUS AMADE 3. MRS. MONICA CHIZOMA ONUOHA 4. BROTHER KELVIN PHILLIP EMECHEBE OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY ARE: 1. To reach out to the lost souls through preaching of the Gospel with the desire of seeing multitudes coming to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

2. To proclaim the Gospel through live services including, but not limited to multimedia presentations.

3. To preach the word of God Any objection to the Registration of the above named ministry 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prophet Sunday Imevbore 2. Prophetess Katherine Imevbore 3. Mr. Christopher Azubuke AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Winning of souls into the Kingdom of God 2. Deliverance from all forms of spiritual and physical problems 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: TRUTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AZIGBO LAGOS COMMUNITY

HEART OF WORSHIP FAMILY CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ofoegbu Adolphus Chukwuma 2. Onyenwe Appollos Osita 3. Okechukwu Anayo Joshua 4. Onwuka Augustine N. 5. Okechukwu Emeka Nelson 6. Okonkwo leobenard Okey 7. Egbosimbah Enoch chukwunwike AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster peace and unity among its members.

2. To encourage and promote development projects in the community.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chukwu Magnus Adiele 2. Chukwu Obianuju Uzoamaka 3. Madu Raymond AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. To deliver the oppressed, heal the sick and set the Captive free.

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.

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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UMUAKAM NWERE MADU CHARITY FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustees 1. Chukwuma Ambrose Ohaka- Chairman 2. Martins Chidubem Echendu-Secretary 3.Victor Chisom Okahia.

4. Christus Chigozie Mbaneto.

5. Bonaventure Ezechinyere Okahia.

6. Canice Chike Chikere.

Aim and Objective: For the welfare of the less privileged in the society Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to The RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Irosi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed: Secretary

YORUBA DIASPORA 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 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Akogun Benjamin Banji Ojo – Chairman 2. Mrs. Modupe Florence - Ojo - Treasurer 3. Mr. Kayode Adebayo Ojo - vice chairman 4. Damilola Olatomide Ojo - Member AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To build projects to help the poor and needy 2. To give scholarship to outstanding and less privileged students or training institute within the Yoruba speaking states in the south West of Nigeria.

3. To promote the social and cultural advancement of the Yoruba race both at home and abroad.

4. To confer and collaborate with other Non- Governmental Organizations across the globe to bridge the yawning gap between the rich and poor in the society in holistic manner.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BOLAJI RAHEEM LAWAL - President 2. OLAWALE LAWRENCE WILLIAMS - Secretary 3. ABIODUN AWOLEYE FUNMILAYO REBECCA 4. EMMANUEL OLAJIDE ILESANMI 6. LAWAL RAMAT OLOLADE 7. DAVID OMOLARA OLUWAYEMISI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote industrial harmony among one members 2. To protect one common interest of its members in encouraging quality services to the general public 3. To focus on public enlightenment on one services of the union 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: FUNSHO OJUMORO ESQ. SOLICITOR, 8/10, BROAD STREET, LAGOS - 08035015598.

HIS MERCY BIBLE LIFESTYLE CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OLOWODUGBA JOHN ADEBAYO 2. MR. OLOWODUGBA SAMUEL OLUWASEUN 3. EVANGELIST TAIWO OLUWATOYIN TOPE 4. MR. OGUNLEYE SUNDAY FESTUS 5. EVANGELIST ADEBAYO OLUWATOYIN JANET Aims And Objectives Are: 1. To Prepare People Ready For The Lord.

2. To Preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the whole world.

3. To preach salvation, healing and deliverance.

4. To help people discover their God given potential for maximal utilization in serving God and humanity to optimum level ANY OBJECTION THERETO SHOULD BE ADDRESS TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BUKOLA ASIYANBI ESQ

GEORGINA FOUNDATION THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT CAP C20 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 2004.

The trustees are: 1. Mr. CHIMARAOKE NWOKOMA EKPE 2. Mrs. MARY CHRISTIAN MEREGINI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: (1) SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN OF AHUWA, ABIA STATE WHO REQUIRE SUCH ASSISTANCE. (2) OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WIDOWS AND LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN (3)PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN AND THE YOUTH WHO ARE ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE AND MICRO/SMALL BUSINESSES. (4) PURCHASING OF TOOLS AND SMALL SCALE MACHINERY FOR ARTISANS AND SKILLED WORKMEN (5)PAYMENT FOR RENTING OF FARM LANDS FOR AGRICULTURE FOR INDIGENT FARMERS (6) PAYMENT OF MEDICAL BILLS FOR DESERVING INDIVIDUALS. ANY OBJECTION THERETO SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Signed: Barrister Yinka Oyetunde - (08023410558)

Signed: MRS. BENEDICTA OVOKE SADARE 12B, FAGBA CRESCENT, OFF ACME ROAD, IKEJA.

ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH IN NIGERIA

IKEMBA UNITED PROGRESSIVE FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB

EDUCAND EDUCATION INITIATIVE

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 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROFESSOR SONNY JEBODE 2. PROFESSOR EYITOPE OGUNGBENRO OGUNBODEDE 3. PROFESSOR GBEMISOLA ADEREMI OKE 4. DR. ABIOLA ADETOKUNBO ADENIYI 5. DR. BRAIMOH OMOIGBERAI BASHIRU 6. DR. OLUSOLA TITILAYO ADEOYE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Tina Ekelem 2. Mr. Ifeanyi Ogbuagu 3. Mr. Comas Onwuachu 4. Mr. Chinali Uwadiegwu Egbe 5. Mr. Nwabueze Nice Nwali AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Trustees 1. IKYLAMB AYOTUNDE OLUWASEYI. - Chairman 2. ALABI OLASOJI AYOKUNLE. 3. OLATUNJI OLUWASINAAYOMI MATHIAS 4. ADISA GRACE ADEDOJA

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: The Association is for the promotion of dental public health, which is defined as the science and art of preventing oral diseases, promoting oral health and improving the quality of life through the organized community efforts.

1. To provide for the privileged members of their community.

2. To foster good faith, unity and common understanding among members and the Ikemba people worldwide.

3. To promote and support the welfare of their members.

4. To associate with other clubs or organization with similar objective.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Irosi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed: Barr Tola Olowokere

FADEJOLA FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Fatunbi Olasumbo Ogun -President 2. Adebisi Olusegun Festus 3. Ojo Tunji Gabriel 4. Asaolu Julius Olalekan - Secretary AIM AND OBJECTIVE: Helping the less privileged Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: Secretary

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

Aim and objectives: 1. To provide free education to less privileged and indigents 2 To continually foster the benefit of new technology I education 3. To develop the cognition and stimulate intellectual literacy by improving vocabulary, spelling skill stage compartment through confidence.

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

PRAISE IMPACT GLOBAL FOUNDATION

THE LORD HOUSE PROPHETIC CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

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 2004.

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 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KALU JOHN OBASI. -PRESIDENT 2. ISRAEL OLUWAFEMI FAYOMI.- VICE PRESIDENT 3. KALU FAITHFULNESS OLUCHI. -SECRETARY 4. PST OYENKACHI OBASI KALU. P.R.O: 5. RITA UTI –WELFARE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To propagate and uphold morally good behaviour.

2. To improve awareness on decent living.

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: Secretary

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEDOYIN ADESHINA SIKIRU 2. ADESINA OLAITAN ATINUKE 3. ADESINA AFOLABI MOYOSORE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO TEACH AND EMPOWER THE SAINTS FOR MINISTRY. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

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TANADI INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied for the change of trustees to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

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 2004.

OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Onalapo Gabriel Olusola 2. Oyeleke Moses Olufemi 3. Oakhena Ebosele Chris 4. Afuye David Adebayo

Trustees: 1. PROF. VINCENT ADO TENEBE. 2. MRS RABI ADO TENEBE. 3. MRS RAHILA VINCENT TENEBE. 4. ABRAHAM ADO TENEBE. 5. MAL MUSTAPHA MUSTAPHA.

NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Onaolapo Taiwo Florence Adejinmi 2. Adekunle Adewale Atanda 3. Adetimehin Felix Fadairo 4. Adedinsewo Abiola (Mrs) 5. Anjorin Titus Adeyemi

Aims and Objectives: 1. to care for the less privileged in the society, 2. to care for internally displaced persons, 3. to support educationally development of the less privileged in the society.

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.

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

Signed: Barr Obaseki Funmilayo

Signed: Secretary

TITILAYO FANWO EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

COVENANT CHRISTIAN CALVARY CHURCH

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 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1. FANWO KINGSLY 2. FANWO JOHN 3. BABATUNDE JOHN 4. GEORGE OBANRO 5. RUTH ROSELINE FANWO 6. OMONIYI FOLUSHO

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja, for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. STEVE DAVID OGBEGO 2. EUNICE DAVID O. 3. ELIZABETH AGBASI OBINWANNE

Aims and Objectives: (1)To provide empowerment for women and the less privileged in the society (2)To provide education through scholarship 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.

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. MR. ELVIS BONIFACE EKOR 2. MISS. ENDURANCE OKAMA ETENG THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO ENGINEER INNOVATION, REFORM AND INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION IN AFRICA. 2. PROVIDE AN INNOVATION HUB THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY TO BRING TO FRUITION SOME OF THE BEST IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS IN AFRICA’S EDUCATION. 3. TO ESTABLISH FIRST CLASS, AFFORDABLE, CONNECTED SCHOOLS IN AFRICA’S POOREST NEIGHBOURHOODS THAT WILL BRIDGE THE GAP OF ACCESS AND QUALITY EDUCATION. 4. GET SOLUTIONS THAT WILL FUEL AN EDUCATION OVERHAUL IN THE CONTINENT.

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 2004.

Trustees: (1) Bernard Aniekwe (chairman) (2) Benjamin Anyiam (secretary) (3) Samuel Mbachu (4) Thompson Ekwere (5) Emeka Odigwe Aims and Objectives: (1)To promote the welfare of members (2) To promote socio-economic 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: Secretary

CODEBRIGDE CIVIC TECH LAB

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR TEMITOPE ADEOYE 2. MR INIOLUWA ADEBANJO 3. MR THEOPHILUS ABOLARIN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO USE INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT).

2. TO PROMOTE/DEVELOP PLATFORMS FOR CIVIC AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.

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.

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

Signed: SECRETARY

Signed: Secretary

EDU-REVAMP AFRICA FOUNDATION

UNITED BROTHERS IMPROVEMENT AND WELFARE CLUB OF NIGERIA, LAGOS

OLIVET BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL 1991-1996 SET TECHNOLOGY 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. AKANDE OLUDARE 2. OYELAHAN ADEBOWALE 3. ADEBOLA OLATUNJI 4. SOLA OGUNDEJI 5. TOPE FEHINTOLA 6. OMOSALEWA ORORORO 7. OLUSEYE AGBEDE 8. OLADOTUN OYEDIRAN 9. TOSIN AFOLABI

SIGNED: IFEOLUWA FAKUNLE, ESQ

THE GREAT APOSTOLIC MANIFESTATION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY 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. REV. VICTORIA ODUWOLE (JP) 2. ELDER ADEWALE OJO 3. SAMSON TEMILAYO ODUWOLE 4. EVANG FLORENCE ADEJIYAN

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO RENDER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT STUDENTS WHO WISH TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION TO HIGHER INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA.

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

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

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

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: CHAIRMAN

SIGNED: OBINKA SYLVESTER (SOLICITOR)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AFRICA RESOURCE CENTER FOR ETHNICS

ROYAL GEM MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION

RESURRECTION AUTHORITY GLOBAL MINISTRY

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.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY 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. Dr. Oluwatoyin Obadare-Akpata 2. Mr. ABOLADE AYOBAMI DELE. 3. MR. OLATERU-OLAGBEGI FEMI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) AKERELE OLUWASEGUN ISAAC - Chairman 2) KAYODE RUTH OLUWAKEMI - Secretary 3) ATILOLA MICHEAL DAMILOLA

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach and 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DANIEL THOMAS YEPWI 2. MOTUNRAYO BEATRICE YEPWI 3. SOLOMON OYAKHILOME UDUEBOR 4. SHAMSUDEEN ALIYU 5. MIYEDO EGBUSON THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO ASSISTS ORGANISATIONS IN AFRICA TOWARDS ACHIEVING PRINCIPLED PERFORMANCE BY BUILDING AND SUSTAINING STRONG ETHICAL CULTURES AS WELL AS HIGH QUALITY ETHNIC AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS (HQPS).

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

SIGNED: BARR. AKINTOYE OLAWALE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

IFELAGBA BUILDING & HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS SELLERS ASSOCIATION

NEXT LEVEL LEADERSHIP TRUST, AFRICA

DIVINE BLESSING TRANSFORMATION CHURCH OF TRINITY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) ABDUKODIRI ABDULLAHI - Chairman 2) ALABI SAKA - Secretary 3) RASHEED OLAYINKA RAMAN 4) ABDULSALAM ABDUL AWEDA 5) YAHAYA MABOLAJE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To foster unity and promote better understanding among the members.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. DR STEVEN DANGANA 2. PST. MRS JOYCE DANGANA 3. BISHOP JONAS KATUNG 4. ARCH. TUNDE OYEKOLA 5. BARR. GREGORY LAR 6. PST JOSEPH RHEMA

IJO IBUKUN ATUNLUSE ATOKE WA TI METALOKAN 69/71, SOLOMON AKINTOYE STREET, AKINTOYE PALACE, BODE OLUDE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE 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 TRUSTEE ARE 1. Primate Dr. Solomon Olawale Akintoye (JP) 2. Evangelist Samuel Oluyomi Adegunle 3. Pastor Samuel Oluwadamilare Akintoye 4. Sister Olabisi Yetunde Akintoye

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO STRENGTHENS AND ENCOURAGE LEADERS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR GOD GIVING POTENTIALS AND BRING IT TO BEAR IN THEIR LIFE AND ASSIGNMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

- Chairman and General Overseer – Secretary – Member – Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To work in line with God’s directives through dreams, vision and prophecy 2. To find a lasting solution to Nigerians problems through God intervention 3. To wage war against Satan and its agents and bring perfect peace to the world 4. Rainbow is the inscription of the church worldwide 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: Primate Dr. S.O Akintoye (JP) - Chairman

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BABA MUSA IDRIS I, former formerly known and addressed as Abayomi Adekunle Olorunsiwa now wish to be known and as Baba Musa Idris. All former documents remain valid.

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ISOKEN JOYCE IKPONMWOSA-EWEKA. I, formerly known, called and addressed as PRINCESS ISOKEN JOYCE IKPONMWOSA- EWEKA SHITTU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ISOKEN JOYCE IKPONMWOSA-EWEKA. All former documents remain valid.

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OLAYEMI AYOBAMI OLATUNDE. Formerly known and addressed as Olayemi Olatunde, now wish to be known and addressed as Olayemi Ayobami Olatunde. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as Emmanuel Inyang, to add Henshaw to my name, now wish to be known and addressed as Emmanuel Henshaw Inyang. All former documents remain valid.

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MBAM RAGA MANJARI. I formerly known as ZIOMA NWEKE wish to be known and addressed as MBAM RAGA MANJARI. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME That my name was wrongly written as IGWE STEPHEN OGWO wish to be known and addressed as IGWE STEPHEN JOHN. All Documents/Credentials remain valid, general public please take note.

OKE AHMED SHEUN I formerly known as OKE HAMMED OPEYEMI wish to be known and addressed as OKE AHMED SHEUN .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

IGUNMA ONYINYECHI LYNDA. I, formerly known, called and addressed as AGU ONYINYECHI LYNDA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IGUNMA ONYINYECHI LYNDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH On my Document, my name was wrongly written as SIKIRU ADEBOUNPE AYOBAMI and AYOBAMI TUNDE ADEBOUNPE insted of ADEBOUNPE SIKIRU AYOBAMI and my date of birth was wrongly written as 25/6/1992 instead of 25/6/1993. General Public and Authority Concerned should please take note.

OYEKAN KAFILAT ADEGBOOLA Formerly known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed former documents remain valid.

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TIJANI OLUWATOMISIN TOMILOLA I formerly known as TIJANI OLUWATOMISIN OLAMIDE. wish to be known and addressed as TIJANI OLUWATOMISIN TOMILOLA. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

MRS ADEMOLA FOLASADE ESTHER I formerly known as MISS IBIROGBA FOLASADE ESTHER wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEMOLA FOLASADE ESTHER. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

DEBORAH A. EGBENIYI I formerly known as Deborah Amos. wish to be known and addressed as Deborah A. Egbeniyi. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/AGE THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OLALERIN ON MY BVN INSTEAD OF OLARERIN. MY CORRECT NAME IS OLARERIN OMOLARA COSMA, MY CORRECT AGE IS 7TH FEBRUARY, 1946 while the wrong date is 1ST JANUARY, 1950. All Documents/ Credentials remain valid, general public please take note.

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OGBOGU NKECHINYERE ESTHERMARIA IFEYINWA.

OMEH MARIA PEACE.

OLAYINKA HANNAH ADERIBIGBE.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as EGBIKWE NKECHINYERE ESTHER IFEYINWA, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OGBOGU NKECHINYERE ESTHERMARIA IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OMEH MARIA VICTORIA, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OMEH MARIA PEACE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OLAYINKA HANNAH DEHINBO, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OLAYINKA HANNAH ADERIBIGBE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known, called and addressed as OLADEHINDE OLUBUNMI, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OLADEHINDE OLUBUNMI OLABISI. All former documents remain valid.

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ADETULA OLAJUMOKE OLAMIDE.

MRS MUSTAPHA OLUWAKEMI KUBURAT.

I, formerly known, called and addressed a OSINDEINDE OLAJUMOKE OLAMIDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADETULA OLAJUMOKE OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as SHITTU OLUWAKEMI KUBURAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS MUSTAPHA OLUWAKEMI KUBURAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

GANIKALE AMINAT TOLULOPE.

OLADEHINDE OLUBUNMI OLABISI.

MUHAMMED MUSA

AKINPELU ADEYINKA PETER

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MOHAMMED MUSA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MUHAMMED MUSA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and Addressed as AKANJI TAOFEEK TAIWO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AKINPELU ADEYINKA PETER. All former documents remain valid.

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BALA USMAN.

ADEYOSOLA OLUFUNMILOLA OGUNYEMI

I, formerly known, called and addressed as LAWAL AMINAT TOLULOPE, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as GANIKALE AMINAT TOLULOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. AIYEDUN OLAYINKA OLAYEMI.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MAIDOKI BALA USMAN, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as BALA USMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ADEYOSOLA OLUFUNMILOLA OSOBU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEYOSOLA OLUFUNMILOLA OGUNYEMI (NEE OSOBU). All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Osunsanya Olayinka Olayemi, now wish to be known and adressed as Mrs. Aiyedun Olayinka Olayemi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OPEOLUWA FOLASHADE BUKKY

ABUNDANCE PAUL FAVOUR

AKINDELE MICHEAL OLAIDE.

I formerly known as Babatunde Folashade Bukky wish to be known and addressed as Opeoluwa Folashade Bukky.

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I formerly known as Eberechukwu Paul Favour wish to be known and addressed as Abundance Paul Favour . All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as OLAIDE AKINDELE OLUWASEYI wish to be known and addressed as AKINDELE MICHEAL OLAIDE. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

AKINOLA - ELEWODE EMMANUEL OLAOYE

ONWEAGBA, JULIUS CHIMUANYA ENYINNAYA

IHUARULAM CASMIR NDUBUISI

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I formerly known as OHIMAI JULIUS ILELORE wish to be known and addressed as ONWEAGBA, JULIUS CHIMUANYA ENYINNAYA. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

OKOBIA MONDAY EDWARD

NWACHUKWU EMEKA PROMISE

BURHAMA LAUWALI DANGIRIYA

I formerly known as NWACHUKWU JUNIOR PROMISE wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU EMEKA PROMISE. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as REHINA LAUWALI wish to be known and addressed as BURHAMA LAUWALI DANGIRIYA . All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

ABULIMEN JENNIFER OGHENEBRORHIE

MRS ADEJUMO OLUWASEYI ELIZABETH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

AKINOLA KOFOWOROLA MARY

I, formerly known as UBINI JENNIFER OGHENEBRORHIE wish to be known and addressed as ABULIMEN JENNIFER OGHENEBRORHIE . Allformer documents remain valid, general publicl please take note.

I formerly known as MISS AKINMOLADUN OLUWASEYI ELIZABETH wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEJUMO OLUWASEYI ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

That I SIKIRU ADEKANBI SOTONWA is the same person as SIKIRU ADE SOTONWA. All Documents/Credentials remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KOLAWOLE Kofoworola Mary, wish to be known and addressed as AKINOLA Kofoworola Mary. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. DIKEOCHA ONYINYECHI.

MRS. EMEDOBI FAVOUR AMARACHI.

UBOH ONYEKWERE VICTOR

I formerly known as Okobia Tunde Johnson wish to be known and addressed as Okobia Monday Edward.

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I formerly known as OBIEJEMBA CASMIR NDUBUISI wish to be known and addressed as IHUARULAM CASMIR NDUBUISI. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

NOJIMU BASHIRU. I formerly known as Adewale Adeshina Alao wish to be known and addressed as Nojimu Bashiru. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

OBINWANNE DAVID ELEIS I formerly known as OBINWANNE DAVID PAUL wish to be known and addressed as OBINWANNE DAVID ELEIS and my corrected Date of Birth 12th September 1988. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

FAVOUR NWANKWO I formerly known as IJEOMA NWANKWO wish to be known and addressed as FAVOUR NWANKWO. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

JOSHUA IMEH AWAH.

KADIRI KAFAYAT TITILADE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GABRIEL AWAH SUNDAY, HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOSHUA IMEH AWAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYEMO KAFAYAT TITILADE, HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KADIRI KAFAYAT TITILADE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMUZAT WASIU KOLAWOLE, HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMZAT WASIU KOLAWOLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ORUM ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. DIKEOCHA ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as IBE VICTOR AHAMEFULA, now wish to be known and addressed as UBOH ONYEKWERE VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

NDUBUISI FRANCIS MBAMA

EZE KINGDAVID OKE

MRS. EGEJURU CHINYERE MARYROSE

AKINYETUN ABIODUN FALILAT

MRS ADELUOLA ELIZABETH A.

My name was wrongly written as NDUBUISI V. MBAMA instead of NDUBUISI FRANCIS MBAMA. And My date of birth was wrongly written as 06/11/1974 instead of 06/11/1973.

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I, formerly known and addressed as SAILAS JOEL OKE, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE KINGDAVID OKE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. AHAM-OKONKWO UCHECHI JOY.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS. CHINYERE ONYEWUCHI MARYROSE EGEJURU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EGEJURU CHINYERE MARYROSE.. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note

.I formerly known and addressed as ADESANYA ABIODUN FALILAT now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYETUN ABIODUN FALILAT. All former documents remain valid.

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.I formerly known and addressed as MISS AYO ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADELUOLA ELIZABETH A..All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BENITA IFEANYICHUKWU EKENE.

OJELADE OLURANTI REBECCA.

I formerly known and addressed as BENITA IFEANYICHUKWU OKODIKE now wish to be known and addressed as BENITA IFEANYICHUKWU EKENE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNJUMO OLURANTI REBECCA now wish to be known and addressed as OJELADE OLURANTI REBECCA. All former documents remain valid.

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SABO BASHIRU I formerly known and addressed as ADAMU BASHIRU now wish to be known and addressed as SABO BASHIRU.All former documents remain valid.

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SAMUEL TEMITOPE OLATUNJI. I formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE TUNJI SAMUEL and TEMITOPE SAMUEL AYINDE now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL TEMITOPE OLATUNJI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR UCHECHI JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AHAMOKONKWO UCHECHI JOY. All former documents remain valid.

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MR AYENI SEGUN I formerly known and addressed as PTE AYENI AYENI now wish to be known and addressed as MR AYENI SEGUN.All former documents remain valid.

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YAYI TERIBOWI I formerly known and addressed as MUMBOH TAIYE now wish to be known and addressed as YAYI TERIBOWEI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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ONYEKABA JUSTINA ONUWA

ABUBAKA SHEHU

OKEKE CHIDINMA TOCHUKWU.

Formerly known and addressed as IDANALE RUFUS, now wish to be known and addressed as ABUMHENRE RUFUS OBOITE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABULE KADUNA, now wish to be known and addressed as ABUBAKA SHEHU. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ILO CHIDINMA TOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE CHIDINMA TOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as NWABUEBO JUSTINA ONUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKABA JUSTINA ONUWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE

JOHNSON BROWN INI.

OKOLIE CHINWENDU ANGELA.

OLABANJI TAIBA BOLANLE

Formerly known and addressed as IFEDICHE CHINWENDU ANGELA, now wish to be known as OKOLIE CHINWENDU ANGELA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as TAIWO TAIBAT, now wish to be known as OLABANJI TAIBA BOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OTOMEWO RAMOTA MORONIKEJI

ABUMHENRE RUFUS OBOITE

I, EBIRIKU CECILIA OGONYE correct date of birth is 16 February 1984 and not 6 February 1980. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as BASSEY JOHN BROWN, now wish to be known as JOHNSON BROWN INI. All former documents remain valid.

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JOSEPH INA EGBE Formerly known and addressed as ALUGWO JOE EGBE, now wish to be known as JOSEPH INA EGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UJUNWA L. NWANKWO and OBINAUJU PERPETUAL UDALLAUJU, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANKWO UJUNWA PERPETUAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AWOKE FRIDAY NWANCHOR

USOH EFE MONDAY

Formerly known and addressed as OGODO FRIDAY NWACHOR, now wish to be known as AWOKE FRIDAY NWANCHOR. All former documents remain valid.

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ODUMOSU BARIU OLAKUNLE

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. ABBAH ESTHER OJOMA

Formerly known and addressed as ODUMOSU OLAKUNLE, now wish to be known as ODUMOSU BARIU OLAKUNLE. All former documents remain valid.

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my name was wrongly written as SULEIMON instead of SULAIMON. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as ILESANMI SULAIMON MOHAMMED. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS JEREMIAH ESTHER OJOMA, now wish to be known as MRS. ABBAH ESTHER OJOMA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUNFOWOKAN MORONIKEJI JANET, now wish to be known as MRS. OTOMEWO RAMOTA MORONIKEJI. That my date of birth is 14 June 1966. All former documents remain valid.

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name was wrongly written as UZOMA SUNDAY INNOCENT instead of UZOROMA SUNDAY INNOCENT. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as UZOROMA SUNDAY INNOCENT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OLAGBENRO FEYISARA OMOLARA

OLAMIDE RUKAYAT AWE LASISI.

SUNDAY EDEH OGBEBOH

OKONKWO NNAMDI FESTUS

MR. OLUKUYI YOMI

Formerly known and addressed as MRS. OLAGBENRO FOLASHADE OMOLARA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLAGBENRO FEYISARA OMOLARA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLAMIDE RUKAYAT AWE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAMIDE RUKAYAT AWE LASISI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY JOSIAH EDEH, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY EDEH OGBEBOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO NNAMDI ODIGBO, now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO NNAMDI FESTUS. All former documents remain valid.

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ADESINA ISREAL ADESINA

NURUDEEN ABDULATEEF

MRS. FOLASHADE OJO ESTHER

FOWOSERE HABEEB OMOBAJO

Formerly known and addressed as ADESINA JAMES ADEJIMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADESINA ISREAL ADESINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABDULATEEF NURUDEEN AKIN, now wish to be known and addressed as NURUDEEN ABDULATEEF. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MONI OJO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. FOLASHADE OJO ESTHER. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as FOWOSERE GAFAR OLUWATOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as FOWOSERE HABEEB OMOBAJO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ODUNSI MARIAM TEMITOPE

MRS. AJAO AFOLASHADE TAWA.

MRS. IBINI CLEMENTINA OGOCHUKWU

ISRAEL OMOTUNDE RUKAYAT.

I, formerly known and addressed as ATIWON MARIAM TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUNSI MARIAM TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BELLO AFOLASHADE TAWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AJAO AFOLASHADE TAWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ANYA CLEMENTINA OGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IBINI CLEMENTINA OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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OGUNFEYITIMI OLUWATOYIN PRISCILLA.

ODOH CYPRIEL.

Formerly known and addressed as DOSUNMU OLUWATOYIN PRISCILLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNFEYITIMI OLUWATOYIN PRISCILLA. All former documents remain valid.

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ETUK BLESSING ASUQUO Formerly known and addressed as ETUK AKON ASUQUO, now wish to be known and addressed as ETUK BLESSING ASUQUO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME FULANI as well as FULANI BABATUNDE LAWRENCE is one and same person but now wish to be known and addressed as FULANI BABATUNDE LAWRENCE. All former documents remain valid.

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SANNI MOHAMMED GIDADO

Formerly known and addressed as MR. FAKUYI YOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. OLUKUYI YOMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MACGREGOR OLADUNNI TEMITOPE I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNREMI OLADUNNI TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as MACGREGOR OLADUNNI TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGHAULOR FAVOUR. O Formerly known and addressed as ONYEDIKACHI FAVOUR BARRACK, now wish to be known and addressed as AGHAULOR FAVOUR. O. All former documents remain valid.

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UNEGBU STELLA CHINWE Formerly known and addressed as STELLA CHINWE IWU, now wish to be known and addressed as UNEGBU STELLA CHINWE. All former documents remain valid.

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ODUNSI- ADAM LATIFAT KOFOWOROLA I, formerly known and addressed as ODUNSI LATIFAT KOFOWOROLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUNSI- ADAM LATIFAT KOFOWOROLA. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as UMEAKU UCHE HAPPINESS, now wish to be known and addressed as EGBO UCHE HAPPINESS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as NDUKA CAROLINE NKECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUKA CAROLINE CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AWHANJINU IBIDUN ABIONA

CHANGE OF NAME/ AGE DECLARATION

OKON MARY IKODIYA.

Formerly known and addressed as OKIMIJI IBIDUNNI ABIONA, now wish to be known and addressed as AWHANJINU IBIDUN ABIONA. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEBORI FAUSATU, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBORI FUNMILOLA ABENI. My correct date of birth is 18/10/1951. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKORO MARY IKODIYA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKON MARY IKODIYA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ODIRI CHIOMA JULIET

My name was wrongly written as EMAYI ERIC instead of IMAYI ERIC. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ODIRI CHICHI JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as ODIRI CHIOMA JULIET. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as AYODELE RUKAYAT OMOTUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ISRAEL OMOTUNDE RUKAYAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known as ABUBAKAR SANNI MUHAMMED, GIDADO SANNI MOHAMMED, SANI GIDADO MOHAMMED, SANNI ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED,and SANI MOHAMED ABUBAKAR, now wish to be known as SANNI MOHAMMED GIDADO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FATIMAH LAWAN GANA

ADDITION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as Fatimah GanaMahmoud, now wish to be known and addressed as Fatimah Lawan Gana. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, IBEZIM SANDRA OGECHI, now wish to add CHIEBUKA to my names. Henceforth, my full names are CHIEBUKA SANDRA OGECHI. All former documents remain valid.

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MATTHEW EKAETTE VERONICA as well as MATTHEW VERONICA EKAETTE AKPAN is same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSAGIE ALIMATU ANITA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME GIYASUDEEN ABDULKADRI as well as AKOREDE –IMAM GIYASUDEEN FOLORUNSHO is one and same person but now wish to be known and addressed as AKOREDE-IMAM GIYASUDEEN FOLORUNSHO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as USOH EFE RICHES, now wish to be known as USOH EFE MONDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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EGBO UCHE HAPPINESS.

Formerly known and addressed as BARTHOLOMEW ODOH NWIBO, now wish to be known and addressed as ODOH CYPRIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ETSEMEUNO ALIMATU ANITA, now wish to be known and addressed as OSAGIE ALIMATU ANITA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWANKWO UJUNWA PERPETUAL

MRS. ELEKU ABOSEDE BUKOLA

MRS OYEWOLE CHRISTIANAH IFETOBI

JEGEDE OYINKANSOLA MOJISOLA

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ODUSANYA ABOSEDE BUKOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ELEKU ABOSEDE BUKOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and the Local Government Service Commission take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Ogunkile Christianah Ifetobi now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oyewole Christianah Ifetobi. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as ADEYOYIN Oyinkansola Mojisola now wish to be known and addressed as JEGEDE Oyinkansola Mojisola. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKINBO SEGUN IBRAHIM.

KAYODE-ADEFILA OPEYEMI OMOLAYO

KINGSLEY JOHN ODUAH

OJI VERONICA NNENNA

OLALEKAN MONSURAT AJOKE

Formerly known and addressed as KINGSLEY JOHNY ODUAH, now wish to be known and addressed as KINGSLEY JOHN ODUAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OTI VERONICA NNENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as OJI VERONICA NNENNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS UCHE FELICIA IZEDOMEN.

Formerly known and addressed as MONSURAT ADELANWA AJOKE and OLALEKAN ADELANWA MONSURAT, now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEKAN MONSURAT AJOKE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Uche Felicia odili now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Uche Felicia lzedomen. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as AKINBO SEGUN MICHAEL now wish to be known and addressed as AKINBO SEGUN IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Kayode Opeyemi Omolayo now wish to be known and addressed as My Correct date of birth is 15/2/76 as aagainst 15/2/1977. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public of loss of Deed of Assignment belonging to Friday Joseph Igbokwe, Reg. 26/26/1401 of Land situate at Plot No 10 in Block 4 Uwani Northern Extension Layout Enugu got lost. If found contact the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development Enugu.

DR. (MRS) GEM GIFT BRANDY I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GIFT GEM NOAH OYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, DR. (MRS) GEM GIFT BRANDY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. EDNA CHIDINMA OLORIOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. SARAH JACOB, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. SARAH OKORIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EDNA CHIDINMA OKORIE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EDNA CHIDINMA OLORIOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

Formerly known as MRS. MOTUNRAYO AKINOLA ALIM now wish to be known as MRS. AKINOLA MOTUNRAYO FALILATU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

LASBERY SILAS OLUNWA.

OKPAKO JAMES

I, formerly known and addressed as, APOSTLE LASBERY SILAS INIMGBA OLUNWA, now wish to be known and addressed as, LASBERY SILAS OLUNWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, DIAMREYAN OBUKOWHO, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKPAKO JAMES. All former documents remain valid.

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GLORY OTUOMASIRICHI AGADA

MRS. CHIOMA VICTOR.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GIFT IKAH, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. GIFT ENYINDA AKA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, CHIOMA IHUOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIOMA VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, EZUZU ZEBULUN, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, OGHENEWORO EZUZU, instead of, EZUZU ZEBULUN, in some of my documents. I now wish to be known and addressed as, EZUZU ZEBULUN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, EMEKA ONYEGBULA, AND NNAEMEKA ONYEGBULA, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, NNAEMEKA ONYEGBULA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, NWINULE CLEMENT WASHENGTON, wish to add, WASHENGTON, to my name which was formerly, NWINULE CLEMENT. I now wish to be known and addressed as, NWINULE CLEMENT WASHENGTON. All former documents remain valid.

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OKUNLOLA ODUBIYI ALABI.

OKUNUGA EUNICE YETUNDE.

MRS. KOMOLAFE OLABISI MODINAT

Formerly known as EFUNSHILE EUNICE YETUNDE now wish to be known as OKUNUGA EUNICE YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note

Formerly known as Miss.

Fashina Olabisi Modinat now Mrs. Komolafe Olabisi Modinat. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

FINECOUNTRY JOSEPH PHILIP.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss. Gloria Aguhkose Okolo, henceforth wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Gloria Aguhkose Ekanem. All documents bearing the former name remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, JOSEPH EZE PHILIP, now wish to be known and addressed as, FINECOUNTRY JOSEPH PHILIP. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. ANN YVETTE SCHAFER I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ANN EFFIONG USUAH, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ANN YVETTE SCHAFER. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. GIFT ENYINDA AKA

AKANNI RILIWANU OLAWALE Formerly known as Atanda Rilwan Olawale with date of birth 9/12/90 now wish to be known as Akanni Riliwanu Olawale with date of birth 3/12/90. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

Formerly known as ODUBIYI ABUBAKAR ALABI now wish to be known as OKUNLOLA ODUBIYI ALABI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

AWARENESS FOR PROMOTION OF PEACE AND SECURITY INITIATIVE The general public is hereby inform that the above named Initiative has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To create awareness for peace and security in our society.

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

Signed: ODIONG JOHNSON INYANG

I, formerly known and addressed as, MR. GODWIN EDOSO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MR. GODSPOWER KALIO. All former documents remain valid.

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

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach the gospel of Christ.

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

Signed: Pastor Akan Sunday Sambo President.

I, formerly known and addressed as, GLORY OTUOMASIRICHI IHUOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, GLORY OTUOMASIRICHI AGADA. All former documents remain valid.

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PETER ABOSEDE SUNDAY.

ONUKWUE PRECIOUS.

That I am above name person PETER ABOSEDE KATE,instead of PETER ABOSEDE SUNDAY.and my correct name is PETER ABOSEDE SUNDAY. my date of birth was also wrongly written as 20-05-1978 instead of 20-05-1973. all document remain valid banks and general public take note

I formerly known,called and addressed as ONUKWUE PATIENCE now wish to be known, called and addressed as ONUKWUE PRECIOUS. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid.

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WITH GOD INT’L OUTREACH 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.

1. ORJI NYECHE.

1. To preach the gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Signed: ORJI NYECHE.

EVERLASTING BELIEVERS MINISTRY The general public is hereby inform that the above named Ministry 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: 3. Elder Edemekong, Ekong Edet 5. Ukpe, Emah Lawrence

MR. GODSPOWER KALIO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Akan Sunday Sambo - President 2. Mrs. Peace Akan Sambo - Secretary 3. Mrs. Esther Cephas Joseph

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Odiong Johnson Inyang 2. Nnasia Nathaniel Jacob 2. Sunday Matthew Udo

4. Japhet, Francis Etim 6. Christain Anietie Etuk

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

ATINUKE MOJISOLA TAWA EMPOWERMENT 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. Olaniyan Olufunke Christiana - Chairman 2. Adebayo Tobiloba Samuel - Secretary 3. Ojutalayo Olamidotun Samuel Aims 1. To empower and support women in the society through skills acquisition.

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

Signed: Trustees

Signed: Pastor Umoh, Aniekan Essien, President.

GO YE PREVAILERS MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION 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: GUPO JUSTIN ENANG JUSTIN MBANG ENANG ANIEFIOK OKON EDET AGNES SUNDAY IFERI MARGARET MONDAY BASSEY

UDOCHUKWU SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA This is to inform the general public that the above named club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for Registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The Trustees are: 1. Uzor Collins Obumneke 2. Uzoma, Uchechukwu Remijus 3. Okoye, Victor Friday 4. Odoh, Obinna Moses AIMS AND OBJECTWES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: REACHING RURAL PEOPLE WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING THROUGH CORPORATE PRAYERS SHARING OF GOD GIVEN RESOURCES WITH THE POOR

2. To promote peace and unity among members 3. To promote good social relations among members 4. To work towards the welfare of its members.

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

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 28days of this publication.

SIGNED JUSTIN ENANG

MRS. AKINOLA MOTUNRAYO FALILATU

MRS. SARAH OKORIE

MRS. GLORIA AGUHKOSE EKANEM

NYECHE SUNNY GIFT I, formerly known and addressed as, NYECHE CHINONYE GIFT, now wish to be known and addressed as, NYECHE SUNNY GIFT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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Signed IKENNA OKU Esq Solicitor

STEERING FOR GREATNESS FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named organization has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 The trustees are: 1 IHEJIAMAIZU GRACE 3 MAJEKODUNMI OLAYINKA 5 MAJEKODUNMI OLUWABUSOLA

2 OGBOGU JULIET 4 MAJEKODUNMI OLADIPUPO 6 ONI GBENGA ISAAC

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To offer leadership education, mentorship, transformation and development opportunities to out-of-school youths.

2 To provide training opportunities for knowledge and skills acquisition to youths.

3 To sensitize young minds to be responsible agents of positive transformation.

4 To provide literacy, numerical, innovation and vocational assistance to less privileged teens.

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

SIGNED: IKEOLUWA AKINBODE FADELE & FADELE BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARY PUBLIC AL-BARKA PLAZA, BODIJA, IBADAN

CHANGE OF NAME That I was formerly known as VIOLET C. NWAKOBI, MRS. VIOLET CHINEDU NNAGBO and MRS. VIOLET CHINEDU OZONNAGBO wish to be known and addressed as MRS. VIOLET CHINEDU PAULINUS my husband former name is MR. PAULINUS NNAGBO wish to be known and addressed as MR. PAULINUS OZONNAGBO. All Documents/Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

Public Notice 26 OLUWATOMILADE PETER OLUWAGBEMI.

OJO PAUL OBAFEMI.

.I formerly known and addressed as OLUWATOMILADE DICKSON OLUWAGBEMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWATOMILADE PETER OLUWAGBEMI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CAROS OBAFEMI now wish to be known and addressed as OJO PAUL OBAFEMI. My date of birth is 05/03/1959.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

LATEEF AREMU SHOMEFUN

JIMOH MOTUNRAYO FATIMAT

I formerly known and addressed as SHOMEFUN AREMU TAOFEEK now wish to be known and addressed as LATEEF AREMU SHOMEFUN.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADERINOLA MOTUNRAYO FATIMAT now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH MOTUNRAYO FATIMAT.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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MRS NZERIBE BLESSING CHIBUGO I formerly known and addressed as MISS OWOAMANAM BLESSING CHIBUGO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NZERIBE BLESSING CHIBUGO.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BAMIGBOLA TAIWO ABDULRASAQ. I, formerly known as BAMIGBOLA TAIWO OLAMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as BAMIGBOLA TAIWO ABDULRASAQ. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHRISTIANA OLUWABUSOLA PETERS

REARRANGEMENT OF NAMES

ADDITION OF NAME:

I, formerly known as CHRISTIANA OLUWABUSOLA ADEITAN, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTIANA OLUWABUSOLA PETERS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

: My name was wrongly arranged as OJO KILANI ISMAILA, now the correct arrangement of my name is KILANI OJO ISMAILA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known as ROSEMARY VINCENT now wish to add NGOZI to my name, henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ROSEMARY VINCENT NGOZI. All former documents remain valid.

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ABDULSALAM SIKIRU ATANDA

ADESOLA TITILAYO ANIKE

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

I, formerly known as SALAMI SIKIRU BOLAJI, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULSALAM SIKIRU ATANDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as ADESOLA TITILAYO MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as ADESOLA TITILAYO ANIKE. All former documents remain valid.

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OMOWUNMI AFUSAT is the same person answering ODUMOSUDEMU OMOWUNMI and ODUMOSU WUNMI AFUSAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUMOSU OMOWUNMI AFUSAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

.I formerly known and addressed as LATIFUL MISSTURA ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as BABALOLA MISITURA ADEOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. ADEOSUN ADENIKE OMOLADE

OHIOSUMUAN OLUWAKEMI

I, formerly known as ADEOSUN ADENIKE (NEE: OLADAPO ADENIKE), now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADEOSUN ADENIKE OMOLADE. All former documents remain valid.

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KAREEM MUSIBAU I, formerly known as KAREEM ADEYEMI ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM MUSIBAU. All former documents remain valid.

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MATTI SIKIRAT I, formerly known as BADMUS SIKIRAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MATTI SIKIRAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ORIMOGUNJE FUNMILAYO ADEKUNBI.

OMOTOSHO UNWANA ETIM

KAREEM MABAYOJE OLAWALE DAVID.

OWAMARA AYOTUNDE ABOSEDE BRITTO

Formerly known and addressed as ORIMOGUNJE FUNMILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as ORIMOGUNJE FUNMILAYO ADEKUNBI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as EKANEM UNWANA ETIM and OMOTOSHO UNWANA now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTOSHO UNWANA ETIM. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL KAMORU ADEWALE MABAYOJE OLAWALE now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM MABAYOJE OLAWALE DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AYOTUNDE ABOSEDE BRITTO OWAMARA now wish to be known and addressed as OWAMARA AYOTUNDE ABOSEDE BRITTO. All former documents remain valid.

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ANIMASHAUN GANIYAT ABOLADE

MRS ADEGBAJU OLUWASEYI VICTORIA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ANIMASHAUN GANIYAT OMOWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as ANIMASHAUN GANIYAT ABOLADE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ASA OLUWASEYI VICTORIA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEGBAJU OLUWASEYI VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid.

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WEY OLUWAKEMI ONANUGA

AGWU JOSEPH CHIJIOKE

I, OSHIFOLUKE ABIODUN DADA I AM THE SAME PERSON AS OSHIFOLUKE ABIODUN ADENIRAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BABALOLA MISITURA ADEOLA

In some of my documents my name was written as AINA-ADENUGA OLUFEMI JOHNSON While in some other ones It appears as OLUFEMI ADENUGA AINA.The names refer to the same person.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.

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OLUWALANA OLUWAKEMI ESTHER. Formerly known and addressed as Oluwakemi Esther Falana now wish to be known and addressed as Oluwalana Oluwakemi Esther. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as DARAMOLA OLUWAKEMI MODUPE now wish to be known and addressed as OHIOSUMUAN OLUWAKEMI. My date of birth is 10/03/1983. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. ACHI MARIAM PRECIOUS

AHMED YAKUB ADIO I formerly known and addressed as YAKUB HAMMED GAFAR now wish to be known and addressed as AHMED YAKUB ADIO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME : My name was written as IFIEBOR ANDREW now wish to add WISDOM to my name, henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as IFIEBOR ANDREW WISDOM. All documents bearing both names remain valid. General public take note.

OYEDIRAN OYEDOLAPO AMOS

I, formerly known as MISS SULAIMAN MARIAM PRECIOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ACHI MARIAM PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known as OYESOLA DOLAPO OLAOLUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as OYEDIRAN OYEDOLAPO AMOS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UKONNE DANDY .N.

KUFRE INYANG

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHIJIOKE DANNY NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS UKONNE DANDY .N. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as UBONG INYANG now wish to be known and addressed as KUFRE INYANG. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

PRINCESS AKAM ISONG.

That my name was mistakenly written on my Skye Bank details as UDEME CLETUS which is incorrect. That i now wish to change it to my real name which is LINUS CLATEUS AKPASA.Formerly known and addressed as Miss Rasheed Kuburat Abolanle now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Osibote Kuburat Abolanle. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKAM ISONG SUNDAY now wish to be known and addressed as PRINCESS AKAM ISONG. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CORRECTION OF NAME: my name was wrongly written on my BVN as ANTHONY SOMABE and Instead of KOSSI KUPHE TOSH.All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ANYA SUNDAY Formerly known and addressed as Nkama Sunday Anya Now wish to be known and addressed as ANYA SUNDAY All former documents remain valid.

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ADETUTU OLALEMI ELUMEZE.

ABUBAKAR BOLA SURURAT.

CHIKEZIE AGNESGREG IJEOMA

MRS ANIKWE FIBIANA EKWUTOSI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONANUGA OLUWAKEMI KUDIRAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WEY OLUWAKEMI ONANUGA

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OMOLABAKE ELIZABETH JOSEPH

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I, formerly known and addressed as SAHEED ADELEKE RAHMON, SAMUEL GBENGA RAHMON and former date of birth is 23/11/1973, now wish to be known and addressed as RAHMON GBENGA SAHEED and my new date of birth is 21/11/1972. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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EDWIN AFAM ONWUGHALA

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1. That I am the deponent herein and make this publication in good faith.

2. That name, ISU ONYE, (BVN) with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc while the name, ALABI ENDURANCE ONYINYE, appeared on my Unity Bank Plc account details and other personal documents/credentials.

3. That the above names, ISU ONYE, and ALABI ENDURANCE ONYINYE, refer to one and same person wherever they appeared.

4. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as, ALABI ENDURANCE ONYINYE. 5. That all documents bearing my former name(s) remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as AJIBOYE LOVETH and I was born the July 2, 1991, now wish to be known and addressed as ANYADIOHA LOVETH AFOMA All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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I, ALABI ENDURANCE ONYINYE, a native of Erema Town in Ogba/ Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria, a Civil Servant, now residing at No. 35 Jesus Avenue, NTA, by Apara Link Road, Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt an adult female, citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, do hereby make this publication and state as follows÷

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SPACE FOR SALE ADAMS KEHINDE FOLASADE I, formerly known and addressed as ADEOYE KEHINDE FOLASADE, Now wish to be known and addressed as ADAMS KEHINDE FOLASADE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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AKAPO KABIRAT BOLANLE.

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Times Case File

She pushed me into marrying a 2nd wife, policeman tells court *Seeks divorce The union between a Lagos based police officer, Alhaji Yussuf Abisoye, and his wife, Omolara Abisoye, may be dissolved over allegations of stubbornness and uncaring attitude.

Yussuf, a resident of Ayopo Street, Abule-Egba, Lagos, told an Iyana-Ipaja customary court in Lagos that his wife with whom he has four children, is not caring and is also headstrong.

“There is no peace of mind because she does not listen to any instruction I give to her and she does not care for me.

“My wife keeps bad company despite all the warnings I gave her to desist from going out with the type of friends she chooses to move with. I love my wife dearly and I always provide whatever she needs but she has refused to change from her bad ways,” he alleged.

The petitioner further alleged that his wife pushed him into marrying another wife, which he never had the intention of doing.

“She is not caring. Even when I was shot by hoodlums, my wife was not there to take care of me at the hospital where I was admitted.

It was my second wife, who lives in far away Ota in Ogun state that often came around to take care of me.

“She does not listen to instructions and she is fond of dressing in immoral manners. Despite the fact that I am a Muslim, I still allow her to go to church but she chooses to attend white garment church, which is against my wish.

Yussuf also told the court that his wife is also fund of increasing the children’s school fees at will.

He begged the court to dissolve the marriage as he was no longer in love with his wife because there is no peace of mind.

The respondent, Omolara, pleaded not guilty to the allegations by her husband, saying she was not ready for the dissolution. She told the court that her husband does not appreciate her as a wife.

“He is an ingrate; he does not respect and appreciate my efforts as a wife. I have been the one catering for the children since he had the accident, even when they are sick because he did not return home after he was discharged.

“I never neglected him during his sickness because I was always at his bed side but when I bring food for him, he prefers the other wife’s meals to mine. I refused to allow all that bother me because instead of appreciation, all my husband does is to complain,” she alleged.

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My wife denied me sex, 60-year-old man tells court Stories by Titilope Joseph A 60-year-old man, Usman Adebayo, on Tuesday pleaded with an Alakuko customary court in Lagos to dissolve the marriage between him and his estranged wife, Oluwakemi, over denial, violence and not being submissive.

The former retired security personnel, who resides in Lagos, alleged that the respondent was a troublesome person, who does not allow peace to reign.

“She was not submissive to me and was not taking proper care of me as a wife.

“My wife lacks respect; she is stubborn, arrogant and not submissive.

She is too full of herself.

…And has turned me to a ‘kitchen husband’ “We argue a lot over unnecessary issues. She has failed in her responsibilities as a wife. My wife does not cook for me and she does not wash my clothes. I do all these by myself and I have been labeled in the neighborhood as a “kitchen husband,” he said.

The petitioner also alleged that on several occasions in the marriage, the wife had denied him sex.

At a point, when I decided to relocate from where we were living to another location, she refused to move in with me with the children.

“She disrespects me a lot and she once dropped my name as her sur-

name on all her official documents.

When I waited patiently for her to change her behavior and she refused to change, I had no choice than to marry another wife, 12 years ago.

“There has been no peace in this marriage; we live like cat and rat, she does not love nor care for me.

She slaps me each time we have any misunderstanding or argument.

My estranged wife had once slapped me because I asked her to pick her phone that was ringing.

“She also bought a landed property, which she started developing without my knowledge until I got to know from one of my children,” Us-

man added.

I don’t love her anymore, “the petitioner said, and pleaded with the court to dissolve the marriage, saying, “I am no longer interested in the union.’.

However, Oluwakemi, the respondent, denied all the allegations leveled against her, alleging instead that her husband is the type that will complain about everything rather than commending.

After listening to both parties, the court president, Mrs. Alausa Oluwafunmilayo Oluwafunke, adjourned the matter till April 27, 2017.

Man, 30, seeks divorce over wife’s alleged wayward acts *He’s the irresponsible one with 2 kids from 2 other women -Wife An estranged husband, Shotunde Gbenga has approached an Agege customary court in Lagos to dissolve the union between him and his partner, Adegbite Aderayo, for allegedly not being responsible and for being wayward.

The union, which started in 2011 in Lagos, has been blessed with one child.

Gbenga, who resides in Joseph Kano Street, Ifako, Lagos, alleged that the respondent was not faithful.

The petitioner claims there is no more love between him and the respondent and that she is not responsible.

“I left for South Africa immediately after she became pregnant with our child but the report that I was getting over there on my wife was not pleasant.

“While in South Africa, I was constantly getting report on her being wayward.

She was also said to be bringing in different men into the house while I was away.

Gbenga also alleged that while he visited home briefly, the respondent usually received secret phone calls from different

men.

The petitioner therefore pleaded the court to dissolve the union between him and the respondent based on the fact that there is no more love between them and other irreconcilable differences.

In denying the allegations leveled against her, the respondents, Aderayo, said all the petitioner said against her before the court are false.

Aderayo, who pleaded not guilty, however told the court she is not ready for dissolution.

“I have no problem with the petitioner but with his family members, especially his mother, who was always influencing him.

“When I discovered I was pregnant for the petitioner, I told him and he never denied it. Thereafter, he took me to his mother’s place where we both lived. I never knew he had impregnated another lady until she gave birth and they brought in the mother and child for the baby’s christening. And when I asked him, he did not deny the fact that he fathered the child.

He deceived me into marriage, steals my valuables, woman tells court A middle-aged woman, Louisa Bamidele, has told and Agege customary court that her husband, Emmanuel, deceived her into marrying him for 10 years without formalizing the union.

Louisa, an auditor in a Lagos firm and a resident of Funsho Williams Avenue, a Lagos surbub, told the court presided over by Mr. Philips Williams that her husband lied to her about his marital status at the initial stage of the relationship. She alleged that the respondent is fraudulent and full of deception.

“The foundation of our marriage was based on deceit. I never knew he was legally married to another woman in La-

gos because I met him during my NYSC service in the North.

“He only told me that he had a child by another woman but that they no longer had anything in common. I believed all he told me, he came with his family to my father and we had our engagement.

After our engagement, I also wanted him to be financially independent and I helped him get a dealership job with my connection, yet he was still not contributing financially to the family’s upkeep.

“I have been responsible for the family welfare, I pay the house rent, school fees and provide food for the family, yet my husband does not value all these and he has refused to be responsible,” she said.

The petitioner also accused the respondent of persistent domestic violence and abuse.

“He does not respect me as a wife and he threatens my life. I find it difficult to sleep at night because of fear of the unknown; there is no rest of mind. I have to get my lawyer to write to the Commissioner of Police because of the numerous threats to my life.

“He once stole my jewelry bags and other valuables while he also sold my car without my consent.

I find it difficult to fall asleep at night after a long day at work if I did not take sedatives, my mind is not at rest.

The petitioner also informed the

court that she had reported her husband to their pastor on several occasions but things have not improved.

“Anytime I bring up the issue of marriage, he usually dismiss it, promising that we will formalize our union very soon.

“I did my investigations to know where he was spending his money since he does not cater for the family and found out that he spends on the other woman and her children.

I confronted him on the issue of his other wife. He initially denied it before confessing that he had truly married her legally before he deceived me into another marriage.

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Barca striker Bassey awaits Spanish Embassy’s feedback

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arcelona striker Ezekiel Bassey is still waiting for positive feedback from the Spanish Embassy in Nigeria regarding his application for a work permit.

The Nigeria international

Bassey

made an under the radar transfer to the Spanish champions hours before the close of the winter transfer market but has not yet made his debut for their B Team in the Segunda División B because of red tape.

“I came to Nigeria to process my work permit, hopefully this week or next week I will be issued the document,” Ezekiel Bassey said.

“I submitted the application last week Wednesday; I am still waiting for them to

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call me from the embassy to pick it up.

“Everything is going on well over there in Barcelona, I have been well received.

Barcelona, the city, is a good place to stay. ” Bassey, who was linked

with West Ham and Tunisian clubs before his trip to Catalonia, has signed a contract with Barcelona until the end of the season, and included in the deal is the option to sign him on a twoyear deal in the summer.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

UCL: Ndidi delighted with Leicester’s progress W

ilfred Ndidi has voiced his happiness over the qualification of Leicester City for the quarter final of this season’s Uefa Champions League (UCL).

The Foxes marched into the last eight of the competition on

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Tuesday following a 2-0 win over Spanish club, Sevilla at the King Power Stadium.

It completed a 3-2 aggregate success for the champions of England and Ndidi, who played in every minute of both legs of the round of 16 clash ex-

NFF snubbed Bayern star Alaba, says Akwuegbu

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ormer Austrian-based striker Benedict Akwuegbu has revealed that Bayern Munich sensation David Alaba would have been defending the colours of Nigeria now not Austria if only the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had listened to his advice.

The retired Nigeria international claims that he approached the leadership of the NFF regarding the possibility of capping Alaba before he made his competitive debut for the Austrian senior national team, but didn’t receive a positive response from the Federation.

Benin-City born Kelvin Arase is following the same path as Alaba and the Rapid Vienna winger could be lost to Austria if he is not convinced to represent the Super Eagles, having turned out for their U15, U17, U18, U19 teams.

“Kelvin Arase is a fantastic player, I told the NFF about him two years ago when he was playing for the Austrian U17 team, ” said Akwuegbu.

“That is how we lost David Alaba to Austria, I told the NFF about him but they were slow to make a move for him before he was capped by Austria.

“They should engage some ex-internationals to talk to these players. The NFF need us, we can’t be overlooked. ” It is all but confirmed that the 18-year-old Arase will add to his international caps for the Austrian youth teams starting from next week as he has been invited to the U19 team for the European Championship qualifying tournament.

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pressed delight at his side’s progress to the last eight of the competition.

“We gave it everything we had, we left everything out there.

What a great support from the fans,” he wrote on his personal Twitter account on

Wednesday.

Ndidi has been one of Leicester’s best performers since he joined the club in January from Belgian club, KRC Genk.

The 20-year old has made 12 appearances for the club in all competitions this season.

‘King of Assists’ Aluko hits 7th Goal for Fulham

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one Aluko continued his purple patch with his seventh goal of the season in all competitions as Fulham were held to a 2-2 draw by Blackburn Rovers on game week 28 in the Championship on Tuesday.

The Cottagers took the lead in the 45th minute when their Nigeria international swept the ball home in the center after Johansen had delivered a low cross from the left.

Two minutes after the restart, Aluko saw his effort half-blocked and the Blackburn Rovers goalie was able to gather the ball.

Conway converted his spot-kick in the 79th minute to restore parity, only for Fulham to retake the lead again through Cyriac, but the home team did not kill off the game and allowed Blackburn Rovers to equalize in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

Already a strong contender for Fulham Player of the Month for March, Aluko has tallied 11 assists in 36 appearances in the second-tier this term, including four in the last ten days.

Blackburn Rovers defensive midfielder Hope Akpan was an unused substitute against the London team.

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ver thirteen English speaking African countries would participate at the forthcoming International Olympic Committee Solidarity and Commonwealth Games Federation Zeus Training workshop holding in Lagos from March 20-23, 2017, at the Ibis Royal Hotel, along Airport Road Ikeja, Lagos in conjunction with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

The countries include Batswana, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda and Seychelles. Others are Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and host country, Nigeria.

Project Manager of the NOC, Augustine Odigie said the participants are expected to arrive Nigeria on March 20, 2017, ahead of the kick off date of the workshop, which has Ellen Barwise of the Commonwealth Games Federation as the expatriate instructor.

Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Hon Tunde Popoola while throwing more light on the Zeus Training workshop, said the programme which is the first of its kind to be held on the African soil will

go a long way in empowering the stakeholders in charting a new course for their country’s sports as the trainees who are drawn from the National Olympic Associations and Commonwealth Games Associations. It will also create a common front and help in information management, Popoola reasoned.

He also informed that Nigeria was chosen as host base on her important position in both Africa and global sports.

Excited on the choice of Nigeria as hosts for this all important workshop, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr.

Habu Gumel who is optimistic of a fruitful workshop, insists that the participants will have a better story to tell about Nigeria at the end of the 4-day programme.

On March 15, the draw for the 2017 Fifa Under 20 World Cup was held at Suwon Artrium, and some famous football personalities, including Diego Maradona, participated in the draw, but there is still serious Nigerian interest, with as many as seven players of Nigerian descent are in line to feature for England when the competition begins in South Korea.

Chelsea trio Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke and Tammy Abraham, Liverpool duo Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo, Tottenham Hotspur starlet Josh Onomah and Everton wonderkid Ade-

mola Lookman are eligible to represent the Young Lions.

Paul Simpson’s side have been drawn against African team Guinea, South Korea and South American powerhouse Argentina in Group A of the Fifa U20 World Cup. England play their first game in the tourney against Argentina at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju on May 20 and wrap up group play six days later against the hosts.

The Flying Eagles, captained by Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali, failed to qualify for one of the showpiece events on the Fifa football calendar.

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Why we flagged off ‘Year of Telecom Consumer’ – NCC

Tony Nwakaegho

The Nigerian Communications Commission said it choose to unveil the ‘Year of Telecom Consumer’ campaign today because March 15 every year is marked globally as World Consumer Rights Day. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC said

the Commission’s decision to declare 2017 ‘Year of Telecom Consumer’ is because the consumer is the oxygen that sustains the telecom industry, requesting all stakeholders in the telecom sector to partner with it to make the consumer experience better.

“NCC has a mandate to ensure its key stakeholders are protect-

ed in openness and transparency. “Our focus on consumer this year suggests a re-commitment to consumer empowerment and satisfaction,” Danbatta said.

He noted that the Commission is focuses on improving QoS and consumer experience to ensure 2442 DND Code is activated & 622 lines is utilized, adding that NCC will heighten

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information & education of consumers on 2442, 622 & other environmental issues in telecom industry.

NCC has flagged off the ‘Year of Telecom Consumer’ campaign at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, with President Muhammadu Buhari being represented by Hon. Adebayo Shittu, Minister for Com-

munications.

Participating at the event also are delegations from MDAs, CSOs, NGOs, consumers and members of the National Assembly.

President of Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki is represented by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, while the Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara is represented by Hon. Saheed Akinade-Fijabi.

All Members of Board of NCC, Management staff, telecom operators among many others are present here.

IOCs infuse higher local content into new projects – NCDMB Bonny Amadi

L-R: DMD FirstBank, Gbenga Shobo; Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh; MD/CEO First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries, Adesola Adeduntan; Ag. Managing Director, Bank of Industry/Representative of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Waheed Olagunju; and ED, Corporate Banking, Remi Oni, at the maiden FirstBank Agriculture Expo...on Tuesday.

FG pays N30,000 to 150,000 N-Power beneficiaries

Motolani Oseni

The federal government has started the payment of N4.5 billion to about 150,000 verified Nigerian graduates of the 200,000 engaged for the N-Power Volunteer Corps monthly.

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Also, additional N4500 monthly electronic Device Grant Each for them has been approved, while reiterating its determination in ensuring continuous collection of their monthly stipends of N30, 000 monthly having been physically verified and deployed across the 36 states and FCT. This was disclosed in email document signed by Mr. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the President, Office of the Vice President.

According to the statement, he made this disclosure while giving an update in Abuja on the Social Investment Programmes of the Buhari administration.

Akande added that the Federal Government has also approved an additional N4500/monthly to all the 200,000 N-Power beneficiaries to purchase an electronic device which would be loaded with different applications that would further enhance the skills of the beneficiaries and afford them additional training opportunities during the two-year du-

ration of the job program.

This device grant is in conjunction with the Bank of Industry (BoI) who has extended an asset finance of 20 months to each of the 200,000 N-Power beneficiaries.

While each of the beneficiaries after being verified would select their choice of device amongst nine different BOI pre-approved vendors, the price ranges from N3,000 to N6,700 monthly deductions for the next 20months.

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New projects by international oil companies and promoters of deepwater projects are expected to deliver higher local content indicators to surpass incountry integration of Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platforms, The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote said recently in Lagos that the threshold becomes necessary, hence Total Nigeria’s Egina Deepwater project, to be integrated at the LADOL Free Trade Zone, has become the benchmark for Nigerian content on deepwater projects.

The Executive Secretary spoke shortly after inspecting facilities of Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the main contractor for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of the FPSO scope on the Egina project, added that forthcoming projects have to break new records set by Total Nigeria Egina Deepwater project.

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of more modules would create additional jobs, estimated to reach 30,000, he added.

He said that the board would not rest on its oars with regards to the implementation of the Nigerian Content Act, adding that “new projects must look at doing FPSO integration and more; we must add something to our achievements.”

Six modules of the Egina FPSO were fabricated in-country across some yards whereas twelves modules were welded at Samsung’s base, Geoje, South Korea. He affirmed that, “for next FPSO, more modules must be fabricated locally.”

Wabote, who expressed delight with level of investment and the utilization of local workforce, described the project as an example of possibilities, assuring that the Board will continue to work with industry stakeholders to develop new projects and domicile more work in-country.

Deputy Commissioner, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), George Onokhena, Partner/Head, Financial Risk Management, KPMG in Nigeria, Thierry Mbimi and the Director, Financial Services/ Industrial Market, KPMG South Africa, Gerdus Dixon, during KPMG insurance conference 2017, held in Lagos recently.

Google trains 1 million Africans on digital skills Tony Nwakaegho

Google has declared that it has reached the 1 million milestone in its Digital Skills programme and committed itself to training of one million Africans on digital skills within a year.

The Country Manager Google Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor disclosed this at a media briefing in Lagos, Wednesday,

adding that with the new target, Google is extending its commitment to the Digital Skills programme by assisting local communities further in several ways. ``First, Google will provide offline versions of its online training materials to reach individuals and businesses in low access areas where it is unable to hold physical training sessions. ``Additionally, Google will provide offline versions of the

content in languages like Hausa, Swahili and IsiZulu,’’ she said.

Ehimuan-Chiazor said that the Digital Skills programme offered 89 courses through the online https://digitalskills. withgoogle.com/ portal, and Google worked with 14 training partners covering more than 20 countries to offer face to face training.

She said that the programme would also be addressing needs for small business owners, who

Dana boss hails Kaduna airport facilities Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Managing Director of Dana Air, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, has applauded the efforts of the Minister of state for Aviation, Hadi Sirika and other aviation agencies for what he described as a ‘skillful execution of the Kaduna Airport as alternate to Abuja.’’

Hathirmani, while carrying out spot inspection of facilities at the Kaduna airport said, ‘considering the time and the urgent need for the Abuja airport to be closed for desired maintenance, the Minister and the agencies should be commended for the speed, tireless work and commitment they have shown in ensuring that the airport is worldclass for passengers flying in

and out of Kaduna.

On the Kaduna – Abuja expressway, Hathiramani said ‘the road is smooth and okay. The security arrangement is also commendable. I just went for a meeting in Abuja and I have taken time to assess the facilities here.

Some of the facilities here are world-class and It’s just 2 hours to Abuja.’’

“For us, we are always conscious of the fact that passengers will be connecting Abuja from here and we have made adequate arrangements to ensure that all our departures from Lagos to Kaduna, and other routes are as scheduled’’ Commenting on the inability of passengers to pay using POS, the Managing Director said, ‘we have our POS working now.

We had to fast- track the pro-

cess with our banks in order to reduce the burden on our passengers. I also sighted an ATM somewhere around. Things are coming up to speed here and I think its good for the industry.

As you may be aware, everything we do at Dana Air is geared towards ensuring that passengers get all they need without hassles. Our passengers can also visit our website www.flydanaair.comfor their booking, or download the Dana Mobile App which is also fast, secure and convenient for booking, reservation, payment and lots more.

Speaking further, the Dana Air boss disclosed that more passengers are embracing the Kaduna Airport as alternate to Abuja and loads are improving gradually.

are looking to better understand how to take advantage of the web across Africa.

She added that Google would add web-focused skills training for SMEs across Africa as part of this initiative. ``The Web is a driver of economic growth, and is transforming society as a whole. People must be equipped, through training and reskilling to make use of the tools, and take advantage of it for entrepreneurship,

employment and e-inclusion,” Ehimuan-Chiazor said.

She said that it was also to give people access to better employment and/or the skills to start their own businesses.

Ms Bunmi Banjo, Growth Engine & Brand Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa said, “Having 1-million digitally skilled young people in Africa is good for everyone. ``If young people have the right skills, they will build businesses, create jobs and boost economic growth across the continent. ``As we expand this initiative to reach more local areas across the continent, we hope to see more impact in everyday lives of Africans,” she said.

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Therefore in some cases the N4500 device grant would cover the full monthly deduction cost while in other cases the graduate authorizes BOI to deduct the additional differential cost from their monthly stipends depending on the device chosen.

The Vice President’s Spokesman also noted that 6 of the 9 BOI pre-approved vendors are indigenous local brands in pursuit of the Buhari administration’s push for Local Content.

He said almost 100,000 graduate N-Power beneficiaries have completed their orders for the devices as at press time, adding that the Bank of Industry is in charge of effecting the orders

made. The plan is to conduct the order of the devices in two batches of 100,000 each, one after the other.

It was further disclosed that all the 149,669 N-Power beneficiaries now collecting their stipends have been physically verified and deployed, while their given bank account information have also been matched with the Bank Verification Number.

The SSA said that, in December, about 112,475 of the N-Power graduate beneficiaries received the N30,000 monthly stipends, and the number came close to 150,000, both in January and February meaning about that number are now receiving their up-to-date stipends from the NPower Volunteer Corps.

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Fidelity Bank supports Naira steady against major entertainment industry currencies, drops 10 points to Euro Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, has reiterated the bank support for development of the entertainment industry.

Okonkwo, disclosed this on the Fidelity SME Forum monitored on Inspiration FM, which he anchored together with the popular comedian, Atunyota Akporobomerere, whose stage name is Ali Baba.

He said when Fidelity Bank decided to play in the SME, management of the bank sat down and crafted a strategy about how to add value to the sector.

“For about seven years now, our strategy has been to focus on segments. A lot of people get entertained by musicians, they see people in the movie industry and get entertained. But we as bankers, we look at the business components of what people do and how to transform those talents into business.

“If you recall, in the past, comedy was like people wearing funny clothes, dressed like clowns and to make people laugh.

But somewhere along the line, certain people like

Ali Baba began to refine things and people realised that you can actually make a living out of comedy. The same thing with music and the movies. In the past, a lot of people did not see the business side of things.

“So, we are here to help this industry identify the business side of their industry and teach them basic business principles such as access to finance, access to business, and how you can even begin to diversify beyond entertainment,” he added.

According to Okonkwo, the bank has an SME division called the Managed SMEs unit which is saddled with the task of ensuring that operators in the SME segment get the desired support.

He revealed that the end of the sixth week of the ongoing SME Forum series on the entertainment industry, Fidelity Bank would thereafter run a free seminar for operators in the industry.

“A lot of people are clueless about finance. Indeed, that is why the CBN takes financial literacy seriously. It is in line with this that Fidelity Bank tries to help these people the money and business part of what they do.

Stories by Motolani Oseni . The Nigerian currency, Naira on Wednesday, March 15, closed at 457 per US dollar and maintained 550 to the pound it traded a day before at the parallel, while weakened by a total 10 points to the euro.

The closing rate of 457 showed that the local currency gained a total three points from the previous rate of N460 to 463 it traded mostly last week.

Also, the naira remained unchanged against the pound sterling but weakened by 10 points to the euro, closed at N550 and 485 against 476 traded on Tuesday.

At BDC segment, the naira traded at N388.03 per US dollar, slightly lower than N399 apex lender controlled rate.

Similarly, at the official interbank market, the local currency closed at N306.00 to a dollar, the same rate it exchanged on Tuesday.

But with the new injection of $195 million

on Tuesday into the official foreign exchange market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), forex dealers believed the naira would gain more before the end of the week.

While given the breakdown of the release, the CBN acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, said that $150 million was released through wholesale auction, and the remaining $45 million was for

medicals, tuition, Personal and Business Travel Allowance.

Okorafor said the Bank acted promptly and proactively in line with its promise to keep the market liquid enough to meet the needs of genuine requests.

According to him, banks were becoming saturated with foreign exchange, as most of them were now able to meet demands for foreign exchange within the stipulated

time frame.

“As you can see all the pent-up demand for invisibles have been met to the extent that banks are urging customers to come and obtain forex”, he explained.

He, however, reiterated the bank’s determination to continue to fund the importation of raw materials, plants and machinery for manufacturing, agriculture, and other eligible items.

It would be recalled that the CBN had in the past two weeks pumped over $1.2 billion into the foreign exchange market to stem liquidity challenges faced by businesses and individuals.

DTN EXCHANGE RATES 3/15/2017

USD

GBP

EUR

CBN RATES

306.5

371.49

324.52

INTERBANK

314.6

383.65

334.35

LAGOS

457

550

480

ABUJA

458

550

480

PH

459

550

480

Inflation Rates (%)

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January

February

All Items (Year on Change)

18.72

16.96 0

All Items (12 Months Avg. Change)

16.44

9

Food (Year on Change)/1

17.82

18.53

Food (12 Months Avg. Change)/1

15.54

16.13

All Items Less Farm Produce (Year on Change)/2

17.87

16.01

All Items Less Farm Produce (12 Months Avg. Change)/2

16.04

16.44

All Items Less Farm Produce and Energy (Year on Change)/3

14.54

13.97

All Items Less Farm Produce and Energy (12 Months Avg. Change)/3

13

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CIBN pledges safety for participants at WCBI The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has assured international participants attending the forthcoming World Conference of Bank Institutes (WCBI) scheduled for April 24 to April 28 in Lagos of their safety.

The President of CIBN, Prof. Segun Ajibola, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday.

Over 750 participants are expected at the conference with the theme “Re-thinking the Future of Banking and Finance and Life Long Learning.’’

Ajibola said the institute

had received the assurance of the Lagos State Government to provide adequate security for local and international participants.

The CIBN president said the institute had engaged the services of over 100 security experts on sideline with security personnel that would be provided by the state government.

“Security starts from the time they leave the craft to their lodgments areas. We are assuring participants that there will not be any security incidence.

“Moreover, there has not been incidences of insecurity in Lagos State and we

are using this medium to commend Gov. Akinwumi Ambode for providing safe environments to dwell.

“If you move around the state at nights, all the major roads and links have been lightened up, that is highly impressive.’’ On the conference theme, Ajibola said it was to think about where banks should be by 2020 and what should be happening in future as banking and finance are concerned.

“The WCBI will teach Nigeria what it should start doing to secure the future.

“This is the time for the presidency to get on roundtables to research the coun-

tries to invest in and the countries that would invest in Nigeria.

“Forty-nine facilitators are expected to speak at the conference, 25 are renowned international financial experts, while 24 would be from the country,’’ he said.

Ajibola said that the 4000 microfinance banks are expected to send participants, adding that huge resources had been deployed by the institute in the conference.

He urged the Federal Government to make good use of the conference to boost the economy and attract direct investments into the country.

Capital Market B4 Onyema lauds high governance, sustainability guidelines compliance Bonny Amadi The CEO Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Mr. Oscar Onyema has commended the high level of compliance with corporate governance and sustainability guidelines, in the Nigerian capital market.

The commendation came on as the 2017 seminar on sustainability, powered by GRI in collaboration with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and EY Ernst &Young hold in Lagos on Thursday at the UBA building.

Oscar Onyema, NSE CEO Said “We are pleased to see an increasing level of awareness and compliance with corporate governance and sustainability guidelines in our market. As a key member of Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative, we will continue to leverage our unique position and partner other institutions to raise the standards of corporate governance and sustainability in Nigeria” The seminar themed “Sustainability and Corporate Governance: Building Long Term Value’ will bring together C-level executives, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability experts, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders to an interactive session where they will be provided with highlevel insight into how corporate governance can engender value and growth in a rapidly changing global world, updated on the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, understand the imperative of Assurance on data quality and integrity and much more.

Henry Egbiki, EY Country Leader, said “sustainability reporting in business is no longer an option but a fundamental component of good corporate governance in business. For us at EY, sustainability reporting has been a central area of focus as it aligns perfectly with our purpose of ‘Building a betterworking world’.

Oscar Onyema, NSE CEO

Afolabi Adesola Equities trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange remained upbeat as lead market indices increased by 0.07 percent on Wednesday.

The NSE All Share Index (ASI) that closed the day at 25,301.23 points, was strengthened by 16.67 points while market capitalization grew by N6 billion to close at N8.756 trillion.

Investors consequently staked N2.2 billion on 233.8 million units of shares traded in 3,196 deals as against 227.8 million units of shares valued at N928.5 million traded by investors in 2,543 deals on Tuesday.

Topmost at the gainers table

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Stock market sustains gains with 0.07% growth was Africa Prudential Registrars which rose 8.12 percent to close at N2.53 per share, Continental Reinsurance was next with a growth of 8.11 percent to close at N1.20 per share, Honeywell Flour Mills also added 5 percent to close at N1.05 per share. Unilever increased 4.95 percent to close at N33.90 and United Capital closed 4.83 percent higher to close at N2.82.

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company topped the day’s los-

ers with a loss of 4.76 percent to close at N2 per share, Neimeth followed having shed 4.48 percent to close at 64 kobo per share, Forte Oil was next with a decline of 4.38 percent to close at N47.81 per share, Ashaka Cement dropped 3.47 percent to close at N10 per share, while Transcorp lost 2.70 percent to close at 72 kobo per share.

Top traded stocks for the day were Diamond Bank with N95.7 million shares worth N82.4 mil-

lion, FBN Holdings was next with 42 million shares valued at N131.5 million while Fidelity Bank emerged the third most traded stock with 19.1 million units of shares worth N15.9 million.

United Capital and UBA also made it to the top five traded stocks for the day, having traded 11.2 million and 10.5 million units of shares each, worth N31.2 million and N54.5 million respectively.

L-R: Brand Promotion Specialist, Afmobi Group Inc, Uzoigwe Emeka Michael; Physician Assistant, MediCheck Health Screening Suite, Ann Anele, and Head, Digital Branding, Nobel Carpets and Floors, Adekoya Kazeem at the Breast Cancer Screening organized

by PalmChat in partnership with Nobel Carpets and Floors in Lagos.

AFDB, private sector partners commit $62bn to Africa’s energy development Bonny Amadi The African Development Bank (AFDB), Private sector and other partners are desirous of ending Africa’s energy crisis with the commitment of $62 billion to the continent’s energy development form more people and communities to have electricity.

The AFDB is committed to investing $12 billion on energy in the next five years and leveraging US $45-50 billion from the private sector and other partners.

The disclosure came following a wakeup call on African countries and their partners to ensure enhancement of the continent’s economy and wellbeing of its citizenry by ensuring that its prevailing poor power situation is improved upon greatly.

…As AfDB, Annan urge government to close energy gap The Chair of the Africa Progress Panel and former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, and the President of the African Development Bank(AFDB), Akinwumi Adesina, made the call recently in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, at the launch of the Africa Progress Panel Report on “Lights, Power, Action: Electrifying Africa,” The two eminent Africans maintained that for Africa to compete globally, the existing energy gap must first be addressed, which demands that African governments do everything possible to close the continent’s huge energy gap.

The progress power report on ‘”Lights, Power, Action: Electrifying Africa,” called for the

adoption of every available ongrid and off-grid solution to light up and power Africa.

This was coming as the African Development Bank (AfDB) private sector and other partners are billed to committing about $62 billion in Africa’s energy development targeted at closing the continent’s energy gap.

Electricity challenge has continued to frustrate economic evolution of African countries, retarding production, and harmonious growth of the continent’s human development Index (HDI) AFDB President, Akinwumi Adesina said that 645 million people in the continent currently do not have access to electricity, hence the electricity deficit

in Africa is immense.

“Yet the continent has abundant supply of solar, hydropower, wind and geothermal potential, as well as significant amounts of natural gas and in some countries coal deposits.

Africa has energy potential, yes, but we need to unlock that potential. And we must do so quickly, because Africans are tired of being in the dark.”

Summary of activities on NSE ASI

25,183.10

DEALS

2,958.00

VOLUME 228,023,780.00 VALUE

2,390,880,435.86

CAP

8,715,395,547,404.25

29,000

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23,000 12,000

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26,000

25,000 6,000

24,000 4,000

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Brands & Marketing B6 Lucozade flags off new consumer arresting strategy Suntory Beverages and Foods Nigeria Limited, makers of Lucozade energy drink have announced the launch of the 2017 Lucozade airtime promo which is back, bigger and better as it allows consumers win their share of N200 million instant airtime.

The promo was launched for the first time last year when the brand gave out up to N150 million in airtime.

At a media launch in Lagos recently, Suntory said the idea behind the initiative is to use an approach to promotions in Nigerians where many more people can be winners.

In her opening address, Marketing Director, Suntory, Rosemary Akpo, said “it is unfortunate that many Nigerian consumers have lost interest in promotions because only a few and an insignificant number of the populace benefit, a development she described as quite discouraging to consumers, hence the re-launch of this unique promo which allows more Nigerians to participate and stand a chance to be winners while enjoying their favorite everyday energy drink”.

Specifically designed to reward new and existing Nigerian consumers who purchase Lucozade Boost 500ML or 330ML or Lucozade Sport Orange PET with a yellow cover, consumers are required to look under the cover and text the code to 20966 to win airtime.

Explaining the objective of the promo, the Marketing Manager, Lucozade, Yusuf Murtala said, “The Lucozade Airtime” promo is our way of thanking our esteemed consumers with a unique offering for their loyalty and patronage over the past years and also to restate our commitment of helping people feel refreshed and energized. We also want to use this as a platform to reach out and encourage patronage from new consumers.”

Murtala stated further that the promotion which will commence on the 13th of March and run till the end of May 2017 is an avenue for every Nigerian both young and old to get everyday energy fast with Lucozade Boost and Sport, the credible drink that contains glucose and provides energy for the body.

According to him, Lucozade Boost contains glucose, the body’s preferred source of energy. Therefore it delivers energy fast and can be enjoyed while hanging out with friends, at school, at home, in the office,

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Effective marketing in digital age requires balance – Expert Stories by Godwin Anyebe With budgets currently undergoing pressure, marketing effectiveness requires striking the right balance between close targeting and mass reach, and between short and long-term strategies, so says Warc, the global marketing intelligence service, in its trend report ‘Toolkit 2017’ released in association with Deloitte Digital.

David Tiltman, Head of Content at Warc, says, “The decision

by Procter & Gamble last year to cut back on targeted advertising on Facebook has led to an ‘intellectual battle’ with Media owners - both traditional and digital - engaged in a race to prove how effective their channels are in driving business outcomes, and how best

to combine channels.”

“The big-picture issue is close targeting (particularly via digital channels) versus mass reach - and a number of FMCG brands have concluded that a renewed focus on reach will drive sales growth.

With budgets under ongoing pressure, more studies along these lines can be expected in 2017,” continued Tiltman.

“At a time when businesses are talking about ‘digital transformation’, marketers are ideally placed to engage with customers in new ways across emerging touchpoints in a more informed manner,” adds Jason Warnes, Digital Marketing Partner, Deloitte Digital.

Some time last year, Procter & Gamble’s Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard publically ques-

tioned the value of close targeting of audiences on Facebook.

In doing so, he cast doubt on one of digital’s key benefits over socalled traditional media - the ability to target more closely - and resurfaced the industry debate on close targeting versus reach.

Research by marketing consultant Peter Field based on data from the IPA, a UK ad agency association, and The Gunn Report, a ranking of creative advertising, found that short-termism and pressure on budgets are weakening creative effectiveness. The shift of budget into digital media, where short-term metrics are common, has exacerbated this shift. In short, the impact of highly creative work has halved since 2011 as a result of these forces.

A further study by Peter Field and Les Binet of adam&eveDDB suggests that digital platforms can be used to make so-called ‘traditional’ media more powerful than they used to be. They do so in two ways. They provide additional reach for video content by, for example, combining TV with online video. They also provide a wide range of activation channels that can complement the long-term brand-building efforts of other channels.

According to him, adam&eveDDB suggests that digital platforms can be used to make so-called ‘traditional’ media more powerful than they used to be. They do so in two ways.

They provide additional reach for video content by, for example, combining TV with online video.

Indomie to rewards consumers in cash for scholarship

L-R: Compliance Officer, Lagos State Lottery Board, Rowland Samuel; Marketing Director, Rosemary Akpo, Marketing Manager, Yusuf Murtala, Deputy Managing Director, Rajiv Das; all of Suntory Beverage & Food Nigeria Limited and Representative, CPC, Lagos, Ehi Aigbadon at the launch of the 2017 Lucozade Airtime Promo trecently in Lagos

MultiChoice promises more fun for DStv, GOtv subscribers Pay-TV company, MultiChoice, has introduced two new incentive programmes, DStv thanks and GOtv wow, to reward subscribers for their loyalty. The programmes, which started on 7 March and runs till 21 March, will see all DStv , GOtv Plus and GOtv Value customers get the opportunity to have unlimited access to exciting channels offering a range of the latest quality content.

Also all customers on Premium, Compact, Compact Plus, Family and Access plus GOtv Plus and GOtv Value, who stay

continuously connected for three months and more, will have uninterrupted access to the channels.

Exciting rewards that await loyal customers include monthly airtime bonuses and two brand new entertainment channels for GOtv as well as four additional entertainment channels, featuring the hottest telenovelas, movies and great local and international content on the DStv platform, at no extra cost.

Speaking on this development Martin Mabutho, General Manager, MultiChoice Nige-

ria. Said; “We are delighted to launch DStv thanks and GOtv wow to say thank you to our valued customers. Our business is committed to putting customers at the heart of the business and one of the ways is to show our appreciation for their loyalty and unwavering support by offering them more value. We remain committed to exploring various ways to improve our value-added benefits and create platforms where we can show gratitude for our customers for being part of our family,”

Indomie Instant noodles has announced the kick-off of yet another exciting consumer enabling promotion tagged “Indomie Cash for Scholarship Promo” which is expected to run till the month of April, 2017.

Consumers of Indomie Instant Noodles are expected to participate by collecting and cutting all 18 letters from Indomie Noodles packs to complete the phrase “indomie like no other”. After presenting the 18 letters that form the phrase at designated redemption centres consumers stand the chance of being rewarded with prizes such as: premium brand bicycles, 150,000 Naira worth of scholarships to support their education.

Speaking about the Promo, Brand Manager, Indomie Instant Noodles, Mr. Amber Yadav, said: “the cash for scholarship promo is borne out of Indomie’s desire to enable consumers achieve their dreams of a better life for tomorrow. Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe and Tafawa Balewa might not have achieved greatness without education and Indomie believes an educated person is better equipped to make better choices relating to quality of life and even brands they consume, such as Indomie.”

The Group Public Relations and Events Manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, Mr. Tope Ashiwaju also explained that the Cash for Scholarship promo is another opportunity for consumers to be appreciated by Indomie.

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1,000 rice farmers in Imo receive agric. inputs The Imo State Anchor Borrowers’ Programme has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs worth millions of naira to rice farmers in the state.

The state Coordinator of the programme, Dr Edwin Uche, who distributed the inputs in Owerri on Wednesday, said the exercise was the peak of the three-month training for rice farmers.

Uche, who is also an Executive Assistant on Poverty Alleviation to Gov. Rochas Okorocha, said no fewer than

1,000 farmers would participate in the dry season rice cultivation.

He said that 2,800 farmers’ cooperative groups were trained in the first phase of the dry season rice cultivation while 1,000 farmers would benefit from the inputs.

The coordinator said the beneficiaries were drawn from five Local Government Areas of Okigwe, Ideato North, Oguta, Orlu and Nwangele.

“We registered and trained over 2,800 farmers for dry season rice cultivation; their inputs are ready, but because of some limi-

tations on the part of the Bank of Agriculture, the figure was significantly reduced.

“The bank complained that it does not have enough manpower, vehicles, fund and other logistics to monitor the number of farmers earlier registered.”

Uche said that each of the beneficiaries would receive one water pumping machine, agrochemicals, fertilisers, and 25 kg bag of paddy rice for planting.

He used the occasion to commend Gov. Okorocha for his commitment in ensuring that necessary arrangements were made

to ensure the take-off of the programme.

The coordinator advised the beneficiaries not to be deterred by the late commencement of the programme.

“We have as well engaged competent experts to provide technical support to all farmers; “If they can play by the rules, the sky will be their limit in this venture.’’

Uche said Okorocha’s target was for each farmer to record at least five tonnes of rice per hectare so that the state could join the league of states producing

rice in commercial quantity in Nigeria.

One of the beneficiaries, Mr Simeon Ogbu, expressed gratitude to God for making it possible for him to scale through the hurdle of the training up to the point of collecting the inputs.

Ogbu appealed to the state government to ensure the sustenance of the programme and also extend it to more agricultural wi “If sustained, the programme is capable of turning around the living standard of Imo people,’’ he said.

Nassarawa farmers jubilate as state records first rain

L-R: Head of Channel Marketing PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, Mr. Ayodeji Adewale, Principal Government Senior College Agege, Mrs. Akindipupo Olufunke and Chief Education Officer, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Aberuagba Olufemi at the first round of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge Examination in Lagos recently.

NiMet urges Govt. to encourage rainwater harvesting to support farming The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has advised government at all levels to encourage rainwater harvesting during the rainy season to enable its availability during the dry season to support farming.

NiMet, in its 2017 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP), in Abuja, advised government, farmers and agriculturalists to note early cessation of rains in the northern part of the country and pockets of south.

The agency noted that expected below normal rainfall will

pose challenge to enhanced food production, and the Federal Government policy on agriculture and food security.

It, however, stated that the crisis might be compensated by projected up to 10 per cent additional rains over large parts of the savannas, the cereals producing areas of the country.

According to NiMet, this means that harvested produce will arrive in the market early in 2017.

“Government should therefore take these predictions very serious to enable it meet its pro-

jections in the current policy of achieving self-sufficiency in basic food supply and attainment of food security.

“The predicted shorter length of growing season will also pose a challenge for farmers who desire to cultivate crops such as maize and other cereals twice during the season.

“We, therefore, advise that rainwater harvesting should be encouraged during the rainy season to enable its availability during the dry season and support farming later in the years,’’ NiMet advised.

Farmers in Nasarawa State have expressed happiness at the first rainfall in the area that occurred on Wednesday, March 15.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents of Nassarawa Eggon witnessed the rainfall in the early hours of the day.

NAN also reports that there were some drizzles in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Nathaniel Alaku, a resident of Nassarawa Eggon and a farmer, was optimistic that the showers would reduce the heatwaves being witnessed in the area.

Alaku said with the onset of the rains, farmers could begin preparation for the next farming season.

“The rain took everybody by surprise as most of us in the town were shocked because there was no sign of lightening or thunder that usually precede

rainfalls.

“We thank God for His blessing. This is because the downpour will settle the dust and will also reduce the heat and we are also ready for farming,’’ he said.

Mr Solomon Akawu hoped that the rainfall would mark the beginning of good harvest for the farming season.

“This is the first rain in this year and the rain will boost farmers’ morale for farming and bumper harvest.

Akawu, however, appealed to the Federal Government and state governments not to relent in their efforts to boost farming activities to fight poverty and enhance food production in the country.

Mrs Elizabeth Thomas said that the rain was a blessing from God. “The down pour is a blessing from God and we have to thank Him for the rain as farmers will now prepare for their farming activities,” Thomas said.

Traditional ruler urges Nigerians to engage in farming A traditional ruler, Alhaji Usman Umbugadu, has advised Nigerians to go back to farming to enable the country to achieve food sufficiency and economic growth.

Umbugadu, the Aren Akun of Akun chiefdom in in Nasarawa State, made the call on Wednesday in an interview with newsmen in Akun.

He said that the call had become imperative in view of the importance of agriculture to the socio-economic development of the country.

The traditional ruler stressed that agriculture was a potent way of overcoming the current

recession in the country.

“As the 2017 farming season is approaching, there is need for people to embrace agriculture by returning to farms, as no society can live comfortably without agriculture.

“Agriculture is the major source of livelihood of many families; therefore, its importance in the life of a nation cannot be over emphasised.

“If the youths and other Nigerians go back to the farm, it will not only reduce Nigeria’s overdependence on oil but it will also fight poverty, unemployment and the present economic challenges in the country,’’ he said.

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VON boosts “buy-Nigeria-car campaign” with free Hyundai i10 In a bid to encourage locally made vehicles in Nigeria, VON Automobiles Limited, subsidiary of Stallion Group, presented a new, locally assembled Hyundai i10 to a Nigerian journalist recently.

The beneficiary, Gboyega Alaka, was selected via a raffle Draw conducted among journalists, when Senate Committee on Privatization and Bureau of Private Enterprise visited the company’s plant in Lagos late last year.

Addressing newsmen before the presentation, Mr. Tokunbo Aromolaran, Managing Director of VON Automobiles Limited, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Automobile Manufacturers Association (NAMA), described the car gift as a fulfillment of his company’s promise to give out a locally made car to a Nigerian journalist.

He expressed that, in order to develop a better industry, everyone should go through the teething problems initially. He therefore, averred that it is necessary for the industry to go through the needed pain while developing the industry, before the country can enjoy the benefits of a vi-

able motor industry.

Aromolaran further emphasised that closing the land borders would not increase unemployment in the country but will only stop illegitimate imports of tokunbo vehicles.

“What I see is that those who import and sells cars that have been used for 8 years in other countries do not want motoring industry to develop and grow so that every young Nigerian can as well drive a brand new cars.”

He further explained that the industry grow only when everybody pays their duty to the government. According to him, when cars come in through the land borders are stopped, the local manufacturers would be able to assemble cars in their assembly plant so as to slow down the rate at which Nigerians buy tokunbo cars.

He further added that Seme and Benin Republic should not be the ones collecting duty on what is not earned, saying “Our customs should collect the duty. Also, those who can not find work in auto-distribution should. wait for our own local cars to become the cars that will form the base of second hand cars in Nigeria” .

Ford F-150 wins J.D. Power’s 2017 vehicle dependability study award

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Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo American truck owners who value Built Ford Tough pickups are taking in some more great news: Ford F-150 is J.D. Power’s 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study award recipient for large light duty pickup.

“All customers demand quality vehicles, and truck customers depend on toughness and reliability most of all,” said Ben-

nie Fowler, Ford group vice president for quality. “That’s why Built Ford Tough is much more than a slogan. It’s how we develop the F-150 and how we deliver on our promise to customers to continuously improve America’s favorite pickup truck.”

In January, Ford celebrated a major milestone as F-Series became the topselling truck in the United States for the 40th consecutive year and the best-

selling vehicle for 35 years.

Ford has sold more than 26 million F-Series trucks since January 1977.

Ford research shows F-150’s dependability – paired with its capability and toughness – is a key differentiator for the truck over the competition.

Truck shoppers say they prioritize a pickup truck’s quality above all other attributes.

In addition to F-150 ranking highest among large

light duty pickups and 40 consecutive years of Ford F-Series as top- selling truck in America, Ford took home the Edmund Award for Most Wanted Full-Size Truck award, the 2017 Autobytel Buyer’s Choice Full-Size Truck Award and the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Truck Award for the third consecutive year in the USA. The F-150 is currently available in Nigeria at Coscharis Motors.

FCA wins ‘The most improved fleet manufacturer’ award Kia reveals all-new Stinger, Picanto, 2 plug-in Hybrids in Geneva Kia Motors has unveiled four new models at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.

At the show, the new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan made its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which also made its global debut.

Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time – the Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid.

Commenting, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe, Michael Cole said “The variety of new Kia vehicles on display here in Geneva underlines the ambition and increasingly broad appeal of the company and its cars.

“The Stinger is the most powerful car that Kia has ever produced, while the

new Picanto – one of the company’s best-selling models worldwide – makes a statement with a bold, modern design, new technologies, and best-in-class versatility. New plug-in hybrid versions of the Niro and Optima Sportswagon will help Kia achieve its 2020 target to improve fuel economy by 25% over 2014 levels.”

Meanwhile, the European specification of the new Kia Stinger has been revealed in Geneva following the car’s global premiere at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Kia’s powerful new fastback sports sedan channels the spirit of historic grand tourers – powerful, elegant vehicles capable of moving their owners in style, at speed. At every stage of development.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)’ has won “Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer” in the prestigious Fleet World Awards conducted recently. The award announced by Weststar Associates Limited, is coming at a time Nigerians are anxiously waiting for the arrival of the FIAT brand in Nigeria.

According to Weststar, the award recognizes the strides made by the company’s fleet and business department, which represents Fiat, Fiat Professional, Alfa Romeo and Jeep.

Judges were impressed, not only by the strength and breadth of the vehicle line-up but also by the changes made in

the last year to improve the fleet offering.

Commenting Steve Moody, Publisher at Fleet World, said “With the ability to cross-sell between its different brands, FCA Group has a unique and compelling offer for fleets. Newcomers such as the Fiat Tipo, Alfa Romeo’s Giulia and Stelvio, and commercial vehicles including the Talento van and Fullback pickup mean it is becoming a complementary line-up suitable for the most diverse fleet needs. It’s also well supported, with a central fleet

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and business organisation and a growing network of specialist dealers.”

Receiving the award at a ceremony at the RAC Club in Pall Mall, Francis Bleasdale, Fleet and Remarketing Director at FCA, said, “We’re honoured to have won this category in these prestigious fleet awards and delighted that our work to improve the bespoke service we offer to business customers has been recognised. In addition to building on our renowned low running costs and excellent service, we are continuing to expand the Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep model ranges including specially developed, business-focused editions that will thrill both head and heart.

For the Nigerian Market, the Fiat Tipo and Fullback are a part of the new products to be launched in this year. Weststar Associates Ltd (Authorized General Distributor of MercedesBenz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram in the Federal Republic of Nigeria) will be re-introducing the Fiat brand to the Nigerian market .

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U.S envoy visits Edo, pledges support ÏÏÏ

L-R: Secretary to the board of Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. Efe Iserhienrhien; member, Hon. Micheal Ohio-Ezomo; Governor Godwin Obaseki; Chairman, Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr Igbinidu Inneh; and member, Mr. Charity Aimamyaevbo, after they were sworn-in at the Government House, Benin..on Tuesday

Obaseki inaugurates Social Investment programme Committee

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Edo State has inaugurated a committee to work out modalities for the implementation of the Federal Government Social Investment Programme in the state.

The committee, which will be chaired by the governor, has his Deputy, Hon. Philip Shaibu, as Vice Chairman, while his Chief of Staff, Mr. Taiwo Akerele, will head other sub-committees.

The governor, addressing members of the Social Investment Programme Steering Committee, charged them to work hard to ensure the state’s enrolment into the Federal Government programme.

He listed various components of the Social Investment programme to include the N-Power Programme, from which over 14,000

people have benefited in the state.

Others are the School Feeding programme and the National Conditional Cash Transfer programme, which the state was yet to adopt.

“I am imploring us to, within a fortnight, finalise all the work we are currently doing to ensure that we qualify people for the school feeding programme. We should also qualify people for the National Conditional Cash Transfer of N5, 000 monthly stipend to the poorest of the poor and vulnerable persons in our communities throughout the state’’, he said.

In addition, he revealed that the state had finalised arrangements for the kick-off of the government enterprise and empowerment programme in the state, which is also a component of the Federal Government Social Investment scheme.

He mandated the committee

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to help ensure that communities across the 18 local government areas of the state were adequately mobilised for the programmes.

He also tasked them to gather specific data on the poor and vulnerable in the society and capture them in a social register, which

would be updated monthly.

“The programme will be data specific; we have to get information about the identity of the persons to be registered. The committee can also embark on any action that will lead to the success of the programme in the state’’, he said.

…Signs MoU to grow state economy ÏÏÏ

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIEMENS, an energy company, to develop the economy of the state.

Obaseki, who disclosed this at the MoU signing ceremony in Benin on Wednesday, said that the MoU would cover power, transportation, education and industrialisation, among others.

He expressed satisfaction that the agreement was coming at a time the state government was entering into many similar arrangements to develop the state.

The governor said that the agreement would fast-track industrialisation of the state.

He said that the state govern-

ment had signed its first Power Purchase Agreement, (PPA) which targeted five megawatts of electricity in its first phase.

He said the state government had also commenced negotiation with gas companies to begin exploration activities in the state.

Earlier, the Head of SIEMENS delegation, Onyeche Tiffashe, said the agreement also covered sustainable development Initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship development in the state.

She said the group was working hard to deliver on their set targets which also included collaboration with BEDC to increase power generation in the state.

The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, on Monday, pledged his country’s assistance to help Nigeria to overcome its current socioeconomic challenges.

Symington made the pledge during his visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State in Benin.

The envoy said that his country was interested in understanding the challenges facing Nigerians with a view to proffering solutions.

He commended Obaseki for his people-oriented policies, saying that government should be about serving the people.

Responding, Obaseki assured the envoy that with the available resources, his administration would make Edo an economic and tourist hub of the country soon.

The governor reiterated his promise of enhancing the economic wellbeing of the people through creation of 200,000 jobs.

He said that the jobs creation process had begun to avail the youth of the opportunity of being employed through agricultural services.

Obaseki also said that his administration would invest in capacity building to enable people to acquire requisite skills that would make them productive and also be selfreliant.

The governor, in company of his visitor, Symington, later visited a female mechanic workshop where many abandoned vehicles were being refurbished at reduced cost.

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IDP Law graduate to get state employment –Obaseki ÏÏÏ

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that a female law graduate at the Internally Displayed Persons (IDP) camp in the state would be considered for employment.

Obaseki stated this while receiving members of the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria at the Government House in Benin on Monday.

The governor, noting that it was unusual to grow a generation in a refugee camp, said that more information about the female refugee, who recently concluded her university degree in Law, would be required in order to process her employment.

He also stressed that there was need to integrate the people in the camp into the society, adding that his government had no choice but to make the IDPs part of its focus.

Obaseki further said that the school built inside the camp would be commissioned in a week to allow for its use by the inmates.

He said that his administration was committed to the welfare of people in the state, whether indigent or non-indigent.

He, however, noted that the responsibility of rehabilitation of the people in the IDP camp should not be left to the state government alone.

Suing for peaceful co-existence in the country, Governor Obaseki emphasised that no meaningful development could be made in a society devoid of peace.

He commended the Commonwealth Association for their visit to the camp and for giving succour to the inmates.

Earlier, President of the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria, Dr. Uduak Udom, commended the state government for the level of support given to the IDP camp.

Udom said that the members of the association had earlier in the day visited the camp as part of its activities to celebrate the Commonwealth Day, which holds every second Monday in the month of March.

She, however, solicited that a female law graduate in the camp should be given employment in the state and the school built in the camp should be opened for use.

Lagos, Edo privileged to access World Bank loan in Africa, says Obaseki Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏ Edo State Governor, Mr. God-

win Obaseki, has revealed that Edo State is just as privileged as Lagos State in Sub-Saharan Africa to access World Bank loans at less than 1% for 20 years, and in some cases, 10 years moratorium.

Governor Obaseki made this known in Benin City, as he dismissed allegations from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), that the state was heavily indebted.

The Governor said Edo State has the best profile of debt structure in Nigeria, adding that there is virtually no government or business anywhere in the world that does not have debts.

He, however, revealed that it was salient to borrow with caution, saying, “It (debts) must be managed responsibly or no lender will borrow you money, if they believe that you do not have the capacity to pay”.

A statement from the Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. John Mayaki, quoted Obaseki saying: “Let us be careful when you have financial illiterates picking figures wrongly and saying Edo State is the most indebted state. You don’t join issues with them and you don’t take them seriously”.

Continuing, he said: “You cannot say we are so indebted and yet, we are able to pay salaries, we are able to pay our contractors and we are able to run our services. You

also need to look at who is saying what, and what the motivation is.

If we expose the evil they perpetuated in their era in government….

We could show you how they collected N4 billion from four banks and that money never came into the government coffers, but went into private accounts; the documents are there.

“Take a look at all the companies they set up when they were in government, they all failed. So, does it make sense to put money in business? It is not government’s job to run businesses, but that of those in the private sector, who can take the risk. I don’t believe that we should spend taxpayers’ money on things individuals can do better than government can do”.

Crisis looms in Ikpoba-Okha as supporters of rival parties spoil for war ÏÏÏ There

is palpable tension in Obagienevbosa community of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo state as supporters of two opposing parties are spoiling for a reprisal attack aftermath of the destruction of lives and properties that occasioned the 2011 polls.

The crisis spread throughout the nooks and crannies of the locality resulting in the burning of the house of 73-year-old Mr. Owenaze who was also allegedly clubbed to death.

Owenaze was ambushed by the assailants whose main target was his son, Owenaze Erhunwosere Happy. This forced Erhunwosere to flee Nigeria for Apprey, Italy.

Since he fled Nigeria on March 28, 2015 for Italy, Erhunwosere has been living a pitiable life in the refugee camp.

Widow of the late Mr. Owenaze has since been in a state of utter confusion and dejection on how to continue with life.

In his comment, a reputable human rights activist, Kola Edokpayi, berated the government for paying lip service to the issue of security of lives and properties.

Meanwhile, Owenaze Erhunwosere Happy has applied to the Italian government for the issuance of resident permit and citizenship so as to enjoy the rights and privileges also enjoyed by Italian citizens.

Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, with the members of the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria when the association paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government House in Benin …on Monday

Bini youths stage protest against Ijaws over claim to proposed Gelegele seaport ÏÏÏ

Crisis is currently looming among the Benin and its Ijaws/Itsekiris indigenes in Edo State following a protest march on Tuesday by Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) over alleged claim by the later to the ownership of the yet-to-take-off pro-

Benin Catholic Diocese donates generator, others to NPS ÏÏÏ

The Edo Command of the Nigerian Prisons Service on Wednesday confirmed the receipt of a generator and training items from the Catholic Archbishop of Benin Diocese, Augustine Akubueze.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Aminu Suleman, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Benin that Akubueze made the donation on behalf of the diocese.

He said the donation followed the request of the state Controller of Prison, Mr. Amadin Osayande, requesting for partnership with

the diocese.

Suleman listed the items donated to include a generating set, a set of HP desktop computer and IT camera and a Desktop Colour Printer.

Others were vehicle tyres, four industrial standing fans, a butterfly sewing machine an office file cabinet and cash. ” The donation is in response to a request made to the Catholic Archbishop for his support in improving and enhancing the operational duties of the command. ” Part of the partnership re-

quest includes the training of inmates as well as reformation and rehabilitation,” he said.

The items, he added, would enhance effective service delivery in the command.

“These items will also reduce the hardship faced due to poor power supply as well as facilitate the training of the inmates in skills acquisition, especially in the area of tailoring,’’ he said.

He called on the state government, NGOs and wealthy individuals to emulate the gesture of the archbishop.

posed Gelegele seaport and oil rich communities by the Ijaws.

The protest which took them to the Edo State Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Directorate of State Security (DSS), Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), where they also registered their grievances.

The group dressed in red T-shirt in a widely circulated press statement said it was piqued to embark on the protest as a response to a publication by the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) on March 9, 2017, over the legitimate ownership of Benin Kingdom land in Gelegele.

The statement signed by its National President, Curtis Ugbo and Secretary, Osarodion Osagie, warned that the group “can longer condone non-natives, strangers or settlers to speak on behalf of any community, town, village, local government area belonging to the Benin Kingdom in any public fora, function or occasion as

the case may be”.

“That Oil exploring, prospecting and servicing companies in Benin Kingdom should deal or do businesses only with the Benin people. That all oil wells flowing and non-flowing belonging to the Benin people should be used to develop our kingdom, (e.g Ologbo) which is a dukedom under the leadership of the Enogie of Ologbo in Benin Kingdom.

“Oil well flowing and non-flowing in Benin Kingdom belongs to the Benin people and we want the Federal Government to stop the flow of our crude oil from the 9-flowing oil wells in Obagie N’Okenkporo to Ovade in Delta State with immediate effect”.

It further added that “all deserving youths and students must be given automatic education bursary scholarship and employment by all the oil exploring companies”.

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Day Okowa re-ignited Bendel unity at Ogbemudia foundation lecture Eno Louis Enobakhare

Obaseki, Okowa eulogise late Ogbemudia Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏ Governor Godwin Obaseki

ÏÏÏ To say that the late Dr. Sam-

uel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia is the father of modern Edo and Delta states is to state the obvious.

During his time, Bendel (Midwest State) was number one in the area of education, sports, farming and infrastructural development.

He rehabilitated some roads while he constructed some new ones.

In the area of education, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) when he mandated my late father, Gilbert Enobakhare (aka GNI), to set up the school. That was in the 1970s.

For your information, the present governor of Edo State, Godwin Neghoghase Obaseki, did his A levels in the institution.

As far as I can recall my relationship with Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia is legendary and remarkable. He sowed the seed of my involvement in music when he donated a set of musical instruments to my school, Emotan Primary School and brought in police instructors to train us on how to play music and the musical instruments.

When Ogbemudia lost his mum decades ago, being a relative of my late mum, most of the cooking was done in our house at Second Ivbiore. All I remember vividly was heaps of fried meat in basins.

So much was it that when me and my younger sister Isoken “took” a few and quickly put them in our mouths, no one noticed.

About two years ago, the governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, who schooled in Edo College had the opportunity to talk about the man, Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, in flying colours.

The occasion was the Ogbemudia Foundation Lecture which was held at the upscale Bishop Kelly Memorial Centre, Benin.

The event, as it should usually be expected with issues relating to the heroics of the retired military officer, attracted the creme de la creme of the society. Among the big wigs was the governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, who was one year my senior in secondary school and with whom I re-united when I did shows for Oak club, Agbor.

Some of our other school mates, Elite, Maidoh (Justice) attended our shows at De Difference coffee shop in Benin City regularly. Unfortunately, the centrifugal force (Andy Iyama) of Oak Club was murdered in Lagos. That slowed down the momentum.

Oak Club and Edo College also produced former Chief of Staff Delta State Government, Dr. Festus Okubor. It was Okubor who cooked Governor Ibori’s meals

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of Edo State and his Delta State counterpart, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, said that the Late Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia would be remembered for his numerous contributions to the development of the defunct Bendel State.

The governors, receiving the remains of the former military and civilian Governor of the defunct Midwest and Bendel State respectively at the Benin Airport, said that he was a friend to all.

According to Obaseki, he left a lasting legacy which Edo is building on. ‘’He admonished me and assured me of his support during my electioneering period.

“I cannot forget the encouragement he gave me; without his open and clear endorsement, my

campaign would have been difficult,’’ Obaseki said.

Okowa described late Ogbemudia as a role model to politicians, noting that he still lives through his works. ‘’I want to condole with the family of the late elder statesman; he meant a lot to both states of Edo and Delta. ‘’We will remember him for so many things; as at today, a lot of things still stand in his name,’’ he said.

The late Ogbemudia’s corpse arrived the Benin airport at exactly 1:20pm and was received on arrival by Obaseki and Okowa, who had earlier separately arrived the airport at 12:49pm and 12:58pm respectively.

The body was flown from Lagos aboard flight NAF 129 Donier 228.

Ogbemudia died at last week Thursday at a private hospital in Lagos at the age of 84.

Obaseki to reform Transport sector Late Dr. Sam Ogbemudia while he was in prison so that he will not be poisoned. A formidable Club and excellent school indeed.

Dr. Okowa’s lecture came after Comrade Oshiomhole’s address.

Oshiomhole fixed about 10 streets around Dr. Ogbemudia’s house, walking pavements, street lights and others.

Dr. Okowa in his submission asked Dr. Ogbemudia to be father of all not father of some. Hilarious as usual, the audience laughed at Oshiomhole’s jokes.

The Delta State governor was on a mission. No jokes. Having been a commissioner, secretary to the state government and senator, I did not expect anything less from Dr. Okowa.

Another intellectual Senator/ ex- Gov. Oserheimen Osunbor, sat attentively throughout the lecture.

So did Justice Uwaifo, chairman of the occasion; Palace Chiefs and top ranking officials from “Bendel” axis/were in attendance. The MC (Rotarian Major) from Port Harcourt made the Niger-Delta connection complete.

The topic “What is a Political Party” was addressed by Dr. Okowa from point A to point Z. Apart from promising to leave a legacy in Delta State as Ogbemudia did in Bendel, he prayed that his hero’s story (Dr. Ogbemudia) should be like that of Moses whose physical strength and sight remained intact even at 120 years.

He said “Security and Welfare of the people shall be primary purpose of government” with majority and minority right guaranteed, any democracy can be nurtured and sustained. A Wikipedia definition “….acquisition and exercise of political power” was used to

Ogbemudia played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) when he mandated my late father, Gilbert Enobakhare (aka GNI), to set up the school. That was in the 1970s. drive Okowa’s points home. The world is gravitating towards a two party system.

Okowa criticised impunity of our leaders and described democracy as shortchanged when decision making is democratic only in name. The anti-graft agencies while dealing with monster called corruption must follow-investigate-indict-arrest and prosecute process, he said.

Profligate life styles of leaders “erodes trust and confidence of people … The resultant effect is conflict, apathy, inequality, manipulation and corruption” and people buy into the leader before buying into his vision”. He quoted Tayo Oropo and Gbenga Akinfewa of The Guardian, 27th March, 2015 “… Biggest achievement of PDP may as well be losing the power at the centre and handing over to opposition without acrimony.”

Governor Okowa went on to

ÏÏÏ Governor

Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed that plans are already in place to manage traffic more effectively within the state and to develop a master plan to reorganise transportation in not only Benin City, but also the entire Edo as a state.

This was as he also revealed that a transportation expert had already been hired for this purpose and that traffic managers are already been recruited through the ‘Edo Jobs’ programme.

He said: “We have hired a specialist with a lot of experience to reorganise the Edo Transport Management Agency. It will be part of the Edo Jobs scheme. We will be recruiting traffic officers, but we will screen them very carefully and train them in a government facility we have set up”.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. John Mayaki, said that the training would be rigorous, after which the traffic officers would be deployed to the streets to begin to organise and control traffic.

On how traffic offenders would be dealt with, Governor Obaseki conclude that gale of defections amongst political parties shows lack of properly defined ideology.

If elections are made accessible and meaningful, oversight along with intra party democracy, political process will be well guided. Opposition must in turn (like Action Group of Awolowo) keep government on its toes.

Democracy being a never finished product, practitioners must plan for present and future needs of electorate.

As a former Senator, he insists

revealed that the government was making plans with the judiciary to deliver swift judgement to traffic offenders.

“We will have mobile courts and some magistrate courts designated for prosecuting traffic offenders. From the measures we have put in place, once we roll out the process this month, we should be able to put a halt to the traffic menace in the state”, he said.

The governor, however, revealed that that was a short-term fix to the problem of transportation in the state and that the government was working on a long-term plan.

His words: “We have people who are already working on trying to develop a masterplan for transportation in the city and eventually in the state. There is no transport masterplan.

“We now have people in the field doing a lot of work to get us data, so that we can have a plan of how to organise traffic and work with the various transportation stakeholders, including bus unions and tricycle unions and everyone who is of interest in transport in the state”.

the nation’s constitution is supreme to any other constitution.

So Senate rules as spelt out by statutes, should be followed to the letter, not externally influenced.

Also, parties should be funded by all not a few rich individuals who will upturn intra-party democracy.

Dr. Okowa gave me a warm handshake after his lecture and I gave him a copy of my book “An encyclopedia of Edo Culture”.

When Dr. Okowa was a Senator, I pointed out the Grassroots Network Initiative (GNI) to him.

The Edo Times 4 Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State, Professor Ignatius Onimawo, in this interview with TITUS AKHIGBE, speaks on issues affecting the institution as well as university education in Nigeria among others.

Excerpts: How has it been since you took over as the Vice Chancellor?

On my assumption of duty, I realised that the university needed to have a particular vision that everybody will key into and pursue because if you have no vision, you will not have the mission. So, my vision has been and it is still that before I leave here at the end of my tenure, AAU will be among the 10 best universities in Nigeria and the best state university.

We are actually on the part of doing that and we are doing so many things that many older universities are not doing. I must tell you on the area of ICT, E-Learning, we have excelled.

And I am not sure we have up to 3 or 4 public universities that have E-Senate. By E-Senate, we mean Senate meetings that are conducted without paper, it is conducted on laptops. So, we don’t carry papers to Senate and that has helped to save a lot of money and even made the environment neater. Our results are uploaded in our websites. There is so much progress in the areas of ICT and very soon we are going to join the NG-Realm. NG-Realm is a platform where you can connect with other universities in Nigeria and you can do video conference just like we are speaking here. If we have an NG-Realm, we would just put it on like we are talking with our other colleagues in other universities. We are glad we did so and we have keyed into that.

Council just recently approved that we pay the bill so we can get connected. So, we are actually doing so many things in so many areas.

What are you doing to improve on the university’s ranking?

One criteria of ranking a university is internet visibility.

How interactive is your website with the outside world and how current is it. So, anybody that wants to rank AAU must first and foremost, go to our website, click on it and what he or she is seeing there. So, that is one. Secondly, the use of ICT which I just talked about, we won the best university in ICT compliance. So, these two can take us up from where ever we were before. The other is the academic programmes that the university has particularly the post graduate programmes.

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AAU will be among best 10 varsities in Nigeria before I leave –VC We have so many post graduate programmes and in almost of the departments that are accredited by NUC, we also have the post graduate programmes. And post graduate programmes are related to research. So, if you have a robust post graduate programmes, it can be assumed that some researches are going on in that institution. These are some of the things that they normally use but there could be other criterial. I want to believe that when you look at it, they may have seen lots of improvement in the areas of our visibility and the interactiveness of our website, our ICT and all that.

I believe this and other things they used in ranking.

So what are you doing to shore up the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the school especially this period that government is asking that institutions should look inwards?

When we came in, we came in with a lot of zeal to move fast on the IGR. But again, we had some little challenges but we are back on course. And our fish pond is functional. Before the end of this month, our bread from the bakery will be out. And of course, our bottled water factory is re-energized to produce more.

These are all sources of IGR. Our integrated farm project; right now we want to partner with the state government for rice production and other arable crops. We have a dam in the campus that can make all year farming possible. So, all these require money and that is why we have not done the kind of projects we want to do. Exploits were expected but because we do not have enough money to go into that, we slowed down a bit.

And of course you know, banks will never give you money except they are so sure of when you are paying back. And moreover when the exchange rates is so volatile and the interest of the banks are also volatile. That was some of the reasons but we are on course right now. And I am sure before the end of the year, the IGR will become very visible.

In spite of the progress enumerated, there is still this ugly trend of admission racketeering. What are you doing to curb anomaly?

On admission racketeering, well, yes, there was a time it was bad. But it appears it has been resolved and settled. I will be lying if I tell you the issue is 100% solved because human beings are just there and they

the intelligence of the students to swindle them. It is a scam.

Prof. Onimawo just want to play on the intelligence of future students. I tell you, any student that was admitted this year, that said he or she paid some money before he was admitted, that student was cheated because we made sure our screening was ICT based. It was very transparent and we told them that because they are looking for admission, they will not know the day they did their screening and their score. And the cut of mark of every department they knew and in spite of that, we still admitted them and took them to other departments so that nobody will play on their intelligence. I will tell you that even in spite of that, some staff still went to meet these students.

Even when they know they have been admitted, they will tell them to pay some amount that I can help you. Give me this, I will help you. Poor parents and the incoming students at the end will fall victim. I must tell you the scale is very low. And I am sure with time, we will completely eliminate it.

We are working on that. A few people were queried when we had the rumour. It was not that we were shocked. The fact that we had the rumour and we queried them is enough kudos. So, anybody that is found guilty of course will face the music.

What about the ICT exams and the missing results?

No result is missing. It is a ploy by some people to defraud students. How can a result be missing? Missing from where?

Where is it missing? No result is missing. If they tell you

My vision has been and it is still that before I leave here at the end of my tenure, AAU will be among the 10 best universities in Nigeria and the best state university. We are actually on the part of doing that and we are doing so many things that many older universities are not doing. there is a missing result, it is a lie. So, what we have told the students to do and they are doing it very well now is that if there is anywhere there is a missing result, they should report to us. We will send one of the DVCs to that faculty or department to ask, why is this person’s result missing? Who taught the course and let us have all the documents. Something happened recently and I would not want to mention the department. Two students complained that when their results were computed, some of their courses were missing. I just sent somebody and I said ‘go to that department. Tell them the VC is aware of the problem and he is interested in the case’.

And he came the following day to say the results were there.

Those results are not missing.

So, it is just a way of playing on

How have you been applying the NEEDS assessment fund of the institution?

Well, NEEDS assessment was a product of ASUU with Federal Government. We realise that the infrastructural development of the university was so poor and if we want to rank among other universities in the world, we need to do something about staff training, and infrastructural development. We were lucky that AAU was one of the universities that were visited as at that time.

Therefore, we are a beneficiary of the NEEDS assessments.

Now, this assessment, the money is disbursed in tranches based on the identified needs of the university by that team and also what the university itself takes as priority needs of the university. What we got in the first tranche was N714 million which has been awarded. If you go round the campus, you will see renovation of lots of lecture theatres that is going on and hostels too. That is what all that money is used for now. When those projects are completed satisfactorily, we go to the next level which is also another N447 million. If you are able to successfully utilse the ones you have for the purposes which it was designed, then you can have access to the second one.

Some universities are on their second tranche while others are on their third tranche.

Let’s look at the area of research; do you think Nigerian universities have fared well?

How do you expect our university which gets only subventions for salaries to fare well?

Where is the subvention for research? Where is the information for research? Where is the subvention for equipment? The equipment they used in training me in 1982 in University of Ibadan is the same equipment you want them to use in training somebody in 2017? It doesn’t work that way. Thank God for TETFUND because it has come to the rescue in helping us to renew some of our equipment and some of our hostels.

That is what is happening. So, it is not that our students cannot do well. So, we have all the theories on our heads and if you want me to teach you about biochemistry, I can tell you all about it from now till tomorrow.

But, if I don’t have some of the equipment to practicalise these things, what I am talking about will only go as head knowledge.

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