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How N7trn goods are smuggled into Nigeria annually -Senate

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worth N7 trillion are being smuggled into the country.

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According to the Senate, the implication is that smugglers in Nigeria are in control of a huge revenue turnover, which should

vealed another level of monumental corruption within the Nigeria’s revenue generating corridors, as it hinted that goods

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NHIS boss risks more sanctions over rejection of suspension letter

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retary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, in line with the extant civil service rules, followContinued on page 6

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Six killed in Alade Tasma Lagos-Sagamu ÏÏÏLagos state house of assembly on Monday initiroad crash ates and passed into law Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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Six people have been feared dead in a road traffic crash that occurred at the Sagamu interchange axis of the Lagos- Ibadan Expressway. The commercial car, a Nissan Quest with registration number FKJ 297 AJ had reportedly rammed into an Iveco truck marked LND 902 XE resulting in the fatal crash. In a reaction, the Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, attributed the crash to reckless driving and overspeeding by the driver of the car. Mr. Akinbiyi explained that the presumed dead occupants of the car, five females and the driver had been deposited at the morgue of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu. He pointed out that rescue efforts were carried out at the scene of the crash by TRACE personnel in collaboration with officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other stakeholders.

the Lagos State independent electoral commission amendment bill 2017. The bill which enjoyed an accelerated passage has the first, second and third reading before its eventual passage all less than 10 minutes. This however, remains unprecedented in proceedings of the House. Majority leader Sanai

Lagos Assembly passes Electoral Law in 10 minutes Agunbiade recommended the accelerated passage of the bill in accordance with the section 101 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria which empowers the various houses of assembly in the country to regulate its proceedings as well as the order of the state house of assembly

which empowers the house to abridge time of passage of bills before it. The sections amended included section twenty eight and section sixty two sub section one of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) law. In his contribution, Chairman House com-

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Africa’s high level dialogue on sustainable development being organized by Believe In Africa 2017 to enhance economic integration and development of the continent, has been scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco between September 11 and 12, 2017. The 2017 edition titled ‘Women and Agriculture’ scheduled to take place at Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech, will witness discussions centered around economic integration between African countries, women’s equality and food security. ‘Believe in Africa’ is an African Diaspora-led initiative founded by former U.S. congressional staffers and African leaders in the U.S. to empower women and young Africans to

special focus on time and dates of election. Setting the record straight, the Speaker said the purpose of the amendment was to create more participation in the electoral process as well as create flexibility for the commission to effectively carry out its duty.

Notice of strike action by workers at the entrance of the Corporate Affairs Commission in Abuja… on Monday. Photo: Maryam Inuwa

Africa’s women/sustainable growth dialogue berths in Marrakesh Sept’ 11-12 Bonny Amadi

mittee on finance Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu said the amendment would create clarity and remove all forms of ambiguity in the law. Hon. Segun Olulade who chairs the House Committee on Health said the amendment would help settle electoral issues with

harness the power of the African Diaspora, educate policy makers and the public about African economic growth and highlight the continent’s gradual rise in the global community. The high level African economic rejuvenation dialogue will also address access to finance, technology, innovation, climate change mitigation and sustainable development as the main topics for the ‘Women and Agriculture’ dialogue. A statement made available to the Daily Times by Believe in Africa, revealed that more than 500 delegates representing leading women in agriculture, political decision-makers, former heads of state, spouses of African heads of state are scheduled to attend the African developmental dialogue Other expected attendees include representa-

tives of the private sector and the financial industry, business executives, international experts, as well as a large number of representatives of civil society. The cerebral African economic, political and human development experts will cross fertilize ideas on the place and contribution of African women in relation to agriculture, climate change mitigation and sustainable development, issues that have remained critical for the African continent, Mrs. Angelle Kwemo, president of the association and president of the Congress, said “Our choice of Morocco is not fortuitous. Indeed, the efforts deployed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco and his leadership in advancing collaboration between African countries and their economic integration, mo-

tivated us in our choice of Morocco to host this first edition.” Women and Agriculture said it wants define a strategy to empower women more so when the African population will double in 2050. And to meet this challenge, the continent is expected to triple its agricultural production. Despite the efforts of African women in the rural areas who are the pivot of this production, production remains non-mechanized with low productivity and no value added. According to Kwemo, ‘Women and agriculture’ counts on the support of an important Moroccan partner, the OCP Group, a world leader in phosphates and derivatives production. The Moroccan institution is strongly involved in agriculture development in Africa.

Delta govt moves to end degree, HND holders’ infighting in civil service Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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The Delta state government has taken steps to resolve the alleged infighting between Degree and Higher National Diploma holders in Civil Service while Verification Committee set up by the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa yesterday rounded off its exercise, Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Mike Okeme told journalists in Asaba that the State Government high power interministerial committee waded into Cadre transfer issues that started brewing at the state Post Primary Education Board (PPEB), adding that terms of reference included to examine the contents of the approval granted, PPEB on Inter Cadre transfer matters for a better understanding in-

terpretation, determine the Intre-Cadre transfer matters that were effected in compliance with the approval granted PPEB, examine, and make recommendations on those employed, promoted beyond Grade Level 14 with HND Certificate; examine the guidelines on Intre-Services, Intre State transfer, Visà-vis the national policy on education with regards to promotion issues, recommend modalities on how to affect future inter Cadre transfers in PPEB. Mr. Okeme explained that the committee to submit its report to government was item No. 78 of the National Policy on Education (NPE) which hints at whether, or not teachers should be entitled to what they earned when on Inter Services or Inter State transfer.

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NHIS boss risks more sanctions over rejection of suspension letter Continued from page 1 ing his rejection of the suspension letter by the supervising Ministry of Health. The embattled ES had claimed in his rejection letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole and copied to President Muhammadu Buhari, Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo and many others, that Adewole lacked the power to sus-

pend him. Yusuf added that he would not submit himself to the probe panel over his alleged involvement in N960million fraud and other infractions, saying that since no prima facie case had been established against him, it was wrong for the minister to suspend him and set up the probe panel. But senior civil servants who are familiar with the civil ser-

vice rules on discipline and other issues have stated that the unusual action of Yusuf was a gross misconduct, insubordination and disregard to the extant rules on investigation of errant civil servants and discipline. Some of those who spoke to The Daily Times on condition of anonymity further disclosed that Yusuf is bound to face certain punishment /sanctions over his conduct on the grounds

that what transpired was bizarre and unheard of in the history of the civil service. They added that the recommendations of the probe panel would determine the level of sanctions/punishment against Yusuf. Another source in one of the federal ministries at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja also stated that there was no precedent for what Yusuf had done.

The source, who spoke in confidence, said, “For civil a servant who has been suspended by his superior to write his superior and claims that he lacks the power to suspend him is a grievous offence in the civil service. “Yusuf ’s action in writing a letter to the minister having been suspended to say that the minister cannot suspend him is Continued on page 12

Debris of a mosque hit by a suspected female suicide bomber at Londonciki-Simari area of Maiduguri, Borno State… on Monday.

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have been in the pocket of the Federal Government. Again, the Senate drew attention to the case of missing vessels, indicating that not less than 282 vessels were missing at various ports across the country between 2010 and 2016. Against this background, it summoned the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) officials to appear before it on Thursday to explain how they got missing and other issues, especially persistent smuggling through the nation’s ports. Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, Senator Hope Uzodinma (PDP Imo West), dropped the hint during a one-day public hearing on smuggling in the country held in Abuja. He said the figure for goods smuggled through the seaports are more mind burgling. According to him, well over $15 billion amounting to N4.35 trillion worth of goods are smuggled into the country each year through the seaports while the story is same in Nigeria’s international airports. “More shocking is an aspect of the World Bank report that states

that over 25 percent of the total annual revenue collected by Custom service is lost to smugglers each year. If you go by the projected revenue of the service for this year, which is approximately N600 billion, it means that the service will lose about N200 billion in revenue this year alone. “You must then agree with me that smuggling is a serious menace to the economy and that all hands must be on deck to flush it out. As you know when goods are illegally brought into the country through smuggling, it is not just revenue that is lost, local industries are affected adversely and jobs are lost. “When our markets are flooded with all manner of smuggled goods from our borders, many local industries that manufacture such goods are forced to close down”, he further lamented. The Chairman, however, said the investigation was designed by the 8th Senate in its determination to put an end to the smuggling malady. He added: “For the avoidance of doubt, smuggling is a major threat to the economy. Those who may imagine that this is an exaggeration should do well to refer to a recent report of the World Bank on smuggling in Nigeria.

“The report was unequivocal in stating that an astonishing US $5 billion or N1.45 trillion worth of different goods are smuggled into Nigeria annually through Benin Republic alone. Yet this is only 15 percent of the total volume of smuggled goods through the Seme border”. He said no serious legislative arm of government will fold arms while smugglers are allowed to ravage the economy and deny the government huge sums goods are bound to be adversely affected. According to him, smuggling racket is fast becoming the biggest industry in Nigeria, stressing, “Primary information at our disposal will suggest that in spite of the Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS), leakages still abound in the import export chain.” The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, while declaring the Public Hearing open, identified smuggling of goods into the country as the greatest threat to the realisation of the economic policies of the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), could continue to wear jeans

and T-shirts once he is able to end smuggling in the country. His words: “To the Comptroller General of Customs, let me say on a lighter note, that once you end smuggling, even if you want to wear jeans and T-Shirt, I will move the motion that you should wear jeans and T-Shirt. “But on a serious note, this issue is very important. Let us all work towards ending this menace once and for all.” Saraki, however, warned that, “This loss in revenue is what we can no longer afford at this crucial time when the government is doing all it can to meet up with its budgetary expenditures. “Our local producers have continued to face daunting obstacles posed by the activities of smugglers, despite government’s restrictions on importations. Therefore, we must exploit all avenues and investigate corrupt practices in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. This occasion presents us with the opportunity to unravel the facts before the public with a view to finding a permanent solution,” he added. In his contribution, a member of the committee, Senator Nelson Effiong (PDP Akwa Ibom South), stressed the need for gov-

ernment to review the Customs and Excise Duties Act in order to reduce or stop smuggling in the country. Senator Dino Melaye, (APC Kogi West), alleged collaboration between officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the smugglers, and vowed that it is not going to be business as usual with the determination of the 8th Senate to tackle the menace. He lamented that smuggling has done serious damage to the nation’s economy and charged the NCS, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and other relevant stakeholders to unite in fighting the menace to a stop. But the Comptroller General of NCS, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), who spoke through his deputy incharge of operations, Nuhu Abba Ibrahim, accused some highly placed individuals and institutions of intervening in the operations of the Service, citing example of the raid on a warehouse in Idiroko, Ogun State which was stopped recently. He, however, vowed that the Customs would not relent in discharging its responsibilities despite the challenges being faced from time to time.

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Expect improved electricity next month, says Fashola ÏÏÏ

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. BabatundeFashola, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply to homes will improve from next month. Fashola said this while delivering a lecture at the University of Lagos on last week. In his lecture titled, “Power sector reform In Nigeria: challenges and the way forward”, the former

Lagos State governor said: “We are working round the clock to solve the (power supply) problem. We are going to get more power by August. “How we get equipment, transformers, and all of the equipment needed within the next cycle of 60 to 90 days is critical so that we don’t lose all that energy that is coming from the raining season,” he added.

Commenting further, he said: “If you don’t pay for electricity, you have violated a law. But we are now trying to make that law stronger, and we are looking at how to include fines and to increase the consequences. We want to make it easier to comply than to violate.” “There are different types of consumers and therefore they require different kinds of meters. Meters are cali-

brated differently for each distribution company. So, the meter that Ikeja disco has – if you move them from Ikeja disco, they must be recalibrated before you can use them. If you use the wrong meter, you’ll pay the wrong tariff,” he stated. On the agitation to cancel the privatisation of the power sector, the minister said: “Instead of saying ‘cancel the privatisation,’ I

would rather say, let us rework the privatisation and re-engineer it to make it work. “When people ask us to cancel the privatisation, I ask them how that impacts our moving forward when we demonstrate that we are a nation that cancels a respecting contract. Where are we going to get the dollars to refund (the contractors)? Because they paid

in dollars and I don’t think they would accept naira.” The minister assured that the government would ensure that it makes the system work, adding that cancellation is not the best step to take. “We cannot keep canceling, there must be a point where we can make things work and I guess that is what this administration is about. We can make it.

Travelstart strengthens brand penetration in Nigerian travel market ÏÏÏ

Officials of Borno State Emergency Management Agency evacuating remains of two suspected suicide bombers who died during an attack on Mammanti village on the outskirt of Maiduguri, where eight persons were reportedly killed… on Monday.

Akeredolu assures OOPC of free hand ÏÏÏ The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has pledged that the state government would no longer interfere in the running and affairs of the Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) located in Okitipupa and went ahead to assure the management of a free hand to manage the company, using the best practices as obtained in successful publicowned firms. Akeredolu gave this pledge after relinguishing the management of the company to the majority shareholder at a high power meeting in the state capital, Akure where he announced that government had hand handed off the firm seized in 2012 by his predecessor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko. The firm used to rank

among the best in the country, where former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Unilevers then had substantial shares before it plunged, due to government interference. Akeredolu at the meeting with the firm’s majority shareholder; EasterPot, led by its Chair-person and former Minister, Housing and Urban Planning, Mrs Mobolaji Osomo, vowed to send only technocrats and not politicians to the board of OOPC which he directed to be constituted immediately. EasterPot with 35 percent is the largest shareholder in OOPC and is followed by the State Government which has 29 percent shares. The decision not to send politicians to the board according to the governor, un-

derscored the priority, his administration accorded agriculture as an in-exaustible source of huge income for the state and as the ultimate solution to un-employment in the state. The high-power meeting was also attended by the state’s Deputy Governor Popoola Ajayi, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Service, representatives of ministries of Agriculture, Commerce and the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Investment. Eighty-one year old yet still fresh-looking and agile Osomo who who served the state under the goverrnment of late Pa Adekunle Ajasin as Commerce Commissioner, thanked Akeredolu for distancing him-

self from the illegalities of his immediate predecessor and for demonstrating that he is a true apostle of the rule of law. Chairman of the Board, Wale Osomo, before it was abrunptly truncated by government, in a statement, painted the gloomy picture of the ol palm firm, saying that the five year ‘illegitimate tenure of the Sole Administrator, Niyi Ogunwa was perilous and years of the locust’, but pledged to revive the firm within the next 100 days. To drive home his claim, Wale disclosed that the Ogunwa administration, throught its five year, maintained no bank account and did not file any annual return, expected of a public limited liability company.

Travelstart Nigeria, the Nigerian bureau of Travelstart - Africa’s largest online travel agency - is set to strengthen its brand presence and market penetration in the travel business in Nigeria with a series of marketing activities that will further engage its customers and business partners. Earlier in the year, Travelstart Nigeria participated on a panel during the 2017 Social Media Week Lagos. Speaking on the Afro Tourism West Africa panel, Travelstart shared insights on how they are using email and mobile marketing to personalize the travel experience of Nigerians. The brand also seized the opportunity of the public holiday in May to meet and engage with current and prospective customers to further improve brand affinity. The Travelstart team was at Dreamworld Africana, Lekki on May 27, and Kanu Ndubusi Park Alausa on May 28 and at the Lagos Mum’s event at the Fun Factory, Admiralty Way, Lekki on May 29. Adults were given branded t-shirts and children branded Travelstart balloons, as they engaged with the brand

through games and a dancing competition. Most recently, the brand held its Affiliate Forum at the Ibis Hotel, Ikeja Lagos. The forum, which was the maiden edition since the largest online travel agency brand made its foray into the Nigerian market 5 years ago, was attended by about 50 Affiliates across the country. Speaking at the forum, the Country Manager, Travelstart Nigeria, Philip Akesson described the forum as a strategic meeting with the aim of empowering the Affiliates by providing company updates and ways for the Affiliates to earn more commission. Akesson stated that the Affiliates are major stakeholders and business drivers for Travelstart Nigeria to achieve its goal of becoming the number one online travel agency in Nigeria. “With our core mission to fix travel in Africa, Travelstart is the largest online travel agency in Africa with Head Office in South Africa and offices in Egypt, Dubai etc., we need the expertise and partnership of our Affiliates to penetrate and win in the Nigerian market” he said.

L-R. The Country Manager, Travelstart Nigeria, Philip Aakesson, the Commercial Manager, Bukky Olowude, the Affiliate Marketing Manager, Azeez Alimi and the Digital Lead, Innocent Uche during the maiden edition of Travelstart Affiliate Forum held in Lagos on Wednesday.

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12 killed, 18 injured in Maiduguri multiple bomb attacks — CP The Police Command in Borno state said on Monday that a total of 12 persons were killed while 18 others sustained various degrees of injuries in multiple suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri, the state capital. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Damian Chukwu, made this known while confirming the attack at a news briefing in Maiduguri. Chukwu said that the death toll included four female suicide bombers. He however, disclosed that soldiers deployed to Mammanti and Cimeri area foiled an attempt by three other suicide female bombers to penetrate Maiduguri metropolis. He said that two of the attackers were intercepted and killed by soldiers at about 11:59 p.m., on Sunday at Mammanti village in Konduga local government area. Chukwu said that the military also intercepted and killed one suicide bomber who tried to enter Maiduguri at Cimeri area of Mafa local government. He said that the fourth suicide bomber denoted

the explosive strapped on her body at a mosque at about 4.30 a.m. in London Ciki area on the outskirts of Maiduguri. “The suicide bomber detonated IED, blew herself up and killed eight persons. “Security operatives have foiled three of the attempted suicide bomb attacks while only one of them carried out the attack and all the four suicide bombers were killed in the attack.’’ Chukwu added that all the attacks occurred at the outskirts of the metropolis. According to him, those wounded in the attacks were rushed to University of Maiduguri, Teaching Hospital for medical attention. The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to protect lives and property, urging the people to be vigilant and provide useful information to security agencies. Chukwu added that the command had adopted other practical steps to enhance security and check further suicide bomb attacks in the state.

FRSC parades 63 drivers in mobile court Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday tried 63 drivers in its mobile court in Pankshin Command of Plateau state The corps said the drivers were arrested for various road offences this July alone. The FRSC said that its mobile court has come to stay as drivers who failed to abide by traffic laws will be apprehended and tried.

Speaking on the arrest, the FRSC Pankshin unit commander, Nnamdi Akeh-Akabo, said the corps’ outing recorded over 90 offences committed by different motorists. While speaking with journalists, AkehAkabo said that some of the drivers were arrested for not possessing their licences, many others carried overloads while some failed to use the speed limit device. “We made arrest of 63 drivers as a result

of over 90 offences out of which seven of them were released while the rest were penalised. “We were shocked to discover that most of these drivers, especially commercial drivers, still carry overload on our highways despite our repeated public enlightenment campaigns over the years. “Of course, we had to penalise them to serve as deterrent to others; this is because we desire to see that

all the roads in the hinterland are accident-free for the safety of lives of innocent commuters,’’ he said. He further noted that drivers who failed to abide by traffic laws will be apprehended and tried, warning that motorists should ensure they obtain their driver’s licence, avoid overloading and obtain speed limit devices so as not to fall into the hands of officers and men of the corps.

Two warring communities in C’River sign peace pact Edem Edem, Calabar

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Two warring communities of Ababene and Iyamitet in Obubra local government area of Cross River state have signed a peace pact. Speaking at the occasion, which was held at the boundary between the traditional clans of both communities, the people unanimously agreed that never again would they carry arms against each other. The chairman of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, Hon Ernest Irek, expressed delight that peace has returned to the communities after several months of war. According to him, with the signing of the peace accord, both communities will now continue to live like brothers and sisters as they had always been in the past. The facilitator of the peace accord and a son of Mbembe land, Mr. Chris Agara, said bringing peace to all warring communi-

ties in Obubra has always been his desire and was happy that God has been able to use him to actualize it between the Ababene and Iyamitet communities. He expressed optimism that the peace accord by both communities will stand the test of time for rapid development. On his part, the member of the House of Representatives (Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency), Hon Mike Etaba, commended the state governor, Prof Ben Ayade, for commissioning Mr. Chris Agara to make peace between the two communities. He expressed delight that what seemed like an illusion has been brought to fruition, adding that peace remains the imperative for development. The highpoint of the event was a cash donation by the facilitator to the communities as well as cultural displays from the four traditional clans of Obubra

Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Folasade Ogunnaike (middle); Mrs. Adewunmi Okoh (right) and Mrs. Chukwu Florence, during the during the opening session of a workshop tagged: Integrated Contemporary Business Leadership into the Corporate Governance Model of the Lagos State Civil Service, in Lagos… recently.

Cleric urges Lagosians to shun hate speeches, divisive tendencies ÏÏÏLagos

residents have been urged not to be swayed by activities of hate preachers but enjoined to continue to live in peace and harmony without harbouring ethno-religious sentiments among themselves. The call was made at the weekend by the chairman of the Lagos state chapter of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church

of Nigeria, Snr. Supt. Apostle Johnson Adagba, during the induction of new executives of the chapter at the C&S Church of Christ ‘The Worshippers,’ Iponri. Adagba, who commended Lagos state governor Akinwunwmi Ambode’s effort at making the state a commercial hub in the sub-region, also called on religious leaders in

the state to join hands with the state government to promote peace and oneness. Said he, “We can all see the giant stride of Governor Ambode at making sure that Lagos is a no-go area for hate preachers who are hell bent on causing commotion in the country. But we as religious leaders should not allow these distractors to sway us from our goal which is to

prepare the way pot the Lord for the salvation of the soul of mankind. As a church in Lagos State, we shall continue to encourage religious harmony among people living in the state. Among those inducted were Special Apostle Segun Adio, Vice Chairman, Evang Dr. Rotimi Odugbesan, General Secretary and Apostle Femi Akinpelu, Treasurer.

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APC will use coming council elections to finally nail PDP’s coffin in Lagos– Ajomale–P10

North East APC denies choosing Duhu to replace Babachir Lawal as zonal chair–P11

Melaye’s suspension of recall and mischievous audit of TETFUND Yakubu Salisu, Kano According to Malam Naseer Kura, Executive Director Basic Rights Action, the issue of recall of elected members of the legislature is one of the critical components of our Constitution since the return to civil rule and constitutional democracy since 1999. Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution details what needs to be done for a recall to be lawful. However, there is a scant awareness of this aspect of the Constitution by Nigerians until now. It must be stated that the essence of the recall is to ensure that elected members of the Parliament either at the state or Federal levels are to ensure that their activities are principally driven by members of their constituencies in accordance with constitutional provisions. This is to ensure that synergy exists between voters and those that sought for power into the legislature. The crafters of the Constitution had reasonably assumed that the epicenter of democracy in the country should be the legislature, and that in the context of deepening the democracy and expanding the democratic space, the members of the legislature must reflect the aspirations of people in their various constituencies. It is against this background that the attempt to recall Senator Dino Melaye, who is representing Kogi West District of Kogi State is instructive for two significant reasons: One, those who are elected into the legislature must ensure that their tenureship in the legislature is

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marked by the inclusive nature of ensuring that their constituency members define the trajectory of their contributions in the parliament, and that it is a reinvention of the will and power of the people to ensure that the nation’s democracy does not reflect wanton impunity, arbitrariness and further descend to primitive accumulation by those elected into the legislature. Sadly, the attempt to recall Senator Dino Melaye has been mired in crude politics and the attempt to destroy state institutions. There is no doubt that the Independent National Elec-

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toral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of Professor Mahmud Yakubu has continued to strengthen its independence as conscious effort has been made to insulate the institution from politics. The most recent of this was the rerun election in Osun West Senatorial district where the main opposition party clinched the senatorial seat from the governing political party both in the state and at the federal. The efforts of INEC to continue the string of the recall process must be seen in the context of performing a statutory function to abide by the

Constitution, and to enforce a lawful and constitutional act that was initiated by the people of Kogi West, who had satisfied all constitutional requirements in this regard. What INEC has just done is to comply with the spirit and letters of the Constitution. It could not have acted in a contrary manner as this would suggest that the Commission is not credible, transparent and independent. Therefore, it amounts to an abuse of court processes for Senator Melaye to have sued INEC. If the Senator had felt something was wrong and unconstitutional in his recall, he

Reps member charges politicians to always give back to society .Patrick Okohue Despite the outcry in many quarters about the harsh economic situation of the country today, fate still has a way of beaming lucky smiles on some people. This was the case of some residents of Ibadan, Oyo State whose sad economic tales suddenly turned to jubilation at the celebration of 30 years of broadcasting and journalism by ace broadcaster in Oyo State, Kola Olotu, who seized the occasion to reach out to fans and reward his listeners over the past years. The chairman of the occasion, Hon Temitope Olatoye Sugar congratulated the winners of the coveted prizes, encouraging them not to lose faith

in government as the situation of the country will soon change for the better. Hon Sugar who represents Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency of Oyo State have been at the forefront of youth empowerment and grassroots development especially for the generality of Oyo people through his Olatoye sugar foundation. He noted that events like this should be seen as an opportunity to make life better for the people who elected them to various positions they occupy today. In a press statement signed by the media aide to the lawmaker, Sola Omotayo, a visibly elated petty trader who won one of the Toyota Camry cars donated by the Federal lawmaker for the raffle draw expressed joy that

she had dismissed the possibility of owning a car in her lifetime. Other items donated by the Olatoye sugar foundation include freezers, generators and motorcycles. She thanked God, the organisers of the event and the OSF for the kind gesture. Reacting to a report of non performance by some politicians, Hon Olatoye said his empowerment programs cuts across the seven geopolitical zones of Oyo State without any discrimination or party affiliation. According to him, the Olatoye Sugar Foundation has carried out lots of poverty alleviation and empowerment programs, free medical care, where free eye glasses were given to people with eye problems. Rural

electrification project in Igbo Elerin community where the foundation procured 361 poles as well as transformers ranging from 750 kva, 500 kva and 33kva respectively also form part of his efforts to bring development to the people and create employment opportunities for the youths. Olatoye charged fellow politicians across party lines to imbibe the spirit of giving and not to neglect the electorates, stressing that to whom much is given, much should be expected. He seized the opportunity to appeal to state governors with salary arrears to do everything in their powers to pay the people’s salaries as a labourer deserves his wages.

should have initiated the process at the formative stage. It is a grave assault on the Constitution for him or anybody to approach the court to stop INEC from performing a statutory, lawful and constitutional responsibility. It can hardly build a democratic and just society when the Constitution is willfully disregarded and serially assaulted by those who are saddled with the onerous responsibility of protecting the Constitution. Section 69 of the Constitution had explicitly and unambiguously detailed the steps that must be taken before a Senator could be recalled. It is the responsibility of Senator Melaye to have approached the court while the process was ongoing in his state. He has slept on his right to have allowed a process he alleged was tainted with political interest to have run a full course. It is fundamentally a flawed approach to have taken INEC to court to stop it from performing its statutory function. Furthermore, it is important that the National Assembly which is composed of eminent members of the society restrain itself from giving support to an unlawful conduct. The National Assembly is the conscience and soul of the nation’s democracy and it must not be seen to serve as an encumbrance to the democratic will of the Nigerian people. It is morally incorrect for the National Assembly to have initiated a probe into the activity of TETFUND from 2007 to 2012 under the Executive Secretary ship of Professor Mahmud Yakubu at a period one of its own is confronted with the issue of recall. If this probe had come at an auspicious time, it would have been seen within the constitutional mandate of the Senate. But coming at a time when one of its members is facing a recall suggest that an air of intimidation is being carried out by the National Assembly to protect a member against the wish of his people. This is certainly not the best way to serve, and can neither be seen as the best way to enhance inclusiveness in governance nor protecting constitutional democracy. We therefore call on the National Assembly to do what is expected of an Assembly of men and women of conscience, stepping down on the mischievous attempt of auditing the TETFUND, dating it back to the tenure of Professor Yakubu, which no doubt suggest witchhunt.

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APC will use coming council elections to finally nail PDP’s coffin in Lagos–Ajomale Recent primaries organised by APC to pick chairmanship candidates for the party in the forthcoming local government elections were marred by violence following protest by aggrieved party members who opposed imposition of candidates by APC leadership, what’s your reaction to this? That’s another false allegation being sponsored by the opposition against the party. APC never believes in imposition of candidates, we organised that primary in an open place with a view of promoting transparency. No one imposed any candidate on anybody. APC is a party of democrats and the party believes in providing a level playing ground for all aspirants. No particular candidate was favoured above others, but where delegates from a particular area said they believe in consensus candidacy, we don’t oppose their wish. Any talk about any leader in APC imposing anybody should be regarded as idle talk. For those mentioning Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s name, may God forgive them. They are being unfair to the man. Tinubu is a democrat. He doesn’t believe in imposition, and he has never imposed any candidate on us. To show you how democratic Tinubu is, if we have a meeting and we, his supporters and followers have a superior argument over his own position, he doesn’t impose his own decision on us. He goes with whatever decision is taken by the majority. Tinubu is not only a democrat but also a team player. He detests imposition and autocracy. What advice do you have for those that are aggrieved by the exercise and who are now making various allegations against the party? My appeal is that we should allow peace to reign and give peace a chance. In APC in Lagos State, we have always been working together as a team, and we regarded ourselves as members of the same family. We should not allow enmity over this primary. What is surprising me is that most of those people at the arrow-head of the imposition accusation against us are beneficiary of the same process. Some of them were in Lagos State cabinet for 10-12 years. That time they were there for that long, they were not accusing us of imposition, but when they are now asked to give others a chance they are now accusing us of imposition. You can see the hypocrisy in human beings. Moreover, it is even not true that we impose people in APC. What usually happen is that we use to have a process that is called consensus, and consensus is part of politics all over the world, even in advanced climes. What consensus involves is a process whereby other aspirants by mutual consensus agree to step down for a particular candidate. It is by mutual agreement. It is not something being forced upon them by the party and consensus is done in all political parties. But where there is no consensus, aspirants now go for primaries and this is what has happened in APC’s case. It is unfortunate that some individuals

Otunba Henry Oladele Ajomale is the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview he speaks on the forthcoming local governments election in the state, two years of Muhammadu Buhari ‘s administration, the 2014 National Conference among other issues. PATRICK OKOHUE reports.

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for selfish reason are now making this wrong allegations against APC leaders in Lagos State. But my appeal to these people is that we should give peace a chance. We should all rally round to defeat PDP in this forthcoming local government election. On the forthcoming local government elections in Lagos State, some PDP leaders have declared that APC will not find it easy and that PDP is poised to spring a surprise by trouncing APC? Which surprise? Anyway truly PDP will be surprised, and what kind of surprise are they going to get. PDP will go into oblivion in Lagos State after the council polls because APC will defeat them thoroughly. In fact PDP is already dead in Lagos State, but APC will use the council elections to finally nail PDP’s coffin in Lagos State. After the election nobody will hear of PDP again in Lagos State. PDP is virtually dead in Lagos State. APC will use the council election to bury PDP in Lagos State. How would you react to the recent decision by the Senate to have a look at the 2014 national confab organised by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan with a view of taking some parts of its recommendations. .? Cuts in ….Well I have no grouse against the Senate’s decision. But my own position is this and which is also the view and position of other progressives including our national leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, what Nigeria need is a Sovereign National Conference.

We have been canvassing a sovereign national conference and our position has not changed. Do you call that jamboree of 2014 convened by Jonathan a conference? No. What Jonathan convened was a mockery of a national confab. It was a sham and caricature. I believe in restructuring, especially the need for us to embrace fiscal federalism, and this we can do without falling back on Jonathan’s confab. What Jonathan convened was never a national conference talk less of being

PDP will be surprised, and what kind of surprise are they going to get. PDP will go into oblivion in Lagos State after the council polls because APC will defeat them thoroughly. In fact PDP is already dead in Lagos State, but APC will use the council elections to finally nail PDP’s coffin in Lagos State. After the election nobody will hear of PDP again in Lagos State. PDP is virtually dead in Lagos State. APC will use the council election to bury PDP in Lagos State.

anything close to Sovereign National Conference which Tinubu has always advocated. Jonathan’s conference was just job for the boys. Nothing serious happened there and that was why you see many of the delegates sleeping for most parts of the time. Like I said during an earlier interview and which I’m still insisting now, Jonathan’s confab was like a comedy show. You even see husband and wife, brothers and sisters as being delegates to the confab. Jonathan was never sincere with that confab. He knew it was a gathering for merriments, and that’s why he himself didn’t implement the confab reports before he left office. That Jonathan’s confab was just an avenue to distract Nigerians who are disgruntled with his bad administration. It was a gathering to share money, and keep some of his opponents or critics mouth shut. Why do we now say it is such a confab that its report we want to use to carry out some reforms in the country. I think the Senate should review their position. My advice to Nigerians is that they should exercise patience with President Muhammadu Buhari. His government is on the track and the man is poised to address various grievances of different ethnic nationalities. We should just exercise patience with him. I believe in a sovereign national conference, and this is a conference where the reports or decisions arrived at would be subject to a national referendum whose final results would be binding. Power belong to the people, and this is why under a sovereign national conference, it is people through a national referendum that will decide whether they accept or reject reports and recommendations made by a sovereign national confab, and it is whatever the people say through this referendum that becomes binding. But some Nigerians are saying that nothing has changed, and that if anything has changed at all it is that things have changed for the worse as many people are complaining of hardship, what’s your take on that? Those who are saying that nothing has changed are just being mischievous, they are apologists of PDP. They are not engaging in constructive politics. In Nigeria today, things are changing for better every day. About three years ago when PDP was still in power, how many Nigerians can sleep with their two eyes closed? The Boko Haram insurgents were everywhere wreaking havoc. They were bombing everywhere, killing innocent Nigerians. Nobody was safe, and blood was flowing freely at motor parks and garages as a result of Boko Haram bombings, and PDP government in power then was helpless to do anything about the situation. The Boko Haram insurgents were so bold and daring that time that they were attacking and bombing Army Barracks, and even the Police Headquarters in Abuja was bombed by Boko Haram. But today the situation has changed since a more capable government in form of CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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North East APC denies choosing Duhu to replace Lawal as zonal chair The North East Zonal office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has distanced itself and refuted claims that they have nominated Umar Duhu to replace the vacant office created by appointment of suspended Secretary to the Federal Government, Mr. Babachir David Lawal as North East Vice Chairman of the party. In a letter, the zonal Publicity Secretary, Mr Hamid Iliyasu, Zonal Women Leader, Mrs Fatima Danjuma and Zonal Youth Leader, Mr Michael Tanko appended their signature and copied to Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, Speaker, House of Representatives, the governors of Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Leader, North East Senate caucus and North East House caucus, they denied endorsing Duhu for the position.. They accused Duhu of parading himself with a forged letter headed paper claiming to have been nominated by the zonal party stakeholders as the North East Vice chairman. In the letter which reads reads in part, the party leaders said, “It has come to our notice a letter dated 20th January, 2017 and petition send to the office by one Umar Duhu with an unknown address. We wish to inform you that this individual is not known to us at the zonal office nor was a meeting held with any

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of us at the zonal office. However we are very surprised to discover the following; ‘’A letter headed paper purported to be of the North East Zone in his possession. That a meeting was held with some stakeholders who appended their signature in the purported zonal letter headed is strange to us. Also when and where the meeting took place remains a mystery. ‘’In view of that, we believe the zonal letter headed paper was forged and the stakeholders’ signatures were gotten under false pretence. We therefore urge the National Secretariat to further investigate this infringement.’’ They asked myriads of questions in

the letter which they said needed answers from Umar, as according to them, the purported letter forged by him does not have any of the zonal official signatures. ‘’Why was a letter dated 20th January, 2017 and was received 28th June, 2017 a period over five months not questionable? ‘’Who originated the letter from zonal office that didn’t sign the letter? How were the signatures obtained, since some officials started acting after the purported meeting and none of the signatures were dated?’’ They added further that, ‘’Our investigation revealed that the under signed did not accept to have held any extra ordinary meeting regarding replacement of national vice chairman North East. “To these effect, the post is zoned to Adamawa State and we stand by any nomination emanating from the state party and the stakeholders. And any document carrying any other nomination is null and void.” All efforts made to get Umar through his telephone line to comment on the petition failed. However, the acting North East Vice chairman, Mustapha Salihu said that Duhu is just chasing shadows with venoms from his political utterances.

Oyo PDP commences reconciliation talks

Bolaji Omosanya, Ibadan

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), members in Oyo State have started making frantic moves to reconcile estranged members of the party in order to reposition itself for a better showing in the next political dispensation. This was sequel to the Supreme Court judgement in Abuja last week which delivered a ruling in favour of Sen. Ahmed Makarfi as the authentic National Chairman of the party against Sen. Ali Modu

Sheriff who had hitherto held sway. At the weekend, stalwarts of the PDP in Oyo State have began to meet with stakeholders all over the state in order to reposition it to oust the present Governor Abiola Ajimobi – led government come 2019. According to an inside source who refused to be named, it is high time that the old perceived differences are jettisoned and ensure that the party’s interest is pushed forward. He also said that efforts are also being made to woo those that have left the

fold to the ruling party, adding that, the responses received so far have been “extremely encouraging”. “The APC government as could be seen, lacked direction and has compounded the situation of the masses. It only has propaganda as its tool and could not do anything positively to affect the lives of the people. “Many have been deceived by the propaganda and are now wiser than before. The dividends of democracy and the change promised are not accessible. The PDP is now on a rescue mission,” he said.

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We will not allow rigging in forthcoming LG election- Aspirant

Esther Taiwo

As the Lagos State Local Government election slated for Saturday, July 22, draws closer, an aspirant in the Igando/Ikotun Local Council Development Area, on the platform of the Accord Party, Mr Ahmed Olabode has called on the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission(LASIEC) to keep to its promise that no form of rigging will be permitted during the election. Olabode said this during a press conference to flag off his campaign for the chairmanship post where he noted that the council has been under a siege of underdevelopment which needs to be broken. “We want freedom for our people, we want development in our land,ours is not a political ambition but a vision to make a difference. It is appalling to see that this LCDA suffers this much because of the utter negligence of those inhuman and selfish rulers whose trade is mainly to use public funds for selfish reasons while people suffer,” he said. The aspirant said as a Community Development Area chairman, he won the first runner up Best CDA in the whole of Lagos State which attracted the then Governor Babatunde Fashola to award him N1.5 million which he pumped back into community project. He said the major challenge the party is facing in the forthcoming election is opposition from the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his worry is that the party does not bring conflict in the election in order to rig. “People in this community want change, but APC does not want that, the party wants to hold on to power at all cost, that is why we are calling on LASIEC to do its job well by not favouring any party. People want basic amenities such as alternative roads to reduce traffic gridlock, youths want employment and so on,” he said.

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‘APC to nail PDP in coming council elections’

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APC has taken over reins of government at the centre. It will be very unfair if Nigerians fail to give kudos to President Muhammadu Buhari for taming the monster called Boko Haram. Lives of Nigerians are now more secured. Again, look at those Chibok girls that were abducted under Goodluck Jonathan’s watch as President, President Buhari has brought joy and succour to the families of the abducted girls as his administration has secured the release of many of these girls, and Buhari is still working on how to secure the release of remaining ones. Look at the huge sums of money be-

ing recovered from those who looted the nation’s treasury running into trillions of naira, has that happened before? Did PDP’s government bring any looter to justice? No. These are some of Buhari’s achievements, and again look at the ongoing war against corruption, Buhari’s ongoing war against corruption has exposed many Nigerians who looted the nation’s treasury and yet some people are saying that nothing has changed; to me those saying nothing has changed are being mischievous, and they are mostly PDP’s apologists. Today things are looking up for us in Nigeria, nobody should ever wish for us to return to PDP era. That was an inglorious era that

plunged Nigeria into evil rule and bad governance ****** It was reported that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s supporters are urging him to have a shot at the Presidency again in 2019, claiming that he would beat Buhari hands down should Buhari seek re-election, what’s your view on this? Jonathan coming back? That’s a big joke. I would rather advise Jonathan not to allow some selfish Nigerians who are out to make money from him to deceive him. If Jonathan or his supporters ever contemplate coming back for Jonathan, I can categorically say that, that’s a project

doomed to fail from beginning. I will advise Jonathan to spend his time in retirement in his Otuoke village peacefully. He should not allow some people to deceive him. What are the credentials that Jonathan want to flaunt for his comeback attempt. Even some of his own kinsmen in Niger-Delta recently publicly declared that six years of Jonathan’s administration as President of this country was a disaster to the Niger-Delta. But I want to quickly add to it that six years of Jonathan’s Presidency was not only a waste to the Niger-Delta but to the entire Nigeria. Jonathan was a big flop. Nigeria almost became a failed state under his clueless leadership.

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NHIS boss risks more sanctions over rejection of suspension letter Continued from page 6 a deliberate disobedience to the civil service rules and certain consequences are bound to follow. “But the gravity of Yusuf ’s action and the attendant punishment will be based on the recommendations of the probe panel at the end of the day. But certainly, Yusuf cannot go unpunished for indulging in misconduct and insubordination. “I’m quite sure that Yusuf is much aware of the civil service rules and has no excuse to indulge in name dropping of the President who we all know is a man of integrity and abhours indiscipline. “It is even scandalous to write a letter to your supervising minister and copied almost the leadership of this country including President Buhari, Acting President Osinbajo and a state governor in a supposed internal matter. What did he want to achieve by that? Certainly, he has been

misled and he will realize at the end of the day that he is on his own. You can disregard your superior and expect to get a handshake.” The Daily Times further gathered that the probe panel had commenced sitting since July 12 over the alleged N960million fraud and abuse of office against Yusuf. The panel is expected to submit its report within the next two weeks. The source also said that the probe panel have been receiving memoranda and documents from concerned parties. The Daily Times checks revealed that Yusuf received his suspension letter on July 6 while he replied the health minister on July 12 which was received at the minister’s office on July 13, 2017. But the Ministry of Health had in a statement on Friday by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mrs Boade Akinola, said that the suspension of the NHIS boss was in accordance

with the Civil Service Rule. She also dissociated the ministry from the letter written by Yusuf. Akinola said: “Yusuf, being a public officer, is bound by the regulations governing the Public Service. The NHIS is an agency supervised by the Federal Ministry of Health. “The Administrative panel of Inquiry raised by the ministry to investigate activities of the agency has commenced its assignment with specific terms of reference”. Meanwhile, the Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has suspended eight senior officers of the NHIS to allow unfettered investigation of activities at the agency under his supervision. The senior officers are Olufemi Akingbade, general manager, zonal coordinator south-south zone; John Okon, general manager, finance account; Yusuf Fatika, general manager, human resources and administration; and She-

Dentist, Samuel Awosolu (left), teaching pupils of St. Johns Primary and Nursery School, Jos how to brush their teeth, during the Free Medical Dental Out Reach by the Rotary Club of Naraguta Jos… on Monday.

hu Adamu, assistant general manager, audit. Others are Vincent Mamdam, assistant general manager, head insurance; Safiyanu Attah, senior assistant officer, marketing; Owen Udoma, senior manager, contribution management; and Innocent Abbah, senior assistant officer, planning research and monitoring. Contrary to the report of a national newspaper that Akingbade, who was indicted by the DSS and the ICPC has been co-opted into the panel to probe Yusuf, Akingbade was

Nimbo killing: Court refuses bail to 5 Fulani suspects Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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High Court in Nsukka, E nugu State, on Monday, denied bail application to five suspects of Nimbo killing. The suspects are facing a twocount charge of conspiracy and culpable homicide. The Daily Times recalls that in April 5, 2015, some suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded Ukpabi-Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State and massacred 11 people as well as injured several others with property worth millions of naira destroyed. The five suspects, Muhammed Zurai, Suleman Lautai, Haruna Lautai, Sule Adamu and Alhaji Ciroma Musa pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to them. The counsel to the suspects, Dr. A.N Muhammed, urged the court to grant the accused bail considering that they have stayed in the prison custody for over one year without trial.

Over 923,000 candidates pass WASSCE Esther Taiwo

ÏÏÏ The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with a total of 923, 486 candidates representing 59.22 percent obtaining minimum of credits in five subjects and above including English language and Mathematics. Addressing journalists on Monday at the WAEC National Office, Yaba, Lagos, the Head National Office, Mr. Olu Adenipekun, said a total of 1,567,016 candidates registered for the examination while 1,559,162 candidates sat for the examination. Of the total number of candidates that sat for the examina-

Ï As council withholds 215,000 results tion, 829,853 representing 53.22 were males while 729,309 representing 46.27 were females. Adenipekun said 1,471,151 representing 94.36 percent candidates have their results fully processed and released while 95,734 representing 5.64 percent candidates have a few of their subjects still being processed due to errors traceable to candidates in the course of registration or writing the examination. He also announced that the results of 214,952 candidates representing 13.79 percent of the total candidates for the examination are being withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination

malpractice. “The cases are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate committee of the Council in due course for consideration. The Committee’s decisions will be communicated to the affected candidates through their schools’, he said. Giving the breakdown of the results, the Head of National Office said 1,490,356 candidates representing 95.59 percent obtained credits and above in two subjects, 1,436,024 representing 92.44 percent obtained credits and above in three subjects while 1,357,193 representing 87.5 percent obtained credits and

one of the eight senior officers directed by the minister to proceed on suspension According to a statement from the ministry, the suspension of the officers was based on the “activities of the investigative panel of inquiry and the desire to have an uninterrupted and robust investigation of all petitions at the NHIS including security reports on maladministration and mismanagement by officials of the agency”. The statement added that the suspension was to pave way for thorough investigation.

above in four subjects. He said 1,243,772 candidates representing 79.77 obtained credits and above in five subjects and 1,084,214 candidates representing 69.54 percent obtained credits and above in six subjects and a total of 923,486 representing 59.22 percent obtained minimum of credits in five subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics. He said this is an improvement compared to the percentage of candidates in this category in the WASSCE for school candidates in 2015 and 2016 which was 38.68 percent and 52.97 percent respectively.

Muhammed argued that section 35 A and B of the nation’s constitution allows for bail of suspects who have been in detention for three months and above. “These suspects have stayed one year and four months in detention, I urge the court to release them unconditionally or with condition by granting them bail. This is because their fundamental human rights have been violated,” he added. However, the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) represented by Mr. Chuka Ezike, opposed the bail application on the ground that section 35 A and B the defence counsel cited was not applicable in capital offence and pleaded with the presiding judge not to grant the suspects bail. After listening to both parties in respect to the bail application, the presiding judge, Justice Anthony Onovo, fixed October 16 for ruling on bail application and October 17 for further hearing on the matter. The Daily Times reports that widows of the deceased were in court cladded in black attire.

“Candidates who sat the examination will be able to check the details of their performance on the Council’s results website: www.waecdirect.org within the next few hours. The Result checker PIN and Serial Number are contained on the flip side of the candidates’ CIVAMPENS Card issued to all candidates by WAEC and used by them during the conduct of the examination”, he said. He said the early release of the results was made possible due to the upgrade and enhancement of the Council’s ICT facilities, particularly the recently commissioned HP Converged System coupled with the progressive review of Council’s processes and procedures.

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Editorial

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Rush for paper qualification

ot a few persons had at various times bemoaned the rush by Nigerians to acquire paper qualifications. One of such persons, the immediate past Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Professor Suleiman Bagoro, not long ago decried a situation where Nigerians strive to acquire paper qualifications without necessarily passing through the academic rigours to attain them. Bogoro lamented that such qualifications has become a cog in the wheel of true educational growth in the country. According to him, it is something of concern to see young Nigerians with higher academic qualifications who cannot defend their certificates in practical terms. The former TETfund boss noted that lack of research in most tertiary institutions is responsible for the country’s educational underdevelopment, even as he noted that it would be impossible for them to succeed without adequate funding for research. Harping on what he called “The Diploma Disease Syndrome,” Bogoro bemoaned the situation that has contributed considerably to the high level of unemployment among university graduates. Certainly, no right thinking citizen with the country’s educational advancement at heart would dispute Bogoro’s forthright observations. Therefore, we are in harmony with all he said. This is because the arrested development in our tertiary institutions can only worsen, unless the authorities brace up to realities of the present, and place more emphasis on research. Presently, graduates of our higher institutions are left in a state of limbo, their future hanging in the balance, because the majority of them lack the requisite skills to fit into the modern world of work. They are pitifully ill-equipped for the workplace of today. For long, our universities have appeared reluctant to develop an effective and mutually beneficial linkage with industry that would go a long way in ensuring both robust academic activities and innovative practices. Such detachment from

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their immediate environment makes it impossible to compete with products of other institutions across the world. There is no denying the fact that higher investment in education, training, research and development would have spin-off benefits, especially with the convergence of innovation and creativity with requirements of the industry and economy. It is a shame that many of our institutions of higher learning lack excellent laboratories and research centres like those in other developed and developing countries of the world. The consequence is the embarrassing learning by rope, especially among those studying Engineering and other technology related courses. On graduation, they are handicapped in relating in practical terms their learning in the classroom. It bears repeating that in the modern age, products of tertiary institutions should be creators of employment rather than seekers of jobs. We are saying it for the umpteenth time that universities must be able to conduct researches aimed at providing solutions to the problems in society. To achieve this, universities should be adequately funded for research and development in order to complement the theoretical aspects of learning. The world of today needs solutions providers, not solutions consumers and problem creators. Even at that, we expect universities and other higher institutions to seek funding from both local and international sources. In addition, universities should develop symbiotic relationship with industries and other relevant agencies, with the objective of getting funding for industry related and other specific projects. In all, universities need to move beyond issuing paper qualifications alone, to the realm of practical implementation. A nation whose citizens are not individually developed and self-reliant is not reckoned with in today’s globalised world. The university system and other higher institutions of learning must, therefore, become primary tools for Africa’s development in the 21 century.

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Unskilled birth attendants responsible for death of pregnant women -Mrs. Ayade Edem Edem, Calabar

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The wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade has said that unskilled labour claimed the lives of two women that died in a prophetess home during delivery in Ikom local government area of Cross River State explaining that the traditional birth attendant that attended to the women was professionally incompetent. She regretted the death of the deceased at the point of delivery, “It is very sad that despite our effort, warnings and awareness creation on dangers of prayer house and Traditional unskilled birth attendants taking delivery, women still put their lives at risk to patronise

this places. Some women have been clearly brain washed into believing they will die if they go to health centres”. “I can imagine the pain those families are going through now, older siblings left without their mother to face live. This is completely unacceptable and must be fought by all stakeholders involved in the society. TBAs must restrict their roles to referrals of every pregnant woman in their community to health centres or hospitals where care is free. They should never manage complicated cases like in the index situation. The Ikom incidence clearly goes against the government policy on maternal health” She stated. Dr Linda Ayadin who was

speaking at the flag off of the First Round Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week in Odukpani LGA urged women to disregard prayer houses and churches during delivery but should instead make use of health facilities or hospital closer to them. She condemned in strong terms the death of two mothers and warned. “This devilish act must not repeat itself again, our traditional rulers should join hands with government to ensure their subjects are well informed about the use of health centre for delivery against churches or prayer houses and by doing so Cross River state will witness decrease in maternal and infant mortality rate in the state.

Also speaking, the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. (Mrs) Betta Edu noted that just some few days back the State Ministry of Health, Cross River State Primary Healthcare Agency with the support of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other development partners held a meeting with the TBAs in the state reaffirming the stand of State Government on the role of TBAs in ending maternal mortality in the state. The guideline, she noted clearly state referral roles expected by all TBAs. She said the perpetrators of this act will be brought to book and disciplined accordingly as the State cannot afford to be losing mothers

FG, Aviation Minister working at opposite direction - Trade Unions

Abia Speaker denies involvement in shooting of FRSC officials Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia

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Two major aviation unions in the country: Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and Nigeria Union Of Pensioners (NUP), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch have observed that while the federal government was busy enforcing the change policy which brought this government to power, the Hon. Minister of state (Aviation), Senator Hadi Sirika was operating from different page through the business as usual approach. The union in a letter addressed to the President and Commander in Chief, Armed Forces of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, dated 7th July, 2017 stated that the minister’s position on airport concession, 5 percent FAAN passengers service charge (PSC) to AIB and his continuous efforts to cripple FAAN are not in line with the governments change agenda. Already, the unions noted that they have already reported and exposed to the minister those questionable concession agreements, thinking that he should have reviewed them to favour FAAN and not the concessionaires alone. Alleging that the aviation Minister has done nothing in this direction, the unions in the letter jointly signed by the Secretary General of ANAP, Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu and the NUP

and children to irresponsible attitude and functioning of unskilled birth attendants in prayer houses and TBAs. “The case will be reported to the Police for further investigation and appropriate actions within the norms of the law will be taken” the DG added. It would be recalled that two women Violet Mbala Ekpe and Helen Isieg gave birth at a prophetess home in Ikom but died of complications after child birth and their new born babies also died. The deceased before then obtained ante natal care at Primary Health Centres in Nkarasi in Abanyom Ward of Ikom local government area, Cross River state. Sadly, during delivery, one Prophetess Mrs. Eka Maria was alleged to have cajoled them to give birth in her home and they died of complications in the process.

Deputy Governor, of Oyo State, Chief Alake Adeyemo (right) thumb printing for National Health Insurance Scheme in Ibadan, Oyo State… on Monday. With him is Marketing Executive, Mediplan Healthcare Ltd., Zainab Yusuf.

General Secretary, Comrade Emeka Njoku further added that “he is busy planning to further stage managed the so called concession of the four viable International Airports in Nigeria.” “We have vehemently told him capital no because, about 80 percent of FAAN IGR were forcefully put under the highly questionable concessional agreements by the former managements under the supervision of former Administration and we thought that with the change policy the Hon. Minister of State, Aviation should have upwardly reviewed

these agreements upon his resumption”, the labour unions said. Some of the areas, they advised the minister, according to the labour unions include: to cancel previous arrangement and allow FAAN staff and officials to collect the revenue accruing from advertising bill boards throughout Nigeria airports; collection of fees from toll gates and car parks; fuel surcharges; shop rents and VIP Lounges etc. On 5 percent FAAN PSC ministerial approval and directive that FAAN should be paying to AIB

monthly, the unions said “While we are not against the commissioner for requesting for more funds for AIB, we saw the approval and directive of 5 percent PSC of FAAN to AIB as an abuse of office by the Minister of state, Aviation. Government owned companies, parastatals and agencies etc, were established through enabling Acts, stating how funds or revenue could be provided. It is therefore dangerous now, trying to unlawfully rob FAAN to pay AIB, when both were established by law stipulating their source of funding.”

Abia State House of Assembly Speaker, Barr Chikwendu Kanu says, he did not authorize any of his details to shoot any Federal Road Safety Corp,( FRSC) officials in the state. This came even as he had in strong terms condemned the incident involving his wife and the FRSC officials last Saturday. In a press conference in his house, Barr Chikwendu disclosed that he received a distress call through his junior brother about the incident, stating that it was his brother who attended to the matter that happened around Arungwa junction and not him. He disclosed that though his village is close to the area where the incident happened, that he was not there in person as he never stays in the village, stating “I did not do that”. According to him, information available to him indicates that his wife did not join any security details in beating the FRSC officials. He said, “I strongly condemn any overzealousness on the part of any security officer, be it the police, army, navy, and so on”. He described as shocking the newspaper report “that I ordered the details to shoot. I don’t have the authority to do so and cannot tolerate it”. He said he was unaware that there were any shootings, stating that the police was investigating the incident, while the police officers involved are currently helping the police in their investigation.

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New ultra-modern market opened in Ogun state ÏÏÏ

L-R: Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral, Ibok-Ete Ibas; Commandant, National Defence College, Rear Admiral, Henry Babalola and Chief of Training and Operations, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral, Fergusm Bobai, during a two-day joint public hearing with the House of Representatives committee on Navy and Maritime Safety, Education Administration, on a Bill to amend the maritime operation and coordinating Act at the National Assembly in Abuja… on Monday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

A new international market, named Abioro Market, situated along Ijoko Road, Sango-Ijoko Local Council Development Area (LCDA), was officially commissioned recently. Commissioning the market, the Baba Loja of the market, Alhaji Kabir Abiade, said the market was opened in order to bring it nearer to the people in Ado-Odo, Ota local government in particular and Ogun state in general. According to him, the market is purely for all kind of food

sellers like the one we have in Idi-oro market of Lagos state He further advised both market men and women to use the market facilities put in place judiciouslly. He therefore called on Ogun state government to assist the market by giving us basic amenities such as road, toilet, bank etc because the market serve as a nerve centre for Ogun State and also to boost the economic development of the state. The occasion was well attended by eminent personalities across the country.

Ojodu Peoples’ Parliament rally for grassroots governance

Shortage of academic staff hampers accreditation of courses in Kogi state varsity

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A rights interest body, the International Centre for Reconstruction and Development (ICRC) on Saturday, embarked on a massive electioneering sensitisation road march around Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos. In the wake of the forthcoming local government election in the state, the group, powered by the Ojodu Peoples’ Parliament, had invited all accredited candidates of the various political parties now campaigning to be elected in the area, to a town hall meeting, to be held on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Excellence Hotel, Ijaiye/Isheri Road, Ogba-Aguda. The march which took off from Haco Junction along Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja and rounded up at Oluwole Estate also in Ikeja, after some six hours of music orchestrated neighbour-

hood campaign through Muyibi Street, Ajayi Road onto Yaya Abatan to Excellence Hotel to Ogunusi all the way to Ojodu, Okeira and the Lagos State Secretariat. In a brief chat with one of the leaders at the rally, Mrs. Olaide Ogunlewe explains that the theme is about grassroots governance. “We are out to sensitise the people to begin to have understanding of what grassroots governance is all about.” On the emergence of the International Centre for Reconstruction and Development (ICRC), Mrs. Ogunlewe said the NGO has been reconstructing socially, economically and politically. “ICRC is a neutral, none partisan, none governmental organisation. It has been involved in the social and economic aspects, like children going to school, trying to build up artisans and things like that, but

we believe at this stage that we should step into mainstream politics.” This rally, she said, “Is chiefly to sensitise the people to attend a very important town hall meeting scheduled for Tuesday July 16 .“We are taking advantage of the upcoming Local Government Election to launch ICRD in that arena, that is why we are encouraging all the electorates to come out to meet all the accredited candidates oneon-one, so that they can have an interface with them and ask lots of questions about what their intentions are concerning governance in Ojodu LCDA. Ojodu is the gateway to other states in Nigeria and very vital for the government of Lagos State and we intend to, with time, expand it to the nooks and crannies. The grassroots have been taken for granted by politicians for a very long time, so much

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Acute shortage of academic staff at the Kogi State University, Ayingba, has been one of the major obstacles for accreditation of some courses. The vice chancellor of the institution, Professor Mohammed Sani Abdukadir disclosed this yesterday when the Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello visited in continuation of his tour of tertiary institutions in the state. “As at today, this institution has a deficit of 361 staff out of the 780 needed for full accreditation by the National Universities Commission,” the vice chancellor said. Also speaking at the occasion, the chairman Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUUKSU), Dr. Daniel Aina reeled out catalogue of problems facing the 17 years old institution.

According to him, the university has been hit by mass exodus of teaching staff including 40 professors in the last one year due to irregular and delayed salary payments. According to Dr. Aina the irregular salary payment was capable of exposing morally weak ones to corrupt tendencies. He also complained to the governor the inadequate security in the university community which he said has exposed staff and students to danger. However, Alhaji Bello vowed to take a holistic look to all the problems enumerated with a view to finding lasting solutions to them. He appealed to the striking members of the academic and non academic staff to resume academic activities as issues relating to their salaries and other allowances would be paid without further delay.

Council Elections: Ayilara canvasses for votes, promises to turn Ojo LG around ÏÏÏ

Barely few days to the much expected Local Government Elections in Lagos, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Prince Rasheed Ayilara has vowed to turn the entire Ojo constituency around within the first year of his administration if he is elected as the Executive Chairman of the Council. Ayilara, who appealed to the good People of Ojo and its environ to vote massively for all

PDP’s candidates in Ojo Local Government assured that his administration would give succor to the entire people through the laudable programmes he intended to implement as soon as the party emerges victorious at the forthcoming poll. The Estate Management graduate from Kwara State Polytechnic lamented that the Local Government had been in a deplorable condition for the past 18 years despite its strategic location in

the heart of prominent international markets in Lagos but he noted that the Local Government would be given a new sense of direction through sound administration propelled by experienced and proven men of honour. He called on the people to shun all forms of sentiments and vote wisely for the right candidates who would in turn deliver the dividends of democracy. “I am only using this medium to appeal to the good people of

Ojo to come out Saturday to vote massively for me and my colleagues in PDP as we are not going to disappoint them.” “People should shun all forms of sentiments and intimidation by voting according to their conscience. PDP today remains the party to beat in this election and it is also the hope of the masses” he revealed. Meanwhile, the party LGA Chairman, Alhaji Adio Salami has equally appealed to the um-

pire to give all the party a level playing ground to forestall any occurrence that may mar the results of the election. Salami hinted it was only credible election that will re-enforce people’s confidence in the electoral process therefore appealing to all the parties participating in the election to keep to the rules of the electoral exercise and work with Lagos State Independent Electoral Committee for the success of the election.

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Stories by Tony Nwakaegho There has been hues and cry about the activities of the Social media Over the Top (OTT) from the telecom operators, as they are said to erode the revenue of legacy telecoms’ operators in the country. This is equally a fall out from the challenges which telecoms’ operators have been facing ranging from declining subscriber figures month-on-month since last year, culminating in the loss of over 3.8 million subscribers on the major operators’ network in May. The latest statistics obtained from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), disclosed that active mobile voice subscriptions on the four networks crashed from 148.7 million last April to 144.9 million in May, representing a loss of over 3.8 million existing subscribers. The general decline was a result of the fall in the subscriber base of each of the networks in GSM segment. According to NCC data, as at May, this year, Airtel’s active voice subscriber base crashed to 34.15 million, representing 23.56 per cent market share. Etisalat’s active voice subscriber base also fell to 18.5 million, equivalent to 12.76 per cent market share. Also, Globacom’s active voice subscriptions dropped to 37.3 million subscriptions (25.77 per cent) while MTN’s subscriber base also declined to 54.9 million, representing a 37.89 per cent market share. However, investigations across technology segments of GSM, Code Division Multiple Access, fixed wired/wireless networks as well as voice over Internet protocol, revealed that mobile subscriptions dropped from 149.2 million to 145.3 million in April and May respectively.

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Between the two months, while GSM subscriptions dropped from 148.7 million to 144.9 million, fixed lines fell from 153,804 to 142,496. Also, VoIP dropped from 104,125 to 46,348, while CDMA subscriptions remained unchanged in the two months at 217,566. Industry analysts, including the regulator, have said thatoperators will continue to face revenue generation threat from OTT for many years to come. The social media Over the Top (OTT) includes the Facebook, Whatapp, Instagram, etc which people explore in networking both in social, business sphere, Facebook call, Skype, WhatsApp, BBM and Viber, among others, on their revenue. Commenting on the activities of the OTT, the Chairman ALTON, Engr. Gbanga Adebayo informed the Daily Times in a chat that statistics available has shown that bigger players lost some market share when the floor price was set and smaller operators got some space in the market place. He added that the Internet service providers have been badly hurt by none determination of a floor price as they are left to compete at prices below their costs. He decried the situation whereby the social media Over the Top (OTT) like the Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc have taken over the voice revenues, adding that the activities of the social media operators have greatly eroded the revenue of the legacy operators. According to him, more subscribers are dropping the voice call to embrace the OTT operations which are offered free of charge on data services.

Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC He argued that “since the OTT operators do not have any regulatory obligations, no taxes and no operational levy, there is the need to revisit the suspended Data Floor Price in order to save the telecom industry.” Adebayo noted that with the increasing usage of data-driven OTT platforms to chat and make VoIP calls by subscribers, the number of voice subscriptions has, over the last few months, dropped from over 154 million to 149 million as at last April. “People use OTT platforms to make IP calls instead of the traditional voice calls, which is relatively cheaper for them,” adding that the drop in voice subscriptions was resulting in declining revenue for telecoms operators. “Reduction in ARPU has been partly traced to the emergence of the OTT players, which operators said were eating into their

profitability potential,” he stressed. He hinted that the Telecommunications Service Providers have no local substitutes for its plant and machinery, constrained to source FX from interbank market at higher rates compared to other sectors such as Manufacturing, Aviation and Agriculture accorded priority in FX allocation at reduced rates by the CBN. Notwithstanding the prevailing economic situation in the country, he said ALTON members cannot transfer the increased cost burden to the consumers, thereby contracting profitability and ability to make further investment to drive growth in the industry. Telecoms’ operators in Nigeria have called on the NCC to regulate OTT, but the regulator has said it does not regulate technology, but charged operators to be innovative. Studies by Ovum, a global tech-focused research giant, have predicted that telecommunications industry in Nigeria and others will lose a combined $386 billion between 2012 and 2018 from customers using OTT voice applications. According to analyst at Ovum, Mr. Emeka Obiodu, “the use of VoIP will grow increasingly over the next five years to become the underlying technology for delivering voice over telecoms infrastructure.” He noted: “Blocking these services, entering into alliances, or trying to out-compete OTT players are not going to stem the tide. Already, a report by the NCC on the emergence of OTT has indicated that it would remain

a threat to traditional telecoms model by licensed operators. Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, ruled out licensing OTT last year, thereby foreclosing OTT regulation. The NCC report stated inter alia that with the increase in uptake of mobile VoIP services provided by apps such as Google, Facebook, Skype, Viber and WhatsApp, among others, telecoms operators “face the risk of eroding revenues and profitability.” The study also revealed that “Many traditional telecom service providers are of the opinion that traditional telephony and SMS revenues are under threat from newer, IP based alternatives like WhatsApp and Skype, Viber, among others. “To further worsen this issue, the traditional operators still have to make significant investments in upgrading their networks to handle the increasing volume of data generated by the same providers of OTT services.” The NCC report suggested that traditional telephone network providers need to start exploring more innovative and cost effective ways of competing with these OTT service providers. A report by a global consult firm, PriceWaterhouseCooper (PwC) said, “If telecom operators are to develop a successful strategic response to the rise of OTT competitors, they must first take stock of the considerable assets and capabilities they already possess, and determine how they can leverage them in order to compete against, or work with, the OTT players.”

Ransomeware protection rests on user education, good business practice, others - Vuuren

#ƏƆƓ ƒ yƑƑƏƆ è # Ɛ ^Ə ƐƆƅƐƈ RƇƇƈƅƆƏè &d&j d ƑƐ ƇƏƈƅ The world has being alarmed in recent times with the outburst of hackers laying siege by infecting computers of individuals and organisations

around the globe with ransomware. Drew van Vuuren, Data Protection Officer, ESET South Africa says that “ransomware is a very real threat to businesses and individuals alike, and when it comes to online security, it is arguably the most damaging threat. Yet, many people still don’t know what ransomware is, even though this type of cyber threat has been aggressively spreading over the internet, with results that can impact both financially as well as reputation ally – and the threat is only going to get more hostile. “Ransomware is a malware that infects a computer and encrypts all its files. Cybercriminals

then offer an ultimatum to their victim: pay the demanded ransom or lose your data forever. If you are susceptible and become a target you have no choice, either you pay or rebuild your system – there is no third option. However, if you take option number one and you pay the ransom, the chances are you will again be targeted and you end up perpetuating the cycle of infection and victimization.” He explained that there is limited protection against ransomware, with no antivirus or end-point security solution technology able to protect you, adding that protection comes down to user-education and good business practice, and for any

business. He maintained that it is a must have that disaster recovery is in place if they hope to come out of a ransomware breach relatively unscathed. He highlighted the two different types of ransomware to include opportunistic and targeted, adding that the targeted ransomware will look for individuals who have access to critical and valuable information, for example, a CEO or CFO of an organization. “If you are a business that has mitigating controls in place, and you are targeted by a successful attack, then it will be a matter of invoking the disaster recovery process. This will be based on

the businesses information classification criteria and management principles. Every organisation will have information that is deemed to be valuable – and without access to this information, a business could suffer inadvertent loss and eventually begin losing money. Therefore, the disaster recovery controls around the businesses critical information will need to allow for that data to be readily available within a certain timeframe, for business to continue,” Vuuren noted. According to Vuuren the best practice for Ransomware attacks is back up, while the best defense against ransomware is to reduce your vulnerability in the first

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Stories by Tony Nwakaegho Chris Uwaje, Africa chair for World Forum on the Internet of Things (IoTs), who came back recently from the Global IoT Forum, held in Geneva, said that the current ICT e-Readiness for Africa and Nigeria in particular is worrisome. This is a pointer to the fact that Nigeria as the fastest growing telecommunications market in Africa is not even at the fringes of the Global System for Mobile Association (GSMA) Mobile Internet of Things (IoT) Initiative1 launched recently, signifying that the country is not keeping stride with new technological initiatives. He said that this situation may become more complex in the very near future, added “The high population of the Nigerian youth (70 per cent) is both a monumental negative development time bomb and immense wealth creation opportunity for global competitiveness. Africa has a population of over 1.1billion which is 16 per cent of the world population, According to internetlivestat.com; Africa has recorded 9.8 per cent penetration of Internet users against the 90.2 per cent of the rest of the world.

Nigeria missing as global mobile IoT Initiative1 kicks off “We are not there yet but if we must secure the opportunities provided by the IoT, Africa must understand the role and impact of software in actualizing the globalization order. Already we are experiencing rapid growth in Internet Access in many parts of the continent is an engine that will drive the Software world of Africa. “For Instance in Nigeria where Internet penetration has actually increased from 23 per cent to 46.1 per cent, we have recorded tremendous growth in the area of software development, job creation, education, health, agriculture, digital inclusion etc. “It was said that ICT in Nigeria contributes 10 per cent of the national GDP so it means that if platforms are created, skills and capacity developed, policies and strategic plans implemented, Africa will be transformed into clusters of Digital Natives Ecosystem,” he said.

Chris Uwaje, Africa chair for World Forum on Internet of Things The issue becomes more worrisome from findings that the key challenges for the country launching IoT rest on the low

LG electronics showcases tech innovation at ELAN’s exhibition 2017 Consumers of electronic products have been treated to lot of excitement at West Africa HVAC 2017 as the exhibition offered unrivaled opportunity for companies to showcase their latest technology. The West Africa HVAC, which is the maiden edition tagged “Air Conditioning, Installation system, Refrigerator, water treatment and Insulation” starting from Friday July 13 all through to Saturday July 15, 2017 at the Landmark event centre Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing exhibitors, professionals, contractors, wholesalers, dealers, architects under one umbrella to showcase their latest products. One of the leading brands at the expo was LG Electronics and in its usual glamour and innovative style had array of products which includes Multi V IV Pro, Multi V S Outdoor, 4WAY Cassette, Ceiling Concealed unit, Floor standing 5HP and of course the All New Gen Cool AC (18k BTU) on display. Commenting on the company’s performance at the exhibition Mr. Cholyoung Park, General Manager, Air Solution, LG Electronics West Africa Operation, said “We are proud to be part of this exhibition, and as it was clearly observed LG Electronics displayed its array of unbeatable innovative products which has stood it out among other brands. Conceptualization of this whole idea is a laudable one and must commend the brains behind it.” “The All New Gencool Air Conditioner was one of the products prominently displayed at

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L-R: Head Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Hari Krishna Elluru; Sales Manager, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Saheed Adeyemi; Corporate Marketing Manager, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Paul Mba, and Sales Head, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Vijay Bakshi, during the CAC Elan Expo Exhibition held recently in Lagos.

the exhibition; it comes with a Dual Inverter and has a 10 year warranty on the DUAL Inverter Compressor. The Gencool has as part of its feature a 40 per cent torque vibration reduction resulting in the quietest operation of outdoor unit. With 15 degrees tilted skew fan which minimizes the surface friction of the blade when in contact with the air. This Air Conditioner has a faster cooling technology that operates at a higher speed with more stability, cooling air up to 40 per cent faster thereby saving up to 70 per cent energy when compared to conventional Air conditioners. “However, LG’s Multi V 5 Ocean Black fin heat exchanger is a leading example of the new technologies which have been devised to tackle these problems head on. It is designed to enhance corrosion resistance and long

lasting performance, LG’s exclusive “Ocean Black Fin” heat exchanger brings durability and long lasting performance even in environments that are packed with corrosive elements. It is designed from the ground up to offer durability with conventional models that operates a 3-sided heat exchanger alongside an impressive 4-sided heat exchanger. LG’s corrosion resistance technologies allowed the Multi V to pass the ISO accelerated corrosion test conducted by an independent test organization paving the way for a validation of the test result by the global certification organization UL (Underwriters Laboratories) This product would be available in the country later in the year for Organizations and consumers who are already hitching to get one,” he highlighted.

migration of telecommunications networks in the country to IPv6 which will make it difficult for the country to launch into Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Investigation has proven that Nigeria has been foot dragging in the migration from IPV4 to IPV6. However, Mobile Internet of Things (IoT) Initiative1 witnessed the launch of multiple commercial rollouts of Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) solutions by several of the world’s leading mobile operators including AT&T, China Mobile, China Unicom, Verizon, Vodafone and others. In Africa, Vodacom South Africa as part of its investment in the IoT opened a Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) laboratory at its Vodaworld campus to incubate and commercialise machine-tomachine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) systems using narrowband networking. Alex Sinclair, chief technology

officer, GSMA, said: “The Mobile IoT initiative encouraged the market to adopt licensed LPWA networks and we are now seeing this work come to fruition with multiple commercial deployments around the world, as well as the availability of hundreds of different applications and solutions. It is clear that the market sees the benefit of adopting solutions that offer flexibility, security, lower costs, and cover all use cases, and we look forward to seeing other operators follow in the near future.” Stakeholders at the Global IoT Forum have maintained that Internet of Things is machine to machine connection and with low internet penetration as well as absence of the nation’s critical infrastructure on the internet it is going to be tall order to achieve mobile IoT, except for companies which will use it to improve their productivity. “IoT sensors are essential to realizing the promise of the smart city,” they said.

FG: Nigeria to be world’s ninth largest economy by 2050 -Onu Technology has transformed the world into a global village, but the imperative of country’s dependence for decades on a single commodity economy, crude oil instead of diversifying its economy calls to question why the country came up and approved a 13-year Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap for Nigeria. Investigation by The Daily Times revealed that the Roadmap became the last resort after the Federal Executive Council was inundated with memos that the country had always been constrained to contract major projects such as the building of refineries, roads, bridges, products and services to foreign companies, whereas the government is preaching on local content and made in Nigerian goods. Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has decried this negative trend of underdevelopment, which he said is one of the reasons that prompted FEC to approve the 13year blueprint, 2017-2030. He informed journalists that the difference between developed countries which are rich and developing nations which are poor is embedded in science and technology. The imperatives for the Roadmap, he added include rising rate of unemployment, worsening level of poverty and the country’s inability to build a self-reliant nation. “This Roadmap will prepare Nigeria to be a truly great nation

where we will have the capacity to use the natural resources we have to meet our needs as a nation that is self-reliant,” Onu said. He underscored that the current projections of the federal government are meant to position Nigeria to be the world’s ninth largest economy by 2050, stressing that this is not possible without science and technology. Nigeria being a consumer nation, he said is a direct consequence of the lack of a well-articulated science and technology roadmap for the country; including being a periphery to developed economies and over-reliance on imported goods and the burdensome pressure on the naira. Investigation has also shown that abinitio, implementation has been the bane of most of the po licy thrusts of the blueprint of past administration coupled with the quest to jettison policy by new regimes. The apprehension being expressed in this current roadmap stem from the fact that even the National Development Plans we had in the past were each prepared for a period of five years, while this technological roadmap will outlive this present administration whether it spans between four and eight years. The National Research and Innovation Fund, the minister said must be made functional and secured from corrupt practices in order to lead the country to a knowledge-based and innovation economy.

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SAKINAH MEDICAL OUTREACH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Yusuf Ayodeji Salman - President 2. Aisha Ahmed Abubakar - Secretary 3. Mutiu Abiola Asha - Member 4. Rahmat Bolanle Egbeyemi - Member 5. Kamoru Olabanji Disu - Member 6. Amani Oshomogho Momodu - Member 7. Salaudeen Jubril Abdullah - Member 8. Lukmon Ayo Salami - Member AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To provide world class care and treatment for the membersof the society that require such assistance 2. To raise funds towards meeting medical needs of the poor 3. To provide free medical screening services for members of the public 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: O Yekini Esq TRIOJURIS LP +2348028898491, yekinilaw1@yahoo.com

ELITE YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES, AND THE APPOINTMENT THE NEW TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEE: 1. PASTOR FRANK ASUQUO 2. GEORGE IDOKO 3. IBUDE SPECIAL SPECQ AQQ 4. VERONICA ADEYEMO 5. MISS OKPAKO OGHENEFEJIRO 6. PASTOR AJIBEWA OYENIY

AGBARA ISEDALE ILE ADULAWO ISESE AGBAIYE ALADE IDE ASSOCIATION

GLORIOUS CITY OF GOD AND POWER DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MOSES BABATUNDE A. A. ADEOYE 2. AHMED OLAYIWOLA 3. MICHEAL OLUSHOLA AGBOOLA 4. ALICE ADERONKE ADEOYE 5. SHOLA ANIMASHAUN 6. MRS. OLUWAKEMI IDOWU 7. ODEGBOLA IFAYINKA AWOKOIFA 8. MRS. OLUWAKEMI AYINDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. ASSIST EACH OTHER IN THINGS RELATED TO TRADITION. 2. TO MOVE THE ENVIRONMENT FORWARD ON AFRICA TRADITION. 3. TO MAKE PEOPLE KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADITION AND RELIGION. 4. TO EXPAND PEOPLE’S KNOWLEDGE ON HERBS AND ROOTS. 5. TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN EXPOSING THE WICKED. 6. TO BRING TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PEOPLE THE POWER OF AFRICAN TRADITION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA. P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGBONNA CHIDI - PRESIDENT 2. CHIDI AMAKA - VICE PRESIDENT 3. YAHAYA SAMUEL - SECRETARY 4. PATIENCE .C. EZEKENEDO - MEMBER 5. AHMEDU GODWIN .A. - MEMBER

SIGNED: SECRETARY

YOUNG WOMEN FOR GLOBAL PEACE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARD TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES, AND THE APPOINTMENT THE NEW TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEE: 1. MARTIN-NWORISA FORTUNE CHINYERE - REMOVED 2. OLUWATOSIN BELLO - REMOVED 3. NNOLIM NGOZI CALISTA. - REMOVED 4. JACK SUSAN FOLASHADE. - REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES: 1. ENGR. BASSEY AMA ITON. 2. MRS. ESSIEN NYAKNNO BASSEY AIM AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARD TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: MRS ESSIEN NYAKNNO BASSEY ITON

NEW TRUSTEE 1. MRS ESSIEN NYAKNNO BASSEY ITON 2. ENGR. BASSEY AMA ITON.

RACHAMIM MINISTRY WORLDWIDE

THE NAZARETH CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chukwuka, Joseph Nnaemeka 2. Chukwuka, Ngozi Queen 3. Umeokwochi, Chidiebere Jessica

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prophet Tersoo Ahundo Jeremiah - President 2. Mr. Madu Flavian Iheanacho - Secretary 3. Ifesike Tobias Ohala 4. Archibong Cyril Edem 5. Thompson Ifesinachi

The aim and objective: 1.To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2.To set the captives free through the mercy of God Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

The aim and objective: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ONAFEKO KHADIJAT ADEBKONLA 2. MUSTAPHA KAZEEM OLUWAKEMI 3. AYENI ABDULFATAI ADEBOLA 4. SHITTU MODINAT YETUNDE 5. BADEJO JAMIU ADEYEMI 6. YUNUS BASIRU ADESOLA

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.ADEWOLE ADEBISI PHILIPS 2.COKER TOYIN MUSBAU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL MECHANISMS THAT WILL ENHANCE HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES AND PURPOSIVE LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA AT LARGE. 2.TO LEVERAGE COMMUNITIES, GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS TO GAIN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS. 3.TO DEVELOP QUALITY SKILLS TRANSFER AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR YOUTHS. 4.TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING SOCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND PERSONAL WELL BEING THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. 5.TO ENGAGE THE YOUTHS ON CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL ACQUISITION INITIATIVES. 6.TO GENERATE FUND FOR THE ACTUALISATION OF THE ORGANISATION’S SET GOALS. 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 : ADEWOLE ADEBISI PHILIPS 08186179066

THE WORD TENT CHURCH

ASSOCIATION OF GOD’S HERITAGE PROVISION FOR CHILDREN

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

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. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. EDWIN EHINOME OJEMEN --CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. MARGARET ADENIKE OJEMEN --TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY 3.MRS. DORCAS INUMIDUN ALUKO --SECRETARY 4.REV. JULIUS ODOFIN --WELFARE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 2. TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY. 3. TO RAISE UP GODLY CHILDREN AS CHRISTIANS FIT FOR GOD’S PURPOSE. 4.TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND/OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE CHILDREN. 5. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL THERAPY TO CHILDREN IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE THEIR SUFFERINGS.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CENTER FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES, AND THE APPOINTMENT THE NEW TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES: 1. PIUS CHUKWUE-MEKA AWUJA 2. CORDELIA CHINYERE UGORJI 3. PRISCA OGBUO-OGBUOKIRI-AWUJA 4.EVANGELIST UCHE IME IBANGA NEW TRUSTEES: 1. MRS ESSIEN NYAKNNO BASSEY ITON 2. ENGR. BASSEY AMA ITON

SIGNED: MRS ESSIEN NYAKNNO BASSEY ITON

SOCIAL RESEARCH AND CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.SMITH AYOTUNDE OLUWAGBENGA 2.BAMGBODU OLUWAKEMI TAIWO 3.ADEKUNLE TAIYE FALOLA 4. AGBOOLA DORCAS YEMISI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: Barr. Ani Jacqueline

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

SIGNED : ELIAS RILWAN ADEBIYI

GOLDEN DREAM HOME FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEYELU OLUREMI - CHAIRMAN 2. ADEBOLA OLUBUNMI FOLASHADE - SECRETARY 3. ODUMBONI OLUWADURO TIMI JOSEPH 4 . IMAFINDOR EMMANUEL AYEMERE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO CREATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS. 2) TO ERADICATE HOUSING DEFICIT CHALLENGE AND LEAVE A NEW LIFE TO THE MASSES BY TRANSFORMING SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING THEM IN ATTAINING A GOOD STANDARD OF LIVING. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARD TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AL-SHAMS MUSLIM WELFARE FOUNDATION

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission 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 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO SUPPORT MUSLIM FAMILIES IN NIGERIA THAT ARE IN NEED IN TERMS OF EDUCATION MATERIALS, CLOTHING, SCHOOL FEES THROUGH MUSLIM SCHOOLS AND MUSLIM ORGANISATIONS REGISTERED IN SCHOOLS. 2.TO TRAIN TRUSTEES, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO ENABLE THEM UPHOLD PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY SERVICE, MANAGEMENT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EXCELLENT GRASP OF CUSTOMER CARE 3.TO INTRODUCE FREE VOLUNTARY CRECHE SERVICE TO ENABLE STRUGGLING BUT PARENTS DROP THEIR BABIES AND TODDLERS FOR FEW HOURS PER DAY.

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

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

FIRST DIVINE GRACE CLUB OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB 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.EJIOFOR OKECHUKWU. C - CHAIRMAN 2.ANIEBONAM ARINZE ANIEBONAM - SECRETARY 3.OFOEDU TOCHUKWU HENRY -TREASURER THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF IT’S MEMBERS. 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

AYUBA CORNELIUS TUODOLO 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.AYUBA CORNELIUS TUODOLO - CHAIRMAN 2.VICTORIA DAPEL - SECRETARY 3.CAPT. REV. SIMON DAPEL (RTD) - MEMBER 3.BARR. JAMES PERE FEMOWEI - MEMBER THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 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

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, July 18, 2017

BIRTH TO LIFE INITIATIVE 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. TRUSTEES ARE: 1.JERRILYN MONIK MULBAH 2. DR JAFARU DAMBAZAU BELLO 3. ANGELENE EHIMIKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. FREE MATERNITY CARE FOR YOUNG PREGNANT SINGLE MUMS IN OUR CARE 2. PROVIDING DELIVERY KITS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR LABOUR ROOMS 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 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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DOMINION SAINTS APOSTOLIC REVIVAL MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE : 1.AJAYI NIYI DUKE ( PRESIDENT / G.O) 2.UWAIFO KEN AGHAGBEZE 3.ODUSOLE OLUBUNMI TOLULOPE ( SECRETARY) 4.ODUSOLE OLUBUKOLA OLUWADAMILOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH CRUSADE AT ALL TIMES 2.TO PREACH REPENTANCE OF SINS TO UNBELIEVERS IN THE SOCIETY 3.TO HELP THE NEEDY AND POOR ONES IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD. 4.TO REACH OUT TO UNBELIEVERS THROUGH PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS, JOURNALS, BOOKS AND EVANGELISM. 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

EXCESS GRACE ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL

LIVING MIRACLE INTERCESSORY CHURCH

THE WORD TENT CHURCH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR IFEANYICHUKWU CHARLES GREAT 2. PASTOR MRS IFEANYICHUKWU MABEL NNEZE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE NEEDS OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONXSI STREET, MAITAMA. P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE PETER CHUKWUEMEKA OKOH 2. PASTOR (MRS ) CHINASA MARY OKOH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2./TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE NEEDS OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA. P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

UMARU

KHADIJAT

OMOREGIE

NASIR

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UMARU SAIDU ESHIOGHME NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UMARU YUSUF SAIDU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS HADIZA IBRAHIM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KHADIJAT AHMED IBRAHIM ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ZENITH BANK SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS OMOREGIE EBHEIYE FRANK NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOREGIE FRANK ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS NASIR AROGBOLA YUSUF NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NASIR OLAITAN AROGBOLA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

SAM

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ACHO JOSEPH IJI NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ACHO OKO SAM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE OBIDIGWE JOSEPH CHIKE

LARABA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LARABA KENNETH YEMINYA NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LARABA KENNETH YAKUBU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE OSELOKA- OSSAI EHINOMEN PATIENCE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OBIDIGWE CHIKE ANGUSTINA , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS OBIDIGWE JOSEPH CHIKE , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID , AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I FORMERLY KNOW AND ADDRESS AS OTOKHINE EHINOMEN PATIENCE , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OSELOKA- OSSAI EHINOMEN PATIENCE , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

OSELOKA-OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR

ROSEMARY

I, formerly Known As OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR now Known As OSELOKA-OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR. All former documents remain valid, General Public Take note. OLUKAYODE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWUYI VICTORIA ADERONKE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLUKAYODE VICTORIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS EBOH CHINAZA ROSEMARY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS EBERENDU CHINAZA ROSEMARY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MRS ODIUGWU STELLA NGOZI

ADEBAYO ODUSHOGA PELUMI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SMITH AYOTUNDE OLUWAGBENGA 2. BAMGBODU OLUWAKEMI TAIWO 3. ADEKUNLE TAIYE FALOLA 4. AGBOOLA DORCAS YEMISI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONXSI STREET, MAITAMA. P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

LET US SMILE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named ORGANISATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Okorhi Ogagaogene Reuben – Chairman 2. Okorhi Deborah – Secretary 3. Taiwo Dotun – Member AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. To bring education to every community in Africa starting with Nigeria 2. To send over 200 back to school 3. To provide required medical act to those in need. 4. To build a foundation to care for underprivileged children. 5. To provide means of livelihood for teen parents through skill acquisition projects in other to help them take care of their young ones 6. To provide sound moral up bringing for the young ones 7. To provide good water system in various community across Nigeria Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Ikemma Stella Ngozi now wish to known and addressed as Mrs Odiugwu Stella Ngozi. All former documents remain valid.General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODUSHOGA HARUNA KADIR now wish to known and addressed as ADEBAYO ODUSHOGA PELUMI.All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OSELOKA- OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR

OSELOKA- OSSAI EHINOMEN PATIENCE I FORMERLY KNOW AND ADDRESS AS OTOKHINE EHINOMEN PATIENCE , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OSELOKA- OSSAI EHINOMEN PATIENCE , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

BLESSING

ABE BOSE ADEWUNMI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ONUNZE, BLESSING EZINWANNE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEKE, BLESSING EZINWANNE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Adesanya Bose Adewunmi, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Abe Bose Adewunmi. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OBIAJUNWA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CHOSEN JOSEA KENECHI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WISDOM IBE ONYESO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKERE CHIMANKPA OBIAJUNWA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, OYEGUN BOLANLE RUTH,OYEGUN BOLA RUTH and OYEGUN OMOBOLANLE RUTH refer to one and the same person,now wish to be known and addressed as OYEGUN BOLANLE RUTH.All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MBA EKENE JOE , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS CHOSEN JOSEA KENECHI , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID ,GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN PLEASE TAKE NOTE . OSELOKA-OSSAI EHINOMEN PATIENCE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OSELOKA- OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID ,AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE . ELEYELE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ELEYELE SULE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ELEYELE SULE ATANDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. FOR RECORD PURPOSES, GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED TAKE NOTE.

Signed: Okorhi Ogagaogene Reuben - Chairman

OLIMAH

OSELOKA- OSSAI IFEANYI ARTHUR

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BAKWENYE NDUDI VICTOR. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANDREW NDUDI VICTOR. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ILEOLA OLUWAFUNSO RACHAEL. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ADEDINI OLUWAFUNSO RACHAEL. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. MARIA IFUNANYA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. MARIA OLIMAH ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UMARU

CORRECTION OF NAME

OBIAJUNWA

CHINONYE

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT SULEMAN JAMES UMARU AND SULEMAN UMARU REFER TO ONE AND SAME PERSON I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULEMAN JAMES UMARU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, JOSEPH CHRISTIANA FUNMI WISH TO CORRECT MY NAME MISTAKENLY WRITTEN AS CHRISTIANA SUNDAY JOSEPH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOSEPH CHRISTIANA FUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

VICTOR

RACHAEL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WISDOM IBE ONYESO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKERE CHIMANKPA OBIAJUNWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OPARA NOLINE UMEH CHINONYE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OPARA NOLINE CHINONYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MERCY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGBUTHU NAKENO MERCY. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ANDREW NAKENO MERCY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly Known As OTOKHINE EHINOMEN PATIENCE now Known As OSELOKA-OSSAI EHINOMEN PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid, General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

This is to confirm that I, IJITI AUGUSTINE OLU is the same person answering IJITI AUGUSTINE OLUSOLA and IJITI AUGUSTINE OLUBUSAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as IJITI AUGUSTINE OLU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, July 18, 2017

ACHIEVERS SUSTAINABLE CARE INITIATIVE

CHARLOTTE FADEKE OGUNDOKUN FOUNDATION

THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGBOGBO OFEJIRO ELO 2. OGBOGBO TONY EFETOBORE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) BOLANLE ADENIKE OGUNDOKUN ( 2) OLUWATOYIN TUTU OGUNDOKUN ( 3) OPEOLUWA ADETORO BADARU

Aims and Objectives: 1. To promote and care for the welfare of youths and the less privilege in the Society 2. To promote the welfare of members in the society and the Nation at Large.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To provide support and assistance to the vulnerable population in the society such as children, the elderly, the poor, the lessprivileged and people with disabilities or life threatening diseases.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY .

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

EDITH HARMONY & GREAT FOUNDATION

HOLYGHOST HEALING AND FREEDOM MISSION

This is to inform the public that the aboveFOUNDATION has applied to theCORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA for registration under PART C ofCOMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EDITH WILLIAMS EKPONBA 2. MIKE KRAUSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aims and objectives of EDITH HARMONY & GREAT FOUNDATION are: 1. To cater for the less privilege in the society and to enhance their living condition. 2. To facilitate food distribution programmes and free Medicare for thousands of children and youths mostly in remote areas and to operate orphanages which will provide loving homes for abandoned children. 3. To offer various free vocational training opportunities to as many who are willing to accept such laudable breaks. 4. To organize free lectures, conferences, symposium or seminars that will lead to national development and causes human transformation and attitudinal change among members of the society. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UZOWURU, OSINACHI NANCY - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. ONWUCHEKWA, JAMES ANYASO- SECRETARY 3.OSAGIEDE, SANDRA EHIOSU - MEMBER 4. UZOWURU, BETTAR CHIOMA - MEMBER 5. OKONKWO, KENNETH -MEMBER

REGINA AKANIMOH BASSEY

ASEKUNOLA MUHAMMED JAMIU

I, formerly known and addressed as NELLY EDET AFAHAEKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as REGINA AKANIMOH BASSEY. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ASEKUN ALHAJI JAMIU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ASEKUNOLA MUHAMMED JAMIU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BAHAGO MARTHA PETER

I, formerly known and addressed as PETER MARTHA LUBA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BAHAGO MARTHA PETER. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BLESSING MATHIAS WUNAZI

xx AGU TEMITOPE Formerly known and addressed as FALEMORA FUNKE TEMITOPE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AGU TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OSUNDEYI TAIWO RAMON

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To Preach the Word of God to the World. 2. To win souls for Christ through Evangelism. 3. To organize Seminars, Symposia, Conferences, Workshops and Faith Clinics to enhance the Spiritual growth of the people in the Lord. 4. To deliver the Oppressed, Heal the sick and set the Captives free through the Words of God. 5. To engage in Charitable and Evangelistic work both Locally and Internationally. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General ,Corporate Affairs Commission,Plot 420,Tigris Crescent,off Aguiyi Ironsi Street ,Maitama,PMB 198,Garki,Abuja within 28 days of this Publication. SIGNED: CAJETAN AMASIKE ESQ. 08037933562

DYAHYA MICHAEL

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as BABA SOLOMON, now wish to be known, called and addressed as DYAHYA MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That I, JOBI TOMILOLA BIMPE is one and the same person as TOMILOLA ABIODUN. That henceforth wish to be known and addressed as TOMILOLA ABIODUN. That all documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. MARGARET AFOLAKE ADEBANJO

MRS. RAJI TOBI KABIRAT

I, formerly known and addressed as Mrs Margaret McKnight, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. MARGARET AFOLAKE ADEBANJO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OMOTAYO TOBI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. RAJI TOBI KABIRAT due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS YUSSUF MARIAM BOLANLE

EMMANUEL CHIEDOZIEM ANYANWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BLESSING WUNAZI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BLESSING MATHIAS WUNAZI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSUNDEYI TAIWO EWEOLARU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSUNDEYI TAIWO RAMON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS SHODIPO MARIAM BOLANLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS YUSSUF MARIAM BOLANLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AKINOLA ZACCHEAUS OMOTAYO

xx OYENEKÀN ELIZABETH OLUBUSAYO

MRS. OLAYINKA MARIAM OLUWATOSIN (NEE ALLI).

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINOLA ZACCHEAUS TOMIWA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINOLA ZACCHEAUS OMOTAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ILORI ELIZABETH OLUWABUSAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYENEKÀN ELIZABETH OLUBUSAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BUZUGBE VICTORIA ONYINYE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. ALLI MARIAM OLUWATOSIN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLAYINKA MARIAM OLUWATOSIN (NEE ALLI). All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBUNOLUWA VICTORIA BUZUGBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BUZUGBE VICTORIA ONYINYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. ANOZIE NJIDEKA GINA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AJOKU NJIDEKA GINA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ANOZIE NJIDEKA GINA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IJITI JANET AINA I, formerly known and addressed as IGITIMEHIN JANET AINA, now wish to be known and addressed as IJITI JANET AINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSHIGA KEHINDE DAVID

I, formerly known and addressed as IDOWU AYODELE DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as OSHIGA KEHINDE DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. ALEBIOSU ABIBAT OMOBOLANLE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS TIJANI ABIBAT OLUWABUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ALEBIOSU ABIBAT OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUWASOLA OLUWADAMILARE MICHEAL SUNDAY

I, KELECHI IGNATIUS NWOKE, the father of ADAEZE ASSUMPTA ANYANWU and EMMANUEL CHIEDOZIEM ANYANWU were formerly known and addressed as ADAEZE ASSUMPTA NWOKE and EMMANUEL CHIEDOZIEM NWOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAEZE ASSUMPTA ANYANWU and EMMANUEL CHIEDOZIEM ANYANWU . All former documents remain valid. General public and Kenya Government take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNSHOLA OLUWADAMILARE MICHEAL SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASOLA OLUWADAMILARE MICHEAL SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as ETTA IBIAMG EWAH instead of ETTA IBIANG EWAH, now my correct name is ETTA IBIANG EWAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEOGUN RISIKAT

JOSEPH ALEXANDER ELIJAH

I, formerly known and addressed as ADELAKUN RISIKAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOGUN RISIKAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

HOPE-GROUND FOUNDATION This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION have applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Acts, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) EKWERE JESSE TOM -PRESIDENT 2. EKWERE JESSE ADAMA -SECRETARY 3. WILSON SALOMON 4. SALOMON NKECHI JENNIFER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To Organise seminars and workshops programs towards the empowerment of the youths in the society ( 2) To provide support programs for the widows Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. SIGNED BY : PRESIDENT

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

23 Public Notice

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUKOLU ELIJAH OLUWASEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH ALEXANDER ELIJAH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IFEOLUWA OLUWASEGUN OMOTAYO

MRS. DAVIES RISIKAT ABIOYE

I formerly known and addressed as MAVIS SEGUN OMOTAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEOLUWA OLUWASEGUN OMOTAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. MURAINA RISIKAT ABIOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. DAVIES RISIKAT ABIOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADEGORIOLA OMOLEKE ABOSEDE

On my National Identity card, my name was wrongly written as DAVID NWANKPA instead of DAVID AMAJI NWANKPA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OMOLEKE ABOSEDE ARIYIKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEGORIOLA OMOLEKE ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AMOBI AMARACHI NUELLA I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR AMARACHI NUELA , now wish to be known, called and addressed as AMOBI AMARACHI NUELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ALABI KAYODE PAUL I, formerly known and addressed as ALABI KAYODE AYO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALABI KAYODE PAUL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

THELMA VICTOR BASSEY

LEBILE FUNMILAYO MARY

I, formerly known and addressed as NKPONKE-OBONG FRANCIS EKPENYONG, now wish to be known, called and addressed as THELMA VICTOR BASSEY due to change in my marital status . All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as YUSUF FUNMILAYO MARY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as LEBILE FUNMILAYO MARY. All former documents remain valid. Fidelity Bank Plc and the general public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

AMINAT ALABI ABIMBOLA

That on some of my documents, my names appear as SHOGBADE LATEEF, SHOGBADE ADENOLA, while on others, it appears as SHOGBADE LATEEF ADENOLA. That I am the one bearing all these names mentioned above. That any documents bearing all these names mentioned above are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMINAT AKITOYE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS AMINAT ALABI ABIMBOLA. THAT I WAS BORN ON THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, 1991. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWENYI CLETUS

ABIOLA TUTU LAJA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT NWENYI UGOCHUKWU CLETUS IS ONE AND SAME PERSON AS NWENYI CLETUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNNIYI ABIOLA OLALERE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AS ABIOLA TUTU LAJA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEYEMI EMMANUEL AYOBAMI I, formerly known and addressed as OLADIPUPO EMMANUEL AYOBAMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI EMMANUEL AYOBAMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. HARUNA OLAPEJU ABISOLA I, formerly known and addressed as ILUBANWO OLAPEJU ABISOLA and AIDELOMON OLAPEJU ABISOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. HARUNA OLAPEJU ABISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEKEMI OLUWASEUN ONANUGA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKEMI OLUWASEUN ABAGIJIN OR ONANUGA ADEKEMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKEMI OLUWASEUN ONANUGA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. EKHATOR ESEMUEDE WEST I, formerly known and addressed as EKHATOR J. E WEST, now wish to be known and addressed as EKHATOR ESEMUEDE WEST. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Public Notice 24 TAIWO OLAIYA OLORUNOJE ISHOLA

CORRECTION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as OLORUNOJE TUAGAGA TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO OLAIYA OLORUNOJE ISHOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as GAZAL SHAMSELDEEN OLADELE instead of GAZAL OLADELE SAMSONDEEN, now my correct name is GAZAL OLADELE SAMSONDEEN. My correct Date of Birth is 25/04/1978. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OJO OLUWADAMILOLA ADETOUN Formerly known and addressed as AKOMOLAFE OLUWADAMILOLA ADETOUN, Now wish to be known and address as OJO OLUWADAMILOLA ADETOUN all former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note. MRS UCHEHARA CANDID NKIRUKA

MRS. ESTHER ADESHOLA AKINGBAGBOHUN xx

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AKODU ADESHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ESTHER ADESHOLA AKINGBAGBOHUN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

NWOKO KINGSLEY UKACHI

I, formerly known and addressed as, KINGSLEY NWOKO UKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWOKO KINGSLEY UKACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MRS. GERALDINE BARISULEKA STEPHEN-EZINWA

I, formerly known as IWUALA CHUKWUDI, now wish to add JOHN to my name, henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as IWUALA JOHN CHUKWUDI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, FORMERLY known and addressed as LAMIDI RAMAT OLAITAN OF NO: 41, MARKET STREET, ISALE-OJA, AGEGE, LAGOS, WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EGUNJOBI RAMAT OLAITAN. ALL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID General public take note.

SAMUEL DAVID KOMO

AJULO OLUWAKEMI IYABODE

JIMOH RASAAK OLAIYA

I formerly known and addressed as SAMAILA KOMO, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL DAVID KOMO. My correct date of birth is 12th day of March 1982. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EDUN OLUWAKEMI IYABODE, now wish to be known and addressed as AJULO OLUWAKEMI IYABODE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known as OLA-IYA RASAKI AMOO wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH RASAAK OLAIYA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. IFECHINEKE ANTHONY AKACHINEKE

OGENE EMMANUEL PROSPER

I, formerly known and addressed NWODO ANTHONY ANIEZEE, now wish to be known and addressed as IFECHINEKE ANTHONY AKACHINEKE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGENE OGBONNA EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as OGENE EMMANUEL PROSPER. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MISS ANTHONIA AKHERE ABHADEBHORO

CORRECTION OF NAME

OKORO MMADUABUCHI GODWIN

CHIJIOKE CHUKWUDI SOROCHUKWU

This is to confirm that ANTHONIA AKHERE ABHADEBHORO and ANTHONIA AKHERE IBHADE refer to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as MISS ANTHONIA AKHERE ABHADEBHORO. My correct date of birth is 25th April1987. All former documents remain valid. UBA Plc, Eco Bank, GT Bank and the general public should please take note.

This is to certify that my correct name is COSMOS UCHENNA ANYAMELE and not COSMOS UCHENNA ANYANEMERE as wrongly captured in my BVN registration. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed asORJI MMADUABUCHI OKORO, now wish to be known and addressed as OKORO MMADUABUCHI GODWIN. All former documents remain valid. STC Nsukka UNN, MDCN and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIJIOKE CHUKWUDI SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIJIOKE CHUKWUDI SOROCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MORDI HELEN OGOR I formerly known and address as PAULINUS MARY , now wish to be known and addressed as MORDI HELEN OGOR. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note. MARY-IMAOBONG PAUL BRUNO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MARY-IMAOBONG JOHN TOM AKPAN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MARY-IMAOBONG PAUL BRUNO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE. HON. AGOMUO DANIEL BONIFACE

I, formerly known and addressed as, AGOMUO DANIEL CHINAGOROM, now wish to be known and addressed as, HON. AGOMUO DANIEL BONIFACE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. OKUCHUKWU GOSPEL MADUKA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GERALDINE BARISULEKA AGON-NGBOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. GERALDINE BARISULEKA STEPHEN-EZINWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKUCHUKWU GOSPEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKUCHUKWU GOSPEL MADUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OGUNJOBI OREOLUWA OLUWATOBI

OKECHUKWU IJEOMA JULIANA

MRS AISHA ELIZABETH EZEBUIHE

MRS RHODA NGOZI OKOH

NNAMANI EMMANUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EGWUATU JULIET ANURIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKECHUKWU JULIET ANURIKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS PHODA NGOZI NWOBODO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS RHODA NGOZI OKOH. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed asNNAMANI BLESSED EMMAGOD, now wish to be known and addressed as NNAMANI EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IFEDIEGWU CLIFFORD OKECHUKWU

MRS NWIGWE PEACE AKUDO

EZEH GRACE NEBECHI

I, formerly known and addressed as IFEDIEGWU JOSEPH OSITA, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEDIEGWU CLIFFORD OKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONUOHA PEACE AKUDO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWIGWE PEACE AKUDO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GRACE NEBECHI ENEMUOR, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEH GRACE NEBECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NGWU KENECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as NGWU OLIVER THANKGOD. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MGBOROGWU EKENE NWADIUTO

EZINNA JOSIAH EZINNAMECHINA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ENEOWELLE EZINNA JOSIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as EZINNA JOSIAH EZINNAMECHINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that UGBAM CHIMERENMA ACHIRINMA ANGELA and UGBAM CHIMERENMA ACHIRINMA, refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as UGBAM CHIMERENMA ACHIRINMA ANGELA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as NWIGBO SUNDAY that I now wish to add EGWE to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as NWIGBO SUNDAY EGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS KADIRI ADIUKWU MARIA . O .

MRS OSTERLUND AMINAT MOTUNRAYO

FARNCIS-OPARA ANULI CHINENYE

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINENYE ANULI NNENNA EZINWA and CHINENYE ANULI NNENNA OPARA, now wish to be known and addressed as FARNCIS-OPARA ANULI CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MGBOROGWU EKENE MARIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MGBOROGWU EKENE NWADIUTO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS CHIDINMA OJIGWE I Formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIDINMA KALU UDUMA now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS CHIDINMA OJIGWE All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note. AMAECHI BLESSING ONYEDIKACHI

I formerly known as UDE (EKWEREM) IJEOMA JULIANA wish to be known and addressed as OKECHUKWU IJEOMA JULIANA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OHAJA BLESSING ONYEDIKACHI wish to be known and addressed as AMAECHI BLESSING ONYEDIKACHI and corrected Date of Birth is 04/05/1986 . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

COKER JULIANAH OLUREMI

ELEDU FAUSAT TOPE

ESEME DANIEL UDOH

I formerly known as BANJO JULIANAH OLUREMI wish to be known and addressed as COKER JULIANAH OLUREMI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AKINTOLA FAUSAT TOPE AND SULAIMON FAUSAT TOPE wish to be known and addressed as ELEDU FAUSAT TOPE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ESEME DANIEL wish to be known and addressed as ESEME DANIEL UDOH .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLUWATOBI OREOLUWA SUNDAY wish to be known and addressed as OGUNJOBI OREOLUWA OLUWATOBI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

AFUYE OLAYINKA ESTHER Formerly called, know and addressed as: OLANIYI OLAYINKA ESTHER. Now wishes to be called, known and addressed as: AFUYE OLAYINKA ESTHER All former document remain valid general public should please take note

This is to confirm that NWACHUKWU EBENEZAR UDOCHUKWU and EMMANUEL EBENEZAR NWACHUKWU refer to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU EMMANUEL UDOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

This is to confirm that AZOMA STELLA CHIZOBA and STELLA AZOMA CHIZOBA EMMANUEL refer to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as AZOMA STELLA CHIZOBA. Also my correct date of birth is 30th August 1986 and not 30th August 1987. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NMADU LINDAH OMACHI, and MADU BONITTA OMACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. BONITTA OMACHI ROBINSON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as YUSUF OYINDAMOLA OLUWATOYOSI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUYEMI OYINDAMOLA OLUWATOYOSI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

PAULINE OBIOMA OKWUOSA

I formerly known as PAULINE OBIOMA AGUSIONU wish to be known and addressed as PAULINE OBIOMA OKWUOSA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public take note

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MRS. BONITTA OMACHI ROBINSON

EGUNJOBI RAMAT OLAITAN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AISHA ELIZABETH KEY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AISHA ELIZABETH EZEBUIHE, All former documents remain valid. UBA Plc and general public should please take

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EKENNIA CANDID NKIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UCHEHARA CANDID NKIRUKA, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWOSISI CHRISTA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EDONI CHRISTA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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OLUYEMI OYINDAMOLA OLUWATOYOSI

MGBEH OLUCHI VIRGINIA I, formerly known and addressed as MGBEH OLUCHI MARYJANE, now wish to be known and addressed as MGBEH OLUCHI VIRGINIA, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWANESI JANE KELECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ROMANUS KELECHI CHINWENDU, All former

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I Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADIUKWU MARIA OGECHI now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS KADIRI ADIUKWU MARIA . O . All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as MISS ABU AMINAT MOTUNRAYO now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS OSTERLUND AMINAT MOTUNRAYO. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

MRS. ABIODUN OLAYEMI YEMISI

ECHENDU CHIKADIBIA SUCCESS

I formerly known as Miss OLORUNTOBA OLAYEMI YEMISI wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. ABIODUN OLAYEMI YEMISI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. MORKA OGECHI FRANK I formerly known as NWADIBIE FRANK wish to be known and addressed as MORKA OGECHI FRANK .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

This is to confirm that these names: IWUOHA CHIKAODI and IWUOHA CHIKADIBIA SUCCESS refer to one and the same person. I, now wish to be known and addressed as ECHENDU CHIKADIBIA SUCCESS MRS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note ESU JOSEPHINE IFEYINWA

I formerly known as OBI JOSEPHINE IFEANYI wish to be known and addressed as ESU JOSEPHINE IFEYINWA . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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UKAEGBU CAROLINE CHIKA FAVOUR

I formerly known as UKAEGBU CAROLINE CHIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as UKAEGBU CAROLINE CHIKA FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS MADUWUBA VIVIAN CHINWENDU

I formerly known as MISS OKERE VIVIAN CHINWENDU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MADUWUBA VIVIAN CHINWENDU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. LAWSON AYODEJI I formerly known as BUNMI AINA MARIAM wish to be known and addressed as LAWSON AYODEJI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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NDUKAEZE EBUKA. Formerly known and addressed as NDUKAEZE VICTOR CHUKWUEBUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUKAEZE EBUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. UGWU NNENNA ELIZABETH Formerly known and addressed as CHUKWU NNENNA ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU NNENNA ELIZABETH. My correct date of birth is July 7th 1983. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKEKE USWONWAN FAITH Formerly known and addressed as MOMAH FAITH, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE USWONWAN FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAMES/DATE OF BIRTH My name was wrongly written as IGATUS EDEH, instead of INNOCENT IGNETUS EDE. My correct date of birth is 17TH JANUARY 1979 and not 19/9/1979. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as JOBI-FELE FALILAT instead OGUNJOBI FALILAT AINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. DEGLO ANN OBIAGELI

I, formerly known and addressed as JIMBA OBY ANN, now wish to be known and addressed as DEGLO ANN OBIAGELI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. HASSAN JAMIU JIBOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNTOKUN JAMIU JIBOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as HASSAN JAMIU JIBOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. EKPEMO HAPPINESS OBICHI I, formerly known and addressed as OHAKA HAPPINESS OBICHI, now wish to be known as EKPEMO HAPPINESS OBICHI. All former documents remain valid. EMBASSIES, BANKS and General public take note. JIMOH BALKIS IBRAHIM. I formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM BALKIS BINTA now wish to be known called and addressed as JIMOH BALKIS IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. JIMOH OJODOMO JOHNSOHN . I formerly known and addressed as JIMOH OKOH OJODOMO now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH OJODOMO JOHNSOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as ONI AWE BOLAJI on my Retirement Saving Account instead ONI AWE ABOLAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS OMOSEBI FUNMILAYO OLORUNJEDA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OSIBOWALE FUNMILAYO OLORUNJEDA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OMOSEBI FUNMILAYO OLORUNJEDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AILEMEN OMOYE SHARON . I, formerly known and addressed as KERMAIDIC OMOE SHARON SUSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as AILEMEN OMOYE SHARON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. IBITOYE KAFAYAT IDOWU

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINTAYO KAFAYAT IDOWU, now wish to be known and addressed as IBITOYE KAFAYAT IDOWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EKONG ROSE VICTOR

UDUAKOBONG SUNDAY UDOEKPO

Formerly known and addressed as ETIM IBOK ROSE, now wish to be known and addressed as EKONG ROSE VICTOR. That my date of birth is 22nd of November, 1978. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UDUAKOBONG UDOKPO, now wish to be known and addressed as UDUAKOBONG SUNDAY UDOEKPO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. BAMIDELE-OJO ABIDEMI ELIZABETH

This is to confirm that I, MATHIAS RITA AVWEROSUOGHENE, is one and same person as MATHIAS RITA. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as MOSES ADEKUNLE instead MOSES ADEKUNLE POPOOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MOSES ONYEKWERE NWOKOCHA

I, formerly known and addressed as MOSES ONYEKWERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MOSES ONYEKWERE NWOKOCHA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as ANYAOGU EMEKA KINGSLEU instead AYOGU KINGSLEY CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ARO MICHEAL TOBILOBA

On some of my documents, my name appears as PEDRO AJIBADE, while on other documents it appears as AJIBADE ELEDUMO OLASOJI PEDRO. I am the same person bearing both names. Henceforth wish to be known and addressed as PEDRO AJIBADE. all documents bearing both names remain mine and valid general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BALA MICHEAL now wish to be known and addressed as ARO MICHEAL TOBILOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

JOSEPHINE NGOZI IGBOEJESI I formerly known and addressed as JOSEPHINE NGOZI NWOKEDI now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPHINE NGOZI IGBOEJESI. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

My name was wrongly written as MOJI AINA IBIDAPO- AJAYI instead of MOJISOLA AINA IBIDAPO-AJAYI, Now wish to be known and addressed as MOJISOLA AINA IBIDAPO-AJAYI. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, IYOLO EMMANUEL wish to add EBERE to my existing name. Henceforth, my names are IYOLO EMMANUEL EBERE. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

YAKUBU RAUFU AJADI

ADEKOYA RUKAYAT BUSOLA I, formerly known and addressed as LAWAL RUKAYAT BUSOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKOYA RUKAYAT BUSOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWALA JOEL

I, formerly known and addressed as NWALA SAMSON M., now wish to be known and addressed as NWALA JOEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHILAKA JENNIFER CN

I formerly known and addressed as EZIKE JENNIFER CN now wish to be known and addressed as CHILAKA JENNIFER CN. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I, BLACKY MOSES, and BLACKY NWAOBIYEBE, refer to one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

This is to inform the general public that the above named ORGANISATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. Alexander Adielechi Ben - Chairman. 2. Achinike Rejoice Tobechi - Secretary. 3. Achinike Christendom Kel - Member.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHRISTOPHER OZEMOYA UBUANE. 2. IFEOMA JULIANA UBUANE.

SIGNED ; Alexander Adielechi Ben (Chairman )

MRS ECHEFU ROSAMUND CHIDIMA

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AUGUSTINE IGBINOBA UBUANE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 565, Ndola Square, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication

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OMMISSION OF NAME

CHRIST ABOVE ALL INT’L WONDERS ASSEMBLY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the word of God to all nations. 2. To win souls for Christ through evangelism.

Formerly known and addressed as AROWOSELU BOLA TUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as SIMEON BOLA AROWOSELU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that ABAH was omitted from my name. I wish to state that my full names are AGABA FIDELIS ABAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGBIYE PRECIOUS OLAJUMOKE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE DESCENDANTS OF UBUANE 2. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY ETC Any objection to this 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: A. S. EROMOSELE ESQ

SIMEON BOLA AROWOSELU

Formerly known and addressed as EKPERURU RHODA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKPARHO RHODA. My correct date of birth is 28/09/1951. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DAVID CLINTS LISHANYOCHUWE, now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID CLINTS ONENU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNLANA PRECIOUS OLAJUMOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as FAGBIYE PRECIOUS OLAJUMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGBENNA GREGORY OKECHUKWU

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known as Miss Mobolaji Abidemi Elizabeth, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. BAMIDELE-OJO ABIDEMI ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA and general public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as AJADI RAFIU, now wish to be known and addressed as YAKUBU RAUFU AJADI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OGBENNA GREG OKECHUKWU KENNEDY. Now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGBENNA GREGORY OKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as IHUNYERE ROSAMUND CHIDIMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ECHEFU ROSAMUND CHIDIMA. All former documents remain valid. Skye Bank and general public take note.

OLUGA AMUDAT ABIDEMI I, formerly known and addressed as OLUGA OYINLOLA AMUDAT, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUGA AMUDAT ABIDEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OKONKWO KINGSLEY NDUBUISI.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO KINGSLEY, now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO KINGSLEY NDUBUISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLAKEYE. MARCILENE

I, formerly known and addressed as ANYANG HANNAH UKPONG, now wish to be known and addressed as EYO HANNAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OPEYEMI AREMU. . I formerly known and addressed as ADEOYE SIKIRAT ATOKE. now wish to be known called and addressed as OPEYEMI AREMU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OLUDIYA TAIWO SEGUN. I formerly known and addressed as OKUDIYA OLUWASEGUN TAIWO now wish to be known called and addressed as OLUDIYA TAIWO SEGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, PAUL OSARINMWIAN DENNIS, and IGBINOGUN OSARINMWIAN DENNIS, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, PAUL OSARINMWIAN DENNIS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

That I Olakeye Marcilene my name was wrongly written as Olakeye marceline wish to be known and addressed as Olakeye. Marcilene. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

TONY JUNIOR OLUWASEUN

I formerly known and addressed as SEUN JUNIOR TONY now wish to be known called and addressed as TONY JUNIOR OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAME This is to state that my name was mistakenly re-arranged as NIKE ADEJUMO MUSILIAT instead of NIKE MUSILIAT ADEJUMO. That my correct name is NIKE MUSILIAT ADEJUMO. General public take note. MRS NAPOLEON CONSTANCE FAITH GBENOBA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS GBENOBA CONSTANCE FAITH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NAPOLEON CONSTANCE FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

TREASURE PARK AND GARDEN ESTATE PHASE 1, RESIDENT ASSOCIATION SIMAWA This is to inform the general public that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act of 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. Nkechor Isitor Nicholas Kens (President). 2. Amotsuka John Esimaje (Financial Secretary). 3. Adeniga Adekunle Toyin (Treasurer). 4. Nwosu Sebastian Ifeanyi (P.R.O). 5. Somotun Tunbosun Abiodun (Secretary). AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster unity among residence. 2. To act as an agent for collective bargaining in the affairs of the estate. 3. To help improve the quality of life and all social aspect of residents. Any objection to this 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 Management.

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What’s your take on the judges indicted for alleged corruption by DSS that were later recalled by NJC? A Judge is not an ordinary civil servant but a special civil servant. The law has established this fact. This difference is even seen in the conditions of service which allow them serve up to 65 years and 70 years for the higher Courts and yet earn full salary till death. However, greed and covetousness would not allow some Judges respect themselves. Some still get into the madness of acquisition of wealth like the ordinary civil servants do. So, they bring themselves low. I think it is unfitting for a Judge who has brought himself so low as to be taken into the dock to be recalled to sit in the temple of justice to judge decent human beings. Public perception would not allow the confidence that is required of the judiciary to do that. I am aware of a Chief Judge who in collaboration with some of his colleagues trade with justice by kidnapping justice and holding it hostage. He asks politicians to “Go and bring commercial papers”. In one case, when the politician asked what is commercial paper? The Chief Judge said “You mean you don’t know the meaning of commercial papers? Go and bring Dollars”! So when you break into the house of such a Judge who expects you to be looking for “Ghana must go” and you find “Commercial papers”, he should be made to explain the source of these “Commercial papers”. Do you think the notion of presumption of innocence is exculpatory? Of course, this is a strong element in the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. But it is not meant to shield crime at any level. The notion is not exclusive of presumptions against the accused from available facts. If Esezoobo who as a lawyer could hardly fuel his Tokunbo car or pay his rent, even change his shoes now as a Judge who is paid salary in Naira, throwing “commercial papers” around, building estates here and there and riding bullet proof cars, forgetting where he is coming from and perhaps, where he desires to go, heaven. The law should presume him to be dealing unprofessionally and as such should not be treated any better than a common criminal. He is no more deserving of that honour and prestige that once placed him above the common man in society because he has failed to respect himself. Some people are of the opinion that Justice is now under

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It is settled law that a material contradiction must go to a material point, that is, to the root of the charge against the accused person person. Muntaka-Coomassie, JSC, in Adonike v. State (2015) 1 S.C. 42.

Nigeria’s justice system is under siege- Esezoobo He is one of the brilliant legal practitioners in the country. Known for his uprightness and integrity, Mr Johnson Esezoobo who has practised law for over three decades is among the few Nigerians who stand for the truth. In this interview with TITILOPE JOSEPH, he bares it all on current issues in the Nigerian judiciary as well as other sundry matters. rangement, the Judge is very powerful because he is the Judge of both the facts and the law. And the Supreme Court says he has the right to be wrong. So, if he decides to close his eye to the facts and the law, his conclusion on both law and the facts is final. Under this system, it is not difficult for a Judge to discharge an accused person with a stroke of the pen and heap the blame on the prosecutorial team. I would therefore, suggest the institution of the Jury System, which makes the Judges to sit with a Jury on certain matters. The Jury will advise the Judge on the facts to which he can now apply the law. This will make it difficult for a Judge to close his eyes to the facts as is currently done.

Esezoobo Esq siege in Nigeria, what do you think? Truly, we can no longer pretend on that because from the level of corruption in Nigeria, whereby some Judges now dispense justice for “commercial papers”. Justice is now truly under siege, held hostage and dispensed to the highest bidder. That is why a Minister can visit a Justice of the Supreme Court or invite him to his house at night to negotiate Justice. And the CJN cannot get the President to caution his Ministers and ex-

plain what they were really after? It is amazing that the CJN would rather flex muscles by calling back the Judges in such untoward behaviour. At our age and level, after 60 years, going to 70, we should be more concerned about the legacy we want to bequeath to coming generation than the bread and butter from the practice of law. Do you think the Jury System should be allowed in the country? By the current structural ar-

Some Judges now dispense justice for “commercial papers”. Justice is now truly under siege, held hostage and dispensed to the highest bidder. That is why a Minister can visit a Justice of the Supreme Court or invite him to his house at night to negotiate Justice. And the CJN cannot get the President to caution his Ministers and explain what they were really after? It is amazing that the CJN would rather flex muscles by calling back the Judges in such untoward behaviour. At our age and level, after 60 years, going to 70, we should be more concerned about the legacy we want to bequeath to coming generation than the bread and butter from the practice of law.

Can you say the level of legal practice in the country is satisfactory? Legal practice has two parts; you have the lawyers, you have the Judges. They both come to legal practice and the judicial process. I will say I am not satisfied with it. The level of practice is permissive of oppression and all manner of injustice particularly when the State is involved. There is too much contempt for law by the authorities and people in high places. State legal officers are simply trading, operating from the position of power. The standard of administration of justice under the two levels is not satisfactory. A System that permits citizens accused of criminal offence to go to court to restrain Police, EFCC e.t.c from inviting arresting, investigating and charging them to court is

strange. What is your take on the delay in the administration of justice at the appellate Courts? The system is also permissive of oppression and injustice occasioned by delay in our appellate courts. I still believe that with proper management, there is no reason why a case should take more than two years after exchange of briefs by the parties. The briefs system was adopted to remove incidents of delay. If under the system we still spend as long as six years in the appellate courts then the problem must be with the management. One result of this delay is that judgments cannot be enforced. It makes going to court useless. What do you think could be done to bring about improvement at the Court of Appeal and decentralisation of the Supreme Court? Let me quickly add that the Court of Appeal Lagos division has greatly improved. The Supreme Court needs to examine itself and adjust. This is the last court in the land. It should not allow litigants to be frustrated by keeping them in court longer than necessary. Six years in the court of last resort in alarming. If it means decentralising the Supreme Court so as to have three Divisions to solve the problem let us decentralise it. Do you think the law we practice is dynamic? Law is supposed to be dynamic; moving with the history & life of the people. But our law is not dynamic because the appellate Courts seem to be inconsistent. They decide one thing today and follow a different path tomorrow. So, our law does not seem to be certain and predictable any more to meet its declared purpose in our society. Do you think it’s proper for top public officers standing trial to remain in office during their trial? This is one absurd aspect of our law. How can a law that permits legislators, Governors and ex-

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Admissibility of original copy of a public document KASSIM v. STATE (2017) LPELR42586(SC) PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW INTRODUCTION The Evidence Act provides that where a secondary evidence of a public document is to be tendered in evidence, only the certified true copy will suffice. There have been questions as to what happens if the original public documents are available. Will same be held admissible in evidence? EKO J.S.C while delivering the leading judgment rightly observed as follows “…suffice that I mention that the Courts are not unanimous on whether; where original copy of a document forming part of public record is available, the secondary evidence of it, as opposed to the original and primary evidence of it, is the only legal evidence admissible in evidence and it is illegal to prove its contents by the production of the original copy” He then went further to say “Now, what really is the essence of the demand for a certified true copy of a public document? I think, and in agreement with Adekeye, JSC, in GODWILL & TRUST INVESTMENT LIMITED v. WITT & BUSH LIMITED (2011) 8 NWLR 500; (2011) LPELR - 1333 (SC), the essence of demanding for a certified true copy of a public document is the assurance of the authenticity of the document vis-a-vis the original. And so why go for that assurance in the certified true copy vis-a-vis the original, when the original is available? And so, when the cap is in the market, the head is also in the market; there is no further need to take the cap home from the market in order to test it on the head. I, therefore, agree with the Court below that where the original copy of a document is available, it is admissible without the requirement of certification” OGUNBIYI, J.S.C supported the lead judgment to the effect that original of public documents are admissible in evidence when he said: “By the combined effect of Sections 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 102 and 103 of the Evidence Act, 2011, documents (Public or Private) may be produced in Court by tendering either the original of the document itself or the copy thereof known as secondary evidence: but a party relying on secondary evidence of a public document must produce the certified true copy and no other copy thereof is admis-

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Governors standing trial for terrorism, corruption and yet keeping their offices under the notion of presumption of innocence be expected to produce a good and responsible society? In a decent society, there would be legislative intervention that will bar such accused persons from office until they have had their trials. Such legislative intervention could be inspired by strong judicial activism. The implements of judicial activism to effectuate change are right within the constitution such as S.36 (5) of the Constitution that permits a law that “imposes upon any person the burden of proving particular facts”. Another tool is the Fundamental Objectives & Directive Principles of ‘State Policy’ clause under Chapter III of the Constitution particularly Section 13. Lack of judicial activism has rendered those provisions of the Constitution dormant. A third tool is the public interest element. Section 15(5) of the Constitution enacts that the “The State shall abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power”. If a public officer accused of corrupt practice and abuse of power is allowed to remain in office on the notion of presumption of innocence that will be encouraging the vice. Do you think the National Judicial Council should be restructured? There is need for amendment of the Con-

LAW REPORT sible.” Further, KEKERE-EKUN, J.S.C, in her own contribution was also in support of the admissibility of the original copy of a public document. In her words, “With regard to the admissibility of Exhibits 1, 2 & 3 and the contention of learned counsel for the appellant that only certified true copies of public documents are admissible in evidence and therefore the original documents tendered in this case are inadmissible. I adopt as mine, the exhaustive analysis of the relevant provisions of the Evidence Act, 2011 carried out by my learned brother, Ejembi Eko, JSC in the lead judgment. In addition, I refer to a similar exercise carried out by me in the recent case of Uwua Udo V. The State (2016) 2-3 SC (Pt. III) 29 @ 47 - 54 wherein I held that a public document tendered in its original form is admissible in evidence by virtue of Sections 85 and 86(1) of the Evidence Act, 2011. I therefore hold that Exhibits 1, 2, & 3 were properly admitted in evidence in this case.” BRIEF FACTS OF THE CASE The appellant, in a one count charge dated 15th February, 2012, was alleged to have committed an offence of culpable homicide punishable with death under Section 221(b) of

the Penal Code (Cap 105) Laws of Kano State 1991. The charge against him (appellant) was that on or about 15/1/2009 at about 1600 hrs at Hotoro quarters, Kano he stabbed one Akaraja Musbahu with a knife in his back till he died, with the knowledge that death would be the probable consequence of his act. The appellant pleaded not guilty to the charge whereupon the prosecution called four witnesses as PW1 - PW4 and the appellant gave evidence in defence of the charge without calling any additional witness. Among the pieces of evidence tendered by the prosecution are Exhibits 1, the Medical Report and Exhibits 2 & 3 respectively the appellants extra judicial statements which are confessional in nature. The original copy of these documents were tendered and admitted in evidence by the court. In a considered judgment of the High Court of Kano State delivered by Hon. Justice Wada Abubakar Omar on 19th November 2013, the appellant was found guilty of the offence as charged, convicted and sentenced to death by hanging. The learned trial judge however took cognizance of the age of the appellant among other circumstances and recommended him for prerogative of mercy by the Governor of Kano State. Dissatisfied with the aforesaid judgment, the appellant lodged an appeal against same to the Court of Appeal. In their judgment delivered on 20th day of March, 2015, the learned justices of the Court below affirmed the judgment of the trial Court. Hence the further appeal now before this Court. It is Appellant’s contention that Exhibit 1, being medical report from government hospital and Exhibits 2 and 3, the documents from Nigeria Police are Public in nature within Sections 102, 104 and105 of Evidence Act 2011 for the purpose of being used in Court and as such, only their certified true copies are admissible in evidence by the operation of Sections 85, 86(1), 88, 89(1) (e) & (f), 90(1)(c), 102(a)(iii), 103, 104(1), (2) & (3) and 105 of the Evidence Act, 2011. In other words, that the originals of Exhibits 1, 2 & 3 tendered and admitted in evidence at the trial Court, being inadmissible, were wrongly admitted in evidence. The learned counsel for the appellant therefore urged that no weight and probative

value should be attached to Exhibit 1, 2 & 3, that were wrongfully admitted in evidence, the documents being inadmissible anyway. ISSUES FOR DETERMINATION The following issues were adopted by the court: i. Whether Exhibits 1, 2, & 3 are inadmissible in law for failing to satisfy the requirements and conditions for their admissibility evidence under the relevant provisions of the Evidence Act, 2011; and ii. Whether respondent has proved the guilt of the Appellant beyond reasonable doubt with cogent, credible and compelling evidence required by law? HELD The appeal was dismissed and the conviction and sentence of the appellant by the trial Court in the charge No. K/19c/2012, which conviction and sentence were affirmed by the Court of Appeal in its judgment delivered in the appeal No. CA/K/162/2012 on 20th March, 2015 were further affirmed. RATIO DECIDENDI

DENCE: Whether a public document can be proved by the production of the original copy of the document “Now, what really is the essence of the demand for a certified true copy of a public document? I think, and in agreement with Adekeye, JSC, in GODWILL & TRUST INVESTMENT LIMITED v. WITT & BUSH LIMITED (2011) 8 NWLR 500; (2011) LPELR - 1333 (SC), the essence of demanding for a certified true copy of a public document is the assurance of the authenticity of the document vis-a-vis the original. And so why go for that assurance in the certified true copy vis-a-vis the original, when the original is available? And so, when the cap is in the market, the head is also in the market; there is no further need to take the cap home from the market in order to test it on the head. I, therefore, agree with the Court below that where the original copy of a document is available, it is admissible without the requirement of certification. See DAGGASH v. BULAMA (2004) 14 NWLR (pt. 892) 144.” Per EKO, J.S.C. (Pp. 16-17, Paras. E-C)

Nigeria’s justice system under siege stitution to restructure the National Judicial Council. There are some persons there on the Council who are not supposed to be there but are there by reason of being the heads of their departments. These persons compromise justice and are very corrupt. What can you say about the National Industrial Court of Nigeria? The court has undergone great transformation. The President, Honourable Justice Babatunde Adejumo deserves commendation for taking the court to its current enviable height. However, no sooner had he taken it this far than he transmuted into an Emperor, doing whatever he likes in the place there. So, discipline has broken down there. For example, before the transformation, as one of the patrons of the court I know that Judges and support staff were regularly sent on training and conferences. But I cannot recall when last I heard the President talk about Judges going on training or conferences since the transformation. Early this year, I learnt that the Judges were just thrust with new rules of court the same way we lawyers were. It never used to be like that. Only in an imperial setting does this happen; that Judges

would not have impute to the formulation of rules of Court that they are to apply in the administration of justice. As a legal practitioner, what’s your regrets and desires? I regret that despite that Nigeria is governed by law, yet, we do not observe our national ethics or the ideal of our Constitution. It takes the strength of character for anybody to retain integrity. That is one lesson from the travail of the Judges and some lawyers whose home is now in the dock. But notwithstanding the situation of our time, it is still better to strive to keep integrity so that on the day of reckoning we can like King David in Psalm 25:21 which says “Let integrity and uprightness preserve me”. As for my desire, this flows from my experiences. I was removed from office in 1990 because I would not compromise. In 1991 and in 1998 respectively, one of the Directors and the Managing Director came to my office to retain my services. Their comment on the different occasions was “Johnson, you never change”. So my prayer is that even today in 2017, may God help me to remain firm for what is right and never compromise. A man should be known to

stand for what is right. You were named a trouble -maker among your colleagues, what do you have to say on this? Well, many of my colleagues say so. Some call me rebel. Even among the Judges, some see me as a trouble maker. Some say I am dangerous. And they deal with me with that prejudice. But my understanding from all these is that, I am stubborn. Of course, I know I am stubborn but not for nothing. Even in my family, and my village, when it comes to insisting on what is right, fair and just, I am known to be stubborn. So, the context in which I understand all of these strong words to apply to me is that I have stubbornly refused to join the crowd in doing what is wrong. My insistence on what is right gives people stress. Honourable Justice Adeniji of Lagos State High Court first said so in open Court in 1991 and Honourable Justice Belgore, late Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in 1995/96 in Esezoobo v General Abacha, when I was fighting to stop the execution of Obasanjo & co. So, I am proud of myself to be called a trouble maker in this context and not otherwise.

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Ambode donates 150 first aid kits to RRS Oguntade Ismaila

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Representative of the Governor of Lagos State, Engr. Balogun Rasheed (2nd left); representative of the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Hussain Sulaiman; Sole Administrator, Apapa Local Government (ALG), Hon. Luqmon Babatunde Alao; Hon. Tunde Balogun and Head, Environment and Waste Management ALG, Dr. Samuel Akingbehin, during the 2017 Annual Tree Planting in Apapa, Lagos… recently.

Nigeria’s challenges, go beyond roads, infrastructure- Saraki Nosa Akenzua, Asaba ÏÏÏSenate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has flayed Nigeria’s current challenges, saying that it goes beyond roads and infrastructure. Dr. Saraki who spoke to journalists in Ibusa at a thanksgiving mass of the Senator representing Delta North, Senator Peter Nwaobushi, at the weekend held at St. Augustine Catholic Church, regretted that Nigeria’s challenges grow by the day, adding that the peace and unity of Nigeria as a country cannot be negotiated. His words: “In spite of the numerous challenges Nigeria is currently faced with, and different agitations, the unity and peace of our noble country Nigeria cannot be negotiated, we want to assure Nigerians as the highest lawmaking body that we will continue to seek for prayers and justice” While paying

glowing tribute to the people of Delta State, Senator Saraki expressed hopes of improvement in the current Nigeria’s recession, saying: “I think it is obvious that the recession has taken tolls on Nigerians but our hopes and desire is that there will be improvement soon, and Nigerians will feel the dividends of democracy”. On the purported rift between Presidency and Senate, Dr. Saraki said the issue would be amicably resolved for the interest of Nigeria as one country, adding: “I do not see any tension on the disagreement and I assure that it would be amicably resolved.” Expectedly, the recent faceoff between the presidency and the upper chamber of the National Assembly to the extent that the Senate has concluded not to confirm any nominee of the president for public office requiring such confirmation by the

lawmakers was an eloquent testimony that the compliment mutual trust cum respect that existed from the outset, and the letter of the constitution with regards to the roles of the two organs of government may have been improved. Despite clear provisions in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), giving eloquent expressions to the twin principles of separation of powers and checks and balances, it appears that some of the players on the nation’s political chess board are still entangled in the vortex of power tussle and showmanship that tend to rubbish this time-honoured concept aimed at checking tyranny. Meanwhile, the Delta State Government has assured Umutu community in Ukwuani Local Government Area and Ovre-Eku and other communities in Ethiope

East Local Government Area that it will take necessary steps towards finding lasting solution to the lingering boundary (land) dispute between Umutu and Urhonigbe community in Edo State and between Ovre-Eku, other communities in Delta and Edo state. The Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, gave the assurance when he led a high powered delegation on a fact-finding visit to Umutu and Eku communities at the weekend. He reiterated the irrevocable commitment of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration to the safety of lives and property of all Deltans, adding that “we will work with all relevant information/documents and also liaise with the National Boundary Commission with a view to finding lasting solutions to the lingering boundary dispute.”

Woman pays N0.1m to assassinate husband for having second wife Oguntade Ismaila The Osun State Police command have arrested one Mrs Omotayo Salawudeen, 39, for allegedly killing her husband, 43 year old Salawudeen Hakeem, just because he married a second wife. The state commissioner of police, Olafimihan Adeoye, disclosed this while speaking with journalists today on the achievement of his command for the months of June and mid July. According to CP Adeoye, the incident happened at the couple’s home at

No.11, Adeniran Street, Hallelujah Estate, Osogbo. The police Commissioner said his men acted upon the receipt of a case of murder which was lodged at Dada Estate Divisional Police Headquarters by one Engineer Salawudeen Jimoh of No, 37 Engineer Adesina Salawudeen Street Osogbo, adding that his men who swung into action immediately, carried out comprehensive investigations. The investigations carried out led to the arrest of the deceased wife, Omotayo Salawudeen and her co-plotter, Oladapo Dolapo, a hired assassin.

The assassin Oladapo, an ex-convict who just gained his freedom from Ilesa prison about four months ago was contacted by Mrs. Omotayo Salawudeen at Sabo Area of Osogbo to kill her husband on the ground that her husband married a second wife and she offered to pay N10, 000, 00 for the job as against the N300, 000. 00 earlier demanded by Oladapo. “Having concluded their plans, the duo exchanged numbers while Mrs. Omotayo later called Oladapo to inform him of her husband’s whereabout. Mrs. Omotayo Salawudeen took Oladapo through the

kitchen and hid him inside a store in their apartment. When the husband came, the wife signaled her guest (Oladapo) and immediately,Mrs. Omotayo Salawudeen used pillow to cover her husband’s mouth while Oladapo Dolapo, a musician from Ejigbo, stabbed him to death in his chest”, the CP said. Meanwhile, after the killing, Oladapo wrote some inscriptions such as “no price no pay”, “axe aye” “forgiveness is a sin” on the wall and door respectively under the disguise that the killing was carried out by cultists.

Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday handed over 150 First Aid Kits to the operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Command, just as he promised to make the issue of security his top priority. Mr Ambode stated this at the simulation programmed on administering first aid to victims of emergencies and the handing over of 150 pieces of first aid Kits to the Commander, Rapid Response Squad, ACP Olatunji Disu. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Chief of Staff, Mr. Oluseyi Whenu at the event, Mr. Ambode noted that the provision of the kits was a continuous exercise. He noted that about 380 officers of the RRS had been trained by the State Government on accident scene safety, controlling bleeding, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and moving accident victims. He added that as more training is provided, the state Government would also provide more kits for the officers to cater for emergencies.

The Governor stated that training became necessary for RRS officers as first responders to emergencies for them to save lives and provide first aid before the arrival of medical personnel at accident scenes. Receiving the kits, the Commander, Rapid Response Squad, ACP Tunji Disu commended the state government for availing the team with opportunity to benefit from the training and providing the kits. While assuring the Governor that the officers would make good use of the kits, the Commander advised Lagosians to be security conscious and to always use emergency lines (112 and 767) provided by the state government stressing that the lines work. Dignitaries at the simulation programme included Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Abdulrasaq Balogun, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Sola Pitan and Medical Director, Governor’s Office, Dr. Olarenwaju Adeboye.

Civil society group kicks against Bill seeking amnesty for looters Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

A civil society group, Alliance for Credible Election (ACE), has strongly kicked against the Bill in the House of Representatives seeking to grant amnesty to looters. Similarly, ACE has equally launched a strong campaign against corruption and unveiled plans to publish list of abandoned and unexecuted federal projects in six states across the country. Speaking yesterday at the launch of media campaign on Promoting Citizens’ Participation in the fight against Corruption in Nigeria Project, the Acting General Secretary, of ACE, Lady Mma Odi, said looters should be punished to server as deterrent to others. According to Lady Odi, “We want the money to be recovered from looters and those who looted the nation should be punished to serve as deterrent to others.” The General Secretary of ACE explained that the campaign project is

aimed at mobilizing and strengthening the capacity of the citizens and groups to carry out the assessment of the performance of government, government agencies and the legislators in the implementation of capital budget by tracking the capital projects in their locations. According to her, “The project represents a new departure in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. It is a national movement that builds on the history and strengths of Nigerians and their capacity to act as a collective to make change possible. “The ultimate goal, as earlier stated, is to ensure that the Nigerians take ownership of the fight against corruption and and good governance”, she explained. Lady Odi disclosed that one states from each of the six geo-political zones has been picked for the initial assessment. The states, a cording to her, are Benue, Cross River, Ekiti, Gombe, Imo and Jigawa.

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Police in Kogi arrests 9 suspected kidnappers, rescue victim Kogi State Police Command said on Monday that it had arrested nine suspected kidnappers and rescued a victim, Pastor Oliver Clement. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr. William Aya, said in a statement in Lokoja that the suspects were rounded up at their various hideouts in Okene, Ankpa, Lokoja and other parts of the state. He said that the cleric was kidnapped on July 9 and was with his abductors until July 13, when he was rescued. “The kidnappers took him to their hideout at Inye in Ankpa area. We are happy to announce that he has reunited with his family,” Aya said. According to him, one of the suspects, Uche Michael, was arrested with bullets wounds at the General Hospital, Okpo, Olamaboro Local Government Area. Aya described Michael as “a notorious armed robber/kidnapper, who has just escaped from police arrest in Ondo State”. He said that the suspect had gone to the hospital for treatment when luck ran out on him.

The police officer said that one Habeeb Abdulkareem, an “old time criminal”, who had been on the police wanted list for so many years, was among those arrested. The suspect was arrested in Okene. He named other suspects arrested for kidnapping and armed robbery to include Muazu Salem, Mutari Suleiman, Mohammed Abubakar, Ibrahim Ali, Abdulahi Idris, Amodu Isah and Gade Garba. “Some of the suspects escaped arrest, but intelligence officers have been detailed to track and arrest them,” he said. Aya said that the suspects were arrested between May 25 and July 13, adding that nine assorted rifles, including AK47, pump action machine, double barrel guns and pistols were recovered from them. Also recovered from them are live cartridges, cutlasses, knives, hammers and charms. Aya said that some of the suspects had made confessional statement and would soon be charged to court

Akeredolu urged to domesticate FG agriculture promotion policy ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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ernment has been asked to domesticate the Agriculture Promotion Policy (APP) of the federal government in order to alleviate poverty. The Justice Development and Peace Centre Catholic Diocese (JDPC) of Ondo state, in conjunction with ActionAid Nigeria, made the request on Monday in Akure. The chairman of the Public Finance for Agriculture, Budget Committee, established by JDPC, Mr. Pius Akomolafe, said the trend of agric budget from year 2014 to 2017 shows the decrement in agriculture budgetary allocation from the year 2014-2016. Mr. Akomolafe added that although there was increase in the 2017 budget, analysis of the state’s budget has showed that little effort was being made to promote agriculture.

According to him, this little effort of the government has further caused negative impact on small scale farmers in the state who are mostly women. Mr. Akomolafe said that the priority of the state government in its yearly budget from 2014 till 2017 has been on education and health while rating agriculture as the third among the three sectors. He explained that agriculture must be given a priority in order to fill the widely gap between the rich and the poor which would also help in overcoming hunger. “The budget allocated to the three sectors stated as follows: Agriculture in 2014, 2.57 percent, Health 10.1percent, Education 20.65 percent. “In the year 2015, Agriculture was 1.66%, Health 9.8%, Education 22.16 percent. In year 2016, Agriculture 1.10 percent, Health 11.62 percent, Education 24.98 percent.

R-L: National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun; Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar and Public Relations Officer, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Martins Affah, at the Julius Berger showcase stand during the 11th Abuja Housing Show in Abuja… on Monday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

ICAO president advises on framework on RPAS Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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president of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu, has stated that Africa and the world needs to develop a coherent regulatory framework aimed at fostering safety before embracing in totality Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) despite its numerous opportunities. Dr. Aliu made this known while giving a speech at the ICAO RPAS Symposium and Workshop-Africa and Indian Ocean (RPAS AFI) held at Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Abuja; stressing that although there are many advantages, Africa as a continent and others

must not rush into this development without due diligence and the careful regard required for existing airspace users. According to the ICAO boss, aviation is undergoing a fundamental change in light of the widespread introduction of unmanned aircraft. He expressed satisfaction that many businesses and endeavors were leaning towards this new opportunity but stated that with regulation, the safety and sustainability of these operations can be guaranteed. “African states, like states in other regions, are facing increasing pressure to open the door widely for unmanned aircraft. But while their

socio-economic benefits seem clear, we must avoid the tendency to rush headlong into unmanned aircraft systems operational frameworks which have not benefitted from all due diligence and the careful regard required for existing airspace users,” he said. “In Africa and throughout the world, we are already seeing new businesses and humanitarian operations leveraging these technologies and the opportunities they offer. This is occurring in ways that we had not envisioned even just a decade ago, and this evolution and innovation will doubtless continue as more and more people allow their imaginations to

CAPDAN president bags award ÏÏÏThe

Pan African International Magazine has honoured the President of Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN), Mr. Ujikutu Ahmed, with Pan African Pair Excellent Award. Ujikutu was honoured along other 30 recipients among includes the South African president, Jacob Zuma, at the Pan African International Recognition Awards/Discourse held recently at the Sheraton and Tower Hotel, Lagos. Presenting the award to Ujikutu at CAPDAN Headquarters, Ikeja,

Prince David Anyia Esq, who represented the organisation, said that the honour was done to the CAPDAN president on merit in recognition of achievements. According to him, the CAPDAN president was nominated through the company‘s website and the organisation sent delegates to verify his nomination and achievements and at the end the board was pleased and satisfied with the feedback. He said the award to Ujikutu was done on merit without any financial inducement, saying that the purpose of the award was to honour and cele-

brate those who had made meaningful contributions to the development of mankind in Africa. Anyia said that in the last one year since the Ujikutu team came on board to pilot the affairs of the CAPDAN, there has been meaningful improvement in the activities of the ICT village. He said the team is doing wonderful well and there is need for the body to recognise his excellent performances towards leapfrogging the association to greater height. He also used the opportunity to present another award, ‘An Award of Outstanding Association of

take off, literally and figuratively.” “The flip-side of this dynamic growth in opportunity is the challenge of balancing safety and security with efficiency and sustainability. This is particularly the case with regards to the existing manned aviation environment. The onus of succeeding in this challenge obviously falls on the shoulders of regulators, who must work to crai and establish a wellstructured and appropriate regulatory framework many states and organizations, are contributing to this process, an ICAO’s mission to ensure global harmonization of the various solutions set out is now more important than ever. ”

The Year,’ to the association for being at the forefront of providing a world class Information and Communication Technology ICT market in Nigeria and West Africa. According to him, the market which is the largest ICT market in West Africa has been doing wonderfully well, hence the need for the recognition. Responding, Ujikutu thanked the organiser for deeming it fit to recognise him and his association, saying that the award will challenge him and the association to render more services to humanity and God.

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Alahun of Imoore and Apapa installs Michel Abboud as Aare Onakakanfo ÏÏÏ Steve Jobs wrote: “If you are

working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed, the vision pulls you.” Also, there is a novel idea in our society that says let’s give honour to someone that deserves it, High Chief Michel Abboud has contributed to the economic development of Nigeria and for his services to mankind. Last week, HRM (Oba) Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III, the Alahun of Imoore and Apapa conferred one of the highest honours that can possibly be bestowed on individual to High Chief Michel Abboud, the Chairman/CEO M. A. International as Aare Onakakanfo of Imoore and Apapa land. It is in honour of his sterling contributions to the peace, progress and

welfare of the people of Nigeria as a whole. By all accounts, High Chief Michel Abboud is a colossus whose reputation is very big as his frame. This is a doyen of the manufacturing industry in Nigeria who has left a mark that had been difficult to rival, let alone surpass in the manufacturing industry in Nigeria, his businesses have expanded into a conglomerate, spanning over 10 companies thereby creating massive employment to thousands of teeming youths of our dear country. High Chief Abboud has shown his remarkable character far exceeding the capacity of his age and experience; he had cut his teeth as an employer of a foreign engineering firm and later into furniture company,

Oyebanji urges Nigerians to turn to God ÏÏÏ The Shepherd-in-charge of

Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Idunnu Joshua Parish, Gowon Estate, Senior Evangelist Prophet (Dr.) Abraham Oyebanji (JP) also the founding president of Gethsemane Crusader Worldwide, an apostolic arm of CCC Idunnu Joshua Parish, has urged Nigerian both Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers to be godly in their daily conduct so as to restore the glory of the country. “Christians have a great role to play in the peace and development of the nation.” The prophet urged

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the church leaders to teach their members good words of God to ensure the attainment of the feat. Speaking further, the cleric warned that there is a danger when we forsake God, advising Nigerians to turn to God and shun all sinful acts, telling the political office holders to be leading by good examples and following godly instructions. He enjoined both Christians and Muslims to hold onto the Lord in every sphere of life. He concluded by praying for the nation.

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construction firm, warehouse and real estate etc. In many ways, Chief Abboud has also demonstrated that he is humane as well as urbane. His interest in Nigeria is not limited by the boundaries of class which he sees as only artificial. His scale of objectivity between his business interests and his social investment differs in giving back to the society; Abboud has spared no expense and has set no limit. For Abboud, giving must be a matter of privilege, not a proof of ability; it must have been why Aare devoted his entire life to creating a society with the greatest good for the greatest number. High Chief Michel Abboud is from Lebanon and has been in Nigeria for over 37 years. Speaking with Nigerian NewsDirect, High Chief Abboud reiterated his commitment to continue to contribute to the development of Nigeria, to build hospitals and schools for the people of Imoore and Apapa. He congratulated HRM (Oba) Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III for his fifth coronation and wished him long life on the throne. As the clock ticks, close to the grand finale of the fifth coronation of HRM and also for the official installation of High Chief Michel Abboud as Aare Onakakanfo of Imoore and Apapa, I say congratulations.

Aare Onakakanfo, deserving honour for Michel Abboud ÏÏÏSome are born great, others

achieved greatness, some others have greatness thrust upon them.” This quote by the legendary English playwright, William Shakespeare is particularly true of HRM Oba Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III, Alahun of Imoore and Apapa, as he celebrated his fifth coronation anniversary. He was not just born great, has achieved greatness and has not been afraid of having greatness thrust upon him. Many activities were lined up for the fifth coronation anniversary of Kabiyesi Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III, Alahun of Imoore and Apapa, various people both indigenes and non-indigenes of Imoore land poured encomiums on his HRM whom they described as a man with Midas Touch, that had always been using both financial and human resources to touch lives and making life worth living for the people. Part of the activities of the event were installation of new chiefs and other remarkable events. His Royal Majesty while speaking with journalists in his palace expressed his gratitude to God for the journey so far and also appreciated the people of Imoore and Apapa kingdom for their love, prayers and support. Oba Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III, Alahun is an energetic, amiable and a humble monarch with large heart and had received various accolades for his unparal-

leled humanitarian services for mankind and for his consistent contribution towards the development, peace and progress of Imoore and Apapa. That is why he is being regarded as a monarch with ideas and vision. Oba Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III, commended Governor Ambode’s development feats which include agriculture programmes, education, massive construction of classrooms, infrastructure renaissance, massive road construction, urban renewal, even health sector was not left out. He therefore called on good people of Lagos to show love and appreciation for our governor. He appreciated the good people of Imoore and Apapa for their love and understanding since he ascended the throne of his forefathers. Among those to be honoured with chieftaincy titles are Chief Babatunde Babalola Shabi as Asiwaju of Kirikiri land, Chief Michel Abboud as Aare Onakakanfo of Imoore and Apapa land, Chief Olisa, Iyaloja of Alahun Market, Chief (Mrs.) Patricia Leo-Nwokedi Udeh; Babaloja of Kirikiri, Chief Sabitu Salawu; Chief (Alhaja) Rukayat A. Balogun as Yeye Oba of Imoore-Apapa and others. Speaking with Nigerian NewsDirect, Alhaji Teslim Ajibola Balogun (Onikoyi) described HRM Oba Taofik Adegboyega Akeju, Awojo III as a God-fearing monarch, a good omen for Imoore land and prayed to God to give him long life on the throne.

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hree days to the inauguration of various boards of the sports federations, Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged the members of the various boards to embark on a wild search of membership for their federations.

Dalung tasks federation boards on self sustenance

Dalung who gave this task to the federations over the weekend in Abuja also said there is so much to make in sports and that government alone cannot administer sports successfully.

“What we believe is that there is so much for us to make in sports and that government alone cannot drag sports to s success. The private sector is a cardinal and key partner in sports development,” he said. The minister maintained that the

government has the sole responsibility to create enabling environment for sponsors and promised that the President Buhari administration will support and ensure that the so called autonomy is made perfect.

Gov.Bello assures on Minna sports complex construction Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja

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overnor of Niger State, Alhaji Sani Bello has disclosed that his state is at the verge of signing mega contract to construct a multi-purpose sports complex in Minna. The governor revealed this at the final of the 2017 NHF Super League in Abuja which was won by his state club and noted that

the issue of lack of sports facilities in the state would soon be a thing of the past. He added that he has directed the Niger State Ministry of Sports to go and renovate all abandoned sports facilities in the state. According to him, “Niger state is a home of hockey and even when you come to the state, Kontagora is the home of hockey. We are at the verge of

Organisers thumb up Okonkwo Round of 32 teams P ANDREW EKEJIUBA

articipants among the Round of 32 teams at the on-going Season 15 of the annual Bishop Mike Okonkwo Football Competition has been commended by the organisers for maintaining high level of discipline and abiding to the rules of fair play in the championship. Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the championship, Deacon Malachy Ndubuzor told Extra Time that since the commencement of the second round of the tournament, no act of indiscipline has been recorded both from the players and officials. He noted that he is happy they are keeping to the advice given to them by the sponsor before the commencement of the biggest grassroots football tournament in the country. “Members of the LOC are happy that starting from the Round of 64

matches to the Round of 32, we’ve not recorded any act of indiscipline from any of the teams. “ You will remember that when we had our football Sunday to herald the commencement of the games, the sponsor and presiding Bishop of “ The Redeemed Evangelical Mis-

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sion” (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo charged the teams to play to the rules of the game and make fair play their watch word and that is what we’ve been witnessing,” he stated. Ndubuzor, urged the teams to maintain their level of discipline which the competition is noted for since inception till the finals which comes up on September 2 at the Yaba College of Technology. Meanwhile, in some of the matches decided over the weekend, Synergy Ultimate Strikers played a 1-1 draw with Young Stars FC, while the match between Young Talent King 99 FA and Tao FC also ended in a 1-1 draw. In the other matches, Soccer City FC walked over Royal Sporting FC while Great Commission FC and Great Innovation FC were disqualified for tampering with their players’ licenses. The game continues on Wednesday at the Practice Pitch of the National Institute For Sports (NIS), Lagos.

IAAF suspends Fredericks for alleged corruption ANDREW EKEJIUBA with Agency Report

AAF council member Frankie Fredericks has been provisionally suspended from athletics pending an investigation into a potential ethics violation, the sport’s governing body said on Monday. The Namibian is being investigated by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over payments he received from Papa Massata Diack, the son of ex-IAAF president Lamine Diack.

In March, French newspaper claimed former sprinter Fredericks received a payment days before voting on the 2016 Olympics host city. The four-time Olympic silver medallist says the payment was legitimate and related to his role in the promoting of several athletics events.He said the payment had “nothing whatsoever to do with the Olympic Games”. Fredericks stepped down from two key administrative roles in March following the accusations.

He quit as head of the evaluation commission for the 2024 Olympics, and left a taskforce helping Russia return to international competition. As head of the IOC evaluation commission, Fredericks was to lead an inspection visit to 2024 candidate cities Los Angeles and Paris. In his written judgement, the chairman of the IAAF Disciplinary Tribunal, Michael J Beloff, said Fredericks’ suspension was not a presumption of guilt.

awarding a mega contract for the construction of a multipurpose sports complex that will host hockey, football, basketball and many other sports.” While appealing to all the talented youths to pay attention to sporting activities, Governor Bello noted that sports is a very important tool to curb youth agitations and restiveness which is the reason his administration is paying keen interest on sports. He assured the champions of early camping that will make room for adequate preparation for the continental championship in Egypt later this year and donated two million naira and one million naira to the champions and runner up respectively.

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Dalung mourns Bekom! ANDREW EKEJIUBA The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has joined the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Association of International Press (AIPS) and the sports fraternity to mourn the tragic death of SWAN’s South South Vice President, Eddie Bekom. Dalung described the news of Bekom’s death as painful and unfortunate. The South South Vice President passed on Sunday, July 16, 2017 following third degree burns sustained from a ghastly gas explosion. He wondered why such an ugly incident had to single out Bekom’s family who has so far lost 3 of its members with another 3 still battling for life at the Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakiliki , Ebonyi State..

R- L : Kwara State Governor, Alhaj Abdulfattah Ahmed exchanging pleasantries with Mr. Ademola Adeyemi, Business Executive, Sterling Bank PLC who represented chairman of the bank at the award ceremonies of the Kwara@50 Open Golf Competition held in Ilorin, Kwara state at the weekend

L-R: Mr. Ademola Adeyemi, Business Executive, Sterling Bank PLC receiving an award from Kwara State Commissioner for Sports Pharmacist Ayo Kale for sponsorship of the Kwara@50 Open Golf Competition in Ilorin, Kwara state at the weekend.

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Abia Police list achievements AT2 in 10 months Seed multiplication lab: NRCRI commends Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (3rd from left) with other officials at the exhibition of Made-in Aba products in Abuja...recently

Abia pensioners remind Ikpeazu of debts, plead for payment Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Abia State Council, at the weekend, pleaded with the State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, to seriously take note of debts owed them in order to accommodate them in the clearance of arrears of salaries and pensions he promised Abia workers. The Council made the plea in a session which reviewed the indebtedness of the Abia State Government to the Abia pensioners and other workers in the state. In a communiqué jointly signed by the State NUP Chairman, Comrade Chukwuma N. Udensi; Secretary, Elder O.C. Arungwa and released to newsmen at the end of the Council meeting held at the Umuahia Sub-Treasury hall, listed the debts as follows: 13 months Pension arrears owed to

retired civil servants and retired secondary school teachers (from August 2014 to December, 2014 and October, 2016 to May, 2017 respectively). Others include 7 months pension arrears owed to retired primary school teachers and retired local government staff (from November 2016 to May, 2017). They further mentioned the 6 months debts owed to Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA) pensioners (May, June 2014 and January 2015 to April, 2015) and over 8 years of pension arrears owed to Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) pensioners. Other outstanding debts, according to the Council, include pension harmonisation arrears, 5 and half years of pension arrears to retired primary school teachers from June 2002 to August 2007, and gratuities to Abia pensioners which had been outstanding since

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1999. The pensioners, however, congratulated Governor Ikpeazu on his second anniversary in office with appreciable achievements and his resounding victory at the Supreme Court of Nigeria on May 12, 2017 which was the second Supreme Court ruling in his favour.

They thanked the governor for his hope inspiring firm promise and pledge to clear all arrears of salaries and pensions owed to Abia pensioners before the end of July, 2017 and earnestly prayed that Almighty God will graciously grant him the resources to fulfill his promises.

500 women benefit from Okezuo Abia monthly stipends in 2 years ÏÏÏ Okezuo Abia Umuahia South

Local Government Area of Abia State says over 500 rural women have benefitted from a N10,000 monthly empowerment stipend introduced by a Foundation. Coordinator of the organization, Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi, who disclosed this to newsmen shortly after Okezuo Abia Women prayer meeting held at Umuahia South council secretariat hall on Monday, stated that the meeting began two years ago primarily to assist less privileged mothers in the rural areas. Hon. Aguiyi pointed out the prayer meeting which started

with no less than 50 mothers has increased to over 500, as according to him, it cuts across aged mothers from divergent groups regardless church denominations and party affiliations. He added the monthly prayer meeting was specifically designed to seek God’s intervention in the midst of the nation’s recession as well to pray for those in authority from local governments, State and the nation as a whole. Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi further disclosed that apart from primary initiation, the gathering also affords the opportunity for mothers CONTINUED ON PAGE AT 2

Foundation at the weekend received commendation for funding the Autotrophic Hydroponic System (SAH) Seed Multiplication Laboratory for the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, under the “Building Sustainable Integrated Seed System for Cassava in Nigeria (BASICS) Project”. This commendation came from the Executive Director of the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Dr. Julius Okonkwo, while commissioning the laboratory as part of the activities the workers lined up at a send forth meeting in his honour after his forty years’ service in the institute which he started as a Pupil Research Officer in 1977. He expressed his desire that the Foundation would continue to assist the centre in future. Speaking during the occasion, Chairman of the send forth meeting and NRCRI Director of Biotechnology, Professor Ukpabi Joseph Ukpabi, said that Okonkwo, who is an agronomist, had during his tenure as the Executive Director of the institute, created a sustained enabling environment for the institute to execute its statutory mandate effectively. “His tenure witnessed increased collaboration between NRCRI and International partners which resulted in an increased number of externally funded projects and saw the participation of staff in international trainings and conferences, among others,” Ukpabi said. Also speaking, Assistant Director in-charge of Biotechnology programme at the NRCRI, Dr. Joseph Onyek, said “SAH, which stands for Autotrophic Hydroponic System, was developed in Argentina and adopted by NRCRI and other partners to enhance rapid multiplication of Cassava under the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) funded BASICS project. He said: “It is a cost effective technology for rapid micro propagation method suitable for quick multiplication of “clonally” propagated crops such as Cassava that will enable NRCRI deliver improved varieties of crops to farmers at a very faster rate than the previously used propagation methods.

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Removal of CRK from school curriculum, threat by Arewa Youths dangerous – Abia PFN ÏÏÏ

If Nigerians do not move against the removal of Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) from the school curriculum and the recent threat by some Arewa Youth groups, it might in the near future lead to unimaginable things capable of causing religious war. This assertion came from the State Secretary of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Abia State chapter, Rev. (Dr.) Blessed U. Amalambu in Umuahia, stating that expunging Christian Religious Knowledge from Nigeria’s educational curriculum tantamount to Islamising the country. This is coming even as the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has denied that Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) has been removed from schools’ curriculum. NERDC had in a statement maintained that the subject was never removed and also insisted that they did not introduce the Islamic Arabic Studies/French combination, as being rumoured in some quarters. Interacting with newsmen, Rev. Amalambu pointed out that if the present government succeeds in removing CRK from the curriculum, it means Nigeria is not safe anymore. “Except this is corrected, it is a pointer that there is going to be a religious war or intertribal war by the threat of northern youths, because if they begin to kill the Igbos as they usually do, I don’t think the Igbos will fold their arms this time around. “We as the Church it is our prayer that peace reign. We are praying for peace. We preach peace, we preach unity. We believe together we stand, together we prosper. In the atmosphere of unity, God commands His blessings”, he said. On the Biafra agitation by the

MASSOB, TRIPOB, MASSOB-BIM, IPOB, among others, the state Secretary of PFN reminded Biafra agitators that it is only God who will decide if it will be a reality, and counseled agitators to do whatever they are doing peacefully and avoid shedding of blood. On the October 1st quit notice slammed on Igbos living in the North by some Arewa Youth groups, Amalambu described it as very pathetic. He said: “It is not a thing anybody could just wave away. It has a serious consequence because it is an indirect way or direct way of segregating Nigeria and bringing disunity to the nation which is very powerful. “Nigeria as a country is a powerful nation in the international community. Nigeria has played a major role because of its strength, numerically, financially and otherwise, that was why it is being branded as the Giant of Africa. “It was when Nigeria actually had a focus, unity and oneness. It was the slogan then but recently I have seen that the Northerners have hijacked the issue of leadership and had thought that it is their bonafide right to lead and therefore any other tribe is not allowed to lead. “Though the Arewa Youths alleged that the quit notice was as a result of the IPOB agitation for freedom, the agitation by the IPOB was warranted by something. In the administration of Nigeria, in appointments, the Igbos have been obviously marginalized. In terms of amenities, in terms of allocation, there is no consideration, most especially under the regime of President Buhari”. He said if Nigeria really wants to be one, there should not be marginalisation of any tribe.

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to come under an umbrella and form groups aimed at achieving cooperate objectives. While he challenged other Government appointees and stakeholders from his community to render assistance to rural mothers, the coordinator noted Governor Okezie Ikpeazu cannot do all alone but looking forward to those he appointed into various sectors to assist in that direction just as he appreciated the Governor for his numerous breakthroughs in all sectors in the state, declaring that there is no vacant position in governorship seat of the state come 2019 to enable the Governor to consolidate his achievements recorded so far. The coordinator assured the

mothers that he would sustain the monthly prayer meetings and thanked other spirited individuals and well-wishers who have indicated interest to join hands with him in the project. Also speaking, women leader of the group, Lady (Mrs.) Ihechiluru Nwosu, said it will be difficult for mothers to forget Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi in a hurry considering his support on them. Some beneficiaries among whom are Madam Chinwendu Madu and Madam Odinaka Okwuchi prayed God to sustain the coordinator, his group and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and his wife for their care towards less privileged mothers and children in the society.

Abia Police list achievements in 10 months Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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Police in Abia State, Mr. Adeley Oyebade, says the command in the last one year, August 2016 to July, 2017, arrested a total number of 175 suspected armed robbers, 28 kidnap suspects, charged 23 to court, rescued 21 hostages and arrested 11 Policemen for corrupt practices (extortion). Speaking while parading the eleven Police officers arrested for alleged corrupt practices in Abia State and who are now undergoing several interrogations before the command as well as over ten other suspects, Oyebade said the affected officers after thorough interrogation will be made to face the consequences. According to him, the command will not condone negative trend that will portray the Nigeria Police in bad light, hence it will not accommodate those who are not ready to carry out their professional duties in accordance with rules and regu-

lations guiding the uniform/security organisations. He observed the duty of security policing was to shun negative tendencies and be fair and just in the discharge of duties, hence, the command has zero tolerance for corrupt offences. Oyebade further disclosed that during period under review, that the command recovered the sum of N825,300, $1018 and CFA 20 respectively as 164 number of cartridges, 79 ammunitions, 72 vehicles, 10 motorcycles, 6 tricycles and 47 locally made guns among numerous other items were also recovered. Speaking on activities of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Police commissioner warned that there won’t be two Republics in one nation as he noted that his command has continued to manage the agitations to ensure there will be no distortion of peace for Abia residents and urged the people to come out with programme that will benefit Abians. On issue of boundary dispute be-

tween Ikwuanno community and neighbouring Akwa Ibom State, Oyebade sued for peace as conflict resolution headed by him was doing everything possible to review the remote cause of the crisis for amicable and quick resolution. He stated that his command was planning another round of visit to the troubled border areas to hold discussion with affected communities and pleaded for cease fire. On tinted glass on vehicles, he warned the public for immediate removal unless those permitted by law, as according to him, the command will no longer tolerate any one/group found violating the order in the state. Also on the issue of herdsmen/ farmers in some part of the areas of the state, the police boss explained that his command has toured Arochukwu, Bende and Ohafia council areas respectively aimed at reducing friction and gave assurance that the conflict is being amicably handled just as he said that tension had drastically reduced in the affected areas.

Participants at shoes pavilion at the Made-in-Aba exhibition in Abuja ...recently

Sen. Orji holds one-day summit for constituency youths ÏÏÏThe Senator representing Abia

State Central zone, Sen. Theodore Ahamefula Orji, has enjoined youths in his constituency and the state at large, especially at the various Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) levels to maximize their energy for the good of themselves and the party. Sen. Orji made the call during a one-day summit he organised for them in Umuahia, stating that the event was organised to foster unity among the youths as indispensable stakeholders in the polity. Represented by his Chief Liaison officer, Ifeanyi Umere, Sen. Orji assured that the he will not relent in empowering those of them from his constituency. Speaking at the event which provided the opportunity for the youths drawn from the zone to ask questions on some issues concerning them, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kalu, emphasised on the need for the youths to cultivate posi-

tive attitude to enable them attain greater height and the for the youths to engage their energy towards those things that will engender the development of the society, rather than allowing themselves to be used by those who do not mean well for them. In a brief lecture titled, “Positive Youths, Positive Leadership”, the Speaker urged the youths to cultivate the leadership attitude that will make them not to be intimidated with money as future leaders, stating: “As you go into 2019 elections, you should not be intimidated with money as future leaders. “The youths are the biggest stakeholders in this country, while all about Abia should be uppermost in your mind”. “It is incumbent for you to select people who have been tried, tested and have all it takes to be voted in for your future. Recession is not positive, but economic challenges, but once you begin to bow to it, you are finished”.

According to him, the 2019 general election is around the corner, and the election depends on the youths, while it is the time to reorganise themselves as the biggest stakeholders in the political arena. In their separate speeches, the Umuahia North LGA chairman, Chidiebere Nwachuwhu, Isiala Ngwa South LGA Chairman, Ifeanyi isikaku, state PDP youth Chairman, David Iro, state chairman, National Youth Council, Chidiebere Kalu, immediate past Commissioner for Trade and Industry, Henry Ikoh and Iyke Anyatuonwu, commended Sen. Orji for organising the event which they said will impact positively on youths in the zone and in the state. The youths during the occasion expressed their opinion that they should be encouraged, pointing out that even at the councillorship levels in the LGA, most councillors are elderly people, while the active ingredients at any election which are them have been ignored and side tracked.

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L-R: Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kalu (5th); Ifeanyi Umere, Chief Liaison Officer for Senator T. A. Orji, and others when the League of PDP youth chairmen in Abia Central Senatorial zone paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker in his office in Umuahia, the state capital...recently

18-year old corpse in morgue attracts reactions from Abians

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appears to be an expensive adventure. In almost all parts of Igboland, the living spend lavishly to bury their beloved ones even if they died in abject poverty, whatever it takes to give the dead a befitting burial will be done in order to satisfy tradition. Everyone is expected to perform the same burial rites and they are capital intensive, complex and elaborate. The complexities and financial expenses are more if the dead is a titled man, held political offices, or a person of immense social and political status. It is very expensive to bury loved ones, especially one’s parents in Igbo land. In order to accord ones parents a befitting burial, some persons even go to the extent of obtaining loans from friends or even selling their family land to raise enough money for the ceremony. They have to raise so much money to take care of the burial expenses like mortuary bills, the purchase of expensive coffin, sewing of uniforms, preparation of exotic dishes and drinks to entertain guests and indeed the community.

As a result therefore, Abians have continued to condemn the idea of leaving a corpse in the mortuary for over 18 years before burial. Take for instance, the corpse, allegedly of a woman who was just buried this July, 2017, having been dead and deposited in the mortuary since 1999. Report has it that the trouble leading to the abandonment was as a result of 3 pieces of burial polo t-shirts, a carton of beer and non-availability of “sizeable meat” for the woman’s relatives, all in Abia State. The sources revealed that during the burial day some months after she died more than that 18 years ago, trouble started with the woman’s relatives who protested that the corpse will not be buried because they were denied 3 extra burial polo T-shirts, extra one carton of beer, and sizeable meat among others. A man from the deceased relative was said to have snatched the coffin with the copse inside from the resting table and put it into a waiting pickup van and zoomed back to the mortuary to redeposited it. According to the source, the husband of the deceased was so much pained by the act and had since died and buried. However, it was not well with the relatives of the deceased as it was

learnt that more than 10 of them had died, including the one that actually snatched the corpse. Elders that took part in the act and many other relatives of the deceased who attended the burial were said to have since died. In a related incident also, another corpse in Umuosu in Umuahia North LGA of the state is said to have been in the mortuary since 2015, having died in Port Harcourt, the River State capital. The deceased is yet to be buried since these two years following a quarrel among her sons over burial site. The first son, it was said, made a choice which the second son was said to have objected to, stating that the first son is not as rich as the second, hence the problem that has even gone to the courts starting from the customary court. Reacting to these developments, the Egwu Uga 1 of Umuosu Okaiuga Nkwoegwu Autonomous Community in Umuahia North L.G.A of Abia State, HRM Eze Nzenwata Mbakwe, described it as imitation of other people’s culture and an act of showing off so that the affected will not be ridiculed by the public for not giving the deceased a befitting

Agbama community, estate plead with Ikpeazu over roads ÏÏÏAgbama community and resi-

dents of Agbama Housing estate in Umuahia, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State has drawn the attention of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to the poor network of roads in the community and erosion problem plaguing the area. Speaking at the Government House, Umuahia, recently, when they paid a courtesy call on the Governor Ikpeazu, the Secretary, Agbama Housing Estate Residents Neighbourhood Association, Chukwuemeka Omoji, appealed to the governor to provide the estate with transformers in view of the explo-

sion in population in the estate. Also speaking, the Agbama Olokoro community in Umuahia South LGA, led by Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, expressed their dissatisfaction with the slow progress of work on the Agbama Olokoro ring road in Umuahia South LGA and pleaded with Ikpeazu to urge the contractor to expedite action. The executive chairman, Umuahia South LGA, Prince Obioma Eze Ogbulafor, and the Chairman, Umuahia South Traditional Rulers Council, Eze G. C Onwuka, thanked the Governor for doing a lot for Agbama people and appealed to him to continue to listen to their plea.

The Governor said he was committed to the provision of better life for Agbama people through the provision of amenities like street light and security and thanked the Agbama people for their support for him during the election and enjoined them to continue to support their leader, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, as well as their LGA chairman, Prince Obioma Eze Ogbulafor. To that end, he directed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, to scale the road with a view to determining the extent of work left and how to complete the job without further delay.

State Government has been called upon to make health and safety training compulsory for schools in the state in order to save lives. The Programme Director of Blue Bull Global Ltd, Engineer Emmanuel Kalu Alicho, gave this advice in Umuahia during a one day seminar on First aid and management training organised for private schools in Abia State in collaboration with the state Ministry of Education and Abia State branch of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). Engr. Alicho said First aid and safety management in schools is a programme that cannot be over-emphasised as the “first step to manage health in public schools and to afford the management of private schools the opportunity to be safety conscious in the face of hazards or emergency situations in the institutions”. Because of the importance of this training, Alicho wants

the state House of Assembly to give legal backing to this so that the programme can be part of the criteria for the establishment of private schools in the state, adding that at the federal level, the implementation of this training should be enforced in federal schools especially in the industrialised areas of the country. If fully acquired by school management, he said, the training will not only protect lives but will also reduce cost, maximize man hour and enhance the improvement of productivity and well-being of both the school children and the teachers. “To achieve this, schools should in line with the World Health Organisation in occupational health and safety regulations employ or train staff that can take steps to identify hazards, assess the risk in their work place and personnel to deal with employer’s injury or illness resulting from their employment,” he stated.

Shooting of FRSC men: Victims stop Abia Speaker from entering hospital ward

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Assembly, Mr. Chikwendu Kalu, on Monday, visited the two Federal Road Safety Corps men shot on Saturday by policemen attached to him. Kalu, who arrived the Living Word Mission Hospital, Aba, at about 10 a.m., said he came to see how the men were faring. However, the speaker was stopped from entering their ward by the victims who shouted that Kalu should not be allowed into the room. One of the men who was shot on the neck and waist was seen on the floor reeling and crying profusely, while some hospital staff tried to console him. “I saw him at the scene. What if we had died, he would have come to see our corpses,” he said. However, Kalu who spoke to newsmen after the visit said he was satisfied that the FRSC men were recuperating and in a better health condition. The speaker said that he had paid their hospital bills and would still pay them more visits until they were discharged from the hospital. He said although he had no say in the fate of his police aide who shot the FRSC men, there was no reason for the shooting to have taken place at all.

“I don’t think I will ever condone that over-zealousness. I have been able to do the needful telling them that such a thing will never happen again,” he said. Dr. Jude Ehiemere, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, when asked about the health status of the victims, declined comments, saying that he was busy and had no time for journalists. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had on July 15 confirmed the shooting of two of its officers on duty in Abia. The Public Education Officer of the Corps, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, who confirmed the shooting, was, however, silent on the identity of those responsible. Kazeem said the matter had been reported to the police for investigation, while the victims were receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. “It is true that our officers were shot this afternoon. The matter has been reported to the police and we are awaiting the outcome of their investigation. “The wounded officers have been hospitalised, and they are in stable condition. “This will not deter our men from carrying out their duties, but would rather embolden them to make our roads safer for Nigerians,” he said.

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Ndigbo cannot abandon Nigeria they developed for other people –Onyemaobi Chief Godfrey Obiefula Onyemaobi is an Abia elder statesman, even in old Imo and now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. He was part of the signatories in the Abia Charter of Equity and the creation of Abia State. In this interview with SUNDAY NWAKANMA, Chief Onyemobi x-rayed the habit of Pro-Biafra agitators and the call by Arewa youths on Ndigbo in the north to leave the region, stating that Ndigbo cannot abandon the Nigeria they developed for other people. Excerpts:

so? I don’t want to comment on that but I want the world to see everybody for what he is. President Buhari has been away on health grounds and people have continued to pray that he survives or agitations may mount. What’s your take? We are praying that he should survive and come back. Not that if he comes back, agitations will end, no. Agitations have been there with us all along, but we should not allow it to go out of hand. The rate at which we are going now, if care is not taken, these agitations will go out of hands and we will have problem in our hands again. Nobody has fought a civil and would want a second one to come up. All these boys running around were not been born when the civil war was on. They were born after the war. So, they do not know what the war looks like. I came back from Britain in 1965 and met operation “wait’. We were arriving at the airport and Ikorodu Road was stampeded and held up there. If you don’t have a palm front in your vehicle, you cannot enter into Lagos. That was the beginning of crisis for Nigeria until January, 1966, the army boys struck and then, one thing led to the other, and we had a civil war. It is the same way now. If these things are not nipped in the bud now, when it goes out of hands, people will start regretting and they will ask; are there no elders in that area?

Information has it that you were rattled by pro-biafra agitators recently. How true is this? I wasn’t rattled as such but was inconvenienced somehow by invaders to this community. Were you able to establish the identity of the invaders? How can I identify people that I don’t know? They were young boys that have nothing to do. I don’t know them and they had over 200 vehicles. They passed through my area, parked and blocked everywhere. But information has it that your invaders are followers of your brother and leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and agitators for Biafra. Is this correct? Is that how to procure Biafra? That is not how to procure Biafra because we have a proverb in Igbo land that says, ‘the python’s head does not go into a whole without being sure that it can get into that whole’. We are looking for Biafra, but that is not how to get it. Ojukwu, the initiator of Biafra, eventually abandoned Biafra and believed in the course of one Nigeria. When he was paroled by President Shehu Shagari, he contested election under the NPN and lost. In this republic, he went to the constitutional conference during the Obasanjo’s time to make Nigeria better. In this very republic, he contested election as a presidential candidate for APGA and lost. All those things show that Ojukwu believed in the course of one Nigeria. We may not be perfect, but the basic thing is that let us have a place we can call our own. Nigeria is our country. I was born a Nigerian, grew up a Nigerian, worked as a Nigeria and I am living in Nigerian and will die a Nigerian. You seem not to be comfortable with the agitation for Biafra? Not that I am not comfortable but that is not the way to go about it. Granted we were given Biafra now, what are we going to do with it? Where are we going to go to? You seem to have been provoked by the attitude of the Biafra agitators recently. What actually were their offences? By their positions that day, this community was exposed to security risk. That night, throughout the whole area, were gunshots all through. People who ordinarily would not know the nooks and cranny of this community, has now known the corners of the area and that is dangerous for security.

Onyemaobi Secondly, if should there be any clashes that may lead to the intervention of the armed forces, the first place to suffer the heat will be this community. They will be targeted as headquarters, but the ordinary people do not know what is happening. Kanu was alleged to have said that elections should not hold in Biafra land. How comfortable are you with this statement? That is the problem we have. How can the boy say that there will be no election in Biafra land? The stay at home order that appeared to have been obeyed was not obeyed because people want to obey it. It was because, if you open the doors, these scoundrels will break into people’s premises and destroy their wares. Not that the Igbo man sat down in his house without doing his business. What for? Because of the actions of these scoundrels going about everywhere, we suffered under MASSOB. Uwazuruike said there will be no census and disturbed census enumeration in this state. We lost our figures. People should remember those things. Recently, we went to the tribunal to try to regroup our figures and we could not. We lost out. That is people behaving rashly. You don’t get Biafra that way. Biafra is a thing you do with the brain not by brawn. Then how would you advise Kanu? My advice to my young son is, let him go easy. This is because, all these things happening, when they grow to a level he cannot handle them, people will suffer. Assuming without conceding, that the northern threat of October 1 is going to be a reality, who loses? The Igbos will lose. We developed Nigeria and so, we cannot abandon the Nigeria we developed for other people. There is no region you will never see an Igbo man. All

If we are going to break up Nigeria, it is done on the conference table. This is what is going to happen. Those who have investments here and there, ok, we keep you. Your investments will be safe for you. Those who want to go, you can go. Those who want to remain can remain. investments in Port Harcourt, Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kano, Jos, Zaria, Minna, they are everywhere. Will they abandon those investments and come back or when they are coming back, will they carry the buildings and their business on their head and come back? It is not possible. So these are the things you have to look at. If we are going to break up Nigeria, it is done on the conference table. This is what is going to happen. Those who have investments here and there, ok, we keep you. Your investments will be safe for you. Those who want to go, you can go. Those who want to remain can remain. After all, Britain now is leaving Europe. But there Europeans in Britain who don’t want to go to Europe, those that stayed up to five years, Britain has given them citizenship to remain in Britain. These are the things we need to do, not by mob action. But Kanu is from a royal family. Not

You speak as if you are now in APC. What has been the problem of the party as they have been unable to have their convention up till now? I am a chieftain of APC. On the convention, do not worry. The powers that be will get it up. Abia State has been losing your contribution towards the development of the state. Where have you been all the while? I have been here in my house, minding my business. When the situation gets cloudy in my eyes, I beat a tactical retreat and sit down in my house. The state is missing your advice, don’t you think so? If you seek my advice, I will give you. If you don’t, I will not impose it on you. Nigerians see APC as failing them. What is your take? When did they start failing Nigerians? This 2015, they came into power, but PDP was in power for 16 years and the nation took a dive. So for these two years, then we have killed Nigeria. Nigeria died before we (APC) came to the place. We only need time to revive it. Can we revive it in two years? Even in 8 years, we cannot revive what was damaged in 16 years. If we leave power today and another party, that party will still have the same problem that we are having, but Nigerians are the same Nigerians anywhere they are. So don’t call APC or PDP, all I know is that we have a lot to do. Our leaders have a lot to do. They are not being fair. If you see these boys who came to this village, you will shed tears. I am in sympathy with them. If they have something doing, they will not come out. They have nothing doing. So, our government must put up a programme to absorb these youths. They are only wasting their energy. It is the exuberance of youths. If you do not properly deploy them, they will go out of hand.

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NNPC vows to sustain products’ supply Simon Ugwu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has vowed that despite challenges in the downstream petroleum sector, it will ensure ensure adequate supply of petroleum products in all parts of the country. NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru, stated this at the end of the 24th, 25th and 26th Annual General Meeting of its downstream subsidiaries, the Nigerian Products Marketing Company (NPMC) and the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) in Abuja recently. Baru said the two companies had fared well given the circumstances in which they found themselves, stressing that amidst upheavals in products’ pricing and the intrigues among players in the industry, they had ensured an unimpeded petroleum products’ supply into the market. “The NPMC and NPSC are the sole vehicles through which the NNPC is currently satisfying its obligation of being the supplier of last resort to the nation. We have ensured that we sustain the steady supply of petroleum products across the country; and we are doing this onerous task with integrity, Dr. Baru posited. He said the splitting of Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Limited (PPMC) into NPMC and NPSC was to commercialize the operations of the company for the better. He stated that the Federal Government and the NNPC had put in place strategies to engage members of various host communities to stem incidences of pipeline infractions, adding that the efforts were yielding positive results. The Companies’ external auditors, Messrs. PricewaterHouseCoopers and others, gave the NNPC subsidiary companies a clean bill of health.

BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro Deputy Business Editor Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

Naira steady at 367/$1, strengthens against other currencies Page B3

Labour warns FG against Harbours’ Bill, says it may endanger national security Page B6

Plateau committed to Inland Port, Irish Potato - Commissioner By Kingsley Chukwuka

Plateau State Commissioner for Agriculture, Linda Barau, on Monday, said that the state government was commitment to repositioning and creating a more conducive environment for the production and exportation of Irish Potatoes in the state. The government also assured

the people and investors that the Jos Inland Port, which would facilitate investment drive across the state, would be pursued with renewed vigour to once again, put the state on the roadmap of development. The commissioner, who spoke against the backdrop of the ongoing move by the governor of the

state, Mr. Joseph Lalong, to develop the state in all areas of human endeavour, including agriculture, road infrastructure, health, security, education, among other areas, said the state has great potential to compete with its peers across the country. However, the commissioner said government the has put machiner-

ies in place to complete the Jos Inland Dry Port to promote exports, so as to meet the objective of raising development bar in the North Central state. The commissioner, in an interactive section organized by the Nigeria Export Promotion Council NEPC for Farmers and stakeholders in Mangu LGA of the state, CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

L-R: Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Mr. Oladele Ajayi; Chairman Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Mr. S. Okey Akpa; Honourable Minister Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah; Managing Director/ C.E.O, Fidson Healthcare Plc, Dr. Fidelis Akhagboso Ayebae and the MD/CEO Bank of Industry, Mr. Olukayode Pitan during the facility tour of Fidson Healthcare Plc in Ogun State.

FMDQ lists Pioneer’s N200bn infrastructure debt fund in sub-Saharan Africa

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The FMDQ Board Listings, Markets and Technology Committee, following a very swift and efficient application process, has granted approval for listing on the platform of FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange, the Nigerian Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIIDF) – the Chapel Hill Denham Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund Series I49,450,000 Units of 101.20 each, under the 200,000,000,000.00 Issuance Programme. The Fund, registered by the FMDQ on 14th July, 2017, is the first-ever listed infrastructure

debt fund in Nigeria (and subSaharan Africa), is a close-ended fund and has its investment focus on the traditional infrastructure sectors, primarily transport, power, renewable energy, utilities, energy infrastructure (e.g. storage terminals), logistics and other public-private-partnership type investments, thereby supporting infrastructural development in Nigeria. The Fund aims to enable investor’s access infrastructure as an asset class, while providing the benefit of predictable returns available from long-dated infrastructure debt investments.

The registration was sequel to successfully securing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval by Chapel Hill Denham Management Limited, which has registered and established the Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NDIF) 200,000,000,000.00 Issuance Programme, and subsequently issued the first series under this Programme – Series I 49,450,000 Units of 101.20each. The NIDF – the Chapel Hill Denham Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund Series I49,450,000 Units of 101.20 each, under the -

gramme – following a very swift and efficient application process, was granted approval on July 14, 2017, by the FMDQ Board Listings, Markets and Technology Committee, to be listed on the platform of FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange (FMDQ or the OTC Exchange). To celebrate the fund’s listing on the FMDQ, a significant listing Ceremony was held at the offices of the OTC Exchange on Monday, July 17, 201 and the OTC market lauded Chapel Hill Denham’s efforts in leveraging the Nigerian Debt Capital Market CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Business News B2 Australia donates US$2.2m to WFP’s Northeast Emergency Azubike Nnadozie The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has acknowledged a contribution of AUD$3 million (US$2.2 million) from the Government of Australia that will provide food and nutritional assistance to tens of thousands of people in North-eastern Nigeria, where the Boko Haram insurgency and the current lean season have intensified hunger. “The scale of the humanitarian situation in the Northeast of Nigeria and the Lake Chad region demands an action-oriented response,” said the Australian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Paul Lehmann. He added that “The Australian government is proud to be working with our long-standing partner, the World Food Programme, to offer an important contribution to the combined efforts aimed at relieving the suffering of the communities most affected.” According to Lehmann, the funding will support WFP food assistance to nearly 111,000 people, including specialized nutritional food for some 47,000 pregnant and nursing women. “It comes as an estimated 5.2 million people face intense hunger during the period between harvests. Experts believe as many as 50,000 people are experiencing faminelike conditions.” “We are grateful to Australia for its continuous support to families in North-eastern Nigeria,” said Ronald Sibanda, WFP Representative and interim Nigeria country director. “This contribution is timely as it will help us reach the most vulnerable at a critical period of the year.”

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FG offers tax relief to investors in Creative Industry Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday in Lagos said that the Federal Government would grant tax relief to investors in the creative industry. Osinbajo disclosed this at the opening of a two-day Creative Industry Summit with the theme, “Financing the Film, Television and Music Industries”. The summit was organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture in conjunction with Think Thank Media and Advertising. The Acting President, who was represented by the Minister of Finance, Dr Kemi Adeosun, said that government is passionate about

the creative industry and would continue to support it. “The creative industry in Nigeria is a significant player in the economy. It is an industry that represents 1.42 of our GDP and has a huge export earnings and in its own right employs millions of people. This is an extremely important sector,” he said. Osinbajo said that the creative industry contribution to the GDP is impressive when compared to the 11 per cent contribution of the oil sector to the GDP. He added that the contribution was also significant considering the fact that government had not

invested so much in it as it has done on other sectors. “The creative industry represents everything about Nigeria: It is diverse, it is universal, non-religious, non-tribal and this is one of the strength of the industry. “The government needs to come and take note on how stakeholders have achieved that much for the industry without significant support from the government,” he said. He said that in supporting the industry, government would increase the revenue strength of the sector to make it bankable and give tax incentives to investors. “One of the things we are to ad-

The Chief Consultant of Biodun Adedipe Associates Limited, Biodun Adedipe, will be addressing key issues on the economy, including improvements in foreign exchange market liquidity and analysing consecutive drop in inflation figures, among many others at the forthcoming Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) Half-Year Economic Review. The guest speaker is also, expected to speak on pick-up in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey for June which showed improvements in business and investment sentiment.

dress is direct government funding. Government will provide tax relief for those who are ready to venture into the creative industry. “While government is running around to see how it can collect more taxes, we are also looking at ways to give incentives to people to encourage them to invest.

Plateau committed to Inland Port, Irish Potato - Commissioner CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

L-R: Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, who represented the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the host Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at the opening of the two-day Creative Industry Financing Conference in Lagos on Monday.

Adedipe to speak on FX, other issues at FICAN

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Osinbajo

The FICAN event, which holds at FICAN Centre, Onipanu Lagos on July 20, will give the chieg consultant an opportunity to review developments in the economy in the first half of the year as well as highlight implications of such developments in the second half. Adedipe, will further expected to speak against the backdrop of observed improvements in some economic indices, an indication that the ongoing economic recession might end in the third quarter as predicted by the Federal Government. In fact, participant at the event will be waiting to listen to his professional explanation on the improvements in the

forex market, which trailed the launch of the Investors’ & Exporters’ (I&E) FX window and the impacts of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) FX interventions on the domestic economy. He is also expected to speak on the impact of rising crude oil prices and domestic crude oil production, both of which have culminated in increased foreign exchange supply. While the general economic outlook seems cautiously optimistic for the remainder of fiscal 2017, emerging indicators suggest that economic policy must remain cautious. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the economy contracted marginally by 0.52 per cent in

the first quarter of this year, a much more positive development since first quarter of last year. The data also shows that about 18 economic activities recorded positive growth in first quarter of this year; indicating that the economy was firmly on the path of recovery. There have also been positive effects of improved foreign exchange management on the performance of the manufacturing sector and other economic activities. The non-oil sector grew by 0.72 per cent in the first quarter of this year, largely reflecting the growth recorded in agriculture and solid minerals, and recovery in manufacturing, construction and services sectors.

also said the programme would also enhance employment drive, wealth creation and poverty reduction. However, according to the Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, the exercise was aimed at accelerating FG’s agenda on revenue diversification on non- oil export , adding that Irish Potato is one of Nigeria’s agricultural products, which when fully developed, could have a multiplier effect on the economy, including developing food production, raw material for industries, as well as enhancing the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, and foreign exchange earnings. He stressing that avenues for marketing of potatoes exist across the state; and called on farmers to take advantage of it by increasing their yields and marketing drive.

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(DCM) to advancing Nigeria’s infrastructural development. Ms. Tumi Sekoni, Vice President, Marketing & Business Development at FMDQ, commended the Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund and Fund Manager for achieving this milestone, noting that mobilisation of domestic funding for infrastructure was immense progress in the right direction for the Nigerian economy, and choosing to list the Fund on FMDQ was in consonance with this progress. Sekoni added that the FMDQ Listings/Quotations service has been tailored to provide issuers as well as Fund Managers.

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FRC, professionals to promote corporate governance The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) is set to partner with academia and Corporate Governance Professionals in the country to carry out several researches in areas of financial reporting. Speaking during a courtesy call of the Association of Corporate Governance Professionals of Nigeria (ACGPN) to the FRC corporate headquarters in Lagos, the FRC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Daniel Asakpokhai, said it was the Council’s desire to collaborate with the academia and professional bodies in conducting several researches. Asakpokhai assured the delegation of the Council’s readiness to embark on the conduct of several researches while soliciting the sponsorship of such researches by both Corporate and Professional bodies. Meanwhile, The ACGPN was in the FRC’s office to seek recognition for its training certificates as well as their accredited members so that they will be eligible to sign financial statements. Speaking, the President of the Association, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa said the reason for their visit was to to seek the Council’s recognition for its training certificates, as well as, the accredited members of the Association so that they can sign financial statements. Ohuabunwa also sought the recognition of the Council for its Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Directors training which he said would help them demonstrate effective leadership characterized by ethical values of responsibility, accountability, fairness and transparency. Responding to their requests, Asakpokhai thanked the delegates for their visit and assured them that their demands were going to be given due consideration. Among the delegation of ACGPN were Mr. Masaku- Johnson; Mr. Wuyi Ogunyinka; Mr.Adedyinka Hassan, Mrs. Dorcas James and Nicholas Ikhane, while the FRC was represented by Mr. Iheanyi Anyahara; Mr. Abubakar Ibrahim; Mr. Nelson Anumaka and Mr. Titus Osawe. Meanwhile, many financial experts and professionals have argued that high level of corporate governance standards coupled with high level of transparency in corporate governance, would assists the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance in projecting the country better to foreign communities and the rest of the world, as well as change the structure of organisations and businesses.

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Naira steady at 367/$1, strengthens against other currencies Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira on Monday, remains steadied at 367 to a US Dollar at the parallel market, but garnered two points against Euro, to close at 417, compared to 420 traded over the weekend, and stabilised at 470 per Pound Sterling. The local currency, also, remained stable at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) official rate of 305.95, the same rate it has been selling since last week At the Investors and Exporters FX window, the local currency opened at a depreciated rate of 365.57 per dollar against 364.39, opened on Friday, which represented 0.32 per cent difference and closed at an appreciable rate

of 362.21 per dollar compared to 362.83 that it did as at the close of market last Friday. The naira, at the interbank forex market, sold at a better rate of 324.50 to a dollar against 324.63 traded at the close of the forex market last week, but depreciated slightly to 424.12 per pound compare to 419.74 traded, and stood at 371.48 against 370.24 exchanged at the same segment of the foreign exchange market. Although, the local currency, last week, sustained gained points against the Dollar, but Forex dealers, anticipated further gains this week. They also expect the interbank rate to climb to 20 per cent, as financial activities opened for this week, just as the apex bank is ex-

pected to intervene in the foreign exchange market. It would be recalled that the Nigerian interbank lending rate rose to about 15 per cent on Friday, after increasing from eight to 12 per cent in the preceding week. Forex traders, however, linked this development to the payment made by commercial banks for dollar and Treasury Bill purchases, thereby bringing down liquidity. The central bank sold 25 billion naira ($82 million) worth of 363-day treasury bills on Friday, while lenders paid for bonds bought at an auction on Wednesday. Money market rates stood at 15 per cent in the preceding week. They dropped to 8 per cent after

the CBN injected 89.96 billion naira to settle matured treasury bills on Thursday. The central bank has been using treasuries to mop-up liquidity from the banking system in a bid to also curb pressure on the currency. Market liquidity opened at 28.69 billion naira deficit on Thursday, traders said, narrowing the deficit which widened to 78.29 billion a week ago. Forex dealers said that the interbank rate traded above the 40 per cent level on Wednesday, because of the Treasury bill auction. However, anticipating borrowing costs to rise next week, as the central CBN is likely to continue its forex interventions to stabilize the naira.

L-R: Western Lotto Ambassador, Mr. Innocent Idibia (a.k.a) Tubaba; Western Lotto Technical Partner from Lotto UK, Rob Lawson; Director, Western Lotto Nigeria Limited, Abiodun Akintaju and Managing Director, Western Lotto Nigeria Limited, Elvis Krivokuca at the official launch of Western Lotto held at the company’s in Lagos, recently.

Inflation rate declines by 0.15% in June – NBS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures headline inflation, jacked up by 1.58 per cent in June 2017, to record 16.10 per cent inflation rate in June, representing a decline of 0.15 per cent from 16.25 per cent declared in May. The new data from the statistics office, however, showed that the nation’s inflation rate dropped for the fifth consecutive period since January. 2017. Although, the CPI base on month-on-month analysis is lower by 0.30 per cent compared to the rate of 1.88 per cent recorded in the preceding month

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The Bureau explained in its latest report that month-on-month inflation has cumulatively risen by 9.28 since January, 2017. Consequently, the report indicate that percentage change in the average composite CPI for the 12-month period ending in May, 2017, over the average of the CPI for the previous 12-month period was 17.58 per cent, lower from 17.63 per cent recorded in May, 2017. According to NBS, the food Index increased by 19.91per cent (year-on-year) in June, 2017, down by 0.64 per cent points from the rate recorded in May (19.27 per cent), indicating continued pressure in food prices.

“Price movements recorded by all Items less farm produce or core sub-index rose by 12.50 per cent (year-on-year) in June, down by 0.50 per cent points from rate recorded in May (13 per cent). “This represents the 8th straight month of decline in the core index since November, 2016 The Urban index rose by 16.15 per cent (year-on-year) in June, 2017 from 16.34 per cent recorded in May, while the Rural index increased by 16.01 per cent in June from 16.02 per cent in May. “On month-on-month basis, the urban index rose by 1.60 per cent in June from 1.84 per cent recorded in May, while the rural index

rose by 1.57 per cent in June from 1.92 per cent in May. “The corresponding 12-month year-on-year average percentage change for the urban index increased from 18.88 per cent in June to 18.69 per cent in May, while the corresponding rural index also increased from 16.50 per cent in May to 16.56 per cent in June,” the report by NBS stated. For the Composite Food Index, the report by NBS said it increased by 19.91 per cent in June 2017, caused by increases in prices of meat, bread and cereals, fish, potatoes, yam and other tubers, oils and fats, milk, cheese and eggs, coffee, tea and cocoa.

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Unilever, 22 others, lift Market Cap by N13.7bn Afolabi Adesola Nigerian equities continued with delivering positive returns to investors, as it began the week with a gain of N13.7 billion in the NSE Market Capitalisation. The day’s performance was topped by Unilever’s N3.38 gain, amidst an impressive half year results, released on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday. The market capitalization thus settled at N11.477 trillion from its opening figure of N11.464 tr. Similarly, The All-Share Index (ASI) started the week with an increase of 39.77 ba-

sis points or 0.12 per cent, spurred by lingering optimism in the market which encouraged investors to actively take position ahead of Q2 earnings. In all, the ASI settled at 33,301.43 points, expanding YTD return to 23. Percent. The market breadth was, however, negative with 23 gainers against 26 losers. Unilever topped gainers with a 10.24 appreciation to close at N36.38, Forte Oil followed with a gain of 7.71 per cent to close at N60.50, 7up was next with an appreciation of 6.41 percent to close at N94.95 per share. Champion Breweries also grew by 6 per cent to close at N2.65; and Flour Mill ap-

preciated 5 per cent to close at N26.25 per share. Top on the day’s losers list was Oando, with a decline of 9.54 per cent to close at N6.83, Oando is topping the losers chart for the second trading session in a row amidst The Securities and Exchange’s Commission’s (SEC) investigation of a petition laid by two of Oando’s shareholders on Friday. Nascon Allied Industries came next on the losers chart with a drop of 4.95 per cent, to close at N9.03. AIICO recorded a loss of 4.92 per cent to close at 58 kobo per share, Skye Bank declined by 4.92 per cent to close at 58 kobo. while BOC

Gases depreciated 4.78 per cent to close at N2.99. Niger Insurance topped activity chart with the trade of 150.1 million shares worth N75.0 million. FBN Holdings exchanged 36 million units at N213.8m, while FCMB sold 14.8 million shares worth approximately N18m. UBA traded 14.2 million shares valued at N125.2m, while Flour Mill exchanged 12.3 million shares worth N320.4m. For the sessions ahead, market experts at United Capital Research have opined that sentiments is likely to be dictated by expectations around H2-2017 earning scorecards.

NSE adopts Nasdaq Smarts Market’s technology Ïj ƃƏƍƂ ƍƄ ƅƍ Əƕ Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi

In its bid to curb market infractions and manipulation, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), has moved a step further with the adoption a globally accepted market scrutiny technology, the Nasdaq Smart market surveillance. The new market surveillance platform, powered by SMARTS, Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution to curb share manipulation, has been inaugurated by the NSE. Nasdaq SMARTS Surveillance solutions have been the industry benchmark for real-time, cross-market, cross-asset surveillance for 22+ years. Used by over 3,500 compliance professionals around the world, SMARTS currently powers surveillance at 47 marketplaces, 17 regulators and 140+ market participants across 65 countries. The technology, the exchange explained, will amongst other things, enable

NSE to proactively monitor market manipulation (including spoofing and layering), detect and deter manipulative tendencies, gather intelligence, carry out traders’ monitoring and analysis, conduct multi-asset and cross-market surveillance, and execute risk-based supervision of flagged participants. Tinuade Awe, general Counsel and Head of Regulation of the NSE, said, “As we enter the growth phase of the development of our market, including the introduction of new asset classes, such as, derivatives, there will be the imperative of processing significant volumes of market information in real-time to detect anomalies.” She said that, the technology, which has been successfully deployed, allows NSE team to proactively analyze patterns and trends to make sense of the vast amounts of data for investigative purposes and protection of investors, while strengthening the integrity of the market.

Summary of activities on NSE

L – R shows Tony Ibeziako, Head, Domestic Primary Market, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Peter Elumelu, Non-Executive Director, Africa Prudential Plc; Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Chief (Mrs.) Eniola Fadayomi, Chairman, Africa Prudential Plc and Peter Ashade, Managing Director/CEO, Africa Prudential Plc at the Closing Gong Ceremony at the Exchange ...on Monday.

NSE, Nasdaq announce surveillance platform to curb fraud Afolabi Adesola Nasdaq; a leading provider of trading, clearing, and exchange technology, across six continents have partnered The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, the largest economy in Africa, Also, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to launch a new market surveillance platform powered by SMARTS, Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution. According to a statement by the NSE, the technology will, amongst other things, enable NSE to proactively monitor market manipulation (including spoofing and layering), detect and deter manipulative tendencies, gather intelligence, carry out traders’ monitoring and analysis, conduct multi-asset and crossmarket surveillance, and execute

risk-based supervision of flagged participants. “As we enter the growth phase of the development of our market, including the introduction of new asset classes such as derivatives, there will be the imperative of processing significant volumes of market information in real-time to detect anomalies,” said Tinuade Awe, General Counsel and Head of Regulation, NSE. The NSE said, “The SMARTS technology, which we have successfully deployed, allows our team to proactively analyze patterns and trends to make sense of the vast amounts of data for investigative purposes and protection of investors, while strengthening the integrity of our market.” According to The Head of Exchange & Regulator Surveillance,

Market Technology at Nasdaq,Tony Sio, through SMARTS, NSE is leveraging the latest in surveillance technology and demonstrating its commitment to fostering a strong marketplace. “SMARTS performs universal surveillance of all asset classes and provides a strong platform for NSE to develop new products such as derivatives. We look forward to a long partnership with the NSE as the Nigerian markets evolve.” Tony said Nasdaq SMARTS Surveillance solutions have been the industry benchmark for real-time, cross-market, cross-asset surveillance for 22+ years. Used by over 3,500 compliance professionals around the world, SMARTS currently powers surveillance at 47 marketplaces, 17 regulators and 140+ market participants across 65 countries.”

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) opened the week bullish, with a +0.12 per cent gained by the All- Share Index, sustaining the bullish run that has seen the index close positive for the eighth consecutive trading session. While the ASI closed at 33,301.43pts, market capitalization berth at N11.48bn. YTD performance of the ASI is currently +23.91%. Sectoral performance was evenly mixed as the Consumer Goods gained +1.29 per cent and Industrial added 0.03 per cent, just as the Oil & Gas declined by -0.51per cent and Banking recorded -0.46 per cent loss in sectoral performance. .Nigerian equities continued with delivering positive returns to investors as it began the week with a gain of

N13.7 billion in the NSE Market Capitalisation. The market capitalization thus settled at N11.477trillion from its opening figure of N11.464 trillion. Similarly, The All Share Index (ASI) started the week with an increase of 39.77 basis points or 0.12 per cent, spurred by lingering optimism in the market which encouraged investors to actively take position ahead of Q2 earnings. In all, the ASI settled at 33,301.43 points, expanding YTD return to 23 percent. Price movement table showed 23 gainers against 26 losers. Unilever topped gainers with a 10.24 appreciation to close at N36.38, Forte Oil followed with a gain of 7.71 per cent to close at N60.50, 7up was next with an appreciation of 6.41 per cent to close at N94.95 per share.

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Labour B6 Stories by Joy Ekeke The organised labour has warned against the inherent dangers to national security posed by the proposed Nigerian Ports Harbours Authority Bill 2015. The Ports and Harbour Authority Bill, which seeks to repeal the Nigerian Ports Authority Act, 1955, as amended, has scaled through the Red Chambers of the National Assembly, (Senate); and is awaiting passage into law by the House of Representatives. The workers, under the aegis of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and Maritime branch of Senior Staff Association of Communications, Trans-

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Labour warns FG against Harbours’ Bill, says it may endanger national security port and Corporation (SSACTC), led by Adewale Adeyanju, president general of MWUN, insist that the Bill would further compound unemployment and further expose the nation to illicit imports. They, therefore, are calling on the lawmakers to counter the passage of the Bill in the overall interest of the sector. Adeyanju, who said that no unions’ representative or stakeholders in the labour circle was invited to air their views during hearing on the Bill before the

House of Representatives, threatened to shut down all port operations nationwide, if the Bill was passed. He said that if the Bill was allowed to become a law, it would lead to the sacking of more than half of the workers, thus throwing them into the already saturated labour market. “We have examined the Act that sets up NPA; and do not understand the reasons for the bill, except to provide an opportunity for few people to deny government huge revenue accruable to it through the sec-

tor,’’ he said. The MWUN president said that the passage of the Bill could portend negative consequences for the country’s security, as it cedes harbour, jetty and terminal operations into private hands. “This is not good in view of the influx of illegal arms and ammunition into the country, which is evidence in insurgency, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. “You will also recall the discovery of over 440 cartons of weapons in contain-

LG autonomy: Labour coalition backs proposal A coalition of labour unions in the country have thrown their weight behind the agitation for Local Government Autonomy. The unions are: National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Medical Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN). President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Ayuba Wabba, said this in a statement jointly signed by him, Mr Ibrahim Khaleel, President, National Union of Local Government Employees and Mr. Michael Alogba-Olukoya, President, Nigeria Union of Teachers. Wabba said that the decision was taken after exhaustive deliberations at a meeting convened by the National Leadership of the NLC. He said the meeting was to address some concerns raised by the unions with respect to the ongoing agitation by NULGE for Local Government Automotive. Speaking on primary school education in the country, the NLC president said it should be seen as a stepping stone and the foundation of all forms of education that deserved a national policy. He said the funding should be the responsibility of the federal, state and local governments in order to ensure, guarantee and effect regular and timely payment of teachers’ salaries, entitlements and benefits. Wabba also stressed the need for teachers’ salaries to be a first line charge on the federation account. He, however, said another alternative was that the Constitution should strengthen the

Wabba Supreme Court judgment in the Attorney-General of the Federation versus Attorneys-General of the 36 states, NWLR 6th May, 2002, Part 764. According to him, “Part 764 stipulates that removing in the process every ambiguity, lacuna or impediment, ceding responsibility for payment of teachers’ salaries to states wherein it is He said,“It also states that ” as far as primary education is concerned, a local government council only participates with state government. The function obviously remains with the State Government. “It stated the that ” existing agencies, such as, Universal Basic Education Commission, State

Universal Basic Education Commission should be strengthened and empowered to play their roles and discharge their functions. “It also states that the autonomy of local government councils shall be total, comprehensive with all the rights, structures, duties, functions, privileges and obligations. “It is clearly spelt out as is the case with the federal and state governments. “It stated that Clauses 7, 8, 162 and any other clause in the 1999 Constitution that compromise the autonomy of local government should be deleted, he said. Wabba said that this was in order to give free and unfettered meaning to “autonomy” and

ers in two operations in the ports by some government agencies and port workers,’’ Adeyanju said. According to him, the Bill, in section 15 (4), gives the new authority power to employ on pensionable terms and conditions. This effectively institutionalises the evil of casualisation of workers and it negates the provisions of the government’s Pension Reform Act 2004 as amended. He further said that that NPA has over 14, 000 pensiones, but that the Bll did not make provision for set-

tlement of workers whose services are not transferred. Adeyanju appealed to the National Assembly not to pass of the Bill to avoid total shut of port operations, and cautioned that it passage would vest on the authority sole ownership of the ports and Harbours in Nigeria on behalf of the government. The maritime workers disrupted port operations last Tuesday, during a protest to register their displeasure with the proposed law.

FG urged to establish Certified Institute for Tailors The General Secretary, National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Comrade Isa Aremu, has appealed to the Federal Government to establish a National Institute for Tailors to enhance their practice. The institute would enable Nigerian tailors to acquire relevant knowledge for competitiveness. He spoke at an event organised by the Nigeria Union of Tailors (NUT) in collaboration with NUTGTWUN, to mark 50 years of tailoring in Lagos State. Aremu added that tailors should have the opportunity of acquiring higher academic qualifications in their profession and be ‘professors’ or ‘doctors’ of fashion. He urged that the FG should empower tailors financially to expand their businesses and contribute more to economic growth. ” Where there are jobs, there is peace and development,” he said. The labour leader prayed that Nigeria would overcome kidnapping and other forms of insecurity plaguing it to enable the citizens to concentrate on their jobs and contribute meaningfully to national development. However, Lagos State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Id-

owu Adelakun, attributed increase in kidnapping and other crimes to unemployment. He urged the state government to continue to support tailors to enable them to do their best. Also, Mr Wasiu Taiwo, National President of NUT, said that tailors needed more training. According to him, capacity building was necessary for national advancement. ”We need equipment to train our tailors; we do not have what it takes to showcase our skills. ”There is no tailor in the country that produces enmasse,” Taiwo said. He said that the union had a plan to set up sewing hubs to develop the skills of tailors, as well as, create employment opportunities for people. In his remarks, Mr John Adaji, NUTGTWUN President, hailed Lagos State Government for providing a loan scheme to artisans and some other self-employed persons. Adaji urged the government to help to revive industries and support the informal sector to enhance the mega city status of the state.

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U.S to emerge top LNG exporter by 2022 Simon Ugwu, with Agency report There are indications that by 2022, the United States will be on course to challenge Australia and Qatar for global leadership among LNG exporters, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates. Despite the fact that the demand for gas in the United States – the world’s largest gas consumer and producer – is growing, the IEA forecasts that the US will account for 40% of the world’s extra gas production to 2022 -thanks to the “remarkable growth in its domestic shale industry”.

Global gas demand is expected to grow by 1.6% a year for the next five years, with consumption reaching almost 4,000 billion cubic meters (bcm) by 2022, up from 3,630 bcm in 2016. China will account for 40% of this growth, according to the IEA. By 2022, US production will be 890 bcm, or more than a fifth of global gas output. Production from the Marcellus, one of the world’s largest fields, will increase by 45% between 2016 and 2022, even at current low price levels, as producers increase efficiency and produce more gas with fewer rigs, IEA’s data shows.

“While US domestic demand for gas is growing, thanks to higher consumption from the industrial sector, more than half of the production increase will be used for liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export,” the agency pointed out. “The US shale revolution shows no sign of running out of steam and its effects are now amplified by a second revolution of rising LNG supplies,” said Dr. Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director. “Also, the rising number of LNG consuming countries, from 15 in 2005 to 39 this year, shows that LNG attracts many new customers, especially in the emerg-

ing world. However, whether these countries remain long-term consumers or opportunistic buyers will depend on price competition.” “The environmental advantages of natural gas, particularly when replacing coal, also deserve more attention from policy makers.” As explained, a new wave of liquefaction capacity is coming online at a time when the LNG market is already well supplied. This LNG glut is already affecting price formation and traditional business models – and attracting new LNG-consuming countries

like Pakistan, Thailand and Jordan. At the same time, this ample availability of LNG is also creating new competition with pipeline gas supplies, resulting in loosening of pricing and contractual rigidities that have traditionally characterized long-distance gas trade. “The change will be accelerated by the expansion of US exports, which are not tied to any particular destination and will play a major role in increasing the liquidity and flexibility of LNG trade,” the agency added.

OPEC to cap Libya, Nigeria oil output Abiodun oyindamola, with Agency report The market is on a recovery track due to rising global demand, Kuwait’s Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Governor Haitham Al-Ghais told Reuters. In an effort to eradicate a supply glut, the OPEC is curbing output by 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) until March 2018, while Russia and other non-OPEC producers are cutting half as much

targets despite the cut agreement. A ministerial committee from OPEC and nonOPEC countries, which is headed by Gulf OPEC member Kuwait, meets in Russia on July 24 to discuss compliance with the cuts, from which Nigeria and Libya are exempted due to years of outputsapping unrest. But oil prices have fallen more than 15 percent this year due to stillbooming supplies and stubbornly high global stocks, which remain way above OPEC

Abiodun Oyindamola, with Agency report The Kuwaiti Oil Minister, Issam Almarzooq, recently said that the exemption granted Nigeria and Libya with regard to the output cuts set for members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-OPEC suppliers might soon be withdrawn. Almarzooq, who chairs the committee monitoring compliance with the production cap, said both countries could be told to cap their crude oil outputs in an effort to keep the production agreement intact. The output cuts started in January, which were extended by nine months to March 2018 in May, after the landmark deal reached last November failed to solve a global oversupply problem, was to rebalance the crude oil market. Almarzooq said the cartel and its allies might hold fresh discussions with Nigeria and Libya on

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Production cap exemption: ‘Nigeria addressing OPEC’s worries’ their production outputs. This followed reports that oil prices had dropped below OPEC’s $50 per barrel expectation, amid concerns that the production cutbacks were only partially affecting prices due to supplies from Nigeria, Libya, and the United States’ shale output. “We invited them to discuss the situation of their production. If they are able to stabilise their production at current levels, we will ask them to cap as soon as possible. We don’t need to wait until the November meeting to do that,” Almarzooq, reportedly said. He further stated, “It is too early to discuss deeper output cuts by OPEC/non-OPEC producers participating in the agreement to curb production. We just fin-

ished the meeting in May and we need to give it more time.” Almarzooq’s comments indicated that the cartel and its allies might be worried that the market had not responded significantly to the output strategy. They also suggested that the group might be looking for a quick way out, with production cuts from Nigeria and Libya as potential elixirs. But Almarzooq’s position appears not to enjoy the support of experts, including OPEC’s Secretary-general, Mohammed Barkindo, who told reporters at the World Petroleum Congress in Istanbul that giving Nigeria and Libya production cut exemptions was a collective decision, and any proposal to include them in OPEC’s plans will

also require a joint decision. Another oil market expert, and Kuwait’s former representative to OPEC, Abdulsamad Al-Awadhi, faulted Almarzooq’s suggestions. Al-Awadhi was reported as saying, “Capping Libya and Nigeria might help but won’t cut the supply by much.” He added, “OPEC needs to have better compliance, and it must respect the right of Libya and Nigeria to go back to the market. Other countries that raised output while Libya and Nigeria are out should do more and give space to these two countries to go back to the market. Having comprehensively participated in the processes that led to the output freeze deal, Nigeria opted to diplomatically attend to the worries, stating

then that it would not unsettle the deal, but make it work better. The country, however, called on OPEC and its allies to recognise its challenges with growing back its production, which, according to it, had not significantly improved, but was, in fact, far below its 2017 budget benchmark for oil production. Addressing journalists on the development in Abuja, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, stated that Nigeria would in due time join in the production cut to stabilise the market. He added, however, that the country’s production levels were still too unpredictable to guarantee a timeframe for joining the deal. He sought more understanding from the cartel.

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Across the world, including Nigeria, air condition, the amazing technology, has continued to impact humans. Homes, offices, businesses have continued to benefit from this technology. The first residential air conditioner was installed in 1914 and measured in at an astounding 7 feet high, 6 feet wide, and 20 feet long! Obviously, the size of the system meant that operating costs were quite high and that it could only be installed in large spaces. This meant that only wealthy people with large homes could initially experience the benefits of climate control. In 1931, H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman invented the first room air conditioner. The unit sat on the ledge of a window, just as modern room air conditioners often do. Despite their reduced size, these systems were still very expensive. After World War II, air conditioning became something of a status symbol. Window units in particular were quite popular, with over one million units sold in 1953. In the 1970s, central air conditioning systems made their way into homes, using Freon-12 (also known as R-12) as coolant. Residential air conditioning has come such a long way over the past 100 years. While early air conditioners were loud, lacked efficiency, and expensive to operate, modern air conditioning manufacturers have made great strides to implement cooling technology that is both efficient and convenient, providing consumers with seemingly endless choices. Indeed, air conditioning has also become more environmentally- friendly as research has shown that Freon is linked to ozone depletion. Currently, R-22 refrigerant is being phased out and environmentally-friendly R401A refrigerant is the new standard. Air conditioning is a luxury many of us take for granted these days, becoming a standard piece of equipment in most households and workplaces The technology has impacted our lives in many ways that we don’t necessarily think about, because most people today are fortunate enough to live in homes equipped with cooling systems. Therefore, cooling technology has advanced greatly to improve our comfort and health in addition to becoming much more affordable over the years. This has allowed the air conditioner to become much more than just a solution to cooling or heating needs for homes and offices. Today’s air conditioners ensure safety through advanced air purifying technology. Inter-

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Air conditioning industry: LG’s value adding mechanism Since air conditioning was introduced in 1902 by Willis Carrier, the technology has been improved by a series of developments and innovations, writes Tony Nwakaegho

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est in air quality functions on new air conditioners has grown as awareness of the negative health impact of air pollution and airborne bacteria has increased. Now, the innovation has gone a step further, with the evolution of ‘inverter’ air conditioning units. Inverter air conditioners are known for their low energy consumption, saving the consumer money and more importantly, reducing environmental impact. After all, it is estimated that providing HVAC and lighting to residential and commercial buildings accounts for 25 per cent of the world’s energy consumption. However, innovative inverter technology can reduce energy consumption significantly compared with non-inverter models. This is because inverter unit controls cooling and heating intelligently, adjusting to the ambient temperature of a room, and reducing power usage while maintaining strong performance levels. One of the latest inverter models on the market is LG’s DUALCOOL – its flagship Resi-

dential Air Conditioning (RAC) solution. Energy efficiency and much more The powerful DUALCOOL makes use of cutting-edge LG technology, employing the Tropical Inverter Compressor in an air conditioner for the first time to offer exceptional energy efficiency. The new DUALCOOL air conditioner serves as a first-rate solution to the rising costs of utilities in Saudi Arabia. With electricity costs soon expected to double, it has become crucial for consumers to adopt new energy conservation strategies. LG’s Tropical Inverter Compressor boasts 65 per cent more energy savings than noninverter compressors, allowing users to freely turn on the DUALCOOL without having to worry about their electricity bills. Combining sophistication and technology The effectiveness of this protection system has been certified by the respected international

product testing organization, TÜV Rheinland. In addition to implementing cutting-edge smart technology, as well as, the latest design insights, the compressor’s durability is guaranteed under its 10-year warranty. Meanwhile, the final piece of LG’s comprehensive protection system -- the advanced Gold Fin -- shields the heat exchanger from corrosion and wear caused by the hot, dry and dusty conditions common throughout Saudi Arabia. The success of the Tropical Inverter Compressor in the DUALCOOL has driven LG to expand its RAC lineup and install the advanced compressor in additional models. The LG DUALCOOL generates faster, more powerful cooling than competing solutions. The RAC is able to reach the set temperature 60 percent faster when the room temperature is 46 degrees Celsius or lower, quickly providing the optimal home temperature for users. Not only does the Tropical Inverter Compressor boast higher fan speeds to enable faster cooling,

Air conditioning is a luxury many of us take for granted these days, becoming a standard piece of equipment in most households and workplaces The technology has impacted our lives in many ways that we don’t necessarily think about, because most people today are fortunate enough to live in homes equipped with cooling systems.

its bigger fan and wider outlet also help project streams of cool air with more force over greater distances. Comprehensive filtration technology In addition to its remarkable cooling performance, LG has incorporated a comprehensive air filtration system into the DUALCOOL in order to protect the health of consumers and their families. LG’s advanced Plasmaster Ionizer produces two million ions to sterilize harmful airborne substances such as bacteria and allergens. Meanwhile, the Dual Protection Filter captures dust particles over 10 micrometers in size. The LG DUALCOOL also implements the Plasmaster Auto Cleaning function to further enhance the air quality of the indoor environment. Since the heat exchanger is always submerged in water, it can become a fertile breeding ground for mold and bacteria in other RACs. However, ions in LG’s Plasmaster Auto Cleaning function eliminate unpleasant odors in addition to preventing mold and bacteria from growing on the heat exchanger. Array of smart features The LG DUALCOOL is also equipped with an array of smart features. For example, the Smart Diagnosis interface allows users to access setup, installation, troubleshooting data and other information directly from their smart phone. In addition, the SIMs chip allows users to easily monitor the status of the air conditioner, as well as, the current outdoor or indoor temperature from a connected smartphone. Meanwhile, the Low Refrigerant Detection feature uses smart notifications to keep the DUALCOOL operating at optimal levels, extending the air conditioner’s operational lifespan.

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The Board, Management and Staff of Folio Media Group, owners of The Daily Times of Nigeria, commiserate with the CHAGOURY Family, on the transition unto eternal glory of Madam ALICE SALIM CHIDIAC, widow of late RAMEZ SALIM CHAGOURY on the 15th of July, 2017. Although your transition was painful, members of Folio Media Group are consoled by the good life you lived as a beloved Wife, devoted Mother and Grandmother. We pray the good Lord to grant the entire CHAGOURY family the fortitude to bear the loss. Rest in the bosom of the Almighty God.

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The journey of my weight loss has not been easy â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lepacious Bose Talented comedienne, Bose Ogunboye better known as Lepacious Bose, is one of the popular female folks who have taken comedy to yet another level with her distinctive delivery prowess amongst others. Lepacious Bose is not just a comedienne but a professional MC and a motivational speaker to mention but a few. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, she talks about her career and weight loss process , amongst others

and entertainment. In church, I was always opting to give special numbers even though I sang off key. Studying Theatre arts was not something I set out to do because my parents did not see Theatre as a career. My parents were teachers and they have two kids; they automatically assumed that one would be a doctor while the other a lawyer. There was no consideration for theatre but I studied theatre arts after that I studied law. Even as a law student I was still started working with a company, Design Options, as their company administrator. I realized that I was doing more of comedy and on Monday mornings I am either

the lie I would tell my boss. Sometimes from Thursday

For someone who is passionate and a goal- getter; what was the reaction when you resigned from your job in 2006 to face comedy? My parents believe in putting your best in everything you do and when they saw that I was joggling my work with my comedy career and they noticed that it was affecting my work, they felt it was better for me to face comedy. By that time, I was beginning to make waves and my comedy career was progressing tremendously. Stardom was becoming more apparent and they were becoming more proud of me so it was easy for them to give me their blessings. Is it right to say that you began your career from the University of Ibadan? Yes, I started my career in the University of Ibadan and I was in an organization called Laffomania. When I got admitted into school to study Theatre arts, I joined the group. In the group, we normally did comedy sketches and whenever there was a play, it was up to the laffomania group to do sketches whenever the actors were on break. That was where I found my interest in comedy. My job was to entertain the audience with my jokes and thrill the crowd before the actors were ready. Has it always been your dream to be a comedienne? Right from my childhood, I have always loved the limelight and I have always loved to be the centre of attention. I have always been an attention- seeker right from a tender age. When I was still a kid, I was a part of the drama society and also the literary and debate association in my school and church. I was always part of anything that has to do with the limelight

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show. When the demand became too much I resigned in 2006 to face comedy squarely. Did you study law just to make your parents happy? Yes, I just did it because that was what was expected of me. My parents being teachers believed that they had they deserved to have lawyers and doctors as children as well. Doing law was just to make them happy.When I was not even present. I was in school doing theatre form. They did not consult me but as the daughter of a teacher I knew that as they had collected the form child, it is your duty to ace all exams. Whether you want to study law or not, you must not fail the exam in the kind of house I grew up. It is impossible.

gotten to your desired body size? Now, I am size 14 and before, I was size 32. I have lost about 105kg. The journey has not been easy and it is still not easy. I would really love to be a size 10 but what I am not sure is if I would look good because of

What kind of clothe suits you the most? wear trousers to visit the Queen of England. I like trousers, pant suits, etc.