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BudgIT to FG: Curb wastage by removing petroleum subsidy

As government spends over N12trn in 12 years Says Nigeria is dancing on edge of razor blade by paying subsidy

Motolani Oseni, Lagos In order to further curb wastage in the nation’s public finance system, BudgIT, a civil society group, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to immediately remove the regime of petroleum subsidy.

BudgIT, which applies technology to intersect citizen engagement with institutional improvement, to facilitate societal change, disclosed this in a statement issued by its Communication Associate, Skahir Akorede, on Monday in Lagos, stating that payment of fuel subsidy over the past 12 years had Continued on page 3

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Says his campaign to all states of the federation was an eye opener Gov Okorocha lauds President, explains why people go along with him

President Muhammadu Buhari (middle) flanked by the Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari; SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapha; Leader of the Delegation, former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mamman Nasir; former Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Dr Umar Mutallab; Alhaji Sa’idu Barada; Alhaji Aliyu Balarabe Saulawa; Dr Halima Adamu; Alhaji Abba Musa Rimi; Dr Sangon Daura and others during a congratulatory visit to the President at the State House, Abuja...on Monday.

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...Curb wastage by removing petroleum subsidy Continued from page 1 been to the detriment of socioeconomic development of the country with over N10 trillion spent on petrol import subsidy during the period.

The group noted that Nigeria is dancing on the edge of a razor blade by continuing its subsidy regime, adding that its research on subsidy payments from years 2006 to 2018 confirmed the figures.

According to the group, the research titled “Nigeria’s Petrol Subsidy Regime: Dilemma of the World’s Most Populous Black Nation” revealed that Nigeria currently imports an average of 91 per cent of its daily petrol needs, thus disproportionately exposing local petrol prices to price shocks from international factors of production and exchange rate volatility.

This is even as it stated that there was a near perfectly inverse relationship between the fall in the value of Naira and the rise in the cost of imported petrol, pointing out that when next the Naira is devalued, Nigeria’s subsidy bill can be expected to rise.

BudgIT clarified further: “Meanwhile, the continuation of petrol price regulation perpetuates safety nests for exceptional forms of corruption within the country’s subsidy regime.

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creates petrol price arbitrage - the differential between the regulated price in Nigeria and the high petrol prices in neighbouring countries - which is big enough to incentivise smuggling of subsidized products to neighbouring border towns.

“According to NNPC, there are 2,201 petrol stations in Nigeria’s porous border towns and coastal frontiers, with a combined fuel tank capacity of 144.9 million litres. Analysts argue, ringing corruption alert, that the population around that area is far from justifying the size of the petrol market”, the group maintained.

BudgIT lamented that “fuel subsidy” had, over the years, deprived Nigeria of funds needed for critical socioeconomic development as it discourages investors, who generally prefer a deregulated industry, from investing in the downstream sector especially in the area of refinery construction and operation.

For instance, the group noted that the 10 trillion consumed by the subsidy regime was sufficient to construct 27,000MW of electricity or build about 2,400 units of 1000bed standard hospitals across 774 local government areas of Nigeria, found our research.

This is even as pointed out that the Nigerian masses worship low oil prices,

especially when the political class nurse the fears that increases in petrol price (and in the cost of living by extension), occasioned by a deregulated price regime, could become a flashpoint for mass uprisings and political instability.

Commenting on the research findings, BudgIT’s Principal Lead, Gabriel Okeowo, said: “It’s high time fuel subsidy is removed.

Efficient palliative measures should be provided for those that will be worse hit by the removal. Four sectors - Transportation, Power, Health and Education - should be prioritized to cushion the effects.

“While we are calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to do the needful, we also believe that funding for cheaper mass transit and subsidies to public institutions should be targeted for these groups”, he added.

BudgIT expressed its concern that while Nigeria’s population was expected to rise to 398 million people by 2050, the absence of strategic framework to end the nation’s subsidy programme and the zero political will to reform the entire sector, the Nigerian government risks carrying the financial burden of a programme that could drown out the development of other sectors over the next 15 years.

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki being received by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori (l) and the Clerk to the Senate, Mr. Nelson Ayewoh at the venue of an Orientation Programme for members of the 9th National Assembly, in Abuja...on Monday.

L-R: Vice Chairman, Alaba International Amalgamated Traders Association, Chief Ernest Okonkwo, Head, Enterprise Sales, Glo, Mr. Eric Uwaoma, President, Alaba International Amalgamated Traders Association, Chief Nathaniel Anigbogu, Head, Marketing Enterprise, Glo, Mr. Guru Prasad, Head, Solution Architecture, Glo, Mr. Babatunde Bodunrin and Secretary, Alaba International Amalgamated Traders Association, Mr. Yusuf Adekola Muideen at the inauguration of new executives of the Association and launch of Alaba Glo SME SIM recently at Alaba international market, Lagos.

Don’t meet outside NASS, Saraki warns in-coming members As leadership tussle thickens Lawan seeks support of all Senators

Tunde Opalana, Abuja To avert choice of leaders that will not be unanimously acceptable to the generality of members of the 9th National Assembly, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has cautioned the newly elected lawmakers against attending meeting outside the parliament on the day of inauguration.

He also urged them to freely choose their leaders without undue interference or pressure outside the parliament for them to have a harmonious legislative experience.

Speaking on Monday at the ongoing induction training for newly elected parliamentarians, Saraki told them that their first assignment starts at the National Assembly on the day of inauguration.

He reiterated that for stability of the parliament, members of the Senate as well as House of Representatives should decide who is the best to lead them.

He said: “The point I am

making is that we should not make too much news on the process of electing a presiding officers. What is important is for the members of the Senate to decide who is the best to lead them so that they can have stability.”

On the questions from three lawmakers-elect on the non-confirmation of Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), Saraki said: “The truth really is that the issue of confirmation whether ministerial or other appointments is done by the entire Senate.

“Generally, we have an unwritten practice that we would get the input of senators from the state where the appointee hails from before we start the screening process in the senate. By the powers of the Senate if such a nominee is rejected, then it is upon the executive to find a new replacement. The issue really is that the Senate has the powers to reject a ministerial nominee.

“In the case of the appointment of the Chairman of the EFCC, the powers of

the Senate is very clear in the Constitution. For any nominee, we are guided by the Constitution. It is an appointment made by Mr. President, subject to the confirmation of the Senate, which means the Senate has the powers to either say yes or say no.

“In a situation where the Senate rejects, it is up to the executive at that time to send in a replacement or in some cases, when we have appointment rejected and the executive will represent before the Senate, but if the senators again, took a decision to reject the nominee, the appointment stands rejected.”

Speaking on getting judicial interpretations of their roles, Saraki said “the Senate filed 17 cases in court that have been on now for two years and for one reason or the other, those cases have not moved. I cannot explain what happened.

“They are cases that have to deal with asking the courts to give judicial interpretations to who has the powers to do

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L-R: Mrs. Ebele Okoye (GM, Customer Service/SERVICOM, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN); Mr/ Isaac Oluwalade, Rep of Director, Finance and Accounts, FAAN; Mrs. Nnenna Akajemili, National Coordinator,SERVICOM, Presidency; and Mrs. Funmilayo Olonisakin, GM,Finance,FAAN during an event in Lagos.

APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (middle with cap), at his 67th birthday Novelty Football Match between some ex-Super Eagles players and Team Asiwaju Tinubu at Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island ...on Sunday PHOTO: TAIWO OKANLAWON

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I’ll do my best during the second term - Buhari Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians that he will put in all effort to ensure the best for the country and her citizens when he begins a second term in office on May 29.

The president also appreciated all those who voted him during the elections.

Receiving the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council of Gidauniyar Jihar Katsina (Katsina State Development Fund) led by Mamman Nasir, a former president of the Court of Appeal, at the State House, Buhari said his campaign to

all states of the federation was an eye opener.

“Thank you for supporting me. I assure you that I will do my best during the second term. We will work for Nigeria and her people,’’ he said.

Buhari said the crowd that welcomed his campaign train in each state was more than anyone can possibly “induce’’, attributing the turnouts to the people’s appreciation of the efforts of his administration.

President Buhari noted that he was the chairman of the Katsina State Development Fund for 17 years, during which period a lot was done to support education, healthcare and agriculture in the state, especially for those

that were less privileged.

In his remarks, Justice Nasir, who is the Galadima of Katsina, said the foundation was grateful to God and all Nigerians for giving President Buhari the opportunity to serve another term in office.

“We are most grateful to almighty Allah for bringing you back for another term in office. Our happiness and gratitude goes to Nigerians for electing you,’’ he said.

Justice Nasir said the foundation also remained grateful for the years the president served as its chairman.

Meanwhile, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has described President Buhari as a great man, a man

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Excluding S’East from NASS leadership is marginalisation – Okorocha Says APC might have serious setback in 2023 ’Oshiomhole turning APC to regional party’

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that if the South East geopolitical zone of the country is not considered for either the position of the Senate President, Deputy Senate president, Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Deputy Speaker, the nation will not be “balanced.”

The governor also accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, of fast turning the party to regional minority party.

Okorocha said this on Monday while speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said that if urgent steps are not taken, APC might have serious setback in the year 2023 when President Buhari would have completed his tenure.

Asked to speak on the mistake of 2015 and the emergence of new leadership for the National Assembly, Okorocha said: “I have been watching carefully what is happening in the National Assembly, it’s a very interesting drama. But all I ask them is that they should consider the South East in their calculations.

“This nation will not be properly balanced if South East is not carried along properly in the affairs of the National Assembly. Nobody seems to be talking about the South East, it looks like the South East doesn’t have a place anymore, that is wrong, politically speaking and that is not good for APC. “Because there is going to be a bigger APC after President Muhammadu Buhari must have left the seat. My fear now is that APC might have a serious setback in 2023 because the Oshiomhole’s led executive is actually turning APC into a regional minority party which shouldn’t be because of his mistakes.

“Right now in the whole South East,

we don’t have an APC governor. So if there is any discussion in Nigeria now within the APC governors and President Muhammadu Buhari, there would be nobody from the South East.

“This is what the APC Chairman has done in the South East. I think it’s a capital attempt to frustrate the efforts of the South East. But I appeal to every Nigerian to support the cause of the South East.

“They shouldn’t think about giving South East, whatever position for giving sake. You can’t just wake up and give them any position. South East is a key primary zone in this country and if we don’t get the number one seat, we should get the number two seat.” he said.

He also pointed out that Oshiomhole was behind his predicament. According to him, INEC has no right to withhold his certificate of return.

Asked why his party is not making any case for his certificate of return, he said: “I won’t be surprised because, of course, you know the imposition we suffered in the party.

“When you say the party, you talk about the leadership of that party. I don’t have problem with the Working Committee of that party, I only have problem with the chairman of that party as he took it upon himself to do the wrong thing against me for just no cause and to fight a battle that he can never win.

“No, he is the one that is behind all these impositions, can you imagine, as I speak to you the APC candidate in Imo State did not win a seat, APC does not have a councilor in Imo State now, it does not even have a House member.

“But, the Action Alliance (AA) party has eight seats in the Imo State House of Assembly, two Federal House and they have one senator about to come to the Senate. This is why internal democracy must be respected, let the will of the people prevail rather than this imposition.

“It is unfortunate what has

happened in Imo State. At least, I have been vindicated for the fact that I said the APC candidate they are imposing on Imo people is not popular, he came from the opposition.

“When I was the leader of that party, when I was running the affairs of that party, we won 24 seats in the House of Assembly, we have governor, federal house members but today APC does not have because of imposition”.

On the true position regarding his certificate of return, he said: “As it stands today, I am just waiting patiently for the release of my certificate of return for election that I duly won, and I am hoping that INEC will release my certificate of return.

“I have not contravened any section of the constitution and I have not done anything wrong not to be given my certificate. I pray and hope INEC would do what is just and what is right.”

Asked if he discussed the issue with the President, Okorocha said: “I don’t think that would have been necessary to do because, it’s a straight forward matter. INEC conducted election, results were declared - the returning officer declared the results and I won.

“Only, one week later to hear that somebody wrote a petition that he issued that declaration under duress. I say where? Was it in his private house or was it in the collation Centre?

“If it is the collation, SSS were there, police were there, international observers, INEC officials and many others. So who actually put him under duress?.

“The man has not been able to say that. Nobody has ever sent a statement about that. But I think INEC would want to do the right thing very very soon.

“Now in the same way, the governorship candidate of PDP never won that election because the election flouted section 179 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which says that you must have the highest votes and you must have

25 percent in two third of the local governments.

“Now, this gentleman who was declared the winner by the same INEC had 135,000 votes from 24 local government but had over 130,000 votes from his three local governments. Of course you know, he didn’t win that election.

“But even at that, we had the highest mark, the Returning Officer of INEC was never patient to even calculate to know that it was 200,000 votes cancelled and there is supposed to be a rerun.

“Also flouting that basic constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which says you must have 25 percent in two-third, he doesn’t have it”.

He was confident that there would be re-run election in his state, adding that “so, as far as I am concerned, there will be a re-run in Imo State and the professor that did that should either be de-robed as a professor and he should be charged for that serious offence of not respecting the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“What this means is that someday, one crazy person might just walk on the street and take one mad man, give him result sheet and declare him winner even if the man did not belong to a party.

“And we are getting to a stage in this country that once you are declared, you are declared. This is the crazy thing that is happening in Imo State and also it happened in Okigwe zone where a loser ran away with the result sheet.

“The person came fifth, and is trying to return himself. Up till now as I speak to you, the Okigwe senatorial seat has not been declared. I don’t know what INEC is waiting for because the man who won the election they could not declare him.

“Now the person who ran with the result sheet, and the Prof ran away to the US, he is not back. So there is a stalemate everywhere, I think INEC should revisit Imo matter”.

holders including governors go along with him.

Okorocha said this on Monday while speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

His words: “As a matter of fact, Buhari is a great man, he is a man of wisdom, a visionary leader. That is why you see some of us going along with him. It’s for what he has upstairs - he can see far, that is why he made that declaration in Imo State - ‘vote according to your conscience. It was in Imo State that he first used that word. So my relationship with him is not affected in anyway.”

On why he visited the President, he said: “I came here precisely to discuss with Mr. President to come and commission my projects.

I have completed the construction of a new Cargo Airport Terminal, Warehouses and cargo sheds that is to be commissioned.

“I have also completed a new police headquarters and also a new prison headquarters in Imo State. These are Federal Government projects built by Imo State government.

“Another landmark project is the Justice Oputa Court - the new Imo State High Court Complex which we have built.

“So, we have over a thousand verifiable projects to be commissioned. So I am requesting Mr. President to kindly commission the federal ones and see how many of the state’s projects he could commission for me.

This is precisely why I am here”.

He said that his relationship with the President is intact despite what has been happening in his state.

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Witness tenders Onnoghen’s 2010 asset declaration receipt

As tribunal subpoenas CCB staff A’Court has abandoned Onnoghen’s appeal, says defence lawyer

Andrew Orolua, Abuja Embattled suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday, opened his defence by tendering before the Code of Conduct Tribunal 2010 Asset declaration Form receipt issued by Code of Conduct Bureau to him as evidence of his asset declaration.

Onnoghen tendered the document through his first defense witness, Lawal Busari, at the ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in Jabi district of Abuja.

Justice Onnoghen is standing trial on a six count charge for alleged failure to disclose his assets as required by the law for public office holders.

The charge was preferred against him by the Federal Government following a petition to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) by Dennis Aghanyan of the Anti -Corruption and Research Database Initiative early January, this year.

At the resumed trial on Monday, the defence counsel, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, informed the court that they will be calling three witness in the interim.

However, before the witness, Lawal Busari, was called into the witness box, Awomolo informed the tribunal of an application seeking for the tribunal’s order to compel one Mrs. Theresa Nwafor, a staff of the CCB who is said to be based in Benin, Edo State to come and testify for Onnoghen.

Counsel to the prosecution, Aliyu Umar (SAN), however did not object to the application to issue the subpoena compelling Mrs. Nwafor to appear at the tribunal for the

purpose of giving evidence in the trial.

Consequently, the 3member tribunal led by Danladi Umar granted the application and ordered that Mrs. Nwafor appear before the tribunal on Wednesday April 3, 2019 by 10am to testify.

Busari, the Chief Driver Mechanic, who was led in evidence by Awomolo, gave a detailed information on how he and Onnoghen went to Asokoro in Abuja, sometimes in 2010 to obtain his assets declaration form.

He recalled that Onnoghen had on that occasion asked him if he had obtained his own asset declaration form and encouraged him to do, adding that Onnoghen later gave him N200 to pay for both forms and receipts issued to them as evidence of payment for the forms.

When Awomolo sought to tender the receipt as evidence, prosecution counsel objected on grounds that he was not the maker. However, following argument that the document was relevant and it’s original, the tribunal accordingly admitted the document as exhibit.

The witness further confirmed that both Onnoghen and himself filled their respective forms and returned to the CCB, while he went on a later date to get the acknowledgement receipts for the forms.

Under cross examination by the prosecution counsel, Busari, who claimed that he has been with Onnoghen since 1999, said he did not accompany Onnoghen to the CCB in 2005.

The witness was thereafter discharged from the witness box and the tribunal then adjourned till Wednesday

Onnoghen April 3 for continuation of trial.

Meanwhile, Onnoghen’s lead counsel, has decried the lack of independence of the judiciary.

Awomolo in a statement made available shortly after Monday’s proceedings at the CCT, said that the “Nigerian judiciary is very weak, vulnerable and not independent”.

He said that it is unthinkable that the head of the judiciary would be treated the way Onnoghen was treated and not a whimper came from the body of men and women of highest distinction in the legal profession.

Awomolo also regretted that: “Whereas political matters and election matters were treated with dispatch, and Judgment delivered within hours, the appeal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, 6 weeks after argument was ordered to be kept away in the file.

“There is no association of Nigerian Judges to speak a word. Let no public officer or judicial officer at any level, throw stone because if not all, most are guilty as Onnoghen.

Nobody knows who is next, a precedent has been laid, the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation seems pleased”.

He consequently called for amendment of the Constitution to place the Code of Conduct Tribunal under the judiciary to give it its much needed independence, impartiality and to avoid interference from outside the court.

While he argued that corruption cannot be fought successful with corrupt institutions, he said, “It is injustice to inflict corrupt procedure on innocent public officers. God will not allow corruption to consume our nation. The end should not justify the means, the means should justify the end.

“The practice of propaganda lies and media trial will encourage injustice.

Truth will exalt our nation, but propaganda and lies will enthrone injustice. Lies and injustice is a reproach. Let justice be done even if heaven will fall and let the rule of law be the only means to justify the end”, he said.

El Zakzaky: Tension in Abuja as Shiites mourn fallen heroes Tom Okpe, Abuja

The city of Abuja was tensed up Monday morning as thousands of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) members popularly known as ‘Shiites’ gathered at the Federal Capital City to honour their fallen heroes and martyrs killed by security operatives across the country.

The Chairman of Shuada Foundation, Abdulhameed Bello, who addressed a large crowd of supporters of Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakyzaky during the Annual Yaumus Shuhada Foundation, said that the group has lost 998 members to the police and army brutality.

Bello stated that Shuhada foundation was established

to cater for the orphans, widow, aged parents and family members left behind by the deceased, adding that the foundation sponsored the education of the children from nursery to university level.

“We take care of the medical bills of anyone of them that is sick and has health challenges.

We also take care of their welfare like marriage and celebration of salah programme. These martyrs as we are all aware are those that were killed by either the Nigerian army or the Police during the crisis in Zaria, Kaduna State”, Bello said.

El Zakzaky was arrested and detained by the Federal Government as a result of the movement having scuttle with the Army, and charged for

disruption of the law of the land.

Bello decried the attitude of the security agencies toward the activities of the movement, advocating that the group would not give up in its mandate to exercise its religious belief despite the intimidation by the security.

The protesters who were wielding the portraits of the fallen members and chanting anti -government songs came from Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, Nasarawa and Kebbi states.

Members of the movement who are also victims of attacks with gunshot injuries were seen walking with the aid of crutches.

The event which was marked in a sober reflection and emotions with photographs of the deceased on display started from Garki Obtion Garden

towards the Rita Lori Hotel and Garki village.

A woman member, Hajiya Jumai Karofi, who claimed she lost five children in various attacks by the security operatives, said that she remains resolute to the cause of the movement which she said, “cannot be deterred by the unfortunate incident that befell her”.

“Today we are commemorating and remembering our martyrs. As a mother, I have lost five of my children during the Zaria massacre and one of my son is carrying a bullet in his chest right now and I have been shot several times as you can see when I was coming they had to hold my hands because of the extent of my pain”, she said.

Pa Fasinro, a true father of Lagos - Tinubu Patrick Okohue, Lagos Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has described elder statesman Pa Hassan Fasinro who died on Sunday as a true father of Lagos and a committed progressive.

He said Papa fought to establish the rule of law and to give Lagosians a democratic egalitarian society, adding “He believed in the innate goodness of the people and that democratic governance would help our people realise their fullest potentials”.

In a condolence message to the Fasinro family he personally signed and released Monday night by his Media Office, Asiwaju Tinubu said Fa Fasinro contributed immensely to Lagos and Nigeria as a lawyer, politician, administrator, legislator, author, and community leader, adding that he would be deeply missed.

Titled “Pas Fasinro: A True Father of Lagos,” the statement reads: “Alhaji Hassan Adisa Fasinro was a true father of Lagos. Born and bred here, he personified the best of Lagos and dedicated his life to making Lagos a place of progressive governance, cultural richness and social justice for all its people. He lived and breathed Lagos till his last breath.

“A committed progressive, Papa fought to establish the rule of law and to give Lagosians a democratic egalitarian society. He believed in the innate goodness of the people and that democratic governance would help our people realize their fullest potentials.

“He contributed immensely to Lagos and Nigeria as a lawyer, politician, administrator, legislator, author, and community leader.

A devout Muslim, he committed himself to the betterment of humankind and the history of his life bears the fruits of his selfless devotion to the people.

“Whether as the first Clerk of the Lagos City Council or Senator representing Lagos State, he gave his

best. Pa Fasinro truly served Lagos to the best of his abilities. As such he shall always stand as an example to all of us.

“He was elected to the Senate under the Unity Party of Nigeria, a progressive party that is one of the ideological precursors of the Alliance for Democracy, Action Congress of Nigeria and All Progressives Congress.

“Pa Fasinro was an important factor in the political and traditional histories of Lagos. On the political and administrative fronts, Pa Fasinro was Lagos Town Council Clerk when that Council was an administrative unit of Lagos created under a new Local Government Law in succession to the council created by the 1941 Ordinance. He also participated in the reorganisation of the Town Council by late Premier Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

“Regarding further reorganisation of the council, Pa Fasinro was a strong ally and wise adviser when I spearheaded creation of additional councils in the state to accelerate economic development in Lagos.

“Pa Fasinro believed that local government councils were training grounds for future leaders at the state and federal levels and he worked hard to turn this wise belief into practical reality.

“We are grateful to Allah for granting Baba a long and eventful life of almost a century and for allowing him time to accomplish so much and to enrich so many lives.

“The country and Lagos greatly benefited from his wise counsel.

Lagos and the nation shall miss him greatly. The Muslim Ulammah in Lagos, South-west and indeed Nigeria will deeply miss him.

“We take some solace in that Pa Fasinro left behind talented and able children who will carry on his progressive legacy. My prayer is that God grant the family the strength and grace to continue to contribute to the improvement of Lagos and Nigeria as our beloved Pa Fasinro would want them to do.

“May Almighty Allah also grant Baba Aljanna Fridaus”.

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“In things like this in a democracy, there must be a political solution, there must be dialogue. I think that is the most important thing.

The Senate has the power of confirmation. It is how to manage those issues that are the challenges.

“There will be many like that in the 9th Assembly. The question is how the executive and the legislators will work together and find a solution.

It is the how the relationship between the two arms of government.

“There is also a wrong perception that the leadership of the Senate has those powers.

The powers of the presiding officers are in the members.

It is the members that decide the leadership of the National Assembly.

‘Most of the decisions especially confirmation, is

usually taken by the members.

In other countries, the executive there are seen to be lobbying the legislators. When they have a candidate, they will go and lobby to get in their preferred choice appointed.”

Also speaking, the majority leader of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan called on the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Young Peoples Party (YPP) members to join hands with him to take the country forward.

“We are reaching to all our colleagues, regardless of their political persuasions after all we are supposed to work together. It is not just going to be a Senate for only the APC members. It is a Senate that will consist of the APC, PDP, and YPP. “Therefore, we need everybody to support the genuine and laudable course of making Nigeria better. I will ensure that our administration is able to deliver laudable projects for Nigerians and the best way to achieve this is for all of us to work together,” he said.

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Obi warns against disruption of result collation in Rivers Says will of Rivers people must prevail Asks INEC to redeem image

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in the February 23 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has warned ahead of resumption of the collation of results of the governorship election in Rivers state that the process should not be disrupted.

He also asked that the will of the people of the state must be allowed to prevail, adding that the needless stretch of Rivers people can only be compensated if their will is allowed to prevail in all elective positions in the state.

The vice presidential candidate said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should

see the collation of results in the state as a huge opportunity for the commission to clean up its dented image after their questionable handling of the February 23 and March 9 polls respectively.

Obi said that the people of Rivers should not have been subjected to the agony of waiting for more than 20 days before hearing their results, adding that this happened because “power found its way into the hands of some rascals who flagrantly abused it.”

According to a statement from his media office released on Monday in Abuja, Obi said that the militarization of the election in Rivers and other South -South states remain the sour side of 2019 general elections for which the image of the country

suffered grossly.

The former Anambra state governor said that Rivers state is so critical to the economic and political development of the country that a serious government should not contribute to its destabilization because of attendant far reaching implications to the fragile national economy.

Obi noted said that aside the fact that Rivers state is a traditional PDP state, the performance of its gubernatorial flag bearer, Neyesom Wike in the last four years makes it imperative that no party would be able to compete effectively in the state.

Finally, he saluted the resilience of the Rivers people and urged them to remain resolute until their will prevails.

Short News Navy reshuffles top officers in major shake-up Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas on Monday effected a major reorganization of the upper echelon of the navy.

Navy Spokesman, Commodore Suleman Dahun, who announced this in Abuja, said that 32 rear admirals were affected in the major posting of senior officers.

According to the new posting, the new Chief of Policy and Plans Naval Headquarters is Rear Adm. Begroy Enyinna Ibe-Enwo while Rear Adm. Apochi Suleiman, formerly commander, Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe, moves to defence headquarters as chief of defence administration.

Rear Adm.Tariworio Dick, formerly deputy commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, had been appointed chief of training and operations naval headquarters while Rear Adm. Obi Ofodile is taking over as director of plans, defence headquarters.

He added that Rear Adm. Ifeola Mohammed, formerly chief of naval standards and safety is the new chief of naval transformation naval headquarters, just as Rear Adm. Akinjide Akinrinade, formerly director of training defence headquarters had been appointed commander Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe.

Also, Rear Adm. Matthew formerly chief of administration naval headquarters moves to the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji as deputy commandant.

Similarly, Rear Adm Tanko Dakwat, formerly director of development defence headquarters moves to naval headquarters as chief of naval standards and safety while Rear Adm. Saleh Usman is the new chief of administration naval headquarters.

Saraki quoted out of context over Magu’s confirmation - Aide Tunde Opalana, Abuja A recent report attributed to Senate President Bukola Saraki on the power of the Senate to confirmation appointees of the President, especially in relation to the continuous non- confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been faulted.

The Senate President was quoted to have said that President Muhammadu Buhari can still have Magu confirmed if he lobbies the Senate.

Special Assistant on New Media to the Senate president, Olu Onemola said this while reacting to a story published in TheWill, a San Francisco-based online platform, that reported Saraki’s comments on the confirmation powers of the Senate.

In a letter to the editor/publisher of the on-line platform, Onemola specified that the Senate president was responding to questions from incoming members of the 9th National Assembly during the presentation by the Clerk to the National Assembly at the orientation programme for newly elected members in Abuja on Sunday.

Onemola in the letter said the story in question entitled: “Magu’s confirmation: Buhari is free to lobby or send replacement” failed to deliberately provide context around the Senate president’s comments on the role of confirmation of executive nominees.

He said such reportage is inappropriate, unfair and unethical as reporters and news platforms, whether online or offline should always report things in their proper context in the interest of reporting the truth to the public.

Court fixes Sept. 26 to hear N50m suit Andrew Orolua, Abuja

L – R shows Group Deputy Managing Director, Executive Director, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna; Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Oscar N. Onyema OON and Group Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe during the presentation of a replica of the closing gong to Access Bank Group at the Closing Gong Ceremony in commemoration of the successful merger of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc and Listing of the N15b Corporate Green Bond.

Police arrest officers who shot Lagos teenager Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Policemen suspected of involvement in the shooting of a teenager, Kolade Johnson, who died from a stray bullet in Lagos have been arrested.

Johnson was shot at the Onipetesi area of Lagos on Sunday, when a team of policemen from the anti-cultism unit stormed the area.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos state, DSP Bala Elkana, the officers are currently undergoing investigation and will face possible prosecution.

The statement reads: “On March 31 at about 5:05pm, the command received a distress call that the Lagos-Abeokuta

Expressway has been blocked by some angry youth who were protesting the shooting of one Kolade Johnson (m) of No.1 Beco Street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus Stop by a team of policemen from the anti- cultism unit.

“A team of policemen from the rapid response squad and metro patrol were promptly drafted to the scene.

The account of eyewitnesses helped in identifying the team which fled the scene immediately after the incident.

“Members of the team suspected to be involved in the shooting have since been arrested and are currently in custody undergoing interrogation.

They will be subjected to internal disciplinary procedures and may be prosecuted in a conventional court if implicated by ongoing investigations.”

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Muazu, has called for calm, giving the assurance that justice will prevail in this case.

“The commissioner of police also condoles with the family, friends and well -wishers of Kolade Johnson.

The commissioner has promised to initiate far reaching reforms to help in repositioning the anti -cultism squad for effective service delivery, particularly in areas of respect for human rights and proficiency in the use of firearms.

“Members of the public who have complaints on the activities of squad or any of our police teams should call the following numbers 08063299264, 08065154338 and 08060357795,” the statement added.

The National Industrial Court has fixed September 26 to hear a suit filed by a suspended staff of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority Administration (OGZAA), Mr. Funmilayo Omosule, who is claiming N50 million as exemplary and general damages.

Justice Olufunke Anuwe, fixed the date after the claimant’s counsel, Mukhtar Usman informed the court on Monday that he was yet to file notice of change of counsel.

The absence of the claimant in court also informed the court’s decision for the long adjournment.

The judge said at the last adjourned date of February 27, she specifically directed the counsel who showed up as the claimant’s counsel to file notice of change of counsel as he was different from the two counsels that previously appeared in the matter.

Justice Anuwe also gave the instruction that the claimant must be present in court for Monday’s proceeding in order to clarify the issue of who is his real counsel.

The counsel on his part averred that the claimant could not be in court as he was away on medical treatment in the United Kingdom (UK) and equally reiterated that he wanted to file his notice of change of counsel earlier, but the court registry informed him that the rules of the court forbade filing of processes on the day the matter will be coming up.

Anuwe therefore, adjourned the matter until September 26 for hearing and directed that hearing notice should be served on the defendant who was absent and was neither represented.

Osinbajo commissions projects, unveils 26th NUGA Esther Taiwo Ahead of his lecture titled: “Nigeria rising: The path to prosperity,” Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo commissioned some projects as part of activities to commence the 50th convocation ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Among projects commissioned by Osinbajo are the new ultra-modern engineering lecture theatre, an extension of the university medical centre and academic publishing centre.

He also unveiled the 26th edition of the Nigeria Universities Games (NUGA) and mascot while commissioning an Olympic size swimming pool as well as an electronic board for displaying scores during the NUGA to be hosted by UNILAG this year.

The Vice President accompanied by the institution’s Governing Board Chairman, Dr. Wale Babalakin, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and Dr. John Momoh, chief executive officer, Channels Television and national president, UNILAG alumni among others also inspected a refurbished terrace in honour of late Professor Adetokunbo Sofoluwe.

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2019 polls and the Akwa Ibom charade

Emmanuel Umohinyang

Though the 2019, general elections may have come and gone, history would no doubt record, the exercise as a peculiar one.

This may not be unconnected with the negatives that overshadowed the intent of the elections nationwide.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had given the world assurances that the election would be free, fair and credible.

This was aside the chest – thumping by the electoral body that it was ready for the elections as scheduled. Indeed, nobody had cause to doubt INEC in view of the fact that the nation was conducting its most expensive election in history.

Even INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu told the world that the commission had enough funds to undertake the poll.

Alas, the world was taken by surprise when INEC told a shocked world that it had postponed the Presidential election scheduled to hold February 16 to 23.

Curiously, the announcement was made long after Nigerians had gone to bed with the hope of exercising their franchise the next day.

This was no doubt due to the fact that Nigerians had put their hope in an electoral umpire in dire need of help.

Even President Muhammadu Buhari who had landed in his home town of Daura to vote was peeved by the development, as he assured the nation that a probe would be launched into the incident after the polls.

Two weeks after, when the Presidential Election held, INEC’s inefficiency was again laid bare before the world.

From Lagos to Kano, Rivers, AkwaIbom, Bauchi, Ondo and many more, it was complaints galore over different impediments arising from faulty card reader machines to poor voters turnout,late arrival of materials and many more.

When the governorship election eventually

held, things went from bad to worse across the states.

On the said date, INEC ad-hoc staff staged an early morning strike to protest nonpayment of their allowances among others, leading to late take off of the polls.

In Akwa Ibom state, apathy was a major tool deployed by the people to express a vote of no confidence to protest the glaring partiality of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, (REC), Mr Mike Igini who from day one had aligned himself with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

In fact, the All Progressives Congress (APC) had told the world that it was uncomfortable with Igini superintending over elections in the state months before.

This was to no avail as the electoral body’s hierarchy in Abuja looked the other way despite this glaring injustice.

Even when the APC chairman in the state, Mr. Ini Okopido raised a weighty allegation in a petition, that Igini told him point blank in a telephone conversation that this party will never win in the state, this was never investigated.

Said he “in a recent telephone conversation with the undersigned,(Ini Okopiodo), APC state chairman, Mr Igini threatened that the APC will never win election in Akwa Ibom state no matter how big and massive our total rally is. He told me he would ensure the PDP is declared winner, no matter what happens” Hear him again “we have evidence that Igini has handed over uncollected permanent voters cards (PVCs) to officials of Akwa Ibom State Government House, Uyo. These uncollected PVCs are in thousands” In other climes, a thorough investigation of such petition would have been carried out, but mum was the word from the Mahmud Yakubu-led INEC. Even when other political parties under the aegis of forum all registered political parties in Akwa Ibom State through their chairman,

Kingsley Akaiso, corroborated the APC Chairman’s claims, INEC refused to budge.

Akaiso who is also the chairman, Fresh Party said “in the political process in the state, INEC has portrayed unbridled partisanship through the selection of its ad-hoc staff, some of whom are drawn from the employees of the commission, contrary to extant practices and institutions requirement.

“Through connivance with the state government, all the ad-hoc staff of the commission is made up of loyal members and supporters of PDP. “In addition, the commission has acted as though it were part of the Government House, Uyo. Inspite of our representations to the head office of the commission in Abuja, nothing has been done to allay our concern that INEC office in Akwa Ibom state is not a fair umpire and cannot deliver a free, fair and transparent election because it is partisan and in bed with the ruling PDP government in the state. This anarchy must be looked into” With the pictures painted, it was therefore unsurprising that Akwa Ibom state recorded the least voter turnout in her recent history as only about 600,000 turned out to vote despite the fact that no fewer than two million PVCs were collected.

Worse perhaps was the fact that despite wide spread cases of faulty card reader machines in the state, manual voting was the order of the day.

This was contrary to assurances by INEC that nobody would be allowed to vote if not captured by the card reader.

No doubt, this gave INEC in the state a window to partner with its allies in the PDP to seize the moment by using the opportunity to their advantage.

Even after the election, there are panicky measures been employed to cover the tracks in order not to further expose the charade that played out during the elections in the state.

Already cases of vehicles loaded with

thumb printed ballot papers said to have been found in the forests came up and this must be investigated and the culprits brought to book.

This is the least anyone would expect in view of the fact though APC was declared winner at several collation centres, with such eventually changing in favour of PDP, even as electoral officers of such places were suspended, including that of Ikot Abasi, for no just cause by Igini.

Even in Obot Akara, home stead of former Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Chris Ekpeyong where elections could not hold, results of a non-existent election was declared.

Most annoying were, the vituperations of former Prelate of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Rev. Sunday Mbang who used to stand up for what is right and just in the past, but not unexpected in the circumstance.

This is a sad reminder that the pulpit is no longer a place of grace as merchandise has suddenly taken over the church in these days of yore.

However, the beauty of it all is that the APC in the state has not embraced violence in any form as a way of fighting the carefully scripted fraud in the name of election.

That it has toed the constitutional option in its attempts to right the wrongs as provided for in our constitution is a welcome development. This, it must continue to do since whatever has been stolen from the people by the way of their mandate can still be retrieved using the instrumentality of the law.

The APC, nay the people of Akwa Ibom State must therefore rise to the occasion by seizing the opportunity to retrieve their mandate through legal means instead of resorting to any form of violence.

Like the famous Poet, Ngugi Wa Thiongo wrote in one of his poems “the raving clouds shall not be long. They shall not be long victorious”

Why poll violence persists

Kayode Robert Idowu

Most observer reports on the recent Nigerian general election highlighted poor electoral culture by political actors, rather than the very conduct of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the biggest hobble yet on this country’s democracy. While the electoral body may not have been perfect with its processes, there is a consensus that it fared commendably with the poll. Hence, the bottleneck of inconclusiveness that characterised the elections in some areas derived from primitive desperation by the political elite, which manifested in the rash of deadly violence and some other abuses that tainted the poll.

In its interim report after the March 23rd supplementary election in some states, the European Union (EU) election observer mission red flagged voter intimidation, obstruction of the electoral process and ineffective security shield for eligible citizens to exercise their voting right, which it said its observers witnessed during the poll. “In particular, parts of Kano were largely inaccessible to EU observers and citizen observers, and journalists were also obstructed. EU observers also witnessed increased interference by party agents and cases of vote buying. Party leaderships did not appear to take steps to rein in their supporters,” it said.

But regarding INEC’s conduct of the poll itself, the observer mission stated: “In the polling units that could be fully observed, there were improved logistical arrangements and procedures were mostly followed, although there were problems with secrecy of the ballot.”

Those observations were really not peculiar to the EU team, as domestic observers posted similar reports. Among others, reputed Situation Room, which is a broad ranged coalition of civil society groups working for credible and transparent poll in Nigeria, decried crippling electoral violence and perceived ineffectiveness of the security arrangement in certain areas during the supplementary election, but “acknowledges

the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in ensuring timely deployment of materials, officials and the commencement of polls, for the most part.”

In its statement, the group cited reports from its observers and partner organisations, which indicated that the poll was largely peaceful in states like Sokoto and Plateau, but blighted by violence in others like Bauchi and Kano. It stated that Kano, in particular, “witnessed widespread violence, intimidation and electoral abuse,” adding: “There were widespread reports of thuggery and intimidation of voters, observers and INEC officials by political party agents seeking to disrupt the electoral process and influence voters…”

The Situation Room also faulted the security architecture for the poll, saying inter alia: “Some reports received showed instances of over-deployment of security personnel such as in Plateau State, where there were at least 20 security personnel per polling unit…Situation Room is puzzled by the situation in Kano State wherein the deployment of senior Police officers could not stem the incidents of political thuggery and intimidation…”

Earlier, the United States embassy, in a statement, decried “the low voter turnout as well as credible reports of voter intimidation, vote buying, interference by security forces and violence in some locations” during the national elections on February 23rd and state elections on March 9th.

During the lately concluded supplementary poll, there were reports of hoodlums overrunning polling units in Kano and armed marauders shooting a collation officer in Benue. Electoral officials were as well reported abducted in Bauchi, while journalists and observers escaped being killed in some areas by just a hair’s breadth. Besides the casualties linked to the supplementary poll, more than 36 persons were reckoned to have died in cases of violence connected with the 2019 general election. The incidents

of violence perhaps didn’t get more frontal than in Abonnema, Rivers State, where the Army said a Lieutenant and six gunmen died in a firefight that broke out when an armed gang barricaded a major road leading into the town and ambushed soldiers.

To be sure, the rash of violence was not at all limited to the 2019 poll. The International Crisis Group estimated that as many as 100 people were killed in incidents connected with the 2015 general election. And that figure pales grossly when compared with some 800 persons reckoned to have died in the wildcat violence that trailed the 2011 general election.

So, why is our political culture in Nigeria, like in many other African countries, jinxed as it seems with perennial violence?

To answer that question, let’s get it settled upfront that: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars / But in ourselves, that we are underlings,” as nobleman Cassius makes us know in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

In other words, the persistent challenge of electoral violence that we encounter derives, not from our genetic make-up as a people, but from how our political system is designed.

Researchers Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs and Jesper Bjarnesen, in their book titled Violence in African Elections, interrogate this trend and show up a complex interplay between the processes of multiparty elections, which have become the most legitimate route to political office and a universal benchmark by which all democracies are measured, and the older, patronage-based system of ‘Big Man’ politics. According to them, African elections are prone to conflict because the stakes are simply too high. Among other options, they propose that the stakes be lessened if the proclivity to violence would be defused.

One of their deconstructions of electoral violence state as follows: “Power and resources are still largely concentrated at the centre, raising the stakes of elections.

The winner literally takes it all, while the loser is left ‘standing small’. In a strongly politicised ‘Big Man’ system, individuals (want to) be sure they have backed the

right horse in the lead-up to elections to protect their own interests.” Remedial policy recommendations made by Söderberg and Bjarnesen include that respective African country should lower the stakes of elections, support democratisation beyond elections, expand election monitoring, rethink electoral security, and address unresolved conflicts at local levels.

The moral here for Nigeria is to rethink how victors manage their electoral victory as would lessen the desperation of gladiators.

Political actors are unduly aggressive and instigate their supporters too readily to violence in their quest for power because a loss leaves the loser bereft and empty, while the winner takes it all. That, of course, is what our ‘first-past-the-post’ majority electoral system provides for, and that is what has been the practice for much of our nationhood history. But that, obviously, is also why we have always had the challenge of rash electoral violence to contend with; and it is by no means a reason we should submit to that challenge as fatalistically inevitable in our nationhood.

Utterances and comportments of victors across the partisan spectrum in the recent Nigerian elections have already amply illustrated the winner-takes-it-all mentality.

At the federal level, the disposition is not at all peculiar to currently ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), because the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) fared worse in its 16 years at the helm – indeed extending that trait to its monopolistic mismanagement of the Nigerian treasury. But if we would pull back from the brink as a country, there must be a point of departure from this historical disposition. And the onus squarely rests on the present power elite to lead the way.

Considering that it is too long a shot to seek constitutional redesign of our electoral system – say, to the proportional representation model – the political elite could at least recalibrate how they manage electoral victory so to defuse the desperation for power before the next round of elections.

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Editorial Commentary

National Assembly leadership race: The contenders, aspirants and gladiators

Times Guest Columnist Austin Asadu

As the Senate and House leadership races gear up, a sense of déjà vu is seemingly in the air as the various parties throw jabs at each other while strategising for a dramatic takeover of the reins of power at the obvious expense of the other.

In the Senate those that have indicated interest in assuming the top leadership positions include Senators Ahmed Lawan, Mohammed Ndume, Kalu Orji Kalu, Danjuma Goje, Abdullahi Adamu, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Francis Alimikhhena, Oluremi Tinubu, Kabiru Gaya and Ajayi Bonofice who are vying for various offcies like Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Senate Leader, Deputy Senate Leader, Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip etc Among the contenders for the Senate Presidency, the race seems to have narrowed to Senators Ahmed Lawan and Ali Ndume with the latter signaling that he would contest the pivotal seat even through the APC leadership has indicated that it supports the emergence of Senator Ahmed Lawan for the top job. Indeed Senator Ndume hinges his continued quest for the senate presidency on the fact that the constitution provides that the Senators shall elect one of their number to the seat therefore there is no reason for any outsider to dictate who they should elect as Senate President. Despite the insistence of the APC that Senator Ahmed Lawan is their preferred candidate for Senate President, Senator Ndume is gearing up his machinery for a hard fought contest and in his regard the wild card is the PDP senators whose sizeable number can shape the balance of power in the upper chamber. On his part, Senator Ali Ndume is well liked by most of the Senators due to his engaging, amiable and detribalized personality and the widespread belief that he is not beholden to any godfather thus will work for the entirety of the Senate and not any shadowy or vested interests. Indeed the race for the Senate Presidency is far from over with the veiled warning

by Senator -elect Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu to vie for the position if the APC fails to zone the Deputy Senate Presidency to the Southeast zone of the country. As far as Dr. Kalu is concerned equity and fair play demands that the Southeast be alloted the DSP seat in order to give the zone a sense of belonging in the crucial scheme of things.

However the APC has restated its position that the DSP seat has been irrevocably zoned to the South-south zone and the main contenders are Senator Ovie Omo- Agege and Senator Frank Alimikhena from Delta and Edo States respectively. Of the duo, Senator Omo-Agege is the mostly likely choice for the plum position as he is more visible and highly popular among the rank and file of the Senatos unlike Sen Frank Alimikhena who is a rather reserved and reclusive personality. Indeed Senator Omo-Agege is quite vibrant, proactive and action-oriented, qualities that will surely put him in good stead to discharge the DSP functions, Senator Abdullahi Mohammed may have been tipped for the position of Senate Majority leader while Senator Ayo Borrofice has been slated for the Chief Whip of the Senate as his ranking status among the Southwest Senators puts him in the vantage position to clinch the seat.

In the event of an unlikely challenge or any other untoward development, Senator Ajayi Borrofice will surely emerge as the next Chief Whip of the Senate.

As for the House of Representatives, the leadership tussle for the Speakership, the Deputy Speaker, the House Leader as well as other positions has thrown up heavyweights like former Speaker, Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara; Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila; Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha, Abdulrazak Namdas Hon. Mohammed Bago, Hon. Mohammed Kawu, Hon. Idris Wuse etc. Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara has earlier in the day thrown his hat into the leadership contest indicating that he was more than ready to continue where he stopped in the last Assembly. However since he is in the minority PDP, he needs a rock solid majority of the PDP Senators in order to mount an effective challenge to the candidacy of the APC annointed House Leader, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila whose endorsement by his party has been casuing a lot of ripple effect that may well divide the APC loyalists in the House. In fact his main challengers, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas and Hon. Mohammed Bago have vowed to forge ahead in the speakership race no matther the odds stating that only the members and no outsider can decide those that should from the House leadership.

Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas believes that he has all it takes to lead the House hinging his assertion on the fact that he has played crucial roles in tackling the numerous antagonists of the House as Chairman House Committee on Media and Publicity. On this score, Hon. Namdas is quick witted, nimble footed and dexterous in his legislative and committee functions as far as matters go.

Another gladiator for the House Speakership slot, Hon. Mohammed Bago, Chairman House Committee for Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has called for equity, justice and fairness in the zoning of the top position as he believes it will be unfair for the Southwest which gave President Buhari 2,036, 450 votes to clinch the Speakership slot along with the position of Vice President while the Northcentral which gave the President 2,465, 599(more than the Southwest) will go empty handed. ‘How can the Southwest get Vice President and House Speaker at one go when the Northcentral has nothing? Hon. Bago argued vowing not to back out of the Speakership race come rain, come shine. Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha, a ranking fourth term member of the House and Chairman House Committee on Foreign Affairs is another top contender from the APC who is taking the battle to its logical conclusion and has been busy mobilizing, strategizing and lining up her loyalists for the pending speakership contest.

Indeed many objective commentators and opinion leaders both within and outside NASS contend that with the shabby and patently unjust manner that the male dominated House treated the last female Speaker, Hon. Patricia Etteh, the election of Hon. Nkiru Onyejiocha to the top position may be the last, best chance for the House redeem and reclaim its otherwise sunken image among righht thinking members of the Nigerian society.

OUR POSITION

Time to end Zamfara banditry Day in, day out, the banditry in Zamfara State has continued to be of great concern to citizens, state government and the Federal Government. Yet, solution to the banditry is not forthcoming despite stringent efforts by the military who specifically constituted Operation Sharan Daji to address the issue.

Just last month, a gang of arms bandits operating from Kagara forest seized and held hostage over 800 villagers in some villages at the fringe of the forest.

Several villagers, we gathered, preferred to serve the armed bandits either because of the erroneous protection they provide for them or the money offered them by the bandits.

Governor Abdul’azeez Yari of Zamfara State had at several occasions cried out that he has lost grip of the security situation in the state, due mainly to the notorious activities of the ravaging bandits.

Recent attempts by the troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces on ‘Operation Sharan Daji’ to free the state of armed bandits have led to the killings of 55 bandits and the rescued of no fewer than 760 villagers in Zamfara State.

The renewed efforts by the military also resulted in the arrests of 24 bandits in Zamfara State and painful loss of three gallant soldiers. From the recovery of items such as weapons, ammunition and rustled cattle by troops, it is obvious that the motive of these armed bandits is illegal occupation of Nigerian territory to enable them execute their agenda.

Now that the election is over, we sincerely appeal to authorities to strength military presence in Zamfara State for the obvious reason that the state is vulnerable to occupation by the Islamic

State because of its adoption and practice of Shar’ia law.

The Federal Government lack of presence in most of remote area of the state is regrettable and we urgently require the presence of its establishments in those areas as a palliative in convincing the vulnerable individuals of the state that they belong to the Nigerian nation.

On it part, the troops of Operation Sharan Daji must device new strategy to deal effectively with the bandits.

The first task should be to tell ourselves the truth that these invaders are not mere armed bandits but foreign soldiers of occupation, that must be deal with ruthlessly.

We believed that our military is capable of checking these threats if it has the logistic required for the task.

S I G N AT U R E Publisher

Folio Communications Plc

Acting News Editor Henry Omunu 08033047507 The opinions expressed in the articles published in this newspaper are solely those of the authors. Articles may be reproduced, provided that the original source is indicated.

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IMO STATE TRANSITION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, Governor- Elect, Imo State, has constituted a Transition Technical Committee. The Committee Members are as follows: Membership 1. Dr. Ernest Ebi Chairman 2. Dr. Kema Chikwe Vice Chairman 3. Chinedu Okpaleke Secretary Sectoral Sub-Committee Membership Projects Review Sub-Committee 1. Dr. Chris Asoluka - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Dr. Sam Amadi 3. Mr. Tony Abili 4. Dr. Ikechi Iwuagwu 5. Engr. Ben Ekwueme 6. Barr. Alozie Nwokoro 7. Mr. Dan Onwu 8. Bar P.G.U Madu - Secretary Finance Review and Funding Initiative Sub-Committee 1. Dr. Abraham Nwankwo - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Dr. Emeka Osuji 3. Johnson Chukwu 4. Okey Nwosu 5. Prof. Uche Uwaleke 6. Dr. Okey Nwuke 7. Ano Anyanwu 8. Dr. Casmir Anyanwu 9. Mr. Paully Ajoko 10. Ken Orji - Secretary Integrated Infrastructure Sub-Committee 1. Capt. Emma Iheanacho - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Prof. Ike Azogu - Deputy Chair 3. Mazi Nnamdi Udoh 4. Engr. Johnny Chukwu 5. Engr. Chibuike Achigbu 6. Dr. Albert Okorogu 7. Mr. Philip Chukwu 8. Chidi Keneth Nwachukwu 9. Engr. Emeka Ugoanyanwu 10. Engr. Christian Akamnonu 11. Engr. Uzoma Achinanya 12. Dr. Iheanyi Ohiaeri 13. Mr. Chika Okafor 14. Mr. Tony Anyaegbu 15. Engr. Emeka Ekwebelem 16. Engr. John Otti 17. Engr. Celestine Omeni 18. Mr. George Nwangwu - Secretary Human Capital Development Sub-Committee 1. Prof Jude Njoku - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Prof. Viola Onwuliri - Deputy Chair 3. Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie 4. Prof. Obioma Iheduru 5. Dr. Ikenna Nwachukwu 6. Dr. Mrs. Uche Moneke 7. Prof. I. C. Okonkwo 8. Prof B.E.B Nwoke

9. Prof Fr. Ethel Amaku 10. Prof. P.U. Okorie 11. Dr. Livinus Obilor 12. Engr. Charles Okoro 13. Prof. Florence Nduka 14. Nneka Davis – Ihekweme 15. Dr. Emeka Onyema 16. Dr. Mrs. Cate Osuji 17. Prof. I.N.S Dozie 18. Sir Evans Uzorkwe 19. Prof. Fr. Ogbonna - Secretary Good Governance Sub-Committee 1. Justice Paul Onumajuru (Rtd) Sub-Committee Chair 2. Innocent Chukwuma 3. Joe Abah 4. Reginald Ihebuzor 5. Mrs. Agatha Ndugbu 6. Prof. Chidi Odinkalu 7. Mr. Paschal Egwim 8. Mr. Emeka Diwe 9. Dr. Eddie Mbadiwe 10. Dr. Mrs. Joy Njemanze 11. Mr. Dan Nwanyanwu 12. Hon. Stanford Onyirimba 13. Sir Emma Ohakim 14. Barr. Nnaemeka Maduagwu - Secretary Agriculture, Commerce and Industries Sub-Committee 1. Engr. Charles Ugwu - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Clem Owunna 3. Sen. Bright Nwanne 4. Dr. Chuma Ezedinma 5. Frank Nneji 6. Mr. Ben Obinali 7. Dr. Frank Jacobs 8. Mazi Chidi Okoro 9. Capt. Henry Omeogu 10. Obinna Onuoha 11. Prof. Goddy Onuoha 12. Dr. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri 13. Dr. Chijioke Osuji - Secretary Job & Wealth Creation Sub-Committee 1. Prof. Ndi Okereke Onyiuke - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Dr. Clair Omatseye - Deputy Chair 3. Mr. Chineme Iheaku 4. Prof. Ebere Onwudiwe 5. Comrade Joe Ajearo 6. Mr. John Ekezie Okeahialam 7. Princess Gloria Akobundu 8. Prof Bongo Adi 9. Mr. Uche Odozor 10. Mrs. Chidi Ngoka 11. Dr. Mrs Bibiana Okoroafor 12. Amb. Adaobi Obioha 13. Mr. C.N.C Nwachukwu - Secretary

Tourism and Hospitality Sub-Committee 1. Mr. Charles Anudu - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Prof. A B C Duruaku - Deputy Chair 3. Ken Ikpe 4. Austin Chilakpu 5. Barr. Demo Oduoma Talents and Opportunities Sub-Committee 1. Mr. Dan Ngerem - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Mr. Stanley Amuchie - Deputy Chair 3. Kanu Nwankwo 4. Okey Onyegbule 5. Rep of Vulnerable Group 6. Mr. Linus Okorie 7. Mr. Excel Ochiama 8. Fan Ndubuoke - Secretary Security Sub-Committee 1. Sir. Mike Okiro - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Dr. Martin Ejidike 3. AIG. Charles Ugomuo (rtd) 4. Sir. Joe Nwachukwu 5. Amb. Paul Njoku 6. Chief Ben Opara 7. Gen. Chijioke Egwuagu - Secretary Diaspora Initiatives Sub-Committee 1. Prof. Chudi Uwazuruike - Sub- Committee Chair 2. Martin Ezemma 3. Dr. Agatha Anosike 4. Chief Alozie Aguwa 5. Bonny-Life Ndu 6. Ugoeze Edith Ohanwe 7. Chinedu Chukwuonye 8. Dr. Rita Amakiri 9. Chief Charles Eke 10. Mr Bosco Nwokeji 11. Anselm Okorie - Secretary Owerri Town Planning Sub-Committee 1. Chuka Odom - Sub-Committee Chair 2. Hon. Levi Oguike - Deputy Chair 3. Mr. Chinenye Nwabueze 4. Sir Gabriel Odua 5. Paul Onwuanibe 6. Arc. Noel Obioma 7. Arc. Festus Adibe Njoku 8. Sir Chucks Okoronkwo 9. Mr. Humphrey Anumudu 10. Steve Onu - Secretary The Committee will be inaugurated as follows Date: 3rd April, 2019 Venue : Rockview Hotel, Owerri Time 12 noon.

Signed.

Chibuike Onyeukwu Media Aide to the Governor -Elect 1st April, 2019

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Short News Omo-Agege in self –denial over assembly will remain annulment of his candidacy -Emerhor Anambra peaceful - Hon. Agbodike Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Olorogun O’tega Emerhor has affirmed that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is in selfdenial over the annulment of his candidacy in the general elections, declaring that the certificate of return erroneously issued to him by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will soon be retrieved and re-issued to him.

In a press release by his media and social communications aide, Mr. Aghogho Orotomah, Emerhor said that the Federal High Court, Asaba made a specific order, nullifying the list of APC governorship, National Assembly and House of Assembly candidates submitted to INEC by the Prophet Jones Erue state executive committee of the party.

The order, Emerhor said affected the

APC senatorial candidates for Delta South, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan; Delta Central, Sen. Omo-Agege and Delta North, Doris Uboh.

Furthermore, he added that the court made another order identifying the authentic and valid APC candidates that should have contested the last polls, naming them as Chief Micheal Johnny for Delta South, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor for Delta Central and Mrs. Marian Ali for Delta North.

“These enrolled orders have been served by the court bailiff on INEC and INEC has begun the process of obedience to the order by refusing to give out the certificate of return to the three affected candidates of the Prophet Jones Erue annulled list in Asaba on March 27.

“It is therefore, obvious that the

certificate of return already issued to Sen. Omo-Agege is in error and it is only a matter of time for it to be withdrawn

by INEC and together with those INEC already withheld, re-issue same to Olorogun Emerhor and others.

“Senator Omo-Agege has to be in selfdenial to continue to grandstand that the Asaba Federal High Court judgement does not affect his candidacy.

“He did the right thing by attempting to seek leave of court to appeal the judgment as an impacted person, but unfortunately, the Court of Appeal, Benin shut the door on him for sleeping on his right for the last six months and awarded cost against him.

“Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, the valid candidate and senator-elect for Delta Central awaits calmly his certificate of return from INEC,” the statement, concluded.

John Ndu, Awka The House of Assembly member representing Ihiala 11 state constituency in Anambra state, Dr. Paschal Agbodike, says the forthcoming 7th state assembly will synergize and work harmoniously with other arms of government to better the state.

The lawmaker who was re-elected for a second term, recalled that the 6th assembly enjoyed cordial relations with the executive.

He said while speaking with newsmen in Awka, that the incoming legislature would make viable laws aimed at sustaining the tempo of development in the state, adding that the 7thlegislature would leverage on the gains of the outgoing parliament.

Agbodike emphasized that having been reelected, he would re-double his efforts in contributing meaningfully through legislation for the greater good of Anambra state, pointing out that there was an urgent need to sustain the speed of human and infrastructural development in the state.

Delta chief judge frees 47 sick inmates from Ogwashi-Uku prison Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Forty-seven inmates of Ogwashi Uku Prison in Delta state were on Monday set free at by the state Chief Judge, Justice Marshall Umukoro in continuation of his visit to prisons in the state.

Among the inmates freed by the chief judge were those suffering from one form of cancer or the other while 22 others were said to be suffering from some strange ailments.

All the sick inmates are presently receiving treatment at various hospitals across the state.

A visibly angry Justice Umukoro condemned the unnecessary delay in the investigation of cases by the police, questioning the rationale behind the continued detention of suspects who cannot stand trial due to ill -health, stating that such suspects constitute unnecessary financial burden on the state.

Justice Marshall Umukoro said that the released 47 inmates were among the 561 remand warrants reviewed from two prisons, pointing out that their release was predicated on ill- health, unjustifiable long detention in prison custody and for want of diligent prosecution among others.

ICPC partners PTAD to curb pension fraud

L-R: Senior Pastor, Christ living Apostolic Ministry, Pastor Wole Oladiyun; Executive Head, Christian Education, Pastor Tunde Adewakun; Executive Head, CLAMGO Outreach, Pastor Imoh Ekpim, during 60thbirthday briefing of Pastor Wole Oladiyun and 21st anniversary of CLAM in Lagos... On Monday. Photo: Olawale Rotimi

Buhari’s re-election good for Nigeria - Monarch Urges him to review cabinet ahead May 29

Moses Oyediran, Enugu The traditional ruler of Amuri ancient kingdom in Enugu state, Igwe Charles Nwoye has expressed satisfaction over the re-election of President Muhammandu Buhari.

Igwe Nwoye however, advised the President to quickly review his cabinet ahead of the May 29 inauguration date.

The monarch urged Buhari to remain focused on infrastructural and human oriented programmes and policies during his second tenure.

The monarch who spoke to newsmen at his palace on the occasion of his 10th year anniversary on the throne, called on Nigerians, irrespective of party affiliation to give the President the needed support.

Igwe Nwoye said he strongly believes that the President was on the right path, “especially in the area of community development, infrastructure and all the essential and social amenities that enhance the living standards of the populace.”

The traditional ruler however, advised the President not to be deterred or distracted by his political foes, stressing the need for him to remain focused in the direction he is going.

“It is a double celebration for me in the sense that the election has come and gone.

As I celebrate the 10th anniversary, the election in my community was also hitchfree, so we have every course to celebrate.

“The election of the President Buhari is a good thing for this nation, so there is need for us to support him. I strongly

believe that our president is on the right direction. I congratulate him personally and I urge him not to be deterred by even his political foes. He should remain focused in the direction he is going.

“And also l will advise him to have a quick review of his cabinet and all those that worked with him and bring forward those that will energize the system towards the direction his government is focused on,” he stated.

He equally used the opportunity to commend the state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his developmental projects in the entire communities of the state.

The monarch said the governor has shown one of the basic principles of community development by ensuring community partnership in community development.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), says it has entered into partnership with the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to eliminate pension fraud.

ICPC’s spokesperson, Mrs. Rasheedat Okoduwa, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, quoted the commission’s Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, as disclosing this when PTAD Executive Secretary, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, visited him in his office.

Prof. Owasanoye said that one of the innovations of the commission since his assumption of office was the putting up of information on the commission’s website to serve as a guide to the public on the kinds of matters that should be reported to it.

This, he said was because some of the issues that were supposed to be handled by PTAD went to them directly via a link to their website.

He stated that by clicking on the petition dropdown menu on the ICPC’s website, PTAD was one of the links displayed which the public could use to send petitions, complaints or comments directly to them.

Tambuwal ready to work with opposition APC members, says aide

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state is ready to work with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to move the state forward, his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Yusuf Dingyadi has said.

The governor urged the leadership of the APC and their supporters to join his administration in moving the state forward.

Dingyadi, who spoke to newsmen on Monday in Kaduna, said “it is time to move on after the concluded governorship and state assembly elections.”

The aide however, said that while the governor would leave his doors open for all to join the PDPled-government in steering the affairs of state, the administration would not condone any form of postelection violence in any part of the state.

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Group backs Lawan, Gbajabiamila Short News Buhari visits Senegal for President for NASS leaderships Sall’s inauguration Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

A pro -Buhari group, Initiative for Demonstrating Change in Nigeria has called on House of Representativesmembers elect to support the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect Senator Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as Senate president and House speaker respectively.

Speaking to newsmen in Abakaliki, National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Chinedu Ogah stated that the contributions of Sen. Lawan as the Senate majority leader for the unity of the country projected him as a core APC loyalist and man of the people.

Ogah, who delivered his Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state with the highest votes in the South East to President Buhari called on all APC members to imbibe party

discipline to sustain the Adams Oshiomhole’s legacies in the party.

He maintained that the choices of Lawan and Gbajabiamila are “square pegs in square holes” for the legislative fortunes of the country.

The group urged APC members -elect in the two chambers of the National Assembly to display total loyalty to the supremacy of the party, by avoiding a repeat of the scenario of that played out in the 8th assembly.

Ogah also called on members -elect of other political parties to put the interest of the country above party politics and forge a common front that would promote cohesion and unity in the National Assembly.

He said: “Ahmed Lawan has displayed maturity as the true leader that will unite the National Assembly.

He is a lover, intelligent, humble and believer in one Nigeria. We should elect him as the Senate president because he has displayed love that

he does not put party interest above national interest.

“We are also supporting Femi Gbajabiamila for the speakership of the House of Representatives because despite his loss of the position in the outgoing assembly, he was never antagonistic of the leadership of the green chamber. He displayed love and loyalty in the service of this country.

“The two candidates are Godfearing leaders who believe in the unity of Nigeria. We, the Initiative of Demonstrating Change in Nigeria strongly support the position of the national leadership of the APC on the choices already adopted to avoid the aberration which led to the crises in the outgoing assembly.”

The group further congratulated the President Buhari, adding that the President would consolidate on his war against corruption and correct the shortcomings of his first term.

Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar (middle); briefing House of Representatives pressmen, during the 2019 Budget defense with on Committee Air Force at the National Assembly, in Abuja Monday. With him are Chief of Accounts and Budget Air Vice Marshal Clement Ogbeche (left); Chief of Logistic Air Vice Marshal M A Yakubu and others.

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NERC is not recruiting, says agency Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has distanced itself from the messages being circulated to the public over a purported ongoing recruitment by the commission.

This denial was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s website captioned: “Notice of false recruitment information and improper use of the name of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.”

The commission strongly warned against dealing with any person(s) on its behalf, explaining that the perpetrators of the recruitment scam

demand employment processing fees from unsuspecting members of the public.

“The attention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has been drawn to false messages being circulated to members of the public regarding a purported ongoing recruitment exercise by the commission.

“For the purpose of clarity, the commission is not recruiting either directly or through any proxy for any position.

“The commission shall comply with due process for conducting recruitment into the public service when a decision is made to commence recruitment by advertising all

available positions formally to the public.

“Members of the public are advised to be vigilant and avoid falling prey to these unscrupulous and fraudulent persons that intend to defraud unsuspecting applicants.

“For accurate and reliable information, members of the public are advised to visit the commission’s website (www.nerc.gov.ng) for accurate and reliable information on the commission’s activities,” the notice advised.

The commission further stated that, in the event of recruitment, the commission do not charge any employment processing fee from prospective applicants.

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal to attend the inauguration of Senegalese President, Macky Sall, following his re-election for a second term.

On the invitation of his host, President Buhari, who is the ECOWAS chairman, will be special guest of honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.

The Nigerian leader will be accompanied by Governors Mohammed Abubakar, Nasir el-Rufai and Tanko Al-Makura of Bauchi, Kaduna and Nasarawa states respectively.

Others on the presidential entourage include, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama; National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd); Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai and other top government officials.

The President is expected back in the country at the end of the inauguration ceremonies.

Lagos received 230 plea bargain applications in 2 years – A-G The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Lagos state, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (SAN) on Monday said that about 230 applications for plea bargain agreement were received in the state over the last two years.

The commissioner made the disclosure in his keynote address at a rule of law and anti-corruption workshop organized for judiciary correspondents in Lagos.

The theme of the workshop is: “Plea bargain.”

Plea bargain according to Adeniji is a negotiated agreement in which a defendant to a crime, pleads guilty to a lesser offence for some concession by the prosecution.

Represented by the Special Assistant to the Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs. Olubunmi Olugasa, the attorney - general said that the state is known to be a pace setter and pioneer not just in the criminal justice sector, but in many other aspects.

“The plea bargain programme is one that the state takes a lot of interest in because when you talk about prison decongestion, we know that Lagos state is one of the states with the highest level of congestion.

“The reason for that is not farfetched; the state is so populated and the likelihood of having a high crime rate cannot be done away with, and that is why, looking at all these factors, the state decided to enhance the plea bargain programme.

“In line with this, the plea bargain manual is already going to be released very soon in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti -Corruption (RoLAC).

“In the administration of criminal justice law, we will discover that the provision of plea bargain has been there for a while, but gradually, the idea takes time to be implemented and overtime you discover that the society in Lagos is gradually becoming our bane.

“Each aspect of the society has to be carried along and that is why magistrates have been trained, prosecutors have been trained, some public defenders have been trained, including members of the NBA,” he said.

Police parade wanted murder suspect, others John Ndu, Awka The Anambra state Police Command has paraded one Ikechukwu Udensi alias Ikanda, aged 27 years in connection with the murder of Mr. Ndubuisi Nwokolo, aged 38.

The late Nwokolo of No. 21 Otumoye Street, Odakpu, Onitsha was allegedly killed in broad day light on June 29, 2018 by accused person and his gang using offensive weapons on the deceased.

Addressing newsmen at the command’s headquarters in Awka, the state Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura said the late Nwokolo, a trader was murdered in cold blood and that following the incident, the command launched an aggressive manhunt for the fleeing perpetrators and declared the alleged ring leader, Ikechukwu Udensi alias Ikanda of Azia Town in Ihiala Local Governemnt Area of Anambra state wanted.

According to him, police operatives following painstaking intelligence last Sunday, raided a criminal hideout in Onitsha and arrested Udensi.

He further said that currently, the suspect is assisting the police with useful information that could help in arresting his accomplices in order to bring them to justice.

In a related development, the police boss also announced the arrest of the suspects allegedly involved in the attack and burning of Ajali Police Station and the carting away of weapons, Those arrested and paraded are Abuchi Nwogwu (21); Okwudili Nwanne (42); Maduabuchi Obia (22); Chukwuedozie Orah (30) and Ekechi Chukwuemeka (30), all of Ndikelionwu in Orumba North Local Government of Anambra state.

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My experience at Justice Onnoghen’s trial - Awomolo Asiwjau Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, Life Bencher, FCIArb, ,FNIALS The trial of the Honourable, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, which opened at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, today, comes to a close. Whatever may be the judgment of the Tribunal shall soon pass and become part of our history. So much lessons have been learnt in the nine appearances I had at the Tribunal.

Firstly, this case, in my view is one of a landmark and one that defines our moment as a country in our forward match in a constitutional democracy.

I see Hon. Justice Onnoghen as the hero of the whole episode. From the moment the case was filed on 11th January, 2919 to the 14th day of January when he was formerly arraigned and as strange events happened at the Tribunal. He remained composed notwithstanding the lies, propaganda and social media conviction that attracted so much scandal,threat,serious health afflictions,humiliation and unthinkable events of our time. He maintained his judicial comportment ,.showing himself as a man of truth with a strong faith in due process and rule of law and the ultimate justice . He displayed exemplary Christ like character The word of God to him is contained in the Book of Isaiah chapter 30 : 18-22,. So it shall be in the name of justice.

The second lesson is that the framers of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) omitted to give sufficient attention to the need for the Code of Conduct Tribunal, to secure its independence, impartiality and non interference from

Onnoghen outside the Court. A situation where the Executive arm of the Federal Government is the custodian of the Code of the Code of Conduct for public officers, the enforcer of the Code of Conduct through the Tribunal. It is the appointing authority of the members of the tribunal.

In the proceedings in the Tribunal, the Executive is

the accuser ,the investigator, prosecutor, the witness and the judge, all roll together into one. This is unacceptable under the Constitution that guarantees independence of the 3 arms of Government.

There is urgent need for Constitution reform.

The Code of Conduct Tribunal must have Courts established in each of the six geopolitical zones of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Monopoly has the ability to breed corruption, arrogance, disregard for due process and partiality. The Code of Conduct Tribunal should be a full member or part of the Judiciary under section 6 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

The third lesson is that the case has clearly shown that Nigerian Judiciary is very weak, vulnerable and not independent. The security of tenure of a judicial officers is a mere wishful thinking. It is unthinkable that the head of the Judiciary will be treated the way Onnoghen was treated not a whimper came from the body of men and women of highest distinction in the legal profession. Is it not dangerous that the President can appoint a Chief Justice of Nigeria without the recommendation of the National Judicial Council NJC? Whereas political matters and election matters were treated with dispatch, and judgment delivered within hours, the appeal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria , six weeks after argument was ordered to be kept away in the file. There is no association of Nigerian judges ,to speak a word. Let no public officers or judicial officer at any level throw stones because if not all, most are guilty as Onnoghen. Nobody knows who is next, a precedent has been laid. The honourable Attorney General of the Federation seems pleased.

Men who sit in judgment over fellow human beings

are representative of God on the earth and every one shall face the almighty God, on the last day, to give account of his stewardship. On that day all secrets shall be laid bare.

The Bar Association has by reason of personal leadership ambition rendered ineffective, divided and weak. It is unable to speak boldly to secure the independence of the Judiciary. Elders of the Bar and men of good will should rise from their deep sleep.

People,who must sit in judgment over others, must be men and women of character, learning and maturity. The mental status and background of such judges must be certified approved.

The zeal and strong determination of our leaders to fight endemic corruption in our country must be commended and supported. I share the view that corruption is evil,destructive ,stunt societal and human growth and diminish the core value of the people. The Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal is one of the most effective and strategic institutions capable of reducing corruption and abuse of office, in the rank and file of public service. There is urgent need for reform of the institutions.

Corruption cannot be fought successful with corrupt institutions and corrupt procedure. It is injustice to inflict corruption procedure on innocent public officers. God will not allow corruption to consume our nation. The end should not justify the means, but the means should justify the end. The practice of propaganda lies and media trial will encourage injustice. Truth will exalt our nation , but propaganda and lies will enthrone injustice . Lies and injustice is a reproach .Let justice be done even if heaven will fall and let the rule of law be the only means to justify the end.

Sacrificing respect and regard for human life in the bid to satisfy section 4 of the robbery and fire arms (special provisions) act Dinne, Israel Chukwuemeka Esq. It cannot be over emphasised that the constitution of Nigeria at any given time remains the grundnorm, a law that no other supersedes, but derives their origin and continuous existence from. Even under a military regime, the unsuspended part(s) of the constitution remains in force and effective as ever. The present grundnorm, the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended 2011), has been in some quarters regarded as a near perfect legislation covering almost all aspects of the society and human life. Among these provisions is as provided in its Part IV and precisely sections 33 and 34 which talks about right to life and right to dignity of human person respectively. It will be pertinent at this point to recall that the constitution rightly nullified and voided any other law which its provisions shall be inconsistent or contrary to those of the constitution.

Towards having a crime free and conducive society fit for governance and peaceful coexistence, an Act to make comprehensive provisions for matters relating to armed robbery was enacted as Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act (Cap R11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004). In the bid to control robbery and armed robbery, the 12 sections piece of legislation provided mainly for the punishment of these crimes and incidents relating to them. Chiefly among them is that provided for in section 4 of the Act. There is indeed no issue with subsection (1) of the section, but the application of subsection (2), (3) and (4) is really a case to worry about if the rights to life and that of dignity of human person are to be respected and protected. A glance on sections 33 and 34 of the

Constitution reveals thus; 33(1) ‘’Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life...’’ 34(1) ‘’Every individual is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, accordingly – (a) no person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment...’’

Section 4 (2) of the Robbery and Firearms Act provides thus; ‘’It shall be the duty of any person, hospital or clinic that admits, treats or administers any drug to any person SUSPECTED of having bullet wounds to immediately report the matter to the police.’’ It went further to create the offence committed where the above is not adhered to and its punishment which is imprisonment for a period not more than 5 years in the case of an individual and closure in the case of a clinic or hospital in addition to a #10,000.00 fine. Agreed that the above falls within the object of the Act, but the question seeking for an answer here is as to whether compliance with it does offend the letters and spirit of the constitution or not?

Firstly, the well known doctrine and rule in Woolmington V. D. P. P. (1935) AC 465 otherwise known as presumption of innocence which has it that, every person who is charged with a criminal offence, no matter how heinous, shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty, rightly acknowledged and enshrined in section 36(5) of our constitution seems attacked here. The mandate given by the Robbery and Firearms Act surely relates to a person not necessarily a criminal or a suspect facing a criminal trial, but if the law can graciously accord a SUSPECT who is already a DEFENDANT in a criminal matter the presumption of being innocent of a case he is accused and being tried of, how much more a person merely SUSPECTED of having bullet wounds? Secondly, it is no longer news

that almost all the law enforcement agencies in Nigeria (the Military, Police, Custom, Immigration and Civil Defence personnel) are more ‘’trigger happy’’ these days and are on an ‘’unprovoked rampage’’ with total disregard to the four cardinal rifle safety rules which we were all taught upon recruitment. As an aside and to discourage the frequent ‘’accidental discharge and stray bullet’’ incidents in the society lately, it is necessary to restate that the rifle safety rules (which every officer/personnel is expected to know and practice) remains; (1)Treat every weapon as if it were loaded, (2)Keep your fingers straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire, (3)Never point your weapon at anything you don’t intend to shoot and (4) Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire. The foregoing haven left more ‘’good men’’ than criminals with bullet wounds in today’s Nigeria is another issue to be considered in the application of the provisions of the Robbery & Firearms Act. Also we must not forget that most persons having real bullet wounds and suspected bullet wounds are victims of criminal acts who need nothing other than an immediate medical care and attention, the delay of which may likely cause their death after their belongings would have been taken away from them unlawfully.

Not making a case for the perpetrators of crime and evil in the society, but there is indeed the need to have laws that kowtows with the grundnorm and those that the literary, mischief and golden rules of interpretation shall play on when necessary as that will procure a better and civil society. A society where the laws and the systems’ modus operandi does not work for a privileged few while frustrating others, where leeway is readily available to the highest bidder.

Considering the section of the Robbery and Firearms

Act in view, one may be forced to ask, how close and accessible are our hospitals and clinics to persons with bullet wounds? Are they equipped to quickly decipher which wound is actually a bullet wound? How easy is it for them to contact the police in such matters as well as the promptness of the police response? Assuming every person with a bullet wound seeking treatment has a question to answer or facts to give that will aid the law enforcement agents either to uncover and apprehend other criminals, nib further plans to carry out crime in the bud, get the story and facts of an incident straight among others, will it not serve better to have such a person alive than allowing him to die due to late or no medical treatment? In the absences of any record of the rate of compliance with this, many hospitals and clinics have really ran into troubles with the authorities even when they do these that have forced some of them to desist from the compliance while some of them have been contracted secretly to admit, treat and administer drug on these persons with bullet wounds thereby defeating the object of the Act. The right to life and dignity of human person remains sacrosanct as it is and should be held in high esteem save as provided by the law which should not be sacrificed or laid down for any reason or be denied due to lack of medical care on the fact that a person has a SUSPECTED bullet wound. There is this maxim that the law is made for man, not man for the law. When a law ceases to serve its purpose, (SECURITY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY) it is either amended or changed. In some cases, new law is enacted to keep up with the call of the times. Also we must remember that the law is only a shadow (or anticipation) of good things to come, and not the realities themselves.

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We have commenced implementation of over 70% Master Plan Initiatives - SEC Ladesope Ladelokun The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that of the over 90 initiatives outlined in the Capital Market Master Plan, 66 initiatives have commenced since 2015 out of which 13 have been successfully completed.

This was disclosed by the Acting Director General of the SEC, Ms Mary Uduk while commending stakeholders in the capital market for their cooperation and support.

Some of the concluded initiatives include dematerialization of shares, recapitalisation of capital market operators, setting up of a National Investment Protection Fund and the establishment of the West African Securities Regulators Association among others. 55 initiatives are at various stages of implementation and it is hoped many of them will be concluded before the end of the year.

Some achievements include an e-dividend mandate, Direct Cash Settlement, Roadmap on commodities ecosystem, new listing, financial literacy, law reviews, non-interest capital market products among several of the initiative that you have collectively worked on.

The Acting DG said the implementation of the 10 Year Capital Market Master Plan commenced in earnest under the guidance of the Capital Market Master Plan Implementation Council Chaired by Mr Olutola Mobolurin and have made great strides in its implementation efforts.

Uduk said the SEC and market Stakeholders have taken up the initiatives outlined in the Master Plan document in a systematic manner while also painstakingly engaging with the government, its agencies and other critical stakeholders whose support and collaboration is required to achieve the objectives outlined in the Master Plan.

According to her “All of these would not have been possible without your support, cooperation and collaboration. We are indeed grateful to the different committees through which a lot of the work on these initiatives have been carried out.

It would have been impossible without your commitment of time, energy and resources; your drive and focus.

Institutions not proficient in IT deployment may expire by 2020 - NITDA DG Ladesope Ladelokun Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Isa Pantami, has warned that institutions that are not proficient in Information Technology (IT) deployment may not exist beyond 2020.

Pantami harped on the need for all public institutions to work out IT action plans and work assiduously to attract first-rate IT experts, especially Nigerians domiciled in foreign countries, adding that effective utilisation of IT was necessary for the exchange of knowledge and digital inclusion.

Pantami, who made this known at the March 2019 Lunch Time Reform Seminar organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms(BPSR)in Abuja with the theme:” The Need for Active Engagement of Public Institutions in the Implementation of IT Regulatory Instruments in Nigeria,” revealed that not less than N24.7 billion is saved monthly by the Federal Government through the application of Information Technology.

L-R: Brand Manager, Mortein West Africa, Ms Phoebe Larry-Izamoje; Member, 2019 World Malaria Day Planning Committee, Dr Papetua Uhomobhi; Chairman, 2019 World Malaria Day Planning Committee, Dr Uzodinma Aderieje; and Co-chairman, Mr Oteikwu Oteikwu, during the 2019 Pre-World Malaria Day Press Briefing in Abuja.

Treasury bills, Forex, other transactions turnover hit N34. 27trn in 2 months As Access Bank, 9 others account for 74% overall turnover Motolani Oseni At the end of the first two months in 2019, trading activities in Treasury Bills, Foreign Exchange market transactions (Spot FX and FX Derivatives), Repos/Buy-Backs product categories (Repos/Buy-backs), among others recorded a total turnover amounted to N34.27 trillion between January and February 2019.

FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange in a report obtained by The Daily Times on Monday stated that Stanbic IBTC Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Access Bank Plc and seven others accounted for 74.79 per cent r N25.63 trillion of the overall turnovers in the market in the two months considered in this report.

For instance, Treasury bills contributed the largest to overall turnover, accounting for 43.32per cent or N14.8 trillion of the market.

“Foreign Exchange market transactions

(Spot FX and FX Derivatives) accounted for 34.92per cent or N7.9 trillion whilst Repos/ Buy-Backs product categories (Repos/Buybacks) accounted for 16.16per cent or N5.54 trillion.

The FMDQ report further stated, “Bonds and Unsecured Placements & Takings representing 5.16per cent and 0.44per cent respectively, of overall market turnover,” the report by FMDQ OTC added.

From the report, FMDQ maintains its support for the development of the Commercial Paper (CP) market by steadfastly availing its highly efficient and credible platform for the registration, listings, quotations, noting, trading and reporting of debt securities.

FMDQ said Stanbic IBTC Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Access Bank Plc and seven others accounted for 74.79 per cent r N25.63 trillion of the overall turnover in the

market between January and February of this year.

The report by FMDQ on Monday stated that the top three commercial banks accounted for 50.30per cent or N12.89 trillion of this subsection of the market.

According to FMDQ chart, Stanbic IBTC Bank, UBA and Access Bank were the leaders in the value traded for the overall over-thecounter (OTC) market, ranking first, second and third respectively.

On the fourth and fifth position were Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Nigeria Limited while First Bank Of Nigeria Limited and Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd were on sixth and seventh position respectively.

The report stated that Citibank Nigeria Limited, First City Monument Bank Limited and Zenith Bank Plc were ranked eighth, ninth and tenth position respectively.

Accordingly, the month of March saw key activities in the CP quotations space on the Securities Exchange, wherein the Board Listings, Markets and Technology Committee of FMDQ approved the quotations of Flour Mills of Nigeria N5.18 billion Series 5 and N1.74 billion Series 6 CP under a N100.00 billion CP Issuance Programme and UACN Property Development Company N5.62 billion Series 32 and N7.96 billion Series 33 CP under a N24.00 billion CP Issuance Programme, to its platform.

In addition to the efficient registration process, the quotations of this CPs on FMDQ will avail Flour Mills of Nigeria and UACN Property Development Company benefits which include, but are not limited to, enhanced investor confidence in the issuers, transparent/relevant information disclosure on the issues, effective price formation and global visibility.

Nigeria, Cape Verde agree on air transport relationship Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Federal Government of Nigeria has hinted on the discussion with Cape Verde on the plan to begin air transport relationship in line with existing Bilateral Air Service Agreement between the two countries.

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika made the disclosure after a meeting with Cape Verde representatives during a sideline meeting at the just concluded the First ICAO/

UNWTO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa, held in Sal, Cape Verde.

According to the minister: “We have just concluded a meeting with Cape Verde authority and they have signified interest to start flight operations into Nigeria.

Cape Verde is willing to exercise their right in the Bilateral Air Service Agreement and hopefully to seek a Nigeria airline that will reciprocate through flight operation into Cape Verde.”

“They will start operations into Nigeria very soon and we hope that Nigeria airlines will take the

opportunity too, as they have already said they are looking forward to a Nigerian airline to partner with.”

Apart from the flight operations, the country is also planning to establish its embassy in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

On his twitter handle ‘hadisirika’, the minister said: “Cape Verde to open an embassy in Abuja this year and also to commence direct flight”.

Another source who is privy to the meeting said Cape Verde has agreed to fulfil all necessary

commitment and go through the process in line with international best practices.

He also hinted that ‘Cape Verde is ready to begin the operation with its national carrier, Cabo Verde Airlines and they are looking at this year.’

According to the source: “The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority will embark on an inspection trip to Cape Verde to look at their facilities and their airlines in form of an audit before final approval is given for them to commence operations into Nigeria.”

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Access Bank announces dual listing of N15bn corporate green bond Temitope Adebayo Following the formal approval of the bond by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Access Bank Plc on Monday announced N15billion dual-listing of a fully certified Green Bond on the FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Also, with additional 35,545,225,622 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each, the lender has hits N231 billion in market capitalisation on Monday when its shares price appreciated by N0.05 or 0.78 per cent to close at N6.50 per share.

It is, however, worthy of note that the bond

is the first of its kind to be issued by an African corporate and represents a major milestone in the development of the local green finance market.

The N15 billion, 5-year Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Green Bond is rated AA- by Agusto& Co, the underlying framework is verified by PwC (UK) and certified by the Climate Bond Initiative as having met the Global Climate Bonds Standard.

The issuance was fully subscribed by way of bookbuild. The Bond is priced at a coupon of 15.5 per cent, with participation from a wide range of asset managers and pension fund administrators.

The listing of the bond closely follows the completion of the Bank’s merger with Diamond Bank and the launch of its new brand identity

that fuses the Bank and Diamond Bank’s visual identities symbolizing their shared philosophy.

The Green Bond issuance highlights the Bank’s commitment to sustainability and its status as a pioneer in green financing in both the domestic and international capital markets. The bond comes amidst a global drive for responsible and sustainable green financing and will allow the financing of new loans and refinancing of existing loans in accordance with the Bank’s Green Bond Framework. It will support projects directed at flood defence, solar generation facilities and agriculture.

Speaking on the occasion of this landmark listing, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, said, “At Access Bank

we are a pioneer in both domestic and international capital markets, leading the way with our commitment to sustainable banking. We hope that this bond issuance inspires other African companies to support the long-term development of the green finance market whilst simultaneously realizing the growth potential of the fast-developing low carbon economy.”

Meanwhile, Access bank listed additional shares arising from the scheme of the merger between Access Bank and Diamond Bank that was concluded on April 1, 2019.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) also announced the delisting of Diamond Bank’s 23,160,388,968 ordinary shares from its daily official list of the exchange.

SERAP may soon compel Fashola to name ‘corrupt contractors’ Motolani Oseni Nigerians who are keen on knowing the truth about specific names of contractors that allegedly collected money for electricity projects but failed to execute any projects, may soon have some answers, as the Federal High Court in Lagos has given the go-ahead to Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in its suit to compel Fashola to name ‘corrupt contractors’ SERAP in the suit seeking: “an order for leave to apply for an order of mandamus compelling the

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN to disclose the names of the contractors.

The Socio-Economic group had in January issued a Freedom of Information request and sued Mr Fashola following allegations by former Nigeria’s Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar that “contractors who were paid hundred per cent upfront for power projects disappeared with public funds without carrying out any work.”

The decision by Justice Chuka Austine Obiozor, a Professor of Law, last Friday has now paved the way for SERAP to move forward with its suit to compel Mr Fashola to publish: “the names of all contractors and companies engaged in the power sector since the

return of democracy in 1999 to date, details of specific projects and the amounts paid for them.”

Justice Obiozor granted the order for leave following the hearing of an argument in court on exparte motion by SERAP’s counsel Mrs Adelanke Aremo. Justice Obiozor also ruled that Mr Fashola be put on notice and adjourned the matter to Thursday 11 April 2019, for the hearing of arguments on the motion on notice, on why the names of the alleged corrupt contractors should not be published.

It would be recalled that Mr Fashola had earlier this month written to SERAP promising: “to refer the request for details of alleged contractors and companies that collected money for electricity projects and failed

to execute any projects to the Ministry’s agencies for necessary action and appropriate response.”

Mr Fashola’s response followed his letter to SERAP in February in which he said: “We have searched the Ministry’s record and the information you applied for is not held by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector).”

However, SERAP disagreed with the response, saying: “The public expectation is that government information when in the hands of any public institutions and agencies, should be available to the public, as prescribed by the FOI Act. The FOI Act should always be used as an authority for disclosing information rather than withholding it.”

Ad practitioners bemoan weak performance in Q1 of 2019 Godwin Anyebe Advertising practitioners have lamented over the poor performance in the industry in the first quarter of 2019.

They argued that the industry recorded low spend because clients and business owners were sceptical about investing during the electioneering periods for fear of being overwhelmed by the political activity.

Mr Feyi Olubodun, the former

Managing Director, Insight Publicis, confirmed that the advertising industry recorded little growth in the first quarter of 2019.

According to him, the electioneering periods shrouded a lot of advertising activities in the industry but added that things were beginning to pick up now that the elections are over.

In Olubodun’s words:“ It is difficult to access the industry as you know it is an election year. Some ad agencies are usually cut up with the elections. I think the industry is the same as it was last

year.”

“It is trying to come out of the recession of the past couple of years. It is moving gradually and all of that; however, the elections in this first quarter have shrouded a lot of advertising activities but now we will begin to see what the real play is like now that the elections are over.

Speaking in the same vein, the Managing Director, Etu Odi Communications, Mr Uzoma Okoye, said that the advertising industry witnessed a slow start in the first quarter of the year because of the elections.

Okoye pointed out that advertising activities in the industry were beginning to pick up at the moment as there seems to be a lot of marketing activities as people are now planning for the rest of the year.

He said: “We knew that it was going to be a slow start of the year because of the elections. A lot of people have been waiting to see what happens but things seem to be picking up in the last couple of weeks, there seems to be a lot of marketing activities, people are now planning for the rest of the year, so it looks positive”

L–R: Chief Financial Officer, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Seyi Kumapayi; Non- Executive Director, Access Bank Plc, Dr. Mrs. Ajoritsedere Awosika; Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Oscar N. Onyema OON; Group Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe; Group Deputy Managing Director, Executive Director, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna; Executive Director, Personal Banking Division, Mr. Victor Etuokwu during the Closing Gong Ceremony in commemoration of the successful merger of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc and Listing of the N15b Corporate Green Bond.

Equities Market begins April on negative note, drops by 1.66% The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) started April on a negative note as the equities market segment dropped by 1.66 per cent to renewed investors profittaking activities.

The All Share Index (ASI) shed 513.92 basis points, representing a decline of 1.66 per cent, to close at 30,531.69 basis points. However, market capitalisation decreased by N206 billion representing a dip of 1.76 per cent, to close at N11.466 trillion.

Sector performances were negative today with Consumer Goods (-4.92per cent) emerging the worst performing sector, followed

by Industrial (-3.00per cent), Oil & Gas (-1.38per cent) and Banking (-0.43per cent).

The downturn was impacted by losses recorded in medium and large capitalised stocks, amongst which are; Nestle Nigeria, Beta Glass, Nigerian Breweries, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) and Dangote Flour Mills.

Market breadth closed negative, with 12 gainers versus 18 losers. McNichols recorded the highest price gain of 10 per cent, to close at 77 kobo, per share. Berger Paints followed with a gain of 9.70 per cent to close at N9.05, while Ikeja Hotel appreciated by 9.57 per cent to close at N2.06, per share.

Caverton Offshore Support Group appreciated by 8.84 per cent to close at N2.71, while Unity Bank gained 8.75 per cent to close at 87 kobo, per share. On the other hand, Union Diagnostic & Clinical Services led the losers’ chart by 10 per cent, to close at 27 kobo, while Beta Glass followed with a decline of 9.94 per cent to close at N64.80, per share.

Dangote Flour and CCNN declined by 9.80 per cent, each to close at N9.20 and N17.95, respectively, while Oando shed 9.73 per cent to close at N5.10, per share.

The total volume traded rose significantly by 546.06 per cent to 1.7 billion shares, worth N3.68 billion, and traded in 3,251 deals. Transactions in the shares of Wema Bank topped the activity chart with 1.46 billion shares valued at N1.05 billion. United Bank for Africa (UBA) followed with 62.95 million shares worth N485.03 million, while Chams traded 47.71 million shares valued at N9.67 million.

Analysts at APT Securities and Funds Limited said that downward trend persists amidst good fundamentals, saying that this is unconnected to low foreign participation as foreign investors take a watch posit in anticipation of new economic reforms.

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APC lawmaker drags Dickson to court over Commission of Inquiry on election violence in Bayelsa

Segun Adewale

Lagos PDP set for another crisis, as Adewale lays claim to Chairmanship position Stories by Patrick Okohue There are strong indications that crisis which had bedeviled the major opposition party in Lagos State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is far from being over, as a chieftain of the party, Otunba Segun Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, is claiming to be the authentic State Chairman of the party.

Adewale who has vowed to approach the court to seek an order to take over the Secretariat of the party in Ikeja as its chairman till 2021, alleged that the current leadership of the party was not ready to take over the state from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in any general elections.

He alleged that the leadership is only concerned with what they would gain in every election period, saying that they were not after winning elections for the party in the state.

While speaking to newsmen in Ikeja recently, Adewale insisted that he is the authentic chairman till 2021 and not the current occupier of the seat, Dr Dominic Adegbola.

He also announced the immediate sack of the incumbent Chairman, saying that Adegbola was there as interim Chairman for 90days.

He explained further that he was back in the leadership position to build the party into a strong platform ahead of 2023 General Elections in the country, assuring that his goal was achievable.

The PDP Chieftain said that the Supreme Court which had on July 12, 2017 sacked Ali Modu Sheriff and affirmed Ahmed Makarfi as the national chairman, did not sack him as state chairman and that his tenure would only expire in 2021.

According to him, Hon. Moshood Salvador, whom he handed over to, following the intervention of the party leadership and the power-sharing arrangements between Sheriff faction and Makarfi group, had since dumped PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that Adegbola’s tenure was for a period of three months which had since expired last December.

Adewale alleged that Adegbola, who he said was backed by the former Deputy National Chairman of PDP,

Chief Olabode George, to replace Salvador, had further factionalised the party since he took over as chairman while appointing his own chairmen in all the wards and local councils in the state.

“Dominic was backed by Chief Bode George to replace Hon. Moshood Salvador when Salvador decamped to APC. This same Dominic had factionalised the party as he appointed his own ward and Local government Chairmen across the 20 local governments.

“I am the authentic PDP chairman in Lagos, I only stepped aside for Salvador after the national leadership of the party asked me to do so. After two years of factional crisis, I obeyed the leadership of the party to allow peace to reign and that the party could make progress. When Salvador left for APC, I made attempt to step in to continue, but there were appeals from all corners that election was underway and that I should allow somebody from the George group to occupy the position in the interim, for a period of three months” “I agreed and remained on the sidelines and Dominic emerged. But now, his tenure expired in December while I still have my original mandate till 2021. So he can no longer claim to be chairman. I am the chairman now. In fact, I have taken over the secretariat and I will not allow anybody to do anything there for now,” Adewale fumed In a swift reaction however, the Chairman of the party, Dr Adegbola, described Adewale’s claim to the Chairmanship position as ‘arrant nonsense’, saying that Adewale was no longer a member of the PDP. Adegbola claimed that Adewale had dumped the party for Action Democratic Party ( ADP) to contest the last governorship election in Ekiti State “That is arrant nonsense. I have no issue with him, the national leadership of our party knows much that he (Adewale) could not make any claim” “He is a member of ADP, he was their governorship candidate in Ekiti State. If he wants to be back to PDP, he has to rejoin our party. As far as I am concerned he is not a member of our party. If you want to know anything concerning the issue, you have to talk to the National Secretariat of our party,” he said.

The lawmaker representing Brass Constituency 1 in Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon Israel Sunny-Goli, has filed a suit against the Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, over the setting up of a Commission of Inquiry in the state to probe the violence that occurred in the state during the 2019 elections.

Goli is seeking an order of the court to declare the commission’s inquest illegal, null and void.

The governor had set up the Justice Ineikade Eradiri-led Commission of Inquiry to probe the violence that rocked the state during the presidential and National Assembly elections in various parts of the state.

The Commission, which has begun sitting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, has listened to chilling testimonies of various victims of the electoral violence prompting it to invite Sunny-Goli, former Governor Timipre Sylva, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, and Sam Kodjo as their names featured prominently in the testimonies of victims.

Though all the invitees have shunned the invitation on the claim that the Commission of Inquiry was a “kangaroo” effort, SunnyGoli, the House of Representatives member-elect for Nembe/Brass Constituency, has approached the court to seek some reliefs.

In the suit marked FHC/PHC/ CS/69/2019 filed at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Sunny-Goli, through his counsel, Stephen Topba is seeking, among other declarations, that the 8th defendant (Governor of Bayelsa State) “is not competent to constitute a commission of inquiry into any matter which falls outside the legislative competence of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.”

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The lawmaker, who also sought a declaration for the commission of inquiry as an “illegal body that cannot validly invite or summon the plaintiff to appear before it”, further prayed that “the proceedings, hearings, meetings, deliberations, reports, resolutions, recommendations or any action already taken or to be taken by the 1st defendant (the Bayelsa State Commission of Inquiry) are illegal, null, void and of no effect whatsoever”.

He is therefore seeking an order “setting aside the invitation and or summons” extended to him and an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Commission of Inquiry from continuing with proceedings and submitting a report.

Topba, in a cover letter attached

to the court process served on the Commission, said Sunny-Goli is interested in getting justice.

“In the view of the above, we respectfully request you to stay action on the proceedings of the Commission pending the determination of the above suit. We believe firmly that the precious time of the commission and the interest of justice will be better served if the said suit is dispensed with as to the appropriateness or otherwise of the continual existence of the Commission before further steps are taken on the assignment before the Commission,” the letter read.

However, Dr. Richard Ogbe, Secretary of the Commission, said the Commission has not received any document on the matter from the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt.

Rivers polls: PPN raises alarm over plot to overturn candidate’s victory The National Chairman of Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), Hon Razak Eyiowuawi, has accused the Rivers State governor, Nyeson Wike of plot to overturn the victory of the party’s candidate, Mr. Gumba Gbabara, in the Gokana State Constituency for House of Assembly election.

Eyiowuawi warned that “any attempt to tamper with the outcome of election in Gokana State Constituency where Gbabara has reportedly won with all collated result at the ward with the security agencies would be resisted.”

The PPN chairman in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday alleged that, “It

has been brought to our notice that River State Governor Nyesom Wike is trying to bribe Independent National Electoral Commission officials sent to state on fact finding and collation of already declared results where PPN won in the state Assembly election.

“PPN hereby warns that it is time Governor Wike and his cohorts are called to order and allow to do the needful by declaring our candidate.”

PPN River State Chairman, Stanley Worlu, had in a petition to the River State Police Commissioner dated April 1, stated: “From the resolution on INEC National Collation Committee Report

on the suspended River State election, it has come to our notice as a party that Gokama Local Government is among the local government areas INEC claims elections did not hold.

“To the best of our knowledge, this is not correct as election held in all the wards in Gokama, units results announced by the presiding officers in all the units, copies of the results are with INEC and the police.

“We therefore request the commissioner for police to make the available copies of Gokama Council governorship and House of Assembly election results for collation.”

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L-R: Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige; Minister of State, Labour and Emplyment, Prof Stephen Ocheni and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. William Alo at Ministry’s 2019 Budget Defence at National Assembly.

2019 budget: Ngige calls for more funding for Geneva labour desk Stories: Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has called for increased budgetary allocation for the Ministry, especially a separate funding for the Geneva Labour Desk in the Ministry’s 2019 budget.

Speaking at the Ministry’s 2019 budget defence at the National Assembly, the Minister said that this became necessary as the Geneva Labour Desk lacked adequate personnel, structures and logistics befitting Nigeria’s enhanced status at the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

According to him, “Nigeria is now on the governing board of the International Labour Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland after ten years of exit”.

He appealed to the National

Assembly “to help return the Geneva Labour Desk as an independent line item in the Ministry’s budget breakdown”.

Ngige also called for an upward review of the budget for the Skill Acquisition Centres for increased training opportunities for the Nigerian youths.

The Minister equally solicited the revival of the Labour Advisory Council, which has been moribund for six years.

“ILO encourages the establishment of the Council by member countries because it serves as an avenue for social dialogue”, Ngige added.

On job creation, the Minister noted that there has been an increase in employment since the inception of the present administration, “as many Government agencies are employing and government is also creating agro-based jobs in the agricultural sector of the economy”.

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Responding, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment and Labour, Senator Abu Ibrahim, appealed to the Ministry to promote the generation of more employment opportunities for the citizens, especially the youths.

Also responding, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Labour and Employment, Honourable Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi, acknowledged the challenges at the Geneva Labour Desk borne out of inadequate budget allocation.

He appreciated the incisiveness of the Minister’s presentation, adding that the Committee would do a proper scrutiny of it.

The Minister was accompanied to the budget defence by the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni, Permanent Secretary, Mr William Alo, Directors and other staff of the Ministry.

No fewer than 15,000 youths and women has been empowered by the Akwa Ibom Government under the micro finance and soft loans scheme in the last three years.

Speaking at an event in Uyo, Governor Udom Emmanuel disclosed that a lot of youths have benefited in the training and entrepreneurial programmes organized by the government which always come with starter parks.

Gov. Emmanuel who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Micro Finance and Enterprise Development, Mr Ime Uwah, at the talent hunt programme in Fashion, Arts and Craft organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in partnership with the state government, said the state government had embarked on training and entrepreneurial programme for the young people.

“In micro finance, since the emergence of this administration, we have given out micro finance to individuals and cooperative societies to at least 15,000 people received facilities in the state.

“We are supporting a lot of young ones in training and entrepreneurial programme and at the end, we give starter parks to the trainees,” the governor said.

According to the DirectorGeneral, Dr Dikko Radda, the programme was designed towards discovering hidden talents and showcasing innovative talents in Fashion, Arts and Crafts.

Radda said that the talent hunts was also geared towards employment generation through wealth creation and self-reliance thereby reducing poverty among youths.

“It is a complete hand-holding programme from identification, selection, to start-up with enterprise support opportunity and facilitating

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THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. ORISAKWE ANDREW CHUKWUEMEKA - FOUNDER 2. OKONKWO CONFIDENCE IFEOMA - MEMBER 3. EJIOFOR PRINCE UDOKA - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS. 2. TO LIFT THE DOWNTRODDEN. 3. PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIST ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY, AND LESS OPPORTUNE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ORISAKWE ANDREW CHUKWUEMEKA FOUNDER

necessary linkages and visibility,” Radda said.

Radda who was represented by the Director, Policy, Partnership and Coordination, Mr Friday Okpara, noted that the programme had been scheduled to hold in Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Gombe and Kaduna states.

He said that over 300 innovative ideas in fashion, arts and craft would be identified and supported with financial assistance and technical support through entrepreneurship training.

“The selected participants will then pitch their ideas to the panel of judges for evaluation and subsequent selection of the best 10.

“The best 10 ideas will be empowered through further capacity development, linkages and visibility via e-marketing,” he said.

Radda maintained that the first, second and third positions among the best 10 in each location would further be empowered financially and technically.

He said that SMEDAN was collaborating with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the state government in the implementation of the programme.

“It is our hope that the entrepreneurs selected will demonstrate elementary commercial viability of their innovative products so as to merit further market access, hand-holding Business Development Services (BDS) that would be deployed thereafter,” he said.

In his remarks, the DirectorGeneral of NCAC, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, commended the SMEDAN for the initiative, saying the programme would help the youths to be economically viable.

Runsewe urged the beneficiaries to use the opportunity judiciously, saying the participants should pay attention to the programme in order to explore the markets to enhance their competitiveness.

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL CONVEYANCE OF PROVISIONAL APPROVAL PAPERS IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO 364 MEASURING ABOUT 1000SQM AT DUTSE ALHAJI LAYOUT ABUJA DATED 28- 022000. BEARING THE NAME OF MR. PETER ONOWU WHICH BELONGS TO HAJIYA HADIZA MUSA UJAH , IS MISSING AND ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE ABOVE LOST DOCUMENTS HAVE PROVED ABORTIVE, IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION .ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. ABIMBOLA ELIZABETH ADESUGBA 2. ABOSEDE ALIMI 3. FEMI AKIOYE 4. TOLULOPE AMINA AYUBA 5. AMAKA JACKSON

TRUSTEES: 1. SAFIYA IBRAHIM MAHA 2. OKPANACHI MOMOH AUSTIN 3. EGBUOGU BEDE SUNNY NNAEMEKA 4. IDOWU ISAIAH OBISANYA 5. OLAWUNMI OMOBOLANLE OMODEHIN 6. THOMAS DAVID EBUKMFON 7. OKOROMI MATTHEW ERUMUSEL

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO GRANT INDIGENT PERSONS ACCESS TO SUBSIDIZED AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES. TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AUDIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN NIGERIA. TO SUPPORT DEAF COMMUNITIES WITH APPROPRIATE MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS AND ACCESSIBILITY TO MEDICARE. TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY OF HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS AT WORK AND IN THE SOCIETY. TO BE A VOICE FOR PERSONS SUFFERING AUDIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED- MRS. OLAYEMI BADEWOLE BADEWOLE & CO 3B, ETIM INYANG CRESCENT, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS. TEL: 08033065766

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. PROMOTING AND FOSTERING OF GOOD AND HEALTHY LIVING ACCOMMODATION AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CITIZENRY IN NIGERIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD AMONG OTHERS. 2. TO PROMOTE AND SENSITIZE THE PUBLIC IMPACT OF USING STANDARD PRODUCTS 3. TO CONTRIBUTE IN ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. 4. TO ENSURE HEALTHY LIVING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR MOTHERLESS, DISABLES AND LESS PRIVILEGES. 5. HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT AT HOME, WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY. 6. TO PROTECT, CREATE STRATEGY ON ENSURING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL THROUGH PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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GIVE THEM ALMS FOUNDATION

OTU EHULU FULU WOMEN’S SOCIETY IBUSA

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1) CHIBUEZE ISRAEL OKOYE 2) CHIBUEZE PRISCILLA 3) ADESHINA KEHINDE PETER 4)EZE IKECHUKWU 5) ANGELA OKOSUN

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

TRUSTEES: 1. OMAJEMITE FRANK 2. OMAJE DORCAS 3. OMAJEMITE FRNACA ESE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. MIKE MBADIWE MORNU, FCIB 2. HRM AGNES NWAOBOSHI 3. MRS. PHILOMENA ADAOYIBO OKONKWO

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL GRANT ENDOWMENTS TO ORPHANTS, LESS PRIVILAGED PERSONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE OBUZOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF IBUSA.

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

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

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

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2) TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH 3) TO PREPARE SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

KIMASHINOR NWAKALO-IMU FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF KIMASHINOR TOM NWAKALO-IMU 2. YETUNDE ADEOLA NWAKALO-IMU 3. ETOMI ADEOLA AKANDE 4. ADEDAPO EVAN NWAKALO-IMU

ABILITY PLUS INITIATIVE

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NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. MOHAMMED TAIBAT JANET - CHAIRMAN 2. ABDULLAHI-UMAR HONOUR FATIMA - SECRETARY 3. ADERIBIGBE OLUWASOLA SANYA

*MARITIME PROFESSIONALS FORUM*

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 *BOARD OF TRUSTEES.* 1. OJUTALAYO FOLAYAN 2. AKANBI OLUWASEGUN 3. OLAIYA RASAQ 4. AKPAN KINGSLEY 5. ADEDEJI OLUWADAMILOLA 6. NEGBENEBOR STANLEY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENT CITIZENS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESS TO JUSTICE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS) ACCESS FREE HEALTH AND REPRODUCTION RIGHT. 2. TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS) ARE CARRIED ALONG IN MATTERS THAT AFFECT THEM. 3. TO FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS).

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

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

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

SECRETARY: A.O NWANKWERE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

GARMENT OF GRACE ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL

IKORODU DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM

MOSES OLADOSU AND BENEDICT IYALLA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR (MRS) GLADYS ALAKIJI 2. PASTOR RICHARD BABATUNJI ALAKIJI 3. SUNDAY LAWRENCE ALAKIJI 4. OGUNBIYI ADEBOWALE OLUSEGUN 5. DEACON OGUNBIYI ADEBOWALE OLUSEGUN 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.

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 1 DR. BAWA - ALLAH TAJUDEEN OLUKAYODE -CHAIRMAN 2 OTUNBA ABIRU GANIYU OLUSEGUN -SECRETARY 3 PRINCE KOSOKO ABIOLA -MEMBER 4 MR. LASISI OLALEKAN FATAI MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AND WELL BEING OF IKORODU PEOPLE.

CHRIST CONVENE CENTRE THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR SYLVESTER UZODIMA AJUNWA (PRESIDENT/GENERAL OVERSEER) 2. PASTOR MRS. EDNA ACHAMA AJUNWA (VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL OVERSEER) 3. BROTHER SUNDAY STEPHEN (SECRETARY) 4. BROTHER CHRISTOPHER IFEANYI ORAKWUO (ASSISTANT SECRETARY) 5. BROTHER CHRISTOPHER UCHE OKAFOR (TREASURER) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY INCLUDE; A) TO PREACH, SPREAD AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS B) TO PROMOTE CHRISTIANITY IN ALL PARTS OF NIGERIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD C) TO UNDERTAKE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR MEMBERS AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN MORAL AND ETHICAL MATTERS IN THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS FOR BUILDING BETTER SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EZEBUBE CHINWIKE ESQ. MC CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERS HOUSE 12, PLOT 194 JAIYEOLA AJATTA STREET, OFF FATAI IRAWO STREET, AJAO ESTATE LAGOS 08033232858, 07081666558 CHINWIKEEZEBUBE@NIGERIANBAR.NG

DISCLAIMER

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT AT A FAMILY MEETING HELD ON 27TH MARCH 2019 AT THE FAMILY HOUSE IN IJEBU ODE OGUN STATE, THE KADIRI FAMILY OF TUNLAGBERU DYNASTY DISOWN MR. SULAIMON KADIRI FOR GOING AGAINST FAMILY TRADITION. HE SHALL ALSO FACE DIRE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS ACTIONS. DATED 27TH MARCH 2019.

SIGNED MR. TAJUDEEN KADIRI. SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. OLADOSU JOHN BABALOLA (DR) 2. OLADOSU ANTHONIA AMAMABA (MRS) 3. ITALIAN DAFIRIMABO KAYODE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ADVOCATE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE 2. TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: GRACE AJAYI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE.* TO PROMOTE CROSS-SECTION NETWORKING, EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS FOR FURTHER MARITIME PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MR CHUKWUDI ONYEJIAKA 2.MR.ANAYO OKAFOR 3.MR.ORSUAMAEZE CLIFFORD 4.MR.EDWIN EWUZIE 5.MR.CHIZOBA ANUDE. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO BRING TOGETHER AND UNITE ALL YOUNG MEN FROM ORSU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,IMO STATE AND RELATED PLACES RESIDING IN LAGOS AND ITS ENVIRONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PEACE, DEVELOPMENT AND MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ALL. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SABILAR RASHAD ISLAMIC CENTER

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

TRUSTEES: 1. GONI ALHAJI ADAM.....CHAIRMAN 2. AHMAD SALEH AL-LUSSIYAH 3. BARR. BABAGANA ALHAJI MODU 4. BARR. MOHAMMED WALAR GONI 5. ISA AMINU USMAN....SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF ORPHANS, WIDOWS YOUTH, CHILDREN AND WOMEN SO AS TO BECOME A POWERFUL RESOURCE THAT COULD FACILITATE HUMAN PROGRESS AND ADVANCEMENT WHICH WILL CREATE ADVANCE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

REDEFINE AFRICA FOUNDATION

MESSI-OGO FREIGHT FORWARDERS ASSOCIATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUWASHEUN DAVID ONAMUSI 2. OLUWABUKOLA DAVID-ONAMUSI 3. TEMITOPE OYEWOLE 4.UGOCHUKWU IKOKWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE ENHANCED AND SUSTAINABLE POVERTY ALLEVIATION SCHEMES AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING VENTURE CAPITAL AND REPARABLE LOANS TO STARTUPS AND SOCIALPRENEURS WHO HAVE PROVEN PLANS TO SOLVE AFRICAN ISSUES. 2. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, YOUTHS AND OLD PEOPLE. 3. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRES IN THE FORM OF SELF HELP GROUPS, YOUTH CENTRES, CHILD CARE CENTRES AND OLD PEOPLES’ CLUB. 4. TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND ENHANCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN ARTS, HANDCRAFT AND NATIONAL HERITAGE. 5. TO PROMOTE ACQUISITION OF LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR YOUTHS. 6. TO PROVIDE JOB CREATION AVENUES AND SERVE AS IDEA INCUBATION CENTRE. 7. TO PARTNER WITH BUSINESSES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE REGION IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL IDEAS.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BELLO OLANREWAJU YUNUSA 2. MOSHOOD ABIDEMI MUSE 3. ADEREMI MICHAEL AYOOLADELE 4. OLATUNDE OLUSHOLA 5. BABATUNDE KAYODE KOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL UPLIFTMENT OF MEMBERS 3. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS WHEN NEEDED. 4. TO CREATE A SENSE OF COOPERATION, INTEGRATION AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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APLOMB FOUNDATION

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION AT THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C 20 LFN 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OYEWUSI OLUGBENGA ADEWALE 2. OYEWUSI MARY ADEDOYIN 3. ISIAH SUNDAY MURAINA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KANU BETTY NNEKA 2. KANU MONDAY EMEKA 3. KANU MICHAEL AMECHI 4. ONIFADE BABAJIDE OLULEKE

AIMS &OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND HIS REDEMPTIVE WORK AS THE BASIS OF SALVATION. 2. TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP FOR AND BUILDING UP OF BELIEVERS. 3. TO WIN THE LOST AND ERRING TO CHRIST 4. TO TEACH THE DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE AND WORK IN THE HOLY SPIRIT. 5. AND TO DO ALL SUCH OTHER THINGS INCIDENTAL TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTIVES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION, AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND STRUGGLES TO ENABLE VULNERABLE GROUPS TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO EMPOWER AND PROVIDE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO BROKEN AND ABUSED PERSONS. 2. TO CREATE A SOCIETY FREE FROM INHUMANE ACTIONS GEARED TOWARDS VULNERABLE PERSONS BY MAKING AWARENESS, THROUGH MAJOR CONFERENCES AND FORUMS IN NIGERIA AND ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGU IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, PMB 198 GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OLUGBENGA AKINLABI ESQ. BROADRIDGE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & NOTARY PUBLIC NO 8 ALHAJA OLUWAKEMI STREET, OFF ODUNLAMI STREET, ANTHONY (MARYLAND) LAGOS STATE.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR .EZE SIMON EJIKE 2. DR. ITUGBU STEPHEN MARIOGHAE 3. MR . ANI AFAMEFUNA MARTINS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BE A SOURCE OF HOPE TO PEOPLE WHO DESIRE TO TAKE A STEP FROM POVERTY THROUGH COLABORATION THAT IS FULLY DEPENDANT ON TEAM WORK AND PARTNERSHIP 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: BARR PAT ITUGBU - SOLICITOR

BUILDING BRIDGE FOUNDATION

FAATMOD SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION

KANZUL LIGHT OF HOPE 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.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 CHIONUMA MAIMUNA OMOLE 2. OGO IDRIS SOPHIA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLADIPUPO KAFAYAT DAMOLA. CHAIRMAN. 2. ADELOWO ITUNUOLUWA EMMANUEL. SECRETARY. 3. AKINBODE TESLIM AKINTUNDE. MEMBER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE SOCIETY TO HAVE ACCESS TO BASIC AMENITIES OF LIFE.

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

CHIOMAEFUNA CHIKAIFE TRUST FUND

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: CHUKWUEMEKA UDEFUNA OKOYE CHIKA NWAMAKA OKOYE IFEYINWA UCHECHUKWU OKOYE CHIOMA CLAIRE SHITTA-BEY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO CREATE AND MANAGE A FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN AND DESCENDANTS OF CHRISTIAN OKOYE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

UNIQUE TOUCH GLOBAL IMPACT MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME 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. UWAOKHONYE, DAVID ITUA, 2. UWAOKHONYE, OBIANUJU ROSEMARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL. 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UWANGUE, OSARETIN AUGUSTIN, ESQ, A.O.UWANGUE & CO. LEGAL PRACTITIONER

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

TRUSTEE ARE: 1. CHIEF MRS. ADELUSI MODUPE VICTORIA, CHAIRMAN, 2. MRS. ADESINA BOLAJI, SECRETARY 3. AOGIDIOLU AGNES AJAYI, MEMBER 4. OLAREWAJU TAWAKALITU, MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS.

TRUSTEES: 1. ADETULA AISHAT IBIDUN -PRESIDENT 2. ADETULA OLUWAKEMI THERESA 3. AKINOLA YAHAYA AYOBAMI -SECRETARY 4. OLEDOKUN TAWA YETUNDE 5. ADETULA HARUNA OLUWAFEMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROVIDE CHARITY AND HOPE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE

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

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

SIGNED: KAYODE OYEDEJI ESQ SOLICITOR (0803-359-8319)

SIGNED” SECRETARY

AGRIBUSINESS EMPOWERMENT ORGANISATION FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME ORGANISATION 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. IDRIS ABDULLAHI MUHAMMED 2. IBRAHIM ZAHARAL ADO 3. KOBUSINGYE LOVIN

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CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF HUNGER AND POVERTY FOR WOMEN AND YOUTHS THROUGH AGRIBUSINESS, SUSTAINABLY INTENSIFIED SYSTEM. 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. AGUGOESI VICTOR TEL: 08035757908

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. HENRY OTANG OGAR 2. BLESSING AKONJOM AJE 3. OGAR ODO NEJI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST THROUGH VIGOROUS EVANGELISM, OUT REACH, CRUSADE, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND REVIVAL SERVICES; 2. TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG MEMBERS THEREBY DEVELOPING FAITH AND ENCOURAGING SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST; 3. TO ENGAGE IN CHARITIES TO THE POOR AND LESS PRIVILEGE AND VULNERABLE IN SOCIETY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, SPONSORSHIPS, SKILL ACQUISITION

ALD-HOUSING ESTATE ISLAMIC CENTRE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME 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. ALHASSAN SIDI SULEIMAN - CHAIRMAN 2. YUSUF MOHAMMED MAGAJI - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. NASSARAWA ABDULRASHEED - AUDITOR 4. ABDULRASHEED ABDULKAREM - TREASURER 5. ANAS SHETTIMA MUSTAPHA - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6. YUSUF ABUBAKAR - P .R.O 7. IDRIS BUBA - SECRETARY /LEGAL ADVISERS AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS AND PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MEGETHOS CHURCH WORLDWIDE

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ELOKA CHINONSO 2. CHINELO ANUMBA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SCRIPTURES360 OUTREACH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC),ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABEM HENRY JOHANNSAR. CHAIRMAN 2. AKINYEMI MICHAEL OLUWASE. SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO MOTIVATE THE YOUNG PEOPLE TO STUDY THE ENTIRE SCRIPTURES OF THE BIBLE. 2. TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE A BETTER KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE. 3. TO REWARD YOUNG PEOPLE WITH KNOWLEDGE ON THE INSIGHT OF THE SCRIPTURES OF THE BIBLE.

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.

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: ABEM HENRY JOHANNSAR. CHAIRMAN

IROKO CHILDREN FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1) NZEDIGWE VICTOR OJIAKOR 2) OFFODILE EMMANUEL GLORIA CHINELO 3) OGBULI PEATIENCE CODILA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR BRILLIANT.

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VOICE OF JOY APOSTOLIC CHARISMATIC ASSEMBLY. THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKEWUSI GABRIEL OLUSEUN 2. SUNDAY ADEBOWALE GBOLA 3. ADEBOWALE SARAH ADEKEMI AIMS: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

HEPHZIBAH FLOURISH FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLABODE SEGUN DAVID 2. FAGBEMI SUNDAY 3. ADEOLU AKINOLA FELIX 4 AKANNI ADEWALE JAMES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO MAINTAIN PEACE, UNITY AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG OUR MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN TWENTYEIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:TRUSTEES

THE CITY OF HIS MAJESTY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP.

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AFFIRMATION FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

EZENWAFOR AFAMEFUNA VICTOR 2.

EZENWAFOR OSITA 3.

CHIKE INNOCENT AJAEGBO 4.

BANK UGHAGWU 5.

OLISAKWE CHIMEZIE EMMANUEL 6.

OKEKE NNAMDI UZOCHUKWU AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1) HUMANITARIAN SERVICES, WOMEN AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND PROMOTE UNITY OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

GEORGE-ADEWOYE FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. GEORGE- ADEWOYE ADETAYO - CHAIRMAN 2. GEORGE- ADEWOYE BUNMI - SECRETARY 3. AMINU ABIBAT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: SUPPORT THE WELFARE OF THE AGED, ADVOCATE SOCIAL PROTECTIONS FOR THE AGED, AND PROVIDE PRIMARY MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED AMONG THEM 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY PIPELINE AND PRODUCT MARKETING COMPANY RETIRED STAFF CLUB

FATHER FAVOUR MINISTRY

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OMEH OKEOGHENE PATRICK 2. OGHOTUOMA AUGUSTINE 3. OBHIOSA CLETUS IRRIA 4. AYERA PATIENCE TUEDON 5. AJUM VINCENT ELLEM 6. GRACE EDMOND OMAWUMI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ITEDJERE OBUKOHWO JOHNSON - CHAIRMAN 2. ITEDJERE MOSES - VICE - CHAIRMAN 3. OBUKOHWO DORINDER - SECRETARY 4. OBUKOHWO COLLINS - TREASURER

- CHAIRMAN - VICE-CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY - CO-ORDINATOR - PATRON - PATRON

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE UNITY, PEACE, UNDERSTANDING AND CO-OPERATION AMONG THE CLUB MEMBERS. TO ASSIST AND ENHANCE THE WELFARE OF THE CLUB MEMBERS. TO PROMOTE AREAS OF MUTUAL BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS. TO EMPOWER ITS MEMBERS AND CREATE CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER SIMILAR CLUBS ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ELDER J. K. NANA (J.P) CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY CO. 08037769526

PECULIARDOT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ELDER J. K. NANA (J.P) CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY CO. 08037769526

EVERGREEN DREAM FOUNDATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OSO JENNIFER IFEANYI 2. OSO JAMES OLASEBIKAN 3. ADEKUNLE SHOLA 4. NWAMADU REBECCA NKECHI OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL, IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CHURCHES IN NIGERIA AND FOREIGN LANDS 3. TO TRAIN, ORDAIN AND LICENSE CANDIDATES FOR THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY 4. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN BIBLE- ORIENTED INSTITUTIONS 5. TO PRINT, PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE CHRISTIAN LITERATURE 6. TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WORK BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING FACILITIES FOR THE NEEDY 7. TO HELP CHRISTIANS DEVELOP THEIR SPIRITUAL LIVES AND GIFTS 8. TO PROMOTE A SENSE OF UNDERSTANDING AND MUTUAL COOPERATION AMONG THE GENERALITY OF CHRISTIANS IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION.

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

TRUSTEES ARE: DIKE EUNICE NNENNA (CHAIRMAN) 2. OLAJIGA ABIODUN OLUSOLA VICE CHAIRMAN, 3. OYEBADE EMMANUEL IBUKUNOLUWA (PRO) 4. OLAGUNGU SEGUN AYOMIDE( FINANCIAL SECRETARY) 5.AJAYI MICHAEL OLUSEGUN (SECRETARY).

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. OGBOLU MERCY ONYEKACHI 2. CHARLES CHINYERE AGARTHA

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

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

SIGNED SECRETARY

ALADE MARKET MEN AND WOMEN ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 PART C THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADENUGA ELIZABETH AINA - CHAIRMAN 2. WORU JOSEPHINE EBUN - TREASURER 3. IDOWU THERESA OLAJUMOKE - SECRETARY 4. OLOKO FUNMI IDOWU 5. ADEBOYE JUBRIL TAIRU 6. HARRIS ABIGAIL AYOKA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG THE MARKETERS OF ALADE MARKET. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:..

1.TO GET CHRISTIAN YOUTHS FROM ALL DENOMINATION STANDING AND ‘DOING MORE’IN THE SERVICE OF GOD IN THE EXPLOITATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC,AS WELL AS GETTING THEIR DESTINY FULFILLING ON THESE PATH RATHER THAN IN SECULAR MUSIC. 2. .IS AT BRINGING VIBRANT CHRISTIAN YOUTHS ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH THE ABILITY TO RENDER SERVICE TO GOD ALMIGHTY THROUGH MUSIC,THUS EXPERIENCING THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF GOD THROUGH WORSHIP AND PRAISE.

SIGNED SECRETARY

WOMEN FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES ORGANISATION. TRUSTEES...

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 PART C JESSICA CHINWE OGWATA-OKERE, PAMELA AMECHI OGWATA, JAMES CHINEZE OKERE, EUCHARIA AMAKA EZENDIOKWELE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES...

1. TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS AND PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN CIVIL LIBERTIES IN NIGERIA 2. TO PROVIDE AID FOR THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED 3. TO ERADICATE ILLITERACY AMONG THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN 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 DISTRICT, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED SECRETARY

OKWUDILI CELESTINE OKWUDILI

STANDUP FOR WOMEN SOCIETY

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

TRUSTEES: 1) OKWUDILI CELESTINE OKWUDILI - CHAIRMAN 2) OKWUDILI EDITH IFEANYI 3) OMEJE CHUKWUEBUKA FREDRICK - SECRETARY AIMS & OBJECTIVES: THE FOUNDATION IS TO MOBILIZE AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR THE WIDOWS, ORPHANS, LESS PRIVILEGED AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) AND WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTERS. 2. TO HELP THEM DESIST FROM HABITS THAT CAN LEAD TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 3. TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT THEY CAN DO IF THEY NOTICE A DOMESTIC VIOLENT ACT. 4. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

ANTHONY OLADEJO FAJOBI FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) ANTHONY OLADEJO FAJOBI (2) OLUWATOYIN ADUNOLA FAJOBI (3) AYODEJI OLANREWAJU FAJOBI (4) ABIMBOLA BOLATITO FAJOBI (5) ABIOLA OLUWABUKOLA FAJOBI (6) HENRY OMATSOLA ARAGHO (7) JOSEPH ABAYOMI OLAGUNJU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO IMPACT LIVES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARDS TO INDIGENT STUDENTS IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (2) TO SUPPORT CHARITY MATTERS AND ASSIST FINANCIALLY HANDICAPPED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION RUMUEME FED LOW COST HOUSING ESTATE.

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

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

THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. BARR. (MRS.) ABOSEDE DEBORAH IJADELE-ADETONA - NATIONAL PRESIDENT 2. MR. OLATUNBOSUN OLADIMEJI ZACHAUES - MEMBER 3. MRS. ADEJAYAN OLUBUKUNMI MARY - MEMBER 4. DR. MAHE DANGE MFR, MNI, FCILT, FIMC - MEMBER 5. MISS ELIZABETH ABIMBOLA ADETONA - NATIONAL SECRETARY.

TRUSTEES ARE. 1. JAMABO FRED. CHAIRMAN. 2. LELEI KELSEY COLLINS. 3.ABBEY-HART REGINALD OWUTUWO. 4. LAWSON-JACK SELO. 5. SLABOH VINCENT DENMARK. 6. BARIEEBA GODWIN SARO BERE. 7. UGOJI MERCY EKEMA. 8. FETEPIGI TONS ITONGHA. 9.DOUGLAS DIEPIRIYE N.G. 10. CHIEF SIR MIKE ELECHI

1) ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) WITH RELIEF MATERIALS 2) PROVIDE VIABLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES TO INDIGENT STUDENTS 3) PROVIDE SOUND MORAL COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUAL PRISONERS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. 4) PROVIDE AFFORDABLE MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES. 5) EMPOWER YOUTHS WITH SMALL SCALE FUNDS, COMPETITIONS AND CREATING AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY 6) THE FOUNDATION WILL TAKE ANY ACTION THAT IS LAWFUL, WHICH WOULD HELP IT TO FULFIL ITS AIMS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO UNDERTAKES, PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION’S ABOUT WOMEN’S ROLES IN THE SOCIETY, BE IT POLITICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ECONOMICAL. 2. TO ENSURE THAT AFFECTS WOMEN’S INTEREST ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN ALL POLICY MAKING DECISIONS AND GOVERNANCE. 3. ESTABLISH STRONG PLATFORM WITH GOVERNMENT, NONGOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO PROMOTE RIGHTS BASED APPROACH, AND ENSURE THE RIGHT ENTITLEMENTS AND SERVICES FOR POOR PEOPLE.

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

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

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CORRECTION OF NAME/BIRTH DATE

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT I , FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUYIBAT ADUKE . POPOOLA NOW WISH TO ADD ELETU -ODIBO TO MY NAME. HENCEFORTH, I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUYIBAT ADUKE POPOOLA ELETU -ODIBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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OLOWONIYI SUNDAY

JEOMA OREOLUWA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

AS IJEOMA OREOLUWA BABAJIDE NOW

AS

WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

BOLAMOLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN

AS

AND ADDRESSED AS

IJEOMA OREOLUWA OYEYINKA. DUE

BAMGBOYE

ADEGBOYEGA OLOWONIYI

TO CHANGE IN MARITAL STATUS . ALL

SUNDAY OLALEKAN . ALL FORMER

FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID,

DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL

GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

JEREMIAH UBONG

ADEBISI NOFISAT

THAT ON MY DOCUMENTS, MY NAME APPEARS AS

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

OLUBADEWO BOLA IDOWU; OLUBADEWO BOLA

AS JEREMIAH WISDOM MONDAY, NOW

AS ADEBISI OMOTOYOSI ADEJOKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBISI NOFISAT OLUWATOYOSI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BEATRICE, WHILE ON MY OTHER DOCUMENTS, IT APPEARS AS OLUBADEWO BEATRICE BOLANLE.

WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THESE

AS JEREMIAH UBONG MONDAY. ALL

NAMES. THAT ANY DOCUMENTS BEARING THE

DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME

ABOVE MENTIONED NAMES BELONGS TO ME

REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED

AND REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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ADDITION OF NAME

I,FORMERLY KNOWN AS OBI JEREMIAH, NOW I WISH TO ADD IFECHUKWU TO MY NAME. HENCEFORT, I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OBI JEREMIAH IFECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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RAHEEM SAKIRAT

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEKE KELECHI EUCHARIA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODOGWU KELLY OKEKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OWOLABI ADEMOLA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLABI ADEMOLA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLABI ADEMOLA SHAIBU. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 21/11/1989. NOT 26/11/1989. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

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NWANJA OBIANUJU

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OLATUNBOSUN GLORIA . I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUNBIADE GLORIA OLUWAKEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLATUNBOSUN GLORIA OLUWAKEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLANIYI IRETI-OGO OLAIDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS BALOGUN IRETI-OGO OLAIDE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MOMOH SADIA

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MRS OLUWASEUN ADEOLA

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IMO KOKEY

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BANKOLE AYOOLA

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FARINRE AKINYEMI

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CHIMA VICTORIA

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PRINCESS MIRABEL

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VICTOR ADINSI

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Classified SUNDAY OLAOLUWA

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMILANA OLAOLUWA ADEKUNLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY OLAOLUWA ATANDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, WEMA BANK, GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLADIPO OLUWATOYIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALFRED OLUWATOYIN RITA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADIPO OLUWATOYIN RITA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GTBANK AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MISS ALONGE ZAINAB

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LAWAL OLAYINKA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINS OLAYINKA REBECCA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL OLAYINKA REBECCA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AINA BANJOKO

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BANJOKO OLUWAYEMISI KOFOWOROLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AINA BANJOKO OLUWAYEMISI KOFOWOROLA. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 21/12/1958.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS. BLESSING CATHERINE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BLESSING CATHERINE IJEOMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. BLESSING CATHERINE IJEOMA - CHIKWENDU OGU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. FLOUR MILL NIG. PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD NOTE.

ORJI IBRAHIM EMIR

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BASIRU IBRAHIM EMIR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORJI IBRAHIM EMIR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

OLAYINKA BASIRAT I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAYINKA BASIRAT TOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAYINKA BASIRAT IFEOLUWA. CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 4/9/1994 NOT 20/01/1994 . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

ADEGOROYE LAWRENCE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGOROYE LAWRENCE ENIOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGOROYE LAWRENCE USIOLA .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME:

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENT (BANK ACCOUNT) MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OFORKA GOD’S POWER IKECHUKWU INSTEAD OF OFEKE IKECHUKWU . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

ABUBAKAR MARIAM.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

THAT I, OLUJOKE OLUGBEMISOLA OLUBAJO IS THE LAWFUL OWNER OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT BLOCK 117, FLAT A, LSDPC ESTATE, OWUTU, IKORODU, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. THAT I BOUGHT THE PROPERTY FROM LAGOS STATE DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY CORPORATION (LSDPC). THAT THE SAID LETTER OF ALLOCATION ISSUED BY LSDPC OF 2/4, TOWN PLANNING WAY, ILUPEJU, LAGOS STATE GOT LOST IN TRANSIT AND ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE SAME PROVED ABORTIVE. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AS FULANI MARYAM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABUBAKAR MARIAM. MY

ALL

FORMER

DOCUMENTS NAME

BEARING

REMAIN

VALID.

AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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TOWEH OMAMERHIEVWO

OBIOHA PRISCA EBERE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SEGINE OMAMERHIEVWO CATHERINE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TOWEH OMAMERHIEVWO CATHERINE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PRISCA EBERE ONUKAOGU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBIOHA PRISCA EBERE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OSUNNIYI DANIEL

IBEKEME VINCENT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

OSUNNIYI DANIEL OLUWATOBILOBA, NOW

AS OKAFOR VINCENT OKECHUKWU, NOW

WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

AS OSUNNIYI DANIEL OLAYINKA. ALL

AS IBEKEME VINCENT OKECHUKWU. ALL

DOCUMENT BEARING MY FORMER NAME

FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID.

REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED

GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE

AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NOTE.

MRS ORUMEZIE IFEYINWA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONUEKWE IFEYINWA GIFT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ORUMEZIE IFEYINWA GIFT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKAWU VINCENT.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGOH VINCENT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAWU VINCENT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS EMMANUEL IFY HELEN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UME HELEN IFY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS EMMANUEL IFY HELEN. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 12/08/1987. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

STANLEY OKORO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EWAH UKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS STANLEY OKORO UKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS THE CORRECTION OF MY NAME WHICH WAS WRONGFULLY WRITTEN IN MY BVN AS BLESSING OYAMA. OYAMA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDUKWA BLESSING OYAMA.AND MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 2ND JANUARY,1994. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

IKEKHUAMEN FAITH

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ITAGA FAITH EJIRO AND NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKEKHUAMEN FAITH EJIRO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

AMINAT OMOWUNMI FORMERLY AMINAT OMOWUNMI IBRAHIM NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS AMINAT OMOWUNMI JIMOH FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS AMALU CAROLINE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED MRS ANIEKE CAROLINE AKUNNA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AMALU CAROLINE AKUNNA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MDAHYELYA ELISHA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA ELISHA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MDAHYELYA ELISHA MSHELIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANI BLESSING CHINEDU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUEL BLESSING CHINEDU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANI BLESSING CHINEDU. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 10/10/1991. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JOSHUA IGWE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOSHUA IGWE OMABE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOSHUA IGWE OKORIE. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 25TH JANUARY, 1982.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNIBEN, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ADEGBITE FELICIA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BOLADALE FELICIA ADEOLA AND NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGBITE FELICIA ADEOLA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

ALISIGWE ASISAT

I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN, ADDRESSED AND CALLED AS,KUSHIMO ASISAT TOSIN THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, ADDRESSED AS ALISIGWE ASISAT TOSIN THAT ALL MY FORMER DOCUMENTS BEARING THE FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE NOTICE.

MUHAMMED ABDULRAHMAN

FORMERLY MOMODU ABDULRAHMAN MOPHY, NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS MUHAMMED ABDULRAHMAN, FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS BALOGUN KHADIJAT

ADDITION OF MIDDLE NAME.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

MRS BALOGUN IDOWU MORAYO. NOW

EZE GLADYS, WISH TO ADD MY MIDDLE

WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

MAME NWUKAMAKA, HENCE WISH TO BE

MRS BALOGUN KHADIJAT IDOWU (NEE

KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE GLADYS

OGUNSHE) ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS

NWUKAMAKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS

REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD

REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD

PLEASE TAKE NOTE

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It was this decision that destroyed Nigeria On the eve of Nigeria’s civil war in 1967, the country’s military dictatorship hurriedly came up with a new governance structure called Federalism, and created 12 states out of the existing regions that were hitherto autonomous and thriving very well.

The states created were North Central, North Western, BenuePlateau, North Eastern, Kwara and Kano from the old northern region while from the Southern region they created Western, Mid Western, East Central, South Eastern, Lagos and River states.

Following amalgamation of 1st January 1914, Nigeria became a Federation made up of the former three protectorates, namely, the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria, the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria and the Lagos Colony.

However, Hugh Richard, the Governor General of Nigeria in 1939, divided the Southern Protectorate into provinces which was equally replaced with the regional structure by the Richard Constitution in 1945.

The Richard Constitution stated the reasons for changing to regionalism which are to promote the unity of Nigeria; provide within that desire for the diverse elements which make up the country; and secure greater participation by Africans in the discussion of their own affairs It therefore divided Nigeria into three regions- Northern Region, Eastern Region and Western Region.

The period that Nigeria operated a regional government was the best for the country because the Premiers, who were the heads of governments of the regions were at liberty to formulate policies and implement them for the good of their regions without waiting for the central government’s consent.

Because they were responsible for the wellbeing of their people, the regional governments sought for the most profitable investments from where they made profits. They therefore had enough resources to cater for their people as well as contribute to the center.

The three regions were each, a country of its own, making progress through healthy competitions in areas like commerce and industry, education and sports. Each of the regions had to find out where they had the most advantage and capitalize on them to grow their economies.

Empowered by their separate constitutions, each of the regions were free to enter into bilateral relationship with foreign countries in business

and diplomacy. That was also why in those good old days, cocoa and some others cash crops were the main stay of the government of western region under Chief Obafemi Awolowo who introduced free education, paid the highest wage to regional public servants, In the Eastern region, it was palm oil and industrialization that sustained the government and the people. Education was also given front seat attention by the regional government as each of the regions had their own ministers, just as the central government had ministers.

Salary was another critical area for the regions. There was nothing like unified salary structure like you have in Nigeria today whereby strikes have become a recurring decimal in our national life.

Each region was free to decide how much it was able to pay based on available economic statistics.

But all that were lost on the people when on 27 May 1967 when the then Federal Military Government under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon disbanded the regions and created 12 states to form a federal government, once again. And since then, Nigeria has become an oppressor of its citizens where those with might oppress others and take what is supposed to be shares for others.

Nigeria’s federation which now has 36 miserable states and a federal capital territory Abuja is not working. Nigeria was the giant of Africa when it operated regionalism. That time Nigeria had almost everything was respected across the world.

Today’s Nigeria, created in 1967 be Gen. Gowon in the name of causing acrimony between people of South East who were fighting for their survival through the Biafran war and their brothers in the states that now make up the South-South.

Yes, the creation of 12 states out of the regions may have helped Gowon and his cabinet members in the Supreme Military Council to defeat Biafra and keep Nigeria as one, the country itself, this Nigeria is no longer working; and it is good that Gen. Gowon, the ‘patriot’ is alive to see the sorry state of his creation.

While the regional governments catered for their people and paid tax to the center, the governors of the 36 states and Minister for FCT always wait to come to Abuja every month to share oil rent which they take home to squander and wait for next month’s allocations.

And so the only way to restore the glory of Nigeria is to go back to regionalism. This current system cannot work.

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