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Senate dares FG, says 2018 Budget won’t be passed until March

Ï Says N8.612trn document full of errors, deceit Ï FG releases N750bn capital projects fund to MDAs

Olufemi Samuel and Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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face-off looms between the executive and the legislaContinued on page 5

EFCC arrests Innoson Motors CEO as Magu seeks judges’ support 28

Opposition Reps storm out of plenary over defection 7 Court orders reinstatement of 6,000 dismissed students 7

President Muhammadu Buhari (right) receiving the report of the Presidential Review Panel on National Intelligence Agency (NIA) from Chairman of the Panel, Amb. Babagana Kingibe, at the State House in Abuja…on Tuesday.

5 FIRS assures Nigerians on hitchfree Tax Clearance certificate in 2018

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Senate dares FG, says 2018 Budget won’t be passed until March Continued from page 1 ture over the N8.612trillion 2018 Budget is imminent as the Senate on Tuesday, criticised President Muhammadu Buhari on what it referred to as shoddy preparations of the budget, which it hinted, will face implementation challenges. The foul mood by the senators against the budget had contradicted an earlier position of the Senate on the early passage of the budget. Currently, Senate President, Bukola Saraki is under tension amid a resolve by an Court of Appeal that

his trial on alleged corruption and false assets declaration should begin in earnest. Senators after senators, during Tuesday’s Plenary, condemned the budget, which they described as hollow and un-implementable, indicating therefore that the process of passage would wait till March next year if a through work must be done on it. The Senate had on December 5, 2017, adjourned Plenary for two weeks to allow its standing committees to meet officials of the various government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for

defence sessions on their budget estimates. It took the stand on a belief that its committee on appropriation would submit report which would ultimately help the process of early passage as planned. But the Senators, however, made a U-turn from their earlier plan when they roundly condemned the budget and officials of the government who prepared it, insisting that the budget contained no significant improvements against the 2017 budget, which it said, ran into a hitch over implementation. The Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Bala

Ibn Na’Allah ( APC, Kebbi South), fired the first salvo against the President, claiming that reports reaching the Senate from the various committees indicated that budgetary pronouncements by the President were not in anyway reflective in the submissions being made by heads of the MDAs. Na’ Allah, who came through a Point of Order to facilitate the debate on the subject matter, said the 60% of the capital component of the 2017 Budget, which the President promised to roll over to the 2018 Budget was not in anyway reflected in any of the 2018 Budget sub-

President of the Senate/celebrant, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (middle) being joined by his deputy, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu (4th left) and Principal Officers of the Senate, to cut the 55th birthday cake of Saraki at the Senate Chamber in Abuja… on Tuesday.

missions made by heads of the MDAs so far. He said, Buhari, in his budget speech, also promised that implementation of the capital component should be about 40 to 50% by December. He noted that few days to the end of 2017, the realities on the ground based on records of the MDAs so far met, showed that the performance of the capital component of the 2017 Budget is still far below 20%. He said, “Based on realities on the ground, the Senate needs to review its earlier position on passing the budget before the end of this year by ensuring that proper things are done in line with extant acts and laws; and in the general interest of Nigerians. “Performance of the 2017 Budget must be properly scrutinized in meeting up with expected standard before rushing into passage of the 2018 Budget.” Also, Senator Barnabas Gemade (APC, Benue North East ), said an earlier plan of passing the budget this month in meeting up with Buhari’s wish of January to December budget year was no longer realistic. He suggested that the life span of the capital component of the 2017 Budget should be extended to March 31, 2018 to pave way for the needed thorough work on the 2018 Budget estimates, which according him, can take off on April 1, 2018. Gemade added, “We have to handle the matter in realistic way. Therefore, we have to set a date for the implementation of the 2017

Budget based on the borrowing plan, which had been approved, and the roughshod that they did. “When we specify that period, then we will hold the various MDAs responsible to bring here the complete report of what they actually have produced; and therefore the balance of the 2017 capital budget will be rolled over in a manner that will satisfy the agreement that we have undertaken. “I therefore propose that we should be looking at a date of March 31 to allow the capital budget of 2017 to be implemented to the extent of the funding windows that are available and therefore begin the 2018 Budget from April 1; and allow the committees really get to the root of what is still pending in 2017 Budget in order to roll over those projects so that we don’t have a barrage of abandoned projects all over the country because of whatever has happened in the mistake of appropriation proposals.” Other senators who also contributed to the debate, also lampooned the executive for forwarding to them what they described as ‘very shoddy budget estimates, projections and pronouncements.’ Senator Mathew Urhoghide (PDP, Edo South), said: “The 2018 Budget is already bedeviled going by the abysmal performance of the 2017 Budget is anchored on . “Overhead component of the budget is as worse Continued on page 6

FIRS assures Nigerians on hitch-free Tax Clearance certificate in 2018 Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Chairman of Fed-

eral Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Babatunde Fowler, has assured Nigerians especially civil servants that the e-platform introduced by the service will address the current hitches in issuance and obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) in the country. Fowler stated this on Tuesday while presenting a Paper at the “Monthly Lunch Time Reform Seminar” on “Removing the Constraints to Obtaining Tax clearance Certificates by public servants, organised by Bureau of Public Service

Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja. Fowler said that measures have been put in place by FIRS to ease difficulty in issuing and obtaining of TCC. TCC is a statutory document issued by a relevant Tax Authority to a taxpayer to certify that he/she has paid the tax required. The FIRS boss, who was represented by the Tax Controller for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Mr Robin Njoku, said that as part of the measures, the electronic Tax Clearance Certificates (eTCC) would be widely available in the year 2018. Asides the e-services, Fowler listed establishments of Federal Engage-

ment and Enlightenment Tax Team (FEETT) and production and dissemination of taxpayer information guides as some of the measures to ease difficulty in issuing and obtaining of TCC. He pointed out that the difficulty could be as a result of knowledge gap in taxation, non-registration of Tax Identification Number (TIN), incomplete documentation, non-remittance of the tax deducted, application of wrong rates in tax computations, under remittance of tax deducted and failure to apply for TCC. He said that application to wrong tax authority, general apathy in obtaining TCC and lack of understanding

of administrative processes in the tax offfices, also formed part of the challenges. The FIRS boss explained that, personal income tax and issuance of TCC to individuals are guided by the personal income Tax Act (PITA) LFN, 2004 as amended. As penalties, the Tax law provides that any person who commits any of the following offences shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N200, 000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both such fine and imprisonment, he stated. Fowler outlined the offences to include: counterfeits, falsification of any

document, counterfeits any seal, signature, initial or other marks, urging concerned authorities to ensure that the taxes deducted are remitted to the relevant tax authority on or before 10th of every month. According to him, number of MDAs in Data base from 2012 to 2017 is 334, adding that 11 MDAs filled annual returns in January 2017. He said, 4140 certificates were issued in 2012 while 5802 were issued in 2017, noting that in the same period, 26 were unissued in 2012, while 32 were also unissued in 2017. Earlier in his remarks, the Acting Director General, Bureau of Public Ser-

vice Reforms (BPSR) represented by the Head, Special Projects and Programmes, Mr Sylvester Ayam, said that the event was to create awareness for the reforms initiated by the Head of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on tax clearance certificates. Ayam said that the topic of the paper presentation was wisely chosen as a result of wide complaints from civil servants of the difficulty faced while trying to obtain tax clearance certificates. He expressed optimism that at the end of the programme, participants would have been well informed and educated on the issue.

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Senate dares FG, says 2018 Budget won’t be passed until March Continued from page 5 as the capital component . “Therefore, every consideration of the 2018 Budget should be put on hold until the real performance of the 2017 Budget is established to know the exact percentage of rollover to be done for the 2018”. Senator Adeola Olamilekan (APC, Lagos West), in his own submission, said the whole crises surrounding the implementation of the 2017 Budget and

consideration of the 2018 estimates were caused by the gross incompetence of the economic team of the President. Senator Dino Melaye ( APC, Kogi West), in his own submissions, described the 2018 Budget speech presented to the National Assembly by Buhari in November, as one full of lies and deceits . He said: “ There is no correlation or relationship between the 2017 and the 2018 budgets. I realised that it

was impossible for the executive to know as at the time the budget was being put together, which project will be completed talk less of rolling them over. That is to say the budget we received was a ‘boji boji budget’. “We cannot live in deception and expect prosperity.There is an outstanding of N1.4 trillion stamp duty that has accumulated with the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) that has not been remitted into the federation account.

“We need to strengthen the capacity of our treasury, we need to empower and strengthen the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to collect accruable revenue from all MDAs, so that there will be money for implementation of our budgets. “In 2016, the NNPC was supposed to pay over N300billion as IGR into the Federation Account, but no kobo was paid into it, and no kobo has been paid in 2017. And all these revenues

L-R: Managing Director, XLS Concepts LTD, Mr. Muniru Balogun; Director, XLS Concepts LTD, Mr. Kolawole Peregrino; Director Accounts, Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions (ETP), Mr. Deji Koko; Commissioner for ETP, Dr. Akintola BensonOke; Chairman, House Committee on Establishments, Training, Pensions and Public Service, Hon. Adedayo Famakinwa; Permanent Secretary, Office of ETP, Mrs. Clara Omotilewa Ibirogba; Director, ETP, Mr. Ayodeji Aruna and Participants, during the opening session of 3-day workshop titled: Human Resources Counseling in the Workplace, held in Lagos… on Tuesday. PHOTO: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Expert charges Nigeria to focus on agric, industrialisation

Bonny Amadi, Lagos

ÏÏÏ While many have been

calling for Nigeria to have a strong and virile currency that competes favourably with other global currencies, foremost technocrat, Mustapha Chike obi has advocate that weak currency will propel Nigerians to work. The former DG, Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) Mr. Mustapha Chikeobi has debunked generally accepted myths in Nigeria that among other things, that strong currency is good for the country. Speaking at an event in Lagos on Tuesday, Chikeobi said that instead of having

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a strong currency, weak currency is good for the country; and would make Nigeria brace up to the realities of the time and become competitive in the global sphere. “Strong currency is not good for Nigeria, a weak currency is better. Weaker currency enables you to become competitive.” Stressing on how countries of the world rode on the back of weaker currency to enhance their economies, Chikeobi said that Brazil had very weak currency, but took the opportunity to enhance its economy and today, Brazil’s

productive capacity is envied across the world, adding that Nigeria can borrow a leaf from Brazil. Urging Nigerians to be committed to building a strong and virile economy, which entails making collective sacrifices, Chikeobi said, “We must all make sacrifices and make sure that no one flies first class, drinks Champaign and other ostentatious lifestyles.” He added: “I am not advocating going back to the primitive days, but, we must start thinking of collective sacrifices.” While debunking what he referred as the gener-

ally accepted myths in the country, Chikeobi also said that against the general believe that anytime the economy contracts or expands, it is linked to oil, he pointed out that oil’s contributing to the economy was meager when the overall Gross Domestic Product is considered. He said agriculture and industrialization should be the main driver of the economy. Using the state of California as helping in boosting the US economy through agriculture, Chikeobi said “the question should not be how many people are into agriculture, but how well are we doing it.”

are hanging; and we say we are fighting corruption. It is time for the Senate to ask these agencies of government to remit such monies, “Why are we borrowing when we have monies scattered in the MDAs. The issue of discussing the 2018 Budget does not arise. We must make sure that the 2017 Budget is properly implemented. We must make sure that the budget is not elitist; it is budget of the poor, masses that is acceptable to the downtrodden in the society” But Saraki in his remarks, backed the submissions of the Senators that the 2018 Budget cannot be considered or passed for now. He said, “By now, the 2017 Budget should have been implemented either 40 or 60 per cent but, this has not been the case. This makes it very difficult for us, we cannot turn ourselves into magicians. “But, I will continue to appeal that you work within what you have and let us do our best to ensure that we have a budget that is in the interest of Nigerians. “The executive on their part, should sit up and stop rhetoric, but really get down to work. If the 2017 Budget items are not rolled over to the 2018 Budget as declared by the President, that is a disaster. The executive should show some seriousness toward the budget exercise.” Meanwhile, the Federal Government has commenced the release of the N750billion capital projects for 2017 to MDAs. Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, stated this on Monday, during the ministry’s budget defense when she appeared before Senate Committee on Fi-

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nance at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. She said, “The accounts of the MDAs are being credited as I speak. If the MDAs check their balances, they will have different balances in their accounts”. The minister also explained that the ongoing capital projects would be rolled over into 2018, adding that “with the capital budget release, we expect many of the ongoing projects by the MDAs to be completed.” She commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their support in approving the issuance of Eurobond, stressing that some of the funds are being deployed in the execution of the 2017 Budget, while the balance is being used to refinance the country’s existing debt. Adeosun had, in a meeting with a delegation of investors from France recently, disclosed that the N750bn would be release for capital projects. The Daily Times recalls that the 2017 Budget, christened “Budget of Recovery and Growth,” was presented to the National Assembly on December 14, 2016, and passed by the lawmakers in May. The fiscal document, which was signed into law by Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on June 12, 2017, then as Acting President, has a total expenditure of N7.44tn out of which N2.99tn is for nondebt recurrent spending; N2.36tn for capital expenditure, while debt servicing is to gulp N1.66tn. Adeosun said the government had previously released the sum of N450bn for capital projects, adding that with the additional N750bn, a total of N1.2trn would have been invested in infrastructure projects.

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Angry opposition Reps storm out of plenary over defection Henry Omunu,

Ï Accuse Dogara of bias Ï To challenge defection at Supreme Court

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gressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Labour Party (LP) House members staged a walk-out in protest over the handling of NnannaIgbokwe’s defection by the Speaker of the House, Hon Yakubu Dogara, accusing him of partisanship. According to the aggrieved opposition lawmakers, Dogara’s ruling on the defection by the House member from Imo

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Angry opposition members in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, stormed out of the plenary in protest over the defection of Hon Raphael Nnana-Igbokwe from Imo State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the majority All Progressives Congress (APC). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Pro-

State contravened the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and judgement of the Supreme Court in which the apex court held that any defection can be considered legal when the party under which an elected lawmaker contested is engulfed in a leadership crisis and has two or more factions. Trouble started when Dogara read out the letter

of Nnana-Igbokwe, notifying the House of his defection to the APC. Dogara had hardly finished reading aloud the defection notice when opposition lawmakers raised a point of order, arguing that based on the Supreme Court verdict, any House member who dumps his party without any valid reason must vacate his or her seat.

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7 years after, court orders reinstatement of 6,000 dismissed students Bassey Willie, Uyo

ÏÏÏ An Akwa Ibom State

High Court in Etinan has ordered the reinstatement of about 6,000 dismissed students of the defunct College of Agriculture, Obio Akpa in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state. The affected students were sacked when the administration of former Governor Godswill Akpabio ordered the state House of Assembly to repeal the law setting up the institution and converted the campus to the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). The institution was set up to offer agricultural and other allied courses in 2000, for the award of Diplomas, Higher National Diplomas and certificates, but the state government later made a U-turn in 2009, stopping the operation at the agriculture college. It was gathered the campus and assets of the school were taken over

by the then newly created Akwa Ibom State University, while the affected students were not absorbed and accommodated in the new regime. Mrs. Ada Okonkwo, a private lawyer in Uyo, was said to have been moved by the plights of the students to take up the matter after the state government failed to reach amicable resolution at the multidoor court. Okonkwo also stated that the students were duly admitted into the school with all evidence of payment of fees, but were not issued with certificates after graduation due to non accreditation of courses of study by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The aggrieved students, some of whom Ada said had died in the course of the struggle, urged the court to impress it on the state government to ensure certificates were issued to those who had completed their programmes before the school was de-

creed out of existence by government fiat. Besides, the students demanded N500billion damages as well as accreditation of several programmes of the defunct institution by the NBTE. In his verdict, Justice Pius Idiong, held that the payment of N500billion to the affected students could not remedy the situation, saying that “the future of the students was more important than cash”. He, therefore, ordered the State government to ensure the students’ future were guaranteed, noting that the essence of their going to school hinged on certificate which would qualify them to earn a decent living in their various fields of training and disciplines. To assuage the emotional trauma they experienced during the period, the court held that the State government should pay general damage of N1million to each HND students, who graduated from the defunct school; N.5million to ND graduates

and N.2million to students who gained admission into the College few months before the proscription of the College in 2009. Speaking with reporters at the end of the court verdict, the plaintiff ’s lawyer, Ada Okonkwo, hailed the judgment, saying that, “ it has rekindled the belief that judiciary remains the hope of the common man”. She recalled that all entreaties for the government, the House of Assembly and other relevant agencies of government to intervene genuinely in the matter were rebuffed, forcing the students to take their case to the regular court

But Dogara ruled them out of order while relying on Section 68, sub-section 2, which states that “the presiding officer or speaker shall even if there is no division, the House must come to a conclusion first and decide by resolution which is in favour of the majority.” Dogara, having tacitly approved Igbokwe’s defection to the APC, the opposition lawmakers from the PDP, APGA and Labour angrily stormed out of the plenary which was witnessed by Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, who is also the Chairman of the APC Governor’s Forum. The aggrieved lawmakers vowed to challenge Dogara’s ruling at the Supreme Court. Leading the opposition lawmakers was the Deputy Minority Leader, Hon Binta Bello, who accused the speaker of turning deaf ears to the valid arguments raised by opposition lawmakers who quoted the relevant constitutional order and House rules. Addressing journalists after their walk out, the opposition House members led by Hon Binta, condemned the speaker’s action, describing it as a breach of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and Standing Order of the House. She disclosed that opposition members will approach the Supreme Court for an interpretation of its ruling. The opposition lawmakers accused Dogara of ruling against the constitution which he swore to protect, adding that there is no division in the PDP. Hon Binta reiterated their demand that NnanaIgbokwe should vacate his seat in line with the Supreme Court ruling, as in their view, the speaker cannot arrogate to himself the status of a judge. Similarly, Hon Ossai Nicholas Ossai (PDP, Delta)

maintained that Section 68 (2) which the speaker read, provides that all the documents submitted by the defecting lawmaker ought to be verified by the House after which a resolution will be reached. He however, stated that the issue at stake, requires that those documents must be perused by all the 360 members and thereafter an investigative panel be set up to look into the issue and report back to the House. He declared that while Dogara’s ruling will become the tradition of the House, there was a lacuna in the speaker’s ruling. Hon Nnana-Igbokwe had in a letter dated December 19, 2017, and addressed to Dogara, disclosed that he has registered and joined the APC since January, 2017. The letter reads in part. “My decision to join the APC as at the time I did was as a result of the leadership crisis/division that rocked the PDP. “You would recall that the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria that finally resolved the leadership crisis was delivered in July, 2017, six months after I joined the APC. “On the flipside, I have since January 2017 been attending all APC caucus meetings and functions in my ward, local government, state and national levels, and l have been paying my dues and levies. Copies of the payment slips are attached herewith. “Furthermore, the pending leadership litigations and division in Imo State chapter of the PDP and the current legal crisis with the national leadership of the PDP evidenced by the suit instituted by Prof. Taoheed Adedoja further strenghtens my earlier resolve to quit the PDP. “This letter becomes necessary to clear doubts in the minds of my colleagues, constituents and the general public as to the political party I belong to.”

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Buhari receives NIA report, vows to sanction any culpable official Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏPresident

Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday said all those found culpable in the Osborne Towers scandal in Ikoyi Lagos that led to the discovery of $43 million stashed, will be made to account and appropriately sanctioned. Receiving a report of the panel established to review the operational, technical and administrative structure of the National Intelli-

gence Agency (NIA), President Buhari described the discovery of monies in the flat at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, in April this year, as an ‘‘unfortunate incident which rightly aroused public interest and outcry.’’ ‘‘All the circumstances surrounding the obtaining, keeping custody and disbursement of the funds have been examined by the Vice President’s Committee and all those found to be culpable will be made to

account and appropriately sanctioned. ‘‘However, it must be understood that this cannot be done in a manner that jeopardises national security or exposes the operations of any intelligence Agency, which must, by nature be conducted in secrecy. ‘‘Suffice it for me to assure all that justice will be done consistent with our anti-corruption policies,’’ the President said. FEMI Adesina, Senior

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Tuesday, said President Buhari, while commending the Presidential Review Panel on NIA led by Amb. Babagana Kingibe, former minister of Foreign Affairs, for completing their assignment expeditiously. The President expressed the hope that the recommendations of the panel and that of an earlier Committee headed by the Vice President to look into the

Osborne matter will assist Government in improving the operations of the NIA and the overall National Security architecture. ‘‘Your Panel’s recommendation, informed as they are by your collective experience and expertise in this field, should in particular help to reposition the NIA to better perform its vital functions with greater professionalism. ‘‘The Osborne Tower incident and its aftermath has also brought to the fore

the need to review the entire National Security Architecture, which has now been in operation as established 31 years ago. ‘‘Once again, I thank you very much for undertaking this national assignment, ’’ he said. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was present at the presentation of the report by the panel which has Chief Albert Horsfall, Amb. Zakari Ibrahim and Amb. Ezekiel Oladeji, as members.

LASG restates zero tolerance for fraud in real estate sector Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏThe Lagos state govern-

L-R: Director, Top 50 Brands Nigeria, Joseph Okonmah; CEO, Top 50 Brands Nigeria, Taiwo Oluboyede; Managing Director, Anders Einarsson; Head of Legal/PR, Andrew Enahoro and Head of Marketing, Mr. Abiodun Ayodeji, all of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, during the presentation of the Top 50 Brands Certificate of Award to Promasidor in Lagos…on Monday.

ment on Tuesday restated its commitment to stamp out fraudulent practices in real estate transactions in the state. This assertion was made by the Commissioner for Housing in Lagos, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, at the second edition of the 2017 Stakeholders Forum in Alausa, Ikeja, with the theme: ‘Prevalence of Fraudulent Practices In Real Estate Transaction In Lagos State’. According to the Commissioner, there had been series of complaints by aggrieved Lagosians who had been defrauded by some unscrupulous estate agents. This, he said, was totally unacceptable. “What we currently see in the Real Estate sector is that we get complaints from innocent Lagosians that have been duped. That is basically the essence of this forum. We have had one in August, and we want to ensure that we have two in a year where we

Whywe’reembarkingonthoroughoversightofcontractors–DeltaAssembly Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏThe Delta State House

of Assembly has said that it will extend thorough oversight to all contractors handling state projects with a view to ensuring execution and completion as at and when due. The House had also directed the management of DEUX Construction Company to appear before its Committee on Works on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 1pm prompt with 15 copies of every document as regards projects they are handling. The chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Evance Ivwurie, in a chat with journalists during an evaluation tour on Direct Labour Ezenei Road, Stan-

dard Life Road and General Hospital Road, Asaba, said that the era of non-completion or poor execution of jobs was over in the state. Ivwurie registered total displeasure over the road projects being handled by DEUX Construction Company. According to him, the committee was most disappointed with the company over the DLA Road which the Delta State Government has invested so much money in. Ivwurie, who was accompanied by other members of the committee, including, Emeka Nwaobi, Emeka Elekeokwuri, and Efe Ofoburuku, said: “we are putting on record the disappointment of Deltans over the failure of roads awarded to DEUX Com-

pany”. “The roads remain uncompleted, poorly done jobs; meanwhile, the contractor has relocated from site. Any responsible government will not take it. We will not take it. We cannot continue to tolerate this level of impunity and substandard development”, he added. Members of the committee, who also expressed their displeasure, included Hon. Elekeokwuri, who told the company that they were putting their dignity to the test because they obviously did not construct any road. While Hon. Nwaobi observed that all the projects “have failed”, Hon. Ofoburuku lamented that the contractor had collected more than 90 percent of

funds but had done virtually nothing. They all stressed that the contractor was apparently out to frustrate the efforts of the state Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa who has dedicated several billions to road construction in a recessed economy. In their response, the Managing Director, DEUX Construction Company, Dr. Walter Olatunde, represented by Mr. Ajakaye Felix, a Chief Quantity Surveyor said that an outstanding sum of N717 million was being owed the company and that has affected the project completion. He disclosed that they had 80 percent of the contractual sum and has com-

pleted 82.7 percent of the project. The DEUX representative said that some of the roads failed due to the fact that they were constantly submerged under water, an observation he alleged was duly communicated to the Ministry of Works before commencement of execution. However, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Mr. Edafeogho, refuted the allegation that any of such observations were communicated to the ministry. Edafeogho said that the ministry noticed that the roads failed at several portions, adding that the contractor has the liability to rehabilitate failed portions.

can educate our Real Estate developers and agents, especially for them to fish out the fraudulent ones among them who’re showcasing them in bad light. “There will be penalties for any erring agent. It is a criminal offence and anyone found wanting would be made to face the full wrath of the law,” he said. According to the Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Housing, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola, the forum seeks to dissect and find lasting solutions to the prevalence of fraudulent practices in the real estate transactions in the state in particular and Nigeria in general. Lawal reiterated that the state government was poised to ensure that the three million housing deficit in the state was curbed. “Starting with the ability to pay, that is the affordability of our citizenry to pay for houses. You know as a state, we are presently in about 21 sites, where we’re coming up with different units. The total units we have from these sites are 5,320. But we have also earmarked 4,355 for out rental policy. “The housing deficit that exists in Lagos is three million. For Lagos state government alone to bridge that gap, is almost impossible. So, we would need the support of the private sector to partner with the state to reduce the existing deficit. “That led us to Lagos affordable housing policy, where we have a target of producing a minimum of 20, 000 units in the next four years. We have signed agreement with four developers; we have approval for seven developers. Of the four, three of the developers are in site already “That’s what we have done on the supply side of the matter. On the demand side, we have the rent-to-own policy, where applicants will have to pay five percent commitment fee and do a monthly payment over 10 years while staying in the apartment,” he said.

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NEC’s approval of $1bn to fight terrorism in order –Osinbajo Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has threw his weight behind the controversial approval of $1 billion from Excess Crude Account said to have been voted by the National Economic Council for the purpose of fighting insurgency and other related security challenges in the North East. Speaking at a retreat of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) with the Secretary to the State Governments, held in Aso Villa, Abuja, Osinbajo differed with some governors of the opposition parties and some public affairs analysts, who had accused the ruling party of subtly mopping up

funds illegally in preparation for the 2019 elections. The Vice President said that the decision to set aside $1bn to fight Boko Haram in North East and other related security challenges in other parts of the country was not the ruling party’s sole decision, but a result of the National Economic Council (NEC) thorough deliberation. According to him, the Governors Forum, a platform for leaders across party lines endorsed the decision to vote certain amount from the Excess Crude Account to tackle security issues in the country. He said, “Barely two months ago NEC hosted a security summit that was crucial in understating and dimensioning the security problems and architecture of

the country. We examined the issue of kidnapping, small arms trafficking, terrorists’ activities or Boko Haram in Northeast, the problems of farmers’ clashes and cattle rustling. “ Several initiatives were approved and one of the key points worth mentioning was that it was on the account of the security summit that the Governors, at Governors Forum decided that they will vote a certain sum of money from the excess crude account, and that has become somehow controversial. “The $ 1bn was to assist the security architecture of the country, including community policing, and all the security challenges in the country, and this was done across party lines”, he said.

Osinbajo also harped on the need for collaboration amongst the three tiers of government. The Vice President told the Secretaries to State Governments that “providence has found us worthy to serve the country and we must give our best at all times.” In his earlier remarks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said that the retreat was for the purpose highlighting the principles of federalism and strengthening separation of powers between tiers of government. Mustapha explained that the theme “Strengthening Inter-Governmental Relations for Good Governance and National Security”, couldn’t have come at a better

time than now that there are emerging challenges in the country’s national life. He stressed that the situation requires synergy and scrutiny in proffering solutions for the sustainability of the country’s nascent democratic experience. The SGF said that on assumption of officer he saw the need to resuscitate the forum as a platform for Secretaries to come together and rub minds on how best the federal system of government can be better positioned for growth and development. “This retreat has been organised to offer a platform for Secretaries to come together and rub minds on how best the federal system of government which we practice, can be better positioned for growth and development.

This retreat is aimed at creating a forum where we can better achieve that balance that allows for full effective and efficient function of the state structure for the good of l.” Also speaking at the retreat, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara who was represented by the Chief Whip, emphasized on separation of powers between states and local governments in the country saying that the National Assembly would exploit its legislative powers to ensure it grant’s autonomy to local governments. He called on state governments in the federation to allow the local governments to exercise their constitutional functions stop making the councils their cash caws.

LASG restates zero tolerance for fraud in real estate sector

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Chairman, Lagos State Advisory Council of Prerogative of Mercy, Prof. Oyewole Oyewo (left), handing over the release order signed by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to Controller of Prison, Lagos Command, Mr. Tunde Ladipo (right), during the release of 12 inmates at the Maximum Security Prison, Kirikiri, Lagos, on Tuesday. With them is Officer in Charge of Maximum Security Prison, Kirikiri, Deputy Controller of Prison, Mr. Seye Oduntan.

Nigeria ‘ill remain one, says Buhari Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

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Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday, stated that the federal government would ensure that the country remains one, irrespective of the nefarious activities of the Boko Haram sect in the North East and other agitations in different parts of the country. The President who stated this at the 2nd convocation ceremony of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo,( FUNAI), Ebonyi state added that the unity of the country cannot be compromised as the nation was better together than di-

vided. Represented by a Director in the National University Commission, (NUC), Barr.Victor Onuoha, the President expressed the commitment of his administration towards uplifting the status of Universities across the country even as he added that the federal government had already released N1.498 billion Ecological Funds to assist the institution in addressing both the soil and landscape of FUNAI’s environment. He charged the institution to build bridges of friendship with other Universities outside the country in line with extant laws stressing that the

country needed the contributions of intellectuals in various sectors of the economy. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State who was represented by the Commissioner of Education, Prof. John Eke commended the management of FUNAI for the initiatives it has put in place towards uplifting the standard of the Institution. The Governor donated a cash amount of N4.7million and bags of Abakaliki rice to the Institution to enable them celebrate the yuletide season. In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba stated that 247 graduates were being awarded Bachelor’s de-

grees in this year’s convocation ceremony. According to him, of these 247 graduates, 22 emerged in the First Class, 140 in the Second Class Upper, 80 in the Second Class Lower and 5 in the Third Class. He attributed the one hundred percent increase in the number of graduates compared to that of last convocation to some factors including staff commitment, good laboratories and workshops, excellent and world class Staffstudent ratios, willingness of students to learn and lack of distraction by the common vices plaguing some older universities in the country.

Lagos state government on Tuesday restated its commitment to stamp out fraudulent practices in real estate transactions in the state. This assertion was made by the Commissioner for Housing in Lagos, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, at the second edition of the 2017 Stakeholders Forum in Alausa, Ikeja, with the theme: ‘Prevalence of Fraudulent Practices In Real Estate Transaction In Lagos State’. According to the Commissioner, there had been series of complaints by aggrieved Lagosians who had been defrauded by some unscrupulous estate agents. This, he said, was totally unacceptable. “What we currently see in the Real Estate sector is that we get complaints from innocent Lagosians that have been duped. That is basically the essence of this forum. We have had one in August, and we want to ensure that we have two in a year where we can educate our Real Estate developers and agents, especially for them to fish out the fraudulent ones among them who’re showcasing them in bad light. “There will be penalties for any erring agent. It is a criminal offence and anyone found wanting would be made to face the full wrath of the law,” he said. According to the Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Housing, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola, the forum seeks to dissect

and find lasting solutions to the prevalence of fraudulent practices in the real estate transactions in the state in particular and Nigeria in general. Lawal reiterated that the state government was poised to ensure that the three million housing deficit in the state was curbed. “Starting with the ability to pay, that is the affordability of our citizenry to pay for houses. You know as a state, we are presently in about 21 sites, where we’re coming up with different units. The total units we have from these sites are 5,320. But we have also earmarked 4,355 for out rental policy. “The housing deficit that exists in Lagos is three million. For Lagos state government alone to bridge that gap, is almost impossible. So, we would need the support of the private sector to partner with the state to reduce the existing deficit. “That led us to Lagos affordable housing policy, where we have a target of producing a minimum of 20, 000 units in the next four years. We have signed agreement with four developers; we have approval for seven developers. Of the four, three of the developers are in site already “That’s what we have done on the supply side of the matter. On the demand side, we have the rent-to-own policy, where applicants will have to pay five percent commitment fee and do a monthly payment over 10 years while staying in the apartment,” he said.

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We will support Military units in food production- FG

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Gridlock on Mobolaji Johnson Way, Ikeja, Lagos…on Tuesday.

Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Preach against corruption, Buhari tells religious leaders Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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P r e s i d e n t Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called on religious leaders in the country to be an apostle of war against corruption. The President said religious leaders most especially Muslim clerics and Islamic religious leaders should use their positions to advocate and preach against corruption. The president equally urged them to continue to pray for the survival of the nation, just as they prayed for his recovery when he was ill. President Buhari, represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Sen. Babafemi Abdul-Ganiyu Ojudu spoke, on Tuesday, at the 55th Anniversary and National

Conference of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, held in Abeokuta, the state capital. The event was also used to officially turban a former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Sarafa Tunji Ishola, as the Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states. The president, who lauded the League for holding together 55 years on, told the religious leaders to always impress it on their followers that corrupt persons would not enter Al-Janah. He also noted that prayers had played a major role in keeping the country together, insisting members of the League must continue to pray for the survival of Nigeria and also denounce corruption at ev-

ery given opportunity. His words, “Corruption is one of the major problems facing our country. Always preach against corruption in your mosques. Corruption does not pay; impress it on your congregation that anyone who engages in corruption will not enter Al-Janah. “You should also continue to pray for the unity and survival of Nigeria. This is because prayer is key, your prayers actually worked for me as I recovered from illness,” President Buhari stated. The president, therefore, enjoined the League not to shy away from passing suggestions, recommendations and advice capable of helping Nigeria, across to him. Declaring the conference open, Governor Ibi-

kunle Amosun of Ogun State, asked the religious body to always inculcate Islamic values in their members. The governor also said that the gathering depicts oneness and unity Islam preaches, as he urged the League to always offer prayers on unity, peace and progress of Nigeria. In his welcome address, President-General of the League, Sheikh Muhammed Jamiu Bello, disclosed that the conference was first of its kind since the body was founded by late Islamic

scholar, Sheikh Adam Abdulahi. He added the conference would focus on the unity among Muslims in the southwest and Nigeria at large.

Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has promised to support the Military units’ quest to achieve self- sufficiency in food production for its staff and the country at large. The Minister made this commitment during a courtesy visit on him by a delegation from the Nigerian Army led by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai Monday at the Ministry headquarters in Abuja. Chief Ogbeh said that the Ministry is prepared to offer assistance in the area of land clearing, establishment of nurseries and accessing of loans from commercial Banks. The Minister also commended the Military for the risk taken on a daily basis to keep the nation safe and for the interest shown in developing the nation’s Agriculture sector. He said: “If we can cut down importation of food, we can achieve self- sufficiency in food produc-

...Says justice sector reforms on course

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Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, said the release of the inmates was in line with the commitment of the present administration in the state to the ideals of the justice sector reforms through prison decongestion. Oyewo, who represented governor Ambode at the event alongside other members of the Council, said the exercise was pursuant to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowered the governor to exercise prerogative of mercy, and also to offer hope to such inmates who have

State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday released 12 inmates of the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Apapa, in furtherance of the law establishing the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. The inmates have spent between 20 and 34 years in prison and were released having satisfied basic conditions such as remorse, good behaviour and readiness to contribute meaningfully to the society. Speaking while handing over the release order from the governor to the Lagos Prisons Command, Chairman of the State

demonstrated capacity to be re-absorbed into the society. According to Oyewo, a professor of law, “The Advisory Council On Prerogative of Mercy is established under the Laws of Lagos state pursuant to the powers of the governor under the Constitution to exercise prerogative of mercy. The Council meets to consider applications for the exercise of prerogative of mercy that is forwarded through the Nigerian Prisons authority. “Basically, in exercising this there are guidelines that are set and some of these include looking at

the period that has been served by the inmates and for hard capital offences, such inmates must have served for a sufficient period of time and the reason is that the Council in the guidelines try to balance various interests such as that of the community, the family of the victims and also the interest of the administration of criminal justice and justice reform to ensure that prisoners are reformed and rehabilitated. “It also includes transformation in the life of the prisoner because there must be remorse and acknowledgment of the fact that something wrong had been done and then the prisoner must

ment”. Senator Lokpobiri urged the Military to take advantage of the existence of agricultural professionals in the Ministry and the research institutes in the country to boost agricultural production.

‘Buhari government not ready to truly fight Nosa Eweka, Benin

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Royal Family, Nosa Eweka, said “President Buhari’s Government is not truly ready to fight corruption”. In a statement issued Tuesday, Prince Eweka said “If our Government truly wants to fight corruption we need to amend our laws pertaining to corruption. The punishment for bribery,

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tion”. Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai commended the Minister for the feat achieved in rice production, calling on the Federal Government to support the Farmer Investment Initiative of the Military; “This support, he noted would further boost the initiative of our officers and men”.. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri in his welcome address appreciated the initiative of the Military for its effort at improving agricultural production in the barracks noting that the “Military has vast land that can be utilized for agricultural purposes which will eventually create wealth and employ-

also have acquired some skills to show that he is ready to be rehabilitated into the society.” Aside that, Oyewo said the families of the released inmates, in accordance with the guidelines, were also made to guarantee that they would follow up on them to ensure that they don’t go back to their old ways of crime. While addressing other inmates at the prison, Oyewo admonished them not to be discouraged but be of good behaviour and repent from their sinful ways, saying that the state governor was determined to release as many of them who meet the requirements for freedom.

graft, misappropriation of funds, embezzlement and money laundering need to be more severe, the punishment for these crimes is a joke as is.” The Benin Prince said: “The Buhari Government has to be sincere with Nigerians. The Buhari Government has refused to release the names of individuals from whom public funds were recovered”. Recall a High Court in Lagos on July 5th, 2017 ordered the Federal Government to immediately release to Nigerians the names of individuals from whom public funds were recovered, the circumstances under which funds were recovered, as well as the exact amount of funds recovered. Prince Eweka posed these questions “How are we even supposed to deter public officials, civil servants, Government contractors and bankers from corrupt acts if they know they can get away with just a slap on the wrist? How are we going to deter Nigerians from corrupt acts when they clearly see that corrupt public officials, civil servants, bankers and Government contractors never get punished?”

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Mark can’t be intimidated, Moro tells EFCC Stories by Patrick Okohue Former Minister of Interior, Comrade Patrick Abba Moro, has said that the invitation of former Senate President, David Mark, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interrogation, last week, further proved that the commission’s anti-corruption war is targeted at perceived political opponents of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mark was said to have been invited by the anti-graft agency on account of his alleged involvement in some financial dealings when he held sway as the number-one lawmaker in the country. Reacting to the development, Moro, who is a chieftain of PDP and strong ally of the ex-Senate President, wondered why the travail of Mark in the hands of EFCC was coming at a time his supporters were making passionate call on him to contest for the presidency in 2019. “It is an unfortunate

MARK development and it goes to confirm my fears that the EFCC’s fight against corruption is tainted with vindictive essential and targeted at perceived political opponents of the APC. The so called quizzing of the immediate past senate president, Senator David Mark is generating avoidable innuendos, insinuations and conjectures.

MAGU “It is curious that the quizzing of the immediate past senate president is coming at the heels of the clamour by a cross section of Nigerians that Senator Mark should present himself to contest to be president in 2019. I just don’t want to believe that Senator Mark’s current travails is connected to the audacity of his

supporters asking him to contest to be president in 2019. “This is a sad commentary on the democratic credentials of 21st century Nigeria. We just hope that Senator Mark’s invitation is handled a lot carefully that it doesn’t snowball into any ugly incident. It is highly reprehensible that this is happening to Sen. David mark, a man who has given his all to Nigeria and has handled all his national assignments with dexterity, transparency and high ethical standards,” Moro said. He added that “This latest bizarre action of the anti-graft agency will not deter Nigerians from expressing their genuine concern for the deteriorating state of the nation and the desire to enthrone a more humane government that will execute a more people oriented policies to ameliorate the living conditions of the average Nigerian. This macabre attempt by the EFCC to blackmail Sen. David Mark and slander his hard earned integrity will not succeed in deterring him from contesting to be president of Nigeria if he so desires and if it is

the wish of Nigerians.” A statement issued by Mark’s media aide, Paul Mumeh, had indicated that “Sen. Mark was invited by the EFCC via a letter addressed to the National Assembly to answer questions on the 2015 presidential election campaign funds as it concerned Benue State. As a law abiding citizen, Sen. Mark honoured the invitation. “Curiously, they also alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid over N2bilion into the National Assembly’s account which he, as the then President of the Senate, allegedly shared among the 109 Senators (including PDP, ACN, and ANPP) in 2010. Again, to the best of his knowledge, Sen. Mark is not aware of such transaction. “This simply did not make sense to any right thinking member of the society. Sen. Mark wondered why anybody would think that PDP will pay money into National Assembly account. He however clarified all the issues raised before returning home,” Mumeh said.

Group chides Okorocha over handling of peaceful protest by members Patrick Okohue A group known as the Imo Peoples Action For Democracy (IPAD) has accused the Imo State government of using the Police to harass and beat up its members during a peaceful protest on Monday morning. It will be recalled that an online platform, PoliticsNGR had earlier reported about the deployment of police officers and soldiers all over Owerri and its environs as a ‘Christmas Show of Force’. In a statement by the group and signed by its Coordinator Aku Obidinma, Secretary Organizing Committee Marjorie Ezihe and Member Organizing Committee Chido Onumah, said “The Imo Peoples Action for Democracy (IPAD) wishes to inform the world that Imo State has unfortunately become a fascist state where freedom of expression and assembly is no longer guaranteed. “We say this because of the ugly incident that happened this morning where the Imo State government used the police to brutally attack peaceful protesters. We peacefully commenced our protest this morning from Wethral Road Roundabout in Owerri, Imo State, and were accosted by heavily armed policemen who demanded we stop because the commissioner of police did not approve the rally. “We insisted that we must continue since the law did not say

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2019: Senator Boroffice tackles Fayose over advice to Buhari Patrick Okohue OKOROCHA we needed his permission before we could embark on a peaceful protest. As we continued our match, the police descended on us and started beating up the protesters, firing tear gas, confiscated our placards and manhandled even the minors amongst us. “Today is really a sad day for our democracy. Imo State has been turned into a terror zone. Governor Rochas Okorocha is now a fullblown dictator and he has as his accomplice the Imo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Chris Ezike, who is always ready to do his dirty jobs. We are disturbed that the

police who ought to protect peaceful protesters are the ones now used to attack law-abiding citizens. “We wish to inform the government and the police that no amount of intimidation will make us drop our agitation for good governance in Imo State. We will in no distant time mobilise Imolites for a massive protest that will bring the government to its knees. “We use this medium to call on the police authorities and the Presidency to quickly redeploy the Imo State Police Commissioner out of Imo State as he has lost the confidence of the people of the state,”the statement reads.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Prof Robert Boroffice, has opposed Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State over his comment at the weekend that President Muhammadu Buhari, should retire from politics in 2019 having clocked 75. Fayose on Saturday, December 16 while congratulating Buhari had advised him not to contest in 2019 election as he had served the nation as he could with his advanced age. But Boroffice, representing Ondo North Senatorial District, faulted Fayose’s advice. He said, “The advice from Gov.

Ayodele Fayose that Mr President should not consider seeking reelection due to age consideration should be ignored. “Mr president cannot be blackmailed and his right to seek re-election should be respected by every Nigerian who believes in the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),” he said. He pointed out that the constitution does not impose age restriction on a president who wishes to seek re-election. “Indeed, advanced age is not a liability but an asset. Also, septuagenarian level does not in any way suggest a chink in the armour but it radiates gutsiness,” he said.

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APC has failed Nigerians, says S’East PDP zonal youth leader South East zonal youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Chidiebere Egwu has lamented the level of hunger and starvation in the country, blaming the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for the development According to him the bad leadership that the party has foisted on the people of the country has adversely affected the masses. Egwu who was speaking with newsmen in Enugu, claimed that with the successful hosting of the recently concluded convention of the PDP, the party was now set to unseat the ruling party in the 2019 general elections. He congratulated the party for a successful convention,which he said shows that PDP is set to reclaim its position as the ruling party. “I also

congratulate the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for coming back home to join in preparing the repackaging the party ahead of 2019. He urged PDP youths across the country to remain steadfast and continue to talk to those who lost hope in the party to return because, in his words, “this is a new PDP and with the election of a new executive led by Uche Secondus I strongly believe that it will not be business as usual.” Egwu expressed belief that with the reconciliation going on in the party everybody will reunite to make the party stronger. He dismissed claims that PDP is a regional party and urged party members from the South West not to listen to what other parties are saying about the PDP stressing that already APC has disappointed Nigerians. “Today in Nigeria there is

hunger, starvation, there is also intimidation; even when they claim they are fighting corruption, they are merely victimising the opposition. “The PDP must remain united and continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the grassroots as we get ready to recover our mandate come 2019; APC should be packing their bags and baggages because their time is up. “They have failed to address the economic situation of the country, fuel scarcity has returned, and the people are suffering. I urge all PDP youth to remain focused and reliable because only the PDP can save Nigeria from its present economic and political woes. “The party has realised its mistakes and is putting its house in order ahead of the next elections because it is PDP that can put smiles on the faces of Nigerians again.

“We have learnt from our mistakes and our party is bouncing back and ready to take its rightful position in the politics of the country. Nigerians are lamenting and suffering hunger and starvation; but I assure Nigerians that it is only the PDP that can rescue this country from its present situation. “We have no doubts that we are going to dethrone the APC in 2019 because Nigerians are tired of them. I can assure Nigerians that only the PDP can solve Nigeria’s problems. All the promises they made they have failed to live up to it rather they have continued to sack people from their jobs; Kano and Kaduna states are typical examples. “It is also worthy of note that all PDP governors are performing and delivering the required dividends to their people.”

Party that doesn’t win election is dead - Dickson Myke Uzendu, Abuja

The Governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman of the people’s Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Henry Seriake Dickson, has advised the leadership of the PDP to ensure that the ordinary Nigerians own the party and become stakeholders so as to attract the confidence of Nigerians, adding that any party that does not win elections is a dead party. Dickson made this known in a Keynote address to the National Working Committee and State Chairmen and their Vice, during a two day retreat which commenced on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the power of the people is the best armoury the PDP could use to relaunch itself in 2019. He said: “There is no armoury anywhere that is stronger than the power of the people. This new PDP should be thrown to the Nigerian people, including those in the grassroots so that popular candidates can emanate from the ordinary people, let the people own the party. “These are the ways to reposition PDP for dominance and electoral victory. This is the abiding principle that fired the founding fathers to form the PDP in 1998 and the onus is on us more than ever before to consolidate this philosophy in concrete terms” Dickson said. The Governor who spoke on a topic titled “Conflict Resolution in a political party”, said that politics is all about management and resolution of crisis, including the management of conflicting interests.

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“These interests, he said are legitimate, once they are within the confines of the party interest”. He noted that conflict resolution is the duty of all party men and women not just for the party leaders alone or the Reconciliation Committee of the party. Aside conflict resolution and the management of crisis, Dickson said Politics is also about conspiracy. “But when we conspire, we must do it in the interest of the people and in the interest of the nation and not conspiracy

for self aggrandizement or conspiracy to fan the embers of disunity,” the Governor warned. He maintained that any political conspiracy that is insensitive to the ordinary people is not in the interest of the PDP because it is capable of de-marketing it and making the party to lose election. He said “When a political party works in the interest of the people, it wins election which is very important for the survival and consolidation of the party. “Parties exist to win election mainly to deliver service to the people. When a party loses election, you wake up from the slumber to regain power and this was exactly why the new Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and the NWC have put together this retreat to deepen the strategies of regaining power in 2019 and beyond. “A party that doesn’t win election is a dead party. For PDP to bounce back, we must do things right, enthrone internal democracy more than ever before, field popular candidates who could win election and serve the people. The time to do that is now. “ The Governor also hinted of the preparedness of the Reconciliation Committee to engage Prof Taoheed Adedoja, one of the Chairmanship Aspirants in the PDP elective convention with the view to persuade him to withdraw his suit against the party. Earlier PDP Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Walid Jubrin and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu praised Governor Dickson for calming frayed nerves and for creating a veritable platform for the unity of the party.

PDP chieftain, asks Buhari to resign as president A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Sunny Onuesoke has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to honorably resign from his position due to his age and health. Onuesoke while celebrating Buhari on his 75th birthday said the President should resign and give way for the younger generation to “takeover.” Addressing reporters in Abuja, the PDP chieftain also noted that Buhari could no longer cope with the rigour of managing the affairs of the country at 75. He prayed that God would bless Buhari with wisdom and longevity of life. According to Onuesoke, “God bless our able President. I am wishing him more grace and glory in all that he does and a life filled with laughter, happy memories and unprecedented success. “I am confident that the years ahead would bring him bright clouds. Long-live President Muhammadu Buhari. “Nigeria should move from analogue to digital age otherwise progress will continue to elude the country. “Nigerian youths should select vibrancy and not surrender themselves to “everlasting reincarnations” that will continue to harm the economy and their interests. There is nothing happy about “this day”. Let him go and rest “Then what else does he want again at 75 than to leave the position honourably for the younger ones to takeover? It is now time for him to play the role of an adviser as an elder statesman, instead of performing the herculean task of Nigeria’s President. “How many Nigerians still remember their names not to mention birthdays? Unfortunately, the sycophants will all troop and tell the President he is the best thing that ever happened to Nigeria after independence. “In all honesty, his birthday calls for sober reflection on his part.”

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Certainly Nigeria will not botch this World Cup

fter Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia was sewn up, the most important issue was hearing about the Super Eagles preparation. What friendlies would they be involved in? Where will the pre - World Cup camp be located? Have they settled their World Cup bonuses (only Africans will understand this point)? However, the news that broke was of an epic fail by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which mercifully turned out not to be a catastrophe. Nigeria had fielded an ineligible player for the final game of World Cup qualification. Shehu Abdullahi picked up 2 yellow cards in previous matches and should have been suspended for the game against Algeria but he played. Fortunately, the Super Eagles had already qualified with that one game to spare and even though FIFA docked the 3 points from the Super Eagles, it was of no consequence. In spite of that final summation, heads should roll. How could the NFF be careless with something as crucial as qualifying for the World Cup? Technicalities like this shouldn’t be a problem for the NFF to keep track of especially as this is the second time this is happening in Nigerian football this year alone. The U20 Women World Cup qualification was thrown into a panic earlier in the year when Glory Ogbonna, with the sceptre of a red card hanging over her, featured for the team against Tanzania. This is a travesty and I hope to see some disciplinary action by the NFF on its technical committee. Having established the above, the Super Eagles are going to Russia, drawn in the same group with Argentina, Iceland and Croatia and these are three suggestions that will ensure we will not botch this trip. Croatia: This is the first match Nigeria plays at the 2018 World Cup and is therefore the most important. Get 3 points here and Nigeria is well on her way to qualifying for the next round.

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Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah (2nd left), presenting a provisional license for Admiralty University to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas in Abuja… on Tuesday. With them are Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed (left) and Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Sen. Isah Hamma Misau.

L-R: Acting Managing Director, Nigeria Police Mortgage Bank (NPMB), Mr. Benson Iyomere; Chairman, Board of Director of NPMB, DIG Uba Ringim (rtd) and Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, during the commissioning of NPMB cash centre, in Abuja… on Tuesday.

L-R: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and King Ateke Michael Tom, after handing over the staff of office as Amanyanabo of Okochiri town in Wakirike, Rivers State.

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The Super Eagles have a friendly against Poland in March 2018 and this would best prepare them for the Croats as both countries play almost similar styles. Both teams have traditional strikers that play on the shoulder of the last defender, have a physical presence and are good aerially. There is no real difference between the Croat duo of Juventus point man Mario Mandzukic and Inter’s Ivan Perisic and Bayern’s Polish frontman Robert Lewandowski. The strength of Croatia though is a well-structured and organised midfield that is hard to break down, fluid on the counter attack and has one of the best active passers of the ball in Real Madrid’s Luka Modric. The Super Eagles will do well not to give space to this maestro to play his game. Croatio does not have the fastest pace so a bit more tempo could take them out of their rhythm. Physicality would be a plus for us but ultimately, it will come down to winning the midfield battle. Iceland: definitely the trickiest of the three matches for us. Iceland doesn’t have a particular style of play, they just make it hard for teams to break them down and hit on the counter. Also, they take advantage of set pieces which means that Nigeria must sort out its vulnerability in this area during their practice sessions for this game. Iceland play with spirit and are very physical which is how a small country of about 300,000 people had an impressive outing at the Euros and also qualified for the World Cup with an automatic ticket. Again a little pace, especially on the wings would give the Super Eagles an advantage here. The games against Cameroon should have been adequate preparation for Iceland and it is only really tricky because they are a country that if disregarded can hurt you, as England rudely found out last summer. Argentina: this match may be of no consequence if we win the first two but we have to make a statement and go for results in all our matches. Argentina will be out to get one over us after the 4-2 defeat in Russia in early November.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Ajimobi: Keeping gaith with Oyo workers in prosperity and adversity

Akin Oyedele

hese are indeed challenging times for state governors, majority of whom, indubitably, are not ‘sleeping soundly’ because of the financial dire straits currently buffeting the country. At the end of each month, the state’s helmsmen are, expectedly torn between committing the available pittance to the backlog of benefits of the dark and grey-haired on their pay role and fulfillment of their electioneering promises to transmute their states into the El Dorado. Since 2015, regular payment of salaries and pensions had become a daunting task, forcing states to evolve several strategies and formulas to defray the accumulating arrears. The timely intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari, through the payment of budget support facility, bailout fund and the Paris Club refund to states to cushion the effect, has been heartwarming. By this sheer altruism, the president has shown himself to be a caring leader and father of the nation. Curiously, some commentators, who are seemingly pontificating from their comfort zones, have opposed the release of the last tranche of the Paris Club refund on a rather superficial premise. In their jaundiced views, the states deserve no further pity because majority of them did not utilize past interventions judiciously. This is tantamount to cutting the nose to spite the face. Surely, decapitation is no solution to migraine. That the Nigeria Labour Congress could be in the league of those with this pernicious stance still beggars belief. Permit me to

join President Buhari in asking the NLC and the other antagonists if they ever pondered ‘how the workers feed their families, pay their rents and even pay school fees for their children’ in these trying times. Do they spare any thought for the senior citizens, particularly those in their dotage, who need to buy drugs regularly to keep their enfeebled bodies in shape? How many more Citizen Soje’s self-annihilation cases must the country record before we realize the intolerable levels of hardship assailing many families? For this Christmas to be merry for workers and pensioners, let those concerned fast-track the release of the Paris Club refund. Although, the cushioning effect may be for a fleeting period in states where salaries and pensions have piled up, but half bread is better than none. The payment will not stop the anti-graft agencies from poring over the financial records of the 36 states, as was done in the past, to sanction those harbouring roaches in their cabinets. Since 2011, it’s on record that Ajimobi has kept faith with workers and pensioners. In adversity and prosperity, the governor has made workers the capstone of his administration. Oyo State has about 101,000 public servants and pensioners on its pay roll, which, unarguably, is one of the largest workforces in the country; with a monthly wage bill of about N4.5bn. The figure had dropped from the erstwhile N5.2bn due to the suspension of some budget components, in agreement with the labour unions. Suffice to say that the oscillating monthly allocation from the Federation Account, in the region of N3.5bn, and internally generated revenue of about N1.5bn is grossly

insufficient to meet the growing developmental needs of Oyo State. Today, 100 per cent of the allocation from the central vault is committed to payment of salaries in a rare gesture by the governor, while other recurrent and capital expenditures compete for the IGR. Thus, Ajimobi deserves plaudits for successfully navigating the conundrum of managing the expectations of the workforce, state-owned institutions and those of the more than six million other citizens of the state. To all intents and purposes, citizens crave the dividends of democracy, notwithstanding the vicissitude and vagaries of the economy. To the governor’s credit, only few workers with bogus credentials and other grave violations have so far been relieved of their appointments after a forensic audit, in spite of the cash crunch. And those that suffered collateral damage in the process of the purge, but with proven innocence, were reabsorbed into the system and paid arrears of their salaries. For the record, the Ajimobi-led administration was the first to pay 13th month full basic salary for three consecutive years (2011-2013) in the history of the state before the pervading paucity of fund made the largesse unsustainable. The governor has also increased workers’ salaries by 300 per cent in the last six years. Before the economy began to experience a downward trend, the governor made payment of salaries on or before the 25th of every month a policy. On the receipt of the N17.3bn bailout in 2015, Ajimobi ensured that all the four-month arrears of salaries, spanning May to August 2015 were cleared. And to liquidate the freshly accumulated arrears, he had in De-

cember 2016, as well as in January, March and July 2017 paid double salaries that left the arrears at just two months as at July before rising to the current three months. Whereas, the FG appealed to states to utilize 50 per cent of the first tranche of the Paris Club refund for payment of salaries and pension, the Ajimobi administration used 60 per cent of the N7.2bn received; while it committed 100 per cent of the second tranche of N5bn to the payment of salaries, as against the proposed 75 per cent. Thus, out of the total N12.2bn received, about N9.3bn was used to defray salaries of state and local government employees, representing 76 per cent of the total sum. Convinced about the transparent utilisation of the first bailout, the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Administration, led by Senator Abdullahi Gumel, had, during an oversight visit to the state on January 25, 2017, given the state a clean bill of health. To incentivize the workers, over 30,000, including teachers, have been promoted in the last six years. These included those that had been condemned to the awaiting list between 2008 and 2011. Similarly, more than 8,000 workers have received car loans, which was jacked up to N500,000 from the erstwhile N200,000; while close to 1000 got loans of N2m each to put roofs on their heads; up from the N1m they used to get. For effective service delivery, over 16,000 civil servants have been sponsored on local and overseas training under Ajimobi’s watch. Oyedele is senior special assistant on media to Oyo State governor

Ambode: Spearheading Nigeria’s rebirth through agriculture

“ AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef

Lagos the smallest, the richest, the oldest, untouched or divided since creation, most populous, most cosmopolitan; a state with vibrant energy; and its unique soul, highly receptive to both hard-working. Land of opportunities, in Lagos, fortune favours the brave. There are many cities across the World with Lagos as their names; but our own Lagos is the most promising Centre of Excellence. Welcome to the capital of prosperity,” -- Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Fix Lagos and you fix Nigeria. Lagos is the microcosm of Nigeria, where all communities across Nigeria have brought their respective prospects and problems to converge in massive number of over 22 million on 3,577sq km. As there is a truism in an adage that “if hunger is removed from a man’s needs, his poverty is abated”, so true is the saying that, If Nigeria can overcome her food scarcity and agricultural insecurity, sustainable-comprehensive development in Nigeria will be accelerated. But, for this to occur, Lagos must continue on the path of sustainable food and agricultural revival. Prior to the recent bold collaboration with Kebbi State that brought delights to many homes during the Yuletide and New Year in Lagos through the sale of “Lake Rice”, the state was produc-

ing only 15% of what its people consumed, spending N350 billion on rice importation - half of the bill on the commodity by Nigeria. Daily, 6, 000 cows were slaughtered at over N3million, translating to N1, 080,000,000.00 yearly. Even with its huge population and the high purchasing power of residents, Lagos, until recently, (with only 350 hectares of cultivable lands) had 53 hectares under cultivation. Because of the strategic position of Lagos, one would think, Lagos would receive the biggest impact of Nigeria’s socio-economic dislocation. But God has been blessing us with succession of visionary, energetic and competent leaders, who always achieved the unprecedented in their respective term. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode swims against the tide of potential crisis to produce outstanding accomplishments, which has kept Lagos in the forefront of socio-economic and political development. Yet, Lagos must produce spectacular results in all sectors, especially in food safety and adequacy and agricultural security. At this period of recession, the first in 20 years in Nigeria, we need leaders who are willing, able and eager to rescue the country, bring us out of recession and restore our past glory. Ambode is a shining example of such leaders. Through uncommon policies, Ambode has been charting a new

path towards achieving self-sufficiency in the food and agricultural sector, especially in rice, cassava, corn, sorghum, yams, beans, poultry, fishery and life-stock, complemented by businesses and industrial strategies. He created the Office of the Special Adviser on Food Security to, among others, tackle food insufficiency, ensure nutrient adequacy, guaranty food safety, provide massive employment, stimulate relevant business and industrial value chains and fuel accelerated socio-economic growth and development. Ambode’s all-encompassing food security solution also seeks to inspire healthy competition and expand mutually rewarding agroeconomy collaborations, not only in the Western Region states, but in all other states in the country. Ambode believes that when food is adequate, harmonious relationship and peaceful coexistence - to further fuel socio-economic development - will continue to reign. Ambodeism in agriculture can be seen in the proverb that says “don’t give me fish but teach me how to fish”. The empowerment of our people, particularly the youths, women and unemployed through partnership and networking with relevant stakeholders within the state, in the country and across the globe are germane in Ambode’s creative policies. In the next two years, Lagos is poised to scale up

food sufficiency from the present 12% to 25%! Our Governor sees no reason why a nation blessed with lush rain forest and savannah should be spending billions on rice importation. For rice sufficiency in Lagos and for prosperity to her and other collaborating states, Ambode targets all arable lands in Nigeria. “Lake Rice” initiative is a fine example of strategic collaboration, where comparative advantages of partners are combined to produce impressive yield. During the Yuletide period alone, Lagos sold 32,467 bags of 50kg, 32,539 bags of 25kg and 30,780 bags of 10kg “Lake Rice”, produced and bagged by both states. Comparative advantage to maximize production is important in the agrarian policy. In alliance with Lagos, Kebbi State brings to the table 600 hectares of arable land, as Ogun State, in Egwa provides 500 hectares. In the same vein, Lagos has stepped up massive rice promotion drive, acquiring lands in other states for cultivation, especially in the Western Region. In this network of mutually rewarding initiatives, Lagos is providing its massive market of 22million people, its technical ability and its 32 metric tons per hour, state-of-the-art rice mill, recently procured from Buhler, in Switzerland. Dr. AbdulLateef is Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Olusegun Obasanjo, Ph.D

Times Columnist REUBEN ABATI

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As for Obasanjo, he is already widely known and remembered for his role in Nigerian history, but with him, we encounter something else: an extra, somewhat mysterious, if not inexplicable force which propels him to seek new frontiers, new conquests, labels, a questing, restless, bullish, insatiable spirit, to prove a point, or perhaps to test his own humanity. What is known is the important life that he has lived: Obasanjo, the soldier, Obasanjo, the farmer, Obasanjo, the leader, Obasanjo, the statesman, Obasanjo, the politician, Obasanjo, the author, Obasanjo, the entrepreneur. He probably does not need a Ph.D to validate or prove himself further, but here he is: Obasanjo the scholar.

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erhaps in the long run, the most remarkable legacy of the Nigerian leader known as Olusegun Obasanjo would be his personal example, in terms of the manner in which he continues to creatively reinvent himself and the Renaissance quality and force of his achievements. In addition to all that we already know about him, Obasanjo last week bagged a Ph.D degree in Christian Theology from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). I am impressed. It is therefore with great admiration that I welcome Dr. Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo to the distinguished class of Nigeria’s Ph.D elite. As his senior colleague in this class, I have an idea of the amount of effort and determination that must have gone into the study, research and writing that produced the Ph.D. Anyone who has ever attempted a researchbased course of study would readily attest that a Ph.D is a rigorous test of patience and endurance. The Professors who supervise doctorate theses do not give them out as chieftaincy titles. They make you work for it. Dr. Obasanjo is one of the oldest Nigerians to date to bag a Ph.D degree, and probably the first to do so as an octogenarian, but it is not just his age that is noteworthy, but how his achievement is a significant advertisement for the value of knowledge and education, and how it makes him an even more interesting case study for the profiling of leadership and the theory of personality. The great man theory of history often tends to focus on the political and the cultural as enabling contexts, but the finest blend of all of that is to be traced to the individual – what manner of man? What makes the man? As for Obasanjo, he is already widely known and remembered for his role in Nigerian history, but with him, we encounter something else: an extra, somewhat mysterious, if not inexplicable force which propels him to seek new frontiers, new conquests, labels, a questing, restless, bullish, insatiable spirit, to prove a point, or perhaps to test his own humanity. What is known is the important life that he has lived: Obasanjo, the soldier, Obasanjo, the farmer, Obasanjo, the leader, Obasanjo, the statesman, Obasanjo, the politician, Obasanjo, the author, Obasanjo, the entrepreneur. He probably does not need a Ph.D to validate or prove himself further, but here he is: Obasanjo the scholar. Everything Obasanjo touches, he wants to get to the root and height of it. He projects a competitive spirit that is complex and near-mystical. His refusal to slow down as an octogenarian contains significant lessons for the younger generation. Many young men and women today are unwilling to go the extra mile, or think out of the box. They are happy to be “slay queens and boys” and hunters of entitlements, in this case, unmerited entitlements and instant gratification. In a society where knowledge is derided and scholarship is under-appreciated, the new role models are not knowledge-seekers, but cross-dressers, naira plunkers and persons of indeterminate means. We have become a country of short cuts, where value is subjected to partisan considerations. I am shocked at how so different the younger generation is from my

Obasanjo own generation, and how so much different from our own fathers’ generation. Obasanjo belongs to a different generation that produced, made and unmade Nigeria: there were sluggards in that generation too just as there were challenged privilege-seekers, but it was a different kind of generation, once described by Wole Soyinka as a wasted generation but now in retrospect, not a wasted generation at all, because it managed to produce values, now lost, now devalued sadly, but with memories of a country that could have been. The individuals in that generation many have given us a broken country, but there are many of them whose stories of individual accomplishments and discipline continue to hold out a fig of hope and inspiration. Take Obasanjo whose Ph.D I am celebrating and whose portrait I am trying to paint. When he left office the first time in 1979 as Nigeria’s Head of state, he had devoted the following years of his life to self-improvement. Soldiering has always been a noble profession, and in that line, Obasanjo had distinguished himself in training in various parts of the world (India and Aldershot, Chatham, England), and on the battlefield in then Congo and the Nigerian civil war. He famously and fortuitously received the instrument of Biafran surrender in 1970, and served in the post-civil war Yakubu Gowon government before history and fortune propelled him to the highest office in the land in 1976. His boss, Murtala Muhammed was killed in a military coup d’etat, and he became against his will, Nigeria’s Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. When he later ensured the return to civilian rule in 1979, the civilized world praised him to high heavens. The military handing over power was an unusual thing at the time. It was the age of Idi Amin and the culture of sit-tightism in African politics. But rather than wallow in the adulation that came, Obasanjo embarked on a mission of self-reinvention. He became a farmer, the famous Uncle Sege with the luxuriant moustache, a signature pot-belly which scores of women found irresistible, and the hoe on his shoulder. But he did something else: he established the Africa Leadership Forum (ALF) and what he called the Farm House Dialogues. Through these platforms, Obasanjo turned his Ota Farm into a rendezvous for intellectuals and policy makers, who visited regularly to discuss matters of national, regional and global interest in a sober, calming village environment. Inbetween feeding his chickens and monitoring the pens in his farm, Obasanjo encouraged learning and knowledge. He became the host and the friend and mentor of the best and the brightest on the continent of Africa. Presidents visited him. Everyone courted him as the Africa Leadership Forum grew into a leading think-thank. In my early years, I was privileged to be one of the resource persons for the Forum. I wrote and edited reports and travelled with the ALF team. I did my first public review of a book through the Forum and never looked back. I co-

wrote my first two books at Obasanjo’s instance, and I travelled round the world and Africa with ALF and through Obasanjo. But I was not alone. The ALF actively sought out young, smart Nigerians and other Africans, and tried to build a community of ideas across sectors. But the greatest beneficiary was Obasanjo: he re-educated and re-invented himself. When he went to prison, implicated in a phantom coup by the military junta led by General Sani Abacha, the ALF survived and even grew bigger. In the intervening years, Obasanjo had established himself as a credible global voice: member of the Global Eminent Persons Group and a voice of reason in Africa. He had moved from being merely a retired soldier who did well to an acclaimed man of integrity and knowledge. His search for and cultivation of knowledge after his retirement as a soldier stood him in extreme good stead. It was the fashion in his neck of Nigerian woods to look down on soldiers. Soldiering was seen in the Western region of his time as a profession for those who had more brawn than brain and had chosen the rough path. Obasanjo’s place of birth, Abeokuta in particular, boasted of generations of educated people and families. A soldier may have been prominent, but he was certainly not in a position to intimidate anyone in a town with so many distinguished and accomplished persons. Being rich also meant nothing to the people, but education and knowledge attracted respect. Obasanjo’s biographers have told us how he gained admission to the University of Ibadan to study agriculture, but he had to turn down the offer because he could not afford the school fees, and so opted for a career in the Military which offered free feeding, boarding and a tidy monthly allowance. A psychoanalytic reading of Obasanjo’s persona may in fact reveal a compensatory self-assertion in this direction, but he has continuously remained relevant and important because of his capacity for self-growth and re-alignment. When he returned to power in 1999, as Nigeria’s President and Head of State, he was absolutely well prepared. Nobody had any reason to question his credentials. In a country where political office seekers often present affidavits, NEPA bills and trashy excuses in place of secondary school certificates, or claim not to remember the exact name of the universities that they attended, Obasanjo had no such problem, for indeed, his life has remained an open book. Years of preparation and exposure made him an impactful President. Within 24 hours after assuming office in 1999, Obasanjo hit the ground running and announced key policy decisions. He also did not have to wait for six months or fish around the forest to compose a team, and there was no way he could ever have made the mistake of referring to the Chancellor of Germany as the President of West Germany. In Nigeria’s history since independence, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida and Goodluck Jonathan have recruited the

brightest minds into government. Both Obasanjo and Babangida openly craved the company of intellectuals. Some of Obasanjo’s close friends to date are among the brightest minds in their respective fields and this ranges from Emeritus Professors to Christian priests or local farmers and hunters. Before now, perhaps because of this polyvalent association and his robust efforts as a writer, Olusegun Obasanjo has always tried to assert himself as an intellectual, to which the likes of his kinsman, Wole Soyinka have always responded with friendly snobbery, but now, I assume that in their next brotherly spat, the farmer of Ota is likely to engage the Nobel Laureate far more confidently. Kongi should note: Olusegun Obasanjo, now Dr. Obasanjo, has become a licensed intellectual. With a Ph.D, no one again can accuse Obasanjo of lacking in theoretical thinking. He now combines the learning of theoretical thinking with his talents as a man of quick wit, action and native wisdom. I don’t want to start a family squabble much as I do not deliberately seek to run into foul weather with this commentary by taking the risk of discussing Obasanjo’s politics, which in my informed assessment is a landmine of contradictions. So let me move on to more urgent matters and state that what further makes Obasanjo important is the creative manner in which he planned an exit strategy for himself after the expiration of his tenure as Nigeria’s President in 2007. No other Nigerian President alive or dead has been better prepared. From being a soldier, farmer, global statesman and a two-time President, Obasanjo is the only former Nigerian/African President alive with a living, robust legacy in spatial and ideational terms. The other man is Nelson Mandela, who is now a legend and an ancestor. After leaving office in 2007, Obasanjo has managed to set up in his home-town of Abeokuta, a sprawling, intimidating Presidential Library, appropriately named Legacy Resort, which is fast growing into a cultural melting point for the historic town with Obasanjo’s image and brand at the centre. Since 2007, Obasanjo has also always managed to make himself an issue in Nigerian politics. His Hilltop home in Abeokuta is a target of pilgrimage for politicians and seekers of support. Not every former African President manages to speak, have a voice or remain relevant after office. Obasanjo’s voice continues to be heard in part because he continues to strive to develop himself. For a man who is in the departure lounge, it is amazing how he continues to live as if life is immortal. He represents a study in leadership for all men and women who seek only the shortcut and have sworn an oath to a life of indolence. His life reminds us of how we live in a knowledge age and how knowledge and education are the only redemptive forces at whatever stage in life. Education, indeed continuous education can improve the individual, but it can also save communities and societies. Indolent, self-indulgent Nigerians and other political leaders can learn a lot from the Obasanjo School of Leadership. For all his accomplishments however, Obasanjo does not necessarily speak for the stifled masses of Nigeria, but he is committed to the idea of Nigeria and has spent his life and career defending that idea and the unity and progress of his homeland. I congratulate him on his fulfillment of requirements and completion of the course of study for the award of a Ph.D in Christian Theology. This is probably for him, another beginning. With a Ph.D in Theology, Obasanjo now better understands the subjects of forgiveness and love. Nobody should be surprised if Baba, as we call him, launches a Pentecostal Christian Ministry tomorrow, and declares himself a General Overseer in the Lord’s Vineyard. Should he venture in that direction, however, I may be tempted to join his ministry, and if I so decide, he would have to reciprocate by putting me in charge of the collection of tithes and offerings… Well, yeah…Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, congratulations.

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FG licences first private medical varsity, 5 others Augustine Okezie, Abuja The Federal Government, on Tuesday in Abuja, issued licence to PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt as the first private Medical University, dedicated solely for training of medical students in Nigeria and West African region, and five others. Speaking at the presentation of the provisional licences to the new institutions at the National Universities Commission headquarters in Abuja, Education Minister, Malam Adamu

Adamu, said the approval has now taken the number of private universities in the country from previous 68 to 74 and 160 universities in the country. Adamu, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Architect Sunny Echono, said the Federal Government is ready and willing to discuss with proprietors on issues confronting the universities in the country. “We congratulates proprietors of the universities who have persevere to the enduring process. They were selected among other applicants therefore, it is expected that you will

work hard to ensure the highest standards envisage through the adoption of best practices in order to achieve academic excellence in your programmes,” he said. A former head of state, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd), who is also the Chairman, board of trustees, PAMO University commended NUC for its efforts in ensuring efficacy in the University system and said there is need for establishment of more private universities in the country. According to him, for rapid development to reign in the country, peace is central. The Executive Secretary,

NUC, Professor Adamu Rasheed, commended proprietors of the universities and urged Nigerian citizens not to look beyond the environment in which the universities are opened hence they are all international. He commended especially the PAMO Educational foundation for meeting up the criteria to be licensed after undergoing a period of just eleven months, the shortest by any university in the country so far. He said the commission is aware of the challenges facing universities especially the private ones including problem of

staffs where there are many students and few lecture to handle. According to him, the number of universities are inadequate to the demands of education in the country. The names of the other new universities are Admiralty University, Delta State, Spiritan University, Nneochi, Delta State, Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, PAMO University of Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, ATIBA University, Oyo, Oyo State, Leo University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ijaniki, Lagos State.

Uniabuja to re-train teachers on communication skills, mourns former DVC The management of the University of Abuja said it has concluded arrangements to re-train primary school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory and some states of federation, in a move aimed at improving the quality of lesson delivery in their schools. A press release which was signed by the varsity’s deputy registrar, Information, Malam Garba Waziri and made available to newsmen in Abuja at the weekend quoted the ViceChancellor of the university, Professor Michael Umale Adikwu, as having made the above disclosure while exchanging views with the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Candido, in Abuja. According to the release, the VC also maintained that a curriculum on the communication skills had already been developed by the Faculty of Education of the university and was just awaiting delivery to beneficiaries. Prof. Adikwu also added that studies by the university on the performance of primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory and some other states in the federation had shown that most of them did not lack knowledge of teaching subjects but how to impart such knowledge to the pupils thus encouraging the falling standard of education. The Vice-Chancellor further maintained that the communication skills curriculum which was developed in conjunction with a German scholar, Klaus Sterstorfer, a Professor of Eng-

lish, is set for pilot application in AMAC and Bwari Area Councils in the FCT which had indicated interest in the scheme, adding that the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education and the Institute of Education of the university had started reaching out to some states of the federation for their participation in the scheme. He said that the teacher’s communication skills project was part of the university’s own contribution to the development of the immediate community of the institution and urged AMAC to seize the opportunity provided by the scheme to empower her teachers for effective service delivery in the schools. While responding, the Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Candido, praised the university’s scheme as exemplary and assured that the Council will support the proposal for the benefit of teachers and the education system. Candido charged staff of the council to leverage on the opportunities provided by the numerous educational programmes of the University of Abuja to fortify themselves against the modern challenges posed by the fast developing world driven by professionalism and specialized competencies. Meanwhile, the university has announced the death of her former deputy vice chancellor, Professor Joseph Nwafor Nwabueze. An announcement by the university, said Nwabueze, a professor of Inorganic Chemistry, died last month after a brief illness.

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola (3rd left); the celebrants/former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ado Ekiti, Professor Akin Oyebode (3rd right); and wife, Chief (Mrs.) Bose Oyebode (2nd right); Pro-chancellor Lagos State University, Professor Bayo Ninalowo (right) and others during the celebration of the 70th year and retirement of Professor Akin Oyebode in Lagos... recently

Education ministry to partner SFH on HIV/ AIDS in schools The Ministry of Education on Tuesday in Abuja announced her collaboration with Society for Family Health to combat HIV/ AIDS in schools. Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who was represented by Mrs. Justina Ibe, Director, Education Support Services in the ministry, made the above disclosure while presenting a report at the official dissemination of report of the Impact evaluation of family life HIV/AIDS education in Abuja said the initiative was borne out of the need to equip the in-school youths to abstain from pre-marital sex. He further maintained that the dissemination of the draft report was a scientific declaration that used the curricular and co-curricular strategies to communicate sexuality information to adolescents by the educational sector. According to him, the awaited

dissemination exercise has delayed after the exit of the Global Fund Round 9 phase 2 interventions on HIV/AIDS in schools. He said``to fill the gaps and sustain this good initiative, Famliy Life HIV/AIDS Education (FLHE) embodies the new vision and effort to combat the HIV/AIDS scourge in the education sector. ``The exercise is a holistic effort to move the country forward and create a better HIV free society for young people. ``I implore that as partners we should all contribute our quota for the success of the exercise.’’ He also added that the report would be beneficial to the development of the country as well as free the country from the scourge of the deadly disease called HIV/ AIDS. Managing Director, SFH, Mr. Bright Ekweremadu, said the implementation of Family Life

and HIV Education (FLHE) in both the upper secondary and lower secondary schools was paramount to the eradication of the scourge in the country. Ekweremadu said that the impact of the FLHE on Young Persons was beclouded by the lack of empirical evidence to show the efficiency and effectiveness of this approach at reaching young people within schools. He said that students and young adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 years account for 54 million of the population hence the need to educate them on the dangers of the epidemic. ``It is against this background that the Society for Family Health with the Federal Ministry of Education and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) collaborate to have a free HIV/AIDS society.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017

LASU emerges best school delegation at 9th, 10th NITIMUN conference Esther Taiwo

L-R: Timothy Nubi, director, Center for Housing Sustainable Development, UNILAG; Michel Puchecos, Country Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Lafarge Africa Plc; Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development director, Lafarge Africa Plc; and Chris Ogbechie, Professor, Strategic Management, Lagos Business School (LBS), at the launch of Lafarge Africa sustainability report in Lagos...on Wednesday. Photo: WALE AKINOLA

UBEC partners UNICEF, IDPs, World Bank on ECE Augustine Okezie,Abuja The Universal Basis Education Commission (UBEC) said it is partnering with international development partners, IDPs, the World Bank and the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on the development of a sustainable plan on early child education (ECE) and development in Nigeria. UBEC desk officer, Mr. Aleshi Mayo, who made the above disclosure at a recent UNICEF media workshop in Kano, also maintained that the commission has been making free books available

to pupils as well as ensuring the provision of infrastructures, classrooms, furniture and lunch He further maintained that the commission frequently organises capacity building workshops for teachers. He also acknowledged the role of government in setting up Early Child Center Education (ECCDE), minimum standards including early learning development standards; develop curriculum as well as disseminating materials for learning UBEC, according to him, is currently carrying out a National personnel audit of all private public schools to authenticate 10.5million

out of school syndrome as reported He said: ’’UBEC collaborates with IDPs including UNICEF, World Bank and UNESCO. Funds are released based on action plans submitted while instructional materials are provided at the national level, for IDPs collaboration is based on program implementation”. He described the major challenges confronting the commission to include, apathy on the part of policy makers and government officials. He pointed at instances of Osun state education policy that is hampered by inadequate and unqualified personnel

Lagos to establish 3 more technical colleges, says Dep Gov Esther Taiwo Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded by the present administration to establish three more technical colleges in Alimosho, Ibeju-Lekki and Badagry. Adebule, who also doubles as the Commissioner of Education, disclosed this at the graduation and special awards ceremony for about 1,324 technical students across the five technical colleges in Lagos State where she added that technical and vocational education is one of the best ways to create an effective platform to equip and engage youths with skills that will make them self-reliant. According to the Deputy Governor, Lagos has the highest number of youths, thus the need to create employment and encourage them to acquire skills that will make them better citizens. She therefore urged the graduands to develop right attitude to work no matter the level of the skills they have acquired from the colleges. “In order to encourage youth entrepreneurship, Lagos state government has established Employ-

ment Trust Fund. Technical and vocational education remains the only key to technological development of any nation. Students enrolment into our technical colleges has increased by 21 percent and this administration will continue to improve infrastructural facilities in the five technical colleges across the State”, she said. Executive Secretary, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), Mrs. Omolara Erogbogbo, in her welcome address, said the journey into graduation has been challenging in terms of academics and individuals. She urged the graduands to see the world with its many problems as a place to excel especially with the skills they have acquired from the colleges as tools to proffer solution to the problems. “You can change the world, go ahead and create a world where there is no poverty,” she added. In his keynote address, Director, Directorate of Degree Programmes, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos, Dr. J.O Owoso, said building the future of citizenry is the hallmark of nation building

and Lagos State government has already started in that direction. Owoso said for technical and vocational education to be effective in nation building, there is the need for adequate funding for the provision of equipment and facilities, recruitment of more teachers in technical colleges to make them masters of the trades they teach as well as Private Public Partnership to make students creative and skillful so that they can readily fit into the world of work. “Knowledge, skills and right attitude to work are critical to your success, you have been equipped with considerable skills to work but you must have right attitude. Don’t make money at the expense of quality work, use the right tool and facilities and ensure safety at work”, he said. The guest speaker also urged the graduands to be focused, purposeful and resourceful and to stay away from violence and drugs. In his valedictory speech, overall best graduating student, Olabisi Abdulrahman from Government Technical College, Agidingbi, Ikeja pledged that they will play their parts to make Lagos State the mega city it aspires to be.

Lagos State University has emerged the Best School delegation at the just concluded 9th & 10th Nigerian International Tertiary Institutions Model United Nations (NITIMUN) Conference held in Abuja. The five-day International Conference with the theme, “Tackling Unemployment and Youth Involvement in Cyber Crime,” was held from Saturday, December 2 to Wednesday, December 6 December, 2017, at the GMR Lifestyle Hotels, Mabushi, Abuja. The delegation from the Lagos State University was outstanding at the robust Committee sessions, general meetings and various presentation sessions. Aside the Best School Delegation Award, the delegates equally won 12 other distinguished awards which include Best six Committee Awards, Most Valuable Delegate Award, 3rd Overall Best Female Delegate, 2nd Best Female Delegate, 2nd Best Male Delegate, Rapporteur and Award for the Outstanding Staff Adviser at the Conference. With this development and

achievement, the Lagos State University has joined the League of schools who have won the Best School Delegation Awards at the NITIMUN Conference. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Fagbohun unofficially received the winning team in his office on December 8, 2017, and promised on behalf of the University Management to have a grand reception for the team in January, 2018. He said: “All of you have done the University proud, I won’t be saying much now. We will receive you properly at the right time. You have made us proud. This achievement must be celebrated in the University Annual Report. Your pictures will also be in the 2018 University Calendar. The achievement will open doors of scholarships for you”. He further commenced Dr. Henry Hunjo, Acting Dean, Students’ Affairs, Dr. Oluwafemi Obayori; Principal Assistant Registrar, Students’ Affairs; Mrs. Omolola .O. Dosunmu and Mr. Olaniyi S. Jeariogbe, for the teachings, mind molding, and adequate preparations provided for the Delegates to achieve the great feat at the International Conference.

NGO sharpens students’ skills in various trades Esther Taiwo A non-governmental organisation, Child of Destiny, has equipped some vulnerable students from age 13 upward with various vocational skills such as soap making, shoe making, tailoring, popcorn, photography among others. According to the founder, Mrs. Olufunke Fayemi, the NGO was established two years ago when she along with one of her friends, Mrs. Mopelola Adedigba, observed a societal situation in which many youths hardly bag their first degree before going into marriage. She said such occurrences result in societal decay thus the desire to help the society especially by reaching out to the youths and impacting their lives. “Although the idea came to us some years ago but we did not know how to go by it until I traveled to the United States and observed the way the government over there is handling the issue of youth, that vision came to me again that if I come back to Nigeria I can help the youth who will in turn develop the society”, she said. She said the NGO started with about three children in her sitting room but the number has increased to 70. “We also teach them to have the fear of God in whatsoever they want to achieve in life. We want them to be self-reliant even after graduating from higher institutions. They have formed marketing units where they sell some of the things they make on their own which they learn from Child of Destiny. One of the motivational speakers, an acid attack victim, Mr.

Biodun Dada, told the students that they should not allow any challenge they are passing through to weigh them down and deter them from achieving their goals in life. He told them of how his cousin poured him acid when he was 18 months but he did not allow the pains he has been going through since then to affect him become who he is presently. The cobbler who displayed some of the shoes he made to the students told them that he would be graduating from the Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI) next year after which he will become a preacher. “Although I started my primary school at the age of 10 because of the acid attack but I did not allow this to weigh me down. I am married with a son, the situation ought to have forced me to become a beggar because people will be ready to assist me because of my appearance but I chose not to be a beggar but an entrepreneur, people may see disability in me but I see ability”, he said. Another motivational speaker, a visually impaired Masters Degree holder from University of Lagos, Mass Communication Department, said he lost his sight in 1991 while planning to enroll as a student in Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna. The journalist with Bond FM told the students that he taught of what he could bring out of his present situation, adding that disability is not a barrier but the society is the one that creates the barrier. “As a child of destiny your desire should be to stay at the top, think positively, passionately, reasonably and progressively. See your challenge as a stepping stone to your greatness”, he said.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017

CENTRE FOR EDO DELTA DEVELOPMENT

The General public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Chief Sam Igbe 2. Engr. Chris Osa Ogiemwonyi 3. Arch. Nosasu Omoregbee Edigin 4. Chief Joe Asien Ogbebor 5. Lawrence Omoregie 6. Ayo Olowo

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1)The centre for Edo delta development is created with the aim of creating awareness about diabetes and it’s debilitating effects in Edo and delta states in particular and Nigeria in General. (2) The centre also has empowerment of inhabitants of Edo and delta states as its objectives. (3) We aim to carry out well-planned diabetes awareness campaign through free diabetes test and distribution of free drugs to sufferers of the disease. 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, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed by: Chief Sam Igbe

Companies Registration 21 (Trustees)

PRAYER LIFE GOSPEL CENTRE

Address : No. 22 Oke-Adao, Oke-Aregba, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE The General public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Pastor Lawrence Ariyo 2. MR. Somoye Musibau 3. Pastor Mathew Oguntade 4. MR. Adedoyin Aransi 5.Oluwabunmi Elizabeth 6. Erinoso Demilade

( President) (General Secretary) (Vice President) (Member) (Member) (Member)

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To Carter for the spiritual growth and welfare of members, 2. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in outreaches, 3. To establish churches and do public Evangelism Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. Trustees are: 1. ENGR. CHRISTOPHER OLATUNDE OLALEYE 2. PASTOR OLUYEMI ADEWUYI OGUNJIMI 3. MR OLADELE TOLANI OLALEYE Aims: To promote Christian music 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: Trustees

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

CHANGE OF TRUSTEES/AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION OF BOLDAN CHARITY FOUNDATION

TOUCH OF LOVE AND LIFTING HANDS FOUNDATION

The general public hereby notified that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Change of Trustees/ Amendment of Constitution under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. Cap 59 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 1990.

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

OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ebimoghan Esther Angonemi - Resigned 2. Aramide Daniel Olusegun - Retained 3. Aramide Bolupe Aminat - Retained 4. Busari Bayo Musa - Resigned 5. Yusuff Abolore Muideen - Resigned 6. Yusuff Modasola Sherifat - Resigned

Trustees are : 1. OWOLABI PAUL OLATUNBOSUN 2. OWOLABI WURAOLA ATINUKE 3. YOUNG-ARAGBAIYE ADE

NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Aramide Daniel Olusegun - Retained 2. Aramide Bolupe Aminat - Retained

Aims: To support and care for the welfare of the less privilege.

Article 4(b) in the Constitution has been amended to reflect the new number of Trustees.

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

The aims and objectives of the Foundation remain the same. Any objection to the application and approval should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agusi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28days of this publication. Signed: President

EVANGEL KINGDOM MUSIC FOUNDATION

Signed: Secretary

HOUSE OF WORSHIP PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY The general public is hereby informed that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABASI, ANIEFIOK UDUAK 2. UDUAKABASI, OFONMBUK ANIEFIOK 3. OBOH, SAMUEL IGIOGBE 4. JAMES, OWOIDOHO EDET

Signed: Trustees

CHRIST GLORIOUS CENTRAL MINISTRY WORLDWIDE The general public is hereby informed that the above named Ministry has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IMOWO AKPAN MONDAY 2. OBOT, SUNDAY THOMAS 3. IBANGA, MARK UMOH 4. OTU, FRIDAY EZEKIEL. 5. EKPENYONG, FRIDAY AKPAN 6. UMOEKPO, ASAM SAMUEL 7. UDOUDO, ETIM AKPAN

- CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY - TREASURER - MEMBER - MEMBER - MEMBER - MEMBER

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE AKPAN DAVID BASSEY - PRESIDENT 2. PROPHETESS AKPAN ROSE DAVID - SECRETARY

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To Preach the gospel

APOSTOLIC REDEMPTION GOSPEL CHURCH The general public is hereby informed that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

OGANIRU FAMILY ASSOCIATION AFOUDO IGBOEZE COMMUNITY ONICHA LGA

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKORO RAPHAEL CHUKWU 2. CHIEF CHUKWU JOHN 3. MRS OKORO UGO JECINTA 4. MRS EMMANUEL EUNICE 5. MRS UTARA JOSEPHINE 6. MRS CHUKWU EBERE AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1)To promote the welfare of members 2)To co-operate and act in union for the protection of the interest of the association 3)To develop the spirit of understanding good will, brotherly relationship among members of the community. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: OKORO RAPHAEL CHUKWU

THE NEW GENERATION GOSPEL ASSEMBLY WORLD WIDE

ALADURA COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL

This is to inform the general public that the above named Assembly has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. EGUNTOLA ABRAHAM BOLA (Founder & General Overseer) 2. ADEDEJI ABIODUN OLUFEMI (Secretary) 3. AJAYI GBEMILEKE OLAWALE 4. AYANRINDE ABIODUN 5. ADELODUN GIDEON DARE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.PASTOR NELSON JOSEPH CHIMEZIE 2.PROPHETESS IJEOMA GIFT CHIMEZIE 3.PASTOR UZOMA BETHEL UJU

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) To preach the word of God

THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE:- To preach the word of God worldwide. - To win souls to Christ.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IJERE SOLOMON AKACHUKWU 2. IJERE JOSHUA IZUCHUKWU 3. IJERE JOY CHIGOZIE 4. IJERE OBUMNEME SAMUEL

Chairman Secretary Member Member

Signed Trustees

ROYAL PECULIAR BIBLE MISSION INT’L

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY - MEMBER

Signed: PRESIDENT

Signed: Secretary

RESTORATION CITY INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER

GLORIA - DOCAS HOPE FOR NEEDY FOUNDATION

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named “FOUNDATION” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied for registration at the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act, 1990

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. NWACHUKWU GLORIA UJU 2. KENNETH OBINNA AMAMCHUKWU 3. EJIOFOR UZOMA. 4. OKAFOR EBERE PRECIOUS..

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr A Bongo C Adi 2. Mr.Anthony ChijiokeUnegbu

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.ONYEKWERE DEBORAH NGOZI 2.ONYEKWERE UKAOGO KINGSLEY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registration-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: PRESIDENT

- President. - Secretary.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1.TO OFFER SUCCOUR IN THE LIVES OF THE NEEDY IN OUR SOCIETY. 2. TO EMPOWER THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES AND ALSO TOUCH THEIR LIVES POSITIVELY. Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed By: TRUSTEES.

NNARAMBIA ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: Ïj Ƒƍƍ ƏƐ Ɛ Ɔ ƗƆƒƆƋ ƍƌƆ Ɛ Ƈ ƄƑ ƈ Ɔ Ɔ è Ɔ ƐƏƆƍƏƆ ƆƑƏ ƈƍ Ɨ ƅƈ é economic empowerment of the people of Nnarambia and her environs. Ï j ƆƏƒƆ Ɛ ƈ ƊéƐ Ɗ Ɨ ƍ ƏƐ ƆƏ Ƈ Ə ƈƗƆ Ɨ ƐƏ ƐƆ ƈƆ Ɛ Ɠ ƏƗ socio-economic advancement of Nnarambia community. Ï j ƆƋƍ ƍƏƆ ƆƏƒƆè ƌ ƈ Ɛ ƈ Ɨ ƍƏ ƌ ƐƆ ƑƏ ƅƑƋƐƑƏ Ƌ ƆƏƈƐ Ɔ ƈ Ɛ Ɔ Ƌƈ Ɛ of influences of the rapid urbanization of the community. Any objections to the registration of this organization should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigers Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed By: TRUSTEES.

22 Change of Names DUNIQUE GENERATION CHURCH INT 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.1OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. APOSTLE OLUTOMI GBENGA SAMSON 2. PASTOR MRS JOY OLUWATOYIN OLUTOMI 3.PASTOR JIMOH MICHEAL BABATUNDE 4. PASTOR OBILADE MUYIWA

- PRESIDENT/FOUNDER -VICE PRESIDENT -CHURCH SECRETARY - MEMBER

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD 2. TO DO OUTREACHES & MISSION WORK 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,GARIKI ABUJA. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GEORGE ISAAC ADOGA

HAMMED MUSIBAU LAMIDI

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EKPE FAITH

MISS . IBITORU HENRIETTA BEN - GREEN

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ACHAZIE DANIEL CHUKWUEBUKA

CORRECTION OF NAME

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ONWUZURUOHA GEOFFREY UDOGADI

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OKPALA PEACE ADAORA

OGBODONAMCHI LAWRENCE IKE

I, formerly known and addressed as ADUBA STELLA MGBECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADUBA STELLA VERONICA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

NWACHUKWU JUDE HILLIARY

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANINJOKU CHINYERE ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MADUABUCHI CHINYERE ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOLI EBERE SCHOLASTICA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKPALA PEACE ADAORA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NAMCHI LAWRENCE IKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBODONAMCHI LAWRENCE IKE. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU EBUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU JUDE HILLIARY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

AMUJIOGU CHISOM NNENNA

MRS ORABUCHE PAMELA

ANTHONY CHINAZA CONFIDENCE

MRS OBIECHINA BLESSING ELEOJO I, formerly known and addressed as YAHAYA BLESSING ELEOJO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBIECHINA BLESSING ELEOJO. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMUJI CHISOM, now wish to be known and addressed as AMUJIOGU CHISOM NNENNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NZEADIBE PAMELA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ORABUCHE PAMELA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CONFIDENCE ANTHONY, now wish to be known and addressed as ANTHONY CHINAZA CONFIDENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS NJIDEKA NWABUOGO ZEIBE

NGOZI HELEN MUO ONUBUOGU

MISS ORJI JULIET NNENNA AMUCHE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWABUOGO NJIDEKA UGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NJIDEKA NWABUOGO ZEIBE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NGOZI MUO, now wish to be known and addressed as NGOZI HELEN MUO ONUBUOGU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

JULITA JOSEPH AGU

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS ODOH JULIET NNENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS ORJI JULIET NNENNA AMUCHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JULITA ATHANASIUS, now wish to be known and addressed as JULITA JOSEPH AGU. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

That I was formerly known and addressed as EZIHE EBUKA, that I now wish to add KINGSLEY to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as EZIHE EBUKA KINGSLEY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take notes.

That I was formerly known and addressed as OTOBO OKENWA, that I now wish to add WILLIAMS to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as OTOBO OKENWA WILLIAMS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take notes.

TOBUN MONSURAT OLAWUNMI

PETER SIKIRAT OLUWASEUN

I formerly known and addressed as ONIGA MONSURAT OLAWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as TOBUN MONSURAT OLAWUNMI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addresssed as OSIKOYA SIKIRAT OLUWASEUN now wish to be known and addressed as PETER SIKIRAT OLUWASEUN. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME We formerly known and addressed as 1.CHIDUMAGA JOSEPH NWANKWO 2.CHIKANYIMA NINA NWANKWO 3.KAMSIYOCHI NAOMI NWANKWO now wish to be known and addressed as 1.CHIDUMAGA JOSEPH ANENE 2.CHIKANYIMA NINA ANENE 3.KAMSIYOCHI NAOMI ANENE All former documents remain valid. General Public should take note.

MRS .IME LINUS UMOREN I formerly known and addresssed as MISS .IME ETIM OKON ,now wish to be known and addressed as MRS .IME LINUS UMOREN. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS LAWAL FADILAT AJOKE Formerly known and addressed as miss Sanyaolu Falilat Ajoke now which to be known and addressed as Mrs Lawal Fadilat Ajoke, All former documents remain valid,general public note. OLUWASEYI OMOTAYO TRISH

I formerly known and addressed as TEEDIQ BAMIRO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEYI OMOTAYO TRISH. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

AKPA GODWIN OKEREKE I, formerly known and addressed as AKPA GODWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as AKPA GODWIN OKEREKE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS IBEJI-OHATU EUCHARIA CHINYERE

I, formerly known and addressed as OHATU EUCHARIA CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IBEJI-OHATU EUCHARIA CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. Orumba South L.G.A, ASUBEB and General public should please take note.

CORRECTION NAMES

ADDITION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that my correct name is OBIORA JIDEOFOR EMMAUEL, and not OBIORA JIDEOFOR EMMANUEL as mistakenly written in one of my documents. All former documents still remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as CYPRIAN OBIWURU, that I now wish to add ONONENYI to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as OBIWURU CYPRIAN ONONENYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take notes.

OKOEKOH SANDRA CHIDINMA

MRS. ADEKOYA BUSAYO ELIZABETH

I formerly known and addressed as BOUFINI SANDRA ,Wrongg date of Birth26 APRIL 1983. Now wish to be known and addressed as OKOEKOH SANDRA CHIDINMA .My Correct date of Birth is 26 APRIL 1982. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS .FAWAMIDE BUSAYO ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADEKOYA BUSAYO ELIZABETH. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

GERALDO JOE SENA

OGUNROUNBI SAMSON REMILEKUN

I formerly known and addressed as OLAJIDE JOSEPH PAUL , now wish to be known and addressed as GERALDO JOE SENA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNROMBI SAMSON JAMES , now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNROUNBI SAMSON REMILEKUN .My Correct date of birth-24th day of April,1982. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

Change of Names

ABUDULAI MUSTAPHA FOLABI I, formerly known and addressed as Abdullahi Mustapha Folabi now wish to be known and addressed as ABUDULAI MUSTAPHA FOLABI . All former documents remains valid. General public note .

OKEASIPA ABOSEDE Formerly known and addressed as ALAO ADEWUNMI AJOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEASIPA ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKOWONJO MUJIDAT AYODELE Formerly known and addressed as JIMOH MUJIDAT AYODELE now wish to be known and addressed as AKOWONJO MUJIDAT AYODELE All former documents remain valid. General public take note. IGBINIDU VICTORIA Formerly known and addressed as IMAFIDON VICTORIA ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as IGBINIDU VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHABI ABDUL-AZIZ

Formerly known and addressed as ISHIAK BOUKO ABDUL-AZIZ now wish to be known and addressed as CHABI ABDUL-AZIZ All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IFEYINWA BENEDICTA CHIMA I, formerly known and addressed as IFEYINWA MBAH, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEYINWA BENEDICTA CHIMA. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. TITILAYO AJOKE AYORINDE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS TERESA AJOKE AYODELE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. TITILAYO AJOKE AYORINDE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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OPARAJI PRECIOUS CHIAMAKA

CONFIRMATION/CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as EZEH PRECIOUS CHIAMAKA now wish to be known and addressed OPARAJI PRECIOUS CHIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was registered as ISIAKA LAMINA AKANNI on some of my documents while it was registered as AKINOLE ISIAKA LAMINA. That I now wish to be known and addressed as AKINOLE ISIAKA LAMINA. All former documents remain valid. Zenith Bank, First Bank and general public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

FRANCIS ONYEKA CHINWEZE

JEGEDE GRACE OLANIKE Formerly known and addressed as AWOBIYI GRACE OLANIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as JEGEDE GRACE OLANIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAME

OKAFOR EVERISTA OLUCHI

AYOBAMI TAIWO RONKE

Formerly known and addressed as NGOZI FRANCA OGUNTOKUN , now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR EVERISTA OLUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HAMZAT RONKE TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as AYOBAMI TAIWO RONKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. IRENE NNEKA AMARACHI NWACHUKWU

PRISCILLIA KWENYERECHI KINGSLEY

I, formerly known and addressed as FRANCIS ONYEKA AKUECHE now wish to be known and addressed as FRANCIS ONYEKA CHINWEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as ONYEAGHALA ONYEDIKACHI HENSEL on my Bank details instead of ONYEAGHALA ONYEDIKACHI HENSCHEL. That my correct name is ONYEAGHALA ONYEDIKACHI HENSCHEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKORIE VICTORIA CHIGOZIE

MOSES JENNIFER NNODULU

Formerly known and addressed as ONWUEGBU VICTORIA CHIGOZIE now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE VICTORIA CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MOSES JENNIFER EZINNE now wish to be known called and addressed as MOSES JENNIFER NNODULU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JIMOH KAFAYAT ADEKEMI I formerly known and addressed as JIMOH KEMI now wish to be known called and addressed as JIMOH KAFAYAT ADEKEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OSUNFISAN GRACE AINA

FLORENCE ENOTE CAMPBELL LAWAL

OREYE BENSON ALEX

OLADIPUPO TAIWO BAYO

Formerly known and addressed as GRACE AINA GRACE now wish to be known and addressed as OSUNFISAN GRACE AINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FLORENCE ENOTE CAMPBELL now wish to be known and addressed as FLORENCE ENOTE CAMPBELL LAWAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OREYE ELEX ALEX now wish to be known and addressed as OREYE BENSON ALEX. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLADEPO TAIWO BAYO now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIPUPO TAIWO BAYO. That my date of birth is 11/11/1977 and not 20/06/1977. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as UBAH UDOCHUKWU ISRAEL instead of UBABUEZE UDOCHUKWU ISRAEL. That my date of birth is 27 June 1998. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as OLKUNLE ALEXANDER OLAWALE instead of OLAKUNLE ALEXANDER UGWEH. That my date of birth is 14/04/1993 and not 14/04/1990. . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as FUNMILAYO SALAMI TAIWO now wish to be known and addressed as SALAMI FUNMILAYO TAIWO. That my date of birth is 16/10/1993. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DUNOMA JOHN

Formerly known and addressed as DEMONA JACOB now wish to be known and addressed as DUNOMA JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IMONIKORO-ISEBE HENRY DAFE

OLUFUNKE OWOADEPO JOLAOSO

I, formerly known and addressed as IMONIKORO HENRY, Now wish to be known and addressed as IMONIKORO-ISEBE HENRY DAFE. All former documents remain valid. General public/ authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUFUNKE OWOADEPO OMISORE, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLUFUNKE OWOADEPO JOLAOSO. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

NSISONG ETIM AKPAN I, formerly known and addressed as NSISONG ETIM EBE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NSISONG ETIM AKPAN. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OLOJA JENNIFER OMANEKOR I, formerly known and addressed as OIBE JENNIFER OMANEKOR, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLOJA JENNIFER OMANEKOR. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: TO PROVIDE CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS TO THE AFRICAN CHILDREN Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Bar Femi Nubi (OLUFEMI NUBI & ASSOCIATES)

ADENIKE MUIBA MURITALA

I, formerly known and addressed as ADENIKE MUIBA ADELEKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADENIKE MUIBA MURITALA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

UNITY AUTO SPARE PARTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION IBADAN This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission,Abuja for Registration under part C” of the companies and Allied Matters Act1, of 1990 Names of Trustees: 1.Nebechi Ejike - Chairman 2. Muogbo Daniel A - Vice Chairman 3. Agulanne Joseph Chukwuem -Secretary 4.Okanume Simeon Chika- Treasurer 5. Ike Daniel Bright - Member 6.Ikwumelu Chukwuma Igwe buike -Member 7. Chima Daniel Amechi-Member 8. Obi Okey Charles -Member 9. Olasumbo Adekunle Sunday - Member Aim and Objective: 1. To promote Unity and progress among members Any Objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama Abuja within 28days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

Formerly known and addressed as KAREEM TAIWO YUSUF, now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM TAIWO AKANMU. My date of birth is 1st May 1992. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS JIMOH TAWAKALITU MOJISOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AFOLABI TAWAKALITU YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AFOLAYAN IPINLAYE OMOJOLA

Formerly known and addressed as JOSIAH FRANK PETER now wish to be known and addressed as MEHENTO JOSIAH AYISU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS GIDADO SULIAT TOLULOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADUWA SULIAT TOLULOPE. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. General public please take note.

OMOKHAFE JUDITH IDEHANOMO

MRS AFOLABI TAWAKALITU YETUNDE

MATTHEW MARY OLAYINKA Formerly known and addressed as ALIU MARY OLAYINKA now wish to be known and addressed as MATTHEW MARY OLAYINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUNMOLA TEMITOPE FUNMILAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MOSES TEMITOPE FUNMILAYO. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IKHIBOYA JUDITH IDEHANOMO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OMOKHAFE JUDITH IDEHANOMO. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

KAREEM TAIWO AKANMU

Formerly known and addressed as IJEOMA CHIDINMA OKORIE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IJEOMA CHIDINMA AKUBUIRO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. ADUWA SULIAT TOLULOPE

BABATUNDE O. LAWAL

I, formerly known and addressed as Priscillia Kwenyerechi Awazie now wish to be known and addressed as Priscillia Kwenyerechi Kingsley. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AFOLAYAN OMOJOLA COURAGE now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLAYAN IPINLAYE OMOJOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. MOSES TEMITOPE FUNMILAYO

I, formerly known and addressed as LAWAL TUNDE AKIN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BABATUNDE O. LAWAL. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

WEARS FOR AFRICAN CHILD INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named Initiative has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies & Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ADEYEMI ISAAC OLATUNDE. 2. ADEYEMI PETER ADEWALE OLUWASEGUN, 3. ADEYEMI OLUWATOYIN ELIZA.

MRS IJEOMA CHIDINMA AKUBUIRO

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss IRENE NNEKA AMARACHI UMESI now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. IRENE NNEKA AMARACHI NWACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MEHENTO JOSIAH AYISU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that ABDULAHI KARIM ADEWUNMI ENITAN and KAREEM ADEWUNMI ENITAN refer to one and same person but wish to be now known and addressed as KAREEM ADEWUNMI ENITAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MARTHA ONYEKE

Formerly known and addressed as MARTHA ABUTU now wish to be known and addressed as MARTHA ONYEKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CITIZENS INTERVENTION & ACCOUNTABILITY NETWORK

This is to notify the general public that the above named NGO has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEDOYIN ADEBAYO - CHAIRMAN 2. MOFE JEJE. - MEMBER 3. ADEBOLA ADEBAYO - SECRETARY 4. ABDULLAHI UMARU - MEMBER 5. MUSTAPHA OMOTAYO - MEMBER 6. TITILOLA JEJE - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Work for sustainable and equitable use of our commonwealth that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs 2. Advocate for policies that engender a more humane economy and guarantee people’s participation in socio economic life. 3. Invest in programs that unlock human potentials, change orientation and practices that keep people trapped in poverty. 4. Establish grassroots mechanisms and network of community based learning centers that will allow sharing of experience and knowing between communities. 5. Advocate and defend socio-political rights in Nigerian Any objection to the above 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: ADEBOLA ADEBAYO (Secretary)

THE WORD & FAITH EVANGELICAL CHAPEL AGBALA ADURA This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part C” of the companies and Allied Matters Act 1, of 1990 Names of Trustees 1. Rev. Olayode Adebayo Akanji - President 2.Rev. Ojediran James Ademola -Secretary 3.Mrs Olayode Victoria Aderonke - Member 4.DeaconAlabi Matthew Olayiwola - Member 5. Mr Abegunde David Adeshola - Member Aim and Objective: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ through the word of God Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar- General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

Change of Names 24 CORRECTION OF NAMES

ONYEKA BUKKY TOMIWA

In some of my documents including my BVN/ACCOUNT my name was wrongly written as LAWAL YUSUF TAOFEEK instead of RAJI TAOFIK . My real and correct name is RAJI TAOFIK . I was born on 01/01/1979. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known as ADEGBILE BUKKY TOMIWA wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKA BUKKY TOMIWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OKAFOR OBINNA MICHAEL

I formerly known as OBINNA OKAFOR MICHAEL wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR OBINNA MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

IBIANG JOSEPH IWARA I formerly known as IBIANG PEDRO JOSEPH wish to be known and addressed as IBIANG JOSEPH IWARA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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AKINYEMI OLUWATOYIN OLUBUNMI

I formerly known as Babalola Olubukola Oladunni Olubunmi wish to be known and addressed as Akinyemi Oluwatoyin Olubunmi. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS COLLEGE ABULOMA ALUMNI NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENOKPONI NNEKA INIWORIKABO 2. ADAEZE ADOPHY 3. UCHE ADAOBI OSSAI 4. OGECHI CHINWE ALTRAIDE 5. LYNA IJEOMA OKARA 6. INYINGI SABINA BROWN 7. IDAERE SOARI HARRIET ATEKE 8. EGO CHARITY MADUBUKO 9. PATIENCE NJIDEKA OKOLI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS AND FOSTER GOOD RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE VARIOUS CHAPTERS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 ,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OBELE AKINNIRANYE SOLICITOR

EMAUDO SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION EKPOMA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1 AKOKO MACAULAY ALES(CHAIRMAN) 2 ODIGIE ROSEMARY UAYEMEN 3. ANTHONY EGHOBOR 4. ABRAHAM AKHAINE.(SECRETARY) 5. DAISY OBIANO. 6. AGBATOR OSEREMEN LAWRENCE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PROMOTE LOVE UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS. 2.TO PROMOTE AND BE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. 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.

ORGANISATIONS NAME: YOUTHS UNITED FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TRUSTEES: 1) FRANK EBUKA DANLADI, 2) FRANK DIVINEGIFT, 3) OKORUWA EBENEZER OSE, 4) OCHEJE OJOCHENEMI CATHERINE(SECRETARY), 5)JOHNSON ROWLAND, 6) DAAOR CALEB ESE. 7) MOJEEK KOLAWOLE OMOLAJA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANISATION ARE 1) TO ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. 2) TO ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SANITIZATIONS AND LOBBYING. 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

I formerly known as FUNMILAYO ESTHER wish to be known and addressed as FAKAN LOLA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

FAKAN LOLA

EZEODE PRINCE ALO

MRS ALADERAJI-DISU EKUNDAYO

GANIYU KEHINDE KABIRU

I formerly known as MRS ALADE-RAJI EKUNDAYO OLUWATOYIN wish to be known and addressed as MRS ALADERAJI-DISU EKUNDAYO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as GANIYU KABIR wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU KEHINDE KABIRU. All former documents remain valid General public please take note.

AGNES O. OGBEWI Formerly Mary Okoro now Agnes O. Ogbewi . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MARGARET MOWALOLA AKINDUTIRE I formerly known and addressed as MARGARET MOWALOLA AKINDUTIRE LAWAL now I wish to be known and addressed as MARGARET MOWALOLA AKINDUTIRE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EVRO ANDERSON CLIFFORD now I wish to be known and addressed as EVRO REGINALD CLIFFORD .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IBHADUOBHEBHOLO OSEMEKIAN

JOSEPH USAOSUWO WONDER

I formerly known and addressed as IBHAS KENNETH now I wish to be known and addressed as IBHADUOBHEBHOLO OSEMEKIAN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OTIBU USAOSUWO WONDER now I wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH USAOSUWO WONDER .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EVANG EMMANUEL NNANA-KALU

MRS. OLATUNJI ABIODUN OLAJUMOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AYENI ABIODUN OLAJUMOKE and ELUFIDIYA ABIODUN OLAJUMOKE and OLATUNJI ABIODUN OLAJUMOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLATUNJI ABIODUN OLAJUMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

ENTERPRISE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT COMPANY LIMITED (RC NO. 413183) ( VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) PURSUANT TO SECTION 468 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT, CAP. C20 LAW OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

NOTICE OF FINAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FINAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF ENTERPRISE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT COMPANY LIMITED ( IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) (‘THE COMPANY’) WILL BE HELD AT 62/64 CAMPBELL STREET, LAGOS ISLAND, LAGOS ON 25TH JANUARY, 2018 AT 2PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF LAYING BEFORE THE MEETING, THE MEETING, THE ACCOUNT OF THE WINDING UP OF THE ABOVE NAMED COMPANY AND OF GIVING EXPLANATION THEREOF TOWARDS THE FINAL DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY. DATED THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017. SIGNED: UYI WOGHIREN, ESQ LIQUIDATOR

EVRO REGINALD CLIFFORD

CORRECTION OF NAMES

MUKALA YAU AHMED

In some of my documents including my BVN my name was wrongly written as DARANIJOH SURAJUDEEN ADEKUNLE instead of DARANIJO SURAJUDEEN ADEKUNLE . My name is DARANIJO SURAJUDEEN ADEKUNLE. I was born on 12/02/1962 not 04/03/1962. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MUNKAILA YAU now I wish to be known and addressed as MUKALA YAU AHMED .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ALMUJEEB MOSDARU LISTIJABAT SOCIETY OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALH IMAM ANOFI ARIKEWUYO OREOLUWA. - CHAIRMAN 2. ALH RASHEED OLAMILEKAN OREOLUWA - SECRETARY 3. RASHEED KAMORUDEEN TEMITOPE 4. ALH MUSTAFA TAJUDEEN KAYODE 5. BELLO YISA OLOYINDE 6. SOBOWALE MURTALA KUNLE 7. ADEYANJU FAUSAT ADEJOKE 8. BAKARE NIMOTA 9. KAREEM ISMAIL AREMU 10. ODUTAYO YINKA SAHEED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP IN THE TOWN TO CARRY OUR ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES IN PURSUANCE OF ISLAM AS A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFE. 2 TO ESTABLISHED AND MANAGE A PLACE OF WORSHIP TO PRAY TO ALMIGHTY ALLAH IN AN ISLAMIC WAY. 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: GATTA BOLO 08033697681

JESUS CHRIST EMMANUEL HOLYLAND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY WORLDWIDE

MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1989 SET

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 THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1 ABRAHAM BAIKE JONATHAN CHAIRMAN 2 JONATHAN KOKOYE SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ABEGBE BLESSING ESE I formerly known as Akindehin Blessing Ese wish to be known and addressed as Abegbe Blessing Ese. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EEZEODE CHIBUEZE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEODE PRINCE ALO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as ECHEME NNANA-KALU now wish to be known, called and addressed as *EVANG EMMANUEL NNANA-KALU*. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public please take note.

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

ELEMORO TAIWO AMINAT That I AMINAT TAIWO ELEMOROHAMZAT. THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ELEMORO TAIWO AMINAT. THAT NOW BY VIRTUE OF MARRIAGE I WANT TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESS AS AMINAT TAIWO ELEMORO-HAMZAT. THAT ALL MY DOCUMENTS BEARING THE FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE NOTE.

EAGLES KINGDOM ALARM MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUBUNMI OLUSOLA OGUNTUASE 2. OLUWAKEMI TENIDADE EBODA 3. OLUFUNMILAYO SHERIFAT TIJANI 4. ADEYEMI ABAYOMI OKURIBIDO 5. SUSAN EMONENA OSAKWE 6. FASHOLA MOHAMMED OLAWALE 7. AKINBULOMO OLUWASINMIDELE OMOBOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP AMONG THE ALUMNI, STUDENTS, AND FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL. 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHIKEZIE MADUBUIKE

HYDROCARBON INDUSTRY PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

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.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JOY EKWE 2. EMMANUEL WORGU 3. MRS. ONYE STELLA 4. IKPESINI KINGSLEY 5. CHIKA ANDERSON AMAEZE

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. STEPHEN SONDE NWACHUKWU - PRESIDENT 2. HIGH CHIEF JOHN EZEONYE NWAGBARA - MEMBER 3. MR. VINCENT UZUAZOBONA UTORO - MEMBER 4. MR. CYRIL AKUJOBI CHUKWUKERE - MEMBER 5. MR. GEOFFREY CHUKWU BELONWU - MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. WINNING THE LOST SOULS BACK TO GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHIKA ANDERSON AMAEZE (SECRETARY)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, PROMOTE LOVE AND COMMON UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO PROVIDE THE PLATFORM FOR THE MEMBERS TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF COMMON INTEREST AND PROFFER SOLUTIONS TO SUCH MATTERS. 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: D. E. ONYILIBE ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

Companies Registration (Trustees)

JOSEPH AND AGNES AJIBOYE FOUNDATION

FREEDOM DELIVERANCE CITADEL ROYAL ASSEMBLY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. AGNES BOLANLE AJIBOYE 2. SEGUN ALFRED AJIBOYE 3. MARGARET OMOWUMI AKINOLA 4. MARTIN FEMI AJIBOYE 5. FOLUKE MARY AJIBOYE 6. VINCENT MUYIWA AJIBOYE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PROPHET SAMSON ANTHONY UDEMEZUE 2. PASTOR ELIZABETH NWAKAEGO UDEMEZUE 3. JOSEPH OGBONNA ONU 4. UCHE GODWIN UGBOGU

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER WIDOWS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

DOCOTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.BASARU LATEEF BOLADALE 2.EKEMEZIE OKECHUKWU AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. ADVOCATE PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AS THE CORNER STONE FOR SUCCESSFUL HEALTH DELIVERY 2.TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DETECT AND PREVENT COMMON DISEASES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES 3.ORGANIZE HEALTH RHAPSODY AND HEALTH EDUCATION FOR DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: UYI WOGHIREN SOLICITOR

SIGNED: BARR. CHUKWUDI CHIKELUE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ENVIAN MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

UNIQUE CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING & TRAUMA HEALING

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS COLLEGE ABULOMA ALUMNI NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. TRUSTEES: 1. IBRAHIM HARRISON; 2. LOVINA LAWRENCE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MUGU ZAKKA BAKO 2. ZINAI PRECIOUS BAKO 3. ZIDYEP PRAISE BAKO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONDUCT PEACE BUILDING WORKSHOP ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE 2. TO CONDUCT A TRAUMA HEALING PROGRAM WITH TRAUMA SURVIVORS IN CONFLICT AREAS AND TO CONDUCT FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION PROGRAMS WITH VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CONFLICT 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MUGU ZAKKA BAKO

CROWN HARVEST GLORY CHURCH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JOHNSON EKPENDU 2. ONUOHA BRIGHT CHIJIOKE 3. EKPENDU CHIMEZIE DANIEL 4. ONUOHA CHINONYE MICHAEL THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.

CHEMICAL TRADERS ASSOCIATION ABUJA

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.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE 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.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

RECONCILATION AND GOD’S DIVINE MERCY MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

ASSOCIATION OF CARTON AND WASTES RECYCLING DEALERS OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 (AS AMENDED). THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE MICHAEL EMMMANUEL BANA 2. MRS. PATRICIA EKAETTE EKWUGHE 3. EVANG. MRS. RITA MICHAEL BANA 4. MR. AKANINYENE DAVID INYANG 5. ELDER PETER UDU

PRESIDENT SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WORLDWIDE. 2. TO HOLD CRUSADE IN TOWNS AND VILLAGES WITH THE AIM OF WINNING SOULS FOR CHRIST. 3. TO ESTABLISH BRANCHES WHENEVER CONVERTS ARE MADE FOR THE EXPANSION OF 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, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: JACOB BROWN UDOBANG,ESQ (SOLICITOR) 08039669504

EDEM EZURU PROGRESSIVE ASSEMBLY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. UGWU CHRISTOPHER NGWU - CHAIRMAN 2 EZEMA FREDRICK - SECRETARY 3. UGWU MARCEL CHIROLU 4. CHIJIOKE-EZE JOVITA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 2. TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND PROGRESS AMONGST ITS MEMBERS AND BRING ABOUT A WELL SECURED ENVIRONMENT 3. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND TO GIVE RELIEF TO EVERY MEMBER WHEN CONSIDERED NECESSARY 4. TO FOSTER A SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION, ONENESS AND UNDERSTANDING 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 (AS AMENDED). THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LAWAL ABDULBAARIU ABBEY CHAIRMAN 2. SALISU ALI YARIMA 3. LUCAS RICHARDS VICTOR OBINNA 4. ADEGOKE ISIAKA OLALERE 5. KALIL IBRAHIM MAISANGO 6. ABDULAZEEZ RASHEED ABIODUN ABOLORE 7. ADEGBITE ALEX OLUWOLE 8. MUBARAK LIMAN SECRETARY 9. ABDULKADIR YAYA 10. BENSON ODEDEDE 11. DURU EMMANUEL IFEANYICHUKWU AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING IN THE SOCIETY AT LARGE. 2. TO REDUCE WASTAGE OF VALUABLE MATERIAL IN THE SOCIETY. 3. TO DEVELOP AND FURTHER THE PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE SOCIETY.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS AND FOSTER GOOD RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE VARIOUS CHAPTERS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 ,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OBELE AKINNIRANYE SOLICITOR

DAR ALMEHRAB FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. TRUSTEES: 1. ALUFAH ABDURRAHMAN ISA 2. BARNAWI MOHAMED ZABEIR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO LOOK AFTER THE WELFARE OF THE NEEDY AND INDIGENT MUSLIMS IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO HELP THE POOR IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

HOUSE OF DELIGHTS CHURCH OF GOD THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA, FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ‘ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR BARTHOLOMEW EMENIKE - PRESIDENT. 2. MRS CHIOMA EMMANUEL - SECRETARY. 3. MR AJOKU CHRIS CHIBUEZE. 4. MRS AMAKA CECEILIA ONYEGIRI. AIM AND OBJECTION: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198. GARKI, ABUJA .WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR. LUCY SUBERU (SOLICITOR)

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

LIVING ROCK BIBLE BELIEVER’S CHURCH 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.

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

TRUSTEES: 1. OYALANA OLUWALANA OLUGBENGA, 2. AMADI LINUS 3. AKINTUNDE IFEDAYO. 4. OLUWALANA OLUWATOYIN. 5. ADEYA OLADAPO

TRUSTEES: 1. COL. MICAH GAYYA. ,- CHAIRMAN 2. GEN . NANVEN RIMTIP 3 GEN. DR IBRAHIM SABO 4. DR GEORGE CHARLES IKPOT 5. ARCH SAFANA MURTALA 6. AMB FATIMA ADAMS 7. MR JANAFA MICHAEL. -SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND INDIGENT IN THE SOCIETY

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

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SULEIMAN IBRAHEEM OLAJUWON

Formerly IBRAHIM OLAJUWON OYEGOKE now SULEIMAN IBRAHEEM OLAJUWON . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS EKO SANDRA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SANDRA LAWRENCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS EKO SANDRA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SIMON CHIBUIKE MARK

AKINRETI ADEDOKUN ELIJAH

Formerly Akinreti Adedokun Alani. Now Akinreti Adedokun Elijah. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

OBU PHILIP NNAMDI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBI PHILIP ZEAL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBU PHILIP NNAMDI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

COMFORT YETU BRIAN-IDEWOR

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARK-SIMON CHIBUIKE CHUKS NOW KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SIMON CHIBUIKE MARK. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMER KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS COMFORT YETU MUSA FROM KOGI STATE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS COMFORT YETU BRIAN- IDEWOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GRACE EKENOBI

IKPEAMA JUSTICE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIBUZOR GRACE NDUBUAPALI NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIBUZO GRACE EKENOBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JUSTICE ALPHA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALPHA IKPECHUKWU IKPEAMA JUSTICE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

SEED LEGACY CHURCH

Companies Registration 26 (Trustees)

YOUNG INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS CLUB

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 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CLASS 90 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE ILORIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ISMAIL OLUSHOLA SANNI -PRESIDENT 2. PAMELA NWAMAKA OBIORA - SECRETARY 3. NSE IKPE-ETIM 4. OMOLARA KIFAYAT GAFAAR 5. MURTALA MOHAMMED ALAMAI 6. OLUFEMI OLUGBENGA BADEJI 7. OYETUNDE OLAJIDE FADELE 8. SUNDAY ADEDEJI ADERIBIGBE 9. DOLAPO OLALEKAN TAOFIQ AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ADVANCE AND SUSTAIN THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE SPECIFICALLY AT OUR ALMA MATER AND AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS IN NIGERIA. 2. TO ASSIST IN RE-CREATING A QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER THE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE STUDENTS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: A. ALBERT ACHEGBULU ESQ 08026719203 (SOLICITOR)

BEST PEOPLE’S MINISTRY INT’L

SIGNED : BARR. JIJI

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). FIRI LIVINUS ZIGANUBARI CHAIRMAN 2) AGWU GODWIN OTUU SECRETARY 3). ALAGBOGU AMBROSE EMEKA 4). FIRI UCHECHUKWU LIVIAN 5). IBIFURO INNOCENT BENSON 6). NWIDAG LEKIA NWIEEKPUGI 7) AKPAN MATHIAS DAN 8). PALIBO ANITA 9) NUMENE AFRED KAYII 10) PALIBO ANITA AMIANGAOMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

EZEKIEL AND CHRIST EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

COLLEGE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ENUGU, 1989 STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES: 1. UMOREN ABRAHAM TITUS - CHAIRMAN 2. JOSEPH IRABOR OKOSUN 3. CHARLES IKOABASI ANIEFIOK 4. ADEYEMI ADE-FLOURISH ADEOYE - SECRETARY 5. JOHN ESTHER IDOREYIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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2019: Avoid errors of the past, Ekweremadu charges PDP NWC

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has charged the newly elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to avoid the errors of 2015 but ensure transparent and credible primaries ahead of the 2019 general election. Ekweremadu however, blamed the party’s defeat in the 2015 general election on lack of internal democracy which manifested in the forms of imposition of candidates and disregard for the party’s constitution. The statement is contained in a release issued by his media aide Uche Anichukwu Tuesday in Abuja. The statement quoted Ekweremadu to have said this during the two-day retreat for the NWC and State Chairmen of the PDP in Abuja on the preparation for the 2019 election. He said “Another election year is by the corner. The new NWC must ensure that the party does not repeat past mistakes. We must re-

turn power to the people, as our name and slogan rightly demand of us. This will not only reassure Nigerians that we are indeed an improved and rebranded PDP, but will also encourage the massive return of former party faithful. “Furthermore, the public will evaluate our commitment to end corruption and promote accountability and transparency by the way we handle internal party affairs. “We have a history of fighting corruption and our systems must be corruptionfree. This should stand us out as the only hope to eradicate corruption in Nigeria. The PDP established the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. “We saw to the enactment of the Freedom of Information

Constitution amendment: Gov Emmanuel casts lot with lawmakers Bassey Willie,

Act and introduction of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), Treasury Single Account (TSA), and the Biometric Verification Number (BVN). The PDP also ensured that the Civil Society Organisations and the press flourished to promote an accountable and open society. “There was no effort by the PDP to tame the NonGovernmental Organisations or the use of the social media. Importantly, we beamed the anti-graft searchlight on our own members to demonstrate that there must be no sacred cows in the war against graft.

Contrary to the position allegedly taken by members of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) to oppose the amendment of some sections of the Nigerian Constitution especially areas that have to do with financial autonomy for state legislatures, abolition of joint account and autonomy for local governments, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel says he will stand with the position of the state House of Assembly. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on Alteration of the 1999 Constitution, organized by the House of Assembly Ad-hoc committee

on Constitutional Amendment Tuesday, Governor Emmanuel said he holds the House in a high esteem, because it’s made up of people who will not toy with the future of Akwa Ibom State. The governor who was represented by his deputy, Mr Moses Ekpo said, “The Akwa Ibom State government will rely totally with what the people will say on issues proposed for amendment. I know members of the state house of assembly will do everything right in the interest of the state” He reiterated his administration’s resolved not to run on the master-servant model but that of a servant of the people, adding that government will only do what is in the uppermost

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interest of the state and the larger Akwa Ibom project. In his words: “I believe what will come out of this public hearing will be a true representation of the people” In his remarks, the Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr Onofiok Luke said the House stands on the side of people which explain why the public hearing was put in place to collate the views of the people towards the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. He said, “We cannot present our position to the National Assembly if we do not hear from the people, we want to get experts opinions on the areas we are going to vote”. OKONKWO, CHIDIMMA SCHOLASTICA

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Saraki@55: Associates, supporters mark Senate President’s birthday with Prayer Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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in the past where he and his wife would be physically present, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his wife Oluwatoyin, were conspicuously absent at the prayer session to mark his 55th birthday, at his GRA home in Ilorin Tuesday. Also, absent was the Kwara State Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed, who has

always played the role of the Chief host on previous occasions. The absence of the celebrator and the host notwithstanding, the Senate President’s political associates and supporters, gathered to celebrate the milestone with special prayers. For one hour 7:00 to 8:00 am, they made supplications to God on his behalf. Although no reason was advanced for their absence, a director in the

Saraki’s Mandate Constituency office, in Ilorin, said the event was planned to be low key. The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad, however, led the pack of dignitaries that graced the occasion. Imam of Agbaji, Alh Ameenullah Tantolohun led the special prayers The Imam beseeched Almighty Allah to bestow upon Saraki divine wisdom and guidance to enable him succeed in steer-

ing the ship of the state and national polity. The cleric urged Saraki to always seek divine help before taking decisions and prayed Allah to elevate him. In a congratulatory message, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad expressed delight that the Senate President has been able to sustain his late father, Dr Olusola Saraki’s legacies. Ahmad in the message signed by his media aide,

Shuaib AbdulKadir noted that “it is one thing to be given birth to by responsible parents and another thing entirely to sustain the legacies and good name of such parents, whether alive or not.” The Speaker said Saraki in all ramifications has justified his essence of being alive today (yesterday), stating that since venturing into politics, he had served both Kwara and Nigeria in various capacities very well.

Describing Saraki as an achiever who the present generation could be proud of, Ahmad stressed that as each day passes by, Nigerians are witnessing his sterling leadership qualities as the Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly. Ahmad stated that for several years to come, the senate president would not only be relevant in the scheme of things owing to his experience but would continue to be appreciated.

Bayelsa: Gunmen kidnap Paramount ruler’s wife, Principal Chris Eze, Yenagoa

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Saturday kidnapped the wife of the paramount ruler of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, Mrs. Tina Inegbagha. The gunmen also made away with the Principal of Government Craft Development Centre, Ayakoro, Mr. Egele Jack. A member of the monarch’s family, Mr. Majesty Inegbagha, who confirmed the development to our correspondent in Yenagoa on Tuesday, said that the incident took place on Saturday. He said the second victim of the abduction, Jack, hails from Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state. Speaking to newsmen at his palace on return from his trip, the Paramount Ruler, Righteous Inegbagha, called on the state government and security agencies to assist to ensure that his wife and the Principal were unconditionally released. He also appealed to the kidnappers to set his wife free and prayed for her safe return. The monarch said that from witnesses accounts, the gunmen who numbered more than seven, came with a twin engine speed boat, three were armed with AK 47 rifles, while others carried machetes and other dangerous weapons. “The gunmen laid siege on the community for over two hours and carried out their nefarious activities –

robbed and made away with cash and other valuables. “Efforts by residents to salvage the situation proved abortive as they were armless and were threatened to submission as the kidnappers brandished their weapons and threatened to shoot any person who tried to put up any resistant ,” the monarch said. The first son of the monarch, Mr Ogidi Inegbagha, who witnessed the incident, said the gunmen broke through the window in spite of his shouts, and pointed guns at him. “They asked me, where is His Highness? Where is his Highness? I told them he had travelled. Then they asked me where is he keeping his money? And I told them I didn’t know. “Hence they started beating me mercilessly with their guns and machetes. When my mother heard the noise, she came out through the sitting room door not knowing that the gun men had taken over the residence. “They asked us to lie down flat facing the floor at gunpoint and forced my mother to lead them to my father’s private room where they searched and scattered documents looking for money. “They also carried along with them the generator belonging to the Doctor’s Quarter kept at the Palace. “As they were going with my mother, I followed them but they threatened to shoot me if didn’t go back while they took my mother to unknown destination,” Ogidi said.

Executive Governor of Oyo State Senator, Abiola Ajimobi (left) and Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba Land, Aare Gani Adams during a courtesy visit of Aare Gani Adams to Senator Ajimobi in Oyo State.

EFCC Arrests Innoson Motors Chairman, Chukwuma Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested the Chair man/Managing Director of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Chief Innocent Chukwuma in Enugu.

The heavily armed operatives of the antigraft agency stormed Chukwuma’s residence at Savage Crescent, GRA, Enugu at about 7:30am on Tuesday to effect his arrest. Daily Times gathered that the security men guarding the home of the Chukwumas put a resistant, as they refused the EFCC operatives entry.

This resulted to firing of tear gas by the policemen accompanying the EFCC men. Our correspondent gathered that the operatives cordoned off all the entry and exit routes leading into the residence. This created gridlocks as motorists plying the area. As at the time of filing this report the operatives

had succeeded in gaining access to the building after overpowering Chukwuma’s security men. When Daily Times contacted, the Head of Media South East, Mr. Chris Oluka, he said Mr. Chukwuma was still being held in the State waiting to be taken to Lagos. However, no reason was given for his arrest.

and close to the NURTW motor park. Sources said the suspect attempedt to kidnap a set of twins in a muslim school within Kikanko area of Ilorin on the pretext that their mother had asked her to take them home. They added that when the mother of the twins was

contacted she denied sending anyone to bring home the children. She was said to have rushed to the school, screaming that she never sent anybody. Source further said that people who heard the lamentation of the mother followed her and pounced

on the suspect, dragged her along to the road to the Offa Garage end of the IlorinOffa road and set her ablaze. Though some concerned people were said to have made frantic efforts to plead with the mob to allow the suspect be taken to a police station, the irate mob ignore the entreaties and burnt her.

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irate mob on Monday lynched a suspected kidnapper at the Offa Garage end of Ilorin-Offa Road. The mob after lynching the suspect left her burnt corpse on the median of the road near a popular filling station

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igeria are busy preparing for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place in Morocco from 13th January 2018. The first phase of preparations ended in Kano on Sunday

CHAN: We are on track, says Coach Salisu with the team emerging victorious at the NPFL Invitational Super Six Tournament after outscoring CAF Champions League representatives MFM FC of Lagos 3-2 in the final. In earlier matches, they drew 0-0 with League champions Plateau United and pipped two –time African champions Enyimba FC 1-0.

Plateau United of Jos as well as other Nigerian flag-bearers n the continent, Enyimba of Aba and Akwa United of Uyo, alongside the host city’s beloved Kano Pillars took part in the tourney. Immediately after Sunday’s win, Coach Salisu Yusuf told thenff.com that preparations would move into

the second phase where some of the lapses seen in the team would be corrected and some fresh players called up. “I am very impressed with the team. We did not have any elaborate preparation before the Super Six tournament and yet these boys raised their game, improved with every match and won the trophy. I congratulate them but this is the beginning of real hard work for us.

Henry Joins Guinness, FRSC road safety campaign in Lagos

n demonstration of its strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol, Nigeria’s beverage alcohol company, Guinness Nigeria Plc in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), yesterday concluded its ‘Ember months’ “Responsible Drinking Awareness Campaign”, with a grand rally attended by International football icon and Guinness Made of Black ambassador, Thierry Henry at the Ojota Motor Park in Lagos. Thierry Henry, who is in Nigeria as part of the Guinness’ Made of Black campaign, joined officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other partners and road users at the event marking the end of the campaign. This year’s campaign which was flagged off at the Agege Park in Lagos has already had stops in Benin and Abuja so far. Speaking at the final rally, Managing Director/CEO, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Peter Ndegwa said: “Through our ember month’s campaigns, we aim to play a part in helping consumers make the right choices. The message we deliver to consumers through our annual campaigns is consistent with our values at Guinness Nigeria. For this event, it is also great to have such a wellknown and respected person as Thierry Henry who is an ambassador for our brand but also a great advocate for the responsible use of alcohol.” “Consumers are at the heart of everything we do as an organization and they are the basis for our success. We are therefore genuinely interested in educating consumers on the dangers of alcohol misuse and increasing awareness of the positive role that alcohol can play in society and as part of a balanced lifestyle.”

Police plans return to sporting glory

fter their victory at the just concluded Oosom Games (One Man One Medal) where they won 213 medals (108 Gold, 68 Silver and 37 Bronze medals), to emerge the overall tops at the event that was attended by the Military and Paramilitary Organizations in the country, the Nigeria Police has started serious plans to return to the glory days in sports through the construction of an ultra Modern Sports Secretariat Complex.The complex is to be situated along Shehu Shagari Way, Garki Central Area, Abuja opposite the Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Sports Officer, Aliyu Abubakar, a Deputy Commissioner of Police who revealed this to Extra Time said the grand breaking event which will be the first of its kind when completed will take place on December 21, 2017 with the official flag-off the project. With the Inspector General of Police, Idris K. Ibrahim already given his blessing for the complex, president of the Nigeria Polo Federation, Chief Francis Ogboro who is playing a key role in the project is already warming up for the December 21 D-day. It is also believed that police recent exploits in various sports like the 2017 World Police Games in America where the Nigeria Police team won 5 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals despite attending the Games for the first time; the 1gold and 5 silver won at the recently held Governor Wike National Wresting Championship in Port Harcourt; the 1 gold and 1silver won at the recently held international Golf Tournament in Ghana between November 11-12, 2017, and the over 5gold medals won at the 2017 IGP National Taekwondo Championship held in Lagos among many other laurels won this year alone might have forced the IGP, Idris K. Ibrahim into believing, that the time is now ripe for the Police to have an Ultra Modern Force Sports Secretariat Complex.

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criticism from appointed coach again Bazuaye Insurance FC coach N

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igerian international and Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru has once again come under fire from Anderlecht manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck. The Anderlecht boss has not been shy to come down hard on the performances of the Super Eagles youngster this season, and he has once again hit out at the 20-year-old player. Onyekuru was only a secondhalf substitute in Anderlecht’s 5-0 loss to Club Brugge this past weekend - his team was 3-0 down by the time of his introduction - but Vanhaezebrouck still found a way to pin some blame on the Nigerian. “It does not make much sense to put Onyekuru at the center, but when he is standing there, he does not move, and he just moves to the left... he always lets himself down,” Vanhaezebrouck was quoted as saying by voetbalkrant.com. He added, “He does score now and then, but the last few weeks have not been as good either, his contribution went down.” Onyekuru has netted nine goals in 18 league appearances to be the co-leading scorer in the Belgian top flight.

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head of the 2018 football season, the Edo State Government has contracted Mr. Monday Odigie as the Team Manager of the rebranded Bendel Insurance Football Club. Also, a former player of the club, Baldwin Bazuaye was appointed as head of the technical crew of the Division Two team. He is to be assisted by Greg Ikhenoba as Assistant Coach. The new team manager, Odigie, assisted Samson Siasia at the 2005 Under-20 FIFA World Cup in Holland. Aside this, the new handler of Bendel Insurance has assisted Siasia and Obuh to win laurels in international football competitions. Odigie’s other laurels include winning a silver medal as Siasia’s assistant again at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008. He also has another bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Brazil. That was the only medal Nigeria won in that Competition. He assisted Coach John Obuh to win silver medal when Nigeria hosted the Under-17 World Cup Tournament tagged Nigeria 2009. His last appointment was Chief Coach of Bayelsa United where he led the Division One Club side to win the Federation Cup in 2007. Odigie was also named the Best Coach of Year 2007. Bazuaye, the new Chief Coach of the Club is an Exjunior international who played for the Flying Eagles. His last coaching assignment was with the Kastina United. Mr. Greg Ikhenoba is contracted to assist Bazuaye. The assistant coach also played for the Flying Eagles. The contracts which are for the 2018 football season are to take effect from January 2nd 2018.

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evin De Bruyne is close to agreeing a new contract with Manchester City, according to multiple reports. The Belgium playmaker still has more than three years to run on his present deal but City are set to reward him for his outstanding form and secure his services for even longer. City began talks with the 26-year-old in the autumn and they have progressed to a stage where an agreement could be reached in the coming weeks, according to Press Association Sport. The deal, which could be for up to another six years, would guarantee De Bruyne a significant rise on his current terms, reported to be around £115,000 per week plus bonuses. City would not consider selling De Bruyne, even if they received a bid in excess of £100 million, but the new arrangement would serve as an extra hands-off warning to the continent’s biggest clubs. The deal also makes sense because De Bruyne is settled in Manchester. Speaking in the matchday programme ahead of Saturday’s victory over Tottenham, De Bruyne said: “I always say in football that a lot of things can happen very quickly, but I’m very happy here and the people at the club know that. “I’ve no feeling to go anywhere else and enjoy being part of the project here and playing the kind of football we are playing. “The team is going in the right direction and that’s also important. I made the right decision coming to City and my family feels the same so everything is good.” De Bruyne, who failed to make an impact at Chelsea earlier in his career, joined City in a £54 million move from Wolfsburg in 2015. Former Chelsea captain John Terry told Sky Sports how he never expected the midfielder to reach the heights he has. “He was a young boy, didn’t really get his chance at Chelsea,” Terry said on Monday Night Football. “You couldn’t judge him on four or five games playing here and there. “What he’s doing today in the Premier League, if he plays like that for four or five years, he’s going to be with the greats.” His superb performances this season have helped City open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League and reach the last 16 of the Champions League. He is joint-top -- alongside teammates David Silva and Leroy Sane -- of the list for assists in the Premier League with eight while he has also scored seven goals in all competitions. Silva signed a contract extension last month and the club are also likely to move to tie Sane, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus to new deals.

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uis Suarez says Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann and Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho would be welcome at Barcelona as the Catalan club continue to be linked with both players. Barca failed with three bids for Coutinho in the summer but are expected to return for the playmaker in January, with CEO Oscar Grau confirming the club are prepared to test Liverpool’s resolve again. Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo reported on Sunday that Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu met with Griezmann’s family this week ahead of a summer transfer. Barca director of institutional relations Guillermo Amor then refused to deny that talks have taken place, saying it is “possible” there is something with the Madrid forward. “Both Griezmann and Coutinho are elite players that are playing at the top level,” Suarez told RAC105 on Monday. “They are where they are for a reason. They’re both young and have long careers ahead of them. And Barca always want the best players.” Griezmann, 26, was set to leave Atletico last summer but eventually agreed to sign a new contract in June when the club had an appeal against a transfer ban rejected.

t was, perhaps, only a matter of time before Mikel Arteta’s name got mentioned as a possible successor to Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager. The Spaniard is, by all accounts, doing an excellent job as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, where he’s learning from the best manager in the game. So it was no big surprise when the Telegraph reported on Tuesday that Arsenal are keeping close tabs on their former club captain with the feeling “he will eventually be the perfect candidate for the job of manager.” But surely “eventually” is the key word here. While there is a good chance of the Arsenal job opening up in 2019 when Wenger’s contract expires, it’s unlikely that Arteta would top the list of candidates at that stage. Let’s not forget the midfielder is only 35 and has never held a head coaching job. The day Wenger does step down, that vacant seat will be the most coveted managerial job in football. The Arsenal hierarchy will be able to pick and choose from a massive pool of talented young (and not so young) managers, and there are many whose credentials far outweigh Arteta’s. There’s no doubt the Spaniard has a very bright future as a coach and he is already highly regarded by Guardiola and the rest of City’s staff, partly because of his ability to work with players on the training ground. And this season he is getting a first-hand look at what it takes to build a title-winning team. If Guardiola’s perfectionism, attention to detail and tactical acumen rubs off on Arteta, he has every chance of emulating his countryman and taking the step from successful player to successful manager. But going from being an assistant at a top club to managing a top club is a journey that will likely require a few other steps in-between. Guardiola was only 37 when he took over Barcelona -- the same age Arteta will be in the summer of 2019 -- and that it was his first senior management job after coaching the club’s B-team. And that he won the treble in his first season in charge.

Messi can lead Argentina to World Cup Success – Riquelme

rgentina can win the 2018 World Cup in Russia if Lionel Messi is at his best, according to Juan Roman Riquelme. After battling through qualifying, Jorge Sampaoli’s men are not considered among the strong favourites for Russia 2018. However, Riquelme – who was capped 51 times by the national team – believes Argentina could contend if Messi performs, having been drawn in Group D alongside Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria. “We hope that we do well, that the players get well and above all Messi,” the Argentinian told El Trece. “If the latter happens, Argentina will have many chances to win. If Messi is good, nothing is complicated. “I don’t know Sampaoli. It is important that Argentina can win the World Cup. We want to celebrate and when there are players as important as Messi, you depend on them a lot.” Messi missed out on winning a sixth Ballon d’Or this year, with Cristiano Ronaldo instead joining him on a record five. Riquelme believes his countryman is the world’s best, but he paid tribute to both the Barcelona star and Real Madrid forward. “It’s Messi and we’re lucky he’s Argentinian. Cristiano

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Knocks as FCT Mandate secretaries bemoan lack of take-off grant, overheads AT2 Yuletide: FCT security alert advisory, says Buratai

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FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle) cutting the tape to commission the recently rehabilitated and upgraded 160m3 Kwali Water-works. With him are the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa (3rd left); the Etsu Kwali, Shaaban Nizazo III (3rd right); the Managing Director, CGC Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Tony Ye Shuijin (2nd left) and others in Abuja…on Monday.

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community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recently as the Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, commissioned the rehabilitated and upgraded 160m3 Kwali Water-works. Addressing the residents and guests gathered to witness the occasion, Malam Bello reiterated the commitment of FCT Administration to moving the momentum of infrastructural and social amenities delivery to FCT grassroots in the second half of his Administration. The Minister also conveyed the gratitude of his Administration to the Messrs CGC Nigeria Ltd for responding positively to

the Administration’s appeals to companies doing business in the FCT, to take-up corporate social responsibility projects. This way, the Minister noted, companies would be partnering with FCT Administration in its efforts to improve the living conditions of FCT residents. While handing over the project to the Council Chairman and people of Kwali, the Minister urged them to ensure proper maintenance of the waterworks and vigilance over the facilities to guide against vandals. In his address at the occasion, Managing Director, CGC Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Tony Ye Shuijin, revealed that the rehabilitation and upgrading works executed by the company comprise two

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mini-water treatment plants, five boreholes, five tanks, 4400 meters of reticulation pipelines as well as 29 water fetching points. In addition, the power supply system has been changed from generating sets to two solar power panels, which he remarked are cheaper and more reliable. All of these, he indicated, could supply water to over 3000 people. Mr. Ye Shuijin recalled that M/S CGC Nigeria Ltd began work in Nigeria as a borehole company some 30 years ago but has since grown into a multinational corporation with footprints across the world and interests spanning project consultancy, investments, infrastructure, logistics, and trading. For him, the gift of this projects to Kwali people signifies their concern for the ordinary folks and the face of China-Africa relationship. He recalled that way back when the company commissioned its first boreholes in Northern Ni-

geria, and local residents showered them with gifts of yams and chickens. For him, it was time to begin to give back to the people, in keeping with the Chinese proverb that “Little drops of beneficial water must be repaid with overflowing gratitude.” Earlier in his address of welcome, the Coordinator, Satellite Town Development Department, the anchor agency for the project, Hon. Isyaku Yamawo, recalled that the Kwali Waterworks was constructed in 1980 but eventually became defunct due to lack of effective maintenance by past administrations. He noted that old water scheme was repaired with extension of more pipelines as well as replacement of damaged ones. He highlighted ongoing efforts by the Administration to move development to the Area Councils by ensuring massive construction of infrastructure and social amenities.

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has again assured diplomatic corps in Nigeria and the entire residents of Nigeria that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be safe during and after the festive period. General Burutai stated this while on a working visit to the Minister of FCT, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello. According to General Buratai, the security alert by the Embassy of the United States of America recently has raised an alarm over suspected terror attack targeted at the FCT during the Christmas and New Year celebration. He said that the security agencies in Nigeria have all it takes to contain any terror attack in the FCT and across the country, stressing that the pronouncement by the United States Embassy was mere advisory, which was not out of place as such would enhance security beef-up across the country. “We are ready to battle any insecurity challenges across the country and I also can tell you that the Federal Capital Territory is also safe. I enjoin every resident of the FCT to go about his/or normal businesses without fear. The Abuja Times, however, recalls that the Federal Capital Territory Administration earlier reassured residents as well as the international community of adequate security before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebration. The FCT Security Committee headed by the Commissioner of Police, Mallam Sadiq Bello, ended its emergency security review recently with an appeal to residents to take seriously the issues of security in their neighbourhoods, work and worship places. The security emergency was convened by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, against the backdrop of travel alerts issued by some foreign diplomatic institutions to their citizens about Abuja. The Minister subsequently assured residents that the police and other security agencies have been placed on heightened alert to combat crime and ensure effective surveillance in the Territory. The Minister also reiterated that the ban on the use of fireworks in the territory is still in force and cautioned against the use of fireworks this season.

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Yuletide: RTEAN boss advises drivers, road users on safety ÏÏÏIn an effort to ensure safety dur-

ing the festive period in the FCT and across the country, the President, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Shehu Musa Isiwele, has advised drivers and passengers under his watch to be cautious while plying the road throughout the festive period, just as he also called on the Federal Government to quickly find a lasting solution which will address the issue of fuel scarcity in the country. He said that drivers should avoid bad habits of drunk driving, smoking of Indian hemp as well as other heard drugs before embarking on journey during the yuletide. Shehu Isiwele let out the advice to journalists in the FCT in readiness to this year’s end of the year celebration. He warned that the essence of traveling to various destinations during the festivals is not only to celebrate but more importantly to stay alive and meet loved ones. Isiwele opined that for one to be able to achieve the above, there are several precautions needed to be taken by a driver in whose hands lives of passengers are placed at the journey time. Some of the things to be avoided,

according to Isiwele, includes drunk driving, which is induced by taking alcohol before handling the steering. To avoid such, he said one should avoid being engaged in drinking before driving, smoking cigarette, answering or making telephone calls while on steering, conversation with passengers while on steering, smoking Indian hemp before and after handling the steering should be jettisoned. He spoke at length on the need for a driver to among others ensure his vehicle tyres are in good condition before mounting the steering. The RTEAN president therefore noted that his organisation has since engaged in sensitising drivers through workshops on the above mentioned. To ensure that their drivers and workers do perform their duties as expected, he informed that in RTEAN, they make the welfare of their workers a priority. He informed that trade unions in the transport sector also met with stakeholders like Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Directorate of Road Transport Services (VIO), among others before and during this yuletide, just as he reiterated on the need for all hands to be on deck to enhance hitch free movement on the road during and after this festive period.

Knocks as FCT Mandate secretaries bemoan lack of take-off grant, overheads Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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ment and inauguration of mandate secretaries (Commissioners) and political aides by the Minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammad Bello, uncertainty has surrounded the recent appointment as the appointees have decried non take-off grants and overheads to run their offices since the appointments were made. This degree of apathy has in the recent times showcased a morbid attitude towards day to day running of the activities hence the funding for oversight functions by the appointees. The Abuja Times reports that most of the mandate secretaries have since appointment embarked on charity work by bankrolling the activities of the secretariat themselves since Government is yet to release overheads for the appointees. According to Mr. Idris Malami, a staff of the FCT administration, the appointment of the mandate secretaries has become a mirage as some of them may have started regretting choosing to accept the appointment in the first place. He said that most of them have ac-

tually dropped the zeal and the spirit to work with which they arrived FCT with due to lack of financial motivation to carry out their legitimate functions. “It makes no sense giving people appointments without the money to run their offices. Some of the work and oversight functions have been hanging due to lack of money to move about. One of the Secretaries told me that he embarked on oversight functions with his money and has to stop when his bank account showed red. How on earth do you expect appointees to fuel official cars with their own monies? It is an aberration. Some of them have resorted to sitting down in the office to welcome people and groups of people on courtesy calls. While others who are full time business men and politicians have absented themselves from the offices to tidy up other businesses pending when money is made available to run the offices,” Malami said. Emmanuel Manyie Gwandire, while speaking to our correspondent, ascribed the unraveling circumstance as politically untimely appointment, which was targeted at preparing the ground for the 2019

general election, as against the financial implication. He noted that Government does not embark on appointments based on pressure from the political party in power while seeking a breeding ground for popular votes. “I felt disturbed during the appointments and I knew that it may degenerate to this level when there was a delay in the passage into law of the FCT 2017 budget, which lasted till November before it was signed into law. As you can see, the minister would not have gotten the money to finance the offices from heaven. Everything supposedly revolves the 2017 budget which incidentally was passed into law at the tail end of the year”. Gwandire in his observation gave the minister pass marks in his administrative ability having taken giant strides on infrastructural development. He stressed that the mistake of appointing the secretaries with overheads should not be used to access the Ministerial performance, though he advised that the Minister must do something possible to ensure that money is made available to enable the secretariat function well.

FCTA promises to modernise rural markets ÏÏÏThe Federal Capital Territory

Administration (FCTA) and various disaster management agencies are looking for a lasting solution to curb yearly fire disasters that claim lives and material resources across the local markets of the six area councils of the FCT. The administration said that its leadership will muster recourses to ensure that standard infrastructure are put on ground to bring a lasting solutions to the menace. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Muhammad Bello, made the suggestion as a solution to the yearly occurrence in Karimo, a suburb of Abuja recently, where early morning fire destroyed goods and property worth millions of Naira. The minister said that part of the reasons for harmatan fire is the structural built of the market which does not have standard fire proof around it. He stated that both the FCT and other relevant emergency management agencies will collaborate to finding a lasting solution to the seemingly tradition in the FCT. “We have to sit down with the shop owners and agree of total structural building of the market and I also think that rural markets across the six area councils of the FCT will wear the same fire proof structures as a set standard. It was gathered that the fire, which broke at a about 1 o’clock early Thursday morning, razed down a whole section of the informal market, wrecking shops and variety of goods stored therein,” he said. Eyewitness accounts had it that it took the timely intervention of emergency response team from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria Fire Service Commission, and other security agencies to stop the inferno from

spreading to houses in the area. On a visit to the scene, victims were seen discussing in clusters, as they lost everything to the fire. Also, security and rescue officials cordoned the area, to enable them clear the place of any mortal danger. According to the Director General of FCT Emergency Management Department, Idriss Abbass, after receiving a distress call around 1 am, informing him of the fire outbreak in the market, fire service operatives were alerted and immediately mobilised to quench the raging inferno. Abbass added that the Department called out law enforcement agencies to the scene, to avoid looting there. He however, failed to disclose the cause of the fire, saying the priority was to contain the fire from spreading further into other areas. Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, led a high powered delegation on a sympathy visit to the market. In the entourage of the minister were top FCTA officials, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Abdullahi Adamu Candido, AMAC councilors and NEMA DG, Mustapha. The minister while addressing the affected traders, said FCTA and NEMA are going to sit down together to see what immediate help they can tender to them, to cushion the effect of the incident. “The entire FCT administration is here to express or sympathy for the fire incident. I want to use the opportunity to thank all the relevant agencies for their prompt response. “This administration has been considering an upgrade of the market and it would in such a way that even if there is fire, it would only affect a small area where the fire started,” he stated.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (right) in a handshake with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai, when the later paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja... on Monday.

FCTA partners NDLEA, security agencies on war against drug abuse ÏÏÏThe

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has lamented the growing incidence of drug abuse in the territory. To stem the upsurge, the minister has moved to rally FCT security agencies to combat the scourge. The FCT Minister gave this indication during a meeting with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (rtd), when the latter paid him a working visit recently. Malam Bello expressed alarm at the dimension to which the menace of drug has grown especially among women, while aligning himself with the declaration of the drug law enforcement boss who had associated the problems of insurgency, robbery, kidnapping and other crimes to drug abuse. He said: “We really intend to make

Abuja drug free. That will take tremendous amount of hard work and tremendous amount of commitment and resources. But we have no option but to do it.” The Minister acknowledged that it was bad enough that Nigeria used be known only as a transit point and expressed dismay it was becoming a consuming nation. He charged the FCT Police, Department of State Security, Social Development Secretariat, and NDLEA, who were present at the occasion, to come together to chart a new plan of action towards fighting the scourge in FCT. The Minister assured the agencies that FCT was going to support measures designed to recover affected neighbourhoods and persons from drugs. In addition, he announced measures to fast-track the allocation of land for the construction of a rehabilitation centre for drug victims

in the FCT. He canvassed for the naming and shaming of traffickers and perpetrators, as one of the strategies for discouraging the resort to drugs, suggesting, “All arrested persons need to be publicised along with their pictures and businesses. If they are found to be part of the negative value chain of the drug thing, they have to be exposed very widely. It is absolutely important. This is something relevant agencies will work together at in order to recover this vulnerable segment of our population from this menace.” Earlier in his briefing to the FCT minister, the NDLEA boss expressed concern that between 100 and 120 million of our population is composed of the youths. His words: “They are the main ones that indulge in this consumption and any nation whose future is sentenced to the use of drugs by its young ones, that nation is trouble.”

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FCTA bemoans reports of poor infrastructure in Utako village ÏÏÏThe Federal Capital Territory

Administration (FCTA) has said that reports that there are no basic infrastructure in the Utako Village area of the FCT are misleading as the village is actually benefitting from essential services provided in Utako District. The FCT Director of Engineering Services, Engr. Shehu Ahmad Hadi, who was responding to reports in some sections of the media that the Utako Village in the FCT lacks access to portable water, electricity and primary healthcare centre, said that in contrast to these reports, the Utako Village is actually serviced with standby portable water on a temporary basis as well as permanent access roads.

He said the Utako Village also has access to a General Hospital for Utako District being constructed near the village which they can benefit, pending their eventual relocation. The Director however noted that the village has no planned routes for other services like electricity supply as it is envisaged that they will eventually be relocated to Galuwyi/Shere Resettlement Site in Bwari Area Council. He said the area the village is occupying was designed to be plots of land, adding that these plots have been fully allocated, but are yet to be serviced with infrastructure due to the activities in the area.

I’ll resolve challenges facing FCT NULGE, says Bappah ÏÏÏThe

Mandate Secretary of Area Councils Services Secretariat (ACSS), Mr. Adamu Abubakar Bappah, has promised to resolve the most challenges facing the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) FCT chapter. Bappah made this disclosure during a NUGLE courtesy visit to his office recently towards finding solutions to its prolonged leadership problems. The Secretary said the Administration will work hand in hand with the union, adding that he has gone round to the Area Councils and heard some of their challenges concerning the issue of their pension of which the retirees have no access to. Bappah said the Secretariat will work hand in hand with the Area Council Service Commission to make sure they put smile on the faces of the retirees. Bappah further stated that a monitoring committee would be set up in all Area Councils to en-

sure that all payment is made to the designated councils though a tabulated template for payment has been made to ease the payment process to various councils, adding that by the end of December it will all be sorted out. He also assured the union that he will not sit down and watch officials and staff rundown the Area Councils. In response, the President of the NULGE Abuja chapter, Mr. Abubakar Yakubu, appreciated the Secretary and thanked him for accepting them. Yakubu, who spoke on behalf of the members of the union, said that Secretary has gone round all the Area Councils and is aware of the problems they are facing, adding that though these problems did not start today, but with proper management and good governance the problems can be overcome. He also stated that their November salary has not yet been paid to them, and that they are also been owed pensions.

Bello canvasses emergency awareness, commends NEMA relief services Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

ÏÏÏMinister of the Federal Capital

Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has appealed to FCT residents to collectively and personally adopt measures that eliminate or reduce risks of disasters in communities. Malam Bello made this call in Gwagwa, Abuja during the official presentation of relief materials by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to victims of the recent flood disaster and other disasters in some parts of FCT during the year. Bello, who was represented by the Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, Adamu Abubakar Bappah, said while this administration is prepared, at all times, to provide succour to victims of disasters, it is expedient for residents to keep themselves out of harm’s way by adopting such precautions as avoiding illegal constructions on waterways and risks of fire outbreaks among others.

He thanked the Director-General of NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja, for the agency’s responsiveness to emergency situations in the country in general and FCT in particular and pledged that provisions would be made in next year’s budget to improve the FCT FEMA’s ability and capacity to deal with emergency situations. While receiving the relief materials which were categorised into food items, non-food items, building materials and livelihood restoration tools on behalf of those affected, the Minister assured that the items will be distributed accordingly to all those that were affected to help them rebuild their lives. Earlier in his remarks, the DG, NEMA, Engr. Maihaja, appreciated the FCT minister for his cooperation, adding that the agency is determined to strengthen its coordination capacity with stakeholders with a view to ensuring efficient and effective disaster management in the country. While commiserating with the

victims of the flood disaster, the DG NEMA stated that the relief items have been provided on behalf of the Federal Government in order to alleviate the immediate problems of the affected persons. He gave a breakdown of the food items donated to include 450 bags of rice, 450 bags of beans, 250 bags of millet and 200 cartons of powdered milk among others. Other non-food items, according to him, are 1000 pieces of blankets, 1000 pieces of mosquito nets, 500 pieces of foam mattresses, 200 cartons of bath soap and 600 pieces of women and children’s wear. The flood disaster victims, according to him, have also been presented with 500 bags of cement, 300 bundles of roofing sheets, 50 packets of zinc nail, 700 pieces of ceiling board, 3 bags of three inches nails and 50 pieces of sewing machines to help rebuild their damaged houses and kick start their lives.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (2nd right), being briefed on the OSEX project plan by Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr. Umar Jubrin (2nd left), while member representing the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo (right), and the Director of Engineering, FCDA, Shehu Ahmad Hadi (left), listen, during the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Apo-Wasa dual carriageway in Abuja...recently.

Bomb rumour in Nyanya Motor Park falsified –Concessionaire ÏÏÏThe

concessionaire of popular Nyanya Motor Park, Alhaji Baba Lagode, has described the recent bomb rumour at his controlled motor park as inhuman, fallacy and an evil plot by major general Niengi-led ministerial task force with the aim to run down his business this festive season as passengers journey to different destinations. Baba Lagode in an interview with The Abuja Times said that his business in the recent times has recorded zero income as the security agencies deployed to Nyanya have withdrawn their services to his park on his failure to pay kickbacks to them. According to Alhaji Baba Lagode during the telephone interview, the early morning false alarm by the taskforce that led to a temporary closure of the park was just one in a million humiliation he has recorded in the hands of the so-called protecting security agencies who have fallen out with him. While describing the scenario that

led to the closure on the 12th of this month, he said that the joint taskforce as well as the military deployed in Nyanya jointly drove everybody out of his business premises on the account that there was a bomb at the park as at 6.30 am, which is the peak of activities of passengers moving to one destination or the other. This however he further said halted activities as people with the trauma of bomb attack at the park scampered from one point to the other to escape from the venue as such activities was brought to a zero point. He said: “My brother, my life is in danger as soldiers have always told me to leave the business and disappear from the environment. I have petitioned the authority concerned but issue remains the same. You see, how can I give up to fifty thousand naira to the taskforce? On the daily basis, the police asks for money also even when they perform no jobs to me. As am talking to you, there is a security threat at

the park due to apprehension, since the false alarm by the task force whose job is to decongest the Nyanya Jikwoyi road perform security job at the park illegally”. While calling on the FCT administration to intervene on the matter, Alhaji Baba Lagode said that his office had held several meetings on the way forward with the newly appointed Mandate Secretary to the FCT Transport Secretariat, Comrade Kayode Opeifa, yet it has yielded nothing. He, however, suggested that the contracts he entered with the authority preferably should be cancelled since the administration aids the proliferation of other illegal parks at Nyanya thereby increasing security concerns and low patronage to his business. He also pointed out that the move is breach of contract he had with the FCT administration. “You see, my brother, I would move for the cancellation of this contract because part of the contract was that

my park should represent commercial motor parks as a means of sanitising Nyanya which was infested with Boko Haram in the past. It was stipulated that there shall be security apparatus placed to checkmate certain suspicious moves which is threat to life. And all things being equal, I am to pay certain percentage to the FCTA that is if the agreement is honoured to the later but as it is, there are hundreds of motor parks in Nyanya now with the standing contract and you can see it is something that I cannot continue,” he added. Baba Lagode, noted passengers are no longer concentrated to his registered park since the administration now allows other illegal parks to operate as against the deed signed. He said that adequate security is no longer guaranteed since all the illegal parks operate manually with no technological apparatus to detect bomb except at the park operated by him. Other reasons he adduced was the

expiration of two weeks ultimatum given to the illegal parks operators by the authority with no positive change. He said that with the way things are going that he can no longer subscribe for an extension of the date till after Christmas which the illegal park operators has requested again. “An illegal thing is an illegal thing and I smell rat. The FCT administration gave me licence to operate and now there are illegal parks all over the place conducting passengers to various destinations and the same administration says nothing. I bet you till tomorrow they will do nothing,” he lamented. While pondering on the bomb alarm raised by the taskforce, Baba Lagode stated that in as much as the security agencies at Nyanya have remained uncoordinated and antagonistic about his business that the false alarm was to stop his business at the peak of business and also to scare people away from patronising him.

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FCTA to partner investors on infrastructure dev’t –Bello

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the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that the authority henceforth would partner infrastructure developers in ensuring that development in the territory is fast-tracked to meet up with the peoples need. The minister said this while lamenting the cost of Government funding infrastructural development in the Federal Capital Territory, saying his administration would be compelled to seek alternative funding as the huge cost was slowing the pace of work in meeting the demands of infrastructure, arising from the upsurge of population in the nation’s capital. The Minister, who disclosed this recently when he inspected on going infrastructure works at Guzape and Jahi districts, said that the situation has hampered the provision of required infrastructure in the territory. While calling on critical stakeholders to get more involved in infrastructural development funding, especially those that have been given allocation at different locations for mass housing development, Bello said that government can no longer bear the cost alone. “The cost of infrastructural development in FCT is becoming too much, as you can see that people who were allocated lands 15 years ago have not developed their plots, because they are waiting for government to provide

roads and other basic amenities. “We are calling on stakeholders to begin to get more involved in the development as government alone cannot fund it. It is coming to a stage where every plot will have to contribute to the demands of infrastructure. We have not really decided on that, but that may be the alternative we shall be considering”, he said. According to him, the reoccurring problem has inadvertently slowed down the effort to further expand the Federal Capital City (FCC) in line with the Federal Government policy on the territory. He therefore called for intervention from estate developers and other critical stakeholders to support government to facilitate the provision of such basic facilities. Earlier, Engineer Ben Simon, Chief Engineer, Gilmor Nigeria Ltd, the construction company handling the projects, told the Minister that despite zero allocation for the projects in 2016, the company has never stopped work on the site. He however admitted that they have slowed down the pace of work at the Guzape site, which was supposed to be completed within 12-13 months, but due to some hitches, it is not possible. He therefore assured that with adequate funding, the company will double works to ensure speedy and efficient execution the project.

FCTA will build infrastructure in Wuye market –Perm Sec Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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Permanent Secretary, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has assured the management, shop owners, traders and development partners of Wuye Ultra-Modern Market that FCT Administration would build an overhead bridge and other necessary infrastructure required in the market from next year. The Permanent Secretary, who gave the assurance recently in Abuja during the second edition of the annual trade-fair of the market, further remarked that the FCT Administration has already opened up some new critical roads to the market. Sir Ohaa also used the occasion to call on shop owners to come forth and open up their shops for business and to further create awareness of one-stop neighborhood market for consumables, without fear or intimidation. He said: “We are doing our best. We will ensure we provide the neces-

sary infrastructure. We have already opened up some new roads to the market. We will also ensure we include in next year budget the construction of flyover. “I also want to use this opportunity to call all shop owners to seize this moment to come and open up their shops for business without any fear”. The Permanent Secretary further assured residents of the territory that the present FCT leadership would continue to work assiduously to uplift their living standard, while urging them to remain law abiding and also support all the policies and programmes of government. Earlier, in his remarks, Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Mr. Wenegieme Idowu Joe, praised the architectural and engineering dexterity exhibited in the design and construction of the market, adding that its aesthetics and functionality is considered the best in the Federal Capital Territory in particular and Nigeria as

a whole. It would be recalled that Wuye UltraModern Market was among the four Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrangements by FCTA to provide vibrant economic activities for the growth and development of Abuja since 2003 to early 2014 when it was commissioned. The market has state-of-the-art facilities such as clinic and fire station that serves the entire Wuye District. It also has primary facilities like meat stall, farmers market, GSM/computer repair shops, cold rooms, among others. The geographical location of the market is an added advantage, as it takes less than three minutes’ drive from Utako District to the market and less than ten minutes’ drive from Asokoro, Garki, Maitama, Jabi and some parts of Apo and Gudu Districts. The market can also be easily accessible to neighbouring farming communities in Masaka, Kuje, Gwagwalada, Abaji, among others.

Abuja Art village fire: Suspicion as occupants lose N400m, accuse agency of sabotage

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ja Art and Culture village, which was gutted by fire last Friday, say the association of art traders has lost the estimated amount of N400 million to the inferno, thereby accusing leadership of the Director General of Nigerian Tourism development Corporation (NTDC), Otumba Segun Runsewe, of plot to edge the people out of the village. Speaking in an interview with The Abuja Times, one of the occupants of the Abuja Art and Culture village, Alhaji Awal Sulaiman, said that their suspicion is borne out of all the failed promises to the art village that had led to the mysterious fire incident that claimed millions recently in Abuja. He noted that part of the promises which is the provision of adequate security to the place by the Government has yielded to the raising down the place by fire. He said: “When this DG was appointed, we saw suspicious moves, which we do not subscribe to. Before then, we had internal security arrangement here but immediately he assumed office, he demanded that we should stop sleeping at the work place. He also promised that his office would provide security and other things at the village. Previous administrations have come and gone with no policies of this sort. And immediately we stopped sleeping here, the fire came and this for the first time in the history of the Abuja art village”. According to him, the reason for the sleeping at the village is be-

cause of the nature of their jobs. He stressed that some of them are tailors, scriptures, and shoe cobblers among others. “We are suspicious of Government hand in this because we hear that this land is to be given to some top politicians but we are at the same time equal Nigerians with equal right to live in their country. I want also to use this medium to call on the Federal Government that we all voted in the present administration into power and we also celebrated their victory. So we are calling on the authority to intervene on this matter”. The Abuja Times recalls that the existence of the Abuja art village has been controversial as the occupants had engaged external aggressors who want to topple the ownership of the landed property for hospitality business. Also speaking to The Abuja Times on the fire incident, another owner of two artifact shops at the village, Alhaji Adamu Garba, stated that the emergence of Otumba Segun Runsewe casted a spell on their business as unbearable conditions was dished out by the man who had wanted every shop owner out of the environment. According to him, some of the conditions were clear indication that Government wishes to retake the property as some of them are quite impracticable. He said that the new NTDC DG had earlier notified the occupants of the planed review of their stay in the place.

FCTA Executive Secretary, Engr. U.G. Jibrin (middle) with other officials at the scene of a burst pipeline near Yakubu Gowon Barrack, Asokoro, recently

Land encroachment: Bello commends Military over recourse to due process ÏÏÏThe

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has commended the Nigerian Army for its recourse to due process in its pursuit of resolution of cases of encroachments on some of its properties in the Federal Capital Territory. Malam Bello made the commendation when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai, paid him a courtesy call in his office on Monday. Also at the occasion, Lt. Gen. Buratai while fielding questions with newsmen gave assurances of security over Abuja and other parts of the country during and after yuletide season. The Chief of Army Staff said the essence of the visit was to solicit the intervention of the FCT Administration in the efforts of the Nigerian Army to recover and commence development of some of the land grant-

ed them upon relocation to Abuja. Some of these portions of land, he lamented, have been encroached upon by some people. Lt. Gen. Buratai underscored that the Nigerian Army is a responsible agency that believes in due process and would not take advantage of its position to lord it over people. He therefore called on the FCT authorities to help it recover these plots of land. He praised the efforts of the FCT Administration in infrastructural development and efforts to open up the city, even in the midst of economic challenges of the time. The FCT Minister used the event to laud the tremendous successes recorded by the Nigerian Army in its effort to restore peace and security in the country. He also paid tributes to the outstanding leadership qualities

of the Chief of Army Staff, which he cited as being responsible for the great strides recorded by the Nigerian Army under his command. Malam Bello said the issues of encroachment on Military land is one of the issues the present FCT Administration inherited upon assumption of office. Abuja, the Minister noted, has been acclaimed as one of the fastest growing cities in the world. This, according to him, comes with the burden of rising demographics, pressure on land and overstretching of the facilities. Being a creation of law, Bello cited, solutions for these problems must be found within the framework of the laws and documents creating Abuja, one of which is the Master-plan. He therefore pledged to work with relevant Military department to seek lawful and amicable resolutions of these issues.

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FBNHoldings renames businesses Ï`Ɔ ƇƇƈƏƌ ƅ ƌƌƈƐƌƆ Ɛ Ɛ ƗƆƋƈƒƆƏƈ Ƒ ƈƎƑƆ ƋƑƐƈ Sam Nzeh

FBN Holdings, the flagship for FBN brands and businesses has announced that renaming of all entities under its Merchant Banking and Asset Management group. These are FBNQuest Merchant Bank, FBNQuest Asset Management, FBNQuest Securities; FBNQuest Capital, FBNQuest Trustees and FBNQuest Funds. The holding company in a statement on Tuesday disclosed that the decision is in line with the objectives to deliver a consistent customer experience and drive increased

stakeholder value. According to the statement, the Merchant Banking and Asset Management group is set to close the year on a positive note, having successfully delivered several landmark transactions in the course of the year. ‘In 2017, FBNQuest Merchant Bank was appointed as co-Financial Adviser to the Debt Management Office (DMO) on the inaugural FGN N100 billion Sukuk offer, and acted as a Joint Issuing House/Book Runner for the Dufil Bond programme. Despite the tight monetary conditions, the Bond Series was successfully distributed to a diversified mix of investors which included Pension Fund

Administrators, Insurance Companies, Asset Managers, Deposit Money Banks and a frontier-market fund managers.’ Other achievements highlighted include FBNQuest Merchant Bank acting as Joint Financial Advisers to the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), advising on the divestment of its 100% stake in Keystone Bank; Joint Issuing House/ Arranger on the Municipality Waste Management Contractors Limited 18% Series 1 Fixed Rate Medium Term Notes Programme, advising on structuring the Notes and documentation to establish the programme; and as Joint Local Book Runner on

Nigeria’s first ever SEC-registered debt instrument, first ever diaspora bond offering, and first Saharan African offering in SEC Registered format for the Federal Republic of Nigeria – the US$300M 5.625% Inaugural US SEC-Registered Diaspora Bond due in 2022. FBNQuest Asset Management won the ‘Best Asset Manager in Nigeria’ award in the 2017 Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey and the EMEAFinance African Banking Awards, and also topped the chart in the BusinessDay Research and Intelligence Unit (BRIU) transparency index by scoring 73 points out of a possible 100

points. The BRIU report entitled the ‘Nigerian Mutual Fund Managers Transparency Report’ evaluated and ranked fund managers registered with the SEC. FBNQuest Asset Management currently manages the FBN Nigeria Smart Beta Equity Fund which has achieved a return of 45.2% from inception to the end of November 2017, outperforming the NSE ASI’s (Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index) return of 41.2 in the same period. The other Funds managed by the company have continued to deliver competitive returns to investors. FBNQuest Securities (a member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange) was also recognized as ‘Best Broker in Nigeria’ at the 2017 EMEA Finance African Banking Awards.

Ekiti Assembly passes N98.6bn 2018 appropriation bill By Gbenga Sodeide, Ado Ekiti

The Ekiti State’s Appropriation Bill of about N98.6billion, tagged: “Budget of accomplishments,” which was presented to the state assembly earlier in the month has been passed by the house. Presenting the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, saddled with the responsibility of working on the estimates, the Committee Chairman, Hon Jeje Samuel said ministries, agencies and departments appeared before the committee to defend their estimates. Jeje said that the committee observed that the year 2018 budget as presented by the governor was geared towards expansion of internally generated revenue, completion of all ongoing projects, provision of qualitative health services, quality education and sustainability of agricultural production with a view to ensuring food security and poverty alleviation in the state.

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NIMASA trains 150 personnel on capacity in Arab academy Ganiyu Obaaro As part of effort to develop its capacity, the Nigerian Maritime Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded arrangements to train 150 Nigerian Seafarers at the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Marine Transportation in Alexandria, Egypt. The Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, revealed this on the occasion of the flag-off of the first phase of the programme and award of plaque of recognition to

deserving NSDP cadets for their outstanding performance. Peterside said that being the first leg of the on-board fully sponsored training programme, it nonetheless was to conform to the best global practices. According to NIMASA, “In addition, another group of eighty nine (89) cadets also within the first phase will be proceeding to the South Tyneside College (STC), UK for their onboard sea-time training, making a total of two hundred and thirty nine cadets in the first phase of this programme departing to Egypt consist

of seventy seven (77) Deck and seventy three (73) Engine cadets.” He said, “The Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme was conceived in 2008 as a deliberate policy to ameliorate the dearth in certified and qualified seafarers and of course the depletion of seafarers in our national pool due mainly to age and migratory instinct for greener pastures by seafarers. “ The NSDP scheme was timeously implemented in September, 2009 to compliment full implementation of the Cabotage Act, 2003, which in

itself is geared towards strengthening indigenous tonnage capacity with one of its cardinal objectives being that coastal vessels are to be exclusively manned by Nigerians. The dearth in certified and qualified seafarers in Nigeria was a poignant reminder and a wake-up call for the Agency, the NSDP scheme has not looked back since September, 2009.” He lauded the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi for his input into the programme, as well as the contributions of other critical stakeholders, saying,

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Adamawa Policemen protest non-payment of two months’ salaries By Tom Garba, Yola

Thousands of policemen, who normally collect their monthly salaries from the Nigerian Police Force Micro Finance Bank, on Monday in Yola, besieged the premises of the bank demanding immediate payment of their two months salary arrears. The aggrieved policemen also, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, use his good offices to intervene in the matter, saying, their families are dying in hunger ,while their children’s school fees were yet to be paid, forcing many of the affected children out of school. When contacted the spokes man of the command on the matter, the Police Public Relation Officer, SP Othman Abubakar, declined comment, saying, he is not competent to speak on the matter. The Branch Manager, NPF Micro Finance Bank, Haruna Yusuf, while reacting to the allegation, said the police authority has not remitted the funds meant for the payment of the salaries of the affected policemen to the bank. According to him, the police command in the state informed him, that the funds is with the Budget Office, Force Headquarters, Abuja, awaiting approval.” “ I am just from the state police headquarters Yola, I was informed that, the funds meant for payment of the affected policemen is still with the Budget Office of Police Headquarters in Abuja. “As soon as the funds is made available to the bank,they would start getting their alert. “That is the only information I know about the matter,you can go and verify”Yusuf explained.

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NNPC releases 300 trucks of petrol daily to Lagos, 170 to Abuja Idu Jude, Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that its management, has released enough motor spirit popularly known as patrol, to help bring to an end the scarcity of the product across the country, just it has warned that hoarders among the independent market-

ers should beware of security plan to stop their evil activities. In a press statement issued Tuesday evening in Abuja, the corporation, said it has released a 21 days’ sufficiency of Premium Motor Spirit The 21day sufficiency of petrol translates into 750million litres of the white product across the country with Abuja and Lagos leading the park. The statement also revealed that the NNPC has increased the

How IGR will fund N345bn budget- Amosun

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Ogun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun, FCA, has said that the states’ ambitious N345bn budget for the 2018 financial year will be largely funded by internally generated revenue (IGR). According to Amosun, who spoke on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in Lagos on Friday, Ogun state has the second highest IGR in the country with an IGR of N6-7 billion monthly. “We plan to grow this to a minimum of N10 billion monthly, which should provide 50-55 percent of our 2018 budget” Amosun said. He said the growth in IGR will be mainly from a renewed drive for tax adherence. “We are on the offensive to say, citizens must pay taxes and in where they live” to this end, he disclosed that the

state is working out a residency rule with the Federal Government, where individuals will pay their taxes where they live and not where they work. Amosun further disclosed that the era of waiting on what is sent from Abuja is over. For now, 80-90 percent of what we spend monthly is internally generated, but we can do more. The governor, however disclosed other sources of revenue. He said, the state has development partners who have pledged one form of commitment or another towards funding the states drive for growth. “As we speak the World Bank has approved a $350million fund to be taken in a period of about four years. We also have the support of international institutions like the AFD and GIZ the Central Bank is also supporting us in the area of our agriculture” Amosun said his government

is interfacing with multinational companies and the state’s farmers on backward integration programmes and import substitution drive. Speaking further on the drive to create more revenue, the Executive state Governor disclosed that the state will focus on infrastructure development that will drive more businesses in to the state. Without infrastructure, there will be no development. Our key priority projects are focused on infrastructure development. “What we will do with 60-65 percent of the budget is to invest it in infrastructure, because we need to keep up the tempo. There are over 146 companies in Ogun state that have invested between $200m to as much as over $2bn and the way to bring more is by keeping up the tempo in terms of infrastructure. Amosun revealed that investment in Bus Mass Transit, the construction of an airport, the light rail, good road network and other will be focused in in the coming year.

amount of PMS truck supplies to cities across the country, with Abuja receiving additional 100 trucks of petrol from its normal 70 trucks daily supply, while Lagos is being supplied 300 trucks of petrol daily. The PMS stock is also boosted by supplies from Port Harcourt Refinery as well as Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company which are autonomous business units of the Corporation. It said that with the call-

off of the warning strike by the Petroleum Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday, NNPC wishes to assure motorists that normalcy would soon be restored in all parts of the country. It further reiterated of imminent punishment awaiting motorists and other consumers of petroleum products who create artificial panic buying, while warning marketers not to engage in hoarding as defaulters would be prosecuted.

Lafarge Africa launches 2030 sustainability plan Adesola Afolabi Lafarge Africa Plc inaugurated its ambitious 2030 plan, with which it intends to tackle the planet’s biggest issues for the next decade, set new standards and be the leading example of sustainability. The 2030 plan is supportive of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and consists of four pillars: Climate, Circular Economy, Water & Nature, People and Communities. Each target comes with a set of quantitative targets such as reducing emissions, deriving energy from waste and developing initiatives that will impact 75 million people across the world. The theme for the 12-year plan is “Building for tomorrow.” Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Director of Communications, Public Affairs & Sustainable Development of Lafarge Africa said, “At Lafarge, sustainability is a core value and business strategy; it’s part of what we do wherever we operate. Some of world’s biggest challenges like urbanization, housing and climate change are visible in Nigeria. The 2030 Plan

is our way of providing sustainable solutions to these challenges within and outside our operations.” Resource scarcity alongside urbanization, climate change and housing needs are some of the challenges the world faces today, especially in emerging economies like Nigeria. Michel Pucherchos, CEO of Lafarge Africa said, “LafargeHolcim, of which we are a subsidiary, is not only the world’s largest building solutions company but one with a rich history of sustainability. This enables us to adapt quickly and proffer sustainable and innovative solutions in markets like Nigeria where the growth potential is immense but must be sustained for future generations.” Of late, the cement maker has either adopted or sponsored sustainable innovations within and outside its operations. For instance, use of alternative fuel and the Lafarge National Literacy Competition. As part of its alternative fuel strategy, Lafarge is using local alternative energy sources at its plants across the country.

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FIRS: Hitches in obtaining tax clearance certs ‘ ill be resolved next year Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler has assured Nigerians especially civil servants that the e-platform introduced by the Service. would address the current hitches in issuance and obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) in the country. Fowler stated this on Tuesday, while presenting a paper at the “Monthly Lunch Time Reform Seminar” on: “Removing the Constraints to Obtaining Tax clearance Certificates by Public Servants, organised by Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja. Fowler said that measures have been put in place by FIRS to ease difficulty in issuing and obtaining of TCC. TCC is a statutory document issued by a relevant tax authority to a taxpayer to certify that he/she has paid the tax required. The FIRS boss, who was represented by the Tax Controller for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Mr. Robin Njoku said that as part of the measures, the electronic Tax Clearance Certificates (e-TCC) would be widely available in the year 2018. Asides the e-services, Fowler listed establishments of Federal Engagement and Enlightenment Tax Team (FEETT) and production and dissemination of taxpayer information guides as some of the measures to ease difficulty in issuing and obtaining of TCC. He pointed out that the difficulty could be as a result of knowledge gap in taxation, non-registration of Tax Identification Number (TIN), incomplete documentation, non-remittance of the tax deducted, application of wrong rates in tax computations, under remittance of tax deducted and failure to apply for TCC.

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Reps stops federal varsities’ N42bn electrification project Ïz ƕƄ Ɔ Ǝ 6ƆƇ Ƃ ƃ Ǝƍ ƐƄƍ Ɠ Henry Omunu, Abuja

The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to stop the procurement processes on the N42 billion electrification projects being carried out by federal universities across the country. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Darlington Nwokocha (PDP/Abia). In his lead debate, Nwokocha said that the rural electrification access

programme in the federal universities is a pilot scheme designed by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to electrify eight federal universities in the first instance and later replicate same across the country. He stated that N9.5bn was appropriated for the projects in the 2017 Appropriation Act, adding that the House is aware that the projects, which were supposed to be spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country were not evenly distributed. According to him, the electrification projects were mainly concen-

trated in some zones to the disadvantage of others, which is against the principle of federal character enshrined in Section 14(3) of the Constitution. Furthermore, he said that the projects, which were initially approved at N9.5bn in the Appropriation Act, were later awarded at the total cost of N42bn in violation of the Public Procurement Act. “The House is concerned that the contracts were selectively awarded to two contracting companies that do not have any records of achievements in the fields which is tantamount to further violation of the Public Procurement Act,” Nwokocha said. To this end, the House mandated

the Comittee on Power and Public Procurement to investigate the allegation and report back to the House within three weeks for further legislative action. In a related development, the House yesterday waded into the controversy surrounding the wearing of hijab by graduate of the Nigeria Law School at the recent call to bar ceremony on December 12, 2017. The House, in a resolution following the adoption of the motion sponsored by Rep. Danbaram Abubakar Nuhu mandated its committee on justice and judiciary to investigate the incident and make appropriate recommendations that will recognize and comply with the rule of law above any tradition or practice.

Company promises clients’ quality service

Ganiyu Obaaro

Chief Executive Officer of Malas Foods Limited, Mrs. Morenike Okupe has attributed the success of her company over the past two decades and half to delivering world- class catering services to our customers. A foremost catering service company in Nigeria, Mala Foods recently celebrated its 25 years of operation in rendering premium catering services to its esteemed customers. The event which took place at the prestigious Darlington Hall and Event Centre, Lagos, witnessed the attendance of many government, business and corporate personalities and the media.

According to the CEO Mrs. Morenike Okupe, the company decided to organize a ‘Thanksgiving Service’ to appreciate God for His faithfulness in keeping the company in operation for 25 years, even with all the turbulence in the business environment. “We are not just celebrating the number of years of being in business, but also for delivering world class catering services to our customers. And as you can see most of our customers are here to testify to the quality of our delivery. So, we are showing gratitude to God and also celebrating the priviledge of satisfying our customers,” she stated. Reflecting to when she started the business she

said, “I cannot stop thanking God because at the beginning I never knew things will turn out to be this great. It was so challenging and difficult. There were initial setbacks. But with determination, hard work, and trust in God one was able to overcome those teething problems. Again, I had a passion for catering services. I also had great confidence in myself. Today, when I look back, I cannot count on my passion or my efforts, I can only credit the success to God’s faithfulness. I am truly happy that Malas Foods has come this far”. Malas Foods, she said, has been providing professional catering services for 25 years now, and today

the company is one of the best catering businesses in Africa. “Our creative kitchen comes with freshness that gives our foods, including cross over foods, such an outstanding taste at the gourmet level that guarantees premium quality at all times. Besides God’s grace, satisfying our clients is the real reason Malas Foods is still strong and going 25 years after”. The event to marked Malas Foods’ 25th anniversary started with a special thanksgiving service that featured songs, hymns, praise and worship as well as a brief message delivered by Pastor Eyitayo Babalola of the City of God Covenant International Ministries. In his sermon taken from Psalm

107, Pastor Babalola commended the management of Malas Foods for putting God first, and recognising that the successes they have achieved in the past 25 years were purely from God’s goodness. Top among those honoured at the occasion was the longest serving staff of the organisation, Bose Gbadebo, who received lots of praises and encomium as she came out to pick her award. For her dedication and long period of service, Bose received a cash prize and a huge raise to her salary. Two other outstanding members of staff, Mama Lara and Mama Femi were also honoured at the event with cash prizes and raise in their remunera-

tions. Some members of staff that have passed on to glory were also recognised posthumously, and one minute silence was observed in their honour. A special video documentary showcasing the history of the company and various milestones achieved in the last 25 years was shown to excitement of guests present. High-brow clients and admirers were shown giving testimonial, sharing their experiences and endorsing the good works of Malas Foods. In her vote of thanks, Mrs. Okupe expressed special appreciation to all the guests who cleared their busy schedules to honour her invitation.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Stories by Motolani Oseni The OTC exchange platform has continued to be busy with high transactions turnover month on month, with closing transaction turnover in the Fixed Income and Currency (FIC) markets for the month of November amounted to N14.85trillion represented a 21.92 per cent or N2.67trn increase from the value recorded in October. For instance, latest summary of November trading activities released by the OTC market, showed that Treasury Bills (T.bills) market accounted for 37.81per cent against 37.20 per cent in October, while FGN2 bonds recorded 5.35 per cent compared to 6.51per cent recorded in the October of total turnover in November. Activities in the Foreign Exchange (FX) market accounted for 32.27 per cent as against 36.92

B4 Money Market

Fixed income, FX markets declare N14.9tr in one month per cent in October, while Money Market (Repurchase Agreements [Repos]/Buy-Backs & Unsecured Placements/Takings) accounted for 24.54 per cent (19.27 per cent in October) of total turnover for the reporting period. The breakdown of transactions in the FX market settled at $15.08billion in November, an increase of 8.78 per cent or $1.22bn, when compared with the value recorded in October $13.86bn. In the month under review, the Naira depreciated slightly in the Investors’ & Exporters’ (I&E) FX Window closing at N360.65 to the

dollar from N360.40 per dollar at the beginning of the month. Also, trading at a discount to the parallel market which also depreciated in the month of November to N364.00 per dollar from $/N363.00 at the beginning of the month. However, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official Spot rate experienced a slight depreciation, dropping N0.15 to close at $/ N306.00 from $/N305.85 at the beginning of the month. Although, total value traded in the I&E FX Window settled at $4.51bn during the month, rep-

resenting an increase of 4.88 per cent or $0.21bn relative to the value recorded in October ($4.30bn). Total value traded at the Window since inception stands at $22.37bn. Inter-Member trades recorded $1.74bn in the month of November, a 90.69 per cent increase relative to the trades recorded in October, and a 233.78 per cent increase YoY. Member-Client trades stood at $9.27bn, increasing by 3.71 per cent ($0.33bn) from the previous month and increasing by 102.77 per cent or $4.70bn YoY. Turnover in the Fixed Income

market in the month under review settled at N6.41trn, a 20.39 per cent or N1.09trn increase MoM. Transactions in the T.bills market accounted for 87.60 per cent of the overall Fixed Income market, from 85.10 per cent the previous month. Outstanding T.bills at the end of the month stood at N10.41trn, an increase of 5.46 per cent (N0.54trn) MoM (N9.87trn in October), whilst FGN bonds’ outstanding value increased by 1.48 per cent (N0.11trn) MoM to close at 7.53trn, from N7.42trn in October.

Afreximbank: Egypt growing to become African trade leader The Managing Director of the Intra-African Trade Initiative at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Kanayo Awani, has said that Egypt can be a front runner in transforming intraAfrican trade and boosting innovation and industrialization on the African continent, Speaking in Cairo during the opening of a one-day workshop on intra-African trade, organized by Afreximbank, Ms. Awani said that despite current low trade figures, opportunities abounded and there were many areas in which Egypt could expand its trade with the rest of Africa. “With the new significant policy shift toward export promotion, especially within Africa, and capitalizing on regional trade agreements, like COMESA and the upcoming Continental Free Trade Area, an improved and dedicated shipping line from Sokhna Port to Mombasa, quality and competitive Egyptian products and services, Egypt can transform its trade with Africa and become a major trade partner,” she stated. Egypt could expand its export trade in textiles, electricity, utilities and construction services, said Ms. Awani, who added that there were opportunities to boost pharmaceuticals exports to Nigeria, and furniture to Kenya, as well as to import beef from Sudan and fruits and vegetables from East Africa. The Managing Director said that Afreximbank had engaged with Egyptian businesses over the last year in order to address their trade finance needs and to identify the trade facilitation issues they faced as they tried to expand into existing African markets or to enter new ones.

Sterling Bank Plc General Manager: Emmanuel Emefienim, National President, National Union of Road Transport Workers: Alh S. A. Danzaki and Director Planning Research and Statistics, Ministry of Power, Works and Housing: Dr Famous Esedu at the 2017 National Conference organised by Ministry of Transport in Uyo...Saturday

Naira extends gain at official FX as NAFEX records $113.6m turnover After retaining the Friday exchange rates on the first trading day of the week across foreign exchange markets, the Nigerian local currency on Tuesday extended its gaining streak against the US Dollar at the official forex market to close at 306.20/$, compared to 306.25 maintained on Monday. Also, the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window on Tuesday recorded an appreciable transactions turnover of $113.58 million, stronger than $109.67 million sold on Monday. The Autonomous FX

window, at the beginning of yesterday trading activities saw Naira at N359.87 to the dollar better than N360.50 stood a day earlier but declined at the close of the market to N361.25 weaker than 360.96 traded the previous day. The Naira, at the parallel market segment of the Forex market, the local currency steadied at the depreciated rates of 365 per dollar, the same rate it traded on Monday and the Euro at 427 but appreciated by a point against the Pound Sterling to close at 484 against 485 sold yesterday. Consequently, the Fed-

eral Government through the Debt Management Office (DMO), earlier in the week, had disclosed that it would offered for subscription by auction N10.69bn worth of sovereign green bonds. The offer is in a circular on DMO’s website, stated that the five-year tenor bond would mature in 2022 at a coupon rate of 13.48 per cent per annum. The green bond is being issued following Nigeria’s endorsement of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change of Sept. 21, 2016, with the aim of

strengthening global response to the threat. The DMO circular noted that “proceed from the Green Bond would be used to finance projects in the 2017 Appropriation Act that were certified as green because of their positive effects on the environment. “Among the projects to be financed with the proceed of the Green Bond

Issuance are Renewable Energy Micro Utilities and Afforestation Programmes.’’ With the issuance, Nigeria would become one of the few countries in the world and indeed the first African country to issue a green bond, the DMO said. It added that the offer would close on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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Stakeholders laud Onyema’s induction as CIS associate member

Stories by Bonny Amadi

Stakeholders of the Nigerian capital market yesterday in Lagos, lauded the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Oscar Onyema for his diligence and commitment in subjecting himself to qualification exams of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS). Former Asset Management Company of Nigeria’s (AMCON’s) CEO, Mustapha Chike Obi, President, CIS) Oluwaseyi Abe, Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR) president, Bayo Olugbemi, council members of the Exchange and other market stakeholders , at the induction of Onyema as associate member of the CIS, extolled the leadership qualities of Oscar Onyema.

They said it is exemplary and worthy of emulation. “I want to congratulate Oscar Onyema; and I tell Oscar that he has impressed to decide to take the step to becoming a chartered stockbroker. I am very pleased on the progress he has made over the years,” Chikeobi said. CIS is the body statutorily empowered to train and certify professionals in the Nigerian capital market. It is the only professional body in Nigeria authorized to carry out qualifying examinations into the stockbroking profession. The Institute controls the activities of its members and matters associated with it. President CIS, Mr. Abe congratulated Onyema and urged him to maintain the good name and reputation of the institute, as he

continues to contribute positively to growth of the institution and indeed the Nigerian economy. “Your induction as an associate of this noble profession, is a landmark event that confers on you a new level of respect and honour. It is a mark of character, capacity and competence,” he noted. He said, “We are witnessing a rare manifestation of humility and leadership by example, as the CEO of the Exchange, Mr. Onyema, is formally inducted as an associate member of the institution. Today’s induction ceremony is unique because Onyema, despite his qualifications and experience as a well-grounded investment and securities expert qualified to practice in the United States and Nigeria, voluntarily enrolled as a member of CIS, sat and

passed the institution’s examination.” “He voluntarily applied for CIS membership, wrote exams and passed in flying colours. He exhibited exemplary leadership, commitment to the rule of law, and strict adherence to enabling standards that qualifies him as a chartered stock broker,” Abe said He went further to state that “we are not just witnessing an induction ceremony, we are showcasing exemplary leadership, a demonstration to the commitment to the rule of law and processes, uncommon dedication and patriotism of the highest order”. Abe, lauded the NSE CEO, Oscar Onyema for this commitment all through the qualification processes leading his qualification and subsequent induction

as associate member of the CIS. Describing the event as the most important for the institute, Abe said that Onyema exhibited rare humility, thoroughness, and leadership ingenuity in applying for CIS membership, writing qualifying exams and passing with distinctions the necessary exams. Before his induction, the CIS’s Chief Judge, Mr. Babatunnde Odofin, administered the oath of allegiance on Onyema, after which he was presented by the membership committee chairman of the CIS’ to the president, Oluwaseyi Abbe, for induction, which was performed at 2.05 pm. Expressing his delight after receiving his certificate as an associate member of CIS, Onyema said: “I am very humbled by your recognition of my modest con-

tributions to our market. I believe that my writing the CIS examination was a matter of cause and a continuous quest for knowledge and high performance. I commit to project the best image of the institution by ensuring adherence to the code of ethics of the profession. And I look forward to working with you all to improve the state of our market and the Nigerian economy at large.” In his brief remark, the newly inducted associate member of the CIS, Onyema lauded the institute for enabling him to pass through the process of qualification and qualify as a chartered stockbroker. He said,“My writing the CIS exams is a matter of course, you know the job keeps you very busy, but I am happy to have followed it through to come to this stage of my induction as associate member of the CIS”

GlaxoSmithKline consumer changes board

Stock market sustains decline as investors lose N25bn Adesola Afolabi

The Equities market continued from the week’s negative start with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All- Share Index (ASI) closing 0.46 percent lower than previous trading session on Tuesday. Specifically, market capitalisation dropped to N13.45 trillion from N13.20 trillion from N13.37 trn, and market breadth closed with 15 gainers against 25 losers, while year to date returns moderated to 40.59 per cent. Sectoral performance remained weak as all indices closed in the negative territory, save for the Insurance index that grew 0.84 percent and the ASeM that closed flat. Livestock feeds Plc topped the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el- Rufai with the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, during a visit by gainers chart with 4.88 per cent at the governor to the minister in Abuja... on Tuesday closing price of 86 kobo, followed by Unilever that gained 4.45 per cent to close at N41.99, Eterna at 4.01 per cent growth closed at N4.15. AIICO added 3.92 per cent to close at 53 kobo and linkage AsRenaissance Capital, one of Vladimir Sklyar, Director, Utilities, agers and resource funds.” surance gain 3.45 per cent to close the leading emerging and fron- Metals & Mining Research. In 2018, Renaissance Capital’s Metat 60 kobo per share. tier markets investment bank, has anRenaissance Capital continues to als & Mining research franchise will On the other hand, CI leasing, nounced a consolidation of its Metals build a centre of excellence for its launch a new comprehensive theDangote Sugar, NVR, Champion & Mining research franchise under research, and with this in mind the matic EMEA M&M research product breweries and Eco transnational the leadership of Johann Pretorius, Firm decided to combine Russia and to be issued quarterly, and will conincorporation topped the losers Head of Metals & Mining Research EMEA M&M coverage under Johann tinue to issue its traditional weekly chart. They declined 5 percent, and Head of Research for Africa, and and his team ensuring a best-in-class spot analysis to deliver a qualitative 4.99 per cent, 4.95 per cent, 4.76 his team. Johann Pretorius, Head of product for clients in the M&M space. product to the Firm’s clients. Renaisper cent and 4 per cent to close Metals & Mining Research and Head Johann Pretorius commented: “We sance Capital’s global research team at N1.33, N20.57, N6.30, N2 and of Research for Africa, and his team have taken a decision to consolidate has garnered multiple industry acN16.80 per share, respectively. to take responsibility for EMEA our Metals & Mining coverage. This colades and has been most recently The day’s top five traded stocks M&M research coverage, including will allow us to deliver comprehen- recognised in Institutional Investor’s were Transcorp, FBN Holdings in Russia sive, thematic EMEA Metals & Min- (II) 2017 All-EMEA Research Team and Zenith Bank, Guaranty and Based in South Africa, Johann, ing sector research. We believe a survey, jumping four places to ninth Thomaswy. Market activities in a top-rated mining analyst with a consistent framework across all com- in the overall EMEA Research Team terms of volume depreciated 13.63 wealth of experience in Africa and panies could add value to our clients. Ranking, and ascending to the Top 10. per cent from the previous level beyond, together with award-winning The breadth and quality of the team’s The Firm’s African research team of 752 million to close at 649 mil- analysts, including Steven Friedman research, and our international expe- analysts scored top positions in nine lion; and value dropped to N5.4bn and Kabelo Moshesha, will be assum- rience should ensure that the Firm’s sectors in this year’s Financial Mail from previous day’s closing value ing responsibility for the coverage of EMEA Metals & Mining product is Awards (South Africa’s leading finanof N1.28trn. Russian Metals & Mining stocks from highly relevant to EMEA fund man- cial services awards).

Renaissance capital to consolidate EMEA metals, mining research

GlaxoSmithKline has announced of imminent change in the board of the organization occasioned by notice of resignation of a board member effective, 12th January, 2018. A statement signed by the company’s secretary, Uchenna Uwechia released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the company said, “ We have received a notice from Mr. Adeniran Aderemi, an executive director on the board informing the company of his intention to resign from the board effective from 12th January, 2018” However, the company said that the board is yet to meet to pass the required resolution, but expected to do so at the company’s board next meeting scheduled for the first quarter 2018. Daily Times Nigeria recalls that GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria (GSK) paid a dividend of 30 kobo per share for the year ended December 31, 2016 and experts are projecting that the company may not be positioned to outperform its 2017 dividend payment in 2018 with declining earnings and losses recorded by the firm year to date (ytd). The company’s third quarter 2017 revenue increased by 6.3 per cent, from N10.809 million recorded in Q3 2016 to N11.485m in the Q3 2017. Indications that the company may not pay dividend for the outgoing year could further be strengthened by the company’s Q3 2017. Profit before tax for the period declined by 91.5 per cent to N651.615 million from N7.635m recorded in the same period of 2016. Profit for the year in Q3 also dropped by 91.6 per cent to N651, 612, against N7,721m in the Q3 period of 2016. Also, basic and diluted earnings per share of the company in Q3 2017 also declined by 91.6 per cent to 54 kobo against 646 kobo on Q3 2016.

Aviation B6 Servicom: Passengers urge to report failure to FAAN Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

To improve its services at all Nigerian airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has appealed to passengers and stakeholders to report service failure to the authority. FAAN said several mechanisms have been put in place for speedy response to complaints by anybody who are dissatisfied with its service. This mechanisms include the social media, telephone numbers, suggestion boxes at airports etc. Managing Director, FAAN, Saleh Dunoma who

made the appeal at the formal launch of its reviewed service charter in Lagos, said collaboration with all stakeholders would assist the agency to improve on its service delivery, adding that “FAAN is a customercentric organization and is totally committed to delivering quality services to her esteemed customers” The Managing Director, represented by the Authority’s Director of Engineering Services, Mr. Nurudeen Daura, described the service charter as a service level agreement that ensures that standards are upheld and sustained,

whilst providing an opportunity to our customers to report any service failure within the value chain. He urged all users of the document to make conscious effort to study, imbibe, and implement the areas pertaining to their respective responsibilities and activities. “Our appreciation also goes to all our stakeholders, passengers for the time and contributions to the development of the service charter. Indeed, the unveiling of this document today would not have been without your support”. Head, SERVICOM in the

Presidency, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli commended FAAN for taking the bold step and daring to review its service charter, adding that this attempt was a sign that FAAN was ready to improve on its service for its customers. She enjoined other agencies to emulate FAAN and deliver their Charters too, as required by the provisions of the law setting up SERVICOM. “You have our support to implement what is the charter, today you are holding out a loud statement, this is a document we are very proud of ”.

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Dana air emerges most efficient in 2017 Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has been recognized as the 2017 Most Efficient Airline, at the Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award 2017, which held in Abuja, at the Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotels. The Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award is an exclusive award that seeks to reward excellence among the most committed and dedicated businesses operating in Nigeria. It focuses on recognizing outstanding corporate organizations and individuals who have positively impacted the economy of Nigeria. According to Mr. Uwabor Joshua, Executive Director of Nigeria Entrepreneurs award: ‘tonight we will celebrate and honor outstanding entrepreneurs, business executives, corporate organizations, and heads of government agencies for their creativity, handwork, determination and success and Dana Air has over the years maintained a reputation for delivering the best in terms of service delivery and consistency in the aviation industry.’ Receiving the award on behalf of the airline, Kingsley Ezenwa,

Communications Manager of Dana Air said, “First, I want to thank the organisers of this award for doing a great job. We are honored to be recognized as the Most Efficient Airline of the year 2017, having received the Most Customer Friendly airline from the entrepreneur’s award last year. For us at Dana Air, this is recognition for more work and it will definitely stimulate us to continue to maintain our standards, award winning in-flight service, unrivaled on time performance and customer-centric online products.’’ Recipient of many awards for aviation excellence, Dana Air has constantly played a leading role in the Nigerian Aviation Industry, contributing to the economic growth of the country with daily flights from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Owerri The airline recently celebrated its anniversary having flown over 2.7 million passengers in the last nine years of its operations harping on its consistency, managerial and operational efficiency.

Retreat which held in Lagos said as a department saddled with the responsibility of actualizing the economic objective of the agency, it behooves the staff to operate a transparent platform whereby all the agency’s earnings are clearly harvested through proper issuance of invoices for settlement of charges, stressing that the realization of the budget estimates by the agency can only be actualized through diligent processing of returns by personnel of Commercial Department. Earlier in her welcome address, the General Manager, Commercial, Mrs. Joy Umeh said the retreat was to create a forum for learning where all staff would be equipped with latest trends in han-

dling complex issues relating to revenue collection. Umeh also expressed optimism that grey areas relating to the job will be resolved as participants used the platform to share their experiences, compare notes and come up with more efficient ways of harnessing the agency’s resources. With participants drawn from 26 stations across the country, the three-day Annual Commercial Department Officers’ Retreat with the theme: Revenue Generation-A Veritable Tool for Financing Air Navigation Services featured power-point presentations, lectures and a report on the progress made so far by NAMA in the implementation of Federal Government Executive Orders.

NAMA assures airlines of seamless operations

Ï9ƌƍƏ ƒƆ ƅ ƌƌƑ ƈƅ Ɛƈ The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has assured airlines and stakeholders on the provision of seamless and uninterrupted air navigation services throughout the festive season as the nation gradually winds down to Christmas and New Year celebrations. Managing Director of NAMA, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu who made this known in a statement said all the country’s navigational facilities are working at optimal levels, with precision approach landing aids at the five international airports where traffic is high also in top form.

Akinkuotu noted that the agency recognizes that apart from the adverse weather associated with this time of the year, there is also a huge demand for air traffic services and has taken steps to strengthen its technical and operational capacity. He said as part of these measures, new VHF communication radios have been installed across the country to reduce congestion while the installation of Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) is ongoing in Lagos and Kano airports. Capt. Akinkuotu disclosed that air traffic con-

trollers and other critical staff have been deployed to busy airports to ensure that there is no fatigue arising from pressure of work. The NAMA boss also noted in the statement that Airspace Managers in all Nigerian airports have consequently been directed to embark on measures to strengthen Air Traffic Management and surveillance systems in their respective domains to ensure maximum operational safety during the yuletide, saying that the need for extra vigilance at this time became inevitable because of the usual upsurge in traffic and the increased tempo of

airport activities that come with the season. According to Akinkuotu “if we must build upon our present gains in maintaining safety of air navigation in the country, it calls for synergy and collaboration among airspace managers as well as stakeholders in the industry.” Meanwhile, Akinkuotu has tasked workers in the agency to come up with procedures, processes and innovations that would correct all the existing imperfections in the revenue collection system of the agency in order to boost its revenue base. Akinkuotu who gave this charge in his opening remarks at the 2017 Commercial Department Officers’

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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9mobile sale: No room financially, technically deficient coys – NCC Stories: Ladesope Ladelokun

The NCC has insisted that there is no going back on the handover of 9Mobile to the preferred bidder, adding that technically and financially unstable company stand no chance. This was made known by the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC at the 82nd edition of Telecoms Consumers Parliament in Abuja recently. Dambatta confirms that five bidders have expressed interest in taking

over 9mobile, noting that they have been allowed to access the data room of 9mobile in order to have a firsthand information on the financial situation of the company. Sources confirm that Globacom Limited, Bharti Airtel, Smile Telecoms Holdings, Helios Investment Partners LLP, Teleology Holdings Limited have been shortlisted as the five bidders to buy 9mobile, Nigeria’s fourth largest telecommunications provider. It will be recalled that following failed negotiation with its lenders over a

missed payment of $1.2b loan taken from a consortium of 13 banks in 2013, 9mobile, which used to be known as Etisalat, rebranded after its owners in Abu Dhabi pulled out and a new board was inaugurated to take charge. Speaking on what Nigerians should expect in the days ahead, Danbatta says seamless takeover of 9mobile. He assures that whoever takes over the company will give the company a facelift. His words: “As you are aware, five bidders have emerged

as I am talking to you and they have been allowed to access the data room of 9mobile in order for them to get access to the financial situation of the company and subsequently make bid for the takeover of the company. We will ensure that the takeover is done in a regulated manner, not a forceful manner.’’ He added: “That is why the CBN and the NCC are supervising what is going on through the interim board that was jointly set up by the NCC and other partners.’’

Telcos to roll over data balances soon - Danbatta The National Communications Commission has hinted that the days when subscribers lose their data at expiry date may be over soon, adding that it will soon issue a directive to service providers to give a two-week window to subscribers to enable them roll over unused data. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta disclosed this at the 2017 Port Harcourt International Trade Fair recently. Danbatta, who was represented by the Head of Projects, NCC, Mr. Bashir Idris, charged zonal offices of NCC to take the message to the grassroots through NCC conversation channels, noting that the commission was committed to protecting customers, which is one of the eightpoint agenda of the com-

mission. The NCC boss said, “ The commission will soon issue a directive to the service providers to give a 14-day window to the subscribers to enable them to roll over their unused data, even if they do not renew on the expiration of the data. Expressing confidence that the planned directive will bring an end to the era that allows subscribers to lose their entire unused data, Danbatta says the move will add value to cconsumer of telecom services, stating that service consumers deserve the attention of resolving their problems. “This will stop the current practice where subscribers lose their entire unused data if they fail to renew on the date of expiration of the current subscription,’’ he said.

Adamawa to benefit from multi-million naira online research books By Tom Garba, Yola

CEO, Malas Foods, Mrs. Morenike Okupe, (Centre), with friends and associates, cutting a celebration cake to mark the 25th Anniversary of the company, in Lagos recently.

Onu harps on role of science, technology to economy Ladesope Ladelokun with agency report

H a r n e s s i n g Science,Technology and Innovation will help Nigeria’s development process, especially in her drive to diversify the economy. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said this at the 15th meeting of the National Council on Science and Technology in Benin. With the theme : “Nigerian Economy Driven By Science and Innovation’’, Onu said the ministry was committed to playing its role in ensuring that the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan(EGRP) strategies of the present administration were STI driven and successfully implemented. Onu said that though the country was yet to reach its full potentials in the deployment of STI deliverables into

project and programmes due to some identified challenges, it has been able to attain some mileage within the past few years. On National Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap (NSTIR) 2030, Onu said the Federal Government was committed to investing N180b to ensure its successful implementation. He added that the amount,which would be over a period of three budget years, would be in the short term basis of roadmap. Onu said the ministry was keen on implementing the roadmap, in collaboration with wide variety of stakeholders, including public and private research development centres. The Science and Technology minister expressed optimism that the implementation of the planned NSTIR 2030 programmes and increased investment in Science, Tech-

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nology and Innovation (STI) would help actualise Nigeria’s dream to join the top 20 of technologically advanced countries in the world. He further stated that the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) 2017 to 2020 recently launched by the present administration, focused on macroeconomic policy improvement, economic diversification, competitiveness, improvement, social inclusion and job creation.

The Minister opined that the ERGP targeted that the Nigerian economy would recover strongly with a GDP growth of seven per cent, driven by non oil sector growth of 7.2 per cent by 2020. Onu said this would help in the steady expansion of the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, stating that almost 15 million net jobs would be created with poverty reduction from 61 per cent to 50-55 per cent by 2020.

Adamawa State government is to benefit from a million online research books for students of its tertiary institutions. This was made known when Adamawa State Governor Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla received a delegation from ICT University Louisiana, at the Governor’s Office, in Yola, the state capital. Receiving the delegation, Jibrilla said the state would collaborate to enable it benefit from the donation, which would further compliment state government’s effort. He said he will visit Louisiana to appreciate the honour done to him adding that the state government has intensified effort to change the narrative of the state. Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Comrade Ahmed Ibrahim Sajo, who gave further details on achievement of the present administration, explained that over 300 roads were Constructed as well as two hundred and sixty two classrooms were renovated. He said the state university has also commenced the distribution of laptop to its students, which provides the basis for electronic learning

for its students adding that the template for E-governance in the state is right for the collaboration. Leader of the delegation and President of Board of Trustees of the ICT University, Professor Victor Mbarika explained that the ICT University was established and funded by United States Department of Education. He said the University appreciated the performance of some Auditor from Adamawa who attended seminar leading to intention of the University to make donation to the state government to enable it benefit in the areas of e-learning and e-governance for people of the state. Also, Professor Victor Mbarika relayed the honour Mayor of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome bestowed on Governor Bindow. Speaking in the same vein, Professor Adebayo Paul of Nasarawa state University disclosed that other educational institutions in Nigeria are also beneficiaries of the gesture of ICT University. The collaboration is expected to enable state government take possession of equipment that will provide more than one million books online as well as endure smooth operation of government online.

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