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The National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Senator Ahmed Makarfi has rejected the new panel headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo set

up to probe the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke. Instead, the NCC of the PDP has demanded for an independent Continued on page 7

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The committee, headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, also interrogated the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Malam Lawal Daura, over the issue.

A source close to the court confided in The Daily Times on Thursday that neither the Na-

tional Intelligence Agency (NIA) nor the Rivers State Government had filed counter affidavit to back up their claims for the staggering cash.

The source said: “Though Justice Muslim Hassan has ordered interim forfeiture of the cash, following the ex-parte application from the EFCC, no application has been filed to challenge the interim forfeiture order.

“You will recall that the judge has adjourned the matter till May 5 for any interested party to come

forward, the court is yet to receive any application to that effect.

“I can also inform you that some emissaries of a certain interested party have approached the court, saying that their principal has directed them to file counter affidavit against the order next week.

“But as at today (Thursday), the court is yet to receive any application against the interim forfeiture order on the seized cash.”

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to the money, the source replied that none of the interested parties had filed counter-affidavit to challenge the court order.

The source added that the delay by the interested parties to file the necessary applications might be due to gathering of necessary papers to back up their claim as he stated that the issue is a serious matter.

He said: “The issue is not about filing application but backing it up with relevant papers. Nobody can come forward to claim the cash in view of the controversy trailing the seizure unless the party has the relevant documents and proof of ownership.

“You will agree with me that it is not a tea party affair as everybody is watching what will happen on May 5.”

When asked what would happen if there is no application against the order on May 5, the source said: “If there is no application against the interim forfeiture order on or before May 5, the judge will order final forfeiture of the money to the Federal Government.”

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had stormed the Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos and recovered $43.4 million, 27,000 pounds and N23 million, following a tip off from a whistle blower.

But the suspended Director General of the NIA, Ambassador Ayo Oke, had reportedly claimed that the recovered cash belonged to the agency, saying that the private home is one of the “Safe

Houses” where money is kept for covert operations.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, is also laying claim to the money, insisting that the money was allegedly diverted by his immediate predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi.

The Daily Times recalls that 24 hours after the EFCC discovered the huge sums of money in a building at Ikoyi, Lagos, Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos ordered the temporary forfeiture of $43,449,947, £27,800 and N23,218,00 (about N13bn) recovered by the agency from an apartment in the Ikoyi, Lagos.

Justice Hassan further directed that anyone interested in the funds should show up before him to show cause why the money should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.

The judge made the forfeiture order shortly after entertaining an ex parte application by a lawyer to the EFCC, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo.

Oyedepo also urged the judge to exercise the power conferred on him by Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and other related Offence Act to order the interim forfeiture of the money to the Federal Government.

While granting the interim forfeiture order on the cash, Justice Hassan also granted the anti-graft agency’s prayer to advertise or publish the interim forfeiture order in any national newspaper for Continued on page 15

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President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged African Maritime Administrators and Regulators to forge coherent and collaborative response to the challenges confronting Africa’s maritime space.

The President, who was represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, gave the charge while declaring open the African Maritime Administrators Association (AMAA) conference in Abuja on Thursday.

According to Osinbajo, Nigeria is more than ever, determined to play a significant role on the global maritime stage.

“As African Maritime administrators and regulators, it is my respectful view that you must ensure a coherent and collaborative continental response to the chal-

lenges facing our maritime space.

“This will require cooperation amongst our states and agencies and with other segments of society, including the private sector.

“It will also entail focusing on human capacity development including strengthening the coast guard function to police our waterways.

“It means that government’s issues and appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks must be put on the front burner alongside timely exchange of information.

“In addition issues of maritime security and safety must continue to receive priority attention as we strive to make Africa a valid player in the international maritime community.

Osinbajo observed, however, that these measures would only yield the desired results when all African nations speak in one

voice at the global level for the enduring interest of the continent.

He added that the regulatory and legal frameworks to properly manage maritime resources in the continent and overcome the challenges were inadequate.

He also revealed that the administration recently approved the new maritime security architecture and infrastructure.

The function would be jointly coordinated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Ministry of Transportation and the office of the NSA. On the issue of security on the country’s waterway, Osinbajo added that government had given support to the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies to enable them to work with others in the sub-region to effectively police the waterways.

“These arrangements will also contribute to resolving and eliminating piracy and sea robbery within our maritime domain,’’ he noted.

He said government had also paid significant attention to making it easier to do business, noting that one of the country’s immediate priorities was the exit and entry of goods especially in the seaports.

“The measures we are putting in place are designed to improve the efficiency of our ports and ensure quick turn-around time of vessels.

“Technology is also being deployed to make our port operations more transparent and more effective in support of economic growth.’’

He noted that NIMASA was being reformed to play its expected role as facilitator of economic

prosperity.

Buhari noted that recent developments in the continent indicated that the continent of Africa had begun to develop the blue economy for economic prosperity and urged the regulators not to rest on their oars Osinbajo also reiterated the desire of Nigeria to seek election into the council seat of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

“In this vein, Nigeria will promote and support effective African participation in the council of IMO ’’ he added.

The Vice President also used the occasion of the conference to unveil the new logo of NIMASA. The new logo, which has a ship rudder and anchor as its main themes, replaces the logo used by the agency since inception in 2006.

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Meanwhile, former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has faulted the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the president’s action is a ruse.

Lamido, who stated this during an interview with the Hausa service of the BBC, alleged that Buhari could not be fighting corruption having worked under the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha.

The late military dictator had appointed Buhari as chairman of the then Petro-

leum Trust Fund (PTF).

Speaking on why he is faulting the ability of the president to wage a war against corruption, Lamido alleged that “He (Buhari) worked under Abacha; in fact, he was the closest to the late military ruler and when it comes to corruption, everybody knows where Abacha’s government stands.

“Buhari is just making noise; there’s no iota of truth in the so-called commitment to the improvement of security and halting graft in the country.”

Lamido, who is being prosecuted alongside his son and other by the EFCC,

also faulted the commission for its failure to disclose the owners of the recovered cash in Ikoyi, Lagos.

However, this is not the best of time for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) as the agency reportedly collected $289,202,382 in cash from the account of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) in February 2015 after the postponement of the general election, an online medium, TheCable reported on Thursday.

NAPIMS is a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which manages the

investments of the national oil company.

But the online medium further reported that it was also from NNPC’s accounts that the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) withdrew the bulk of the $2.1 billion it got for “Boko Haram operations” in the months leading to the 2015 elections.

According to TheCable, funds were approved for NIA’s “covert operations” by former President Goodluck Jonathan and subsequently withdrawn in cash from NAPIMS account at CBN. It added that the entire NIA budget for 2015 was a

FG arraigns Justice Ngwuta for false assets declaration

Towers might have been part of the $289,202,382 released to the agency two years ago.

The suspended NIA DG has a wife named Folashade Oke, further fuelling speculation that it was a family affair.

But the NIA is said to have claimed that the money was only “in transit” at the Ikoyi apartment for onward movement to the agency’s property.

Buhari has set up a threeman panel to investigate both Oke and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir David Lawal, over various allegations.

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While Justice Ngwuta’s trial was going on before a Federal High Court, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation had on February 8, 2017 preferred separate sets of charges bordering on breaches of code of conduct for public officers and asset declaration breaches against him and another judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adeniyi Ademola.

little over N25 billion which was about $160 million at the time — further suggesting that the payment was extra-budgetary.

The online medium further stated that the Department of State Services (DSS) also got huge sums of cash in naira and dollars for “covert operations” in the run-up to the election.

It stated that the revelations are coming in the light of the recovery of $43 million, £27,000 and N23 million in Osborne Towers by the EFCC. According to the online medium, there is now strong suspicion that the recovered cash in Osborne

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Ekiti PDP threatens mass defection if …

Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, declared those supporting a faction of the party loyal to the Court of Appeal recognised National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, as outcasts and saboteurs, who are interested in wrecking the party.

The party took the decision at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, where the party began mobilisation in readiness for the 2018 governorship poll.

Describing Governor Ayodele Fayose’s contributions to the party at both local and national levels as exemplary, the PDP under the leadership of the State Chairman, Barrister Gboyega Oguntuase, passed

confidence votes in the leaderships of the governor and Senator Ahmed Makarfi as well as the State Working Committee of the party.

The former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Paul Alabi, moved the motion for the passage of votes of confidence in Fayose, Makarfi and Oguntuase and seconded by all the party members.

Present at the occasion were a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kehinde Agboola; the Chairman in Ikole Council, Mr. Azees Yusuf; member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Titilayo Owolabi-Akerele; and Chairman, Ikole Council, Mr. Adeyeye Adeyanju, among others.

Alabi, who spoke extensively on the party’s fortunes since Fayose came on board, said: “We want to warn Senator Buruji Kashamu and Senator Sheriff to stop meddling in

the politics of Ekiti. Ekiti belongs to us and not to interlopers.

“When did you see any Ekiti man controlling the politics of Ogun?

Senator Kashamu must stop using some renegades to destabilise our party.

“Let me also say this, Fayose remains the voice of the voiceless in Nigeria. He is a pride to Ekiti PDP and Nigeria at large and wherever he goes, we shall follow him en masse”, he said.

The factional PDP chairman, Oguntuase appealed to members to stand united so that the 2018 poll can be a work-over for the party.

“Winning the election in 2018 is a done deal, but we want to keep our records flying. In the last election, we defeated Governor Kayode Fayemi in all the 16 local government areas and that feat we are going to maintain in the next poll”, he said.

commission of inquiry comprising eminent Nigerians of proven records of integrity, independence and competence to carry out the probe of the two suspended government officials.

This, the caretaker committee pointed out, is the only way by which it can have confidence that a thorough and impartial investigation will be conducted and by which the President also can reassure the general public that there are no sacred cows in his Government for whom there are different set of rules.

The caretaker committee, in a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, pointed out that the present situation amounts to the government being the Judge in its own cause, stressing that it does not believe that justice can be served that way.

The NCC of the PDP urged Nigerians to recall that the Senate did set-up an Ad-Hoc Committee in 2016 headed by Senator Shehu Sani, a Senator representing Kaduna Central, to investigate the expenditures and activities of the Presidential Initiative for North East (PINE), which Engr. Babachir in his capacity as the SGF was overseeing.

The said committee, the NCC pointed out, also investigated the alarming rate of humanitarian crisis in the North-East occasioned by the diversion of grains from the Strategic Grains Reserve and other food supplies meant for the Internally Displaced Per-

sons (IDP) in that region.

According to the statement, “Not surprisingly, some Nigerians have applauded the Suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke as indicating a new commitment by President Buhari to fight the anti-corruption war without fear or favour, but we are constrained to point out that it is another ruse to deceive Nigerians and dress up the failed anti-corruption war in a new garb.

“Let Nigerians recall that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did set-up an Ad-Hoc Committee in 2016 headed by Senator Shehu Sani, a Senator representing Kaduna Central, to investigate the expenditures and activities of the Presidential Initiative for North East (PINE), which Engr. Babachir in his capacity as the SGF was overseeing.

“The Committee also investigated the alarming rate of humanitarian crisis in the North-East occasioned by the diversion of grains from the Strategic Grains Reserve and other food supplies meant for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in that region.

“Consequently, the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee indicted the SGF, Engr. Lawal for the mismanagement of PINE Funds and the award of multi-million Naira Grass Cutting Contract to one of his companies, Rholavision Engineering Limited and other ghost companies.

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Army to uncover unknown gunmen in S/Kaduna, halt bandits from entering

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a matching order from the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratia, the Nigerian army has set up an Internal tactical headquarters in a border town between Southern Kaduna and Plateau state, aimed at flushing out terrorists who have been unleashing terror in the said general area.

The internal security operational exercise codenamed ‘Operation Harbin Kunama 2,’ is strategically situated at Nimbia forest in Kaduna state, near Jos, with the mandate to disarm bandits, in Southern Kaduna and to block them from fleeing to neighboring states such as Bauchi and Plateau states.

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, at the inaugural launch of the internal security operational exercise, the Operation Safe Haven Commander (OPSH), Major General Rogers Nicholas, said that the country is tired of incessant loss of lives and properties, hence the need to set up an operational strike force based in the most troubled parts of the country aimed at restoring normalcy there.

Gen. Nicholas noted that the same exercise was also being inaugurated simultaneously in six states, name-

ly Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa and Bauchi states, adding that the persistent clash between herdsmen and farmers in Southern Kaduna and other terrorist groups in other parts of the country necessitated the setting up of the Operation.

Operation Harbin Kunama 2, headed by Sector 9 and 6 of the OPSH, revealed that the hideout of the perpetrators of the genocide going on in Jama’a LGA in Kaduna State has been uncovered and will soon be rounded up.

Sector 9 of the OPSH, also known as the tactical headquarters of the Harbin Kunama 2, headed by Colonel I.B. Oloyede, disclosed that the aim of the terrorists in Southern Kaduna is to destabilize and take over the region, adding that the situation has deteriorated.

Col. Oloyede said that the terrorists are loaded with arms of different types, using abduction, quick invasion into villages to kill and burn houses of unarmed villagers as their tactics to unleash terror in the area.

He assured that his command is battle ready to flush out the bandits, commending the effort of the OPSH Commander in equipping troops with the military equipment to disarm the hoodlums and return normalcy.

NDDC contractors get 2-week ultimatum to return to sites Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has given contractors working on its projects across the region a new two-week window within which to return to sites or face sanctions.

Rising from a management committee meeting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the Commission’s Managing Director, Mr. Nsima U. Ekere, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region, saying that a list of such contractors “is being compiled in all the nine NDDC states and defaulters would be prosecuted.”

A statement from the commission signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Chijioke Amu-Nnadi, said that the interventionist agency had earlier given contractors

30 days to return to site, in order to complete all on-going projects in the region.

Mr. Ekere said that the Commission would take appropriate steps to recover funds from defaulting contractors who had been mobilised but had refused to return to site. He restated the Commission’s resolve to ensure that all on-going projects were completed “for the benefit of the people of the Niger Delta region.”

The NDDC boss stressed the importance of getting all stakeholders to key into the change agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. He added: “It is important for our contractors to realise that it can no longer be business as usual.

It is important for everyone doing business with NDDC to realise that things must be done properly, how they ought to be done and when they ought to be done.”

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UNICEF laments the use of children as sucide bombers Ebelechukwu Ibeneme, Abuja

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The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has lamented the increasing rate at which children are used in carrying out bomb attacks in public places across Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameron noting that it remains the worst use of children in conflict and must therefore be stopped.

This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to Daily Times in Abuja during the week.

According to the statement, a total number of 117 children has been used so far in carrying various attacks in countries; four in 2014, 56 in 2015, 30 in 2016 and 27 in the first three months of 2017.

“In the first three months of this year, the number of children used in bomb attacks is nearly the same as the whole of last year – this is the worst

*Calls on countries to move against it. possible use of children in conflict, As a consequence, girls, boys and even infants have been viewed with increasing fear at markets and checkpoints, where they are thought to carry explosives.

The statement added ‘These children are victims, not perpetrators, forced and decieved into committing such horrific acts with many who have been associated with Boko Haram keeping their experience secret because they fear the stigmatization and even violent reprisals from their community. Some are compelled to bear their horrors in silence as they remove themselves from other groups for fear they might be outed and stigmatized.

UNICEF in its statement also lamented the prolonged period in which children are kept in the adminstrative custody for questioning and screening after being intercepted at

checkpoints noting that in 2016 almost 1,500 children were under the administrative custody in four countries.

It therefore called on affected countries to end grave violation against children by Boko Haram including the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict as so called ‘sicide bombers, ensure that children who have been taking into a custody solely for their alleged or actual association to armed group are as quick as possible handed over to civilian authorities for reintegration and support, as well as provide care and protection for separated and unaccompanied children adding that all affected children by the crisis need psychosocial support and safe places to recover.

The statement however reiterated the Agency’s determination in working with communities and

families fight all sort of stigma against children as well as provide and build a protective enviornment for them. It could recalled that In 2016, UNICEF reached over 312,000 children with psychosocial support in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, and reunited more than 800 children with their families.

In a crisis that has displaced more than 1.3 million children, UNICEF also supports local authorities to provide safe water and life-saving health services; restore access to education by creating temporary learning spaces; and deliver therapeutic treatment to malnourished children.

The response to this crisis remains severely underfunded. Last year, UNICEF’s US$154 million appeal for the Lake Chad Basin was only 40 per cent funded,the statement added.

Lagos records 700 domestic violence cases in one year Benjamin Omoike

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for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Lagos state, Mrs. Lola Akande, has revealed that the state recorded a total of 700 domestic violence cases in 2016 alone.

The commissioner who was addressing journalists on Thursday at the ministerial press brief-

ing to mark the second year in office of governor Akinwunmi Ambode, said there were hardly men among the complainants.

She said her ministry had in place a planning, research and statistics department set up primarily to monitor cases of such violence and ensure follow up and counseling of victims.

Akande said victims of rape are usually taken to the Mirabel Centre in the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) by WAPA, for psychoanalysis, counselling and proper follow up.

She reiterated that the state government was putting in place plans to set up a Skills Acquisition Centre in Agidingbi, Ikeja; in addition to the 17

functional centres spread across the geopolitical divisions of the state.

The commissioner added that WAPA would commence programmes for children on holidays, where they would be trained to be self sufficient to complement their studies. The duration for the training, she said, would be between four weeks and a year.

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Senators Urhoghide, Hassan, Aliero salute FG on SGF’s suspension The Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Matthew Urhoghide, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for suspending the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal.

This is even as his counterparts in the Senate including Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Sen. Adamu Aliero and Sen. Mohammed Hassan also described the suspension as a positive development in the growth of the nation’s democracy The lawmaker told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday that the move was evidence that the President was ready to fight corruption irrespective of who was involved.

Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who announced the suspension in a statement on Wednesday, said Buhari also ordered investigation into allegations of violations of law and due process against the SGF. The Senate Ad hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crises in the North-East had, in an interim report, indicted Lawal in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North-East (PINE).

Urhoghide said the suspension was a welcomed development.

He added that contrary to beliefs that the National Assembly was out to witch-hunt members of the executive, the assembly had sincerity of purpose in the discharge of its duties.

According to him, the legislature is always ready to compliment efforts of the other arms of government towards a sustainable democracy.

“Some of the decisions of the assembly are reached on the merit of their cases.

“So, if the President now considers that it is a good thing for him to take a look at the report from the Senate, which was given in good faith, it is nice.

“It shows that we are all working to-

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gether as a team.

“If we are fighting corruption we should fight corruption. So, if the President now sees that the position of the Senate is right it is good for him to sanction his own employees,’’ Urhoghide said.

He urged the President to also take a look at the Senate’s rejection of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu.

“The President should also take a look at recommendations made with regard to Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (retd), and other issues,’’ he added.

Sen. Aliero

He explained that the stand of the Senate on Magu and Ali was not as a result of any personal issues but in the best interest of the country.

“As we expect more of these cases to come up, I want to assure us that there is no rift between the legislature and the executive.

“We are all complimenting each other’s effort in fighting corruption, and that is the truth.

“I hope the President will also look at the Senate’s recommendation about Magu and CG of customs and others which were given in good fate.

“The President should look at the re-

ports and act accordingly. We are not witchhunting anybody.

“Whatever recommendation the Senate sends to the Present is in good faith, because we are all working for the development of the nation and sustenance of democracy,’’ the lawmaker said.

In his reaction, Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Sen. Adamu Aliero, applauded the courage of the President in suspending the SGF. He said, “the National Assembly is very happy with the development because the executive has concord with the legislature.

LG polls: 5 aspirants accuse APC of imposing chairmanship candidate on Makurdi LG Five All Progressives Congress (APC) members aspiring to contest the Makurdi Local Government Chairmanship seat in the June 3 local government polls in Benue State have accused the party of imposing a sole candidate.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the aspirants – Christopher Abari, Emmanuel Fagah, Alex Ayayer, Dennis Udepuun and Anthony Dyegeh – stormed the office of the deputy governor, Benson Abnoun, to protest the said imposition, on Wednesday.

The aspirants, however, did not meet the official as he was said to have traveled.

Addressing newsmen on behalf of his colleagues, Abari accused the state party leadership of “deliberately manipulating the entire party primaries to compensate a former APC governorship aspirant.”

Abari alleged that one Chief Akange Audu, who was defeated in the APC gov-

ernorship primaries in December 2014, was being compensated with the chairmanship position.

“Audu’s wife, Juliana, has been declared the sole APC chairmanship candidate to fly the party’s ticket in the Makurdi Local Government contest.

“We do not think that such is fair because five of us bought the party’s nomination forms more than a year ago and were bracing up for the contest when it was called off and sole administrator appointed to head the local governments.

“When the process resumed not long ago, the six of us, including Mrs. Juliana Audu, appeared for the screening exercise, but the result of that exercise has not been made public.

“We were waiting for the result and the subsequent primary election, only to be told that we have been disqualified and that only Juliana scaled through the screening,” he said.

He alleged that Mrs. Audu was not qualified for the race because she was

still a staff of the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.

Reacting, Mr Alfred Berger, APC Publicity Secretary in Benue State, said that no candidate had been imposed on any constituency.

“The APC primaries are holding tomorrow (Thursday, April 20), so it does not make sense to say that we have imposed anyone anywhere.

“The fact is that after the screening exercise, some aspirants were disqualified either based on some local zoning arrangement, or that they did not meet up the party’s strict requirements for possible success,” he said.

Also reacting, Chief Akange Audu, husband to Juliana, described allegations that he was being compensated with the local government chairmanship seat as “spurious”.

“I am not a contestant. My wife decided to contest based on her own merit.

“She submitted herself to the screening team and was cleared on merit. That

is all that I know. I am not owed anything and certainly not being compensated by anyone,” he said.

Audu advised the aggrieved aspirants to follow due process in the search for answers to their questions, pointing out that the APC had several channels through which such matters could be resolved.

He rejected suggestions that his wife did not resign from the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi before seeking the APC ticket.

“My wife resigned on March 17, to contest the election scheduled to hold on June 3. From what she told me, and which I verified, all the rules guiding the process were adhered to,” he said.

Dr. Peter Inunduh, Managing Director, Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi could not be reached for comments on Mrs. Audu’s resignation, while a subordinate official, who pleaded anonymity, said that only he (Inunduh), could clarify her current status.

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Akeredolu lauds Gowon for upholding Nigeria’s unity as military Head of State Ondo State governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has commended former Nigeria’s military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, for leading the country with good Christian values thereby keeping the country together.

Akeredolu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) to his office in Akure.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that General Yakubu Gowon was the Military Head of State between 1966 and 1975. Between 1967 and 1970, Nigeria fought a 30-month civil war to keep the country one.

Gowon’s regime was toppled in a military coup that brought the late General Murtala Muhammed to power in 1975.

Akeredolu said the former head of state, who is the patron of BSN, was well chosen for his present assignment because he led Nigeria with good Christian values and not as a pretentious Christian.

“We are indebted to you for life; if not for you, there would not have been one Nigeria because keeping Nigeria one was a task which you did well,” he said.

Akeredolu said that his duties as governor would not prevent him from serving his God, and assured BSN of his administration’s support.

“I will not hide my faith, I am a Christian and I am proud to be one. We are to lead the people of the country aright, this is our task,” he said.

Also, General Yakubu Gowon, as the Patron of BSN, prayed that God would continue to shower his grace and blessings on Akeredolu.

“I am delighted to be here. Congrat-

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ulations to this new government. On behalf of BSN, I say hello and urge you to continue to be a good help to BSN,” he said.

Earlier, Dr Aaron Nuhu, the National President, BSN, commended the governor for his prompt payment of salaries to the state public servants and the numerous road projects meant to open up Ondo State to other parts of the country.

“We trust God that with the spirit of Christ in you, He will give you the strength and wisdom to carry out all your developmental projects in the state for the betterment of its people.

“This year, God has brought us to your domain for our 50th annual national board meeting. We feel it will

be good to come and receive your blessings. “ BSN is saddled with the responsibility of providing the word of God to every Nigerian in general and to every Church and Church affiliate and get people to interact with the word of God through various programmes.

“I know sir, that you are a lover of God. And, I trust that you will continue to support the society to achieve the purpose for which we are called to carry out.

“We will continue to pray that the almighty God will continue to give you the strength and wherewithal needed to carry out all your assignment as the governor of Ondo State,” he said.

Eschew self enrichment if cleared, Osun Deputy Speaker tells nominees The Deputy Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Akintunde Adegboye, has urged caretaker committee management nominees to see their appointment as a call to serve the people, if cleared.

The members are being screened for appointment in the 30 local government and local council development areas in the state.

Adegboye gave the advice during the screening of the nominees at the plenary in Osogbo on Wednesday.

He also advised the nominees not to see their appointment as an opportunity for self enrichment, but as an opportunity to serve their communities.

The Deputy Speaker, who described local government as the nearest government to the people, further urged the nominees to make their presence felt by the people, if cleared.

Adegboye said that as party faithful who understood action plans of the party, they would be expected to administer their councils in line with the dream of the party.

He also called on them to exhibit accountability, transparency and probity in their actions.

In his speech, Mr Wasseu Adebayo, the House Committee Chairman on Local Government, said the nominees so far screened were not found wanting during the screening exercise.

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Suspension of SGF, NIA boss welcome, NCP chieftain urges Ize-Iyamu, despite belatedness - CACOL others to join Obaseki to develop Edo Patrick Okohue The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open leadership (CACOL) has described the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke as a welcome development and a move in the right direction.

Joining other Nigerians in welcoming the suspensions, Mr. Debo Adeniran, the Executive Chairman of CACOL said “It is a step in the right direction. The suspension of the SGF is without doubt belated, but we congratulate the Presidency for the bold step it has taken. For us, it ought to have been done right from when the news broke out over allegations of sharp practices in the award of contracts in the Presidential Initiative for the North East.

“Babachir, who oversees the initiative,

was accused of owning one of the firms that contracts for the rehabilitation of the North East were awarded to. He was alleged to have resigned as a director with the firm after he became SGF and after the contracts had been executed.”

As for the Director-General of the NIA, Ambassador Ayo Oke, Adeniran said “it is the best thing the government could do to save face and to prove that it is not treating corruption with deodorant rather than using insecticide. And that is the way to go.”

Reiterating the stance of CACOL on Babachir, he said “the SGF should resign now that the Presidency has taken the bold step of suspending him. In the past, we had called for the resignation of Babachir for the sake of Mr. President himself and his acclaimed anticorruption stance on one hand and on the other to improve on the credibility of the whole anti-corruption drive of his government.

National Conscience Party (NCP) 2016 governorship candidate in Edo State, Pastor Peters Omoragbon, has said that it was time for all candidates that lost in the election to join hands with Gov. Godwin Obaseki to build the state.

Omoragbon spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while reacting to the election tribunal’s April 14 verdict in Benin.

NAN reports that the tribunal upheld the victory of Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress in the Sept 28, Edo gubernatorial election.

Omoragbon, who is also NCP Deputy National Chairman, South-South, said that after the tribunal’s verdict, all candidates defeated in the election should put their resources together to make the life of Edo people better, rather than spend more money on litigation.

“As a candidate in the said elections and an indigene of Edo State, I am equally a stakeholder like every other Edolites.

“It is on the above premise that I call on everyone, irrespective of party affiliation, to put Edo State uppermost in our hearts than pursue personal vendetta or promote any form of parochial euphemism in the guise of seeking justice.

“Promotion is of God, for there is no power but that of God, the powers that be are ordained of God. “The people are suffering and need sustainable programmes and projects that can provide meals on their tables and monies in their pockets, than being made spectators of the battle of wits amongst political gladiators.

“Such resources could be invested in people-oriented programmes or donated to charities,” he said.

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INEC to commence nationwide voter registration April 27 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence a nationwide continuous voter registration on April 27 across the 774 local gover nment areas of the federation.

The commission disclosed this in a statement signed

by Mrs Amina Zakari, INEC National Commissioner, after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECS) and Administrative Secretaries from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

It stated that the exercise would take place from 9 a.m to 3 p.m on weekdays (Mondays to Fridays), excluding public holidays.

The registration centres, according to the statement, shall be the local gover nment offices of the commission or such other suitable locations as would be made public by the State Offices of lNEC. It stated that the decision was taken at the meeting following INEC consultations with stakeholders including political parties, civil society organisations and the media.

“The exercise is intended to enable citizens who have

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tur ned 18 years of age since the last registration as well as those who did not register during the last exercise to register as voters.

“It will allow those seek-

ing transfer of their registration from one state to another or within a state from polling unit to another to do so.

“The exercise also intends

Group protest exclusion of Minority Leaders office in Lagos Assembly Edokpolor Osayande

to enable the distribution of uncollected Per manent Voter Cards (PVCs) to those who could not collect them before or since the last general elections.

“It will also enable citizens who have the Temporary Voter Cards (TVCs) but whose names are on the register to collect their PVCs,’’ it said.

However, the commission advised those who were already registered not to do so again as it is an offence to register more than once.

“The commission wishes to reiterate its commitment to consolidating our democracy.

“This we are going to do by ensuring that citizens are given the opportunity to register as voters on a continuous basis as enshrined in the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) well before elections.’’

It therefore appealed to all citizens to cooperate with the commission to ensure the success of the exercise.

The INEC Chair man, Prof.

Mahmood Yakubu, had earlier said the registration exercise would continue to be a routine exercise once it commenced. (NAN)

The founder of Ibile Peaceful Assembly, Hon. Saheed Mosadoluwa has described the exclusion of the minority leadership in the Lagos State House of Assembly(LSHA) as tyranny and undemocratic .

Mosadoluwa who made this assertions while reacting to the news of the exclusion of the offices of Minority Leader and Minority Whip in the House, under the guise that the two positions are no longer necessary, said, “I consider the assertion of the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy, Publicity and Security, Mr Tunde Braimoh of Lagos State Assembly as a troubling conundrum.

“We are not saying majority rule is not necessary for expressing the popular will and the basis for establishing their deceptive and progressive’s campaign, but minority is bound to disagree on any anti-people idea of the majority” He however said that the Lagos State House Assembly should understand that consensus cannot be the basis for making political or legislative decisions because minority rule is antithetical to democracy.

His words, “is this Lagos State House of assembly? or a fascist organisation, I have not heard of any state assembly without minority leader, it will surely pave way for executive recklessness and rascality, APC members should not use its powers to oppress the minority voters that sent some of traitors to that chamber to represent their communities.”

SGF, NIA DG’s suspension rekindles commitment to anti-corruption fight – IPAC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has described Wednesday’s suspension of Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, as demonstration of Presi-

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…AS Rep member commends Buhari dent Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to anti-corruption fight.

National Chairman of the council, Mr Muhammedu Nalado, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.

This is as a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Babatunde Kolawole, representing Ondo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Buhari for suspending the SGF, Mr Lawal.

Nalado said that the suspension of Lawal and the Director-General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr Ayo Oke, would allow for proper investigation of alleged corruption cases against them.

The Presidency had on Wednesday announced the suspension of both men and constituted a committee to investigate allegations against them.

Nalado said that if the NIA boss could be suspended, it meant that the present

administration really had zero-tolerance for corruption.

“The fact that it also affected the SGF shows the seriousness of the administration in fighting corruption.

“Remember that this SGF was appointed by the government of the day which has come with the aim of fighting corruption.

“If they can now be suspended to clear themselves of the allegations against them, I think that it is a welcomed development.

“It is going to give more confidence to Nigerians that this fight is not being selective and that everybody affected will get equal treatment,’’ he said.

The chairman, however, explained that the suspension was not confirmation that the men committed the offences, adding that the measure was to allow the investigation to go without interference.

“It is a proper thing to do. People should

not look at them as if they have committed the offence. After the investigation, I believe a White Paper will be released and that is when people will know the fate of those suspended.’’

On the timing of the action, Nalado said it could never be late, insisting that it was “better for you to do something perfectly than to do it half-hazardly, without due process.’’

He commended the President for constituting a committee chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to investigate the allegations.

“Normally, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), like other establishments of the government, is directly or indirectly under the SGF. So, setting up a committee to establish the fact is a good idea.

“The office of a vice president is a big and strong office to head such investigative committee. If you put a lower office to head it, the investigation and its outcome may be influenced or manipulated.’’

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FG arraigns Justice Ngwuta for false assets declaration Continued from page 1 duck quietly unruffled, pleaded not guilty to all the counts and was granted bail on self-recognition.

The defendant’s lawyer, the erstwhile Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu Agabi (SAN), moved an oral bail application on his behalf.

He prayed the tribunal to grant Justice Ngwuta bail on self-recognizance.

The prosecution counsel and the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Umar Muhammed, did not oppose the application.

Accordingly, the tribunal Chair-

Buhari to Nigerians: EƆƆƍ Ƈ ƈƐ ƓƈƐ ó Ɔ Ɔ ƈ ƓƈƐ LƆô ƌ ƐƏ ÏÏÏ President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government’s change mantra required perseverance and endurance from Nigerians.

Buhari made the remark during the inauguration of the NorthWest zone of the National Committee of Buhari Support Group in Kano on Thursday.

He said he was desirous of seeing that Nigerians imbibed the ideals of “Change Begins with Me” as the much needed strategy of the present administration aimed at achieving the goals of a better Nigeria.

Buhari, who expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their prayers and support, assured that Nigeria will be a country that cared for them all very soon.

The President, who was represented by the Senate Leader, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, further assured the people that their sacrifice and perseverance would not go in vain as the administration was doing everything in its capacity to get the country out the current recession.

“We need to re-strategise, but the planning period is always very difficult in any organisation or nation.

“Already, as you can see, the country is coming out of economic recession, soon the prices of commodities will go down, and generally things will take a good shape.

“We call on Nigerians to be patient and not to lose hope”, he said.

He said the three key areas of the government was fighting insurgency, corruption and achieving sound economy.

“I urge us to be prayerful and by God’s grace we shall get better and stronger as a nation”, he said.

Sen. Abu Ibrahim said the launching of the Buhari group was a testimony that Nigerians will continue to rally round the present administration because they are convinced that it will take

man, Danladi Umar, granted the bail application as prayed.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has dropped two charges from the initial 10-counts filed against him.

In the amended charge, the prosecution dropped the charge of non-declaration of 22 plots of land at Chief Igwe Uga Avenue, Abakaliliki, by Justice Ngwuta.

According to the amended charge, Justice Ngwuta was specifically alleged to have failed to declare a parcel of land and property to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) between June 2, 2011 and July 19, 2016.

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ther alleged that Justice Ngwuta also engaged in the purchase and sale of rice, palm oil and other related products, while being a justice of the Supreme Court, contrary to code of conduct.

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Umar Muhammed, said in addition to the plots of lands and acts of buying and selling, Justice Ngwuta also owns five cars which he allegedly kept away from the CCB. The alleged offences according to prosecution are contrary to section 15 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap C15 laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and punishable under sec-

tion 23(2) of the same Act. It was alleged that Justice Ngwuta between June 2, 2011 and July 19, 2016, while serving as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and within the jurisdiction of the tribunal, did make a false declaration of assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) when he failed to declare a parcel of land measuring 1,722.925 square meters situate at Umkputu off Onwe Road, Azuiyiakwu in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Both counts two and three of the amended charge accused the defendant of failure to declare plot 36, Onwe Road layout, Abakaliliki, Abakaliliki Local Govern-

ment Area, Ebonyi State and plot 35, GRA extension (Onwe Road layout), Abakaliliki, Ebonyi State between June 2, 2011 and July 19, 2016.

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ÏÏÏ The National Publicity Secretary of the governing All Progressive Congress (APC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that the party might not be able to hold its national convention due to the party’s inability to hold the stipulated National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

This is even as the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the party scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed.

Mallam Bolaji, who spoke on telephone to our political correspondent in Abuja on Thursday said: “I have said it often that no-

body has suspended the national convention of the APC. It is only the NEC that can do that and the body has not met. The National Working Committee can advise the NEC on a date, but cannot override them. The NEC is planning to meet by next week. Until that meeting, no tentative date has been fixed for the convention.

A date can be fixed by the NWC with ratification from NEC”.

A forum of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) members had earlier written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari demanding for urgent NEC meeting of the party, decrying the leadership of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by the National Chairman, Chief

John Oyegun.

The forum said “if nothing is done by the President, the situation might lead to an unnecessary intra-party cracks which will degenerate to an ugly situation in the party”.

The APC Non-NWC (NEC) members’ forum is a body of national officers of the party who are not members of the National Working Committee.

The forum also complained that they have written several letters to the national chairman, Chief Oyegun, without any positive reactions, hence this save our party’s request to Mr. President.

Meanwhile, the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the

party scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed.

The party announced this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday in Abuja.

It said that the postponement was due to unexpected developments, however, that new dates for the meetings would be announced in due course.

The National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, had on January 25, 2017, constituted a 10-member committee to review the party`s Constitution.

The committee was expected to review the constitution ahead of the party`s non-elective National Convention expected to hold in April.

The review was to address some issues, especially on discipline and membership.

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Nigeria’s polytechnics and development

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t is painful to watch the continuing nonchalant attitudes of both the federal and state governments in giving requisite recognition to the place of polytechnic education in the country. Regrettably, this attitude is responsible for the continued ignorance on the place of polytechnic education to the overall technological development of Nigeria. For long, experts and scholars have called on the authorities to give polytechnic education its pride of place. Rather than heed such call, successive administrations have been too faint hearted in channeling adequate resources to technology institutions.

Result is that Nigeria continues to lag behind in the competitive race for technological advancement.

We are pained at this lack of foresight, especially when it is realised that no nation worth it salt and in quest of economic advancement can ignore the role of polytechnics in achieving it. It is a fact that polytechnic education places emphasis on practice-based learning and skills acquisition. Sadly, the dilapidated infrastructures in most of the country’s polytechnics do not arm them enough to impart such skills. This sorry state of affairs make learning cumbersome, as students and academics find it increasingly difficult to access well-equipped libraries, upto-date laboratories and modern technology gadgets.

Incidentally, the increasing number of polytechnics and decreasing government and private funding are adversely affecting the quality of academic staff.

This explains, why no polytechnic in Nigeria is among those currently ranked in Africa. Moreover, the sorry state of these institutions is responsible for the lack of technological progress in the country. Is it any wonder

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that even when Nigeria boasts of several polytechnics, her economy continues to stagnate? Observers posit that the reason is that the country’s polytechnics no longer attract bright students, as the latter continue to shun them for the universities, where academic learning is purely theoretical.

Moreover, the continuing disparity between university degrees and polytechnic certificates has not helped matters, because it is doing more harm to Nigeria’s educational advancement and economic development.

There is no denying that polytechnic graduates continue to suffer from disparities as reflected in their salary grade levels, particularly in the civil service where entry point for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders is Grade Level 07, and those with university degree is GL 08.

For long, HND graduates have found it harder to progress beyond GL 14 in their civil service career. This dichotomy has been responsible for the lack of continuing enthusiasm among prospective students to apply for places in polytechnics.

With such unsavoury development, it is difficult to see how polytechnic education can really fulfill its goal of producing competent and resourceful personnel to drive the country’s technological and industrial development.

It is interesting to note that Europe and America, including China and India owe their technological prowess to polytechnic/technical institutions. It is time federal and state governments implement policies that would give polytechnics their revered role in technology development.

Continuing delay would consign Nigeria to a technology backwater. It is time for action to bring the country’s polytechnics to par with peers in other countries.

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Wole Soyinka

“The work of Nigeria is not complete for as long as there is any one Nigerian who goes to bed on empty stomach.”

“The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.”

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ÏÏÏ Ondo State Head of

Service (HoS) Barr. Toyin Akinkuotu, has rated the newly introduced Contributory Pension Scheme above the the old one.

He explained that civil servants needed to embrace the new scheme, saying they have more reward to benefit from it.

Among the benefits she highlighted was the opportunity of having better retirement savings package.

The HoS while addressing journalists said: “The objective of the scheme is to ensure that every worker in the state receives retirement benefits as at when due, empower workers and assist them to save in order to cater for their livelihood during retirement.

“Most public sector schemes

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are unsustainable due to weak and inefficient administration of the scheme, like old pension scheme referred to as Defined Benefits Scheme unsustainable, hence the need to embrace the new one which is to correct the anomalies inherent in the old one.”

He added that a lot of progresses have been made through creation of Ondo State Pension Commission with the appointment of Director General and Pension Fund Administration to register workers for the scheme.

While commending the governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for prioritising the welfare of workers in the state, she added, “In year 2014, the State approved its own law on Pension Reform and since that time, the implementation has started schematically with all

workers recruited from that period.

“The Governor, after the payment of February and March salaries, also paid August arrears, and has set up a committee to look into how the remaining arrears could be paid, a development that confirms his commitment to ensure that workers live comfortably.”

On his part, the director general of the State Pension Commission, Mr. Jaiyeola Olowosuko, said it was pertinent to have an interactive session with all salary officers from all the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs to ensure a hitch free process of deductions and prompt remittance into Retirement Saving Accounts (RSAs), in line with the stipulated law and to clear the grey areas with workers recruited from 2014.

Lagos sanctions 42 health workers for negligence Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏ The Lagos State Government

says it has sanctioned over 42 health workers in the last one year, over various degrees of negligence in the discharge of their primary assignment.

Commissioner for Health in the State, Dr. Jide Idris, made this assertion in Ikeja on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the account of the activities in the health sector for the second year anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration in office.

According to Idris, the government was not in any way carried away by the achievements in the health sector in the last two years.

He said, rather than rest on her oars, his ministry would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the health of Lagosians was given high priority.

Responding to allegations of neg-

ligence on the part of health workers in the state, which had led to, in some cases, avoidable loss of lives, the Commissioner said penalties had been meted out to erring workers “Let me assure you that all policies and programmes of this administration are geared towards improving the living conditions and welfare of the people of Lagos. However, this is the civil service and there are ways of doing things within the system.

“There are some information which might not be readily available to you, but I can tell you that on the issue of negligence to duty, we have sanctioned over 42 health workers for various offences,” he said.

He added that the Lagos State Ministry of Health would continue to deal with any health official culpable of any offence.

CRUTECH spent over N6.75m to advertise names of student-debtors Edem Edem, Calabar

ÏÏÏ The Cross River University of

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano (l), in a handshake with US Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Governor’s Lodge, Anambra... on Thursday.

Technology (CRUTECH) has spent over N6.75 million to advertise the names of 11, 119 students who owed the Institution N1, 291, 826, 140. 00 school fees. The list of debtors appeared in 27 pages of the Cross River State newspaper, the Nigeria Chronicle dated April 19-25, 2017.

Investigations conducted by our correspondent revealed that the state newspaper house made over six million naira from the advertisement, the biggest in recent times. A page cost between N200, 000-N250, 000.

“With this, we can meet up with so many financial challenges such as

Lagos Assembly tasks state electricity board on energy academy Alade Tasma

ÏÏÏ Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB) to revatalise the Energy Academy that would train personnel for the light up Lagos initiative of the current administration.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the head office of the Board on Wednesday, the Chairman, Lagos Assembly Committee on Energy, Hon. Folajimi Mohammed explained why it was important for the board to focus on the training of personnel that would handle the facilities of the board.

The lawmaker said the committee would like to see the Energy Academy working and do their best for the state in the area of electricity provision.

“We want to ensure that the Independent Power Project is not underutilized and see that they provide electricity for the people. The Energy

Academy should be re-opened. We want to see how this can be resuscitated.

“We cannot allow people, who are not qualified to handle our power projects. If the problem is funding, we will see how we could assist,” he stated.

Another member of the committee, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu said revitalising the academy would make the people have the right training, adding that it was important to train the engineers and the technicians for power generation in the state.

According to Yishawu, Nigeria is doing well on Information Technology today as a result of training.

He stressed that the academy provides a lot of hope for the state. He commended the state government for its solar energy project, but said that it shouldn’t have been restricted to schools only.

Adding that apart from the issue of solar energy many communities

need transformers, he then sought clarification on the operations of the Independent Power Providers (IPPs) in the state.

Another lawmaker on the visiting team, Hon. Sola Giwa demanded to know the jobs of the technicians and adhoc staff employed by the board while the board should also furnish the committee the number of transformers it has distributed in recent times and their locations.

Earlier in her address, the General Manager of LSEB, Mrs. Ibilola Kasunmu had intimated the Committee on the achievements of the board.

According to her, the provision of social amenities such as street lights, community electrification and solar power system for schools and Primary Health Centres (PHCs), by the Board have in turn improved the night economy, tourism development and adequate health care services in tandem with the development plan of the state.

“In order to ensure that more parts of Lagos State are served with security and other economic benefits that Street Lighting provides, the Government extended the scope of the provision of Street Lights across the state, while also engaging in the extensive improvement of the illumination of places already served,” she said.

Ibilola assured the committee that the Energy Academy would be resuscitated before the end of this quarter while she also assured that the board would look into the provision of transformers for more communities across the state.

She however, maintained that the board captured all the 20 Local Governments and the 37 Local Council Development Areas) in the distribution of the transformers.

On the technicians and adhoc staff, she disclosed that they included drivers, cleaners, gardeners and other support staff.

procurement of printing materials and other over head cost” a source said.

Consequently, the eleven thousand one hundred and nineteen (11, 119) students who owed the Institution 1, 291, 826, 140 naira may be suspended if by May 12, 2017 they failed to pay their indebtedness to the University.

However, only students who are not indebted to the University or who are not owed more than a semester’s fees of N37, 000 are eligible to sit for the forth coming examinations.

Those owing for a session fees of N74, 000 and above are by the senate decision suspended from the University. “Students are therefore given up to May 12, 2017 to pay all outstanding fees or lose their studentship. Such students can only be readmitted upon reapplication and payment of all outstanding fees” the University Management stated.

Interestingly, when Daily Times visited newspapers’ stand in Goldie, Calabar Road, Bassey Duke, Murtala Mohammed Highway and other stands, Chronicle was a hot cake as demand was on the high side. By 1pm several copies of the newspaper were no longer in the market as vendors sold all copies given to them.

On a visit to the Institution, students were seen in group discussing the issue of indebtedness claiming that the management has embarrassed them and they are not going to take it kindly. “We shall react appropriately, what they have done was not the right thing to do. There are many ways not certainly to blackmail them in newspapers. Somebody can use it against us in future”, students lamented separately.

Some of the stakeholders who declined their identity said that what the University did was implementing senate decision and they will implement it to the later.

News 15 Church prays for FG, state govts over socioeconomic challenges ÏÏÏ Nigerians have been called

upon to continue to offer prayers for the leadership of the country to take them to the Promised Land in the face of daunting socio-economic challenges.

In a release issued by Secretary General of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, Special Apostle Tunde Ogunkunle, it said to this end, the church will mobilise thousands of members to its Lagos-Ibadan Expressway site this Friday to offer prayers for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government and other stakeholders in the nation’s project.

The event is the second quarterly vigil of the church with the theme: …And Now when Shall I Prepare for Mine Own House Also… (Gen. 30:30b).

According to the release, “There is no better time than now to pray for this leadership of this country than now. That is why the C&S Church is dedicating its second quarterly vigil to praying for the success of governments at all levels so that Nigerians can continue to benefit from democratic dividends.”

Several heads of churches in the Unification would be in attendance.

Being physically challenged, not reason for begging, Cleric tells colleagues ÏÏÏ Senior Pastor of World Liberation Assembly, Nsukka, Mr. Jude Uchechukwu, says being physically challenged is not reason to become a beggar.

Uchechukwu, who walks with crutches because one of his legs has been amputated, made the remark at Nsukka on Thursday while hosting about 95 physically challenged to a lunch in his church.

According to him, God in his wisdom has blessed every human being he creates with special talents.

“You can see I am also physically challenged and I know what you people are passing through as I have been there before God made me what I am today.

“I feel bad when I see some of you begging at motor parks and on the streets.

“Let me tell you, disability is of the mind and not physical because if you are determined to succeed, you must succeed,” Uchechukwu said.

He said his reason for meeting the physically challenged was to interact with them, to know which skill they could acquire to earn a living.

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Gunmen kill NSCDC officer in Ekiti Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏ An Intelligence officer of the

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekiti State, Sunday Afolabi, was shot dead in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, by unknown gunmen Wednesday afternoon.

Reliable officer in Ekiti Command of NSCDC who spoke with the Daily Times under anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the matter alleged that Afolabi was killed by his assail-

ants along Afao Road at about 3.30 pm.

However, contrary to this, the state police command said Afolabi was killed by suspected “cult boys.” His body was deposited at the mortuary by some policemen who visited the scene after the killing, while the NSCDC spokesman Tolu Afolabi who confirmed his killing to journalists, disclosed that investigation has been launched into the incident in a bid to unmask the killers of the officer.

According to the NSCDC spokesman,”Unknown gunmen have killed an officer of NSCDC, Sunday Afolabi, an Assistant Superintendent Corps 1 (ASC1), along Afao Road, Ado Ekiti at about 1530 on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

“The officer was shot in the heart and his corpse has been deposited at the mortuary while investigation continues.”

The late Afolabi, who served in the Intelligence and Investigation Unit of Ekiti NSCDC was report-

edly shot in the heart.

Meanwhile,The Police spokesman Alberto Adeyemi has disclosed that the late Afolabi was killed by suspected cult boys along Afao Road.

Adeyemi said: “I have just spoken with OC-SARS and he said the cult boys killed the person along Afao Road where the NSCDC office is located.

“We sympathize with our sister security agency on the killing of the officer. Investigation has commenced into the incident.”

Kogi ALGON Chairman debunks arrest story Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

L-R: General Manager, British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), Abimbola Okoya; Branch Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Chief Kola Akosile; Director General, MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir; Head, Government Affairs, British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN), West Africa, Odiri Erewa-Meggison and Head, Corporate Affairs, BATN, West Africa, Seyi Ashade, during the courtesy visit by Director General to the BATN Factory in Ibadan, on Thursday

Christians urged to live for God

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ÏÏÏ Christians have been admonished to cultivate a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and also make him known.

The Right Reverend Julius Abiola, Presiding Bishop of Christ Life Bible Church (USA), who gave the charge yesterday’s morning while speaking at the first day of the 10thSteward Conference of Peace way Ministry aka (Shalom Assembly) in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, maintained that Jesus Christ in his mercy provided numerous opportunities for Christians geared towards equipping them to fulfill their destiny.

Abiola who spoke on this year’s theme of the conference “I AM” took his reading from the book of Exodus 3 vs 1-2, said Moses was faithfully tending to flock that was not his own at the backside of the desert (difficult part of the desert, a place of desolation), when God appear to him in the burn-

ing bush as I AM. According to him, for God to show Himself to you, you need to learn to walk alone, stressing that there are a lot of things you will not get as a Christian when you stay in the midst of the crowd.

“God only fill a man that is hungry, God cannot satisfy a man that is not thirsty, thus, until you learn to walk

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alone, you cannot walk with Jesus”, he stated.

Earlier, the presiding Minister of Shalom Assembly, Dr. Tunde Adedokun, disclose that our deepest assurance rest on the integrity, unfailing love and boundless mercies of I AM. “The revelation of I AM is critical to existence , fulfillment and finishing strong, we solemnly look unto Him who sees and knows everything about every being to make himself known to us and show himself strong on our behalf’, he specified.

Adedokun appreciated all present while charging them not to go back empty handed after the conference as I AM is present with bountiful blessing.

Daily Times gathered that the 10 Steward Conference was attended by people from all works of life, who were hungry for the word and eager to be in the presence of I AM. Ministers of God were equally not left out of the Conference.

ÏÏÏ Chairman of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria (ALGON) Kogi state chapter who is also the Administrator of Ijumu Local Government Area, Hon Taufiq Isa has debunked the rumours peddled by some national dailies that he has been arrested and whisked away to Abuja over the masterminded attack of Senator Dino Melaye Hon Isah who debunked the lies through his media consultant, Abubakar Suleman expressed dismay that some Journalists have allowed themselves to be used as tools to destroy innocent people .

“It is surprising to read on the pages of some newspapers that the Administrator of Ijumu local government has been arrested by the police despite the fact that they physically interacted with him on the Dino’s drama at the NUJ press centre on wednesday.

He alleged that the story was sponsored and paid for

by Senator Dino Melaye who has been desperate to smear his good reputation by trying to drag him into unnecessary and illogical issues that have no relevance to the welfare of the people.

According to the local government boss Journalists, should not allow themselves to be dragged into such meaningless controversy and avoid hatchet jobs for politicians who have no relevance to their constituency The ALGON Chairman also pointed out that the involvement of a section of the media in the Dino’s war against the people will not augur well for their reputation as members of the 4th estate of the realm.

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Buhari’s economic growth recovery plan: Will it work this time?

The inauguration last Wednesday, by President Muhammadu Buhari of his government’s new vision- Economic Growth Recovery Plan- to starve off the ongoing recession and indeed rejig the economy, has, expectedly, been receiving kudos and knocks by Nigerians, in this report by Femi Ganiyu Desperate to take Nigeria out of the current economic crisis facing it, President Muhammadu Buhari, has, last Wednesday, April 5th, 2017, inaugurated in Abuja, Federal Capital, an economic vision, in line with the Change Mantra of his All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration.

Tagged: ‘Economic Recovery and Growth Plan’, ERGP, the President has said that the new economic vision was a pedestal that would galvanise growth and development of the national economy and take it out of self-inflicted wounds over the years.

A brainchild of the Ministry of Budget and Planning, under Senator Udoma Udoma, the Minister’s watch the new development has much to cheer, going by the assemblage of members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly and 36 state governors, who graced the occasion, and, especially the firm resolve of these people, who decide Nigerians’ fate to make it work.

Indeed, part of the highlights of the government’s growth initiative, included, a strong desire to generate 7 per cent growth rate by 2020; optimization of local content through empowering local investors to push the economy through value addition; reduction of inflation by 19 per cent to a single digit, boost power sector that has remained an embarrassment to the nation; as well as reverse Nigeria’s import dependency and rather make it a net exporter of agricultural and petroleum products among other objectives.

According to Buhari, who is still recuperating from his week-long medical trip to the United Kingdom, government was desirous of improving the highly decimated Gross Domestic Product, GDP, between now and 2020, so as to jumpstart employment; reduce poverty and other economic deficits across the country.

Buhari has said on that historic occasion;” We are committed to delivering on three key areas: - that is, improving security, tackling

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corruption and revitalizing the economy.”

He adds that, “I want to assure all Nigerians that we are approaching the solution to our economic challenges with the same will and commitment we have demonstrated in the fight against corruption and in the fight against terrorism and militancy.”

According to him,” We are determined to change Nigeria from an import dependent to a producing nation.”

For the Minister of National Planning, Senator Udoma, whose ministry is midwifing the pro-

Udoma

gramme, the policy seeks to restore growth, invest in the people and build a globally competitive economy.

Udoma added that the EGRP would reinvigorate the economy in the next four years, pointing out that the Presidency has put in place mechanism to ensure it succeeds.

Indeed, against the backdrop of decay in all the economic sectors, such as education, health, roads, power, records of crippling fuel crisis, banking challenges, poor environment, among others, close watchers of events, including academicians have expressed

divergent view on the programme.

While some have described it as encouraging, others have given the government some hard knocks saying that it is not yet Uhuru for the economy, despite the move by the government to reverse the ugly trend, According to Chief Livinus Okwara, a Lagos- based businessman, the recovery plan was capable of revitalizing the nation’s ailing economy.

Okwara, who is also a computer expert, apart from the growth recovery path that the government of toeing, there are other

“I want to assure all Nigerians that we are approaching the solution to our economic challenges with the same will and commitment we have demonstrated in the fight against corruption and in the fight against terrorism and militancy.”

intervention programme, such as N5000 stipends for the vulnerable people, N2 billion agricultural programmes being powered by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to be delivered to states for the youth and existing farmers to engage in agriculture.

He said that by enunciating the programme to end our dependency on importation, particularly fuel and other essential goods, the government would surely succeed and give Nigerians something to cheer in the long run.

Also, a finance expert, Mr. Olutoyi Adeleke said that every effort by the government to rebuild the ailing economy was welcome.

He said that government policy has always been to promote the welfare of the people, adding that the new economic recovery programme was not different.

Adeleke, however canvassed for proper implementation of the programme by the government and the relevant agencies to enhance its sustainability.

But, a university don, Professor Timothy Asobele, advised the Federal Government to revive Ajaokuta Steel Complex, make it functional as a panacea to reviving the economy.

Asobele, who is the Head, Department of European Languages, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, regretted that the capitalist world was deliberately halting Ajaokuta’s development.

He said President Buhari must brace up to the challenge of resuscitating the steel complex and others in the country for us to achieve greater technological development.

Professor also hinged all other development variables on the sector, arguing that it was significant that our technological advancement is pursued by the government.

According to him, the “Western World would not want Nigeria to develop technologically, and that is why they are sabotaging the steel complex from growing in the country.”

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Uproar as judge sentences youth to death for stealing android phone God’s Covenant Snr Tope Abiodun, a 23-yearold youth from Kabba, Kogi state, was last week sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for stealing an android LG phone valued at N87, 000.

Following the judgment, concerned Nigerians in Abuja immediately launched an appeal to authorities to intervene in the judgment which they said, was taken out of contest, considering the circumstances that led the young man to engage in the theft.

A report shared by one Don Capello wondered why this should happen in a country where politicians that looted billions of Naira meant to give Nigerian youths a learning and a future and keep them from stealing are out there roaming the streets in freedom and even celebrated by the society A close source from the prison who spoke in confidence lamented the fate of the poor and vulnerable masses.

“Tope speaks Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa languages fluently; he has been held in prison for four years and the young man has shown remorse and repentance.

This is a lad that will assist visitors with their luggage down to cells of those they came to visit in Kuje prison.

“He is a good boy and we cannot allow him to be hanged like that, for God’s sake. I am appealing to wellmeaning Nigerians, clergies alike to come to his aid.”

The Daily Times gathered that Abiodun, whose father had died of impoverished condition before he was born was managing life with his ageing mother.

“Tope Abiodun committed this crime when he was 18 years old, he told me the pressure to feed with his younger siblings pushed him to do it.

Probably he did that as an ignorant young boy out of the normal juvenile delinquency stage of vulnerable

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youths of today,” the source said.

It would be recalled that

a man who abducted and raped a 12-year-old boy identified as Aminu was sen-

tenced to a mere one month behind bars and ordered to pay a paltry N30,000 fine in Kontagora area of Niger state.

The victim died in the hospital after he was allegedly abused sexually by Abubakar, a tea seller in Ngwayanma area in the same Kontagora area of the state.

Abubakar, also known as Maishai reportedly abducted Aminu from his parents’ home sometime in March and held him hostage in his apartment until a neighbour noticed and raised the alarm and alerted the boy’s parents which led to the ar-

“Tope speaks Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa languages fluently; he has been held in prison for four years and the young man has shown remorse and repentance.

This is a lad that will assist visitors with their luggage down to cells of those they came to visit in Kuje prison.

“He is a good boy and we cannot allow him to be hanged like that, for God’s sake.

I am appealing to well-meaning Nigerians, clergies alike to come to his aid.”

rest of Abubkar. The victim died in hospital while police were questioning the accused person who initially denied the crime, but later confessed he had sex with Aminu several times before the boy took ill.

A group known as #HelpTope in Abuja is using the social media and every available medium to implore lawyers, NGOs and well meaning Nigerians to intervene and take the matter to the Appeal Court for the love of humanity and save the young soul from being wasted away.

It is a paradox indeed that in one country, a man who raped a minor who died as a result was jailed for one month and fined N30,000, while a youth who stole one android phone probably to put food on the table for his siblings and aged mother was is sentenced to die by hanging!

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MRS AMINAT ORITOKE AYINLA

MRS ALASHE ADEJUMOKE ADEPEJU

MRS OLAYINKA OJONUGWA NANCY

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MRS ENDURANCE OLOWU

AZEEZ NURUDEEN ASAFE

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ADERONKE AYINKE AYODELE OLU-ABIKOYE

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SOBOWALE OLUFUNMILAYO OMOLARA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

YUSUF MOHAMMED.

ANTHONY AUGUSTINE OPEMAUTON

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This is to confirm that I, THOMAS VICTORIA ENIOLA is one and same person as THOMAS VICTORIA. All documents bearing the above names remain the same.

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OMOTOLA OLUWABUNMI OLUWADAMILOLA

OLADEJI OLAYINKA OLASIMBO

KAYODE AJAY

ILIKUA NICHOLAS

UKANDU STELLA CHINYERE

RAJI MORUFAT TAIWO

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OPEYEMI –SALAKO ADEFUNMIKE RACHAEL.

DANIEL FOLASHADE VICTORIA

DICKSON SAMSON EJIRO.

MBANGO KELVIN IFEANYI

BAANU ADEKUNBI JUMOKE

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ODINAKA OLUCHI VIVIAN

AJIBOYE OLUSEGUN JEREMIAH

SUNDAYJOY AGWU.

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This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as OZIRI EMMANUEL IFEANYICHUKWU instead of OZIRI IHEANYI EMMANUEL. That my correct date of birth is 31 December 1949 and not 17 August 1948. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEPOJU ISLAMIAH ABOSEDE

AGBESO TOBI OSAHON

ELIZABETH LASISI AYINBO

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NEW JERUSALEM ZION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OPOROZA GBARAMATU KINGDOM

ST. ELISHA BRAKORU UBEBE FOUNDATION

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

CAPT. JAMES IZOUKUMOR UBEBE (JP) 2.

MR. SOLOMON UBEBE 3.

MR. AREREPADE UBEBE 4.

MR. FELIX BRAKORU UBEBE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF THE INDIGENES NEW JERUSALEM ZION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OPOROZA GBARAMATU KINGDOM AND TO ACT AS A CHANNEL TO FOSTER UNITY AND PEACE IN THE COMMUNITY 2. TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN NEW JERUSALEM ZION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OPOROZA GBARAMATU KINGDOM

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. UBEBE BRAKORU FELIX 2. MR. UBEBE EBIMOBOWEI FRED 3. MR. UBEBE AREREPADE 4. UBEBE MIEBI UBEBE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE FEEDING, CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR THE NEEDY IN OUR SOCIETY. 2. TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP TO LESS PRIVILEGE YOUTHS AND CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. UBEBE BRAKORU FELIX 2. PROF. UVIETOBORE ARUOTURE IGUN 3. DR.ALFRED MULADE 4. UBEBE EBIMOBOWEI FRED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO IGNITE AND SHAPE A NEW CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS WITH A VIEW TO CREATE A NEW CULTURAL HERITAGE OF IJAW PEOPLE.

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ST MICHEAL JEHOVAH DELIVERANCE MISSION CHURCH

HEIRS OF FAITH CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. ADEWOYE OLANREWAJU STEPHEN. 2. FATOYINBO AUGUSTINE TOBI. 3. AREMU LAWRENCE ABIODUN. 4. FATOYINBO DARE PETER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: PREACHING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. OLOJEDE SAMSON ABIOLA. 2. ASEM ASEM ERNEST. 3. OLOJEDE OLOLADE ELIZABETH ABIOLA. 4. OLOJEDE ISAAC OLAPOSI. 5. CELOPAS MOSES ZUWOGHE;

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

WOMANKIND FAMILY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE (NO.:CAC/IT/NO.15620 :) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

CHANGE OF TRUSTEES: OLD TRUSTEES: 1. MR. CHRIS OGEDENGBE.- RETAINED 2. DR. ADEWUMI ABIMBOLA-RETAINED. 3. DR. AYO BELLO - REMOVED 4. MRS. IYABO OPEYOKUN- REMOVED 5. CHIEF (MRS) STELLA KOLAWOLE-REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED 1. MRS ADEWUM FOLASADE AWENI- NEWLY APPOINTED AS THE PRESIDENT 2. ADEWUMI OSHOBUKOLA AKINLOYE- NEWLY APPOINTED. 3. FLOWER OMOBOLA FOLASHADE- NEWLY APPOINTED 4. SAKARIYAU ABDULHAMEED- NEWLY APPOINTED AS THE SECRETARY AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION; 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ANOINTED CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL 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. LINDA D. MURRAY 2. MARSHALL N. UBA 3. EMMANUEL ANANABA 4. AMY PRINCESS MARSHALL AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. SOCIAL/COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT 2. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 3. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 4. EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT 5. AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE ELDERLY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MOSES OMO-ODIVWRI ESQ 07069023079

CASHEW GROWERS AND MARKETERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. KOLADE, OKUNLOLA PATRICK 2. TAIWO, ADELAYO ABRAHAM 3. AMUSAT, YINUSA ADEWALE 4. ADEBISI, MOSHOOD ADEBIMPE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 2. TO LIAISE WITH GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL INTEREST OF THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE AND EMBARK UPON SOCIODEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SETFORTH LP (SECRETARY) 08020855559

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST LORD JESUS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. IKE OBIOHA EGEKWU. 2. IJEOMA HELEN EGEKWU. 3. MR. ROBINSON OKOLI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO EMPOWER THE INDIGENTS MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGHED: BARR. NNANNA OBASI ( 08037240641)

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

HARRISON BOLORUNFE CHAIRMAN 2.

TARIBOLOU BOLORUNFE MEMBER 3.

EMMANUEL BOLORUNFE MEMBER 4.

OREOFE OLUWADARE MEMBER 5.

DAEREFAMA DALTON LOLOMARI SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.

TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL 2.

TO ASSIST THE NEEDY MEMBERS 3.

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INFANT CHILDREN, OLD PEOPLE, EX-CONVICT AND OTHER LESS PRIVILEGE NATIONWIDE AND BEYOND. 4.

TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ALL MANKIND THROUGH WELFARE AND SEVERAL OTHER MEDIUM. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DAEREFAMA D. LOLOMARI ESQ

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PRINCE VICTOR ONYIA 2. CHINONSO ANIBUEZE-ONYIA 3. BARR. MIKE ANIBUEZE 4. MR. DAVID UNEKWUOJO ALFA 5. ALHAJI MUHAMMAD HARANDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO HELP THE YOUTHS ATTAIN THEIR ECONOMIC GROWTH BY EMPOWERING THEM 2. TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN ERADICATING POVERTY BY UPLIFTING THE YOUTHS ECONOMICALLY 3. TO CREATE A PLATFORM THAT WILL EMPOWER THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TO ACHIEVE THEIR ECONOMIC GOALS 4. TO RENDER HELP TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE NATION 5. TO RENDER ECONOMIC ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

IJAW RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

2. TO REVIVE THE CULTURE OF THE IJAW PEOPLE THROUGH CULTURAL FESTIVALS, SYMPOSIUM, LECTURES ETC.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST REPENTANCE EVANGELICAL BIBLE CHURCH ORI OKE AGBARA ATUNSE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. AKINYEMI OLUSOLA JOHN 2. AFOLABI OLAWALE ABIODUN 3. OGUNSAN IDOWU OLANREWAJU 4. AYOOLA ADEMOLA MICHEAL: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANG. DAVID CHINOMNSO OFURUM 2. SIS. BLESSING EDIDIONG OFURUM 3. REV. LAMBERT OFURUM 4. DCS. PAULINA ITIAT 5. BARR. CHINASA UWANNA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

NNAMANI MAXWELLSECRETARY 2.

OGBONAYA AKPA FRANCIS -FINANCIAL SECRETARY 3.

ONYEKERE SUNDAY CHAIRMAN 4.

OBI JOHN CHINEDU TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEACE UNITY AMONG THE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES; 1. PRINCE VICTOR ONYIA 2. CHINONSO ANIBUEZE-ONYIA 3. BARR. MIKE ANIBUEZE 4. MR. DAVID UNEKWUOJO ALFA 5. ALHAJI MUHAMMAD HARANDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO HELP THE YOUTHS ATTAIN THEIR ECONOMIC GROWTH BY EMPOWERING THEM 2. TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN ERADICATING POVERTY BY UPLIFTING THE YOUTHS ECONOMICALLY 3. TO CREATE A PLATFORM THAT WILL EMPOWER THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TO ACHIEVE THEIR ECONOMIC GOALS 4. TO RENDER HELP TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE NATION 5. TO RENDER ECONOMIC ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DAUDU AUDU-CHAIRMAN, 2. AMAMI HENRY NDUDI-VICE CHAIRMAN, 3. HARUNA ISMAIL ORIYOMI-SECRETARY, 4. ADEMAKINWA AFEEZ OLUWASEUN-MEMBER, 5. ADERINKOMI MICHAEL ADEDAYO-MEMBER, 6. CHUKWU STEPHEN-MEMBER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND PEACE AMONGST MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. RAHEEM LAWAL CHAIRMAN 2. MR. TOSIN OGUNNIYI 3. MR. OBASEYI AWOYINFA SECRETARY 4. MR. TUNDE BAKARE 5. MR. OLAOLUWA OSUNNEYE 6. MR. AWARIN JOSEPH 7. MR. BOLAJI AYELABEGAN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS AND MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. BAMIDELE BALOGUN CHAIRMAN 2. MRS ELIZABETH KEMI BALOGUNVICE- CHAIRMAN 3. GIDEON OLUWAJOBA BALOGUN 4. SAMUEL OLUWAFERANMI BALOGUN. 5. MISS HOLINESS MOPELOLA BALOGUN

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AFOLAYAN MOSES SUNDAY 2. MOSES AFOLAYAN KEHINDE OLUWAKEMI 3. OLABULO SAMUEL TIMILEHIN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD. 2. TO WIN SOULS TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 3. EMPOWERING AND IMPARTING MEN AND WOMEN TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL. 4. PLANTING OF MISSIONS AND HELPING MINISTRIES TO STAND FIRM IN THE LORD. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST COVENANT OF GLORY EVANGELICAL MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. REV. DR. GABRIEL OLUGBENGA OYEYEMI - GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. REV MRS. ESTHER MOJISOLA OYEYEMI. 3. EVANGELIST FAVOUR OLUWAKAYODE OYEYEMI. 4. REV SIMON ADEBAYO OGUNLADE. 5. REV MRS. EUNICE FOLUKE AYODELE. AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS. 2. TO ASSIST THE NEEDY WITH THE WORDS OF GOD. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OTUNBA GBEMIGA ADEWUMI 08062969700, 07089628485

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

MR. OKEGWEMEH MICHAEL EHILODU - CHAIRMAN 2.

MRS. ODHEGBA CLEMENTINA OROBO SECRETARY 3.

MR. OWHOJIVWIOGOR EMMANUEL UCHO MEMBER 4.

MRS. JANET KEHINDE “ 5.

MR. OHWOTA KESIENA CRUZ “

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE FOOTBALLING IN NIGERIA. 2. TO ASSIST THE YOUTHS WHO INTEND TO CHOOSE FOOTBALLING AS THEIR PROFESSION. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1.

TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE 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, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: OTUNBA GBEMIGA ADEWUMI 08062969700; 07089628485

SIGNED: IRABOR BILLY, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

SELECTED NOBLE MEN SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF EZUMA KALU EWINIKE 2. CHIEF CHUKS OBIJIAKU 3. CHIEF CHIBUISI CHUKWU OSCAR 4. KINGSLEY EKE - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AZEEZ ADEMOLA TAOFEEQ, 2. ANIFOWOSE AFEEZ OLANREWAJU, 3. ADISA IBRAHIM ABIOLA, 4. ABDUL AZEEZ RAMAT OLUWAKEMI, 5. AKINYELE AKEEM ABIOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE WORD OF ISLAM TO ALL MANKIND 2. TO CHANGE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ISLAMIC TEACHINGS. 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: TRUSTEES

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MRS IBITOLA GBOGBOADE- CHAIRMAN. 2. PASTOR OLUMIDE OLUGBENLE. 3. PROPHET OLORUNDARE AKOSILE. 4. MRS SYLVIA NZEKWU. 5. MISS IBIDUNNI LADEJOBI- SECRETARY. 6. MRS.BOLAJI ADENIRAN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP MEN DISCOVER WHAT GOD HAS DEPOSITED IN THEM AND BE RESPONSIBLE FATHERS. 2. TO ENCOURAGE MEN TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY AND BECOMING ALL THAT GOD HAS CREATED THEM TO BE IN HIS IMAGE AND LIKENESS. 3. TO ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP MEN, HUSBANDS AND FATHERS WITH BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WITH A VIEW TO INFLUENCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEN . . .

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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IGHODALO, ITUAH OLAJIDE - CHAIRMAN 2. ROTIMI, BAYODE OLASHEBIKAN - SECRETARY 3. AKENZUA, EGHE NIYI OLUMUYIWA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO TRAIN AND SPONSOR TALENTED YOUTHS IN FOOTBALL ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

A WORD FROM JESUS BIBLE FAITH MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) EVANGELIST SCOTT OLUWAGBENGA SAMUEL (2)PASTOR (MRS) SCOTT ESTHER FRANCES (3) PASTOR OLORUNFEMI JOSEPH OMONIYI (4) SIS. IGBI RUTH ELOHO (5) BROTHER EIGBE OZIEGBE ISHMAEL (6)BROTHER AKINOLA JAMES OLUBUNMI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL. 2. TO TEACH THE WORD OF GOD. ANY OBJECTIONS 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABIOLA CYRUS DAODU PRESIDENT; 2. FAITH ERIOLUWA DAODU VICE PRESIDENT; 3. OJEDOKUN OLUWAFEMI SECRETARY; 4. MRS BLESSING EJIRO EMAH - FINANCIAL SECRETARY; 5. OGUNDIJO OLUWASEUN DARE TREASURER; 6. STEPHEN DANI FOLORUNSHO - PRO; 7. EBOHON TUNDE THONY MEMBER; 8. EKEINDE OLAMIDE OLUWATOBI - MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 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, 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: ONI JOHNSON MOBOLAJI

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ADIJAT OLUBUKOLA OLATEJU - PRESIDENT 2. PROFESSOR AYO OMOTAYO - VICE-PRESIDENT 3. MRS. OLAYIWOLA NASIMAT MOPE - SECRETARY 4. UTHMAN FALILAT .M. - TREASURER 5. OLAJUMOKE OLABISI BOYEJO - MEMBER 6. YAQUB JAMEELAH OMOLARA - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN, THE AGED,VULNERABLE PEOPLE DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE AND THE MARGINALIZED POPULATION IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROVIDE CANCELLING CENTRE FOR WOMEN AND OTHER FACING CHALLENGES. 3. TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES THAT PROGRAMMES THAT SUPPORT WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND RESEARCH ON WOMEN. 4. TO PROVIDE A RESOURCE CENTRE AND RESEARCH CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT. 5. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE AGED. 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. SIGNED: AUGUSTINE ABRAHAM ( CHARTERED SECRETARY) LEWIS STREET NOMINEES LTD.

SIGNED: SECRETRY

ARABEL LEARNING & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SHERIFAH ABIOLA ANDU. 2. FATAI MOBOLAJI LAWAL. 3. AHMED BABATUNDE POPOOLA. 4. HABEEB ADEWALE ABIRU. 5. AISHA ADEDOYIN ANDU. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER THE YOUTHS 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. DR KELIV UZOMA 2. DR THEOPHILUS CHIAZOR 3. DR SADE ADENEKAN 4. MR EHI IDEN 5. MR JOSEPH AMENAGHAWON AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE THE AWARENESS OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES AND WORK RELATED ILLNESSES IN WEST AFRICA 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: SECRETARY

SIGNED: JOHN IYAFOKHAI

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ESPOIR ET VIE INTERNATIONAL 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DAVID MARIE - CHAIRMAN 2. DAVID EVAMARIE - SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER THE RURAL GIRL CHILD BY CREATING GREATER ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SKILLS ACQUISITION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) UCHENNA HENRY OLUNOKU - CHAIRMAN 2) OLUNOKU SAMUEL PATRICIA - SECRETARY 3) IFEOMA PROGRESS OLUNOKU. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION. 2. TO PROVIDE AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

NUPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FELLOWSHIP HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CHANGE OF TRUSTEES, ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES, ADDITIONAL OBJECTS AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

FROM: NUPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA TO: THE NUPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. JERRY GANA 2. PROF. JACOB M. BABA 3. PROF. AARON T. GANA 4. CANON JACOB T. GANA 5. MRS. GRACE ANGULU THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. JERRY GANA - RETAINED 2. PROF. JACOB MUNDI BABA - RETAINED 3. CANON JACOB TSADO GANA - RETAINED 4. PROF. THEOPHILUS ZUBAIRU ADAMA - APPOINTED 5. DR. REBECCA WUSA GANA - APPOINTED 6. MR. MADUGU BABA GANA - APPOINTED 7. DEACON ISA NDAKURU AUDU - APPOINTED. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF EVANGELISM AMONG THE NUPE NATIONS. 2. TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL REAWAKENING AMONG NUPE CHRISTIANS 3. TO HELP IN THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH AMONG NUPE YOUTHS THROUGH CONFERENCES, MEETINGS ETC, AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL EVANGELISM. OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SOLICITOR

NIGERIA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF CAC/RC/ NO. 6775 THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. P. O. MBA - REMOVED 2. MR. JOSEPH A. AKINDIRAN - REMOVED 3. MR. KUNLE ADEGBOYE - REMOVED 4. MR. EMMANUEL ILABOR - REMOVED 5. MR. AMOS AKEJU - RETAINED 6. DR. ( MRS ) EUNICE ALADDIN - REMOVED 7. MR. KEHINDE AKINOSI - REMOVED

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONAMUTI OLUFUNMINIRE OLUSANYA 2. SOJINU OLASUNKANMI SEWANU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AWARENESS AND CHARITY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: OLUSOLA BUKOLA 08034923860.

WINDING UP IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 IN THE MATTER OF SINOPEC INTERNATIONAL TRADING NIGERIA LIMITED IN MEMBERS VOLUNTARY WINDING UP AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 468 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLED MATTERS ACT, 1990 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of Section 468 of the above Act, the Final General Meeting of the above named company will be held at Block 3, Plot 1A, Michael Olawale, Cole Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State on the 26th day of May 2017 at 9:00am for the purpose of laying before the meeting the account of the Winding Up of the above named Company and giving any explanation thereof Dated the 20th of April, 2017 Ayodele Kusamotu Liquidator

THE PROSPEROUS AND BLESSED GOSPEL INT’L CENTRE. This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’ C’ of the company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1.NWALA CHRIS ONYEKACHI...CHAIRMAN 2. UCHE CAESERLINE...SECRETARY 3. NWALA DESTINY CHRIS 4.OBINNA JONATHAN WELEBOCH. 5. AHUNANYA CHRISTAIN HEMENACHI. 6. ORLUMA OYIBO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar -General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED CHAIRMAN

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

LUNA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EMPOWDRMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

(1) VICTORY ODEFE (2) ODEFE MAXWELL NOSA (3) INNEH MOSES AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO EMPOWER YOUTHS FOR SELF RELIANCE

THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR. LAWRENCE IDEMUDIA EDELIFO 2. CHIEF ZUBAIRU DUGU 3. ALHAJI USMAN NAHUCHE 4. HON. UMAR TUKUR 5. PROF. EMILIA CHUKWUMA

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

AMET CHARITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) UJU PEACE OJOKA 2) SOMTO NOBKE OZOKA 3) MALACHY CHINYEAKA NWAEKPE 4) OGHENEOVO VICTORIA 5) IKECHUKWU NNAJI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: JOHN ABAH AUGUSTINE, ESQ

SIGNED: SECRETARY

STOP HUNGER FOUNDATION

HENRY & ALINA INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THE LIKEMINDS INTERNATIONAL CLUB, ISVOCHI THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: (1) NWOKE LINUS AYAJURU CHAIRMAN (2) ENWERE GODWIN EJIJE SECRETARY (3) MADU AUGUSTINE ONYEBUCHI - TREASURER (4) EKEMERE CHINEDU (5) ONYEBUCHI OKPARA AUGUSTINE (6) ONYE NNAEMEKA ODINAKACHI (7) ONYEKABA ADIELE ( 8) ONYEBUEKE BENSON CHIDI (9) UZO SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (A) TO BE OUR BROTHERS KEEPER (B) TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY (C) TO FOSTER PROGRESS AMONGST OUR PEOPLE.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. DANJUMA ADAMU MOHAMMED 2. DR. HALILLU HAMMA 3. KALTUMI ABDULAZEEZ 4. MAXINE GOUGH IKEMEFUNA 5. DR AUGUSTINE NWAZUNKU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: A. TO EMPOWER GIRLS WITH KEY INFORMATION ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AWARENESS, AGE APPROPRIATE SEX EDUCATION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION. B. TO CAMPAIGN AGAINST FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE. C. TO EMPOWER LADIES THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION TRAINING, ICT AWARENESS (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) , MENTORING, AND STRONG SUPPORT NETWORKS.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

MRS LOVETH OMOSEDE ASEMOTA.

OMOLOLA SHERIFAT AKINNIRAN

ROSEMARY OKON.

POPOOLA OLUBAYO SAMUEL.

Formerly known and addressed as MARI IMOH, now wish to be known and addressed as ROSEMARY OKON. That my date of birth is 19 March 1985. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLAWOYIN ADEBAYO SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as POPOOLA OLUBAYO SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. IGAYEMI ABOSEDE REBECCA( NEE ABIKOYE)

MRS. BABAWALE OLAYINKA OLUWATOYIN

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

Formerly known and addressed as MISS CHINYERE HAPPINESS DIALA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHINYERE AYOMIKUN OKELEYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABIKOYE ABOSEDE REBECCA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IGAYEMI ABOSEDE REBECCA( NEE ABIKOYE) . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLAGUNDOYE OLAYINKA OLUWATOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BABAWALE OLAYINKA OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as OYINLOYE AYODEJI AKEJU instead of OYINLOYE SIKIRU AYODEJI. That my correct date of birth is 24 February1982. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS SEMBAN FAVOUR BUKOLA.

MRS OLUFUNMILAYO MORAFA.

NWAOZURU ANIETIE JOHN

OLUSOLA OLUWASEUN ADEBUKOLA

Formerly known and addressed as MISS LOVETH OMOSEDE OJO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LOVETH OMOSEDE ASEMOTA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SHERIFAT ADEGOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOLOLA SHERIFAT AKINNIRAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS CHINYERE AYOMIKUN OKELEYE.

Formerly known and addressed as MRS NNAMANI FAVOUR BUKOLA (NEE ADENIYI), now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SEMBAN FAVOUR BUKOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ARASANYIN OLUWATOFUNMI IDOWU. I, formerly known and addressed as FAKUADE OLUWATOFUNMI IDOWU, now wish to be known and addressed as ARASANYIN OLUWATOFUNMI IDOWU. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUFUNMILAYO AKINNUBI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUFUNMILAYO MORAFA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME This is to state that the family formerly known and addressed as MR OKOYE OKECHUKWU FIDELIS, MRS OKOYE EBERE ANN and OKOYE DAVID UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MR OKOYEAGU OKWUCHUKWU FIDELIS, MRS OKOYEAGU EBERE ANN and OKOYEAGU DAVID UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as NKAN ANIETIE JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAOZURU ANIETIE JOHN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS. OSHINFOWORA OYINKANSOLA NIMOTA

Formerly known and addressed as BASHORUN OYINKANSOLA NIMOTA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSHINFOWORA OYINKANSOLA NIMOTA. That my date of birth is 11 April 1984. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AREGBESOLA OLUWASEUN ADEBUKOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUSOLA OLUWASEUN ADEBUKOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MARTINS OMOTUNDE AYOMIDE Formerly known and addressed as SULAIMON OMOTUNDE AYOMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MARTINS OMOTUNDE AYOMIDE. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as, COLLINS EGBAI OTEI, now wish to be known and addressed as, OJOBE EGBAI OTEI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as Sedara Shade Esther Oluwaseyifunmi wish to be known and addressed as Adepoju Shade Sedara .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as Olorunyomi Titilope Rasheedat wish to be known and addressed as Ibrahim Titilope Rasheedat. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as SEKINAT IDRIS LUKMON wish to be known and addressed as IDRIS-LUKMON SEKINAT ARAMIDE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as EKWUEME FAUSTINA now to be referred to as EKWUEME FAUSTINA IJEOMA. All former documents still remain valid, general public and other affected institutions please kindly take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF BIRTH

I formerly known and addressed as ALIYU ABUBAKAR GARBA now wish to be known and addressed as ALIYU GARBA. That my date of birth was mistakenly written as 2nd of February, 1970 and 8th of February 1970. That my correct date of birth is 11th March, 1972. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as NURUDEEN OLATUNDE RAFIU wish to be known and addressed as OGUNDIRAN NURUDEEN RAFIU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, KELVIN ONWUFOR, KELVIN ONYEKACHUKWU ONWUFOR, AND ONYEKA ONWUFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, KELVIN ONYEKA ONWUFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as NURUDEEN OLATUNDE RAFIU wish to be known and addressed as OGUNDIRAN NURUDEEN RAFIU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known, called and addressed as Miss Cecelia Iyanam Iyanam, henceforth wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs. Cecelia Patrick Joseph. All documents bearing the former name remain valid. The general public should please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, MR. EJIKE OBINALI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MR. OBIALIA MICHEAL EJIKE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

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I formerly known as AGBAYEMI ADEYEMI AJANAKU wish to be known and addressed as AGBAYEMI ADEYEMI OLAROTIMI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MRS OBICHERE-EBIRIUKWU NGOZI wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OBICHEREEBIRIUKWU NGOZI GLORIA . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OPARAIJE BENJAMIN ABRAHAM wish to be known and addressed as ABRAHAM BENJAMIN CHIDI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME/ REARRANGEMENT OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as DAMILOLA BLESSING SESU now wish to be referred to as DAMILOLA BLESSING OLANIYAN. All former documents remain valid, general public and other affected institutions please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as MISS ALUKO OMOBOLANLE IBUKUN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS YINUSA OMOBOLANLE IBUKUN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

That I IGBEHINADUN OLUYEMISI AGORO want to add BELLO wish to be known and addressed as IGBEHINADUN OLUYEMISI AGORO BELLO. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Ojo Busayomi Temitope now hereby wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs Akanbi Busayomi Temitope. All documents and certificates bearing my former/previous names remain valid. Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ALUKO OMOBOLANLE IBUKUN BLESSING now wish to be known and addressed as MRS YINUSA OMOBOLANLE IBUKUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was mistakenly written as OLUWAJI SUNDAY OLUSEGUN instead of OLUWAJI SUNDAY ABAYOMI and my date of birth was also mistakenly written as 6th day of June,1976, instead of 28th day of September, 1980. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as Orji Chinwe Promise wish to be known and addressed as Okeoma Chinwe Promise.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME/ REARRANGEMENT OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as AGOR NGOZI SYBIL ANTHONY OAMEN. now wish to be known and addressed as OAMEN NGOZI SYBIL.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, IKEJI CHIOMA O., now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIOMA JOHN GEORGE NWAMARA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known as MRS OBICHERE-EBIRIUKWU NGOZI wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OBICHERE-EBIRIUKWU NGOZI GLORIA . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as, OBADINA SARAH AJOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBADINA SARAH IRETIOLUWA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OBI N. OWERRE, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBI OWERRE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known as OPARAIJE BENJAMIN ABRAHAM wish to be known and addressed as ABRAHAM BENJAMIN CHIDI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

That I IGBEHINADUN OLUYEMISI AGORO want to add BELLO wish to be known and addressed as IGBEHINADUN OLUYEMISI AGORO BELLO. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known as JOHN EMMANUEL OBOT, now wish to be known and address as JOHN EMMANUEL EFFIONG. All former document remains valid. The General Public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWOKORIE KELECHI CHIKERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. PROMISE KELECHI CHIKERE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

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That I TAOFEEK OLADEINDE NASIR my name was wrongly written as OMODEHINDE NASRU TAOFEEK wish to be known and addressed as TAOFEEK OLADEINDE NASIR. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as ADEKOYA OLOLADE LATIFAT now wish to be known and addressed as LOLADE LATIFAT BALOGUN.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

That I EKWERIKE LILIANCLARE NWAKAEGO my name was wrongly written as LEO LILILIANCLARE wish to be known and addressed as EKWERIKE LILIANCLARE NWAKAEGO. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as AKANDE IYABODE DORCAS now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL IYABODE ABIONA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

That I TAOFEEK OLADEINDE NASIR my name was wrongly written as OMODEHINDE NASRU TAOFEEK wish to be known and addressed as TAOFEEK OLADEINDE NASIR. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I Formerly known and addressed as Adedokun Hassanat Kehinde now wish to be known, called and addressed as Aremu Hassanat kehinde. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known as MOSES IWUCHUKWU CHIJIOKE, now wish to be known and address as IWUCHUKWU CHIJIOKE. All former document remains valid.

The General Public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, OPARA GIFT LETOM, now wish to be known and addressed as, NOMAGBARA GIFT LETOMBARI. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. FRANCA NKEMDILIM OKOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. UCHE NKEMDILIM FRANCA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as Orji Chinwe Promise wish to be known and addressed as Okeoma Chinwe Promise.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME That I EKWERIKE LILIANCLARE NWAKAEGO my name was wrongly written as LEO LILILIANCLARE wish to be known and addressed as EKWERIKE LILIANCLARE NWAKAEGO. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as AMINAT SHUAIBU now wish to be known, called and addressed as AMINAT BIDEMI SHUAIBU-IMAM All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ANGELA WELLS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AGBAR PETER ANGELA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, NYEKWERE BENJAMIN, now wish to be known and addressed as, NYEKWERE BESTMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as Mohammed Jamiu Mustapha wish to be known and addressed as Mohammed Jamiu Ivana. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as OJIOGU ADLINE NDIDI. wish to be known and addressed as ALUMONA ADLINE NGOZI NDIDI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME

My name was wrongly written as OMORUYI MUYI PRESLYN, instead of my correct name as OMORUYI OSAMUYI PRESLYN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Aimakhu Sunday Akhiaituiemen, now wish to be known and called Aimakhu Sunday Fitzmichael. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as MRS OLOYEDE LYDIA ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AFOLAYAN LYDIA ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EFFIONG HELEN EDEKE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDOYIN HELEN ADEMOLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ELEMIDE ADENIKE RACHEAL now wish to be known and addressed as MRS APATA ADENIKE RACHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as Olorunyomi Titilope Rasheedat wish to be known and addressed as Ibrahim Titilope Rasheedat. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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I formerly known as SEKINAT IDRIS LUKMON wish to be known and addressed as IDRIS-LUKMON SEKINAT ARAMIDE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AGBAYEMI ADEYEMI AJANAKU wish to be known and addressed as AGBAYEMI ADEYEMI OLAROTIMI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as Mohammed Jamiu Mustapha wish to be known and addressed as Mohammed Jamiu Ivana. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OJIOGU ADLINE NDIDI. wish to be known and addressed as ALUMONA ADLINE NGOZI NDIDI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as OLAGBAJU TITILOLA ANUOLUWAPO now wish to be known and addressed as KOLAWOLE ANUOLUWAPO TITILOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OMOGOYE BISOLA TAWAKALITU now wish to be known and addressed as ADESINA OMOGOYE BISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known as Sedara Shade Esther Oluwaseyifunmi wish to be known and addressed as Adepoju Shade Sedara .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as ALABI ADIJAT KUBURA. Now wish to be known as AGUNTASOLO KHADIJAT KUBURA ORITOKE. All former documents remain valid.General public should take note

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Francis Etukudo, Apostle - Chairman.

2. Clement Albert Akpan, Elder - Vice Chairman.

3. Dawn Francis Etukudo, Prophetess - Secretary.

4. Akakan Etukakpan Ukpogh - Member.

5. Assam Bassey Inyang, Brother - Member.

6. David Emmanuel Inyang - Member.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To preach the living word of God. 2. To commission faithful ambassador of Christ on a soul rescue mission.

3. To be together with Jesus in the forefront of Father’s business and technically spur people in products innovative in ministry.

4. Preaching the Living word of faith for the liberation of mankind worldwide and administering the mysteries of the kingdom of God as delivered to this Apostolic Commission.

5. Promoting the well being of humanity through charity endeavours globally.

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 ; FRANCIS ETUKUDO, APOSTLE. PRESIDENT, FLCWW. Nwangoro INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF PATH OF LIFE AND WONDERS CHURCH OF GOD NOTICE is hereby given that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration as an Incorporated Trustee under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

The Trustees are: Pastor Odun F. Ade (Chairman) Pastor Oluwaloni Segun (Vice Chairman) Mrs. Odun Aderonke (Secretary) Mrs Shola Oluwaloni Brother Moses Otor The Aims and Objectives of the Association are: i. To operate as a religious group and for ecclesiastical purpose. ii. To conduct church services by the direction of the Lord Jesus Christ and under the perfect leadership of the Holy Spirit. iii. To spread the words of God through Bible Seminars, outreaches, media ministry publication of tracks, books and other forms of literature for the spiritual socialization and reorientation of the members and for the promotion of the objectives of the Church. iv. To proclaim the word of God to all manners of persons and creeds. v. To promote, encourage, assist and cooperate with other bodies who may share similar or related objectives. vi. To acquire and hold properties whether real or personal for and on behalf of Path of Life and Wonders Church of God. vii. To enhance prosperity among members socially, financially and spiritually in furtherance of the objectives of the Church. viii. To do all or any of the objectives herein mentioned and to carry out other similar objectives or such objectives as could enable the Church to carry out all or any of the above listed objectives.

Anybody who has any reason why this organization should not be registered should contact the Corporate Affairs Commission Headquarters in Abuja within 28days of this publication Signed and transmitted electronically MUHAMMED NDAKUDU ADAM (SOLICITOR)

PUBLIC NOTICE CHRIST REIGNING CHURCH, ABA 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: Rev. (Dr.) Mrs. Uchechi Francisca Chikezie Mr. Daniel Chidiebube chikezie Elder Roland Kelechi Ihediwa Evang. Franklin Bethel Ezenwa

Trustees 1. DR LAWRENCE ADU.......CHAIRMAN 2. OLUWADARE SAMUEL ADU....GENERAL SECRETARY 3. DR OKOLO OTERI EME.....MEMBER 4. AYENI ADETUNJI.... MEMBER Aims and Objectives 1. To provide and make access to employment opportunities easy and for widows and orphans in the society 2. To help provide medical and legal aid to widows and orphans in the society Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed....OLUWADARE SAMUEL ADU..... GENERAL SECRETARY

- President

- Secretary - Member -Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Expansion of the kingdom of God Winning of Souls for Christ 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.

ANGELICA’S HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION This is to notify the general public that the above named ‘Foundation’ has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 Mr. Robert Olie 2 Mrs. Florence Olie 3 Mrs. Christine Onuorah.

Trustees are : 1. MR ISAAC TEESARO GODWIN, 2. MRS ISAAC HOPE NWABUGU 3. JULIET ODION ASIA 4. DORIS EKANIYERE ASIA 5. GABRIEL UJAH 6. EMMANUEL NWAKWUE CHIEDOZIE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To assist and support humanity by lending a helping hand to the less privileged and physically challenged individuals in the society 2 To assist and help the poor, motherless homes , orphanage homes,really poor widows and poor elderly people 3 To assist and support people that are ravaged by disasters (both natural and human ) as well as those in need of dire amenities.

4 To always lend a helping hand and bring succour to the needy and/ or less privileged in our today’s world.

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: BIMPE ADELOWO ESQ. No. 111, Alaro Bus Stop, Opp., Cheshire Home, Eleyele, Poly Road, Sango, Ibadan

HASIBUROBI ALLAH-LAH SOCIETY OF NIGERIA The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

Names of Trustees 1 RASHEED ALAO SULAIMAN (Chairman/Founder) 2 ADIJAT TITILOLA SULAIMAN (Vice Chairman) 3 ILIAS OLALEYE SULAIMAN (Missioner) 4 ABIDEEN OLUWASEUN SULAIMAN (General Secretary) 5 YUSUF OLADIMEJI AMUSAT (Public Relation Officer) 6 AMINAT TEMITOPE AMUSAT (Financial Secretary/Treasurer) Aim/Objective: To preach the Islamic words throughout the nation Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Steert, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed by OSHINMI ALIMI GLOBAL SERVICES (08028330387/07064643291)

AIM/OBJECTIVE: PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: DANIEL A. ONWE ESQ., (Legal Practitioner and Notary Public) 07082079440.

Signed: ( Ekene Ugbede ESQ Ronke Akinola & Co)

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The general public Is Hereby Notify That the Above Name Has Applied to Corporate Affairs for Registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No 1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES 1-MR. EUSTACE ONUEGBU (CHAIRMAN) 2-DR (MRS) RITA OZOEMENA (SECRETARY) 3-OLAYIDE OLAWALE EMMANUEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1-PROMOTE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, 2-CORPORATE HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION; 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.

IGANNA LAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aims and objectives of the organisation are: 1. To mobilize people and resources for the purpose of catering and supporting educational needs of Iganna Land.

2. To facilitate and propagate orientation and empowerment programmes for the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels in Iganna Land.

3. To establish and operate resource educational institutions, centres for information, education, and research to satisfy the educational needs of Iganna Land.

4. To collaborate with government agencies, corporate organisations, NGOs, private individuals, and international agencies in equipping the target young people.

Any objection(s) to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar- General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 565, NDOLA SQUARE WUSE, ZONE 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

THE COVENANT OF GRACE INTERDENOMINATIONAL MISSION. This is to inform the general public that the above named Mission has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of no 1. 1990.

Signed Secretary

The general public is hereby notified that the above named non-governmental organisation has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 1990 NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Professor Lawrence Olarenre Bamidele 2. Dr. John Oyediran Olabisi 3. HRM. Oba Saliu Azeez 4. Hon. Bola Lukman Yekeen 5. Engr. Adekunle Adeleye 6. Barrister Adebimpe Elijah Adelowo

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 DR. DAVID O. OLUKANNI - (President ) 2 DR. MRS. EYIYEMI D. OLUKANNI -(Secretary) 3 DR. JOHN O. OLUKANNI - (Member) 4 PST. SAMSON A. OLUWAKOYA - (Member) 5 DCN. OLUFEMI O. OJO-OMONIYI - (Member) .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1 To raise God fearing Youths through kingdom knowledge teachings and empower them with entrepreneurial and vocational skills acquisition for sustainable and impackful living. 2.

To bring together indigent youths of different backgrounds and empower them with kingdom knowledge principles for inherent potential maximization.

3. To provide facilities and platforms for training youths in order for them to acquire vocational and entrepreneurial skills.

4. To teach Christ’s love and create worship atmosphere where God”s presence is made manifest.

5. To organize seminars, workshops, symposiums, conferences and training sessions that enhance spiritual growth of the attending youths. 6. To undertake local, national and international missionary assignments that impact youths for self -reliance and profitable living. 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: Solicitors Olujobi Olusola & CO. Olujobi Olusola (Legal Practitioners & Notifies Public) 08038006033. 4th floor, Onafeko House, 200 Igbosere Street, Lagos Island, Lagos.

Signed: President

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS IMPACTS NETWORK The general public Is Hereby Notify That the Above Name Has Applied to Corporate Affairs for Registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No 1 of 1990.

THE BLESSED LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CANTER

CITY OF KINGS’ CHURCH WORLDWIDE

This is to inform the general public that the above named Church has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Gabriel Oluwaseun Emmanuel 2. Onyekachi Abraham Ernest 3. Gabriel Olusegun Godwin AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To build Tabernacle of worship and administer God’s world 2. To undertake, Promote and develop charitable activities, educational, and Christian religious programs.

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

Sign Trustees OLABODE

THE DOORS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

NATION RE-AWAKENING MINISTRY The general public Is Hereby Notify That the Above Name Has Applied to Corporate Affairs for Registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No 1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: LIGHT PETER ABRAHAM LIGHT DEBORAH LYNN OMOJOLA OLUSOLA FLORENCE BRUCE STEPHEN EREPAMO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO WIN SOULS FOR GOD’S KINGDOMS THROUGH BIBLE STUDY EVANGELISM AND DELIVERANCE SERVICE Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES 08088096451

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) issued to Mr Obiora Chukwunenye Udogu of Finoc Industries Limited of Plot 1 & 2 Ikenga Industrial Layout Agu-Awka by Ministry of Lands Anambra State, got lost at the Office Premises in Agu-Awka. All effort made by the Company to trace the C of O proved Abortive. PLease if found return to the above address. Ministry of lands Anambra State and General public, please take note.

GO SERVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. RONKE OMOLARA KOKU -CHAIRMAN 2. REV. SAMUEL OYAMEDA IKPEA 3. UYOYOU ERO - SECRETARY 4. MOUNA STELLA SIDI- ALI 5. ADEFEMI OLAKUNLE ADEJUMO

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OGWUCHE FRANCISMARY UGWU - CHAIRMAN (2) OYALANA - ADEBOLA MARY ADENIKE -GENERAL SECRETARY (3) OGWUCHE MATTHIAS DOUGLAS - MEMBER

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To kick Against Negative Peer Pressure 2. To Help The Needy And Less Privilege 3. To Empower Youth With Physical Challenges In The Society 4.To kick Against Social Discrimination Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed By:(SECRETARY)

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO ENCOURAGE THE COOPERATION OF VOLUNTARY GROUPS, STATUTORY AUTHORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES. 2. TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PROMOTE ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR STRATEGIC POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND THE STIMULATION OF EFFECTIVE PROJECTS EXECUTION. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed By:OYALANA - ADEBOLA MARY ADENIKE (GENERAL SECRETARY)

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NSE to partner Miss Nigeria Organisation on sustainable environment

Bonny Amadi

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Thursday that it would enter into partnership with the Miss Nigeria Organisation (MNO), right owners of Miss Nigeria pageant, on environmental sustainability, through the Green-Girl Project.

The project is a Miss Nigeria initiative aimed at increasing the voices of women and young people in the discourse of environmental issues. Miss Nigeria aims to reach out to young people, women, communities and graduates through most suitable means such as recycling literacy, community advocacy and Green Project Management (GPM) trainings.

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partnership with the Exchange, that Dr. May Ikeora, Director of the Miss Nigeria organisation led the reigning queen, Miss Chioma Obiadi, 40th Miss Nigeria, and key officials of the organisation on a courtesy visit to the NSE on Thursday.

The NSE reaffirmed to the Daily Times that the Miss Nigeria organisation, Nigeria’s foremost beauty pageant’s visit was to explore partnership on the Green Girl Project, a five year sustainability project that aims to increase the voice and participation of women and young people in environmental sustainability.

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objectives with the NSE” Chioma Obiadi, Miss Nigeria said.

The Miss Nigeria Organisation, through the visit, explored ways to work with the NSE on one of its key pillars ‘Environment’ which falls in line with the Miss Nigeria Green-Girl Project.

Dr. Ikeora, had earlier reemphasized the importance of Miss Nigeria as a heritage and empowerment platform for young women.

She said: “The GreenGirl Project is a community development initiative aimed at empowering young women to become agents of sustainable environment in Nigeria.

With the Green-Girl Project, Miss Nigeria will be engaging young people and girls in institutions, schools and communities

across Nigeria.’’

She expressed how beauty pageant gave her the platform to pursue a successful career, attainment of honourable academic heights and expectation of same success story for successive beauty queens.

Reigning queen, Miss Obiadi emerged winner from amongst 36 other contestants at a keenly contested pageant which held at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 19 December 2016, to emerge 40th Miss Nigeria.

Obiadi, prior to her emergence as Miss Nigeria, was Miss Anambra 2016 and a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. The 19 December 2016 event marked the 88th birthday of the first ever Miss Nigeria, Mama Oyelude

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ADDITION OF NAME That on my bank documents, my name appears as OMITIRAN CHRISTIANA FOLASHADE. That I wish to add ‘FADIYA’ to my names.

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NEW TRUSTEES 1.DR. BABATUNDE OKEWALE. 2. MRS. OPEOLA MARY WALE- OKEWALE 3. DR. OLADUNNI ADETOBA ( NEE OKEWALE) 4. MRS. ADETOUN SONAIYA. 5. MR. BABATUNDE ADETOBA. 6. MR. DEMILADE OKEWALE Former Board of Trustees member 2. DR. OLADUNNI OKEWALE

1. DR. BABATUNDE OKEWALE 3. MR. AKIN OLUKIRAN.

Any objection to the above should be forwarded to the registrar general corporate affairs commission Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

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More than 30 people were on Thursday night feared dead at a football viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital after being electrocuted by a high tension cable that reportedly fell on them.

The football fans were said to have assembled at the centre to watch a UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht on satellite television.

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correspondent in Calabar reported that the live electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the viewers.

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IN THE MATTER OF COSCO (WEST AFRICA) LIMITED RC: 298992 IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT (LFN) 2004

I formerly known called and addressed as MISS RACHEL IDIERUKEVBE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS OTAIGBE RACHEL. Former documents remain valid general public and authority concern please take note.

IVESMEDICARE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named Foundation has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part c of the company and allied matter act 1990.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANWANA GRACE ETIM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHIDIEBERE NSIRIM GRACE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Over 30 football viewers electrocuted in Calabar

NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Notice is HEREBY GIVEN that in Pursuance of section 468 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (LFN) 2004, the Final General Meeting of Cosco (West Africa) Limited (IN MEMBERS VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) WILL BE HELD AT No 28, Burma Road Apapa Lagos on 25nd May, 2017 at 10:00am for the purpose of laying before the meeting, the account of the winding up of the above named company and of giving any explanation thereof towards the final discussion of the company.

Dated this 19th April, 2017 Messrs. Ifeanyi Chukwunyere (Liquidator) Note: A member of the company entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his stead. A proxy need not be a member of the company.

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CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed MISS OFFOR KALU ABIGAIL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSUJI ENYIDIYA ABIGAIL. All former documents remain valid, NYSC and the general public should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKILOBEH TEMITOPE TITILOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. POPOOLA TEMITOPE TITILOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Collapse Buildings: SON to clampdown on substandard sandcreet block moulders Abiodun Taiwo, Aabeokuta

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by the high rate at which buildings collapse in the country, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday warned sandcreet block moulders to strictly adhere to the production standard of their products.

The coordinator of Ogun state office of the organisation, Mr. Samuel Ayuba, gave the warning in Ota, Ogun state during a day stakeholders forum and sensitisation workshop for sandcrete block makers from Yewa,

Awori and Egba divisions of the State.

Mr. Ayuba said many times when buildings collapse in the country, the first question people do ask is, “where is SON?”, a situation that tends to question the integrity of the organisation.

He said the workshop which is the first step at enlightening the block moulders to know what is expected of them will also correct them on those things they have been doing wrong in the past.

“Whenever there is a building collapse, the next question

people do ask is where is SON, we are starting with sandcreet blocks now, we wil also move to the quality of irons being used, the quality of cement and other components, and at the end of the day, we are going to sanitise the whole system”.

While appealing to the Block makers to fully cooperate with his Organisation, Engr Ayuba vowed to convince the Ogun State government to always partronise the local sandcrete block makers.

“This can only be possible if at the end of the day we are able

to convince ourselves that what we produce is of high standards as government will not settle for any lesser things”.

Speaking on the Theme, Quality sandcrete blocks: A basic infrastructural building development, the Chief Standard Engineer, Civil and Building section of SON, Engineer Adeoye Onipede said the quality of productions may not affect the profit marging of any producer once there is adherence to standards.

He said the block moulders must be conversant with the re-

Niger to mark World dancing day

Be professional in the discharge of your duties, Benin monarch urges journalists

Saka Bolaji, Minna

ÏÏÏ The Niger state government

Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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Oba of Benin, his Royal Majesty, Omo Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, on Thursday charged media practitioners to always adhere strictly to the principles and ethical conduct of professionalism in the discharge of their duties for peace, development and harmony in the society.

He said there was the need for journalists to cross check facts available to them and to ensure balance and accuracy by getting all sides in their reportage of events before publishing for public consumption.

Oba Ewuare 11 who stated this during his maiden media chat with journalists in the state which held at the his palace in Benin, the Edo state capital, promised to keep alive the annual feast as espoused by the late father.

He cautioned that the media must shun acts of sensationalism and not to make the profession a commercial venture to be sold to the highest bidder.

He promised to justify the confidence reposed in him as the grand patron of members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo state council.

Speaking against the backdrop of te wrieteup by a columnist attached to one of the national dailies (not Daily Times), the monarch said the Benin Traditional Council and the palace took special exception for the unprofessional conduct exhibited by the writer.

He insisted that no one can dictate to the ancient kingdom the history, culture and tradition of the people of the area.

quired measurement to produce from a bag of cement.

“The standard is always 30 moulds from a bag of cement, but when you beging to mould 40 to 50 from a bag of cement, then something is wrong somewhere which we must guard against”.

Not less than one thousand participants from the zone attended the seminar with participants calling on government to continue to monitor their members for adherence to the rules guiding sandcrete blocks production.

National Security Adviser to the President, Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) (m); Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (l), during the commissioning of Nigerian Air Force cancer screening centre in Maiduguri, Borno… on Thursday.

Ozekhome wants DSS to release Suswam from detention ÏÏÏ

Following continuous detention of former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam by the Department of State Services (DSS), a human rights activist and constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has called on the DSS to release the former governor without attaching any stringent condition.

According to Ozekhome, the continuous detention of Suswam without giving him the right to fair hearing is an infringement on his rights as enshrined in section 36 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Ozekhome stated this during an interview with select journalists in Abuja on Thursday.

Suswam has been in detention since February 27, 2017, following his arrest by the DSS over his alleged involvement in illegal possession of firearms.

Ozekhome said, “the continuing

detention of the former governor of Benue state, Mr. Gabriel Suswam, constitutes a violation of his fundamental human rights.

“Every accused person has a right to a fair trial, which includes the right to be informed of the charge with sufficient detail to answer it.

“You have to give him (Suswam) ad-

Suswam

equate time and facilities to prepare a defence; to a public trial before an ordinary court; to have his trial begin and conclude without unreasonable delay.

“Also, Suswam has a right to be present when being tried; to choose, and be represented by a legal practitioner.”

He added that the arrest and detention of Suswam by the DSS constitutes a violation of the former governor’s fundamental rights guaranteed under sections 34(1),(a) and 35(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

Ozekhome also pointed out that the continuing detention of Suswam without recourse to Court or due process of law constitutes a violation of his fundamental Human Rights guaranteed under Section 35(1)(c) and (4) and 44(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and is therefore illegal and unconstitutional.

has concluded plans to partner with a Canadian firm to boost the state’s culture and tourism in a dance music and award ceremony to celebrate the International World Dance Day slated for April 29.

The state Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Jonathan Tsado Vatsa, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Minna, the state capital that ceremony would provide an opportunity to showcase the rich culture of the state to the world.

Vatsa, who noted that this is first of its kind in the state, assured that the consultant would be coming from Canada with his trope basically for dancing. He added that the event would also display the state’s different drums locally and internationally.

He further explained some of the benefits of te ceremony to include promotion of Tatiko fabric that Canadians were interested in.

Some prominent Nigerlites and famous musicians would be given awards by the International Association of Black in Darris through the ijo vud African Dance company consultant, Sani Abu Mohammed.

While briefing journalists, the consultant explained that the celebration of International Dance Day started in 1982 by UNESCO in France.

He added that “culture brings tourism and tourism bring money which eventually boost economy of the society.”

The the event will be used to train some selected professional dancers and traditional dancers in contemporary dancing steps.

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NAFDAC confiscates alcoholic drinks worth N200m in Onitsha Angela Onwuzoo

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Following intelligence reports, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), said it had uncovered several shops used for the production, distribution, sale, and storage of fake and counterfeit alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of popular brands at Ogbaru Relief Market, Onitsha, Anambra State worth over N200 million.

Acting Director General of NAFDAC, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, disclosed this in Lagos on Thursday while briefing journalists on the recent activities of the agency particularly the seizures of

fake drugs and unwholesome products.

Oni, who was represented by the agency’s Director of Enforcement, Mr. Kingsley Ejiofor, said the drinks were not only manually produced by mixing them in plastic buckets, but were filled into bottles under very unhygienic conditions within the market premises.

Her words: “Some of the counterfeited popular brands include; Moet and Chandon Wine, St. Remy Brandy,501 Brandy, Red Label(Johnny Walker) Whisky ,Baron De Vals Wine, Eagle Schnapps Dry Gin, McDowell Whisky, Jalon Cognac Wine and Pure Heaven Sparkling Drinks.

“The agency also discovered a con-

*Uncovers apartment used for production of fake bitters

tainer load of fake holograms, labels and packaging materials of the counterfeited brands”.

According to Oni, six suspects including a nursing mother were arrested and interrogated during the raid while investigation is ongoing as the consumption of these counterfeit drinks, may lead to liver Cirrhosis kidney failures and cancers.

Oni also revealed that the agency through a whistle blower’s reports discovered a building at No. 11 Omotosho Crescent, Off Ewedana Street,

and Toll gate, Ota in Ogun State used for illegal production of herbal bitters with fake NAFDAC registration numbers.

She noted that the building used for the illegal business was a brickwall fenced bungalow of five bedroom apartment, with two residential rooms, while the other three, the parlour and the kitchen were used for production of unregistered, deceptive and counterfeit products, including, Merry Jedi Plus, Bitter Cleanser and Rock Well Herbal Bitter.

The NAFDAC boss, who gave the names of the owners of the products as Mr. Innocent Merry Iloabuchi and Mr. Chukwudi Ogbuta respectively, explained that the products were being produced in a dirty environment by unqualified personnel and under poor Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

According to her, empty plastic bottlers, caps, cartons and sticker labels of another product, stone cream liqueur were also found in the facility, while the address on the labels of all the products were fake.

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FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, Rural Electricity Agency get new bosses

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Air Peace grounds plane involved in incident Air Peace on yesterday grounded two of its aircraft that were involved in ground incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.

A statement signed by the corporate communication manager of Air Peace, Chris Iwarah said the management of the airline can confirm that at about 6.15am on April 20, “the winglet of our B737 aircraft with registration mark 5N-BQR, which was being towed within the very limited space at the ramp of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to position for departure, had a partial contact with the stabiliser of another of our B737 aircraft with registration mark 5N-BQP.” He explained that the points of contact of the two aircraft were only slightly impacted.

“We took the cautious decision to declare them unserviceable to enable proper investigation of the incident, checks and repair by our Engineering and Maintenance Department in line with our high safety standards.

There were no passengers on the two aircraft involved in the incident. We have also revised our flight schedule to cater to our esteemed guests on the 14 sectors the two aircraft were scheduled to service today,” Iwarah said.

While noting that everything is working according to plan, Iwara added that the airline engineers have already begun repair of the aircraft.

He said: “At the moment, everything is working according to plan and our engineers have already begun repair of the aircraft.”

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Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside (m); Deputy Director, Communication, Mr. Isichei Osamgbi (l) and Executive Director, Admin/Financial Services, Mallam Bashir Jamoh (r), during a preevent press conference in Lagos… on Wednesday.

Rivers Amnesty: Suspected cult leader declared wanted by state govt *Govt. laments set back in programme as suspected criminal gangs submit poor quality weapons Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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its determined effort to rid Rivers state of criminal elements, the state government has declared a suspected cult leader, Samuel Ogoso, alias “Supreme” wanted for refusing to surrender his weapons and embrace the fresh amnesty window offered by Governor Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike.

Dismayed by the refusal of Ogoso to embrace the amnesty programme, the chairman of the Amnesty Programme and Special Adviser to the governor on Amnesty, Hon. Kingsley Chinda,

asked security agencies to arrest him (Ogoso) at the end of the Wednesday deadline given to criminals in the state to surrender their weapons.

The suspected cult leader, some members of his cult group, and some members of other criminal gangs had failed to appear on Tuesday, April 18, before the amnesty committee, at Eleme Local Council Secretariat, to submit their weapons during the disarmament exercise for repentant cultists.

The Committee Chairman had at the expiration of the deadline expressed dismay at the poor quality of weapons that were sub-

mitted by two groups, lamenting: “What is before us here from these two groups is not commensurate with the volume of weapons that the security agencies know that is available to cultists and criminals in this local government.”

He, therefore, charged Area commanders, Department of State Security, DSS to track him down and arrest him. “We are giving him up to 9am, on Wednesday, April 19, to surrender his weapons. He will be declared wanted if he fails to comply.

Please, ‘Supreme’ must be made to submit all arms and ammunitions in his custody.

He is not above the law. And

he must comply.

“If he fails to turn himself in to the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ogale, Eleme, by 9am, Wednesday, April 19, our hands and our legs will not be there for him.”

The chairman of the amnesty programme, however, commended the youths that submitted their arms for amnesty.

In his speech at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Gokana Local Governent, Hon. Obaribmate Ollor, promised to work with the security agencies to put an end to criminal activities in the area and ensure that peace returned to Eleme.

Buhari has confirmed the appointment of new Managing Directors and Director General for the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) while the Rural Electrification Agency has new Board and Executive Management.

In a statement on Thursday from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation signed by the Director of Press, Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, Engr. Saleh Dunoma is confirmed as the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN); Captain Mukhtar Usman as the Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Captain Fola C. Akinkotu as the Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

The Rural Electricity Agency; Engr. Umaru Maza Maza was appointed the Chairman of the Board, while the Managing Director is Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi.

Others include; Dr. Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare, Executive Director (Rural Electrification); Engr. Muhammad A. Wasaram as Executive Director (Technical Services) and Yewande Odia as Executive Director (Corporate Services). Engr. Alozie Mac and Mr. Rotimi Thomas are appointed as non-Executive Directors.

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Obaseki, Ikpeazu hail Pinnick’s CAF election Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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overnor Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his Abia State counterpart, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu on Sunday said the elevation of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick into the executive board of Confederation of African Football (CAF) was a great achievement for Nigeria as a football nation.

Obaseki and Ikpeazu stated this to newsmen on separate interviews after L-R: Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and the celebrant, Amaju Pinnick (left) after the thanksgiving service in Warri.

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igerian champions Enugu Rangers have placed their head coach Imama Amapakabo on indefinite suspension.

According to the club’s general manager Christian Chukwu, the troubled coach has been asked to stay away from the team.

However, Chukwu did not explain the reason for the suspension on Amapakabo but supersport.com has been informed that the run of poor results including a 2-2 draw against Zambian side Zesco United in a CAF Confederation Cup game is attributed for the decision.

The former Nigerian captain, Chukwu, also disclosed that assistant to Amapakabo, Chukwuma Agbo will take charge of the team pending the club’s final decision on the matter.

The Nigerian champions have endured a poor start to this season by winning just four matches out of 19 in all competitions.

Rangers currently prop up the rear of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with 13 points from 14 matches. The Enugu club still have three outstanding league matches.

attending a thanksgiving mass at First Baptist Church in Warri, Delta to celebrate Pinnick’s election as CAF executive.

The Edo Governor, commended Pinnick for his new appointment, noting that as a fellow Bendelite, it was necessary to support him and also explore the new potentials that his membership in CAF portray.

He said Edo government would take full advantage of Nigeria’ representation at CAF to develop football in the state.

On his part, the Abia governor, said Pinnick’ election to CAF was a milestone achievement for the country.

He said Nigeria is a sportloving country, so Pinnick is occupying a good position there that can unify Nigeria and take the country to greater heights in terms of soccer in the world.

He added that going by the pedigree of Pinnick’s milestone in NFF he would play a critical role to place Nigeria in the front burner in terms of football.

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Associations commend FG on Abuja airport Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo More accolades are being showered on the Federal Government over the reopening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) after completion of the runway; the latest coming from the Association of Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and industry think-tank Aviation Round Table (ART).

In Separate statements made available to Daily Times on the re-opening both association and union commended the Minister for the job.

President ART, Elder Gabriel Olowo who signed the release stated,” We in ART salute the minister of Aviation and his agencies for living true to its promise to deliver Abuja runway on schedule as we count down to 19 April.”

“Measurable deliverable remains our challenge in the sector and we are quite pleased the minister even put his job on the line on the project during ART breakfast meeting with himself and the information minister.”

“We appreciate the presidency for giving the essential and necessary support to make this happen on schedule. It is our prayer that such purposeful actions is sustained in the sector as we demand that Aviation delivers 1 % of Nigeria GDP by 2020 as against the present meager 0.4 %. We demand for measurable growth on the Airline side and the Airports.”

In a similar statement signed by the General Secretary of ANAP, Comrade Abdulrasaq Saidu, he described the feat as a welcome one stating that ANAP has been vindicated for supporting the plan from the outset and believing in it instead of criticizing for any selfish gain.

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OPEC, non-OPEC committed to restoring market stability – Barkindo OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said on Wednesday that all oil producers taking part in a supply-cut pact are committed to bringing global inventories down to the industry’s five year average and restoring stability to the market.

Barkindo, speaking in the United Arab Emirates, said compliance data in March was

showing better conformity by the oil producers with the agreement than in February.

OPEC and non-OPEC producers agreed in December to cut supplies for six months, helping lift oil prices to about 55 dollars a barrel after a two-year slump.

OPEC will review policy for the second half of this year at a May 25 meeting.

Barkindo would not say whether the agreement will

be extended for another six months, but that any decision taken would be in the interest of all producing and consuming countries.

Recall that on Dec. 10, 2016, OPEC won the backing of countries outside the oil cartel to join supply cuts for the first time since 2001, overcoming the final major obstacle for a global agreement to curb output.

The agreement in Vienna was

designed to speed the end of the worst oil downturn in a generation by mopping up excess supplies and boost prices, providing some relief to resource-rich nations whose economies have taken a big hit.

Prices rallied by 15 per cent since Nov. 30, 2016 when Opec’s 13 members led by the group’s largest producer Saudi Arabia, agreed to curb output by more than one million barrels a day.

Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO of Access Bank Plc (middle) with Colette Otusheso, Head, Accelerate TV (l); Aina Akintonde (2nd Left); Kemi Adetiba, Director of King Women/The Wedding Party and Osayi Oruene Alile, CEO, ACT Foundation at the launch of Accelerate presents Kemi Adetiba’s King Women documentary series showcasing inspirational Nigerian women which will air on Accelerate TV in Lagos, recently.

MAN aiding foreigners to defraud Nigeria – Umeofia Chief Executive Officer, Erisco Foods, Chief Eric Umeofia, has lamented that the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is aiding foreign traders under the disguise of importing raw materials to import finished tomato paste.

Umeofia who stated this in a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday noted that Dr Frank Jacobs, MAN President was wrong to have stated that it was not yet time to ban import of tomato paste.

He opposed the association’s submission that tomato paste ban was ill timed due to the inability of local manufacturers to bridge the demand gap in the country.

The tomato paste revolutionist stated that local demand for tomato paste was 150, 000 metric tons, but Erisco plant had the capacity to produce over 450, 000 metric tons per annum.

Umeofia stressed that his company’s production coupled with production from other tomato paste manufacturers were sufficient to meet local demands and export the excess for foreign exchange earnings.

Umeofia noted; “Manufacturing is not trading. It is a sacrifice to see the country develop in all areas, so we should give credit and support to indigenous manufacturers.

“A situation whereby importers

of tomato paste are rising, while local manufacturers are declining is not acceptable.”

He noted that the CBN is not sincere with disbursement of foreign exchange, adding that they grant the country’s hard earned forex to foreign manufacturers under the auspices of MAN. He pointed out that the funds allocated to these foreign manufacturers would have been used for procurement of machinery, raw materials and expansion projects.

However, he commended the Federal government’s recent ban on importation of tomato paste, stressing that the step would help recover the economy from

recession, stimulate local production, aid export of tomato paste and create jobs.

“Government has taken a laudable step to ban importation of tomato paste to boost activities in the tomato sector value chain but access to affordable finance is crucial to the growth of the industry.

“Paying over 20 per cent as interest rate hinders business growth but with government’s support, Nigeria can be the largest exporter of tomato paste in the world in few years’ time. This is due to our advantage oftwo harvest season annually and tomatoes harvested in large quantities in the country.

Business News B2 Botswana, Africa’s most attractive investment destination – Survey Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index 2016 (http://APO.af/sUtRNQ) by Quantum Global’s (www.QuantumGlobalGroup.com) independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab. According to the Index, Botswana scores highly based on a range of factors that include improved credit rating, current account ratio, import cover and ease of doing business.

Commenting on the Index, Prof Mthuli Ncube, Head of Quantum Global Research Lab stated: “Despite considerable external challenges and the fall in oil prices, many of the African nations are demonstrating an increased willingness to achieve sustainable growth by diversifying their economies and introducing favourable policies to attract inward investments. Botswana is a case in example - its strategic location, skilled workforce and a politically stable environment have attracted the attention of international investors leading to a significant influx of FDI.” According to the report, the top five African investment destinations attracted an overall FDI of $13.6bn. Morocco was ranked second on the Index based on its increasing solid economic growth, strategic geographic positioning, increased foreign direct investment, import cover ratio, and an overall favourable business environment.

Foreign exchange policy hindering Nigeria’s economic recovery – World Bank The World Bank has said that restrictions on access to foreign exchange continues to hinder rigorous economic recovery in the country.

The World Bank, in the latest Africa Pulse report, a biannual analysis of African economies published on Wednesday in Washington DC, looked at the challenges to retaining growth in an uncertain global environment.

For Nigeria, the report applauded the strategy of the Central Bank to increase sales of foreign exchange to the interbank market, Bureau de Change as well as other segments.

“However, foreign exchange liquidity conditions remain tight and are holding back activity in the non-oil sectors. Manufacturing and service sectors remain particularly weak.

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Eko Disco committed to meter rollout, network intensification Simon Ugwu Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) as reiterated its commitment to rolling out more meters to its customers and to intensify its network.

The Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Sam Nwaire, who stated this during a town hall meeting with customers of the company under Lekki District, also said that all unmetered customers of the company would be reached within the stipulated time.

He explained that since the cost involved was so huge, it was not possible for all customers to be metered at the same time.

Nwaire who stood in for the Managing Director urged those yet to

be reached in the meter roll-out plan to exercise patience as no customer would be left out in the end.

Responding to a complaint by one of the participants at the town hall meeting that the use of estimated billing for unmetered customers does not correspond with the volume of energy supplied, Nwaire said the company has an established billing methodology approved by the industry regulator for billing unmetered customers.

This, he said, was usually based on a number of factors which include the customer’s consumption pattern over time and availability of power supply within the particular month for

which the customer was billed.

Speaking further, the EKDC Chief said that in order to ensure a just and fair assessment of customers’ consumption, the company has embarked on an energy audit and customer enumeration programme aimed at ascertaining true energy consumption of all customers with or without meters. The programme, he said, would also lead to the detection of those that have been engaging in energy theft in one way or the other.

He then appealed to all customers of the company to co-operate with the company for the success of the programme as it would be of mutual benefit to both the customers and the company as well.

While commending EKEDC for the appreciable improvement in power supply in Lekki axis in recent time, a participant who represented Infinity Estate Lekki, Taiwo Owosho advised the company to pursue the meter roll-out plan with seriousness so as to secure the confidence of the customers in the company’s integrity.

Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO of Access Bank Plc (middle) with Colette Otusheso, Head, Accelerate TV (l); Aina Akintonde (2nd Left); Kemi Adetiba, Director of King Women/The Wedding Party and Osayi Oruene Alile, CEO, ACT Foundation at the launch of Accelerate presents Kemi Adetiba’s King Women documentary

Afreximbank appoints Samallie Kiyingi Director, Legal Services

L-R: Senior Vice President, Jumia Shobhit Pandey, Chief Executive Officer, Juliet Anammah, Business Head, West and Central Africa, Motorola, Manoj Rajarekhara and the Representative of Techno and the Jumia 2017 Mobile Week Press Conference in Lagos.

World Bank earmarks $150m to support Nigeria mining sector The World Bank on Wednesday approved 150 million dollars credit to help increase the mining sector’s contribution to the Nigerian economy.

The Senior Communication Officer of the bank, Ms Olufunke Olufon said in a statement in Abuja that the project would help to establish a strong foundation for mining sector development in the country.

Olufon said that credit would also enhance competitiveness by improving information infrastructure and knowledge of mining.

She said that it would equally help in strengthening key government institutions and foster domestic investments in the sector.

“The project will help develop measures for formalising; regu-

lating and inventorying artisan and small-scale mining; facilitate the flow of mineral transactions and facilitate access to finance.

“It will facilitate access to technology and equipment; increase knowledge and support the mining and processing of the minerals in accordance with best practices,’’ Olufon said.

According to her, environmental and social protection will also be enhanced by the credit line.

Olufon said that the expected results include the ability to attract and develop mineral transactions on medium and large mining operations and any other mining related investments.

The statement also quoted the World Bank Country Director, Rachid Benmessaoudm as saying that “Nigeria has a favourable

geological potential.’’

“The potential is such that if adequately assessed, well exploited and managed in a sustainable manner, can support broader economic growth through mineral sector.’’

Benmessaoudm said that one of the key objectives of the project was to support Nigerian government’s priority to diversify the economy to a broader range of non-oil productive sectors.

“The support will include the realisation of the full mineral endowment for sector policy, promotion, conducive business environment and integrated longrange resources and investment planning.’’

He said that the Nigeria had been unable to attract significant investment in exploration and mining into the sector.

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the appointment of Samallie Kiyingi as Director, Legal Services.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Kiyingi worked for three years as an independent consultant in London after serving variously as Associate Director of the Legal Department at BACB, London; Director of the Legal Department at Deutsche Bank, London; and Senior Associate at Clifford Chance, London, for six years.

She also worked for two years as an Associate at Ashurst (previously Blake Dawson Waldron) in Sydney, Australia.

In her new role, Ms. Kiyingi will be responsible for all legal matters that touch on the business of Afreximbank, including documentation for the Bank’s loan and guarantee facilities and review of bond issuance and equity investment documentation.

Ms. Kiyingi, a Ugandan national, holds a graduate diploma in legal practice and a bachelor’s degree in law and arts in international studies from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

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Anticipation of positive Q1 results, external reserves, mark economy recovery – Experts Stories by Motolani Oseni A team of researchers at FSDH, a Lagos based company, have given reasons for the nation’s economy recovery on the heels of positive first quarter results of quoted companies, increase external reserves, among others.

They noted that the nation’s economy, which was severely hit in 2016 by the drop in the crude oil price and crude oil production, is beginning to show signs of positive outlook and recovery.

According to an FSDH report, the nation’s economy, which officially entered into a recession in Q2 2016 following the release of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures showing two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction, is showing strong signs of recovery.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) will on May 30, 2017 announced Q1 2017 GDP by Output approach They expressed that the nation’s recovery seems to be coming on the back of the recent increase in crude oil price, the increase in crude oil production in Nigeria and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) continued supply of foreign exchange to both retail and corporate users.

They noted that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report of the CBN shows that both the Composite PMI and the Production level in the manufacturing sector improved in March 2017.

According to them, “Although the Composite PMI in March 2017 at 47.7 points was below the 50 point level (which suggests a decline in activities), it was an improvement from the month of February 2017 figure of 44.6

points. The Index for the production level in the manufacturing sector at 50.8 points is however higher than the 50 point level (which suggests an improvement).

“The monthly rates of increase in both the Composite PMI and the Production level were the second highest in two years and the highest since January 2017.”

They noted that analysts’ consensus is that the inflation rate will continue to trend downward in 2017. This means that the purchasing power of Nigerians should improve and stimulate demand for both consumer and industrial goods.

On the Nigerian Stock Exchange, they said, “In March, the equity market recorded its first Month-on-Month (MoM) appreciation of year 2017, after depreciating for two consecutive months.

“The NSE All Share Index (NSE ASI) appreciated marginally by 0.74 per cent in March 2017 to close at 25,516.34 points.

“The NSE ASI depreciated 3.12 per cent and 2.72per cent in January 2017 and February 2017 respectively. All the NSE Sectoral Indices appreciated in the month of March 2017 except the NSE Banking Index.

“Although the Year-to-Date (YTD) performance of the NSE ASI remained in negative territory at the end of the month of March 2017, the monthly performance is an indicator of investors’ improving outlook on the economy.

“Analysts expect that the positive Q1, 2017 results of quoted companies will further boost the performance of the equity market in Q2, 2017.”

They explained further that, “The country recorded its high-

est level of external reserves in 16 months, $30.30billion, on March 31, 2017. The average external reserves in the month of March 2017 stood at $30.2billion. The increase in the crude oil price in the international market and the increase in crude oil production in Nigeria contributed to the accretion in the external reserves.

“On account of the increase in external reserves, the CBN has been able to maintain an improved supply of foreign exchange through authorised dealers (the banks) to end-users.

“The 2017 forecast represents an increase of 23.98 per cent over the average Brent crude oil price of $43.74/b recorded in 2016.

“With an average crude oil price above $50/b in 2017 and continued improvement in the level of crude oil production in Nigeria, the external reserves should continue to grow.

Diamond Bank boss want European investors focus on Africa

L-R: General Manager, Finance, Solomon Folaranmi; Deputy MD, Sadeeq Mai-Bornu; Managing Director, Tony Attah and General Manager, Kudo Eresia-Eke, all of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), at the formal presentation of facts and figures on NLNG 2017 publication in Lagos… on Tuesday.

Naira firms against dollar, as CBN injects $380m in two days The Naira on Thursday consolidated gains against the US dollar to close at 385 per dollar at the parallel market, following a total of $380million injected into the forex market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) within two days.

The apex bank in a bid to strengthen the naira on Tuesday released first tranche of $280 million and on Wednesday, the bank offered additional $100 million to authorised

dealers to meet the 7 to 15day forwards requests of customers.

The new closing rate of the local currency yesterday represented up 2.6 percent from early trading and supported by central bank intervention on the official market, traders said.

At the parallel market, the naira gained five points to exchange at N385 to the Dollar from the N390 recorded on Wednesday.

The Pound Sterling and

the Euro traded at N495 and N410, respectively.

At the Bureau De Change (BDC) segment, the Naira closed at N362 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro exchanged at N490 and N424, respectively.

Currency traders urged the Federal Government to plough back the huge sums of money recovered from looters into the economy to further prop up the Naira.

It would be recall that the naira on Wednesday

closed at N390 at the parallel market and N306 to a dollar at the interbank market.

Meanwhile, the World Bank has applauded the strategy of the CBN to increase sales of foreign exchange to the interbank market, BDCs as well as other segments.

It, however, stressed the need for the CBN to ease restrictions on access to foreign exchange, which continues to hinder rigorous economic recovery in the country.

The Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank, Uzoma Dozie, has urged European entrepreneurs and investors to stepup their investment stakes in Africa, noting that the fundamentals for sustainable growth and development in the continent has remained positive.

Addressing investors, captains of industry, corporations, thought leaders, opinion and policy makers in the UK, during the presentation of the ‘Companies to Inspire Africa 2017 Report’ by the London Stock Exchange Group, Uzoma stated that returns on investment in Africa is strong, pointing that many companies in the continent are as profitable as their peers in other parts of the world.

According to him, the continent is dotted with huge number of start-ups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, which are structured to catalyse the continent’s economic and industrial growth. He said that the continent’s 1.2 billion people with more than half of the population below 25 years, is a huge demographic advantage to investors as it presents one of the biggest markets and workforce in the world.

“It is a great pleasure to give this ‘Keynote Address’

at this important event. For us at Diamond Bank, we are passionate about Africa and the opportunities….

For investors looking for returns either in the short term or long term, Africa remains an investment destination of choice. Despite the recent challenges in some African Economies, the forecast is that Africa will still grow more rapidly than the OECD countries.

The outlook is positive and this is the time to explore the opportunities that exist in Africa.”

He stated that although, the risk elements may be high investing in Africa but the returns neutralizes the challenges. “Yes, there are risks associated with investing in Africa but then business is all about taking risks and striking the right balance between risk and returns. Yes, there are challenges with investing in Africa; infrastructure is still relatively poor to support businesses, power supply is epileptic, there is political instability and security challenges, but with over 50 countries, over 1.2 billion people with more than half of this huge population under 25 years, the opportunities are enormous and more than compensate for the investment risk”, he noted.

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Capital Market B4 United capital posts 43.43% net interest margin growth Q1 2016

By Bonny Amadi, Cross section of capital market experts have reacted to first quarter result of United Capital Plc for the period ended 31 March 2017, describing it result spurred by resilience amidst countrywide operating challenges.

United Capital Plc result for the first quarter 2017 periodic filing period, experts say, demonstrated commitment to delivering more value to shareholders in the prevailing financial year.

The company’s Q1 result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday showed growth trajectory in key measuring indices , even as macroeconomic challenges persists.

The result showed that gross Earnings grew by 13.82 per cent to N2.11 billion, against N1.86 billion posted in the correspond-

ing quarter 2016, Net Interest Margin soared by 43.43 per cent to N373.97 million from N260.73 million in Q1 2016, while other Income rose by 178.95 per cent to N265.67 million in first quarter 2017, from N95.24 million in Q1 2016.

United capital closed trade yesterday at N2.80 per share, attained a 52 weeks high of N4.06 per share and low of N1.29 per share during the period.

The company’s Q1 2017 result showed that investment Income increased to N1.06 billion from N 947.55 million in Q1 2016, reflecting Q/Q growth of 11.64 per cent. Net Operating Income increased to N1.84 billion, from N1.76 billion in Q1 2016, a 4.58 per cent growth.

United Capital Total revenue in Q1 increased to N2.11billion, from N1.86 billion in preceding period, reflecting 13.82 per cent increase.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, April 21, 2017

Stock Market reverses gains, posts 0.19% decline Afolabi Adesola

Nigeria’s stock market took a u-turn on Thursday with lead index closing 0.19 percent lower than previous session.

The All Share Index (ASI) was down by 49.02 points or 0.19 percent to close at 25,282.75 points. This is in contrast to Wednesday’s growth of 124.70 points or 0.50 percent when the ASI closed at 25,331.77 points.

Market capitalization likewise dropped 17 billion or 0.19 percent to close at

N8.748 trillion in contrast to N44 billion added previously when market cap closed at N8.765 trillion.

The decline in market activity was attributed to price decline recorded in highly capitalized stocks such as 7up, Okomu Oil, Dangote Cement, UACN and ETI. They each lost N5.24, N2.49, N1, 50 kobo and 38 kobo per share respectively to record the day’s biggest price losses.

However, Africa prudential that closed at N2.53 recorded the highest percent-

age increase of 4.98 percent to lead the day’s 16 gainers.

Vitafoam followed with an appreciation of 4.74 percent to close at N1.99 per share, and Diamond Bank added 4.71 percent to close at 89 kobo per share.

Transcorp and Honeywell Flour Mills also increased 4.49 and 4.08 percent respectively to close at 93 kobo and N1.02 per share each.

Topping the day’s 15 losers was 7up with a decline of 5 percent to close at N99.66, Okomu Oil trailed with a loss of 4.99 percent

to close at N47.39 per share.

Unity Bank shed 4.92 percent to close at 58 kobo per share, ETI dropped 4.90 percent to close at N7.38 and Nigeria Police Force micro Finance Bank lost 4.65 percent to close N1.23 per share.

Transcorp topped the day’s trading activities with an exchange of 28.1 million shares valued at N25.7 million, it was trailed by Diamond Bank with 25 million shares valued at N21.8 million while FCMB traded 13.8 million shares worth N13.8 million

ETI makes full loans provision of N221.7b, posts loss Afolabi Adesola Ecobank Transnational Incorporate (ETI), on Tuesday said it has taken a decision to completely clean its books of non-performing risk assets in its legacy loan portfolio, by making a provision of N221.7 billion in its 2016 audited accounts.

The bank said that its impairment charges, showed a jump of 110.7 per cent compared with N105.2 billion recorded in 2015.

It said that the results released on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on April 18, showed that the bank recorded a growth of 22.3 per cent in gross earnings to N665 billion in 2016, from N542.7 billion in 2015.

The net interest income rose by 25.3 per cent to N284 billion, from N226.6 billion in 2015. Profit before impairment charges stood at N188 billion, up from N146 billion.

ETI said, however, the N221.7 billion impairment charges led the company to close the year with a loss before tax of N33.7 billion compared with a profit before tax of N40.5 billion in 2015.

The bank added that loss after tax stood at N52 billion, as against a profit after tax of N21.25 billion in 2015.

Mr. Ade Ayeyemi, Group Chief Executive Officer of ETI, said group revenues remained resilient despite a tough year of macro- economic headwinds.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

25,282.75 2,578.00 147,887,771.00 836,841,810.80 8,748,130,412,680.45

L – R: Olumide Orojimi, Head, Corporate Communications Department, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Pai Gamde, Acting Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE; Chioma Obiadi, 40th Miss Nigeria; and Dr. May Ikeora, Executive Director, Miss Nigeria Organisation during a courtesy visit of the 40th Miss Nigeria to The Exchange on Thursday, to explore partnership on the Green Girl Project, a five year sustainability project that aims to increase the voice and participation of women and young people in environmental sustainability.

Why Presco’s Q4 2016 opex, Net finance cost rose 177%, 119% q/q Bonny Amadi Presco Plc performance in the fourth quarter of 2016 for the period ended 31 December reflects impact of harsh operating environment and the persisting forex exchange challenge.

Cross section of experts who spoke to Daily Times Nigeria said that though the company performed beyond some analyst’s expectations in some key indices, irrespective of biting impact of macroeconomic environment.

The Nigerian harsh operating environment, the experts maintained, weighed

heavily on Presco Nigeria Plc in the fourth quarter result, although the company posted 57 per cent growth in sales, operating expenses soared by 177 per cent in the fourth quarter (q/q) or 48 per cent year on year.

The biting effect of the challenges further reflected in other measuring indices including gross margin which declined by 61.4 per cent during the year (y/y), compared with the preceding year 2015, as well as net finance growth which rose by 107 per cent year on year.

The company’s Q4 2016 results further show that although sales growth was strong, a gross margin con-

traction of -1,873bps y/y to 61.4 per cent and opex growth of 48.2 per cent y/y weighed on earnings.

However, on quarter and quarter basis (sequentially), sales declined in Q4 2016 by -14.5 per cent, compared with Q3 2016 performance.

Historically, Q4 is noted as one of the weaker quarters for palm oil companies due to seasonality.

In Q4, Profit before tax (PBT) and Profit after tax (PAT) advanced by around 290 per cent q/q on average.

The result further showed that similar to the y/y trend, gross margin in Q4 contracted by -466bps q/q while operating expenses

(Opex) and net finance costs rose by 177 per cent q/q and 119 per cent q/q respectively, compared to its Q3 performance, this weighed on Okomu Oil’s bottom line.

Meanwhile, on full year assessment basis, Okomu Oil’s sales rose by 50.4per cent y/y to N15.7billion.

PBT rose by 641% y/y to N31.2 billion, while PAT also rose by 772 per cent y/y to N21.7bn. In addition to the strong sales growth, gross margin expanded by 847bps y/y to 72.0 per cent.

Also in 2016, Okomu reported 46.6 per cent y/y opex growth which weighed heavily on earnings.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, April 21, 2017

D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p D A N G CE M D r a gs N i g e ri a n B o u rse ... NSE A SI d o w n 17b ps Be arish se n tim e n t in b ell w e t h ers dra g g e d m ark e t p erf orm a nce o n t he Nig eria n St ock Exch a n g e yesterd ay as t h e A ll Sh are In d ex (ASI) sh e d 17b ps t o close a t 25,288.11 poin ts w hile m ark e t ca pitaliz a tio n also d eclin e d N17.0b n t o close a t N8.7t n. Y est erd ay

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o f t h e d eclin e in D A N G CE M (-0.6 %) a n d ETI (-4.9 %) w hich o f fse t g ains in N B (+0.8 %), ST A N BIC (+2.6 %) a n d SEPL A T (+1.3 %). Similarly, activity level w e a k e n e d as volu m e a n d valu e tra d e d fell 36.3 % a n d 41.3 % t o 147.9m u nits a n d N836.8m resp ectively in 2,578 d e als (from 2,907 yest erd ay).

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Price (N) 2.53 1.99 0.89 0.93 1.02 0.60 19.50 0.90 2.44 405.00

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o f t his w e e k. Th e N aira h as co nsist e n tly a p precia t e d all w e e k,

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im provin g fro m N410.00/US$1.00 a t t h e st art o f t h e w e e k t o N385.00/US$1.00 yest erd ay. This f urt h er b u t tresses t h e im p act o f t h e CBN s FX in t erve n tio n driv e.

Property B6

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, April 21 , 2017

Landlords mandated to insure old, new buildings

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In event of building collapse and other disasters related to the real estate, Lagos State government is set to introduce mandatory insurance for all existing and new buildings in line with the Insurance Act 2003 provisions.

This is even as the state has begun discussion with a consortium of insurance companies through the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that the measure, which is proactive, was to bring the state at par with developments around the world.

This is according to Lagos State Safety Commission, (LSSC) Director-General Mr. Hakeem Dickson, who said henceforth, it has become mandatory for house owners and new ones under construction, to insure their property as stipulated by law.

Dickson made the disclosure while addressing reporters on ‘’Naija safe Awards 2017.” In his words, in event of disaster, victims would be able to access compensation from the insurance companies instead of having to wait on government every time.

To ensure success of the exercise, Dickson said the commission has been reorganised and its members of staff reassigned to ensure innovative approach and better delivery of service to the public.

Speaking on the “Naija safe awards 2017”, he said the event was meant to recognise, encourage outstanding performances and initiatives of organisations, individuals and groups towards promoting and raising safety consciousness among workers and citizens.

The Chief Coordinating Officer, Naija Safe Awards 2017, Mr Femi Da-Silva, further explained that the award was aimed at promoting health, safety and environment (HSE) best practices in the workplace and generally raise safety consciousness.

Da-Silva said over 170 industry professionals attended the maiden edition of the award in 2015, while nominations were received from 15 states across the nation with 345 nominees from different sectors of the economy.

MD/CEO of Lagos State Development and Property Corporation LSDPC, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu presenting compensation cheques to the some families that reportedly encroached on the Corporation’s land at Elegushi along Lekki - Epe Expressway which has been earmarked for imminent development.

Expert canvasses support for family homes fund Ï Ɔƌ Ƈ ƈƋƑƏƆ Ɛ ƍƑ ƈ ƅƑƋƍƏƈƐ Ƈ ƄƑƈƋƗƈ ƅ ƋƋ ƍ Ɔ Stories by Babajide Okeowo An expert in the real estate sector and President of Osita Okoli and Company, Mr Emmanuel Okoli has called on stakeholders to pledge their support for “Family Homes Fund,” a newly-introduced private sector-driven financing solution to housing challenges by the Federal Government.

The fund is aimed at financing mortgages for low-income earners under its social housing programme, by raising about N1trillion. The fund is aimed at delivering solutions to alleviate the country’s affordable housing crisis.

“In the face of all the odds, there is need for industry professionals to strive to lend their expertise to the Family Homes Fund, or any other such innovative, so that as a united property industry, we can tap into these ground-breaking initiatives to put an end to rising homelessness in our country,” Okoli said.

“Good housing scheme is critical to the overall development of the Nigerian economy, which in turn, impacts the standard of living of Nigerians. The government alone cannot fund the huge portfolio alone due to its limited financial resources and against the backdrop of current global financial tightening

and increased competition for available infrastructure funds, so all hands must be on deck to achieve it,” Okoli submitted.

In a related development, Okoli however bemoaned the failure of the revised National Building Code (NBC) imbued with specific punishment for culprits in case of collapsed building for not living up to the expectation two years after saying not punishing culprits involved in such incidents sends the wrong message to the public and the industry.

For instance, Okoli regrets that two years after, nobody has been found culpable in the unfortunate incident of the col-

lapse of the roof of the indoor hall of the sports complex of the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar, and also a church building which collapsed during a service in the same state.

Stressing the need for a collective effort to ensure the implementation of the Code, which he believes will arrest the national embarrassment often caused by the increasing cases of the built environment failures and the near dominance and take-over of the industry by quacks, Okoli warned that the consequences of an ineffective and non-operational NBC in social and economic terms are too monumental for any sane society to ignore.

Real Estate Tips Property eviction: Rights of a tenant Once upon a time, a landlord could wake up one day and decide he wants the tenant out of his house; perhaps out of spite, perhaps because he needs the property urgently, perhaps because he has a better offer.

Whatever the reason, it didn’t matter.

The landlord is seen as the alpha and omega and the tenant at his mercy. Failure of the tenant to comply would often result in a forced eviction. The tenant is forcibly removed from the premises with his or her things thrown out and sometimes, the tenant’s property is removed from the premises in his or her absence.

Regardless of the type of occupancy, whether informal settlements, lease, rental accom-

modation, cooperative housing or emergency housing, or the type of housing or interest of a person in a house, all occupants are entitled to a measure of security of tenure which guarantees equal protection against intimidation, harassment, threats and forced eviction without due process of law. This means that no landlord, whether individual, a corporate organization or even the government, has the right to take matters into his hands by ejecting a tenant without resorting to the law. The landlord and Tenant relationship is guided by Law and both parties have their cover or protection against any untoward behavior of the other party in Law. Where it is not expressly

stated, a weekly tenancy is terminated by a week’s notice, a monthly tenancy is terminated by a month’s notice and a quarterly notice is given to terminate a quarterly tenancy while a yearly tenancy is terminated by six months’ notice. The nature of a tenancy is determined by reference to the time when rent is paid or demanded.

Some tenancy agreements have shorter or longer notices.

Some even state that notices will not be given in the case where the landlord wishes to eject the tenant. This is why it is important to read the tenancy agreement carefully before signing because the law honours agreement between parties, and in the case where you sign a law-

ful agreement that limits your rights, you will be bound by it.

Claiming you didn’t know holds no water because ignorance of the law affords no excuse.

In the case where the landlord takes you to court as a tenant, the court cannot eject you without hearing from you. This is because the amended 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states that all persons in the country have certain undeniable rights which include the Right to Fair hearing.

No person (tenant) can be tried in a competent court without allowing him to be heard. As a tenant, you also have the right to sue your landlord if he does not follow the due process of the law and forcibly throws you out

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, April 21, 2017

B7 Brands & Marketing

Indomie “Cash for Scholarship” Promo rewards consumers Indomie Instant noodles has once again proven its credibility as the first batch of winners in its ongoing Indomie “Cash for Scholarship” promo have been duly celebrated and rewarded with millions of naira in cash prizes and bicycles. Over 30 winners received a total sum of N150,000 cash and a premium brand new bicycle each.

The promo which commenced barely a month ago is borne out of the need to appreciate and reward the numerous consumers of the brand, and also give back to the soci-

ety during this hard economy period.

Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony recently in Lagos, the General Manager, Indomie, Mr. Girish Sharma said, “The promo was conceived to celebrate, recognize and reward consumers of the brand in a superlative way, as there are prizes worth over N500 million naira to be won while the promo lasted.”

He added that, “The promo is going to run till the month of May, and for us as a brand, it is one of the ways we seek to put smiles on the lips of our consumers.”

L- R: General Manager, Indomie, Girish Sharma; Group Public Relations and Events Manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, Tope Ashiwaju; winner of Indomie Cash for Scholarship Promo, Mistura Barika; and Brand Manager, Indomie, Varathan Vemb; during prize presentation to winners of Indomie Cash for Scholarship Promo recently in Lagos.

CPC’s investigation confirms Fanta, Sprite compliant with Benzoic standards Stories by Godwin Anyebe

Independent laboratory analyses and investigations carried out by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) have confirmed that Fanta and Sprite are fit for human con-

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sumption, and within the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) limits of Benzoic Acid and Sunset Yellow.

Making this disclosure recently at a news conference at the Council’s Abuja Headquarters, the out-going Director General, of the Consumer Protection Council, Mrs. Dupe Atoki, said that the levels of two additives, Benzoic Acid and Sunset Yellow, which raised public apprehension in the consumption of soft drinks because of the action at the Lagos High Court have been confirmed through laboratory analysis to be within the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) limits.

She disclosed that NAFDAC and SON have been informed about the outcome of the investi-

gation, and that the Council has also recommended regulatory action and review of the “Benzoic Acid limits in soft drinks as the current standard, which has been in existence since 2008 is overdue for review”, particularly with the requirement for reviews pegged for every five years.

The Director General explained that because of the high level of Benzoic Acid found in isolated cases of Mirinda and Lucozade tested, the Council has called for further regulatory investigative analysis, action and review in the levels of the additive in the products.

On Sunset Yellow, she pointed out that the Council has also recommended “regulatory action for a review of the standard as

Cherie Noodles unveils Ali Nuhu, Aishat Tsamiya as Brand Ambassadors Cherie Noodles, from the stable of Olam Sanyo Foods Ltd has signed Kannywood stars, Ali Nuhu and Aishat Aliyu Tsamiya as its Brand Ambassadors. Both of them will be the face of Cherie Noodles in all brand communication.

Ali Nuhu is a Nigerian actor, producer, director, dancer and script writer.

Referred to in the media as the “King of Kannywood”, “Sarki Ali” or “King Ali”, he has appeared in hundreds of Hausa Language

and English Language films, and earned numerous accolades than any other actor in Kannywood.

Aishat Aliyu Tsamiya is a household name in Kannywood. She has featured in many superhit films and earned number of awards.

Speaking about the signing, Marketing Manager of Cherie Noodles, Bola Adeniji stated that “Both Nuhu & Tsamiya are exceptional actors, who are very popular and aspirational in Northern Nigeria. Cherie noodles with

its Chicken Pepper Soup & Classic Chicken variants is the favourite Noodles in northern part of Nigeria. This partnership will take brand Cherie to new heights.”

Commenting further on the appointment of the Brand Ambassadors, Adeniji said, “We will be engaging these celebrities on different platforms for our brand in the Northern markets. We urge all Cherie consumers and fans of both stars to get ready for an amazing time ahead.”

some countries have already reduced the approved limit, while some have labeling requirements for its use, and some others have adopted its outright ban” Mrs Atoki disclosed that the CPC, in the course of its investigation, obtained from the open market in eight locations within the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, 65 samples of soft drinks, made up of Fanta Orange, Sprite, Mirinda and Lucozade. These samples, according to her were sent to Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), a laboratory under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, for the analysis of the levels of Benzoic Acid and Sunset Yellow in the products.

She noted that the approved

NIS limit for Benzoic Acid is 250mg/Kg when combined with Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C and 300mg/Kg without Ascorbic Acid, while that of “Sunset Yellow as specified by Codex Alimentarius Commission and NAFDAC is 100mg/Kg, which is similar to standards in China, South Africa and Middle East”.

The Director-General pointed out that the results of the tests carried out by SHESTCO revealed “Benzoic Acid levels in Fanta Orange as ranging from 5.09mg/L – 197.0mg/L; Sprite 2.82mg/L – 239.0mg/L; Mirinda, a product of 7UP Bottling Company 0.56mg/L – 330.9mg/L; and Lucozade formerly produced by Glaxo SmithKline 2.26mg/L – 323.53mg/L”.

Media Panache celebrates one year of strategic PR Media Panache, one of Nigeria’s fastest rising Public Relations and digital media agency has made a mark in the sphere of PR; for their aptitude and skills in Public Relations.

The agency was founded by Timilehin Bello in 2016 and has become one of the major players in the Nigerian PR industry.

Flashback to a few years ago; where some of Nigeria’s most extolled PR agencies like Red Media, Brooks & Blake, Black House Media, C&F Porter Novelli and a few others largely dominated the

industry – almost making it difficult for forthcoming or small-time PR agencies to revel in the pinnacle of Public Relations & Advertising.

As a result of this, some of the small-time agencies were plagued with despondency as the top agencies pretty much set the bar incredibly high.

Today, it would almost seem unprecedented to find a-year-old company rival the seemingly unparalleled agencies. Taking a closer look at Media Panache’s executed projects, one would discern their exponential

growth over the months can be attributed to their uniqueness. Among the things that set the agency apart is the strategic approach they wield in the execution of projects. A typical example is the campaign for the maiden edition of Otisese Carnival by Ooni of Ife; Dr Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II in 2016. They were able to put a spotlight on Ile-Ife through the course of the campaign, which in turn; resurged the legacy of the ancient city among millions of people on the internet; cutting across a wide range of audience.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, April 21, 2017

Africa’s troubled giant: Reflections on economic recession in Nigeria ( 2) Where we are Nigeria is currently going through one of the worst times in her chequered history as a nation.

Presently, Nigeria which as at 2014 was ranked as the biggest economy in Africa after a rebasing effort and 26th in the world is in a Recession. Economists are in agreement that a recession sets in when the GDP of a nation declines consecutively for two or more quarters. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activities spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), income, employment, industrial production and wholesale-retail sales”.

By inference therefore, during such times, businesses begin to contract due to a general decline in economic activities, production levels drop, there is rise in the rate of unemployment occasioned by job losses, mounting inflation, government revenue dips and ultimately the citizenry suffers. This condition is traceable to a lot of avoidable issues which we are going to look at here.

Where are we? Our economy has taken a nosedive and the following statistics mirror the actual situation of our economic health. The nation slumped into recession effectively after the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report revealed that the country’s overall economic activity shrank by 2.06% in the second quarter of 2016 (June 2016), following a 0.36% decline in the first quarter (March 2016).

According to the NBS Annual report, the 2016 annual GDP numbers for the nation shows a contraction of about -1.51% for the full year ended December 2016 being Nigeria’s first negative GDP growth rate in decades against a 2.8% growth rate for the same period in 2015.

Comparatively, according to the NBS report, the GDP in the fourth quarter of 2016,

contracted by -1.30% (yearon-year) in real terms, from N18.53 trillion in Q4 2015 to N18.29 trillion in Q4, 2016.

This decline was however slower than the decline recorded in the previous quarter ended September 2016, of -2.24%, N17.57 trillion occasioned by an improved performance in the agriculture, information & communications and financial services sectors which grew by 4.03%, 1.38% and 2.68% respectively.

On a sector by sector basis, the oil and gas sector declined 12.38% year on year (2015 to 2016) while the nonoil sector declined slightly 0.33% year on year compared with growth of 0.03% in Q3 2016. The agricultural sector was the dominant sector, accounting for 25.47% of total output; followed by trade (16.65%) and mining & quarrying (7.31%) while the oil sector accounted for 7.15%.

Where are we now? The country’s misery index is on the rise as a result of the impact of other macroeconomic indicators – inflation, the combined forces of increasing unemployment and underemployment rates which is a result of the contraction of most companies’ profitability in direct reaction to low consumer spending. There is also the impact of rising interest rates. The spillover of this meant that the capital market was in contraction as the equity sector shrunk in the face of treasury bills reaching over 20%.

As a result of perceived uncertainties, we have also lost the attraction to considerable Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and we have experienced increased capital flight; all of these putting pressure on the naira. In September 2016, Standard and Poors a Global Credit Rating Agency downgraded the nation from a B+ to a B which is five levels below investment grade. Frightening is the description of the above reality.

Where are we now?

Lamido Sanusi, the former CBN Governor and present Emir of Kano noted

during a paper presented recently titled “Nigeria In Search Of a New Growth model” said”.... from the Latin American structure economics, that over the long term, any economy that specialises in exporting primary products and importing manufactures would end up having terms of trade shifting against it”. He maintained that as a result of engaging in raw material exportation the nation may have a temporary boost, but If the boost is not engaged to structural adjustment that would make for prudent management of the economy, it would be courting trouble. In effect what he was saying was that instead of developing policies that would encourage us to utilise our abundant raw materials and converting them to finished goods for exports, we got laid back to enjoy the quick money that commodity export afforded us.

We are a country of great potentials, diverse and abundant resources but have been ensnared by just one of the numerous revenue streams thus effectively representing us as a one economy nation. Every meaningful effort of government has been channelled towards just this one area such that all other resource areas with equal potentials have been neglected.

The 1970s oil boom brought about the neglect of our agricultural roots the groundnut pyramids of Northern Nigeria, the Cocoa plantation of the West and the Palm produce of the East. These were our neglected national pride which in other parts of the globe are actually major revenue earners. In his writeup, “Nigeria and Economic Recession – The Way Out”, Afe Babalola points out that Nigeria today orders maize from far away Argentina to feed poultry farms and rice worth over several billions of naira annually while he estimates that at the moment only 12% of arable land in Nigeria is cultivated and the remainder unuti-

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Since the discovery of oil, we have abandoned the potentials that abound in our solid minerals sector. All other sectors of the economy have significantly been abandoned without adequate investments.

Where are we now? We are grappling with the effects of insecurity in certain parts of the nation. A direct fall out of corruption and mismanagement of the nation’s resources have seen uprisings in the oil rich Niger Delta region, with oil pipelines vandalised cutting down significantly on the production capacity of the nation. In the North East, the nation is fighting to curb the insurgence of terrorism in the garb of Boko Haram.

It is a fact that the North is one of the most neglected regions in Nigeria not minding the fact that a lot of the nation’s leaders have come from that part. Lack of ba-

sic amenities, jobs, lack of sound adequate education and failings of past leaders are part of the contributing factors to the emergence of this sect. There definitely are external factors but it is instructive to take responsibility for the actions that are ours before considering the impact of external forces.

The Boko Haram scourge has crippled the economy of the North and by extension has had its impact in the overall growth of the nation. It has set an already disadvantaged region further backwards and it is going to take a lot to rebuild the affected areas.

Where are we now? Having highlighted the woes, I must also say here that we are on the path to recovery.

A lot is being done. Policies are being rejigged to resuscitate the ailing economy. Ours was a country that was once termed “fantastically corrupt” by the previous Brit-

ish Prime Minister but we are gradually and resolutely pulling up that foundation of the new form of colonialism and setting in its place a structure that will sustain the new glorious identity of our dreams. I want to say here that these efforts are beginning to yield desired results that will in a little while from now take us from this present situation to one of recovery and hope.

How did we get here? ture delivered by Hon. Chike Okafor at the Centre for International Interventions of the Department of Political Science, University of Surrey, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 29 March 2017 16:00-18:00 (Lecture Theatre Building, LTE) Reported by NWAODU Lawrence Chukwuemeka, IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos (nwaodu. lawrence@hotmail.co.uk , +234706 6375847).

Since the discovery of oil, we have abandoned the potentials that abound in our solid minerals sector. All other sectors of the economy Since the discovery of oil, we have abandoned the potentials that abound in our solid minerals sector. All other se

Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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Ajibade Alabi

AFRIFF 2017 calls for entries Samsong, Asu Ekiye, Francis Duru, As the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is reopening in Lagos, Nigeria, for its 7th edition, in November 2017, the body announces its call for entries.

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entertainment industry have been announced

competition on the occasion present a programme featuring

edition to honor France and La Cameroun, Central republic, Comores,

African Congo

vision of artistic collaborations and partnerships.

industry in Nigeria.

Chioma Ude

DJ Garber wins the first #SMIRNOFFX1FEMALEDJ

….To perform alongside DJ Spinall in New York

initiative, an extension of its global commitment to encourage the doubling of the number of female headliners by 2020.

Sirlex out with banging hit ‘International Girl’ has been inborn things and a means to passing

the most hits.

Niniola and gained massive attention In the

Not relenting on his quest to be relevant in the industry; the Anambra born singer describes his

in Nigeria and promoting the edition; held in Jos. All of the top 3

having released his second single for 2017 contest by sending videos of of the initiative, the Top 2 turntable skills. received for the social media

another social media contest

men Anambra state for trying to save a child affected as a result of this incident but still his love for music has kept him soaring higher.

Iman awards gets 9 additional categories towards 2017 editions In preparation of its 2017 edition of

nees battle for spot in the 40 catego categories given out in 2016.

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Being slim does not mean being fit –Gregory Ojefua Edo- born actor, Gregory Ojefua, is one of the doing right? Yeah, this is what I wanted to do but you know promising actors in the industry at present. Having featured in countless cinema jobs the lover of books, dance and a white belt holder in Karate, Greg OJ as he is fondly called, is equally a voice over artiste and a plus size model. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, the Business Management and Administration graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo state opens up on his sojourn

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So far, do you have any regrets leaving your educational background?

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Brooches: Accessorize your look with unique brooches Many today might not be familiar with Brooches, but how would you like to try brooches to look unique to any event of your choice?

A Brooch is a pin featuring a large central cut jewel surrounded by diamonds or pearls, typically a decoration or ornament, fastened to a piece of clothing. The fashion world has

to add a little sparkle to your Ponytail, attach a brooch to a plain Ponytail holder and tie up your hair as you would norHat /Beret: hat or beret, pick your favorite brooch and stick it onto your plain colored hat to create a signature piece that looks great. shimmering crystals and cubic zirconia will look good on any jeans. If you do not already have a sequin-clad pair, funky brooches have their place on jeans also place them strategically to attract even more attention.

one accessory that has withstood the test of time. In fact, the fashion industry has become so good at using brooches as an ornament realize the decadent design, piece of jewelry, or embellishment you are admiring a removable brooch.

Brooches are like a magic touch from a fairy godmother, it either makes you look stylish

brooch can make a big difference to your plain skirt. Place it in the middle or to your side whichever suits the style.

Clutch /Bag/purse: for your personal taste, you can add pins and brooches to make it unique, but be sure to choose ones that are smooth on the top to avoid snagging with your bag.

notice your face; make it too small and people one. Put a heavy brooch on a thin dress and you are asking for unattractive saggy creases; put an elaborate and colorful - too much brooch on a formal dress and you will attract unwelcome attention. to rock your brooches.

Facts you should know about your fascinating brooches It started as a pin to hold clothes together.

During times when fabric was pinned together using designed brooches. ans including the Celts to pin together their clothes.

A brooch is an accessory for an article of clothing. be used for some casual wear, depending on the design, but most brooches are reers, dates. Be sure the design matches not

accurate. brooches Do: look for designs and shapes that or abstract objects. force yourself to wear something Do: if you are completely lost for choice of your jewelry. disregard the impact you could make if you choose the right accessory.

Do: spend some time when choosing a brooch, compare similar style brooches, and pay attention to the general feel of it.

can make sure your brooch placement is of your clothes, brooch is an accessory for a dress not the other way.

Do: create and re-create again your own style. blindly follow the latest trends.

Dress: Accentuate your best lines by placing an attractive brooch at the bottom of the Vee. Lapel: is a traditional place to wear brooches and pins, this is the most versatile place where you can put pieces of any type, size or color, let your imagination go wild and your personality shine. place a medium sized geometric brooch near the collar of your blouse or shirt, to join both ends of the fabric. sophisticated brooches with loads of elements, perhaps in boho style, will serve as a good decoration to your bottom top or a sweater.

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URBAN CENTRAL By: Konnie Agu

Women and their quest to make an honest living Still on our business Matter,

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