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MPC: Experts differ on benchmark interest rate

I expect MPC to reduce MPR to 13.5%, says Uwaleke No, I don’t expect any change in the rates - Adedipe

Motolani Oseni, Lagos and Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Expectations are high over the reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) begin its second meeting of the year between today and tomorrow, but

economics and financial experts have expressed divergent opinions on the likely outcome of the of the committee decision on Tuesday in Abuja.

The MPR is the benchmark interest rate for lending in the country, and it was held at its meeting in April 2018, at 14 per cent with the asymmetric corridor at +200 and -500 basis points

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Parallel congresses tear APC apart in 14 states Continued from page 1 from the current executives, it was because of their fears that so close to election, if anything goes wrong with the congresses and convention, it could spell doom for them in the 2019 election.

But, when President Muhammadu Buhari later overruled them and insisted that the congresses and convention must hold owing to fear of a possible backlash, the party leaders were then torn between the rock and a hard place, as apprehension rose over a possible looming crisis.

Now, the fears of the leaders seem to be coming to pass.

Now, the state congresses of the party on Saturday, has ended in predictable confusion in many states, with the crisis rocking the party, prompting parallel state executives in at least 12 states and crisis and court action, causing a postponment of the congress in two others, though it was largely peaceful gatherings.

It was, however, not so in Ondo State where the division between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and some National Assembly members and other stakeholders escalated to violence that led to the thorough beating of as many as 50 journalists, politicians and observers by thugs.

A member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Baderinwa, was stripped naked and bludgeoned with machetes by the thugs at the rival congress.

Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Bola Ilori, who is from Ondo State, was among the victims who got a taste of the beating by the thugs.

There were, however, largely uneventful congresses in several other states including Borno where all former officers were returned unopposed, a development that kept the structure of the party in the hands of Governor Kashim Shettima.

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State was, however, not so lucky as stakeholders opposed to his ascendancy ignored a last-minute court order to elect a new executive for the state chapter of the party.

Okorocha, who ignored the congress to inspect projects in Okigwe, termed the stakeholders, led by his deputy, Prince Eze Madumere and former Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as cowards.

The Imo State congress is

made worse as the status of the wards and local government congresses held in the state is unclear due to conflicting claims by critical stakeholders who are at each others’ throat over the congresses.

Stakeholders in Delta and Rivers states were also enmeshed in intrigues and in some case outright crisis.

The Olorogun Otega Emerhor-led tendency in Delta State was outfoxed after his one-time protégée, Prophet Jones Erue, was returned as Chairman in a congress staged by the Great Ogboru/Ovie Omo-Agege tendency despite announcements that the congress had been postponed.

Parallel executives emerged in Oyo, Kwara, Lagos, Enugu, Adamawa, Bauchi, Ondo, Delta, Zamfara, Kogi, and Abia among others.

In Lagos, the mainstream of the party joined Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and all National Assembly and state legislators elected on the party platform to elect a new state executive with Alhaji Babatunde Balogun emerging as Chairman.

The state congress was supervised by Senator Uche Ekwunife, chairperson of the three-man congress committee delegated by the national secretariat.

The gathering of the prominent members nonetheless, a group, under the aegis of “Right to Choose Coalition,” and other amalgamated groups, convened at the Airport Hotel, Lagos where a parallel state executive with erstwhile Vice Chairman, Central, Fouad Oki, emerging as Chairman.

In Kwara, which like Lagos did not record a division in the ward and local government area congresses, also witnessed a division after some stakeholders, led by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, conducted a parallel congress.

But the mainstream of the party converged with Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, all members of the National and State Assembly and major stakeholders at the the Banquet Hall, opposite Government House, Ilorin.

The congress returned Alhaji Isola Balogun Fulani as Chairman and all the other 34 members of the former executive.

The congress turned

bloody in Ondo State as thugs invaded the parallel congress held at the BTO Event Centre, Akure.

The thugs, numbering no fewer than 25, chased the delegates out of the hall, destroyed the ballot papers, and upturned the tables, chairs and electronic equipment in the venue.

Baderinwa, representing ldanre/lfedore Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives was thoroughly beaten.

He was stripped by the thugs while his orderly fled the scene. Senator Ajayi Boroffice and a former deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Alli Olanusi, who belong to the faction and were on their way to the congress, made a quick u-turn following the disruption of the state congress.

Also attacked were Mr. Bola Ilori and other party chieftains, including Tolu Babaleye, ldowu Otetunbi, the candidate for the Publicity Secretary of the faction, Leye Akinola and the Director General of the Segun Abraham Campaign Organisation, Eko Davies.

Journalists who were wounded include the state Chairman of the NUJ and state correspondent of Thisday, James Sowole, Damisi Ojo of The Nation, Bamigbola Gbolagunte of the Sun, Sunkanmi Elujoba of Adaba FM, and Olumide Abudu of Radio Nigeria Positive FM. Plans by the national leadership of the party for uniform fresh ward and local government congresses in Rivers State were unsuccessful after allies of the Senator Magnus Abe-led group boycotted the fresh ward congresses, after obtaining a court injunction against it.

Those aligned to Abe said they kept away based on the court injunction against further congresses pending the court hearing on the dispute coming up in June.

In Ebonyi State, parallel congresses were held with associates of the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, and those of Senator Julius Ucha converging in two different venues.

It was the same tale of acrimony in Oyo State where parallel executives were elected at different congresses, separately championed by Governor Abiola Ajimobi and the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu.

At the Ajimobiled congress, held in Adamasingba Stadium, and graced by the panel from the national secretariat,

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Parallel congresses tear APC apart in 14 states Continued from page 4 were former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, former Senate leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, Senator Fatai Buhar, Chief Adeniyi Akintola (SAN), and Prince Akeem Adeyemi among others.

At the Liberty Stadium, where Shittu and others aligned to him, converged were Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Dr. Busari Adebisi, Prof. Adeolu Akande, and Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, among others.

In Enugu, violence marred the primary election as delegates and notable bigwigs of the party narrowly escaped attack at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium venue of the primary.

The primary election which was made to produce state executives was disrupted midway into the accreditation of delegates by thugs allegedly led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, on his arrival at the venue.

It was gathered that the quick intervention of security operatives and some party officials prevented members of the congress committee and INEC officials from being mobbed by the suspected hoodlums.

Party members, who also escaped unhurt, include former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, immediate past governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, and the National Vice Chairman of APC, SouthEast, Emma Eneukwu.

Others are former Commissioner in Enugu State, Hon. Joe Mammel and the state chairman of the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye.

All the dignitaries were already seated at the Indoor Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu,

venue of the congress while the delegates were being called in when the Minister in the company of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Justice Reforms, Juliet Ibekaku, stormed the venue at about 2pm.

The thugs, who chanted praises of the Minister, chased away the delegates at the Congress.

Onyeama said the development made him to report to President Muhammadu Buhari who was silent, and that being the case, he resorted to self help.

Our correspondent gathered that the thugs overpowered the policemen at the entrance of the stadium and moved into the Indoor Sports Hall, with the Minister and Ibekaku.

On sighting the dignitaries at the high table, the thugs went haywire, and scattered all the seats already arranged for the delegates, local government by local government.

As the rampaging thugs moved towards the high table, security operatives quickly whisked the dignitaries away to save them from harm.

With the dignitaries, the accredited delegates out of the way, the Minister and his group took control of the venue and held a factional congress.

In Adamawa State, parallel congresses were held by camps loyal to Governor Mohammed Jibrilla and his predecessor, Murtala Nyako and sacked Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal.

In Anambra State, stakeholders, however, returned the immediate past executive based on consensus.

In Bayelsa State, the congress was postponed as a result of the party’s inability to access the venue scheduled for the congress, as the state governor, Seriake

Dickson, was alleged to have prevented them from using it.

However, following the crisis that marred the Enugu State congress on Saturday, it was rescheduled for Sunday where the party chairman in the state, Dr. Ben Nwoye, was re-elected for a second term in office.

Nwoye was re-elected by about 2,000 accredited delegates from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state on Sunday at the concluding part of the state congress of the party, held inside the Indoor Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

It would be recalled that the exercise had earlier commenced on Saturday, but midway, political thugs stormed the venue and violently chased everybody away.

But, the congress was however reconvened on Sunday morning as directed by the APC National Secretariat to conclude the exercise.

Under the watchful eyes of the five-man congress committee led

by Pastor Charles Brown, INEC and relevant security agencies, Nwoye, the State Secretary, Robert Eze; Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Kate Ofor and other members of the executive were returned unopposed for a second term.

Meanwhile, the APC has declared that any form of parallel congress held during any of its congresses is an exercise in futility.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known in a statement while reacting to news of parallel congresses in some states.

Bolaji, in his statement, emphasised that the only congress recognised by the party is that conducted by the congress committee in accordance with the constitution.

He said, “The party’s position

is that there is no such thing as parallel congress. The only congress recognised by the party is that conducted in accordance with the party constitution, which was organised by the congress committee charged by the party to organise such congress.

“We therefore regard any socalled parallel congresses as exercise in futility and attempt to cause confusion in the party.”

“Just imagine the situation where the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara and his group have to file a legal action at the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the party congress in Bauchi. The legal action is against the Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abubakar.

This is not healthy for the party.

The APC also reiterated that any party member who has any genuine grievances regarding the congresses should channel such through the appeals committee in their respective states.

Reacting to the development, a chieftain of the APC, who would not want his name mentioned, attributed the crisis across the states to the ambition of the leaders of these factions of the party.

The APC chieftain, who spoke in confidence said: “The main cause of these problems of the APC leading to the parallel congress is the ambition of the arrowheads of the parallel congresses who are either angling to be president of the country, but are beginning to see the futility of their ambitions.

“It is an open secret that Buhari will most likely retain the ticket of the party or those who wish to be governors of their various states, but the incumbent governors, some of whom are in their first terms and have made it impossible for them to realise their ambition or for those on their second terms, they have other persons besides

them in mind to replace them.”

He reasoned for instance that the problem in Kwara State is the attempt to strip the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of power to control the state executive, so that he will not have the home support for his perceived presidential ambition to challenge Buhari in the primary of the APC for the 2019 election.

He further reasoned that realising that he has been made bare because of the obvious fact that the party will not allow him to return to the seat of Senate president in 2019, Saraki has decided to do whatever it takes to hold on to the structure of the party in the state, and perhaps use it as a bargaining platform for his ambition when the time is right.

He also reasoned that the ambition of Madumere in Imo State and that of Araraume to succeed Okorocha in 2019 and the common desire to frustrate the governor’s plan to install his son in-law as the next governor of the state is propelling both the deputy governor and the former senator into building their own structures outside that of the governor towards achieving their goal.

The same scenario, he reasoned, is playing out in Lagos, where Dr. Muiz Banire is believed to be behind the factional executive; Oyo, where Shittu is behind the factional executive or Bauchi, where the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, is said to be the man behind the scene, the reason is the same, governorship ambition in 2019.

He, however, cautioned the leadership of the party to be careful in handling the crisis, as the future of the APC, especially with regards to the 2019 race is tied to how the issues arising from the congresses are handled.

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Alleged certificate forgery: HURIWA wants Buhari to sack Obono-Obla Obono-Obla: Its smear campaign sponsored by Ekweremadu

Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla over his alleged involvement in certificate forgery.

The group also stated in a petition sent to the Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on the Legality and Activities of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property, House of Representatives, that Obono-Obla, who doubles as chairman of the Special Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property, allegedly forged the certificate he used to gain admission into University of Jos. According to HURIWA, the credentials of Ofem Okoi Ofem, who changed his name to Okoi Obono-Obla is doubtful and suspicious, alleging that the presidential aide has not demonstrated he possess the qualification, character, and integrity of persons that should be holding public offices in Nigeria.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA further alleged that Obono-Obla has conducted himself in questionable manner not befitting of his claimed profession and in ways that infringe on the rights of Nigerians.

The statement reads in part, “Indeed, we have earlier had cause to write President Muhammadu Buhari, calling on him to sack Obono-Obla (Ofem Okoi Ofem) over his excesses, which have infringed on the human rights of Nigerians and constituted a clog in the wheel of the anticorruption war of the current administration.

“Very worrisome also, is that we have, in addition, received various complaints from Nigerians relating to Okoi Obono-Obla (Ofem Okoi Ofem) over the forgery of the WAEC certificate he used to gain admission into the University of Jos where he studied Law.” HURIWA added that it took time to investigate the complaints made against Obono-Obla and discovered the following startling findings: “Obono-Obla gained admission into the University of Jos with a suspected fake WASCE result: Evidence available to us shows that

Okoi Obono-Obla (Ofem Okoi Ofem), sat for May/June 1982 (Examination Registration No. 09403/247) at Mary Knoll College, Ogoja, where he obtained the following results: English Language- C6 , Literature in English- Absent, Bible KnowledgeC4, Government- A1, EconomicsC5, MathematicsF9, Chemistry- F9, Biology- F9 as shown by an attached copy of the result issued by WAEC, marked as ANNEXURE A. “This result can also be easily verified on WAEC result portal by obtaining a PIN card at the cost of N700.00.

“Okoi Obono-Obla (Ofem Okoi Ofem), took JAMB in 1982 and was given admission into the Faculty of Law, University of Jos where he presented a statement of result allegedly obtained from Mary Knoll College, which details are as follows: English Language- C6, Literature in EnglishC6, Bible Knowledge- C4, Government- A1, EconomicsC5 , Mathematics- F9, Chemistry- F9 and BiologyF9. See ANNEXURE B.” The group stated that whereas the genuine WAEC result (ANNEXURE A) has listed the result for Literature as ABSENT, ANNEXURE B, which forms the basis on which Okoi ObonoObla (Ofem Okoi Ofem) was offered admission to study Law at the university

claims that he obtained C6 in Literature.

HURIWA then said, “It is, therefore, obvious that: ANNEXURE B is probably a forgery. Secondly, that at the time of his admission, ObonoObla (Ofem Okoi Ofem), did not possess a minimum of a credit pass in Literature, a compulsory requirement to study Law. “And thirdly, that ObonoObla (Ofem Okoi Ofem) did not also possess a minimum of 5 credit passes, a compulsory requirement to gain admission into a university in Nigeria.

“That it was on the basis of the result, he graduated from the University of Jos in 1989 with a Second Class (Lower Division) and proceeded to the Nigerian Law School where he passed out from in 1991 with a Pass Grade after failing the Law School examination in 1990. See ANNEXURES C and D. “It is worthy of note that after he was called to the Bar in 1991, Ofem Okoi Ofem for reasons best known to him changed his name to Okoi ObonoObla. See the Deed of Change of Name (ANNEXTURE E) and Confirmation of Name Change issued by the Supreme Court on 15th October 2015 (ANNEXURE F)”.

HURIWA also questioned the discrepancy in ObonoObla’s date of birth.

It said, “Obono-Obla claimed in the curriculum

vitae (ANNEXURE F1), that he was born in 1966, but also claimed in some other documents (ANNEXURE G) he filled at the University of Jos that he was born in 1964, while others (marked as Annexure H) showed that he was born in 1965”.

The group also queried misrepresentations in the secondary schools he attended: “Whereas Obono-Obla claims in his curriculum vitae to have attended Mary Knoll College, Ogoja, Cross River State from 1976 to 1982 and Federal Science School, Ogoja, from 1982 to 1983, the form he filled upon admission at University of Jos (ANNEXURE I) shows that he attended Community Secondary School, Ugep, from 1976 to 1981, Mary Knoll College from 1981-1982, and Federal School of Arts and Science, Ogoja, from 1982 to 1983. How could he have attended Mary Knoll College and Community Secondary School, Ugep at the same time- 1976 to 1981?

“Identity Issues: There are also other issues surrounding his identity. Whereas he signs off on official documents as Chief Okoi Ofem ObonoObla), what appears upon verifying his enrolment number (16399) on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) website is Ofem Okoi Ofem, being the name with

which he graduated from the Nigeria Law School.

“Obono-Obla, as we earlier pointed out, effected a Change of Name to Chief Okoi Ofem Obono-Obla. We view with strong suspicion the fact that he had to change his name to Okoi Ofem Obono-Obla upon graduation from the Nigeria Law School. It is very rare in our clime to see a man change his name. Change of name in Nigeria is usually associated with women when they get married.

“In view of the above enumerated facts, HURIWA believes that Okoi ObonoObla, otherwise known as Ofem Okoi Ofem, having not possessed the requisite qualification to study Law in the first place, was never qualified in character and learning to be conferred with the Bachelor of Laws (Second Class, Lower Division) degree (ANNEXURE K).

“HURIWA, therefore, request the Ad Hoc Committee, to use your good offices to further investigate our findings with a view to: bringing the truth to the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari, the University of Jos, The Council for Legal Education in Nigeria, Nigeria Bar Association, Body of Benchers, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant national and international agencies”.

It also called on President

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Muhammadu Buhari to relieve Obono-Obla (Ofem Okoi Ofem) of his appointments to end his embarrassments to the Federal Government and to bring him to book immediately.

HURIWA further said that “allowing such a person to continue to derive benefits accruing from such suspected mind-boggling dishonesty in a democracy is inimical to good of the Nigerian society, the anti-corruption crusade, and tramples on the rights of honest and hardworking Nigerians.” “ Such suspected dishonesty as practiced by Okoi ObonoObla should have no place in a sane society governed by law.”

But when contacted last night, Obono-Obla told The Daily Times that the allegation of certificate forgery leveled against him by HURIWA was baseless and unfounded.

He also claimed that the the allegation was sponsored by the Deputy Senate Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Obono-Obla said, “It is a smear campaign masterminded by Ike Ekweremadu and his cohorts in the House of Representatives using the House of Representatives Ad Committee on the legality of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property.

“They are piqued by my uncompromising position on the mandate given to my Panel. The ad hoc Committee rather than investigating the legality of the Panel have chosen to carry out personal incrimination and a smear campaign against me!

What business has the Ad Committee to do with my personal life and secondary school records ?

“The Ad-hoc Committee wrote to my old secondary school for my secondary school records which is outside its terms of reference . It is a hatchet job this is because some documents of doubtful origin were released to the media even before I was heard!

“I have been subjected to all these attacks because of the job I was given to do ! If my Panel is illegal ( as they claim) what has my person got to do with that ? “ “Before this, Ike Ekweremadu has accused me of stealing his will from the registry of the High Court Enugu ! The Federal Government must protect me from being killed by these people.”

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MPC: Experts differ on benchmark interest rate NJC panel blames poor Continued from page 1 prosecution, others for delays in corruption cases around the interest rate, and retained the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Liquidity Ratio (LR) at 22.50per cent and 30 per cent respectively.

After the first meeting, the nation’s economy recent developments and the short-term outlook of the economy favour monetary policy easing, which is required to stimulate economic growth and credit creation.

Just last week, Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed down for the 15th consecutive month to 12.48 per cent in April from 13.34 per cent in March 2018, but the committee at its last meeting had noted that loosening would strengthen the outlook for growth by stimulating domestic aggregate demand through reduced cost of borrowing.

“This may, however, lead to a rise in consumer prices, generating exchange rate pressures on the currency in the process. The Committee also believes that loosening could worsen the current account balance through increased importation.

“On the argument to hold, the Committee believes that key macroeconomic variables have continued to evolve in a positive direction in line with the current stance of macroeconomic policy and should be allowed more time to fully manifest,” the CBN governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, explained in a communiqué.

But analysts have said with improved macro economy indicators, the committee might decide to cut-rates in a move to improve money supply and now concentrate on growth in the economy Others argued that the committee might maintain rates, in a move to further stabilise the nation’s economy.

Speaking in an exclusive telephone chat with The Daily Times over the weekend, Professor of Economics at the Nasarawa State University, Uche Uwaleke, said that the call

to cut the monetary rate becomes necessary as a result of moderation in inflationary pressure, the increase in foreign reserves and stable exchange rate.

Uwaleke added: “I expect the MPC to signal the easing of monetary policy by reducing the monetary policy rate by say 50 basis points from the current 14 per cent to 13.5 per cent.

“This is in view of the moderation in inflationary pressure, the buildup in external reserves and stable exchange rate.

“However, the effect on banking liquidity arising from the implementation of the 2018 budget will be a major consideration. So I don’t expect any deep cut on the policy rate.”

Also, financial analysts at the Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) predicted that the committee members are likely to cut interest rates.

According to them, the declining inflation rate as well as sustained high oil prices is significant good news for the nation’s economy.

They also pointed out that the outlook for agric prices, especially grain prices, was positive as forecast for good weather suggests an increase in output and a fall in prices.

Explaining further on why interest rate has not reduced, Chief Risk Officer, First Bank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, said that the lending rates remain high for a number of reasons.

He noted that savings interest rate is mapped to MPR and MPR is yet to change.

He also mentioned that it is also important to note that CRR is 22 per cent and that has a lot of implications for interest rate which is yet to change.

He said if we still have these two conditions in place, interest rate cannot come down the way they envisage.

Meanwhile, analysts at FSDH said, the nation economy favour monetary policy easing, which is required to stimulate economic growth and

credit creation.

“We believe this easing may come in the form of an adjustment to the MPR or an adjustment to the CRR,” it stated.

“The yields on the fixed income securities in Nigeria have declined sharply in the last few months despite the hold in the MPR. “The yields on the 90Day, 182-Day and 364-Day Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) primary auction closed at 10.256 per cent, 11.080 per cent and 11.978 per cent on 16 May, 2018 from 12.96 per cent, 14.96 per cent and 16.68 per cent respectively in January 2018.

“The major drivers of the drop in yields are: the strategy of the Debt Management Office (DMO) to restructure the domestic debt portfolio of the FGN in favour of longterm debt, the drop in the inflation rate and other positive developments within the macroeconomic environment.

“The growth in money supply as at April 2018 was lower than the CBN’s target for the year. The broad money (M2) grew by 2.16per cent (annualised to 6.49 per cent), lower than the annual target of 10.98per cent. Net domestic credit grew by 6.24per cent to N27.48trillion in April 2018, from N25.86trillion in December 2017. The net credit to the private sector shrank marginally by 0.16per cent to N22.25trillion during the same period,” the Lagos based research firm added.

Meanwhile, the founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr. ‘Biodun Adedipe, has during the weekend at the investiture of Dr. Uche Olowu, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), said: “I do not expect any change in the rates. The most sensitive price to MPC is inflation rate- the movement in general price level.

“The inflation rate has been going in the right direction.

This year’s

Federal Government inflation rate forecast for 2018 budget is 12.4 per cent which means the trajectory is moving more in the direction of government.

Inflation rate will not be a worry for the committee members right now.

“The major challenge which is what is happening globally is the management of exchange value of the naira. It has proven clearly that having a robust foreign reserve is not a good enough reason for the stability of exchange value of any country’s currency. It is good we have improved foreign reserves but what is also means is that managing the currency has gone beyond the local tradition in economy.

“More attention should be around investors’ confidence. That is what drives the exchange rate in the sense of movement of investible funds. I think the committee will be paying more attention to investors’ confidence. Am happy the Federal Government is also looking in that direction.”

In his own comment, the Managing Director, Enterprises Stockbrokers Limited, Mr. Rotimi Fakayejo, said inflation rate has dropped drastically and there has been stability in the nation’s economy.

He noted that the MPC might want to maintain status quo on its rates on Tuesday.

He explained that, “With the signing of the 2018 budget, more liquidity is going to enter the system.

I believe the committee might consider the CRR since there will be more liquidity in the market in the remaining half of 2018.”

Also, Focus Economics in its latest report said: “All of Focus Economics Consensus Forecast panelists expect the CBN to cut the monetary policy rate before the end of the year, with consensus for the rate to end 2018 at 12.11 per cent. In 2019, the panel sees the monetary policy rate ending the year at 11.75 per cent.”

Seeks new Practice Directions to deal with delays Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO) has identified poor prosecution and absence of lawyers representing parties in court as factors militating against speedy disposal of corruption cases.

COTRIMCO, which was set up the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen- led National Judicial Council (NJC), also called for a new Practice Directions for corruption cases trial to cure anomalies in the trial of the cases.

Other factors listed by the committee as working against speedy trial are reliance on irrelevant documentary evidence, multiplicity of charges, non-adherence to court rules\procedures, retirement\ transfer of judges, re-assignment of cases to another judge that warrant starting trial de-novo, (afresh).

The rest, according to COTRIMCO, are amendment of charges after commencement of trial, and cumbersome record transmission process to Court of Appeal amongst others as some of the factors militating against speedy disposal of corruption cases.

These findings are contained in the interim Report presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Justice Suleiman Galadima (rtd.) at the 86th Meeting of the NJC. The committee also distilled the issues from its findings from discussions with Heads of Courts and observations made from the surprise visits of the members to courts handling corruption and financial crime cases in some parts of the country.

On poor prosecution, the committee observed that offenders are charged to court before proper investigations of offences they are charges with are done, while prosecution expects the court to detain alleged offenders till conclusion of their investigation.

It also raided the issue of inadequate prosecuting personnel at the prosecution agencies, saying that some prosecutors lack the requisite experience to prosecute corruption cases, which invariably leads to poor handling of such cases.

The committee added that lack of commitment on the part of some prosecutors lead to collusion between them and defence lawyers and perversion of justice either by stalling the trials of cases or achieving predetermined results.

COTRIMCO also states that, “ There is no threshold to the number of witnesses the prosecution calls; inadequate funding of prosecution Agencies to carry out thorough investigation of the corruption cases with attendant low quality prosecution cases; and frequent requests for adjournment by the Prosecutors.

The committee further submitted that the prosecution in most cases duplicate charges which could be up to 170 against a defendant, but at the end, are unable to substantiate them, leading to the discharge of such defendant.

The Committee also observed the issue of multiplicity of cases involving the same defendants, and on similar subject matters going on in different courts at the same time.

According to the committee, this particular factor makes it impossible for some trials to proceed in spite of the fact that the Administration of Criminal

Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, provides for day-to-day trials of Criminal Cases, a defendant who is undergoing trial in other courts is always unavailable for trial.

The committee said that absence of parties in court is a major factor delaying criminal justice administration as cases are mostly adjourned when parties are absent in court.

It said, “ Where the defence challenges the voluntariness of a confessional statement, the judge has to order a trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of the confession, thereby causing delay.

The Committee submitted that both the defence and prosecution are often culpable by relying on irrelevant evidence they would not necessarily use thereby causing unnecessary delay.

On the part of the court, the Committee identified the followings as contributing to the delay in quick dispensation of corruption cases: “Retirement\transfer of judges handling such cases. When this happens, such cases which may have gone far are re-assigned to another judge to start de-novo; granting of remand order by a court without following up to ensure suspects are brought to court.

“Inadequate provision for proper record keeping and shelving of court files and other relevant documents in some courts ; cumbersome process of transmission of records from trial courts which impedes the early disposal of appeals; and difficulties associated with ascertaining addresses for service of process by Bailiffs.

“Prison on its part contributes to the delay by failing to remind court of subsisting order to reproduce suspects in court and most times lack means to convey awaiting trials to the law court.”

For the speedy trial of corruption cases, the Committee recommends the following: “ Importance of proper training for prosecution in the area of investigation, especially in the area of Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.

“Need for prosecuting agencies to have competent prosecution departments manned by qualified personnel and to build synergy between the various prosecution agencies to enhance proper prosecution of criminal cases.

The committee also recommends the use of professionals, such as accountants, auditors, etc, to investigate high profile and complicated cases; massive training and re-training of staff of Court handling criminal cases and the need to provide Judicial Officers with a Legal\Research Assistant to make their work easier.

The committee also called for proper funding for the Judiciary and prosecuting agencies and deployment of more Judges to handle designated corruption cases; It called for complete overhaul of both physical and technical infrastructures in designated Courts as some of them are small and not well ventilated; and need to come up with Practise Directions for corruption cases trial to cure anomalies in the trial of the cases.

The Committee added that it will continue to monitor corruption and criminal cases all over the country and to meet with stakeholders on the way forward.

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Rivers agog for Wike’s 3 years anniversary Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt It was a night of entertainment as thousands of music and comedy lovers in Rivers and neighbouring states thronged the magnificent Port Harcourt Pleasure Park on Saturday night to enjoy the bliss and glamour of a night with Governor Nyesom Wike.

Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Sir Kenneth

Kobani, noted that a Night With Governor Wike was designed to allow Rivers people to unwind with the governor as he prepares to mark his three years in office on May 29, having improved the living standard of the people.

For close to seven hours, international and Rivers based artists thrilled the ecstatic crowd to superb music and jokes.

Governor Wike, his wife,

Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and a host of political leaders and top government officials were on hand to savour the fun.

Flavour, Phyno, Timi Dakolo, Duncan Mighty, Simi, Timaya, Ali Baba, AY, Okey Bakasi, Basket Mouth,

Frank Edwards, Gordon, Prince Hezekiah , Demua, Sensational Dele, Mercy Chinwo, Ali Baba amongst others thrilled the crowd.

Addressing guests, Governor Wike said the successful night-out was a further proof that Rivers State was peaceful and remained a destination of choice for lovers of entertainment.

He added that international entertainment events like a night with Governor Wike

was another confirmation that the negative propaganda against the state has failed.

He said: “I am happy that this night turned out as successful as this. This has given me the opportunity to know many home-based artistes. We shall continue to encourage these home grown talents.”

According to him the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park has proven to be an outstanding product of vision as it used

to be a den of robbers, which has been converted to an international tourist attraction.

Governor Wike said that in two months, the International Standard Cinema and Restaurants located at the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park would come on stream to the delight of Rivers people.

“We will hold this type of concert more often. In the next two months, we will converge in this same venue for another concert,” he said.

Pension arrears: Edo invites pensioners in batches 43, 44 for verification, payment The Edo State Government has invited pensioners in batches 43 and 44 for physical and documentary verification in order to process payment of their pension arrears.

Recall that Governor Godwin Obaseki, in his Workers’ Day address, approved the sum of N1.5billion from the Paris

Fund refund to defray outstanding pension arrears, which accumulated for a period of 20 years.

In a statement, Permanent Secretary and Chairman, Pension Bureau, I.D. S. Juwobor, said that the exercise is in continuation of payment of pension arrears by the state government, as the affected pensioners will be paid their

arrears after the exercise.

According to him, “In continuation of the ongoing payment of pension arrears for State Government pensioners, all pensioners in batches 43 and 44 are hereby invited to present themselves for physical and documentary verification at the Imaguero Hall, Benin City, on Thursday, May 24th and Friday 25th

May, 2018 at 9:00am each day.

He urged pensioners in batches 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41, who failed to participate in the previous verification exercises to “take advantage of the scheduled forthcoming screening exercise alongside pensioners in batches 43 and 44.”

He added, “In furtherance of this, affected pensioners

are advised to: check the list of pensioners in the batches indicated above at the office of the Head of Service on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd May, 2018.

They are to come to the venue of the verification exercise with the following: pension authority, retirement letter, letter of first appointment, pension identity card,

biometric slip and bank details including bank name and account number.

“Upon conclusion of the verification exercise, the outstanding pension arrears will be credited into the pension account of each pensioner after due documentation by relevant agencies involved in the payment process.”

A view of the ongoing construction work on 2nd Niger Bridge.INSET:Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(right),Director Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Yemi Oguntominiyi(2nd left),Project Manager , Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Engr. Patrick Harmer(left) and others during the Hon. Minister’s inspection tour of the ongoing construction work on 2nd Niger Bridge in Anambra and Delta States on Day Three of his inspection tour of Federal Government Infrastructure Projects in the South East Zone of the country

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NEC threatens to take over subsidy payment over alleged discrepancies Idu Jude, Abuja National Economic Council (NEC), comprising the 36 State Governors and the FCT Abuja, has threatened to take over the payment of subsidy on petroleum products in their states based on consumption following the huge amount of money being spent by the NNPC as fuel subsidy payment annually.

Chairman of Governors’ Forum, Abdulazeez Yari of Zamfara State, said this while responding to questions after

the meeting of NEC which was chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa, Abuja few days back, said the governors would, next month (June), take decision on whether to take responsibility for the subsidy in their states or not.

He described as outrageous the N800billion being expended by the NNPC as subsidy, saying NEC must decide whether to allow NNPC to continue with the payment or not.

“Our problem is the volume, the quantity of consumption which is not acceptable.

“Working with the governors, so many decisions were taken but by next month, we are going to adopt that position either for the governors to take responsibility for the subsidy in their states based on the consumption or we look at other ways.

“For instance, if you say we paid N800 billion subsidy, you will ask who are we paying the subsidy to? And if you look at infrastructure development and capital programme of the Federal Government, it is about N1.1 trillion, almost 70 per cent of what you are spending on

developing the economy.

“If there is no infrastructure development, then you cannot talk about development of the economy. N800 billion is a huge amount that we must look at it, who is benefiting from it.

“So, we are coming up with a strategy; we are going to meet in the month of May and June. By next meeting, we will definitely come up with a position of the government at both level of volume of what is being brought into the country and what the state and Federal Government collaborate to check,’’ he said.

The governor revealed that the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment briefed the NEC on the establishment of the Nigerian Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Advisory Council which was approved

by Federal Executive Council (FEC) in 2017.

“The Industrial Council recognises that there is need for collaboration between the Federal Government (FG), State and Local Government to drive the industrialisation agenda.

“The briefing today was to present the eight initiatives

and recommendations from the Industrial Council that requires State Governments’ intervention,’’ he added.

Yari said the Advisory Council requested NEC to approve the proposals to address the bottlenecks identified in order to drive the Industrialisation agenda.

He, however, said that the Council, while welcoming the prayers, resolved that the Nigerian Communication Commission should go and outline its plans and communicate same to the State Governors in the next meeting.

Nigeria, Norway trade volume inches to $40bn N o r w e g i a n Ambassador to Nigeria, Jen-Peter Kjemprud, says trade volume between Norway and Nigeria is between 30 and 40 billion dollars.

Kjemprud, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, said the relationship between the two countries was cordial.

“The volume of trade between the two countries is so difficult to say because most of the trade is being done with multinational companies, but we estimate it to be between 30 and 40 billion dollars a year,” he said.

According to him, the relationship between Nigeria and Norway dated back to 1880s.

“Norway started to export fish to Nigeria in the 1880s and 1890; the relationship was cordial until independent.

“However, from the last ten or 20 years it has grown substantially both politically and economically.

We now have more than 50 and 60 Norwegian companies active in Nigerian oil and gas sector, sub-sea, onshore, renewable energy and some of which is expanding.

He pledged to strengthen the relationship between the two countries by attracting more investors from Norway to explore available opportunities in Nigeria.

He also said that the embassy was working closely with the Nigeria-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce to promote and expand businesses between the two countries.

According to the envoy, there are more opportunities for Nigerian to do business in Norway.

“I think in the oil sector there could be more reciprocating in investment and cooperation.

“Only this week there is going to be a huge investment contract in service sector to be signed in Nigeria with Singaporean and Norwegian Companies,” he said.

L-R: Oyo State Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli; Chief of staff to Oyo State Governor, Dr. Gbade Ojo and Chief Adeniyi Akintola SAN, at the just concludede Oyo State APC Congress held at Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State...at the weekend.

Content Board, Ship Suppliers inaugurate maritime committee Idu Jude, Abuja Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Association of Chandlers and Ship Suppliers of Nigeria (ACSSN), have inaugurated a joint committee charged with the responsibility of adopting a new means to promote the utilisation of Chandlers and marine related services in the country’s oil and gas industry In a press statement made available to DAILY TIMES, the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote, while inaugurating the committee, stated that the Board had introduced several initiatives aimed at growing Nigerian Content in the marine sector, one of which is the Marine Vessel Categorization. He noted that the policy had significantly

reduced the contracting cycle for selecting marine vessels in the industry.

In his comments, Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, NCDMB, Mr. Akintunde Adelana advised the committee to work speedily to deliver on its terms of reference, adding that the Board would develop a proposal in collaboration with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX) with respect to creating a subcategory for Chandler Services, which will enable the extraction of more Nigerian Content deliverables from oil industry and marine services contracts.

The committee which was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Board’s headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has its members drawn from the NCDMB staffers including Engr. Jefferson Tuatongha,

Engr. Gabriel Okpetu, Engr.

Joshua Chidienem and Engr.

Adedamola Aderibigbe.

Representatives of ACSSN on the committee are Mr. Vickson Ossai Aghanenu, Mr. Siki Fibersima, Mr. Ademola Ogundare and Mrs. Victoria Bens Sodipo.

Meanwhile, the Executive secretary, has said that Cable manufacturers in Nigeria will get all necessary support they need to boost their capacities and meet the expectations of the oil and gas industry, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote has said.

The Executive Secretary made the commitment during a recent facility visit to Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc and Miccom Wires and Cables in Lagos. He explained that oil and gas operations requires

lots of cables, adding that the importation of cables will be resisted since local cable manufacturers are capable of meeting the needs of the oil industry.

He described the importation of cables as a negation of the tenets of the Nigerian Content Act, assuring that “we will work with you to ensure that those activities are domiciled in the country and your organizations are patronized.

We will ensure that players in the oil and gas industry stop importation of cables that can be produced in Nigeria.”

While commending the companies for their investments, he charged them to maintain high quality standards, adding that the Board would not support mediocrity in the name of Local Content. He said, “Considering the risky nature and high

intensive of this industry, high quality and standards must be maintained.”

In his presentation, the Chief Executive Officer, Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc, Robert Kretschmer, said the company plans to commence the production of shipboard cables which is a new technology. He stated that no Nigerian company had ventured into the production of this type cables because of the technicalities and investments required.

In her speech, the Chief Operating Officer, Miccom Cables and Wires, Mrs. Bukola Adubi revealed the company’s plans to manufacture High Voltage Cables in-country and sought the support of the Board to maximize utilization of local resources especially in the production of raw materials required for the cable production.

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Resist political imposition, group tells Abia residents Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki A group, the Concerned Citizens for a Better Abia (CCBA), has urged Abia residents and people to resist any attempt to impose political leadership in the state.

This is contained in a communiqué issued yesterday at the end of the conference on Abia’s future, tagged: “Abia –

The Way Forward’’, held in Enugu.

The statement said that all forms of political patronage that breed irresponsibility and lead to ‘anointing’ of incompetent and less experienced political leaders must be eliminated in the state.

“Abians shall ensure that leaders who will emerge from the forthcoming election are the people that have the

mandate of the majority whose legitimacy derive from the people and who will be committed to improving the living condition of the people by investing in education, healthcare, infrastructural development etc.

“All Abians must participate actively in the electoral process in order to bring about the desired change.

“We must not only

register and vote during election, but ensure that our votes count.

“To this end, Abians must actively mobilise and educate the electorate on the importance of voting for credible people and not those who seek to buy our votes with money.

“Abians, who are resident outside the state, are also encouraged to apply to transfer their voting rights to the state

within the timeframe allowed by INEC in order to be part of the mass mobilization,’’ it said.

The statement charged the people of the state to ensure that political structures that nurture and sustain 2godfatherism’ in Abia politics will be totally dismantled.

“So that elected leaders will devote their time and energies in

creating the enabling environment that will bring about economic prosperity through job creation for our teeming youth and ultimately security in the state,’’ it said.

The communiqué was signed by Dr James Onyike (Conference Chairman); Mr Dave Agwalla (Chairman CCBA); Dr Okezie Maduagwu (Treasurer CCBA); Mr Chris Okoro (Secretary CCBA) and Retired Commodore Macdonald Ubah (National Officer CCBA).

2019: Let’s elect credible leaders irrespective of religion -EYN President Tom Garba, Yola

Pastor Seyi Malomo presenting the Legacy Bible to Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson at the Government House, Yenagoa, at the weekend

Congresses: APC is stronger than before, says Gov Bindow Tom Garba, Yola Governor of Adamawa State, Senator Muhammadu Jibrilla Bindow, has said that the All Progressive Congress (APC) is more stronger and united than before despite crisis witnessed during its recent congresses.

Jibrilla, said this following the peaceful conclusion of the APC state delegates election held in Yola, describing the Party as a winning party haven elected officials that will lead the party for four consecutive years.

According to him he sees a victorious APC in 2019 and call on political stakeholders in the State to support the present administration to work for the people of the state.

He appreciate the peaceful conduct of the election and credited it to President Muhammadu Umaru who insisted for a fair and free primaries at all levels of the Congresses He also thanked the government of APC at the central level for the successes it is recording to bring an end to the activities of Boko Haram

leading to a peaceful election.

Bindow call on all those that emerged winners to consider themselves as agents of positive change to help in bringing meaningful development to the Party at the state level.

He reminded those that lose to also see themselves as winners because in APC there are no losers since they belong to a family of a progressive government (APC) He however made a passionate appeal to those within the Party who went on a parallel

Congress to come together and form a unify and a dignify Party that will grow up Adamawa state. ‘’I’m a Governor of the masses and i want to work well for the people of Adamawa state, I’m appealing to all party members as a matter of unity and progress to come together in order to make Adamawa state a place of our dream’’.

He said The principal officials of the state exco that were emrged winners during delegates election had Ibrahim Bilal as the state chairman of the party,

Wafari Theman was elected as the Secretary of the Party,Kevin Peter,Aliyu Bakari and Saad Inusa were voted as Vice Chairman Northern, Central and southern zone respectively.

Others are Shanna Pwamamaddi as tge new legal adviser,Adamu Mohammed as the treasurer of the party, Ahmed Lawal was returned as the organising secretary,Mohammed Abdullahi as the publicity secretary of the party and Musa Babawo was elected the Youth Leader.

President, Church of the Brethren in Nigeria all so known as Ekkiliyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN), Rev Joel Billy, has called on voters in the country to elect credible leaders in next year’s election irrespective of religion affinity.

Billy, also said that the establishment of schools

by Christians and Muslims organisation is further tearing the country apart.

According to him “Christian establishing their schools and Muslims establishing their own schools is further tearing us apart, we want to go back to own olden time of living, where our primary and secondary schools even to university Christian and Muslim cohabit together.’’

In his sermon entitled ‘’Fear not’’ enjoins Nigerians to be optimistic and overcome the fear of Boko Haram insurgents and Herdsmen attacks, assures that the country is coming out Strong from the crutches of economy degradation.

Joel Who ministered as a special guest in the Adamawa state government house chapel today (Sunday) taken his centre bible text from Isaiah 7:4 and Matthew 14:30 saying that the opposite of fear is Faith, calling on all the Christian to have faith in God in all situations.

Calling on Christian to stop belittling Jesus who is the Master, the finisher of our Faith because of fear and forgetting that they are called to be victorious in all times.

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Politics APC committee disowns parallel congress, as Oyo elects new executives The incumbent Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Akin Oke and the Secretary, Mr. Mojeed Olaoya, were among party executives returned for another term of four years at the party’s state congress on Saturday.

Others who were also returned at the congress held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, included Dr Azeez Olatunde (Publicity Secretary) and Mrs. Mabel Williams (Women Leader), while Mr. Lekan Adeyemo emerged as Deputy Chairman.

The new executives emerged through voice vote at the congress conducted by a five-man APC State Congress Committee headed

by Alhaji Abdullahi Gwarzo and monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Gwarzo, while addressing delegates, said the committee was not aware of any parallel congress, adding that the only valid congress was the one conducted by the committee and witnessed by INEC officials.

He said that the congress was conducted in line with the directives and guidelines of the party, adding “We did our best. We were able to elect the leadership of Oyo State APC without any rancour. You can see that everybody is happy, including the governor.

“The congress was well-organised and we are not aware of any other congress or faction. APC is one united party. Nomination forms were sold

Alao-Akala to all aspiring members of the party in the state and Lekan Salami Sports Complex is the recognised venue.

Other members of the committee included Alhaji Haruna Tilde, Mr. Muhammed Sanni Sidi, Mr. Emeka Okolie and Mr. Ayuba Idria, while the INEC officials were Mr. Olubunmi Ariyo from Abuja and Mr. Ayodele Folami from Ibadan.

The congress was attended by the immediate past governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon Olagunju Ojo, a former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari.

Ajimobi Other APC chieftains in attendance included Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN), Mr Sunday Dare, Mr. Zaccheus Adelabu as well as members of the House of Representatives, Hons.

Akeem Adeyemi, Jide Olatunbosun, Dokun Odebunmi, Saheed Fijabi and Abiodun Awoleye.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi, while addressing newsmen, expressed willingness to accommodate all aggrieved party members, adding that the quality of good leaders was determined by their level of tolerance and ability to accommodate opposing views.

“In the spirit of true democracy,

aggrieved members would be accommodated but the party won’t tolerate acts of thuggery, brigandage and unnecessary discord,” he said.

The governor, while charging the newly-elected executives to pursue peace and do everything within their means to unite the party, said “politics is about give and take. It is about reconciliation and interest. The most important is to accommodate others”.

Also, Alao-Akala, who expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the congress, volunteered to lead the team that would reconcile aggrieved members in the larger interest of the party.

Violence mars APC Congress in Enugu Nnamani, Chime, VON DG, others escape unhurt

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Onyeama

Violence marred Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State primary election as delegates and notable bigwigs of the party narrowly escaped attack at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium venue of the primary.

The primary election which was made to produce state executives was disrupted midway into the accreditation of delegates by thugs allegedly led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama on his arrival at the venue.

The Daily Times gathered that the quick intervention of security operatives and some party officials prevented members of the congress committee and INEC officials from being mobbed by the suspected hoodlums.

Party members who also escaped unhurt include former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, immediate past governor of Enugu

State, Sullivan Chime, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, and the National Vice Chairman of APC, South-East, Emma Eneukwu.

Others are former Commissioner in Enugu State, Hon. Joe Mammel and the state chairman of the party, Dr Ben Nwoye.

All the dignitaries were already seated at the Indoor Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, venue of the congress while the delegates were being called in when the Minister in the company of Senior Special assistant to the President on Justice Reforms, Juliet Ibekaku, stormed the venue at about 2pm.

The thugs, who chanted praises of the Minister, chased away the delegates at the Congress.

The Minister had Friday night at the party secretariat in Enugu, expressed his frustration with the Congress process which entrusted the party executive with waiver and

subsequently an undue advantage.

Onyeama said the development made him to report to President Muhammadu Buhari who was silent, and that being the case he resorted to self help.

Our correspondent gathered that the thugs overpowered the policemen at the entrance of the stadium and moved into the Indoor Sports Hall, with the Minister and Ibekaku.

On sighting the dignitaries at the high table, the thugs went haywire, and scattered all the seats already arranged for the delegates, local government by local government.

As the rampaging thugs moved towards the high table, security operatives quickly whisked the dignitaries away to save them from harm.

With the dignitaries, the accredited delegates out of the way, the Minister and his group took control of the venue and held a factional congress.

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Ekwunife to APC: Replicate seamless political transition like in Lagos nationwide

By Benjamin Omoike A call to replicate the seamless political transition in Lagos nationwide, has been made by the Chairman of Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), Election Committee, Senator Uche Ekwunife.

She linked the massive infrastructural renewal across the state to political stability being enjoyed in Lagos, stressing that it was time for such to be replicated nationwide to facilitate growth and development.

Speaking at the weekend, during the Congress of the party held at the party’s Secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, Ekwunife, whose Committee was appointed by the National Working Committee of the party to conduct the state Congress, particularly commended the seamless political transition and the peaceful conduct of members of the party throughout the Congress, saying such political maturity was rare in the country.

“We are very glad to be here. We have been here since yesterday and we have been interacting with members of the state Exco and other party leaders.

We also had stakeholders meeting yesterday and we stand to say Lagos State is politically stable. Not only that we are here to conduct the Congress, we are going to suggest to the party that other states should take Lagos State as a model.

“Without having political stability, you can’t have massive infrastructure anywhere. So, when you are outside Lagos and you are hearing that Lagos is performing; Lagos is growing; Lagos is expanding in terms of infrastructure, it is just about political stability. And it is only in Lagos that you see a Chairman of a political party that has been Chairman for the past years and there is so much joy in him handing over.

“So, Lagos State is not just having smooth transition in governance, it is also having smooth transition in the political party which is rare anywhere in the states,” Ekwunife said.

She commended the outgoing Chairman, Chief Henry Ajomale, for his commitment, zeal and trust in the party, saying that it was obvious that the progress of the party was paramount in the state.

Ekwunife said the congress conducted by her committee was the only authentic election to produce executives of the party in the state, saying any other one “is null, void and of no effect whatsoever.”

The Congress, which was attended by the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode; deputy governor, Idiat Adebule; secretary to the state government, Tunji Bello, among others, produced Alhaji Tunde Balogun as the new Chairman of the party.

Other key state officials elected unanimously are State Deputy Chairman, Chief Sunday Ajose; Vice Chairman (West), Funsho Olugunde; Vice Chairman (East), Ashipa Olusanya; Vice Chairman (Central), Akeem Bamgbola; State Secretary, Dr Wale Ahmed; Publicity Secretary, Joe Igbokwe, among others.

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Intrigues, permutation as Lagos APC elect new Excos at Congress Patrick Okohue The Lagos State All Progressives Congress has through unanimous voice votes chosen new executives to steer her affairs after the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent executives, as Alhaji Tunde Balogun emerged Chairman, while political stalwarts within the party disparaged reports of a parallel congress held outside the party’s secretariat as a nullity.

At the party secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, five delegates from each local government and other super delegates turned out enmasse to affirm the election of unopposed candidates.

Alhaji Tunde Balogun emerged the State Chairman of the APC, while other key state officials also elected unanimously are State Deputy Chairman, Chief Sunday Ajose; Vice Chairman (West), Funsho Olugunde; Vice Chairman (East), Ashipa kaoli Olusanya; Vice Chairman (Central), Hakeem Bamgbola; State Secretary, Dr Wale Ahmed; Publicity Secretary, Joe Igbokwe, Deputy Secretary, Barr. Femi Saheed; Treasurer, Olasunbo Ajose; Deputy Treasurer, Joanna Adebobuyi; Financial Secretary, Oluyinka Osinubi; Assistant Financial Secretary, Bola Olujobi.

Others are Abiodun Salami, Assistant Publicity Secretary; Ademola Sadiq, Legal Adviser; Toke Benson, Assistant Legal Adviser; Ramota Bankole, Welfare Secretary; R. O Olorunfemi, Assistant Welfare Secretary; Abdullahi Enilolobo, Organising Secretary; Muftai Kadiku, Assistant Organising Secretary; Wale Aribiyi, Auditor; and Ismaila Azeez, Assistant Auditor, Hon.Jumoke Okoya Thomas, Women Leader; Kehinde Babalola, Assistant Women Leader; Kofoworola Ajayi, Senatorial Women Leader (West); Yeye Gbadebo, Senatorial Women Leader (East); Fadekemi Otitonaiye, Senatorial Women Leader (Central); Tayo SanyaOlu, Youth Leader; Busola Akeredolu, Assistant Youth Leader; Lukmon Jimoh, Senatorial Youth Leader (West); Bashiru Adekoya, Senatorial Youth Leader (East); Hameed Olanrewaju, Senatorial Youth Leader (Central); Aregbe Idris, Youth Organising Secretary; Abu Akilapa, Ex-officio I; Obiangeli Onu, Exofficio II; Ibrahim Patako, Ex-officio III; Bode Oyedele, Ex-officio IV; and Israel Akiode, a physically-challenged.

The congress which was well attended by prominent politicians including Governor Akinwumi Ambode, three senators from the three senatorial districts in the state, speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, members of the state House of Assembly and other super delegates, along with five delegates from each local government ratified the choice of the new executives through voice affirmation by the delegates.

The Chairman of the APC congress Committee, Senator Uche Ekwuenife commended the delegates for conducting themselves orderly saying that there would not be election because the aspirants are unopposed and they were made to stand before delegates for a voice vote affirmation as new executives to steer the ship of the party in Lagos immediately after the expiration of the incumbent tenure.

Speaking on the conduct of the congress, the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu described it as open and a demonstration of the belief in the tenets of democracy.

She noted that APC had again

Parallel congress also elect executive

demonstrated that it is a law-abiding political party.

In a remark, a former Minister of State, Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro who expressed satisfaction with the transparency exhibited during the congress, commended the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and members of the party for exhibiting maturity and patience during the exercise.

Commenting on the seemingly inertness of the reconciliatory committee headed by Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Obanikoro stated that any political assignment given to him is a done deal due to his clout and competence.

The Chairman of the state APC Congress committee, Senator Uche Ekwuenife commended the delegates

for conducting themselves in an orderly manner, “we are going to suggest to the party that other states should copy Lagos. It is only in Lagos State that you see a chairman handing over peacefully.

“It is rare anywhere, he said to me when I asked him why, ‘my sister they have been so generous to me so I have to be generous in leaving’.

On the parallel congress held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ekwunife said, “We are the only legal committee sent to conduct congress, so if any other is anywhere conducting a congress such is illegal and the outcome is null and void.”

However ,the said parallel State Congress of APC held at the State Airport Hotel Ikeja also recorded a large turnout of aggrieved members

of the party, which also elected their executives with Mr. Fouad Alade Oki as the chairman, Mr.Olu Bakare, State Vice Chairman West, Oloye Wale Oshodi, State Secretary, Kufisile Aremo, State Treasurer, Sunday Fayose, Assistant State Treasurer, Kayode Idris, Assistant State Publicity Secretary, Akinpelu Johnson, State Organising Secretary, Dare Alabi, State Auditor, Abodunrin Wale, Assistant State Auditor 1, Idera Lawal, Assistant Auditor 2, State Women Leader, Idera Adeyemi, Mrs. Folashade Omitoogun, Assistant State Women Leader, Adams Jega, Ex-Officio 1,Prince Oshodi Kunle Ex-Officio 2,Mufutau Okedara ExOfficio 3, Tunde Akeredolu Ex-Officio 4, Reacting to the development, the

National Women Leader of APC in the South West, Mrs, Kemi Nelson described the parallel congress as unconstitutional.

On her part, Senator Oluremi Tinubu stressed that those behind the parallel congress were unknown to the party because all the leaders of APC were at the congress held at the party secretariat.

While thanking members for a peaceful congress, the newly elected chairman, Alhaji Tunde Balogun promised to work towards the success of the party in next year’s general election.

Alhaji Balogun solicited for support from party members in his mission to take the party to a higher ground farther than he met it and in line with the vision of APC founding father Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right); with members of the Election Organising Committee: Arch. Kabir Ibrahim (right); Sen. Uche Ekwunife (middle); Alfa Momoh Rabiu (2nd left) and Mrs. Dupe Ajayi Gbadebo (left), during the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress at the Party Secretariat, Acme Road, Ikeja, Lagos...on Saturday

Ndukwe retains Abia APC chairmanship, as Nwankpa becomes factional chairman

Kalu, Nwogu, Sen. Adighije shuns Nwankpa congress

Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

Following the Isiala Ngwa High Court order declaring Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwe and Chief Chidi Avaja as the authentic state chairman and secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party last Saturday, held its congress in the state where the duo emerged as state chairman and state Secretary respectively.

This was even as the Nwankpa – led faction also held a parallel congress, which declared him as the state chairman, contrary to the same court order restraining him from “organising any ward, local government or state congresses or primaries of All Progressives Congress in Abia State.”

While the congress that confirmed Ndukwe as the state chairman was held at Eziama Mgbaja Hall, Ossah Ibeku, the Nwankpa-led faction held its congress at the indoor hall of Umuahia Township Stadium.

Speaking while flagging off the congress at Eziama Mgbaja Hall, Ossah Ibeku, the Secretary, Congress Committee, Hajjya Rabi Sulu Gambari said the committee was there to ensure

peaceful congress, pointing out that the congress conducted by Dr. Ndukwe was the authentic one.

She urged winners as well as faithful to be steadfast and stand firm.

Also speaking, a member of the APC Congress Committee, Alh Garba Sani said the gathering for the congress has the backing of the court and described the congress as the authentic one.

According to him, “The truth will not succumb to falsehood. It will always survive,” and described the administration of Muhammadu Buhari as the only one that abide by the rule and laws of the court.

“President Buhari’s administration is legal and law abiding and will show commitment to the rule o law.”

Speaking, the APC leader in the state, Chief Ikechi Emenike urged faithful not gloat over anything, asking that all successes should be ascribed to God. Some others, he said anchor their faith elsewhere, but his party anchors on God, pointing out that at the end of the day, “the truth will come up” as being numerous in illegality means nothing.

“One billion multiplied by zero is

equal to zero”, he said advising the opposition to always duel on the truth.

“This is APC and it is one house.

The rule of law must prevail and APC is a law-abiding party. The President, Muhammadu Buhari is law-abiding too, hence the successful and peaceful congress of the party in the state,” he said.

With the national officers of the party there to monitor the congress, Chief Emenike said, nothing can prevent the congress from holding, pointing out that it means they are on the right track.

“Rule of law must prevail in Nigeria. If there is any other congress somewhere, only time will tell.”

Addressing newsmen later, the APC state chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwe said that the peaceful and transparent congress shows that there is unity within the Abia APC, pointing out that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on its way out of the Government House in Abia.

APC, he said has enormous job to do as to unseat a sitting governor is not easy.

Also speaking, another chieftain of

the party, Paul Ikonne described the congress as the authentic one, peaceful and transparent, stating that the party is in its right way towards sweeping the polls in Abia come 2019.

However, elsewhere the Nwankpaled factional congress was held, it was monitored by congress committee chairman, Sen. Jonathan Zwingana.

The congress held without major stakeholders of the faction, including Dr. Orji Uzor kalu, Sen. Chris Adighije, Hon Emeka Nwogu, Sen Bob Nwannunnu, Ochiagha Benjamin and many others Speaking, Sen. Zwingana described the factional congress he monitored as peaceful and transparent, while commending delegates for behaving maturely during the exercise.

He assured faithful of level playground, announcing that 1150 delegates were accredited.

The State APC chapter before the State Congresses has been engulfed in a legal tussle, a situation which recognised Dr Emmanuel Ndukwe led executive committee as the legally recognised leadership of the party in the state.

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Editorial Commentary OUR POSITION Recession and way forward for Nigeria

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he National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest overview of Nigeria’s economy between April and June 2017 has shown that the economy recorded a 0.55 percent positive productivity growth rate during the quarter and that Nigeria has exited from the recession it slipped into in the first quarter of 2016.

Many Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief that the worst was over for the country and its economy. Many others, especially those at the corridors of power, were exhilarated by the news forgetting that it was not yet uhuru for the country as a mere 0.55% limp by Nigeria out of recession was not something to celebrate especially because it will take another quarter of positive and significant performance by the economy for the results to positively impact on the wellbeing of Nigerians.

As things are, the Nigerian economy is tied to the ups and downs in the oil market.

Nigeria’s crude oil has stabilised at 2.2 million per day. But, if Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decides to cut Nigeria’s oil production, or if there is a crash in the price of oil globally, or the militants in the Niger Delta decide to continue with their militarism,

thereby cutting the nation’s oil supply, the country could slip back into recession again. The implication for Nigeria is that until the country successfully diversifies its economy away from the volatile oil and gas, its productivity growth will continue to be tied to the unreliable oil and gas sector.

Agriculture played a major part in the recovery of South Africa from recession whereas in Nigeria agricultural growth showed a downward trend for four consecutive quarters since Q3 2016 when the sector grew by 4.54% to 4.03%, 3.39% and 3.01% by the second quarter of 2017. Apart from oil and gas, the country must aggressively develop its agriculture so that it can wake up and take its rightful place in the economy.

While the country should retain peasant agriculture, it must be noted that peasant farming is anachronistic and can never propel agriculture to greater heights.

Therefore, the government at the state and federal levels must rapidly develop a new corps of large scale farmers who could aggressively propel agribusiness to greater heights.

Also, the manufacturing sector, especially the Small and Medium Scale

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Enterprises (SME), must be encouraged to grow so that they can employ more people and keep the economy vibrant.

They must have access to loans at affordable rates. The rates of interest on bank loans in the country are too choking for businesses to survive. That is why many banks are recording huge unpaid loans.

Then, there must be stable exchange rate that will enable businesses and others who need to import machineries, spare parts and necessary raw materials to plan ahead. An unstable exchange rate leads to chaos in the economy and such instability breeds rent seeking and sharp practices by sellers of foreign exchange whether in the banks or at the Bureau de Changes across the country.

Above all, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance must ensure that both inflation and interest rates are brought down.

The duo of high interest rates and high inflation must be adequately tamed so that industrial production can increase across the economy, prices of goods, particularly food items and agribusiness raw materials can rapidly come down and the economy can be stimulated again.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 21, 2018

The real price of ‘changing the change’ (I)

T Garba Shehu

op opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members have been granting press interviews and addressing zonal political rallies talking about “CHANGING THE CHANGE” in next year’s general elections, without defining what exactly that means.

As the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) gears up to celebrate the completion of three years of the Buhari government in the centre on May 29th, Nigerians need to be reminded of what the reversal of the achievements of this administration will amount to.

The real meaning and cost of the “Changing the Change,” is that if they win the next election, they will not take us back to where we were in 2015, they will mostly reverse the progress the APC has brought to the nation. The main reason for the defeat of the PDP in 2015 was corruption.

The present administration at the centre led

by President Muhammadu Buhari has so far presented a corrupt-free image of itself. It has also succeeded in abolishing grand corruption at the top and as attested to by the American President, Donald Trump. The government has significantly brought down the level of corruption in the whole country. It has, however, warned over and again that corruption was fighting back.

Many who are discerning would have read this from President Buhari’s speech when he inaugurated the impressive new headquarters building of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a week ago. He narrated how and why he was overthrown as a military Head of State in the 80s.

In that speech, he said not only was he kicked

out because he fought corruption, the ones who took power freed all those that he had jailed, and whatever they stole was returned to them.

He took their place in prison and stayed there without trial for 36 months, until that day when a journalist in Benin, now in Edo, broke the story that he had lost his mother. That was when he was allowed to go home.

The real difference between the PDP and the current APC administration is that although they mouthed a flood of rhetoric against corruption, in fact rightfully lay the claim of founding the institutions now in the forefront of fighting corruption as a government, the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, they had intended to keep them as toys, or bulldogs which teeth had been removed.

No, they never intended that the war against corruption would be taken this far.

To change the change would mean that the teeth of the bulldog will be removed. It would then only bark but not bite.

In this country, politics is often considered as synonym of corruption. The previous government came under huge criticism for scandals like that discovered in arms procurements in the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA which transformed itself into a major source of funding of the PDP; NNPC crude oil thefts, broadband spectrum licensing scandal, oil subsidy scam and so many others but the present government has not faced any such corruption allegations.

Although he said he was unafraid and would not bend, the President’s concern, and fear on the part of many is that if a corrupt leader takes over, it will be happy days all over again for former Oil Minister Diezani Allison-Maduekwe who has so far forfeited USD 153 million, N23.4 billion,

and USD 4m and USD 5m in separate accounts.

“Change the Change” would mean she will get the money back. So would the former Managing Director of the maritime agency, NIMASA get back GBP 578,080 seized from him and the Ikoyi apartment owners have back their USD43.4m; N23m and GBP 27,800.

The hidden owner of the Lagos cash shop may then step forward to reclaim their N449.6 million; the ex-Naval Chiefs will have returned to them the already forfeited N1.8 billion; the Governors Forum paid back their N1.4 billion and the major oil marketers, from whom the EFCC has so far seized N328.9 billion will smile their ways to the bank.

The banks themselves will equally join the party, happily getting back N27.7 billion they “ate” from taxes they failed to remit; the scion of the Akinjides, Jumoke will have N650 million awarded to her while those scammers in INEC who coughed out N1 billion will equally get money back and charges standing against them in court may be dropped.

But the happiest of them all will be Mrs. Jonathan, who will get the first priority when the refunds start coming for obvious reasons.

The former First Lady would not anymore need lawyers to keep her mountain of gifts, counted in huge millions of dollars, billions of Naira, hotels and buildings.

The list of people who oppose the Buhari government and yearning to ‘‘change the change’’ include a number of parliamentarians, policemen, customs officials, immigration officials, civil servants now rooting for other political parties, not leaving out those various businesses and platforms owned by these political parties directly or indirectly.

Democracy Day: Governor Dankwambo Leads the Pack

A Usman Abubakar

s the countdown begins ahead of May 29, 2018 Democracy Day, the administration of Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, Talban Gombe, will get the most thumbs-up from people of the state and Nigeria as a whole having delivered on the dividends of democracy over the last seven years.

Talban Gombe’s achievements and contributions to the development of the state was part of the strongest points for campaign and still is a reference by his party the PDP. His government is being showcased by the PDP and many Nigerians as “the face of good governance in Nigeria.”

Governor Dankwambo’s performance has won him many laurels with and outside Nigeria including many significant nicknames like “Talban Aiki’, ‘Super Governor,’ ‘Tomorrow’s President’ and many more accolades.

Before highlighting some of the achievements of the present administration in the state, there is the need to state that despite political witchhunt and distractions from the opposition, the governor has not lost focus of the real essence of governance, especially in the area of improving the lives of the citizenry by ensuring delivery of infrastructural development that will affect the people both directly and indirectly.

The above is in addition to crunched economy and technical

recession. Yet the governor is able through dogged determination and commitment, improved the living condition of Gombe People by providing human development oriented projects across all the local government areas and senatorial districts without discrimination.

For instance, Dankwambo has been commended for achieving several things much more than all his predecessors put together.

One is his ability to dismantle the menace and excesses of the Kalare hoodlums turning them into worthy ambassadors of the state through different skill trainings and jobs. Before his coming into office and the subsequent solution, the Kalare issue was a huge problem which for many years portrayed Gombe state in a negative perspective.

In the health sector, Governor Dankwambo has so far upgraded the 1,500-bed Urban Maternity to Children & Women Hospital Idi, constructed a Dialysis Centre in the Specialist Hospital Gombe, built a College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dukku, a Snakebite Centre in Kaltungo as well as supply and installation of 4 Dialysis machines and 2 chairs, among many others.

He has rehabilitated and reticulated pipelines and extension to Kwami, Gadam and others while providing extension of water supply to Baure, Dangar and others communities, not forgetting the construction of Earth dam at Boh, Shongom LGA. In order to empower the people and help them become self sufficient, the Dankwambo administration has been

established a micro finance bank for farmers and Small/medium enterprises (SMEs) in all of the local Govt areas in the state. The Talban Gombe has also constructed 50 times more roads than all of his predecessors put together. Each of them had constructed one dual use road while Dankwambo has so far constructed eight and more are expected before the end of his administration.

Gombe State being known as an agrarian state has been transformed within the past seven (7) years through the procurement of 225 tractor units while several markets have been constructed to help farmers sell their produce.

Poultry farming has received massive boost through the governor’s intervention initiatives, among others.

Still in the areas of empowerment, Dankwambo has trained over 320 youths in six different trades and skills acquisition while a centre has been built for that purpose. Hundreds of Gombe youths have been sponsored to obtain training from the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Jos while 1,500 youths as have been as trained to control traffic. The government has also trained Environmental and Security Marshals, trained 5,000 youths in welding, fabrication, POP and tiling.

The state equally brought back to normal, the lives of 1,200 former violent youths under the Talba Youths Reorientation and Rehabilitation, empowered 1,500 less privileged and ‘Poorest of the Poor’ through conditional cash transfer (CCT), disbursed loan

obtained from Bank of Industry (BOI) to 150 Co-operative Societies as well as and released N500 million Trade Intervention Funds to traders in the State.

As the most educated person to govern Gombe so far, Damkwambo takes education of the people as one of his first line charge priorities. Among the numerous projects in this all-important sector include the renovation and (or) constructed of over 502 classrooms, recruitment of over 1,000 Degree/NCE graduates apart from training of over 5,000 teachers.

He also established a School of Basic and Remedial studies in Kumo, College of Education In Billiri, State Polytechnic in Bajoga, College of Legal and Islamic Studies in Nafada and sponsored 25 Students in Maritime Studies in India and the United Kingdom as well as established a University of Science and Technology in kumo Akko.

The Dankwambo administration has upgraded and renovated the Gombe International Airport which has been fully functional since his assumption of office as regular flight schedules

by Arik and Azman airlines have been maintained.

Due to the way and manner his administration has been treating public servants and other workers in the state, Dankwambo has been recognized as the best labour friendly Governor, especially in terms of regular payment of salaries and as at when due.

Among his awards in this instance is his decoration by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

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Philantropy and govt partnership in Nigeria

Times Columnist Agabaidu Jideani

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The MacArthur Foundation is very proud to be one of the highest supporters of civil society groups working in the area of transparency and accountability with over 102 Nigerian Grantees

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n our last two discussions we have focused on open government partnership (OGP) in Nigeria and how it is a partnership between the government and the people represented by Civil Society Oganisations and other non-state actors. There is yet another group of operators in the civic space who energizes the OGP process in Nigeria.

This group is generally referred to as “development partners or donor agencies” At the inception and before Nigeria became a member of the OGP the non-state actors led an advocacy campaign and provided support and guidance to public officials to enable Nigeria meet the required membership qualification threshold. These civic efforts were incentivized and funded by development partners and most of the activities were undertaken by grantees of the development partners.

Philanthropic funding has been the foundation upon which the OGP process in Nigeria stands at the moment.

Premised upon the fact that Nigeria began its OGP process – (consultationsdrafting- articulation of action plansensitization and training for both public institutions and non-state actors) at a time when there was no budgetary provision for it in the 20162017 budgets, reform champions in the public service expended their personal resources and utilized personal assets to execute the necessary actions.- Mrs. Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu the S.A to the President on Justice Sector Reforms and National Coordinator OGP was using personal resources to run the secretariat.

Mr. Benjamin Okolo the Head of Freedom of Information(FOI) Department of the Federal Ministry of Justice, was providing trainings, and sensitization materials free on whatsapp groups and expended personal resources and even his vehicles for the engagement of public institutions on the establishment of FOI desks in the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government throughout Nigeria.

Recognizing these and other sacrifices and seeing the benefits membership of the OGP and the implementation of its principles presented to Nigeria the development partners brought the weight of their financial and intellectual support to bear on the OGP process in Nigeria.

It would not be out of place to confirm that most of the initial activities of the Nigeria OGP National Secretariat were enabled or facilitated by the supportby donor agencies including engagement of staff and material requirements of the Secretariat.

It should be recalled that the OGP is a partnership between the government and the civil society but there is a cost to civil society participation.

Note that the open government

sector of the non-state actors in Nigeria is made up so many diverse interests including freedom of- information focused organizations, transparent public procurement activists, open budget advocates, anti-corruption groups, fiscal transparency and opendata protagonists, environmental and natural resources transparency groups, service delivery and public service reform advocates, ethics and compliance zealots etc.

These groups were scattered all over the country and lacked the financial capacity to organize, meet and strategize as a group – philanthropic funding made it possible for all them to unite, organize, abandon their silos and work together and present a common front under the OGP platform to achieve the goal of Nigeria OGP membership.

The funding provided logistics for large meetings, paid for experts to help articulate their views, enabled their members to attend peer learning events in other countries and ensured independence from government patronage.

The majority of development support for the OGP process came from the UK Government through their supported partners and also from the following organizations - TrustAfrica Foundation, DFID – PERL, MacArthur Foundation, USAID, UKAID etc.

Each of the funding entity has a particular focus and targeted impact.

For instance the UK government is interested in enabling citizens to hold their government to account.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Nigeria OGP week on Monday 7th May 2018 while delivering a lecture titled “Renewing Citizens Trust in Government” the British High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency Mr. Paul Arkwright, stated that “The UK has been side by side with Nigeria in this process from the beginning. Our Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) and Facility for Oil Sector Transparency (FOSTER11) programmes have been supporting Nigeria’s effort to open up its institutions and enable those who scrutinize the work of government – legislature, supreme audit institution, civil society, and the media – to hold those in power accountable to citizens” For MacArthur Foundation its focus is on bringing accountability and transparency into public governance and this it wants to achieve through empowering many civil society voices.

According to its Nigerian Country Director Mr. KoleShettima “The MacArthur Foundation is very proud to be one of the highest supporters of civil society groups working in the area

of transparency and accountability with over 102 Nigerian Grantees.

The foundation has recognized the need to bring in more voices into the anti-corruption advocacy and the Foundation is focusing on behavioral changes, norms and values, and working with the entertainment industry and faith based leaders.

McArthurFoundationisalso working with stakeholders to bring about changes in the criminal justice system, to ensure that justice is served speedily and efficiently”.

For DFID-PERL, its National program manager Dr. AdiyaOdehexplained that PERL is a partnership between Citizens, Governments and Researchers. It works with civil society to increase citizens’ influence in the governance process, by enabling voice, providing platforms and influencing change etc.

PERL is tasked with driving the British Government’s commitment to support Nigeria in its implementation of OGP principles. In executing this task PERL-DFID is working with governments of Kaduna and Kano states in the process of signing up to the OGP especially advancing the knowledge, capacity, awareness, information for both Civil Society and Government.

Recognized the opportunity OGP presented – the following funders provided support for OGP process in NigeriaDFID – FUNDING ANEEJ, TRUSTAFRICA FOUNDATION – FUNDING OGP SECRETARIAT and Civil Society engagements in the South East.

DFID – PERL funding OGP Civil Society Capacity Enhancement in Kano and Kaduna States.

MacArthur foundation funding CentreLSD to fulfill OGP commitments All are dedicated to increasing transparency, participation, and accountability in their specific subsectors (oil, gas, mining, budgets, medicine, construction, open data).

OGP itself is not a standard-setting body. It provides a forum for the standard setters to use as a policy hook for their work. It has provided—in the words of John Wonderlich, policy director of the Sunlight Foundation—a “softball” to the civil society community, to develop new open government norms and standards and energize existing ones. Civil society groups that seek to build, or are on the verge of developing, international norms can do so and then work with governments to include these norms in their open government partnership action plans They backed the government and

civil society reformers with funding, connections, and intellectual support.

This funder engagement was vital in giving OGP instigators the external validation and confidence they needed to take the idea full steam ahead.

Early and flexible philanthropic support helped ensure the full participation of civil society The philanthropic support has yielded some positive outcomes, Firstly it has enabled the non-state actors to facilitate government adherence to and enforcement of compliance with existing policy, laws or regulation. This is exemplified by the implementation of the Mandatory Publication Requirement of the Freedom of information Act (FOI Act) which was made a commitment under the Nigeria OGP National Action. Secondly it has energized and incentivized existing citizens’ engagement tools – like the revival of the community town hall meetings of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in all the 774 local governments in Nigeria. Lastly and most importantly it has helped to galvanize efforts at the grass root level by involving the states in accountability initiatives. The Budget Survey activities of late Dr. ObyNwankwo, Engr. Ralph Ndigwe and The Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) supported by DFID-UKAID has led to the creation and development of new norms and standards in budget implementation and monitoring in the states.

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) with grants from development partner has done enormous work on open data and open procurement that has impacted and led to improvements transparency in public institutions including the Bureau of Public Procurement and the Federal ministry of Communications.

Donor agencies involvement in influencing public policy in Nigeriainitiatives has been subject to public criticism. This has been hinged on foreign interference and lack of government regulation of the sector.

Openness about what activities the funding supports, who are directly funded, who is implementing the activities and why has largely allayed public fears and counteredmischief makers.

Though the progress made by development partners’ intervention in the OGP process is clear, nevertheless resistance to change is still a problem especially in the public sector. It is clearly understood more training, sensitization and continued engagement is required.

Changing entrenched cultural and historical patterns of working will not be achieved overnight.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 21, 2018

Benue lost $500m investment to insecurity -Ortom Chiangi Avese, Makurdi Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has disclosed that the state has lost a total of $500 million investment due to in security.

Governor Ortom stated this at the weekend in Makurdi, while declaring open the North Central African Continental Free Trade Area, (AfCFTA) sensitisation and consultation in the six geo political zones.

According to him, “two different Chinese companies have reneged on their agreement to establish companies in the state as a result of the insecurity in the state perpetrated by the Fulani herdsmen as a result of the ECOWAS Protocol

that was signed ages back”.

He pointed out that one of the companies was to invest $100 Million in sugar company while the other was to invest $400 Million of which all of them secured all the papers that they needed to venture into the business but they abandoned it because of insecurity in the state.

The Governor lamented that “the protocol gave Africans the privilege to move about within the continent unhindered and that gave the Fulani herdsmen from other countries the impetus to troop to Nigeria even without the required ECOWAS approved as well as valid documents”.

“The signing of ECOWAS Protocol and the porous nature of the Nigeria

borders has remained a major impediment to industrialization of Benue and Nigeria at large”, Ortom said.

Governor Samuel Ortom therefore urged the federal government to apply caution in the signing of the Agreement to establish the AfCFTA. “Let us not be in a hurry to append our signature on the agreement rather let us look at it holistically and see if it will benefit Nigerians or not”, he said.

The governor who acknowledged the advantages of a free trade area said from experience, the agreement will kill the already ailing local industries leading to influx of all manner of finish goods into the country.

“The harsh economic

conditions; low exchange rate, epileptic power supply, poor transportation system as well as insecurity have already made the local companies less competitive”, the governor pointed out.

He noted with regret that as a result of the above scenario, about 85 per cent of finished goods found in Africa are from other continents and 15 per cent produced locally, stressing that over 35 Billion dollars are lost to importation of finished goods annually.

The Chief Trade Negotiator and Director General of Nigeria Office for Trade Negotiations, NOTN, Amb. Chiedu Osakwe said countries that are open to trade grow faster and generate more

jobs than countries that are closed up.

He encouraged participants to contribute meaningfully to the discussions so that both the advantages and disadvantages of the treaty will be made bare to enable the federal government decide whether to sign it or not.

Welcoming participants to the event, the state Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Tersoo Kpelai noted that out of 55 African countries, 44 had signed the treaty and expressed hope that the consultation will lead to a robust views and positions that will prompt the federal government to take informed decision that will boost the Nigerian economy.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (middle) with some artistes during a Night With Governor Wike at the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park.

Ogun intensifies fight against Malaria Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Health has vowed to eliminate the scourge of malaria that kills about 300, 000 Nigerians annually, especially children and pregnant women in the country.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye made the pledge at the 2018 World Malaria Day Quiz Competition organised by the Ministry, held at NUT Hall, Kuto, Abeokuta, the state capital.

Ipaye, who spoke through his Media Aide, Miss. Lola Awolana, said that the competition was part of

the continuous advocacy and behavioural change communication tends to improve knowledge and widen the scope of children on malaria transmission and how to prevent it.

“As you can see the competition now, it is just part of the continuous advocacy and behavioural change communication that will allow the secondary school students to have improved knowledge on malaria transmission and how to prevent malaria and become life advocacy of malaria intervention for their parents at home”, Ipaye said.

In the same vein, the

Marketing Manager, West Africa and Senior Brand Manager of Reckitt Benckiser, Mrs. Tola Elatuyi and Mrs. Kuburat Sanusi, unanimously admitted that the malaria is a killer disease that need to roll back or fight back, adding that it was imperative to use Mortein Insecticidal raid or sleep inside the net to avoid being contacted by the malaria through the bite of female mosquito usually called (Anopheles).

They said that malaria remains a major public health problem in Nigeria, considering its high level prevalence, which leads to

increase in maternal and morbidity rate, especially among the children and pregnant women in the country, noting that it was a collective responsibility to tackle the menace.

“As you can see now that malaria is killer disease that is more reason the government alone can not shoulder the responsibility, it is me and you need to come together in eliminating malaria, Reckitt Benckiser is here today, it might be turn of another product that will come for such advocacy, but most importantly is to fight back malaria before its kill us,”they opined.

They appreciated the initiative of the state government for organising such competition, saying that it was good initiative in widening the scope of children especially in targeting the danger in mosquito biting that cause malaria, pledging their support and cooperation for the state government in eliminating malaria in the state.

In the competition, Itoki Grammar School, Ifo, Our Lady of Apostle, IjebuOde and Muslim Grammar School, Imeko-Afon came first, second and third respectively.

Godwin Abbe lauds Obaseki’s vision for basic education Former Military Governor and Elder statesman, Major General Godwin Abbe (rtd.), has lauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s leadership model, noting that Obaseki has provided a pragmatic policy direction for the development of the education sector in the state.

Abbe, who is the Proprietor of Inomwan Foundation School, Benin City, made the submission when he played host to the monitoring team of the ongoing National Personnel Audit (NPA) of basic education schools in the state, led by top management of the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC), in the state.

Commending the state governor for the initiative to reposition the state’s basic education sub-sector, Abbe noted, “Governor Godwin Obaseki’s ongoing reforms in the basic education sector has set a fantastic pace in repositioning the sector.

“I am extremely proud of the governor, who is doing a great job. His presence in government has made a difference. He is such a quiet worker, who has not insulted the sensibilities of anybody. He is carrying everyone along. With all these, what else do we want?”

He said since the governor assumed office, the clarity in policy pronouncement, body language and implementation of policies have left stakeholders in the basic education sector with a deep sense of satisfaction.

Abbe, who served at various times as the Minister of Defence and Minister of Interior, noted that the model of governor Obaseki’s repositioning drive has continued to impress serious stakeholders, who are now willing to support the state by contributing to the development and growth of the education sector in the state.

He explained that the model adopted by Governor Obaseki in treating private investors in the education sector as partners in progress will go a long way in strengthening the sector for progress, noting, “Private schools exist to assist governments in the overall development of the society.”

Explaining the benefits in focusing on basic education, Abbe said, “If we get it right at the lower level of education, the kind of future citizens we will produce will be the type that can take any shocks. They will be better prepared to compete favourably with their peers across the globe with confidence and pride.

He appealed to governments at all level to assist proprietors of private schools in teacher training, noting, “The private school proprietors can be assisted in the training of teachers similar to the way teachers in public schools are trained by governments to enhance teaching method

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Anambra Church Massacre: I know alleged attacker 15 years ago, says witness

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of four defendants accused of involvement in the Ozubulu Church massacre, Christian Oruche, has told the Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka that a man he knew 15 years ago took part in the killing.

Four defendants : Great Chinedu Akpunonu, Chukwudi Ugwu, Vincent Ike and Onyebuchi Mbanefo

are standing trial before an Anambra State High Court Awka for the killing.

Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Jay Jay Ezeuko (SAN), Oruche a South African based trader and former President of Ozubulu development union, South African branch, identified Chinedu Akpunonu as one of the attackers.

In his testimony, Oruche claimed that prior to the August 6, 2017 attack at the church; three people were reported

to have surveyed the house of Aloysius Ikegwuonu on three occasions.

According to him, the security man attached to Ikegwuonu’s house described the men and the description of one of them was that of Onyebuchi Mbanefo, alias Dog, the fourth defendant.

Oruche who testified through an interpreter said Mbanefo also attended Ikegwuonu’s birthday ceremony in May, 2017 where he had a good treat and gift of N50, 000.

“When I was going, I thought he had gone home only to discover him in a red Corolla car around 10pm with two strange men”. He told the court that from what he observed; Mbanefo could be among those that killed worshipers at St. Philip’s Catholic Church on that fateful date, “having known him for over 15 years”.

Oruche also stated that Akpunonu, the first defendant, allegedly gave one Oba Obi the sum of 10,000 South African Rand, to eliminate the wife

of Ikegwuonu, aka Bishop because “Aloysius Ikegwuonu is challenging him”. Oruche claimed that Akpunonu , Gozilla and Afam were friends.

The duo had claimed responsibility for the serial killings in South Africa and Nigeria he added stating that he reported the case to Consulate general of Nigeria to South Africa.

Nevertheless, the picture of the said letter was rejected as exhibit by the defense counsels and the judge, Justice Fidelis Aniukwu.

However, under cross examination by counsel to the first defendant Festus Keyamo (SAN), and counsel to the second defendant A.A. Igwebuike ,counsel to the third and fourth defendant Okey Obikeze it was discovered that in his statement to the police

on November 6, 2017, Oruche never mentioned Akpunonu or Mbanefo as suspects in the murder case.

Instead, he specifically mentioned three personsGozilla, Afam and one Ekene Mbaegbu as suspects in the August 6, 207 church massacre.

“Yes, did not say anything about Chinedu Akpunonu in my statement to the police. All that I said about Chinedu are contained in the audio and video records with the police”.

Oruche also said he did not know the name of the security man that told him about the allege assessment of bishop’s house prior to the attack.

He also acknowledged that Akpunonu had never been arraigned or convicted for any crime either in Nigeria or South Africa.

Troops intercept 2 sucide bombers in Bornu Andrew Orolua, Abuja

L-R: Team Leader, Voom Foundation USA, Dr. Reza Khodaverdian; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Health, Dr. Sola Pitan; Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. David Adewale Oke and Head of Cardiothoracic Division, LASUTH Dr. Bode Falase, during a Press briefing on Free Cardiac Surgical Mission between LASUTH and Voom Foundation held in LASUTH at the weekend

Timi Frank apologises to Jonathan, alleges life worthless under Buhari A suspended member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timi Frank, has apologised to former President Goodluck Jonathan, alleging that life is worthless under President Muhammadu Buhari.

Frank, one of the then opposition members who criticised Jonathan in the buildup to the 2015 election, conveyed his apology through an open letter made available on Sunday He added that he had to apologise to Jonathan on the grounds that events in the last three years showed that Jonathan was a better leader.

The letter reads in part, “I would first of all like to use this opportunity to formally apologise to former President Goodluck Jonathan for all the tantrums and mistreatment orchestrated by me against his person while he held sway at the helm of affairs of our great country.

“Indeed, I and many others may have misunderstood Jonathan’s silence for weakness and thus pushed harder to malign his person and portray him as a weak leader.

“Having achieved the change agenda, it is now crystal clear, that the change we had clamoured for is not the change we got. Under President Buhari’s tenure, the rule of law has been replaced with the rule of force. You have injected fear into the society. People who voted for you to save them from corruption and ineptitude have been barred from speaking up against the myriads of evil and wicked acts being perpetrated by officials in your government.

“Unfortunately, corruption is in the upward swing under your watch. This is why I had to apologize to Jonathan since events of the last three years have shown the former president was a better leader.

“People freely expressed themselves under Jonathan’s

administration without fear of being branded cultists’ sponsors, gunrunners or aiding murderers. But not so under this administration.

“Under Jonathan, Nigerians enjoyed freedom of speech, association and right to hold dissenting views including organising and partaking in protests against unwelcome government policies. All these are no go areas today. Does it mean Jonathan was a better democrat? It is a fact that no member of the APC which was then in the opposition before 2015 was jailed or harassed for expressing dissent.”

Frank also claimed that the federal government under Buhari’s watch has shown disdain for court orders.

He said, “El-Zakzaky and Dasuki will not be in jail today but for the present rule of force under this government. It is a pity that today democracy and freedom have become scarce.

Insecurity continues unabated.

“Killings take place on a daily basis across the country either by kidnappers, Boko Haram insurgents, herdsmen, and other criminal elements having a free reign around the country.

Life has become worthless and uncertain and people cannot speak out for fear of being labeled anti-government by your regime.

“Besides, instead of heeding the wise counsel of leaders like Obasanjo, IBB, TY. Danjuma, General Gowon, and religious leaders like Bakare and Oyedepo, you have again declared to seek reelection as President. You even boasted in Bauchi that you will be reelected which was akin to saying you will rig yourself back into office.”

According to Frank, history will not be fair to him if he had championed campaigns against Jonathan and remained silent in the face of “antidemocratic tendencies and sheer impunity”.

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole at the week intercepted and neutralized two female suicide bombers who attempted to infiltrate a military Forward Operational Base in Kawuri, a remote community in konduga Local Government Area of Borno state.

The suicide bombers had used the cover of darkness to stalk the military camp at about 9.45 pm, but were promptly detected by the vigilant troops who engaged them when they refused to comply with the order to halt.

A statement issued by the Deputy Director Public Relations of Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said that one of the suicide vests

detonated immediately killing the two suicide bombers while the second suicide vest failed to detonate. Explosive Ordnance disposal team have safely detonated the suicide vest.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army is set to hold its maiden edition convention for Chief Clerks.

A statement issued on Sunday by Director of Army Public Relations Brigadier Texas Chukwu said the convention which will commence from Monday 21Friday 25 May 2018 will take place at the Headquarters 2 Division Auditorium Ibadan.

The aim of the convention is to enhance professionalism and responsiveness in Nigerian Army Chief Clerks for optimal performance. All Chief Clerks in the Nigerian Army are expected to be in attendance.

Edo Poly partners OAU for 2-day training on grantsmanship Edo State Institute of Technology and Management (ESTIM), Usen, Edo State, also known as Edo State Polytechnic, in partnership with the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has concluded plans to convene academics and scientists for a two-day workshop on grantsmanship.

According to a statement by the Rector of the institution, Professor Abiodun Falodun, the workshop will hold from June 27 to 28, at the ICT Centre of the polytechnic in Usen, Edo State.

Prof. Falodun said the training workshop will assist participants to develop the capacity for writing and developing winning proposals,

adding, “Participants will also acquire the skills on attracting grants from national, international, bilateral and multilateral funding agencies.”

“The participants will also be trained on grants management and on the skills and arts of academic publishing.”

According to him, “The training workshop is open to academics and scientists from universities, Polytechnics, Research Institutes, NonGovernmental Organisations (NGOs), government agencies including local government agencies, and individuals from private and corporate establishments. He urged Interested participants to visit: www.esitmusen.edu.ng for registration details.”

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Auto crash: Health Minister condoles with JOHESU members Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has commiserated with members of the Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, who were involved in a road accident over the weekend.

In a statement made available to the Daily Times by the Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations , Olajide Oshundun, on Sunday, Adewole also wished the injured JOHESU members who are seeking medical attention in Otibho Okhai Hospital in Irrua, Edo state a quick recovery.

The Minister said that he was in touch with the Chief

Medical Directors of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, and Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital on the need to offer comprehensive medical attention to the injured JOHESU members.

The Daily Times recalls that 19 members of JOHESU were involved in an accident along the Benin-Auchi road on Saturday.

They are reportedly staff of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) chapter of the union.

Forty of the health workers were on their way to a function in Auchi, when the accident occurred.

The injured victims were subsequently rushed to the

Otibho Okhai Hospital in Irrua, Edo state.

The union has been on strike since April 17, despite the National Industrial Court in Abuja which has on Thursday last week ordered the health workers to resume work within 24 hours.

Meanwhile Network of People Living with HIV AND AIDS (NEPWHAN) on Friday appealed to the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to end its nationwide strike to save its members’ lives.

National Coordinator of NEPWHAN, Mr Victor Omoshehin, made the appeal in a statement in Abuja.

Omoshehin, said that the

strike increased the burden of its members as most of them could not access their life-saving therapy.

“NEPWHAN, on behalf of every healthcare consumer in Nigeria, appeals to the leadership of JOHESU and other health unions to reach a compromise and dialogue with the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) cannot work without members of the Joint Health Sector Union, and JOHESU cannot do any consultation without members of NMA. “Do not increase the burden of HIV on us as many of our

members are denied access to their life-saving therapy and basic care due to your agitations,” he said.

JOHESU began an indefinite strike on April 17 to press home its demand for Federal Government’s implementation of an agreement it signed with the union.

The union’s demands include adjustment of CONHESS Salary Structure, abolition of scale-toscale promotion and payment of outstanding arrears of promotion.

The others include autonomy of teaching and specialist hospitals and review of retirement age of its members from 60 years to 65 years.

R-L: Hon. Uchechukwu Nnami-Obi and Editor in Chief of the Nigeria Festival Awards Magazine, during the award of service to Humanity to Prince Ben Okereke, in the office of Hon. Uchechukwu Nnami-obi at the National Assembly yesterday

No amount of petitions will distract my administration -Gov Umahi Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has said that no amount of petitions to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related offices Commission(ICPC) would distract his administration.

Umahi, said he came into governance, prepared, so would ensure that no intimidation from any quarters would derail

his administration.

The governor stated this on the occasion of solidarity rally for him by the people of (Edda),in Afikpo South local government area of the state at the weekend.

He said that those who are planning to rig elections in the state would face the people of the state, noted that time had gone when politicians could pull the wool over the eyes of the people.

He further stated that Senator Soni Ogbuoji’s,second term as senator for the South

senatorial zone, who hails from the Afikpo South council area, gained entrance to the Senate through blackmail.

Umahi explained that even as he could canvass for reelection of others, “the Ebonyi South senatorial seat is vacant”.

He applauded the chairman of the Afikpo South council, Dr. Eni Uduma Chima, saying that it was because of his spirit of sharing with others that he has remained most relevant in the polity of the state.

The council chairman, Eni and Chief Abia Onyike, former

Deputy National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), currently, a senatorial aspirant from the zone assured the governor of continued support by the people of the area, saying that the good works of the governor has made their task of campaigning for him easier.

They said that they were watchful of the antics of those who have failed to appreciate the need to give support to the good governance of Umahi, assured that they were in charge of the area.

Eni, explained that all through the life of his people no government had so demonstrated love to them through provision of infrastructure and human empowerment, hence he was deep sure of victory for Umahi come, 2019.

Chairman of the occasion, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Odii, in his opening remarks said that Umahi has recorded unprecedented achievements, urged him to remain committed to his vision and be ready to do more from 2019.

Foundation advises Abuja residents on Kidney care Idu Jude Abuja As the World marks yet another international kidney day, residents, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, have been asked to drink more water to help fight kidney diseases.

This was revealed by the Omotayo Kidney Care Foundation, which held a medical outreach on Saturday at Aleyita, Airport Road, Abuja.

The charity outreach in commemoration of the world kidney day, availed the residents the opportunity to be sensitised on chronic kidney disease, a public health problem which reportedly affects about 15 per cent of Nigeria’s population.

The founder, Omotayo Akinremi, a Nephrology nurse, while in an interview, said chronic kidney disease has now become a public health challenge, which she added incurs high financial burden on individual sufferer and the society in general.

Ms Akinremi further revealed that persons who are hypertensive or diabetic have high risk of kidney failure. Hence, she advised hypertensive and diabetic patient to check their kidneys at least twice a year.

A medical personnel with the team, Akins Gbenga, declared that once someone has kidney failure, the person has to undergo the renal replacement therapy which includes haemo-dialysis and kidney transplant to be able to live again.

“And these treatments are of great financial burden. For dialysis, which is to be done three days in a week, the price for each is about N25,000 and some cases higher” he said.

The residents were advised on the best ways to prevent kidney problems and the means of attaining entire well being. They were told to avoid being addicted to analgesic and to stop taking unprescribed medicines as some are harmful. Those that were obese were advised to shed some weight.

“Drinking of water, engaging in exercise, reducing the intake of junks and avoiding addiction to painkillers are the best ways to care for the kidneys,” the founder said.

A beneficiary, Goni Joshua, said the outreach was a sensitisation programme which the community benefited from.

“We have been advised on what to eat and not to eat. I was able to test my sugar level, blood pressure, weight and urine for protein, glucose, ketone and bilirubin among others;” Gideon Jacob, another beneficiary, said.

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Your subsidy regime fraudulent, PDP tells Presidency Idu Jude, Abuja Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that the administration of President Mohammed Buhari, has misled the entire Nigerians over fuel subsidy regime, saying the exercise is fraudulent.

PDP in a press statement on Sunday, challenges President Buhari to submit himself for an independent inquest into his handling of the N1.4 trillion oil subsidy regime as well as the alleged complicity of his Presidency in other exposed financial impropriety by cronies of his government, particularly in revenue collecting agencies.

The party said that such

inquest, which is already backed by state governors across board, will not only expose humongous corruption but also show the world that our African Union (AU) AntiCorruption champion had not been totally spotless.

Daily Times recall that the National Economic council, NEC, has viewed the subsidy regime as unpalatable thereby suggests state governors taking the control subsidy payment.

“We invite Nigerians to note that the demand by governors to probe all subsidy deals since 2015 is a direct indictment on President Buhari as the

Minister of Petroleum, particularly, following allegations that the stolen funds are being warehoused to fund his 2019 re-election bid and the opulent lifestyle in the Presidential Villa”.

The party notes that if President Buhari allowed the inquest, it will reveal how our president, who had queried the genuineness of the oil subsidy payments

by PDP administration and described the process as a fraud, had secretly engaged in underhand oil subsidy deals.

The PDP said that Nigerians will also understand how the cost of fuel geometrically rose from the PDP subsidized cost of

N87 to N145, representing a criminal N58 tax, per liter of fuel.

“Nigerians recall that it took over two years of secret oil subsidy deals under President Buhari, before it was exposed last December.

Since then, the Presidency and the NNPC have been seeking ways to cover the fraud which include claims that local consumption suddenly jumped from 28 million liters per day to 60 liters per day. our party further considers this as a fabrication to retire the billions being stolen as subsidy, even when statistics by the National Bureau of Statistics and the reality of the retarded purchasing

power of citizens, under the prevailing economic recession, do not validate such claims.

Nigerian therefore, deserves to know who authorised the payments and the identity of the beneficiary companies, if any”.

The PDP therefore, demands that the inquest covers the alleged the N15 billion stolen from the NHIS, the N18 billion stolen from the PINE initiative, the alleged leaked memo of N9 trillion corrupt oil contracts at the NNPC, the reported diversion of N1.1trillion worth of crude last year and why indicted Presidential cronies and fronts have not been prosecuted”.

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Buhari felicitates with Falana at 60 Mathew Dadiya, Abuja P r e s i d e n t Muhammadu Buhari has sent ‘warm greetings’ to erudite lawyer and human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, on his 60th birthday.

Buhari joined family members, friends and professional colleagues of the cerebral lawyer in celebrating the milestone, which has been marked with honours and awards for forthrightness and advocacy for the good of every Nigerian.

He commended Mr Falana’s sense of patriotism over the years, and his advisory roles to leaders, institutions and governments, especially on the value of good governance.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated that as the legal luminary turns 60, the President believes his antecedents have been most exemplary and commendable in advocating for a better life for the poor and underprivileged.

President Buhari prayed that the almighty God will grant the human rights lawyer longer life, good health and more wisdom to keep serving the country.

Minister extols CPC’s draft patients’ Bill of Rights Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has acclaimed the draft Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoR), initiated and developed under the leadership of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC).

The broad and comprehensive statement of rights of patients, their responsibilities, and obligations of healthcare providers is the largest step quite yet to protect patients and ensure the highest level of ethical conduct by healthcare professionals as well as enhance the quality and standard of care in the

healthcare sector.

The CPC on Sunday, stated that the Minister made these assertions when CPC’s Director General, Babatunde Irukera led a team of CPC management and the working team on the PBoR to a working meeting with the Minister and leadership of the Ministry of Health on the document.

Adewole applauded the Council for the initiative and the scope of the issues covered by the PBoR. He expressed optimism on how transformational it will be to service delivery in the healthcare sector and how it publicizes the standard of care healthcare professionals should be held accountable

to.

The Minister and members of his team in particular commended the Council for also identifying the responsibility of patients and their families in the entire care value chain and healthcare ecosystem.

He noted that he had gone through the document, the Legal Department of the Ministry had vetted it, and now critical senior and relevant directorates of the ministry have contributed to the document.

While thanking the CPC, he expressed his conviction that this effort will modify behaviour on both sides of the coin (patient and provider), and demonstrate

to citizens that the Federal Government cares about, and prioritizes their wellbeing and welfare, and is assiduously focused on ensuring citizens are treated with regard and dignity at all times, especially at a vulnerable time like illhealth.

The Minister specifically welcomed the inclusion of detailed rules about the subject of confidentiality, emphasizing that it will promote confidence in the healthcare sector.

The new Nigerian Medical Association President, Dr. Francis Faduyile, and members of his new Executive, who were also on hand, expressed their

appreciation for the initiative, and their familiarity with it, as it was part of handing over briefings from the previous and outgone executive team.

He committed to ensuring any additional comments from the NMA is promptly forwarded to the CPC. Irukera, while responding, noted that the PBoR was an example of how the Council can collaborate with professional associations to foster consumer protection, improve internal ethics, and weed out quacks.

He said that the Minister’s enthusiasm and support for the initiative which he characterized as impressive, thoughtful and a matter of legacy was apparent and

unmistakeable.

He remarked that CPC was proud and grateful about the broad consensus and commitment that culminated in the document with all major professional associations in the healthcare sector, including nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, laboratory technologists, among others, working with the CPC in a working group to ensure the final document captures all the salient issues.

Irukera further noted that CPC is grateful that the Honourable Minister and the ministry will champion and provide leadership for the proliferation of these rights and a better approach to patient care in Nigeria.

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Mubadala investment to vie for global deals with $250bn portfolio Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. is set to do bigger deals, scout for investments more widely and spread its presence over more industries after a recent tie-up with another local fund doubled its size.

Bloomberg reports that the combination of Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council in March created an entity with more than $250 billion of assets, enough to join an exclusive club of sovereign wealth funds and national state pension plans that compete globally with private equity for the largest acquisitions.

“With that scale we have the ability to look at deal flow all over the world,” Chief Executive Officer Khaldoon Al Mubarak said in an interview with Bloomberg Television in Malta, New York. “It allows us to have a larger, diversified portfolio, in terms of both geography and sectors, and that gives us a better investment profile.”

Created in 2002, Mubadala is part of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to diversify its economy

by turning oil revenue into profitable investments while also attracting expertise and jobs. After merging with Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment Co., Mubadala last month said 2017 revenue rose 14 percent. It used its “integrated portfolio” to increase stakes in existing companies, sell mature assets and enter new sectors in international markets.

Capital Management The fund consolidation is part of a broader evolution in Abu Dhabi’s approach to managing its capital after crude prices fell in recent years. The emirate’s two largest lenders — National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank — were also combined last year to

create First Abu Dhabi Bank.

The fund’s objective, Al Mubarak stressed, is still to generate “an attractive rate of return,” and it now has the financial firepower to pursue opportunities previously out of reach.

There have been other changes. While Mubadala was once a buy-and-hold investor, since January Al Mubarak has embarked on initial public offerings for two companies in its portfolio, Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC and Cepsa Trading SA. “The culture of these investment companies, the ones I’ve been involved with, was about accumulating assets and then just maintaining it,” Al Mubarak said. “The shift

that has happened over the last couple of years, that I’ve tried to push at Mubadala today, is a monetization strategy that makes sense, not with a view to cash out but with a view to reinvest.”

Al Mubarak expects Emirates Global Aluminium to go public in the second half of this year or early 2019. Mubadala has also hired banks to manage a share sale for Cepsa, a Spanish energy company, which will “hopefully” happen this year.

The fund also is considering the sale of a majority stake in EMI Music Publishing, which owns the rights to some 2.1 million songs, and is in talks with Sony Corp. and its other partners in that investment, Al Mubarak said. Mubadala hasn’t

decided how to proceed with a “potential transaction,” he said.

Semiconductor Plant Al Mubarak was in upstate New York to visit a $15 billion semiconductor plant owned by GlobalFoundries Inc., one of its other investments.

The company, a roll-up of manufacturing assets from three chipmakers, operates in a brutally competitive, cyclical industry and has struggled to reach Mubadala’s cash flow target. In March, Al Mubarak removed the GlobalFoundries CEO and appointed a successor.

Partly, because of its experience with GlobalFoundries, Mubadala is more open to working with other companies on technology investments.

“Success always comes our way when we’ve partnered with the best in class,” Al Mubarak said. “Technology is a very difficult field, it’s so competitive. You can have a lot of misses before you get any good hits.”

Mubadala recently passed on an opportunity to invest in Abraaj Group, the Middle East buyout firm that’s been roiled by allegations of misused funds.

“We had one meeting that looked at it and made a decision that’s not for Mubadala,” Al Mubarak said. “Our plate’s full, we’re doing a lot of interesting things. So, frankly, given the issues Abraaj is dealing with, we decided to focus on the priorities.”

Linda Ikeji’s pregnancy photos dazzle fans on internet Laura Ikeji, the ace blogger’s sister on Sunday that Linda is pregnant.

In an Instagram post, Laura posted images of her sister’s protruding stomach, to the delight of many fans.

The 37 years old blogger recently got engaged to a man said to be based outside Nigeria.

Linda Ifeoma Ikeji is an exceptional blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She is said to be the richest blogger in Nigeria.

Linda started blogging as a hobby in 2006 using mainly cyber-cafes since internet was not in common use in Nigeria.

What was started as a ‘joke’ was to get exciting a year later when she obtained a subdomain and later, her custom domain www.lindaikejisblog. com. Her posts, though mostly entertaining, has sometimes attracted controversies, especially when she takes on celebrities and politicians She was the biggest Google Search trend in Nigeria for 2014. Linda was one of the ‘Africa’s 20 Most Prominent Women’ profiled

by Forbes in 2012. Linda runs a non-profit project with the theme ‘I’d rather be self made; No thanks,’ through which she assists young girls aged 16-25 who have great business ideas and are willing to venture into entrepreneurship, giving out the sum of N10 million in the Phase 1 of the project.

Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko (4th left), cutting his birthday cake with a teacher and students of Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta, when he participated in a teaching programme, “EXCO in Classroom”, an initiative of Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Ogun State government

Kaduna Govt appoints 77 District Heads Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of heads of the 77 restructured districts in the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by Samuel Aruwan, senior special assistant on media and publicity to Governor Ahmad el-Rufai.

It noted that the appointments were sequel to the conclusion of checks and assessments of the 230 nominees forwarded by

the 32 emirates and chiefdoms in the state. The appointments consolidate the state’s return in 2017 to the 77-district structure that existed prior to 2001.

The statement quoted Aruwan as saying that part of the government’s policy of reducing the size of the government, was disclosed in June 2017 that the state was returning to the 77-district structure that existed prior to 2001.

He said the government

reached the decision after due consideration by the State Executive Council of the report of a committee that examined district and village administration in the state.

“A meeting of the State Executive Council on 24th April 2017 had concluded that no scientific criteria or strategic consideration could be found to justify the expansion in the number of districts from 77 to 390.

“Instead, political

expediency appeared to have motivated this proliferation that imposed the burden of paying personnel of the 313 extra districts on the 23 local government councils. This proliferation also severely reduced the prestige and respect attached to the office of district head,” it read.

The State Council of Chiefs eventually communicated its support for the restructuring of districts via a letter dated 8th May 2017 which forwarded

the resolutions of a meeting the State Council of Chiefs held in Kaduna on 4th May 2017, to the Governor.

The new Ditrict Heads include, Barr. Sambo Shehu Idris, Sarkin Kudu Zazzau; Abdulkadir Magaji, Sarkin Yaran Zazzau; Alh. Ahmed Bashari Aminu, Dan Barhin Zazzau; . Munir Ja’afaru, Yeriman Zazzau. Abdulkarim Aminu, Wamban Zazzau) and Abdulkarim Aboki, Sarkin Shika, amongst others.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. NSIKAN ISRAEL OKPON - CHAIRMAN 2. AUGUSTA OSEKAMGBOLU OKAFOR- SECRETARY 3. GEORGE ERIKAN DANIEL 4. MIRACLE ADEMU-ETEH THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO BE THE LEADING CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS LITERACY IN AFRICA THROUGH BOOK DONATION AND ADVOCACY WHILE EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO READ, GROW AND LEARN. 2. TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT YOUNG AFRICANS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILLS EMPOWERMENT AND MENTORING INITIATIVES.

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TRUSTEES: 1. IMPERIAL MAJESTY OONI ADEYEYE OGUNWUSI 2. HIS MAJESTY. OBI NNAEMEKA ALFRED UGOCHUKWU ACHEBE 3. PROF. BRUCE ONOBRAKPEYA 4. ENGR. YEMISI SHYLLON 5. ARC. OBONG VICTOR ATTACH 6. PROFF. TONIE OKPE 7. CHIEF MRS. NIKE OKUNDAYE 8. SCULPT. EMMANUEL SUNDAY OLA AFOLAYAN 9. SCULPT. AYODEJI OLUSHOLA KUKOYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE SCULPTUNE ARTS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:SECRETARY

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. WILLIAMS REBECCA OPEYEMI --- PRESIDENT 2. WILLIAMS JOHN OPEYEMI 3. NGWU UCHECHUKWU JUSTIN --- SECRETARY 4. BAMGBOSE EMMANUEL OLUWAFEMI 5. BELLO OLAYEMI DAVID AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE GRASSROOT SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO UPLIFT MEMBERS AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND REDUCTION OF POVERTY AT THE GRASSROOT 4. TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT 5. TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEDGED. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004 OLD NAME: KINGDOM’S TORCH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY NEW NAME: KINGDOM’S TOUCH MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEES REMAIN THE SAME. THE CONSTITUTION SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE NEW NAME AND ARTICLE 1, 2, 4B, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, MISSION AND PREAMBLE WILL BE AMENDED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES: 1. AMB. OBINNA O.G. OKORIE 2. CHIEF. EZRA GOMNA 3. BARR: MICHAEL BAMIDELE 4. BLESSING N. OKORIE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE THE RIGHTS AND WELL BEING OF THE INDIGENTS 2.TO CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF DRUG ABUSE AND PRISON INMATES REHABILITATION 3. TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 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.

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES (1)AMBROSE ONYEBUCHI NNAJI, (2)EMMANUEL OKECHUKWU ANI, (3) FRANCIS NNAMCHI, (4)EMMANUEL OKAFOR NNAJI, (5)JUDE UCHENNA EDE (6)FRIDAY AUGUSTINE NNAM (7)MICHAEL KOSOLO NNAMANI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1) TO FOSTER UNITY AND CULTIVATE THE SPIRIT OF LOVE AMONG MEMBERS. 2)FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. 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.

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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.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. OTOLORIN OLAWUNMI GAFAR- CHAIRMAN 2. SAVAGE ABDULFATAI AYINDE - SECRETARY 3. SAVAGE ABDULWAHEED GBOLAHAN- TRESURER 4. BALE KEHINDE HASSAN MEMBER 5. OLUFOWOBI TAOFIQ OLOHUNTAYO - MEMBER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE, PRACTICE AND PROPAGATE ISLAM AMONG MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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TRUSTEES 1. MRS ALIMAT SOLA ADEGBITE. -PRESIDENT 2. TIAMIYU SIDIKAT ADEBANKE 3. BELLO RAMAT ADENIKE- SECRETARY 4. PRINCE MUSTAPHA ADEWUNMI ADEGBITE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO BE A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY IN GENERAL. 2. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE MEANINGFUL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN, WIDOW, AGED, CHILDREN AND YOUTHS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF WELL- MEANING INDIVIDUALS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY. 3. SENSITIZING THE PEOPLE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN NATION BUILDING. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 .PASTOR PATRICK OKUYA OGHENEWAIRE 2. PASTOR MRS RUTH PATRICK-OKUYA OGHENEMINE 3. PASTOR EMMA OMOKO AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKORO CHIBUZOR BENEDICT 2. OSAYOMWANBOR OSARETIN STEPHEN 3. OBAZUAYE ERHUNWMUNSE 4. ISIBOR JENNIFER EDEH AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

EXPENSIVE BROTHERS CLUB

LEISTUNG INITIATIVE FOR MODERN AGRICULTURE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES: 1. EMEKA UGWUZOR 2. CHUKWUEMEKA CHARLES NWANMA 3. AZUKA IZUNOBI 4. KINGSLEY CHUKWUDI OKOLI 5. AMOBI HENRY MOGHALU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BRING TOGETHER ALL PROFESSIONAL AUTO DEALERS OF NIGERIA. 2. HELP CREATE, ORGANISE AND MAINTAIN A REPUTABLE PLATFORM FOR BOTH AUTO DEALERS AND AUTO BUYERS TO INCREASE A GOOD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. 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: JEMILA MAMUDU

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. TIJANI BOLAJI HAMMED 2. TIJANI FATAI OLAWALE 3. UGUSTINE OLUSEGUN 4. OLAJUWON KAYODE DAVID 5. JOSEPH ABIODUN OLADEJI 6. BELLO ABUBAKAR ADEBOWALE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

HALIMAH CARE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED 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 HONORABLE OLAKUNLE JAMIU OLALEKAN (CHAIRMAN), 2.HON. OSENI RAMONI (TREASURER), 3 HON OLARENWAJU SOETAN (SECRETARY) 4. HON OLADOKE OLAYINKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2. MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE & EMPOWERMENT SCHEME 3. TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST IDEAS IN MEMBERSHIP OCCUPATION &CIVIC RIGHT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

THE KING VISION 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. PASTOR CHINEDU SUNDAY -CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR (MRS) PEACE OKERE -SECRETARY 3. PASTOR RICHMOND OGEH -MEMBER 4. IKESINACHI HONOUR OKERE -MEMBER 5. HIGHNESS OKERE -MEMBER 6. GIFT AMARACHI CHUKWU -MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS TO ALL MANKIND 2. TO FEED THE POOR IN THE SOCIETY. 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: CS NOMINEES 08023246493

KINGDOM WOMEN FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION BLESSED UNIVERSAL OUTREACH 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 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SIMON NWACHUKWU 2. IFEOMA NWACHUKWU 3. SIMON CHIKWADO NWACHUKWU 4. EMMANUEL OKOH 5. MAUREEN CHUKWUEMEKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH THE BRANCHES PLANTED ROUND IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD. 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: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

CHINWE-AJUCHI BREAST CANCER AWARENESS NETWORK

ORLU UNITED PEOPLES FURUM

FIREHILL 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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. AJUCHI CHINWE PHILES, 2. AJUCHI ANDREW 3. AIRE ANDREW

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.

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

REMOVE TRUSTEES: 1.EMMANUEL ABOH 2. AGU EMEKA 3. OKPARA ISREAL 4. SIR INNOCET UCHEAGWU 5. JOHN ONUOHA NEWLY APPOINTED 1. GEOFFERY NWOKEJIEZI 2. CHIBUZOR EZENWA CALISTUS 3. ANTHONY OHIA 4. AMB. MBAERI IGWE AKAJIEZE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAINS THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR CHIJIOKE EZEH

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PROPHET AJAYI OLABODE- FOUNDER/ CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR MRS AJAYI GLADYS - ASSISTANT GENERAL OVERSEER 3. PASTOR AJAYI OMOTOLA - GENERAL OVERSEER. 4. AJAYI OLUWATOMIWA - SECRETARY. 5. ELDER AROWOLO OLAMPEMI - MEMBER 6. DR. JULIUS OLUSAKIN FANIRAN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES IS AIMS AND OBJ WE SEEK TO ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN OF BREAST CANCER IN NIGERIA THROUGH; 1. SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO NEED THERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTED IN EARLY STAGES, AND INVESTMENT IN THE BUILDING OF HUMAN INFRASTRUCTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND MANAGE BREAST CANCER 2. PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT BREAST CANCER.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

ORIBAMISE NENE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESED AS UMEGHALU BLESSING CHIKODILI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAFOR BLESSING CHIKODILI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALD,GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS HATHIRAMANI PRAKASH INSTEAD OF HATHIRAMANI PRAKASH KANAYALAL OF CELPLAS NIGERIA LIMITED..ALL FORMAL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GEN PUBLIC & CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLS TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBARO NENE VERONICA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORIBAMISE NENE VERONICA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OGUNYINKA OMOBOLANLE

COMFORT OLUFUNMILOLA

AKINYELE BOSEDE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS COMFORT OLUFUNMILOLA BALOGUN NOW MRS COMFORT OLUFUNMILOLA AJAYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMIAN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODUSINA BOSEDE OMOLARA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINYELE BOSEDE OMOLARA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OLUWABUSAYO ARIYIKE FORMERLY KNOWN AS OLUWABUSAYO ARIYIKE AJAYI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OLUWABUSAYO ARIYIKE AJAYI-ALUEDE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OLU - ROTIMI WINIFRED I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYELEYE FAPERO ABIOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLU - ROTIMI WINIFRED ABIOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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OKAFOR BLESSING

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT OKUNUGA OMOBOLANLE SULIAT AND OGUNYINKA OMOBOLANLE SULIAT REFER TO ONE AND SAME PERSON. HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GABRIEL OMOBOLANLE SULIAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

GLORIOUS SALVATION OF GOD DELIVERANCE AND PROPHETIC GROUND MINISTRY

HEAVENLY MINDED PEOPLES ASSEMBLY

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PROPHET SAMUEL CHUKWULOBE (2) OKONKWO FELIX ANAYO (3) ANI UDOCHUKWU HARRY (4) NJOKU OLUCHI EDITH.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) NWAOGO JONATHAN OKEZUONU (2) MMEREM PETER OBI (3) NWAOGO VICTOR EMEKA (4) NWAOGO ELIZABETH OLOHIER (5) NNADI VICTOR OGUERI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPLE 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, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

OGUNPA CENTRAL INT’L MARKET TRADERS ASSOCIATION CAC /IT/NO/ 72121 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION UNDER PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NURUDEEN LAWAL 2. PRINCE ABIODUN ADEWUYI 3. ALHAJI MUILI OLADOKUN 4. ADEYANJU ADESHINA DAVID 5. FALOPE JEREMIAH OLUFEMI 6. ALHAJI FATAI OLAIYA GBADAMOSI 7. OMILANA KAZEEM OLADUNJOYE. IT WAS RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED :ARTICLE 4- MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE 8- OFFICERS FORMER ARTICLE 9- FINANCE AMENDED AND TO BE MOVED TO ARTICLE 10 FORMER ARTICLE 10- MEETING AMENDED AND IS MOVED TO ARTICLE 13 FORMER ARTICLE 11- ELECTION OF OFFICERS AMENDED AND MOVED TO ARTICLE 16 FORMER ARTICLE 12- DISCIPLINE AMENDED AND MOVED TO ARTICLE 19 FORMER ARTICLE 13- AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION IS MOVED TO ARTICLE 20 FORMER ARTICLE 14- INTERPRETATION IS MOVED TO ARTICLE 21 FORMER ARTICLE 15- SUPREMACY OF CONSTITUTION IS AMENDED AND MOVED TO ARTICLE 22 FORMER ARTICLE 16— SPECIAL CLAUSE IS MOVED TO ARTICLE 23 IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS BE ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION : ARTICLE 9- ZONES ARTICLE 10 MEMBERSHIP OF OTHER TRADE ARTICLE 11: SECURITY ARTICLE 12: SANITATION ARTICLE 15: BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARTICLE 17: LEGAL ADVISER ARTICLE 18: MARKET TRADITIONAL TITLE HOLDERS COUNCIL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUNYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY NURUDEEN LAWAL.

ALL INDIGENOUS WELDERS & FITTERS GRANDERS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE-: 1. CAPTAIN TONY ABO - CHAIRMAN 2. ISIRE GODBLESS GOLD - SECRETARY 3. IMO AKPAN UDOH - PRO 4. ODUTOLA OPEYEMI RAMON 5. MADUME SHAGARI 6. OPARAJI PRINCE IKE 7. ANIMASHAUN LUKMON OLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CARTER FOR THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS 2. TO FOSTER LOVE, PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

SILICON BY SINACH FOUNDATION

THE 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.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. OKORO OSINACHI KALU 2. EGBU JOSEPH CHIME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. MUSIC AS A PLATFORM TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND ALSO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO HELP THE NEEDY, ORPHANAGE AND THE SOCIETY AT LARGE. ANY OBJECTION/S TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: TRUSTEES.

( AIMS AND OBJECTIVE) 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, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

OUR INTEGRITY IS REAL ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE 1.CHIEF LAWRENCE MADU (CHAIRMAN) 2 MR. JOSEPH OKEKE C. (SECRETARY) 3. CHIEF KINGSLEY OFFOR 4. CHIEF AFAM IBEKWE 5 CHIEF TEDDY AIOZIE 6. MR. ALICHE STEPHEN O 7. CHIEF SIR HENRY NJOKU 8. MR. MICHAEL EBEATU 9. MR. CHIDI MADU 10. MR. CHIDI NWAGBOSO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CARE FOR THE INTEREST OF OUR MEMBERS. 2. TO PROTECT AND PROJECT THE WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS. 3. TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS ARE CONSIDERED FIRST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI LRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION SIGNED: VICTOR A. OZOEMENAM, ESQ V. A. OZOERNENAM & CO NOTARY PUBLIC 7 IGBOUKWU STREET, D/LINE, PORT HARCOURT.

EKPEYE DEVELOPMENT FORUM

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. NWUCHE IBISO NWOBUYEUMA - PRESIDENT 2. BARR. OGBONNA ECHEZU 3. ADDEY DIXON GRACE 4. NWEYE ANDY UZOMA 5. ONYEIJE FRIDAY CHIKANNELE - SECRETARY 6. OGBONNAYA PATRICIA WUDHIGA 7. THOM-OTUYA BLESSING 8. DR. DELE ODOYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ADVANCE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EKPEYE ETHNIC NATIONALITY 2. TO EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF EKPEYE ETHNIC NATIONALITY, INSTILL DISCIPLINE AND CURB SOCIAL VICES IN EKPEYE LAND. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AND CRAFT INITIATIVE

FREE SPACE

GANIAT ABIOLA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJOKE DANJUMA HARUNA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GANIAT ABIOLA DANJUMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLUSOLA ITUNU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUSOLA ITUNU OGUNGBENRO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUSOLA ITUNU SHASANYA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

NWEKE NKEMAKONAM I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NWEKE NKEMAKONAM HELEN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. NWEKE NKEMAKONAM HELEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OBEHI MARTINS I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGBOLE MARTINS EHIJIE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBEHI MARTINS EHIJIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OVU GRAMMAR SCHOOL CLASS OF 88 AND ASSOCIATES 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. PHILIP GBOBOR - PRESIDENT 2. OWEN JULIET - VICE PRESIDENT 3 AKPOS OROUPA - SECRETARY 4. HENRY AGGREH EDENUGBA – TREASURER 5. AKARUE OTOBORE EDITH - PRO 6. ADIDI ESE JOHN - CORDINATOR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO FORESTER CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG 88 SET AND OVU GRAMMAR SCHOOLSTUDENTS 2. TO CARRY ON PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS IN OVU GRAMMAR SCHOOL 3. TO PROMOTE WELFARE OF MEMBERS IN OVU GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND 88 SET. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT ‪420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AHIAZU MBAISE BUILDING MATERIAL SELLERS ASSOCIATION, AHIAZU MBAISE 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. JOACHIM EKEZIE CHIBUZOR - CHAIRMAN 2. ANAYO ALUKA - ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN 3. CHUKWU HENRY NNAMDI - SECRETARY 4. UGOCHUKWU ANYANWU VITUS 5. ANAELE EURIANUS UZOGARA 6. IFEANYI ANYANWU FINIAN 7. CHARLES AKUWUDIKE EZENWEIRO 8. GERVASE I. OHIAEGE 9. SIR. TOBIAS O. OKORO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF COOPERATION, MUTUAL LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO MAINTAIN PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS 3. TO ENCOURAGE TRUST, HONESTY AND ASSISTANCE AMONG MEMBERS 4. TO INITIATE AND ALSO SUPPORT ANY VISIBLE AND VIABLE PROJECT IN OUR AREA OF OPERATION 5. TO PROMOTE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND SECURITY OF THE MEMBERS AND THE SOCIETY IN GENERAL 6. TO FOSTER MORE SECURITY TO OUR LIVES AND PROSPERITY IN THE BUSINESS AREA. 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: CHAIRMAN

MAKE HEAVEN MINISTRY INT’L

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 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. MR. YOWIKA THEOPHILUS LEGBORSI - PRESIDENT 2. MR. NNAA BARIDAKARA MONEY - SECRETARY 3. MRS. BLESSING PYAKAWA WIFA - VICE PRESIDENT 4. MR. YUSUF SAMPSON - ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. MR. EMMANUEL AZODE - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6. MRS. IBITORU VENESSA GREEN - TREASURER 7. HON. LEADER .S. SAMPSON - PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER (PRO) 8. MR. FRIDAY BARISERE CHAMBERLINE - ASSISTANT SECRETARY 9. MR. NEEKA WILCOX - PROVOST AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TEACHING YOUNG SCHOOL LEAVERS/GRADUATES HOW TO RUN SMALL SCALE BUSINESS (SMEIS) NO MATTER HOW SMALL.

THE TRUSTEES ARE-: 1. FREEDOM CAJETAN UBADIANUJU - PRESIDENT 2. FREEDOM LOVELYN NMAZULE - SECRETARY

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST 2. TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION 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: PRESIDENT

Companies Registration 24 SOLOMON NDIGBARA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HON. KUKANG LEDUM JOSEPH - PRESIDENT 2. MRS. LEYII HAPPY LEDUM 3. FIRIMA NUBARI MONDAY - SECRETARY 4. CHIEF SOLOMON NDIGBARA 5. BARR. KINGDOM CHUKWUEZIE 6. MISS BEATRICE NYOR-NYOR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO HELP BRING SUCCOUR TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO VOLUNTARILY ASSIST ANY LEGISLATIVE GOVERNMENT KEEP PEACE IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO HELP PROVIDE SKILL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,PMB.198,GARKI,ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

THE PROFESSIONALS FORUM OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED 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) OYELESI ADEBOLA AMOKE (2) BERO ADEPITAN ADEBAYO (3) ADESEYE ABIODUN AKINWUNMI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO PROVIDE THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE PROFESSIONAL FOCUS, DEDICATED TO IMPROVING STANDARDS OF THOSE INVOLVED IN CONTROL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EPEWARISO ADASA GODWILL 2. GRACE WARISO 3. MACAULLY FRANKLYN FREEBORN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STR EET,MAITAMA,PMB.198,GARKI,ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

JESUS THE WAY CATHOLIC MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 MR. UDEANI FAVOUR NNAEMEKA .J. 2 MRS. UDEANI ANGELA NNEKA AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD 2) TO BRING SALVATION TO THE PEOPLE.

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

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IBO YOUNG STARS SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

SONMORI COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL SET OF 1993 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ODINAKA NNAMANI FIDELIS - CHAIRMAN 2. AJIH GABRIEL CHUKWUEBUKA - SECRETARY 3. NWORIEANI CHIBUIKE JOHN - TREASURER 4. CHUKWUKAIKE GODSWILL OGOM - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS 2. TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS 3. TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OLUSEGUN OLANREWAJU OLUBUKAYO 2. ADEWUNMI SEMIU ADEOLA 3. ESAN OLAWALE LATEEF 4. OGUNBIYI OLATUNDE DAVIES 5. AKINYELE EMMANUEL AKINOLA 6. ADENIJI OLUSEGUN 7. AMADI JULIE O. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE :(1) TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CLOSE AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AUTHORITIES, MEMBERS OF STAFF, STUDENTS AND SONCOHS 93ALUMNI OF THE SONMORI, COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “SONCOHS 93”) (2) TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP AND MUTUAL COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION AND THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS OF OTHER NIGERIAN SCHOOLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA AND THE PROMOTION OF NATIONAL INTEGR ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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GRACE & LAWRENCE OLD PEOPLE’S FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APOLIED CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLLED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. DR. NELSON AKINGBADEGA AKINTOLAYO 2. PASTOR MRS. SABAINA AKINTOLAYO 3. EVANG. JAMES AYOKUNLE ADETUTU 4. DR. SAMUEL YEML OLUGBAMIGBE S. MRS. JANET TEMIDAYO AKINTOLAYO 6. MR. JAMES OLOGUNAYE 7. MR. CALEB OLORUNYOLEMI AIMS AND OBIECTIVES A. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AS PRESENTED IN THE HOLY BIBLE B. TO CARRY OUT THE WORK OF EVANGELISM, PRAYER MEETINGS, CRUSADES, REVIVAL, PREACHING, TEACHING AND OTHER PARACHURCH ACTIVITIES IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD. 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: REV. DR. NELSON AKINGBADEGA AKINTOLAYO GENERAL OVERSEER

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. GEORGE OWUMI - PRESISENT 2. KONYEGWACHIE GIFT - SECRETARY 3. MR. GEORGE OHILEBO ALOFOKHAI 4. MR. KONYEGWACHIE GODSON 5. MRS. OKORO TOSAN STACY 6. MISS OGAN JANE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO MEET REGULARLY AS A BODY OF BELIEVERS IN PRAISES AND WORSHIP OF THE TRUE GOD AS CREATOR, REDEEMER AND LORD 2. TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD 3. TO CULTIVATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME AS THE BUILDING BLOCK OF THE CHURCH ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,PMB.198,GARKI,ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

COMMUNITY NETWORK INTEGRATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; (1) OTUNBA TAJUDEEN GBENGA ABASS (2) DR JIDE JOHNSON (3) MR.OLAYINKA ISHOLA (4) MR FEMI OSUNTOKI (5) MR AKIN OJO (6) MS OYEBODE OYINDAMOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PROJECT AND PROMOTE COMMUNITIES INTERFACE AMONG STAKEHOLDERS IN NIGERIA. (2) TO FACILITATE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA. (3) TO FACILITATE THE PLATFORMS FOR ENGAGEMENTS, INTERACTION AND DISCUSSIONS AMONG COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, GOVERNMENTAL AND NON GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS. (4) TO PROPAGATE INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES ACROSS NIGERIAN COMMUNITIES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,PMB.198,GARKI,ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:TRUSTEES

GLOBAL HOUR OF MIRACLE ASSEMBLY

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. PASTOR IHEANYICHUKWU WALTER NWAGWU - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. CONFIDENCE IJEOMA IKEKWEM (MRS) - WOMEN LEADER 3. BRO. JUDE NNAEMEKA ORJI – SECRETARY 4. BRO. NONSO KINGSLEY OKEKE - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1)TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD. (2)TO DELIVER THOSE BOUND IN OPPRESSION BY THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS. (3) TO WORK TOWARDS THE BUILDING OF CHRIST-LIKE PERSONS THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF CHRISTIAN FAMILIES. (4) TO HELP AND ENCOURAGE HELP TO PEOPLE IN NEED. (5) TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE BUILDING OF THE TOTAL MAN. 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: THE CITY OF LAW (SOLICITORS)

PERPETUAL HELP PRAYER AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. CHRISTIANA ABOSEDE AKINLOYE 2. ADEWALE ADEBAYO 3. MICHAEL AYOOLA OGUNLEYE 4. ADEBOWALE AKANBI 5. IRETI SARAH HABEEB 6. OLARENWAJU SADIQ 7. ABIMBOLA AJIBIKE

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. NWOJIJI MARY IMELDA - PRESIDENT 2. VERY REV. FR. NWACHUKWU CALLISTUS EJIKE 3. EZENNAJIAKU OKECHUKWU 4. KINGSLEY OFOMA UGOCHUKWU 5. NWOJIJI DONATUS NDUBUISI 6. OKENWA KELECHI THEODORA - SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY PEOPLE AT THE ELDERLY PEOPLE’S HOME IN THEIR VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AND HOSPITALS 2. TO ALSO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER THE WIDOWS

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO HELP THE PEOPLE IN THEIR NEEDS THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF MARY OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP AND BY DRAWING THEM TO GOD. 2. TO CATER FOR THE MATERIAL NEEDS OF POOR PEOPLE. 3. TO EMPOWER POOR PEOPLE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF VOCATIONAL TRAININGS.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SHOBAN & ASSOCIATES BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ARBITRATORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC 5, ATUNWA STREET, OFF UNITY ROAD, IKEJA, LAGOS TEL; 08084085736

EASYMEDIC HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE DANIEL OSASIEME OSAGHAE - PRESIDENT 2. AUGUSTINE OSAGHAE - SECRETARY 3. DONALD AISIEN MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO ESTABLISH GOSPEL MISSION CENTRES IN HARVEST REGIONS OF THE WORLD FOR MISSION MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT 3. TO PLANT CHURCHES WORLDWIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEEMING THE LOST SOULS.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: I. OLAOMI OLAWUMI CECILIA - PRESIDENT 2. OLAOMI OLUDOTUN EMMANUEL SECRETARY 3. OLAOMI FUNMILAYO CHRISTY 4. OLAOMI EZEKIEL SUNDAY 5. OLAOMI JOHN OLUTUNJI 6. OWOLABI JOSEPH EKUNDAYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO ENSURE LOW COST HEALTHCARE SERVICES 3. TO REDUCE MORTALITY RATE CAUSED BY DISEASES WHICH ARE PREVENTABLE AND MANAGEABLE IN THE OLDER POPULATION.

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

NIKO OMOKO 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 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1,COMRADE NICHOLAS OMOKO- PRESIDENT 2, MR.SUNY OMOKO- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1, TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL SECTORS IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA’S COUNTRIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED- PRESIDENT

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MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN ON MY BVN AS HOSENAT ADENIJI INSTEAD LAWAL HOSENAT ADENIJI.HENCEFORTH I WISH TO BE KNOWNN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL HOSENAT ADENIJI.FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

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MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS RASHEED SULAIMAN OLAWALE ON MY IDENTITY CARD AND RASHEED OLAWALE ON MY BVN BUT NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN, ADDRESSED AND CALLED RASHEED SULAIMAN OLAWALE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

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Irregularities at APC Congresses: Deliberate plot to stop Buhari’s re-election, says Sen Marafa Idu Jude, Abuja The irregularities that characterised last week’s All Progressives Congress (APC), has been described as a political witch hunt against the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead

of 2019 presidential election.

The congresses which had faulty start from the ward, extended to the local government and finally states with parallel election held in 27 states, resulting in mass defection from the party to other opposition parties.

Highlighting the dangers it portend to

the ruling party.

Kabir Marafa, Senator representing Zamfara central, says the target is to ensure that President Buhari does not win the 2019 election which will enable him complete the good work he is doing to Nigeria.

Marafa, while talking to PUNCH

newspaper, however, stated that the party leadership set some rules but was first to break the rules. Further accusing APC national working committee (NWC) of not giving the congress committees forms for those seeking positions in some states to fill and return after they had made payments.

Career politicians deceiving Nigerians with rotational presidency - Moghalu Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki Former deputy governor, Central Bank of Nigeria Governor (CBN), and presidential aspirant, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has accused career politicians in the country of promoting rotational presidency for their selfish interrest.

Moghalu, who spoke in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, during the inauguration of Kingsley Moghalu Support Organization at Monablis hotels, argued that since the many problems plaguing the country were not zoned, it was a miff for anyone to believe in a rotational presidency.

He said the position of President of the country is for any competent Nigerian whom people found worthy of keeping the responsibility irrespective of where he/she comes from.

“There is no zoning in the Nigeria constitution. It is a Miff that the presidency is not the turn of anywhere.The presidency is the turn of any competent Nigerian whom Nigerian people found worthy of keeping the responsibility of becoming president of federal republic of Nigeria.

“We are in a democracy and I think it is time we stopped wasting our time on this discussion. The career politicians who are selling this falsehood do not want you to elect good leaders. They want you to remain in poverty and joblessness. Is that what Nigerians want? Time has come to select a Nigerian who can do the job. A Nigerian who can fix the country.

“It does not matter where that person comes from. Let me ask you a question, is unemployment

zoned? Is poverty zoned to any part of this country? Is no electricity zoned? So, if our problems are not zoned to anybody, why should selecting leadership that will fix these problems zoned?”, he said.

The Presidential hopeful said if elected, he would heal Nigeria and restore its economy as well as create jobs to address the growing unemployment and poverty.

“My first priority is to heal Nigeria. Then, we have to restore Nigeria’s economy. So, those are very important priorities. Again, creating jobs. Addressing unemployment and poverty which the country is sinking deeper into”.

He urged Nigerians to get their voters card and vote carefully during general elections, adding, “you have to study a candidate carefully not just based on sentiment, religion or

tribalism and kind of things. No! Our politicians are ones promoting these divisive tendencies but I urged Nigerians to reject it and vote carefully in 2019 general elections”.

Moghalu who recently declared his intention to run for the position of the president of Nigeria told his support group in Abakaliki, he would soon unveil the political platform in which he will contest the election come 2019.

As a Technocrat, he also promised to fight Piracy by properly and specifically tasking the law enforcement agencies toward that direction if voted into power.

“Our law enforcement agencies have not been tasked specifically with the fight against piracy, piracy of intellectual property. We have copy right law in this country. So, we need to pay more attention to that”, he added.

“After looking at the whole congresses, the way it started, what the party did and everything, to me, there is a massive conspiracy against the party and against the leader of the party – I mean the president of the country,” he said.

“A party is organising a congress, if you look at the first scenario, some people just came up with the idea of one-year tenure extension for members of the national working committee.

“The president was advised that the extension was illegal and that it would portend a serious problem to the success of the party. The president stood his ground and said we should go for elective congresses or consensus where possible.

“The party came up with guidelines on how these congresses should be conducted, but the same party that produced these guidelines was the first to break the rules. In one of the clauses in the guidelines, they said forms should be filled and returned within 24 hours, but the NWC did not even meet with the congress committees until Thursday evening. The committees started going to their stations (states) on Friday.

“The whole thing was like a kind of sabotage, so that this thing will become rancorous and there will be parallel congresses but a set of executive will be established for each state. The whole thing comes to just one thing – sabotage.

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APC Congress: Tinubu urges Lagos new Exco to promote unity Tom Okpe, Abuja National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the newly-elected Lagos State executives of the party, urging them to further promote unity and inclusiveness in APC. He spoke on Saturday when he received the new executives who paid a courtesy visit on him at his Bourdilion, Ikoyi residence after their victory.

Asiwaju Tinubu charged them to rededicate themselves

to the party and work to take it to the new level, saying winning all political contests became a hallmark of the party in Lagos.

According to a press statement signed on Sunday

by Tunde Rahman, the party leader commended the outgoing executives led by Chief Henry Ajomale for their unparallel stewardship that saw the party grow stronger, broader and more relevant with the steady way they led the party maintaining party discipline and cohesion through the years.

“The outgoing executives led by Chief Ajomale did a wonderful job. He led the party with a unity of purpose underpinned by the spirit of inclusiveness and purpose.

Under them we never lost any election. We will not lose any election but this depends on how you handle your new responsibilities”, he said.

On the issue of the congress conducted, Asiwaju Tinubu said it was conducted in line with the guiding laws of the party.

“The people who own the party have spoken and chosen

their leaders. The success of the congress held confirms the tradition of robust democracy and consensus building that has brought progressive development to our state”.

Tinubu said the new chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, was no stranger to him and no stranger to responsibility, adding that as Commissioner under his administration, he performed well.

The APC National Leader expressed confidence in his ability to lead the party and

to deliver.

Balogun was Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture during Tinubu’s period as governor.

The new chairman thanked the APC national leader and pledged to work hard to take the party to the next level.

He commended the Senator Uche Ekwunife, who led the state Congress Organizing Committee, and her team for conducting a free, fair and transparent exercise and for demonstrating commitment to the progress and success of the party.

L-R: General Secretary, First Africa Church Mission, Bro. Innocent Asonye Nwachukwu; Lay President, FACM, Elder, Col. Olatunde Awofeso (rtd); His Eminent, The Most Rev’d (Dr.) Sunday Matilukuro (JP); Deputy Lay president, Sir, Hon. Eze Onwusah; and Member, BoT, Princess (Dr.) Akitoye Buraimoh during the General Council session of The First African Church Mission in Lagos. at the Weekend. Photo: Olatunji Wale

Boeing’s foldable wing-tip gets US approval U.S. regulators have approved a Buck Rogers makeover of Boeing Co.’s revamped 777 jetliner that will allow the tips of its massive wings to fold upward after landing so the plane can park at existing airport gates.

The new wings, the largest ever created by the Chicagobased planemaker, are taking shape as Boeing builds the first of its 777X jetliners in a factory north of Seattle. They will be the most distinctive-feature for the hulking jets, the first twinengine models built to haul more than 400 travellers.

Once the new planes touchdown, the tips of the wings will rotate until they’re pointed skyward, which will make it the only commercial jet in widespread use with such a hinged design. A set of locking mechanisms will make it impossible for them to retract

while airborne, according to the company.

Because commercial aircraft design standards didn’t envision a foldable wingspan, U.S. regulators had to craft them from scratch. Those “ special conditions” were approved Friday by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to federal documents.

The Boeing plane’s chief project engineer, Terry Beezhold, called it “this beautiful wing” in a recent video made by the company.

“This airplane actually will be the most efficient twin-jet ever developed in commercial history,” Beezhold said.

Instead of aluminum, Boeing will make the new wings out of carbon-fiber composites, which are stronger and lighter than the metal they replace.

That technology helps enable the company to extend the

width of the wings by 23 feet (7 meters), or 11 percent beyond the existing 212 feet.

But the wing also created a new problem: The current 777s barely fit into the standard airport gate for long-range, widebody aircraft. The wider wing on the new 777-8 and 777-9 planes would require airports to build new gates to accommodate the plane’s increased size.

“For that reason, we developed the folding wingtip, so that in flight we can enjoy this very long, efficient span, but it will be able to operate at any airport, any gate, that today’s 777 can service,” Beezhold said.

Boeing didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the FAA’s action.

The 777’s new wing will make it the company’s widest, passing the 747-8, according to

Boeing documents.

Airbus SE’s double-decker A380, the largest passenger jetliner, has a wing that’s 262 feet wide. Its size required some airports to build special gates where it could load passengers.

The FAA approval for the 777-8 and 777-9 came as Boeing is already assembling the first wings for the new models.

The process is delayed because building structural ribs for the wings “has taken longer than expected up front,” program chief Kevin Bartelson told Aviation Week. Bartelson said the company expects to get the process back on schedule by this summer.

The hinge on the wing created a host of potential safety issues, the FAA said.

In particular, several planes have crashed in recent decades when pilots accidentally tried to take off without properly

configuring movable panels on wings called flaps. The same thing could happen with the new wingtips, according to the FAA. One of the conditions the FAA imposed is that Boeing must have multiple automatic warning systems to ensure pilots won’t ever try lifting off without the wingtips fully extended.

The agency also said Boeing must demonstrate that the wingtips could never be accidentally unlocked during flight and that “no force or torque can unlatch or unlock the mechanisms.”

Among the 10 conditions set

by FAA, the wings must also be able to withstand wind gusts as high as 75 miles (120 kilometers) an hour on the ground. The agency even set requirements for how to replace the normal lights at the tips of the wings.

Nigerian maritime security a work in progress -Dakuku Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside has stated that security in the Nigerian Maritime domain is a work in progress that requires the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure optimum safety of all investments in the sector.

Speaking to journalists in Lagos at the weekend, Dr. Peterside stated that the Agency is taking the lead on the issue of maritime safety in the entire West and Central African subregion noting that safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea has a direct impact on the Nigerian economy.

The NIMASA DG noted that there are a lot of factors that contributes to the cost of products coming into the country through the seas, which makes it very important to tackle insecurity in the waterways.

According to the DG “we must ensure the security of the Gulf of Guinea because Nigeria is not isolated from whatever happens in the region which may lead to negative economic impact, or increase in the cost of insurance or war premium insurance and ultimately lead to high cost of goods and services which will be borne by the consumer of the goods and services”.

While noting that 65% of cargo heading to the region ends up in Nigeria Dr Peterside who is also the current chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administrations, AAMA said that securing the nation’s territorial waters is a work in progress that requires the commitment of all stakeholders and neighbouring countries, noting that the Management of NIMASA has recognized this fact and is implementing international regulatory instruments in collaboration with various countries in the region to checkmate criminal activities.

In his words “no maritime crime occurs within a jurisdiction alone. Very often the trend is that maritime crime starts from one jurisdiction and ends in another. The only way we can tackle maritime crime is all of us working together and there have been several regional initiatives in that respect to tackle maritime crime. Apart from the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy, you have the Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy, you have the Gulf of Guinea Commission dealing with the same thing there are several sub-regional and regional initiatives to tackle maritime insecurity so I see a lot of potentials in regional collaboration and integration” He said that on the home front the Agencies of the government especially in the Transport sector has seen collaboration as the way to go and that this has occasioned the renewal of the MoU between NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy as well as partnership with other sister parastals.

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APC rejects parallel congresses

Tom Okpe, Abuja, Moses Oyediran, Enugu

All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected all the parallel congresses conducted on Saturday, reaffirming that the only congresses organised by the party is acceptable.

The party speaking through its National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi on Sunday said, “The only congress recognized by our party is the congress organized by the committee that our party had set”.

He said that any other congress than this is an exercise in futility.

The party had its State Congresses last Saturday with results of peaceful exercise from sates and violence from other states.

In Enugu State, the exercise was said to be marred with violence as Nnamani, Chima, Osita the VON DG and others escaped deadly attack.

Violence marred Saturday All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State primary election as delegates and notable bigwigs of the party narrowly escaped attack at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium venue of the primary.

The primary election which was made to produce state executives was disrupted midway into the accreditation of delegates by thugs allegedly led by the minister of foreign affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama on his arrival at the venue.

Daily Times gathered that the quick intervention of security operatives and some party officials prevented members of the congress committee and INEC officials from been mobbed by the suspected hoodlums.

Party members who also escaped unhurt include former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, immediate past governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON),

Osita Okechukwu, and the National Vice Chairman of APC, South-East, Emma Eneukwu.

Others are former Commissioner in Enugu State, Hon. Joe Mammel and the state chairman of the party, Dr Ben Nwoye.

All the dignitaries were already seated at the Indoor Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, venue of the congress while the delegates were being called in when the Minister in the company of Senior Special assistant to the President on Justice Reforms, Juliet Ibekaku, stormed the venue at about 2pm.

The thugs, who chanted praises for the Minister, chased away the delegates to APC Enugu State Congress.

The Minister had Friday night at the party secretariat in Enugu, expressed his frustration with the Congress process which entrusted the party executive with waiver and subsequently an undue advantage.

Onyeama said the development made him to report to President Buhari who kept mute and that being the case he resorted to self help.

Our correspondent gathered that the thugs overpowered the policemen at the entrance of the stadium and moved into the Indoor Sports Hall, with the Minister and Ibekaku.

On sighting the dignitaries at the high table, the thugs went haywire, and scattered all the seats already arranged for the delegates, local government by local government.

As the rampaging thugs moved towards the high table, security operatives quickly whisked the dignitaries away to save them from harm.

With the dignitaries, the accredited delegates out of the way, the Minister and his group took control of the venue and held a factional congress. Fwd: Committee disowns parallel congress, as Oyo APC elects new executives.

Meanwhile, in Oyo state, the committee disowns parallel congress in the states election held on Saturday.

The incumbent part State chairman, Chief Akin Oke and the Secretary, Mr. Mojeed Olaoya, were among party executive returned for another term of four years at the party’s state congress on Saturday.

Others who were also returned at the congress held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, included Dr Azeez Olatunde (Publicity Secretary) and Mrs. Mabel Williams (Women Leader), while Mr. Lekan Adeyemo emerged as Deputy Chairman.

The new executives emerged through voice vote at the congress conducted by a five-man APC State Congress Committee headed

by Alhaji Abdullahi Gwarzo and monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Gwarzo, while addressing

L-R: Senator Fatai Buhari; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olagunju Ojo; state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; his immediate predecessor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala; and state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Akin Oke, during the party’s state congress, held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan... on Saturday.

Photo: Governor’s Office

Party chieftain kicks over Bayelsa congress Tom Okpe, Abuja A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and member of National Convention Committee (NCC) Engr. Preye Aganaba, has called on the National Chairman of the party Chief John Oyegun, to call the Bayelsa State congress chairman Mr. Ahmed Usman to order over the purported congress in the state.

Aganaba said the national secretariat of APC had on Friday ordered that Bayelsa state congress should be postponed to Monday but to his surprise, he was told that the congress committee chairman is currently conducting the exercise on the order of some persons in the state.

In a statement on Saturday, Prince Aganaba urged the National Chairman to quickly intervene in the matter so

as not to throw the Bayelsa chapter of APC into deeper crisis.

According to him, “We received directive from the National Secretariat on Friday that our state congress should be held on Monday, a position which the National Organising Secretary Sen. Osita Izunaso, confirmed to me. The committee was duly informed, the current Bayelsa APC chairman confirmed it and all

of us were preparing towards Monday exercise only to be told this morning that the congress chairman was being forced by one man to go ahead with the illegal congress today.

“This is unacceptable to us because the reason why the party is holding congresses is to build the party and not to divide it. We have lost confidence in the Chairman of Bayelsa state Congress committee.

“We are asking the National Chairman to either call the committee chairman to order or remove him because he has compromised the process.

“As we speak now, the congress materials are still with the committee secretary Ambassador Soni Abang who is not part of the ongoing illegal congress in Bayelsa, so where did the committee chairman get the materials he is using for the congress?” He asked.

delegates, said the committee was not aware of any parallel congress, adding the only valid congress was the one conducted by the committee and witnessed by INEC officials.

He said that the congress was conducted in line with the directives and guidelines of the party, adding “We did our best. We were able to elect the leadership of Oyo State APC without any rancor.

You can see that everybody is happy, including the governor.

“The congress was wellorganized and we are not aware of any other congress or faction. APC is one united party. Nomination forms were sold to all aspiring members of the party in the state and Lekan Salami Sports Complex is the recognized venue.

Other members of the committee included Alhaji Haruna Tilde, Mr. Muhammed Sanni Sidi, Mr. Emeka Okolie and Mr. Ayuba Idria, while the INEC officials were Mr. Olubunmi Ariyo from Abuja and Mr. Ayodele Folami from Ibadan.

The congress was attended by the immediate past governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon Olagunju Ojo, a former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari.

Other APC chieftains in attendance included Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN), Mr. Sunday Dare, Mr. Zaccheus Adelabu as well as members of the House of Representatives, Hons. Akeem Adeyemi, Jide Olatunbosun, Dokun Odebunmi, Saheed Fijabi and Abiodun Awoleye.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi, while addressing newsmen, expressed willingness to accommodate all aggrieved party members, adding that the quality of good leaders was determined by their level of tolerance and ability to accommodate opposing views.

“In the spirit of true democracy, aggrieved members would be accommodated but the party won’t tolerate acts of thuggery, brigandage and unnecessary discord,” he said.

The governor, while charging the newly-elected executives to pursue peace and do everything within their means to unite the party, said “politics is about give and take. It is about reconciliation and interest.

The most important is to accommodate others”.

Also, Alao-Akala, who expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the congress, volunteered to lead the team that would reconcile aggrieved members in the larger interest of the party.

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Coach Dennerby invites Asisat Oshoala, others for AWCON qualifiers against Gambia Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby has invited 10 overseasbased players to the camp of the team ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against The Gambia.

African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, who missed the friendly defeat to France, makes a return with captain Rita Chikwelu also in the squad.

Experienced defenders Onome

Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Josephine Chukwunonye and Faith Ikidi, midfielders Halimat Ayinde and Ngozi Okobi and forwards Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Francisca Ordega are also invited.

The overseas-based players will start arriving in camp on Tuesday, 29th May. Barcelona Women FC of Cyprus defender Ngozi Ebere had been training with the

home-based group since they set up camp penultimate week.

Gambia will host the opening leg at Bakau’s Independence Stadium on Tuesday, 5th June, with the return leg at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Monday, 11th June.

INVITEES Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Vittsjo GK, Sweden); Onome Ebi (Henan Huishang, China); Josephine

Chukwunonye (Asarum IF, Sweden); Faith Ikidi (Pitea IF, Sweden) Midfielders: Halimat Ayinde (Asarum IF, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi (Eskilstuna United, Sweden); Rita Chikwelu (KDFF, Sweden) Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Dalian Quanjian, China); Desire Oparanozie (EA Guingamp, France); Francisca Ordega (Washington Spirit, USA)

Alessandro Costacurta hails Mario Balotelli return, Roberto Mancini vows Italy ‘rebirth’ Top Italian FA official Alessandro Costacurta on Sunday welcomed Roberto Mancini’s decision to recall Nice striker Mario Balotelli as the new Italy coach promised a “rebirth” of the national side.

Balotelli, who has not played since Italy’s humiliating group-stage exit from the 2014 World Cup, has been recalled by Mancini for three upcoming friendlies.

And Costacurta said Balotelli’s form at Nice had warranted him being given another a chance.

“Becoming a parent does change you and nobody can attest that more than Mancini,” said the former AC Milan defender and current federation deputy commissioner.

“I think Balotelli’s performances on the field were worthy of a callup.”

Balotelli — who Mancini coached at both Inter Milan and Manchester City — has scored 13 goals in 33

appearances for the Azzurri but had been overlooked due to behavioural issues.

Mancini took over last Monday, six months after Gian Piero Ventura was sacked following Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup in Russia, and takes charge of his first game against Saudi Arabia in St Gallen, Switzerland on May 28.

“Usually big disappointments can lead to great triumphs,” said Mancini.

“In difficult moments that is when Italy found their pride and these players must take us back to the top of the world, where we deserve to be.

“I want this to be the Italy of rebirth.”

Mancini and Costacurta were speaking on the sidelines of the Kick-Off 2018 event organised by the Italian FA at Coverciano, near Florence.

“I think Italy are still a football

superpower, as we have 50 million coaches,” joked Mancini about Italy’s passionate fans.

“I’m always very positive in general, even if people say Italy no longer has as much talent.

“We had perhaps too much talent all together when we won the World Cup, but now we just need to give them time to grow and develop, keep the faith towards a good future.

“Our football philosophy helped us win four World Cups and lose three finals.

“Perhaps we’ve done better than Brazil all things considered, as we played more finals, even if we could never play as well as them, or like Spain in recent years.”

Meanwhile, Costacurta said he hoped goalkeeping great Gianluigi Buffon — the holder of a record 176 caps — would have a change of heart and play one final friendly.

Russian state media on Sunday cited an unconfirmed report that Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich’s British visa has run out, while his spokesman declined to comment.

Russian state news agency TASS and other media picked up a report on The Bell website, which said an acquaintance of Abramovich and two in his inner circle had told it the billionaire’s British visa ran out three weeks ago and he is waiting for a new one.

Amid a spiralling diplomatic crisis between Britain and Russia over the poisoning of a former Russian double agent, there have been calls in Britain for sanctions that would hurt super-rich Russians who have homes in London.

Abramovich formally has residency in Jersey in the Channel Islands, a tax haven, but has never taken it up.

The Sunday Times put his wealth at 9.3 billion pounds ($12.5 billion) on its Rich List this year. He has owned Chelsea since 2003.

Abramovich’s spokesman

John Mann told AFP he could not comment because “it’s a personal issue.” Mann gave the same response to TASS. The Bell published the Russian-language report on Sunday. It said it had received “no comment” responses from Abramovich’s spokesman and the Home Office.

AFP also requested a comment on the issue from the Home Office in London, but none was immediately forthcoming.

The report quoted a source in Abramovich’s entourage as saying that Britain had not refused to issue a new visa to Abramovich but was considering his application.

Russia’s Sport-Express website cited sources in Abramovich’s entourage as saying that it had taken a long time for his application to be processed but he was due to get a new British visa shortly.

The Bell was started by the former editor-in-chief of the RBC media group, Elizaveta Osetinskaya.

Under her leadership, RBC was known for high-profile investigations.

Flying Eagles drop goalkeeper Akpan Udoh against Guinea Bissau Flying Eagles have dropped Israel-based goalkeeper Akpan Udoh for Detan Ogundare of Kogi United for this afternoon’s U20 AFCON qualifier against Guinea Bissau.

Udoh, who is the only overseas-based pro on the matchday squad, let in two goals when both teams first clashed in Bissau a week ago.

Otherwise, coach Paul Aigbogun has kept faith with the core of the team who started against the Young Djurtinhos in the game that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Wingers Maxwell Effiom and Jesse Akila have been handed first starts by the Nigeria U20s.

Flying Eagles starting XI (4-4-2) – Detan Ogundare – Mike Zaruma, Ikouwem Udoh (skipper) – Ekene Olisema,

Valentine Ozornwafor – Jamil Mohammed, Alhassan Ibrahim, Abubakar Ibrahim Babawo, Maxwell Effiom – Wasiu Alalade, Jesse Akila Subs: Akpan Udoh, Abubakar Abdullahi Ali, Solomon Ogberahwe Onome, Asuquo Aniekeme, Adeshina Gata, Jerome Akor, Tijjani Mohammed

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Asamoah Gyan dropped as Levante’s Emmanuel Boateng earns debut Ghana call-up

ADO Den Haag congratulate Ebuehi on Benfica switch Dutch club, ADO Den Haag, have sent their best wishes to their former defender, Tyronne Ebuehi, who left the club in Saturday to formally join Portuguese giants, Benfica.

Ebuehi, 22, penned a five-year contract on a free with the Portuguese league runners-up ending his five year stay with

ADO Den Haag.

He turned down the chance to sign a new deal with ADO Den Haag preferring a move elsewhere.

ADO Den Haag will receive a training allowance of 250,000 euros as compensation.

“Tyronne Ebuehi has signed for Benfica for five seasons. We wish

him every success and happiness in his future career!,” reads a tweet on ADO Den Haag’s Twitter handle.

The right-back who was born in the Netherlands to a Nigerian father and a Dutch mother is in Nigeria’s 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

World Cup: Argentina must prepare well, take average teams seriously in Russia – Lionel Messi Argentina captain Lionel Messi has warned his teammates to be wary of the ‘average teams’ at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Argentina will face Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria in group D at the World Cup in Russia.

Messi who still rues La Albiceleste’s 2014 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Germany in Brazil admits in an interview with Mundo Albiceleste, that the two time World Champions must be prepared to end their long wait for a third World Cup title.

“We all have to be fine

in order to do well in the World Cup. It gets more difficult because the teams are better prepared,” Messi began in an interview with Mundo Albiceleste.

“Having gone to three finals and lost them all is a huge weight that we have.

We want to overcome that barrier.”

Argentina with Messi lost two Copa America finals on penalties to Chile in 2015 and 2016. They also lost the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.

“Today, an average team can break you down defensively, and on the counter can beat you 1-0.

Football has become very competitive, very tactical.”

The Barcelona superstar also plays down the comparison between him and legendary Diego Maradona insisting that he wants to be remembered for what he has done for football.

“I don’t care about being the greatest of all time. Just the fact that people talk about what I have done or how my career will be remembered offers me satisfaction,” he said.

“I never looked to be the greatest or the second or third or fourth best.”

He also praises his national team coach, Jorge Sampaoli who claims that he (Messi) is the greatest footballer of all time.

“Sampaoli gives you all the information that you need for the matches, he’s not always on top of you. He does work with intensity. He always asks you to do things at maximum effort.

“Sampaoli told me personally I was the greatest of all time. But I think coaches look for ways to try to get the best out of their players. I just didn’t expect him to say that publicly and the instance that he said it in.”

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has handed debut call-ups to Levante’s Emmanuel Boateng and Kwesi Kyere of Bayern Munich for two international friendly games in June against Japan and Iceland.

The pair are the only new names in a 21-man squad that is without many of the established players in the side.

Appiah has left out captain Asamoah Gyan while Jordan Ayew has not been called up despite a fine personal season with Swansea City.

There is also no place for Andre Ayew.

Newcastle United’s Christian Atsu and Leicester City’s Daniel Amartey who both picked up injuries towards the end of the season are both unavailable.

Boateng, whose hat trick ended Barcelona’s unbeaten La Liga run and Kyere who has played mostly for Bayern Munich’s reserves this season are the two major beneficiaries of the shake-up.

The Ghana boss has also recalled Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah after almost two years on the sidelines of the national team. Adomah has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season for Villa.

Appiah says his call ups for the two games were influenced heavily by the fact that the two games are not taking place on FIFA international dates.

“There are some players involved in league games and those who asked to be excused after long seasons. Under the circumstances they are not obliged but I hope that this proves a very useful exercise in rebuilding the team and provide us with more options when the Nations Cup qualifiers resume,” he told KweséESPN. GOALKEEPERS: Richard Ofori (Maritzburg FC, South Africa) Lawrence Ati Zigi (Sochaux, France)

DEFENDERS: Lumor Agbenyenu (Sporting CP, Portugal) Kyere Yiadom Andrew ( Reading, England), Joseph Attamah (İstanbul Başakşehir F.K., Turkey), Rashid Sumaila ( Al Gharafa, Qatar) Nicholas Opoku (Club African, Tunisia), Kassim Nuhu (Young Boys, Switzerland) MIDFIELDERS: Sackey Isaac (Alanyaspor,Turkey) Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy), Wakaso Mubarak (Deportivo Alaves) Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid,Spain), Thomas Agyepong (NAC Breda, Holland) Nana Ampomah ( WaaslandBeveren, Belgium) Albert Adomah (Aston Villa, England), Gyasi Edwin (CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria) ATTACKERS: Kwasi Okyere (Bayern Munich, Germany) Dwamena Raphael (FC Zurich, Switzerland) Frank Acheampong (Tianjin Teda, China) Yiadom Boakye (Jiangsu Suning, China) Emmanuel Boateng (Levante, Spain)

Svitolina stuns Halep to win Italian Open Elina Svitolina underlined her status as a top favourite for the French Open by sweeping Simona Halep aside 6-0, 6-4 to successfully defend her Italian Open crown on Sunday.

In a repeat of last year’s final at the Foro Italico, Ukrainian Svitolina, seeded fourth, was up against Halep a day after the Romanian top seed had ousted Russian Maria Sharapova.

But Halep’s hopes of overturning last year’s defeat to her 23-yearold opponent quickly evaporated in a completely one-sided encounter that saw the Romanian fail to produce a real challenge.

Svitolina, the world number four, has now successfully defended three career titles, in Baku, Dubai and also Rome; she also won in Brisbane and Dubai this season to take her 2018 title total to three.

The win also marked Svitolina’s 12th career title on what was her eighth final in succession.

“It’s amazing that I could do this here a second time and defend,” said Svitolina.

“This is something very, very special.

“Congratulations to Simona, she had a great week of tennis.”

The French Open at Roland Garros starts in just over a week, and Svitolina added: “Roland Garros is still a week away, but this gives me confidence.

“I can’t make any predictions as it’s very tricky in Paris, but I’m sure I will enjoy the next tournament.”

Halep, who was broken four times and lost the opening set in 19 minutes, did not win a game until

the start of the second, 24 minutes in.

The world number one saved match point before bowing out after 67 minutes.

“Congrats to Elina, she played amazing,” Halep said.

“It’s like this court is now her home. But I didn’t do so badly, reaching the final again. I hope to be back next year.

“Maybe third time is lucky for me.”

Thanks to reaching the final in Rome Halep will take the top seeding for Roland Garros.

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Flight path safety: NCAA, LASG move to tackle high-rise structures Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo In the face of real and obvious threat to safe flight operations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Lagos State Government (LASG) have agreed to work together to curb the danger posed by unauthorized high rise structures scattered around Lagos metropolis.

This collaboration was a resolution from a bilateral meeting between

the NCAA Director General and the officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning & Urban Development and Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.

The first meeting was held on the 26th of April and another one on the 17th of May, 2018, at the NCAA’s Aviation House Office.

According to a statement by the general manager public affairs, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, with this synergy,

it is expected that the two parastatals of the Lagos State Government will deploy their capacities in clearing all obstructions/obstacles along flight paths within the state. In addition, their resources will be used to spot where other landing facilities are located in Lagos.

Adurogboye named the landing facilities to include Heliport, Helipad, Helideck and Airstrip.

“Therefore, in line with its regulatory

functions, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all intending developers or builders of high rise structures within the Aerodrome Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) should always apply to the Authority for Aviation Height Clearance (AHC) and Permit”.

He said it was also agreed that NCAA will provide the Lagos State agencies with a Flight Path Map to guide them in planning, development and granting

of approvals for new structures in the state.

According to him, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was ready to enter into partnership that will guarantee the safety and security of flight operations.

The Director General was represented at the meetings by the Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS), Engr. Mohammed Odunowo.

NCDMB, ACSSN inaugurate committee on marine

Pledges support to cable manufacturers

Idu Jude, Abuja

Governor of Osun State, HE Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and Governor of Imo State, HE Owelle Rochas Okorocha, during a meeting with the Minister at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Friday, 18th May, 2018.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Association of Chandlers and Ship Suppliers of Nigeria (ACSSN) have inaugurated a joint committee charged with the responsibility of adopting a new means to promote the utilisation of Chandlers and marine related services in the Nigerian oil and gas industry In a press statement made available to Daily Times, the Executive Secretary,

10bn micro grant: Dangote uplifts 25,000 women in Niger State Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Aliko Dangote Foundation has flagged off its one-off and unconditional Micro-grants Programme in Niger State with 25,000 disadvantaged women as beneficiaries bringing the total number of women beneficiaries to 256,500 across seven states of the federation.

The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, also disclosed during the weekend at the inauguration ceremony at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna, Niger State capital, that his Foundation had earmarked N10billion for the empowerment of vulnerable women in the 774 Local Government Areas in the

country.

Dangote added that 1,000 women were drawn from each of the Niger state’s 25 local government areas.

He said, “The Micro-grants programme is one component of the Economic Empowerment pillar of the Foundation. It provides disadvantaged and vulnerable women with a one-off, unconditional N10, 000.00 cash transfer to boost their household income generation. This we believe will help reduce their vulnerability and meet their livelihood needs.”

Dangote explained that since the Foundation commenced disbursement in 2012, about 256,500 women have benefited from the programme across Kano, Lagos, Jigawa, Kogi, Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, with a total

disbursement of N2.565 billion so far.

The business mogul also said: “I do not only want to be known as the Africa’s Richest Man, but the biggest philanthropist. I will continue to use my resources and my voice to help shape a better Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.”

Also speaking at the event, Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello appreciated the gesture of Dangote for touching the lives of ordinary Nigerians, especially vulnerable women.

Governor Bello also extolled the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the generosity extended to poor women in his state and urged them to use it to start small businesses so that the Foundation would be pleased to do more.

He praised the public spirit of Dangote and urged other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate such a good gesture to impact the society.

The Foundation’s Executive Director and daughter to the Chairman, Hajiya Halima Aliko Dangote, said the Foundation was poised to help lift the status of womanhood in the country, adding that: “If you empower a woman, you empower the whole nation.”

She stated that women have always bear the brunt of the harsh economic reality in the country.

She added that the Aliko Dangote Foundation reasoned that they should be the target of such critical intervention as the disbursement with the hope that the benefits will cascade down the family line with women as

NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote, while inaugurating the committee, stated that the Board had introduced several initiatives aimed at growing Nigerian Content in the marine sector, one of which is the Marine Vessel Categorization. He noted that the policy had significantly reduced the contracting cycle for selecting marine vessels in the industry.

In his comments, Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, NCDMB, Mr. Akintunde Adelana advised the committee to work speedily to deliver on its terms of reference, adding that the Board would develop a proposal in collaboration with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX) with respect to creating a sub-category for Chandler Services, which will enable the extraction of more Nigerian Content deliverables from oil industry and marine services contracts.

The committee which was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Board’s headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has its members drawn from the NCDMB staffers including Engr. Jefferson Tuatongha, Engr. Gabriel Okpetu, Engr. Joshua Chidienem and Engr. Adedamola Aderibigbe. Representatives of ACSSN on the committee are Mr. Vickson Ossai Aghanenu, Mr. Siki Fibersima, Mr. Ademola Ogundare and Mrs. Victoria Bens Sodipo.

Meanwhile, the Executive secretary, has said that Cable manufacturers in Nigeria will get all necessary support

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SMEDAN holds roundtable MSMEs clinic for ABU alumni Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) will, Tuesday, host a Roundtable Meeting on the theme MSMEs Clinic in focus.

A statement from the Corporate Affairs Unit of the Agency noted that the Roundtable Meeting would involve the Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association Abuja Branch as well as the MSMEs stakeholders and

the mass media.

The Director General of SMEDAN, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda is expected to be the lead speaker while Minister of Women Affairs, Senator Jummai Alhassan would also be in attendance.

The programme is designed to bring about significant and sustainable GDP growth, employment generation and increase in local productivity, thereby reducing import bills on food and essential products that can be produced locally.

It is also expected to realign the role

of government ministries, departments and agencies as facilitators of business as well as bring about increase in foreign exchange earnings through export. The clinics would address the plethora of challenges affecting the growth and productivity of MSMEs in Nigeria.

The initiative features a series of workshop to be held in every state, where lectures would be delivered and all participating government MDAs will be on hand to solve problems, take enquiries, explain government

initiatives, and enlighten the public on policy and regulatory issues affecting MSMEs in Nigeria.

The statement added; “The principal objectives of the programme are to create a platform for stake-holders and businesses to discuss issues affecting set-up and operations of MSMEs in the country; create a platform where government and other stakeholders can share and provide information of all the policies, programmes and initiatives currently existing in the country for encouraging MSMEs.”

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (2nd left), General Manager (PC &M), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. E.A Atabule (2nd right) and others during the minister’s inspection of the 2 x 60MVA 132/33kV Power Transformer Upgrade and Four Outgoing 33kV Feeders at New Haven, Enugu in Enugu State on Friday.

‘LASG committed to improved business environment’ Benjamin Omoike

The Lagos state government has revealed its desire to enshrine the best global standards of business transactions in the State’s Central Business Districts (CBDs), through strategic partnerships.

Speaking at the ongoing 2018 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, to commemorate the third year in office of governor Akinwunmi Ambode in office, the Special Adviser to the fovernor on Central Business Districts, Anofiu Elegushi, declared that impactful consultation with stakeholders had served as catalyst for improved business environment in the state.

He said: “State government has expended enormous resources and wherewithal on beautification,

painting, rebranding, reconstruction and general uplifting of Lagos Island CBD axis to ensure that serene and conducive environment is in place for businesses to thrive.”

Elegushi revealed that the recognition of Lagos Central Business Districts by the International Downtown Association (IDA), as the third best in Africa after Kenya and South Africa, has underscored the veritable business and investment potentials inherent in the CBDs. “As Lagos state is moving towards achieving a smart city status, we are tapping from the membership of this international body to set international standard of operations for our activities as well as for the business district as it is the primary resource for information regarding current issues affecting downtowns across the country and the world,” he asserted.

The Special Adviser submitted that the electronic business guide (e-guide) project, designed to guide shoppers as to where to make purchases of goods, products or items they desire within Lagos Island CBD has already received the approval of the state governor as well as the business community and it is expected to generate enormous revenue for the government through advert placements and patronage, adding that the site has received well over 100,000 visitors.

He revealed that the face of Lagos Island business district is changing for good with the coming of the blue rail from Okokomaiko to CMS, the opening of the Lagos DNA Centre as well as the handing over of the formal Presidential Lodge in Marina, amongst others.

According to him, “The travel

time within the Lagos Island Business District has drastically reduced through the removal of an unnecessary impediment to free human and vehicular movement, security has been beefed up as activities of hoodlums and miscreants have been reasonably curtailed, enabling the CBD to have the capacity to run a 24-hour business.”

He said in ensuring proper harmonisation and synergy of all government enforcement agencies operating within the Central Business District, the state government took steps to effectively harmonise enforcement operations within CBD through the hosting of periodic engagement of stakeholders in the formal and informal sectors on how best to manage the business districts in line with acceptable international standards.

NSCDC arrests 30 for pipeline vandalism Mr. Godwin Nwachukwu, Bayelsa Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said on Sunday that the command arrested 30 suspects of various offences between January and April.

Nwachukwu , explained that the suspects were arrested for pipeline vandalism, oil theft and diversion of refined products.

The commandant said that investigations into the alleged offences were at various stages and that the suspects would be prosecuted afterwards.

He said that the command had also clamped down on the distribution chain of illegally refined petroleum products leading to the seizure of six trucks laden with the products.

Nwachukwu said the command had however ensured reduction of pipeline vandalism and sabotage on oil infrastructure in its area of operation.

He said that the command had increased its surveillance activities on the pipeline network in the state.

According to him, some oil firms operating in the state had confirmed the reduction of the incidents at their oil fields.

Kumbit Global to establish industrial park in Benue Freddie Adamgbe, Makurdi A Korean based Industrial Company, Kumbit Global Limited has secured the approval of the Benue State Government to establish an industrial park in Gboko, the traditional headquarters of Tiv Kingdom.

The approval to site gigantic industry was at the instance of the paramount ruler of Tiv nation HRM Prof James Ayatse who led the Korean business delegation to pay a courtesy visit on Governor Samuel Ortom and to explain to the governor about the benefits his subjects stand to gain if the industry is establish in domain.

Governor Ortom, while endorsing the project noted that industrialization creates jobs, wealth and opportunities while a state or country that exports its raw materials also exports jobs, wealth and opportunities adding that the interest shown by the paramount ruler in the industrial development of the State can go a long way in reducing the level of unemployment.

Dr Ortom directed the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Prof Denis Ityavyar who doubles as the Chairman, Benue State Economic Team to discuss technical issues regarding the industrial park and report back to him for further action.

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Kachikwu seeks quick approvals of oilfield development plans

Minister of State, Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has urged the Federal Government to act quickly to evaluate and approve Field Development Proposals (FDPs) as according to him, this was necessary to encourage investment in the country’s upstream sector.

The Minister who stated this on Thursday last week at a technical symposium organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) Lagos, added that prompt approval of FDP would attract huge investments in the oil and gas sector. He was represented at the occasion by the Senior Technical Adviser of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mr. Johnson Awoyemi.

He also said that Field development planning is the daunting process of evaluating multiple development

options for afield. It is also for selecting the best options, based on assessing tradeoffs among multiple factors, which net present value are typically the key drivers of decisions for publicly-traded operators, according to him.

He stressed that the FDP is one of the fundamental criteria in the development of upstream exploration and production projects in Nigeria.

The Minister listed some of the main issues that have resulted in delay of approvals to include the inadequacy/ incompleteness of plans that do not address all the project development issues and described FDP as a roadmap for the development of any asset in the oil and gas sector.

To tackle the issue of delay in FDP, the minister said the 7 Big Wins, has initiated the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme

(NGFCP) as a solution.

He said: “The purpose of the NGFCP is to eliminate wastage of gas, thereby stimulating economic growth, driving investments and providing jobs in the nation through the use of widely available innovative technologies.

Kachikwu said government deemed it tactful to initiate the NGFCP, which would provide multiple options to eliminate the bottlenecks associated with FDP’s approval.

He added that the laws of Nigeria prevent license holders from installing facilities or producing oil and gas without the approval of the Minister of Petroleum Resources or its delegate.

The Director, DPR, Mr. Mordecai Ladan, said in moving forward, the agency would try to expedient fast approval of the FDP provided the operators do the needful.

PENGASSAN lauds Reps over caution on NLNG’s sale The House of Representatives’ caution on Federal Government to suspend the proposed sale of its shares on the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has been welcomed by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).

The House of Representatives had recently cautioned the Federal Government to halt its plants to sell government’s shares in NLNG as it says that would be counterproductive to the nation’s economy.

According to PENGASSAN’s Public Relations Officer, Comrade Fortune Obi, in a statement, the position of the House of Representatives tallies with that of oil workers on the need for the government to retain its shares’ ownership in the company.

He also stated that the NLNG model has been the best option so far and should be replicated in other government failed ventures such as refineries and others.

Obi, who reiterated the motion of House of Representatives, stated that the NLNG is one of the most successful ventures that Nigeria has had, adding that the international community would perceive the Nigeria as a country that is inconsistent in policy and would not take its desire for foreign investments seriously.

He noted that the losses that would accrue from the sales of the NLNG far outweighed its gains, as rather than selling the asset, there are other options the government may adopt to resuscitate the economy.

The PENGASSAN spokesperson said that about 18,000 jobs in the sector would be affected if the proposed plan is carried out, stating that government should explore other options to fund the economy rather than selling a viable company like NLNG which dividends was used to kick start and finance the economy when Nigeria was in recession.

“NLNG has bailed out Nigeria when the country was in recession as proceeds from its dividends were used to finance the economy.

Those investors who were clamouring for the FG to sale her shares in NLNG should find another means of injecting their resources into the economy instead of buying a successful company. In the alternative, they should set up their own LNG project and help the country in utilising its large gas reserves as well as eradicating gas flaring in the country,” he said.

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NNPC earns N1.554 trn from oil exports Jan 2017 -Jan 2018 A total revenue of $4.29billion (N1.554trillion) was made by Nigeria from oil exports between January 2017 and January 2018. This was made known by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in its January financial report released recently. It also said that total export receipt of $434.12million was recorded in January 2018 against $476.25million in December 2017.

The report stated that contribution from crude oil amounted to $305.76 million while gas and miscellaneous receipt stood at $113.14million and $15.22million respectively.

Of the export receipts, $106.68million was remitted to the Federation Account, while $327.44million was remitted to fund the Joint Venture (JV) cost recovery for January, to guarantee current and future production.

NNPC stated that the domestic crude oil and gas receipt during the month amounted to N111.74billion, consisting of N108.98billion from domestic crude oil, and N2.75billion from domestic gas.

It also revealed that the Corporation had signed two sets of alternative financing agreements with NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) JV, and NNPC/Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) JV on Joint Venture (JV) projects expected to generate incremental revenues of about $16billion within the assets’ life cycle.

These will engender a flurry of exploratory activities that would generate employment

opportunities in the industry, boost gas supply to power, and rejuvenate Nigeria’s industrial capacity utilisation.

On the other hand, petrol distribution sector generated total revenues of N1.717trillion from the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), from January 2017 to January 2018.

This is even as products theft and vandalism, continued to destroy value, and put NNPC at a disadvantaged competitive position, as a total of 1336 vandalised points were recorded yearon-year to January 2018.

“The Corporation has also stepped up the resuscitation of some of its critical pipelines and depots such as the Ejigbo depot, the Atlas Cove-Mosimi Depot Pipeline, Port Harcourt Refinery-Aba Depot Pipeline, Kaduna–Kano Pipeline, and the Kano Depot, which have enhanced efficiency in products distribution.

“The Corporation is inching closer to choosing financiers for the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited towards a 90 per cent capacity utilisation per stream day before the end of 2019,” it added.

It would be recalled that the Group Managing Director, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, disclosed recently that the Corporation will soon diversify its revenue inflow, using Nigeria’s enormous gas resources to mitigate the impacts of future declining crude oil prices, industrialisation viz – Gas to Power,

Maikanti Baru Gas to Urea, Methanol and Fertilizers among others uses.

Furthermore, NNPC said the recently approved contract for the construction of Ajaokuta-Abuja-KadunaKano (AKK) Gas

Pipeline project, has started yielding early benefits with the commitment by NNPC to build power generating plants with combined capacity of 3600MW in Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano states.

Shell partners Air Force to secure oil installations

CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar Shell Petroleum companies in the country and the Nigerian Air Force are to work together to secure oil installations with the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar disclosed the Force’s readiness

in this direction weekend while paying host to the Managing Director and Country Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. .Osagie Okunbor at the Headquarters NAF Abuja.

He said NAF was ready to give all necessary support to secure oil installations, oil and gas pipelines as well as other critical oil installations in the Niger Delta which he said is to ensure that the maritime domain is safe for social and economic activities by preventing oil-theft, pipeline vandalism, militancy, kidnapping and other forms of economic sabotage thereby helping to sustain the economic lifeline of Nigeria.

Abubakar noted that, over the years, the NAF had been actively involved in the security of oil pipelines, protection of critical national assets and general safety of the maritime environment.

According to him, the recent development of the capability to produce UAVs had enabled the NAF to induct an operational drone named Tsaigumi.

He further explained that the newly inducted UAV, which has day and night capability, has an operational endurance in excess of 10 hours, a service ceiling of 15,000 feet and a mission radius of 100km.

“The Tsaigumi could also be used for policing operations, disaster management, convoy protection, maritime patrol, pipeline and power line monitoring as well as mapping and border patrol duties”, the CAS added.

Speaking further, he stated that the NAF was ready to partner Shell Companies in Nigeria to produce more of the Tsaigumi UAV, an option that would be more cost effective than importing drones from other countries. He said this would help develop local content as well as save more foreign exchange for the country.

“Accordingly, the Service would be willing to send experts to Shell to make presentation on the capabilities of the Tsaigumi UAV and explore mutually beneficial ways to better secure Shell facilities while further developing the NAF’s

UAV capability”, Abubakar said.

The Air Force Chief also informed the visiting Managing Director about the agreement with the Kaduna State Government, which was to acquire UAVs for the NAF to help operate towards further securing the State.

He added that the replication of such an arrangement with the Shell Companies Nigeria would enhance the security of the companies’ facilities. The CAS then stated that the NAF would willingly deploy its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft for surveillance whenever the Company requested for it.

Earlier, Okunbor commended the NAF for its continuous support to Shell companies and the maritime sector at large, which he noted had spanned many decades.

According to him, the efforts of the NAF and other security agencies have made the continuous existence of peace and investment friendly environment possible in the Southern part of Nigeria.

He further commended the CAS for granting him audience and for the readiness of the NAF to continue providing security to ensure the sustenance of economic activities in the Niger Delta, in particular, and Nigeria, in general.

Okunbor also noted that the NAF has played vital roles in the restoration of peace in the Niger Delta and other parts of the country.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force has unleashed its newly acquired Mi-35M helicopter gunships on Boko Haram terrorists’ targets in parts of Borno state, North East The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, yesterday said the force in the ongoing Operation Thunder Strike, successfully stuck their firepower at the terrorist’s camp, 9.7km South East of the state.

Adesanya said earlier Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance report had indicated the significant presence of terrorists

in the camp, following which Mi-35M helicopter gunships were deployed to attack them on May 15.

On approaching the target, he said the Mi35M helicopter gunships successfully launched rocket and cannon attacks on the camp, in rapid succession.

According to him, the footage of the attack, as captured by the helicopter’s airborne camera system, indicated the destruction of the targets as the structures within the Boko Haram camp were engulfed in fire while all the terrorists within the camp were also neutralised.

The DOPRI recalled that the NAF took delivery of the second batch of two brand new Mi-35M helicopters on April 30, 2018, following which the helicopters were unveiled during the NAF’s 54th Anniversary celebrations in Kaduna and later deployed for operations.

Also, the Nigerian troops of Operation Lafiya Dole weekend knocked out two suicide bombers before they could reach their targets in parts of Borno State.

In a statement yesterday by the Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops intercepted and neutralized two female suicide bombers who attempted to infiltrate a military Forward Operational Base in Kawuri, a remote community in Konduga Local Government Area of the state.

Nwachukwu said the suicide bombers had used the cover of darkness to stalk the military camp at about 9.45 pm, but were promptly detected by the vigilant troops who engaged them when they refused to comply with the order to halt.

He stated one of the suicide vests detonated immediately killing the two suicide bombers while the second suicide vest failed to detonate.

He however, noted that the Explosive Ordnance disposal team have safely detonated the suicide vest

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FG assures timely completion of second Niger Bridge

Wife of the Inspector General of Police and President, Police Officer Wives Association, Barrister Princess Asmau Ndayoko Idris (second right); Wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oby Okeke (first right); Wife of the Deputy Inspector General of Police and Zonal Coordinator, POWA, Mrs. Chioma Ntomchukwu, (third right); and the Anambra State Chairperson of POWA, Hajiya Khadija Fayek Umar, during the Empowerment of women by POWA in Anambra State...recently

ANSG moves to curb child labour, inaugurates steering committee Stories by John Ndu, Awka

l Compensates erosion ravaged communities

The Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs, Anambra State, Mrs, Ndidi Mezue, has advised parents and guardians to desist from giving children responsibilities that are above their capabilities.

She gave the advice during the inauguration of Anambra State Steering Committee on Child Labour at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs in Awka recently.

Inaugurating the committee, Mrs. Mezue condemned the attitude of some parents who give out their children as house helps to strangers who most times use such children for prostitution, and other vices.

Mrs. Mezue, who stated that the essence of the committee was for all the stakeholders to work towards eliminating child labour and trafficking, enjoined Ndi Anambra to report cases of child labour and child trafficking to her office for prompt

action.

In his comment, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Azuka Ofomata, called for all hands to be on deck in the fight against child labour.

In an address, the Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Chairman, State Steering Committee on Child labour, Mr. Casmir Ababi, described child labour as the engagement of children below the age of eighteen in any work that is exploitative and injurious to the physical, social and moral development of the child.

In their separate reactions, the representative of Nigeria Immigration Service, Lady Uche Nsofor, her police counterpart, Christy Nwankwo and that of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Appolonia Ezeofor, called for a collaborative effort to nip child trafficking and abuse in the bud.

On her part, the state Coordinator, Network of Civil Society Organisations Against Child

Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, Miss Hope Okoye, lamented the high level of exploitation of children and the physical damage it has caused them and solicited for action against the culprits in addition to establishing a center for the rehabilitation of those who are already traumatised.

In another development, the Anambra State Government in collaboration with Nigeria Watershed and Waste Management Project (NEWMAP), has made monetary compensations to erosion displaced indigenes of Ire Obosi community, Idemili North Local Government Area.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Michael Okonkwo, who presented cheques to 76 beneficiaries at the community’s Town Hall, commended the efforts of the World Bank and Governor Willie Obiano for hearkening to cries of the people, whose lands, houses and properties were destroyed by erosion.

Okonkwo said the essence of the compensation was to console the displaced persons for their losses as well as appeal to them to henceforth stay away from erosion sites.

He added that remedial work would soon commence on the sites and solicited people’s partnership to ensure that the youths did not disturb the contractors to work on the sites.

The commissioner said that any form of distraction might put the job at the risk of being stopped by the World Bank.

The President-General,Obosi Town Union, Mr. Ike Madubosa, thanked the state government and World Bank for the opportunity to be among the few communities selected to benefit from ongoing project.

He assured them of cooperation from his people to see that the work would not be disturbed. ``It is worthy to mention that communities like Nkpor, Ojoto and Nnewi were also beneficiaries of the scheme,’’ he said.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured the timely completion of the second Niger to a global standard.

The bridge links the Eastern and Western region from the Asaba and Onitsha end of the roads.

It was gathered that the 1.59 Kilometer second Niger Bridge was at the designing state prior to Buhari administration.

The first Niger Bridge was built in 1955 and was commissioned in 1966.

Giving the assurance, the Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said the bridge would progress speedily as the Federal Government had provided enough funding for the bridge.

Fashola, who was speaking during his visit in Anambra State to inspect all the ongoing Federal Government projects in the state, explained that initial delay on the bridge was caused by the designing of the link roads from the ends of Onitsha and Asaba.

Some of the Federal Government projects inspected include Enugu Onitsha expressway, second Niger Bridge, Ziks Mausoleum, and Onitsha among others.

His words:” The Federal Government under President Buhari has mapped out funding mechanism to ensure prompt completion of the bridge.

“The contractor will not leave the site until the job is done completely. We must deliver timely.

“The Project is at its fourth stage which is the pilling work and it is at its 50% completion.

Fashola noted that maintenance work was also going on at the already existed first Niger Bridge, saying the second bridge when completed would decongest traffic and enhance free flow of movement.

He further stated that Oweto Bridge across River Benue would soon be completed to also ensure free vehicular movement for the Southern and Northern part of the country.

At the Ziks Mausoleum, Onitsha, the Minister revealed that the project was awarded in 2012 to the tune of N1.496 billion.

He expressed dissatisfaction that despite having been paid in full, the contractor had not done any physical work on the site, and urged him to speed up the pace of work.

The contractor however assured that he will deliver the project by September, this year.

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Demolition: Traders cautioned against reconstruction of illegal structures Stories by John Ndu, Awka Traders in Anambra State have been cautioned against reconstructing illegal structures on major roads across the state.

Anambra State government gave the warning as it embarked on demolition of shanties

and illegal structures in various cities within the state.

A Decongestion Team constituted by government had been going round to forcefully remove illegally installed structures across the state.

The Transition Committee Chairman,

Awka South Local Government Area, Mr. Leo Nwuba, described the ongoing demolitions as measures to restore sanity in the metropolis.

Nwuba noted that illegal structures had caused discomfort and loss of lives, stressing that it had increased death toll in the past.

``If you have illegal shops, get ready for demolition. We want to maintain free flow of traffic in Anambra.

We are determined to promote cleanliness and reduce careless accidents,” Nwuba emphasised.

The Awka South Council boss added that

every arrangement had been finalised to sustain decency, assuring that the Decongestion Team would work to sustain the tempo.

Nwuba enjoined the displaced traders to apply through Awka South LGA to assist them in securing alternative places.

Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and in Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Sally Mbanefo (middle), with traditional rulers from South East states when the monarchs visited her in Awka... recently

S’East monarchs commend Obiano over Mbanefo’s appointment South East Traditional Rulers have commended Governor Willie Obiano for appointing Mrs. Sally Mbanefo as Commissioner for Indigenous Artworks, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism.

Traditional Rulers from Imo, Abia, Enugu and Anambra states made the commendation when they paid courtesy visit to the commissioner in her office at Awka recently.

The traditional ruler

of Omogho, Igwe R N Offor, who led the delegation, praised the governor for bringing home `Olanma Ndi Igbo’.

He said: ‘Olamma’ title was bestowed on the commissioner in 2016 at the National Iri ji festival in Igboukwu, when she was the DirectorGeneral, National Tourism Development Cooperation (NTDC)”.

Igwe Ofor said the aim of the visit was to keep the state government abreast of preparation for the 2018 National

iri ji festival and to welcome the new commissioner. ``The National Iri ji Festival is an avenue for showcasing and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ndi Igbo, which is more visible in Anambra than in any other state of the country. ``I commend the Anambra Governor for his past support at previous festivals,’’ Igwe Offor said.

Mbanefo said that her appointment was to serve Ndi Anambra

and help the governor to make the state more attractive for investors. ``Anambra and indeed the Southeast have rich cultural history that should be showcased at all times,’’ she said.

She urged the traditional rulers to use their good offices to promote Igbo Language which is the hallmark of our culture.

The commissioner assured them of the state government’s readiness to promote and support the showcasing of our rich cultural heritage.

Ministerial committee inspects site of 2018 farming season The Ministerial Committee, constituted for launch of 2018 farming season, has inspected the farming site at Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area.

During courtesy call to the Chairman of Ogbaru LGA, Mr. Arinzechukwu Awogu and the traditional ruler of Atani, Igwe Azuka, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Afam Mbanefo, officially informed them that Atani was chosen to host the event.

The commissioner, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Agriculture, Mr. B.C Nweke, said that the Central Primary School, Atani, would be the primary base.

The council chairman expressed his happiness at the privilege given to his LGA, stressing, ``Ogbaru farmers are industrious’’.

Awogu, who accompanied the committee to the site for proposed vegetable production, pleaded that the farming opportunity be extended to other towns in the area.

The Igwe Azuka, then, commended Governor Willie Obiano and the Commissioner for Agriculture for their effort in moving agriculture forward in the state.

Igwe Azuka, however, notified the committee that Atani engaged in seasonal farming, which he would want the ministry to assist to develop on a large scale.

He added that such development could lead to possible export to Europe and other areas of the world.

Lawmaker seeks speedy rehabilitation of AguluezechukwuNdiokpalaeze-Ajalli Road Member representing Orumba North constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Romanus Obi, has called for rehabilitation of the bad portion of the Aguluezechukwu-OgbojiNdiokpalaeze-Ajalli road.

Obi told newsmen that the deplorable condition of the bad portion of the road require urgent attention.

He cautioned that if urgent steps were not taken to arrest the situation, the road could be cut off, to the detriment of the three local government areas - Aguata, Orumba North and Orumba South. ``The early fixing of the road will not only

save money for the state government but will reduce frequency of accidents on the road,” Obi said.

He, then, appealed to Governor Willie Obiano not to allow the road completed by the Niger Cat Construction Company in 2013 with good asphalting to become impassable.

The chairman of Oteku Village, Okpeze, Orumba North LGA, Mr. Ben Nwafor, called on the governor to rehabilitate the Awgbu - NdiukwuenuUfuma-Okpeze road.

The other road requiring attention includes the Agulu-Awgbu-Okpeze road to enhance the socioeconomic viability of the affected communities.

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Anambra CP, POWA raise funds for construction of Police children’s school Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Garba Umar, in collaboration with Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), organised a N20 million school project for the Police Children School at Onitsha.

The fund-raising ceremony, which took place last weekend at the Central Police Station (CPS) field,

Onitsha attracted dignitaries and notable industrialists, who donated toward the project.

In a speech, Mr. Umar urged well-meaning people in the state to see their donations toward the school as a call to duty.

He said that renovating the dilapidated school block would reduce the sufferings of pupils and staff of the

school.

Umar said that if the project was actualised, the pupils would enjoy their studies in comfortable environment. ``Money realised during the event will be judiciously utilised. Any donation that has been made here, is not of the police,’’ the Police commissioner said.

Chair of POWA Anambra

State, Hajia Khadizar Umar, said her organisation was moved to seek the donation when they received information concerning the dilapidated police children’s school.

She commended the donors and prayed God to bless them.

In a remark, representative of Governor Willie Obiano and

Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof.

Kate Omenugha, noted that the governor was excited to hear that POWA was contributing toward the welfare of school children in the state. ``The governor has pledged to support the construction of the project.’’

Dignitaries that attended the event include Mr. Ike

Okonkwo (Onwa Ifitedunu), who was the chief launcher; Dozzy Oil and Gas; Godwin Okeke (GUO), who was represented by the wife, Lady Pat Okeke; DPOs and other notable personalities.

There were musical performances by the Police Band, pupils of police children school, Onitsha, and solo musical rendition by a police sergeant.

Ministry holds consultative forum on policy monitoring, evaluation The Ministry of Economic Planning, Anambra State and Development Partners has concluded a one day consultative meeting on validation of monitoring and evaluation policy framework to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and accountability in service delivery in the state.

Speaking shortly after the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners, Mr. Leo Imoka, stressed that the policy institutionalises result-based monitoring and evaluation system into the policies, programmes and projects of all sectors and

MDAs in Anambra State, to strengthened accountability, organisational learning, quality improvement and informed decision making in all interventions in the state.

Also speaking, Director, Partnership Department, Mr. Boniface Uchenna, added that the policy would help standardise processes

and procedures used for monitoring and evaluation, thereby promoting effective and efficient deployment of resources by the state, advising the participants to ensure transparency in the policy.

On her part, the Chief Executive Officer, Integral Development Consult,

Mrs .Chinwe Nweche, explained that Anambra State has a wheel of economic development strategy which is also known as economic blueprint, noting that for the state to deliver on its economic development strategies, there must be continuous monitoring and regular evaluation to ensure

that all the activities and output are on track, thereby giving out desired impact in the lives of Ndi Anambra.

The event which was held in Awka, had in attendance representatives from various ministries, departments, agencies, NGOs, and local government areas, among others.

ANSG to re-introduce sanitation inspectors

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (middle) with others during the inspection tour of ongoing work on the second Niger Bridge and other Federal Government projects in Anambra State...recently

Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Architect Michael Okonkwo, has reiterated the resolve of Governor Willie Obiano to bequeath a clean and healthy environment to Ndi Anambra.

Speaking to journalists on “Issues of the Moment”, Architect Okonkwo noted that Governor Obiano has instituted a new Agency that will be responsible for beautifying the state with parks and gardens to enhance the aesthetics of the environment.

He explained that waste management in the state has advanced from waste evacuation to a new approach of transforming waste to wealth, adding that indiscriminate dumping of refuse, pouring of garbage in drainages when it rains and unauthorised structures that block the water ways are

some actions that degrade the environment The Environment Commissioner further announced that his Ministry will re-introduce environmental sanitation inspectors that will be going from house to house to ensure that people keep their homes and surroundings clean as it used to be in the years back.

Some callers on the programmes, including Mr. Chikwendu Uga from Onitsha, Romanus Eze form Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ify Okoye from Ogidi, noted that much is desired of the people to ensure that the environment is protected from degradation and degeneration because any form of environmental abuse affects the quality of life of the people and other living organisms that derive their substance from the ecosystem.

ANSG begins enforcement of standard perimeter fence initiative in Awka Stories by John Ndu, Awka The Anambra State Government has commenced demolition of fences that does not conform to the stipulated standards in Awka Capital Territory.

The exercise was carried out by a joint team of officials of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, men of the Nigeria Police Force and Operation Clean and Healthy

Anambra, OCHA Brigade.

Among the property which were partially demolished during the exercise were fences of private and public property that do not meet the 0.9 meter height standard and other designs stipulated by government.

Clearly marked on the fences were the dates that notices were served on the property owners and the directive to reduce the

fences to the approved measurement.

Also during the exercise, shanties sited along the road at the Amawbia, Udoka Estate and Regina Caeli junctions were also demolished.

Addressing newsmen at the end of the operation, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ACTDA, Venerable Amaechi Okwuosa, explained that the exercise was part of

efforts by the Agency aimed at transforming the outlook of the state capital territory to create a new city with aesthetics that will appeal to both local and foreign investors.

He revealed that before the exercise, notices had been served on the property owners severally and enough time given for them to comply with the directive.

While stating that the Obiano administration

has zero tolerance for rascality and disregard for the law, Venerable Okwuosa noted that a seven day grace will be given after which the fences if not reduced, will be completely pulled down.

The ACTDA boss further pointed out that aside its aesthetics implications, the policy to reduce the fences also holds great prospects for the ongoing security initiative of Governor

Willie Obiano.

He, therefore, appealed to property owners to heed government’s call on them to comply with standards for structural developments, assuring them that the ACTDA under his leadership is poised to take off from where its predecessor stopped in coordinating developmental activities in the 24 communities of the 6 local government areas that constitute the state capital territory.

The Anambra Times 4 Street traders risk 2 weeks jail term in Anambra -Commissioner Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Michael Okonkwo, says trading on streets and roads in urban cities will attract a penalty of two weeks imprisonment and a fine of N10, 000.

The commissioner said he had asked traders to stay off the streets and roads permanently and rather use designated markets across the state.

He said this at a news conference, organised by the ministry at Awka recently.

Okonkwo urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), OCHA-Brigade and Anambra Traffic Management Agency (ATMA) to partner with the ministry to tackle traffic challenges in the state.

He said the decisions were in line with Governor Willie Obiano administration’s resolve to ensure free flow of traffic across the state. ``Their activities contribute to traffic congestion on Anambra roads and streets,” Okonkwo noted.

The commissioner, who was also the immediate past Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), explained that some streets and roads in the state were plagued by projections of unauthorized structures.

He expressed dismay over displaying of goods for sale on top of drainages and pedestrian walkway. ``These acts attract dumping of wastes in drainages and cause congestion on the roads and streets thereby posing danger to the society,’’ he added.

Okonkwo, however, said the proposed sustainable solution to ensure clean and healthy Anambra State would include the establishment of a `Task Force’ to apprehend defaulters.

He also hinted at plans to set up mobile courts for prosecution of defaulters.

Other solutions being proposed include collaboration with Local Governments, Trade Unions and security services to ensure success, sensitisation of the general public on provisions of the Anambra State Street Trading Restriction Law. On demolition of some structures in Onitsha markets, the commissioner noted that the Obiano administration identified the axis as one of the major traffic flash points that require urgent attention. ``What we set out to achieve with this project will be to ensure smooth flow of traffic on expressways as well as safeguard lives of Ndi Anambra,’’ the commissioner said.

He expressed confidence at future prospects of the state, saying it was promising and that ``the journey of the 50 years has commenced on a very sound and solid footing’’.

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Ndigbo Summit: Igbo youths support restructuring, to engage IPOB in dialogue Stories by John Ndu, Awka The Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Anambra State chapter, says only a restructured Nigeria will entrench a harmonious coexistence between all the tribes and regions in the

country.

Speaking during an executive meeting of the association in Awka, the state Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, noted that the proposed South East Zonal Ohaneze Ndigbo

Summit on the restructuring of the Nigerian federation is a step in the right direction, as pertinent issues threatening the socio-economic development of the region would be discussed with a view to finding solutions to them.

Mazi Okpalaezeukwu

further noted that the Ohaneze Youth Wing, Anambra State chapter is against the call by the Indigenous People of Biafra to disrupt the summit, but disclosed that they will engage members of IPOB in a dialogue in order to have a successful summit on Monday.

The group equally called on the national body of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide to swear in the new elected National Leader of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Mazi Uchenna Arthur-Obiorah, for a better and more responsive Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing.

Compliment govt efforts, Obiano tells corps members

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has asked the 2018 Batch A Corps members to approach the rural populace with open minds and compliment government’s efforts with their talents so as to leave indelible marks at the end

of their service year.

He stated this during the closing ceremony of Orientation Course at Umunya, Oyi council area of the state.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youths Empowerment and Creative Economy, Mr. Bonaventure

Enemali, Governor Obiano tasked them to utilise their intellect and energy to the service of their fatherland, assuring them of friendly and conducive atmosphere to service in Anambra state.

Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Ebenezer

Olusegun, appealed the governor for speedy completion of NYSC Permanent Orientation camp at Umuawulu /Mbaukwu to enhance the welfare of corps members.

Some of the corps members expressed their readiness to

contribute meaningfully to the overall well-being of the state and their host communities in particular.

A total of 2,127 finished their orientation course yesterday and have been deployed to various communities in Anambra State.

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (left) and Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano (right) speaking with journalists shortly after a courtesy visit to the Government House ... on Thursday

Awka Union awards scholarship to 25 best students Twenty five exceptional students from Awka town have emerged awardees for the 2018 Awka Students Achievers Day organised by the Awka Development Union Nigeria.

The awardees were selected from 15 public and mission secondary schools in Awka and its environs.

The Awka Students Achievers Day held in Awka, the Anambra State capital, has over 1,500 students of Awka origin in attendance and featured career counseling and motivational lectures on the causes and consequences of drug abuse and cultism among youths and considerations for career choice.

The President General of Awka Development Union Nigeria, Chief Amobi Nwokafor, in his address, noted that the Awka Students

Achievers day was instituted by the union to encourage hard work among the students and as well, dissuade them from indulging in immoralities and other anti social vices in the society.

He however urged the students to always put in their best to distinguish themselves among their contemporaries, noting that the award was meant for only exceptional students who are academically good.

He further explained that ADUN is committed to grassroots development and investment in education, which according to him, is pivotal in emancipation and liberation of human mind.

“In this maiden edition, we are targeting about 1,200 students of post primary schools (JSS and SSS students).

We intend to brainstorm on

their development to ensure that they are prepared to play their roles as the future leaders of our town and by extension, Nigeria.

“We want to encourage and motivate our youths to work hard and read their books to excel in their academic journey and we hope to make it an annual ritual as a way of rewarding hard work based on performance. We are poised to developing our youths by catching them young.

Our intention is to fight cultism through this exercise and refocus our children’s mind towards striving for excellence because if they understand the importance of education, they will not have time for cultism or indulge in frivolous activities.

Also speaking, the representative of the Anambra State Post Primary School Service Commission (PPSSC)

Awka Education zone, Lady Carol Ikeaba commended the ADUN for the award of scholarship to best students and schools in Awka, which he described as the greatest investment.

He noted that the gesture will motivate and encourage the students achieve greatness even as he bemoans some town leadership who spend their resources in building markets, civic centers in the state to emulate ADUN. Lady Ikeaba charged the students to utilise the opportunity of the scholarship award in Awka to work harder by taking their studies seriously so as to win more awards.

Earlier in her lecture entitled, “Youths and drugs: causes and consequences of drug abuse among youths of today”, an official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

(NDLEA), Chinwe Thomson, identified environmental circumstances, occurring conditions, peer group pressure and genetic predisposition as major causes of drug abuse among youths.

Thopson defined drug abuse as excessive or addictive use of drugs for non-medicinal purposes and urged the students to desist from its consumption.

She noted that drugs which she categorised as hard drugs, social drugs has dangerous effect on the body which she said includes organ damage and can lead to anti social vices such as kidnapping, armed robbery, prostitution, cultism and violence.

“And anybody found consuming, importing or exporting drugs will be jailed or punished according to the law,” she said.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

B5 Oil & Gas

Shell increases domestic gas distribution by 150 per cent in 6 months The increase, according to the firm’s spokesperson, Bamidele Odugbesan, will enable the company to distribute more than 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d) to businesses in its western operations.

The new capacity is equivalent to some 400 megawatts (MW) of gas to power, and has been enabled by the construction of a second train at the Agbara/Ota Pressure Reduction and Metering Station (PRMS) in Ogun State, from where SNG supplied its first customers with gas.

“The expansion project shows the commitment of Shell to Nigeria’s industrialisation through the monetisation of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources,” said SNG Managing Director, Ed Ubong, while speaking in Lagos on the operations of the company.

The modules for the second train were fabricated by a Nigerian company which

collaborated with its foreign partners to safely execute the project without any Lost Time injuries(LTI’s).

Ubong said: “We’re continuing the campaign for gas by discussing with various stakeholders to deepen and expand domestic gas supply to existing industrial and new manufacturing clusters in various locations in Nigeria.”

SNG’s existing gas distribution system in the three states it operates – Ogun, Abia and Rivers – have boosted manufacturing output and helped these states to grow their internally generated revenues and provide local employment opportunities.

In 2017, SNG executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rivers State Government for the distribution of gas to industries in the Greater Port Harcourt area and its environs.

The agreement provides

Oil and gas further opportunities for SNG to promote gas as a more reliable, cleaner and cost-effective alternative to liquid fuels in Nigeria.

SNG has built a reputation for safety and credibility and is the

only gas distribution company in Nigeria whose facility is ISO 14001 certified. In the course of its business, the company has implemented various development projects in the areas of its operations, donating or

renovating schools, providing information communications technology (ICT) centre, equipping science laboratories and launching numerous Road Safety Education and Awareness campaigns in 2016 and 2017.

Despite diplomatic row, tanker carries oil to Israel from Turkish port Observers have revealed that tankers are continuing to carry oil from a Turkish port to Israel despite the fact that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called an extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and a large public rally to protest the Israeli government for killing over 60 Palestinians on May 14, the Cumhuriyet daily reported.

Speaking to a crowd gathered in Istanbul’s Yenikapı Square on Friday, Erdoğan urged Muslims to unite against the oppression of Palestinians at the hands of Israel.

The rally took place ahead of the OIC emergency meeting in Istanbul which concluded that an international protection force must be developed for the Palestinian people. The OIC also declared that action must be taken against countries and individuals who follow the example of the US in recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

The oil tanker, POLIEGOS departed the KRG berth in Ceyhan Saturday with 1.037 million barrels and ‘OPL Port

Said’ as destination; which most of the time ends up being Ashkelon, Israel.

Meanwhile, a diplomatic row took place this week between Turkey and Israel due to Gaza.

“It looks like she did a hard turn towards Ashkelon after all. This is the first transfer of crude oil (1 million barrels) from a Turkish port to Israel we have identified since the diplomatic row began a few days ago. Trade deals remain ironclad regardless of geopolitics,” TankerTrackers. com said in a tweet on May 19.

A motion proposing the annulment of economic, military and political agreements between Turkey and Israel was voted down by President Erdoğan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and its election ally, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), in Parliament on Thursday.

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım on Tuesday called on Muslim countries to reassess their ties with Israel, the day after Israeli security forces killed over 60 Palestinians during protests on the Gaza border.

President Erdoğan on Monday called

Oil vessel Israel a “terror state” and added that “the assault on the Gaza protesters exposed Israel’s ugly face, one that is carrying out genocide in Gaza.”

Israeli Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel ordered a freeze on the import of agricultural products from Turkey following the

expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Ankara and statements made

by Turkish Erdoğan, Israelnationalnews.com reported on Tuesday.

International Oil & Gas News B6

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Kuwait Energy appoints new adviser to sell Iraq asset Kuwait Energy, an independent oil and gas company, has hired investment bank Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) to advise it on options that could include selling all or part of its Block 9 asset in southern Iraq and a spin-off of Egyptian assets, sources familiar with the matter said.

The move is aimed at creating muchneeded liquidity for the company’s shareholders and a cash buffer to repay its debt, the sources said. Kuwait Energy and Perella Weinberg declined to comment.

The move comes after Kuwait Energy ended discussions on a possible merger with London-listed SOCO International earlier this year, saying the parties had not reached “mutually acceptable transaction terms”.

The Kuwaiti company, which is headquartered in Bahrain and has assets in Iraq, Oman, Egypt and Yemen, started the merger discussions after failing last year to complete an initial public offer of its shares on the London exchange, through which it had hoped to raise about $150 million.

This led in December to a board shakeup, which included the resignation of the company’s chief executive and co-founder, Sara Akbar, and the appointment of six new board directors.

Kuwait Energy earlier this year sold an 8.57 percent stake in Block 9 to Dragon Oil, a subsidiary of Dubai’s Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), for $100 million and has settled an ownership dispute with the Dubai entity by giving it an additional 6.43 percent stake in the block.

US cargo The company’s operations in Iraq are focused on three assets, including Block 9, while in Egypt it has interests in four oil and gas fields.

At the end of 2017, Kuwait Energy had a cash balance of $65.6 million. The company has an outstanding $250 million bond due in 2019, and it should start repayments of a convertible loan of around $150 million this year to an entity controlled by private equity group Abraaj.

The bonds, with a 9.5 percent coupon, are yielding around 14 percent, or at a cash price discount of five cents on the dollar, Thomson Reuters data shows.

Rating agency Fitch downgraded the company last year to CCC from B-(minus) as it believed the probability of default had increased due to the unsuccessful IPO attempt and the lack of alternative sources of long-term funding, combined with a low cash balance.

Tanzania sets to connect Dar es Salam household to natural gas

Energy Minister, Dr Medard Kalemani

The second phase of construction of infrastructures that will see Dar es Salaam households are connected with natural gas for domestic purpose is expected to get underway in July, it has been revealed.

The project aims at supplying natural gas pipelines in Kigamboni, Mbagala and Mkuranga areas, according to the Energy Minister, Dr Medard Kalemani.

Mr Kalemani made the remark on Sunday, May 20, when launching Phase One of the project, which aims to connect Ubungo and Mikocheni residents with the natural resource from the southern regions.

According to Dr Kalemani, the Sh11 billion project will take two years or so to be completed.

“The phase one project will see more than 1,000 residents being connected to natural gas infrastructures. However, the big project will start in July, 2018, which will serve thousands of households,” he said.

He added that, the projects are in line with the national agenda to reduce use of imported liquid gas and charcoal.

US sanctions on Iranian oil may boost Chinese economy In the wake of new US sanctions, some EU-based buyers of OPEC’s third-largest oil producer said they would seek US waivers to purchase Iranian crude. “Our main customers are in Asia … but we expect to preserve and save this level of exports to Europe and Africa,” Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said.

EU investment in Iran, mainly from Germany, France and Italy, has jumped to more than 20 billion euros since 2016, in projects ranging from aerospace to energy. But some foreign firms have already started signalling their intent to pull back from Iran.

The French energy company Total said on Wednesday it will pull out of a multibillion-dollar gas project in Iran if it cannot secure a waiver from US sanctions. Iran had hailed the contract as a symbol of the accord’s success.

French gas and power group Engie, Polish gas firm PGNiG and German lender DZ Bank were the latest companies on Friday to say that their business dealings with Iran would be affected by new US sanctions.

Zanganeh said other countries such as Russia and China were keen to fill the vacuum left by the potential exit of European investors.

“The Chinese are very eager. Two big companies SINOPEC and CNPC are our historical partners for Iran. In the biggest fields in Iran they are eager to be involved,” Zanganeh said.

President of China, Xi Jinping

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B7 Money Market UBA Kenya to leverage on group’s capacity to buoy transactions

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote (5th right); Executive Director, Dangote Group, Mr. Davkumar Edwin (4th right); Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya (3rd right); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives, Mr. Farouk Akodu (2nd right); Chairman, Forte Oil PLC, Mr. Femi Otedola (5th left); Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye (4th left); CEO, Enyo Retail & Supply Limited, Mr. Abayomi Awobokun (3rd left) and others during the Governor’s inspection of the ongoing Sea Port Project at the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, on Sunday.

Bank customers’ complaints increase by 97.5% in one year Stories: Motolani Oseni Complaints received by six commercial banks customers in 2017 skyrocketed to 1,242,055, represented a 97.5 per cent increase from 628,878 complaints received in 2016.

In view of this development, the affected commercial banks are now expected to spend N102.7 billion on their customers during the year under review, which represented a rise of 17.6 per cent from N87.26 billion reported in 2016.

Stakeholders pointed out that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) April 2017 reviewed guide on charges by banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria contributed to increased complaints by customers in 2017, stressing that banks must be professional in customers relations.

Commenting on this development, President, Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN), Dr. Uju Ogubunka, blamed both the banks and customers over increased

complaints in the sector.

According to him, “There are so many factors contributing to customers complaints in the banking sector.

“First, banks customers are unaware of charging principle.

Secondly, some of the staff employed by banks does not understand basic banking rules and regulations.

“The third is what I will call deliberate charges caused by the banks. All these boils down to carelessness that can make customers to complain.”

He further blamed banks customers’ inability to obey terms and conditions as directed by banks.

Also commenting, President& Found, Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON), Sola Salako, said, “You will notice sometime last year, the CBN reviewed banking charges.

“Am suspecting that the guideline might have impacted on

increased customers complaints.

There were a lot of charges that CBN reintroduced that were canceled before 2017.

“Also thinking that, as banks customers pay more money to access banking services, they are paying more attention to the services rendered by banks.

“They are getting more boldness to speak up. I do not like the idea that there are so many things to complaint about.

“It is an indictment of quality of services these banks are providing.

If banks are providing good services, there will not be any reason for customers to complaint.

The areas where you will have the most complain are online banking, customers transferring money and not getting to the receiver before they can resolve those things.”

Meanwhile, the involved six banks are Access Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank), FCMB Holdings Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, United Bank for

Africa (UBA) Plc and Zenith Bank Plc. Of the above banks, UBA, reported one of the highest complaints in 2017, followed

by GTBank while Zenith Bank reported the lowest complaints.

In 2017, UBA received total complaints of 494,120 as against 362,511 in 2016, valued at N27.3 billion from N43.3 billion reported in 2016.

GTBank received complaints of about 371,159 in 2017 from 6,047 valued to N602 million from N557.6million in 2016.

The bank in its financial statement of 2017 said, “The huge increase in Complaints is as a result of the introduction of a new Complaints Management Application which ensures customers Complaints/feedback are properly captured; Refund of 314, 235 and 34,023 customers for Current Account Maintenance fee and Token refund fee respectively in April and December 2017.”

United Bank for Africa, (UBA) has assured the players in the private and public sectors in East Africa’s largest economy that its Kenyan franchise is ready and committed to finance key projects and business transactions capable of galvanising the economic development of the country and upscale the standard of living of its people.

The Group’s Executive Director and newly appointed CEO for East and Southern Africa, Emeke E. Iweriebor said this while addressing a press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday.

According to him, with the realignment of the Group’s strategy on the region, UBA with an asset base worth over $12 billion and presence in key financial capitals, London, New York and Paris is capacitated to support its customers and their businesses across the world, especially those from Kenya.

“UBA Group has strong confidence in Kenya and East Africa as their economies have great potential for growth and development.

Consequently, we in UBA Group are convinced that it’s imperative that we dedicate resources, manpower and time to our operations in Kenya, and East African and Southern Africa. That is why we created the region, with the regional office, in Nairobi”. Iweriebor said.

Iweriebor while outlining areas of possible interventions by the Bank said that UBA Group and its Kenyan franchise are ready to help the Governments of Kenya in its Big Four Agenda, especially as it concerns infrastructural development, health facilities and housing and increasing the manufacturing base of the country.

He also indicated the Bank’s readiness to support SMEs, which according to him is the catalyst to a sustainable economic development and eradication of poverty.

“UBA wants to replicate the interventions we have undertaken in some African countries, in provision of financial support to power and energy sectors, road infrastructure, agriculture, small, medium and large enterprises and entrepreneurship,” Iweriebor said.

He added that UBA, leads innovation in banking in Africa and utilizes digital solutions to support financial inclusion and business activities of individual, SMEs and corporates, highlighting that currently more than 80% of the bank’s transactions are processed through digital and electronic channels.

Also speaking at the media event, Managing Director/CEO, UBA Kenya, Isaac Mwige corroborated Iweriebor, saying that UBA Kenya, leveraging on the Group’s pre-eminence financial standings has capabilities to finance transactions in Kenya, saying he is encouraged by the recent engagements with both private and public sectors in Kenya.

Africa’s First Treasury Bills Investment App Built in Lagos A new frontier has opened for investors in the African finance sector with the launch of I-invest, a mobile application that allows users purchase Treasury Bills (T-Bills) directly from their smartphones.

Developed by Parthian Partners, a pan African inter-brokerage services firm in partnership with Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Sterling Bank Plc, I-invest enables both new and experienced investors match their investment maturities to their needs.

The first-of-its-kind investment app levels the playing ground for new investors providing them with equal opportunities available to experienced and institutional investors to save money and improve their money market portfolios through Treasury Bills.

It eliminates entry barriers such as lack of

education and information to make smart investment decisions and the ability to get a broker and/or time required to visit banks to fill forms for treasury bills.

CEO, Parthian Partners, Oluseye Olusoga, said, “I-invest extends the use of mobile technology beyond money transfers, utility bill payments and airtime purchases. It broadens the choice of money market products available to new and experienced retail investors in the Nigerian money market to include Treasury Bills. Potential investors require only a smartphone with a functional mobile phone line and data subscription to use I-invest.”

Olusoga added that I-Invest will appeal to the typical Nigerian who is looking to grow their savings through a diversified money market portfolio but has hitherto encountered numerous challenges while attempting to do so. Now they

can invest in Treasury Bills irrespective of their location in Nigeria.

Additionally, Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank Plc, Ibidapo Martins said, “I-invest is a secure and convenient mobile app that deflates the elitist and upmarket status associated with investing in treasury bills. A first-time investor can download the app from the android app store, follow the step by step instructions to register and start investing within five minutes.”

He disclosed that the Bank chose to partner with Parthian Partners on I-invest because it was a long overdue financial solution that will benefit many Nigerians. “It was only right we collaborate with Parthian Partners on this innovative mobile solution that will save our customers the commute time required to get to a banking hall while also encouraging Nigerians at large to imbibe an

investment culture”.

To start investing, users can select from the list of available securities, with a minimum amount of 100, 000 Naira and confirm transaction. Interest accrues daily, while the investment amount and interest will be credited to the customer’s account on maturity.

The user-friendly interface of the application allows account holders to fund their account with a debit card or pay at any bank branch of their convenience for the account to be funded real time. Users can top up directly from their mobile banking platform.

Similarly, customers who choose to withdraw need to provide their bank details, enter amount to be withdrawn and provide answers to their secret question while ensuring their KYC details are up to date.

Capital Market B 8

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NSE: ASI sheds 1.34%, highest in 2 month Stories: Adesola Afolabi Trading activities at the equities market remained negative, as the All Share Index (ASI) dropped for the third consecutive week, shedding 1.34 per cent to 40,472.45 points, representing the highest weekly loss since mid-March.

Negative returns posted across most sectoral indices – Banking (-2.80%), Oil & Gas (-2.64%), Industrial Goods (-1.37%), and Insurance (-0.80%) – mirror the broad selloffs during the week, while the Consumer Goods index inched up by 0.03 per cent.

Market breadth was negative in every session of the week, with 54 stocks closing lower and 20 closing

higher, led by JAPAULOIL (-25.00%) and SOVRENINS (+30.00%) respectively. However, the Year-toDate return remains positive at 6.36 percent, while the Month-to-Date return is negative at -1.43 per cent.

Sticking to a long held optimistic view of the market, investment analysts at Cordros capital, in their weekly and economic update noted, “Despite continued selloffs in the equities market, still-strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals remain suggestive of gains on the exchange.”

During the week, a total turnover of 1.457 billion shares worth N23.666 billion in 19,674 deals were traded by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.586 billion

shares valued at N25.992 billion that exchanged hands previous week in 21,115 deals.

The Financial Services Industry (measured by volume) led the activity chart with 1.223 billion shares valued at N16.825 billion traded in 11,092 deals; thus contributing 83.98 percent and 71.093 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 76.430 million shares worth N5.188 billion in 3,425 deals. The third place was occupied by Oil and Gas Industry with a turnover of 57.193 million shares worth N527.880 million in 2,237 deals.

Trading in the top three equities in volume terms were Zenith Bank

International Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc and United Bank for Africa Plc. They accounted for 491.649 million shares worth N14.159 billion in 3,265 deals, contributing 33.75 percent and 59.83 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

Also traded during the week were a total of 153,246 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N4.009 million executed in 22 deals, compared with a total of 444,190 units valued at N2.514 million that was transacted previous week in 11 deals. A total of 7,508 units of Federal Government valued at N7.506 million were also traded in 12 deals, compared with a total of 7,647 units valued at N8.047 million transacted previous week in 30 deals.

L-R: Alhaji Yahaya Usman, Board Member 1, FCT Universal Basic Education Board, representing Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Matazu: Chairman, FCT Universal Basic Education Board; Mr. Andrew Enahoro, Head Legal and PR, Promasidor Nigeria Limited; Alhaji Hussein Bako, HOD, Junior Secondary School, FCT Universal Basic Education Board and Mrs. Abiola Adewunmi, Vice Principal Academics, Junior Secondary School, Jabi, Abuja, at the third edition of the Promasidor Harness Your Dream in Abuja…recently

Union Bank, AG Leventis seek compliance extension As NSE considers free float deficient companies Union Bank and AG Leventis had until 30th June 2017 and 31st July 2017 respectively, to fulfil the regulatory free float requirement of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

Having failed at this task, the companies have applied to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) seeking for an extension of the due date set by the NSE to comply with regulatory free float requirement Companies listed on the NSE are required to maintain a minimum free float for the set standards under which they are listed in order to ensure that there is an orderly and liquid market for their securities.

The free float requirement for

companies on the ASEM Board is 15 percent of market capitalization, Main Board is 20 percent of market capitalization while companies on the Premium Board is 20 percent of market capitalization or above N40 billion on the date The Exchange receives the Issuer’s application to list.

Union Bank and AG Leventis are both listed on the main board of the NSE. They have free float of 11.64 percent and 14.94 percent, representing a deficiency of 5.06 and 8.36 respectively.

Other companies yet to seek extension following the elapse of the company’s compliance due date include Capital Hotel with a free float of 2.62 percent as against 20 percent required.

The NSE says Capital Hotel is under regulatory watch list.

Caverton offshore support group, a support and logistics company listed on the main board, has a free float of 17.40 percent with a compliance due date of 31 October 2017 which has since elapsed.

Also in violation of the NSE’s free float requirement is Champions Breweries Plc. The company has a free float of 17.30 percent but has obtained approval from the Quotations Committee of the NSE (QCN) and is currently restructuring, with a likelihood of joining the ASeM board after the exercise, where the free float required is 15 percent.

Ekocorp and E-transact are also

in violation with a free float of 11.84 percent and 10.06 percent respectively, with compliance due date long elapsed at 31st October 2017.

Taking steps towards ratifying its free float deficiency, the NSE said, Great Nigerian Insurance Plc with a 16 percent free float against the required 20 percent, “has concluded the first leg of the transaction and Management has engaged the Company on the next stage.”

Infinity trust mortgage’s free float is at a low of 3.50 percent but has till 31st May 2018 to rectify while the Tourist Company of Nigeria with a 3.58 percent free float has begun its delisting process.

Ikeja Hotels assures stakeholders on upholding best practices As trading resumes on the erstwhile suspended shares of Ikeja Hotels Plc today, the new Board of Directors have given their assurance to investors and stakeholders on implementing strategic planning to yield great returns.

Led by Anthony Idigbe, Chairman, Ikeja Hotels Plc to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday to a presentation of facts behind the restructuring, the company noted that its immediate plans include the completion of a forensic audit on the company and its investee companies, Capital Hotels Plc and Tourist Company of Nigeria.

Anthony stated that the company was equally committed to implementing the decision and recommendations of the forensic auditors, working with the financial advisers to unlock inherent value and ensure adherence to best standards of regulatory compliance and Corporate Governance.

This, the chairman said is in a bid to restore investor confidence in the company and return the company to its position as the leader in the tourism and hospitality industry in Nigeria.

The company presented its financials from 2013 which showed a steady growth in it’s balance sheet. The company has also grown revenue from N11.2 billion in 2013 to settle at N12.1 billion as at 2017 year end.

Commenting on the 206-2017 FY results, Anthony said the 12 percent growth in revenue was due to the completion of the 5th and 6th floors of the hotel which impacted increase in Gross Profit.

He said re-organization led to a 9 percent decrease in operating expense, while significant foreign exchange gain of N1.2billion which impacted the operating profit in 2016 was not repeated in 2017.

The company’s first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2018, show revenue increased from N2.7 billion in 2017 to N3.1 billion in 2018. Profit before tax increased from N180 million in 2017 to N328 million in 2018 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had on the 4th May 2017, taken a regulatory action to dissolve the former Board of Directors and appoint an interim board led by Anthony Idigbe.

The objective of the action was to protect the investors of the company, to protect the integrity of the capital market and to restore the lost fortunes of the company in the shortest time possible. The new interim board were thus mandated to oversee the conduct of a forensic investigation into the affairs of the company considering the allegations of unauthorized sale of shares and diversion of proceeds from sale of shares amongst others.

The intervention yielded results among which are, the conclusion of the audit of financial statements for the years ended 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, a successfully held 40th Annual General Meeting of the company on the 25th of October 2017, reorganisation of the staff with resultant return to vibrancy and company efficiency, a reduction in operating expenses, a review of existing/ drafting of new corporate governance policies and a commencement of active engagement with the regulators in a bid to resolve all regulatory sanctions levied against the company.

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How indecent dressings, exposure to other cultures heighten rape cases Julius Enehikhuere Imagine a teenage girl in one of the private secondary schools in Lagos who enjoys unhindered benefits of hanging out with her friends on many occasions, dressing seductively; all in the name of “trending lifestyle’’, Her indecent modes of dressing and behaviours, even with the permission of her mother, have been a source of concerns to neighbours but the mother believes that her daughter’s lifestyle is the one in vogue; the western way.

For mother, her ways of life is always “satisfactory’’ in her view until the mother got a phone call one day that a group of boys drugged and raped her daughter during one of her outings to a friend’s party.

It was at the hospital where her daughter was taking treatment that she realised the implications of her viewpoint on child’s training, regretting how indecent exposure and belief in western lifestyle have affected her only daughter.

This case is just one of several cases of rape across the country although many are not reported for some personal reasons.

For instance, in Lagos State alone in 2016, 180 cases of rape and sexual violence were reported out of which 162 cases were rape and defilement.

Mr Fatai Oweseni, former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, who gave the number, described the situation as pathetic and advised victims of rape to speak out and bear the shame to stop recurrence.

But concerned citizens argue that rather than advise rape victims to speak out or report such cases, the causes of increase in rape cases and how to check the practice should be paramount in the agenda of stakeholders.

In the light of this, perceptive observers have noted that western lifestyles have telling effects on Nigerian youths so much so that the lifestyles have increased the rate of indecent practices, including rape.

A psychologist, Dr Charles Obaze, noted that when a lady dressed to seduce in the public, she might be susceptible to rape.

“We see indecent dressings all over the places; social functions, weddings, churches ladies that are almost nude in the name of fashion; this behaviour promotes rape and violence against women,’’ he said.

Sheikh Muhammad Bashir, the Deputy Chief Imam of Area 10 Abuja Mosque, therefore, advised the Federal Government to disallow people from indecent dressing in public places to check cases of rape.

According to him, indecent dressing has become a major factor responsible for high rate of rape cases in Nigerian society.

He also called on governments at all level to evolve strategies that would boost the moral value of the people in the society.

But sociologists note that culture is an

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integral part of life that is dynamic and its changes ought to add value to the existing cultural values, rather than destroy it.

Mr Femi Olopade, a sociologist, argued that in civilised countries, the law and its regulations guarantee the safety of the citizens and their lifestyles unlike in developing countries where there are no such regulations.

In the absence of such laws and regulations on modes of dressing, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the President of Muslim Rights Concern, therefore, called on ladies to avoid provocative ways of dressing and presenting themselves in the public to reduce the rate of rape cases.

According to him, rape is an affront to the dignity of womanhood and should not be taken lightly.

“Rape is on the increase mainly because moral bankruptcy has hit its peak; women are no longer ashamed of exposing sensitive parts of the body in public.

“Even dresses which do not expose the sensitive parts are sewn so tight that no one is left in doubt about the objective.

“It is the age of dress-to-kill but women forget that many of them will fall victim of rape because the dressing is seductive,’’ he said.

Sharing similar sentiments, Mrs Sa’adat Babire, the Founder of Saab Foundation,

appealed to all levels of governments to step up campaigns and efforts against rape and other domestic violence against women.

She also advised rape victims to speak out and seek for help as the trauma if not properly handled, could last for a life time.

Expressing concern that no fewer than 1,000 women were raped in Kwara in 2016, quoting the Ministry of Women Affairs in the state, Babire called on the National Assembly to make laws against rape and other violent conducts against women.

She said that there should be review the laws, observing that “although there are laws against rape but they are rigid, they actually favour the rapists.

“Because you have a law that says there has to be an evidence of penetration and this favours the rapist; the law needs amendment,’’ she said.

In his view, a clergy, Pastor Ephraim Adeyemi, said cultural values seem to have broken down completely to the extent that some ladies did not even know what had been the African culture and practices.

“So many pastors avoid preaching sermons on morality, but would rather concentrate on sermons that suggest people should be coming to church in any manner of dressing just to keep them in the congregation,’’ he observed.

However, a resident of Abuja, Mrs Grace

Isah, recently observed that parents should do more work on their daughters, especially the younger ones in the area of dressing.

She observed further that some ladies were in the habits of wearing skimpy dresses that exposed inner parts of the body which could lead to sexual harassment from the opposite sex.

She expressed concern that cases of rape were prevalent as result of the ways some ladies dressed and conducted themselves in public places.

In his view, Malam Audu Haruna, an Islamic educator in Kuje, Abuja, said a woman was expected to cover her entire body with the exception of her face and hands because Islam considered the body of a female too special and important to be displayed in public.

According to him, some females sometimes copy dressing modes that are alien to African culture and tradition.

He, therefore, insisted that although there could be other reasons for rising cases of rape, exposure of sensitive parts of female body, especially among the youth through indecent dressings, is a one of the major causes of increase in rape cases and sexual harassment.

Enehikhuere is of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Top 10 foods that fight inflammation Eating anti-inflammatory foods should be a part of any healthy diet, but if you are more prone to chronic inflammation, knowing the best foods for such conditions is important!

What is inflammation?

Inflammation is the body’s way of signalling that it is defending itself, whether against physical injury or infection. When you bang your knee, cytokines are released, which signal the immune system that the body requires assistance/protection.

The blood vessels dilate and white blood cells rush to the site of impact, usually accompanied by swelling and redness. This is acute inflammation and can be a good thing, but chronic inflammation is much more dangerous. This can wear down your body, and can also lower your defenses to chronic diseases, such as cancer and arthritis, among many others.

List of anti-inflammatory foods The top anti-inflammatory foods include blueberries, salmon, grapes, green tea, coconut oil, ginger, and turmeric, among many others.

Green leafy vegetables Packed with minerals, low in calories and high in antioxidants, green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, and collard greens can all help with symptoms of chronic inflammation.

Beets Beets are packed with many unique nutrients and antioxidants, but it is the betaine found in these vegetables that

get the most attention for their anti-

inflammatory effects, which is why eating beets are associated with a lower risk of diabetes.

Turmeric The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants we can consume, and as such, is also excellent at reducing inflammation throughout the body.

Ginger Some of the active ingredients in ginger, called gingerols, are famous for their strong anti-inflammatory effects, particularly in the stomach and lining of the gut, which is where so much chronic inflammation occurs.

Coconut Oil Although coconut oil is high in fats, the high concentration of medium-chain fatty acids, particularly lauric acid, mean that this oil can actually help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease.

Green Tea With such a high level of polyphenolic compounds, green tea is known to reduce inflammation in the stomach, respiratory system and cardiovascular system, in addition to its many other healthy, relaxing effects.

Walnuts Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory in nature, and walnuts are one of the best sources for these “good” fats.

Flaxseeds Seeds and nuts are often high in fats, and flaxseeds are no exception, but the

fatty acids found in these seeds can reduce inflammation in the cardiovascular system.

Tomatoes Eating tomatoes boost your lycopene levels, which can reduce the deposition of beta-amyloid plaque in the brain, a serious form of inflammation that can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Grapes The resveratrol found in grape skins has been proven to reduce the inflammatory response by the body.

Blueberries The anti-inflammatory flavonoids found in such high concentrations in blueberries make them a favorite remedy for chronic inflammation. Additionally, blueberries are a superfood that can boost the immune system and prevent cancer, among many others.

Inflammatory foods to avoid While some foods can help reduce inflammation in the body, others can make the situation worse, such as • Highly processed foods • Vegetable oils • Dairy products • Artificial additives and artificial sugars • Excess gluten • Alcohol • Trans fats Basically, if you shift to a healthier diet, you can easily eliminate many of these inflammatory trigger foods from your weekly intake.

Source: organicfacts.net

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