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dia and publicity, Femi Adesina, he said the president expressed his deep appreciation to millions of Nigerians, who have been praying for him in Mosques and Churches.

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over the release of Colonel Sambo Dasuki and Nnamdi Kanu on bail, the witness said he was aware that Federal Government did not only agree in the open court that the offenses with which Dasuki was charged with are bailable, but did not oppose the bail applications made on behalf of the two during their trial before Justice Ademola.

Speaking specifically on Kanu, the witness told the court that he was aware the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB)

Pro-Biafra agitation: Ohanaeze tells FG to stop victimizing activists Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏ Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, yesterday in Port Harcourt, advised the Federal Government to go into dialogue with pro-Biafra agitators, rather than arresting, detaining, and allegedly killing them.

The Organisation said that members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have suffered unduly in the hands of the Federal Government for agitating for independence.

The President-General of Ohanaeze-Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, in an interactive session with newsmen at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, said the agitation

by MASSOB and IPOB was the result of the age-long marginalisation of the Igbo people.

Chief Nwodo who was the Minister of Information under the Military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar and former Special Adviser to former President Shehu Shagari, told journalists that the pro-Biafra agitation needed political solution and not military confrontation and victimisation.

According to the Ohanaeze President, “Under the Constitution of Nigeria, you have freedom of expression and freedom of

association. If somebody says he wants Biafra, he is free to say so as long as he is saying it in a legitimate way.

He can take his petition to the National Assembly. He can have a plebiscite, if he wins, fine, if he doesn’t win, he takes it like that.

“The fact that we, their fathers have not joined them should give a signal to Nigeria that they have not yet become so popular to carry us along and that this matter can be addressed politically.

If they see this marginalisation end, if they see the restructuring of the country, they could probably think twice,” he said.

The President of Ohaneze-Ndigbo stated that despite the deadly activists of terrorist group, Boko Haram, as well as other groups such as the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) the Federal Government was willing to dialogue with them.

He said that the proBiafra agitators would be disposed to dialogue if the same gesture was extended to them rather than allegedly killing and maiming them, saying, “In NorthEastern Nigeria, there is a military group called Boko Haram, armed with tanks and other dangerous weapons. They have ravaged and conquered territories, some of which have been recovered. When they conquer a territory, they displace the people, they displace the traditional authority, they

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erect their own authority and they put a flag.

“What could be more seditious than that? In other words, they are preaching a new country, their own country. They have a flag. I don’t know any one of them that is in detention; I don’t know anyone of them who is being tried for treason.

The Federal Government is using Heads of State of other countries to negotiate with them.

“There has been several failed negotiation which the Federal Government publicly admitted and millions of Naira lost. I know of a militant organisation in this part called the Avengers, who are as angry as MASSOB and IPOB boys. They have destroyed wells, pipelines. I know the Vice President of Nigeria has visited three Niger Delta states seeking for peace and negotiation in order to keep their children calm.

“I know OPC in Western Nigeria, who is like a military force, saluted at every checkpoint. What has IPOB and MASSOB done to the Federal Government? Why are they being treated differently? Is this an animal farm where some are more equal than others? If they treat them, I mean IPOB and MASSOB, the way they are treating Boko Haram and negotiate with them, they will probably think differently. If they treat them the way they are treating Avengers, they will probably think differently.

was earlier granted bail by a magistrate court. On the petition by one Jenkins Gwede against the first defendant, he said he knew that the petitioner withdrew the petition on the ground that the allegations were false.

Gwede was said to have petitioned National Judicial Council (NJC) against Justice Ademola on April 2, 2016 but withdrew same on April 4, two days after.

The defense lawyer later tendered a true certified copy of letter by Jenkins withdrawing his petition.

It was admitted in evi-

dence and marked exhibit HHH. On the alleged N30 million bribe through the wife of Justice Ademola, the witness also recanted on his earlier position that the sum would have been paid to influence the first defendant in the case involving Friday Ukpong vs Chief of Naval Staff.

He told the court that there would not have been any correlation between the lodgments and the case as their dates were far separated from each other.

The matter was adjourned to March 15

Another grass-cutting proposal raises dust at House of Reps ÏÏÏ The House of

Representatives on Tuesday decried the N60 million provided by the Presidential Committee on North-East Initiative (PCNI) in the 2017 Budget for weeding in communities ravaged by insurgency.

The amount is for contracts to “cut shrubs, grasses and trees” along Maiduguri-Bama road.

The House Committee on Internally Displaced Persons picked out the figure when the PCNI appeared before it to defend its N45 billion budget for humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced villagers.

Chairman of the committee, Rep. Sani Zoro and other members expressed displeasure over the provision.

“You cannot travel this same way, awarding contracts on grasses again; it is not acceptable. Why can’t you assign this duty to the military to do it for you?

“They can use their personnel to clear the grasses and you can drop this idea of awarding contracts with N60 million.

“Your duty, from what we understand, is to provide succour for the displaced persons.

“These people are traumatised and they need urgent basic amenities as they return home. Rehabilitation has to do with their survival as human beings first,’’ Zoro said.

He challenged the PCNI to furnish the committee

with its mandate, saying “You have N184 million for screening programme for humanitarian activities, what does that mean?

“There is N150 million on advocacy and early warning system and N165 million for conflict management.

“You are going to deliver security equipment for N200 million. What type of security equipment? Then another N2.5 billion for security outfits.

“Are you telling us that part of your role is to fund the operations of the military in the North-East? The military has its own budget already.

“Why are you not talking about food, shelter, medical care and schools for these IDPs?’’ A member of the committee, Rep. Adamu Kamale (PDP-Adamawa) said that the N45 billion budgeted for the North-East was inadequate, but decried the provision of N8.4 billion out of the money for military operations.

Kamale argued that there was no justification for the proposal for the military in the budget.

“PCNI is not a military agency. This N8.4 billion should be converted to rehabilitation of burnt houses and schools.

“I am an IDP, so I know where it pains. N5 billion out of the money can rehabilitate up to 50 per cent of the houses.

“Again, you are just duplicating so many things in this budget. Our people

back home will not forgive us if we pass this budget like this,” he said.

Another member, Rep. Istifanus-Dung Gyang (PDP-Plateau) informed the committee that the Federal Government’s total commitment to the NorthEast in 2017 was “over N800 billion.”

Gyang explained that the money was domiciled in the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government for the purpose of developing the region.

“So, your role as PCNI is recovery. You come in after the military have completed their own role and they have their budget,” he said.

However, the Vice-Chairman of the PCNI, Mr Tijjani Tumsah, explained that the budget was planned after due consultation with the military.

He said that rehabilitation was the key responsibility of the PCNI as it could not be achieved if security aspect was left out.

Tumsah said that the government would not take the risk of returning the IDPs to their villages without adequate security cover.

“The IDPs are in camps in locations where they are safe; so, returning them home means that there is security for them.

“Security remains a major issue in rehabilitation.

There are mines everywhere. The military will have to go in there to remove them,” he added.

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clusively, in its February 15, 2017, that Nigerians should not expect the president anytime soon based on first hand information on his state of health in London, as was revealed by top shots of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The president, however, while thanking Nigerians, who have been sending him good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in Mosques and Churches throughout the country, assured there is no cause for alarm over his health status, adding that he only needed more time to rest before coming back to Nigeria.

According to the statement, “The president is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern.”

President Buhari, who also reassured Nigerians that there is no cause for worry, added that he cannot come back now because “he needs a longer period of rest.”

“During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the president staying longer than originally planned.”

Adesina, while speaking further with State House correspondents on the statement he issued earlier, said the president wants Nigerians to know that he appreciates their prayers, concerns and goodwill.

He however reiterated “that there is really no cause to worry

over the president’s health. He is the one who owns the body and there is nobody who will know his body more than him and he says no cause to worry.”

“It makes sense to say that maybe from the results of the tests, further rests had been recommended. The statement did not say how long the rest will last,” he said.

“I speak for somebody; I do not speak for myself. So it is what he tells me to say that I say and the statement transmitted to me is that the president needs to rest for some further time.”

On the possibility of the pres-

on Tuesday granted a former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shema and three others N1 billion bail and one reliable surety each.

Others standing trial with the governor are former Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Sani Makana, former Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government Affairs, Lawal Safana and former ALGON Chairman, Lawal Dankaba.

The accused persons are standing trial for alleged conspiracy, forgery and diversion of public funds amounting to N11 billion.

Justice lbrahim Bako granted bail to the accused person in a ruling he delivered at the resumed hearing of the trial.

The judge, also, held that the court has jurisdiction to try the case He said that the state’s Attorney-General has the right to initiate criminal proceedings against any person in any court of law.

Bako also held that EFCC as a federal government agency has

through these series of tests and rest and he says no cause to worry, let us believe that,” Adesina said.

He also debunked claims that the president has harassed journalists that have been trailing him to London, adding that “I do not consider that a harassment.

Presidents are not hijacked and interviewed. Those things are scheduled. So, I do not consider that as harassment.”

On reports that he may remain there for months, Adesina said, “What we have just said is what I will want us to believe.

The president said he needs to

rest further. The same president that communicated that to us, when it is time for him to come, he will also communicate to us.”

He also debunked claims that the president has lost his voice, adding that “Those people need to prove it. He spoke with President Trump. Did Trump say he did not speak with Nigerian President? Anybody can allege anything.”

“My message to Nigerians is that let us learn to believe our leaders. This is a man we elected into office and he says no cause to worry, let us believe him.”

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Court grants ex-Gov Shema, 3 others N1bn bail each ÏÏÏ A Katsina State High Court

ident speaking to Nigerians, Adesina said the president has spoken through the statement.

“What he has just done is to speak to Nigerians,” he said When asked to revealed the nature of the president’s ailments, he declared that it is only the president that can speak on that.

“Don’t you know that the Hippocratic Oath even forbids a doctor from speaking about the condition of his patient, except the patient authorises it? It is only the patient himself who can speak about what he is going through.

“This is the person going

the right to try any financial crime related cases in any court in Nigeria.

He adjourned the case to March 28 for continuation of hearing.

Earlier, Mr Joseph Daudu, SAN, the counsel to the accused persons urged the court to grant bail to his clients.

He argued that by virtue of their positions, the accused persons deserved to be granted bail and the offences they are charged with are bailable. Daudu also challenged the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the trial.

The prosecutor, Mr Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), opposed the application for bail of the accused persons and urged the court to hold that it has the jurisdiction to entertain the trial.

He said that the offences allegedly committed by the accused persons contravene Sections 312 and 364, Cap 96 of the Penal Code, Laws of Katsina State, 1991. Okutepa urged the court to remand the accused persons in prison custody.

With N65bn increase, FG, States, LGAs share N465bn for Jan Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The monthly federation allocation has increased by N65.149 billion as the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), Tuesday, shared a total sum of N465.149 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of January, 2017.

Giving the breakdown, the Chairman of FAAC and Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun ,represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Mahmoud Isa-Dutse, said a gross statutory revenue of N324.990 billion received for the month was higher than the 248.635 billion received in the previous month which stood at N76.275.

From the N355.928 billion statutory revenue and Value Added Tax (VAT), the Federal Govern-

ment received N143.779 billion, states got N102.848 billion while the Local Government Councils received N76.786 billion. The sharing was based on the constitutional sharing formula of 52.68%, 26.72% and 20.60 % respectively.

The oil producing states, also, received the sum of N20.620 billion representing the 13 percent derivation of mineral revenue.

However, the N355.928 billion distributed did not include the N48.371 billion exchange gain received and the N60.850 billion excess petroleum profit tax (PPT) that made up the total sum of N465.149 billion distributed.

There was revenue increase of $74.91 million in federation export sales due to a rise in crude oil export volume by 1.490 million barrels and an increase in the average price of crude oil

from $47.30 to $49.57 per barrel during the period under review.

The Permanent Secretary said that federation revenue increased despite the force majeure and the shut-down of pipelines for repairs and maintenance due to leakages and sabotage.

Mr Isa-Dutse said that the force majeure declared at Forcados, Qua Iboe and Brass Terminals remained in place.

He said that Petroleum Profit Tax collection increased significantly while revenues for companies’ income tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Import Duty and royalty decreased slightly.

The sum of N6.330 billion was refunded by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to FGN.The Excess Crude Account stood at $2.458 billion as at February 21, 2016.

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Volunteer teachers storm Enugu Assembly, protest non-absorption into primary education Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Member, Joint Action Coalition of Civil Societies Nigeria, during a rally in support of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in Abuja... on Tuesday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

How we’re battling recession in Ile-Ife - Ooni Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

ÎÎÎThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said that the ancient city of Ile-Ife has devised several means to ensure that the effects of recession was not felt by residents.

He said this during the celebration of Odun Aaje (festival of wealth) in IleIfe recently.

During the festival, residents and worshippers from different part of the world were seen praying for wealth and abundance.

Addressing journalists at the sideline of the festival, Ooni said trade by barter remained one of the best trading system in the world.

According to him, Nigeria and many parts of Africa began to have economic challenges when they relegated traditional trading

methods.

To revive Nigeria and Africa economy, His Imperial Majesty advised that the nature should be upheld in addition to massive involvement in agriculture.

When asked if non-celebration of a festival contributed to the economic hardship in Nigeria, the Ooni said, “Affirmative. It is because we are not paying obeisance to what we should paying it to. Before colonisation started, our forefathers did all these and they survive in abundance.

He said, “We are paying obeisance to the creation of God. Aje is something that everybody crave for.

If we do what we are supposed to be doing, we will be a leading country in the world as it used to be at some point and things will turn around.

“It is even turning around for us already in Ile-Ife. We don’t have anything that we do than worship nature and everything is booming despite the recession. We are focusing on agriculture and youths empowerment too. This is one thing other race and nation can emulate.”

Also speaking on the festival, the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu, advised leaders in the country to use the opportunity of the festival to intensify efforts in ending recession in the country.

She said, “Today is about our tradition, culture. It is a very important festival to boost our economy. I hope government will provide the enabling environment to keep this up. All countries have their tradition and ways of getting things resolved. Our leaders should work tirelessly

to ensure that recession is not allowed to stay.”

Popular Musician, Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam 1), saluted the courage of the Ooni for ensuring that culture of the yoruba race do not perish.

“I am here to celebrate Aje which symbolises wealth.

I congratulate Ooni for being the custodian of tradition. It furthers shows the richness of yoruba culture and this should continue,” he added.

A lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Dr. Adeola Faleye, said the significance of Aje to human existence made the festival necessary.

She said, “Aje stands for wealth, womanhood, it has a lot to do with commerce and trading. It is the mother of wealth. It a wealthy spirit that transforms to a woman.

Gov Bindow inspects skills acquisition for 179 IDP youths Tom Garba, Yola

ÎÎÎAdamawa State Governor, Senator Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla Bindow yesterday, inspected the ongoing training of 179 youths in various skills at the Training Centre in Yola South Local Government Area of the state.

The youths who were selected from the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

camps across Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states.

The skills acquisition centre was equipped with modern heavy and light duty machines for various types of craft training ranging from aluminum fabrication, electrical work, automobile and GSM repairs as well as wood and metal work.

At the centre, a boarding facility was also designed to improve concentration and enhance

learning with state-of-theart equipment.

Speaking during the inspection, Governor Bindow highlighted the importance of skills acquisition and craftsmanship as a way to making the youths self-reliant and enterprising.

He then cautioned the youths against unruly behavior and urged them to concentrate and make the most of the opportunity.

While conducting Gov-

ernor Bindow round the facility earlier,the Special adviser to the Governor on poverty eradication and wealth creation, Hon Ayuba Audu said the centre has also conducted training for women on beads making and other household products.

He emphasized that additional containers of training equipment have arrived the state and will soon be handed over to the relevant authorities.

ÎÎÎPrimary school teachers under the aegis of Enugu State Volunteer Teachers Association, ESVTA, have protested the non- absorption of their members into what they called fresh volunteer teachers into the primary school education sector.

The volunteer teachers who came out in their numbers besieged the Enugu State House of Assembly complex yesterday with placards indicating that they are not happy that their members were not absorbed in ten local government areas of the state out of the seventeen local governments that made up Enugu state.

With placards that read: “We rescued education sector from collapsing due to deaths and retirement; we have suffered for our state; we have undergone several training

workshops, etc, the angry teachers displayed what they felt was an injustice that some of their members have been marginalised.

The local governments that have benefited in the just concluded recruitment of over 2000 primary school teachers conducted by the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board, ENSUBEB, include Nkanu West, Oji River, Aninri, Isi-Uzo, Ezeagu, Igbo-Eze North and IgboEtiti leaving the ten others behind.

According to the chairman of the volunteer teachers, Mr. Chibuike Ani, who was accompanied by the assistant chairman, Mr. Julius Igwe and the Secretary, Mr. Livinus Ikwunne, ENSUBEB have called for Bio-Data of volunteer teachers in the state but on arrival, “we were told that the exercise was not for all volunteer teachers.

NECO exam: 60.55% obtain 5 credits including Mathematics, English ÎÎÎThe National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced its 2016 November/December examination results with 60.55 per cent of candidates making five credits and above, including Mathematics and English Language.

Prof. Charles Uwakwe, its Registrar/Chief Executive, made this known to newsmen on yesterday while announcing the results in Minna.

Uwakwe said that 47, 941 candidates registered for the external examination but that 47, 118 of them sat for it.

“The number of candidates that excelled with five credits and above including Mathematics and English language is 28, 530, making 60.55 per cent,’’ he said.

He said that 35, 744 (75.87%) passed with five credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English language.

The registrar said that 7, 699 candidates (16.3%) of the number that sat for the examination were involved in examination malpractice, which was lower than the 9, 940 candidates involved in various forms of examination malpractice in 2015.

Uwakwe said that the results, announced 60 days after the conduct of the examination, was a landmark achievement for the council in the business of conducting “a hitchfree and credible examination in the country”.

He said that improved logistics arrangement ensured that appropriate standards and excellence were maintained from planning stage to the release of results.

Uwakwe advised candidates to access results using their examination registration numbers and the council’s approved result checker.

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Philip Shaibu: The many sides of a deputy governor Austin Otas-Osegbe It is one event that will continue to resonate in the consciousness of the people and residents of the Polytechnic town of Auchi and by extension, the constituents of Etsako Federal Constituency in Edo North Senatorial District of the heartbeat State.

Indeed, it was like a carnival of some sorts as people from all walks of life-including royal fathers, politicians, youths and the elderly converged on the public field in Auchi to witness the distribution of empowerment materials to beneficiaries from across political divide who were carefully selected by a special committee constituted for that purpose – from across the three local government areas of Etsako Central, West and East that make-up the entire Etsako Federal Constituency.

The colourful ceremony was spiced-up with music and special renditions, showering praises and encomiums on a worthy son of the soil, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu – who is fondly called Mr. Constituency Project by the People – on account of his massive empowerment and employment generation projects he executed as member of Edo State House of Assembly.

(Estako West Constituency II) between 2007 and 2015.

On arrival at the event’s venue, a highly elated Comrade Shaibu accompanied by his amiable wife, Maryann felt very much at home. He moved from one canopy to another to salute the mammoth crowd, while acknowledging cheers from his numerous supporters and admirers who were on hand to accord him a rousing welcome.

The Comrade Deputy Governor who is the immediate past member, House of Representatives, representing the people of Etsako Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Abuja disclosed that the empowerment items which included tricycles, motorbikes, sewing machines, electricity generating sets and grinding machines were part of the constituency projects he attracted from his first year in office in the House of Representatives before he was elected Deputy Governor of Edo State at the September 28, 2016 gubernatorial elections.

Comrade Shaibu shocked everybody when he revealed that there was a provision for the sum of N36m for lawmakers in the State House of Assembly to execute projects in their respective constituencies, but lamented that some members of parliament chose to short-change their constituents by conniving with contractors to share the money.

According to him: “The money for constituency projects is equal in the budget. We met N20m when I was first elected into the State House of Assembly. I did four schools from the funds available. The money was later increased to N30m by the state government and it is now N36m”.

He stated further: “The money is there in the budget for the constituencies. The lawmaker chooses the project to execute or decides to share the money with the contractors”. The

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Deputy Governor, however, assured his people that blocks of classrooms across the Federal Constituency which he facilitated while in the House of Representatives will also be commissioned in the next thirty days.

Edo North leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Usman Shagadi, affirmed that Comrade Shaibu has done so much to improve the lot of his people; adding that “we are proud of him”.

In his own comments, Hon. Johnson Oghuma, who recently won the bye – election on the platform of the APC to replace the Deputy Governor in the House of Representatives, pledged not to let the people down, while promising to consolidate on the achievements of Comrade Philip Shaibu, describing him as “a dependable and reliable leader of Edo North”.

Also, the State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), Barr. Anselm Ojezua, asserted that the ceremony was unique in the sense that the people were witnessing the change mantra of the APC. He stated: “In days past, we heard about constituency projects only

on the pages of newspapers and perhaps in the bank accounts of those we sent to Abuja to represent us.”

The Deputy Governor had some words of counsel for some self-seeking politicians in Nigeria. He admonished them to play politics of development and loyalty to the government to enable them key into policies and programs that would yield the dividends of democracy to the people. “If you want to play politics, play it the right way. I play politics of development and projects; I don’t play politics of division.”

He attributed the resounding victories recorded by the APC in the state in previous and recent elections to the monumental achievements of the APC-led government.

It suffice to say that the event which was grand in all ramifications was rounded off with captivating and scintillating dance steps by Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu and wife, Maryann amidst cheers.

In a related development, the Edo State government has given assurance of the present administration’s continuous support and en-

The money for constituency projects is equal in the budget. We met N20m when I was first elected into the State House of Assembly. I did four schools from the funds available. The money was later increased to N30m by the state government and it is now N36m. He stated further: “The money is there in the budget for the constituencies. The lawmaker chooses the project to execute or decides to share the money with the contractors.

couragement to Sports Writers in Edo State, alongside sports men and women in order to get the best out of them.

The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, gave the assurance during the 2016 EDO SWAN Award Ceremony which held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Represented at the occasion by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Kingsley Ehigiamusor, Comrade Shaibu affirmed that in as much as government is interested in the well-being of the Sports men and women by way of encouragement through provision of sporting facilities and incentives as those who projected them through publicity would also be carried along.

The Deputy Governor added that the best way to appreciate Sports Writers in the state is to continue to assist them when the need arises.

Comrade Shaibu maintained that the present administration led by Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, would not shy away from such responsibility so as to encourage athletes and Sport Writers to discharge their duties effectively.

Earlier in his address, the State Chairman of SWAN, Comrade Ahmed Aigbona, stated the Association’s readiness to continue to support the government of the day in its quest to develop sports and youth empowerment for job creation.

The immediate past Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole was among those honoured for his outstanding contributions towards development of sports facilities in the state.

Just as the Sport’s Writers were relating with the Deputy Governor, former Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uyi Igbe, has said that the combination of Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, in the leadership saddle of Edo State is a formidable pair, capable of delivering quality governance to the people.

Igbe made the assertion when he led a delegation of some past and serving members of parliament on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor in Government House, Benin City.

Ex-Speaker Igbe stated that their visit to Government House was to felicitate with Hon. Shaibu on his victory at the September 18 governorship polls and subsequent assumption of office as the State Deputy Governor; while expressing confidence in their former colleague in the House.

According to Igbe , “we have no doubt in the ability of Hon. Shaibu to work harmoniously with his boss, Governor Obaseki in taking Edo State to the next level.”

Responding, the Deputy Governor Shaibu, thanked his former colleagues at the EDHA for the honour done him and assured that he will remain an ambassador of his constituency – the legislative arm.

He stated that the bridge between the executive and legislature will be solidified so at to deliver the dividends of democracy to Edo people.

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Plateau lawmaker pays exam fees of indigent students

From left: Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo; Gov. Sen. Abiola Ajimobi; his wife, Florence; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, during a prayer organised by Oyo State Government for President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria in Ibadan... on Tuesday

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PDP crisis: Imo chapter pledges support for Makarfi led faction Val Okara, Owerri The factional group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State chapter has pledged its loyalty and support to the Senator Ahmed Makarfi led caretaker Committee, describing Senator Makarfi as the authentic national Chairman of the party.

The state factional chairman of the party, Chief Charles Ezekwem on Monday in Owerri held an emergency meeting with the party’s stakeholders and resolved not to deal with anybody scheming to be imposed on the party through the back door.

A press statement by the state party publicity secretary, Mr. Dami-

an Opara endorsed the decision of Senator Makarfi National Caretaker Committee to challenge the judgment of the Court of Appeal Port Harcourt that affirmed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the authentic National Chairman of the party at the Supreme Court.

“We are emboldened in totality by the minority judgement of the Court of Appeal which affirmed our National Chairman Senator Ahmed Makarfi as the authentic national chairman of the Caretaker Committee set up by the party’s National Convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.”

According to the statement, party only held one state congress in the state that produced Chief Ezekwem

led state executive of the party and as such there was no other state congress of PDP in the state before the May 21st, 2016 party’s national convention in Perot Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Statement observed that the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt did not make any consequential order as it affects actions of Senator Makarfi led national Caretaker committees of the party. “The Court of Appeal never nullified or set aside or declared null and void actions of the Ahmad Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee of PDP, if the Court of Appeal had done that, the PDP governorship candidates of Edo and Ondo states elections could have been a nullity.”

The state chairman of the party therefore warned those parading themselves as party’s state executives to desist from such action as the party’s constitution remained supreme.

The statement further noted that leadership of the party in Imo State was not an issue before the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt. “We therefore, ask all PDP members in Imo State at all levels to discountenance any announcements, publications, actions and utterances purportedly made by any member of the expired executives.” It urged the party members in the state to remain focused, united and continue to build a party for all as it awaits the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling.

Ohanaeze strategises for Igbo president –chieftain The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo said it was strategising to produce a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction in the near future.

The President of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Anambra State, Mr Damian Okeke-Ogene, said this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Awka.

Okeke-Ogene said the Chief Nnia Nwodo-led executive of the body would address the problems of the Igbos and pursue its agenda, including producing a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction.

He disclosed that the president of the parent body was presently consulting across ethnic divides with a view to forging an understanding with other Nigerians.

“This present Ohaneze is not the one you used to know; the executive of Ohaneze is ready to pursue Igbo agenda of which the Igbo presidency is part of it.

“The Ohaneze president is consulting widely among the different tribes and ethnic groupings in the country.

“By the time he is done, other parts of Nigeria will know the need to fully integrate the Igbos into main stream of Nigerian politics.

“What he is doing at the moment is to restore the dignity and values of Igbo nation,” he stressed.

Okeke-Ogene said Ohaneze leadership was working to inspire unity among the Igbos and rekindle the Igbo spirit of ‘be your brothers’ keeper’.

On the recent fire outbreak in Onitsha, the president advised Gov. Willie Obiano to start considering the value of lives and property before granting licences for construction of filling stations.

He also urged the state government to relocate some petrol stations in densely populated areas of the cities to less populated areas.

According to him, some articulated vehicles that ferry petroleum products are either rickety or unworthy to ply the roads.

“The state government should deploy the services of vehicle inspection officers to ensure their road worthiness and fitness of the drivers,” he said.

The fire outbreak in Onitsha on Feb. 16, 2017 was caused by an ar-

ticulated vehicle which fell inside a filling station and destroyed nearby buildings and vehicles. (NAN)

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The member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, representing Riyom state constituency, Hon Daniel Dem, has paid the sum of N2.5 million for the registration of students preparing to write 2017 junior school council examination JSCE. The benefiting students are those whose parents cannot afford the registration fee due to economic hardship.

In an interview with Journalist in Riyom, yesterday, the lawmaker who is also the Minority Leader of state Assembly said the gesture was to assist children whose parents and guardians cannot afford the examination fee due to economic challenges.

“The gesture is to assist poor parents who cannot afford the registration fee of their wards, this is because most of my constituents lost everything in the prolonged unrest.”

Hon Dem noted that most students whose parent’s home and means of livelihood were engulf by the incessant crisis could not participate in the 2016 junior school council examination JSCE due to lack of funds; pointing out that most schools were shut for insecurity reasons.

“We are happy that some of the schools that were shut are being reopened, I am aware that so many schools were shutdown due to crisis, I paid the examination fee to assist parents, to ensure that their children continue with their studies.”

Defection of PDP lawmakers will benefit their constituents, says Lagos Chief Whip Alade Tasma The defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) of six of the eight Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the Lagos State House of Assembly last Thursday has been described as a good development and success for democracy.

The Chief Whip of the Assembly, Hon. Rotimi Abiru, who represents Shomolu Constituency 02 made the points when he featured on a Television programme called “Standpoint”.

Hon Abiru noted that, “good governance is the main objective of the Lagos State government and these newly defected lawmakers believed that the better way to bring development to their constituents was to support the good work in the state and align with the progressive minds.”

He stressed that, “The former PDP lawmakers supported the unprecedented developments and giant strides being undertaken in Lagos State by the Akinwunmi Ambode led administration, and the only way their people can benefit more is to support the good work and shun politics of bitterness for the progress of the state.”

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2019: Exodus as prominent politicians defect to SDP Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Former Zamfara State governor and serving senator representing Zamafara Central, Ahmed Yerima, is leading six former governors and four serving senators, including two former senators, among prominent politicians that have indicated interest to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the party revealed on Tuesday.

The party also said several other prominent Nigerians from Gombe, Borno, Plateau, Nasarawa and Benue are talking with the SDP leadership for immediate membership.

Reading reports of the party activities that took place in the last eleven months to members of the

party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, the SDP deputy national chairman, Isiaqu Abdulhammed, said both the former governors and senators were enthusiastic to join the party ahead of 2019 general elections.

He said, “There are so many good things happening to the party and with this momentum and people approaching us, I don’t think we need the PDP, which is the truth.”

On the proposed decamping, the deputy chairman said: “These six governors are led by the former governor of Zamfara state, Senator Ahmed Yerima. In fact, they met with our leader yesterday and the

Senator Abe accuses 4 Ogoni LGA chairmen of mismanaging N40m security votes Ï ƉƉƄ ƎƆ ƅ Ɖ Ƅè ƊƆ ƉƄ ƕƆ è Ɠ j Ɔè 1 ƈ G1 chairmen Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Senator Magnus Abe, representing Rivers South East in the National Assembly, has accused the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of four local government councils in the state of misapplying the monthly security votes that accrued to the areas to the tune of N40million.

The Senator had alleged that by virtue of their positions as the political heads of their respective local government areas, Khana, Gokana,Tai, and Eleme, the caretaker chairmen had mismanaged the funds.

He made the accusations in Tai, Tai Local Government Area, where he had gone to pay a condolence visit to the families of some Ogonis that were killed in the renewed onslaught of violence that engulfed Tai and Gokana from late last year until the first week of this month.

Senator Abe lamented: “Most of our youths are jobless and hungry. Somebody has to feed them. The chairmen of the four local governments in Ogoniland collect their N10 million monthly security votes and take it to their houses. They don’t report for work. They don’t even liaise with the security agencies, so how can they check insecurity in their domain?”

The Senator continued: “When we were here, we did our

best. And as the Senator representing Rivers South East comprising of the four local governments in Ogoni, I am doing my bit. I appeal to members of families who have lost loved ones to let bygones be bygones. Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.

Too many people have been killed here in Ogoni to begin to say we want to chase after those who might have been responsible for what happened. I think that vengeance should be left in the hands of Almighty God who seeth all and knoweth all.”

However, the CTC chairman of Tai Local Government Area, Mr. Bob Uelor Nkue, who swiftly reacted, refuted Abe’s allegation, describing the statement as “false and misleading”.

Mr. Nkue added: “The statement credited to Senator Abe is not correct. I mobilised funds meant for security to ensure that peace, law, and order is maintained in Bunu-Tai. His statement is designed to malign us and cause disaffection in the community.”

Also denying the allegation, the CTC chairman of Gokana, Mr. Louis Alawah, said Senator Abe’s statement was false, adding: “Contrary to the Senator’s assertion, the security vote is put to laudable use to enthrone effective security in the area. I want to place it on record that Senator Abe has lost touch with the people.”

meeting will continue today (Tuesday) and they are quite enthusiastic to join us.

“But there is one accident of history that happened before we met them. These former governors met within them and agreed on four conditions for choosing a party to work with. One, they agreed within themselves that they were not going to form a new political party. Two, they said they were looking for a party that has a national credible leader, and we have one.

“Another condition they gave is that they wanted a political party that has done its national convention, which will last more than 2019.

As they finished the meeting, we were there the second day and they were shocked when we told them about SDP because all the conditions fit exactly into the SDP. “When we asked them why they were interested in a party that has already done its convention, they said if they join any party that has not done its convention with their resources, the party will be divided because people will be looking to become national chairman, secretary

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and all that like it is happening in PDP. “Secondly, six senators from the North-east only while four of them are serving members, two are out of office, have also been talking to us from Borno, we have had four meetings with them and they are very much prepared to work with us.

“From Plateau state, high power delegation came here, former chairman of PDP in the state, Dr. Aruna and a serving House of Representative member was also here and we are talking.

“From Gombe state, a former House of Representative member Hon. Aruna Duku, have approached us. He said he has bought one Sienna car, 11 bicycles and paid three years office rent in the central area in Gombe state for the party. All he needed is for our national leader to be in Gombe for him to hand over these items.”

Also speaking, the SDP national chairman, Chief Olu Falae, said it took SDP years of experience to get to where it is today, adding that the party has not merged with the PDP because it has lost credibility.

“I am happy that a lot of people are interested in our party. Someone sent a text message to me pleading

passionately that the nation was be putting its hope on this party and that we should for goodness sake not allow discredited people to soil our image, and I replied and said that you are speaking to the converted.”

Responding to reports that SDP will merge with PDP, Chief Falae said; “Please, we read in the newspapers that the SDP has merged with one party or it has been absorbed with another party, please just don’t believe it because you don’t have a leadership that can be bought or that can be absorbed. It is because of the credibility they see in us that they want to come for what they don’t have.

“When the PDP delegation came to me they said they were going to confess their political sins that when they were in power they abused it, within their party they killed the internal democracy, people will chose a candidate but the party will hand pick, trying to play God and they eventually did themselves and Nigerians a serious harm than good”.

The national publicity secretary, Alfa Mohammad, also confirmed that on Monday, about 10 political groups and prominent individuals made attempt to meet with SDP national chairman to show their interest in the party.

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Ogun Assembly passes bill on LG office holders’ remuneration The Ogun Assembly on Tuesday passed into law a bill that would provide a structure for the remuneration of public and political office holders in the executive and legislative arms of local governments as well as Local Council Development Areas of the state.

Mr Olusola Bankole, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, read the report

of the committee and also moved the motion for the adoption of the report.

The motion was seconded by Mr Ganiyu Oyedeji.

The bill was entitled : “HB. No. 015/OG/2017-Remuneration of Public/ Political Office Holders in the Executive and Legislative Arms of Local Government/ Local Council Development Areas of Ogun State, Law 2017. ’’

Bankole stated that in view of the creation of LCDAs in the state, there was need for the assembly to structure the payment of emolument for political office holders in all the council areas.

The lawmaker said that the bill was long overdue, adding that the payment of remuneration would further promote quality service delivery at the grassroots.

News 12 Fake news worst than insurgency, militancy -Lai Moh’d Tom Okpe Abuja

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Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in Abuja, yesterday, that fake news phenomenon raging today is greater than insurgency and militancy, advising that there is every need for Nigerians, including the military to strategize on how to counter it with the same vigor it confronted Boko Haram.

The minister stated this at the 7th National Security Seminar of the Alumni Association of the National Defence College, saying, “I see a greater threat to Nigeria and the threat is greater than insurgency and militancy, and that is fake news. I think anybody, who is a student of history or military history will agree with me that no war has ever been started by bullets or bows and arrows. Every war has been started by words.

“This phenomenon of fake news is a serious issue and I think the Armed Forces should also pay a great attention to it.”

Alhaji Mohammed urged the military to devise a robust communication strategy and deploy more and capable personnel to the social media to wage a cyber warfare against fake news.

“This is why I believe that whatever we do today in fighting terrorism and insurgency, we must pay adequate attention to communication strategy. We must have our people, who will be very active also on the social media,” he said.

The minister said he had cause to debunk certain fake news in the social media recently when some people attempted to set Christians against Muslims by claiming that Nigeria is the most dangerous place for Christians to live in.

He warned that such unfounded allegation is capable of tearing the fabric of the society and causing conflict in the country.

“Two things happened last week to illustrate the phenomenon of fake news. Both Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande went to visit the President in London and a few hours later, some naysayers said Asiwaju has denied that he ever visited the President. It took Asiwaju’s quick rebuttal of the naysayers to set the record straight.

“Secondly, when U.S. President Donald Trump made a call to President Muhammadu Buhari, the naysayers again went on the social media to say it never happened. It took the intervention of the White House to confirm that President Trump indeed had a phone conversation with his Nigerian counterpart,” he said.

In his address, Commandant, National Defence College, Rear Admiral S. Alade, said having technically defeated the Boko Haram insurgency, there is need for the Armed Forces to brainstorm with a view to consolidating on the successes so far recorded against terrorism.

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mola was not a bribe.

The defendants are facing trial on charges over allegation of receipt of gratification and illegal possession of firearms before Justice Jude Okeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Adepoju, an operative of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), stated while under cross examination that in the course of his investigation, he also discovered payment of N500,000 made by one of President Muhammadu Buhari’s lawyers in support of Justice Ade-

mola’s family during the wedding ceremony of their daughter.

The witness noted that although the money, which was paid by Kola Awodehin (SAN) was made at a time Buhari’s certificate saga was pending before Justice Ademola’s court, such a payment could however not be taken for a bribe.

Joe Agi’s lawyer, Jeph Ejinkoye, had asked the witness whether by giving a wedding gift to Ademola, was President Buhari bribing Justice Ademola in order to win the certificate suit pending before him? The witness however answered in the negative.

He said in his opinion, it is a mere speculation to state that because the third defendant was handling some cases before the first defendant, the monetary gift of N30 million sent through him by Ken Hubert and Basey Bassey should be taken for a bribe.

On the allegation that Senator Ahmed Tinubu had influenced the appointment of Mrs. Olabowale Ademola, the witness stated that his position was based on an earlier allegation made against her. But when asked if he investigated the allegation, the witness said he did not.

He further stated that he was

aware that Mrs. Ademola was the most senior permanent secretary in Lagos state civil service at the time she was elevated to the post of Head of Service, Lagos State.

The witness was also asked if anybody had laid claim to the money allegedly found at the residence of Justice Ademola, or if anybody has come up to say that he gave such money to Justice Ademola as bribe. He said ‘No’.

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Armsgate: How EFCC recovered $1m in Badeh’s house -Witness Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

ÏÏÏ A prosecution witness, Goji Mohammed, on Tuesday, gave a vivid explanation to a Federal High Court in Abuja how the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered $1million cash during a raid on the house of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh.

Badeh is standing trial along Iyalikam Nigeria Limited on a 10-count charge of alleged N3.97billion money laundering, criminal breach of trust and corruption.

The former Chief of Defence Staff was said to have abused his office as CDS by using the dollar equivalent of N1.4billion removed from the accounts of the Nigerian Air Force to purchase properties in choice areas of Abuja between January and December, 2013.

Mohammed, who testified as

PW15, told Justice Okon Abang that he was a member of the Special Task Force (STF) team whose mandate was to investigate cases reported to the Commission from the National Security Adviser’s (NSA) office.

Led in his evidence-in chief by the lawyer to the EFCC, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, Mohammed saidL: “I was instructed to conduct a search by the Head of the STF ‘Team B’ on a property belonging to the defendant (Badeh) located at No 2b Nelson Mandela Street, Asokoro Abuja.

“In early February 2016, Badeh was brought out of detention facility to witness the search on his property and his assistant was also present. The search was conducted and a lot of documents, including landed property documents, bank account document, were recovered. We also discovered that some of the furniture in the house contained Badeh’s name. We took record of the items after which the Investigating Offi-

cer (IO), signed and the defendant counter-signed.”

Mohammed further shed more light on how the second search was conducted with the help of an intelligence report received on another property belonging to the Badeh which is located at No. 6, Ogun River street, Maitama, Abuja.

The witness said: “In the report, there were allegations of many cars including SUV salon parked within the premises of the building. Getting to the building, we discovered it was empty, no cars, no security personnel.”

According to him, the security operatives entered the house through the balcony as the front security door and the back door were all locked. He also narrated how all the rooms were searched one after another.

“In the upstairs, we discovered the biggest room which has a bed with side drawers and a large wardrobe. In one of the wardrobes, at the upper compartment,

there was a pack of kettle, as we opened it, we saw the bag filled with money in US dollars and we counted the money which is in 16 bundles of $50,000 each. We also found two sealed bundles of $100,000 each, giving a total of $1million.

He further told the court that a red box containing a knife which had an encrypted name and two waybills of furniture supplied to the building were also recovered.

He added that the security officer of the house was around when the search was conducted.

Jacobs thereafter sought to tender the search warrant, red box as well as the two waybills in evidence.

But the lawyer to Badeh, Mr. Lasun Sanusi, SAN, raised an objection against the admissibility of the items, arguing that there was the need to oblige him with copies of the documents. He also urged the court to adjourn the matter in order for him to ask his client questions on it.

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Editorial Time to revive Nigeria’s textile industry

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ne of the ironies of Nigeria’s industrialisation is the precipitous decline of manufacturing industries, especially the textiles sub sector. Time was when the textile mills represented the apogee of Nigeria’s manufacturing prowess, with high quality products exported all over the world. For example, in the 1980’s, Nigerian textiles industry was the third largest in Africa after Egypt and South Africa. Moreover, it was the largest employer of labour in the manufacturing sector, reportedly offering direct employment to more than 350,000 workers at its peak.

With Kaduna, Kano and Lagos as the hub, the country boasted over 175 mills in the 1980s and 1990s. Its contribution then amounted to 14 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Today, all that remains are carcasses of abandoned and dilapidated mills littered across the country, which is a sad reminder of their once, chequered past. Incidentally, the fortunes of the cotton and textile industries started plummeting in the mid 1990s due to neglect and policy inconsistencies. By the late 1990s, the country’s business climate became so unfriendly that many were forced to close down or relocate to other countries with favourable economic and political environment.

The situation was made worse by 1997, when the Federal Government lifted the ban on textiles importation, thereby depleting the number of garment factories to only 35 in 2015 from a peak of 175 in the 1990s.

Rather than protect the local industry, the government’s decision to check the indiscriminate importation of cheap textiles material has not changed the situation, as the porous borders, have paved the way

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for smugglers to have a field day. In a bid to revive the textiles industry, the Federal Government in December 2009 initiated N100 billion Cotton, Textiles and Garment (CTG) Revivial fund to be domiciled with the Bank of Industry (BOI).

Such effort at lending helping a hand was heartening, especially given the capacity of the manufacturing sector to absorb the large army of the unemployed.

Unfortunately, rather than improve, the situation has remained the same and in some instances getting worse. Because of this, questions are being asked as to who got the loan and what they did with it. Matters are not helped, as no mention was made in the 2016 budget on how to revive the textile industries.

In addition, manufacturers are facing the challenges of lack of power supply, as manufacturers now have to fund their own private power supply source, following the near-total collapse of the public power supply, further worsened by a flawed government privatisation exercise.

It is a fact that all over the world, the textile and garment industries have been identified as money-spinner that greatly supports job creation. We believe that the government should go beyond platitudes and create an enabling environment for revival of the textiles industry.

Presently, Nigeria ranks 169 out of 189 countries in the Ease of Doing Business index. With Nigeria’s huge population, her textile industries can be formidable. While finance is crucial to the revival of the sub-sector, a good business environment, special incentives like tax holidays, provision of adequate infrastructure, stable power supply and the patronage of made-in-Nigeria fabrics can also be used to boost the fortunes of the sector.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

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Wole Soyinka

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

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

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A’court strikes out Rocstone’s 9 years old suit against NAICOM Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Appeal, Abuja division, has struck out a N100m suit filed by Rocstone International Ltd against the National Insurance Commission and two others at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in 2009.

The appellate court also set aside the ruling of the high court of the Federal Capital Territory,Abuja Division delivered on June 24, 2009.

In an unanimous decision, the appellate court said that Rocstone International Ltd did not give the National Insurance Commission six months’ notice of its intention to institute the action before it filed the action.

Justice Peter Olabisi Ige who delivered the lead judgment agreed with the appellant counsel, Chukwuma- Machukwu Ume (SAN), that a letter written by the respondent “cannot by any stretch of imagination be equated with pre action Notice stipulated in Section 51(1)(a)(b)(c) and (d) of NAICOM ACT. Ige said that the Act demands that particulars stated in it must be met.

According to Justice Ige “ the respondent has wholly failed to make any attempt

at complying with Section 51 of NAICOM Act.” He said respondent suit is thus incompetent and moribund and by extension “will not clothe the court with jurisdiction to adjudicate on its subject matter.”

Justice Ige added that the appellate court also found that the respondent did not comply with the agreement entered between it and National Insurance Commission that in the event of dispute they must first go to arbitration before going to court.

He said that “the respondent having entered into agreement with 1st Appellant containing prescription to go to arbitration in case of dispute before recourse to the court cannot turn round to subvert the condition precedent.”

The appellant’s appeal is quite meritorious and the is hereby allowed, Justice Ige held. Other on the panel : Justice Abubakar Datti Yahaya and Justice Tani Yusuf Hassan agreed with the judgment.

Other appellants were the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General of the Federation who were sued along with National Insurance Commission at FCT high court for a breach of contract by the Rocstone International Limited.

NDDC reforms: 11 directors redeployed

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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a bid to enhance the overall performance towards the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has redeployed 11 directors.

The move, which is part of the on-going reforms and restructuring of the commission approved by the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, in line with the 4-R initiative of the current board and management and of the commission, affected directors at the headquarters, as well as those in Abuja Liaison Office, Bayelsa, Imo, Ondo, Delta and Rivers states offices.

Mr. Ekere had on assumption of duty in November, 2016, stressed the need to improve the Commission’s service delivery, promising far-reaching reforms that would cover restructuring the balance

sheet of the interventionist agency, reforming governance protocols, restoring the commission’s core mandate and reaffirming a commitment to doing what is right and proper, in an effort to improve the living conditions of the people.

In the restructuring exercise, four Directors were moved from the headquarters to Abuja and the state offices, while the directors from Abuja Liaison office, Imo, Ondo, and Bayelsa states were brought back to the headquarters in Port Harcourt.

Former director of the Bayelsa state Office, Dr. Princewill Ekanim, is now the director of Special Duties in the office of the Managing Director, while Mr. Offiong Ephraim moves from that position to head the Abuja Liaison office. The new director for the Bayelsa state office is Mrs. Rachael Odiri who was moved from the Abuja liaison office.

L-R: Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Prince Anofiu Elegushi; Corporate Relations Director, Guinness Nigeria, Mr. Sesan Sobowale; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mallam Sabiu Zakari; Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Rahamon Ade-Bello and Country Head/Resident Representative, United Nations Institute for Training & Research, UNITAR, Dr. Larry Boms, during the Diageo/UNITAR capacity building workshop on road safety and sustainable transport systems in Lagos… on Tuesday.

Weather Forecast: NIMET DG advocates for more synoptic stations in Nigeria Idu Jude, Abuja

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General of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Abubakar Sani Mashi, has advocated the establishment of more synoptic stations across the country in order to minimize the hardship faced by meteorologists in the critical duty of weather data collection for more enhanced accuracy of forecasts.

The call is coming at the heels of his resolve to ensure a proper seasonal weather forecast in Nigeria to help boost the nation’s economy.

A synoptic station is a weather facility, either on land or sea, with weather instruments that measure

atmospheric conditions which provide information to meteorologists for weather forecasts and the study of weather and climate.

The measurements taken include temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation amounts. What this means is that NiMet will have more locations for data collection and a higher prospect of providing more timely and accurate weather information for users, including decision makers in diverse sectors of the economy as well as the general public.

Prof Sani Mashi declared that “The establishment of more synoptic stations is in compliance with

the requirements of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which prescribes the establishment of meteorological stations, otherwise known as synoptic stations at a minimum of 100 kilometers apart from each other.

At the local level, more synoptic stations will also translate to more employment opportunities for the teeming youth of this nation, which is in tandem with the federal government’s drive for job creation.

And for NiMet in particular, more synoptic stations will increase the number of data collection points and thus enrich its data reservoir for research purposes”. He said this at a press conference at the Mu-

ritala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos as part of his ongoing national tour of operational facilities.

NiMet is the high tech agency of government, charged with providing weather information to the broad spectrum of users of weather products for economic development purposes, and deploys modern ICT equipment with the meteorologists at the heart of its operations.

NiMet Meteorologists are duty bound to monitor equipment at synoptic stations and take readings at pre-scheduled times. This also presupposes a recurrent need for more meteorological observers with assured career prospects for young Nigerian scientists.

Owode Crash: GUO sympathizes with passengers, lauds FRSC, LASTMA for rapid response Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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management of G.U.O. Transport Services Ltd, has reacted to the accident involving one of its luxury buses last week at Owode-Elede in Lagos, saying it was unfortunate and saddening.

The company said it sympathizes with the affected passengers and their relations for the inconveniences and losses suffered in the crash.

A survivor of the accident recounted that the Lagos-bound bus which departed Aba last Thursday at about 8:00 pm, hit a concrete demarcation on the

road early Friday morning at Owode and ran into the nearby river resulting in the death of three passengers.

The rest of the occupants of the 59-seater vehicle survived with a few of them being rushed to hospitals for the treatment of injuries.

Reacting to the incident, the Managing Director of the transport company, Mr. Maduabuchi Okeke, expressed the company’s gratitude to the first responders at the scene, for the efficient and professional manner they handled the situation.

“Prompt response by

the agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps {FRSC}, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Police, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other, agencies, helped in the rescue of many of the passengers”, Okeke remarked.

The Managing Director disclosed that as soon as the company was informed of the incident, mobilised a team which joined the agencies to ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.

“We at G.U.O. Transport wish to express our utmost sympathy and regret for

the distress experienced by the passengers and their families as a result of the accident involving our luxury bus”, the Managing Director stated, appealing to them to “bear with us during this sad period.”

Okeke said it was premature to comment on the cause of the crash, preferring to rather wait for “the report and updates from investigations by the agencies.”

However, a survivor of the accident, Mr. Kenneth Aaron, who spoke to journalists said the accident may have been caused by a slippery surface.

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Practical approach for health workers introduced to Nigerians Edem Edem, Calabar

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Consultant and senior fellow in clinical governance and patient safety, Professor Joseph Ana, has presented a Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK) to Nigerians. The PACK is guidelines designed for primary health care workers.

Addressing a press conference in Calabar, the Cross-River state capital,

Prof Ana said that in 2011 the World Bank did a service delivery indicator survey in a number of African countries, including Nigeria, and they looked principally at the diagnostic accuracy rates.

According to him, it was discovered that health worker in primary health care in any of these countries make an incorrect diagnostic and often the treatment delivered to the patience was the incorrect.

“We didn’t do so well to address those challenges, to increase the clinical competence of our primary health care workers and to ensure that, when a patience visit a primary health care centre the diagnostic that is made is correct and that the treatment he receive was correct.

“The National Primary Health Care Agency in conjunction with the World Bank in Nigeria introduce a program and that

program was to make it happened, PACK, Practical Approach to Care Kit was brought into Nigeria to help Nigerian achieve that objectives and we are proud to say that we are leading the pilot and the pilot comes in various stages.”

Prof Ana further said that the Africa Centre for Clinical Governance Research and Patient Safety first, provide guidelines that is working because

nobody, no health worker whether in primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities can have all the information that is necessary from the day to day in their heads because there is so much information in health care that they need some guide and references.

“No matter how senior you are, no matter how qualified you are, no matter how specialists or generalists you are, you need some guidelines that you

OPSH intercepts baby factory in Jos

Employment Racket: Police nab 2 fraudsters in Adamawa Tom Garba Yola

Chijioke Kingsley, Jos

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fraudsters that perfected the act of issuing fake appointment letters to applicants seeking teaching appointments in public schools in Adamawa state have been arrested.

The executive secretary, Post Primary Schools Management Board, Alhaji Adamu Danjuma, said yesterday that the suspects were apprehended with fake appointment letters and had since been handed over to the police for prosecution.

Alhaji Danjuma, in an interview, categorically stated that the board is not recruiting nor replacing any staff as of now and warned the general public to be wary of the activities of fraudsters.

He said the board is trailing one of the fraudsters who specialized in forging signatures of former and the present executive secretaries of the board.

The Executive Secretary called on the general public to be on the alert and report any person who approaches them with such offer.

Sources at the Adamawa state Police Command Headquarters Yola, confirmed the story, saying the suspects would soon be arraigned in court upon completion of investigation.

can make reference and the guidelines piloted in Nigeria are the PACK. You need to read the guidelines in the PACK”. The PACK was originally produced in South Africa and is currently in use in Malawi, Bostwana, Kenya, and Brazil. A few other countries like Nigeria are keying into it because it has transform countries where it has been established.

BALOGUN. Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara (m); Deputy Speaker, Hon. Yussuf Lasun and Minority Leader, Hon. Leo Ogor, proceeding to the chamber for plenary on resumption from a 3-week budget defence break at the National Assembly, Abuja… on Tuesday. Photo: TEMITOPE

Nigeria can end extremism, Boko Haram insurgency, says Zamba Edokpolor Osayande

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A consultant and resource person at the Leadership Center Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, Dr. Abayomi Zamba has said that religious extremism and all forms of violence could be eradicated from Nigeria if the right policies are put in place by government. “ Although Boko haram and all forms of violence in the north east has been degraded, but the issue of insurgency has to be addressed.”

He made this known in a conference held by a non- governmental Organisation, Ufok Dialouge foundation in col-

laboration with United Nation Women and other partners at Alausa, Lagos.

He maintained that government should undertake other characterization process that would ensure a lot of support, encouragement and counsel that could well mobilize the persons affected by violence back into the society.

“I know it would take a long time to make government programmes and activities become reality.”

“But people are worried as we need a government institutions and committee to ensure monitoring those who have drop their arms are integrated and welcome back to the society.”

Zamba noted that victims of violence and insurgency should be giving peace education and attached to human right organisations, tendering their issue’s profile that would properly integrate them into the system while government programmes should be geared towards developing the fight against countering extremism in the country.

However, the military operation became necessary to confront the violence Boko haram while persons who religuish their weapons are taking care of at the internal displaced persons camp by government and cooperate organisations.

Also speaking on youth

believing that the Nigeria government has failed its people. Zamba said that the government should be seen with some good agenders, as one cannot expect scarifice from the youth if the government cannot provide the common needs of the masses which include social amenities and electricity.

He warned Nigerians against violence and extremism, urging all to embrace love, tolerance and peace education while those in authourity should govern the society in the right way.

“We would not support any youth taking laws into their hands by destroying the source of fund for the economy.”

ÎÎÎOperation Safe Haven (OPSH), the Special Task force deployed to restore law and order in Plateau and Bauchi state, said at the weekend that it has intercepted a baby factory syndicate in Plateau.

Speaking to newsmen, the Commander of the task force, Major General Rogers Nicholas, said that the group “specialises in producing babies and distributing them to other states in the country.”

The group was reportedly intercepted after intelligence report by the OPSH troops.

Gen Nicholas also said that “the group comprised eight men and three women operating in Jos. “During the interrogation, one of the suspects said the group has a network spread across the country and they usually entice unsuspecting young ladies with mouth-watering offers and in other cases drug them with substances that lead to forced labour.

“As investigations continue into the activities of the syndicate, it is important for security outfits to extend its network across the states especially places where the babies are being sold, so as to apprehend those involved in the horrible crime.”

The OPSH boss also appealed to citizens of the state to always report suspicious persons to security operatives at all times.

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FG commissions BUK’s Center for Firm harps on importance of Diseases, Advanced Medical research girl-child education Augustine Okezie, Abuja AS part of efforts to address the issue of ravaging infectious diseases, the Federal Government has commissioned the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Research and Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Training established by the Bayero University, Kano (BUK).

Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, who was supported by his management team, commissioned the two centres both located at the College of Health Technology at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano.

The projects commissioned alongside four others were funded through the 2013 Tertiary Education Trust Fund special intervention. Other projects that were also inaugurated include multi-million naira Faculty of Law building, Law Library, and block of 30 offices for academic staff in Faculty of Education and Gymnasium for sports.

Baffa congratulated Bayero University Kano for putting the iconic infrastructure in place, saying it was very gratifying to see projects really worth what the agency has contrib-

uted.

He said: “We are extremely happy that Bayero University has continued to answer its name as one of the high performing institutions in respect of access to TETFund intervention and judiciously utilising such intervention”.

He said the projects were in tune with one of the key strategic goals of the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, as enunciated in his ministerial strategic plan of expanding access to quality higher education and in pursuing the mission of Bayero University Kano, to produce high quality manpower with the requisite skills for the purpose of developing the host community, nation and of humanity.

Earlier, Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Muhammadu Yahuza Bello, said it was a thing of joy that one of theirs in another capacity as the Executive Secretary of TETFund came to commission six projects, some funded through normal intervention and others through special intervention of the agency.

He noted that in the last five years, efforts had been made to expand the focus of the university, in addition to being a centre of teaching and

learning known for its quality of programmes locally and internationally, to become a centre of research within Nigeria and beyond.

According to him, the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Research was to address various forms of infectious diseases that are ravaging the society, saying it was wrong that attention is only given when notorious infectious diseases like Ebola come into the country.

He said: “Daily we are dealing with infectious diseases; Tuberculosis for example, is one of the diseases that have been for quite some times.

“The impetus for this particular centre arose from our discussion with West African Infectious Diseases Institute, based in Abuja, that wanted to collaborate with us and we found that the only best way to do that is to have another centre here in Kano that will be carrying out researches in conjunction with Teaching Hospital on various infectious diseases in order to contribute our quota in controlling the diseases,” he said.

Bello, noted that the Centre for Advanced Medical Research has a wider area of focus, explaining that at the moment it is only concentrated on a few of them.

Esther Taiwo

Importance of girl-child education has been stressed again as Promasidor Nigeria Limited restated its commitment to girl-child education in the 2017 edition of Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz Show.

Managing Director of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Olivier Thiry, explained that girlchild education is very important to nation building and human capital development.

He stated that the stage 1 of the competition will continue with the initiative that was started in 2016 where mixed school were asked to nominate a minimum of two girls for each category to represent such school. This, according to him, will encourage the girl-child to take interest in education especially the STEM courses.

In continuation, Thiry added that the minimum girl-child enrolment initiative which started last year paid off as it was an all-girls affair in the junior category and in the senior category, the 1st and 2nd runner up positions.

He maintained that Cowbell Our Milk has been involved in the improvement of the standard of education in Nigeria especially

in Mathematics over the last two decades.

Thiry noted that across the globe, investment in education has assumed an entirely new frontier that government and corporate organisations have come to realise that building capacity in STEM courses which Mathematics is a key component of, represents the driving force for development in the 21st century.

Like the previous editions, the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Quiz Show is open to students in JSS3 and SSS2 from 1018 years of age attending full time secondary Education in both public and private schools in Nigeria. To register, students are required to visit www.cowbellpedia.ng The ultimate prize for this year’s edition is One Million Naira and an all-expense paid educational excursion outside the country while the 1st and 2nd runners up will go home with Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only and Five Hundred Thousand Naira only respectively.

The teachers of the winners will be awarded Four hundred thousand naira while teachers of 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up will go home with Three hundred thousand naira and Two hundred thousand naira respectively.

Over 2000 students to attend WATFON 11th edition Esther Taiwo

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu (right) with Edo State State Coordinator, Nationa Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alhaji Abdulahi Yusuf, at the passing out parade of NYSC Batch B 2016 at temporary camp ground, Okada...recently

Rivers varsity ASUU chair, former Acting VC fingered in N1.3b fraud

Augustine Okezie, Abuja

The branch Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, Dr. Ugochukwu Agi, has been accused of colluding with the former Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Joseph Kinane, to embezzle the sum of N1.3 billion generated during the tenure of the varsity’s first Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemund Dienye Green-Osahogulu.

A lecturer in the Department of Foundations of Education in the university, who strongly pleaded anonymity for fear of victimisation, told the Daily Times in Abuja last

Thursday in an exclusive chat that he has already submitted a petition to that effect to the ICPC and expects the duo to be invited for questioning any moment from now.

He said the level of collaboration between the former Acting VC and the ASUU Chairman were extremely suspicious as the union during that period remained a stooge of the former Acting Vice Chancellor.

Recall that following the crises that engulfed the university in 2015, which the Daily Times gathered were deliberately fuelled by a cabal in the institution that were looking for every avenue to push Prof.

Rosemund and a few other trusted officers out, the then Vice Chancellor was eventually sent out on com-

pulsory leave by Governor Nyesom Wike, who also ordered her to hand over to Prof. Joseph Kinane as the acting VC. Records also have it that Prof.

Rosemund, who happens to be the first female Vice Chancellor that Rivers State has ever produced, handed over a rich treasury containing the said amount to the Acting VC, Prof. Joseph Kinane.

The institution was upgraded to a university and Prof. Rosemund Dienye Green-Osahogulu was meritoriously appointed as its first Vice Chancellor by the Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi government. The institution was said to have witnessed positive transformation through sanitisation of the age-long corrupt

The 11th edition of ‘We Are the Future of Our Nation’ (WATFON) organised by foremost education consulting company, Edumark, is set to hold on March 2, this year with about 2000 students expected to be in attendance..

The annual event organised by Edumark was created eleven years ago to Inspire Patriotism, Celebrate Role Models and Promote Unity. This year, the theme is ‘Choose Nigeria: Choose to love, think and reform Nigeria’.

According to the Managing Director of Edumark, Mrs. Yinka Ogunde, the theme, “Choose Nigeria,” is meant to stir love of the country in the youth and to put the country first in all they do.

“When we begin to see Nigeria in

this light, we begin to put structures and policies in place that will engineer development of all our sectors be it in Education, Health, Transportation, etc,” she said.

She added that “an investment in the lives of young Nigerians is the only way for genuine national rebirth.”

Guests expected at this year’s event include Prof. Pat Utomi; Wemimo Ogunde (SAN); Deola Azeez; Sir Newton Jibunoh; Foluso Philips; Leke Alder; Jimi Agbaje; Fela Durotoye; and Leke Pitan among others.

Abubakar Mohmoud (SAN), President of the Nigerian Bar Association is to chair this year’s event at the Vantage Point in Lagos. The flagship youth event brings together over 2000 students from across Nigeria to meet great achievers in various endeavours as role models and share ideas with them.

system in the school, enhanced revenue generation and blockage of all avenues of financial leakages that had been the bane of the institution.

The incumbent Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, also confirmed the fraud allegations when the Daily Times contacted him on the phone. He further expressed shock over the inability of his predecessor to ensure accountability and prudent management of funds.

He said: “The immediate past Acting Vice Chancellor got handover cash of over N1.3 billion but handed over less than N300 million out of which N98.1 million is Union’s check-off and pensioners’ money.

It is amazing how over N1.3 billion plus the income that was generated

internally over the past one year was burnt off before my arrival.

“It also hurts to know that the debt profile of the University is huge. Even though the handover note did not state anything about debt profile, the harassment from contractors to be paid in the last two weeks is overwhelming’’.

Meanwhile, the ASUU chairman of the university, Dr. Agi, when contacted on phone, denied being involved in the fraud allegations, insisting that he is ready to defend himself whenever he is called upon to do so Efforts to reach the former acting VC, Prof. Joseph Kinane, before filing this report were futile.

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NECO urges corporate organisations to encourage study of Maths Esther Taiwo

Director, Quality Assurance, National Examination Council (NECO), Dr. Ikechukwu Anyanwu, has urged corporate organisations to emulate Promasidor’s initiative of sponsoring Mathematics quiz competition and elevate the quality of Mathematics education in Nigeria.

Reacting to the Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz organised by Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, Anyawu added that NECO is impressed with the Cowbellpedia initiative and pledged its continued support to make the competition achieve its aims and objectives.

Meanwhile, Promasidor has upgraded the Registration portal for the 2017 edition of the competition.

While entry into this competition is free, Abiodun Ayodeji, Promasidor’s Category Manager (Dairy), enjoined contestants to register online at www.cowbellpedia.ng.

Also, he advised the candidates/ schools to do the following: Go to www.cowbellpedia.ng; click on link to register your school; Fill the form; Ensure you fill all required fields and complete the process by clicking the Register button.

Ayodeji explained that the new improvement on the registration portal will flash the required fields on the computer screen to alert prospective candidate on the need to complete all the processes.

Also, Mr. Oliver Thiry, Managing Director, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, explained that investment in education has assumed an entirely new frontier globally that governments and corporate organisations have come to realise that building capacity in STEM courses which Mathematics is a key component of, represents the driving force for development in the 21st century.

He added that like in the previous editions, the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show that is sponsored by Cowbell, is open to students in JSS 3 and SSS2 from 10 - 18 years of age attending full time Secondary Education in both Public and Private Schools in Nigeria and entry into the competition is free.

The 2016 winners, Miss Juliet Ekoko and Master Ayooluwa Oguntade also commended Promasidor for the opportunity given to them to hone their Mathematics skill through the Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz Show.

The ultimate prize for this year’s edition is One Million Naira and an all-expense paid educational excursion outside the country while the 1st and 2nd runners up will go home with Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (=N=750,000.00) only and Five Hundred Thousand Naira (=N=500,000.00) only respectively.

The Teacher of the top prize student winner will be awarded N400, 000.00 while Teachers of 1st runnerup and 2nd runner-up will go home with N300, 000.00 and N200, 000.00 respectively.

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Student’s protest: UNIABUJA to address security, healthcare challenges Augustine Okezie, Abuja Following students’ protest on Monday which led to the barricade of the ever busy airport road, the management of the University of Abuja after an emergency meeting same day have rolled out several radical measures aimed at addressing urgent demands by students and to avoid a repeat of the incident.

A press release which was signed by the varsity’s Deputy Registrar Information, Malam Dauda Waziri, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, said the decision came out after an emergency meeting of the school management.

Recall that the students of the university on Monday staged demonstration at the entrance gate of the main campus which resulted in the disruption of the flow of traffic on the AbujaGwagwalada highway for hours.

The students were protesting the death of a 200-level female student, Boyi Simi-Love, of the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, who was knocked down by a vehicle at about 9pm on Sunday while she was crossing the highway just by the overhead bridge near the main entrance into the university.

The students had claimed that the deceased was trying to escape some hoodlums who were trying to rob her while using the pedestrian bridge earlier, a development which forced her to run into the busy expressway in search

Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, in a group photograph with Nation Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving at Adikpo, Kwande L.G.A of Benue State when the Speaker commissioned Constituency Projects of Hon. Benjamin Wayo ...recently of safety. She was eventually knocked down by an approaching high speeding vehicle on the same lane.

Among the issues raised during the student’ protest which disrupted the free-flow of traffic on the highway for nearly four hours include addressing insecurity at the overhead bridge and the insufficient medical facilities at the University Medical Centre on the Main Campus which they alleged demanded the student’ ID card before they could administer treatment thereby contributing to the death of their colleague soon

after the incident.

Calm was later restored after the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Umale Adikwu, addressed the irate students at the main gate persuading them to vacate the highway with an assurance that the University Management would address immediately some of their demands that would enhance the safety of students even on the highway.

He explained that the university would liaise with the relevant federal authorities so that speedbreakers could be constructed at strategic points to the University

gate on the highway funded by the university and that similar approach would be made to the Nigerian Police authorities for a permanent Police patrol presence by the overhead bridge especially at night.

The Vice-Chancellor further assured that the Students Union and the University Management had agreed to constitute a joint committee to monitor student facilities with a view to nip in the bud any frictions that might arise as a result of failures of welfare and other services to students.

Glamour as Victory College Ikare turns 70

Girl-child education: Kebbi to partner FOMWAN

All roads lead to the ancient town of Ikare-Akoko in Ondo State, as one of Nigeria’s oldest secondary schools, Victory College IkareAkoko, marks its 70th birthday.

The ceremony, which began on Tuesday February 21, and ends on Sunday February 26, 2017, has as its highlights, a fund raising ceremony and a public lecture on Saturday, February 25.

According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of Victory College Ikare Old Students Association, VICOSA, Mr. Akin Orimolade, the 70th birthday anniversary will on Wednesday (today) feature an invitational football match, while Thursday is set

Kebbi State Government will partner the Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in the promotion of girl-child education, says Alhaji Muhammadu Magawata, the state Commissioner of Education.

Magawata said this when the leader of the group, Hajiya Fatima Nasarawa, paid him a courtesy visit in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

He said that the state would ensure that girl child education was accorded priority, to improve their retention up to the completion of their studies and urged the group to support the efforts of the present administration.

He further urged the group to encourage parents to support the education of their female children up to tertiary level, to enhance the contribution of women to the development of the state.

aside for a musical concert featuring prominent Ondo State musician, Santana Adagunodo and his protégé, Taye Thuraya.

A jumat service will hold on Friday at the Ikare Central Mosque, and at 10 am on Saturday, an alumni lecture cum fund raising ceremony will take place. Similarly, at 6pm same Saturday, an award/gala night takes the stage.

Retired Anglican Bishop of Egba Diocese, Bishop Matthew Owadayo, an old student of the school, will deliver the anniversary lecture.

Similarly, the deputy governor of Osun State, Mrs. Grace Laoye-Tomori and Lagos based legal practitioner, Barrister Jiti Ogunye, both old students

of the college, will on Saturday deliver lectures at the school’s price-giving day and Gala Night.

On Sunday, The ceremony will be rounded off with a thanksgiving church service, on Sunday, February 26, where Bishop Owadayo will give a sermon.

Meanwhile, Prof. Michael Faborode, former Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, who is the National President of the Old Students Association, has appealed to members of the association to attend and donate generously during the fund raising ceremony, packaged to provide the needed infrastructure in the school.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, February 22, 2017

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR IMPROVED LIVELIHOOD & SUSTENANCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINTARO PONMILE LEKAN 3. JOHN KUTDANG JINUNG

2. AKINTARO TIFFANY 4. CHRIS DANJUMA ABONGABY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. YOUTHS COUNSELING, CAPACITY BUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT 2. ASSISTANCE TO TRAUMATIZED COMMUNITIES, GROUP AND PEOPLE WITH LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS 3. GIVING FINANCIAL AID TO EMPOWER YOUTHS AND WIDOWS 4. SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME AND TRAINING ON CRAFTS AND AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE MILLENIUM GENERATION CLUB

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NYNETTE CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

POWER OF GETHSEMANE 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

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. OSATOHANMWEN ATOHENEGBE 2. UYIGHOSA AITUAGIE OSEMOTA 3. BABATUNDE OGUNLEYE 4. FREDA ALEX AGBOSA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLAOLUWA OLUSOLA JOSEPH 2. OLAOLUWA FUNMILAYO COMFO 3. OSHO ELIZABETH OLADUNMI 4. OJO BABATOPE OMONIYI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To support the advancement of Education among the less privilege children.

To provide food shelter and Health Care Services for the less privileged children create mentoring platforms aimed at transmitting value for children prevent children from street hawking.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1 TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2 TO STRENGTHEN MEMBER BY TEACHING THEM OF WORD OF GOD

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar-general corporate affairs commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

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 BY BARRISTER ABIEYUWA JENNIFER ERINMWINGBOVO

SIGNED ANTHONY O. ABAH ESQ.

IFE CLARION CALL INITIATIVE

WINNING SWORD OF THE LORD GOSPEL CHURCH

This is to inform the General Public 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.

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.

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) Mr Aluge Emeka (2) Mr Mobuogwu Mona (3) Mr. Moemeke Martins (4) Mr Okumbor Ndubuisi (5) Mr Okwumayia Lucky

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. REV . ODUNDOYIN ADESOLA JOSEPH 2. PASTOR YUSUF - ODUNDOYIN ADEJUMOKE 3. PASTOR BAMIKOLE JEREMIAH LEKAN 4. EVANG. OLAOGUN JOSHUA OMOTUNDE 5.ELDER ISRAEL ODUNDOYIN 6. EVANG. AJIBOYE OYETOLA FOLUKE

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. MR ADEWOYIN OLUSEGUN 2. MRS OBISAKIN CHRISTIANAH BUSAYO 3. MR OLOWOSEUNRE ABIODUN 4. MR ARILEWOLA ADESOLA OLUFEMI 5. ADEOYE OLUWATOSIN ADETOLA

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(Chairman) (Patron) (Treasurer) (Secretary) (Founder)

THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To support the well being of its members.

(2) To bring together noble members of the society for the purpose of service to humanity.

(3) To provide professional, humanitarian and social services to communities.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : Nwaoha Ugochukwu Esq.

SIYON INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

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 ACTS OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AWOWALE ADEKUNLE MICHAEL 2. ADETUNJI CHRISTIAN MATHEW 3. ATILOLA MIKE 4. ATANLOGUN BABAJIDE AIMS: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR - GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

GO HARVEST INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH TRUSTEES: (1) Bishop Goddy Okafor, Chairman (2) Rev Mrs Pat Okafor (3) Pst Chuks Godwin Brown (4) Pst Luke Adesupo Adeyemo, Secretary (5) Mr James Rufus.

AIMS: TO PROMOTE THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 Days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To propagate the gospel of our lord Jesus to every creature. Mark 16:15 (2) To pray to God for all the Nations all over the world for peace and tranquillity. Psalm 122:6 (3) To preach and teach that darkness has no power over the light .1:5 Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : EVANG. AJIBOYE OYETOLA FOLUKE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS :To provide unity, cordial relationship, interest, social integration and cooperation among members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

THE RIGHT LEADERSHIP ORGANISATION

CHRIST LIVING DELIVERANCE CHURCH OGBUNKA

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

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

1. Hon. John Obafemi 2. Rt. Hon. Remmy Adewale Hazzan 3. Evang. Kolade Segun-Okeowo 4. Mrs. Gamu Adebisi Ololade 5. Olaniyan ADEOLA Esther 6. Victor Adewale Ogunade 7. Hon. Nimisoere Walson-Jack 8. Olusegun Adetunji Olonade

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. APOSTLE EMMANUAL OBIORA OKEKE - CHAIRMAN 2. REV. MRS UCHENNA CHRISTIANA OKEKE 3. ELDER OKORO MOSES IKECHUKWU 4. ELDER OKORO GABRIEL NWAFOR 5. PASTOR CHISOM EMMANUAL OBIORA

Aims 1. To promote quality leadership in the society/community. 2. To encourage & mentor youths to becoming good leaders.

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

Signed: Trustees.

ROYALTY CLUB OF EGBALAND INTERNATIONAL

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach and teach the full gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. To proclaim deliverance to the captive through ministration of the power of the Holy Spirit.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar -General Corporate Affairs Commission, Maitama Abuja within 28days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

NAME OF ASSOCIATION IS, MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE UMUDIKE ACADEMIC STAFF WELFARE

The General Public is hereby notifed that the above named Centre has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

The General Public is hereby notifed that the above named Centre has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1. Anthony Oluseyi Akinlawon 2. Hon. Justice George Oladeinde Shoremi (rtd) 3.Oluyinka Kufile.

4. Mr. Sodipe Taiwo.

5. Mr. Tokunbo Omisore.

ASSOCIATION. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IBIERI JONES - PRESIDENT. 2. MRS. MODEBELU MELODY NDIDI - VICE PRESIDENT. 3. EFURUMIBE EZINNA LUCKY - SECRETARY. 4. MRS. JIMOH MULIKAT ABIOLA - TREASURER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.

To ensure that social, cultural, sporting and leisure activities are sponsored and championed for the development of ake, egbaland and ogun state.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 Days from the date of this publication.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. MAINTAIN GOOD RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEMBERS AND OTHER STAFF OF THE INSTITUTION. 2. MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN THE INSTITUTION. 3. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 Days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED PRESIDENT

SIGNED: BARR. CHUKWUEZUGO UGWU.

LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN MISSION

CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM KING OF REVIVAL CHURCH IBUDO ISINMI

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

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

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

THE NAME TO BE CORRECTED IS 1. MRS ADEJOKE AJAGUNA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR OPEYEMI AYODELE - PRESIDENT 2. MRS. YETUNDE ADEWUNMI - TREASURER 3. MRS. ADEBISI OLUWABUKOLA FUNMI - SECRETARY

KINGSVISION CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (CAC/IT/NO 76147)

THE CORRECT NAMES ARE: 1. MRS AJAGUNA DOLAPO AFOLABI. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUNYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUNYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Julius Feyisetan Oluwole 3. Oluwasanmi Oniyelu 5. Esther Enitan Ijewere

2. Taiwo Vincent Ijifemiwa 4. Adesanya Adegbeng Thomas 6. Sarah Oluwafunmilayo Akinosho

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote and advance the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ as presented in the beliefs and teaching of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement.

2. To train and develop leaders in religions and moral thought and work.

3. To do all such other things as may be considered to be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any of them.

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

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ODEH CHUKUWUNALU DANIEL

MISS. FAYEMI ADEWUNMI OLUWAFUNMITO

Formerly known and addressed as ODEH CHUKWUNALU, now wish to be known and addressed as ODEH CHUKUWUNALU DANIEL. That I was born on 13th of April, 1988.

All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. OLUKAYODE OLUWAFUNMITO OLAJUMOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS. FAYEMI ADEWUNMI OLUWAFUNMITO. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

STEVENSON KESLER

CORRECTION OF NAME

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, February 22, 2017

OZONECHI VERONICA NKEM FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOBODO VERONICA NKEM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZONECHI VERONICA NKEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OSAYANDE OSAIGBOVO JEREMIAH Formerly known and addressed as OSAYANDE OSAIGBOVO JERRY, now wish to be known and addressed as OSAYANDE OSAIGBOVO JEREMIAH. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS. SUSANNA ENOKHUMWEN OBINYAN

AMAH OKONKWO KELECHI MARTINDES Formerly known and addressed as AMAH KELECHI MARTINDES, now wish to be known and addressed as AMAH OKONKWO KELECHI MARTINDES. All former documents remain valid. Gen-

Formerly known and addressed as STEVENSON KESLER EGHOSA, now wish to be known and addressed as STEVENSON KESLER. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

8. This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as MISS. MABEL OBINYAN instead of PERPETUAL OMOZELE OBINYAN. That my correct name is PERPETUAL OMOZELE OBINYAN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as MRS. SUSANNA. E. OBINYAN instead of MRS. SUSANNA ENOKHUMWEN OBINYAN. That my correct name is MRS. SUSANNA ENOKHUMWEN OBINYAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OMOSAH MARIAM OCHUWA

MRS. LAWANSON OLANIKE KOFOWOROLA

Formerly known and addressed as OSENI MARIAM OCHUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOSAH MARIAM OCHUWA. All former documents remain valid.

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OLUWAFUNMILAYO IBIRONKE TAYLOR-COLE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS SHELLE OLANIKE KOFOWOROLA AKINYELE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. LAWANSON OLANIKE KOFOWOROLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

xGERALDINE IJEOMA OBINANI

OLAWALE OPEYEMI KAFAYAT Formerly known and addressed as HASSAN OPEYEMI KAFAYAT, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWALE OPEYEMI KAFAYAT. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ODUOLOWU SEUN Formerly known and addressed as ODO-OLOWU SEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUOLOWU SEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. UKACHUKWU IHEOMA NWADIUTO

LAMIDI MUMUNI

Formerly known and addressed as OLUWA FUNMILAYO IBIRONKE OJO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWAFUNMILAYO IBIRONKE TAYLOR-COLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as GERALDINE IJEOMA ANIEBONAM, now wish to be known and addressed as GERALDINE IJEOMA OBINANI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU NWADIUTO IHEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UKACHUKWU IHEOMA NWADIUTO. All former documents remain valid. Lagos State University and general public take note.

CAMARA MAMADY

CHUKWUEMEKA JEFFREY

INNOCENT AGBOR EMEH

JIMOH ALABI SAHEED FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAHEED OLUWAFEMI AJADI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JIMOH ALABI SAHEED. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as ABIODUN DUPE SEJORO, now wish to be known and addressed as SEJORO SEGUN DUPE. That my correct date of birth is 24 January 1971 and not 1 January 1980. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as CAMARA MAMADI ABDULLAHI, now wish to be known and addressed as CAMARA MAMADY. All former documents remain valid.

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. Formerly known and addressed as JEFREY CHUKWUEMEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA JEFFREY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AGBOR EMEH AGBOR, now wish to be known and addressed as INNOCENT AGBOR EMEH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ALARAPE SAFIATU AYOMI

CORRECTION OF NAME

SIKIRU SIDIKAT AJOKE

SHITTU ROSELINE RANMILOWO

ISHOLA OLORUNTOYIN KUBURAT

Formerly known and addressed as AKINGBEMISILU ROSELINE RANMILOWO, now wish to be known and addressed as SHITTU ROSELINE RANMILOWO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADENRELE TOYIN ISHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ISHOLA OLORUNTOYIN KUBURAT. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MODUPEOLA OLABISI ADEMOLA AJAYI

My name was wrongly written as NWALU ETHAN ANGELA instead of NWALU ANGELA NGINKA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

TCHOUNKEU OLUWATOYIN FLORENCE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MULERO SIDIKAT AJOKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SIKIRU SIDIKAT AJOKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

IDOWU OLUWAFUNKE TITILOPE

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

Formerly known and addressed as MODUPEOLA OLABISI ALLI, now wish to be known and addressed as MODUPEOLA OLABISI ADEMOLA AJAYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FATOYE OLUWATOYIN FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as TCHOUNKEU OLUWATOYIN FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNYANWO OLUWAFUNKE TITILOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as IDOWU OLUWAFUNKE TITILOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLOWOLAYEMO OLUWATOYIN ADUNOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as AREMU OLUWATOYIN ADUNOLA. All former documents remain valid. That my date of birth is 26 September 1971. General public take note.

OLA OLUMUYIWA DADA

OKOJIE JENNIFER AMEN

OLADOKUN IYABO OLAIDE

Formerly known and addressed as OLA ADE LOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLA OLUMUYIWA DADA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as COLLINS JENNIFER AMEN, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOJIE JENNIFER AMEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZE JULIET

AGBAJE KAFILAT ARIYIKE

DANIEL OGOEGBUNEM CHINWUBA

Formerly known and addressed as AGBAJE KAFEELAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBAJE KAFILAT ARIYIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I,Formerly known and addressed as DANIEL OGOEGBUNEM OKORONKWO now wish to be known as DANIEL OGOEGBUNEM CHINWUBA, Due to family decision to harmonise our name. All former documents remain valid. Embassies, Banks and general public take note.

UCHIDIUNO SHEILA OLUWATOYIN

OMOTAYO OMOWUNMI ESTHER

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TESILIMI-AREWA TESI I, formerly known and addressed as TESILIMI TESI, now wish to be known and addressed as TESILIMI-AREWA TESI. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as FAMIWOLE OMOWUNMI ESTHER, Now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTAYO OMOWUNMI ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CYNTHIA ONYINYEHI IKENNA-WABARA I, formerly known and addressed asCYNTHIA ONYINYECHI KANU, now wish to be known and addressed as CYNTHIA ONYINYEHI IKENNA-WABARA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as PAPAGIANNOPOULOU ANNA, now wish to be known and addressed as HARRISON ANNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, IHEANACHO DIKE UDENSI is one and same person as UDENSI- DIKE IHEANACHO MARGARET. All documents bearing the above names remain mine. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as TOCHUKWU MARTINS and TOBECHUKWU MARTINS instead of OKAFOR TOBECHUKWU MARTINS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SAFIATU AHMED, now wish to be known and addressed as ALARAPE SAFIATU AYOMI. All former documents remain valid.

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HARRISON ANNA

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Formerly known and addressed as ANYANWU JULIET AKUDO, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OBUTE JOSEPHINE NKEM Formerly known and addressed as OBUTE JOSEPHINE NKEMDILIM, now wish to be known and addressed as OBUTE JOSEPHINE NKEM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FEMI MOKA, now wish to be known and addressed as LAMIDI MUMUNI. All former documents remain valid.

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ODEYEMI ADIJAT TOKE Formerly known and addressed as SADIKU TOKE ADIJAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ODEYEMI ADIJAT TOKE. All former documents remain valid.

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MOHAMMED NURUDEEN OMALE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUHAMMED NURU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOHAMMED NURUDEEN OMALE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

DAWODU ADETOLA ELIZABETH

OBASI STELLA IFEYINWA

Formerly known and addressed as DAWODU ADETOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as DAWODU ADETOLA ELIZABETH (CAPTAIN). All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ONWUKA STELLA IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as OBASI STELLA IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

WALTER BLESSING

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. MBA MAUREEN CHIMEZIE

Formerly known and addressed as FRANCIS AYOMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as TEIKO KAYIN AYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Olaka Blessing Okakaobari, now wish to be known and addressed as Walter Blessing. All former documents remain valid.

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I, ARTHUR ROBERT OKPOMO, now state that OKPOMO was omitted during the time of registration with ARM. I certify that I am ARTHUR ROBERT and also ARTHUR ROBERT OKPOMO. All former documents remain valid.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MMADUKAIFE MAUREEN CHIMEZIE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. MBA MAUREEN CHIMEZIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

DANIEL ADIKWU OLOCHE

AKINFENWA GANIYAT OMOSHALEWA

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

MRS. EDOZIE JOY ANULIKA

TEIKO KAYIN AYO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADIKWU DANIEL MOSES, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIEL ADIKWU OLOCHE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as EJIERE FESTUS NDUBUISI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EDOZIE JOY ANULIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ISMAIL BOLANLE OMOSHALEWA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINFENWA GANIYAT OMOSHALEWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UCHE STANLEY OKORO, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN NNANNA OKOLI. My date of birth was wrongly written as 15th Aug. 1985 instead of 15th Aug. 1989. All former documents remain valid. General

ESHIMIKHI MEMHEKHIMEMHE RICHARD ESHIMIKHI

DADA OMOLARA ESTHER

AKINSANYA KAZEEM ABEEFE

AGUNBIADE THERESA

I, formerly known and addressed as RICHARD OMOLOGBO UDUAFEME, now wish to be known and addressed as ESHIMIKHI MEMHEKHIMEMHE RICHARD ESHIMIKHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AS DADA ABOSEDE NOW KNOWN AS DADA OMOLARA ESTHER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

Formerly Known As AHMED KAZEEM now Known As AKINSANYA KAZEEM ABEEFE.All Former Documents Remain Valid General Public Take Note

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APOSTOLIC GREAT GOSPEL DELIVERANCE CHURCH 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 FRANCIS EZEKIEL ARCHIBONG 2. PASTOR GODKNOWS OFFIONG 3. BRO EZEKIEL ANIEKAN UDOH 4. EVANGELIST UBONG NSE EDET 5. HOPE PRECIOUS ESENEYEN 6. SISTER MERCY OKON UMOH

-GENERAL OVERSEER -SECRETARY -TREASURER -ASSIST SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: BARRISTER EKONG O. EKONG 08024573737

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LAI-TAYO AMODU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

INSPIREDTOINSPIRE FOUNDATION

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

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. AMODU THEOPHILUS 2. AMODU OLUWOLE OLUMUYIWA 3. OKAFOR GRACE OMOLARA 4. IDOWU MOSES BABATUNDE 5. ADEWUSI FUNKE

TRUSTEES: 1. OGUNKOLATI OLUFEMI OLATOKUNBO 3. DAVIES HELEN 5. DAVIES TOSAN ELLA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. GENERAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE POOR ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

2. EBODA MICHAEL OLAYINKA 4. ADEOGUN ADEJORO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ENSURE THAT VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND ACCESS TO DECENT LIVELIHOOD INCREASE WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. 2. TO PROVIDE BASIC LITERACY AND NUMERIC SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO EDUCATION. 3. TO HELP IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: INSIGHT SOLICITORS

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ONE PEOPLE ONE VISION FOUNDATION

Public Notice

MRS CAROLINE OLUWATOLA AINA FOUNDATION

TRINITY FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA ONITSHA

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

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

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. OLASUPO EGBEYEMI 3. OLAJIDE ADEBAYO

TRUSTEES: 1. ABAYOMI OLUWASEUN AINA 2. OLUWAFEMI ABIDEMI AINA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWUGWU PATRICK NDUKA. 3. OFUFE DAMIAN. 5. EZEIMO CASMIR.

2.

4.

OLATEJU MAFE OLADIPUPO FATOKI

2. OBI PETER IFEANYI. 4. NNAMEZIE LAWRENCE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. PROMOTING INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AMONGST YOUTHS AND REVIVING CULTURAL AND MORAL VALUES IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO TAKE PRACTICAL STEPS IN ENSURING THAT VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND ACCESS TO DECENT LIVELIHOOD INCREASE WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE INDIGENT PEOPLE OF NIGERIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS.

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

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

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

SIGNED: INSIGHT SOLICITORS

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

WOMEN IN SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES INITIATIVE

ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS FOR KEKE DRIVERS

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

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. LILIAN IMONI (CHAIRMAN) 2. ADEOLA SULAIMAN 3. DAMILOLA MAKINDIPE 4. PETER- THOMAS HEMBADOON MORENIKE 5. FUNMILAYO FRANCISCA FATONA 6. FUNMI EKO EZE. 7. VERONICA ONUCHI

TRUSTEES: 1. OKAFOR JONAS 3. SANI ALIYU 5. AKE YINKS 7. KADIRI ROMANUS GODSTIME

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN IN OUR SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

ECUMENISM FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: (1.) REVD DR. SAMSON OLASUPO ADENIYI AYOKUNLE. 2. REVD DR. MOSES BABATUNDE ADEBAYO (3.) REVD DR. OLUMIDE KEHINDE. (4.) REVD DR.BENNETT UCHEEBULAM ENYIOHA. (5.) REVD DR. TESTIMONY OLUSOJI OYEWOLE ONIFADE. (6.) BARRISTER ADEOLA OKESIJI. (7.) PASTOR MARCUS AUDU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES - TO FOSTER FOR UNITY, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHRISTIAN’S YOUTH AND WOMEN.

2. VINCENT ASOLUKA 4. OBIANO DANIEL 6. OKEM BERNARD 8. BERNARD UWHUBETIYI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE MEMBERS HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

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

SIGNED : UDEOGU OBINNA ESQ. 08065657274

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOLDEN CARE INITIATIVES 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. JOSEPHINE E. AGUOCHA 2. HELEN UDEMBA 3. BRIGET AYANTAYO 4.PATRICIA ABOGEDE 5. EMMANUEL O. AGUOCHA 6. VITALIS I. OHAERI AIMS AND OBJECTIVE. TO EMPOWER AND TAKE CARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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) ADEMOLA BABATUNDE ABIDEMI 2) OLUSEUN ADU ADEBAYO 3) CHIEF TAJUDEEN ADEOYE 4) NKEZE MICHAEL AZUBIKE 5) DR. OKWUBOR BLESSING 6) GODDEY AGUSA 7) BABAJIDE CHARLES GEORGE 8) KINGSLEY LDEMUDIA EHIWE. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES: 1. UGOCHUKWU MATTHEW - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIBUNINE KINGSLEY - TREASURER. 3. STEVE EZENNA OBASI - GENERAL SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (A). TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND HUMANITY, PARTICULARLY IN TIMES OF NEED. (B). TO ENHANCE CO-OPERATION AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. (C). TO SUPPORT AND SPEAK IN ONE VOICE ON ISSUES AFFECTING MEMBERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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

PRUDENT YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

NWANNE DI NA MBA ASSOCIATION EVBUKHU, BENIN CITY 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

JESUS SOLUTIONS PROVIDING LIFE AND HOPE MINISTRY 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. PST. ADEJAYAN SUNDAY OYEDEJI 2. MRS ADEJAYAN FUNMILAYO KEMI 3. MR AKINOLA OLALEKAN FLOURISH

GRACIOUS GRACE SALVATION MINISTRY 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. Apostle.Ogegere Elijah (General overseer) 2. Ogegere Gokeme. (Secretary).

3. Oboneokpere Ovoke (Member) The aim and objective: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

COVENANT PENTECOSTAL DELIVERANCE MINISTRY 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. PROPHET NELSON TATADI JP. 2. PST MRS BAYONLE NELSON 3. PST.SAMUEL DANLADI AKOCHI. 4. MISS SHALOM PRAISE NELSON 5. PST.UDOFIA SAMUEL DOMINIC.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Public Notice 24 WAHAB OLADOSU FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC 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. BABATUNDE AKANNI - CHAIRMAN 2. ABIOLA OYENIRAN - SECRETARY 3. ADEWALE EGUNNIKE - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP A CHILD, YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULT TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMT EDUCATIONAL ACHEIVEMENT 2. GUIDE AND INSPIRE THE INDIVIDUAL’S JOURNEY BY MENTORING, TUTORING, GETTING INVOLVED 3. TO REACH OUT TO THE WORLD PROVIDING HELP. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRSCOMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY/MANAGEMENT.

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

Trustees: 1. Pst. Adejoh Job Enemona (chairman) 2. Pst.Mrs Ruth Ojone Shaibu (secretary) 3. Mrs Gloria Aladi David Aim: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

Signed: Secretary.

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MUSLIM STAFF FORUM FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CENTRE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

NAME OF TRUSTEES 1. NUHU RAMALAN JIBRIL 2. DR. DUKULY OMAR ABDULLAH 3. GARBA ABUBAKAR DAHIRU 4. MUHAMMAD SAMINU ABUBAKAR 5. MUHAMMAD ABUBAKAR SHITTU 6. TIJJANI HASHIM 7. YAHUZA SALMANU

- CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE - TRUSTEE - TRUSTEE

- TRUSTEE

- TRUSTEE - SECRETARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO CATER FOR THE INTEREST OF MUSLIMS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE. 2. TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE ISLAMIC EDUCATION. 3. TO ENGAGE IN DA’AWAH ACTIVITIES IN ITS VARIOUS RAMIFICATIONS. 4. TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE MUTUAL CO-OPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG MUSLIMS AND WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES. 5. TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ISLAMIC GOALS. 6. TO COMPLEMENT THE EFFORT OF THE COLLEGE IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS FOR WHICH IT WAS ESTABLISHED. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

Trustee 1. JOE JONATHAN MUKORO 2. OTAROGHENE MAVWE MUKORO 3. OGHENERURO GBARE MUKORO 4. MUKORO IRUERUOGHENE Aim and objectives 1. To promote and encourage standard agricultural practices in the society 2. To harness potentials of increase production Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

Signed: Barr. John kpaku

FAITH PRAISE ASSEMBLY

PARTNERSHIP WITH CHRIST HEALTH CARE COUNSELLING OUTREACH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES; 1. AVBARA SAMSON BEATRICE- CHAIRMAN 2. ONUOHA EZEKIEL NDUKA- SECRETARY 3. UKONU DAVID IKECHUKWU - MEMBER 4. CHUKWUKERE HENRY IYKE- MEMBER 5. AKANINYENE SAMUEL - MEMBER AIMS; TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST UNTO SINNERS REPENTANCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUNYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION.

FUTURE PILLARS CLUB OF AMASU

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

Trustees 1. ASHIYATI ANANZE. - CHAIRMAN 2. PICKERVANCE JEREMOTH. - SECRETAY 3. EZEKIEL NAMANZONON 4. TITU SOLOMON 5. DAVID TAHULA Aim and objective 1. To promote the values of the ANIYOMOSO CLUB Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

COMPASSIONATE ORPHANAGE HOME

Trustees 1. BISHOP CHRISTIANA MODUPE OJONGBEDE 2. DEACONESS HELEN ADEJOKE OGBONYOMI (MRS) 3. DR. HENRY ADEOYE OJONGBEDE

2. Sage Inyama. - Secretary 4. Joseph Kanu. - member 6. Ivuoma Egbukwu. - member

Aim and objectives 1. To foster unity ,love and social welfare amongst members of the club 2. To bring improvement in Amasu village in terms of social life ,education and economic development.

Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

Signed: Victor Benison Momoh. Esq Rich-benisn law firm Suite 04 1st floor peace mass transit

Aim and objective 1. To provide help to less privileged.

2. To provide help to orphans 3. To provide alternative home to orphans Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

Signed: Secretary

BELIEVERS DISCIPLES MINISTRY INT’L

Aim and objectives 1. To win souls to christ 2. To propagate the word of God

AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST

Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

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

The aim and objective: 1. To campaign against child abuse and domestic violence

Signd: Secretary

Trustees 1. Godwin Nwachukwu. - President 3. Emmanuel Ezumah. - Treasurer 5. Bright Eze. - member

TRUSTEES 1. APOSTLE MOSES IBADIN. - PRESIDENT 2. PST. JOY IBADIN. 3. MRS. MERCY ILEGBENOSE. - SECRETARY 4. PST. NDUKA RUSHEEN JUNIOR - TREASURER 5. MRS. COMFORT AWACHIE. - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6. MR. OKO - OBOH PHILIP

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Mrs Adekoya Ehimwenma Bernice - FOUNDER 2. Mr. Aworunse Adekoya Ehikioya - SECRETARY 3. Mr. Nnamdi Obiechina - Member

Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

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

Trustees 1. REV. EUNICE CHINYERE FAVOUR 2. REV. DR AUSTIN UCHEGBU 3. MR. NWABUEZE WILLIAMS FAVOUR 4. ENGR. PRECIOUs N. FAVOUR 5. MR. NKEMJIKA ONWUBUARIRI 6. MR KELECHI EGEOCHA

EHIMWENMA OKUNDAYE-ADEKOYA FOUNDATION

Aim and objectives.

1. To provide free medical care to the unreach & underpriviled. Girls child education & women empowerment.

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

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

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

Trustees 1, Dr Anuye Rimamskeb Jeremiah.

2, Nicky mariah sambo.

3, Vincent Irimiya.

4, Jeremie jeremiah Anuye.

5, Ayuba Baju.

6, Emmanuel Nden Audu.

Signed: Secretary

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

Signed Barr ijeoma

JERISH CARE INITIATIVE

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

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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SIGNED: VANZEKIN THEOPHILUS. ESQ

ASSOCIATION OF JEWELRIES DEALERS, OYO STATE

IVORY DIVINE SHELTER FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named body has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

Trustees 1. GODSPOWER OKEZIE UBANI 2. AGNES GOLD IZUOGBE 3. UCHE CHARITY NWACHUKWU Aim and objective 1. To assist the less- privilege Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198 Garki, Abuja within 28days of the publication.

Signed: Secretary

SELF RELIANCE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

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

Names of Trustees 1. Mrs Afolabi Lolade 3. Mrs Salaudeen Ganiyat 5. Mrs Alimi Joke 6. Mrs Fasanya Abiola 7. Mrs Jelili Aminat

Names of Trustees 1. IZEKOR OSATOHANMWEN ABAYOMI 2. OLOFINKUA YEMISI RACHEAL 3. ABIONA OLUWASEUN GBENGA 4. ADEBISI OLUWASEUN EMMANUEL

2. Mrs Adeleke Ajoke 4. Mrs Olanipekun Olaitan

Aim and Objective 1. To unite the members of the Association

Aim and Objective 1. To economic empowerment of the under privileged, youth, petty trader and improvement of socio-economic condition of the poor.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication

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

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Ministry of Information and Culture signs MoU on the grand book ÏÏÏThe Federal Ministry

of Information and Culture, on Monday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Leadership/Folio Limited for the production of a Grand Book titled “Publication of Nigeria: Our Heritage Book (National Souvenir).’’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alha-

ji Lai Mohammed, signed on behalf of the ministry while the Chairman of Leadership Folio Limited, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, signed for the production company.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister described the Grand Book as a unique souvenir from Nigeria to the outside world.

“Going through the pictures, every page of this

Grand Book is a delight.

Every page of it is part of our history and what defines us as a unique country. As a matter of fact, you are not going to recognize some of these places are even in Nigeria.

“That’s why I think there can be no greater gift from Nigeria to the outside world or ourselves than this Grand Book. We will strive as much as pos-

sible, at least in our ministry, to make this the official gift. We will try and persuade the Presidency to also make this their official gift,’’ he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said the production of the Grand Book has been captured in the ministry’s budget for this year because of the high premium attached to the project.

“We have had quite a

Uduaghan raises alarm over frequent falsehood by blackmailers through social media Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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The immediate past governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Ewete Uduaghan, has raised concern over what he called the frequent falsehood by blackmailers through the social media, saying that it might lead to security challenges if not checked.

Dr. Uduaghan, who spoke to journalists yesterday in Asaba at the opening cer-

emony of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta state council press week, stated that the state government should not sit back and allow blackmailers to have their way in the state as their activities in the recent times portend destruction and evil to the society.

Speaking on the topic ‘Good Governance, Journalists, Social Media,’ the former governor said good governance can be achieved through social media if

properly checked, adding that activities of the social media in the recent times by blackmailers, portend evil and had done more damage than good in the society.

Dr. Uduaghan said that through the social media has made possible for the leaders in any given society to be accountable to the people, adding that the leaders can only utilize social media effectively if activities of the users, particularly those who claimed to fight

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“a just cause” to are not checked.

His words: “Blackmailing is a big profession here in Delta, the people involved eat with it, feed with it, and work with it, leaders have to be careful about social media if good governance can be achieved, it is unprofessional to see anybody with access to Ipad or phone using it through social media to blackmail people in power, we need to check their activities.”

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lengthy negotiation. I have been involved in a lot of the negotiations myself. I personally went through the MoU and fortunately, at least this year, we did include in our budget the provision for this Grand Book,” he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said the MoU spelt out the engagement between the ministry and the Leadership/Folio Limited, which involved setting up of a joint editorial team, the marketing strategy and the sharing formula of the proceeds of the book.

In his remarks, Mr. Anosike said the project

was conceived five years ago, in order to use information and culture to change the perception of Nigeria.

“Nigeria needs to tell its story and the driving force of this is what we call telling our stories ourselves. There is no consolidated compendium on Nigeria. We have done that research and we felt that we should be able to bring out the vision and come to the ministry that is the custodian to be able to partner to produce a book that we can use to change the perception about Nigeria,” he said.

Mimiko Dissolves Ondo Council Of Obas, Appoints Olukare As New Chairman Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏDr. Olusegun Mimiko,

the outgoing governor of Ondo state has dissolved the state’s Council of Obas even as he has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba Akadiri Saliu Momoh, the Olukare of Ikare as the Council’s new chairman.

Mimiko announced the dissolution in a statement issued on Tuesday to journalists in Akure, the State capital, through the state commissioner for information, Kayode Akinmade.

“Dr Olusegun Mimiko CON, has formally dissolved the State Council of Obas and has appointed HRM, the Olukare of Ikare-Akoko Oba ( Alhaji)

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Akadiri Momoh 1V, JP, CON as the Chairman of Ondo State Council of Obas “ Mimiko said the appointment of the Olukare takes effect from Monday, 20th February 2017.

Daily Times reported that the Olukare replaced the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Dr. Adesinmbo Kiladejo of Ondo Kindom.

Oba Kiladejo ascended the throne of his father in August 1984 and has since remain a frontline traditional ruler in the state.

Dr Mimiko through the statement, also expressed appreciation to the immediate past Council of Obas,under the Chairmanship of the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Kiladejo, for their support for his government.

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How firm, ministry partner for Lassa fever-free Lagos Femi Ganiyu & Onwulozo Ejiofor A man, Livinus Okeke (not real names) lives in a rat-infested house for decades, but unknown to him that rat is death in the house until the outbreak of Lassa fever, the ravaging hemorrhagic disease,late in 2015 in some states and in Lagos State in January, 2016.

States affected then included Niger, Bauchi, Kano, Edo, Nassarawa, Borno, Kogi, Oyo, Taraba, Plateau, Ondo, Ebonyi, Ogun, Rivers, Ogun, Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

On the whole, more than 154 people died of Lassa fever in 24 states in 2016.

In some areas, it is common to find people killing rats and dumping them carelessly in front of their homes and in the streets without knowing that the dead rat is still poisonous. Unknown to many too, people fail to protect their foodstuffs against rats.

Rats and rodents generally are vectors that transmit life-threatening infections, especially Lassa fever.

Vector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by the bite of infected arthropod species, such as rats, mosquitoes, ticks, triatomine bugs, sandflies and blackflies.

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says vector-borne diseases account for more than 17 per cent of all infectious diseases, causing more than 1 million deaths annually globally.

No sooner than the first case of the disease was confirmed on Jan. 14, 2016 in Lagos, by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, the Lagos State Government sets out to curb the menace with a view to taming its spread and thereby causing discomfort and death to the ever growing Lagos population.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode instructed the health officials and Environmental Health Officers to rid the state of the vector. This led to the health officers killing rats in markets in the state.

It was reported that more than 77,000 rats from different markets were eventually killed. However, the fight lost steam.

But the government, among other things, set up surveillance and quarantine centres in the different parts of the state apart from ensuring that schools and public institutions and even homes had sanitizers.

It also strengthens the capacity of its hospitals, especially at the secondary and tertiary levels to cope with such emergencies.

To ensure that the fight against Lassa fever is won, the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare Commissioner, in conjunction with Phosguard Fumigants Nigeria Limited, adopted a novel approach to the vector control.

Through its popular slogan, ‘Operation kill rats, make more money in Lagos’, Phosguard Fumigants, has shown rare commitments to depopulate rodents in the state by placing a bounty on rats. The effort is also to make residents to join in the fight to rid the state of the vector.

The Chief Executive Officer of Phosguard, Mr Oluwasegun Benson, explains that under

Picture shows officials of Phosgard Fumigants Nig. Ltd. derating markets in Lagos State

the project, the rodents multiplying ubiquitously across the mega-city state are to be exterminated from residential places and markets using hi-tech chemicals and equipment that will make their decomposing bodies non-infectious. ``Everything is going to be water-tight, as we are not just going to kill the rats, we are going to collect them using our trained and well-kitted personnel,’’ Benson said.

Describing rats as destructive and hazardous to nature, the company’s CEO added: ``We cannot completely eradicate rodents, but we can control it to a tolerable level’’.

He said that with the cosmopolitan nature of Lagos, if measures are not put in place to exterminate rats, it may be difficult to control an outbreak of epidemics that could result therefrom.

To show its commitment to this laudable initiative, which has been acclaimed by Lagosians, Dr. Adejare was happy to inaugurate it in the state Therefore, while inaugurating it on October 27, last year, at Obalende Market, Adejare said that it was pleasing to note that the traders in the markets were complying with set environmental laws.

He disclosed that to enhance clean environment, the government was promoting the ``kill rat, make money ’’in Lagos because of the numerous health, social and economic benefits associated with it.

Adejare, who noted that the major vectors in the markets included flies and rats, said that rat bites and scratches could result in disease and rat bite fever, while rat urine is responsible for the spread of Leptospirosis, which could result into liver and kidney damage to the victim.

Another major disease transmitted by rats is Lassa fever.

He said that the economic effect of vectors were funds spent to treat diseases, reduction of profit as a result of contaminated or damaged product and increase in cost to manufacturers who compensate the retailers for items lost to vector invasion.

Also, he said fire outbreaks, due to the nibbling of wires by rats, pollution of the surrounding with faeces and other waste and other environmental hazards are other effects of vectors.

But the government has moved a step ahead and donated logistics, including two Toyota Hilux vans to the Phosguard to ease movement of men and materials in the course of the deratisation.

The Daily Times gathered that the vector control programme approved by Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has moved to the implementation stage.

Indeed, markets leadership in the state, through its Iyaloja General is being copted into this programmee, as Benson says that in between the launch and January 25, 2017, “his company had engaged the market executives with the per-

mission of the chairperson of men and women in the markets (Iyalojas) and the Iyaloja-General of Lagos, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo.” Now, the ridding Lagos of Lassa fever train is moving to the various communities across the state. Says Benson;``The local government we are going to be working with this time is Ikoyi/ Eti Osa Local Government Council and will be working at Obalende Market and Police Officers’ Wives’ Association (POWA) Market, Ijeh Barracks.”

He adds,``Our advocacy team has gone there to sensitise them on the need to key into the project and the overall aim of preventing Lassa fever in Lagos. So, they have keyed into the project and opened their doors to execute the programme.’’

He says the advocacy team is also reaching out to individuals after the exercise, and will get a number of people and in turn we buy the killed rats.

Benson adds that the company had simulation exercises in Census Market in Surulere under Coker-Aguda Local Government Council, and a couple of streets. The project proper has now been carried out in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Ikoyi-Obalende market and POWA Market in Ijeh barracks, saying that,``For now, the company will buy a rat for N10.’’

It is pertinent to note that such projects do not come without challenges. Observers have reports that efforts by the Lagos State Government to control vector-borne diseases, especially Lassa fever is experiencing a slow down due to the number of people inhabiting the markets in the metropolis.

It is also observed that many of the markets did not have adequate lavatories for the occupants.

Benson says it has become necessary to provide such amenities in view of the high level of human waste in the markets which, he notes, posed danger to lives.

He adds that there was need for government to build adequate bathrooms and toilets to reduce open defecation that would create breeding grounds for dangerous vectors. ``Strict measures should be put in place to protect the market environment from human pollution through provision of adequate facilities and vector control. ``There is also the need for government to discourage people from sleeping in markets because of the hazards it portends. ``Most open markets in Lagos are not designed to have lavatory or sewage system to support people sleeping in market; as such, it becomes a risk to the traders and their customers. ``People dwelling in the markets can also hinder environmental sanitation operations, especially the ongoing fumigation exercise, as well as expose themselves to risk during the vector control exercises,’’ he says.

In all traders should adhere to best practices while storing food items as a way of boosting good standard of living, while customers who consume the food items should be wary of the kind of markets they patronise, especially hygiene-insensitive markets and those indifferent to the vector control programmes.

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Imama rallies Rangers against Lobi Enugu Rangers head coach Imama Amapakabo has made it clear that his team “need to now concentrate” on their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against Lobi Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium today.

Amapakabo watched as his men scraped past Algerian side JS Saoura on goal difference to reach the first round of the CAF Champions League.

That was after a 0-0 draw in the return leg in Nigeria.

He now believes focusing

on the home front is equally important.

The former Nigeria youth international goalkeeper acknowledged that his team still have lots of work to do to improve as the season continues.

“We need to now con-

centrate on our rescheduled matches in the league starting with Lobi Stars today.

“We have qualified for the next round of the Champions League. But we must work harder in all ramifications,” Amapakabo stated.

The Nigerian champions,

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who have not won a game in five matches (all competitions), currently occupy bottom position and have six points. Rangers have three outstanding games against Lobi Stars (home), 3SC (away) and Kano Pillars (home).

Imama

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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echnical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma believes his side can tear the form books to shreds and emerge champions of the 2017 CAF Champions League (CCL).

Debutants, United were heavy underdogs in their preliminary round tie against Malian side, AS Real Bamako who were making their seventh appearance in the competition but pulled the chestnut out of the fire with a convincing win.

The Pride of Rivers ran away 4-0 winners on aggregate and now face the potentially extremely difficult task of stopping Sudanese club, Al-Merrikh, a side making its 19th appearance in Africa’s premiere club competition, from reaching the group stage.

Eguma is calm and tranquil about the task at hand but predicts that says his charges cannot only just topple the 16-time Sudanese champions but also go all the way in the competition this year.

“The Champions League is a very big stage and we know that tougher opponents lie in wait.

“Our ambition is to win the competition and that is also the ambition of the sponsors for the football club, Rivers State Government.

“The players have to lift their game too because the farther we progress the more difficult it is expected to be.

“Al-Merriekh will be more difficult than AS Real Bamako and we are ready to work to get the win,” he stated.

Rivers United will now return to Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) duty today when they face former cham- Stanley Eguma pions, Kano Pillars in Port Harcourt in a rescheduled game.

Rivers United can win CCL title, says Eguma Iwobi shines in Arsenal cup win

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ormer Nigeria international Garba Lawal believes the 2018 World Cup qualifier clash

between Nigeria and African champions Cameroun will be a difficult contest.

Gernot Rohr’s men will face the Indomitable Lions in a double-header on August 28 and September 2 respectively, with the three-time African kings hoping for at least four points out of six to confirm their place for Russia 2018.

Despite the Super Eagles leading Group B with six points - four points ahead of Hugo Broos’ men, the 42-year-old urged the country’s senior national side not to relent.

“I’m happy for Cameroun emerging as African champions. Nobody gave them a chance, but that’s football for you,” Lawal said.

“Now we are playing Cameroun in a double header . We’ve played two games and got six points from them.

“I must say the coaches and players have done a fantastic job so far.

But they need to remain focused and not relent.

“They need to concentrate and maintain what they’ve started in the best possible way against them because one game can change everything.’’

“Cameroun are a physical side and rely solely on their physical strength. But Nigeria believe in skill, mental and as well as physical aspects of the game,’’ he continued.

“Whenever they want to play Nigeria, they know they can’t match us, so they will do everything to kick and physically attack us in order to frustrate us .Our players need to be ready for that because I believe the match will be very difficult, strong and competitive.”

igeria international Alex Iwobi shone like a million stars in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Sutton United in the FA Cup. The youngster was in the thick of action for ‘The Gunners’ and assisted Theo Walcott for the second goal in the 55th minute.

The 20-year-old forward has represented England at U-16, U-17 and U-18 levels before he switched nationality to Nigeria.

He has eight caps with a goal for Nigeria.

He has scored five goals for Arsenal in all competitions, three in the league, one in the cup and one in UEFA Champions League.

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‘Old School’ backs South-East boxers in Lagos tourney ANDREW EKEJIUBA Over 40 boxers drawn from the SouthEastern region of Nigeria are taking part at the on –going Nigeria Boxing Federation organized National men and women open boxing championship holding at the Brai- Ayenote Boxing Gym, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos.

Executive Board member of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Osondu Ogbu, popularly referred to as ‘Old School’, representing the South -East region on the Executive Board of the NBF who sponsored the boxers to Lagos by paying for their accommodation, feeding and transportation to and fro Lagos, said he did that because of his interest in boxing.

Adding that the sponsorship is part of the fulfillment of his pre-election promises to

develop boxing in the South- East region.

Ogbu also said he is indeed happy and fulfilled for helping his region since his efforts will go a long way in encouraging boxers from the South –East to be perform well in both local and international competitions.

Drawn from Enugu, Abia, and Imo State, the boxers who benefited from the sponsorship includes, Adejumo Abigail (female), Obodo Paul, Akinlade Abel, Ene Roberts-Seti, Ukwu Onwu Rick, Okonkwo Chidozie, Ogbaji Remigus Alexander, Enekwenchi Kingsley, all from Enugu State, while Joseph Iheke, King Ugo, Eze Emmanuel, John Sylvester and Lucky Elema are from Abia State. Cynthia Ukaegbu, Obinna Onuwundu, Ugonna Nwoke Chike, Osuji Emmanuel, Ayodele Olairo, Lilly West, Oki Eke, Chukwu Igreanuka,

King Chuwukere and Rasheed Adeniran are those from Imo State.

Over 250 boxers made up of 209 males and 42 females are taking part at the week long exercise that will end at the weekend.

Some of the bouts decided on Monday Wasiu Taiwo of Ondo State outpunched Dauda Azeez of Lagos State 4-1 while Yusuf Adeniji of Edo State beat Yinusa Saheed of Nigeria Army Team One 5-0.

Also victorious was Mohammed Usman from Kano State that stopped Udoh Friday of Akwa Ibom State in round one of their bout while Lagos boy, Michael Adeosun outpunched Idowu Agbaje of Imo State 3-2.

Olajede Tunde stopped Adeniji Adefemi 5-0 in an all Lagos Affairs to advance to the next stage.

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he Chairman of Cross River State Sports Commission Etuekong Orok Otu Duke said that the state government has floated 43 sports competitions and the competition includes traditional and other sports that had since been forgotten in the state and country.

Speaking with our correspondent in Calabar, Duke said that the commission which was inaugurated in March 2016 has achieved a lot, “We were effectively inaugurated in March 2016, and we turned things around in sports including effective running of sports and sports commission in the state.

“Completion of our facilities at the sports stadium will need a lot of money and engagement in other sports competition will also bring in a lot of money and we have gone far into the field to solicit for assistance to help sports in the state.

“We are administering 43

sports here in the commission and government cannot do that alone.”

He explained that the commission had secured some companies that sponsored Taekwondo and Table Tennis competitions for primary and secondary schools.

The Chairman further revealed that the commission has put in place arrangement for basketball competition for underage girls and boys.

“We are going to also have Etubom Charles Ekpo Duke underage grassroots Tennis tourney and Ben Ayade under 15 football championships.

That competition will kick-off

by March 2017. We have lineup sports competitions that will last from January to June 2017.

“It might interest stakeholders of sports in Nigeria that we have registered a new team, Prof Ben Ayade United Football Club to play in the Division Two of the National league to show that our governor is interested in sports development in Cross River,” he concluded.

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AMAC vice-chairman urges Ndigbo AT 3 to shun divisive habits Farmers to benefit in $20m World Bank FADAMA III additional financing ÏÏÏ

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (5th from right); Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hotel Owners Forum, Eze Maxwell Omerra Kanu (5th from left) and others when members of the forum visited the Minister in Abuja…recently

Bello appeals to Water resources ministry to build more dams

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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has been called upon to build more dams in the Federal Capital Territory which can be used for agricultural purposes to upscale the living standard of the residents of the territory.

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, made this call on Monday in Abuja while receiving the Water Resources Minister, Engr. Suleiman Hussaini Adamu and some of officials of his Ministry who paid him a working visit.

The Minister said that the construction of new dams in the Federal Capital Territory would go a long way in improving economic activities in the rural areas where farming activities are taking place majorly.

His words: “As you know,

Abuja is endowed with a lot of water resources and we have areas that are potential dam locations.

“So, when you review your ongoing projects and you reach a point where you want to carry out new ones, please consider the FCT also among your new areas that you want to locate dams, particularly those that will enable us open up a lot of areas downstream for agriculture as this is very essential”.

Malam Bello reiterated that the relationship between the Ministry of Water Resources and the FCT Administration has been a very close one and very beneficial for Abuja City and the Territory in general, because water supply for Abuja and the greater Abuja environment comes from the Lower Usuma Dam which can be fed from the Gurara Dam during dry seasons.

“As you also know, the dam

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was designed in such a way that Gurara Dam is to provide support at some specific periods in the year with additional raw water supply to be able to cater for the city. This support in recent times has been very crucial to us especially as the city keeps on expanding population wise and even physically with many districts being opened with enormous water reticulation being done”.

“This water supply is done through a pipeline that is about 75 kilometers long, which is quite extensive. It has been providing supply to us, as a matter of fact, every year, around this time; we get supplementary water from the Gurara Dam under the approval of the Hon. Minister,” Bello added.

Speaking earlier, Minister of Water Resources, Engr.

Suleiman Hussaini Adamu remarked that the Gurara pipeline project was initiated basically to feed into the Lower Usuma Dam to augment the storage of the Dam, especially during the dry season.

He revealed that his team was in FCT Administration (FCTA)

because the Gurara Water Transfer project was finished many years ago by the contractor, but there has not been any concerted effort to take over the project, either by the Ministry of Water Resources or FCTA thereby having a contract that was hundred percent completed but no closure.

His words: “When I assumed duty in November 2015 and I was getting briefed on all the on-going projects. I became very much interested in this project because of the time space that the project had been finished and nobody has taken over. I was made to understand that there was a Joint Committee between the FCTA and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources working out how to take over the project but not much work had been done.

“Accordingly, we reactivated that Committee and got them to interface with the contractor.

One of the key issues was that the contractor had been maintaining the pipeline for several years, but had not been paid and nobody had taken over”.

Coordinator of the FADAMA III World Bank assisted project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abdulahi Danladi Salisu, has said that farmers in the territory will be benefiting from the World Bank FADAMA III additional financing to improve agro business value chains in three crops - cassava, rice and sorghum.

The coordinator said this in an exclusive interview with the Abuja Times on the project implementation in the FCT. According to Salisu, the project is piloting the production of rice under irrigation for the first time in the FCT, adding that this was made possible under the present administration of Mallam Mohammed Bello as the Minister of FCT having been able to pay outstanding counterpart funds, which is a prerequisite to access the funds.

He noted that the Minister on assumption of office was able to buy the idea of the state paying its outstanding counterpart funds to the World Bank and will now be able to access its share of the additional funding of World Bank FADAMA II money.

His words: “The FCT was not able to start the implementation since 2014, just because the previous administration was not able to pay its outstanding counterpart funds but when Mallam Bello came into office, he saw the need for improved agriculture, and made money available for payment of outstanding counterpart funds”.

He observed that the FADAMA III Additional Financing project was conceived to ramp up the production of four staple crops, and developing their value chains for the sustainable increase of income and livelihood on a sustainable basis for those who depend on rural land and water resources.

The three crops - cassava, maize, rice and sorghum - will be grown in the FCT and their value chains fully developed to bring to an end excessive wastage among Nigerian farmers.

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FCTA seeks $100m AfDB BRT loan ÏÏÏ The Secretary, FCT Transpor-

tation Secretariat, Alhaji Hamid Suleiman, says the administration has applied for a loan of $100 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the provision of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

Suleiman disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.

According to him, the BRT will be plying from the Eagle Square in Abuja to Auta Balaifi in Nasarawa State.

However, he explained that the loan was not part of the Federal Government borrowing plan.

“Meanwhile, $950,000 CTF grant has been approved for preparatory study of the pilot BRT corridor which is between Eagle Square and Auta Balaifi in Nasarawa state,’’ he said.

He said that the Nigerian Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF) is sponsored by Department for International Development (DfID) and administered by Adam Smith Inter-

national of London is a support.

“It is to facilitate and accelerate infrastructure reform and policy development, institutional strengthening, legislation, capacity building, planning and regulation.

“NIAF has successfully conducted studies on FCT Travel Demand Survey, Conceptual Design of BRT infrastructure.

“It has also conducted viability studies of BRT services for FCT with the supervision of the BTR & TR,’’ he said.

The scribe noted that there has been improvement to ensure safety and orderly flow of traffic in the city.

Suleiman said the improvement include road markings, installation of traffic signs and signals, installation of delineators and other traffic control devices.

He said there was also the provision of cat-eye road signs, construction of bus shelters, installation of red light cameras and removal of speed bumps where necessary.

Birthday celebration: Mrs. Buhari distributes food items to FCT hospitals ÏÏÏ Wife of

the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has distributed foodstuffs and baby kits to nursing mothers and patients in some hospitals in the FCT as part of a goodwill to mark her birthday.

A delegation sent by the wife of the President visited the Asokoro, Garki, Wuse, and Maitama District Hospitals.

Mrs. Buhari, who was represented by her Senior Special Assistant (Administration), Dr Hajo Sani, on Friday in Abuja, said the gesture was an expression of kindness to the less privileged in the society.

“This is not the first time Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, is celebrating her birthday.

“I remember we had a similar event in the orphanage where she presented

a humanitarian gift to orphans in Karu.

“As you are all aware, today is her birthday and we are also glad and most importantly, that whoever we give this gift, they are very excited, happy and wish her excellency many happy returns.’’

The wife of the President also prayed God to heal the patients and to cater for their families.

While receiving the delegation from Mrs. Buhari, the Medical Director of Maitama District Hospital, Dr. Adetoun Sotimehin, expressed her appreciation for the kind gesture and wished Mrs. Buhari a happy birthday.

Some of the patients, who spoke with NAN during the visit, expressed their happiness for the kind gesture of the President’s wife.

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mented, will add value to Nigerian economy.

“The cassava we loath does not only end in eaten forms, there are other industrial uses for it. Rice and sorghum also have similar industrial utility to achieve other economic purposes, so when the value chain is fully developed, those crops may end up solving many raw materials challenges for industries.

“The difference between the parent project and FADAMA III which had the main objective of development is that the FADAMA III Additional Financing has the agenda of developing agro businesses which will create value added products thereby creating thousands of employment, skill acquisition and enhanced income,” Salisu said.

He stressed that the FCT FAD-

AMA III Additional Financing has already about 20 farmers who are piloting in community seed production for rice, this targeted at bridging the seed supply gap for quality and reliable seeds, which had been a bane of agricultural production.

Speaking further, Salisu said: “Among the challenges of farming in Nigeria and the value chain development is that the productivity is not comparable to the potential for crop varieties available which often are not affordable by the farmers.

Nigeria as a nation does not even produce enough food to feed over one hundred and seventy million people, let alone putting in the silos before we start the exportation of food items. We must be able to solve the problems quality seed availability and affordability, right cropping technologies and appropriate value addition by our farmers”.

Recession: JICA Alumni want farmers, others to focus on agribusiness Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

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sion continues to bite hard on the masses, the Alumni Association of Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is already wooing Nigerians, especially those in Abuja, the nation’s capital, into agriculture business as a way out of the economic hardship.

The association has organised a staged a major seminar on agribusiness where experts spoke on various aspects of agriculture viable for the ordinary Nigerians to venture into.

Setting the tone for the seminar held at the Raw Materials and Research Development Centre in Abuja, Alhaji Sadisu Ibrahim, a JICA extrainee, lamented what he described as Nigerians’ cultural attitude to agriculture.

Ibrahim pointedly declared that agriculture is treated as a business in Japan unlike in Nigeria where it is seen as a cultural thing, thus not receiving the needed attention.

Ibrahim, who is a member of Karu Cooperative Society, Nasarawa State,

however said the economic recession in the country has given birth to ‘agric revolution’ or operation feed the nation, noting that state governments and individuals have all taken to large scale agriculture business in the wake of the economic downturn.

He remarked that the seminar came at the most appropriate time when young Nigerians and civil servants could invest their time and energy in agribusiness such as fisheries and livestock production.

But in the opinion of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Kayode Naiyeju, the current economic recession facing the country would have been averted if all and sundry were not paying lips service to diversification of the nation’s economy in the past.

He argued that the oil boom that the nation experienced in the past blindfolded everyone who were supposed to embrace the diversification of the economy.

“When we were talking of diversification of economy, people were paying lips service to it until we got to the point of recession. The recession will put a lot of stimulation in us to think

outside the box.

“The young ones, school leavers and adults were carried away by the boom of the oil: the only thing that was flowing and we were earning from it and people did not appreciate the dignity of labour,” he said.

Naiyeju, who is also a former Chief Executive of Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), stressed that the way out of recession is “to now think more than oil,” adding that “people should think less about getting allocation from government”.

In his remarks, President of JICA Alumni Association, Dr. Dan Aighewi, said the seminar was organised to raise awareness among Nigerians about the potentials in agribusiness.

He disclosed that over 3000 Nigerians have benefited from different technical trainings organised by JICA Alumni Association.

Speaking at the event, Hirotaka Nakamura, Chief Representative of JICA office in Nigeria, said Japanese government has been assisting Nigeria in agriculture sector, especially focusing on rice production.

R-L: FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello; Chairman, Ministerial Committee to Curb Cattle Rustling and Indiscriminate Grazing in the City Centre, Engr. Uthman Mohammed and the Chairman, FCTA Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Adamu Yunusa, during the inauguration of the Committee in Abuja…Monday.

AEPB, Japanese agency collaborate to boost waste management ÏÏÏ

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), said they would collaborate to boost waste management in the FCT. Mrs. Omolola Olanipekun, the Director, AEPB stated this on Saturday in Abuja, when members of the board and officials of JICA visited residents of Life Camp.

Olanipekun said that the aimed of the visit was to raise awareness on the implementation of the Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWM) project in Abuja.

She said the collaboration was aimed at effective implementation of the project, adding that the efforts would help to educate the residents on proper ways to manage waste.

“The project will educate the

residents on a better way to handle waste, to avoid unnecessary odour and scattering of waste water.

“I believe AEPB`s collaboration with JICA, will enable proper implementation of the project in the district and such efforts will promote waste management,’’ she said.

Olanipekun said that the aimed of the project was to improve solid waste management system in the FCT through the management of waste collection by contractors.

The director advised residents to embrace culture of cleanliness in order to check outbreak of epidemic.

Mr Yamauchi Hisashi, from JICA, said that proper waste management was critical for safety of the environment and healthy living of the people.

“When you use proper liners and containers for your trash, you are preventing toxic materials from entering the environment.

“When waste is disposed of properly, you can prevent hazardous materials from contaminating the environment, that is the reason we are collaborating with the board to ensure a successful project,’’ he said.

Mr. Eze Jones, a resident of Life Camp, commended the AEPB and JICA for the exercise, but advised that critical measures must be taken to ensure proper management of the waste.

Jones said that the exercise would encourage the residents to always make proper use of their waste bins as well as keeping their surroundings clean.

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Cleric admonishes youths, others to abstain from immorality

ÏÏÏ The General Overseer of Jesus

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (First left) in handshake with a member of the Forum of People Living with HIV/ AIDS in Nigeria during the visit of the forum to the minister recently while Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Peter Ogbonna Ikiti, watches.

AMAC vice-chairman urges Ndigbo to shun divisive habits Ï^ƍƄ ƃ Ƅ ƋƄ ƃƄè R Ƅ MƆ ƄƍƆ Stories by Idu Jude ƂƏƇ

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Vice Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Lawrence Onuchukwu, has called on all Igbo people in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to shun habits capable of bringing divisions in Nigeria and to adopt that habits that protects their investments around the country.

Onuchukwu said this while in the company of the AMAC Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, to deliver his political campaign promises to the leadership of the Igbo communities for fulfilling their promises during the AMAC election.

Onuchukwu, while paying homage to Eze Igbo 1 of FCT, Eze Ibe Nwosu, in Life Camp, Abuja, said: “I was amazed by the overwhelming support he got from generality of Igbos in Abuja during the 2016 Area Council elections. That’s why I have come to say thank you.

“But, I’m pleading with my people that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the party that has given us the platform to move the Ndigbo forward in AMAC and FCT in general.

“Therefore, it is the party that we must all support with all our strength and sense of humility, in order to succeed in the quest for a better capital territory and nation for all”.

While hinting on the one and indivisible Nigeria, the Anambra State born businessman said that the Igbos can still get their place in Nigeria which they crave but not with violence and agitation for secession.

He said: “unity for me is very important among the Igbo nation because when you’re together as a people, you move mountain. That’s why I’m preaching oneness among my people and sincerity of purpose.

“Though, today people are complaining that things are difficult and hard, but if there was no damage down to the country, there won’t be any need for desire for repairs- that’s change that heralded the coming of the APC government. And our President, Muhammadu Buhari is doing the repairs. And we must support him to succeed.”

He added that the future of the Ndigbo in FCT is brighter than anything, because they gave their 100 percent support to the APC and the party won the election.

Similarly, the Eze Igbo 1 of FCT, Eze Ibe Nwosu also reiterated that Ndigbo irrespective of their status must always speak with one voice in matters affecting the society for them to collectively succeed as a people.

He advised Ndigbo to keep their peace and love one another in wherever they may be in

the FCT in order to attain their personal and collective goals in life, “so all of us must contribute to the development of the city.”

Also speaking, former chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief (Dr.) Simon Okeke, said although Ndigbo have led the way in the unity of the country, the new generation of Igbos should learn from the past to continue fostering unity wherever they maybe.

He urged Igbos especially the youth to return to their old traditional value of brotherhoodloving and helping one another in the society.

Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, noted that there is increased unity among Igbos in the country especially in FCT, which he said was key to the election of Onuchukwu as AMAC vice chairman.

He expressed delight that for the first time, Igbos in FCT voted one of their own into political office in the territory, and the person comes back to say thank you to them, and the people in unity welcomed him, saying it will reverberate around the whole place.

High point of the thank you visit, which attracted Igbo sons and daughters from all walks of life in the FCT, was when the Vice Chairman presented remaining 50 percent of his salary to the Igbo community, having previously donated the first half to the needy.

Unity Church International Kuje, Abuja, Apostle Ishaya Gana, has advised youths and others to stay off sex outside marriage, saying the level of promiscuity in Nigeria is having a devastating effect on young and adult population in the country.

Gana made the call while delivering a sermon at the Church’s ultramodern auditorium in Abuja.

His words: “Most people, including Christians, choose to ignore God’s instructions concerning illicit sex. A lot of Christians choose to ignore God’s instructions and unfortunately society is crumbling under the weight of disobedience to the word of God”.

Many people, he said, are surprised that in spite of the overwhelming presence of churches across the country, Nigeria is nothing but a nation on her knees in morals and good conducts. Even Christian leaders are at loss over the challenge of moral decadence and their faith has seemed unable to combat, he said.

Gana added that it was unfortunate that many pastors have fallen into the trap of immorality.

The cleric lamented a situation where “many people make their own rules as to what is okay and what is not okay at their own expense.

He said Jesus Unity Church was concerned because many Christians seem to have bought into the secular idea that as long as one is “in love” it doesn’t matter if couples live together or engage in sexual activity.

He stressed the need for Christians especially those in Jesus Unity to be obedient, saying the doctrine of keeping sexual relationships within the bounds of marriage is so important that it is spelt out in the second chapter of the first book of the Bible.

“Premarital sexual relationships are strongly condemned in both the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible. Therefore, Christians who engage in premarital sex are breaking God’s laws and are not following Jesus Christ. Under such practices, God is not honoured, and one’s walk with Christ is hampered,” he said.

According to the General Overseer, who supported his message with quotations from 1 Corinthians 5:9 and Hebrews 12:16, one’s witness for Jesus is nullified, since even nonbelievers know that living together before marriage is not what a Christian should do.

He also emphasised the risks of contacting incurable disease such as HIV, Syphillis and Gonorrhea.

He said marriage was the best way to keep a Godly person from falling into a deadly sin such as fornication.

Speaking on the giant strides recorded by the Church since inception last year, Gana is optimistic that the presence of Jesus Unity Church in Kuje will save the souls of people that Satan has programmed to go to hell through the activities of fake pastors and prophets that now abound in Nigeria.

Gbagyis seek protection, promotion of culture, language ÏÏÏ The ethnic majority in the Fed-

eral Capital Territory, the Gbagyi, have cried out to the leadership of the Federal Capital Territory to help protect its ethnic culture by providing schools for the teaching of its languages and museums for its preservation.

This call was made recently in Abuja when Miss Faith Adayilo Philips, the reigning Miss Gbagyi Queen, paid a courtesy call on the founder of Helpline Foundation, Mrs. Jumai Amodu.

Miss Faith condemned the way culture of the people was being overtaken by the massive development projects which have encroached on the peoples existence.

Her words: ‘”Abuja is our village and we must not let our traditions and rich cultural values go into extinction.

Miss Faith Adayilo Philips, who used the occasion to announce 2016 edition of the beauty pageant, note that the aim is to preserve the peoples’ culture, develop and empower the Gbagyi girl child through social, educational and intellectual projects.

Also, she said the aim is to groom Gbagyi girl child to be more acquainted with cultural values and norms.

Commenting on how to preserve the culture for next generation as against the fast growing develop-

ment in the Nigerian capital city, she revealed that the organisers of the Miss Gbagyi beauty pageant have determined to use the industry to build and furnish a Gbagyi traditional museum, where its culture and traditions would be preserved and showcased to the world.

She however called all the Gbagyi citizens scattered all over the country to join the call for preservation of the culture.

Responding to the visitors, the Founder of Helpline Foundation, a non-governmental organisation with the aim of empowering the downtrodden, Mrs. Jumai Amodu, said that her foundation, with the aim of collaboration, is offering the training of fifty local Gbagyi women on different empowerment programmes to help alleviate their sufferings as part of her contribution to the programme.

According to Mrs. Amodu, the Gbagyi girl child, should be taken beyond just facial beauty but should be seen as a model in all round of human existence. She observed that education, if well given to a child, would provide every empowerment she or he needs to help the community.

Mrs. Amodu noted that the girl child should not just be reduced to second fiddle in the society but should also be seen as leaders.

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State of abattoirs in Abuja and their health implication Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

ÏÏÏ It is an indisputable global

fact that health is wealth. It is only when a man/woman is healthy that he/she could contemplate doing one thing or the order. A sick person, no doubt, cannot embark on or plan to embark on any other thing other than attending to his or her health. It is therefore correct to say that he has good health, has everything.

Should the residents of Abuja in the nation’s capital know how the meat they consume on daily basis is processed, they may, obviously, not want to eat such meat again. Sadly enough however, it seemingly appears that nobody cares about the environment where those meat is prepared; all they want is the finished product.

This carefree attitude, would no doubt change, if these residents take the extra pain to visit the abattoir in Bwari, one of the satellite towns of Abuja.

The abattoir in question sits comfortably on a large expanse of land strategically situated on the new Abuja/ Kaduna expressway.

It is called: The Slaughter House.

At least, that is what is written on the wooden board heralding customers to the site.

The abattoir facility was constructed over fifteen years ago by the Bwari Area Council, which is equally managing it. The absence of the basic requirements for a modern abattoir make it (the abattoir) an eye sour.

An inscription on a side of the wall, indicating when the building was commissioned has faded, making it impossible for one to ascertain its real age. From a distance, there is nothing suggesting that it is a slaughter house as the place looks isolated and abandoned. It could easily pass for a

criminal hideout. It is pretty difficult, if not impossible, for anybody to say, exactly, who or what removed all the windows and doors of the Slaughter House.

One thing that remains incontrovertible and glaring is that the building has no window fitting, no doors for the three entrances just as there is no water facility in it. It is usually a beehive of activities as young men push cows to the frontage of a rusty house for slaughtering.

Every morning, the skyline over the abattoir is covered by a thick cloud of black smoke billowing from a big fire used to burn off the hairs on the skin of the slaughtered cows. The fire itself is made from used tyres sprinkled with petrol and lighted. The only source of water in the vicinity is from a hand -dug well bordered by a filthy gutter on one side and animal dung on the other. It is this water that is used to wash the animals being processed into beef. This is in spite of fears that using tyres to burn off animals’ skin and washing the flesh with unclean water could increase the chances of persons who consume the meat coming down with cancer.

This practice, which is against public health, exposes the meat and consumers to health risks.

More worrisome still is the fact that there are no veterinary doctors or public health officials to ascertain the health status of the cows that are being slaughtered daily at this abattoir. An elderly man, “Maidunbu’ is always waiting with his long knife to snuff life out of those beasts.

A butcher, who simply gave his name as Malik, lamented the deplorable state of the facility noting that nothing has been done by successive administration at the Area Council to im-

An abattoir prove the House since it was first opened to public use.

Malik disclosed that at least 20 cows are slaughtered daily at the House and the sum of N200 remitted to the Council’s coffer on each of the cows slaughtered.

The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Dr. Markus Avong, it would be recalled, had recently raised an alarm that poor, unhygienic and horrible state of abattoirs in the FCT could fuel the incidences of the outbreak of Lassa fever in the Territory.

Avong expressed sadness on the sorry state of abattoirs in the FCT and the health implication of consuming poorly treated meat by majority of residents.

He noted that if an abattoir was dirty and unhygienic, it

FCTA decries streetlight armored cable vandalism Idu Jude Abuja

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Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that present return of darkness across the FCT streets was as a result of major vandalism carried out over the weekend by a seven-member gang of armed vandals, who attacked a security post guarding streetlight facilities and carted away about 120-meter armored cable technically called XLP Cable.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the FCT Administration, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, the operation lasted about 30 minutes and has left half of the dual carriage expressway between the Banex interchange and Gwarinpa II Estate inter-

change in complete darkness.

According to the CPS, the nefarious operation between 2.30 – 3.00 am saw two Security Guards on duty injured and later taken to the hospital for treatment.

The statement said that the gang visited at unholy hour driving a Toyota Hilux, carrying ‘NEPA’ ladder and sophisticated equipment used to professionally cut the said cables.

The vandals, who also attempted to vandalise the electricity transformer servicing half of the Dual Carriageway, were not lucky because they were unable to break the fortified access after several attempts.

They however went away with telephone handsets belonging to the security guards on duty as well as other electricity installa-

tion valuables.

While commenting on the matter, the ccting Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Hajiya Safiya Umar, condemned the vandalisation of public facilities and described the act as unpatriotic.

The Coordinator reiterated that monies to be used for replacement of this equipment could better be used for new things apart from the waste of man-hour and darkness created inside the Federal Capital City before replacement.

She called on the residents of the Federal Capital Territory to personally see these facilities as theirs by watching over them jealously and promptly reporting any suspicious movements around them to the security agencies.

would attract rats which could contaminate the meat meant for human consumption.

Dr. Avong also lamented that Abuja does not have a state-ofart-abattoir and as a result, the territory lacks a standard in the production and processing of meat, adding that “abattoirs are operated in open places infested with flies and maggots, with flies infested tables and faulty scales for measuring meat for consumers.”

He therefore called for the enactment of National Law on Abattoir Management, stressing that the Local Government Areas, according to the 1999 Constitution, are saddled with the responsibility of running abattoirs.

Attempt to speak to the Secretary of Bwari Butchers Associa-

tion, Malam Abdullahi, who was at the Slaughter House when the Abuja Times visited did not yield much result.

Abdullahi, who also admitted that the state of the abattoir was deplorable and not hygienic for the work they are doing, sought to get the permission of the Chairman of the Association before he could speak.

While blaming the butchers and authorities of the Area Council, a visibly angry woman, who gave her name as simply Christiana said:”Let them close the place down for at least two days.

The Area Council and the butchers would do the right thing”.

It must be stated that Bwari town is the headquarters of Bwari Area Council, one of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Tokyo 2020: Athletes can win medals for Nigeria if… -Onyedinma ÏÏÏ Basking in the euphoria of

its exploits during the recently concluded National Youth Games held in Ilorin, Kwara State, the Acting Director of Sports in the FCT, Chief (Mrs.) Dilichukwu Onyedinma, is confident that the FCT junior athletes can do the country proud at the international arena if given adequate preparation for 2020 when another Olympic Games takes place in Tokyo, Japan.

Team FCT at the just concluded National Youth Games (NYG) returned home with nine medals comprising of two gold, one silver and six bronze.

Incidentally, an 11-year old, Ikechukwu Osadebe, won two medals including one gold and bronze alone in Chess.

Talking about the gains of this year’s NYG, Onyedinma, who en-

sured that no FCT athlete whose age is more 16 years took part at the event held inside University of Ilorin, maintained that no effort would be spared in making sure that newly discovered athletes get constant training vis-à-vis the needed support from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

Her words: “Our outing in Ilorin was a successful one looking at the performance of our athletes who made FCT and Nigerians proud.

Our Minister in the FCT has been very committed in ensuring that talents resident in FCT are not left to just roam the street.

“He has continued to show genuine interest starting from when he approved that FCT must participate at the games. Then he equally ensured that all athletes are insured which is the first of its kind in FCT.

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Maturity of N198bn OMO to beef negative liquidity – Experts Bonny Amadi Against the prevailing los liquidity in the system which closed trading Monday negative at N175 billion, experts have predicted that expected maturity of the Open Market Operation (OMO) N198 billion on Thursday February 2017, will lift liquidity.

System liquidity which closed negative at N175billion on Monday, drove money market rates down as both open buy back (OBB) and OVN closed at 20 per cent and 21 per cent levels respectively.

The low system liquidity, market experts say, has led to low pricing of market instruments, even as foreign exchange pressure on the naira continue to sustain push on the local currency.

Meanwhile analyst, projected that with the expected maturity of N198b OMO maturity on Thursday February 23rd, 2017, system liquidity would ease up.

Thus easing liquidity freeze and boosting vibrancy of the money and debt instrument markets.

Low liquidity, experts maintained, is likely to lead to contraction in rates in the absence of OMO auction by the CBN. However, in response to limited system liquidity on Monday, yields on FGN bonds inched up slightly across all tenors with both JUN 2019 and MAR 2036 the two exceptions as yields on both tenors contracted by 3bps and 4 bps to settle at 15 .87% and 16.46% respectively.

Overall, yields on the 5yr, 7yr and 10yr benchmark bonds gained 2bps, 5bps and 1bp to settle at 15. 91% per cent, 15.93 per cent and 16.21% respectively, as experts expect activity in subsequent session to be influenced by liquidity level

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FG adopts 60-day policy action to halt recession …Targets SMEs, general economic vibrancy

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The federal government of Nigeria has said that it plans torestore national economic vibrancy through addressing economic headwinds via a new 60day policy to be unveiled soon.

This was announced Tuesday by the Acting president, Professor YemiOsinbanjo at the 6th Presidential Enabling Business EnvironmentCouncil (PEBEC), which held in Aso Villa Abuja, attended by the senatepresident, Dr. Olusola Saraki, speaker of federal House of Representatives, HonorableYakubu Dogara among others.The timeline, the presidency disclosed is to assure thegeneral

public and to ensure that “we are not just speaking about these thingswithout necessarily tying ourselves down to specific timelines.’’

Osinbajo, said that the 60 day policy aims at improving Nigeria’sbusiness environment in three broad respects, which are, entry and exit ofgoods; entry and exit of persons into Nigeria, and general governmenttransparency.General government transparency, acting president said alsoinclude, transparency and efficiency in government agencies and parastatals.

He said that the FG approved the 60-day national action planto

push through short term reforms, to help better Nigeria’s entire businessenvironment within the shortest possible time.

The acting president, who doubles as chairman PEBEC,addressing journalists shortly after the meeting, said the policy empowers the council to focus on areas that will not only deliver positive changes for the Small andMedium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), but also help improve Nigeria’s entirebusiness environment within the shortest possible time.

“The whole idea is that we are able to provide anenvironment for those who want to do business

in Nigeria- local businesses andof course, foreign businesses.’’

Osinbanjo said “the participation of NationalAssembly’s leadership at Tuesday’s meeting was to ``work together, trying toimprove the business environment in Nigeria.’’According to the acting president, involvement of thenational assembly in the new policy initiative, was to ensure speedy assent tothe related bills when presented before the law makers.

“To ensure that all thenecessary legislations relating to the reforms were passed by the NationalAssembly” A statement signed by ,Laolu Akande, Senior SpecialCONTINUED ON PAGE B2

L-R: Director, PZ Cussons Consumer Nigeria Plc, Mr Christos Giouras; Executive Director, Corporate Affairs; Yomi Ifaturoti; Head, Corporate Services Division, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, Ms Rita Michael-Ojo; General Manager, External Affairs, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, Mr Mohammed Tahir, and Company Secretary, Mrs. Abiola Laseinde, at the presentation of ICCON Merit Award to PZ Cussons in Lagos recently.

NNPC explains challenge in export supervision scheme fees remittance The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained why the Corporation owed N23.4billion in respect of Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) fees chargeable on crude oil and gas exports since 2008.

NESS fees are payments due to

Pre-shipment Inspection Agents and Monitoring and Evaluation Agents in respect of their supervision of crude oil and gas exports, culminating in generation of Clean Certificate of Inspections (CCI) to an exporter as permit to execute action. As usual, at the end of each reconciliation, agreed NESS fees payable are

signed off by stakeholders.

Speaking in Abuja on Monday February 20, 20017 before the Senate Joint Committee of Finance; Trade and Investment; Gas; Petroleum Upstream; Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions; Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters; and Customs and Excise, NNPC

GMD, Dr Maikanti Baru, said NNPC accumulated the sum due to budgetary appropriation constraints imposed on it by the National Assembly.

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Business News B2 Fmr SAHCOL boss blames NCAA over Arik Air travails Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The President of Association of Friends and the immediate past Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL), Mr Oluropo Owolabi has stated that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has questions to answer for not taking proactive steps to oversight the operations of the embattled Arik Air as it concerns the airline’s indebtedness and other challenges before it was taken over by Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

This is just as he said that the also embattled Chairman of Arik Air, Sir Johnson ArumemiIkhide should be part of the turnaround team because he has been in the company and he knows some of the things that went wrong.

He said these while speaking with a select aviation correspondents at the Association’s head office at Maryland, Lagos yesterday NCAA, he argued, has alot of questions to answer for waiting for things to fall apart in Arik Air, adding that the regulatory body waited for too long before taking action.

NCAA is to blame for not acting promptly .Why must we wait until last minute before taking action. NCAA knew that the airline was having problems, why did NCAA not act?.NCAA should be asked some questions.”

Blasting NCAA further, the ex SAHCOL Managing Director said, “When Aero was having problems, NCAA was aware but what did they do?

Speaking on why Aero, the first airline to be taken over by AMCON is still operating, the former SAHCOL boss attributed it to the airline’s offshore operations, adding that if care is not taken Arik Air,the second airline to be taken over by the corporation will go the way of Aero.

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AfDB to support development of sound policy environment The Acting Country Director, African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Andoh Mensah, says the bank country’s strategy is to support the development of a sound policy environment, to ensure value for money.

Mensah said this at the opening of a three-day Value for Money capacity building workshop on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said that it was necessary to ensure that the little amount of resources available in any project produced great results.

Mensah said that the essence of the workshop was to address the present situation and also to strategise and plan on the resource that would be made available, to produce great result on value for money.

“Everywhere you go in government in private sector, you are supposed to do more with less so the idea of value for money is really coming at the right time.

“Where a country or community does not plan well, they will

AFDB President, Akinwumi Adesina

obviously not come out as those who had planned well, so the issue now is to correct the present situation.

“In Nigeria it requires a lot of will and commitment and planning; planning on the side of the authorities; planning even on the side of beneficiaries to ensure that whatever beneficiaries are getting, they know is the quality,” Mensah said.

President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Marcel Alain de Souza, said that the social sector

needed proper attention but often neglected because funds needed in developing human capital were not provided.

De Souza was represented by Mrs Florence Iheme, Director, Humanitarian and Social Affairs, ECOWAS Commission.

De Souza said that efforts were being put in place to improve resource allocation to the social sector, adding that there were identified need to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current funding levels in the sectors.

The president called on the sectors to coordinate better, adding that most time people thought greater allocation should be given to certain sectors but often disregarded the output and outcome for which the fund should be used.

“I don’t believe that we are doing the best allocation to different sectors, especially in health and education sectors, which are critical for human development and so we need to interrogate the process of budgeting.

at the one-day investigative public hearing on the Pre-Shipment Inspection of Export Activities in Nigeria at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, stated that the National Assembly had always budgeted N20 million for NESS Fees, adding that NNPC lacked any legal right to remit any amount above the appropriated sum once it was exhausted.

The Federal government has concluded plans to hold a conference with investors and capital markets operators on developing and issuing 2017 Sovereign bonds in Lagos.

This was made known in a statement issued by CommunicationsAdviserFederal Ministry of Environment, Esther Agbarakwe.

“Nigeria is committed to sustainable economic development. The Lagos Event is a concrete step in the process of developing and issuing our 2017 sovereign green bonds program ‘- Amina Mohammed, Minister of Environment Nigeria’s aspiration to become a green economy inches closer as The Federal Government meet investors and Capital Markets Operators in Lagos for the first ever Green Bonds Conference. Themed “Green Bonds: Investing in Nigeria’s Sustainable Development”, the Conference is organized by the Federal Ministry Environment in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Finance and Debt Management Office and will take place on Thursday, the 23rd of February 2017 at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Lagos.

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and The Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun will also attend as special guests.

FG adopts 60-day policy action to halt recession CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 L – R: Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) Mr Akinlaja Joseph; Cheif Operating Offier, Refining and Petrochemical, Mr Anibor Kragha and Managing Director, Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, Mr Idi Mukhtar, during members of House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) Oversight Visit to Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company in Kaduna on Tuesday

NNPC explains challenge in export supervision scheme fees remittance CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

F. G, investors meet on Sovereign Green Bonds

Dr Baru stated that NNPC was normally charged 0.15 per cent Free On Board (FOB) value of export as NESS fees for the Corporation’s execution of export of crude oil and gas on behalf of the Federal Government.

The GMD said: “NESS budget is appropriated in the yearly National budget. NNPC-NAPIMS (National Petroleum Investment and Management Services) ad-

ministers the budget and payments under the scheme. Crude Oil Marketing Division (COMD) provides the lifting profiles and the actual price to compute the FOB export value.”

Declaring the public hearing open, the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, who was represented by the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan, said the 8th Senate was commit-

ted to taking steps that would promote transparency and accountability of all public and private institutions that transact business with or on behalf of the Federal Government.

He noted that Nigeria was facing a lot of challenges and if the country was good for business, then the laws of the Land must be obeyed, stressing that the Senate was in a hurry to move the

Assistant on Media & Publicity to the President, Office of the VicePresident, made available to Daily Times disclosed that the presidency expressed confidence that positive outcome ofthe new plan will be noticeable in all key areas of government that facilitatetrade and commerce. ``there are improvements which we expect to see at ourports. Improvements at our airports, improvements at the seaports, improvementsin immigration visas etc” said, Acting President.

The Senate President and Speaker of the House ofRepresentatives led the leadership of the National Assembly to the expandedmeeting of the PEBEC.

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Keystone Bank boosts Agric with N350m credit Keystone Bank has boosted the Anchor Borrowers Programme with N350million credit line covering 1700 farmers starting with Taraba and Sokoto states.

Managing Director of Keystone Bank, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, who disclosed this in Lagos, underscored the importance of financial institutions in driving the agricultural sector.

He said: “Financial institutions have a crucial role to play in providing support to players along the agriculture value chain and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) initiative of the Anchor borrowers programme is a step in the right direction. Financing in agriculture is one factor of production, which facilitates the acquisition, procurement and management of the other factors of production such as land, expertise and management”.

According to experts in the agricultural sector, the low volume of business in the rural areas where poverty is most prevalent cannot guarantee sustainable business activities to encourage the establishment of commercial banks to provide the needed finance for agricultural production.

Moreover, the cost implication of processing agricultural loans in the rural economy makes it unattractive for conventional banks to channel their resources to farming.

Although, the commercial banks finance agricultural activities but their credits are urbanbased and so small that their impact cannot be felt in the rural areas where farming actually takes place.

Lack of priority attention to rural population in credit delivery by commercial and other banks in the economy contributed to the depressed economic conditions in the rural economy, and this situation also affects the overall economic growth and development of the nation.

With the recent focus of the Federal government of Nigeria on diversification of the economy, Agriculture is being promoted in many quarters as the next frontier in driving the economy of the nation. The reason is not farfetched as agriculture was the major export industry before the discovery of crude oil in the late 1950s with cocoa, groundnut, palm oil being major export products among others.

The Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, which was initiated by the CBN as a sub-shoot of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) was created to support farmers and increase their production capacity. About N19billion was disbursed in the last farming season with reported 90% success rate.

B3 Money Market

Naira gains slightly, as CBN steps up dollar sales

Stories by Motolani Oseni

The bank’s spokesperson, Mr. Isaac Okorafor in a statement said, such retail transactions are As the Central Bank of expected to be settled at a rate not Nigeria (CBN) stepped up exceeding 20 per cent above the indollar sales on the interterbank market rate. bank foreign exchange market, The statement signed by the nation’s currency, the Naira Okorafor, said, “Having cleared on Tuesday gained a total of four the historic backlog of matured points from 520 to a dollar it tradletters of credit at the inception ed on Monday to close at 516 at the of the current flexible exchange parallel market. rate system, the CBN would imThe local currency, however, mediately begin to provide forremained steady against other eign exchange to all commercial major foreign currencies. For inbanks to meet the needs of both stance, it was sold at N635 against personal travel allowances (PTA) the Pound sterling, the same rate and business travel allowances it traded the previous day and (BTA) for onward sale to customers. All banks would receive amounts commensurate with their demand per week, which would be sold to customers who meet usual basic documentary requirements.”

He explained that CBN would meet the needs of parents, guardians and sponsors who are seeking to make payments of school and educational fees for their children and wards.

He noted that CBN has decided to significantly reduce the tenor of its forward sales from the current maximum cycle of 180 days, to no more than 60 days from the date of transaction.

Explaining further, he disclosed that, “In order to further ease the burden of travellers and ensure that transactions are settled at much more competitive exchange rates, Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi and the Managing Director/ Chief Executive the CBN hereby directs all Officer of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Dr. Uche Orji, when the governor visited the NSIA office in Abuja recently.

N545 per Euro, respectively at the parallel market.

Also, at the official interbank currency market, the naira stood at 305.25 the same amount it closed on Monday.

It would be recall that in a bid to ease the difficulties encountered by Nigerians in obtaining funds for Foreign Exchange transactions, the apex bank on Monday said it will commenced additional foreign exchange (FX) funding to commercial banks to meet customers’ Business Travel and personal, Medical, and School fees demands.

banks to open FX retail outlets at major airports as soon as logistics permit.”

While explaining on the increased efficiency of foreign exchange market, he said, “CBN will immediately begin implementing its articulated program to clear all the unfilled orders in the interbank foreign exchange market; Given our plan to meet all unfilled orders, and while provision of foreign exchange to the manufacturing sector would remain the CBN’s strong priority, we will no longer impose allocation/utilization rules on commercial banks; Implement an effective intervention programme to support the inter-bank market to ensure adequate liquidity necessary to deliver an efficient foreign exchange market; and advise FMDQ to activate its foreign exchange Order-Book systems as soon as possible and also accelerate the on-boarding of foreign exchange clients on the foreign exchange Relationship Systems to ensure total transparency of the foreign exchange market.”

He said CBN will continuously and vigorously pursue a transparent, liquid, and efficient foreign exchange Market.

He reiterated that CBN’s will not tolerate unscrupulous actions nor hesitate to bring serious sanctions on offenders, be they banks or their staff.

“The Bank therefore encourages market participants to assist in ensuring that these new measures engender the preservation of our external reserves, stability of our financial system, and growth of our economy to the benefit of all Nigerians,” the statement by Okorafor added.

FG targets N310bn through TB auction in seven days The federal government of Nigeria has concluded all plans to raise a total amount of N310.22 billion a ($984.83 million), through sales of short-dated treasury bills at an auction on March 1.

Its Central bank disclosed on Tuesday that it plans to raise 26.14 billion naira in threemonth debt, 62 billion in sixmonth bills and 222.08 billion in one-year notes, using a Dutch auction system. Payment will be due the day after the auction.

Business Times, however, observes that the government through the central bank issues treasury bills twice a month to finance the budget deficit, help manage commercial lenders’

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

liquidity and curb rising inflation.

The nation’s year-on-year (yoy) inflation accelerated to 18.72 percent in January, its 12th straight monthly rise.

It is of worthy of note that the government is facing funding challenges due to the low price of oil. It expects the budget deficit to widen to 2.36 trillion naira this year as it tries to spend its way of out of the recession.

Just recently, the federal government raised not less than $1 billion from Eurobond sold at the international market to finance capital expenditure and deficit in its budget, subscribing to it about eight times over.

Given the success of the $1 bil-

lion Eurobond issue, which was subscribed to in excess of $7.8 billion, translating to an oversubscription of 780 per cent, analysts have posited that the development showed that the Nigeria’s economy is still resilient and attractive to foreign investors.

The $1 billion Eurobond, which is a borrowing with an annual coupon of 7.875 per cent over a period of 15 years is a third issue by the federal government with February 16, 2032 as maturity date for repayment on the principal. The precursors were issued in 2011 and 2013. The $1 billion Eurobond issued under Nigeria’s newly established Global Medium Term Note programme.

Capital Market B4

By Afolabi Adesola Equities trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange has for the third consecutive trading day, closed on a positive note.

Lead market indices; the All share Index and The Market Capitalisation added 0.01 percent each to close at 25,251.63 basis points and N8.739 trillion.

The price movement chart showed that Custodian and Allied Insurance led the day’s eleven gainers by 4.94 percent to close at N3.40, Nigerian Breweries was next with a

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Equities market indices record marginal growth growth of 4.33 percent to close at N125 and Continental Reinsurance added 3.81 percent to close at N1.09.

FBN Holdings and Capital Hotel came fourth and fifth on the gainers list with an appreciation of 3.15 and 2.78 percent to close at N3.27 and N3.70 per share respectively.

On the other hand, Forte Oil led twenty two stocks that de-

clined on Tuesday with a loss of 5.41 percent to close at N53.20, followed by Dangote Flour, which shed 5.12 percent to close at N3.89, WAPCO and Unilever dropped 5.00 percent each to close at N39.90 and N82.30 respectively and PZ Nigeria depreciated 4.93 percent to close at N13.88.

Presco emerged the day’s most traded equity with an ex-

change of 34.5 million shares worth N1.6 billion. It was trailed

by United Capital that accounted for approximately 19 million shares valued at N70.7 million.

Transcorp recorded the sale of 13.1 million shares worth N10.3 million; Zenith Bank exchanged 8.9 million shares valued at N132.3 million while Initiates Plc traded 6 million shares worth N4.9 million.

L – R: Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Akin Akinfemiwa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Forte Oil Plc and Oluwatoyin Sanni, Group Chief Executive Officer, United Capital Plc at the listing of Forte Oil Plc N9 Billion Series 1:5 year fixed rate unsecured bond at the NSE on Tuesday.

NB Pays N28.39bn dividend ...As profit dips by 25.4 % Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries Plc will smile home with a final dividend payment of N20 billion, expected to be at the company’s annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to hold on May 3rd 2017.

This followed the approval of the company’s audited result for the year ended December 31, 2016 by the company’s board of directors at a recent bard meeting which held on February 15th 2017.

The company’s total dividend payout for the 2016 financial year of N28.39 billion, represents 2.1 per cent drop in value of dividend N37.28 billion, paid to shareholders for 2016.

Meanwhile, the company’s audited financial statement for the 2016 financial year showed that revenue grew by 6.7 per cent to N313, 743 million from N298.906 posted in the 2015 financial year.

Results from operating activities dropped by 15.0 per cent to N52.91 billion, from N62, 29 billion in the corresponding year.

Profit for the year dropped by 28.40 billion from N38.05 billion posted in the corresponding year.

Meanwhile, at the scheduled board meeting of the company’s directors, a decision would be taken on proposal to make to shareholders at the AGM proposed for May 3rd, the payment of final dividend of N20,457,080,219 , accounting for N2.58 per share for every shareholders of company.

Forte Oil GMD seeks stockbrokers FG to raise N310 billion via support …As NSE lists Forte’s 1st tranche of N50bn bond T-Bills on 1st March Bonny Amadi

The group managing Director of Forte Oil Plc, Mr. Akin Akinfemiwa on Tuesday on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) commended the capital market operators for the support since the company’s transformation exercise started in 2011, urging for more.

The Forte Group Managing Director, made the appeal during the listing of Forte Oil’s N9 billion first tranche of N50 billion bond on the official list of the NSE. The debt instrument is a 5 years, 17.5 per cent fixed rate unsecured bond.

He said that the bond, underwritten 100 per cent represent shows the confidence of investors in the company Akin Akinfemiwa said “This bond programme, being the first in the downstream sector, is a testament to Forte Oil’s leading position within the downstream sector” adding that the support

of the capital market community has propelled the company to attainment of global standard, transparency and ethical standards.

“I solicit yur support for trading the bond in the secondary market, as it will enhance market liquidity, transparency and price discovery’ He said that the confidence of market operators and investors would continue to attract more benefits to the company, such advantages comes only form the people, the stakeholders, the host communities and the brokers United Capital Limited served as the lead Financial Advisor/Issuing House to the transaction, while Boston Advisory Ltd., FBN Capital Ltd., Planet Capital and Vetiva Capital Management were joint Financial Advisors/issuing House.

Executive Director, Capital Market Division, NSE, Haruna Jalo-Waziri, said “we are pleased to be a partner to Forte Oil in

its quest to expand its franchise by raising fresh capital through bonds. As the pioneer Exchange, we will continue to provide our issuers with bespoke financing options that will place them in vantage position to compete regionally and globally”.

The year seem to have started on a busy note for the Exchange with spate of listings on the bourse. So far, two companies, Medview Airline and Jaiz Bank were listed by introduction, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited listed Pension ETF 40, while Top Services Limited listed a REITs. However, Doyen of the stockbrokers, Mr. Sam Ndata called on the company to organise its facts behind the figures soon, to equip the market community with developments in the company.

This he said would help for better understanding of the company’s finances and further check its declining equity price in the market.

Bonny Amadi

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the federal government has scheduled to raise N310.22 billion of short-term treasury bills (T-Bills) at an auction on March 1.

The federal government has continued to confront funding challenges propelled by low returns of crude oil sales , Nigerian budget deficit is expected to widen N2.36 trillion 2017 , given rise

to more borrowings to crowd out funds from the banking systems.

More than half of the deficit will be funded through local borrowing, the government has said.

The proposed T-Bills to be offered are N26.14 billion in three-month debt, N62 billion in six-month tenured bills and N222.08 billion oneyear notes.

The T-Bills expected to be auctioned on March 1st via a Dutch auction system, will attract payment on March 2nd, the day after the auction.

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NPA boss seeks quick passage of Maritime bills The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has urged the National Assembly to pass Ports and Harbours Bill, National Transport Commission Bill and other maritime bills before it to boost port development plan.

NPA, she said, was committed to capacity building of its workforce because its business is international and requires that the agency constantly keep abreast with global developments and cutting edge in technology and shipping developments. Thus in building capacity, NPA staff exposure to the international scene is

Clearing agents lament lull at RORO Terminals

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Speaking at a retreat organised by the House Committee on Ports, Harbours and Waterways in Lagos, there was an urgent need to pass the bills to replace the existing obsolete laws, which are not supportive of developmental goals of the country.

NPA, she said, was excited about the efforts by the Federal Government to reform and develop other related areas such as Inland water ways and ports, rail way and road network to promote inter-modalism, which, according o her, is very key to the success of the port.

“This forum is coming at a most auspicious time, a time when the President Mohammadu Buhari led Federal Government is exploring ways of diversifying and improving the Nigerian economy.

“I must say that this is a very welcome innovation.

This is the first time this kind of forum is being organized by the House Committee. I am particularly happy because it will foster exchange of ideas and collaboration and I hope it will become an annual event as the gains from it cannot be overemphasized.

“I am also grateful that

the ports have been identified as key areas of the economy with the potential to put the nation back on the track of economic boom.

One of the key objectives of the retreat is to expose the Honourable Members of the House Committee and stakeholders to the dynamics of the maritime industry, which are quite vast.

“It is very gratifying that we can count on the support of this Honourable Committee in our efforts to reposition the ports to play the desired role in the current economic agenda of the Federal Government,” she said.

Seven weeks into the implementation of the ban on vehicles through the land borders by the Nigeria Customs Service, clearing agents operating at the roll-on-rolloff (RORO) terminals at the Tin Can Island Port Complex, Lagos have lamented that activities were yet to improve at the port.

The clearing agents who spoke under the aegis of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) said despite the ban, vehicles are yet to come into the country through the port.

The group’s Publicity Secretary, Stanley Ezenga

L - R: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),Hadiza Bala Usman; Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Ports, Habours and Waterways, Hon. Kabir Ajanah Muhammed; Chairman of the Committee, Hon Patrick Asadu; Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Barr. Hassan Bello at a two-day retreat held in Lagos recently.

said reports from freight forwarders on the field revealed that the various ports had not been able to attract the anticipated high influx of vehicle cargoes which the new policy set to achieve.

He however noted that the low level of activities could be because most importers are still expecting government may reverse the policy.

“We don’t think this is a problem as the policy has just started and there is still time to evaluate the whole thing.

“We think importers who were used to diverting cargoes to the neighbouring countries ports are not responding because they think that government might change its mind so that they can continue to use the borders.

“We are in support of this policy and we believe the ban will achieve its objective in time,” he said.

According to him, the fact that vehicle dealers in Benin Republic were already lamenting following the commencement of the policy showed that Nigeria had been losing so much revenue to the neighbouring country’s port.

He urged Nigerians to envision the economic benefits of the policy and give the government the necessary support to achieve its objectives.

Capacity development panacea for unemployment – NIMASA DG The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has averred that human capacity development initiative is a panacea to the growing unemployment rate in the economy.

The DG who said this at the 1st Annual Lecture of Swaaya Limited, Publishers of Freedom Online news with the theme: “Unemployment: How do we tame this monster?” which held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos disclosed that to stem this tide, the Agency through its Nigerian Seafarers De-

velopment Programme (NSDP) has trained over 2,500 Nigerian students in various maritime related courses in reputable maritime institutions outside the country.

Speaking further, Dr. Peterside disclosed that the capacity development initiatives embarked upon by the Agency are geared towards taming the foreseen lacuna in the seafaring profession in the nearest future which is a global challenge.

Represented by the Agency’s Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr. Gambo Ahmed, he also hinted that the NSDP

scheme, which has already started producing graduates will soon take a new look where Nigeria will also be a large exporter of seafarers like India and the Philippines who generate millions of dollars from the pool of its seafarers in the globally market.

While assuring Nigerians of the unflinching commitment of the current Management of NIMASA to ensure a virile maritime sector, through its capacity building initiatives, he called on them to support the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration’s zero tolerance for corruption, to enable government and its

Agencies to achieve their set objectives particularly in the area of curbing unemployment.

“Let me use this opportunity to call on all Nigerians, regardless of race, re-

ligion or political interest or affiliations to support the Federal Government in its quest to defeat corruption, which has eaten deep into the fortunes of the economy, so that we

can together make our country great again. And I assure you all, that very soon; unemployment issues will soon be a thing of the past”, Dr. Peterside said.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Stories by Tony Nwakaegho Nigeria has been ranked as the first nation to formally endorse what counts as ‘affordable’ internet access — a 1 gigabyte (GB) bundle costing no more than 2 percent of monthly incomes, or “1 for 2” recently, after the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) called on countries to adopt a new, more ambitious target in 2016.

A4AI is a broad coalition of member organisations from across the civil society, public, and private sectors that works through a combination of advocacy, research and knowledge sharing.

A4AI also works together to enable affordable Internet access for everyone, every-

Nigeria first to endorse A4AI ‘1 for 2’ affordability internet where.

The A4AI also congratulated Nigeria for her vision in taking this step, adding that “we stand ready to help make it a reality for all of her citizens.”

To agree on the target, A4AI ‘2015-16 Affordability Report’ showed that at this level, broadband is likely to be affordable to most, or all, population groups.

By contrast, its research showed that the current UNagreed target of 500MBs for 5 percent or less of income

is likely to restrict access to the relatively well-off, while also severely restricting the amount of time people can spend online.

Arch. Sunday Echono, permanent secretary of Federal Ministry of Communications (Nigeria) delivers a speech on behalf of Barrister Adebayo Shittu, the Minister at the A4AI-Nigeria Coalition meeting in Abuja, recently where he stated that “Consequently, A4AI and the Ministry share the common goal to make the

Internet universally affordable for all who want to use it. This goal is quantified in a measure of having 1 Gigabyte of bandwidth not costing more than 2 percent of a person’s monthly income.”

The Body described the commitment as a significant step forward. “A4AI’s 80+ local coalition members — drawn from the public sector, private sector and civil society — are committed to helping the Ministry translate this target into benefits for all Nigerians.

Stakeholder tasks NCC staff on commitment

The Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management (ECSM) of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Mr. Sunday Dare has tasked the staff of the Kano Zonal Office of the Commission to remain steadfast and committed to work.

The Commissioner gave the charge when he paid a working visit to the Kano Zonal Office, and restated the telecom regulator’s commitment and determination to empower the Zonal Offices for optimal output.

“I want to urge you to remain steadfast and committed to your work. On our part, we are committed and determined to empower you for optimal output,” he pledged.

The ECSM expressed delight with the staff for

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Mr. Sunday Dare, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (middle) flanked on left by Zonal Controller Kano, Mr. Adamu Amshi with staff of the NCC Kano Zonal Office during his visit, recently.

being open and frank in their deliberations and discussions with him about the challenges of the Zonal Offices and encouraged them to come up with suggestions on how to consolidate Commission’s achievements in the

telecom sector.

The Zonal Controller, Kano Office, Mr. Adamu Amshi, expressed satisfaction for the prompt visit of the ECSM and stated that the Commission is moving speedily on track, which is evident from the series of

awards and honours the Commission has been receiving locally and internationally.

The Executive Commissioner promised to convey the challenges of the zone to the Board and Management of the Commission.

Obasanjo graces NiRA 2017 Retreat

Dr. Ernest Ndukwe National coordinator the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)

ICT, insurance stakeholders to generate ideas for driving penetration Information and Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders and those in the insurance industry in Nigeria are set to gather at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel for an E-Insurance Conference to brainstorm on how to use ICT to drive insurance penetration and develop suitable framework for implementing such ideas in Nigeria.

The E-Insurance Conference with the theme: “Driving Insurance Penetration with Information and Communication Technologies” will hold on March 23, and is expected to bring together corporate organisations, ICT experts, insurance experts, academia, consumers of insurance products

… Association records 15000 on 2nd level domain Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, graced the recent retreat organized by the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA) in Ogun State to examine the progress made since the re-delegation of the national resource .ng to NiRA which was made possible by the former President.

Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, the secretary of the NiRA Board of Trustees recounted how Chief Obasanjo as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), ensured that the .ng country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) delegation management was handed over to a multi-stakeholder

body which give rise to NiRA. Reverend Sunday Folayan, president of NIRA, emphasized on the need for all Nigerians to identify with the .ng brand, “as our online identity. The use of the .ng brand would promote local content, local businesses, cultural heritage, grow the Nigerian economy, job and wealth creation, empower our youths, and conserve foreign exchange”.

He disclosed that NIRA by the 31st of January 2017 had recorded over 15,000 second level .ng domain name registrations.

“This milestone is significant because earlier, NIRA had set up a Price Charter with its accredited registrars

that seek to progressively reduce the price of .ng domain names, based on the total number of domains in the .ng registry.

“Reaching the count of 15,000 domains names at the second level, has given NiRA the opportunity to move the .ng domain pricing to the next lower level, according to the price charter. Since the business is competitive, registrars continue to package different products and deals to excite their customers.

With the high cost of purchasing foreign exchange, there is no better time to register an .ng domain name, but now.

Lanre Ajayi, managing director of Pinet Informatics

and regulators of both ICT and Insurance industries, to discuss how to use technology to deepen insurance penetration in Nigeria.

Pinet Informatics Limited, the first Internet Service Provider in Nigeria is the organizer of the conference, which is first of its kind in the country in partnership with major stakeholders in Insurance and ICT industries.

Mr Lanre Ajayi, managing director of Pinet Informatics, hinted that the event will assemble practitioners in the insurance industry and ICT to share experience, brainstorm, network, and conclude deals.

The Insurance industry, Ajayi said is a vital part of the Nigerian economy but the industry is not living up to its full potential adding that, “there are less than 1.5 million insurance policy holders in Nigeria out of a population of 170 million, which translates to 0.9 percent insurance penetration.

“When compared to 23 percent bank accounts penetration, 105 percent of telephone penetration and 55 percent of Internet penetration, then, there is a lot of room for improvement in the insurance industry and this could be achieved by deploying the right technology.

Aviation B8

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, February 22, 2017

African union students’ body honour Sirika The All African Students Union (AASU) weekend in Abuja presented an award to the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika for his outstanding performance in office and exemplary leadership qualities.

President of the union, Mr Akinyele Olasunbo, while presenting the award to Senator Sirika in his office, said the award, dubbed “The Kwame Nkrumah Award” was in recognition of his contributions to the growth of the aviation industry not only in Nigeria, but the African continent at large.

“It is not all about whom you are but about what you do when given a position of trust and service

to the people. We are here today to tell the world and to showcase your good performance in office as the Minister driving the vehicle of transformation in the aviation sector”, he said.

Responding to the gesture, Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika expressed surprise at the recognition of his humble contributions to the industry, saying it would only serve as a catalyst to do more.

He advised the students’ body and other civil society groups to always endeavour to make public office holders accountable to the society by not only highlighting their achievements, but also their inadequacies.

‘How to make Nigerian airlines profitable

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Scarcity of dollars and low value of the naira have made Nigerian airlines to see the need to operate regional and international routes. It opens the doors for them to earn foreign currency and luckily, many of these countries in West and Central Africa are not hard hit in terms of dollar scarcity like Nigeria and Angola that depend on oil for revenues.

In December last year, Medview Airline started operations to Sierra Leone, Liberia in addition to Accra, Ghana and plans to also fly to destinations in Central Africa and other international destinations in the Middle East. The airline is already flying to London and Jeddah.

Air Peace, which has

Emirates appoints Parambil, Regional Manager West Africa Emirates has appointed Afzal Parambil, as its Regional Manager for West Africa.

Prior to taking up his new appointment, Mr Parambil served in a number of commercial roles within Emirates, the most recent being the Country Manager for Ethiopia.

Congratulating Mr. Parambil on his new position, Emirates Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa, Orhan Abbas said: “Nigeria is a very important market for Emirates and we are delighted that Mr. Parambil will serve as the new Regional Manager for West Africa. It’s part of our human resources strategy to continuously develop and enhance our employees’ capabilities across the Group through providing them with new challenges and opportunities,” he added.

Mr. Parambil will be responsible for the overall Emirates operation in Nigeria and West Africa as a whole, and will oversee sales and customer service, cargo and airport operations. “I’m excited

to have been given the opportunity to lead the Emirates team in Nigeria.

This is a great honour and I look forward to taking the business forward with my team. My focus in the market will be to continue providing our customers with the best possible service and value for money, as we connect them to more than 150 destinations across the world,” said Mr. Parambil.

Mr. Parambil holds a Degree in Economics and he has also completed extensive training programmes across Finance, Marketing, Leadership and General Management in aviation from various colleges.

Emirates established operations in Nigeria in March 2004. Currently, the airline flies daily from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos to Dubai, connecting passengers to more than 150 destinations in more than 80 countries across six continents.

Emirates flights arrive Murtala Mohammed International Airport every day at 3:40pm and departs at 5:55pm.

successfully operated domestic services, has just announced its commencement of operations to Accra, Ghana, which would usher it to other international destinations in the West Coast, Central Africa, Europe, Middle East and South Africa.

According to the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Muhtar Usman, the regulatory authority is giving Nigerian airlines every opportunity and support to operate international routes and reciprocate Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), which Nigeria reached with other countries.

But one of the operators had complained that while Nigeria has BASA with many countries and easily gives their airlines

clearance to operate into Nigeria, they are usually reluctant to certify Nigeria airlines to operate into their country because they want to protect their own airlines. This has made it difficult for some of these countries to reciprocate requests by Nigerians airlines to come to operate into their cities despite the fact that their airlines operate many frequencies into Nigeria.

For example, a Nigerian airline had written to Cote D’Ivoire authorities and others in the West Coast requesting to operate to their countries but for weeks and months there was no reply “until we wrote to them again and again and one of the countries replied that they were processing the letter. We should not just give them entry points

easily like that; we should protect our own too.”

But the Director General of NCAA said that no airline has reported such case to the authority and assured that NCAA would take drastic action against such country if it were true.

“BASA, Multilateral Air Service Agreement (MASA) and Yamoussoukro Declaration (YD) are aimed at creating African single sky. While you have BASA between two countries, airlines are designated and given entry points and frequencies. But it is still the responsibility of the airline so designated to ensure compliance, meet the safety conditions.

Whenever such airline is having undue difficulty such airline should go to NCAA and report.

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman (left) and the Corp Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi exchanging copies of the MOU between both organizations at the corporate headquarters of NPA in Marina, Lagos.

Airbus names Houari President for Africa, Middle East Airbus has appointed Mikail Houari, as President for Africa and the Middle East region.

Houari, 50, who previously served as Deputy President for Africa and the Middle East, brings to the position more than 25 years of experience within the industry at a global level. In his new role, he will lead the team to drive operations and future business across the region.

Houari began his career at Alcatel where he worked in Spain, China and Latin America, after which he

joined Thales, focusing initially on business in Saudi Arabia, thereafter leading global sales of its SCADA products and services.

He joined Airbus in 2005 as Vice President for Latin America, overseeing the defence and space divisions from where he moved to the UAE in the same capacity covering the Middle East in 2011, he was appointed as General Delegate for Airbus Group, before taking the position as Deputy President for Airbus in Africa and Middle East.

“His extensive busi-

ness and market experience will allow him to lead Airbus in the region and deliver on its objectives,” said Tom Enders, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus.

“Under his leadership, Airbus will continue to expand its regional presence as new and existing markets emerge and evolve across Africa and the Middle East.”

Houari is a business graduate in Applied Commercial Sciences from Paris. He succeeds Habib Fekih, who will retire after 30 years of service with Airbus.

Fekih joined Airbus in 1986 as Sales Director for North Africa, before becoming Sales Vice President for the Middle East two years later.

In 2006, Fekih established Airbus Middle East and took the helm as President for Africa and the Middle East, a position he has held ever since. He formed long-term partnerships for Airbus with governments, public and private sectors across the region and advised regional airlines on fleet management and operations.

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Top Nigerian artistes we are expecting albums from this year

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Top Nigerian artistes we are expecting albums from this year getting away with it with massive airplay and award

of their favorite artistes in a very long time. Most artistes have been under pressure of dropping albums now because of the competition in the industry. So many artistes come into the industry every day and make their sounds registered but the difference lies when the album drops.

Below are the list of Nigerian artistes that are doing well for themselves and releasing hits upon hits back to back without an album to their names.

In no particular other, they are viz: Harrysong After a very successful, hardworking and tremendous outing in 2016, one would think the crooner of reggae blues will come out with a shocker and make his intentions known that he is ready to release an album.

One will rather think after his defection from his long gotten a another sponsor like he keeps talking about but

YCEE Ycee is no more a new entrant in the music industry and has made his stands by dropping hits like Jagaban and the rest. His latest single, “link up,� featured Reakado Banks. The single has made his fans loving and believe so much in him. It would be nice if he can drop off an album and be ranked amongst the best in the industry.

TECKNO Mr. big cassava as his female fans will rather call him, no doubt, has made his name since his coming to lime light. He has dished out smashing hit which has made him one of the best male artistes in Nigeria at the moment. The mastermind behind the best hit in Nigeria Pana is long overdue to have an album to his name.

You really need to drop an album and not being ranked amongst the next rated!

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dexterity act in the music industry and kept on shinning and bringing up his craft in grand style .Even though he released his unwanted album in 2015, his fans feel he needs to bring it on again and get noticed as a force to reckon with in 2017.

DAVIDO A self-proclaimed Omo Baba Olowo, too many feel he has no excuse not to have released yet another album.

He is good and rich enough to release 10 albums all at the same time. So what is stopping you OBO. Please make your fans happy by dropping an album this year.

CHIDINMA After she was announced as the winner of one of Africa, she released one and only album, and that was back in 2012. Seeing as she won that ever competitive talent contest, so many people have had very high hopes for her, basically because she came out tops at the show and also because we know she has got talent, Chidinma who is fast losing her relevance in the music scene can only come back to her place is when she drops a solid album this year.

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Avoid during your 20s or regret in your 30s 1ne Think twice before you act and react.

Insincerity will haunt you well into your 30s and beyond. People will judge you on your character and actions, some of which they might deem unforgivable.

Make these wise words by Lawrence when you are angry, and you will make

2wo liters of water per day and moisturizing daily. Prevention is better than cure.

away in your savings account, each 4our Master the art of letting go.

friends who try to steer you off

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the time you reach your 30s, your metabolism will start to slow down. All the fast food and junk food you eat will begin to show and will be harder to shift.

7even be a success later on in life. Instead try out different career paths until you discover the right career for you; then stay focused and make a career plan away from starting small and starting from the bot-

money out of your savings or the temptation to miss a monthly payment.

3hree 8ight the right track. You want to surround yourself with fun-loving people who are also motivated, hardworking and ambitious. After all, you are the company you keep. Most importantly, choose platonic and romantic relationships that build your self-esteem, rather than bring you down.

5ive Preserve your youth. Get into the habit of taking care of your skin, inside and out. Keep skin hydrated by drinking up to three

to always stay protected. Never stay in a relation-

dark cloud of past failed relationships hanging over your head, as it will most likely interfere with new relationships.

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