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of March deadline for the passage of the 2017 budget, controversy is trailing the passage of the document as the executive and the National Assembly are now engaged in war of words over the sanctity of the

deadline.

The National Assembly was the first to fire the a salvo when it claimed that the executive did not learn any lesson from the experience of last year, insisting that the 2017 budget was not only below expectations but full of inconsistencies and flaws.

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ÏÏÏ All roads, will, today, lead to Umuokparanyanwu com-

munity in Oburo-Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state, country home of Sir, Innocent Oparadike, who departed this world January 23, 2017. The late Oparadike who will be laid to rest today in his country home, was aged 66.

Since the death of Chief Innocent Eberechukwu Oparadike on Monday, January 23, 2017, peacefully in his Lagos home at 66, Nigerians have been paying tribute to the late Iconic media Continued on page 6

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Sheriff moves into PDP Hqts Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, whose chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was recently endorsed by the Court of Appeal, has formally taken over the national secretariat of the party, in Abuja.

The national secretariat of the party, popularly known as Wadata Plaza, which had been under lock and key for eight months now following the leadership crisis rocking the party, was covered with dust and cobwebs.

Sheriff arrived the premises of Wadata Plaza at exactly 6 p.m. and was led to his office on the second floor of the building.

He was accompanied by the acting Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh; National Secretary, Professor Wale Oladipo; National Auditor, Alhaji Adeyanju; Senator Buruji Kashamu and Alhaji Ahmed Gulak and others.

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tional Convention Committee (NCC), has kicked against the action of Modu Sheriff, describing it as illegal and most unwelcome.

The national publicity secretary of the NCC, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja said: “As far as we are concerned, the forceful entry of Ali ModuSheriff and his team into the party secretariat is illegal and most unwelcomed.

“We say this because the keys to the secretariat is with the Board of Trustees (BoT) and we’ve checked with them, and can confirm that the keys were not handed over to Sheriff or any of his followers.

“The implication of this was that he broke into the secretariat, which is a criminal offence.

“We also expected that Modu-Sheriff should have waited for the conclusion of the appeal we filed at

Hamed Makarfi (left) and Alimodu Sheriff (right) the Supreme Court before he forced himself in just like we held on when we got court judgement favouring us last year.

“We are condemning his action in totality and we view it as an affront on the rule of law.

“Given his act of illegality, we stated clearly that he should be held responsible for any loss of documents or damage

to the property within the party secretariat.

“The administrative staff, as accounting officers, were not around to see the event happen, and as the custodians of the property of the party, they refused to participate in the illegal entry made by Ali Modu-Sheriff.”

The NCC also described his action as “provocative and capable of causing an-

other round of crisis in the party.”

The Makarfi-led NCC therefore advised him to vacate the secretariat immediately while calling on authority of the Nigerian Police to prevent chaos by “flushing Ali Modu-Sheriff and his team out of the PDP secretariat and let all parties wait for the judgement of the Supreme

Court, which is the highest court in the land,” the statement said.

Sheriff, while addressing the press in his office, said he came to inspect the secretariat to know the kind of repairs to be effected.

According to him, “we are here at the national secretariat this evening to access the place so that we can resume either (next) Monday or Tuesday. We will go round to access the kind of repair to be done.”

According to him, “we will get our painters and cleaners over the weekend to work on it, and while they are doing so we will continue with our consultations just like we will be doing since the judgement was delivered,” he stated.

The visit lasted for barely 15 minutes.

It will be recalled that Sheriff had told a delegation of PDP South West who visited him on Wednesday that he had transmitted all the necessary documents for the re-opening of the secretariat.

ULC, NLC crisis deepens, labour ministry tasked to investigate workers’ activities Joy Ekeke All is not well within the labour movement as the newly found United Labour Congress (ULC) has tasked the Ministry of Labour and Employment to investigate the activities of some of its workers who are allegedly providing confidential information to the rival Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the registration process of the new labour coalition, managed by onetime factional president of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero.

This information is contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Chris Ngige, dated February 13, 2017.

According to the ULC, certain information that is in possession of the rival organisation

can be detrimental to the registration process of the new labour centre.

The letter which was exclusively released to Daily Times, reads in part: “We are convinced that the release of the names of trade unions seeking registration, even before the birth of the ULC, seriously compromises the integrity of the registration process and undermines our confidence in it.

“Some operatives of your ministry may have gone beyond their reach to make it available to them (NLC, TUC) thus needs your investigation.” ULC described the letter written by the NLC, TUC as “imperious.”

“We advise the ministry to aggressively monitor its staff especially those that may be colluding with the NLC and TUC in order to carry out outright sabotage of the determination of the Ministry to carry out its objectives

creatively and effectively within the ambits of our various statutes.”

The ULC described the action the NLC and TUC as a ploy to deny Nigerian workers a new platform to express their democratic rights, saying that it is “worried that the presidents of NLC and TUC who pride themselves as comrades and democrats would descend to this depth to urge the Government not to allow Nigerian workers to freely seek new platforms for democratic expressions as enshrined in our Constitution and freely guaranteed by natural laws.”

Reacting to the information made available to the ministry over unregistered shell unions, ULC laments the number of unions that have allegedly been denied access to trade unionism.

Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade (r) and CEO, Schools Company, UK Mr. Elias Achileos, during a courtesy visit on the governor in the Government House... on Thursday

N400m trial: Court refuses Metuh’s bid to summon Dasuki Andrew Orolua, Abuja

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday refused the former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh’s bid to subpoena the Department of State Security Service (DSS) to produce former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki, to testify in his defence in the N400m fraud charge.

The court also refused to release Metuh’s International passport to enable him travel to London for medical treatment.

Trial judge, Justice Okon Abang in his ruling on the two applications filed by Metuh stated that having considered all the facts and arguments before the court “ it is not the duty of the court to compel anyone to give evidence for a party, unless such is compellable and

it is not compulsory for the court to sign a subpoena.”

“It is my view that Dasuki is not a compellable witness to attend court to give evidence for the first defendant as such, it is not mandatory for the court to sign e subpoena.

There is nothing to show that the first defendant applied to the DSS for Dasuki to appear, and if it was rejected.

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A cross section of candidates during the 2017 Air Force recruitment exercise at the Sam Ethan Base in Ikeja, Lagos...on Thursday.

Oparadike: Media icon goes home Continued from page 1 professional, administrator and thorough-bred Nigerian.

According to family sources, while breaking the sad news, Oparadike, a former Group Managing Director of the Daily Times of Nigeria and editor of the Northern-based New Nigerian Newspapers, among other distinguished positions he held while alive, died following a heart attack.

Indeed, among his network of friends, professional colleagues, members of his community and admirers, the death of the former National Director of Publicity of the Directorate of Social Mobilisation during the military regime of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, shock, disbelief had dominated their discussions about the man since then.

In a tribute to the late media icon, Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, extended his condolences to the family, government and people of Imo State on the death of Chief Oparadike, a former Commis-

sioner for Information and Culture in the state.

Describing Oparadike as one of the brightest journalists and thinkers in the country, Osinbajo in a statement, also commiserated with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on the demise of their colleague.

Osinbajo said that he, “believes that late Chief Oparadike, who had a very distinguished career as a journalist and administrator will be long remembered by his colleagues and admirers for his profound decency, boldness and uprightness.”

The Acting President also “salutes Oparadike’s sterling leadership qualities, dedication and brilliance during very challenging times in our nation’s history, particularly as the Editor of the Federal Government-owned New Nigerian Newspaper; and later as Managing Director of the Daily Times.”

Osinbajo urged the deceased associates in the “media and the Anglican Communion where he served dutifully as Knight of

Saint Christopher to honour his memory by upholding the virtues of hard work, discipline, philanthropy and justice to which he was devoted until his death.”

Also among the first set of persons to express shock over the death of Oparadike, was Chief Goddy Uwazuruike, a lawyer, who wailed thus: “Mpidike is gone”!

The immediate past President of the Igbo Think-Thank, Aka, Ikenga described the late media icon as a philosopher par excellence, a motivator and a friend!

Describing Oparadike as a man of honour, Uwazuruike who headed Aka Ikenga between 2013 and December 2016 said, the late icon was one man who could be relied on to deliver on anything handed into his hands. No wonder he was chairman of two critical committees of the group - Education and Implementation, while Uwazuruike’s tenure lasted.

According to Uwazuruike, “as President, I will always say let the man that is innocent say the prayers and Oparadike will always take the prayers. He was a reliable man.”

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Osinbajo pays unscheduled visit to Lagos Airport Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ Acting President Yemi Osibanjo on Thursday paid an unscheduled visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

His visit to the airport, which caught many airport workers and aviation parastatals by surprise, is the first of such visit by either a Vice President or President in acting capacity.

Osibanjo, dressed in navy blue attire with black shoes and cap to match, arrived the international terminal at about 3.00 pm in company of security operatives.

The Acting President, who was in Lagos for other engagements, took time off carry to out onthe-spot assessment of facilities at the international wing of the airport.

From the Presidential Wing where the convoy took off, the Acting Presudent in company of the Minister of State, Aviation, Hadi Sirika were conducted round the check - in areas, baggage carousel axis, Visa Issue on Arrival unit, where he specifically instructed official of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to

switch on the baggage reclaim equipment.

At the international terminal, the Acting President sought up to date knowledge of facilities and what would be required to fix the travelator at the boarding gate areas.

Apparently bewildered, aviation personnel struggled to provide clues to the Acting President on how to fix some of the sore points at the airport.

Aviation workers who gathered in groups to take a glimpse of Osinbajo , remained bewildered as to why an Acting President will tour facilities at the airport .

The Acting President did not grant any interview.

Sources hinted that the visit of the Acting President may not be unconnected with the new thinking in government to upgrade airport and air navigation infrastructure.

The Acting President also inspected the conveyor belt, which was commissioned in 2014.

Osibanjo, however did not inspect the new international terminal constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Company.

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CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA PRESS RELEASE NEW POLICY ACTIONS IN THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET In continuation of efforts to increase the availability of Foreign Exchange in order to ease the difficulties encountered by Nigerians in obtaining funds for Foreign Exchange transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is providing direct additional funding to banks to meet the needs of Nigerians for Personal and Business Travel, Medical needs, and School fees, effective immediately. The CBN expects such retail transactions to be settled at a rate not exceeding 20 percent above the interbank market rate.

A.Travel Allowances Having cleared the historic backlog of matured letters of credit at the inception of the current flexible exchange rate system, the CBN would immediately begin to provide foreign exchange to all commercial banks to meet the needs of both personal travel allowances (PTA) and business travel allowances (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.

B. School and Medical Fees Similarly, the 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. Such payments must be made by commercial banks directly to the institution specified by the customer. The CBN would ensure that this process is as smooth as possible and that as many customers as possible get the foreign exchange they genuinely demand. This would also apply to customers seeking to make payments, or purchase foreign exchange, for medical bills and paid directly to hospitals. The supply of FX to retail end-users (PTA, BTA, School fees, medical bills, etc) would be sustained by the CBN. C. Forward Sales Tenor In order to further increase the availability of foreign exchange to all end-users, the 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.

D. FX Sales at Major Airports In order to further ease the burden of travellers and ensure that transactions are settled at much more competitive exchange rates, the CBN hereby directs all banks to open FX retail outlets at major airports as soon as logistics permit.

E. Increase Efficiency of FX Market In order to maintain confidence in the FX market, the CBN will immediately take the following steps: a. b. c. d.

Begin implementing its articulated program to clear all the unfilled orders in the interbank FX market; Given our plan to meet all unfilled orders, and while provision of FX 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 FX market; Advise FMDQ to activate its FX Order-Book systems as soon as possible and also accelerate the on-boarding of FX clients on the FX Relationship Systems to ensure total transparency of the FX market.

Given the CBN’s objective to continuously and vigorously pursue a transparent, liquid, and efficient FX Market, the Bank reiterates it would neither 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.

Isaac Okorafor Ag. Director, Corporate Communications For further information, please contact: 07002255226.

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Group calls for synergy among Niger Delta youths over neglect Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

L-R: Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Oscar Onyema; Ag. President, Yemi Osinbajo and Out-going Minister of the Environment, Amina Mohammed, during the Green Bonds Capital Market and Investors Conference in Lagos... on Thursday.

Union raises alarm over increasing hunger in Nigeria Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The leadership of the National Union of Civil Engineering Constructing Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCEFWW) has raised the alarm over what it described as “works ever” situation in the ongoing economic recession, saying that if urgent steps are not taken, some Nigerians may be seen dying on the streets for hunger.

The President, Comrade Amaechi Festus Asugwuni who stated this yesterday in Asaba at the 5th National Quardrennial Delegates’ Conference of the Union, regretted that Nigerian’s leadership was yet to reach the crescendo with a view to solving the problem of hunger as the most pathetic situation at the present.

He said: “No matter how the Federal Government keeps telling Nigerians that it will provide employment, and is fighting corruption, it is not an immediate solution, particular the corruption aspect being fought, to ensure that corrupt gives way, attitude charge is the only cure to it, or else it will continue to grow” adding that the grow the economic of this nation, will not depend on partnership

rather self-motivation of productivity, in willingness of personal contributions.

Disclosing that over 10, 000 workers who were on casuals, were converted to full time staff, Comrade Asugwuni further regretted that many of the union members lost their jobs as a result of their places of works which suddenly became moribund, adding that Nigeria needs more industries to sustain the employment tempo it canvasses.

“We warn Nigeria leadership to desist from double standard decision, but people oriented programmes and revive the dead industries” adding that to have an economic development base, more industries where workers work, the workers will pay tax to assist the growth of the economic.

In his address, the state Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa challenged Nigerian workers to champion the fight against corruption, ensuring that things work in the country.

Governor Okowa who lauded the theme “Economic Woes: What Strategies for Nigeria & Trade Union” for the conference, disclosed that good governance can come from the workers, because in

most cases, political office holders act on advice proffered by the workers.

“The situation of our country today calls for visionary leaders committed to good governance, accountability, and sustainable development, good governance should come from the workers and we, as workers, can resolve to resist corrupt office holders through proffering developmental advice devoid of personal interest,” the governor said while encouraging labour leaders in the country to instill in their members the need to be hardworking and be disciplined in their work place.

He continued: “In our present situation, labour should see themselves as partners with the government in stimulating economic growth and prosperity; for that to happen, it is my considered view that the union members generally need a mind shift. At the moment, their preoccupation seems to be only with higher wages and better condition of service.”

“While I concede on the need for better working condition, I am also persuaded that it will be made easier if workers pay greater attention to upgrading their

skills, show more commitment to their work and enhance their productivity,” Governor Okowa added.

He observed that recession has permeated every facet of Nigeria’s economy with the free fall of the Naira, spiralling inflation which has led to the laying off of thousands of workers, but, assured that the situation had brought about the need “for men of vision, courage and character who will inspire hope and release the creative energies of the people by their commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability.”

“In Delta State, we have adopted a Modern Term Economic Development Plan (2016-2019), a policy document that encapsulates seven key strategic programmes in line with our vision of prosperity for all Deltans; it is driven by fiscal discipline and prudent management of resources because, we believe that to succeed as a state, we must cut unnecessary wastes and keep a tight lid on government spending,” the Governor informed the delegates, asserting, “as long as we spend more than we earn as a people, we will continue to sink deeper into the hole of economic recession.”

Edo Guber: Obaseki opens defence, as the legal battle hots up Titus Akhigbe, Benin

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State yesterday opened his defence before the Governorship election Petition Tribunal in the state, as the witnesses who testified in favour of the governor at the proceedings yesterday insisted that the election which he emerged victorious was free, fair and credible.

The cross examination of the witnesses produced by Obaseki before the tribunal yesterday elicited fierce legal fire as the Counsel to Obaseki, Olatunji Oyeyipo (SAN), that of APC, Kayode

Olatoke (SAN) and counsel to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Onyinye Anumoye, engaged the lead Counsel to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the PDP, Yusuf Ali (SAN) in a legal battle during the cross examination of the witnesses.

The legal fire power commenced after the first witness Osagiede Justice, from unit 24, ward four Oredo told the tribunal that the election in his unit was free and fair and that INEC did a wonderful job to ensure that the election was credible. However tension rose when Counsel to Obaseki Oyeyipo

SAN informed the witness to tender his party agent’s card so as to ascertain that he was the authentic agent of Obaseki at the election.

But Counsel to Ize-Iyamu, Yusuf Ali (SAN) objected to it, saying that card was not tendered before the tribunal, “its not pleaded, was not listed and not frontloaded, therefore was not relevant in the case”.

But Counsel to APC, Olatoke roared back, asserting, “the agent card is admissible, you don’t plead evidence, you only plead documents and facts. This party agent card is already listed as

item 14 in the second Respondent’s list of documents, so not as if it is a new document, therefore it is relevant to be handed over as an evidence in this case”.

Counsel to INEC, Anumoye agreed with Olatoke, urging the tribunal to admit the witness’s agent card as an exhibit.

Ruling on the matter, Justice Ahmed Badamasi, agreed with counsel to Obaseki, declaring that “the agent card was listed in the 2nd Respondent’s deposition, therefore it is relevant to this tribunal and its admitted”.

A Niger Delta child education advocate, Miss Josphine Yamaradenyfa Prebor, has called on youths of Niger Delta to form synergy among themselves and pursue self actualization ventures while waiting for the Federal Government to fix the problem of the region caused by long period of neglect.

Miss Prebor, the current reigning Queen of Miss Niger Delta Diaspora, made the call in an interview with journalists in Warri, Delta State, admonishing the youths to correct the wrong notion prevalent amongst people from outside the region that our youths are not serious by engaging in meaningful ventures as an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.

She said that the region is blessed and there is no reason why the people of the region should not benefit from the God given natural resources deposited on their soil. She added that for the people to actualize this vision both the youths and elders must show good example that would make investors have confidence in putting their resources.

“Niger Delta is a rich cultural region but the only thing is that we have not benefited from our God given resources. However I like to encourage our youths to be hard working, and be role models to the younger ones. I will also wish to advise our youths that violence does not lead anywhere but dialogue.”

“I will like every youth to have at the back of their minds that whatever happens to them in the process of taking laws into their hands affect their loved ones a dead person does not feel the impact of their action only their loved ones feel and get affected..”

The child education advocate tasked parents to take the education of their children seriously, especially the girl child, noting that educating the girl child means giving empowerment to a future mother who will in turn transfer the knowledge acquired to their children thereby contributing to building a healthy society.

While emphasising on peaceful coexistence irrespective of economic, socio-cultural, religious or political affiliation, Miss Prebor noted that the earlier we begin to harp on things that will unite Nigeria for the desired progress, the better for all.

She called on government at all levels to live up to their responsibility of creating the desired atmosphere for business to thrive, saying, “it is better to engrave our names in stone for everlasting recognition than to be on sands that will be washed away with time.”

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Why the people, workers must insist on good governance –Okowa Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the request for good governance must come from the generality of the people, particularly the workers.

The governor stated this at the National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) 5th National Quadrennial Delegates Conference on Thursday in Asaba.

He said that the conference theme “Economic Woes, What Strategies for Nigeria and Trade Unions” was apt, particularly now when people had lost their purchasing power and prices of goods and services gone out of reach.

Okowa challenged the workers to think out things that could make government policies work and find ways of advising the politicians on the best ways such would profit the generality of the people.

He also charged labour unions to partner with government to develop the economy and encourage workers to be committed to work and to increase their productivity.

Okowa said that proper mechanism must be put in place to check incompetence in workforce, particularly with the construction and building industry, giving the sensitive nature of the sector.

He said that for the country to harness its potential and liberate the nation from its economic woes, government economic development framework must be people-oriented and people-driven.

“Actually, good governance itself should come from the workforce, we can engineer good governance by resolving among ourselves that we will resist bad governance whenever it comes to play.

“Our workers must be committed in their work and be proactive, we cannot continue to live in the past.’’ he said.

The governor said that the long-term dependent on oil revenue as a nation was the challenge.

He said that developing other sectors like agriculture, solid minerals, among others, would put the country back on recovery part.

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in the price of oil, there is always a huge challenge in Nigeria.

“In the last two years now, the price of crude oil has been down and that is why we are witnessing the kind of economy we have now.

“We do not have immediate solutions, but we have to suffer the pains of today as we plan into the future to save us from further consequences.

“We must look into the financial sector. The energy sector is a great problem which we must address for the industries to come back in the scale which they can impact positively on our nation,’’ he said.

Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a goodwill message, said labour must continue to canvass for good governance predicated on transparency, respect for rule of law and accountability to the people.

He said the challenges the country was passing through were because those ingredients of good governance were lacking and had not actu-

ally been respected.

“That is why we have canvassed that for us to realise our economic goals we must get those tenets of development and good governance right,’’ Wabba said.

He said that it was part of the union’s responsibility to canvass for social justice, and the closure of the gap between the poor and the rich in the society.

The NLC President said that presently the inequality gap between the rich and the poor have continued to widen, with the middle class now wiped out of existence.

He said that currently the ordinary people and even the workers no longer had purchasing power, as their earnings could no longer sustain them to have a decent life.

“So, for us to have a meaningful development and for people to have decent life and for us to address all issues of poverty and development, government must be able to empower the people.

“Therefore, workers who are the creators of the wealth must be partakers of the wealth that the country creates and that will translate to prosperity for the people.

“The workers have lost their purchasing powers. They cannot pay their children’s school fees or even feed adequately, majorly because of rise in prices of fuel.

“Even the exchange rates have also gone out of reach.

“We have made our submissions on why workers’ minimum wage must be reviewed to enable the workers live a decent life and more so to empower the workers to make purchases and to stimulate the economy.

“Most industries are closing down and many workers sacked because such companies no longer sell their goods and services, but if the workers are empowered, the economy will bounce back,’’ Wabba said.

He said that the proposal before the Federal Government to review the minimum wage of workers was receiving due attention.

On his part, Amechi Asugwuni, President, NUCECFWW, said the union would sustain its struggles to ensure that members’ welfare were enhanced, particularly to end casualisation of workers in the country.

He also urged government at all levels to pursue policies that would spur development, check corruption and improve workers’ welfare.

“Every government must disassociate itself from those corrupt persons and ensure that those who have proven integrity manage the treasury effectively and efficiently to the benefits of all.

“There must be reforms to change the laws to enable it tackle issues relating to corruption and possibly to create special courts to fight corruption in the country.

“The rule of law must be respected such that the judiciary will operate independently with time limits to decide on issues relating to corruption.

Dickson advocates establishment of ICPC offices in states to fight Corruption

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Bayelsa State governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has advocated the establishment of Independent Corruption Practice and other related Commission (ICPC) offices in the 36 states of the federation as a way of fighting the menace of corruption in the country.

The governor who made the call at a one-day anti-corruption summit in Yenagoa, with the theme “Transparency and Accountability: Institutionalisation of Good Governance for Sustainable Development,” yesterday, said that establishing the commission in the states could make the anti-corruption war

more effective in the country.

He commended the Chairman of ICPC, Mr Ekpo Nta, on efforts “to place Nigeria among the nations that were free from corruption.”

Dickson said the anti-corruption summit was critical in the fight against corruption and urged the ICPC to keep the flag flying.

He added that “Bayelsa is prepared to partner with ICPC to ensure a better society. Corruption can be preventable even before it occurs.

“The summit is a deliberate gathering to emphasise our move to carry the citizens along.

“We deem it fit to reposition our

state because when I came on board as governor, the first bill we signed into law was the Monthly Transparency briefing law.

“The bill states that if a governor does not give account of what comes to the state and how it is spent, such act constitute gross misconduct.

“Many platforms have been created to checkmate corruption in the state and today, I want to inaugurate two committees, namely the Pension Verification Committee and the Verification of Certificate of Public Servants Committee.”

He advised Nigerians to stand

with the government at all levels, especially in the fight against corruption, stressing that there should be ICPC offices in all states.

The ICPC boss expressed satisfaction with steps taken by the Bayelsa Government so far to checkmate corruption.

He said the summit was necessary in the effort to build and reposition the country for better society.

He also pledged to support the Bayelsa State Government, noting that ICPC would appoint some of its officers to join the state’s verification of pensioners and public servants. (NAN)

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How Akeredolu can succeed as Ondo governor -Olatujoye Governor-elect of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN has been advised to keep faith with his electoral promises in order to gain support of the electorate that voted him into office. Legal practitioner, and former Director of Legal Services, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prince Anthony Olatujoye who gave the advice in this interview implored Akeredolu to accord deliverance of democracy dividends a top priority. Olatujoye ,a Public Affairs Analyst and an eminent Ondo State indigene also speaks on other issues. PATRICK OKOHUE report.

What is your advice to the Ondo State governor-elect, Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on how to succeed in office?

To succeed, the cardinal thing which the Governor-elect must put in place is a structure for good governance. He should work diligently to ensure that his administration is not only dynamic and robust, but also transparent and people – oriented. He should also try to keep faith with his campaign promises. He should stick to his manifesto, this is because the promises he made during his campaign remain the social contract between him and the people of Ondo State. His first shot should be to pay off the backlog of salary and pension arrears his predecessor would leave behind. Ondo State workers and Senior citizens are yearning for Aketi’s understanding of their impecunious situation and the need to remedy this timely.

As for the restive unemployed youths, the government should create jobs through massive investments in agriculture; reactivation of moribund industries such as the Cocoa, Oil palm and Cassava industries as well as the Oluwa Glass Company in Igbokoda. He should also partner with private sector players in bringing some other industrial initiatives to the state as well as improve Primary Healthcare and sanitise the educational system with a view to restoring the age-long tradition of educational excellence for which Ondo State is reputed.

Which areas do you think he should accord priority?

The incoming governor has to accord priority to areas of job creation and infrastructural development, especially roads and waterways as quickly as he can find the resources to do so in order to strengthen and increase wealth creation opportunities in Ondo State. The electric power situation in various areas of the state is near comatose; especially in Ondo South Senatorial District and this situation has a disabling effect on economic development; therefore, improved power supply should be given prompt attention. Prioritising collaboration with the Federal Government in providing Social Security for the vulnerable in the state and the School Feeding Programme as is being done in some states should also be given accelerated consideration.

What are some of the pitfalls of his predecessor, Mimiko which you think he must avoid?

I would say probably the failure of the outgoing administration can be linked to its inability to effectively and efficiently manage the state’s resources for the purpose of revamping and reviving industries and factories within the state.

The roads are generally in a sorry state, the waterways are not properly managed, hence their deplorable condition and the attendant non-economic value unnecessarily

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placed on the farmers and other users. If this entire infrastructure had been effectively managed or fixed, the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Ondo State would have significantly improved and the issue of irregular payments of staff salaries, among others, would have been minimal.

Some people have expressed concern that Akeredolu may find it difficult to administer Ondo State in view of the fact that he lacked political experience, and that he never held any elective public of-

fice before, what is your take on this?

Notwithstanding this opinion, the incoming governor is a perspicacious legal practitioner; a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who has been actively involved in national politics from the inception of the Fourth Republic. He actively participated in a vast array of election cases over the years that have shaped the landscape of Nigeria’s political firmament. Furthermore, he served as Attorney-General of Ondo State between 1997 and 1999 and was also Chairman of the Legal Aid

His first shot should be to pay off the backlog of salary and pension arrears his predecessor would leave behind. Ondo State workers and Senior citizens are yearning for Aketi’s understanding of their impecunious situation and the need to remedy this timely. As for the restive unemployed youths, the government should create jobs through massive investments in agriculture; reactivation of moribund industries such as the Cocoa, Oil palm and Cassava industries as well as the Oluwa Glass Company in Igbokoda.

Council between 2005 and 2006. As a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in 2008, his term was one of the most successful and productive. He has a strong grassroots presence in the political architecture of the state having worked assiduously for his gubernatorial election in 2012 and his recent emergence as governor; he, without a doubt, has a strong political structure. I do not believe that a person needs to have previously been elected to a political office to be a good politician. What is important is that a leader must have the ability and sagacity to achieve the tasks and goals of governance he has set for the state. I have no doubt that the ‘’Aketi’’ I know is robustly equipped to bring good leadership and succour to our people.

It has been noted that successive governments in Ondo State have failed to exploit several mineral resources in the state for the purpose of generating extra revenue for the state, especially bitumen, what is your advice to Akeredolu in this area?

Of course, you may be correct that the previous governments have been unable to exploit the mineral resources of the state to its fullest potentials. This may be because the authority to do that falls within the purview of the Federal Government. What the incoming governor has to do, however, is to quickly create platforms conducive for partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Steel so that all mineral resources, particularly the state’s rich bitumen deposits, can be better exploited to the benefit of the state. Also, foreign investors should be invited and encouraged to participate in the mining of available solid minerals for the economic enrichment of the state.

How would you rate the out-going governor of the state, Olusegun Mimiko, especially his administration?

Governor Mimiko has not done too badly, having regards to the meagre resources allocated to the state during his tenure. But he could have done better if he had efficiently deployed the funds from the special allocation to Oil–Producing States (i.e. 13% Derivation Fund) to the further development of Ondo State. Though electricity supply is relatively poor in the state presently, he scores a little above average in the provision of health services and education. Governor-Elect Akeredolu needs to preserve and improve upon these initiatives as well as collaborate with his counterparts in other states e.g. Lagos State with a view to adapting their successful economic strategies to the unique advancement needs of Ondo State.

What is your advice to Akeredolu on issues relating to Labour and worker’s welfare in order to ensure industrial harmony between government and civil servants?

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tain a cordial relationship with the organised labour in Ondo State by ensuring that salaries are paid on time and an effective/ efficient workforce is put in place. This can also be achieved through proper training and re-training of civil servants in the values that would ensure a better discharge of their duties and responsibilities to the state.

Furthermore, he should find dynamic ways to block leakages in the civil service with a view to enthroning probity and accountability.

What is your view on the present crisis rocking Ondo State House of Assembly?

It is my view that this is an internal matter for the PDP to resolve, but as a well-meaning indigene of Ondo State, I advise that the issue be quickly addressed so that the incoming governor does not inherit a crisis-ridden Assembly, as the whole situation appears to be that some PDP members of the House may be eyeing membership of the APC to retain their relevance in the governance of the state.

What kind of cabinet do you want Akeredolu to form, an inclusive one or a

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moderate cabinet and what will inform your choice?

The Governor-Elect can have a cabinet that is not only inclusive but moderate; one which is made up of people with proven capacity; who are honest and willing to serve the people not withstanding party affiliation.

Ondo State has 18 local government areas; he necessarily must not produce 18 commissioners that will work with him, rather, the

Governor-Elect may pick his officers by zoning equal positions to the three Senatorial Districts. Indeed, he needs tested hands to assist him in bringing the state to an enviable position.

Akeredolu is coming at a time the Ondo State House of Assembly is dominated by PDP, while he belongs to the APC, what should he do to have a rosy relationship with the house?

A politician must be willing to cooperate with other stakeholders in his government. I believe that his experience as a learned SAN and a former Attorney General would be instrumental in balancing the various interests for the overall benefit of the people of Ondo State. His homily should be the protection of the people and tranquility amongst members of the State House of Assembly, irrespective of political leaning. He should be able to manage the various competing interests that may emerge based on his experience and legal training. The legislators are all indigenes of Ondo State; therefore their priority should be to work in harmony with the Governor-Elect in order to bring good governance to the people of the state.

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11 Politics LASIEC assures of hitch free council poll in Lagos Patrick Okohue The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips, has allayed the fears of politicians over the conduct of free, fair and credible elections into the local government councils of the state, stressing that she would do everything to protect her integrity and reputation.

Hon. Justice Phillips gave the assurance while speaking at a Political Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the Commission at the Central Business District, Ikeja, Lagos.

The chairman, therefore, urged politicians to put their minds at rest and allow the Commission to do all it has to do to facilitate free, fair and credible local government council elections in the state.

She explained that the political class has a major role to play in ensuring peaceful, orderly and successful conduct of elections, noting that the way the political parties and their members conduct their affairs directly impacts on the conduct of elections, positively or negatively.

The chairman further noted that many of the lapses for which election management bodies are often held responsible are as a result of the actions and inactions of the populace. She, therefore, stressed the need for stronger collaboration and cooperation between the key stakeholders and the Commission for the entrenchment of democracy and sound democratic practices at the grassroots level of the state.

Hon. Justice Phillips revealed that the inspection tour to the offices of Electoral Officers and storage facilities for ballot boxes in the 57 LGAs/LCDAs of the state embarked upon by the Commission recently was part of the preelection activities of the Commission aimed at ensuring that the offices of the Electoral Officers are made conducive to enable them discharge their duties effectively.

She further disclosed that the Commission would also embark on a massive training and re-training programme for the Chairman, Commissioners, the Permanent Secretary and staff of the Commission as well as the ad-hocstaff to be engaged for the election on election administration, management and international best practices.

Monarch commends Ambode, seeks state recognition Patrick Okohue The Jagunmolu of Shomolu/ Bariga, Oba Gbolahan Timson has described the Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode as an achiever who, is not only building infrastructure but also building the people without coercion.

“When we had former governor and now Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, we thought no governor will do a better job than him in terms of infrastructural development, accuracy and speedy decision making. Seeing Ambode now, if you are a Yoruba man you will know the meaning of Kese kese, kasa kasa. Kese kese le tiri, kasasa kasa mbo baba kese kese. (meaning when Ambode came a lot

of people never gave him a chance because we believed that Fashola achieved so much that we felt he has set a standard no other governor could meet, but in less than two years, Ambode has surpassed him).”

He made the declaration in Lagos while speaking with journalists on plans by some foreign investors to establish solar power plants in Lagos which will generate 100 mega watts of electricity for Lagosians without the state government’s financial input.

According to him, “recently some investors met me that they want to establish solar power plant in Lagos that will generate 100 mega watts of electricity for the state government without their financial commitment.

“All they needed is just two and

half hectares of land to put their equipment, but Lagosians will only pay for services rendered.”

“We are using this forum to appeal to Governor Ambode to assist the investors, as this project will further enhance stable electricity in the state, and add up to the 300 mega watts the state plans to add to national grid.

On Ambode’s stewardship, he said, “I will over rate him, I will start from the area of traffic. Traffic congestion has never been tackled this head-long like this before. The governor’s innovation in tackling traffic is 101 per cent. Go to every nook and crannies of Lagos where traffic jam used to be a major problem, it is now a thing of the past. The Oworonshoki axis, while coming from Lagos through the Third Mainland Bridge

is a good example. He has even extended the parking lot and enforces traffic laws. When you talk about speedy decision making he is excellent,” he added.

While commending the governor for accelerated development in all strata, he, however, appealed to him to facilitate his official recognition as king. According to him, “The government of Lagos State owes my people something; it is my recognition and patronage. We have done all we were expected to do. We have played our roles and as a responsible and responsive government we hope the governor will oblige us because it is an issue of law and the court orders are there in our favour. We expect justice to be done and rule of law prevail,” the monarch stated.

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News 12 Continued from page 1 According to the lawmakers, the ministers and Chief Executives of MDAs are yet to submit complete details about the 2016 expenditure of their budget, saying that the executives are yet to furnish them with expenditure details of the 2017 budget.

Debunking these allegations, however, the Budget Office of the Federation insists that the 2017 budget is complete, arguing that there was no padding in it.

The Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, who said there was no padding in the 2017 budget proposal, added that the budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari was exactly what the MDAs certified.

“It is however, instructive to clearly note that the introduction of the web-based application in the preparation of the 2017 budget eliminated the glitches experienced with the 2016 budget,” Akabueze said.

According to him, the process of preparing the 2017 budget requires Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to upload their budgets online by their accredited officers, who were issued access and codes to ensure an audit trail of all entries.

He said that the Chief Executive or Accounting Officers of all MDAs were required to certify their final budget inputs.

The DG, who stated this on Thursday in Abuja while addressing journalists on the 2017 budget proposal, issues and clarification, however, acknowledged that some of the line-item

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description are terse, but that the need to keep the 1296 page budget document simple may have resulted in the absence of some granular detail in the project description adding, “this will be improved upon.”

The Director General reiterated that government welcomes the active participation of the general public in the budgetary process.

“We simply ask that the engagement be more constructive.

We do not claim that the existing budget process is perfect, but we are committed to continuous improvement until we achieve a budgetary system that will serve the nation, optimally.

We are currently working on a digital platform to facilitate engagement between the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) and the general public.”

He stated that the 2017 budget was not just a set of expenditure plans by the government, rather a quantitative expression of government’s financial plans with a focus to systematically achieve rapid economic recovery and sustained inclusive growth.

It encapsulates key ingredients of Nigeria Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (NERGP) 2017-2019, which build on the strategic implementation plan of the 2016 budget, the

DG added.

He further explained that the 2017 budget was prepared using the zero-based (ZBB) system, which simply requires that every project/programme must be justified each year for inclusion in the budget.

This, Akabueze noted, does not imply that projects captured in the previous year’s budget will not feature in the current proposal, especially if the project was not implemented due to funding challenges or is still an ongoing project.

He also refuted insinuations making the rounds that a total sum of N5.41 billion was spent as cost of the 2017 budget prepa-

ration and administration, saying, “this is not correct, and reflects a lack of appreciation of the full scope of responsibilities of the Budget Office and its parent ministry of budget and national planning.”

These responsibilities include preparing national development plans, medium-term sectorial strategies/fiscal framework; preparation and execution of annual budgets, monitoring and evaluation, donor coordination, secretariat of the National Economic Council and accounting/ back office for social intervention programs. He however, did not state how much was expended for the preparation of the budget.

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Xenophobic attacks: Nigerian students want MTN, DSTV, others to leave the country

Tony Nwakaegho with Agency Report

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Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued 48 hours ultimatum to all South African companies in Nigeria to relocate over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

The students gave the ultimatum at a peaceful demonstration at some South African companies in Abuja, Thursday while carrying a banner, which read: ‘NANS Against Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians’. .While the students marched, the security men stood and watched to ensure law and order.

Kadiri Aruna, president of NANS, in an interview with NAN at DSTV office in Wuse 2,

Abuja was quoted as saying that Nigerian students had resolved to condemn the attacks.

Aruna said the protest would also serve as a warning to other countries trying to underrate Nigerians, adding that “we are saying that enough is enough as South Africans have openly attacked and bullied Nigerians.”

He said that after 48 hours, if nothing was done, messages would be sent to students in all university campuses to bring down MTN masts all over the country.

Aruna also said DSTV and Shoprite would also be affected as the union had put adequate strategies in place to make the action effective.

“All the South African busi-

ness empires in Nigeria and their collaborators in Nigeria will be affected. I don’t want to say we will be barbaric but we will not be lawful in our actions, we will do it and face the consequences, enough of this rubbish,” he added.

President of NANS said the poor treatment being meted out to Nigerians was particularly insulting given the role Nigeria played in ending the apartheid regime in South Africa.

“Nigeria contributed 80 percent of the freedom the South Africans are enjoying today because we saved them from the jaws of apartheid,” he pointed out.

“Who is South Africa to humiliate Nigeria? So they forget things so soon, let them go back

to history and records to see how much financial assistance and what the country did to save them.”

The union president said the situation was inhuman and for this reason, all reasonable Nigerians must react.

“In science they say you use malaria to cure malaria, now you use madness to cure their madness, and that is why we are advising them to leave Nigerian soil before 48 hours,” he explained.

He said the federal government should not wait till the dying minute before evacuating Nigerians from South Africa.

Aruna said it was time for government not to only condemn the attacks but take a firm stand by summoning South Africa’s

high commissioner and if possible cut diplomatic ties with that country.

“Government should take extra-diplomatic measures in dealing with the latest deadly assaults because if nothing drastic is done it will become a regular occurrence.This is the time to place South Africa where it belongs,” he said.

He said the last time the xenophobic attack happened, nothing was done, no action was taken and no arrest was made and that was why South Africans repeated the attacks.

Aruna said it was so unfortunate that during the attacks, the South African government refused to take up its responsibility of securing Nigerians and their property.

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ndeed, more than any other distinguished professional like him, Chief Innocent Eberechukwu Oparadike, KSC (Mpidike) even in death, has remained a man who many believed, had touched lives through mentorship, training and value addition wherever he sojourned in his journey through time.

Since his death on January 23, 2017 in Lagos at 65, Nigerians have been paying tributes to the late iconic media professional, administrator and thorough-bred Nigerian.

Oparadike, a former Group Managing Director of The Daily Times of Nigeria and Editor of the Northern-based New Nigerian Newspapers, among other distinguished positions he held while alive, died of a heart attack.

His network of friends, professional colleagues, members of his community and admirers alike, reacted with shock and disbelief at the death of the former National Director of Publicity of the Directorate of Social Mobilisation during the military regime of President Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida.

Born in Owerri, Imo State on November 22, 1950, Innocent attended Ogwa Central School, 1956-1962; Obazu Community Grammar School, Mberi, 1963-71.

Chief Oparadike later attended University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 19721976, where he studied Mass Communication/Media Studies and won laurels with First Class and followed it up with his National Youth Corps at Radio Nigeria, Programmes and News Departments. He was, also, at the prestigious University of Lagos, where he obtained his Masters degree also in Mass Communication (1980-1981) before pitching his tent with Radio Nigeria and later worked as Management Trainee, Centre for Management Development, working both in Lagos and Kano, 1977-1978.

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ITF opens 4 new offices to boost service delivery Chijioke Kingsley, Jos

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accessibility to its services, the Industrial Training Fund, (ITF), has opened four new area offices in some strategic areas in the country.

In addition, the Federal Government has approved the upgrading of the ITF Model Skills Training Centre Abuja to operate as an Innovative Enterprise Institution.

ITF Director General, Joe Ari, said that the new offices will complement the existing ones and improve the dissemination of information regarding the activities of the Fund.

Ari said that the new area offices are in Owerri, Rumuokuta, Badagry and Gwagwalada, in Imo, Rivers, Lagos states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), respectively.

The DG said that the establishment of the new area offices has addressed persistent com-

plaints of access to ITF services in those locations.

Ari, who resumed office few months ago, said that the ITF Model Skills Training Centre Abuja, which is the first of its kind in West Africa, will award National Innovative Diploma in five trade areas.

He added that this is in addition to equipping and retooling the centre, which trainees are due to graduate in September 2017.

“Under the new management, the Industrial Training Fund has rolled out a new policy thrust with short, medium and long term goals and we have clearly spelt out strategies for implementation and deliverables clearly.

For instance, we have planned the training of 9,500 youth from 18 states of the federation under the National Industrial Skills Development Programme to commence 1st March, 2017. These trainees to acquire skills in 38 trade areas,” he said.

Osun lawmaker decries ‘Indian Gari’ importation to Nigeria Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

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member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Obokun Constituency Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has condemned the alleged report of Indian Imported Gari into Nigeria Market, describing it as unacceptable.

Oyintiloye stated this while fielding questions from newsmen following the break of the news on Social Media that imported Gari was sited in a supermarket

which was allegedly imported from Indian.

He pointed out that the development if allowed to have a foothold on the economy would not only cause further damage to the economy but will permanently destroy the development of the value chain in the agriculture subsector and cassava production.

He wondered how such staple food commodity in which Nigeria has comparative advantage could penetrate the country, charging the nation’s borders’

keepers and regulatory agencies to be on top of their game.

According to him, such development should not be tolerated at a time the nation was striving to leap out of recession and strategise to strengthen the naira.

“Majority of small scale farmers, marketers depend on the cultivation, production and sales of Gari in the local market to survive” “The importation of Gari into Nigeria is absurd and not acceptable. We must protect the economy especially, staple foods that we

produce in this country” The parliamentarian challenged all stakeholders to speak with one voice against reckless importation of goods to the country.

He also challenged farmers who are into production of Gari and such other staple food commodities to buckle up and repackage their products to make it more acceptable.

He was optimistic that collaborating efforts of all stakeholders would not only save the economy but will set her on the path of recovery.

ALGON appeals for bail out in Niger State Saka Bolaji, Minna

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made to the Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello to in addition to salary bail out given to local governments in the state, also intervene in the areas of capital projects to enable them fulfil their campaign promises to the electorates.

This was the position of the state chairman of ALGON, Alhaji Gambo Kagara while fielding questions from news men in Minna yesterday, stressing that without intervention of the state government, some of the local governments can not embark on any capital projects especially the 12 distressed ones.

He noted that the autonomy of the third tier of government in the state was with good intention but was challenged due to the continuous fall in the federal allocation to the states and inherited debts front the immediate past administration.

He added that this has created more hardship for the local governments in the state especially those councils

which were unable to pay their monthly salaries let alone executing capital projects that would impact the electorates at the grass-root.

Kagara who commended the state governor for stabilizing the local governments in the state for his intervention in the payment of all the arrears of salaries, said they needed more bail out to carry out dividend of democracy at the grassroot by embarking on capital projects as fulfillment of their campaign promises.

He therefore called on the chairmen to be at their various local government headquarters to communicate to the electorates at that level to ensure development while charging the people to be patient with government.

He further solicited the supports of the traditional rulers to be security alert and be conscious of any strangers in their domain and immediately report to the security agencies about any security threat.

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New law on environment to provide 27, 000 jobs - Lagos lawmaker Alade Tasma

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Contrary to the belief in some quarters that the harmonised bill on environment passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly was targeted at PSP operators to make them lose their jobs. The Chairman, Lagos Assembly committee on environment, Hon. Saka Fafunmi while reacting to what he called the erroneous belief said the law, rather than taking away the operators’ job would create over 27, 000 additional jobs as well as ensure best the practices.

Hon Fafunmi in an in-

terview shortly after the passage of the bill into law by the House said it is not just about PSP, but that it is about a total and holistic issues concerning environment in the State.

The environmental bill which came to the House as an executive bill is titled, “A Bill for a Law to Consolidate all Laws relating to the Environment for the Management, Protection and Sustainable Development of the Environment in Lagos State and for Connected Purposes.”

According to Fafunmi, the law is targeted at consolidating and harmonising all laws as regards

the environment, adding that the amendment that affects the area of solid waste is just about one or two percent of the whole bill.

“The bill is set to revolutionise environment in Lagos State. The state has a population of about 26 million people.

The existing legal framework could not cope with the challenges and increase in the population of the state anymore.

“So there is need to review the entire laws on the environment and that is what we have done. The bill is not targeted at anybody or a group of people. It is not targeted at any PSP. It is to address the issue

of overlap amongst the ministries.

“It was when we consolidated the laws that we discovered the overlaps. It is not just a Bill for the PSP unless you are being sentimental.

The intervention of the PSP is the making of LAWMA. “The responsibility of LAWMA is to maintain the environment as regards solid waste. We discovered that LAWMA cannot regulate the system as long as it is an operator. You cannot be an operator and a regulator. That made us to say that LAWMA should stop operating, they should regulate,” he said.

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Lassa fever outbreak allegedly reported in Benue Sate Edem Edem, Calabar

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tals in Benue state.

The treatment according to our investigations was not successful and she was brought to Calabar where the husband, a soldier works. She was admitted at the Eburutu Barracks Clinic and thereafter transferred to Navy clinic. The victim was later transferred to the UCTH for kidney treatment since the kidney was said to have parked off.

Confirming the report in his office Thursday, the

been reported in Benue State. This was discovered when a soldier’s wife, Mrs Cristobel Itodo, aged 22 who was brought in to University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) died less than 12 hours of admission at the hospital as a result of the fever.

Mrs. Itobo was brought to the Hospital on Sunday night with the Lassa fever after it was managed in a private and general hospi-

Chief Medical Director of UCTH, Dr Thomas Agan said the patient died of Lassa Fever disease. Hear him: “Yesterday after our inaugural lecture given by our eminent Professor, I got a text message from my deputy that there was a case that came in on Sunday night and lasted less than 12 hours and somebody died”.

“This was a woman married to a soldier from Benue State who took ill in Benue State and the

husband works in Calabar at Eburutu Barracks and right now he was posted to Maiduguri. After taken ill in Benue and tried in a private and general hospital there, she eventually decided to come to Calabar”.

The CMD said she went to Eburutu clinic where she spent about 4 days and from there she was transferred to Navy Clinic and in Navy clinic she started bleeding profusely and having bled, she was managed there, and later

brought to UCTH because of kidney failure on Sunday night where she spent less than 12 hours because her kidney parked up and she died.

“She was not primarily our patient as it was speculated. We took care of her because of the kidney failure. The Federal Ministry of Health had been informed, Nigeria Centre for Disease control has been informed, Calabar Municipality and Cross River State Government have

also been informed. My deputy had had a meeting with relevant authorities including government and we are following due processes”.

“The truth of the matter is that the specimen that was sent outside the state has proved that the disease was Lassa fever. She might have made contact with nurses and doctors those involved have been quarantined accordingly and given the necessary prophylactic treatment.

NVRI moves to build independent vaccine production company

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There are 91 global climate funds that have commitments from the global community to provide up to USD100 billion per annum to fund them. Finding the meeting point between the ERGP to access these funds is a result the Green Bonds process can facilitate.

The Minister of the Environment, Amina Mohammed stated this at issuance of Green Bond Conference held in Lagos.

“The Institutional arrangement around the Green Bonds process have been established whilst some already existing processes will require some change.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate (ICCC) under the coordination of the Department of Climate Change in the Ministry of Environment has been the platform to interrogate the sector strategies, and has been very productive in providing a pipeline of projects that can keep this going beyond March, she said. “ The Ministry of Environment itself will be part of the issuance process.

It has provided the framework and guidelines, produced as part of the establishing processes essential to ensure that projects funded by green bonds have climate credentials.

It will also ensure that the emissions are captured regularly and reported to investors and the appropriate global authorities,” she added.

President, National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), Amechi Asugwuni (2nd left); President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba (3rd left); President, Trade Union Congress, Bobboi Kaigama (2nd right) and others, during the 5th National Quadrennial Delegates Conference of NUCECFWW, in Asaba, Delta State...on Thursday.

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The MTN Foundation has restated its determination to sustain the scholarship scheme for students in tertiary institutions in the country.

The Foundation which attributed its inability to bring on board new intakes into the scheme in 2016 to the economic situation in the country and the financial challenges faced by its parent company, MTN Nigeria, said it remains fully committed to the continuation of the scheme in view of benefits to beneficiaries and the nation.

Since 2009/2010 when the scheme began, a total of 8,451 students in ter-

tiary institutions across the country have received scholarship ranging from N200, 000 per session.

Restating the commitment of MTN Foundation to the scholarship scheme during an interaction with newsmen in Lagos, Mr. Abasi-Ekong Udobang, Portfolio Manager, Education, disclosed that out of the 8,451 beneficiaries of the scheme since inception, 7,717 scholarships went to students studying Science and Technology courses in universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education while 734 scholarships were given to blind students in tertiary institutions across the country.

His words: “The MTN Foundation is fully com-

mitted to the scholarship scheme for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria which began in 2009/2010. Though we could not bring on board new intakes into the scheme last year due largely to the economic condition of the country and the financial challenges faced by our parent company, MTN Nigeria, during the year under review, we are in no way contemplating stopping the scholarship scheme.

“The MTN Foundation is funded 100 percent through 1 percent Profit After Tax (PAT) of MTN Nigeria. So, any year MTN Nigeria does not make profit, it will affect the ability of the foundation to bring on board new in-

takes. This does not in any way affect those already on the scheme as they continue to enjoy the scholarship as long as they meet the required standard, especially the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)”.

He disclosed that the MTN Foundation will hold an Alumni and Empowerment workshop in three centres across the country for graduates who have benefited from the scholarship scheme.

The workshop, Udobang revealed, began in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The Abuja edition will hold from March 1-2, 2017 and in Lagos on March 7 and 8, 2017.

National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), is set to establish an independent vaccine production company in Jos the Plateau State capital.

This was stated by the Acting Executive Director, Dr. David Shamaki, during an interaction session with newsmen at the sent forth launch party organized in honor of the outgone executive director, Lami Lombin recently.

According to him, “NVIR is the only vaccine producing laboratory in the country and with this we are working to upgrade the facilities because some of the facilities are over 30 years old and we need to renew them.

“One sure ways of doing this is to set up an independent vaccine production company which will produce at a commercial level, making sure that it has enough quantity of vaccine for farmers.

“As of now we cannot meet with the demand of farmers, especially poultry farmers and we are hoping that as we update and upgrade our facilities, we will be able to meet the substantial needs of the country”, he said.

Shamaki cited finance as one of the major challenges facing the institute, saying that funds are needed to complete on going projects in the institute as well as equip them.

He said increase in vaccine production will prevent the killer bird flu disease, adding that farmers are responsible in spreading the disease.

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Proposed ban of yellow buses: The gains, the knocks

Danfo buses on the way out?

Ladesope Ladelokun Following recent move by Lagos State Government to ban the yellow buses from plying Lagos routes, many Lagosians have begun reacting differently to it.

It would be recalled that the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his government would, beginning from July this year, place a ban on the buses from plying its routes, citing the need to make the state keep faith with its mega city status’ drive, which his immediate predecessors had bequeathed on him.

Indeed, apart from being known as Nigeria’s economic hub and the state of aquatic splendour, one feature that stands Lagos out is its yellow bus identity.

But, the yellow buses we see today, we may see no more, if governor Ambode makes good his plan to phase them out before the end of the year.

Ambode had recently announced a plan to terminate the operations of yellow commercial buses, popularly called Danfo, for a more efficient and well-structured transport system.

According to Ambode, ‘‘When I wake up in the morning and see all those yellow buses and see Okada(motorbike) and all kinds of tricycles and then claim we are a mega city, that is not true; and we must acknowledge that that is faulty connectivity that we are running.’’

Interestingly, the has sparked divergent

reactions from Lagos residents. While some have knocked the governor for daring to replace the buses with a modern public transportation system, others said Ambode deserves all the plaudits he can get.

Muyideen Akano, one of the drivers of the yellow buses, said nothing can be more depressing than the news of the government’s plan to ban yellow buses at a time he got one after securing a loan he pays in installments.

He said, ‘‘I just bought a bus for N1.3million naira; and I’m paying my creditor in installments. I still have a huge debt to clear and now they are talking about banning Danfo. Is he (Ambode) going to help me clear my debt or what?

How am I supposed to survive? It’s not proper and it will affect the poor masses.

Ambode should not add to our suffering if he can’t help us.’’

Another commercial bus driver, Jamiu Olaniyonu, appeals to the Lagos State Government to exercise caution in its plan to ban the yellow buses, stating that

the consequences may be too heavy to bear for Lagos State in general.

Jamiu said, ‘‘It’s a good thing to ban it.

But government must also take into consideration the fact that thousands, if not millions of people,will be negatively af-

Ambode

When I wake up in the morning and see all those yellow buses and see Okada (motorbikes) and all kinds of tricycles and we claim we are a mega city, that is not true; and we must acknowledge that it is a faulty connectivity that we are running Ambode

fected. Where do those who eke a living from Danfo go? What about conductors?

If we have a million of such buses, you have to multiply that by two to give you the figure of those that will be directly affected by their ban.’’

He said: ‘‘ And we have not even talked about their dependants. So, what I can see is large scale unemployment and increase in crime rate, if it these buses are banned. And I can say it without any fear of contradiction that no amount of buses bought can meet the needs of the people. It’s sad that the common man will be at the receiving end again.’’ On his part, a stakeholder in the transport industry, Kayode Ajenifuja, said that, ‘‘I see high handedness on the part of the government. Why would you want to kill the business of people for the business of your cronies? It’s unfair.’’

However, some private vehicle owners have showered plaudits on Lagos State governor. They said the planned ban of yellow buses is an answer to their prayers.

For instance, Habib Adekunle, a Lagos resident, said, ‘‘ For the first time, we will begin to see sanity on our roads.

DANFO drivers are a menace on Lagos roads. They drive against traffic and cause havoc on the road. I literally have my heart in my mouth when they drive near my car. I think the ban is long overdue.’’

Timothy Udi, said the move deserves commendation. ‘‘ It is a good move.

Danfo drivers are terrible people on the road. They are so reckless that one begins to wonder if they believe their life is worth anything. Ambode deserves commendation for this bold move.’’

Meanwhile, the Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in the state, Alhaji Taju Agbede, has expressed confidence that the ongoing parley between his union and the state government will be fruitful. ‘‘We are still discussing with the government on the proposed ban on, but we believe it is going to yield a positive result.’’

Taju said that the union was ready to comply with the conditions of making the state a mega city.

Dismissing the fear in some quarters that drivers of yellow buses would be rendered jobless, Lagos State Commissioner of Information, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said yellow buses would still work in communities, local government roads, but not on highways and major roads within the metropolis of Lagos.

He, however, added that more employment opportunities would be created for the jobless when the state government’s plan comes on stream.

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Water, hygiene and sanitation improve health –and romance

Doune Porter - UNICEF

Water at last

By our state correspondent Nafisatu Yunusa is excited about change. The 23-year-old mother of three lives in Marafa, a village of just over 600 people in Bauchi State, northern Nigeria, where the dry winter season can be hard. Red dust clouds the sky, vegetation turns brown, and there’s no rain for months.

Like other rural communities in the region, many people in the village of Marafa do not have access to running water or toilets for a long time and, without them, open defecation was the norm. Most households had lost at least one family member to preventable diseases such as cholera and typhoid.

Fields and villages were contaminated with faeces, which was not only unsightly and malodorous, but was also extremely unsanitary. “Back then, our children were always suffering from diarrhea, typhoid fever, cholera,” Nafisatu explains. “It was the biggest challenge we had, it was everywhere.”

But the establishment of a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Committee, or WASHCOM, in her village, has transformed Nafisatu’s life. The WASHCOMS have been set up in communities in the area under UNICEF’s SHAWN (Sanitation Hygiene and Water in Nigeria) programme, which is funded by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID).

Nafisatu works as a treasurer for the WASHCOM and is one of the nine

Yinusa

A health awareness campaign poster in Marafa village

Mafara WASHCOM members who have been trained to teach healthy sanitation practices to others in her community. “Now, when a child goes to use the toilet, he or she comes and washes hands – with soap, where available, or

ash,” she says, “and that has contributed a lot to stopping the spread of diseases.” As a result, Marafa has become one of 351 communities that are now certified as “open defecation free” in the Local Government Area of Dass,

in Bauchi state. Every household in the community now has a latrine and nearby hand washing facilities.

And the SHAWN programme has rewarded the community with a borehole and hand pump, so that water is now easier to access, even in the dry season.

The improved sanitation and easy access to water, says Nafisatu, has not only saved lives, but it also helped ease a common strain on marriages in Marafa. Among the good hygiene practices they have been trained to teach, WASHCOM hygiene promotion team members have shared their knowledge with women community members about menstrual hygiene management.

Nafisatu recalls that women in the village used to stuff dirty menstrual padding under their beds, which often made the bedrooms smell unpleasant.

Their husbands, recounts Nafisatu, would burn spirals of mosquito coils, hoping the acrid smoke could cover the smell. But sometimes, even that wasn’t enough, and Nafisatu said that several husbands even refused to sleep with their wives.

Now that there is water in the village, and with women having learned about better menstrual hygiene practices, that problem has vanished. “The change has been so overwhelming,” says Nafisatu with a smile, “relationships are much improved!”

Photo credit: UNICEF/Nigeria/2017/ Stefan Heunis

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DIVINE BLESSING TRANSFORMATION CHURCH OF TRINITY IJO IBUKUN ATUNLUSE ATOKE WA TI METALOKAN.69/71.SOLOMON AKINTOYE STREET,ITEDO ALAFIA COMMUNITY,SURULERE,BODE OLUDE,ABEOKUTA.OGUN STATE.

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

TRUSTEES: 1.PRIMATE DR.SOLOMO OLAWALE AKINTOYE (JP) PRESIDENT/GENERAL OVERSEER. 2 .EVANGELIST SAMUEL OLUYOMI ADEGUNLE AKINTOYE (GENERAL SECRETARY) 3.PASTOR SAMUEL OLUWADAMILARE AKINTOYE: 4,SISTER OLABISI YETUNDE AKINTOYE. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1.To work in line with God,Directives through dreams,vision and prophecy.

2.To find a lasting solution to nigerians problems through God intervention.

3.To wage war agaist satan and it’s agents and bring perfect peace to the world.

4.Rainbow is the inscription of the church world wide.

5.create job opportunity,established schools,industries and open micro credit bank for church members to have access to soft loans.

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

Signed :.primate Dr.s.o .Akintoye (JP) President.

EGUME ISLAMIC FOUNDATION

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LOSS OF ORIGINAL LANDED DOCUMENTS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE BELONGING TO THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH (LAWNA) TERRITORY, NIGERIA, SURULERE AREA IS MISSING. THE LANDED CERTIFICATE WAS REGISTERED AT THE LAGOS STATE LAND REGISTRY DATED FEBRUARY 25, 1959 WITH THE TITLE NO MO1038.

ALL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THIS ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE PROVED ABORTIVE. THE GENERAL PUBLICATION IS HOWEVER NOTIFIED THAT THIS PUBLICATION IS FOR RECORD PURPOSES.

GOD’S MIND CITY FAITH TABERNACLE 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. NKANG WILLIAMS ABANG -CHAIRMAN 2. LINDA WILLIAMS -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.

LOSS OF ORIGINAL LANDED DOCUMENTS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE BELONGING TO THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH (LAWNA) TERRITORY, NIGERIA, SURULERE AREA IS MISSING. THE LANDED CERTIFICATE WAS REGISTERED AT THE LAGOS STATE LAND REGISTRY DATED OCTOBER 22, 1969 WITH THE TITLE NO MO8345.

ALL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THIS ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE PROVED ABORTIVE. THE GENERAL PUBLICATION IS HOWEVER NOTIFIED THAT THIS PUBLICATION IS FOR RECORD PURPOSES. EXCELLENT HOUSE INTERNATIONAL 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 CELESTINE OKEY OKWARA 2. EVANGELIST RICHARD MADUABUCHI ONYEBUWA 3. PASTOR JOYCE CHIZOBA OKWARA 4. PASTOR ARINZE JOHNSON OKWARA 5. MRS OLUCHI STELLA EJIOFOR 6. CHIEF JOSEPH UZOMA EBOWUSIM 7. ENGIINEER OSUNWOKE MOSES UBA 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 AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: GIGI FRANCIS ( 08055116426)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ASSURANCE OF CHRIST MERCY MINISTRY

MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MOTHER OF PEACE

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. ALHAJI LAWAL ADAMU 2. ALH. SULAIMAN DANSOHO 3. PRINCE INUWA IYODO

TRUSTEES: 1. AKPAN CLETUS TOM 2. CLETUS GIFT ELIZABETH

TRUSTEES (1) REV. SR AKUCHUKWU PHILOMENA CHIKODILI (2) SR. UDOGU MIRIAM CHINWEOTITO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROPAGATE THE TRUE TEACHING OF ISLAM. 2. TO PROMOTE PEACE UNITY AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITH. 3. TO DENOUNCE ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE TOLERANCE BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS.

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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ODOMIRI BETHESIDA HEALING SABBATH MISSION

DAVID DOHERTY HELPINGOTHERS INITIATIVE

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

DEBIGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

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) PROPHET CHIBUIKE SABBATH OKPALA (2) EZEUGO GODWIN CHUKWUNYERE (3)ELDER IFEANYI TOBIAS UGWU (4) SR. ELDER DENNIS NNORUKA OKEKE

TRUSTEES: 1.DAVID DOHERTY 2.SARAH DOHERTY 3.OMOTARA ROSEANNE ALADEGBAMIGBE 4.BEKEWENIBERE PATRICIA EDONYA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.GODWIN ISAAC UDOH. _ CHAIRMAN 2. UTITOFON FRANCIS EKEREKE. _ SECRETARY 3. INYENEOBONG ISAAC 4. UDUAK IDIO 5. MFON AMBROSE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD AND HEAL THE OPPRESSED THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM THE CONSISTENTLY GROWING SPORTING INDUSTRY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY, PEACE, STABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO CATER FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS AND THE SOCIETY.

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

SHEKINAH LIFE TRANSFORMING CHURCH

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

NEW DIVINE BROTHERS CLUB JIKWOIYI

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: BARR. CHIDINMA OSAROBO 08082368899

TAIYE OMONIJO FOUNDATION

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

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. PASTOR CHIKEZIRIM BRIDGET OLUCHUKWU 2. UKAEGBU BENNET 3. UJUNWA CHIKODI. 4. AZUOMA HELEN 5. AKARAONYE INNOCENT 6. NDUNERI GOODLUCK 7. OBI JUSTINA 8. ELEKWA PHILOMEANA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Peter Nwankwo ...President 2. Daniel Alu ....Secretary.

3. Ifeanyi Eze... Fin/Secretary.

4. Friday Oche.... Provost.

5. Anayo Onyekwere ...Treasurer.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mr. Oladapo Omonijo 2. Mr. Oluwasijibomi Omonijo

The aim and objective: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

The aim and objective: 1. To protect the interest of 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

The aim and objectives: 1. To find, fund and implement solutions to the core problems of ignorance, poverty, intolerance and lack of opportunities that fuels suppression throughout Nigeria, 2. To provide free, independent, confidential and impartial legal advice and representation to everyone on their rights and responsibilities, 3. Lend support to health and fitness and art and culture 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

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ENREACH EVANGELISM PRAYING MINISTRY

TRUSTEES ARE: (1) APOSTLE PRINCE EDOSA IDELE (2) IDELE OLUCHI (MRS) (3) ABUBAKAR DAVID IBRAHIM (4) ONYEAYANA PAMELA AMAKA. AIMS: (1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. 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 BY BARR. PAUL AMEH DIKE- EJEMBA CARING 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 TUSTEES ARE: 1. EZEOGU MARK O - President 2. KINGSLEY UCHECHUKWU EZEOGU - Vice President 3. IZUEKE MICHAEL AFAMEFUNA 4. OSHUNBOTE OLANREWAJU SAM

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EBEDI INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL YOUTH CLUB 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. ABDUL-RASHEED ABDUL-WASIU ADEWALE 2. ADENIRAN RASHEED ADEJARE 3. OGUNLEKE RAFIU LAIDE 4. BOLA ATTAHIRU ALATISE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE. 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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LIVING WORD CHAPEL INT’L, UROMI, EDO

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) AYEMERE INNOCENT - GENERAL OVERSEER (2) EHIAGWINA KENNEDY ODIANOSEN - SECRETARY (3) EDOH’S AUGUSTINE (4) OMON BLESSED (5) OHONBAMU KELVIN OSAGIE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO NURTURE MEMBERS TO HAVE GREATER COMMITMENT TO THINGS OF GOD 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.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

FOUNDATION FOR WORLD PEACE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE. EXISTING TRUSTEES: 1. HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP SAMSON MUSTAPHA BENJAMIN BARR. EMMANUEL OMEJE

IJIH MEMORIAL INITIATIVE

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. HANNAH RACHAEL IJIH 2. BEM PETERS 3. IBI IORWUESE 4. BARRY MZUAH IJIH

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To Promote Unity progress And friendship Among Members 2. To Promote peace And security In The Society

ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE: 1. JOHNSON APEH BENJAMIN.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CARE AND SUPPORT THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO REDUCE POVERTY RATE IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAMS FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT AND SELF RELIANCE AMONG THE THE POOR.

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.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION MUST REACH REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE 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.

SIGNED: AYOGU FELIX BUCHI ESQ.

SIGNED : THE SECRETARY

Signed By Secretary

SURE COVENANT BELIEVERS GOSPEL CHURCH

RIGHT MOTIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

OLUAKA EMPOWERMENT 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.

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.

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. MR. AZUBUIKE HOPE OBIOMA 2. MR. JOSEPH ARUWA MEYAKI 3. MRS. KIYOTONGHANEBI HOPE-AZUBUIKE 4. MR. IJIOLA OLAWALE OMOTAYO 5. MRS. IZULU KIGEBOFA EUDORAH 6. MR. AGBAFOR MICHEAL UCHCHUKWU

TRUSTEES: 1. INNOCENT CHUKWUMA 2. PROF. ETANNIBI ALEMIKA 3. DR BENSON OLUGBUO 4. JOSEPHINE EFFAH - CHUKWUMA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. LOKOJA GODWIN 2. PST. MRS. LOKOJA GODWIN 3. REV. GODWIN ATIM 4. PST. PAUL AKASE 5. ABAYOL TERWASE ANTHONY 6. MBAKPENVE MEMBER MAGDALEN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD TO THE WHOLE WORLD. 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

ZAREPHATH GRACE MINISTRY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO CARE AND SUPPORT THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO IMPACT AND TRAIN THE DISABLED IN THE SOCIETY SKILL AQUISITION PROGRAMMES SO AS TO MAKE THEM SELF DEPENDENT. 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MRS. MODUPEOLA OLAGBAJU 2.MRS. FOLASHADE OGUNLEYE 3.MRS. MORENIKE OLATUBI 4.MRS. MONISOLA JAIYEOLA 5.MR. OLUROPO OLAGBAJU 6.MISS YEWANDE OLAGBAJU 7.MR. OLUSEGUN OLAGBAJU

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR PATRICK UTULU - RETAINED 2. MR.JOSEPH NWANKWO - REMOVED 3. DCN. FEMI ADELEKE - RETAINED 4. SIS. (MRS) PATRICK UTULU - RETAINED 5. DCN. BENJAMIN SAMUEL - REMOVED 6. SIS (MRS) NIKE LASHENGBE - RETAINED 7. BRO. NGOZI ONYEBUCHI - RETAINED

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

Signed: J. J. MOMOH, ESQ. (Solicitor)

CHRIST RESURRECTION GOSPEL GLORY MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry 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: DAVID - UYI EBI OMODEJESU – PRESIDENT DAVID UYI ABIODUN ABIGAIL – SECRETARY UYI ELIZABETH MORENIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

To preach Christ Love, Fellowship and Peaceful co – existence amongst members.

Any objective 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 Secretary.

THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR DR MARY AWONIYI 3. ELDER GABBY EZIGBO

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: ANAYO IKEAH.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.To assist the orphans, widows and the less privileged.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To organise and empower the Nigerian youths through skill aquisition.

2. ELDER NGOZI NNAJI 4. PASTOR BAWO OBVIAGELE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

JESUS THE HEAD GOD COVENANT MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: (1) MARIA FRANCISE AKPAN - General Overseer.

(2) PASTOR FRANCISE AKPAN - Assistant.

(3) PASTOR GIDEON ORAELI - Secretary.

(4) EMEM JOURNEY. Assistant Secretary.

(5) SIS. NSIDIBE AKPAN. Treasurer.

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

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

Signed: MARIA FRANCISE AKPAN. (General Overseer)

SIGNED: BARR WISDOM CHALI ANIEKWE

THE ROOTS OF PEACE CENTRE INT’L 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: Okemadu Flora Chinonye Okemadu Ngosika L Okemadu Richard C. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Correcting the ills in marriage & relationships.

Raising Godly homes & building the Nation.

Any objective 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 Secretary.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice 24 ODUNOYE OLAYINKA EVANGELICAL MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry 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: Evangelist Odunoye Olayinka Oladimeji Evangelist Olatusin Oludare Yusuf Mrs. Olatusin Tomilola Elizabeth AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Available to help the populace in the area of Health Empowerment, education, love to widows, orphans and prayers.

To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ To set captive free through prayers and deliverance.

Any objective 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 EVANGELIST ODUNOYE OLAYINKA OLADIMEJI – (PRESIDENT)

ARISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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PROPHET SAMSON ALIYU MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY 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 UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: PROPHET SAMSON ALIYU – PRESIDENT PASTOR (MRS.) IRENE ALIYU – VICE PRESIDENT BALOGUN EMMANUEL – GENERAL SECRETARY DEACON AFOLABI AFOLAYAN DEACONESS IDAYA ISAKA SADIK

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. EDGAL GODWIN - PRESIDENT 2. EDGAL ESTHER TINUADE KAYODE - SECRETARY 3. ONYEMALECHI EMEKA EMMANUEL - MEMBER 4. BELLO ABIODUN STEPHEN AIM AND OBJECTIVE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN NIGERIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD ANY OBJECTIVE TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCEN, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY AYANDA SUNDAY

CHRIS OKAFOR WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRY (CAC/IT/NO 56397)

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration under part ‘’C’’ of the company and allied matters Act 1990.

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

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1 OGUNYEBI OLANIYI OLAKUNLE - CHAIRMAN 2 OLUKOYA OLUWASEYI SOLOMON - SECRETARY 3 DEDENUOLA RAPHAEL OLALEKAN - MEMBER

OLD TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV. DR. CHRIS OKAFOR - RETAINED 2. DEACON EBUKA OKAFOR - RETAINED 3. SISTER NWAMAKA JANET JOEL - RETAINED 4. PST. TONY OBASEKI – REMOVED

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To promote community development through youth and women empowerment

NEW TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV. DR. CHRIS OKAFOR - RETAINED 2. DEACON EBUKA OKAFOR - RETAINED 3. SISTER NWAMAKA JANET JOEL - RETAINED 4. PST. NWANALI SYLVESTER CHIMEZIE-NEWLY APPOINTED

Any objection ot the above registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Cresent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED:TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THESAME ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE RETAINED, REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES FOR REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. DR. DANIEL KOLAWOLE OLUKOYA 2. PASTOR SHADE OLUKOYA 3. PASTOR ABIODUN LADEJOLA 4.PROF. ELIJAH AYOLABI 5.PROF. ADEDUN EMMANUEL.

TRUSTEES; 1. REV. STEPHEN OLUSEGUN ARATUNDE 2. PASTOR (MRS) EUNICE OLUFISAYO ARATUNDE 3. PASTOR OLUSEGUN FAGBEMI 4. PASTOR ADESINA OJUBANIRE 5. EVANG. RUTH BOLA AWE 6. MRS. COMFORT TUNRAYO ARATUNDE

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed By: TRUSTEES

AMAH DEBORAH OLUWASEYI AKINLABI Formerly known and addressed as DEBORAH OLUWASEYI AKINLABI, now wish to be known and addressed as AMAH DEBORAH OLUWASEYI AKINLABI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FREDA EGIOLAMHEN MACAULAY

Formerly known and addressed as FREDA EGIOLAMHEN, now wish to be known and addressed as FREDA EGIOLAMHEN MACAULAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NURUDEEN HALEEMAT IBIKEMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ERINLE KEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as NURUDEEN HALEEMAT IBIKEMI. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to confirm that I, NURUDEEN HALEEMAT IBIKEMI is one and same person as NURUDEEN HALIMAT IBIKEMI and ALIMOT IBIKEMI NURUDEEN. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

UHUNMANGHO JOY OSAGBEMWONRUE Formerly known and addressed as OYEGUE JOY OSAGBEVBORUE now wish to be known and addressed as UHUNMANGHO JOY OSAGBEMWONRUE. All former documents remain valid. General OLADEJO ZIPPORAH OMOWUNMI

I, formerly known as Akinwunmi Adenike Omowunmi. Now wish to be known and addressed as Oladejo Zipporah Omowunmi .

All former documents remain valid The general public should please take note

ODOR JULIANA

Formerly known and addressed as EKE JULIANA now wish to be known and addressed as ODOR JULIANA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS MERCY ISIMEME MOMOH OBARO I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS MERCY ISIMEME MOMOH NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESS AS MRS MERCY ISIMEME MOMOH OBARO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ANY OBJECTION OT THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:TRUSTEES

INSTRUCTED TONGUE EVANGELICAL MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration under part ‘’C’’ of the company and allied matters Act 1990 THE TRUSTEES 1. Pastor James: 1.JEGEDE JAMES OLUWASEUN (chairman ) 2.ADEYANJU BIODUN SAMUEL 3. AJAYI PETER BABALOLA (secretary ) 4.JEGEDE JOHN OLALEKAN 5. ADARAMOLA OLAYEMI LYDIA(treasurer) 6.ADEKUNLE OLUWATOSIN DOLAPO AIM TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any objection ot the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Cresent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication

APOSTOLIC FIRE INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH

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

Aim & Objectives: 1.To raise fund for the sponsorship of the education of the downtrodden in mountaintop university.

2. To award scholarship to the needy students of mountaintop university.

3. To compliment the effort of Dr. Daniel Kolawole OLUKOYA in financing the education of the downtrodden.

1. TO RAISE AN ARMY OF SOLDIERS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST 2. RAISING A GENERATION THAT STANDS FOR TRUTH AND FEAR OF GOD 3 TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLD

SIGNED: OLOKODE GBEMISOLA

SIGNED:TRUSTEES

DR DANIEL KOLAWOLE OLUKOYA MOUNTAINTOP UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

HOUR OF GLORY AND LIBERATION MINISTRY

xxxxx

PUBLIC NOTICE

AIMS: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM. 2. TO TEACH IN ORDER TO BRING SINNERS INTO REPENTANCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

GBADAMOSI ADEFUNKE ABEKE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOGEYINBO ADEFUNKE ABEKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBADAMOSI ADEFUNKE ABEKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CLEMENTINA OLUREMI ADUWO Formerly known and addressed as CLEMENTINA OLARINKOMI OMOFIOYE and CLEMENTINA OLUREMI OMOFIOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as CLEMENTINA OLUREMI ADUWO. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS.COMFORT UZOCHUKWU JOSHUA UKE

MRS.CYNTHIA NWANNE AZUKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS.COMFORT UZOCHUKWU IGBANI, now wish to be known as MRS.COMFORT UZOCHUKWU JOSHUA UKE. All former documents remain valid. Embassies, Banks and general public take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS.EKEH CYNTHIA NWANNE, now wish to be known as MRS. CYNTHIA NWANNE AZUKA All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. BABATUNDE YETUNDE ADERINOLA Formerly known and addressed as MISS LAOYE YETUNDE ADERINOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BABATUNDE YETUNDE ADERINOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on my bank account and BVN as MUSULUMI KUYE and KUYE MUSULUMI ADISA instead of MUSULUMI ADISA. That my correct name is MUSULUMI ADISA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABDUL LATIFAT TOYIN

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known as Abdul Oluwatoyin Oluwaremilekan Now wish to be known and addressed as Abdul Latifat Toyin All former documents remain valid The general public should please take note

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MBANEFO YVONNE NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESS AS KOGOLO YVONNE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLANIRAN TEMITOPE ALABA

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNYEMI TEMITOPE ALABA now wish to be known and addressed as OLANIRAN TEMITOPE ALABA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANYOGU HENRIETTA ORUCHUKWU

ESUK UKEH Formerly known and addressed as ESUK EDET UKEH, now wish to be known and addressed as ESUK UKEH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UDUAK FRANCIS AKPAN

I, formerly known and addressed as ONUH HENRIETTA ORUCHUKWU ;now wish to be known as ANYOGU HENRIETTA ORUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Embassies, Banks and general public take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDUAK NDIFREKE SUNDAY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDUAK FRANCIS AKPAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS. IKWU JOHNJUDE ONYEKA Formerly known and addressed as JONATHAN JOHN JUDE ONYEKA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IKWU JOHNJUDE ONYEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BABAJIDE IBRAHIM OBANIKORO. Now I wish to be known and addressed as BABAJIDE IBRAHIM ONIKORO. All former documents remain valid General public should please take note

BABAJIDE IBRAHIM ONIKORO

MRS. AZODOH, CHINAZOR LILIAN

I, Formerly known, called and addressed as MISS. UGOH, CHINAZOR LILIAN , Now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. AZODOH, CHINAZOR LILIAN. All documents bearing my former name remain valid.

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ABDUL-TAUHEED ALHAJI ABDULLAHI I, formerly known and addressed as NDA ASABE ALHAJI NDAMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDUL-TAUHEED ALHAJI ABDULLAHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OMEH KELVIN CHUKWUDI I, formerly known and addressed as MR EMMANUEL CHIDERA IKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OMEH KELVIN CHUKWUDI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UME VICTOR CHIMEZIE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UME VICTOR UME, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UME VICTOR CHIMEZIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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MRS. OMOTOYOSI ADESOLA ODOR I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOYOSI ADESOLA ADEWUYI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OMOTOYOSI ADESOLA ODOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEBANJO RASIDAT ADEBOYIN

MRS. DUROWOJU OMOLOLA HALIMA

MOSES BERNADINE IJEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEWOLE RASIDAT ADEBOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBANJO RASIDAT ADEBOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known as and addressed as MISS OWOLABI OMOLOLA HALIMA, now wish to be addressed as MRS. DUROWOJU OMOLOLA HALIMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

THADDEUS OGUNALI ONYEWUCHI

I, formerly known and addressed as OBIASOGU BERNADINE IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MOSES BERNADINE IJEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWOGU THADDEUS, now wish to be known and addressed as THADDEUS OGUNALI ONYEWUCHI. And I was born on the July 27, 1965. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANEKE SMART NWABUEZE

UTHMAN KOLADE HUTEASE

AWOTUNDE KUNLE OKUNADE

I, formerly known and addressed as SMART ANEKE MOSES, now wish to be known and addressed as ANEKE SMART NWABUEZE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as UTHMAN YUSUF KOLADE, now wish to be known and addressed as UTHMAN KOLADE HUTEASE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

GUODALA LOUIS OKOMO

ABDULLAH NURUDEEN OLATUNJI

I, formerly known and addressed as IGUODALA LOUIS SWIZE, now wish to be known and addressed as IGUODALA LOUIS OKOMO. All former documents remain valid.

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

MRS. OGABI TEMITOPE FELICIA AINA: Formerly known and addressed as AINA TEMITOPE FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGABI TEMITOPE FELICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KOUEVI CHINYERE SUSAN

I, formerly known and addressed as BULIYAMINU NURUDEEN AKANFE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULLAH NURUDEEN OLATUNJI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

DUKE ABIODUN NKECHINYERE I, formerly known as and addressed as UBAKA ABIODUN NKECHINYERE, now wish to be addressed as DUKE ABIODUN NKECHINYERE. All former documents remain valid, TOTAL NIGERIA PLC and general public should please take note.

UCHENNA UCHENDU EMEKOBUM Formerly known and addressed as CLEMENT EDWARD EMEKAOBUM, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHENNA UCHENDU EMEKOBUM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

RISQUT LIYIDE

Formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL CHINYERE SUSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as KOUEVI CHINYERE SUSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as RISIKATU VINCENT, now wish to be known and addressed as RISQUT LIYIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWABUEZE ANGELA MICHEAL

ISAH HAJARA JUMAI AND ISAH JUMAI

Public Notice MRS. ORITSETIMEYIN ABESON ASHIYANBI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ABESON RITA ORITSETIMEYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ORITSETIMEYIN ABESON ASHIYANBI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OHEN FAITH OKWUKWUE

AGYEMAN DAVID I, formerly known and addressed as NANA AGYEMAN DAVID KOFI, now wish to be known and addressed as AGYEMAN DAVID. All former documents remain valid.

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xOCHAYI CHRISTIANA NNENNA

ADDITION OF NAME

ALILU TAHIRU ADAJI

I, formerly known and addressed as KUNLE AWOTUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as AWOTUNDE KUNLE OKUNADE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

That on my Bank Account, my name appears as MOSES GIDEON ONYEDIKACHI. And I was born on the July 4, 1986, I wish to add NWOKO to my surname as compound name, now to be known and addressed as NWOKO-MOSES GIDEON ONYEDIKACHI, All former documents remain valid general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED ALILU TAHIRU, now wish to be known and addressed as ALILU TAHIRU ADAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

FASHINA IQMAT BOLANLE

DEBORAH OLUCHI EMEZIE

ABDULRAUF OLALEKAN GARBA

MATHEW MARTINS JOHN

I, formerly known and addressed as OLANIPEKUN IQMAT BOLANLE, now wish to be known and addressed as FASHINA IQMAT BOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DEBORAH OLUCHI OBI, now wish to be known and addressed as DEBORAH OLUCHI EMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Abdulrauf Babaahmed, now wish to be known and addressed as Abdulrauf Olalekan Garba. All former documents remain valid.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MATHEW MALIK JOHN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MATHEW MARTINS JOHN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANYIRAH ONYINYE GIFT

BALIKIS OLUWATUMININU OLOWU

KALEJAIYE ABIODUN TENILOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as Tumininu OLOWU, now wish to be known and addressed as Balikis Oluwatumininu OLOWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LAWAL OLOMO KALEJAIYE, now wish to be known and addressed as KALEJAIYE ABIODUN TENILOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMUEBIE ONYINYE GIFT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANYIRAH ONYINYE GIFT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MAXWELL CHIMEZIE NWABIAZIE

ADEBOWALE GBENGA AYINDE

Formerly known and addressed as MAXWELL CHIMAEZE NWABIAZIE, MAXWELL CHIMA EZE and MAXWELL CHIMEZIE GIDEON, now wish to be known and addressed as MAXWELL CHIMEZIE NWABIAZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEBOWALE GBENGA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBOWALE GBENGA AYINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as AKABUEZE MARCEL instead of AKAWUEZE MARCEL ONUWA. That my correct name is AKAWUEZE MARCEL ONUWA. That my correct date of birth is 17 July 1965 and not 17 September 1977. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I, SUMOMOH ADERONKE TAWAKALITU and SUMOMOH ADERONKE DORCAS is one and same person as SUMOMOH ADERONKE TAWAKALITU and SUMOMOH ADERONKE DORCAS. All documents bearing the above names remain mine. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

AGBESSI KOSSI GEORGES

Formerly known and addressed as SUNNY AGBESSI, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBESSI KOSSI GEORGES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MURPHY-ALABI KAFAYAT OLABISI

MUSTAPHA AFUSAT MORENIKEJI

Formerly known and addressed as DAWODU KAFAYAT OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as MURPHY-ALABI KAFAYAT OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as YUSUF AFUSAT MORENIKEJI, now wish to be known and addressed as MUSTAPHA AFUSAT MORENIKEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

OGBU JEBOSE JOSEPH

Formerly known and addressed as ATTODO FATIMAH GRACE and ATTODO FATIMAH, now wish to be known and addressed as ISAH HAJARA JUMAI and ISAH JUMAI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ALABI KAZEEM, now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF KASIM ATANDA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY EMMANUEL ADEBAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO ENIOLA SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as JEBOSE JOSEPH OCHIA, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBU JEBOSE JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid.

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AWACHIE CHIDIOGOR JULIET

OJO FRANCA TAIYE

ADEGUN OLAJUMOKE OYELOLA

ADEGUN DAUDA ELIZABETH OPEYEMI

TITILAYO OLUWABUNMI OGUNSINA

Formerly known and addressed as EZEIFESIE CHIDIOGOR JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as AWACHIE CHIDIOGOR JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IMOUKHUEDE MABEL IKHOBUMEH, now wish to be known and addressed as OJO FRANCA TAIYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNDIPE ELIZABETH OPEYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGUN DAUDA ELIZABETH OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as TITILAYO OLUWABUNMI OJO, now wish to be known and addressed as TITILAYO OLUWABUNMI OGUNSINA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON T C IWEADINOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as SOLOMON T EDWIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKOLI EMEKA CHRISTOPHER Formerly known and addressed as OKOLI EMEKA CHRIS, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOLI EMEKA CHRISTOPHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYELADE OLAJUMOKE OYELOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGUN OLAJUMOKE OYELOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADEFOKUN ADELOYE EMMANUEL

Formerly known and addressed as ADEFOKUN ADELOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEFOKUN ADELOYE EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to confirm and certify that I, GODSON EMEKA AMADI is same person as GODSON EMEKA ONUKAFOR. That I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as GODSON EMEKA ONUKAFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEBAYO ENIOLA SUNDAY

SOLOMON T EDWIN

I, formerly known and addressed as FOIJOIYE YETUNDE IDOWU, now wish to be known and addressed as FOWOWE YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JAMES FAITH, now wish to be known and addressed as OHEN FAITH OKWUKWUE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

YUSUF KASIM ATANDA

Formerly known and addressed as NWABUZO ANGELA MICHEAL, now wish to be known and addressed as NWABUEZE ANGELA MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FOWOWE YETUNDE

MRS FLORENCE OMOWUNMI BALOGUN

EDITH CHITURUNMA OZOEMELAM

MRS.AYANDE OLUWABUNMI HAWANAT

Formerly known and addressed as MRS. FATIMO OMOWUNMI BALOGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FLORENCE OMOWUNMI BALOGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EDITH CHITURUNMA NWOKO, now wish to be known and addressed as EDITH CHITURUNMA OZOEMELAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS IDOWU OLUWABUNMI HAWANAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS.AYANDE OLUWABUNMI HAWANAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GAFAR SMITH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MAKANJUOLA OLATUNJI GAFAR. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 23 SEPTEMBER 1996. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

PETER HEDOKENGBE DASI Formerly known and addressed as HEDOKENGBE PETER DASI, now wish to be known and addressed as PETER HEDOKENGBE DASI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS MISTAKENLY WRITTEN ON AS KASIMU BOLANLE MUFUTA INSTEAD OF KASUMU MUFUTIYAT BOLANLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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CHANGE OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as Miss Bolanle Bilikisu Titiloye now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Bolanle Bilikisu TitiloyeBello. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EJIANYA OSONDU AKACHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRIS OXBON CATER. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGORJI OBINNA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGORJI OBINNA PRINCEWILL. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANYASO NGWANMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGBONNA NGWANMA ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known, called and addressed as SALAU OLUWASEGUN EMMANUEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SALAU OLUWASEGUN RASHEED. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ATIM RAYMOND, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ATIMSON RAYMOND SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as AKINSEFOLU CAROLINE TEMILADE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as TEMILADE CAROLINE EYINJUOLUWA AGUDA. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OBISESAN JACOB ADEGBITE, now wish to be known and addressed as AREGBESOLA ISRAEL ADEGBITE. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as HEZEKIAH ADEYEYE ADEDEJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as HEZEKIAL ADEOYE. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as OHANEKWURUM IFEANYI PETER, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OHANEKWURUM IFEANYI SMART. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as IDAKWOJI RAMAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKPAKO RAMAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ODELADE OLUWATOBILOBA ADENIKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OSERE OLUWATOBILOBA ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as SMITH LOIS ENIMIEN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NICHOLAS LOIS ENIMIEN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ADESINA IYABO ADEBUNMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OJESINA ADEBUNMI IYABO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known as MISS EGBODOKU SAMIAT OLABISI, now wish to be addressed as MRS. OLOYEDE SAMIAT OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public please note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Friday Essien, now wish to be known and addressed as James Friday.

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FORMER:AKAJIAK HELEN OPARA now wishes to be known and addressed as ANOINTING HELEN OPARA. And my date of birth is 3rd of March,1978.. All former document remain valid.

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Formerly JACOB KRAH Now KRAH JACOB SIEH. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

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Formerly Adanma Nwamaka Ukpaka now Adanma Nwamaka Augustine -Ezumah.

Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

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I, formerly known as IBRAHIM GANIU OLUWATOSIN, now wish to be known and addressed as GANIU SAHEED AFOLABI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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I, formerly known as MOJISOLA MUSTAPHA, now wish to be known and addressed as WEST MOJISOLA ADUNNI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly Gideon Augustine now Gideon David Augustine Ezumah. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That my name was wrongly written as DEJI ISAAC OLUYORI that am now to be known and confirm as the same person that bears OLUYORI AYODEJI ISAAC, that all the names mention remain valid. Public note

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I, formerly known as ANI NNEKA VIRGINIA, now wish to be known and addressed as EGWUCHUKWU NNEKA VIRGINIA. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as NWAKAMMA AMARA VICTORIA now wish to be known and addressed as UZOR AMARA VICTORIA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MISS ACHOR GLORY KELECHI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. AZURU GLORY KELECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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Formerly IKWUEGBU CHINWENDU MARIA DOROTHY. NOW OKUGBAWA CHINWENDU MARIA. Former documents remains valid.

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I, Formerly known and addressed as Alhaja Shadiat Abiola Balogun now wish to be known and addresses as Alhaja Shadiat Abiola Adebayo all former document remain valid general public take note

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I, formerly known as ANI SUNDAY EMMANUEL CHIDIEBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA CHIDIEBERE EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as UGWUMBA DOMINICA now wish to be known and addressed as ANTHONY DOMINICA NKECHI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as ORIAKU STANLEY CHINONSO, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOROEGO CHINOMNSO STANLEY. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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I, formerly known, called and addressed as ENAOHWO ELIZABETH FEJIRO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. IKPAN ELIZABETH FEJIRO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as Jesse Adebayo Alaba, now wish to be known and addressed as JESSE ADEBAYO ALABA FAGBEMI. All former documents remain valid. Skye Bank, Alausa and general public take note.

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I, formerly known, called and addressed as ADEOYE YINKA NIFEMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as FOLORUNSO YINKA OMOLARA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that i am the same person bearing OLADEJI MUTIAT OMODASOLA and YINUSA MUTIAT OMODASOLA ,Henceforth I wish to be Known, Called and Addressed as MRS. OLADEJI MUTIAT OMODASOLA due to my marital status. All document bearing the above mentioned names remains mine and valid. General public should take note.

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Formerly Dare Ogunbanyo Ireti now Fatai Oladejo Dare . former documents remains valid. General public please note.

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Formerly Abdkareem Abdrasak Akande now Abdulkareem Abdulrasaq Adeyeye date of birth 14-12-1969. Former documents remains valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, OLASUPO TEMITOPE AJILE now wish to be known and addressed as, ADENIRAN TEMITOPE AJILE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known as WASIU AZEEZ AKANJI, now wish to be known and addressed as WASIU AZEEZ ALARAPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as NATASHA GRACE NNENNA IGBOKWE now wish to be known and addressed as NATASHA GRACE NNENNA ONUORAH .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHINAKA ESTHER CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IKEH ESTHER CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as NDUKWU CHIBUZOR JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as ODIKETA CHIBUZOR JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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I, formerly known, called and addressed as MISS ALABI OMOWUMI OLANIKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ALABI OMOWUMI OLUWASEYI. All former documents remain valid.

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REMOVAL OF NAME I, formerly known, called and addressed as SOLOMON JOHNSON OSUNA, but wish to remove ‘JOHNSON’ from my names. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as SOLOMON OSUNA. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I am the same person bearing OLADEJI IBRAHIM AJALA and OLADEJI IBRAHIM. All documents bearing the above mentioned names remains mine and valid.

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I FORMERLY MRS TENIOLA AGNES OLUREMI NOW MRS REMI AGBABIAKA ALL DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. YOUNG BLESSING NDIDIKA ILO

I, formerly known and addressed as, BLESSING NDIDIKA MBIKA now wish to be known and addressed as, BLESSING NDIDIKA ILO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as ORINDUNEKWU MARTIN ONONOGBO, now wish to be known and addressed as MARTIN CHINATU ONONOGBO. All former documents remain valid. Union Bank Plc and the general public please take note.

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I, formerly known as ILOKA ANTHONIA OLUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as ONWUMERE ANTHONIA OLUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as OLUFUNMILAYO ELIZABETH SONAIYA now wish to be known and addressed as OLUFUNMILAYO ELIZABETH SODIYA.All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIBUNDU ELIZABETH CHIKA ADAMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKAFOR ELIZABETH CHIKA ADAMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as HOPE UDOH, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as UDOH IDORENYIN FROST. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known, called and addressed as BUKOLA CLEMENT,now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEBUKOLA FLORENCE CLEMENT. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known, called and addressed as SAMAILA YOHANNA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as DANJUMA ISAAC SHAGARI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

(DAVID ELIZABETH BECKY) My name was wrongly written as ELIZABETH BECKY ROGER instead of the correct name as DAVID ELIZABETH BECKY. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly MISS YEMISI ADEWALE MUFU , OR MISS YEMISI HADIJAT ADEWALE. Now Mrs YEMISI HABITAT ADEKA ADAMS ABU. Former documents remains valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that BLESSING NWADIUTO IBUTENIN and BLESSING CHIBUOGWU IBUTENIN refers to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as BLESSING CHIBUGWO IBUTENIN. All former documents remain valid. Fidelity Bank Plc and general public should please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as IHEJIRIKA CYNTHIA CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as ENWEREM CYNTHIA CHIOMA . All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known as ATINUKE ONASANWO, now wish to be known and addressed as ATINUKE OLATUNJI. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as AYOTUNDE TOPE AJIGINNI now wish to be known and addressed as AYOTUNDE TOPE OKOSUN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS IKPEA FLORA OMONIGHO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS KASSAM FLORA OMONIGHO .All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL IFEANYI OGWONUWE now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL IFEANYI DAVIDSON .My date of birth is 23/09/2012.

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I formerly known and addressed as JUBRIL GUEYE now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM,JUBRIL MUHAMMED .All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as CHIGBO ANSELERU CHIBUEZE now wish to be known and addressed as TOBIT ANSELEM OFFOR .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OZOCHIEZE:

I, formerly known and addressed as OZOCHIEZE CHIEMEKA KELVIN, now wish to be known and addressed as OZOANIEZE KELVIN. My correct date of birth 10/05/1975. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

ILO: I, formerly known and addressed as ILO EBERE AUGUSTINA, now wish to be known and addressed as ILO EKEMMA AUGUSTINA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. OSHUNRINDE OLUWATOSIN RACHEL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AKINFENWA OLUWATOSIN RACHEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LATEEF SIKIRAT KIKELOMO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SANNI SIKIRAT KIKELOMO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I, formerly known and addressed as KEHINDE ADENIYI ADEGBITE, now wish to be known and addressed as ELIJAH ADENIYI ADEGBITE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as Titiloye Juliana Omolara wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Anibaba Juliana Omolara. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as OKON ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as ODIGILI ESTHER HARRIET .All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as EMMANUELA ISIOMA OGWONUWE now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUELA ISIOMA DAVIDSON . My date of birth is 21/12/2005.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as DANYIWO BASIRAT ABIMBOLA now wish to be known and addressed as SALIU BASIRAT ABIMBOLA .All former documents remain valid.

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ALEXENDER:

I, formerly known and addressed as ALEXENDER JUDE NONYE AND UVUKANSI JUDE NONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as UVUKA JUDE NONYE. All former documents remain valid.General public should please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as AYODELE LEO FRIDAY now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE LALO FRIDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as FAITH IFY OGWONUWE now wish to be known and addressed as FAITH IFY DAVIDSON .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as EKETE MARY CHEKWUBE now wish to be known and addressed as IWUORIE MARY CHEKWUBE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ERIAMA: I, formerly known and addressed as CHRISTIANA ADAOBI ERIAMA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTIANA ADAOBI MBAMALA. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as MRS OLAGBENRO MOJISOLA KOFOWOROLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ODEGBENRO MOJISOLA KOFOWOROLA .All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as ODIBOH VIOLET IVIE now wish to be known and addressed as INEMESIT,VIOLET IVIE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as IBRAHIM WELE instead of DAUD ABDULAFEEZ ABIODUN.My date of birth was wrongly written as.All the documents remain valid.

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NWOKORO:

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOKORO VERA CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANYANWU VERA CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid.

NYSC and Generalpublic should please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUNMUYIWA OLUWAKEMI DEBORAH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS GIWA OLUWAKEMI DEBORAH .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as MICHEAL ENIVWENAYE now wish to be known and addressed as INEMESIT, EMMANUEL ENIVWENAYE .All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as MRS MUYIDEEN AZIZAT OLANIKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AZIZAT OLANIKE AJAGA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ANIGBO:

I, formerly known and addressed as ANIGBO CHARLES CHIDUBE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHARLES CHIDUBE EZIECHINA. All former documents remain valid. Banks andGeneral public should please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as AJIBOLA OLUSHOLA BAMIDELE now wish to be known and addressed as OJUNDE OLUSHOLA ESTHER BAMIDELE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as OPEYEMI CHRISTIANA FASANMI now wish to be known and addressed as OPEYEMI CHRISTIANA UJEH .All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as AKUECHE GODWIN CHUKWUAGHA EGBUNA now wish to be known and addressed as AKUECHE GODWIN CHIKWUAGH .All former documents remain valid.

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ORJI: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ORJI VERONICA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEAHAZIE VERONICA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

AKPAN:

EZEUGWU:

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ORJIEKWE:

I, formerly known and addressed as HOME PHILIPS AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as PHILIPS AKPAN. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEUGWU MERCY EBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EBUNOHA MERCY EBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKWO JOY ILOABUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNAMANI JOY ILOABUCHI. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKWO EBERECHI DEBORAH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKAFOR EBERECHI DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ORJIEKWE JENNIFER OGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ECHETA JENNIFER OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NGWU:

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

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GRACE PATRICIA ADINO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GRACE PATRICIA CHIDOZIE ECHENWUNE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT JOHN THERESA AND JOHN THERESA IBOK ARE ONE AND SAME PERSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as Ishola Abiba Arike wish to be known and addressed as Ishola Adijat Arike. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly known as MISS OLUWAFUNMILAYO MARY ASHADE wish to be known and addressed as MRS OMOWUNMI MARY SHALOMI .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

ELO:

I, formerly known and addressed as ELO ODODILE, now wish to be known and addressed as ELO CELESTINE MMADUABUCHI.All former documents remain valid.

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LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public of the loss of Original Allocation Document belonging to HON. JUSTICE C.T. ACHI-KANU (RTD) of the land at E35 Umudioka Street TransEkulu federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Enugu with registration no FCWH/EN/CT/73/VOI 2/2016 at land Registry. If found contact the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development Enugu.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFORKANSI MORIS TOCHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFORKANSI MORRISON TOCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I formerly known as Achubu Charity Ndidi wish to be known and addressed as Okereke Charity Ndidi. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as EKPO BOLA wish to be known and addressed as OSEWA FELIX and wrong Date of birth is 16TH MARCH, 1980. And corrected Date of Birth is 16TH MARCH 1993. .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

ANIGBO: I, formerly known and addressed as ANIGBO BONIFACE NWOBODO, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOBODO BONIFACE NWAFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name OGBU JULIUS OGBU was wrongly written in my BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as JULIUS OKEKE OGBU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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ONUORAH:

I, formerly known and addressed as ONUORAH FREDRICK ANIEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUORAH PRINCE FABIAN ONYEJI. All former documents remain valid. Banks andGeneral public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name OWOR IGNATIUS VICTOR was wrongly written in my opening account and BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as OWOH IGNATIUS VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIODUN ISAIAH SEGUN. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIODUN ISAIAH KAYODE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GIDEON JAMES UDOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDOH GIDEON EDIDIONG. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I formerly known as Adeleke Olukemi Moriselade. wish to be known and addressed as Opanike Olukemi Moriselade and corrected Date of Birth is 15/12/1976. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as SUNDAY BLESSING CHIKA wish to be known and addressed as UCHEMOGOR BLESSING CHIKA. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Isah Ahmed. Mohammed wish to be known and addressed as Hammed Modu Isa. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

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I formerly known as Ogunyemi Nosimotu Omotola wish to be known and addressed as Ogunyemi Nosimotu Adunni. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

EZE:

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE NGOZIKA PEPERTUAL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWAIGWE NGOZIKA PEPERTUAL. My correct date of birth 20/04/1987. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

OFORKANSI:

, formerly known and addressed as OFORKANSI UJUNWA QUEENDALINE, now wish to be known and addressed asOFORKANSI UJUNWA ERICA. All former documents remain valid.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BAMIGBOYE OLUWASEUN OLAMIDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BAMIGBOYE OLUWASEUN OLAYINKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as Innocent Chinedu John wish to be known and addressed as Innocent Chinedu Igweonwu. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I formerly known as IBRAHIM RUKAYAT KEKI wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM RUKAYAT. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

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Prosecutor’s absence stalls Belgore, other’s trial over alleged Laundering of N470m Peter Fowoyo

The planned trial of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed Dele Belgore, and a former minister, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, before a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged laundering of N470 million, suffered a set-back on Thursday due to the absence of lead prosecutor, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo.

Belgore and Sulaiman, a professor of Political Science and International Relations, are being arraigned before Justice Muhammed Aikawa, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on a five countcharge bordering on money laundering.

The two defendants had pleaded not guilty to the counts, and granted bail on self-recognition.

When the trial came up yesterday, a lawyer from the EFCC, Mr. Nkewe Anana, informed the court of the inability of the lead prosecutor, Mr. Oyedepo, to arrive court earlier.

Anana informed the court that the lead prosecutor’s vehicle developed fault while coming to office, hence he was unable to make it to court as ear-

CHANGE OF NAME

I OMOWUYI IBRAHIM ALABI my name was wrongly written as SAMBO IBRAHIM wish to be known and addressed as OMOWUYI IBRAHIM ALABI. All former Documents/ Credentials remain valid, General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UKPABI FAVOUR NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AIHEBHOLORIA FAVOUR NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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ly as possible.

Anana also informed the court that the witness the prosecution intended to call in the matter was unable to make it to Lagos yesterday. He said the witness, who is coming from Ekiti state, called the Commission to say he will be coming the next day.

Consequently, Anana asked the court for a short stand down pending when the lead prosecutor, Mr. Oyedepo, and the witness will arrive.

In response to the prosecution’s application, lawyers to Belgore, Mr. B. O. Shofunde, Mr. Charles Edosanwa, Mr. Seni Adio, and lawyer to Sulaiman, Chief O. Ayanlaja, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, and Olatunde Busari, all Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), opposed the stand down application of the prosecution, rather they urged the court to adjourned the trial.

Mr. Shofunde (SAN), particularly told the court that the prosecutor only informed him of the problem faced by the lead prosecutor, Mr. Oyedepo, adding that he did not tell him anything about the witness’ absence.

Justice Aikawa chastised the prosecution for

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS Adebanji dorathy adeyosola, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. okemena dorathy adeyosola. All former documents remain valid.

Nigeria navy and general public please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. PEACE EMESIOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. PEACE EJEKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Temitayo Olubukunola Otudeko now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Temitayo Olubukunola Ogunlewe. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Ope Funmilola Adewunmi now wish to be known and addressed as Oseni-Ope Funmilola Adewunmi. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and adressed as Miss Ogbuehi Clementina Ugochi now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Bassey Clementina Edem. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note.

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delaying the trial.

The judge said: “Prosecution should show a sign of seriousness with the case .This is a criminal proceedings, the prosecution should show more seriousness with the matter.”

While adjourning the trial till March 13 and 14, the Judge charged the prosecution to ensure that all its witnesses are present in court.

The EFCC alleged that Belgore, and Prof. Abubakar, who was a Minister of National Planning in 2014, on or about March 27, 2015, conspired among themselves and directly take possession of N450 million, which they reasonably knew to be proceed of crimes.

They were also alleged to have on March 27, 2015, transferred the sum of N50 million to one Sheriff Shagaya, without going through financial institutions.

The alleged offences, according to the prosecutor, Mr. Oyedepo, are contrary to Sections 18(a), 15(2)(d),1(a), Section 16(d) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 2012, and punishable under Section 15(3), 4 and 16(2)(b) of the same Act.

CHANGE OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OKWUKA NKIRU CHIDUBE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OMENI NKIRU CHIDUBE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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L-R: Ezinwa Okoroafor, General Counsel, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA); Hanspeter Ackermann, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, NSIA and Uche Orji, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NSIA, during the presentation of the Third Quarter of 2016 and 2017 Outlook of the NSIA, in Abuja... on Wednesday.

Ozekhome vs. EFCC: Court fixes March 2 for hearing Peter Fowoyo

Hearing in a suit filed by human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), seeking to vacate the order freezing his firm’s account has been fixed by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Justice Abdulazeez Anka on Thursday fixed March 2, 2017 and ordered that a hearing notice be issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The Judge had on Feb-

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ruary 7 ordered a temporary forfeiture of N75million found in the Guarantee Trust Bank account of the lawyer following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

At yesterday’s proceedings, EFCC was not represented.

Ozekhome said his suit was filed on February 14 and that EFCC was served on February 20, according to the proof of service.

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Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) Justice Anka said the commission was still within time to respond.

“They’re entitled to seven days. Their time has not lapsed. Let’s give them their time. So we’ll give them seven days,” he said.

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Alba wants Isco at Barcelona

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ordi Alba would happily welcome Isco

have to leave Madrid to get more playing

at Barcelona if the midfielder decides

time and Alba has stressed there would

to leave Real Madrid at the end of the

always be room for his former Valencia

season.

team-mate at Camp Nou.

lencia and I know he has a lot of quality.

“Time will tell whether anything will happen...”

Isco has a contract with Madrid un-

The 24-year-old has been struggling

“Good players are always welcome,”

til June 2018, meaning the Champions

to secure regular first-team action at the

Alba told reporters when asked about a

League holders could opt to cash in on the

Santiago Bernabeu, making just 11 starts

potential move for Isco.

attacking midfielder come the end of the

in LaLiga this campaign.

“I have a lot of time for Isco. I still know

He recently acknowledged he might

him from when we played together at Va-

season if he does not agree to an exten-

Jordi Alba

sion, in order to prevent him from lea.

Cazorla set to miss rest of season

Wayne Rooney

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rsenal are facing the prospect of being without Spain midfielder Santi Ca-

zorla for the rest of the season.

Cazorla made the last of his 11 appearances this term in October’s 6-0 Champions League win

Keane urges Rooney to stay in Europe

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anchester United great Roy Keane believes it would be “madness” for Wayne Rooney to make a move to China.

Rooney, 31, continues to be linked with a lucrative switch to the Chinese Super League, having found himself on the outer at United.

But that has left former United teammate Keane bemused, with the Irishman saying the club and England captain should be staying in Europe.

“No way Wayne Rooney should be going to China,” he told reporters.

“He can still play football at the top level

over Ludogorets, when he took a kick to his Achilles.

The 32-year-old’s ankle condition did not improve and he underwent surgery in December, with an initial prognosis of a Roy Keane

three-month absence.

Arsenal are not in a position to

in England, Germany, Spain, Italy. “ Keane added: “Going to China? Madness.

“He’s 31 years of age, there’s plenty left yet for Wayne Rooney to do in Europe.”

Rooney, United’s all-time leading goalscorer, has netted five times in 29 appearances in all competitions this season.

confirm whether Cazorla’s latest setback means he will not feature before the end of the current campaign, but it is understood the ex-Villarreal man’s new target is pre-season ahead of 2017-18.

Koscielny wants Wenger to stay at Arsenal

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aurent Koscielny hopes Arsene Wenger will stay at Arsenal beyond the 2016-17 campaign as the defender feels he owes a lot to his manager.

Wenger has come in for heavy criticism this season following Arsenal’s underwhelming performances, with the Gunners on the verge of

Champions League elimination and chasing Chelsea by 10 points in the race for the Premier League title.

The 67-year-old’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season and there are question marks over his future at Emirates Stadium.

Nevertheless, Koscielny is adamant the team is still behind Wenger

and hopes his fellow Frenchman will stay put.

“I believe the team is still receptive to Wenger’s message,” Koscielny told reporters.

“I would like him to sign a renewal.

I have been working under him for seven years and I have enormous respect for him.

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Sunderland’s Maja confirms he is eligible to represent Nigeria Sunderland teenage sensation Josh Maja has proclaimed that he is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams, though he was born in England.

Aged 18, the striker made

his first-team debut for the Black Cats in their 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers in the League Cup in September 2016, coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute.

“I am originally from Lon-

don but my family is from Nigeria. I grew up with my three brothers and my mom and sister, ” Maja told reporters.

“My family, mainly my mom, advises me everyday to work hard and be dedi-

cated to my football.”

Asked to name his favourite footballer, Maja answered : “At this club my favourite is Defoe. Messi is my favourite player, the way he handles the ball and the way

Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC head coach, Fidelis IIechukwu has said his side are well poised to defeat champions, Enugu Rangers.

The Olukoya Boys are hosts of the Flying Antelopes in Friday’s night Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 10 clash at the hallow ground, Agege Township Stadium.

IIechukwu said his side are not under any tension or pressure but damn battle ready to confront the Coal City side.

“There is no tension around me or my players as we know already we are playing the champions, Enugu Rangers the best team in the land at the moment.

“We expect a highly intensive and quality game as we are 100% ready for Enugu Rangers.

“We are well advantaged to beat Enugu Rangers having rested quite well for the past days though we engaged our-

We can defeat Rangers Ilechukwu Ilechukwu

NWFL opts for abridged league The Congress of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Wednesday in Abuja agreed on twogroup format abridged league strictly for the 2016/17 season.

The 16-team format will be made up of eight teams each.

Group A is made up of reigning champions, Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens, FC Robo, Sunshine Queens, Heartland Queens, Ibom Angels, Abia Angels and COD Ladies while Group B has Nasarawa Amazons, Delta Queens, Osun Babes, Saadatu Kolo Amazons, Confluence Queens, Adamawa Queens, Pelican Stars and Edo Queens.

The Congress equally agreed on

Saturday, March 25 kick-off date for the top-flight while the second tier league, Pro League will commence on Saturday, April 8.

The star match of the opening season will be between Bayelsa Queens and Ibom Angels.

A Super Four tournament will be used to determine the eventual champions of the top-flight.

The NWFL is expected to end on or before July in strict adherence to the football body, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) directive.

The chairperson of the NWFL, Aisha Falode insisted that the league calendar dates will be adhered religiously.

he controls and scores goals.”

Josh Maja had stops at the academy teams of Crystal Palace, Fulham and Manchester City before he was snapped up by Sunderland in 2015.

“We will keep religiously on the date to ensure the league ends on or before July as directed by the NFF to the leagues.

“That’s the reason we opted for an abridged league so that by November the league will reverse to its regular and normal home and away basis.

“Of course, this will be the last time the NWFL will opt for an abridged league season.

“We have equally implored the clubs to honour their matches as walk-over will not be tolerated.

“Any team that did not honour its three straight matches stand the risk of severe sanctions which include expulsion.

selves in top friendly matches.

“The encounter is certain to be tough as Enugu Rangers appeared to have discovered their goal scoring potential.

“Enugu Rangers scored two goals against Lobi Stars in Wednesday’s rescheduled match in Enugu a sign that they are coming up on the scoring chart as their best previously have been one goal.

“The two factors mainly have helped us greatly to achieve good results on the ground coupled with the fact that we have youngsters who are ever ready and willing to follow instruction.

“The factors will be quite handy to help us to unsettle Enugu Rangers on Friday,” said.

MFM FC are fourth on the 20-team top-flight on 13 points seven behind league leaders, Plateau United though with two games at hand to Rivers United and Wikki Tourists.

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Life and times of Mpidike Mbaitoli ÏÏÏ Besides several pictures and

other eulogies that have since dominated the media space, including the Social Media, all of whom describing the unassuming man as a man who had left his imprints on the sands of time, especially by his numerous achievements and conducts, nothing can be better said than a peep into the life of Oparadike.

Born in Owerri, Imo State on November 22, 1950, the then young Innocent attended Ogwa Central School, 1956-1962; Obazu Community Grammar School, Mberi, 1963-71.

Chief Oparadike later attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1972-1976, where he studied Mass Communication/ Media Studies and won laurels with First Class. He was also at the prestigious University of Lagos, where he obtained his Master’s Degree also in Mass Communication, before pitching his tent with Radio Nigeria and later worked as, Management Trainee, Centre for Management Development, working both in Lagos and Kano, between 1977 and 1978.

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Agency of Nigeria as Editor in 1978 in pursuit of self expression in his profession and left in 1980 to become a columnist and later Group Political Editor of the former Concord Group of Newspapers.

He was Editor of the then Northern-based The Democrat Newspapers, between 1983 and 84; Deputy Editor, New Nigerian Newspapers, a paper he was reputed to be the first person of Southern Nigeria extraction and Christian to edit.

A man who was imbued with administrative acumen, Oparadike was a consultant to the Technical Committee on Privatisation; Council Member, Commonwealth Press Union, Governing Council Member, Imo State Orientation Agency.

Leader, Freedom Communications Ltd, 1990; and Group Managing Director, Daily Times of Nigeria Plc, 1995-96.

He was also member, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs; Nigerian Economic Society; Member, Nigerian Union of Journalists and Member, Nigerian Guild of Editors, among other callings.

Exit of a Knight of Saint Christopher ÏÏÏ The academic and admin-

istrative prowess of this Mpidike Mbaitolu could not go unnoticed as it endeared him to the late former governor of Imo State, Chief Evans Enwerem, who appointed him as the state Commissioner for Information and Culture.

Oparadike has fought and won many battles in the course of his journalism career.

A man, who will never forget favours done, him, Oparadike remained grateful to former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, retd, for appointing him as editor of the New Nigerian Newspaper, in spite of intrigues and other cleavages that were concocted by some northern establishment to block him from holding the position.

The late veteran journal-

ist wrote: “He (Babangida), brushed aside threats, blackmail and high-level conspiracy to make me the editor of the Federal Government-owned New Nigerian Newspaper. I thus became the first and only Southerner and Christian to edit the New Nigerian Newspaper.”

Oparadike, while giving a narrative of his stint with the defunct Concord Newspapers, also praised the late owner

and business mogul, MKO Abiola, for recognising and rewarding him with editorial position.

He said, Chief Abiola “promoted me from the position of Chief Political Correspondent to Group Political Editor.”

His colleagues in the media profession said he would be sorely missed, especially because of his invaluable contributions to the profession

and mankind.

Announcing his burial arrangement, the spokesperson of the family, Kelechi Oparadike, said the burial service will take place at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Oburo-Ogwa, Mbalitoli, today, on February 25, 2017, at 11 am. Service of songs will take place at his country home, Umuokparanyanwu, Oboro Ogwa, Mbalitoli, Ikeduru, Imo State.

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Quick fix can’t sustain aviation infrastructure deficit – Babalakin Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Chairman of the Resort Group, Dr. Wale Babalakin, yesterday said infrastructure deficit was one of the major problems facing the country’s aviation sector and cannot be sustained by quick fixes.

Speaking on the topic, ‘Focus on Nigeria’s Aviation Sector’, on a television programme Babalakin, whose firm, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) manages the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), said infrastructure deficit was a deliberate position of the government.

He said, “If you’ve been doing the same thing for 63 years and it has continued to fail, doesn’t that tell you that there is something wrong with the system? It is a systemic failure that is all-encompassing.”

Babalakin said government institutions must begin to honour their commitments, adding that, “If you go to countries that investors are competing to come into, it is because of the sanctity of contracts. Yes, you may say you don’t agree with a transaction, but you signed. You have to wait for that transaction to lapse before you can alter it, or you have to pay substantially for trying to alter it. If we don’t have a system that makes an investor believe he can look at a 20-year run in a transaction, why should he come in and invest heavily? If he is coming in, then he’s just coming for a quick fix. Infrastructure cannot be sustained with quick fixes.”

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria advised that if public officials have issues with agreements signed by previous administrations, dispute resolution processes should be explored.

On the takeover of Arik Air by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), he said, “I won’t sit down here and join in criticising Arik.

BUSINESS TIMES Head Business Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

L – R: Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing; Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Acting President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, and Amina Mohammed, Minister of the Environment at the Green Bonds Capital Market and Investors Conference at the NSE in Lagos on Thursday.

FG, private sector partnership to drive economy – Osinbajo Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi The federal government has assured on its commitment to sustain the private sector partnership, saying it was pertinent to drive Nigeria’s economy.

Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo stated this on Thursday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Lagos, Green bonds capital market investors conference titled “Green bonds investing in Nigeria’s sustainable development” Osinbajo said that the government has many developmental programmes tied to infrastructural developments, but its lean

… Nigeria launches N20bn 1st tranche Green Bond in March

resources would not be enough to address all the infrastructural deficits, and this explains why partnership with private sector has remained imperative.

The vice president said that the green bond will target increase in government spending on long term infrastructural projects development, increase in job creation, money making opportunity for investors in the instruments as well as creating better living standards for the people.

He said that the federal government’s green bonds is the first African sovereign green environ-

ment bond , addressing challenges of climate change and tapping into new categories of both local and foreign investors.

He said that the need for green bond was meant to address challenges which attend environmental depletion and its attendant negative consequences. He cited that environment challenge posed by drying up of Lake Chad effected irrigation of arable land while farmers keep fighting over marginal arable land in the Lake Chad basin. Environment impact, he said that reduced Lake Chad to mere 10 per cent of its normal size.

The Nigerian acting president lauded the Nigerian Stock Exchange for nurturing the initiative of Green bond, adding that environmental financing provides an opportunity to deepen the capital market and also lift living standards of the people.

He said that the green bond first tranche of N20 billion expected to be launched in March, would be deployed to key government infrastructures developments contained in 2017 budget.

Such infrastructural developments which addresses need of sustainable environment include CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

House C’ttee commends NDIC on budget implementation

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The Managing Director/Chief Executive (MD/CE) of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim has successfully defended the Corporation’s proposed 2017 budget before the House Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters as part of its oversight function.

The MD/CE began by calling

the attention of the Honourable members to the delay in the approval of 2016 budget which contributed to the modest execution of the budget.

He restated the Corporations commitment to performance based budgeting system (PBBS) the essence of which is was to ensure efficient allocation of resources to enable the Corporation achieve its strategic mandate.

In his presentation, Alhaji

Umaru Ibrahim stated that in 2016, the Corporations actual income (net of provisions) was N85.020 billion which was expendable to the limit of 75% in line with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007 while its total expenses was N31.551 billion. This gave a net operating surplus of N53.469 billion out of which the Corporation made provision to transfer the sum of N42.775 billion or 80% into Consolidated

Revenue Fund (CRF). As at date (Feb 2017), the Corporation had made a total transfer of N35.893 billion into CRF while awaiting the conclusion of its 2016 External Audit report before transferring the outstanding balance of N6.882 billion to the CRF in line with FRA 2007. With this the Corporation had surpassed its budgeted sum of N35.893 billion as against the actual sum of N42.775 billion transferred into CRF.

Business News B2 Collaboration’ll reduce cost of doing business Simon Ugwu The Managing Director, National Engineering Technical Company (NETCO), Siky Aliyu, stated that collaboration among service companies in the country will help to bring down the cost of doing business. It can reduce cost of doing business if investors start establishing companies and also will bring about employment generation.

Aliyu stated this at the recent West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (WAIPEC), organized by Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) in Lagos.

“With a population of over 170Million, there is a ready market and demand for oil products to grow our economy and better position it to be less crude-oil export dependent. For the WestAfrican sub-region to compete favorably and overcome the negative effects of the cyclical crude oil price trends, we need to increase our refining capacities to sustain our in-country needs and then trade excess more with other West –African countries,” he said.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

CBN’s $200m FX auction raises interbank lending rate

Bonny Amadi

As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) advances towards implementing its new forex policy to ease volatility in forex market, auction of $200 million by the apex bank regulator Thursday triggered remarkable rise on the interbank lending rate.

The auction by the CBN which further reduced system liquidity due to FX forward auction, led to interbank lending rates rising across all tenors while rates on governments OBB, OVN and yields in short to medium term bonds also advanced.

For instance, Thursday, the Open Buy Back (OBB) and Overnight (OVN) rates rose to 133 per cent and 111 per cent lev-

…As yields on short to midterm bonds advance

els respectively. Furthermore, the 1month, and 3month NIBOR rates grew by 15bps, 18 bps to settle at 17.72 per cent and 20 .64 per cent respectively.

An Open Buy Back Daily Times recalls, is a money market instrument used to raise short term capital. It is a form of borrowing using Nigerian Government Securities as collateral. It is an open ended transaction with both parties maintaining the right of liquidation or a roll-over without prior notice within trading hours of the day.

However, the 6month NIBOR rate however declined by 32bps to berth at 23.04 per cent. In response to decline in system liquidity, the bond market was largely bearish today, as limited

demand drove yields up.

Yields on the 5yr, 7yr and 10 yr benchmark bonds inched up by 5bps, 8bps and 8bps to berth at 16.29 per cent, 16.00 % and 16.35 per cent respectively Meanwhile, the auction by CBN further impacted the local currency against the naira in the interbank and parallel markets.

The Naira shed -0.08 per cent against the USD at the interbank market to settle at N305 level .It equally declined by - 0.14 per cent and -0.43 per cent against the Great Britain Pounds (GBP) and EUR to berth at N393.37 and N332 .73 respectively .

At the parallel market, the NGN appreciated by 1 Per cent, 3.33 per cent and 1.96 per cent

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CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

NIMASA seeks synergy with NCS Babajide Okeowo

Sterling Bank appoints Henry Bassey as CMO Sterling Bank Plc has appointed Henry Bassey has its Chief Marketing Officer.

In his new role, Henry, according to a statement issued by the lender, will oversee all the Bank’s marketing teams and take overall responsibility for developing a cohesive marketing strategy.

Henry is a seasoned strategic marketing and communications enthusiast with strong leadership and deal closing abilities garnered over the past 20 years in competitive markets such as Nigeria and the UK. His work experience with Gallup poll, Nielsen and the Publicis groupe, amongst others, has equipped him with a wealth of marketing skills sets, which he has applied to deliver market share growth for world class organizations such as Emirates, Coca-Cola, British American Tobacco, Unilever, Visa, MTN, FCMB, Sterling bank, Pepsi, GSK, Heritage bank, Oando and Diageo amongst many others.

against the USD, GBP and EUR to end the day at N500, N600 and N510levels respectively .Analysts expressed that the current price attained by the Naira at the parallel market to hinge on ability of the CBN to sustain supply of foreign exchange (FX) to the market.

L-R: Vice President, International Facility Management Association, Nigeria Chapter (IFMA), Abimbola Olusegun-Adamolekun; Chief Executive Officer, Max-Migold, Paul Erubami; President IFMA, Pius Iwundu, and Director, Max-Migold, Olusola Erubami at the Partnership Agreement Signing between IFMA and Max-Migold in Lagos on Thursday.

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, providing 20,000 homes with renewable energy production, like was done in wura, suburb of Federal capital territory (FCT) Abuja, provision of electricity to 37 federal universities and 7 9 general hospitals.

Minister of environment and newly elected Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, As the mobile world congress is fast approaching, Gionee one of the leadining global brand smartphone is about to officially launch a brand new smartphone A1, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. This new member will carry on Gionee’s product DNA, a long-life battery, while also equipped with a sensational

Amina Mohammed, allayed fears of non-sustainability of the green bond also termed climate or environment bond, as she resumes at the United Nations next week.

According to her, government is a continuum and the minister of state for environment likely to step into her shoes will keep the green initiative going.

Mohammed said that Green Bonds present an opportunity for Nigeria to begin to achieve the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), following the constitution of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change charged with determining projects which the Green Bonds will fund, part of Paris agreement signed by Mr. President.

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has expressed the willingness of the agency to partner with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to bring the desired growth and development to the Nigerian maritime industry and by extension the Nigerian economy.

The proposed areas of partnership are; Nigerian Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS), the National Single Window Project and Maritime Security all geared towards enhancing productivity in the sector, transparency, plugging revenue leakages and ensuring maritime security among others.

According to the Dakuku “The Nigerian Customs and NIMASA are both working to accomplish one purpose, which is to facilitate trade to our country, enhance the revenue of government and ensure that those who do business with us respects the laws of our lands and that ultimately they don’t take advantage of our people. As we are all working towards a common purpose, this even becomes more glaring with the new leadership of our both Agencies”.

Gionee to launch A1 Smartphone at Mobile World Congress selfie camera, and dual cameras for enhanced photo quality.

Speaking on this development in a media parley yesterday in Lagos, the Marketing Director, Gionee Nigeria said; “Gionee’s research into consumer needs in India and Africa, reveal that

handsets with a better selfie performance and seamless user experience have been becoming increasingly popular with local consumers. Users expect to be able to take bright, beautiful and natural-looking selfies at any time of the day or night.

According to him, “the younger generation, especially millennials, regard selfies as an expression of themselves and they tend to share their photos through various social channels whenever and wherever they are.

… As NDIC defends proposed 2017 budget Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the House of Representatives committee on insurance and actuarial matters have lamented over the N1.84 trillion Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in the banking industry in the year 2016.

However, N740 billion or 40per cent of the N1.85 trillion bad loans constituted Insider/ Directors related loans collect-

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FG, NDIC worry over N1.85trn NPLs in banking industry ….As insider abuse accounts for N740bn constituted bad loans

ed in the year under review.

The committee, expressed grave concern over the increasing wave of NPLs particularly delinquent insider related facilities in various banks and its consequences on the stability of the nation’s banking system.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive (MD/CE), NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim at the defended of the Corporation’s proposed 2017 budget before the House Committee stressed that while the banking industry indicated strong fundamentals in regulatory assessment and rating, regulators were concerned about the rising tide of NPLs in the banking system.

He informed the Honourable members that as at December 2016, the 25 Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) had total loans

portfolio of N18.53 trillion out of which N1.85 trillion or 10per cent were NPLs where N740 billion or 40per cent constituted Insider/Directors related loans.

In other banking subsectors like the microfinance banks, (MFBs), he noted that there were 978 MFBs in existence as at December, 2016 with total deposits liabilities of N158 billion and total loans and advances amounting to N195 billion out of which N87.75 billion or 45 per cent were NPLs where N68.25 billion or 35per cent constituted Insider related/Directors loans.

The NPLs indicated a classic case of over-lending, accumulated interests charges and poor corporate governance.

Similarly, by extension, the existing 42 primary mortgage

banks (PMBs) had total deposits liabilities of N69 billion but with total loans portfolio of N94 billion, which indicated another case of over-lending, accumulated interests, poor corporate governance and high ratio of NPLs which stood atN51.7 billion or 55 per cent out of which N42.3 billion or 45per cent were Insider related/Directors loans.

The resultant effects of these negative trends would be poor earnings and erosion of shareholders fund.

The NDIC MD/CE observed that this development had posed serious issues bordering on corporate governance which were capable of eroding public confidence in the banking system.

He advocated for strict compliance with the existing code

of ethics for bank directors and a review of the existing laws and regulations to proffer stiffer sanctions for Directors who exploit their positions and default in the payment of their credit facilities while still occupying Directorship positions in the banks.

In his presentation, Ibrahim stated that in 2016, the Corporations actual income (net of provisions) was N85.020 billion which was expendable to the limit of 75per cent in line with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007 while its total expenses was 31.551 billion.

This gave a net operating surplus of N53.469 billion out of which the Corporation made provision to transfer the sum of N42.775 billion or 80per cent into Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).

CBN auctions $6000m in FX forwards this week The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) auctions $230 million in forward contracts on the official market on Thursday after selling $370 million, to hit a total amount of $600million sold this week on the official interbank market, so as to boost dollar liquidity and help narrow the gap between the official and black market rates, traders said.

The apex bank, also sold $1.5 million on the spot market to help keep interbank rates at 305.50 per dollar. On the black market the naira firmed to 490 after opening at 505, traders said.

The CBN noted that it 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, the CBN hereby directs all banks to open FX retail outlets at major airports as soon as logistics permit.”

He said CBN will con-

tinuously and vigorously pursue a transparent, liquid, and efficient foreign exchange Market.

“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.

Meanwhile, the naira is expected to appreciate on the black market after the central bank said it will offer some customers dollars at a preferential rate.

Consequently, the local currency is expected to gain on the parallel market in the days ahead while it is likely to weaken on the official interbank market as the central bank starts selling dollars to some private individuals.

The central bank said on Monday it will offer dollars to individual buyers at 20 percent above the official rate in a move to ease pressure on the local currency, and close the gap between the official market and the black market.

L-R: Babajide Soyode, Technical Consultant to the President/Chief Executive; Mansur Ahmed, GED, Stakeholder Management and Corporate Communications; Sunny Iyuke, Principal/Chief Executive, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Warri and Abubakar

Naira gains 30 points in five days, sells at 495/$1 The nation’s currency, the Naira on Thursday appreciate further to record a total gain of 30 points, closing at N495 against N525 sold last Friday at the parallel market.

Business Times, however, observed that since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the new foreign exchange policy actions, the Nigerian currency has appreciated significantly on the parallel

market.

For instance, the dollar tumbled from N525 exchange rate on the first trading day of the week to 516 exchanged on Tuesday and strengthened further on Wednesday to record a total gain of 11 points, closing at N505at the unofficial market rate.

There are strong indications that foreign currency speculators who had held on to the dollar

for several weeks rushed to sell off the currency in the wake of renewed confidence in the CBN’s ability to meet demand on the interbank market.

Hence, the buy rate of the greenback crashed on the parallel market yesterday to below N490 to the dollar.

This is just as the chief executive of Economic Associates Limited, Dr. Ayo Teriba, urged the central bank not to relent in its

efforts to rebuild foreign reserves to at least $36 billion that can cover nine months of imports, in order to close the gap between the interbank and parallel market rates.

Also, global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings yesterday said the new policy actions announced by the CBN, might ease some of the severe foreign currency liquidity pressure faced by banks in the country.

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Capital Market B4 30% govt expenditure targeted towards infrastructure – Adeosun The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has said that the Government “will now target 30% of Government expenditure on infrastructure, up from 10%”.

According to her the Federal Government is committed to increasing capital spend on critical infrastructure across certain key areas, such as power, rail, roads and water which will underpin growth in priority sectors especially Agriculture and Agro-Allied, Solid Minerals, Manufacturing, and Power.

She disclosed this at the United Capital launch of its Eurobond and Wealth for Women Funds on Thursday, saying that infrastructure development will play a fundamental role in unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, laying a foundation for economic competitiveness and long-term future growth.

Adesoun also stated that Investment in critical infrastructure across the country will unlock job and wealth creation and strengthen economic development across all States in Nigeria.

Other speakers represented at the event included Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Toyin Saraki, Wife of the Senate President, and Erelu Bisi Fayemi, President, African Women’s Develop-

ment Fund.

While speaking on the outlook for the Nigerian economy, the Minister noted that the Federal Government will mobilise private capital to complement Government spending on infrastructure. “We recognise that Government spending alone will be inadequate to bridge the infrastructure gap and we have started engaging the private sector through our housing fund and the road trust fund for which fundraising is in progress”.

She further explained that the Government’s debt strategy is an essential part of this process.

“Today, our debt profile is un-balanced. We borrow heavily domestically, with too short a tenure, and at a high cost. The impact of this is that we spend too much on interest and we crowd out the private sector from borrowing to fund their investment plans. This debt structure does not support our long term growth ambitions, and so it must be amended. We need longer term and cheaper finance to support the infrastructure investments we must make”.

The Minister concluded her remarks by saying “We expect infrastructure development to underpin the return to inclusive and sustainable growth in Nigeria”.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

Sectorial indices growth boosts market value by N55b Stories by Afolabi Adesola Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalization on Thursday closed higher by 0.63 percent or N55 billion as All Share Index (ASI) and market capitalization closed at 25,409.06 and N8.793 billion respectively.

All sector indices topped by the NSE Banking index that rose by 1.40 percent also closed the day on a positive note, as the financial services sector led the day’s trading activities.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) emerged the most traded stock on Thursday having moved 28.961 million shares valued at N36.909 million. Fidelity Bank moved 20.859 million

shares worth N17.126 million; United Capital traded 17.102 million shares at N59.412 million.

Transcorp and UBA emerged the top fourth and fifth most active stocks as they traded 10.1 million and 9.7 million shares each worth N7.348 million and N46.191 million respectively.

The price movement chart showed that Berger led the day’s 13 advancing stocks by 4.93 percent to close at N6.38, Guinness Nigeria was next with a growth of 4.81 percent to close at N68 and Nigerian Police Force Microfinance Bank added 4.55 percent to close at N1.15.

Livestock feeds and Guaranty came fourth and fifth on the gainers list with

an appreciation of 4.17 and 3.92 percent to close at 75 kobo and N24.65 per share respectively.

On the other hand, Unilever led 15 stocks that declined with a loss of 4.99 percent to close at N29.16,

followed by UACN, which shed 4.98 percent to close at N12.02, UAC-Prop and Vitafoam dropped 4.74 percent each to both close at N1.81, while Dangote Sugar depreciated 3.07 percent to close at N6 per share.

NSE DG, Oscar Onyema

African Prudential Registrars propose 30 kobo dividend Bonny Amadi

Adeosun

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

25,409.06 2,563.00 146,709,146.00 1,754,566,383.58 8,793,594,851,764.00

The board of African Prudential Registers would be proposing a dividend of 30 kobo to its shareholders for the 2016 financial year at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), even as turnover declined marginally.

The company’s 2016 audited financial statement for the period ended December 31, 2016, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed that key performance indices dropped, when compared by the 2015 figures.

For instance, turnover declined to N2.45 billion, against N2.58 billion in the 2015 accounting period, rep-

…As key performance indices dip

resenting about 6 per cent.

Operating expenses however expanded to N1.00 billion, from N946, 253 million recorded in 2015, while profit before tax also dropped to N1.45 billion, from PBT of N1.63 billion in 2015 financial year.

The board of African Prudential Registrars (APR) Plc will be recommending for a final dividend of 30 kobo per share for shareholders of the company whose names appear in its register by the date of its closure for the 2016 financial year.

The company revealed that, if approved by the company’s shareholders at the scheduled Annual

General meeting (AGM) on March 298th 2017, the dividend will be paid the same day electronically to shareholders accounts. The proposed total dividend of N600 million for the 2017, represents 50 per cent drop in the N1.2 billion paid by the company in 2016.

APR paid higher tax in of N426, 763 million in 2016 compared to N181, 424 paid in 2015 .African Prudential Registers retained earnings in 2016 financial year, however increased remarkably to N419,173 million, against N247,938 million retained earnings in the 2015 financial year.

Oyindamola Oyedunatan, the company’s secre-

tary in a signed statement revealed that the company’s registrars of members and transfer book will be closed from March 6th-10th 2017, both dates inclusive for the purpose of updating register of members.

Oyindamola, the company’s new secretary and legal adviser was appointed on January 25, 2017, according to the information made available by the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The company’s board of directors met on February 21th 2017 to decide on the company’s 2016 audited financial statements, corporation actin and the date for closure of registers and transfer book.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p Th e A ll Sh are In d ex rose 63bps t o close a t 25,409.06 a t t he e n d o f yest erday tra din g sessio n as t h e Nig eria n Bo urse sh o o k o f f W e d n esd ay

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lo n g-t erm invest ors. W it h t h e b e nchm ark in d ex n o w a b ove t he oversold su bse q u e n t tra din g sessio ns.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

Stories by Ebere Chibuzor Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said it will continue to position Dubai as the world’s leading tourism destination and commercial hub so as to increase Dubai awareness to the global audiences.

According to DTCM, the one-day event entitled “Dubai Roadshow” held at Federal Palace Hotels and Casinos, Lagos recently was aimed at strengthening the relationships with key industry stakeholders.

The event, it stated is with the collaboration of 11 selected Dubai’s companies including Emirates Airline, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai College of Tourism and Hyatt Regency.

Other partners are: Nikki Beach, Grand Hyatt, Dubai Parks and Resorts, North Tours LLC, Red Apple Travel Group, Prime Healthcare Group LLC amongst others.

Why We’re transforming Dubai to Global Tourism hub – DTCM Commenting, Regional Director Africa for Dubai Tourism, Stella Obinwa pointed out that “DTCM realised the need to embark on a road show to provide our trade with education with new products with relationship and to show that Dubai is interesting in Nigeria. We did it last year based on the response we got from our travel trade as well as Dubai companies. We realised that this is something we need to do every year.”

Speaking further, Obinwa added “this year is the first time we include the hospital. We also have Dubai Chamber of Commerce and most importantly is that we have included Dubai College here to launch the certification programme and

Group during Dubai Roadshow” held at Federal Palace Hotels and Casinos, Lagos recently this certification program would enable me to identify the different travel agencies that are involved in selling Dubai.”

Although, Obinwa identi-

fied power outage as a major challenge in the country, she however, expressed satisfaction with the level of attendance and interactions between the participating

Beauty Pageant, Veritable Platform For Tourism – Minister The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has observed that beauty pageantry is a veritable platform for tourism as well as for showcasing the country’s heritage and image.

Describing beauty pageantry further as a catalyst for the growth of the creative sector, Alhaji Mohammed said there is need to support it for the creative industry to transit into a creative economy.

The Minister stated this in Abuja recently when the Chairman of Daily Times Newspaper, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, formally presented to him the 40th Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi.

Commenting on the great feat that Daily Times has achieved and the importance of beauty pageant in the society, the minister said “I look at beauty pageantry as an integral part of the creative industry because when you are organizing a pageant like Miss Nigeria, it’s the entire creative industry that you are waking up and you are reviving, starting from the make-up artist to the hairstylist, music, the film industry and you can imagine the kind of economy that is created around just one Miss Nigeria Pageantry.

“I don’t look at Miss Nige-

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From Left; Director, Entertainment and Creative Services, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Grace Gekpe; Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Ayotunde Adesugba; Publisher of Daily Times Newspaper, Mr. Fidelis Anosike; Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; 40th Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi; Director General, Nigerian Television Authority, Yakubu Ibn Mohammed and Group Managing Director, Leadership Folio Ltd, Mr. Mike Okpara when organisers of the Miss Nigeria Pageantry paid a courtesy visit to the minister in Abuja on Friday.

ria just from the view point of beautiful ladies prancing on the catwalk and say who is more beautiful. I think it goes beyond that. It’s a catalyst for the creative industry and that’s why it must be encouraged,” Alhaji Mohammed said.

“The oldest beauty pageantry I think is the Miss America, which actually started in 1921 and it was primarily because a businessman wanted to attract tourists to his city, New Jersey.

You can see the link between beauty paageantry and tourism, which is one of the port-

folios of this ministry,” he said.

The Minister also noted that even though beauty pageantry was a little unpopular at the beginning because of the concerns about decency, over the years, pageant winners have made a huge difference by serving as role models and the embodiment of what is good about their countries.

He pledged to use the platform of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to further deepen and popularize the contest.

In his remarks, Mr.

Anosike said the organisation has been working hard to revive the Miss Nigeria Pageantry, which started in 1957, to provide a platform for the empowerment of young women.

“Coming here today is to be able to revive the age-long tradition and alliance between the Daily Times and the culture and heritage platform, especially now that the Ministry of Information and Culture is properly aligned under the leadership of Alhaji Lai Mohammed that understands strategic communication,” he said.

stakeholders from Dubai and their Nigerian counterparts.

“Really Nigeria has challenges in exchange and recession; in spite of that, they

still travel in thousands to Dubai. So we really admire the resilience and that is why we are having engagement with them.”

On visa issues, she said “there are no challenges with visa. Everybody comply with the rules and regulations. If you don’t meet the rules and regulations so you don’t travel.”

Obinwa who wondered why Nigerians feel they should get previleges and wavers said “If a country says they want to see your bank statements, let them see your bank statements which means you are justified to be in that country.”

She said that Nigerians needed to be realistic, just as they do the same to other citizens.

NTDC Boss Reiterates Commitment To Stakeholders, Professional Bodies, Others Acting DirectorGeneral of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs. Mariel Rae-Omoh has promised to work with professional bodies, associations and stakeholders to move the industry forward.

Rae-Omoh made the pledge when the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) paid her a courtesy visit in her office, in Abuja recently.

Describing the stakeholders and private sector as the main drivers ofthe industry, Rae-Omoh said, “I’ll build a strong alliance with the stakeholders and professional bodies in the industry to move it forward.”

She also promised to boost the socio-economic activities and developmentof minority ethnic groups through promotion of untapped tourism potentials in Nigeria.

Rae-Omoh added: “Tourism is an important instrument for poverty reduction, economic growth, biodiversity conservation, employment creation, community empowerment, grassroots development and revenue generation. In line with this, NTDC as the apex tourism policy implementa-

tion agency under my administration will effectively carry out its mandate with the support of the PublicPrivate Partnership and staff of the Corporation.”

Earlier in his speech, HATMAN President, Mr Badaki Aliyu, congratulated the Acting DG on her appointment, describing her as a professional who understands the language of the industry and is willing to drive the industry for development and productivity.

Aliyu said the main objective of HATMAN is to entrench professionalism inthe hospitality and tourism industries, which according to him, the association will achieve through training.

While expressing the willingness of the association to collaborate with NTDC to ensure that the industry moves forward, Aliyu prayed that God should give her the wisdom to sail the ship of the industry and confirm her appointment to as Director General, NTDC. In his company for the courtesy visit were Dennis Orjime, Member (HATMAN); Amos Opoola, FCT Chairman; Lantana Bako Nnaji, Member (HATMAN); Charles Olufemi Folayan, National Publicity Secretary.

Entrepreneurship B7

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

What businesses can learn from protests and advocacy

A strong sense of conviction can both encourage and discourage people from speaking out. “If you want to shape people’s behavior, you have to understand how they view the world,” says professor S. Christian Wheeler.

Expressing an opinion these days feels less like a right than an obligation. In addition to lively face-to-face conversations, people now routinely engage with strangers on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media over issues big and small, from the competency of presidential candidates to the quality of their local burrito joint.

“There’s an argument to be made, at least anecdotally, that people are expressing their opinions way more than they used to,” says Zakary L. Tormala, a marketing professor.

“Social media offer increased opportunities to express an opinion, so I think there’s a greater need to understand what drives advocacy, because it’s more a part of everybody’s daily life than it used to be.”

The conclusions of Tormala and his colleague S. Christian Wheeler, in separate papers, could help inform those conversations — as well as strategies

for marketers looking to create ambassadors for their products.

Their central questions: What compels people to express an opinion or argue a point of view, and how might those people be convinced to try to persuade others?

Wheeler says his study, coauthored with Omair Akhtar, concluded that “if you want to shape people’s behavior, you have to understand how they view the world.”

Some people believe that their attitudes and those of others are fixed and therefore difficult to change. If you dislike something, for example, there’s not much chance you will ever change your mind, and you are less likely to try to change someone else’s mind about it because you assume they already know whether they like that thing or not.

Other people believe that their own and other people’s attitudes are more malleable.

“Maybe the music that you liked as a teenager doesn’t appeal to you anymore, or maybe your politics shifted over time,” he says. “Those people believe we all have the capability to change.”

You can persuade fixed-attitude people to advocate for a

point of view “by framing it as standing up for their views rather than engaging in a dialogue.”

Once you know what type of person you are dealing with, then “you can frame or direct their opinions so that they are more likely to advocate.” But to do that, Wheeler says, it’s also important to understand which of two factors have inspired their advocacy: Are they trying to persuade others to agree with their point of view, or are they simply trying to stand up for themselves and make their opinion known?

Wheeler’s study found that, in politics, for example, you can persuade fixed-attitude people to advocate for a point of view “by framing it as standing up for their views rather than engaging in a dialogue.” For those who believe attitudes can change, however, the opposite is true.

Wheeler’s study builds on the work of Carol S. Dweck, a leading researcher in the field of motivation and author of the 2006 book Mindset. Dweck’s research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success.

She, like Wheeler, identifies two basic types: people who believe their intelligence, talents, and

personalities are set and unchanging (fixed mindset), and people who believe such qualities can be developed through dedication and effort (growth mindset). Dweck found that people can be taught a growth mindset to improve their motivation and productivity.

A parallel but unrelated study by Tormala and Lauren B. Cheatham, to be published in early 2017, sought to analyse people’s varying inclinations for advocacy from a different angle.

Predictably, Tormala confirmed prior research that concluded that true believers are more inclined to publicly advocate for a point of view or a product.

But his study also explored the surprising reality that people who are the least certain about something are more likely to advocate for it than people who are moderately certain.

“The question of why uncertain people advocate so strongly was the big puzzle of the paper,” Tormala says. “But if you think about it, it’s not really counterintuitive. Most people don’t want to be uncertain. It’s not a pleasant state to be in,” he says.

Advocating becomes a way for them to gather information to become more certain. “This re-

search is guided by an assumption that people who are uncertain don’t want to stay that way.”

In a consumer context, Tormala cites the example of someone who just flew on United Airlines for the first time and had a good experience. “They like United based on that one experience, but they also lack certainty because it was only one experience,” Tormala says. “So they express their opinion to see what others think about United.

They might say something like, ‘I liked United, but before I book another flight, I’d like to hear what others think.’”

Follow-up research suggests that people who are less certain might in some cases be more effective persuaders. “We have found that people who are highly certain can come across as more judgmental, even moralising,” he says. “Uncertain people can seem more open to discussion. This can be helpful for persuasion, especially when people don’t share your view. So if you know people disagree with you, try asking questions, expressing interest in their views, and using qualifiers. It makes you seem more open and reasonable, which could improve your persuasiveness.”

Wheeler’s study found that, in politics, for example, you can persuade

Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 24, 2017

B8 Business Interview

‘Government must deregulate downstream sector now’ Oil production stands at 1.6 million barrels per day, while targeted production is 2.2 million barrels. What can government do to optimize production?

I believe Nigeria has the ability to produce 2.2 million barrels of oil a day, but that ability has been hampered by the militancy and the attack on oil installations by the Niger Delta Avengers and the many derivatives thereof. So the real impediment to achieving the 2.2 million barrels of oil a day is not a technical impediment, it is a societal impediments and it is the consequence of mismanagement of the Niger Delta.

This is not a new thing, it has been happening for so long through successive governments. But let’s not worry about the past but focus at the present and the future. Presently, the government has started engaging with the wider Niger Delta community. You saw the visit by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, in Delta regions. But within a day the militants struck, which is a signal that those the government is talking to don’t represent all of them. There are still dissatisfied members of the Niger Delta. The government has to widen its engagement pattern, talk to all the right people and let them to come to a consensus that will help to addressing the militancy now and the future.

But the government must be careful not to appease criminals and encouraging criminality because when you reward criminality, you breed more criminality. The government is caught in a very serious cub web, I call on all Nigerians to support the government to address the menace of criminality in the Niger Delta.

When there is fall in oil price, Nigeria is usually hard hit, how can government overcome this in the future?

We have been a mono economy for far too long, not only are we a mono oil economy, we have not been a value adding economy. If we had been adding value locally, we would have derived more benefit from our sixty

Deregulation of the downstream sector has become a burning issue in Nigeria. Dada Thomas, Managing Director, Frontier Oil Limited, spoke on this and other issues in the Oil and Gas industry in this Interview with SIMON UGWU.

Thomas

years of oil production. You must encourage local value creation because that will add multiple value to the products you are selling to the world. It will provide employment for our millions of youth. You need to safe for the rainy day. It is a shame that Nigeria created Sovereign Wealth Fund last few years where it saved very little of its income for the future and the rainy day. You can now see why we should have done that many years ago. The former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi OklnjoIweala fought seriously for the Sovereign Wealth Fund but the governors were all after her. As a nation, as a family, as a person, you don’t spend 100 per cent of your income. So going forward, the government needs to save for the rainy day. Moreover we need to diversify the economy. The government is diversifying through agriculture, solid minerals resources but you need constant power supply. Nigeria generated 5,000 megawatts of electricity around April last year after 56 years of independence. But this year, we have had several system collapse, we are generating about 2,900 megawatts now.

In order to achieve constant power supply, we need gas.

The way gas matters are been treated in this country is not good. We ignored gas for too long, thank God we have realized the importance of gas, and thank God the Ministry of Petroleum Resources has put forward the seven big wigs policies.

One of the big wigs is the gas policy. The ministry issued a draft gas policy to the generality of Nigerians, to companies like ours and the Nigerian Gas Association, which I am the president and we made comments. We are looking forward to see the final policy and indeed to what extent they took stakeholders comments on board. The final part of the seven bigwigs policy was issued, which is the fiscal policy. We are looking forward to seeing the government pay attention to the gas that we deserve because no gas is equal to no electricity and no power is equal to no economic development.

FG through the NNPC still subsidizes petrol, do you subscribe to full deregulation of the downstream?

Unequivocally, it should

have been done long ago, if I were the president of Nigeria, on May 30, 2015, I would have fully deregulated the downstream sector. If it had been done, we will not have the situation we have today.

So what we have all these days is quasi deregulation.

If you deregulate a sector, you don’t fix the price. You cede it to the public to determine the price, who comes to buy and who sells. We are only taking half measures and it doesn’t instill confidence. When you know what to do and you are taking half measure, in a long run you are causing more pain than gain. I call upon the government to fully deregulate the downstream and get itself out of the mess involved.

Assess gas development and utilization and gas to power in this year 2017?

If you look at the dailies, you would see that we have had more than 20 system collapses recently. This is caused by lack of liquidity in the power sector, no gas supply by gas suppliers, and vandalisation which is behavioural issues no technical issues. We are in a country where you want to eat your cake and have it.

Power is not a free commodity anywhere in the world.

Power is not a social service, power is a commodity for which a consumer pays. If the price of the product does not cover the cost of production and over heads, then there will be a problem. If the seller is selling below the cost price he/she is either going to go bankrupt or close shop. The power sector has a chicken and egg issue to resolve, which one comes first?

The chicken or the egg?

Power consumers are crying that they will not tolerate a price increase because we don’t get supply. I understand that because we are all Nigerians. Unless the power tariff is adequate and the investors know that if they invest in the power sector, they will get return on their investment, the problem will persist for a long time. I am very happy to hear people like Tony Elumelu joining my cry that the power sector is comatose and about to die. He actually said it is dead. The power sector is in a serious and a critical complication. If we don’t resolve the problem we cannot forge ahead. The fundamental issue is that the tariff we pay for electricity in Nigeria is too low. It is not cost reflective and that is the truth. No matter how much politics people play, it is the truth.

I understand all the emotions. Another issue is that there is not enough liquidity in the sector. Everybody in that gas power value chain is potentially bankrupt. The Eleven Discos are either not collecting enough for the electricity they supply or they are collecting but not remitting to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading company, that will distribute the money to the Gencos, the Transition Company and the gas companies like us. So essentially, the system is bankrupt, the entire power value chain is owed more than a trillion Naira and that debt is mounting every day.

The bulk electricity trading company that is set up to coordinate the Gencos, Discos and Gas companies seems not to be working. I advocate that the price should be re-

viewed to be cost reflective according Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) template. Secondly the government has to inject fund into the system to clear off some of the back log of the debt if not all. Then we look forward to the survival of the sector and long then sustainability. Then, address the gas pipeline vandalisation and oil pipeline vandalization.

Omission of gas companies on the 60 percent forex window I read in the news that the CBN has admitted the power companies to the 60 percent forex window, to get foreign exchange at the bank rate so that they can repay their loans. The approved people are the manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, and the power companies.

Why are gas producers and suppliers excluded from the list? If they are the foundation of the existence of the power companies and the manufacturing companies, is that logical? We are calling on the CBN governor to correct this omission and bring in the gas producers and distributors into the 60 per cent forex window. If they don’t, then, they are accelerating the evil day which will be the collapse of the gas power structure. I said it earlier no gas is equal to no power.

How have Nigerians benefited from the oil and gas business?

Oil and gas business is an international business.

It is a knowledge base and practical intensive business.

It is not for people without knowledge and technical knowhow. It has been a resource development for human capital in Nigeria for all in involved in the Oil and gas business. Sixty years of oil and gas business has produced thousands of Nigerian who have worked with International Oil Companies with the capacity and knowledge base. Many of them compete favourably with international counterparts, they get job overseas easier than they get here in Nigeria. Nigeria promulgated the local content Act in 2010, which promotes local value addition within the oil and gas sector. PETAN also association of indigenous company played vital role in the local content Act. I have great respect for the association because it worked hard against all opposition

by IOCs that favour their International Oil Services Companies.

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Why I don’t feature in other people’s movie –Lizzy Anjorin Movie producer and actress, Elizabeth Anjorin better known as actresses. Business savvy Lizzy recently opened up to us on Excerpts: that will do us good if well used.

So, building a house and shooting a multi-million naira movie was not planned overnight. It is something that I had planned for. And one of my strategies is not to be in every movie too. I use the time to focus on my business and also have time to come up with a very good movie project idea that will hype my career.

So, was it a deliberate intention movies?

I have seen people who need very little money and come on social media to beg for support. It is better for me to invest more in my business than feature in all movies and have nothing in my pocket.

Going by the title of the movie, can we say it is sponsored by Naira Bet? How would you describe Year 2016?

I would say it is the best year for me. It was a successful year for me because I was able to achieve a lot. I completed a huge movie project, Owo Naira Bet, and I also moved into a multi-million naira home. I called it a success movie project because anybody could say I want to do a huge project and not rank number one, or at most second in the history of Yoruba movies.

Despite the current economic situation of the country, you successfully completed completed worth hundreds of millions. What is the secret? think of what you have but what you aim to achieve. I also go into building or any other thing that will gulp my money. I invested more into my different businesses.

But as things started going the way it is now, I rushed everything that I had laid down, including my house, which I which has really helped me in achieving a lot.

All things said, how did you achieve the goal? my money on unnecessary things. If you see me with nails, attend. And rather than spend lots of money on hairdo and weave-on, I went for a low cut. All these things we do as ladies, which cost a lot can be used to do something tangible. I mean ,think about it, attending like three parties and buying Aso massage pedicure and manicure, all these gulp lots of money

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know if they know about it. But I did not get anything from them to give my movie that name. Like when I produced Kofo Tinubu, I had a lot of people saying I will be punished But look how wide the movie went and I am very sure whenever the name of the movie comes up, it will be used to propagate good deeds.

A lot of the special kids have been because nobody really paid attention to that area before then.

As a single mother, what are your plans for marriage?

I have someone who is there for me.

It is between us. There was a time he travelled for like two months and he came to the house only to be told by my gatekeeper that I I was in the shop working late nights. He called and I told him where I was and to surprised to see the way I was looking.

That is me when I am working. When that time comes, we will keep you posted.

A lot of people think you are a controversial actress, are you?

stories. I have been doing so well with my brand, in fact, they should have my statue somewhere.

Why? Being an only child, and having so many businesses and doing so well. How many people know this and how many promote me

all these. If I can still kneel for a customer to apologise…and to top it....

Being a very busy person, how much time do you devout to your daughter?

We are very close. But the truth is even if we sleep in the same her, I had nobody when I was growing up and here I am today.

And to set the record straight, the fact that I am a celebrity does which include orange sellers.

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Biodata of Mrs. Helen Obumnado Obasi

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ama Helen Obumnado Obasi was born some 84 years ago to the Family of Mazi Kalu Nwosu and Alezi Kalu of Ndeokwara in Ohakpu, Oru west Local Government Area of Imo State.

Mama had gone to live with his maternal Uncle, Mazi Ambrose Nwosu Okoli of Umuijeoma in Ezi Umuezawala at the age of 12. She lived with the Uncle and his family until around eighteen (18) years when she got betrothed to Papa-Late Simeon Nwankwo Obasi.

Papa worked as a mason in Chief Louis Egbuna’s Company, a renowned Contractor in Ihiala at that point in time was building St. Paul’s Catholic Church and School in Umuezeawala.

At the close of work on a particular day, Papa met Mama and their meeting became the commencement of a short, charming and rosy affair that culminated in a marriage around 1952.

The couple strove to raise children, daring the harsh economic weather.

While Papa busied himself with sourcing new jobs and incomes, Mama had to contend with staying close to the children to provide comfort, comportment and the needed stability.

Mama after a while had to understudy her friend, Nwannedia Obasi of the Ufere Family who traded in haberdashery, various household and utility items.

She attended four Igbo market days to sell her stocks. Mobility was the critical thing in this enterprise. Bicycles must be handy.

Mama had no bicycle and the prospect of actually being in that endeavor dissipated.

However, a new vista of selling fruits, particularly Oranges opened up. Mama had amiable friends like Olekwaram Ozugbe and Amanzobe Udearu respectively, fellow wives in the kindred with whom she plunged headlong. Together they nurtured buying points in Azia, Mbosi and the outlying villages of Umumeri, Obodo awo and Umuegorom.

The trio made remarkable impressions assisting their husbands immensely in child rearing and home upkeep with their meager incomes.

Papa and Mama had held on to the Ihiala traditional religious beliefs and tenets until March 23, 1963 when they got baptized and were received in the Catholic fold bearing the new names, Simeon and Helen.

Mama had belonged to the various Catholic Women Organizations (CWO) and Guilds.

Principally, she found the Legion of Mary a source of inspiration. Some time she revealed to us that she had two clear-eyed contacts with the Mother of Christ (Virgin Mary).

Not in dreams.

The first encounter was in her compound near the “Úkwa tree”. Whereas the second encounter was in the parish church during a Sunday mass service. She had no money for the offertory and had an empty hand bag.

Mother Mary sent her a message instructing that she finds money in her bag. Behold, money was there really and Mama made her offering.

Mama admonished us to always pray to “Nne anyi di áso” for her eyes watches over all.

Mama’s fifth daughter, Eugenia visited the previous day with her child and decided to pass the night.

The night was uneventful. Mama had chatted with the new baby, providing additional pillow for the baby’s comfort. The only complaint from Eugenia was that she noticed that our mother ate lightly that evening. So in her mind, aged people no longer eat much.

She had lain on her bed quietly after briefly waking up around 5:30am. She tore up some bit of tissue paper cleaning her eyes and returned to sleep.

And so, when Eugenia began songs and prayers around 5:45am, she had expected our mother to join as was her custom.

But our mother did not come out to join nor was there any noise or rustling emanating from her room.

Slightly moving the door curtain, mama was seen lying in her sleeping position.

SHE SEEMED NOT TO BE BREATHING. Eugenia moved closer, shook, nudged and called out on her severally, but there was no response. No breath either.

Mama had passed on.

Mama, Nwunye Eselu, rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord.

Amen.

Left to mourn her are: Ï Innocent Nwankwo Son Ï Mrs Justina C. Iwunze Daughter Ï Mrs Elizabeth Uduma Daughter Ï Mrs Ngozi J. Nwankwo Daughter Ï Mrs Caslista Onumba Daughter Ï Mrs Eugenia Osikpa Daughter Ï Mrs Anny Ezediokpu Daughter Ï Mrs Chito V. Nwankwo Daughter-in-law Ï Miss Ada Sharon Nwankwo Grand Daughter Ï Miss Chiamaka J. Nwankwo Grand Daughter Ï Master Chisom Nnamdi Nwankwo Grand Son Ï Master Ugochukwu Fidelis Nwankwo Grand Son Ï Master Nonso Phillip Uduma Grand Son Ï Master Onyeka Uduma Grand Son Ï Miss Ifunanya Uduma Grand Daughter Ï Miss Chidinma Uduma Grand Daughter Ï Miss Ifunanya Iwunze Grand Daughter Ï Miss Ezinne Iwunze Grand Daughter Ï Miss Chimaemerem Iwunze Grand Daughter Ï Mr Samuel John Chinedu Step-Son Ï Master Chinazo Iwunze Grand Son Ï Master Chianugo Iwunze Grand Son Ï Master Nnaemeka Iwunze Grand Son Ï Master Chukwudi Ezediokpu Grand Son Ï Miss Kosisochukwu Ezediokpu Grand Daughter Ï Miss Blessing Uloma Nwankwo Grand Daughter Ï Miss Adaugo Osikpa Grand Daughter SONS-IN-LAW COUSINS Ï Mr Emeka Uduma Arunsi Ï Mazi Cletus Nwosu Ï Mayor U.C. Iwunze Ï Mr Olisaemeka Nwosu Ï Mr Kelechi Onumba Ï Mr Ekene Paul Ugbaja Ï Mr Uche Ezediokpu Ï Mr Sam Osikpa SISTERS Ï Mrs Agboma Okechukwu BROTHER Ï Mrs Celestina Ogbonnia Ï Mazi Egwuatuonwa Kalu Ï Mrs Dorathy Nwawulu

And several other relatives.

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Skales Talks Sophomore Album Raoul John Njeng-Njen popularly known as Skales is sure of the hottest and fastest growing musician presently; in a recent interview, Skales spoke about his upcoming sophomore album, his relationship and collaboration with Wizkid, after reggae-dancehall sensation Burna Boy and is presently enjoying massive airplay across Nigerian radio and TV stations.

Speaking on plans for an album this year, Skales replied; “Absolutely! My album is complete – presently, we are just Skales

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Davido Music Worldwide Act Dremo, Grey C, Terry Apala alongside Johnny Drille, Ibe-JII and Dapo Tuburna have been announced as the performing acts at the February edition of One Mic Naija concert series scheduled to hold at Bridge Lounge, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos on the 26th of February, 2017.

The concert which is returning after a break from the industry held its last edition in August, 2015 and had appearances from Tsaint, Ugo, Niniola, Joe El, M.V.P. and Milli who dished out remarkable performances to

the delight of the teeming audience.

The upcoming edition promises a momentous experience as the performing acts are fully prepped to thrill the audience in a never-seen-before fashion. at providing an avenue for fast-rising artists to present their craft, network with their peers and forge relationships with key players in the music industry; gaining valuable knowledge and creating crucial opportunities for them to develop as top artists.

Like The Wedding Party; Hire a Man grosses N23M in 10 days

So, to answer your question; yes an album is on the way and it promises to be classic!”

The singer further discussed Boy, which is actually a remix to the original single, which was released, in late 2016.

He remarks; “Truth be told;

the story behind the an interesting one. I sent Burna the instrumental to record a verse and he changed the whole song. Also, the chemistry between him and I was instan-

taneous and strong; hence the success.

We also had a direction for the song; as we intended it to be a street anthem which will resonate with everyone out there”.

Terra Kulture Set to Open World Class Theatre in Lagos Leading art, culture, lifestyle and educational centre, Terra Kulture owned technology equipped modern arts theatre in the whole of Nigeria.

Located in Victoria Island, the heart of Lagos, Terra Kulture has proven to be the one stop destination for culture and art enthusiasts. this 400-seater state-of-the-art the-

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Just like the Wedding Party movie which made whooping amount during -

cinemas nationwide on February 10, 2017. The movie tells the story of a young lady who hires a

Hire a Man has equally started on a good cause with the romantic comedy movie making a total of 23 million naira in 10 days.

Directed by Desmond Elliot and produced by Chineylove Eze, the movie made its debut in

at a family event, after her ment.

According to the producer, her initial target for turn of the movie was 20 million naira.

“I prayed for a total

sales of 20M, but look Maama, we made 23 in just 10 days,” she wrote on Instagram.

“Hire a Man” stars Zynnell Zuh as Tishe Lawson, Enyinna Nwigwe as Jeff, IK Ogbonna, Nancy Isime, Bayray Mc Nwizu as Sonnia and Daniel Lloyd.

The romantic comedy also features veteran Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey and Shaffy Bello as a couple

Over the years, Terra Kulture has developed and maintained its reputation as the hub for stage productions by both local and international companies. This initiative of the company not only gives the theatre industry a boost but also reinforces the position of Lagos as the leading destination for premium entertain- Bolanle Austen-Peters ment in Nigeria.

It is noteworthy that Terra Kulture The theatre which also doubles as a movie screening venue will be set is also consulting for the Lagos State to host a range of shows, plays and Government to build additional themusicals when it launches. It will also atres across Lagos to boost the Govplay the challenging role of providing Lagos, its environs, and Nigeria with ment for the youth.

With its worldwide acclaimed proa wide schedule of theatre, comedy, music and dance. However, being a ductions, Bolanle Austen-Peters Procreation that is pioneered and driven ductions will be taking the renowned

by Terra Kulture CEO, Bolanle Aus- world class SARO THE MUSICAL 2 ten Peters, there is no doubt of its at the prestigious Shaw theatre. ability to deliver on its purpose.

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