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PenCom: Anxiety trails resumption of new DG, Commissioners

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ÏÏÏ In spite of President Muhammadu

Buhari’s appointment of the new management of National Pension Commission (PenCom) which took immediate effect, they (the new management) are yet to resume office. But the development, The Daily Times gathered, is casing disquiet in the commission as the former Director General, Mrs. Chinelo Anohu- Amazu and her management team have refused to vacate the office almost two weeks after their removal by Buhari. The inability of the new management to resume is now causing apContinued on page 6

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Whistle-blower 12 policy: EFCC recovers N521.82m, $53.28m, 122,890 pounds, 547,730 euros -Magu

Magu: Presidency, Falana misleading 12 Nigerians -Senator Utazi

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NAMA boss lauds Sirika, el-Rufai, 12 Amaechi, others over Abuja runway

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Osifeso tasks FG on new national survey plan

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Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) and the Chief Executive Officer of Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Surveyor (Dr.) Segun Osifeso, has appealed to the Federal Government to consider the need for a new survey plan for the entire country in order to checkmate all forms of trans-border crimes in the nation’s boundaries with her neighbours. Osifeso, who stated this at his Peace Cottage residence in Ota, Ogun State in a chat with newsmen recently, noted that the nation’s boundaries had become so porous due to the non-existence of definite object separating the country from her neighbours, thereby giving room for illegal migrants into the country He stated that if the Federal Government could give the conduct of a new national survey plan the much needed attention, it would not only afford Government the opportunity to position security agencies at the appropriate places at the nation’s boundaries to checkmate trans-border crimes, but would also boost the country’s revenue from direct taxes such as import duties, excise duties, tariffs and export duties. The NIS fellow further stressed that all efforts must be put in by relevant Government agencies to ensure that the most populous African country reviews her current national survey plan, which was done in the 70s, for a more detailed, incisive and very accurate one, more so that developing countries are expected to do a review of their national survey plan every five years. Osifeso, however, commended the determination of the Government to meet with the ever-growing demands of Nigerians living at the nation’s different boundaries for quality social services, saying that this had portrayed the Government as an epitomized model of what an institution that is interested in the socioeconomic well-being of her people should be.

Edo donates N1m quintuplet parents, writes off medical bill ÏÏÏ

Edo State Government has given N1 million to the family of Imudie Udughi who gave birth to quintuplet at the National Hospital, Abuja. The state government, while appreciating the management of the hospital for the safe delivery of the quintuplet also undertook to write off the medical bills of the delivery.

Presenting the cheque on April 21, 2017, to the family of the Udughi who hails from Ekpoma, Esan West, LGA Edo State, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, said “the donation was meant to alleviate the pains that would have ordinarily followed the bundle of joy” The governor was represented at the presentation by Deacon Festus

Osaigbovo, Head, Edo State Liaison, Abuja. While commending the efforts of the state government, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the Hospital, Dr. JAF Momoh, said the initiative would no doubt bring solace to the family of Udughi. He called on other state governments “to emulate the kind gesture of Edo State Government”.

Mr. Udughi also rained praises on the state government as he said “but for this kindness showed to me and my family by the benevolent governor, what could have been my fate after this bundle of blessings”, he asked rhetorically. Mrs. Udughi gave birth to the quintuplet, all girls, on April 12, 2017. It was her first attempt.

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (m), and the Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff, General Abu Belal Muhammed Shafiul Huq (5th l) and senior officers, during a courtesy visit on Gen. Tukur Buratai in Marina, Lagos… at the weekend.

Lagos hosts 2017 editors’ convention

ÏÏÏ The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has concluded arrangements to hold its Biennial Convention in Ikeja, the Lagos State Capital. The Convention, scheduled to hold April 28-30, 2017, will take place at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State. The theme of the convention is: A Nation in Recession: Whither the Nigerian Media? It will be chaired by Malam Kabiru Yusuf, Chairman, Board of Directors of Media Trust Limited. The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who is the Chief Host is billed to deliver an address and declare the Convention open. A quintessential communication expert and political lobbyist, Mr. Emma Agu, will

present a paper on the theme of the Convention. The Biennial Convention, one of the largest gatherings of Nigerian editors brings together over 300 editors and other media professionals. The forum will produce a new executive to oversee the affairs of the Guild in the next two years. The tenure of the current executive, led by Mrs. Funke Egbemode, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of New Telegraph newspapers, began with Mr. Femi Adesina in 2015 and was truncated when he was appointed Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, a few weeks after the NGE election. Adesina handed over to Malam Garba Deen Muhammad who was the Deputy President, and his position

was ratified during the 11th ANEC in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. However, a few months after the mantle of leadership changed hands, Malam Muhammad was appointed Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of NNPC. Again, power shifted to Mrs. Egbemode who was then the VicePresident (West), and her new position was ratified during the 12th ANEC in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in August, 2016. To facilitate the election process, the Guild has appointed a highly respected veteran journalist and author, Mr. Ray Ekpu, as the Chairman of a five-member Electoral Committee to conduct the process. He is to be supported by other top-notch journalists of proven integrity.

According to the Chairman, Planning Committee of the Convention, Mr. Austeen Elewodalu, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is expected to address the editors who will converge on Lagos to be part of the historic event. As part of activities lined up for the Convention, officials of Trust Fund Pensions Limited will make a 10-minute presentation. The topic is: Pension Fund for Editors: Managing Your Tomorrow Today, during the business session on April 29, 2017. A gala night/dinner will hold in the evening of Saturday, April 29 at 7:00pm during which new members of the Guild will be inducted. Delegates are expected to depart on Sunday, April 30, 2017.

5 News Borno remains essential to agric, food security – Ogbeh ÏÏÏ The Minister of

Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has said that Borno State remains very important in the food security equation of Nigeria in spite of the lingering insurgency crisis within the state A statement by the Adviser on Media & Communications to the minister, Dr Olukayode Oyeleye, also quoted Ogbeh as making the remark during a recent visit to some key agricultural projects in Borno State. At a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Maiduguri, Ogbeh described Borno as a very promising agricultural state in spite of the many setbacks the state has suffered due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Despite the devastating degree of harm done by Boko Haram to Borno state,” he noted, Borno has “remained one of the most prepared states to face the future through agriculture.” He warned, however, that “ignoring rural development will hurt us all and pose a huge threat to our collective interest and well-being.” He called for “support to improve the lives and wellbeing of our rural communities.” Prof. José Graziano da Silva, leading the high level delegation of the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), observed the need to recognise and acknowledge the long neglect of rural development in the region, worsened by the challenge of the Boko Haram insurgency. The Director-General, however expressed optimism about a common solution with the abundance of potentials in the region. “We strongly believe that there are great potentials in this region and we are bringing in our support for rural development and food security,” da Silva said.

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PenCom: Anxiety trails resumption of new DG, Commissioners Continued from page 1 prehension and anxiety as the loyalists of Anohu-Amazu-led management are threatening to shut down the head office of the Commission if the sacked DG is not reinstated. The Daily Times had exclusively reported on its online platform on Saturday that the operatives of DSS raided PenCom headquarters on Friday, following the refusal of Anohu-Amalu to quit office in spite of her removal by Buhari.

The new management, appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari and announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) were supposed to resume office with immediate effect as directed by the Presidency. The new management team led by Mr. Dikko Aliyu Abdulrahman, has Funso Doherty as Chairman; Akin Akinwale, Abubakar Zaki Magawata, Ben Oviosun and Nyerere Ayim as executive commissioners.

The Act establishing PenCom says the appointment of the Director General is subject to Senate confirmation which is yet to be carried out. A source told The Daily Times that the former management team are perfecting plans to frustrate the confirmation of the new DG by the Senate. The Daily Times however gathered that the sacked management led by the former DG only received their letters of termination of appointment on Friday caus-

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ing stakeholders to worry why the letter was delayed till Friday when the sack was announced almost two weeks ago. The ex-PenCom DG was said to have continued to give instructions as at Friday, April 21, 2017 in spite of her sack by Buhari, arguing that she had not received any letter to that effect. The Daily Times also learnt that the former DG had connived with some staff at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) who were supposed to deliver the letter of her removal, who held it back in order to make her remain in office. When the DSS operatives stormed the PenCom office on Friday, Mrs. Anohu-Amazu was said to have evaded arrest and gone into hiding. It was further gathered that the raid by operatives of DSS followed a tip-off by whistleblowers that some top officials of the commission who were relieved of their jobs, were allegedly tampering with vital financial records at the agency, which they (DSS) swiftly moved to avert what they described as “fraud.” The DSS, acting on the information, swiftly deployed its crack team to post sentry to arrest those behind the nefarious operations. However, by the time the security agents arrived the PenCom office located at Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, some officials of the commission aiding the illicit alteration of documents were caught in the act.

A security source said those caught in the act would be treated as criminals if the allegations against them were established. The DSS had directed her (Mrs. Chinelo Anohu- Amazu) to appear before the DSS headquarters in Abuja today being Monday, April 24 2017. Meanwhile, DSS has given reason as to why its operatives invaded the head office of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The DSS said: “What we did was to put a standby team at the office to prevent anybody from tampering or altering any document unlawfully or without due process. “We had an intelligence information that some documents are being tampered with, some documents are being signed and back dated at the PenCom office following the announcement of a new management of the commission and we are only being pro-active by ordering all officials there to stop forthwith any action on official documents pending when the new management will assume duty”. But some aggrieved workers of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) have threatened to shut down the agency if President Muhammadu Buhari did not reinstate the sacked Director-General, Mrs. Chinelo Anohu-Amazu. The staff, who staged a protest last week, said “Mrs. AnohuAmazu’s ouster is politically motivated despite the fact that she Continued on page 7

External reserves hit $30.58bn as Naira closes at 385/$1 Motolani Oseni

ÏÏÏ The nation’s external reserves hit $30.58 billion as at April 19, indicating highest balance in 2017 even as the local currency, Naira, closed the trading week on the positive streak of 385 per US dollar at the parallel market. The rise showed that the reserves jerked up by a whopping $22.01million in just one day, when compared with the balance of $30.56 billion as at April 18 from the current statistics of $30.58 billion. The increase coincided with the recent rise in the price of crude which accounts for the 70 per cent of the Nigerian foreign currency earnings. Although the nation’s reserves went up by 18.3 per cent or $4.7 billion for this year but that figure remains a far off the peak of $64 billion it stood in August, 2008. This is coming on the heels of

increased gap between the interbank market and parallel market end of the foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not provided any reason for the recent development, which may be attributed to the recent rise in global oil prices and inflow from International Money Transfer Operations (IMTO). The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), last week said Nigeria’s oil production has drastically dropped from 2 million barrels per day to as low as 1.27 million barrels per a day. OPEC said the country produced 1.269 million barrels per day last month. The 13 members’ OPEC cartel, in its new released monthly oil market report for the month of April, said Nigeria recorded the biggest decline of 157,000 barrels per day in March. Hitherto, analysts had ex-

pressed that the marginal increase in oil production after the government and Niger-Delta Avengers entered into truce equally contributed to recent rally on the reserves. They explained that the output cut agreement reached by OPEC members in late November last year and the OPEC and non-OPEC members’ deal in December is expected to provide boost to the foreign reserves going forward and thereby supporting the fiscal and monetary policy makers in steering the economy out of current recession. At the foreign exchange market, the Naira, over the weekend, gained a total 15 points to close at N438.5 against N410 it traded a week ago. The local currency last Tuesday had appreciated by three points from N410 sold per dollar on the first trading day of the week to close at N407.

The Naira, also, gained against other major currencies as it was traded at N490 and N410 at the weekend against N498 and N420 to the pound sterling and Euro, respectively at the unofficial segment of the market. Although the Naira firmed up at the Bureau De Change (BDC), the dollar was sold at N362 to the dollar, while the pound and the Euro closed at N495 and N428, respectively. However, trading at the interbank saw the Naira closed at N314.75 to the dollar, while it was steady against pound and Euro at N404.51 and N337.53, respectively. Throughout last week, the local currency was seen hovering between N405- N410 to the dollar on the parallel market, compared with N398 to a dollar the previous week. The President of BDC operators, Aminu Gwadabe, had called on the government to ensure the

Naira remains stable on its sovereign journey, adding that there must be quick review and increased security surveillance of our nation’s borders and airports. According to him, “Return of illegal foreign currency cash evacuation through our porous borders and airports, as Dubai in UAE enjoy the illegal evacuation, operators/players compromise, sales of debit cards by banks rather than cash, maximum $10,000 cash allowable for travelers at the nation airport.” However, Nigeria being an import- dependent economy, strengthening of the local currency has not been easy but still remains a choice the nation has to make. Gwadabe, therefore, advised the federal government to ensure the Naira remains stable on its sovereign journey by creating special purpose window for foreign investors at the BDCs’ sub- sector

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 24, 2017

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Adeleke’s burial postponed as eminent Nigerians mourn ÏÏÏ

The burial of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, which was earlier scheduled for 4:pm on Sunday, has been postponed. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeleke, a former civilian governor of Osun, died in the earlier hours of Sunday at Biket Hospital in Osogbo. Adeleke’s corpse, which was brought to his residence in Ede at 1:10 pm in preparation for the Islamic burial rites, was returned back to Ladoke Akintola Hospital in Osogbo for autopsy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the

younger brother of the late politician, Deji, ordered for autopsy to be carried out to ascertain the cause of death. Deji was also said to have directed that the burial ceremony be postponed till Monday. Friends and sympathisers, who were waiting for the burial ceremony, were told around 5:30 pm that the event had been postponed. A family source said the burial had been fixed for 10: am on Monday, pending the outcome of the autopsy. Giving a picture of the developments leading to the demise of the late

flamboyant politician, one of the domestic staff told NAN that Adeleke had attended a meeting till around 2: am on Sunday before he went to bed. The staff, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Adeleke also attended burial and wedding ceremonies in Guta and Iwo on Saturday. The source further explained that early in the morning on Sunday, Adeleke complained of leg pain and his private doctor was called in to attend to him. According to the staff, the doctor gave him an injection and he left, only

They rallied everyone behind them. In fact, Senator Sirika worked round the clock. He took nothing for granted. He was on ground in Abuja and in Kaduna all the time. He has been exemplary. That’s why he succeeded.” He said Senator Sirika was “purposeful, determined and focused,” stressing, “that paid off and today the airlines, passengers and

the entire industry are now enjoying the dividends.” Capt. Akinkuotu, who noted that during the closure of Abuja, Kaduna Airport recorded well over 3, 000 domestic flights, said the presence of NAMA’s air traffic controllers in sufficient numbers and the upgrade of landing aids by NAMA engineers contributed in making that feat a reality. Capt. Akinkuotu also commended technical and

operational staff of the agency for ensuring that NAMA played a critical role in the smooth running of Kaduna International Airport. “I must commend them for displaying such diligence. They are well trained and motivated and it showed in their commendable performance. I will continue to build their capacity to enhance our air navigation service delivery,” the NAMA boss added.

SUBEB relieved four head teachers of appointments …Suspends them for three months without salaries, Edem Edem, Calabar

ÏÏÏ Executive chairman of Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CRSUBEB) Dr (Barr) Stephen Odey has ordered for the relieved of appointments of four Head Teachers who involved in fraudulent practices and suspended them for 3 months without salary pending the recommendations of the disciplinary committee of the Board. The Head Teachers fraudulently included names of non-existing staff and conspired with certain persons to stand in for them during the audit exercise. These acts according to the Chairman were perpetrated with disregard and ignominy in spite of repeated announcements and correspondences warning Head Teachers and Executive Secretaries of Local Government Edu-

cation Authorities of the severe consequences of engaging in fraudulent acts during the exercise. In a release signed by the Chairman, the affected Head Teachers are from the following Schools Government Primary School, Kutia Obudu: The Head Teacher was suspended for fraudulently including the name of a deceased staff in the October, 2016 nominal roll and conspiring with someone else to stand in for the deceased staff. Community Primary School, Ejakpe, Obudu: Head Teacher suspended for including the name of a non-teaching staff who had abandoned her duty post for over 6 months without leave. PCN Primary School, Nsidong, Bakassi: Head Teacher suspended for substituting the name of his late wife who was a teacher for his second wife. The new wife has inherited all

the service documents and records of the late wife for the past 5 years. Primary School, Esekwe, Boki: Head Teacher suspended for conspiring with Sunday Obi Mgbam to be screened on behalf of his father who had been indisposed for several months. These acts of misconduct are considered grievous in the face of the current challenges confronting the Educational Sub-sector and the State as a whole. The Board shall not relent in its effort to sanitize the system and shall spare no stone in its desire to achieve its mandate. Our investigations revealed that the decision followed the outcome of the Personnel Audit and image capturing exercise conducted by the State Universal Basic Education Board between October, 2016 and March, 2017.

efforts of both the regular and mobile police force to disperse the irate youths. The Police Commissioner in the state, Mr. Fimihan Adeoye, who said normalcy had been restored in the area, urged the youths to refrain from violence. As at the time of filing this report, two armoured personnel carriers were stationed at the road leading to Adeleke’s house in Ede while one was sta-

tioned directly opposite his residence. Meanwhile the Osun Government said it was in shock over Adeleke’s sudden death. A statement issued on Sunday by Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, the Director of Bureau of Communication and Strategy in the Governor’s Office, described the death as a nightmare. He said Adeleke’s sudden death was hard to accept.

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to be called back after the senator complained of stomach ache. ” He was later rushed to Biket Hospital where he was finally confirmed dead,’’ the source said. The news of the death had resulted in violent protests by youths in Ede, with many of them barricading the ever busy Osogbo-Ibadan road and setting bonfires which disrupted the free flow of traffic. It took the combined

has turned around the fortunes of the hitherto moribund pension industry which, before her appointment, was growing at a very low rate compared to the immense innovations and international best practices inherent in the pension industry today.” “Nigeria’s pension asset

since the enactment of the Act in 2004, stood at 6.5 trillion”. They alleged that the Federal Government did not follow due process in relieving her of her appointment, saying: “Before the incumbent head of PenCom is relieved of his/ her appointment, he/she ought to have been written.” They lamented that the

new appointment “runs contrary to the spirit and letters of Part 5, section 21(1) and (2) of the Pension Reform Act, 2014, and, therefore, it is null and void.” “Ordinarily and statutorily, the former DG ought to have been written formally by the authorities, but sadly in her own case the reverse is the case,” the aggrieved staff stated.

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Nigerian Army partners Bangladesh in fight against insurgency Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏ The Nigerian Army has again emphasized on its commitment to explore all professional options available to completely eradicate insurgency in the country. This was made known by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai during his welcome remark while receiving the Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff, General Abu Belal Muhammed Shafiul Huq, who is in the country on a five day working visit.

At the event which held at the Nigerian Army Flag Staff House, Marina, Lagos over the weekend, Lt. Gen. Buratai disclosed the readiness of the Nigerian Army to partner with its Bangladesh counterpart in counter-insurgency, as well as strengthen the existing diplomatic ties between both countries. Speaking on the basis for the visit, Lt. Gen Buratai said, “The visit is a further confirmation of our desire to develop professionally our armies and indeed the diplomatic relations that has been for a long time

and to make it much stronger. The Nigerian Army just like the Bangladesh Army has undergone a lot of transformation and it has faced a lot of challenges. The Bangladesh Army as we all know has fought many bitter wars of liberation. I’m glad today it has come out as one of the best armies in the world. “Bangladesh contribution to world peace through participation in Peace Keeping Operation has been adjudged as one of the best. The Nigerian Army and the Bangladesh Army are said to be one of the top

contributors to UN Peace Keeping Operation. The Bangladesh Army has had a great experience in counterinsurgency so we would like their experience to be brought to bear. “In this visit, we are going to strengthen our relationship because we have a lot in common. The synergy is what we require and I’m sure that would help us in terms of intelligence gathering, logistics, tactics, strategy and collaborative effort. “ He also stressed the importance of intelligence in winning the war against

insurgency, he said. “Counter-insurgency is a thing that should be of utmost importance to the Armed Forces across the world and to the army in particular. This is because the army bares the burns in the fight against terrorism in a very difficult terrain and this can be a very difficult experience, but can be countered effectively through the use of intelligence. “Counter insurgency to a great extent is an intelligence based operation. This we are employing all the necessary intelligence sources, intelligence part-

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the People’s Democratic Party has described the sudden death of the first Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Isiaka Adeleke as shocking and very devastating. The party has therefore declared a 3-day mourning and an immediate suspension of all party activities across the state while the PDP flag will be flown at half mast in honour of the former governor who was once a senator on the platform of the party. A release issued today by the State Chairman, Hon. Soji Adagunodo described the senator representing Osun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly as a grassroots politician whose impact on the life of the people was noticeable and remarkable. Hon. Adagunodo said the death of Senator Adeleke in the early hours of today marks the end of an era in the annals of Osun state. According to the PDP chairman, the late senator was unequaled in Charisma, generosity and courage and will be missed across party lines. He added that his brief tenure as Osun State Governor witnessed remarkable achievements in all spheres while his subsequent contributions to the development of the state was undeniable.

ners and other agencies that are operating in this country to ensure we get the right intelligence to address this Boko-Haram issue and this has made it possible for us to achieve success thus far,” According to Lt. Gen. Buratai, the Nigerian Army has achieved tremendous progresses since his appointment as chief of Army Staff, especially in the fight against the BokoHaram insurgency. This he attributed to the knowledge acquired from the Bangladesh experience in counterinsurgency.

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Melaye sponsored protest in Okun Land

Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

ÏÏÏ The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has deepened culminating in the allegation of assassination attempt on the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, Some women from the senatorial district were mobolised on Saturday by the Senator to protest against the alleged assassination, pointing accusing finger to the state governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the Administrator of Ijumu local government area Taufiq Isa The protest which was sponsored by Senator Melaye did not attract party leaders from the

area or any other part of the state except those women who were conveyed to Ayetoro Gbede his country home. While Dino was busy organising the protest,the police had already swung in to action to investigate the allegation to ascertain the truth or otherwise Already the Administrator of Ijumu local government Hon Taufiq Isa has been invited by the police and his own side of the saga was obtained Senator Melaye who could not wait for the outcome of the police investigation,organised women ti his town Ayetoro Gbede. where they decided to rain curses on those alleged to be behind the move to kill Melaye, saying such development was strange to the politics of

the area. The women armed with placards with inscriptions like “We Kogi West warn Yahaya Bello, Edward Onoja, Taofiq Isa, touch Dino Melaye and face our wrath”, “ Do not kill the light, let the light shine” among others. Holding and waving green leaves in their hands, the women sang various songs with some of them praising Melaye, while others were anti government ones. Addressing the crowd, one of their leaders, Mrs Ikusemuro Jalo, said the senator had been in the vanguard of the fight for women, workers, pensioners and should not be tampered with. She said, “We are mothers and we don’t want Dino to be murdered. we have

been practising politics in Okunland but not politics of assassination”. She therefore called on security operatives to unravel the mystery behind the attempt to kill the senator. Melaye, who addressed the protesters in English, Yoruba and Hausa, used the opportunity to criticise the government as he said those after his life were doing so because of his resolve to fight for the masses. The senator said the assassination attempt was because of his stand on the plight of kogi workers and Pensioners in the state. He noted that workers and pensioners in the state were dying and suffering following the refusal of the governor to pay salary and pensions

ÏÏÏ Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reiterated his stance on the need for ranching as panacea for putting an end to the herders/ farmers clashes in the country. Governor Ortom who stated this yesterday (Sunday) in a chat with newsmen on his return from China stressed the need for Nigerians to come together to encourage the herders to ranch their cattle. According to the governor, ‘’the solution to Fulani invasion is ranching. There is nowhere in the world where we have cattle moving about except in Nigeria. Why must we live with animals? How can we continue to spend on security in the midst of recession? We must ranch our cattle. Nigeria must come together to support herdsmen ranch their cattle.” Reacting to the recent clash between herders and framers in Ikpayongo area of the state in which six persons we reportedly killed and many others injured, the governor appealed to the people of the area especially the youths not to resort to violence but remain law abiding as government is ready to seek justice for them even as headvised the people of the state to always report whenever there were issues to the appropriate quarters so that government could take up the matter with a view to finding solutions to them.”

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CACOL bemoans delay in corruption cases, as Falana berates govt for poor funding Patrick Okohue Anti-corruption group, Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has bemoaned the perpetual delay of justice on many cases of corruption being investigated and tried in courts across the country, just as it expressed worries over the increasing loss of corruption cases by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), noting that Nigerians are becoming weary of the developments. CACOL Executive Chairman, Mr Debo Adeniran stated this at the inaugural CACOL Occasional Roundtable Discourse, CORD held in Lagos. His words: “we have for long been worried with the plethora of corruption cases which litter our judicial system. CACOL and so many Nigerians

have witnessed uncountable cases of corruption that are yet to be legally resolved, and this is in spite of some cases being a decade old. This, we find very incorrect and disturbing.” He further lamented the recent cases lost by the EFCC, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), to include that of former first lady, Patience Jonathan; former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe amongst others. But in his reaction, Lagos basedlawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), while dispelling the statement credited to some individuals that “corruption is fighting back” following recent loss of some cases by the EFFCC, argued that the EFCC and other anti-graft agencies should be rather commended in

their efforts, citing cases of the former governor of Adamawa State, the former commissioner, ex NIMASA boss, local government chairmen, amongst those who have been convicted and sentenced. Falana however said the government was largely to be blamed for other many cases lost by the agencies. He said the government has not invested enough to fight corruption cases, just as he stressed that failure to hire senior and experienced lawyers informed the losses. “The people who are being prosecuted have access to the best legal services you can get. There was even somebody that was being prosecuted here and he hired lawyers from America and they came here even though they couldn’t appear in our court, but they were discussing with the lawyers

locally, bringing a foreign dimension to what clearly was a local case. “That shows you how far the people you are prosecuting can go. And you are not likely to find senior brilliant and experienced lawyers in public agencies. If you therefore ask young lawyers to defend the cases in EFCC you will most likely not win. “So, the EFCC must seek the services of senior experienced lawyers if they want to be winning cases. So if the defendant can hire senior lawyers, the government too will confront them with senior experienced lawyers. There is no funding at all. The British government spends over 20 million pounds to prosecute a former governor in Nigeria. Since 2000 when ICPC was set up till now the government has not spent a fraction of that.

EFCC propaganda may trigger April spring in Nigeria, says group Patrick Okohue The Nigerian National Summit Group (NNSG) has decried the growing pattern of self-serving myopic propaganda tactics being deployed by government officials and bodies, whilst warning that it could trigger massive violent social unrest nationwide. In a Public Statement released in Lagos yesterday, by the groups Executive Secretary, Mr. Tony I. Uranta, the Summit Group reaffirmed support for the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war, but insists that the war must be non-selective and follow the rule of law, citing the recent losses by the Federal Government in four major court cases as proof that trial by media cannot substitute for thorough investigations and properly prosecuted cases. “Trial by media”, asserted Mr. Uranta, “including the recent propaganda deployments by the EFCC, have not only been too loosely woven around unverified facts, but have even calculatedly encouraged libelous falsehoods, whilst inflaming public passion.” The Summit Group Scribe went on to aver that, “The rush, by the EFCC, for example, to mass communicate the putative discoveries of humongous amounts of allegedly looted

Magu monies, without first ascertaining their ownership, smacks of professional impropriety, especially considering how many now obviously innocent individuals have had their names and integrity at least passively impugned via nigh-libelous association with said sums, by the anti-corruption agency. “Without attempting to hold brief for, say, Ms. Mo Abudu, Mrs. Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, or Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, one can guess that unless the EFCC

speedily offers them very public apologies”, Uranta continues, “the stigma created by the media outcry, that wrongly linked them to the apartment in which the funds were discovered, may never be lived down by them. “And, now that we learn that the NIA had immediately claimed ownership of the apartment and funds, one wonders in whose interest it was to ignore this and still allow for the growth of malicious public and media speculation. Even now,

the uncalled-for publicity as to who the real owners of the apartments in the complex are, is distasteful and dangerous.” The Summit Group cautions that government agencies and the media be careful, in future, before carelessly broadcasting sensational information, so as not to become the cause of a violent national social upheaval by misled Nigerians who are already on edge and frustrated with the status quo during this recession. The NNSG further calls on members of the Nigerian public and all law enforcement agents to also be on the alert for criminals that may attempt to impersonate the security agencies so as to gain forced, or coerced, illegal entry into innocent individuals’ homes, offices, and other premises. The group also gave notice that it will deploy the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to demand the EFCC immediately obeys Mr. President’s instruction, given a couple of weeks ago, that the anti-graft body tread the natural path of transparency and accountability, by urgently producing an Interim Audit Report of all monies recovered by the agency, to date, beginning from the tenure of the former EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde.

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Delta Speaker gets another honour, eulogises Ughelli monarch The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya on Sunday praised the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oharisi 111 for his unassailable character, visionary leadership and selfless service to humanity. He also praised the monarch for seeking higher values such as sacrificial love, truth, justice, discipline and patriotism. In his message of congratulation on Oharisi’s birthday anniversary and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebireri Henry, Igbuya commended the monarch for his perfect understanding of his surrounding, his often submissive disposition to the wishes of the people, his dedicated service, wise counsel and guidance. “Oharisi 111 is an epitome of love, justice, peace, unity and progress. His zest for improving the lots of humanity is distinct” he said. Igbuya was also full of praises for Oharisi 111 for stimulating harmony and development in Delta State, Keeping Urhobo firmly on the road to development, uplifting the fortunes of Ughelli Kingdom, providing a soothing balm to the wounded in the kingdom, a ray of hope to the hopeless and strength to the weak, while describing the monarch as an intelligent, straightforward, courageous, selfless, amiable and committed patriot. Specifically, he eulogised the monarch for utilising his boundless energy, robust intellect, uncommon courage and tenacity of purpose to motivate members of the traditional council and prominent leaders for the highest ideals of governance, unity and development in Ughelli land. “Oharisi 111 is a man of impeccable character, a man of dignity, wisdom and compassion” he said. “May the Good Lord, who has so blessed Delta State, grant you, members of the traditional council and all the people of Ughelli kingdom wisdom, strength and compassion in the coming years” Igbuya said.

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Our aim is to take Lagos from Mega City to Smart City -Ambode Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, will be celebrating two years in office come May 29, this year. To say his administration has caught the eye with some of the achievements so far recorded, would be stating the obvious. His two years in office becomes more significant, even as the historic state is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Anniversary this year. From safety and security initiatives, to the light up Lagos scheme; from health to economy; from housing to job creation; from Agriculture to road infrastructure, among others, the governor believes there is more to be done in this chat. BENJAMIN OMOIKE reports. The Golden Jubilee Anniversary of any institution is indeed worthy of celebration, more so, a state such as Lagos. How does the governor view this? At 50, we have every reason to celebrate our dear state and our collective achievements. I enjoin everyone to be part of the activities lined for the celebration of Lagos Golden Jubilee because you have all been part of the success story of Eko Akete – the Centre of Excellence. I thank our party – the All Progressives Congress – for the opportunity and support in ensuring that this administration is a part of its success story. To all our party leaders and members, let us join hands and ensure continued success for this administration. We cannot fail to mention and appreciate our founding fathers and predecessors who have worked assiduously in the last five decades for the growth and progress of Lagos State. We appreciate the vision, tenacity of purpose and hard work which helped to shape our past and laid the foundation on which to build the prosperous future of our dear state. Our administration remains committed to advancing the Lagos Mega City Project through judicious use of your continued regular payment of taxes. The aim, ultimately, is to transform Lagos from a Mega City to a Smart City,” he said. In the area of safety and security, there have been noticeable improvements. Recently, the Neighbourhood Watch was rebranded. What should Lagosians expect as a result of this? The Neighbourhood Watch was rebranded and launched as the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and provided with equipment to combat illegal activities within the populace. The Neighbourhood Corps will complement the efforts of the police in curbing crime and criminality in the state. Let it be clearly stated that they’re not in any way in competition with the police. Rather, they are to complement and assist in information gathering, especially at the grassroots. They could equally assist in identifying criminals and lead the police to crime scenes. Generally, help to make the work of the police easier but not in any way compete with, equate themselves with, let alone take the place of the police. Lagos is known for her sporting prowess. In the last one year, what would be the landmark achievement in this area? The state successfully hosted the second edition of the Lagos International Marathon and this singular event attracted international attention through larger participation of foreign athletes. Local athletes were not left out as well. This year’s event was bigger and better than the maiden edition in all ramifications. This is a true reflection of this government, to keep improving and getting better in all we do. Only recently, we indicated interest in tak-

Ambode ing over the National Stadium in Surulere from the Federal Government. The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports and I, embarked on a tour of the facility and we saw all the challenges on ground. I dare say, Lagos is ready to take over this facility of immense significance, for the benefit of our youths and Lagosians in general. We believe that historic monuments such as the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, the National Museum in Lagos Island, among other notable places of historical significance, especially if they’re within our domain; shouldn’t be allowed to rot or to waste away, hence, our desire to be a part of their transformation. One major concern for every Lagosian, especially the youths, is the issue of job creation. How has Lagos fared in this regard? The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund continues to fulfill its mandate of providing

subsidised loans to our entrepreneurs. The Fund has now approved loans of N1.7 billion to 1,400 businesses, and out of this, N1.2 billion has already been disbursed to 800 people. By the end of this month, loans to another 1,000 businesses will be approved, taking the total loans approved above 2,000. To further serve Lagos residents, the Fund will soon open the application process for skills development and training to help our unemployed youths take up existing jobs within the Lagos economy. I urge all concern to visit the Fund’s website or their liaison offices in the local governments to apply for their various programs. What has been the lot of pensioners? A total of N16.9billion was released as payment of pension arrears to pensioners in Lagos State between April 2016 and March 2017, while, like I said earlier, close to N2billion has

We appreciate the vision, tenacity of purpose and hard work which helped to shape our past and laid the foundation on which to build the prosperous future of our dear state. Our administration remains committed to advancing the Lagos Mega City Project through judicious use of your continued regular payment of taxes. The aim, ultimately, is to transform Lagos from a Mega City to a Smart City

been disbursed to young entrepreneurs and artisans under the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) scheme. My administration has maintained a consistent programme of actively reflating the economy through massive expenditure in infrastructural development and engaging competent local contractors who in turn employ the people. Basically, I am delighted at the fact that the consistent investment of the state government in critical sectors has contributed to the resurgence of the economy, in the face of recession. We are relentless in our commitment to providing a conducive, safe and secure enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Efforts are being made daily to improve the ease of doing business in the state especially by working to ensure that all businesses have all they require to succeed, even in a recession. Our Light Up Lagos initiative has given traders and artisans extended time to carry out their businesses as we move towards our 24/7 economy. With these actions, we will energise the economy and ensure that commercial activities continue in the state. Lagos has been jokingly referred to as, ‘a construction site’, by some observers, due to the numerous road construction and rehabilitation work spread across the state. Which would be the major projects completed in the last one year? We are not leaving any stone unturned in our quest to ensure better living conditions for every Lagosian. In the last quarter, the following road projects were completed: Bridge linking Aboru to Abesan, in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council of Alimosho Local Government Area and adjoining inner roads. We had the construction of AradagunIworo – Ajido Phase 1, Bridge, there was also the rehabilitation of Bankole Oki Street, Ikoyi in Eti-Osa L.G.A. There was the rehabilitation of Alli Dada Road in Oshodi-Isolo L.G.A. We were able to complete the construction of the 2nd Pedestrian Bridge at Ojota, Kosofe Local Government; not forgetting the rehabilitation of Admiralty Way in Lekki Peninsular Scheme 1, and the rehabilitation of Omotayo Banwo/Kola Iyaomolere Street in Kosofe, among others. Let me add that, regarding our economy, we inaugurated an Economic Advisory Team comprising 12 renowned, tested and versatile individuals to render advice that will accelerate the Lagos State Development Plan. With this in place, we are sure not to encounter any hitches as we set out to take Lagos to the next level. On housing matters, there is no gain saying that there is a deficit, considering a population of well over 22 million. The first set of 100 beneficiaries of the newly designed Lagos Rent-To-Own Initiative has moved into the allocated housing units and CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Obaseki seeks viable arts sector, as Nigeria goes to Venice The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for concerted efforts in the development of the local arts industry for a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Obaseki, who – as “Commissioner” of the Nigerian pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale 2017 - is leading efforts towards the country’s first showing on the world’s biggest art stage, made the call during a stakeholder event in Benin. According to him: “Nigeria is blessed with an abundance of creative talent. By leveraging our rich human capital and cultural resources in arts and crafts, we can generate job opportunities for our youths and create a more robust and viable economy.” Commenting further, Obaseki said: “As a progressive government we recognise the immense potential that a developed art sector holds for the state, and we are already exploring avenues for collaboration with the private sector in arts and crafts training, as well as financing opportunities, that will foster increased, better quality artistic output and a thriving market for trade in art, both locally and globally. “Our ultimate aim is to restore Edo’s pride in the arts by developing the state’s cultural capital, including the building of a world-class museum of the arts in Benin City.

Obaseki Besides creating jobs for our people, and the economic gain from increased tourist activities, a vibrant art space contributes to social cohesion and nation-building through the promotion of intercultural dialogue and collaboration.” Venice Art Biennale is a defining platform where nations of the world showcase their art stars and seek to exert some level of socio-cultural influence. The platform offers Nigeria a great opportunity to develop a positive narrative for the country and to reestablish its national pride by showcasing its unique art and

rich cultural heritage to the world. Edo-born painter, Victor Ehikhamenor, is one of three contemporary artists representing Nigeria as the country makes her debut at the 122-year old biennale. Others are sculptor Peju Alatise and choreographer Qudus Onikeku, and each artist will showcase a unique work centered on the theme ‘How About NOW?’ An earlier statement by the Nigeria in Venice team explains: “How About NOW? Places a poignant emphasis on the passage of time: time long gone, time that shapes the con-

temporary zeitgeist, and time that the hopes and faith of a people are hinged on. The question of NOW and Nowness asks us to reflect not only on our myths, history and heritage but more so, on how we chose to champion contemporary narratives in a fragmented, interconnected, and distributed present.” Ehikhamenor presents a largescale work fusing abstract shapes with traditional sculpture, informed by an investment in classical Benin art and the effect of colonialism on cultural heritage. Alatise presents an installation of eight winged life-size girls, based on the story of a ten-year old girl who works as a housemaid in Lagos while dreaming of a realm where she is free, who belongs to no one but herself, and can fly. The installation is a concise meditation on the nature of survival, here connoting a defiant journey into the imagination. Onikeku showcases a trilogy of dance films, presented as an investigation through dance of the workings of body memory and its connection to national consciousness. The Nigerian pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale is curated by Adenrele Sonariwo and Emmanuel Iduma. The exhibition, which previews on the 10th of May, will be opened to the public on 13th May and runs till the end of November.

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has become home owners under the scheme. Another set of 200 applicants of the initiative received keys of ownership recently, bringing the total number so far to 300 beneficiaries, and still counting. Our promise is to sustain the policy with the partnership of private investors. We have 4,000 housing units yet to be subscribed for across different parts of the state and we have already mapped out a sustainability strategy such that upon exhausting the available units, partnership collaboration would be ignited with the private sector for another round of 20,000 housing units. Beyond any doubt, the state government made 100 residents of the state house owners in their own rights last month. This month also, another set of 200 home owners have emerged under this initiative. We will continue with this method until

the housing deficit in the state is reasonably bridged. More housing units are already being built in Sangotedo in Eti-Osa, Ajara in Badagry, Igbogbo in Ikorodu and Egan-Igando in Alimosho. On Agriculture, Education and Information Technology Regarding Agriculture, we have commenced the upgrade of the 167-hectare Songhai Model Farm in Avia-Igborosun, Badagry to encourage organic agriculture and train citizens interested in agro-business for local consumption or export. We trained 540 fishermen across the state on the use of fishing equipment to improve their skills as well as optimise their understanding of the trade and boost income. What we intend to achieve is to empower our people at the grassroots and ensure all round productivity. Our Lake rice partnership scheme with Kebbi State has already yielded positive dividend, and still promises

to yield even more. On education, 18 public Secondary schools were equipped with state-of-the-art libraries across Education Districts and we have been able to establish the Lagos Digital Library, which is an online repository of education. This is also being deployed to improve the learning experience of the students and equip them with information technology skills and access. Of course, we realise that ICT is the order of the day. As such, we launched the first-of-its-kind in Lagos, internet-based mobile app - Citizens Gate – for instant interaction between government and the people. The major objective of this project is to bring government closer to the people. *****Two years and still counting, what more should residents of Lagos expect from this government? Well, in this quarter, we intend

to kick start the implementation of the Cleaner Lagos Initiatives, as well as implement the construction of 181 roads across the 57 LGs/LCDAs, complete the Abule-Egba and Ajah flyover bridges, further signalization of Lekki – Ajah express road and continuation of road network upgrade in all the three Senatorial Zones. Furthermore, initiatives for tourism will be intensified by commencing development of Heritage Centre for Leadership (Presidential Lodge), Lagos History Centre, J.K Randle Centre, Transformation of the Onikan Museum, Development of tourism hubs in Lagos-West and Lagos-East. We intend to construct six Cultural Theatres in Alimosho, Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Ikeja and Lagos Mainland; the continuation of Epe and Badagry Waterfront development as well as other tourist potentials in the area, are also in the pipeline.

Gani Adams mourns DAWN DG, says death tragedy for Yoruba Patrick Okohue The death of Dipo Famakinwa, Director - General, DAWN, has been described as a tragedy for the entire Yoruba race in particular and Nigeria in general. According to National Coordinator, Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC) and Global convener Oodua Progressive Union (OPU), Otunba Gani Adams “it is heart breaking to learn about the exit of a special breed Yoruba man who displayed unalloyed personal commitment to integrative development initiative of Yoruba land . It is a tragedy not only for his family but the Yoruba race in particular” Famakinwa was the Director -General, DAWN, the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, Commission, the organisation responsible for designing and implementing the blueprint for better integration and governance of the six South-Western states. Reacting to the news of the death of Famakinwa, Otunba Adams said “It is a tragedy. It is sad that death has removed and cut down one of the most deeply intelligent and sound Yoruba young turks from our midst. “Dipo Famakinwa was a prominent and accomplished Yoruba ICON who was diligent and thorough at his duty post. A wonderful son of Oduduwa who was blessed with a prodigious native intelligence laced with intellectual soundness. He was a man of yesterday, today and tomorrow combined. Honestly, death has not been fair to the Yoruba race.” Otunba Adams described “Mr Famakinwa as unique in deeds, acts and personal relations. He had this special interest in the development and unity of the Yoruba race and spent most of his life engaging in pro Yoruba development ventures without pecuniary consideration. Honestly, death has not been fair to the race” He sympathised with the family of the deceases and pray to God to give them the fortitude and forbearance to bear the loss of ‘one of the most vibrant Yoruba cultural developers.” Otunba Adams called on the governors of the South - West states o immortalise the late Famakinwa who has quietly done a lot of work on the integration of Yoruba states.

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The Chairman, Senate committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Chuka Utazi, has said the Presidency was misleading Nigerians by suggesting that Mr. Ibrahim Magu does not require Senate screening and confirmation as chairman of Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) . Utazi, who represents Enugu North Senatorial district in the Senate, told The Daily Times in an interview on Sunday in Enugu that when Senate reconvenes on Tuesday, it will look into the stand of the Presidency on Magu’s matter.

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Magu: Presidency, Falana misleading Nigerians -Senator Utazi He said the presidency cited section 171 of the constitution for Magu to continue in office but as a lawyer himself he differs on that. “The executive has found their own explanation under section 171 that Magu can continue in office but for me as a lawyer I know that is halftruth because section 60 gave the Senate powers to have subsidiary legislation outside the constitution”, adding “the rules guide proceedings of the Senate to follow the rule book

of the Senate order 131. “So far anybody who says section 171 is superior to order 131, that person is not helping matters, that person is trying to be illogical as well as trying to pull wools on people’s eyes because order 131 did not just hang but has its life from the 1999 constitution and section 60 permitted National Assembly to make rule for the running of the two chambers”, he said. According to the senator, if the presidency wants to engage in illegality, it should go ahead

but not claim that it is from the constitution because the constitution is very clear and section 60 is not inferior to section 171. “People like Mr. Femi Falana keep creating confusion even when they know the truth like also in the case of the suspended Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Babachir Lawal, which Falana initially said the Senate was wrong in its report in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East

(PINE). “The same Falana has now turned around to say President Muhammadu Buhari was right to have suspended Lawal”, he said. He said the executive under Buhari was only trying to preempt the Senate by suspending Babachir Lawal but that they will make public their full report on the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE) when it reconvene on Tuesday.

NAMA boss lauds Sirika, el-Rufai, Amaechi, others over Abuja runway Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, has commended the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika for the successful repair and delivery of the Abuja Airport runway, saying it was a major confidence booster for the air transport sector. The NAMA boss said by delivering the revamped runway ahead of schedule, the Minister was “sending an unambiguous message to stakeholders and investors, both foreign and local that Nigerian Aviation was ready to do serious business,” adding that “to the travelling public, he is saying, trust government, we can deliver, we can do great things.” Capt. Akinkuotu made these remarks in a chat with newsmen in Lagos at the weekend, barely two days after the Abuja airport was reopened for business after a six-week closure to enable repair of the its sole and failed runway. During the closure, local and international flights were diverted to the alternate Kaduna International Airport, which was also upgraded to handle large volumes of flights and passengers. He also applauded the role played by the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, and other cabinet Ministers for their efforts in making the project a success. His words: “They all showed uncommon leadership here. Continued on page 7

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The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed that the Commission has recovered N521,815,000.00, $53,272 747.00, £122,890.00, and 547,730.00 through Federal Government’s whistle-blower policy which commenced in December 2016. He further stated that the EFCC has recorded 62 convictions in the first quarter of 2017. Magu stated this at the weekend in Abuja during the 2017 Association of National Accoun-

tants of Nigeria (ANAN) week/ award day. The EFCC boss, who was represented at the occasion by Mr. A Bello, said there was the need for the stakeholders to address the ugly trend. Speaking on the recoveries of humongous cash through whistle-blower policy, Magu said, “Apart from several other recoveries running into several billions of naira, the recent whistle blower policy has led to the recovery by EFCC of N521,815,000.00, $53,272 747.00, £122,890.00, and 547,730.00.” Magu further sought the support of other stakeholders in

the fight against corruption and other financial crimes. He also urged players in the country’s financial sector to play an active role in the war against graft by reporting any suspicious transactions to the EFCC. Magu also decried the situation where treasury looters get rewarded with positions of authority and chieftaincy titles. According to him, it is regrettable that values such as hard work and integrity were no more regarded in the country. He said “the moral values of honesty, integrity and hard work, has been overtaken by greed and crass materialism.”

According to Magu, the unfortunate development is evident in the fact that the society “now recognises thieves and looters of the common treasury, by rewarding them with chieftaincy titles and other high positions of authority”. He, however, said that there was an urgent need to go through the process of reorientation and regeneration in order to free the country from the shackles of corruption. The EFCC boss further declared that the situation must be changed for the better, saying that “the process must start from our homes”.

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Editorial Production of illegal drugs in Nigeria

ecently, the United Nations (UN) lambasted Nigeria for the continued production of illicit narcotics and psychotropic drugs in the country. A report by International Narcotics Control Board, an agency of the UN, stated that three illegal laboratories manufacturing methamphetamine were dismantled in May 2015 bringing to 10 the total number of such laboratories closed in the country since 2011. It further noted that in most of the methamphetamine laboratories seized, only traces of the key precursor, ephedrine, were found and the sources of the chemicals were generally not known. Lamenting the development, Country Representative of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Nigeria, Cristina Albertin, called for concerted efforts to checkmate the illicit manufacturing of psychotropic substances. As if to corroborate the claim, some officials of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration Control (NAFDAC), have admitted that they are aware of persistent and emerging challenges regarding drug problems in Nigeria, even as they are working with relevant stakeholders to address the problem. We are alarmed at this revelation and call on the relevant authorities to put all stringent measures in place to check such nefarious business in the country. By their composition, psychotropic drugs are highly dangerous substance which production must be strictly regulated and supervised by experts. Moreover, their environmental and health consequences are endless. For example, gases that are released from the production of meth are deadly, if inhaled. For every pound of methamphetamine produced, five to six pounds of waste products are generated, even as they also cause skin cancer if exposed to

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the human skin. With a huge population of some 170 million people, Nigeria is an awesome and thriving market for the consumption of illicit drugs. Indeed, more worrisome is the fact that foreigners have infiltrated the illegal drug manufacturing syndicate in the country. Reports reveal that between 2013 and 2015, a total of 284.583kg of methamphetamine (meth) were seized by the NDLEA; the largest seizure being 50kg of Ephredine that was destined for Mozambique. Reason for involvement of foreigners is that very few Nigerians have the expertise to produce these illicit drugs. There is the fear that if Nigerians should master the art of producing meth locally, the health and environment implications would be disastrous. Investigations show that the preferred destination for meth traffickers in Nigeria is Asia and the reason is that it is the most profitable. While a kilogramme of cocaine sells for N3m that of methamphetamine cost N12m/N15m per kilogramme. Medical report reveals that the drug gives users an intense rush, heightens attention and curbs appetite. It is highly addictive. Over time, addicts usually suffer anxiety, weight loss and tooth decay. According to drugs experts, Nigeria dominates meth production in West Africa. Aside having the continent’s biggest population it has some of the region’s most established criminal gangs. Given the enormous damage narcotics do to humanity, no effort should be spared by the government to curb its menace. Drug abuse is a global phenomenon that has assumed increasing and alarming dimensions; there is the need for all stakeholders to take clear decisive and sustained actions to stem this menace.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Nelson Mandela

Obafemi Awolowo

Nnamdi Azikiwe

“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

“Behind the ugly terrible mask of misfortune lies the beautiful soothing countenance of prosperity. So, tear the mask!

“There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route”.

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Men of little mind

Livinus Ukah

e are born to grow and develop ourselves and d e v e l o p our minds. We are born to develop the boundaries of our minds and horizon and embrace others across the world. If we are men of little mind we cannot go far, our little minds will always create obstacles in our dealings with people because we have not expanded our minds to embrace new ideas. We have localized ourselves, unable to bring new information and new ideas to renovate ourselves. We begin to live by the old myth that others are not like us and we indulge in old story of the past. The type of story our forefathers told when they were warming themselves near the fire place. These stories resonated at their time. With education and sophistication we burry what does not profit us. We drop what creates divide. There are still few of us that still cling to the old past. In spite of our education, we dance around that myth that creates divide. At social gatherings, you see the nuances of coming from the old forgotten myth. It irritates the mind to see that your brother is not comfortable with you. He only gives you plastic smile and a polite hand shake that does not show sprit-de corp. it is all empty show that leaves us where we were before. One would ask; what is the anthropology behind our fear of each other, with all our educational brush- ups? Do we need to consult our ancestors in the grave? No, they lived their own life and we should live our own life inspired by the values of Jesus Christ because the water of baptism is greater than blood. We don’t need to spend all our life building hate in us characterization and building walls instead of bridges. We were born to be with others and confront each other for prosperous future. We don’t need to be the head of division nor be a part of the polarized world. We need to be a part of the globalized world. When we come together to share ideas and work out our differences, we don’t

need to see each other as strangers. This does not hold now, we must come out of the crowd and make a statement not exclusive statement but inclusive statement, that we are, because Jesus reigns. We are because we have many challenges. With you and me, we confront tomorrow that is pregnant with meanings. We can never gain anything by retiring to our cocoons, rusticating with old ideas and indulge in primitive loyalty. We are of age, God demands a lot from us. What brings us together is greater than the nuances created by little mind. As children of God, educated men, we must rise to create a future for our children. We should not let our children down by clinging to the past that has no relevance now. Many tried it but failed and they became dirty foot-notes in history. We should pray that we never enter into a dispute with somebody more inferior to us. This is an extract from the former Prime minister of Canada, who came from Quebec, the French speaking part of Canada. Quebec has been trying to separate from Canada but have not succeeded. Each time they have referendum the result does not favour them. But Quebec has produced many Prime ministers than the English Canada. Right now, the son of the former Prime Minister Mr. Truedau is the present Prime minister. We can see how life is, and how things happen to teach us lessons. But we are not paying attention because we do not want to. When we allow life to drift us, it can lead to a cul de sac where we cannot move again. We must let people be and not separating yourself from them. “You are” and “they are” with the strength that comes from each of us we stand and make a big move that will surprise the world and the men of little mind who want us to remain in the same Closet with them will be left behind. Never! Never, because there is a prize we pay for remaining the same. Let us strive to follow the globalized world than to be comfortable with the ideas of the past that yield divide.

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Lessons from this season

Ikechukwu Muo

he holy week and Eastertide constitute the height of Catholicism, and indeed, Christianity because if Christ had not risen, our faith would have been without foundation. This period marks the commemoration of the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem, the last supper in which he instituted the Eucharist and concretized the practice of ServantLeadership, his betrayal, suffering, shameful and painful execution, death and resurrection. I am not a preacher and I am not about to become one today. However, I want to examine the lessons which we, as human beings, institutions and society can learn from this series of event. The spiritual lessons are for another platform and for another day The first lesson is human fickleness. People who turned his entry into Jerusalem into a triumphant affair, asked for his head a few days later; Christ was betrayed by one of his most trusted aids (Judas, his ‘Minister of Finance´); the apostles could not keep watch with him for even an hour and when the push turned into a shove, they all did a Ben-Johnsonincluding Peter who denied him thrice, despite being forewarned. One of them even ran away naked in an effort to evade arrest! (Mark;14:51) .From all indications, only John was there to the end and that was why Jesus handed Mary over to him (Jn.19;26-27). All those whom he fed, clothed, consoled, taught and cured did not lift a finger to help him; the best some of them did was to watch from the distance [Lk.23;48-49]. As it was then, so it is now: apart from Ren Omokiri, how many people are standing with Goodluck today?

Those who wined and dined with him have seen the light and changed to the change party. Even Ali Modu Sheriff walked out on him the other day! People, including those we trust and love will betray us, an indication that we should not totally place our trust on men and that we should be on our guard always. But life must go on in spite of treacherous friends, especially those like Judas who show outward affection (a kiss) even while nursing wicked intentions. His Passion has also shown that ‘judicial rascality’-black-market injunctions, manipulation of the judicial process, intimidation of judges, punishing the innocent and freeing the guilty- did not start today. The Jews desperately wanted to get rid of Jesus. They found it difficult to come to terms with the fact that an uneducated carpenter’s son was boldly preaching a ‘strange doctrine’, making them look ordinary, embarrassing them with his cerebral knowledge of Jewish history, law and theology and fearlessly condemning their atrocities in their very before. They were losing their followers, the tithe was no longer flowing as before and some of them were afraid that the Romans might descend on them. However, there was no case against him and so, they had to manufacture charges, assemble emergency false witnesses who gave contradictory evidence, and gathered some areaboys to create the appropriate atmosphere. Pilate was aware that He was innocent but out of fear of the crowd, and the need to ingratiate himself to Caesar, he condemned Jesus even though he found nothing ‘he has done to deserve death’ (Lk.23:22). The fate of Pilate shows that people who act contrary to their consciences and dictates of their positions because of intimidation or vested interests will always be remembered for those misdeeds. Today, Pilate is remembered

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for his ignoble role Jesus’ death, just as AIG Ige is only remembered for the abduction of Chris Ngige. Societies will also bear responsibilities for what the ruling class does or fails to do. Surely, some of the Jews were not part of the clique but they adopted a siddon-look approach while an innocent man was murdered. Today, the Jews as a whole are perceived to be responsible for that dastardly act just like the Germans are blamed for the deeds and misdeeds of Hitler and his clique. But while many abandoned and terrorized him, there were still others who stood by him, who did not join the murderous crowd. There was Simon of Cyrene who helped him with the cross; Veronica who defied the fearful soldiers ‘on duty’; the women who wept for him-and that is usually their commonest weapon-, Joseph of Arimathea who buried him and those who took care of the corpse while in the tomb. The society always consists of the good, bad and ugly The passion of Christ also taught us the importance of persevering in our visions despite the usual vicissitudes of life. Jesus came to do the will of his Father and at a certain point, he found the cup too heavy. He prayed and seeing that it was the only way to achieve his salvific mission, he went ahead and endured the physical, psychological and mental humiliation that followed. And even though he fell three times, he got up thrice and continued his journey to Calvary. We should thus learn to persevere, not to be discouraged by temporary setbacks, to focus on our destinations and not on those spots where we faltered. We should remember that no matter how rough the road may be, it will lead us to our destinations; that we must stand for something in this life and that the problem is not falling but failing to get up whenever we fall. Robert Collier probably had Jesus in

mind when declaring that ‘you can.. accomplish anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose’. Jesus pursued his mission with a singleness of purpose and displayed admirable calmness while all this was going on, showing that restlessness and irritability are not always the best response to crises. We an also learn that false accusation is nothing new and how to respond with confidence in such situations The passion also teaches us concern for others, forgiveness, (He forgave Peter, his murderers and the repentant thief) obedience, humility (it all started with the washing of feet), and restraint (He could have thwarted the plans of his traducers). It also teaches us that it is not easy to be a believer- those who were witnesses did not believe while those who believed backed out at the first sign of trouble. We should also avoid hasty conclusions; Judas eventually realized too late that betraying Jesus was a wrong decision and it was only after his death that his murderers realized that ‘surely, he was a son of God’ and we should not be overconfident or impetuous like Peter who speaks without thinking through the implications of what he is saying. His last duty on earth was to hand over His mother to John, an indication of the value he places on the family institution. Of course, he AROSE and from that we learn that success comes after hard (and smart) work. As we recall the Lords passion and celebrate his resurrection, we should try to make peace with man and God; flee from the devil so that the devil will flee from us and remember that any time we offend God or man, recrucifying Christ. Easter greetings to all men of goodwill. Ik Muo, PhD. is of the Department of Business Administration, OOU

The bureaucratic attitude of Nigeria’s military (1)

Eugene Uwalaka

r. Onyekakeyah’s script titled “Those marginalizing the South-East dated 22nd November, 2016 adverted my mind to the army slogan used by the Nigeria Army during the war against Biafra. The refrain of the slogan is “muje, muje! mukwashe kayansu, kayan kito”. This singsong translates to “let’s go! let’s go! let’s go and plunder the land and property that belongs to nobody”. This attitude of the military has remained the bureaucratic attitude of Nigeria’s military leaders to the South-East. The military leaders that fought Biafra are as visible today as they were during the war in the Council of States. This attitude of the mind that sees the SouthEast as a plunder land has persisted in both military and civil rule. If Nigeria is still disunited and unstable, it is because of this negative disposition of the dominant members of the council of states against Ndigbo. So it is curious that my good friend unwittingly roped the very victims of domination, discrimination and marginalization in his blame game. Is it the responsibility of ordinary citizens of the South-

East to construct and maintain federal and state roads traversing their homelands? Where do ordinary Ibo, Ibibio Efik, Ijaw, Ogoni, Kalabari, Abriba and Okrika men come in under urban planning and development? Under dual federalism issues verging on urban planning and development are in the domain of federal and state governments. These levels of government are the ones that plan and lay down the network of roads, urban and industrial infrastructure. So the indigenous people of the South-East cannot be blamed when these levels of government fail to develop their homelands. A former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once remarked that men are governed with words. But the diplomacy of reconciliation reconstruction and rehabilitation General Yakubu Gowon flaunted before Nigerians after the war was to hoodwink the world. No reconciliation, reconstruction and rehabilitation took place. Not even abandoned properties were returned to their owners. No compensation was paid to those who lost lives and property in the North during the pogrom against the indigenes of the South-East. The Aburi accord

was observed in the breached. The military government of General Gowon did not for once intend to implement his much vaunted Marshall plan to re-integrate the South-East with the rest of the federation forty-Six years after the Nigeria–Biafra war (Civil war). The South-East is only haphazardly and half-heartedly reconciled, reconstructed and rehabilitated (3rs) by the indigenous people of the SouthEast themselves. General Gowon could not reconstruct, rehabilitate and reconcile the South-East with the rest of Nigeria before he was ousted and sidelined in a military coup when he gaffed that the hitherto promised 1976 handover date was no longer realistic. Obj’s overpromises and under delivery It took almost twenty-three years (1976-1999) before General Olusegun Obasanjo came up with another political legerdemain called Oputu panel of inquiry. The aim of the enquiry, as it later became clear, was merely to provide a talking cure. In this public enquiry, people were allowed to ventilate their worries, fears, feelings of insecurity, deprivation, persecution and injustices meted out to them. At the end of the enquiry, the polity was overheated

nerves were not soothed. Like General Gowon’s noble chicanery, General Olusegun Obasanjo’s variant was full of overpromises and under delivery. It does appear that the then supreme military council had a tacit agreement among their members to fleece the South-East using the harvest strategy. It was under this harvest strategy General Yakubu Gowon sold off the oil rich territory of the South-East called Bakassi to Cameroun without the consent of the indigenous people of Biafra. Another war strategy Gowon found potent and efficacious was to divide and sell (balkanization). He also used the strategy of divide and rule (state creation for differentiation and disaffection). In order to divide and disunite the South-East and thus make it easier to subject the composite tribal nationalities to a set of dominance rules, the SouthEast was partitioned. These were the machinations and mechanisms used to marginalize the South-East. Those marginalizing the SouthEast used mixed strategies to fleece the South-East before letting it go if need be, as Prof. Ango Abdullahi seems to be suggesting when he said “the north is ready for Nigeria’s break up!!”

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TIMES AGAINST CORRUPTION Corruption: ONSA to release whistleblower policy on illegal weapons Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

Apparently reacting to the need to curb corruption in arms dealings, The Presidency has concluded plans to draw up the rules of a whistleblower mechanism to throw a spotlight on the regime of gun ownership and control in the country. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, in a statement made available in Abuja on Saturday. The development is perceived in some quarters as a bold move to prevent and eradicate illegal ownership of small arms and light weapons. Shehu further stated that in the last few days, the federal government has discussed the efforts being made to strengthen the whistleblower mechanism in the Ministry of Finance. According to him, the development has proved to be very effective in bring-

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ing the attention of the government to stolen assets and unexplained wealth. The statement reads in part, “In line with Presidential directives, the National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen. Babagana Munguno (rtd) has began work on a tem-

plate for the discovery and recovery of illegal weapons through a reward system following the success of the whistleblower policy under the Ministry of Finance. “The ONSA Initiative may be an independent line of inquiry or in active collaboration with what the government is doing in Finance. This will be a sort of searchlight on weapons ownership in the country. “Whatever form or shape it takes, the administration wants to take a tough line to curtail the large number of illegal weapons in circulation used in intra and inter-communal conflicts. The aim is to disarm communities especially those with proclivity to violence.” The presidential spokesman further disclosed that the ONSA, which already has a committee on the recovery of small arms and light weapons in the country, has decided to adopt the whistleblower approach so as to eradicate mass shooting incidents and remove the harassment of law abiding citizens by holders of illegal weapons.

ICPC inaugurates Students Anti-Corruption Vanguards in Sokoto, Kebbi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has inaugurated Student’s Anti – Corruption Vanguards (SAVs) for six tertiary institutions in Sokoto and Kebbi States. According to the ICPC, the development is to create awareness over the effect of corruption and boost the participation of youths in the crusade against graft. The inauguration of the SAVs took place at a forum organized in Sokoto recently to ensure active participation of the youth in the fight against corruption. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of ICPC, Mr. Ekpo Nta, said that it is regrettable that corruption has eaten deep into the fabric of our society, including the education sector, where vices like examination malpractices, sexual harassments, marksfor-money and others were rife. The ICPC boss was represented at the

occasion by the Head of Youths Education and Mobilization, Mr. Kingsley C. Obi. Nta said, “The greatest challenge to our nation and indeed the strong cog in the wheel of our nation’s socio-economic development is corruption. You need to know that ICPC alone cannot rid the nation of corruption, hence the need for SAVs in tertiary institutions”. He also explained that SAVs operate as agents of corruption- prevention in their respective institutions. Accordingly to him, “Waging a successful war against corruption requires not just our actions as a law enforcement agency, but the resolute effort of all stakeholders including students”. The ICPC boss added that members of the SAVs were therefore expected to complement the efforts of the commission by educating fellow students on the ills of corruption; actively participating in social auditing and whistle-blowing as well as

mobilizing fellow students to stand against corruption at all times. He further stated that the challenges of ensuring that transparency and integrity become a culture in Nigeria can be achieved through the cultivation of principled men and women whose footprints of uprightness would be indelible over time. On the need for the youths to be active participants on the war against corruption, Nta said, “The youth that is imbued with a reformist mission will see himself as a whistle-blower against vices and corruption. As we launch a collective onslaught on corruption, we must bear in mind that corruption lingers on and becomes such a huge and lucrative industry in Nigeria because it has taken many years to condition our minds to it, imbibe, nurture, sustain and even defend it as a virtue as long as it helps us to achieve our selfish ends”.

Anti-graft war : We don’t violate rights of suspects under our custody- ICPC boss The Chairman of the ICPC, Mr. Ekpo Nta, has stated that the rights of suspects under the commission’s custody are not violated as stipulated in the 1999 Constitution (as amended). He added that suspects involved in corrupt activities and financial crimes are treated according to law in the ICPC’s custody. Nta stated this during a courtesy visit by the Auditor General of the Federation, Mr. Anthony Ayine and his team to the ICPC Headquarters recently. The ICPC boss was responding to a complaint by the visiting Auditor-General that when some of his staff are invited as witnesses by the Commission, they are eventually treated as suspects. Nta said the ICPC treats its witnesses and suspects with utmost dignity and respect. According to him, before suspects are detained they are subjected to medical checks in a nearby hospital where the Commission has a retainership and that its comfortable detention and interrogation facilities are continually upgraded. He also said that he receives a notification alert on his mobile phone wherever he is in the world within five minutes of a suspect being detained which ensures that no suspect is unfairly detained. He added that the Commission goes to great lengths to protect the identity of both its informants and suspects until the matter has gone beyond investigation and is in court. Nta ,however, assured the Auditor-General that if there were specific reports of mistreatment of witnesses or suspects by ICPC operatives, they would be dealt with appropriately. The ICPC boss stated that the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation was very important in the prevention of corruption and that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) considered it as an anti-corruption institution. He also revealed that the ICPC was conducting Corruption Risk Assessment (CRA) on the nation’s electronic payment platforms such as IPPIS, GIFMIS, TSA etc to identify corruption loopholes and pre-empt their exploitation by crooked officials.

IGP seeks Nigerians’ support in anti-corruption fight The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has called on Nigerians, especially the youth, to join the force in its renewed determination to stem the tide of corruption in the country. Idris made the call on Thursday at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, at the launch of a partnership on an anti-corruption advocacy project between the police and Akin Fadeyi Foundation, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO). The advocacy project is tagged, “Corruption, Not in my Country”. Idris, who was represented by Mr. Joshak Habila, the Deputy InspectorGeneral of Police in-charge of Operations, said that the harm done by corruption to

every fabric of the Nigerian society called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders. The collaboration of all, he said, was necessary to “kill corruption before corruption kills the country”. “On the part of the Nigeria Police Force, necessary machineries and checks and balances have been put in place to stop corruption within its fold. “It may interest you to know that the police have re-engineered internal mechanisms, such as the X-Squad, Special AntiFraud, Anti-Cyber Crime Squad among others, geared towards preventing various vices within the force. “Several punitive measures have also been put in place to discipline erring police personnel and to serve as deterrents to others,’’ he said.

He assured Nigerians and international partners of the force’s commitment to effective and efficient service delivery to the public. Mr. Akin Fadeyi, the Executive Director of the foundation, said the campaign was partly aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the police force. Fadeyi decried the public apathy and mistrust of the police, which, he said, was driven by a history of corruption in the force. The campaign, according to him, will change the narrative about the force, while also pointing out areas of citizens’ involvement in corruption. The event featured the official premier of the “Corruption, Not in my Country” Police Advocacy Drama Skits.

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The A-Z and 24 ‘Dos and ‘Don’ts of how to fight corruption Corruption and its effects in our society have continued to dominate public discourse and conversations. MIKE OZEKHOME, in this piece, x-rays the phenomenon of corruption and proffers suggestions on how tackle the social evil . By Mike Ozekhome

here is no gainsaying the fact that corruption is a ravaging disease, an odious cancer that has eaten deep into the cultural, political and economic fabric of the Nigerian society. It destroys the functioning of vital societal organs. A report by Global Financial Integrity has assessed that developing countries lost $5.9 trillion to illicit financial flows between 2002 and 2011. These outflows, mostly to tax havens and opaque banking regimes, are increasing by 10% every year. The problem of corruption is not new to humankind even though it has reached unprecedented proportions in recent years. It is as old as society itself and cuts across nations, cultures, races and classes of people. Corruption is not an indigene of Nigeria. It is an international citizen, a global personality that mocks Nations and under-develops them. It has been argued that one of the major obstacles to the development of poor countries is corruption. Corruption is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges of our time, a challenge that is not only leading to impoverishment and loss of lives, but also threatening the stability of society. In the words of Transparency International, “Corruption is one of the greatest challenges of the contemporary world. It undermines good government, fundamentally distorts public policy, leads to the misallocation of resources, harms the private sector and private sector development and particularly hurts the poor”. Corruption is in itself a many-faceted phenomenon and the concept of corruption contains too many connotations to be analytically functional without a closer definition. The forms of corruption are diverse in terms of who are the actors, initiators and profiteers, how it is done, and to what extent it is practised. Also the causes and the consequences of corruption are complex and diverse, and have been sought in both individual ethics and civic cultures, in history and tradition, in the economic system, in the institutional arrangements, and in the political system. It is beyond dispute that corruption is malaise which must be confronted by all well meaning Nigerians. No corruption in any facet of our national life should be tolerated in any form. This

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is because, corruption or corrupt practices, if not checked, will inevitably destroy the very fabric of the nation and also, threaten the peace, order and good government of Nigeria. I have, on many occasions, described corruption as the 37th State of Nigeria, and the wealthiest and most powerful. We should therefore kill it before it kills us. DEFINITION OF CORRUPTION Transparency International, defines Corruption as: “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Corruption can be classified as grand, petty and political, depending on the amounts of money lost and the sector where it occurs. Grand corruption consists of acts committed at a high level of government that distort policies or the central functioning of the state, enabling leaders to benefit at the expense of the public good. Petty corruption refers to everyday abuse of entrusted power by low- and mid-level public officials in their interactions with ordinary citizens, who often are trying to access basic goods or services in places like hospitals, schools, police departments and other agencies. Political corruption is a manipulation of policies, institutions and rules of procedure in the allocation of resources and financing by political decision makers, who abuse their position to sustain their power, status and wealth”. According to Inge Amundsen, the decisive role of the state is also reflected in most definitions of corruption. Corruption is conventionally understood, and referred to, as the private wealthseeking behaviour of someone who represents the state and the public authority, or as the misuse of public goods by public officials for private ends. The working definition of the World Bank is that corruption is the abuse of public

power for private benefit. In other words, corruption is a particular (and, one could say, perverted) statesociety relation. On the one side is the state, that is the civil servants, functionaries, bureaucrats and politicians, anyone who holds a position of authority to allocate rights over (scarce) public resources in the name of the state or the government. Corruption is when these individuals are misusing the public power they are bestowed with for private benefit. The corrupt act is when this responsible person accepts money or some other form of reward, and then proceeds to misuse his official powers by returning undue favours. For instance, it is an act of corruption when a state official takes a bribe to render some public service that is supposed to be free of charge, or demands more than the official cost of it. The involvement of state officials in corruption is also emphasised in an alternative definition, where corruption is seen as “a form of secret social exchange through which those in power (political or administrative) take personal advantage, of one type or another, of the influence they exercise in virtue of their mandate or their function”. In sum, almost every definition (or rather conceptualisation), of corruption, has a principal focus on the state and politics (“the corrupted”), and a “demand-oriented” perspective. On the other side of a corrupt act is nevertheless the “supply side”, and some theories and conceptualisations exist that emphasise the “corrupters”, those who offer the bribes, and the advantages they gain. These suppliers are the general public, or –in other words – the non-state society. The counterparts to the corrupt officials are any non-governmental and non-public individual, corporate and organisational, domestic

and external. The prevalence of corruption made the Nigerian judiciary take judicial notice of it. The judiciary has in several judgments, deprecated the prevalence of corruption in all strata of the Nigerian society. Uwais CJN (as he then was) in Attorney-General, Ondo State v. Attorney-General, Federation said: “Corruption is not a disease which afflicts public officers alone but society as a whole. If it is therefore to be eradicated effectively, the solution to it must be pervasive to cover every segment of the society.” Mohammed, JSC, in the same case, declared that: “It is quite plain that the issue of corruption in the Nigerian society has gone beyond our borders. It is no more a local affair. It is a national malaise which must be tackled by the government of the Federal Republic. The disastrous consequences of the evil practice of corruption has taken this nation into the list of the most corrupt nations on earth...” Still, Ogwuegbu JSC, in the same case in dissecting the menace of corruption, made reference to the preamble of Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, in his brief in the appeal where he said: “It is a notorious fact that one of the ills which has plagued and are still plaguing the Nigerian nation is corruption in all facets of our national life. It is an incontrovertible fact that the present economic, morals and or quagmire in which the country finds itself is largely attributable to the notorious virus which is known as corruption. This court is bound to take judicial notice of these facts and is so invited to so...’ It is from this background that I say that the ruling of the learned trial judge is commendable and it has the effect of sanitizing the polluted and corrupt society.” As far back as 1968, Justice J.I.C Taylor had decried corruption in the Nigerian society in the case of Re: Mohammed Olayori, as follows: 2.CORRUPTION IS NOT A NIGERIAN CITIZEN:STOP GLAMOURARIZING IT. Corruption was not invented by, nor is it peculiar to Nigerians. On the contrary, the problem of corruption is both an endemic and a universal one which affects all world nations but in varying degrees and forms. To quote Alatas (1990: 11), the problem is “trans-systematic; that is, it inheres in all social systems - feudalism, capitalism, communism and socialism. Corruption manifests itself with significant similarities and differences in different societies, depending on the particular system of power c distribution and the legal and moral norms operating therein. According to Amnesty International, (2015), Based on expert opinion, the Corruption Perceptions Index measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide. Not one single country, anywhere in the world, is corruption-free. Sixty-eight per cent of countries worldwide have a serious corruption problem. Half of the G20 are among them.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 24, 2017

At 91, Daily Times to honour 3 presidents, Saraki, Ikpeazu, Elumelu, Awosika, others

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the Daily Times and retained in its very rich archives. “The historic exhibition shall showcase the history of Nigeria viz a viz , the colonisation, the rise of Nigeria nationalism, pictorial exhibitions of historic constitutional conferences, emergencies of political parties, the Nigeria independent pictures, the Daily Times first issue, June 1, 1926, the Daily Times Independence edition, October 1, 1960, landmark editorials of the Daily Times, photographs of editors of the Daily Times publications and memorable front pages from Daily and Sunday Times.” noted the statement. The Times Heroes Awards 2017, which comes as icing on the anniversary cake, will climax the celebration and will hold at the Abuja International Conference Centre, Conference Hall from 6.30pm on May 16, 2017. The Awards are instituted to honour deserving heroes who have distinguished themselves in various endeavours and whose activities have positively impacted lives, “a legacy the Times Nigeria has canvassed over the years. Heroes to be honoured this year include, President Muhammadu Buhari, who is being giv-

Ibrahim Dankwabo (Gombe); Bindo Jubrilla (Adamawa); Nyesome Wike (Rivers); Willie Obiano (Anambra); Yahaya Bello (Kogi); and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), are also billed to receive the Good Governance award during the event. Governor Dankwabo is being honoured with Governor of the Decade Award. The criteria for selection of the governors will be made public in the days ahead. Business icon, Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holding and UBA, will be crowned with Man of the Decade Award; Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank Plc, will be awarded Woman of Decade while Pastor Paul Adefarasin, will bag Life Impact Award. Others to be honoured include Pinnacle Communications Limited and Nigerian Media icons such as Nduka Obaigbena, John Momoh, Linda Ikeji and Chris Ubosi. This year’s Awards, the anniversary planning committee noted, is a consolidated award in that the last award by the Daily Times was in 1996 when the Daily Times marked her 70 years anniversary. Henceforth,” the Times Heroes Awards has now

been instituted to be an annual award.” Notable icons of the Daily Times are Sir Adeyemo Alakija, Ernest Ikoli and Alhaji Babatunde Jose. Others are Dr. Patrick Dele Cole, Chief Henry Odukomaiya, and Chief Segun Osoba. They also include, Mr. Sam Amuka, Mr. Tony Momoh and Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, Other Icons of Daily Times are Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, Chief Innocent Oparadike (late and Araba Tola Adeniyi, also include, Tunj Oseni, Onukaba Adinoyiojoi and others. “The event expected to attract people from all walks of life will be used to unveil our very unique vision for a new Times Journalism Institute, which will be sited in Abuja” the committee said, adding “the promotion of humanitarian cause such as the issues of the Internally Displaced Nigerians IDPs, scattered across the country, and as part of our legacy plans also we shall be endowing a Professorial Chair at the University of Lagos in honour of Alhaji Babatunde Jose, Nigeria’s Journalism icon and first Nigerian Chairman/ Managing Director of the Daily Times”.

Chairman/publisher, The Daily Times, Mr. Fidelis Anosike and Chairman, DTN Anniversary Committee, Aremu Olusegun Osoba, and made available to our correspondent, revealed that the 91st anniversary celebration will commence with exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos, to climax with the Times Heroes Award 2017 at the Abuja International Conference Centre on May 16, 2017. The Anniversary committee revealed that the celebration would be flagged off with the National and Historic Exhibition, an ‘AA’ top level exhibition with the theme: “Nigeria through the Times …” at the entrance foyer of Abuja International Conference Centre on May 16, 2017 from 3.00pm till 6.00pm and at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos from June 1 to June 6, 2017. The Exhibition, according to the release, is aimed at bringing back to our memories, the vision and struggles of our founding fathers who laboured vigorously for the Nigerian independence as exclusively documented by

Nduka en Nnamdi Azikiwe Leadership Award, President Nana AkufoAdo of Ghana with The Babatunde Jose Leadership Award, the immediate past President of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan to be honoured with Ernest Ikoli Leadership Award, and the Nigeria Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to be awarded with the Politician of the Decade Award. One of the governors who will be honoured with the Good Governance award is Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. Seven other governors - Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos);

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 24, 2017

21 Public Notice KAYODE AJIBOYE OLUFUNKE

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EJIKE AGATHA UCHECHI

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GEORGE NGOZI CHIBUENYIM

MRS OBI JULIET ONYINYE

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MRS MADUKA MUKOSOLU LOVETH

MRS UZUH ROSELINE CHINELO

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 24, 2017

OGBUU MARY- ANN NGOZI

MRS. AISHA SALIHU BATURE

MICHEAL TEMITOPE AWOKO

IBEH CHEKWUBE BLESSING

TITILAYO MARY ADERUPATAN

AKINWANDE RASAQ BANKOLE

That in my GTBANK Account my name was wrongly written as OGBUU NGOZI MARIAM instead of OGBUU MARY- ANN NGOZI,

Formerly KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AISHA ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. AISHA SALIHU BATURE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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TITILAYO MARY ADERUPATAN

MRS. KAYODE RONKE SHERIFAT

NJOKU FLORENCE IFEOMA

OLASEHINDE MODUPE RUTH

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That in some of my documents, my name was written as FATIMO AJIKE EKUNDAYO, while in others, it was SHOREMEKUN FATIMA EKUNDAYO, That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above, now wish to be known and addressed as SHOREMEKUN FATIMA EKUNDAYO. All former documents bearing both names remain valid. General public note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EKWE FLORENCE IFEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as NJOKU FLORENCE IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUBUNMI MODUPE RUTH, now wish to be known and addressed as OLASEHINDE MODUPE RUTH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

name is OGBUU MARY- ANN NGOZI. That the general public should please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT I, UWA ERHARBOR EMOKPAE ,that my father was LATE ERHABOR OGIEVA EMOKPAE that I am one of the beneficiaries of my late father’s will along with my sisters EGBE EMOKPAE, EVA EMOKPAE and ODION EMOKPAE of the property known as plot 1437, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State. We were given the title document with Land certificate title N. Lo 7914 but the document got lost in transit and all effort to trace it proved abortive. We have neither sold nor morgage the property. We have been instructed to apply for replacement of the land certificate. General public to please take note. ADVOCATES FOR RIGHT LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION

IVESMEDICARE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named Foundation has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part c of the company and allied matter act 1990. NEW TRUSTEES 1.DR. BABATUNDE OKEWALE. 2. MRS. OPEOLA MARY WALE - OKEWALE 3. DR. OLADUNNI ADETOBA (NEE OKEWALE) 4. MRS. ADETOUN SONAIYA. 5. MR. BABATUNDE ADETOBA. 6. MR. DEMILADE OKEWALE Former Board of Trustees member 1. DR. BABATUNDE OKEWALE 2. DR. OLADUNNI OKEWALE 3. MR. AKIN OLUKIRAN. Any objection to the above should be forwarded to the registrar general corporate affairs commission Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Any objection(s) to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, ZONE 5,Wuse, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed CO-ORDINATOR

SIGNED: BOLA OLATUNDE- COSULTANT

INTERFAITH BIRTH ATTENDANTS ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) MRS. OLAEWE ANTHONIA OLUBUNMI - - - - PRESIDENT. 2) MR. OLOKO OLATUNDE GABRIEL - - ---- VICE PRESIDENT. 3) MRS. OLAOKUN IYABO AUGUSTINA ---- SECRETARY 4) MR. SODIPO KOLAWOLE AKANO 5) MR. OLAEWE TOLUWALEKE BABATUNDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1To foster cooperation, constructive and positive interaction between relates to their belief in child birth and maternal care. 2 To develop and promote welfare of members. Any objection(s) to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar- General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 565, NDOLA SQUARE WUSE, ZONE 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: TRUSTEES SOCIAL AND EDUCATION ACTION FOR YOUTH EMPOWERME’NT INITIATIVE This is to inform the general public that the above named Initiative has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

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

Trustees are : 1. Adeola Fowotade 2 . Oluwadamilola Afolakemi Babalola 3. Etana Joy Jaiyeola 4. Oluduyilemi Olatokunbo Fagbamigbe

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

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

This is to inform the General Public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Dr. Adedeji HAASTRUP (2) Prof. Babatunde Benjamin ADELEKE (3) Mr. John Lasun LANLEHIN (4) Mr. Kolade Oyedokun ABEDIDE (5) Mr Joshua Oladokun OLAGUNJU, (6) Barr. Emmanuel Babatunde AKINSHOLA, (7) Mr Bayo Alamu LASISI,

- Chairman - Vice Chairman - Member - Member - Member - Member -Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To promote general wellbeing of the people with a view to alleviating their poverty level. (2) To strengthen unity and promote the spirit of cooperation, love and understanding among its members. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

THE BLESSED LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 DR. DAVID O. OLUKANNI 2 DR. MRS. EYIYEMI D. OLUKANNI 3 MR. JOHN O. OLUKANNI 4 PST. SAMSON A. OLUWAKOYA 5 DCN. OLUFEMI O. OJO-OMONIYI

- (President ) -(Secretary) - (Member) - (Member) - (Member)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1 To raise God fearing Youths through kingdom knowledge teachings and empower them with entrepreneurial and vocational skills acquisition for sustainable and impactful living. 2. To bring together indigent youths of different backgrounds and empower them with kingdom knowledge principles for inherent potential maximization. 3. To provide facilities and platforms for training youths in order for them to acquire vocational and entrepreneurial skills. 4. To teach Christ’s love and create worship atmosphere where God”s presence is made manifest. 5. To organize seminars, workshops, symposiums, conferences and training sessions that enhance spiritual growth of the attending youths. 6. To undertake local, national and international missionary assignments that impact youth for self -reliance and profitable living. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, plot, 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Solicitors: Olujobi, Olusola & CO. Olujobi, Olusola (Legal Practitioner & Notaries Public) 08038006033.

GREAT MEN MOUNTAIN-VIEW FOUNDATION AKWA IBOM The general public is hereby inform that the above named Foundation has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Hon. Udeme Ezekiel Udoh - President. 2. Elder Nseobong Etim Ekpeyop

Aims: 1. To create a program that advances youth education initiative towards the development of an enlightened society 2. To promote, empower and support youth development in areas of education and social issues.

Signed: Trustees

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PEACE, GOOD IMAGE, TRANSPARENCY & JUSTICE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MUYIWA ALABI OMOTAYO 2. RASIDAT DAMILOLA OMOTAYO 3. OLUWAMUREWA MUYIWA OMOTAYO 4. ANJOLAOLUWA DIEKOLAYOMI OMOTAYO 5. MOREREOLUWA DAVID OMOTAYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To help discover the best in every individual for optimal peak performance and give hope to the hopeless through humanitarian service which we believe is the best service to mankind 2. To assist the needy and eradicate poverty among youths and aged people in the country

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

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

EKO DUN FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, for registration of its trustees under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1, 1990

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote peace, love and unity among members 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: PRESIDENT

RADIATUS ASTRUM FOUNDATION

ADOPT-THE-NEEDY FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990.

This Is To Inform The General Public That The Above Named Has Applied To The Corporate Affairs Commission CAC Abuja for Registration under part C Of Companies And Allied Matters Acts Number 1 of 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UGWU GOODNESS OGOCHUKWU 2. UGWU CHUKWUMAN VICTOR 3. OKEONYEREM VICTOR

Trustees ELDER (ENGR) PIUS YEMI OLALUSI DR. MRS OLUWAFUNMILAYO OLALUSI MR. AYODELE OLUYEMI OLALUSI MRS FOLASADE MERCY ALIU MRS TOSIN OLAYEMI EWEDEMI MRS ADEBIMPE DORCAS OLALUSI ENGR. ADEKUNLE OYEWALE ALIU ADETORO DAVID EWEDEMI

- Chairman - Vice Chairman - Secretary

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.To encourage reading in our society through opening of library 2.To make books available for the less privilege who can’t afford them 3.To inculcate the habit of reading in our youths. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: UGWU GOODNESS OGOCHUKWU Chairman

Aims and objectives 1 To give financial support to the people in genuine needs Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-Generial of Corporate Affairs of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja Within 28 Days of this Publication Signed Secretary

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MRS EKWERONU UGONNA RITA

MARY AYO

EGBUNIKE OBIAGELI STEPHAIN. M

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MRS NGWU IFEOMA PEACE

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MRS GODWIN OLUCHI GOODNESS

MRS AGU VIVIAN NKECHI

UCHECHUKWU UGONWA OKAFOR

MRS OKOLI CHISOM PEACE

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MRS OMEJE AMARA CHINENYE

MRS EZUGWU IRENE IFEOMA

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ENEH KINGSELY CHIMA

MRS NNADI NGOZI BLESSING

MRS OKORIE AMARACHI PROVIDENCE

MRS EZE CHINYERE GLORY

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MRS UDEH AMUCHE CYNTHIA

MRS MENIRU MARYROSE NWAKAEGO

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MRS ANI BLESSING CHIKODIRI

MRS ANIAGU CHINENYE JOSEPHINE

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CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name MBAM NNENNA JULIET was wrongly written during BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as MBAM JULIET. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note

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MRS. UZOMA STELLA CHIAMAKA

MRS NWAGBO KELECHI ABIGAIL

MRS NWOYE JENNIFER IFEOMA

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ADDITION OF NAME

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MRS IBEKWE PHILOMINA OBIAGELI

MRS ASOGWA CHIOMA GLORIA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS CHUKWUOKO CHINENYE GRACE

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OWODEYI TAIWO BOLATITO

FAMORIYO, IFEOLUWA OLABODE

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MRS. EGBUJONUMA ANASTECIA OGOCHUKWU

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. AMAECHI KELECHI FLORA-MARIA

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MRS. DURUGBOR IMMACULETA CHIZOBA

MRS. AZODO CHIGOZIE INNOCENTIA

MRS. ONUKWUGHA AUGUSTA UGOCHI

MRS. NELSON BRAVO RUTH CHIGEMEZU

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MRS NGWU NWASOKA VIVIAN PATRICIA

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MRS UGWU ABIGAIL ADAEZE

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FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME WE formerly known and addressed as AGU MAKUOCHUKWU RITA DOREEN and AGU CHINENYENWA JENNIFER SABINA now wish to be known and addressed as NNAEMEKA CHINENYENWA JENNIFER SABINA and NNAEMEKA MAKUOCHUKWU RITA DOREEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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MR. UKAOHA CHRISTAUGNUS UZOCHI

MRS. JOVITA IFUNANYA OPARA

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ELUWA CHRISTOGONUS NNAEMEKA

MRS. ONUOHA CONFIDENCE CHINONYEREM

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OWOLABI KAMORUKEEN MUKAILA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Bello Owolabi Kamoru, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Owolabi kamorukeen mukaila. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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GRANDVIEW ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MABUSHI ABUJA

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DOMINION MANDATE GOSPEL OUTREACH WORLDWIDE

HELP FAMILIES FERTILITY FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND ADDITION OF NEW TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED: 1. ROLAND OMOREGBE 2. MRS JANE CHUKWU THE OLD TRUSTEES RE-APPOINTED 1. CHIEF DR. CHIKE UDENZE 2. HAJIA HAUWA M. NASIR 3. AMMAR A. OLUWASANMI 4. SULAYMAN DAUDA 5. SADIQ JAMBO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR MUCHMOORE AKASI ISAAC - GENERAL OVERSEER/ CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR GLORY CHINWE ISAAC - (SECRETARY) 3. REV. JOHN HENRY ACHONWU- MEMBER

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. CHIA IORNENGEN CHAIRMAN 2. DR. MRS. ELIZABETH BOJUWOYE 3. DR. ELIJAH ONWUDIWE 4. DR. MRS. NMA NDUBUISI 5. JOHNSON OSHOMA ESQ

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROVIDE MEDICAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE CAUSES OF INFERTILITY. 2. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO PREVENT INFERTILITY. 3. PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR COUPLES AFFECTED BY INFERTILITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE CREEK HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE

PECULIAR FRIENDS CLUB OF ABUJA

AFRICAN SOMMA EMPOWERMENT WORLD INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) EFEDUMA ESEOGHENE 2) UWUSEBA OGHENEKOME AUSTINX 3) RICHARD IZOUKUMOR ZIKO 4) MAXWELL EKOT 5) BAR. MAUREEN EBE (MRS)

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FRIDAY JOHN PRESIDENT 2. ILOKA CLEMENT SECRETARY 3. ANIOKE PETER 4. AZUBUIKE EMEBO 5. OLUCHI NNAJI

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONYINYE BLESSING ILECHUKWU 2. STELLA CHIMA ILECHUKWU 3. OKORO PETER TOCHUKWU

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS.

1. TO CARTER FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOOD LEADERSHIP ENHANCEMENT FORUM THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PROF. ODIMAYO SIMIDELE 2. ENG. AKINDURO KOLAWOLE 3. PETER EFETABOR 4. HN. OTUTU ADEYEMI 5. OKE ADELEKE 6. BULU AYODELE 7. MESE ORIRE 8. ADETUWO ADEREMI 9. AKINMUSIRE OLUMIDE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO WORK AT BEHAVIOURAL MODIFICATION OF THE POPULACE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: JACOB U BLESSING ESQ 08184740407

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. EMPOWERING THE LESS PRIVILEGE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW THROUGH FREE EMPOWERMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AMONG OTHERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: ANOZIE CHUKWU ESQ 08037890421

SIGNED: SECRETARY

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE PORT-HARCOURT SET OF 1996 OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IBOROAKAM ETUK 2. LETOR LEWIS LEE 3. CHISONMA IBELEMA WELI 4. CHIRUNIM CHIZOBAM ONYEMA 5. IKLAGA IKLAGA ELIJAH 6. ELOCHUKWU OGUCHI 7. CHUKWUEMEKA NNAMDI NWOGU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (A) TO SUPPORT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE PORT HARCOURT (COLLEGE) AND ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF THE COLLEGE; (B) TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR FORMER STUDENTS AND PARTICULARLY THE SET OF 1996 OF THE COLLEGE TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE STAFF OF THE COLLEGE AND THE COLLEGE; AND (C) TO LIAISE, CO-OPERATE AND WORK WITH OTHER SIMILAR OR SISTER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS OF OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS COLLEGES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FRIEND OF ASAGA CLUB AROCHUKWU

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET OGUNMOLA MICHAEL OKE 2. MR AKINKUNMI AKINTADE PAUL 3. PASTOR MRS OGUNMOLA OLUWABUNMI RACHAEL 4. MISS MICHAEL OLASOJI GIFT 5. MR AKINGBEMISOLA IDOWU 6. DEACONESS GBADEGA OMOLARA ABIGAIL 7. MR OGUNSIMIDE AKINLOLU FRANCIS 8. MR BELLO OLUWAFEMI 9. MRS ADESOJI MERCY TOMIIKE 10. MRS AKINTOMIDE OLAKIITAN JANET THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

RACHUM SEAT FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Okorafor Ernest 2. Metu Magnus 3. Ulon Louis Okoro 4. Ogbonna Kenneth Onyebuchi 5. Odoemenem Gerald Ndubisi 6. Irohabuchi Augustine Ugochukwu

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONAH EUNICE AMAECHI 2. VEN. NNAMANI GEORGE U. 3. DR. ONU WILFRED CHUKWUDI 4. ADAMA VIRGILUS UCHENNA 5. REV. UNYA JAMES OGBONNA 6. OGBONNA GLORIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To support development project in our society. 2. To assist any members in time of difficulties among ourselves 3. To promote good neighbourliness among members of the club 4. To assist the less privilege.

THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To promote Christianity and welfare of members, 2. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ, 3. To promote communal peace through prayer and mediation, 4. To assist the less privileged and education of the rural poor.

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

Signed Secretary

CHRIST APOSTOLIC TEMPLE OF GOD MINISTRY

SIGNED: Secretary

YOUTH ABUNDANT LIVE IN VICTORY EVERYDAY INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. 1. BINUYO FRANCIS ADEOLA 2. TAIWO OLATUNDE 3. BINUYO OLUFISAYO MARGARET AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. ACKNOWLEDGED THE ABUNDANCE OF RESOURCES INHERENT IN THE YOUTHS WHICH COULD BE RIGHTLY CHANNELLED, HARNESSED FOR THE COMMON GOOD. 2. LEVERAGE ON THESE FOR MEANINGFUL LIVING TO SELF, COMMUNITIES AND THE SOCIETY AT LARGE. 3. INSPIRE PERSONALISED LIFESTYLE THAT BOTH INTROSPECTIVE AND POSITIVELY INFLUENCING OTHERS. 4. VALUE ADDITION AT EVERY INTER PHASE FOR SHARED VICTORY-VALUE ADDED LIFESTYLE; AND 5. EXEMPLARY LIVING BY BEING AN EVERYDAY PERSON ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known As MISS ABDULKADIR OYIZA ZULFA Now Known As MRS FRANCIS BLESSING ZULFA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

ADDITIONAL OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNNIYI IMISI NOW I WANT TO ADD ELISHSA TO MY NAME NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUNNIYI IMISI ELISHA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

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Formerly Known As JINADU ADEBUSOLA MUFUTIAT Now Known As ADEDAYO ADEBUSOLA MUFUTIAT. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known As REBECCA MOHAMMED Now Known As REBECCA RALIATU MUSA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known As ADEGOLOU SURU Now Known As ADEGOLOU OLUWASEGUN, DATE OF BIRTH 4/OCTOBER 1993. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known As KAMILU BABATUNDE Now Known As KAMILU BABATUNDE SHITTU. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

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Formerly Known As OLAJIGE OLAYINKA COMFORT Now Known As OLAJIDESALIU OLAYINKA COMFORT. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known As UGORJI BENERDINE CHINWE Now Known As UGORJI BENERDINE CHINWENDU. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known As OKON MERCY EDET Now Known As OKON TINA EDET. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note MRS NNEKA FLORA IKECHI THOMAS

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS NNEKA FLORA AGBO NOW WISH TO BE CALLED MRS NNEKA FLORA IKECHI THOMAS ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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Formerly Known As IYOHA OSASUMWEN JULIET Now Known As JESUOROBO OSASUMWEN JULIET. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note TEMILOLA IBIWUNMI ADEDIRAN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADIJAT OJUOLAPE ADENIRAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEMILOLA IBIWUNMI ADEDIRAN ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

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CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as AGWU JOY MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAYJOY AGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as OKOYE OKWUCHUKWU FIDELIS, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOYEAGU OKWUCHUKWU FIDELIS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as KANNU CHIOMA LYNDALINE, now wish to be known and addressed as UBACHUKWU CHIOMA LYNDALINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Fakunmoju kehinde karimotu, now wish to be known and addressed as Anifahm kehinde karimotu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ILEGIEUNO, Kelimat Princess, now wish to be known and addressed as IMOIZE, Kelimat Princess. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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I, formerly known and addressed as Mr Ojekunle Ramon Ayinde now wish to be known and addressed as Mr Ojerinde Ramon Ayinde. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS BAKARE OLAYINKA OLUTOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SAMI OLAYINKA OLUTOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as GREMA BULAAMA BALMA, now wish to be known and addressed as GREMA BULAMA AWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is confirm and certify that ISAAC KWESI VIFAH, ISAAC KWESI YAWVIFAH and ISAAC VIFAH is one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as OYALOWO ABOLADE MURITALA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADETUNJI ABOLADE MURITALA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

1. Formerly known and addressed as RAMAN ADEBAYO BOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWADUMIYE TAIWO ADEJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AJAYI Formerly Known As Miss AJAYI OMOLAYO COMFORT Now Known As Mrs OKUNOLA OMOLAYO COMFORT. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly Known As OKIBE AMARACHI NNENNA Now Known As OLOTU NNENNA GRACE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as OLADIPUPO OYINDAMOLA ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIPUPO OYINDAMOLA OLAWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL AKOWANU, now wish to be known and addressed as AFOSEFU SAMUEL AIWE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as Miss Adebayo Taibat Oluwatosin, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Alagbe Taibat Oluwatosin. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

This is to confirm that Olumide Adeboboye Adedipe is the same person as Adeboboye Adedipe and Olumide Adedipe. All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks and the general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEWUYI SAIDI BABATUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as AMUSAT MUHAMMED SAHEED BABATUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Udeh Sophian Chioma, now wish to be known and addressed as Nkemdilim Sophian Chioma. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL MORUFAT TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as RAJI MORUFAT TAIWO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Miss Balogun Olamide Sekinat, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Balogun Olamide Sekinat. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Funmilola Juliana Olanipekun now wish to be known and addressed as Iroko Francis Funmilola Juliana. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as ROSEMARY CHIGOZIE EZEOKONKWO, now wish to be known and addressed as ROSEMARY EZEOKONKWO NWADOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as DADDY FRED, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL RICHARD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as NWOGIDI JOY EBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MERENI JOY EBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as AHMED OLABANJI AHMED instead of KAREEM AHMED OLABANJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as OKOYE DAVID UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOYEAGU DAVID UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly Known as MISS BABAJIDE MARY OLUWATOSIN, now known as MRS. ADEKANYE MARY OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly Known As MISS CHINYERE CHRISTIANA ONWUZURIKE Now Known As MRS CHINYERE SAMUEL ELIJAH. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

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Formerly Known As SOLEYE NURENI OLAYINKA Now Known As ARE NURENI OLAYINKA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as AFOLAKE HALIMAT AWAKAM, now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLAKE HALIMAT IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as OGAOSUN ADEOLA OSIFOWORA and OSIFOWORA ADEOLA O, now wish to be known and addressed as ATANLE ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as OKOYE EBERE ANN, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOYEAGU EBERE ANN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGBONNAYA NWABUEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as GODFREY CHIBUZOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly Known as ASAYE OMOTOLA OLUWABUNMI OLUWA DAMILOLA, now known as UKPE OMOTOLA OLUWABUNMI OLUWA DAMILOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BEMBE TEMITOPE IBISOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI-BEMBE TEMITOPE BERNICE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as BABALOLA ABIDEMI OLUFUNMILAYO, Now wish to be known and addressed as SODEINDE ABIDEMI OLUFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid general public take.

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I, formerly known and addressed as ADESANYA MARY, Now wish to be known and addressed as MARY SALAU. All former documents remain valid general public take note

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Formerly Known As ERAZELE BRAGG LUCKY Now Known As ERAZELE BRAGG ITUA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as SALAMI KEHINDE ADIJAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBAJE KEHINDE ADIJAT. That I was born on the 11th of October, 1961. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS. ALUKA CHRISTIANA UCHE, now wish to be known as MRS. UDO-UMA UCHE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I, Ogbonnaya Amarachi Grace, as well as Amarachi Grace Enyi, now wish to be known and addressed as . Ogbonna Amarachi Grace Enyi. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

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I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Oluwadamilola Taiwo OMORUYI now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oluwadamilola Taiwo OJEKUNLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as AHMADU ABUBAKAR GARBA, now wish to be known and addressed as AHMADU ABUBAKAR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as IDRIS HABIBAH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS HABIBAH MUHAMMADSALIS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUROTIMI OLATOKUNBO KAYODE-OGUNMEKAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUROTIMI OLATOKUNBO STEPHENSON. That my date of birth is 3 May 1984. All former documents remain valid. ECO BANK and general public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as EZE UJUNWA TESSY, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAOLISEH UJUNWA TESSY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES I, AJALA SURAJUDEEN O: I formerly known and addressed as AJALA SURAJUDEEN O. is the same person as AJALA SURAJUDEEN OLATUNBOSUN. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

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Formerly Known As KODALU BISI Now Known As KODAOLU OLABISI REBECCA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

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Formerly known and addressed as MADUAKA VICTORIA ISIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as IZEDUNOR VICTORIA ISIOMA. That I was born on the 18th of May, 1989. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as EDOJA JOHNSON JENNIFER ONORIODE, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON-EDOJA JENNIFER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I, WILLIAMS DAVID OLUWAGBEMIGA is also known as WILLIAMS OLUWAGBEMIGA, WILLIAMS GBENGA DAVID, WILLIAMS GBENGA & WILLIAMS OLUWAGBEMIGA DAVID. All documents bearing the above names remain mine and valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as Madububa Oluchukwu Blessing now wish to be known and addressed as Uzoma Onyebuchi Shadrach. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

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Formerly known and addressed as ANYIBE CHIMA ANTHONY, now wish to be known and addressed as CYRIL CHIMA ANTHONY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as AKINTAYO IDOWU TEMIYAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as IBITOYE IDOWU YEMITAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF BIRTH DATE

This is to confirm and certify that IGUMBOR CHRISTIAN GODSWILL was born on 13 September 1991. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written in some of documents as SHOLA ADEBAYO ADEYEMI instead of ADEYEMI OLUSHOLA ABIODUN. That my correct name is ADEYEMI OLUSHOLA ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES That any document bearing any of the following names refers to me AFOLABI AREMU AYANTAYO or AYANTAYO AFOLABI WAHEED or AFOLABI AYANWALE AYANTAYO or vice versa as long as it contains any of the aforementioned names. General public, please take note.

OKEKE

Formerly Known As Miss OKEKE OLUEBUBE MIRACLE Now Known As Mrs UGOCHUKWU OLUEBUBE MIRACLE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note

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RESTORATION EVANGEL HOPE FOR ALL NATION CHRISTIAN CENTRE

KINDGOD RECOVERY EVANGELICAL ASSEMBLY

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’ C’ of the company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

DIDAN-DIDAN SPECIAL CLUB IJANIKIN

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PROPHET BENEDICT TONUBARI MARTINS 2. EVANG CHIBUZOR CHIMEZIE 3. DEC. AGU CHIEME 4. PASTOR GOSPEL NGONI 5. PASTOR DELIGHT NMALOO BAADUM AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

TRUSTEES 1. Rev. Robinson A.N.C Nwaobilo - President/General Overseer 2. Pst. Mrs. Ann Omolola Nwaobilo - Deputy General Overseer 3. Timothy Chukwunyerem Nwaobilo- National /General Secretary. 4. Toyin Tunde Olufadeji 5. Isaac Nnnamdi Ekeoma 6. Paul Okwuchukwu Amushie 7. Steve Okwudiri Ekeh Aim and Objectives 1. To propagate the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ as presented in the Holy Bible. 2. To rescue the perishing and bring them back to life. 3. To heal the sick and set the captives free Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar -General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this publication. SIGNED President/General Overseer

SIGNED: SECRETARY

1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8.

MR. SALISU HASSAN ALAWIYE CHIEF. BOLAJI YINUSA ARIMIYAU ODAGI YUSUPH TAIWO HASSAN MRS BUSAYO ABIKE ABIODUN HON AHMED SULE ADEOYE BODE L.M, AKIIN-AINA DR .OLUMIDE OBAYOMI DAVIE

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRTARY TREASURER FINANCIAL SECRETARY SOCIAL DIRECTOR / PRO ESQ - EX-OFFICIO

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1 TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THEIR MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR BAYO OLAWOYIN

ALPHA BETHESDA CHURCH

ASSOCIATION OF VENUE OWNERS IN LAGOS NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR JOHN ISRAEL (PATRON) 2. CHRISTIAN OKON (CHAIRMAN) 3. PASTOR EMEM SUNDAY (SECRETARY) 4. PASTOR BASSEY AKPAN (ADVISER) 5. IME ANIETIE 6. DOMINIC MICHAEL 7. BLESSING SUNDAY 8. SUNDAY OKON 9. ANIETIE SUNDAY 10. ELIJAH AKPAN

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

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 NDUKA ONYEKACHI. 08035409080

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. WEMI JONES OJO 2. ODUJINRIN OLADIPO BABATUNDE 3. FADAYOMI ADEBUKUNOLA IDOWU 4. ADEYINKA OLUTOLA AJIBOLA 5. FAGBOLA OLUMUYIWA OLADIMEJI 6. AKINTOYE OLUSHOLA BOSEDE 7. OLOFIN FREDRICK ADEGOROYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF VENUE OWNERS IN NIGERIA. 2. TO FOSTER LOVE, UNITY, UNDERSTANDING AND SOCIAL PROGRESS OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION.

NKAIMA UNITY FARMERS ASSOCIATION

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

CLUB 691 ILEGRAMMS

ELECTRONIC SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALLEN OLUWATOYIN IYANDA- CHAIRMAN; 2. ORIBUNMI AYISAT ADEYINKA- SECRETARY; 3. OJOYE KAZEEM MUSTAPHA; 4. OBOZOKHAE-GEORGE JAMES; 5. ALLEN ADERIBIGBE K.; AND 6. FARAYOLA SHAKIRU OLAYIWOLA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE E-SPORTS, PROMOTE IT IN THE LIGHT OF ITS VALUES - HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, UNITY OF PURPOSE AND ABILITY TO PROMOTE PEACE AND TO ORGANIZE E-SPORTS COMPETITIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE LAND OF BETHEL PROPHETIC HEALING AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

SIGNED: OLUWAKEMI EBODA ESQ.

YORUBA COMMUNITY PLATEAU STATE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEPOJU OLUSEGUN ADEWUMI- CHAIRMAN 2. OSUNGBOUNGBE GBENGA CLEMENT - SECRETARY 3. ADESANMI OLUBUNMI ESTHER 4. AYOOLA OLAOYE 5. OYELEYE WEMIMO ESTHER 6. AMASA KEHINDE STEPHEN 7. ADENIRAN ADEBUSUYI ISAAC

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AIYELESO WILLIAM OLUREMI 2. AYILARA ABDULRAZAK ADENIYI 3. OWA TAIYE 4. OLUGBODI SOLOMON AKANBI 5. ALASINRIN AMUDA YUSUF 6. OGUNS JOSEPH OLA 7. FALADE BANKOLE LAWRENCE 8. OGUNNAIKE ADENIYI RICHARD 9. OWOLABI ABDULRAZAQ SALAWU 10. OYAFEMI RAYIM ADEDEJI 11. REUBEN AYODELE GBIJAH

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND MEMBERS IN REALIZING THEIR POTENTIALS.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS BY FOSTERING A SPIRIT OF GOOD FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS, THEIR NEIGHBOURS AND FELLOW NIGERIANS AND OTHERS, THROUGH THE LENGH AND BREADTH OF NORTHERN STATES AND DIASPORA 2. TO PURSUE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER OBJECTIVES, WHICH WOULD FOSTER LOVE AND UNITY AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AYILARA ABDULRAZAK ADENIYI

ROYAL LAWN TENNIS CLUB

MISSION PILLARS INTERNATIONAL

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF INNO ANOLIEFO - CHAIRMAN 2. ENGR. JATTO ABDULKAREEM 3. CHIEF C.J LAWRENCE OBIANODO 4. ENGR MATTHIAS GUNAT 5. HON. ABDULRAHMAN TERAB

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

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONYEKA NZUBECHUKWU CELESTINE 2. ONYEKA EUCHARIA IJEOMA 3. ONYEKA EYIUCHE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO REMAIN STEADFAST TO THE WORDS OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TECHNOLOGY MOTIVATION EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AISHA OMOZE BELLO 2. ENENIMIETE AWOTUA-EFEBO 3. JERRY ODILI 4. JIMI AGBAJE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ORGANIZE AND DELIVER FREE BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, CODING AND OTHER ICT SKILLS TRAINING, AND FREE ICT ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING TO LESS PRIVILEGED/ UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS AND WOMEN IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR EMMANUEL OYOROKOTO 07035047971 ASSOCIATION OF IVORIANS WORKING IN ECOWAS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KUOAKOU ROLAND 2. KONE MARIAME 3. KOUMOIN ARKADIUS 4. POATY MATHIEU GNUAN MOUA 5. DJANKALE BRIGITTE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND PROSPERITY AMONG OUR MEMBERS. 2. TO ESTABLISH A CLIMATE OF UNDERSTANDING, MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTHY COLLABORATION AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: F. O. C UZOEGWU ESQ. 08185510000, 08033498152. FOCUSNG@YAHOO.COM.

ASSOCIATION OF EXCELLENT ACHIEVERS DELIGHT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR OBEHI AKHIGBE - CHAIRMAN 2. MR ALEXANDER FRIDAY - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. MR PHILIP IMAFIDON - SECRETARY 4. VICTOR IZIOKHAI - MEMBER 5. BRIGHT OVIAWE - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR ONI ELLIOT 08052059019

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ECO-DRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY INITIATIVE

FILM DEVELOPMENT FORUM

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MESSRS ATLAS JET NIGERIA LTD HAS APPLIED TO THE NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY ( NCAA ) FOR GRANT OF AIR TRAVEL ORGANIERS LICENCE (ATOL ) TO ORGANIZE TOURS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA, ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS OBJJECTION OR REPRESENTATION AS REGARDS THIS APPLICATION SHOULD DO SO WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION. SUCH OBJJECTION OR PRESENTATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (NCAA), AVIATION HOUSE, P.M.B.21029 I KEA, IKEJA LAGOS.

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. DR. GODWIN E. OYIWONA 2. MRS LOVETH OYIWONA 3. MRS. ADA OGIRI 4. MR. BROWN OCHAI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND TO CONSERVE SAVE ENVIRONMENT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 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: MANAGEMENT

SIGNED: BARR. AUGUSTINE OYIWONA.

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. CHIKWENDU MADUABUGHICHI CHUKWUEMEKA 2. ASIKA OBODOECHINA UKPABI 3. EKEJIMBE ELOCHUKWU CHRIS 4. SODIPO BANKOLA ADEKUNLE AKINTOYE 5. EYENGHO ALEX ORITSEGBEYIWA 6. IZU OSUIGWE 7. CHIOMA OKOYE 8. GEORGE-HART ROSANNA NDAPA 9. RICHARD MOFE DAMUO 10. PRINCE TONYE PRINCEWILL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FILM INDUSTRY THROUGH QUALITY FILM PRODUCTION. 2. TO CREATE A VERITABLE PLATFORM FOR EFFECTIVE AND REGULAR INTERFACE AMONG FILM STAKEHOLDERS FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFITS. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELEMA SCRAP DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. GODSWILL JOE OPUSUNJU 2. HANSON L. OWUJIE 3. DANIEL I. UZOECHI 4. FABIAN NWAFOR EDE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED...DAVID NJOKU UMAHI, ESQ. SOLICITOR

EXCEPTIONAL SHAREHOLDERS’ ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. DR. ADEGBAYIKE EMMANUEL OLUSEGUN - INCOMING. 2. AIYEDOGBON GODWIN AYODELE - INCOMING. 3. OGUNNUBI TITILAYO ESTHER - INCOMING. 4. OLUGBOSUN ARIYO AYO - OUTGOING. 5. OLUGBOSUN AKINTAYO - OUTGOING. 6. SANNI ABIODUN CHRISTIANA - OUTGOING. 7. AIYEBIWO OLUBUNMI MOTUNRAYO - OUTGOING. 8. OLATUNJI ABOSEDE YEMI - OUTGOING. 9. FAJOBI VERONICA AYOOLA - OUTGOING. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO UNITE THE SHAREHOLDERS AND INVESTORS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REMOVAL/APPOINTMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THIS NOTICE. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST FOUNTAIN LIVING SPRING OF GOD POWER AND HEALING MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR LAWAL JOHN TAJUDEEN. 2. COKER OMOTUNDE OLUFUNMI. 3. LAWAL MERCY AJIBIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO UNDERTAKE DELIVERANCE AND HEALING FROM SIN THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST TO ORGANIZE REVIVAL CRUSADE AND BIBLE TEACHING SEMINAR ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

PERFECT PEACE SISTERS INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. GLORIA OGHOGHO IMAKHAI 2. EGENTI ELIZABETH (MRS.) 3. EMELIEZE ABIEYUWA 4. AGADA MARY UMAKANI 5. OGBOJI ANN ELAKECHE 6. ASUNOGIE HADIZA 7. KASIMANWUNA FUNMILOLA 8. EDNA EKANIYERE ANUKU 9. ELOHO MAGDALENE OBATOMI 10. KASIM SEUN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND LOVE AMONGST THE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. GLORIA O. IMAKHAI (SOLICITOR)

SIGNED: CHUKA UBA, ESQ. SOLICITOR

AMAZING GLORY GOSPEL OUTREACH This is to inform the general public that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) ALOBI ISRAEL CHUKWUBUIKEM (2) ALOBI BLESSING NWAKAEGO (3) ALOBI GABRIEL CHUKWUMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ by all scriptural means in Nigeria and all over the world. (2) To promote and develop practical Godly love and character among all men, particularly the household of faith. (3) To promote fellowship among believers of all classes, races and denominations. (4) To co-operate and associate with or otherwise encourage and assist any person, body or organization with identical or complementary aims and objects for the furtherance and expansion of the gospel of Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar – General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed: ALOBI ISRAEL CHUKWUBUIKEM 08036766464

COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL, IKARE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEGBOLA OLATUNDE JOHNSON - PRESIDENT 2. FALUSI AKINBOWALE OLUSEGUN - SECRETARY 3. ALIU OGUNTADE FATAI 4. KUTELU MOPOELOLA OLUWAKEMI 5. OLONISAKIN GBENGA MOSES 6. OLAOFIN OLUNIYI FELIX 7. AGUN BOLATIMI OPEYEMI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND WELFARE AMONGST MEMBER 2. TO SUPPORT THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SLAINLAMB MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named non-governmental organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for registration as an incorporated trustee under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap. C-20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). JUSTUS EASEBORN KING PRESIDENT 2) IGONI THEOPHILUS EBIRIEN SECRETARY 3). JUSTUS CHARITY 4). JOHN JUDITH EYIEKENE 5). DOUGLAS EMMANUEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES i). To take the gospel of salvation of our Lord Jesus to all parts of the world and to bring souls into the body of Christ ii). To deliver people from darkness and the bondage of sin, sickness, poverty and every satanic oppression and manipulation iii). To promote religious harmony iv). The promoting of holiness as a way of Christian living v). The quest for salvation as the key to happiness in daily life Any objection to this registration should be addressed to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

CHARITY MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MARY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MISSION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGWUTUM DIVINE OBU 2. IHEDIOHA IMMACULATA ONYINYECHI 3. OHAKAM VALENTINE CHIDINDU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR ORPHANS, VULNERABLE CHILDREN MOTHERLESS BABIES, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN 2. TO ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AIMED AT DISCOURAGING CHILD ABUSE IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MGBODILE, M. CHEKWUBE (SECRETARY)

PEACE AND GLORY CHURCH OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL

MONASTIC ORDER OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY ORGANIZATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UGOCHUKWU HUMPHREY DAVID. 2. UGOCHUKWU CHARITY ONY 3. EZE KINGSLEY TOBECHUKWU 4. OCHONU SUNDAY 5. ABAJUO EVEREST IZUCHUKWU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO RUN A MINISTRY OF PRAYERS, HEALING, DELIVERANCE AND PROPHETIC 3. TO ORGANIZE SYMPOSIUM, CONFERENCE AND PRAYER CLINIC FOR THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

RHEMA INT’L CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY- HOME OF EXCELLENCE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. ONI OSAIGBOVO VALENTINE ABUMERE SNR. PASTOR 2. DEAC. ANENIH IGBEREASE ROMEO TREASURER 3. PST. ODIASE KESTER NOSAGIAGBON SECRETARY 4. PST. (MRS.) ONI ABUMERE EHIME BENEDICTA MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED, ORPHANS AND WIDOWS. 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: PST. ODIASE KESTER NOSAGIAGBON (SECRETARY)

1. REV. FR. (MONK) MICHAEL ONYEDIKACHUKWU ILOEGBUNAEFU - CHAIRMAN 2. ANYA, JOHNBOSCO UDOKA MEMBER 3. MGBODILE, MATTHEW CHEKWUBE SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. ENTHRONEMENT AND PRACTICAL LIVING OUT OF TRUTH, JUSTICE AND TRUE LOVE. 2. THE IDENTITY AND CHARACTER OF THE TRIUNE GOD HIMSELF FOR A BETTER MONASTIC CONTEMPLATIVE COMMUNITY LIVING FOR TRUE PEACE, SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL PROGRESS. 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: MGBODILE, M. CHEKWUBE (SECRETARY)

OJO PINNACLE KLUB OF LAGOS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. SOLOMON AJIBOLA AKIN- AINA - PRESIDENT 2. HON. EMMANUEL OKEDEYI - VICE PRESIDENT 3. ALH. BILIAMINU MUSA - SECRTARY 4 HON. FEMI OBAYOMI DAVIES 5. HON. AJOSE MUSIBAU ADIO - TREASURER 6. MRS. BUSAYO ABIKE ABIODUN - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 7. HON AHMED SULE ADEOYE - SOCIAL DIRECTOR / PRO 8 BODE L.M, AKIIN-AINA ESQ 9 DR .OLUMIDE OBAYOMI DAVIE - EX-OFFICIO THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1 TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THEIR MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR BAYO OLAWOYIN

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 24, 2017

Rep lauds FG’s effort to stabilze North East

Chris Emetoh, Abuja

ÎÎÎ The Federal Government has received commendation for its strive in reducing the economic hardship in the North East brought about by the Boko Haram insurgency. The lawmaker representing Marte/Monguno/ Nganzai Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Mohammed Tahir Monguno gave the commendation during an interview with journalists to appraise his contributions towards amaliorating the plights of his constituents most of who are Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Hon Monguno explained that most of the people are in IDPs camps without any means of livelyhood especially not being engaged in meaningful farming activities as most infrastructures in the region have been completely destroyed by the insurgents. He noted however that the intervention of the Federal Government resulting to the establish-

ment of the North East Development Commission is a welcome development, adding that it would help in fast tracking the recovery of economic activities in the North East as well aid in the reconstruction and repair of damaged infrastructure. “As you are aware, the North East Development Commission which is an initiative of the National Assembly was sponsored by the Speaker in the House of Representatives as a result of the devastation caused by the Boko Haram insurgency. The economy of the North East is in complete comatose while our infrastructure has been completely destroyed hence the need for the establishment of NEDC which will see to the reconciliation, reconstruction and rebuilding of all these infrastructure that have been destroyed by insurgency,” he stated. Monguno also lauded Federal Government effort on food security through its agriculture policy.

OLAYEMI ADEBIMPE TOLUWALASE

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“In order to attain food security, as you are aware, the government is preaching the gospel of diversification of the Nigerian economy from oil to agriculture. In order to attain this lofty objective the agricultural sector has enjoyed robust funding compared to what obtains in the past. Before now, we hardly attain 1% of the budget that is being devoted to the agricultural sector but, in 2017 appropriation, we have about 1.8% of the National budget that is devoted to agriculture,” he explained, adding that the government’s policy has made it possible for farmers to access loans at subsidized rate so that they can procure seedlings, fertilizer and other farming inputs. “This has improved significantly, agricultural production with regards to rice and that is why we have been able to ban the importation of rice and now, we are majorly dependent on local production of rice. Government is also determined KALEJAIYE SHEFFIAT OMOTUNDE (MRS)

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to revitalize the Bank of Agriculture so that the bank can have the wherewithal to give out loans to farmers at reduced interest rates.” He stressed that the 2017 allowed for a special amount of money to be devoted for the training and empowernment of youths and women in various aspects of agriculture including horticulture and aquaculture. “ The bulk of the people that are engaged in agriculture are in the rural areas and consist mostly women and youths. Now that the government is encouraging the youth to go into agriculture, a lot of money has been set aside for the training and empowernment of youths,” he said. As part of his individual contributions, Hon Monguno regretted that poor water supply has been a major challenge to agriculture in his constituency, but that he has been able to attract some projects “ so

that when the people go back they will be able to enjoy some basic amenities, especially water supply. I made it a point of duty to also give out cash to the people in my

Abia Warriors FC appreciate Adebayo, welcome back Olaha Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

Abia Warriors football club of Umuahia weekend appreciated its defender, Abiodun Adebayo with N50,000 cash and other gifts, just as the club also welcomed back one of its own, Michael Olaha. Abiodun Adebayo was also rewarded for being the only player that started and completed all Abia Warriors 19 matches in the first stanza of the on-going Nigeria Professional Football League without being substituted. Making the presentation, the Chairman of the club, Chief Emeka Inyama I, formerly known and addressed as ADAMU ABDULLAHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAMU AUDU YUSUF. All former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

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The general public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 Of 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGUNDIPE OLUWOLE PETER - President 2. YUSUF SADIQ DAVID - Vice President 3. AJILEYE IBUKUN JONATHAN - General Secretary 4. OWOLABI OYEWALE - Treasurer 5. ADEOPOLARUN OLUWAKAYODE MATTHEW - Financial Secretary. Aims and objectives: 1. To promote cultural and social values of members 2. To promote family atmosphere and unity among members 3. To promote economics well being of members as well as their families 4. To love each other regardless of economics or financial status 5. To help in the development and growth of the Nigerian Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama. P.M.B 198, Garki Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

said the recognition was to encourage other players to work harder for the overall interest of the club at the end of the season. The club also within the week welcomed back one of its own, Michael Olaha with the presentation of the club’s memorabilia. Olaha was Abia Warriors top scorer last season before he moved abroad in continuation of his professional career. The former New Generation FC of Umuahia striker, who is on break, took some time off to visit the club’s secretariat in Umuahia where he was highly appreciated by management and staff. BELLO AKEEM IYONDA Formerly IMURAN AKEEM BAMIDELE.. NoW BELLO AKEEM IYONDA.. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

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constituency to engage in transport business and the other projects that i have will be executed once everybody is settled,” Monguno disclosed.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES: To be a Driving force in promoting academic excellence in the school, through regular partnership in the aspects of coaching for final year students, Career talk, and counselling. To actively participate in the School Valedictory Service. To Reinforce members welfare structure, and empowerment of women. To Strengthened and expande the membership, through unification and involment, Accountability and uprightness in conduct. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama. P.M.B 198, Garki Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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NDLEA arrests notorious cocaine dealer in Adamawa Tom Garba, Yola

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Adamawa Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA ) has confirmed the arrest and prosecution of notorious cocaine dealer , Ahmed Buba a.k.a “ Ajebo” with a total of 13.9 grams of cracked cocaine. Mr. Yakubu Kibo, the state commander of the agency confirmed the development to newsmen in Yola.

Kibo said that the arrest was first of its kind in the history of cocaine seizure in the state and that the kingpin after the arrest was charged to Federal High Court ,Yola, on April 12, 2017 and was convicted to five years imprisonment without the option of fine. He said that the agency after the arrest conducted an intensive laboratory test and the substance was finally confirmed to be cocaine positive

mixed with Soda Bicarbonate. ” The Command on April 7, 2017 at about 8 pm arrested one Ahmed Buba a.k.a ” Ajebo ” with a total of 13.9 grams of substance believed to be cracked Cocaine. ” He was arrested in Yola town in front of Modibbo Adama University of technology Distance Learning Centre with the illicit concealed in a car brain box ,”. Kibo said.

He said that the agency was trailing the kingpin for about six months following an intelligence report. Kibo explained that after thorough investigation in his house at Wuro-Chekke ward in Yola South Local Government area , the kingpin admitted to be in the illicit business for the past two years. He pointed out that Ahmed Buba , who was 37 years old , was the

main sources of cocaine business to many Higher institution learnings in the state. According to the Commander, after further investigations it was uncovered that the king pin has wasted many lives of innocent youth in the state who became addicted to the cocaine. ” Ahmed Buba has confirmed to the command that the sources of his cocaine is from Abuja,” He explained that the

Recession: Prices of basic necessities are coming down in Adamawa

SUBEB suspends four head teachers for three months without salaries Edem Edem, Calabar

Tom Garba, Yola

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several months ago the country’s currency has been on a weak line in favour of the dollar, making the economy to be in a downward slope thereby skyrocketing the prices of products in the both open and closed markets a no go area to low income earners. Only some few weeks ago the Naira beginning to gain strength against the Dollar, our correspondent in Adamawa State went on a marker survey to verify the prices of commodities either the hike in prices of the commodities have come down or still remains skyrocket. The survey revealed that most of the basic necessities products are coming down as according to a trader who sells bags of rice, palm oil and seasonings at the Jimeta modern Market, Mrs Nkechi Eze said that before she use to buy a bag of rice at the whole price of (company price) of N20,500 Naira and sale it at the rate of N21,500 Naira to N22,000 Naira. But now she gets it at N14,000 Naira and sales it at the cost of N15,000 Naira. Madam Nkechi assured that the Coming down of the basic necessities products is as a result of how the Naira is gaining strength to a Dollar, making her to sale a lot of bags than when it was at a very high price and the market is more lively with customers than before.

cracked cocaine was more dangerous than the ordinary powdered cocaine if consumed. Kibo worried that the hard drugs cartels were now using vehicles spare parts popularly known as “ Belgium “ to conceal illicit in order to defeat security checking points. He warned that the command would not relented in its efforts to rid out the state free of drugs.

Ogun Cultural Troupe member performing at the African Drums Festival at Abeokuta, Ogun State… at the weekend.

My Greatest Fear is NonAchievement-Dogara Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja

ÎÎÎSpeaker of

the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has come out to state that despite the relative peace which has existed between the Executive and the Green Chambers of the House, his greatest fear has nothing to do with political battles or controversies, but not leaving a lasting legacy which will impact positively on the lives of Nigerians. Dogara made the revelation during an interview session with a local magazine in Abuja over the weekend. On what he considers his greatest challenge since becoming Speaker, he stated that problems will always occur, and as leaders, such problems should always be surmounted. “I tell people that one of

the things God has developed real well in me is to remove fear from me, I fear nothing. Dogara said. He however fears he will not feel fulfilled if the 8th the Eighth House of Representatives, which he leads, is unable to leave landmark achievements. According to him; “The only thing that frightens me is if this Eighth Assembly which, by virtue of the grace of God, I have been called to lead, is unable to leave landmark achievements; that is what bothers me and prevents me from sleeping. At times, I begin to think about what it is that we have achieved, done wrong or could have done better? What is the next line of things we can do for the betterment of the lives and living conditions of our people. “This is going to be 2

years, what can we really say we have done that has bettered the lot of Nigerians. What will be our place when the history of this country is written. “Those are the issues that prevent one from sleeping, really, as against political battles with individuals or thinking about next elections – those are not the issues at all. “ I bother a lot about where we are leading this House to and what it is we can achieve in both parliament and in government, because we are running the same government. If Buhari fails; all of us have failed, because it is one government and we cannot extricate ourselves.” The Speaker, who also revealed that he occasionally writes advisory memos to the Presidency, stressed the importance of work-

ing as one irrespective of party affiliations and positions occupied, in order to make the current administration succeed in its efforts to better the lot of Nigerians. “Sometimes I sit down, craft memos by myself and take it to the Executive; it is not my responsibility, the government has its own advisers, but I fear a lot about the place this government will occupy in history. All of us will be involved in that history, none of us will run away whether you just a member, a leader, a Chairman of a Committee, whoever you are it is our government, it doesn’t even matter which political party you belong to, it is one government and we are all involved. So the point is what is the legacy we are leaving behind? What are we achieving?

Executive chairman of Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CRSUBEB) Dr Stephen Odey has ordered for the relieved of appointments of four head teachers who involved in fraudulent practices and suspended them for three months without salary pending the recommendations of the disciplinary committee of the Board. The head teachers fraudulently included names of non-existing staff and conspired with certain persons to stand in for them during the audit exercise. These acts according to the Chairman were perpetrated with disregard and ignominy in spite of repeated announcements and correspondences warning Head Teachers and Executive Secretaries of Local Government Education Authorities of the severe consequences of engaging in fraudulent acts during the exercise. In a release signed by the Chairman, the affected Head Teachers are from the following Schools Government Primary School, Kutia Obudu: The Head Teacher was suspended for fraudulently including the name of a deceased staff in the October, 2016 nominal roll and conspiring with someone else to stand in for the deceased staff. Community Primary School, Ejakpe, Obudu: Head Teacher suspended for including the name of a nonteaching staff who had abandoned her duty post for over 6 months without leave. PCN Primary School, Nsidong, Bakassi: Head Teacher suspended for substituting the name of his late wife who was a teacher for his second wife.

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SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church celebrates Galilee Day ÎÎÎIn the spirit of Easter

celebration, the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Jakande Estate Isolo Lagos, recently celebrated the 2017 Galilee Day. Catholic Churches over the world celebrate Galilee Day to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a day they join the apostles of Jesus Christ in faith to meet with the risen Lord and a day to specially share the joy of the risen Lord with one another. The day started with the holy Mass; the people together with their Priests offered the most acceptable sacrifice to the Father for the gift of one another and for the gift of life eternal. Speaking at the event which witnessed the presence of who is who in the Catholic family and representatives of the government, the Parish Priest, Rev Fr. Leo Ukwuani, while comparing the 2016 Galilee Day and that of 2017, said the enthusiasm and the zeal of members were encouraging. He said: “I was thinking we cannot have anything that is better than last year but when I came here today as I saw the crowd I saw the enthusiasm the zealousness and the ac-

tion I said God I thank you because whatever is worth doing is worth doing best”. Speaking on the significance of Galilee Day, he said: “It is very simple just like in John 20, in Mark 16 when the women saw Jesus, he told them to go and tell His brothers, the brothers are the Apostles the inner caucus of Christ ministry. So he told them to tell them that they should meet Him at Galilee that they would see him as he has risen so that is what we are celebrating that is why we left our church and came to this place, this is our Galilee. Advising Catholics, the cleric urged them to look onto him (Jesus) who was pierced, saying that he is “our strength, he will never disappoint us, while urging them to look onto him who was pierced. “You know the Bible says in John 19-37, the one they pierced, they looked onto Him, even it’s our sin that made Jesus to enter the grave but at the same time He did not mind, He did not consider it, that is why the Bible says in Roman5: 8 very clearly although we were sinners, He died for us.

Two policemen, four others killed in clash with armed youths in A\Ibom Patrick Odey, Uyo

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sons including two Police officers have been confirmed dead when officers of the Nigeria Police force and the armed youths clashed at the weekend in Akwa Ibom state. Two AK-47 rifles were seized from the Police in the attack. The incident happened at Obot Ndom community in Etinan Local Government Area, when Police stormed the place to effect arrest of some suspected criminals. Security sources told the Daily Times in Uyo that trouble started when a teenager was beaten to death by the community, for stealing edible cassava snacks. “When they beat him to death, his remains were taken to the next village and buried in a shallow grave in the bush. The incident was reported to the Police, who visited the community for investigation and arrest of the suspects”. The was a resistance from the angry youths who forced the three policemen to retreat.

The police later reinforced with more men including the operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), leading to a bloody clash. The gang leader, Ubong Isaiah, former Chairman of Task Force on sale of stickers to truck drivers was killed by the Police, forcing the youths to go on a mob action against the Police. Armed with sophisticated guns and charms the gang over-powered the Policemen, killing two and injured another, who ran to the Palace of the village monarch, popularly called Eteidung for safety. “When they killed their leader, the gang became more angry and with more enforcement, they were able to over-power the Police, killed two them, while one escaped with machete cut and bullets wounds to the Palace of our Village Head”, Ita Joseph, an eye witness said. The crisis, it was gathered, started as a family feud involving the late Ubong, who was alleged to have beaten up his sister for insulting his wife.

L-R: Mr. Temitope Akintola, a Glo subscriber; Mr. Mega Okpara of Sterling Bank, Owerri; Globacom brand ambassador, Omawumi and Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Protocol and Entertainment, Hon. Uchenna Ebochuo, at the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Owerri ... at the weekend.

Media trial: Summit group warns EFCC not to precipitate violent crisis Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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al Summit Group, said on Sunday that care must be taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission not to precipitate violent national social upheaval with its propaganda tactics in the fight against corruption. The group said that propaganda tactics being employed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the fight against corruption and carelessly broadcasting of sensational information, should be checked not to trigger massive and violent social unrest nationwide. NNSG stated this in a statement on Sunday signed by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Tony Uranta who noted that the Nigerian National Summit Group, would continue to support President Mu-

hammadu Buhari in the fight against corruption so long as the fight are not selective and are carried out in line with the rule of law. It noted that the recent losses by the Federal Government in four major corruption cases in courts was proof that trials in the media cannot substitute for thorough crime investigations and diligent prosecution of cases. According to the statement: “Trial by media, including the recent propaganda deployments by the EFCC, have not only been too loosely woven around unverified facts, but have even calculatedly encouraged libellous falsehoods, whilst inflaming public passion. “The rush, by the EFCC, for example, to mass communicate the putative discoveries of humongous amounts of allegedly looted monies, without first ascertaining their ownership, smacks of

professional impropriety, especially considering how many now obviously innocent individuals have had their names and integrity at least passively impugned via night libellous association with said sums, by the anti corruption agency. The group said that without attempting to hold briefs for Ms. Mo Abudu, Mrs. Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, or Mr. Rotimi Amaechi who were erroneously linked one way or the other with the huge sum , “one can guess that unless the EFCC speedily offers them very public apologies, the stigma created by the media outcry, that wrongly linked them to the apartment in which the funds were discovered, may ever lived with them. NNSG said that “now that we learn that the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) had immediately claimed ownership of the apartment and funds, one wonders in whose interest

it was to ignore this and still allow for the growth of malicious public and media speculation” The group cautioned government agencies and the media to be careful in future before carelessly broadcasting sensational information, so as not to become the cause of a violent national social upheaval by misled Nigerians who are already on edge and frustrated with the status quo during this recession. The group threatened to deploy the Freedom of Information Act to demand the EFCC immediately obeys Mr. President’s instruction, given a couple of weeks ago, that the anti-graft body tread the natural path of transparency and accountability, by urgently producing an Interim Audit Report of all monies recovered by the agency, to date, beginning from the tenure of the immediate past EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde.

VP Osinbajo meets first African pilot to undertake solo flight around the world ÎÎÎCaptain

Ademilola Odujinrin, the first African Pilot to undertake a Solo Flight round the World paid a courtesy visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja on Wednesday, April 19. While receiving Capt Odujinrin, Osinbajo hailed the talent and resilience of Nigerians wherever they are, noting that ``the country is blessed with great talents and Nigerians are among some of the most creative and smartest persons

around the world.’” “Your story is really fascinating and I am extremely proud of what you have done and more that you are a Nigerian and I am very sure that just as we took over the entertainment industry, we will certainly break new grounds.’’ The Vice President who was full of praises for the young pilot and his team’s achievements said “this is the sort of things that people should hear especially

young people, it is really inspiring and younger people must begin to learn from your experience and story, and am glad that you achieved this feat. “Also, the team is entirely Nigerian and that by itself is certainly a good thing and am sure this portends even greater things for us in the future,’’ he submitted. On the pilot’s humanitarian project, Prof Osinbajo said that he looked forward to supporting his

humanitarian project, but advised that it must be on a scale whatever you plan to do in this area must be on scale because the most important thing you have to focus on is scale so that it can be expanded. Earlier, Africa’s first solo traveller, Capt. Lola Odujinrin said his goal was to put Nigeria on the world map by being the first African to ``go round the world as a solo pilot and achieve that humanitarian aspect of his dream.’’

Monday, April 24, 2017

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Iheanacho Vows To Regain Shirt M anchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has vowed to fight for a first team shirt after falling down the pecking order at the Etihad outift following the arrival of Brazil young sensation Gabriel Jesus. The Taye Academy product has confessed that Nigerians are worried about his lack of football at City and hopes to continue improving, knowing he’s competing against two very good South American attackers in the shape of Sergio Aguero and Jesus.

‘’I cannot pretend that I don’t hear what people back home [in Nigeria] say about my lack of regular football but I will continue to fight,” Iheanacho told BBC Sport. “I don’t worry about those comments. All I need to do is to keep working, keep doing well and keep improving every day. “Sergio Aguero and Gabriel [Jesus] are really really great players that we need in our team. The Citizens number 72 added : “As a

young player, I’m happy playing alongside these fantastic players because I learn and get better every day. “It’s a big thing for my career to compete with these players. I’m okay with the way things are going and I wish Gabriel a quick recovery to return and help the team.” Manchester City face Arsenal in the semifinal of the FA Cup on Sunday at Wembley, and Iheanacho will be hoping to play his third straight game for his club in the competition, having come off the bench against Huddersfield and Middlesbrough.

Moses Didn’t Dive – Murphy

Zenke helps Tubize escape demotion

igeria striker Simon Zenke turned out to be the hero for his Belgian side as he scored the only goal of the game to help AFC Tubize defeat Oud Hervelee 1-0 in the First Division Group B relegation play-off. Zenke’s goal was also important because the win helped Tubize escape relegation after a turbulent season that saw the team spend a lot of time in the relegation zone. The former Flying Eagles striker told supersport.com that he is happy with his goal and he’s over the moon that the goal helped his side escape relegation. “It was a tough game, one that we had to win to maintain our place in the league and I’m happy we eventually secured our survival,” the former AS Nancy striker said. “I’m glad I scored the winning goal to help us escape the drop. It was a very important game but I’m happy we came out victorious. “The fans are happy and so are the players. It’s a great feeling to be able to retain our status in the league,” Zenke added. The 28-year-old has scored four goals this season with nine assists.

nglish Premier League legend Danny Murphy has backed Chelsea wingback Victor Moses following criticism that the Nigerian dived to win a penalty for Chelsea in their 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi-final decided at Wembley. Moses has been roundly criticised by some fans on social media, who are of the opinion that the Nigerian made a meal out of a none existent tackle from Spurs Heung Min Son to win to win the spot kick which put Chelsea 2-1 up. However former Spurs midfielder who now works as a commentator for the BBC insist that the 26 year old was clever and took advantage of Son’s naivety in sliding into a tackle in his own box. Murphy called the decision to award the Nigerian a penalty a good call by the referee and even at a time during the game named the Nigerian as his man of the match. However shortly after the game, he somehow had a change in mind as he gave his man of the match award to Moses’s teammate David Luiz, and also praised two goal hero Willian for his role in the win.

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Onyekuru Continues Goal- scoring Streak

igerian youngster Henry Onyekuru has continued his impressive goal scoring streak as he netted another goal as his side KAS Eupen let go of a two-nil lead to draw 3-3 with KV Kortrijk in Belgium on Saturday. The relegation play-off game between the two sides turned out to be a classic as fans will remember the game for the way it swung back and forth. Kortrijk, playing at home, found themselves two goals behind after 15 minutes as Eric Ocansey and Onyekuru scored for the visitors. Stijn de Smet then got Kortrijk back into the game with a well-taken goal to cut the lead in half but Eupen regained their two-goal lead through Luis Garcia in the 74th minute. The game ended in dramatic fashion as Kortrijk scored two late goals in added time for the draw. Andriy Totovitskiy’s goal in the 90th minute and another by Sidi Sarr a minute later saved the home side’s blushes as they snatched a point at the death. Onyekuru’s form has seen him attract interest from Germany, England and Scotland as it appears the striker might not play in the Jupiler Liga next season. He has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season with seven assists.

Onyekwuru’s brace rescues Eupen

he goal draught recently experienced by Omoluabi Queens has made the chief coach of the Nigeria Women Premier League outfit, Osun Babes FC, to consider new options upfront. Coach Liadi Bashiru in recent chat with soccernet.com.ng recounts in dismay, how his girls felt playing over 180minutes without a single goal to commemorate their efforts. Osun Babes have so far registered two goals in the current campaign. Hope were raised in Lokoja when they confronted Confluence Queen, having previously spanked Pelican Stars in their fortress with two goals to nil. Confluence Queens walloped their counterpart from the land of Omoluabi with three unreplied goals in Lokoja. With the exit of Anthony Esther, last season highest goal scorer for the side, coach Liadi tutored side couldn’t breeze past their last opponent, Adamawa Queen. The game is highly

characterized with hard luck considering the fact that wood work denied their best chances at goal, seven times. In his reaction, coach Liadi Bashiru said that, new approach will be considered for his girls to start scoring and getting positive results henceforth. “ I’m not happy for our inability to bury our chances. My girls have been putting in their best efforts. “ We need to start scoring goals henceforth, we will change our tactical approach and l am optimistic that rain of goals will start to fall in earnest. We shall of course give our passionate fans something to smile about.” He told soccernet.com.ng Edo Queen, who equally had slow start in the current campaign shall welcome Osun Babes FC of Osogbo, in week 5 encounter of the Nigeria Women Premier League.

Why Iwobi Lost Arsenal Shirt – Okocha

lex Iwobi’s uncle Austin Okocha has explained the reason why the forward is no longer commanding a starting spot at Arsenal. Iwobi has failed to play in any of the Gunners last two games, and was not even listed for action when they lost to Crystal Palace as he was demoted to the U-23s. Okocha who mentored Iwobi during his formative years revealed, competition for spot in the team following the return of some senior players is the reason for his current absence from the team.

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Onitsha traders set up committee AT 2 for Obiano’s re-election

FDI to Anambra hits $ 7.2bn in three years – ANSIPPA boss

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Cargo airport will open up Anambra – Ojukwu varsity VC

L-R: Madam Huang Zhi Hui, Chairman, Sino King/Partner, China Aviation; Governor Willie Obiano; HE Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Chairman, Orient Petroleum; Christian Udechukwu, Chairman, Osike Synergy and Mr. Ik Ifedi, Chairman, Emsworth Oil & Gas Ltd, during the signing of Agreement for Anambra State owned International Cargo Airport, whose ground breaking held at Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state...recently

ANSG is working to create stable, economically-viable environment- Obiano Stories by Alphonsus Nweze, Onitsha

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, says his government is working to create a stable and economically-viable environment to improve people’s lives and engender investments in the state. Obiano stated this in a meeting with a delegation of Anambra State Association in South Africa at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, at the weekend. He said that the step would help to discourage Anambra indigenes from traveling abroad where they believed the pasture was greener. “What is important for my administration is to make the state viable for its inhabitants to ensure that our people have less need to seek opportunities elsewhere in the increasing hostilities.’’ Condemning the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Obiano urged the Anambra community in that country to “think of home”, assuring that their investments would be well protected.

He also called on those preferring to remain in South Africa to shun drug trafficking and cultism. The governor said that his government would support the association in its efforts to provide empowerment for Anambra youths. On his part, Commissioner for Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Mrs. Stella Onuorah, said that the state was in dire need of in-

vestments from its diaspora community. “This meeting is in line with the efforts of the present administration through the ministry, to mobilise Anambra indigenes to support the ongoing transformation in the state,’’ Onuorah said. Earlier, President-General of the association, Chief Onyekachukwu Onyeka, had said that the group would partner the state government to enlighten indi-

genes travelling to South Africa to guard against wrong doiings. In his contribution, a member of the association’s board of trustees, Mr Jason Osuafor, expressed appreciation to the governor on the way he had steered the affairs of the state. He said that the association was looking forward to partnering the state government and other key stakeholders in human capital and business develop-

Calabar tragedy: Obiano condoles with Ayade, Cross Riverians Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has condoled with the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade and the people of Cross River State over the tragic death of football fans who lost their lives at a soccer viewing centre when a high tension electric cable fell on the roof of the building housing the viewing centre in Calabar, on Thursday night. Expressing a deep sense of sorrow, Governor Obiano who spoke through James Eze, his Senior

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Special Assistant on Media, said the news of the tragedy came as a shock to him. “There are certain things that paralyse me with shock. The news of many young people dying at the same time always leaves me in shock. This is one incident that will fill us all with a deep sense of loss for a very long time,” Governor Obiano observed. Speaking further, the Governor expressed his deepest condolences to Governor Ayade and all Cross Riverians, saying; “My thoughts and prayers are with you in this dark hour when everything seems to dissolve into strands of questions that have no easy answers. Moments like this do not lend themselves to easy

explanations. But they simply remind us of the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of living in peace and harmony with our neighbours and devoting more time to the service of God.” Obiano therefore urged families that lost loved ones in the tragedy to keep looking onto Jesus, the author and finisher of the faith of all believers, assuring them that grief may tarry for a night but joy comes in the morning. The causalities of the Calabar tragedy were reported to have lost their lives while enjoying a quarter-final UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United of England and Anderlecht FC of Belgium at a viewing centre on Thursday night.

ÏÏÏ The Vice- Chancellor Chukwuemeka Odumagwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Fidelis Okafor, has said that the International Cargo Airport being constructed at Umuleri, Anambra East Local Government of the state will open up the state economy. Prof. Okafor said with the airport on stream, there is no doubt that the economy of the state will automatically change and will compete with the economies of such cities as Lagos and Port Harcourt. Enumerating the advantages of the airport city, Prof. Okafor said in interview with The Anambra Times that as a Cargo Airport, the distribution of goods would be done here coupled with the both Local and international flights that will come to the airport to refuel because the aviation fuel from the Orient Petroluem Resources is one of the best in the in the world. He said: “There is no doubt that this is one of the capital achievements of this administration in the state. I congratulate our Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on this foresight”. The Vice-chancellor urged the members of the community to allow this development to take place in their place on peaceful atmosphere because ultimately they would be the beneficiaries of the project as the catchment area. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Financial Institutions, Mr. Ben Adimweruha, who also spoke to the Anambra Times agreed with Prof. Okafor that the Airport will usher in rapid transformation of the state. Nothing that the Airport city would be a world class when completed, he assured the project would be commissioned under Governor Willie Obiano”s tenure as his second term would be non-negotiable. The SSA said that the project would be completed within the next three years, saying that the flag-off has nothing to do with politics as some critics would people to believe. He said that it will create more employment opportunities for the people both direct and indirect jobs, in addition to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which the adjourning communities would enjoy. The airport being handled by a Chinese firm at the cost of N2 billion on the Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) in partnership with Orient Petroleum Resources is expected to be completed within three years.

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Tension as Onitsha traders allege extortion by Ocha Brigade

Confidence on me, well placed, says Moghalu … Decries lack of Ideology in Nigeria Politics

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the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief George Moghalu, has said any confidence placed on him by Anambra people is a wellplaced confidence. Moghalu, who is the national internal auditor of APC, spoke recently in Akwa, the Anambra State capital, where he delivered lecture on ‘Political Ideology’ to the Anambra State Correspondents chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). He said: “Anambra people should vote into office somebody who has the fear of God. Everybody must account for any position he/she occupy. The people should put their confidence and trust in me. I will justify it. I will provide leadership, I will not fail Anambra people. Any confidence on me is a wellplaced confidence”. Dwelling on ideology in Nigeria politics, the APC National internal auditor said for now there is no ideology in Nigerian party politics. He said because there was collapse of private sector, poli-

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gade, a private security firm being used by the Anambra State Government to raid illegal street traders have been generating tension in the state. Market leaders in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of the state, have accused the commander of the Brigade, Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo, of working at cross -purposes with Governor Willie Obiano’s mandate. Chief Eric Umacoma, the Chairman of Onitsha South Shop Owners, told newsmen in Onitsha that Okonkwo runs an illegal private cell in Awka, where he detains and extorts money from his victims. “l am afraid that what this man is doing will affect our Governor’s second tenure bid. Even Police, Army and other

uniformed organisations cannot do what he is doing. He is taking laws into his hand, working against the Governor’s interest. I wonder whether this man wants Obiano to come back. He will soon run into trouble with traders,” said Chief Uwaoma. He alleged that Chief Ohonkwo’s men came to Zik Avenue by Ochanja, Ozomagala Street to arrest his boys and carted away his members’ wares. Uwaoma lamented that Chief Okonkwo carried out these operations against the directive of the Governor that before any of those his illegal arrests and raids, he should brief the chairman but he did not. But Ohonkwo in sharp reaction when called on his cell phone denied having a private cell and using Police to intimidate, extort and seize traders’ wares as alleged by Chief

Uwaomam, saying that he was raiding the streets in the overall best interest of the state. However, Chief Uwaoma said on April 3, 2017, he raided street traders at Ziks Avenue, where his men carted away their wares. On April 11, 2017 at Ozomagala Street, said Uwaoma, “Chief Ohonkwo’s boys arrested a member of our task force, Uchenna Nwakalor, who collects the AMATAS’ welfare revenue for them, dumped him into their vehicle and took him to Awka, where he was detained for three days in his private cells”. He said the boy was released after the payment of N20,000 bail fee in addition to N5,000 they collected from him when they arrested him, alleging that he was treated and made to take photographs like common criminals.

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ticians see politics as shortest act to wealth, but stated that Government has a responsibility to create an enabling environment and discourage defection as is presently seen in the country’s polity. “The condition for defection must be a little stricter. For any elected person to defect, he/she should resign from the party that elected him/her”, he said. Stressing that ideology plays little or no role in today’s Nigeria politics, Moghalu lamented that rather ethnicity, religion and money play major roles in the nation’s politics. He said if there was ideology in Nigerian politics, people would not be jumping into APC as they are doing now just to use it as a platform to win election, saying that ideology will reduce decamping in Nigerian politics. “Political parties in Nigeria are used to promote sectional interest and opportunism. Defection must be reduced in our polity if we must progress. Politicians should stand for something. It is then we started trying to bring sanity to our polity,” he said.

ANSG to partner with FG to eradicate unemployment ÏÏÏ Anambra

Sir Samuel Anyanwutaku, (2nd right), with Chief Victor Umeh of APGA (1st right) and other well-wishers during the dedication of a new church built by Sir Samuel Anyanwutaku at Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State at the weekend.

State Commissioner for Agriculture, Afam Mbanefo, says the state government will partner with the Federal Government to eradicate unemployment. Mbanefo said this when he received a delegation from the Bio-Resource Centre, Abagana, led by the Coordinator, Mr. Cletus Ezisi in Awka last Tuesday. He advised the centre to provide a work plan to enable them

Nov guber poll: Millennium market BoT member flays APC ÏÏÏ The All Progressives Con-

gress (APC) has been told to strive to fulfill the electoral promises they made to Nigerians two years ago, during the Presidential campaign, instead of building their castle in the air to win Anambra State Governorship election in November 18 this year. A member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of Millennium market, Onitsha, Obaeli Ekele, who stated this recently during an interview with newsmen, said that before APC contemplates reaping where they did not sow, they should first fulfill the promises they made to Nigerians of providing security, fixing the economy and combat corruption.

He said: “APC has failed at the Federal level and even in most states where they control. They cannot pay salaries; what are they coming to do in Anambra State. They cannot cope with the high demand of Anamrba people from their leaders. They made countless promises to the people of Nigeria during the Presidential campaign, two years now they have not fulfilled them” Ekele, who is the Managing Director of the Anokem Resources Limited, said the economy under APC has collapsed as recession has taken over, exchange rate gone as high as N500 per a dollar from about N200 under the former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He also said that more Nigerians have been killed under President Muhammed Buhari by Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram and the Nigerian Army than all the former Nigerian leaders put together. The business mogul asked Anambrarians and Ndigbo in general to throw their weight behind the incumbent Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, in the forthcoming election to finish his second tenure. “We don’t want half measure. The Governor has done a good job so far. I can see the initiatives he is making. He is trying and there is still room to do better. He is doing well. He should be allowed to finish his second tenure,

“said Ekele. On the projects he has initiated for markets and communities, the BoT member urged Governor Obiano to be sure that people who are transparent and committed are given the jobs to avoid sabotage. He appealed to the Governor to ensure that all the projects especially roads he started like the Achina Road to St. Peters Catholic University were completed. The former Chairman of the market and new chairman of BoT, Mr. Ezechukwu Valentine, said that he would be remembered for restoring peace in the market, saying that before now the market was engulfed with crisis with confusion everywhere.

enjoy the support of the state government. “You should develop a proper work plan, as the centre is a business that will run itself and contribute to alleviating the suffering of the poor masses not only in Anambra State but in the country at large. “You can be assured that as long as the state government is well represented in the plan, your request will be granted because that is the main trust of Gov. Wilie Obiano to eradicate poverty,” he said. Ezisi, who had earlier showed the commissioner detailed clips of the work plan of the centre which included Livestock, Aquatic, Mushroom, Bio-Resource Lab, AgricultureHoney and Bio-Entrepreneur, said that the project would create employment opportunities. “Citizens will be employed to boost the economy of the state, and there will be abundance of food for the people. “Citing of the centre in the state means that some of the dangers of grass cutters will be valuable as the animal has natural insulin that cures diabetes,” he said.

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250 aged persons get free medical services in Oba ÏÏÏ No fewer than 250 people, es-

pecially the elderly, last week Tuesday, benefitted from the second edition of free medical outreach from Errdon Foundation in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The one-day programme was designed to address medical conditions such as High Blood Pressure (HBP), diabetes and eye problems associated with aging. In her health talk, Dr. Rebecca Chukwu, said HBP and high sugar level were the dominant cases among the elderly and the younger generation alike. Chukwu, who described these health conditions as silent and potent killers, called for regular checks and medication to avoid degeneration to worse complications including blindness. She recommended reduced intake of carbon hydrate, high cholesterol food and exercise with good diet to check the rate of adverse health cases. One of the beneficiaries, Mr. Enoch Onwuemelie, who went home with a free reading glass and drugs, said it was a great relief for him. Onwuemelie, who said he had been having challenges with ability to read with his eyes, called on gov-

ernment to subsidise healthcare so that it could be accessible to the low income class. “When they advertised the first one edition in 2016, I did not take it seriously but this time I have seen for myself that Errdon Foundation is God-sent. “My prayer is that God should replenish them so that they can continue to do this, I also appeal to government to help us with cheaper medical care so that we can pay for it,” he said. Another beneficiary, Mrs. Alice Anikwe, who was examined and given drugs, also thanked the organiser for touching lives of indigenes and residents of Oba. Aniikwe said she was now wiser health-wise because she had not been exposed to such rich lecture on healthy living and management of common ailments. The Chairman of Errdon Foundation, Dr. Chibuzor Nwokolo, said the initiative was part of family’s effort to complementing the government in boosting the healthcare of the people. Nwokolo, represented by Mrs. Chigozie Okonkwo, said the foundation was set up in honour of their 81-year-old father in appreciation to God for keeping him hale and hearty.

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Obiano vows to combat crime in S’East Alphonsus Nweze, Onitsha

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State says his administration will support every effort toward making the SouthEast free from violent crimes and criminality. Obiano made the pledge in Awka on Thursday while receiving the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Research and Planning, (DIG) Mr. Val Mtomchukwu, in his office. The Police DIG was in the state as part of his ongoing tour of Police commands in the five states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo in the South-East.

Obiano said that the visit would enable the state government to discuss how to improve the efficiency of officers and men of the Police Command in the state. He said the synergy between the police and other security agencies had been instrumental to safety of people of the state. The governor said that through their efforts, the state was now the safest in the country. Obiano said that on assumption of office, his administration convened a regional Security Summit to initiate a collaborative approach among the South-East states in the fight against crime. He assured the DIG that his gov-

ernment would not hesitate to avail the police of every necessary support it required to ensure effective security in the state. DIG Mtomchukwu said that the visit was in line with the efforts of the Force headquarters aimed at reviewing the operational strategies of all its state commands. He said that he was in the state on the order of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, to familiarize himself with the police command in the state as well as seek the continued support of the state government. He commended the governor for his `unparalleled’ support to the force which had reduced crime rate in the state.

Obiano, clerics, others eulogise Anyanwutaku at church’s dedication Phillip Balepo Onitsha

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Easter Monday, of a church, in Ogidi, Anambra State, South East Nigeria, built by a philanthropist and businessman, Chief Sir Samuel Anyanwutaku, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Bishop of the Niger, Right Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, lauded Chief Anyanwutaku for his singular act in establishing the church for mankind. The joy of the Anglican Communion as a whole East of the Niger, and that of the Uru-Umuanugwo village in Ogidi, headquarters of Idemili Local Government Area was excessive, as they praised, danced and rejoiced in the Lord God that a journey started in 1989; got truncated but resumed on the 31st of August, 2008, when Sir and Lady Samuel Anyanwutaku handed over some piece of land to the then Bishop on the Niger, Right Reverend S. Okeke, who performed the sod turning. And on the 6th of April, 2010, the foundation stone was laid. In his sermon at the historic ceremony, which attracted people from near and far,, Bishop Nwokolo said that, “Chief Anyanwutaku was totally convinced that he cannot thank God enough for all He has done in his life; saving him from drowning in Oyi Nsugbe in 1969 during the civil war; enriching him abundantly in his community at Uru-Umuanugwo, Idemili LGA.. He said,,”Today, we are here to continue the Thanksgiving; we have installed a Parish Priest and inaugurated a new Parish and the mandate of evan-

gelism has been issued. And we know they have been growing and we believe that with the new fresh mandate, they will move into all the corners of this town, this village and win more souls for Christ.” Also speaking at the ceremony, an elated new priest in charge, Rev. Gabriel Nwabuobi, said that, “Today, I am really happy and full of joy that I have been handed the mandate to continue the work of mission started in the Bible and brought down to Nigeria in 1799. As we rejoice that God has used Sir Anyanwutaku to evangelise to this village of Umu-Umuanugwo; the onus now falls on us to fill this massive structure Sunday after Sunday with the faithfuls from both within and outside Ogidi.” Sir Samuel Anyanwutaku, the church donor, described himself as a special tool in the hands of God, alluding that, “I survived drowning in 1969, even when I could hardly swim; in 1971, with 30 kobo, I went into business; in 1974, I took I’ll that the hospitals had no cure for till 1976, when I got well miraculously. That was when I decided to move to Lagos. And on the 21st of July, 1976, I arrived Lagos with N1,460.00 to start a new world.” According to him,”In 1980, I had my first baptism of fire in the business world, but God has my back. My goods from Togo and that of my business partners were cornered by the customs. Three out of the four boats were intercepted, mine was not. I never knew the boat returned to Togo. Two days later, the boat entered Lagos, hence,the Lord saved my business from total collapse.”

R-L: Former Commissioner of Information in Anambra State, Chief Maja Umeh; APGA BoT member, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, and others during the commissioning of a modern poultry farm at Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area by Governor Willie Obiano... recently

Onitsha traders set up committee for Obiano’s re-election Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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ers Association has set up a committee to ensure the re-election of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State during the November 18, 2016 governorship election in the state. President of the association, Chief Eric Uwaoma, said the committee is made of five persons from each of the Streets in Onitsha South Local Government Area of the state. He said the five persons from each of the streets will form the Central body that will co-ordinate the members of the association in different sub-associations in Onitsha South. The President said that part of the functions of the committee was to encourage every trader in the Local Government Area to get his/her own voter’s card, which will empower them to vote for the Governor on the election day, emphasising that supporting Obiano without voter’s card amounted to an

exercise in futility. Chief Uwaoma said this has become necessary because they want Governor Obiano to return back to continue the good work he started in the state especially the provision of security among other things. “There is no doubt that Obiano has done well in spite of what his critics have been saying. Other states come to Anambra to emulate what Obiano is doing here. He should continue and we will work to ensure he gets back. It is in our overall interest,” he said. Uwaoma however appealed to Governor Obiano to as a matter of urgency come to the rescue of the people of Fegge by rehabilitating Ochanga Roundabout-APZ Filling Station along Ziks Avenue. Other areas Chief Uwaoma said Obiano should come to the rescue of Onitsha South people include Haruna by Niger Street, Creek Road by St. Dominic, Ogbosisi portion of Niger Street, and Creek junction by Niger Street. He said the areas mentioned espe-

cially the Ochanja-Modebe portion has so much deteriorated to the extent that users of the road are now taking one lane because the other lane was in a deplorable condition. Uwaoma said the rehabilitation will shore up Obiano’s electoral chances and silence all his critics, saying “I know that the Governor must have given directive for the reconstruction of all these failed portions and that is way I am using this medium to bring it to his notice”. The president of Onitsha South Shop Owners also called for the beefing up of security in Fegge, lamenting that some boys for sometimes now have been terrorising the area, openly brandishing guns and cutlass. He said the hoodlums rob women who come to market at Fegge from Edo, Delta and other states, alleging that the Police in the state cannot claim that they were not aware of these boys, yet they failed to take action and urged Governor Obiano to immediately intervene in this recurring security breach.

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FDI to Anambra hits $ 7.2bn in three years – ANSIPPA boss Foreign Direct Investment inflow to Anambra State in the last three years stood at 7.2 billion dollars, the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) has said. Its Chairman, Igwe Cyril Enweze, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Thursday that this quantum of investment was attracted to the state due to the government’s clear economic policy Enweze, a renowned economist, said the agricultural sector was the biggest beneficiary followed by aviation sector. According to him, the aviation sector got a large chunk of the investment with the inauguration of the 2.2 billion dollars Airport City Project on April 11, 2017. He said some of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) had not been implemented because of the instability in the local economy which had led to depreciation of the naira from N196 when the MoUs were signed to over N450. The former AfDB vice president described the notion that states could not compete with the Federal Government in terms of FDI attraction as outdated. Enweze said the notion should be revised to reflect efforts of states’ chasing the investments. He said that the truth about the investment volume were verifiable as the partners were on ground, adding that most states in the country were now more aggressive with FDI drive than the Federal Government. Enweze, who is the traditional ruler of Umuoji in Idemili South, said that the Anambra government was interested in PublicPrivate Partnership, but was not giving investors sovereign guar-

antee as some other states did. He said giving sovereign guarantee often resulted in public sector corruption and inability of states to pay their bills including payment of salaries because such moneys were deducted at source from the federal allocation. “So far, over the past three years, despite the difficult situation, despite the investment climate in Nigeria’s economic environment, ANSIPPA has been able to attract a record volume of 7.2 billion dollars including the 2.2 billion dollars airport city project which was just flagged off on Tuesday. “This feat has been possible because of the security, coherent vision and blueprint of the gover-

nor which gave rise to the Anambra economic equation of four pillars and 12 enablers. “In terms of sectorial distribution, agriculture is the sector where we have made the greatest impact this is because it is a priority sector and pillar of the Gov. Willie Obiano’s economic blue print. “At the moment we have signed about 30 MoUs which are not binding in themselves, but about 75 per cent of them are on ground in terms of varying degrees leading to agreements that would make them binding. He said ANSIPPA was set up in 2014 in the context of Obiano’s blueprint for economic develop-

ment of Anambra; it is staffed with technocrats and not politicians. “The agency is a one-stop shop for investors because the people that are involved in approval, licensing and permits are part of the agency and in the process, all the bottlenecks associated with a typical Nigeria setting are removed. “The idea of spending eternity to get approval for a viable proposal is removed because it is a one stop shop. “The investors don’t have to bribe anybody and if that happens, the contractor and the person that take the bribe will be in trouble,” the chairman said.

Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano presenting a cheque for N500,000 to 17 persons affected in the last fire incident that occurred at Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha. The presentation was at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia..recently.

FRSC counsel tipper owners, drivers on safety Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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The Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State on Friday advised tippers owners in the state against putting too much financial burden on their drivers. Mr. Sunday Ajayi, the FRSC Commander in Anambra, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Awka. He said that many erring commercial tipper drivers in the state had blamed truck owners for putting too much financial burden on them in terms of daily financial delivery.

“Some of the erring tipper drivers, who overloaded their trucks, have always complained about the pressure to meet up their daily financial delivery to their bosses. “This, according to the drivers, forced them to overload their trucks, speed and disobey traffic rules. “With this situation, the drivers try to keep their jobs, forgetting the implication of involving in road crash. “So, FRSC is now begging the owners of tippers not to give hard financial conditions to their drivers as lives of other people on the road were valuable’’. Ajayi said tipper drivers had

been specifically advised about the importance of obeying traffic rules, but this category of drivers were still dangerous on the road. According to him, many enlightenment campaigns were organised with emphasis on the need to avoid overloading and speeding. He said that the activities of tipper drivers called for urgent attention to stop them from turning roads to death traps. “We have carried out a lot of sensitisation to educate them against overloading, reckless driving and installation of the speed limiting device, among others, but all to no avail,” he said.

Ajayi said that the command would continue to organise sensitisation programmes for motorists until sanity prevailed in the state. He advised motorists, particularly tipper drivers, to adhere to safety and traffic rules to ensure sanity and crash-free trips. Ajayi said that tipper drivers had become threats on roads in spite of series of sensitisation and awareness programmes on safe motoring. He said that the command would henceforth arrest erring tipper drivers as the command began to enforce sanity on roads to save lives.

Reciprocate Obiano’s commitment to security, market leader urges Anambrarians Alphonsus Nweze Awka The President-General of Amalgamated Traders Association of Anambra State (AMATAS), Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo, has urged the people of the state in particular and Ndigbo in general to appreciate the effort of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State to make Anambra the safest state in the country by supporting his government. Chief Ezenwankwo spoke recently when members of the state Task Force on Security led by Matthew Uyana, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police came to his office at Modebe Avenue, Onitsha. He said people should realise that it is only when there is security that we can play on good roads and that is why the people should support the effort of the Governor to sustain this security in the state. The AMATA President-General said he started using escort when his vice was kidnapped for 40 days and ransom paid on three times before he was set free and the kidnappers told him that they were going for him but they missed him by whiskers at DMGS Round About. He said he liked the way they started by coming to them who are at the grassroot, saying that the vigilantes in the market were doing well and if there is time they make mistake, they will collectively resolve it since there is no human institution that is beyond any mistake. Ewepudike, as he is fondly called, said the issue of re-registration which the Committee said will cost each vigilance group N25, 000, was not necessary because that will amount to re-registration, stating that there is not vigilance group operating in any market in the state that has not been registered with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the area. “I advise that you should be very careful. There should be no injustice. Any alleged injustice should be carefully investigated and proved. We checkmate the excesses of these boys. We will assist your committee within our own capacity,” he said. In his response, Uyanna said some of them joined the committee because of the commitment of the Governor on security of lives and property in the state. He noted Ndigbo were known for commercialism and so the best and only thing anybody or government can do for them was to provide security to protect their lives and property.

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Airtel partners ZTE to roll out 4G service pan Nigeria

R-L: Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun with her Angolan counterpart, Augusto Archer de Sousa Mangueira at the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF/World Bank meeting in Washington DC.

Tony Nwakaegho Nigeria’s leading mobile Internet service provider, Airtel Networks Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with ZTE, Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment/systems Company and world leader in mobile Internet hardware and solutions, to launch 4G (fourth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology) in Nigeria. In December, 2012, Airtel became the first telecoms operator in the country to complete a successful 4G trial in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, in line with its commitment to pioneer innovation and lead a mobile Internet revolution in Nigeria. Commenting on the partnership with ZTE, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, said, “This is a new dawn for mobile Internet in Nigeria. Airtel and ZTE’s collaboration to roll out 4G service pan Nigeria will dramatically improve mobile Internet experience for telecoms consumers across the country. “Indeed, Airtel is committed to strengthening its position as a true pioneer of innovation in the Nigerian telecommunications domain, as this is in line with our overall corporate vision of becoming the mobile Internet service provider of first choice for every Nigerian.” Also speaking on the planned 4G deployment across Nigeria, Regional VP of ZTE Corporation, Mr. Zhang Ruigang commented: “As a reliable partner, ZTE will cooperate with Airtel Nigeria to build the firstclass 4G LTE network, and provide the best long term service to Airtel Nigeria.” 4G LTE is a truly global mobile phone standard for advanced mobile broadband and Airtel’s 4G LTE will aim to offer users faster, more reliable mobile broadband internet for devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops.

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CBN opens FX window for investors, exporters Motolani Oseni Two weeks after opening a special Forex window for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday established a Forex widow for investors and exporters. The Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, Dr. Alvan Ikoku, in a circular, said the purpose of the window was to boost liquidity in the forex market and ensure timely execution and settlement of eligible transactions. Ikoku listed eligible transactions under the new window to include invisible transactions such as loan repayments, loan interest payments, Dividends, Income Remittances, Capital Repatriation, Management Ser-

vice Fees and Consultancy fees. Also on the eligible list are Software subscription fees, Technology Transfer Agreements, Personal Home Remittances and other eligible transactions including ‘miscellaneous Payments’ as detailed under Memorandum 15 of the CBN Foreign Exchange Manual. Ikoku said the invisible transactions under this window excluded international airlines ticket sales’ remittances. He said that the window covered Bills for Collection and any other trade-related payment obligations, which are at the instance of the customer. Ikoku further clarified that the permitted invisible transactions and Bills for Collection were eligible to purchase foreign currency sourced from the

CBN Forex window limited to Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) Wholesale, that is Spot and Forwards sales. “International airlines ticket sales’ remittances shall only be eligible to access the CBN FX window (SMIS-Retail and Wholesale) spot and forwards. “The supply of foreign currency to the window shall be through portfolio investors, exporters, authorised dealers and other parties with foreign currency to exchange to Naira. “The CBN shall also be a market participant at the window to promote liquidity and professional market conduct,” he said. The CBN said participants at the new window would trade via telephone until appreciable progress is made with the FX trading systems on-boarding

process, which is the FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange (FMDQ) Thomson Reuters FX Trading & Auction Systems. Ikoku advised authorised dealers to promote market transparency by encouraging their corporate clients to ensure the activities of the window are operated on the forex trading systems. As part of the operational requirements of the window, Ikoku said the exchange rates of the transactions in the window shall be as agreed between authorised dealers and their counterparties. He also said that the CBN reserved the right to intervene as a buyer or seller, as it deems fit, in the window, adding that information on transactions between authorised dealers would be reported to the CBN on a daily basis.

Customs to deploy e-auction platform soon – Official Bonny Amadi Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Joseph Attah, says in a matter of days, the service will officially deploy electronic auction platform for Nigerians. Attah, who announced this on Sunday in Abuja, said that interested Nigerians who want to be part of the system should approach the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to acquire the Tax Identification Number (TIN).

“I told you earlier that the electronic auction platform is ready and undergoing a User Acceptability Test (UAT). “In a matter of days, it is going to be officially deployed for Nigerians. “Those who want to be part of this system should approach the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to acquire the tax Identification Number (TIN). That is what it takes, they should get that ready,”Attah said. On bonded terminal licence, Attah said that NCS was ready to license operators

who secured a N50 million bank bond to operate a vehicle terminal. He said that the Service was ready to begin issuance of licence, adding that there were already positive responses from the public. “A lot of people have indicated interest and the process is on-going. “NCS is ready for the issuance of licences to people who are interested. “What it takes is for interested persons to acquire a big land, fence it and have CusCONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Business News B2 Joy Ekeke In furtherance of its commitment to job creation and wealth generation Lagos State has announced p[lans to fund a technology incubation centre in partnership with AfriOne a technology-driven enterprise, for Made in Nigeria phones and other technological devices. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode announced this in Lagos at the formal commissioning of AfriOne manufacturing and assembly plant AfriOne Ltd weekend. The governor who was repre-

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Lagos partners AfriOne to enhance skills through incubation centre sented by his Senior Adviser on Commerce, Industry and Cooperative, Benjamin A. Olabinjo said ICT remains a vital instrument being used by the government to enhance service delivery across board; hence it is committed to the growth of the sector and development. “AfriOne is a company in the business of promoting Made in Nigeria goods, job creation. It has

a huge potential for job creation and wealth generation and its operations ties in with the vision of running a 24 hours economy in the state,” he said. Ambode who hinted that the state has since signed a memorandum of understanding with the company to set up a technology incubation centre in Lagos state polytechnic, where youths

would be productively engaged, said such efforts will be supported with funding from the Employment Trust Fund (ETF). Briefing newsmen, the Chief Executive Officer of AfriOne, Mr Sahir Berry said the plant was a technological breakthrough and precedent for the company and for Nigeria. Berry said that with the inau-

guration of the plant served as a pioneer in the manufacture and assembly of high-end communication technology in the African space. He said that the company’s state of the art facility was spread out over 20,000 square feet including Research and Development (R&D) and testing laboratories.

GCR Rating Affirms Wema Bank’s Long-Term National Rating at Bbb Global Credit Rating (GCR), a leader in credit ratings and research has affirmed Wema Bank’s National Long term rating at (BBB-) despite the challenging macroeconomic environment led by low and volatile oil prices, resulting to a more restrictive foreign exchange management policy and subdued economic environment. In spite of the macro-economic challenges and speaking on the affirmation by GCR, the Management of Wema Bank, highlighted the increasing market penetration, continued brand acceptance and the resilience of the Bank, as the enablers for the rating. Furthermore, while maintaining their resolve to ensuring continued earnings growth – highlighted by continued improvements and gains recorded by the Bank, they noted the 17.56% and 14.02% growth in gross earnings and net earnings to N44.45 billion and N2.59 billion respectively in 2016. As a forward looking financial institution, Wema Bank

continues to take the necessary steps; remaining innovative, nimble and adaptive to the challenging economic environment with the intended launch of ALAT (the first full digital banking platform in Nigeria) in May 2017. It is expected that these activities will lead to increase in customer acquisition, particularly amongst the youth and young professionals even as retail deposits increased 18.92% (Y-o-y) from N89.74 billion in 2015 to N106.71 billion in 2016. Risk management, alongside balance sheet optimisation remains at the core of the Bank’s business model. This is reflective in both the Bank’s Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) for 2016 which was reported at 5.07%, as against the industry average of 14% as at December 2016. In 2017, we continue to reaffirm our strategy – Project LEAP, through continued streamlining of our processes, deployment of alternate platforms and strategic alliances.

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toms section within; a workstation with connectivity and computer system that can easily connect to the Customs server. “Such person will also be required to enter into a bank bond of N50 million. “He or she will now apply through the Customs Area Comptroller of the command that he wants to site the terminal to the Comptroller General,” he said. Recall that Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), retired Col. Hameed Ali, rolled out the policy after banning the importation of vehicles through the land borders in January.

On the recent removal of HND dichotomy in Customs, Attah said that the reaction had been positive and morale lifting across the commands. Attah said that with the singular decision, officers and men saying that the CGC had written his name in gold because he restored dignity, integrity and pride of the affected officers. “In my own view, reducing the rank of an HND holder because he does not have a B.Sc was not a perfect decision. “The CGC, in keeping with his reform agenda, has done what needed to have been done many years back. “He has restored laughter and happiness and by the grace of God, we are expecting higher productivity,” Attah said.

L-R: Paul Aseme, Head, Retail Segments, Union Bank, Vivian Imoh-Ita , Head Retails Segments- Mass Retail, Union Bank, Folorunsho Orimoloye, Head, Alternative Channels, Union Bank, Matilda Ajayi , Retail Marketing Specialist, Union Bank at the official launch of the Union Bank 100th year anniversary customer promo.

750 delegates to grace World Conference of Banking Institutes in Lagos The President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Mr Olusegun Ajibola has said that more than 750 delegates would participate at the World Conference of Banking Institutes (WCBI) from April 24 to April 28 in Lagos. Ajibola told newsmen in Lagos on Sunday that the conference has the theme ‘’Rethink the future of Banking and Finance and Life Long Learning’’. According to the CIBN President, participants are expected from the U. S., Germany, Brazil, Italy, Kenya, Gambia, Togo, Mali, Kuwait, Ghana and South Africa among others. He said that CIBN, which is the host of the conference, has received the assurance of Lagos State Government to provide adequate security for local and international participants. He said the institute had engaged the services of over 100 security experts inaddition to the regular security personnel

to ensure incident free meeting “We are assuring participants that there will not be any security incidence. Ajibola said the theme of the conference was chosen to enable participants to brainstorm om where banks should be by 2020 and the future of banking and finance. “The WCBI will teach Nigeria what it should start doing to secure the future. “This is the time for the presidency to get on round tables to research the countries to invest in and the countries that would invest in Nigeria. “Forty-nine facilitators are expected to speak at the conference. Twenty-five are renowned international financial experts, while 24 would be from Nigeria,’’ he said. He urged the Federal Government to make good use of the conference to boost the economy and attract direct investments into the country.

“The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo, is expected to be the distinguished Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony of the conference. “Gov. Ambode has also magnanimously adopted the conference as part of the state’s activities to celebrate the 50 years anniversary of the creation of Lagos. “The speakers include Mr Collin Morrison, President European Banking and Financial Services Training, Mr Adedeji Bakas, Founder Trend office BAKAS and Mr Lee Arthur, Managing Director, New York Institute of Finance. “Others are Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, the Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Organisation (NDIC), Mr Ari Levahi, the Executive Director, Moody’s Analytics, New York and Dr Sarah Alade, Deputy Governor, CBN Director of Economic Policy, among others,“ he said

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Stories by Motolani Oseni Guaranty Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa, Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc recorded N14.8 trillion in total assets for the financial

Agbaje, GMD, GTBank

Money Market

GTBank, UBA, 2 others record N14.8tr in total assets

year ended 2016.This represents an increase of 25 per cent or N2.97 trillion over N11.87 trillion recorded in 2015. The only bank among them with over N4 trillion in total assets is Zenith Bank, with total assets rose by 18.3 per cent from N4 trillion to N4.7 trillion while loans and advances of the Group grew by 16 per cent to close at N2.3 trillion as at December 31, 2016; mainly due to the devaluation of the Naira. Zenith Bank’s customers deposits increased by 16.6 per cent to N2.98 trillion from N2.56 trillion recorded in 2015. United Bank for Africa, Access Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank

achieved N3 trillion total assets in 2016. United Bank for Africa top the chart with N3.5 trillion in total assets in 2016, 27 per cent increase over N2.75 trillion in 2015, followed by Access Bank that has N3.48 trillion in total assets in 2016 from N2.59 trillion in 2015. Guaranty Trust Bank’s total assets hits N3.1 trillion, compared to N2.5 trillion as at 2015, a 23.4 per cent growth. Key contributors to Guaranty Trust Bank ‘s total assets include properly structured balance sheet with interest earning assets accounting for 74per cent and non-interest earning assets of 26 per cent largely due

to sterilization of27.5 percent of Customers’ deposits in Cash Reserve Ratio(CRR). Also, Guaranty Trust Bank’s fixed income securities stabilized at 19per cent of the Balance sheet despite marked growth of the FCY balance sheet. The bank total Loan book grew by 15.8per cent from N1.372 trillion in 2015 to N1.590 trillion in 2016, mainly driven by impact of devaluation on foreign currency loans with FCY loans comprising 55per cent of the loan book. Guaranty Trust Bank’s total deposit up by 29 per cent to N2.11trillion from N1.63trillion in 2015;growth in deposits orchestrated by an impressive

growth in low cost funds of 35.5 per cent while tenured deposits declined by 8.3 per cent. It will be recalled that as at December 2015, the total assets of the banking industry in Nigeria stood at N27.04trillion, a decrease of 1.77 per cent from N27.53trillion as at December 2014. The bank with the largest assets remains First Bank of Nigeria Holdings with total assets of N4.17trillion accounting for 15.41 per cent of the industry total assets. This was followed by Zenith Bank with total assets of N4.01trillion and accounted for about 14.82 per cent of the industry size.

FirstBank enhances banking experience through App As part of its drive to leverage evolving technology in providing cutting-edge banking services to its customers, the Bank has continuously revamped it mobile banking application – FirstMobile – to boost convenience and ease of banking as well as enhance customers’ digital banking experience. It is worthy of note that in today’s world of technology and speed, convenience is the name of the game and this is so true for the 21st century financial institutions, as they are constantly challenged to provide customers with convenience, relevance, and ease of transactions. Therefore, financial institutions across the globe tussle to increase their wallet share of customers’ pockets, it would take only ingenious and innovative institutions to satisfy consumer appetites for multi-channel transactions, as well as anticipate customers’ needs for reliable and safe solutions to meet their expectations. For instance, in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in its over 120 years remained committed to offering value-added services that suit the lifestyle of its customers. The Bank recently increased its maximum daily limit to N500,000.00 without the use of a token and a total daily transaction limit of N1,000.000.00. The mobile banking app which is secure and easy to use, allows users to carry out banking transactions on the go from their mobile phones anywhere in the world.

L – R: Regional Head North Crown Flour Mill Limited (CFM), Alhaji Alfa Abubakar, Alhaji Sabo Dankoli with his award, Managing Director CFM, - Olam International Ltd Mr Anurag Shukla, Number One Distributor of (CFM) Alhaji Yahuza Abdullahi, Alhaji Usman Ali Balaribe ,and commercial director Olam Grains Mr Abolaji Anifowose, at Customers Forum and award Ceremony Organized by Crown Flour Mill Limited held in Kaduna.

CBN suspends cashless policy in 30 States

Again, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has suspended its earlier directive on the implementation of cashless policy that went live at the beginning of the month in 30 states of the federation. This is even as the central bank said it would sanction banks denying Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs) access to foreign exchange (Forex) from the newly instituted ‘SMEs Forex Window.’ The cashless policy, which was introduced under the Sanusi-led central bank, was aimed at reducing the quantum of physical cash that is being used in the system in an attempt to cut down on cash handling expenses of banks. It was also targeted at

.. To sanction banks hindering SMEs’ access to forex

getting more of the money in circulation into the system as well as track money laundering activities. But was suspended in 2015 to allow banks deploy the technology that would allow the policy to operate seamlessly. Although the policy had taken effect in seven states, Lagos, Abia, Anambra, Kano, Ogun, Rivers as well as Abuja, the CBN had on August 2015 reversed the implementation directing banks to refund the charges deducted from the customers. Two years after its implementation was suspended, the cashless policy again goes nationwide as the CBN directed banks to begin

charging both withdrawals and deposits that exceed the stipulated amount for individuals and corporate bodies, since beginning of this month, April 1, 2017. However, in what many financial stakeholders described as a policy reversal, the apex lender over the weekend again suspended its earlier directive on the implementation of cashless policy. In a circular released on Friday, the apex bank instructed banks to revert to old charges and refund customers who had been debited. CBN had earlier announced new charges on deposit and withdrawals above

a threshold of N500,000. The apex bank had directed banks to charge 5per cent and 10 per cent for deposits and withdrawals above N40 million in the corporate category. The bank had fixed 1.5 per cent and 2per cent for deposits ranging from N500,000 and N1 million in the individual category. But in the circular signed by Dipo Fatokun, director, banking and payments system department, CBN said the existing policy before the announcement of the new policy shall remain in place in Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Abia, Anambra, Rivers and Abuja. “You will recall that a directive was issued on the

nationwide implementation of the cashless policy vide our circulars with reference numbers BPS/DIR/GEN/ CIR/04/001 dated February 21 and BPS/DIR/GEN/ CIR/04/002 dated March 16,” the circular read. “Please note that the new withdrawal and deposit processing fee charges above the threshold, as contained in the circulars referenced above, are hereby suspended until further notice. The position of the policy shall now revert to the status quo ante.” The old charges to be reverted to 3per cent processing fee for withdrawals above N500,000 in the individual category and 5per cent for withdrawals above N3 million.

Capital Market B4 Afolabi Adesola Despite renewed strengthening of the Naira at the parallel market, as well as better-thanexpected Q1-17 results released by some big-name consumer goods companies this past week, the Nigerian equities market, expected to close the week positive, recorded a second consecutive weekly decline. The All Share Index shed 1.26 percent w/w to close at 25,189.37 points, as most sectoral indices closed red, while market capitalization depreciated N111 billion w/w to settle at N8.716 trillion. The All Share Index closed lower in three of the week’s four trading sessions, recording its largest loss on Tuesday (1.19 percent), wherein it closed at 25,207.07 points. Compared to last week, most indices shed weight, with the Banking (- 1.65 percent w/w) index recording the largest loss, as investors sold-off FCMB (-0.99 percent w/w) and FIDELITYBK (-20.59 percent w/w). Likewise, losses recorded in the

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shares of 7UP (-14.25 percent w/w), NB (-2.35 percent w/w), DANGCEM (-3.05 percent w/w), AVONCROWN (-4.39 percent w/w), MANSARD (- 1.32 percent w/w), and CUSTODYINS (-5.63 percent w/w) ensured that the Consumer Goods (-1.03 percent w/w), Industrial Goods (-1.38% w/w), and Insurance (-0.80 percent w/w) indices respectively shed weight. On the positive, the Oil & Gas (+0.60 percent w/w) index advanced, following demand for SEPLAT (+3.85 percent w/w) and FO (+1.14 percent w/w). Twenty-four equities topped by Transcorp (+22.78 percent w/w) appreciated in price during the week, higher than thirteen equities of the previous week. Thirty-one (31) equities led by Fidelity Bank (-20.59 percent w/w) depreciated in price, lower than thirty-seven (37) equities of the previous week, while one hundred and twenty-two (122) equities

remained unchanged lower than one hundred and twenty-seven (127) equities recorded in the preceding week. Total volume traded however, declined by 24.74 percent to 896.75 million shares (1.19 billion last week), with DIAMONDBNK, TRANSCORP, and LAWUNION accounting for 37.40 percent of the market volume. The value of trades also fell by 1.97 percent to N5.92 billion (previously N6.04 billion), with GUARANTY, ZENITHBANK, and NB accounting for 45.71 percent of total value. The Financial Services Industry maintained its lead position on the activity chart with 688.971 million shares valued at N3.637 billion traded in 6,374 deals; thus contributing 76.83% and 61.46% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Conglomerates Industry followed with 105.516 million shares worth N207.182 million in 944 deals.

The third place was occupied by Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 45.172 million shares worth N1.139 billion in 1,569 deals. Top three traded equities by volume were Diamond Bank Plc, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and Law Union and Rock Ins. Plc. They accounted for 335.346 million shares worth N312.960 million in 1,176 deals, contributing 37.42% and 5.29% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. Also traded during the week were a total of 100 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N6,799.00 executed in 1 deal compared with a total of 16 units valued at N1,088.00 transacted last week in 1 deals.

L – R: Mr. Inam Udo Udoma, Non-Executive Director, Linkage Assurance Plc; Mrs Joyce Ojemudia, General Manager, Marketing, Linkage Assurance Plc; Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Dr. Pius Apere, Managing Director/CEO, Linkage Assurance Plc; Mrs. Imo Oyewole, NonExecutive Director, Linkage Assurance Plc; Mr. Taukeme Koroye, NonExecutive Director, Linkage Assurance Plc and Mr. Daniel Braie, Executive Director, Technical Operations at Closing Gong Ceremony at The Exchange on Friday.

N52bn OMO maturity this week to be checked by CBN’s fresh auction Bonny Amadi

The expected boost in system liquidity this with maturity of the Open market operations 9omo) N52 billion, will have little impact as expected Central Bank of Nigeria’s OMO auction will erase impact of the settlement. This was disclosed by Investment analysts, Investment One in its market performance review of the equities, bond and money markets for the week ended April 21 2017. “In the coming week, we expect improvement in system liquidity from c.N52bn OMO maturity hitting the system. That said, we however expect the CBN to conduct OMO

auction to mop up excess liquidity from the system” the report noted. Hinging activity in the market this week to be driven by liquidity level, the report pointed that the bond market ended the week on a bearish note as yields increased slightly on most tenors with the exception of JUL2021 and MAR2024. Yields on the 5yrand 10yr benchmark bonds expanded 25bps and 10bps to 16.12 per cent and 16.19 per cent respectively while yield on the 7yr benchmark bond contracted by 2bps to close at 16.05 per cent. During the week under review, the fixed income market further showed that both OBB and OVN rates ended the week at 27 per cent and 29 per cent

level, from a high of 150 per cent and 140 per cent last week’s Tuesday following inflow from bond maturity. The 1month, 3month and 6month NIBOR rates also contracted by 36bps, 24bps and 4bps to close at 18.29%, 21.63 per cent and 23.25 per cent level respectively. At the interbank market currency market, the NGN remained unchanged at the end of the week, closing at N306 against the

USD. It however gained +0.37 per cent and +3.41 per cent against the GBP and EUR to close the week at N390.40 and N326.25 respectively. At the parallel market, the Naira strengthened by 6.1%, 2.0% and 5.7% w/w against the USD , GBP and EUR to close the week at N385, N490 and N410 levels respectively. In the coming week, we expect NGN performance to see support from FX sales by the apex bank.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

25,189.37 2,845.00 171,605,253.00 1,106,484,243.39 8,715,820,237,046.76

Nigerian Breweries Q1 2017 shows 18% sales growth, higher earnings …As gross margin shrunk by 44.4% y/y Bonny Amadi, Afolabi Adesola Cross sections of shareholders have commenced tinkering on the impact of reduced gross margin on their earnings expectations from Nigerian Breweries Plc for the 2017 financial year. Hopes were further rekindled as increased operating expenses (opex) y/y, coupled with depressed gross margin recorded in Q1 2017, did not impact on the company’s bottom line as year on year/ quarter on quarter performances beat analysts’ projections. This follows release of the company’s first quarter result for the period ended March 31, which showed that sales growth by 18 per cent, spurred profit before tax to advance by 16 per cent to N17.4billion, for the period under consideration. The result published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed key drivers behind the solid PBT growth as sales growth of 18 per cent y/y to N91.3billion and a -41 per cent y/y decline in net interest expense. The two positive performance indices fully counterbalanced a gross margin contraction of -364bps y/y to 44.4 per cent and an 11 per cent y/y spike in operating expenses (Opex). The profit and loss lines further revealed that Profit after tax was compressed by an increase in the effective tax rate to 34.3 per cent against 30.3 per cent in Q1 2016. PAT in Q1 recorded 10 per cent growth y/y.

T-Bills accounts for 48.51% of N13.42 trillion March OTC turnover Bonny Amadi The crave for quick return on investments by investors reflected in the March monthly performance report of the OTC market, which showed that investments in Federal Government’s Treasury Bills (T-Bills ) accounted for almost 50 per cent of the month’s turnover. The FMDQ OTC monthly report for March 2017 released recently showed that turnover recorded in the OTC market for the month of March 2017 amounted to 13.42 trillion. This reflects a 10.50 per cent or 1.27trn growth from the value recorded in

February 2017. The report pointed that the March turnover in the OTC market was “with Treasury bills’ transactions accounting for 49.51% of the total value “ Turnover in FGN bonds in March 2017 accounted for 8.01 per cent of total turnover of N13.42 trillion. Activity on the market was further boosted by money market and foreign exchange transactions, as the March activity table of the OTC Market further showed that, Money Market and Foreign Exchange market activities accounted 19.42 per cent and 22.91 per cent of total turnover respectively

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W e e kly M ark e t Ro u n d U p E q u i t i es M a r k e t Re vi e w a n d O u t l o o k

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Th e Nig eria n St ock Exch a n g e ext e n d e d losses t o t h e t hird co nsecu tive w e e k as t h e A ll Sh are In d ex (ASI) d eclin e d 1.3 % W -o-W t o close a t 25,189.37 p oin ts, w hile YTD loss rose t o 6.3 % . Perf orm a nce w as m ainly dra g g e d by w e a k er a p p e tit e f or In d ustrial & Co nsu m er G o o ds a n d Ba n kin g b ell w e t h ers D A N G CE M (-3.0 %), ETI (-13.4 %) a n d NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (-2.3 %). D urin g t h e w e e k, so m e fin a ncial st a t e m e n ts f or Q 1:2017 w ere rele ase d, inclu ding F O RTE (Reve n u e d eclin e d 7.3 % t o N33.0b n w hile PA T surg e d 97.5 % t o N1.9b n), NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (Reve n u e a n d PA T up 17.7 % a n d 9.5 % t o N91.3b n a n d N11.4b n respectively) a n d U NILE V ER (Reve n u e a n d PA T up 32.1 % a n d 53.9 % t o N22.2b n a n d N1.6b n resp ectively). ETI (Reve n u e up 22.5 % t o N665.0bn w hile d eclarin g a Loss a f t er Tax o f N51.9b n) a nd PRESC O (Reve n u e a n d PA T u p 50.4 %

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Tick er TRA NSC ORP A FRIPRU D ST A NBIC DIA M O N D BN K U NILEVER FBN H N A HC O AIRSERVICE PZ PORTPA INT To p 10 Losers

Price(N) 0.97 2.60 20.47 0.90 35.50 3.41 2.52 4.10 14.64 1.89

Pric e C h g % 22.8 % 9.7 % 9.1 % 7.1 % 6.8 % 6.6 % 5.0 % 4.9 % 4.6 % 3.8 %

Tick er FIDELITYBK 7UP ETI O K O M U OIL N ASC O N UBN NPF M CRFBK CUST O D YINS U A CN ETERN A

Price(N) 0.81 89.95 7.10 47.50 7.74 4.75 1.17 3.02 14.15 3.05

Price Ch g % -20.6 % -14.3 % -13.4 % -9.5 % -9.5 % -9.4 % -9.3 % -5.6 % -5.0 % -5.0 %

To p 10 Tr a d es b y V olu m e Tick er Price DIA M O N D BN K 0.90 TRA NSC ORP 0.97 FC M B 1.00 G U ARA N TY 24.81 FBN H 3.41 ZENITHB A N K 14.50 FIDELITYBK 0.81 UB A 5.18 A CCESS 6.26 FLO URMILL 18.00 To p 10 Tr a d es by V alu e Tick er Price G U ARA N TY 24.81 ZENITHB A N K 14.50 NB 120.11 FLO URMILL 18.00 G UIN NESS 60.00 UB A 5.18 FBN H 3.41 ST A NBIC 20.47 SEPLA T 405.00 GLA X OSMITH 14.20

V olu m e (m) 148.2 97.1 72.8 65.1 63.2 50.6 47.1 42.3 23.9 16.0 V alu e (m ) 1599.6 733.5 371.7 287.8 243.5 221.2 218.6 197.6 192.9 179.7

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B6 CSR

Felix King announces Wifarm-Aid launch, unveils Coin of Liberty for widows

Stories by Godwin Anyebe

In order to push ‘Abolish Widows Maltreatment’ campaign beyond advocacy, Felix King Foundation (FKF) has identified agriculture as a tool to genuinely empower vulnerable widows, hence, the Widows in Farming – WIFARM AID programme planned launch in June 2017. It was great scientist, Albert Einstein who said that “Men cannot solve problems created by men- no matter how much they believe they can.” Riding on this, Felix King is inclined to believe that relieving widows of the burdens the society placed on them requires the methodical empowerment of women and widows by not giving handouts but by placing in their hands, skills and tools for economic independence. Announcing the programme in Benin City recently, King said this tool is in agriculture, especially for the widows in the most vulnerable social bracket. According to him, “We are aware of the huge potential that Nigeria has in Agriculture and the roles women have played at family unit levels towards ensuring food sufficiency. At the subsistence level, farming has enabled many families survive. And semimechanized levels, it has, and still, helping a significant number break the vicious poverty to education and then prosperity. “Our new initiative is

therefore to leverage and strengthen this already existing model by instituting Widows in Farming Aid programme (WIFARM_ AID) and support it as a platform that will enable widows easily gain access to tools and facilities for commercial Agriculture businesses,” King said. WIFARM – AID, which shall be launched shortly, will become a platform to achieve the following: encourage the widows to form groups and clusters for enhanced economy of scale, provide fertilizers, improved crop varieties and seedlings and farming tools, manual and mechanized. Other objectives of the programme include enabling irrigation facilities for farms and groups in close cluster and soft grant for labour engagement. Unveiling yet another major initiative, King mentioned that Coin of Liberty is a platform with which the campaign will be driven. Offering explanation on the coin, the founder of Felix King Foundation said that “the coin of liberty is a coin we are using to drive sensitization and awareness creation towards the total abolition of widows maltreatment in our society.” This campaign, according to him, will be a holistic community outreach campaign to ensure that the message reaches everyone while also motivating them to take positive action by changing their attitudes and dispositions towards

widows. He mentioned that the campaigned has commenced on the digital space. He however, urged the speaker and other legislators to begin to take positive action through proclamations and commitments as representative of govern-

ment. Unveiling the Coin, the Speaker Edo House of Assembly Dr. Justin Okonoboh commended the foundation for its effort towards total abolition of widows’ maltreatment, not only in Edo state but also in Nigeria.

He pledge to use all the available legislative instrument to ensure that the menace is tackled headlong in Edo and urged his colleagues in other states to begin to set machinery in motion to end the scourge in our communities. Apart from the coin be-

ing the crest in which the campaign with ride on, it is also a symbol carefully designed to be handover to dignitaries in government, business, traditional, entertainment and media as ambassadors.

L-R: Owolabi Adeniyi, Oba Onisabe of Igbobi Sabe; Tope Ashiwaju, group public relations & event manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc; Helen Awoseso, senior prefect, girl, and Ayodele Odupo, principal, both of Mainland Senior High School, during the donation of science Lab equipment to the school by Indomie in Lagos recently.

Dufil donates lab equipment to Mainland Senior High School Lagos As part of its efforts towards educational development, especially Science Education in Nigeria, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie noodles has once again contributed its quota to the growth of science education in Lagos State by donatingfull science laboratory equipment to Mainland Senior High School, Jibowu, Lagos State. The donation of the complete set of laboratory equipment which took place at the

school premises on Friday, April 7, 2017 and was witnessed by the Onisabe of IgbobiSabe, His Royal Majesty, Oba OwolabiAdeniyi, Students, Parents, Teachers, Media and the members of the Community. While presenting the equipment to the school on behalf of Dufil Prima Foods Plc., the Group Public Relations and Events Manager, Mr. Tope Ashiwaju, explained that the donation was part of Dufil Prima Foods’

corporate social responsibility initiative tailored towards education and community development. According to him, this CSR gesture of the company to Mainland Senior High is to complement the effort of the government in providing necessary educational tools to enhance learning especially in the area of Science and Technical education. “Our joy will be to see the Teachers fully utilize the laboratory equipment to impart

knowledge that will improve the performance of the Students in Science subjects especially in their West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) exams.” Ashiwaju revealed that the company has instituted a scholarship scheme for the students of remarkable education achievement from Secondary School Certificate up to the Masters level.

Airtel, Lagos train youths on leadership development

In line with its commitment to empowering young Nigerians as well as creating a credible platform for youths in Lagos to leverage on, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth Development to organize an intensive capacity building workshop for select, exceptional youths across the state. The week-long training exercise, which climaxed last week at a colourful presentation ceremony at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Lagos, offered many youths a rare privilege to hone their leadership skills, network, brainstorm, initiate and implement specific programmes to accelerate their personal development as well as personal effectiveness. The highlight of the closing ceremony was the emergence of Lana Promise Elijah as the new Lagos State Ambassador for youths. He emerged winner among the top five participants from the week-long intensive training. The new Lagos state youth ambassador who was presented with a brand new laptop by Airtel Nigeria was charged by the telco to lead by example and set a good

standard for all youths in the state and beyond. The other top 4 finalists who emerged the best participants at the grand finale were each awarded with an Apple iPad from Airtel Nigeria and recognised as Lagos State Youth Ambassadors for their respective divisions. In the first leg of the programme, a total of 500 participants went through a five-day intensive training exercise held at designated youth centres located in the five administrative divisions of the State. Ten outstanding participants from each centre were then selected for the leadership camp where they acquired leadership skills, group management skills and partook in various outdoor activities. Participants in the IBILE initiative are required to have minimum qualification of SSCE/WASC and the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card in order to register for the programme. Registrations forms were made available at designated Youth Centres across the state. The week-long activities featured exciting games, life

coaching session and skills acquisition trainings. Specifically, the leadership training programme was designed to equip participants with the core ingredients required for a promising bright future. Speaking at the ceremony recently in Lagos, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf hailed Airtel for its commitment towards the development and empowerment of youths in Lagos State. “Airtel Nigeria has demonstrated commitment to helping and empowering young Nigerians to achieve their dreams. The Lagos State government will continue to find innovative ways through which we can collaborate more with Airtel to empower many more young Nigerians,” Mrs. Akinbile-Yusuf stated. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, who was represented by the Director for Enterprise Business, Tawa Bolarin, noted that as a youth-centric brand, Airtel strongly believes in empowering, nurturing and inspiring young Nigerians to achieve their full potentials.

Insurance B7 Storiea by Bonny Amadi Cornerstone Insurance, for the 2016 financial year ended 31 December, showed resilience which reflected in the marginal growth posted in the year’s profit after tax. The company’s audited financial statement for the period, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed that PAT closed the year at N1.74 billion, against N1.63 billion posted in 2015 financial year. The performance was on the hells of full acquisition of Fin Insurance which ostensibly impacted on the company’s year bottom-line in 2016. The result further showed that revenue during the period

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Cornerstone Insurance 2016 PAT records marginal growth … Following full acquisition of Fin Insurance peaked at N9.19 billion, against N7.33 billion in 2015 The Group Managing Director/CEO, Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Mr. Ganiyu Musa recently revealed in an interview that 2016 was a challenging year both at the level of macro and the industry and for the company. The harsh operating environment for the company, no doubt reflected in slight growth in PAT during the year. “it was not unex-

pected. We already saw the signs from late 2015 and we started seeing from the onset of what is coming in 2016 He said that Cornerstone improved on instant call delivery and also strengthened distribution in the physical channel, “right now we have close to 30 branches and that is one of the direct consequences of the strategic actions we took in terms of strengthening the balance sheet

of the company by acquiring another insurance company, Fin Insurance” The acquisition was fully completed in 2016 and that has placed Cornerstone in terms of capitalization among the top players in the insurance industry; it has also improved our distribution channel and now we can reach our customers in all the six geopolitical zones of the country.

Great Nigeria Insurance Q1.Q2, Q3 2016 results record revenue drop Great Nigeria Insurance Plc having been in default of filing first quarter (Q1), second quarter(Q2) and third quarter (Q3) 2016 as well as Q4 2016 periodic results, released three quarterly results last week. The result further showed that gross premium written for general business in Q3 was N920.277million, while life business stood at N527.016. Combined gross premium written closed the period at N1.45bn against N2.33bn in 2015 Q3. Gross premium earned general business for Great Nigeria Insurance Q3 closed at N866.196, while life business stood at N1.8 billion. Combined Q3 2016 gross earnings closed Q3 at N2.04 billion, against N2.07 billion in 2015 third quarter. Outward reinsurance premium of N401.236 million was recorded in Q3 for general business, against N32.871 for life business while combined figures reflect N434.107 million in 2016 Q3, against N253.051 million in Q3 2015. The company’s financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2016 showed that third quarter 2016 revenue dropped to N1, 447,293, from N2, 329,211 posted in the corresponding period of 2015. Profit after Tax (PAT) however rose to N405, 033 million, from N277, 710 million in Q3 2016. Great Nigeria insurance plc financial statements for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 also released recently showed that revenue during the period also dropped to

life business was N623, 602. Combined showed N564.909 in Q2 2016, against N757.554 million in 2015 Q2. Claims expenses net for general business during the period N145.090, while N584.906 was recorded for life business. Combined, the figure stood at N439.816 in Q2 2016, against N757.557 in same period 2015.

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance plc and Regency Alliance have announced their separate ex dividend dates for consideration of dividend payments for the 2016 financial year ended 31 December. Consolidate Hallmark proposed dividend payment of 2 kobo and has fixed register closure date for 2nd to 5th May, as ex-dividend date commences on May 6th. This was revealed in the company’s statement published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange recently. According to the report, if approved by shareholders, dividend payment will b made on 11th May, after the AGM scheduled to hold in Lagos on same date Also, Regency Alliance ex-dividend date for the 3 kobo dividend proposed for the 2016 financial year falls on 24th-28th April 2017. According to the company, dividend payments will be made on 26th May, following shareholders approval at the AGM scheduled to hold in Lagos on 25th May 2017.

African Alliance announces retirement, resignation of MD, Chairman

Cecilia Osipitan, MD, GNI

N1.04 billion, against N1.17 billion in Q2 2015, while Profit after Tax (PAT) rose to N510,518 million, from N293, 091m in 2015 Q2. The result further showed that Q2 2016 gross premium for general business stood at N658.891million, while life business was N378.184 million. Combined gross earnings 2016 Q2 N1.04 billion while 2015 Q2 was N1.17bn Gross premium earned N611.791 for general business while life stood at N1.29 billion. Combined gross premium earned 2016 Q2 N1.9bilion, against N1.40 billion in Q2 2015.

Outward reinsurance premium N277.05million for general business and N30.053 million for life business, while combined showed Q2 outward reinsurance premium of N207.107 million from N403.668 million in Q2 2015. Net premium income earned for general business was N334.737 million, while that of life business stood at N1.26 billion. Combines showed N1.59 billion net premium income earned in Q2 2016, against N993.74 million in 2015 Q2. Claims expenses gross for general business was N58.693 million, while

Equity Assurance explains late submission of audited results Equity Assurance plc has notified the investing public that it will not be able to submit its first quarter 2016 accounts for the period ended March 31, to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), within the prescribed time. A statement released by Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on behalf of the company signed by Mr. John Akujieze, company’s secretary, said “the filing of the first quarter result was premised on the approval of the company’s

Consolidated Hallmark, Regency announces exdividend dates

consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and it is yet to be approved” The statement said that given the board’s commitment, the company remains optimistic that its first quarter accounts for the period ended 31st March 2017, will be filed with the NSE on or before June 30th 2017. Daily Times recalls that the National Insurance Commission

(NAICOM) via a letter dated 20th December, 2016 granted provisional approval for the appointment of Mr. Morufu Olakunle Apampa, as the Managing Director/CEO Equity Assurance Plc. The approval was secured following the resignation of Mr. Ekpe Ukpabio as Managing Director/ CEO, Equity Assurance Plc effective 30th Nov, 2016, and subsequent appointment of Mr. Morufu Olakunle Apampa as the Managing Director/CEO.

The African Alliance Insurance company Plc has announced the retirement of its managing Director, Mr. Alphonsus Okpor, as well as the resignation of its else while chairman, Engr Cyril Ajagu. The company also announced the appointment of Mrs. Olufimilayo Omo, as acting Managing Director and Chief Execu-

tive Officer. According to a statement from the company released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Okpor’s retirement was based on attainment of 60 years, prescribed by the company’s policy, while Omo appointment, the company revealed is a substantive measure, until a new CEO is appointed.

Axa Mansard reveals proposed partnerships to boost health insurance AXA Mansard Insurance Plc recently revealed of ongoing partnership discussion with global financial institutions on development of infrastructures to boost health insurance in Nigeria. Such institutions which include, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), private sector and development finance arm of the World Bank Group, and some other companies, it has been disclosed, are currently in business discussions with Axa Mansard, on the possibility of investing in hospital projects, a major infrastructure required to boost health insurance in Nigeria. The company in a statement released to the Nigerian Stock

on Exchange recently and made available to the investment community, stated that the proposed investment is a greenfield integrated medical facility comprising of a 150-bed multi-specialty hospital and two 10-bed primary health centres/polyclinics. The Project once approved, the company noted, would be managed and operated by Healthshare Health Solutions Ltd (“Healthshare”), an experienced hospital management company with headquarters in South Africa. “AXA Mansard and IFC are still at the preliminary stage of discussions and their Boards are yet to pass final resolutions approving the investment.” The statement read

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U. S shale producers increased production: What should OPEC do? OpeOluwani Akintayo While concerns keep rising about how new U.S. sanctions against Iran could be extended to affect crude and fuel supplies, rising U.S. production have kept undermining efforts by the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC and other producers to end global oil oversupply. This is because 17 oil rigs were added in the U.S. in the week to Feb. 3, bringing the total up to 583, the most since October 2015. According to the Energy Information Administration, EIA, oil output will average 9.53 million barrels a day in 2018, up from 9.3 million projected in January. Production averaged 8.94 million a day last month. The Administration also expected, that around 6 percent of Chinese refining capacity would shut down at some point during the first half of the year, equivalent to around 900,000 bpd of capacity. A 6.7-percent reduction to 68.81 million tonnes between 2016 and 2017 crude import quotas for China’s independent refiners will weigh on the overall import demand. As a result, money managers reduced their bets on rising West Texas Intermediate prices for the first time in a month. While the group and other major exporters are pumping less crude, U.S. inventories and production are on the rise, and shale drillers keep adding rigs. The U.S. benchmark has traded mostly between $50 and $55 a barrel for the last three months. According to data, U.S. producers extension of oil rigs is the highest in more than four years as shale plays of Texas and Oklahoma lure investment from Exxon Mobil Corp. and Continental Resources Inc. U.S. crude output climbed to 8.98 million barrels a day in the week ended Feb. 3, according to the Energy Information Administration. That is an increase of about half a million barrels a day from last year’s low, and the agency expects production to keep climbing to reach 9.53 million a day next year, the most since 1970. On the other hand,in other to boost price and reduce market glut, according to Platts, 10 OPEC countries have achieved a 91 percent compliance rate with the targeted cuts. OPEC pumped 32.3 million barrels a day last month. Platts is one of the sources used in OPEC’s official secondary sources survey in its monthly oil market reports. Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s largest producer, led the January cuts with a reduction of half a million barrels a day, going below 10 million. United Arab Emirates and Kuwait followed by cutting a combined 310,000 barrels a day. Iraq’s production declined by 120,000 barrels a day to 4.51 million. Russia, the largest of the non-members, curbed production by 117,000 barrels a day last month. Russia pledged to gradually reduce supply by as much as 300,000 barrels a day, more than half the total non-OPEC pledge for a 558,000-barrel-a-day reduction. However, despite the frantic efforts by OPEC and Russia to boost price, price keeps hovering around $50 and $55 per barrel, no thanks to shale production boost which keeps crashing prices. U.S takes over OPEC’s market share If care is not taken, OPEC and Russia will lose what they have worked hard for - cutting oil oversupply to boost price. Data gathered by Business Times showed that the United States, U.S., exported a record amount of crude oil, topping a million barrels a day for a second week and filling the gap in

ment, meaning that technically they are not complying at all. Iraq had initially been reluctant to limit supply. In negotiations last year on the supply cut, Iraq argued that it should be exempt due to a need for cash to fight Islamic State militants. Baghdad also pushed to be allowed to cut production from a higher level than estimated by the secondary sources OPEC uses to monitor its output. Eventually, to get a deal, it accepted a cut from a lower baseline. Iraq’s OPEC peers are privately urging Baghdad to make further reductions, sources say, and there are indications compliance may at least not worsen. Partial export figures for February suggest no increase in shipments, and March allocations were reduced sharply. “Iraq’s allocations in March are low due to OPEC cuts, mainly,” a source familiar with the matter said. “Iraq respects its commitment.”

Mohammed Barkindo, Secretary General, OPEC

world markets created by OPEC cuts. Records show that shale and other U.S. producers sent into the market, 1.2 million barrels of crude oil two weeks ago. By calculation, this means U.S market share is now up nearly 200,000 barrels a day from the week earlier and about 350,000 barrels above the four-week average, according to Energy Information Administration data. Until recently, the U.S. was exporting about 500,000 barrels a day. “OPEC’s got a competitor. No doubt about it,” said Kyle Cooper, a consultant with Ion Energy Group. “They certainly have to be concerned with U.S. oil producers eating into their market share.” U.S. producers have also increased production to 9 million barrels a day last week, a level last seen in April 2016. According to EIA, oil supplies grew for a seventh week, adding a smaller than expected 564,000 barrels. “OPEC is definitely looking over its shoulder at these rising numbers of exports, and it’s undermining their efforts on a daily basis,” said John Kilduff of Again Capital. “Some of it’s going to Asia. China is one of the more unusual buyers in there. The shale guys are filling the gap of the very cuts that were put in place by the market.” OPEC and non-OPEC producers, like Russia, recently agreed to cut about 1.8 million barrels a day. Before the cut deal, OPEC decided to flood the market in reaction to the rise of U.S. shale production in the last decade. As a result, oil crashed to $20s. While OPEC has achieved 90 percent compliance, non-OPEC 70 percent. OPEC removed about 890,000 barrels a day from the world market in January. Fresh oil shipping data, revealed that traders from North America, Britain and Brazil have tripled their shipments to Asia, taking advantage of the OPEC cuts. Research shows that about 30 super tankers last month made their way to Asia from the Americas, the

North Sea and Mediterranean. “The pressure on prices is going to stay in place and ultimately break us out of this range to the downside,” said Kilduff. “I’m not sure the Saudis don’t throw it down … but history says the shale guys will cut back.” Biggest oil players catching up Meanwhile, biggest oil players, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, have promised to catch up quickly with their promised targets. UAE will try to move closer to its OPEC target in coming months, improving average compliance during the six-month duration of the supply cut rather than focusing on monthby-month performance. “The UAE is fully committed to the OPEC cuts and is undertaking the necessary measures that will ensure it is fully compliant over the six-month period with the OPEC agreement,” the UAE’s OPEC governor, Ahmed Al Kaabi, said in a statement. The UAE, among the core Gulf OPEC group that traditionally shows high compliance with output agreements, has focused on expanding its production capacity in the last few years, rather than on limiting output. It doubled the capacity of its Ruwais refinery last year to more than 800,000 barrels per day to feed rising domestic demand. Oilfield maintenance could also help to push compliance higher. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co has work planned at fields producing Murban and Das light crude in March and May, people familiar with the matter said. Top exporter Saudi Arabia cuts production by even more than called for in the OPEC deal, helping to push compliance higher, according to its own figures and those of independent analysts. The UAE and Iraq’s own figures suggest they have further to go than other big OPEC producers to reach targeted output. According to data the countries reported to OPEC, while both cut production substantially in January, they did so from higher levels than the supply baselines used in the agree-

Nigeria, others on oil production rise In line with OPEC’s agreement not to cut production, Nigeria ramped up its oil output by 9.3 percent, making 1.64 million barrels a day, according to data compiled by Daily Times. OPEC members not required to cut, added a total of 270,000 barrels a day in January. Libya increased production to 690,000 barrels a day, the highest level in more than two years. Iran, which was allowed to continue restoring output to pre-sanctions levels, pumped 3.8 million barrels a day, the most since 2010. Nigeria’s increase in production comes on the heels of announcement that OPEC had reduced output by 91 percent. What should OPEC do? Now that Shale producers are beginning to eat into OPEC’s market share, attracting more investment and snatching buyers from OPEC, the Cartel’s Secretary General, Mohammed Barkindo, last week, advised OPEC countries to reduce costs of production in order to attract new investments just like the Shale producers. However, he himself agreed that oil prices fell to historic lows as the market struggled with continued oversupply, saying the U. S shale producers now benefit from OPEC’s cut deal. “More than any other group of producers, [U.S. shale] have been impacted negatively by this adverse cycle, and they therefore tend to benefit the most from the actions taken by the 24 producing countries,” Barkindo said. Aside reduction of production costs by OPEC, a school of thought has argued that since U. S has decided to flood the market with cheaper products, gradually taking over OPEC’s market share, it will be a 50/50 game for OPEC to respond in like manner. This means OPEC should do away with the cut deal, lower costs, crash budget and flood the market with products, further chasing Shale oils back to the background. However Barkindo played down speculation that the surge is sabotaging the cartel’s closely watched agreement to cut oil production, analysts have argued that rise in cost of production in OPEC slows down investment. Speaking, Barkindo said he’s looking to start an “energy dialogue” with the U.S., rather than fret over the rise in supply from American oil producers. “We are not looking at the U.S. as a risk, we are looking at the U.S. as a partner — a strategic partner in the rebalancing process,” he said.

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Solidstar’s ‘Nwa Baby’

Debut as 10 Days in Sun City movie soundtrack

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Solidstar Releases New Video ‘Nwa Baby’ Featuring 2face Achievas Entertainment frontman and Reggae-dancehall superstar Solidstar has released the visuals featuring venerated afro-pop since its initial release. 2017. Solidstar and 2face since the 2009 charts for several consecutive months. video also features some scenes anticipation among fans online.

Solidstar

RwandAir, Rwanda Development Board, Radisson Blu partner AMAA for Nominations … As Sponsors’ Night holds in Lagos

RwandAir, Rwanda Development Board and Radisson Blu are partnering with the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards to host a very successful Nomination Night in Kigali. Other partnership for the event which had been scheduled to hold on the weekend of May 13-15, 2017 include the Kigali International Convention Centre according to a press statement signed by Mr. Tony Anih, the Director of Administration of the awards organisation. Mr. Anih said further that AMAA will host a Creative

within the continent which the Africa Union is promoting and AMAA holding the nominations in Rwanda this year will promote tourism and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda.” Meanwhile, AMAA with the support of the Lagos State

Kigali on May 13th which will precede the nominations gala night on May 14th, 2017 as part of activities for what has been

to seek corporate support for the event holding in Lagos and the creative sector in Nigeria

for the 13th edition will hold a 4th, 2017 where former President of Malawi, Mrs. Joyce Banda is expected to deliver a keynote address where she will speak on the topic: The Imperative of the Socio-Economic Development

industry. Business leaders and to Kigali.” The nomination gala night where nominees into the 28 categories of the awards will be announced will be headlined by the Nigerian Musical Artiste, KCEE and other talents from Rwanda. collaboration with RwandAir, Rwanda Development, Radisson Blu and the Kigali Convention Centre and this is in the spirit of value creation and integration

expected at the event. The main award event is scheduled to hold in Lagos on Sunday June 18th, 2017 and will attract delegates and nominees from over 50 African countries and from Europe, North America, United States and South America. It will be recalled that the AMAA nomination Night had previously held in Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Banjul, Lilongwe, Ouagadougou and Los Angeles.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Gist L3

Papertrail act ‘Seth’ out with Decale After dropping a chart-topping single who started out music as a chorister which is presumed to become a national anthem just as his song made it to an instant radio hit. The fast rising act aided by producer Tdour creates an attention-demanding fusion of afro-pop and couple decale music to create a high-octane banger

carved a niche for himself in a densely populated music community.

pop but one can call his style of music great masterpiece as he combines Afro-pop platform.

listeners to dance up a storm. The massive number arrives with a crisp addictive video shot by the award-winning Unlimited L.A. It is important to disclose that

Seth

his unrivalled adeptness in music.

Casper Nyovest to mention but few. Oghenvienze is a proof that success

Rotimi Salami, Toyin Aimakhu others join cast of ‘Mentally’ More top Nollywood acts has joined the cast of the upcoming

by James Abinibi. The Nollywood adventure comedy fea- includes running around with super tures acts that includes singer speed and moving on hover boards in a village setting. the selection for the third edition of egory.

Skales Unveils New Signee Santos to Self-Owned Record Label Ohk Entertainment Mutiat Alli

The announcement came as a bitterpressed his love and belief in the young -

Toyin Aimakhu & Frank Donga

Kaydex team up Adamsgud & Young Wallace on ‘Hustle’ Visual many more. The video was shot and directed by Adamsgud and one of the most relevance

gifted ones often go unnoticed and most

an ambitious guy with nothing but hopes ered him and the rest is history. I want to assure the world this dude is a force to

Bolande Austen-Peters

much believe in his talent. Anticipate!

standard video. The song which is titled beat who has been the brain behind lots of -

ing but international world class standard video as we are also optimistic this video will top the chat in no time.

Nutrition L4

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 24, 2017

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is very useful in developing countries where clean water is hard to

Moringa is a plant that is native tom the sub- Himilayan areas of India, Pakistan, Africa, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. It is also grown in the topics. Moringa is not just a vegetable, it is a tree. The leaves, are used to make medicine. The roots can be used for tea, the trunk can be scrapped and squeezed to get oil so good that some can be applied on to direct injuries and bruises. Moringa is a multipurpose tree percentage of basic needs that people are used to using it and would be awkward to live without its growth. Today Moringa is used as a remedy and in essence multi-vitamin. Moringa is a plant that

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used including a use for Moringa seeds which are full of oil which is aromatic and can be used for cooking, cosmetics, and lubricants of any sort.

content in the leaves. The vitamin A content of Moringa has caught the eye of scientist over the years. Moringa is used for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tired bloodâ&#x20AC;? (Anemia), Arthritis and other joint pain (Rheumatism), Asthma, Cancer, Constipation, Diarrhea, Epilepsy, Stomach pains, Intestinal spasms, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Thyroid disorders, Bacterial, Fungal, Viral and Parasitic infections. Moringa is also used to reduce swelling, increase sex drive (as an aphrodisiac, prevent pregnancy, boost the immune system, and increase breast milk production. Some people use it as a nutritional supplement or tonic (mixed with hot water and drank). Application of Moringa directly to the skin acts as a germ killer or drying agent (Astringent), it can also be used topically for treating pockets of foot, Dandruff, Gum disease (Gingiutis), snake bite ,warts, and wounds. Oil from Moringa seeds is used in foods, perfumes and hair care products and as machine lubricant. Moringa is possibly safe when taken by mouth and used appropriately. The leaves, fruits and seeds might be safer when eaten as food. However, it is important to avoid eating the root and its extracts, for these parts of the plant may contain a toxic substance that can cause paralysis and death. Moringa has been used safely in doses up to six (6) grams daily for up to 3 weeks. Moringa leaves have not been found to be toxic.