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PDP: Claim CBN funded our 2015 campaign, tissue of lies

Ï ‘Anybody who says he paid money into PDP account should come forward, provide evidence for such payments’ Tony Amokeodo & Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, dismissed the claim that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) practically emptied its vault to finance its presi-

dential campaign during the 2015 election. Recall that an online medium, TheCable, at the weekend, quoting sources conversant with investigations into security spending in the last administration, reported that the apex bank pracContinued on page 8

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We’ll stop accounts not linked to BVN -CBN

Ï Sets August 1, 2017 as deadline Ï Says BVN enrollment will support achievement of zero default credit targets set for banks Ï Policy to open opportunities for credit to Nigerians without standard means of identification’ Ï ‘BVN expected to minimise incidence of fraud, money laundering, enhance financial inclusion’

Motolani Oseni

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, said with effect from August 1, 2017, customers without Biometric Verification Number (BVN) Continued on page 5

Excitement as Kogi Gov’s wife leads campaign to rid 12 children off streets Osborne Towers cash: Suspended NIA DG appears before Osinbajo panel 5 Uproar as Aso Rock 12 expels Punch reporter Airport concessioning, the next big thing 8 –Aviation Minister

Wife of Kogi State Governor, Mrs. Rashidat Bello (l), during the campaign to rid children off the streets in Lokoja, Kogi State ...on Monday.

Apprehension in Minna as EFCC begins trial of ex- Gov. Aliyu Saka Bolaji, Minna

ÏÏÏ Apprehension

has gripped Minna residents even as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) begins the trial of a former governor of the state, Babangida Aliyu, today (Tuesday). The trial of the two term governor has been the topic of discus-

sion among those supporting and against the former governor with opinions sharply divided as to if former Governor Aliyu should be tried for corruption or not. Some of those against the former governor were said to be grouping themselves to embarrass him when he is brought to court by the EFCC. Some civil servants, according to findings, are also involved in

the plot because of the failure of Aliyu’s administration to pay the 7.5% increase in salary to them. Unconfirmed source said some of those engaged in this grand plan were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) last weekend. As a result, it was learnt that not less than 150 heavily armed security personnel mostly from Continued on page 12

Okorocha wants 5 to kill us – Imo pensioners

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We’ll stop accounts not linked to BVN -CBN Continued from page 1 linked to their account will not be allowed to make withdrawals from those accounts. The Director, Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department, Mrs. Tokunbo Martins, disclosed this in in a circular to other Financial Institutions (OFI), adding that BVN Initiative, which the apex banking regulating body started with Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) customers, has

been successful. She noted that due to broken identification link in the banking system, it became necessary to extend the BVN enrolment to the customers of OFI especially those located in the rural areas of the country, and have customers that may not have enrolled with the DMBs. According to her, the BVN enrollment will support the achievement of zero default credit targets set for the participating Financial

Institutions (FPIs) in the Micro, Small and medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF). “It will also open opportunities for credit to millions of Nigerians without standard means of identification,” she explained. She highlighted that OFIs are required to enroll their customers on or before July 31, 2017; conspicuously display notices sensitising customers on BVN in the banking hall; ensure that all new customers have BVN and forward to the

Director, Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department schedule of customers account with BVN on August 7, 2017. She explained further that the absence of identifier in the banking industry has been a major challenge inhibiting the effectiveness of the Know Your Customers (KYC) principle. “To address this challenges and complement the existing means of identifications of customers, which include; the Driv-

er’s License; the international/ passport; the National identity card; and the permanent Voter’s card; the CBN, in collaboration with the banker’s Committee, launched the BVN project in February 2014. “The BVN is expected to also minimise the incidence of fraud and money laundering in the financial system, as well as enhance financial inclusion,” she added.

Trial of ex- Chief Judge of Enugu begins Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Okorocha wants to kill us –Imo pensioners Val Okara, Owerri

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ria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Imo State chapter, has raised an alarm over the State government’s attempt to coerce pensioners to dissociate themselves from the court action instituted against her (the State government) for non-payment of pensions to the retirees. It would recalled that Imo State government recently issued a circular compelling the state retirees to forfeit 60 percent of their pension which the pensioners vehemently opposed to the plan. A statement jointly signed by the State chairman of NUP,

Chief Gideon Ezeji; State Chairman, Retired Permanent Secretaries Association, Comrade Fabian Agba and Mr. Livinus Asiegbu, the principal secretary of NUP, at the weekend, and made available to newsmen in Owerri, said that there was no pensioner in the state that was not heavily owed by the State government. The union therefore advised its members not to sign any document against their constitutionally provided by pension rights. The statement dismissed rumours making rounds that the NUP is collecting levy from its members for the litigation against the State government, saying that the current legal services are provided by the

Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) free of charge. “The money being collected by the NUP is for the day to day running of the union since the Imo State government has refused to pay the NUP her legal check off dues because of her determination to frustrate and starve the union and Imo Pensioners to death”. “The Nigeria Bar Association is single-handedly without costs to the Union providing legal services to the Imo Pensioners on humanitarian grounds and in defence of the Rule of Law.” “We hereby state categorically that the NBA has not demanded any money or gratification from any pensioner or from the NUP and nothing whatsoever has been given to them.”

Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday called its first prosecution witness in the trial of former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Professor Innocent Azubike Umezulike, before Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The defendant had pleaded not guilty to the four count charge and asked for bail. Trial judge Justice J. K. Omotosho admitted the defendant to bail on self-recognition for a sum of N2 million. Prosecution witness, Usman Adoke, an operative of the EFCC, who was led in evidence in chief by the prosecution counsel, Ahmedu Arogha, told the court that Plots 312 and 767 Independence Layout Enugu belonged to the defendant. He added that the defendant did not disclose his interest in the property in the Asset Declaration Form he filled at the EFCC. He further told the court that his team wrote the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Ministry of Lands, Enugu for information on the property.

He said a response from the Ministry of Lands Enugu indicated that the former Chief Judge was the owner of the said plots of land. Professor Umezulike was arraigned on a four count charge of non-disclosure of asset and false declaration of assets on March 16, 2017 before Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was subsequently granted bail on self-recognition in the sum of N2 million. He was also ordered to deposit his international passport with the court. Count one of the charge read: “That you Innocent Azubike Umezulike on or about the 16th day of February 2017 at Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court knowingly failed to make disclosure of your asset to wit: Plot 312 Independence Layout Enugu and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 27(3) (a)of the Economic and Financial Crimes (Establishment) q and punishable under Section 27(3)(c) of the same Act”. The case has been adjourned to May 8, 9 and 10 for continuation of trial.

Osborne Towers cash: dƑ ƍƆ ƗƆƗ M9 #1 ƍƍƆ Ə ƄƆƇ ƏƆ R ƈ Ƅ Ɖ ƍ ƆƋ ÏÏÏ The suspended Director-Gen-

eral of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke, on Monday, appeared before the panel set up by President Muhmmadu Buhari to investigate the monies recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. The EFCC had on April 12, 2017 discovered $43.4m, N23.2m and £27,800 at an apartment in Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos. Oke had said the monies belong to his agency. Subsequently, President Buhari suspended the intelligence chief and set up a three-man panel to probe him.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was named head of the committee, which has Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation and Babagana Munguno, national security adviser, as members. The panel commenced its meeting around 1pm on Monday. Recall that the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and acting chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, appeared before the panel on Friday. At the weekend, Laolu Akande, senior special assistant on Media and Publicity to Vice-President Yemmi Osinbajo,said proceedings of the panel would not be open to the public.

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PDP: Claim CBN funded our 2015 campaign, tissue of lies tically emptied its vaults apparently to finance the 2015 presidential campaign of the PDP. TheCable had earlier reported the extra-budgetary disbursement of N40 billion to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and N20 billion to the Department of State Services (DSS) by the CBN, but said fresh revelations indicated that the monies were released in dollar cash — contrary to all money laundering regulations. They were taken, according to TheCable, directly from the dollar reserve vaults of the apex bank. Security sources, accord-

ing to TheCable, disclosed that in August 2014, Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, called a board meeting and asked for an approval of N60 billion to support the security services under a “special security intervention fund” he intended to create. Emefiele, who is also chairman of the board, told the members that the money was needed to equip the military to fight the insurgency in the north-east, following a series of onslaughts by Boko Haram. Some board members reportedly cautioned him against such an audacious move, advising instead that the expenditure should be

tied to procurement, but he was said to have rejected the advice. This was shortly after he had secured approval from President Goodluck Jonathan to disburse the funds. Sambo Dasuki, retired colonel and then NSA, had twice requested for N60 billion in documents seen by TheCable — and was only successful at third attempt following Jonathan’s intervention. In the new documents seen by TheCable, the former NSA regularly wrote to Emefiele asking him to disburse the approved money in hard currency equivalent, usually in tranches of N10 billion.

Investigators have now traced some of the monies collected by the office of the NSA to the PDP presidential campaign, with Raymond Dokpesi, chairman of AIT, revealing that he collected N2.1 billion from the office to undertake media publicity for Jonathan, TheCable reported. Dasuki has said not all the monies he received were for security, maintaining that some were for NGOs. However, questions have been raised on how CBN created the security fund overnight to meet NSA’s requests. Sources further told TheCable that it was common

Airport concessioning, the next big thing -Aviation Minister Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ After successful reha-

bilitation work on the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has identified the concession of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos and three others, as the next big project.

Senator Sirika disclosed this in a media forum in Benue State during the induction of mi-35m gunships by President Muhammadu Buhari, following a partnership agreement between the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigerian Airforce on airport security, research and training programmes. The minister urged Nigerians to trust the Federal

Government in protecting their interest, as was the case with the Abuja Airport runway project. He also stressed that four airports including Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kano are not up for sale but concession. He made this known few days after domestic flights resumed operations at the Abuja Airport, following the re-opening of the run-

way to traffic. Meanwhile, stakeholders in the aviation industry have applauded the Federal Government for the timely completion of the airport runway. Airlines, passengers, cargo handlers, cab operators have also expressed delight over the way and manner government handled the Abuja airport rehabilitation without delays.

der military rule and it’s about time those around President Buhari woke up to this reality and stop with intimidating the citizens of Nigeria”. Garba Shehu and the other media aides, he said, have access and a right to refute untrue media reports. Public officials also have a right of reply and even civil suits if subjected to defamation, Garry noted. “The Punch must not let this brazen abuse of power stand. And the State House Press Corps must show solidarity and stay away from covering the Villa in protest until the accreditation is restored. Let the government cover itself if they feel they can do without a free Press,” he added. Politics of Equity @ TrueNaijaboi said: “This is not good on you guys. Power is transient. #RealChange2019”. Brainpower Faks said that “if Buhari’s government is performing fairly as expected by the electorate, the PDP protégés would have been silent forever but

he failed by allowing himself to be used via his nephew that grossly appointed 85% of his appointees on biased mindsets coupled with complete incompetence. So blame none of those castigating his government and health situations”.

Meanwhile, Washington post on his handle argued that the integrity of Mr. Femi Adesina’s, President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, is being eroded on excuse put to defend the gross impunity of this government.

Uproar as Aso Rock expels Punch reporter Continued from page 12

Dr. Pat Kolawole Awosan, of the patriot, said that irrespective of whatever the journalist had written, in a democratic setting, he deserves an applause. “What false story did Lekan report? That there is anxiety in the villa over the man’s health or that he rarely appears in functions even within the villa these days, which one is false there,” Awosan asked. @FemAdesina @akandeoj said that “the bottom line is that @MBuhari is not in charge, someone else is pulling the string, and our president has also refused to talk to us”. Gary @ Garry said that “the Aso Rock belongs to the Nigerian people and not the personal property of its transient occupant who is answerable to the people through their representatives and the Press”. According to Garry, the CSO cannot pick or choose who gets to cover his principal and how they do their job. “We are no longer un-

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for the CBN to dole out hundreds of millions of dollars in cash to various agencies in government in the runup to the general election. For instance, in February 2015 — after the presidential elections were controversially postponed ostensibly to fight Boko Haram — the CBN took almost $300 million on the instructions of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) and passed it to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Investigators are working with the theory that the money was used to finance PDP’s “final push” in the presidential election which it eventually lost to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Reacting to the report by TheCable, the PDP, which is now in opposition, challenged anybody who says he paid money into its account to come forward and provide the evidence for such payments. The acting National Publicity of the PDP, Hon. Bernard Mikko told The Daily

Times in a telephone interview that the report was a mere speculation and a tissue of lies. His words: “They are all lies. They are all speculations. Those making those claims should provide the evidence and receipts of those payments into the PDP account. “The PDP account is subject to public scrutiny as well as auditing. Investigating agencies in the country should go and check the PDP account to verify the said claim. “I challenge anybody who says he paid money into the PDP account to come forward and provide the receipts or proofs of such payment. I insist that they are all lies and they are all speculations”. Mikko, a former member of the House of Representatives, pointed put that the fact that the PDP is not facing trial in the ongoing investigations by the anticorruption agencies in the country indicated that the claim was just a tissue of lies and propaganda.

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Ministry commends Ambode for good performance, 2 years after

Ebere Chibuzor

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The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has given a breakdown of its achievements in the last two years since the Lagos State Governor Mr Akinwunmi Ambode assumed office, stressing that their achievements are based on the assistance and good conduct of the governor. Special Adviser And Acting Commissioner For Tourism, Arts And Culture, Adebimpe Akinsola gave the commendation during a ministerial press briefing in commemoration of the second year anniversary of the administration of Ambode on Monday. Akinsola said that in keeping to its vision of making Lagos State one of the top ten preferred destination for tourism and entertainment in Africa , the ministry has continued to engage in programs and

events set at achieving the vision in the last two years. “It therefore gives me great pleasure to be here to render an account of our stewardship and achievements in commemoration of the Second year in office of His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State”, Akinsola said. Narrating a brief history of the ministry, he said that Tourism and Culture were departments under different Ministries untill 2015 when the present Administration realligned the State ministerial structure and responsibilities in line with the desire of His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State to strategically harness the economic benefits provided by the abundance of talents in creative arts, entertainment and sports in the State. “The formulation of Project THESE (Tourism Hospitality Entertainment

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N2 billion suit slammed on Stanbic IBTC bank over breach of contract

Peter Fowoyo and Titilope Joseph

ÎÎÎAlleged to have suffered

economic misfortune as a result of breach of contract by Stanbic IBTC bank Plc, a limited liability company, Infinity Snacks and Beverages Limited, has instituted a N2 billion suit on the said bank. In a statement of claim filed before a Lagos high court by a Lagos-based lawyer, Olumide Sofowora SAN, Infinity Snacks and Beverages Limited alleged that in July 2014,it applied for a loan for its factory expansion from bank of industry Limited and it received approval for the sum of N934,029,835 on August 19, 2014. However one of the conditions for granting of the facility was the provision

of a bank guarantee, the company then requested Stanbic IBTC bank to start processing the bank guarantee, apart from the unnecessary delay exhibited by the bank, the bank requested that before the bank guarantee can be provided the company should clear one of the existing loans to the tune of N50 million, all other outstanding loans and interest due to the bank should be noted on debenture, the company satisfied all these requirements,yet the bank guarantee was not issued until December 22, 2015 about four months after the approval of the loan by bank of industry, thereafter Bank of Industry disbursed the sum of N864,420,000 into the bank’s account in the company ‘s name on May 9, 2016 but the bank did not inform the company until May 17,

2016. The company immediately embarked upon ensuring that the loan was utilized, mandated the bank to bid for foreign exchange for the purchase of the needed machinery for its expansion, initially the bank continued to put stumbling blocks along the way by tying the bank of industry loan to its own loan portfolio granted to the company, later when the bank agreed to bid for the needed foreign exchange, the bank said there was no foreign exchange supply in the market, only for the company to discover that the bank’s promises to secure foreign exchange for the company were all ploys to frustrate the company from benefiting from the bank of industry facility of N864.420million because apart from bidding for and obtaining foreign

exchange for some of its customers who applied for foreign exchange during the same period as the company did,the bank was in fact supporting one of the company ‘s competitors Multipro Enterprises Limited who are the Franchisees of Kellogs Breakfast Cereals in Nigeria and it turned out that the bank actually applied for the same bank of industry facility as the one granted to the company on behalf of that company. The company is contending that the delay on the part of the bank to provide the bank guarantee caused the company severe loss as the rate of foreign exchange to the Nigerian currency rose drastically during the period due to Federal Government deregulation of foreign exchange market, aside that the bank unilaterally increase the bid rate from N 280 to $1 to N 288 to $1.

Corruption: APC chieftain calls for Saraki’s resignation

Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Following the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal over corruption allegation, a National Ex-officio of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Yekini Nabena has said that it is immoral for the incumbent Senate President Bukola Saraki, to continue in office in view of numerous corruption allegations hanging on his neck. The APC chieftain therefore, called for Saraki’s immediate resignation as Senate President if the current 8th Senate will regain its deserved status because “the leader of the red chamber has completely lost legitimacy.” In a statement he released to the media on Monday in Abuja, Nabena said in the history of the Nigeria Senate, “no Senate President has brought disrepute to the exalted position like the current occupier.” He urged Nigerians, civil society organizations, former and serving senators and all lovers of democracy to remain steadfast in their quest to kick the top lawmaker out of office if the current fight against corruption will have effect. “Senator Saraki cannot continue to preside over a lawmaking organ of a government that is vigorously

fighting corruption in Nigeria when he has a load of corruption allegations hanging on his neck. “As it is today, the case of his alleged false assets declaration is ongoing. There are revelations about his ties to offshore businesses in tax havens as contained in the Panama Papers. “Also, an organization Citizens Action to Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN) sometime ago submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over an alleged theft of N630 million by Sen. Bukola Saraki, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, Yakubu Dogara and Larsun from FCDA in connivance with elements from the National Assembly and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), under the guise of payment for residential accommodation, among other hanging allegations. “For Saraki and his docile senator friends to leave their houses and head straight to court, sit in the accused box on criminal charges, this is enough an indictment. Yet, they will come back to the upper House (Senate) and take charge of Lawmaking for the country! This manner of impunity is killing every sane citizen and also rubbishing our democracy in the eyes of other nations.

Alleged culprits of rival gangs at Idi Oro Mushin, Lagos apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad… on Monday.

LASG redeems N57.5B programme 1 Series 2 bonds Benjamin Omoike

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ernment has redeemed the N57.5 Billion Bond. The Bond was the second series under the state’s initial N275 billion programme, which was launched on December 31, 2008. At the time of its issuance, the N57.5 Billion Bond was the first subnational issuance to be undertaken by way of a book build. In accordance with the provisions of Section 236 of the Investments and

Securities Act 2007 – requiring that the Register of Bondholders (‘the Register’) be closed 21 (Twenty-one) days preceding interest payments, the Register was closed on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Subsequently, the Registrars effected payment of the principal and final coupon payment on Wednesday,April 19, 2017. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, commenting on the redemption said, “the payment of the Bondholders of the Programme 1, Series 2 bonds further strengthens the State’s po-

sition as a reputable borrower, as demonstrated by the prompt redemption of the Bonds on maturity.’’ Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, said, “we hope this confirms Lagos State as a credible borrower in capital markets and that investors will further illustrate their confidence in the State by investing in its upcoming Programme 3, Series 2 bond.” So far, the state has now redeemed N107.5 billion of outstanding bonds, creating headroom for further issuances to support

the acceleration of the State’s investment in improved physical and social infrastructure and amenities. The State remains committed to and is proud of its reputation as a most responsible issuer in the Nigerian capital markets. Chapel Hill Denham acted as the Lead Issuing House on the transaction. The state government registered a N500 billion Third Debt Issuance Programme in December 2016, and has a credit rating of A+ by Global Credit Ratings Co. and Agusto & Co.

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PDP wins all chairmanship, councillorship seats in Ebonyi LGA polls The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the chairmanship seats of the 13 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State in the Saturday local council polls. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party also won all the councillorship seats in the 171 wards of the state. Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), Mr Jossy Eze, who announced this on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Abakaliki while declaring result of the polls, said seven political parties participated in the elections out of the 40 registered parties in the state including the PDP and the All Progressive Congress (APC) “The other parties that contested in the elections include: African Democratic Party (ADC), African Peoples Party (APA), Merger Progressive Peoples Party (MPPP) Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP). “The PDP’s candidate in Abakaliki LGA, Emmanuel Nwangele won with 65,036 votes, Ogbonnaya Oko-Enyim won in Afikpo LGA with 55,808, Eni Uduma-Chima-Afikpo South 50,894, Juliet Nwaogbaga—Ebonyi, 54,527 and Nora Aloh—Ezza North, 58,423 votes. “The PDP candidate in Ezza South LGA, Sunday Ogodo won with 50,576 votes, John Nnabo— Ikwo, 77,132, Henry Eze—Ishiellu, 68,263, Ude Ogbonnaya—Ivo, 28,787, Paul Nwogha—Izzi, 84,088, Clement Odaa—Ohaukwu, 84,088, Nkechi Iyioku—Ohaozara, 55,698 and Felix Igboke—Onicha,59,698 votes,” he said. Eze declared that the APC trailed

Gov. Umahi

in a distant second position with an accumulated 5,900 votes while most of the other parties did not record a single vote in most LGAs. He commended the electorate, party agents, security officials, observers, among other stakeholders, for ensuring a smooth and credible electoral process, noting that cases of electoral disturbances were very minimal. “We have been able to deliver a credible election to Ebonyi people despite

inherent challenges as the state has the enviable record of conducting LGA elections in the country, every three years,” he said. Mr Onyekachi Nwebonyi, state PDP Chairman, congratulated the party faithful for the victory and noted that it was an indication of what to expect in the state, in the 2019 general elections. “This resounding success has proved that PDP is the only party which viably exists in Ebonyi and we are not going to rest on our oars until such feat is repeated in 2019,” he said. Mr Splendour Eze, state Chairman of the Advanced Congress for Democrats (ACD) hailed the smooth conduct of the election, but regretted that his party did not participate in it. Eze, who is the state Secretary of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), lamented that the current economic hardship in the country made most parties not to participate in the election. “The state governor was magnanimous to offset 50 per cent of the nomination fees of N500, 000 for chairmanship candidates and N100, 000 for councillorship positions, for registered parties in the state. “The balance despite the subsidy was still high as it was still not within the reach of most parties,” he said. Miss Isabella Monye, an Election Observer from Anambra State, however, disputed the high figures released by EBSIEC for the elections, noting that it did not reflect what observers witnessed in various polling units. “During our monitoring on Saturday we observed that the turnout for the election was poor so I wonder where EBSIEC got these high figures from,” she said.

PVC distribution in Lagos begins April 29 – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin the distribution of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Lagos State on April 29, the spokesman of the electoral body in the state, Mr Femi Akinbiyi, said on Saturday. Akinbiyi, the Head of Publicity and Protocol of INEC in the state, said in a statement that the step was important, especially in preparation for the July 22 local government elections in the state. He said: “INEC will as from Saturday, April 29 begin distribution of Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) in all the 245 Registration Areas in the state. “This is purely for the purpose of the local government elections coming up soonest in the state. “The exercise is for those that have registered before but had not collected their PVCs. It will last for five Saturdays starting from Saturday, April 29 to Saturday, May 27.” According to him, any eligible resident who is in doubt of the Registration Area of the Polling Unit he or she registered can contact the Electoral Officer

for the local government. The spokesman, also said: “The nationwide Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise will commence throughout the state as from April 27 and remains continuous all the year round. “The CVR will be in all the 20 INEC local government offices in the state between the hours of 9am and 3pm, excluding public holidays. “All residents that have reached the age of 18 years after the last registration exercise are to come out and register. “Also, all registered voters who have their Temporary Voters Cards but whose names are not on register of voters and those that are above 18 years but could not register in the last registration exercise are eligible to register.” He said that registered voters who were seeking transfer of the PVC could also come for registration. NAN reports that INEC had on Wednesday announced plans to begin a nationwide continuous voter registration on April 27 across the 774 local government areas of the federation. The commission disclosed this in a

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statement signed by the INEC National Commissioner, Mrs Amina Zakari, after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners and Administrative Secretaries from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. “The exercise also intends to enable the distribution of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to those who could not collect them before or since the last general elections.

Lingering crisis may mar PDP chances in Lagos council polls, says lawmaker A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Hon Victor Akande, has said the crisis rocking the party could affect its chances in the July 22 council elections in the state. Akande, representing Ojo Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that the party’s chances would only become bright if the leadership of the party could forget their differences and work in unity to move forward. “With the current situation facing the PDP, the party deserves pity. I am saddened by the ongoing crisis. However, I still believe there is no problem without a solution. “These lingering crises have depleted our followers in the party and this sends a dangerous warning to the general public, especially as we prepare for the local government elections in the state. “How do we convince people that all is well with our party now, when the drivers of the party (PDP leaders) themselves are confirming that the party is sick? “My prayer for the party is for the tension to be doused for us to move forward. There may be hope only if this tension is allowed to go and peace returns to the party,” Akande said. The lawmaker said in the present circumstances, two different lists of candidates could emerge from the two contending camps for the polls. He advised the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) not to compound the problem of the party. Akande urged the electoral umpire to heed the Appeal Court’s verdict affirming the National Chairmanship of Sen. AliModu Sheriff by accepting only the list that would emanate from the camp.

Cleric charges FG on youth empowerment Pastor Timothy Kehinde of Christ’s Tabernacle Church, Fate, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital has called on the Federal Government to make youth empowerment a priority. The cleric made the call in Ilorin in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stressing that youths were the future of any nation. According to him, if a country is to attain its greatness, the youths must be well equipped and catered for. He said government must understand that the future of any nation was in the hands of the youths, noting that “Nigeria is blessed with gifted youths who are ready to work and be productive. I think it is time government emulates the western world and provide for the youths. “Government should implement more programmes that will favour the youths and provide for the unemployed graduates.” He, therefore, called on government at all levels to make youth empowerment a priority and not just an option to move the nation forward. The cleric, however, advised the youths to be creative and not solely rely on government for survival.

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Senator Abe promises Rivers South East key projects in 2017 budget Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The representative of Rivers South East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has assured that the district would enjoy the commencement of work at BodoBonny road project, Ogoni Clean-up project, Andoni/Oyigbo Power project, Water Projects, and East-West road project in the 2017 budget. Speaking as a guest on 95.1 FM, Port Harcourt, News and Current Affairs programme, ‘Insight’, Abe said he was liaising with various committees and ministries to ensure that the projects were appropriately appropriated in the budget. He said: “You will recall that the last time the Honourable Minister of Works was in Rivers State, he publicly asked the people to thank me for the commitment I have shown to the takeoff of the Bodo-Bonny road project.” Abe said the project would be of immense benefit to the entire Rivers State and the nation in general and commended the Federal Ministry of Works for the priority given to the project and said he would double his effort until the project was realised. Furthermore, Abe said the chances of the project being executed were boosted by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) which has agreed to partly fund the project. On the Ogoni clean-up project, Abe said a sum of 190 million dollars have been earmarked for the exercise. “I was talking with some friends the other day about the Ogoni clean-up. We have worked on that and we are still working on it. In this year’s budget, a total provision of over 190 million dollars has been made. “It is supposed to be 200 million dollars and we are still pushing for it to be made 200 million dollars for the takeoff of the programmes of the clean-up project for the year. That is part of what SHELL is to contribute for the clean-up exercise for the

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year,” he stated. The Senator who is also Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) said that plans were underway to expand power projects at Andoni and Oyigbo Local Government areas of the district. “I am also working with the Senate Committee on Power to try to create impact of the Power project in the senatorial district particularly in Oyigbo LGA. We are also trying to expand the power project in Andoni LGA as part of our constituency project this year. “We are also working with the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to see that reasonable budgetary provision for the East-West road is made. The Minister has been committed and wonderful. He has been running around. But, unfortunately, I don’t see the appropriate ap-

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propriation based on what I have discussed with the company handling the project. “I have not been convinced that the appropriation the way it is now, they will actually go back and be bold to deliver. The provision that is made this year, the company is telling me that it will not be enough for them to go back to site. They said if they have a minimum amount, they are even ready to bring in some of their own funds and be bold to make sure that the project is completed,” he continued. Abe assured the people of the district that he would do all within his ambit to ensure that his choice as a Senator is not regretted. “But you know at the federal level, the competition for funds is so intense. Nigerians do not understand how difficult it is to get the Federal Government to execute projects because everybody is pulling from every side.

Just as I am pulling for this side, people are pulling for the other sides and the money is not just enough. So, by the time they say let them take one million here, take 20 million there, before you know, it will not be enough to achieve anything meaningful. That is why you see projects span years and years,” he said. Senator Abe who used the opportunity to clear the air on the relationship between him and the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as well as the Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, stated that all was cordial and the so-called misunderstanding among them was based on people’s speculation and imagination.

Adebule tasks religious organisations on youth engagement

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The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr (Mrs) Idiat Adebule, has urged clerics and religious organ-

isations to inspire the youths and give them knowledge that would help in engaging their minds positively and reducing vices in the society. Adebule made the call at the Grand finale of the Lagos State Annual Qur’an Memorisation Competition organised by the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO) in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Annual Qua’an Recitation Competition was started in 1987 to foster proper learning and assimilation of teachings and messages of the Qur’an. According to the deputy governor, the youthful age is an age of dilemma, peer pressure, lack of understanding of people, with a lot of curiosity and required proper guidance. She said that religious organisations could give the youth enlightened knowledge that would make them become better persons intellectually, socially, reli-

giously and spiritually. ”Society is a blend of everything from moral to immoral and good to bad. For these young minds, it is very difficult for them to differentiate between these things. ”Religious institutions and clerics have a duty to see to it that our children are not lost in this confusion by teaching and inspiring the young ones in an efficient manner. ”Religion instills the fear of God and will always alert one with what one is supposed to do, keeping one from doing wrong practices, ” Adebule said. She also urged parents to live up to their moral and social duty by teaching their children values that are right and just and showing them the correct path to eternal happiness. The deputy governor commended the organisers of the event for encouraging the spread of Islamic knowledge and

theology. In his remarks, Alhaji Muheeb Abdulfatai, Coordinator, NACOMYO Lagos State chapter, said the competition would help the youths understand the true teachings of the Qur’an and eliminate religious extremism. “When the message of the holy book is well understood, we will have less of those who kill fellow human beings and innocent people telling the world what Islam is not. “When we have youths who are exposed to this kind of competition, such youths will surely keep away from violence and extremism. “This will in turn strengthen our social security as a nation and will guarantee sustainable peace and development for our country,” he said. Abdulfatai also urged the state government and well-meaning Nigerians to support the annual event.

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Uproar as Aso Rock expels Punch reporter

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ÏÏÏ Nigerians on Monday condemned the expulsion of the accredited correspondent of the Punch newspapers in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Mr. Olalekan Adetayo, saying the action was aimed at muzzling the press. They, therefore, called on the media and all men of goodwill to resist intimidation by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The expulsion of Adetayo was ordered by Bashir Abubakar, the Chief Security Officer to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday. Confirming the development, Adetayo said that the CSO summoned him Monday afternoon and asked him to tender a statement over the story he co-authored, published on Sunday edition of The Punch.

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But at the verge of presenting the statement, his Identity Card was confiscated as he was escorted out of the premises. The Daily Times further gathered that the CSO had earlier issued a stern warning to Adetayo in January 2017 over reports of an accidental discharge from a security personnel which injured a female staff of the Presidential Villa. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, has however stated that he was not consulted before the action was taken. The expulsion of Adetayo may not be unconnected with two materials authored by him and published by the Sunday Punch which Aso Rock Villa considered as offensive. One of the reports was titled, “Fresh anxiety in Aso Rock over Buhari’s health”, while the sec-

correspondent of German Radio, Deutsche Welle, from Aso Rock Villa. Obua also directed his men to withdraw the accreditation of Ubale before the reporter was driven out of the villa. Ubale had drawn the ire of the powers that be for having the temerity to ask visiting President Idriss Déby of Chad some tough questions. The reporter had asked Déby, who had just had a meeting with Jonathan, about the whereabouts of Abubakar Shekau, the Boko Haram leader, making reference to a statement by the Chadian leader who had said the sect’s leader had been seen in Dikwa, Borno State. Some other accredited State House Correspondents who had been similarly expelled from the beat by the Presidency under previous regimes included Mr. Yomi Odunuga, then with the Punch Newspaper, Mr. Cyril Mba of the

ond was his weekly column on happenings in Aso Rock. Both were published in the last edition of Sunday Punch newspaper. Mr. Adesina, in reaction, pointed out that even though he was not consulted before the expulsion, but that he would look into the matter. In the words of the Presidential Media Adviser, “I was not consulted before it happened. I was not informed. We will look into this”. Continuing, he said: “But I want to assure you that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will continue to uphold the freedom of the press and we will settle this amicably.” It would be recalled that two weeks to the end of the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan, the late Gordon Obua, who was his chief security officer (CSO), expelled Musa Ubale, a

defunct Monitor Newspaper, and Mr. Femi Ipaye, a photo journalist with the News Magazine. But reacting to the expulsion of the Punch reporter from the Aso Rock Villa on Monday, Mr. Sadiq Farouk, a Nigerian businessman said that even if the Reporter’s action was biased, the action taken against him by the presidency was wrong. “This is very wrong even if his report was biased,” he said. Another public spirited Nigerian reacting on his twitter handle @ KBE said: “Again! “ 1983 it started like play. Before the people of goodwill woke up many, souls had suffered unnecessarily. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. The reactions which were expansive in Twitter handle lampooned the presidency for projecting anti-media front, which sends negative signal to the international community. Continued on page 8

Apprehension in Minna as EFCC begins trial of ex- Gov. Aliyu Continued from page 1 Abuja, are to be deployed to the premises of the state high court as the trial begins. When contacted, the state Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, neither confirmed nor denied the story. Elkana said however that the police is not involved in the prosecution of the former governor, saying: “The EFCC which is prosecuting has all it takes to protect life and property during and after the trial”. The state government also in a statement broadcast on the state radio distanced itself from any plan to boo the former governor when he is brought to court. The statement authored by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Jonathan Tsado Vatsa, said the APC-led government holds in high esteem present and past leaders of the state and would not be involved in anything that would bring them to disrepute in the face of the common man. “However as a government, we strongly believe in the rule of law and anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari administration which is to rid the country of every form of corruption,” he said. Vatsa continued that “the Niger State government therefore has no hand in the travails of the former governor who is currently facing corruption charges before the EFCC.”

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the Governor of Kogi State, Mrs. Rashida Bello, on Monday, caused a stir when she led a team of government officials including the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Bolanle Amupitan, to the ever busy Lokoja-Jamata Bridge along Abuja road to take the children off the street as part of her commitment to the welfare of Kogi people and a demonstration of her passion

for the children. Mrs. Bello, who expressed dismay at the way the children’s lives were being endangered by their hawking on the highway, and the fact that this makes them susceptible to child abuse, said the state will soon witness a facelift in the provision of social amenities and the empowerment of the masses to ensure they are self-reliance. She further assured the children that the state government

will take them off the streets and either move them back to school or make them acquire skills to ensure they have a brighter future. She announced that arrangements are being made to immediately take about 20 children back to school while others are to undergo skills acquisition training. Recall that the issue of increased number of out- of- school children who throng the urban

centers, traffic hold ups and other public places, to engage in begging for arms and hawking has become a cause for concern to government, because of the attendant social consequences and dangers to life and property Statistics made available by the United Nation’s Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) indicates that Nigeria has the highest number of school drop outs which is said to be in the region of 10.6 million.

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Editorial Facing the challenges of power generation

t is becoming a singsong these days to hear from the authorities on why the country continues to suffer from shortage of electricity. Nigerians are always hearing of reasons such as vandalism of pipelines, oil thefts as responsible for the enduring darkness all over the country. Just recently, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing announced a drop of 380.7 MW of electricity from a peak of 5,074.7MW. According to ministry officials, the plunge in output is as result of sabotage by pipeline vandals and other miscreants who are in the habit of rupturing the pipes conveying gas to power stations. Nigerians cannot but be incensed with these repeated excuses for the crippling lack of power supply to get on with their daily lives. We have always advocated a diversification of power generation sources. The enduring reason the country has found itself at this sorry pass is that successive administrations had been unwilling to explore other sources of energy. Rather, they have relied on oil and gas for generating most of the country’s electricity. Due to this policy, majority of Nigeria’s power plants are oil-fired. This has made their power generation capacities susceptible to frequent disruptions resulting from pipeline vandalism and ruptures. It is time the country exploits its vast coal reserves, wind and sun energy including nuclear power for electricity generation. It is a fact that coal is the cheapest source of energy, in comparison with others. Moreover, it also provides a stable source of energy, which cannot be disrupted

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through acts of sabotage. In addition, it provides employment for thousands of workers and other ancillary sectors. The prudent use of coal will allow the country time needed to develop other alternative energy sources. There is need to wean the country off from its overdependence on oil for energy. In addition, this is time Nigeria embraces solar power. There is no gainsaying that the earth has abundant sunlight. Every hour the sun beams onto Earth more than enough energy to satisfy global energy needs for an entire year, even as solar energy is an inexhaustible fuel source that is pollution and often noise free. It is a renewable source of energy which requires low maintenance and easy to install. Moreover, Nigeria being along the Equator should exploit this energy source. The country can also increase its power out put through wind energy, which is a free, renewable resource, even as it is clean. Unlike conventional power plants, wind plants emit no air pollutants or greenhouse gases. Incidentally, Nigeria is not only a developing country; it has the human and natural resources to sustain nuclear energy production. Even though nuclear power plants are expensive, it is a highly dependable source of energy as it is not subject to changing weather conditions. Adding nuclear power plant to Nigeria’s energy mix will improve the country’s dilapidated energy situation. There is the need to urgently diversify the energy sources, as excessive concentration on gas-powered stations constitutes a major risk to the power sector and the economy.

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Stories by Tony Nwakaegho The World Bank Group and the GSMA, the global body representing nearly 800 mobile operators and 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, have entered into partnership to achieve Universal Financial Access (UFA) by the year 2020. The GSMA will add to the coalition a deep knowledge of mobile financial services, a proven ability to innovate, and a commitment to financial inclusion as a core component of its mission. The GSMA has therefore pledged to support the creation of 500 million mobile money accounts over the course of the UFA initiative. Report has indicated that some 2 billion working-age adults globally do not use formal financial services and extending access to finance to them is the first building block to build a better life. However the World Bank Group – the World Bank and IFC – has committed to enabling 1 billion people to gain access to a transaction account through targeted interventions and expanding their network of partners to boost financial inclusion. “The GSMA is pleased to announce its commitment to the Universal Financial Access initiative. Mobile networks are playing an essential role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, enabling new ways to address longstanding

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development challenges. “Our commitment to support the creation of 500 million mobile money accounts reflects the scale of ambition needed to successfully close the global gap in access to financial services. We look forward to working closely with the World Bank Group and its UFA partners to ensure the conditions exist so that inclusive services, such as mobile money, can reach new heights,” Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA said. Kristalina Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer for the World Bank said, “It is great news that the GSMA is helping to close the

gap in access to mobile phones - and mobile money accounts. This will be instrumental in bringing financial services to rural communities. “The private sector brings the kind of innovation and investment needed to connect the remaining 2 billion people currently left out of the financial system.” Speaking at a recent event for private sector partners committed to the UFA goal, Martin Holtmann, Manager for IFC’s Micro Digital Group said, “Achieving universal access is an ambitious goal – and one that can only be achieved

with strong partnerships. It requires traditional financial institutions, telecommunication and technology firms to work together. Digital and mobile technology can bring financial services to millions of people currently not included in the formal financial system, more easily and cheaply than traditional banking.” The 32 UFA partners represent a cross-cutting network of banks, payment and technology companies, telecommunication firms, microfinance institutions, regulators, and industry associations. The UFA 2020 goal – recognizing financial

access as a basic building block to managing an individual’s financial life – aims to provide all adults worldwide with access to a transaction account to store money and to send and receive payments. Access to a transaction account is a first step toward broader financial inclusion, which helps poor families escape poverty and afford such essential social services as water, electricity, housing, education and health care. Access to financing can help small firms and mediumsized enterprises reduce risks, invest for growth and expand operations.

Expert berates NOTAP over poor patronage of local software An Information Technology (IT) expert, service manager and entrepreneur, Mr. Abiodun Atobatele and has berated the National Office for Technology and Promotion (NOTAP) for the poor patronage of local manufactured software. Atobatele lamented that NOTAP, which is the regulatory agency to protect software development and acquisition in Nigeria has gone to sleep. Atobatele, a Harvard Business School alumnus and the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of ATB Techsoft Solution, an indigenous operator stated this in an interview with a National Newspaper recently,

adding that the major problem confronting software development companies in Nigeria like any other sector of the economy, is local content and patronage. He stated that there is a need for government to protect the local software industry, adding that “We have local content law or policy, but in practice, these laws are observed in breaches and treated with impunity. We have NOTAP, which is the regulatory agency to protect software development and acquisition in Nigeria. The question is whether that organisation that is running on taxpayers’ money is carrying out its mandate,” he queried in the Interview.

He affirmed no company in Nigeria, big or small, should buy any software or import them into Nigeria without NOTAP certification, as the Agency is in a position to issue a certificate before any company can get forex from banks to buy software abroad. “NOTAP is expected to have a database of all software companies in Nigeria and their products, and at the same time, have a database of all the software that companies use in Nigeria which they buy offshore,” he added. He opined that when companies come to seek NOTAP approval to buy software from abroad, NOTAP should first look into its database to look at

Nigerian companies that have such software or can develop it and refer the buyer to the local software company, stressing that it is when there is no local company that can meet that need that NOTAP should allow any company to buy offshore. He revealed that from official available record, over $1billion is spent yearly to import foreign software into Nigeria and therefore advised NOTAP to be organising quarterly local software companies fair, where software companies can display and demonstrate what they have; and in order to help government to know the capacity of local companies. He said “We are inventing and coming with innovation,

but we don’t have good patronage for our efforts and the big businesses send billions abroad to India, U.S., and Europe, to buy software we can make in Nigeria.” NOTAP has a technology transfer guideline, which highlights that Multinational Companies operating in Nigeria should empower their local support partners by giving them 40 percent of the Annual Technical Support (ATS) fee. Its mandates also include evaluation/ registration of technology transfer agreements; promotion of intellectual property; technology advisory and support services.

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Why counterfeiters still control 10% phone market share in Nigeria Stories by Tony Nwakaegho It is now obvious the counterfeiters have taken dominance by controlling 10 percent of the phone market share in Nigeria with a spillover of negative economic impact of this ugly trend on the manufacturers of genuine products. Their modus operandi impacts negatively on governments, authorised dealers and others in terms of brand devaluation, loss of revenue, copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, loss of tax, cost of compliance with applicable national legislation, national security and loss of employment opportunities. Fake phone manufacturers and importers seem to be having upper hand in the current battle with such products’ regulators in Nigeria, A source in the phone manufacturing business, the who prefers anonymity told Daily Times that counterfeiters might have taken over more than ten percent of the market share, and glaringly displaying the products at different areas like Computer Village- Ikeja and other environs. “It is affecting a whole lot of things in this market. We hear of people complain about Poor Quality of Network Service (QoS), the activities of these phone fakers contribute a lot to that. So, users of such phones are losers, government is losing revenue, we are losing the market too as original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and spells doom for the market. “These guys used to occupy about five percent of the market, but I can authoritatively tell you that they have gone beyond ten percent of the market share.” Daily Times recalls that the Association of Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria raised an alarm on the increasing rate of dumping fake mobile phones in the country and the urgency to curb the menace. Mr. Olusola Teniola, President of ATCON disclosed that more than 20 mobile phone brands which names are yet to be made public in the country are not NCC type-approved and contribute significantly to the (QoS). According to him, the unregistered/unapproved brands have over 150 mobile phone models circulating in Nigeria. He therefore called for more stringent measures to be taken to curb the counterfeiting of mobile phones in the country. Speaking to Daily Times on the worrying state of affairs,

Counterfeit Smart Phones Mr. Teniola said, “We plead with counterfeiting measures such as the facilitation of integrated Web portal based IMEI-IMSI collection to stem the menace of substandard or unregistered mobile phones circulating in Nigeria with obvious consequences of poor quality of service, loss of revenue to the government, loss of business by in revenue to the Nigeria mobile market. Investigation has revealed has shown that the fakers copy 100 percent of top phone brands in the market, selling same to end-users as the original. It could be recalled that in January 2017, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), working with other law enforcement agencies arrested two Chinese nationals over increasing complaints about fake and substandard phones imported into Nigeria. The Chinese, according to Osita Aboloma, director general of SON, imported fake and substandard mobile phones into the country. Aboloma, who was represented by Bede Obayi, director Compliance of SON, during a recent enforcement exercise in Lagos by SON, said the Agency has continued to receive numerous complaints about consumers in the country. Aboloma said “We have information on the activities of these Chinese people who are in Ikeja Lagos that people are complaining about the quality of their products and SON has to ensure that the quality of products

sold in Nigeria is in compliance with the Nigeria industrial standards. “Their attitude show that they know what they are doing here and they are not ready to talk, they are not ready to give us information about what they are doing here and their major warehouses. Based on the information we have gathered and what we found on ground in the office and the documentation of importation indicates that he is one of the leading suppliers of sub-standard phones in Nigeria,” It is trite to say the fact that there are fake phones in the market which implies there are originals too, but an average phone user in the market requires education to distinguish original from fake phones, but the manufacturers are not focusing on educating the customers. Mr Ahmed Ojikutu, president of Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) agreed that the activities of the fakers are threats to OEMs, adding that the Association is going to launch a campaign with a free-toll line to be displayed for people to call-in and lodge complaints. Nokia’s Vice President, West and Central Africa, James Rutherfoord, on the sidelines of the global launch of some of Nokia’s latest devices in Lagos, recently also lamented the preponderance of fake and substandard phones in the country, describing it as a ‘big monster that has become difficult to tame’. Rutherfoord added that the firm was, however, collaborating with the mobile service providers

and the relevant agencies to curb the menace, adding that the firm will step up campaign aimed at educating its customers in the country. “Presence of fake mobile phones is a big problem in Nigeria but we have employed multi-pronged approach to it. One is to educate the consumer on all our materials. We put our warrant stickers on it and also give them a careline where they can send SMS to check if their phone is fake or not. We educate our partners and our dealers in the market. We have also, on more than one occasion, trained them and show them on how to differentiate the fake and the genuine from the pack. So we have a number of initiatives against fake products in the market,” he said. According to him, the only security agency it is partnering with is the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the agency responsible for checking the goods that come to the country from abroad. “We don’t really have partnership with security agents. The important agency to work with is the customs to help check the inflow of the devices into the country. So we feel that is the point at which we need to work. On the other side, we are working with the operators to try and see what they can do about fake devices on their network because poor services too have been traced to fake phones,” he said. He added that the firm was also collaborating with the Federal Communications Commission (NCC) to fight the menace through the registration of mobile devices

in the country. “We also trying to collaborate with government, specifically with the NCC on the registration of all devices in Nigeria,” he said. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said at a stakeholders meeting on combatting counterfeit and sub-standard Information and Communications Technology devices in Abuja that between 15 percent and 20 percent of phones in the market are counterfeit. He attributed the high incidence of substandard phones to affect both the quality of service in the telecommunications industry and the health of consumers. Danbatta said, “Counterfeiting is a growing economic problem affecting a wide range of products. In the ICT sector, mobile phones are especially targeted with 250 million counterfeits sold annually. “This number constitutes about 15 percent to 20 per cent of the global mobile phone market. Apart from the obvious negative economic impact of this ugly trend on the manufacturers of genuine products; it also impacts negatively on governments, authorised dealers and others in terms of brand devaluation, loss of revenue, copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, loss of tax, cost of compliance with applicable national legislation, national security and loss of employment opportunities. “This menace also poses danger to the health and safety of consumers and equally breaches the privacy of consumers. For us we are very concerned with the negative effects on communication network operations as it concerns degrading equality of service delivery,” he said. He noted that the damaging impact of the substandard products on the economy cannot be quantified in socio-economic terms. He lamented the damaging effects of the products on a broad spectrum of the national life, adding that the ugly development poses grave danger to the health, safety and privacy of buyers and the nation’s environment. Speaking at the event, Director, EMEA for Mobile Manufacturers Forum, Mr. Thomas Barmuller, said 21 percent of substandard and counterfeit mobile phones are found in Africa and the Middle East. According to Barmuller, counterfeit phones and ICT products come with real threat, put personal and private information at risk and also used as a tool for transmission of deadly viruses. Commenting on quality of service, Barmuller affirmed that one in four drop calls is caused by fake phones, adding that fake phones cause delay in handover during mobile communication by 41 percent while every third handover actually fails.

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Police arrest 30 over alleged involvement Lagos clash Joy Anyim ÎÎÎFollowing a clash which broke out between two rival youth groups in the Idi-Oro, Mushin area of Lagos state on Sunday, over 30 youths have been reportedly arrested by the state police command. It was gathered that the two youth groups from Alamutu Street and Alaka-Elegb reportedly engaged themselves in a free for all which degenerated on Monday morning and resulted into looting and burning of shops and

buildings. Information gathered revealed that trouble started when youth numbering over 100 invaded Idi-Oro market and reportedly demanded money from traders. Youth in Alamutu Street were said to have resisted the move resulting into a fight. Dangerous weapons like machetes, axe, rods and bottles were reportedly used during the fight, which lasted few minutes before policemen were mobilised to the Area. About three shops and

a building were burning when police arrived at the scene while several goods like beans, bags of garri, fufu and palm oil among others were wasted on the ground at the scene of the incident. The hoodlums were reported to have cashed in on the chaos to loot several food items of market sellers like bags of garri, beans, palm oil and banana. The command Spokesman, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency

of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. According to the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Famous-Cole who confirmed the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, had deployed more police personnel to ensure peace in the area. He said the suspects, who were arrested in Idi Oro had machetes and axes in their possession “Normalcy has returned to the area and there is a heavy police presence there.

“The public should go about their business. There is a free- flow of traffic in the area now,” Famous-Cole said. It was also gathered that during the incidence, men of Rapid Response Squad who were stationed in the area had dispersed the hoodlums with tear gas before the arrival of more police officers. Shops in adjoining streets were closed over the incident while more policemen from Rapid Response Squad, Taskforce and divisional po-

Eleganza’s garnishee proceedings: Court quash CBN, Skye bank applications

FUOYE VC harps on quality assurance in vasities FGbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÎÎÎ The Vice Chancellor,

Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof Kayode Soremekun, has said the country’s universities must set up quality assurance departments to raise the standard of education and enhance its global ranking. Soremekun said Nigerian university certificates will continue to get unfavourable global ranking if certificate racketeering and examination malpractices were not tackled headlong. The VC who said this on Monday during a press conference to herald the week long convocation ceremonies slated for April 27, 2017 disclosed that 18 first class students will graduate in the institution this weekend while 165 of the pioneer students and 339 of the second sets, totaling 504 of their former students will be graduated in the maiden convocation of the institution. Prof. Soremekun, who described the rating of the institution among Nigerian universities in the 14th category, said the achievement was due to the hard work of both academic and other staff of the institution which is just six years old since inception. According to the V.C, the institution has seven faculties and 49 different programmes meant to ensure greater access to university education for the youths of the country, adding that the institution would create more facilities for global scholarship.

lice posts around the area have been mobilised to the scene. Shop owners who later walked in when police men came were wailing over loss of goods in the fire. A pharmacy store owner who declined to mention his name stated that his shop burnt because he declined to give the guys N600 when they came in the morning. He noted that this was the third time his shop was burnt over crisis in IdiOro.

L-R: Head, Marketing and Communications, Stanbic IBTC, Nkiru Olumide-Ojo; Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Yinka Sanni; Human Resources Practitioner, Bola Otubu and Head, Human Capital, Stanbic IBTC, Olufunke Amobi, at the 2017 Stanbic IBTC Blue Women Network as part of activities to close the International Women’s Day celebrations in Lagos… recently.

Saraki, govs, other dignitaries storm Osun as Adeleke gets buried amid tears, uncertainties Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

ÎÎÎ.The remains of the for-

mer Osun state governor, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, has been finally laid to rest in his Ede country home at 11am on Monday amid tears from sympathizers, friends, family members, political associates as well as residents of Ede. Among those at the burial were the Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his predecessor, Olusegun Mimiko among others. It was gathered that Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state was absent at the burial as he is currently in China. Also, there was no member of the Osun state Executive Council in attendance at

*Osun declares three-day mourning

the burial. As the deceased was being buried, sympathisers and angry youths expressed uncertainty over the cause of his death. The Ede community was hostile to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who were at the burial as they accused them of having a hand in the death of ‘DEGOV’ as he was fondly called due to his 2018 governorship ambition in the state. While some believed that he died a natural death, others alleged that he was either spiritually attacked or poisoned. Recall that an autopsy was carried out on the deceased before he was being buried. Though, the outcome of the autopsy is yet to be made

public, loyalists of the deceased insisted that he didn’t die naturally. Our correspondent gathered that the result of the autopsy was not made public yet to calm the tension that surrounds Adeleke’s death. One of the family sources confided in our correspondent that the family would ensure detail probing of the late senator’s death. Meanwhile, the Osun state government has declared a three-day period of mourning throughout the state over the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke. Both the executive and legislative arms of the state made the declaration in a separate press statement on Monday. A statement by Semiu Okanlawon director, Bu-

reau of Communication and Strategy, Office of the governor read, “This is to announce that the the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has directed the declaration of a three-day period of mourning throughout the state. “This is in honour of the departed first Civilian Governor of the State of Osun, Alhaji Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke. The 3-day mourning period commences from today Monday, April 24, 2017. During the period of mourning, all flags are to fly half mast.” The Osun state House of Assembly said the mourning was to take place between Monday to Wednesday in honour of the first civilian governor of the state. The Speaker, Hon. Najeem Salaam gave the directive on Monday morning.

Titilope Joseph ÎÎÎJustice O.O. Oguntoyinbo of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed an application filed by Skye Bank Plc and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against Eleganza Industries Ltd, seeking to set aside the Garnishee Order nisi made by the court in December 2015. The judge, in his ruling dismissed the suit for lacking in merit. In a suit No: FHC/L/ CS/1481/2015, dated on January 5, 2016 Skye Bank and CBN had filed the application in Eleganza’s garnishee proceedings with suit no: FHC/ in order to set aside the garnishee order nisi that the court had granted to Eleganza Industries Ltd to enable it (Eleganza) recover an alleged judgment sum of N111,732,000 Skye Bank is owing the company. In the application filed by the bank through its lawyer, J. A. Badejo, SAN pursuant to Order 26 Rule 11 of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2009 had asked the court to among other things make an order of injunction restraining the Garnishee (CBN) from debiting the accounts of the applicant (Skye Bank) pending the determination of the suit; and an order striking out/terminating the garnishee proceeding for want of jurisdiction. According to Skye Bank (the judgment debtor), the judgment sought to be enforced by the judgment creditor (Eleganza) was a default judgment obtained by fraud.

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Formerly known and addressed as OKPARA ANTHONI .K. , now wish to be known and addressed as OKPARA ANTHONY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JUSTIN OKAFOR OKOLIE Formerly known and addressed as JUSTINE OKOLIE, now wish to be known and addressed as JUSTIN OKAFOR OKOLIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OGONA-ERIAYE MERCY

OWOEYE ADENIKE ADUNNI

OBI AMAKA PATIENCE.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. JOY LLAMOSI KADIRI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. JOY LLAMOSI OMOIJIADE-MOMODU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGUNMUYIWA AZEEZAT OJUOLAPE. Formerly known and addressed as YUSUF AZEEZAT OJUOLAPE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNMUYIWA AZEEZAT OJUOLAPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABURE OSAS WISDOM

OSSAI NNENNA BLESSING.

Formerly known and addressed as LOLA ANDEM, ADIGUN STELLA OMOLOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as BASSEY ANDEM STELLA OMOLOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OPURE JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as ABURE OSAS WISDOM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OSI NNENNA BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as OSSAI NNENNA BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADELANI MOROMOKE TEMITOPE

UZOMA OLUCHUKWU BLESSING

MRS AROH AMUCHE ANGELA

MRS OMOTENIOLA OLOWE.

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

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Okuzulu Amuche Angela now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Aroh Amuche Angela. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Omoteniola Falodun now wish to be known and addressed as MRS omoteniola olowe. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Bello Folashade Joyce now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Akinbanjo Folashade Joyce. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALONGE OLU COMFORT now wish to be known and addressed as ALONGE COMFORT OLUBOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KALU CHINENYE BLESSING

AYOADE YETUNDE OLUFUNKE.

Formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU CHINENYE BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as KALU CHINENYE BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNDELE YETUNDE OLUFUNKE, now wish to be known and addressed as AYOADE YETUNDE OLUFUNKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

BADRU MOTUNRAYO RASHIDAT

Formerly known and addressed as LATEEF MOTUNRAYO RASHIDAT, now wish to be known and addressed as BADRU MOTUNRAYO RASHIDAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OJILE OJOMA ESTHER

OLANREWAJU ABIDEMI OLADAYO

Formerly known and addressed as MISS YAKUBU OJOMA ESTHER, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OJILE OJOMA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TAJUDEEN ABDULLAHI AJIBOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLANREWAJU ABIDEMI OLADAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

RUFUS OLUWATOYIN OYINLOLA OLUWASEUN

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH.

Formerly known and addressed as MRS BAMGBOYE MARIAM BOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BAMGBOYE DUROSIMI MORIAMO BOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BROWN CHUKWU EMEKA PASCHAL, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKA ONONYE BROWN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OBASI EVELYN OGHENEBRUKOME Formerly known and addressed as OVIERO EVELYN OGHENEBRUKOME, now wish to be known and addressed as OBASI EVELYN OGHENEBRUKOME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI OLUWATOYIN OYINLOLA (Nee Akinyehun), now wish to be known and addressed as RUFUS OLUWATOYIN OYINLOLA OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JEROME CHIBUEZE NWAONU

AIGBEGHIAN BLESSING CHIOMA.

KESHINRO ADEOLA FATIMAH

Formerly known and addressed as CHIBUEZE ONU, now wish to be known and addressed as JEROME CHIBUEZE NWAONU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGBONNA BLESSING CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as AIGBEGHIAN BLESSING CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Wasiu Adeola Fatimoh, now wish to be known and addressed as KESHINRO ADEOLA FATIMAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZEUDO AMARACHUKWU TOBECHUKWU

LAWRENCE ORITSEMA DICKSON

DORCAS BUKOLA BASSEY.

Formerly known and addressed as Oritsejueyitsi Oritsema John, now wish to be known and addressed as Lawrence Oritsema Dickson. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TIJANI AMINAT KIKELOMO, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOWA AMINAT KIKELOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BASSEY ANDEM STELLA OMOLOLA

I, Formerly known and addressed as ADESOLA ADELANI now wish to be known and addressed as ADELANI MOROMOKE TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZE JOY IFEOMA

Formerly known and addressed as NDUKA JOY IFEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE JOY IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS BAMGBOYE DUROSIMI MORIAMO BOLA.

CHUKA ONONYE BROWN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. ITEPU ITOHAN MERCY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGONA-ERIAYE MERCY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS AKINBANJO FOLASHADE JOYCE.

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI FIDELIS AKINWALE, now wish to be known and addressed as RUFUS FIDELIS OJUOLUWA AKINWALE. My date of birth was wrongly written on my NYSC Cert. as 03/12/1976 instead of 12/03/ 1981. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as OWOEYE OYENIKE ADUNNI now wish to be known and addressed as OWOEYE ADENIKE ADUNNI. That my date of birth is 25/12/75 and not 05/07/76. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ALONGE COMFORT OLUBOLA.

HAUWA IMAM AMINU Formerly known and addressed as HAUWA IMAM, now wish to be known and addressed as HAUWA IMAM AMINU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES:

MRS.OWA GLADYS JUSTINA

Formerly known and addressed as Anekwe Amarachukwu Tobechukwu, now wish to be known and addressed as Ezeudo Amarachukwu Tobechukwu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

This is to confirm that I, ADIGUNMARINHO ADENIKE IYABO is also known as MARINHO ADENIKE IYABO OLABISI, MARINHO ADENIKE IYABODE OLABISI and MARINHO ADENIKE IYABO OLABISI ADIGUN. All former documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AMAVU OSHORIHOB GLADYS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS.OWA GLADYS JUSTINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKPABIO HELEN NKOYO

FATOLU OLUREMI GRACE

EGHRE-BELL TOBORE JUBE

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as Dorcas Bukola OLABINKE, now wish to be known and addressed as Dorcas Bukola BASSEY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SAMUEL: I, formerly known, called and addressed as SAMUEL OKON HELEN NKOYO, now wish to be known, call and address as AKPABIO HELEN NKOYO All former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FADIPE GRACE OLUREMI, FATOLU TOBILOBA GRACE, now wish to be known and addressed as FATOLU OLUREMI GRACE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

ASHIBUDIKE ANTHONY OYEWENU

MODUPE OLUBUKANLA IDOWU

Formerly known and addressed as RAPHAEL OHUMEJE now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL OKOH ADAH. That my correct date of birth is 15 January 1981 and not 16 January 1981All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ASHIBUDIKE TONY now wish to be known and addressed as ASHIBUDIKE ANTHONY OYEWENU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

TOSSOU JEAN Formerly known and addressed as TOSSOU JOHN MARCEL, now wish to be known and addressed as TOSSOU JEAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MIJIFE DARLINGTON EDAFE OTITEH Formerly known and addressed as MIJIFE DARLINGTON ADAFE, now wish to be known and addressed as MIJIFE DARLINGTON EDAFE OTITEH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TOBORE BELLO E., now wish to be known and addressed as EGHRE-BELL TOBORE JUBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that my name was wrongly written as OBI IJEOMA instead of OBI IJEOMA BEATRICE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SHOREMEKUN BUSIRAT SEUN.

MAKINWA OLAPEJU MODUPE

Formerly known and addressed as IDOWU BUKKY TANWA now wish to be known and addressed as MODUPE OLUBUKANLA IDOWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BAMIDELE SHAKIRAT OLAYINKA, now wish to be known and addressed as GAFARU SHAKIRAT MOSUNMOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKINYEMI BUSIRAT SEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as SHOREMEKUN BUSIRAT SEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OMOTAYO OLAPEJU MODUPE, now wish to be known and addressed as MAKINWA OLAPEJU MODUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

LAWSON KUDIRAT OLUWAFUNKE

AKPA MERCY OBASI

EZEOBI RACHEL CHIDI.

PETER GODWIN MOSES.

ABISILE NOJIMU AKANJI

Formerly known and addressed as OBANLA KUDIRAT OLUWAFUNKE, now wish to be known and addressed as LAWSON KUDIRAT OLUWAFUNKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as OBASI AKPA MERCY ADA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKPA MERCY OBASI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as JONATHAN RACHEL CHIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEOBI RACHEL CHIDI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKHABUE GODWIN MOSES, now wish to be known and addressed as PETER GODWIN MOSES. That my date of birth is 02/02/1997. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as NOJIMU RAFIU, now wish to be known and addressed as ABISILE NOJIMU AKANJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DUROJAIYE SUKURAT FUNMILOLA

AZIEGBE ISAAC PROSPER.

Formerly known and addressed as VINCENT ISAAC AZIEGBE, now wish to be known and addressed as AZIEGBE ISAAC PROSPER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MBA SIMON

UMAKOR ANTHONIA OLUWATOBI.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEDEJI SUKURAT FUNMILOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as DUROJAIYE SUKURAT FUNMILOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KUSHIMO OLANREWAJU KABIRU

GAFARU SHAKIRAT MOSUNMOLA.

Formerly known and addressed as NOFIU OLANREWAJU, now wish to be known and addressed as KUSHIMO OLANREWAJU KABIRU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as NWAOLISEH LAWRENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MBA SIMON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADENEKAN ANTHONIA OLUWATOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as UMAKOR ANTHONIA OLUWATOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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COVENANT ORDAINED CHRIST MISSION

23 Public Notice

FIRST LEKKI GARDENS HORIZON TWO EXTENSION RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

COVENANT MOUNTAIN OF ZION AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

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

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 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 No 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. BADA OMOSEBI MOSES 2. ENIOLABI KNOWLEDGE SHOLA 3. GBADEBO BAMIDELE DAVID 4. UDOGU VICTORIA GLORY

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. AGBEDE OLUWOLE 2. FABYAN FLORA ADJOAH 3. COL- ONALO RTD. CARLD DA 4. ADEYIPO ADEWALE ADESEGUN 5. EHIGHIBE UGOCHUKWU

ÏjƏƑ ƐƆƆ ƏƆë (1) BENJAMIN OLALEKAN ALE (2) OLADUNJOYE OLUWOLE OLABISI (3) VICTORIA EBUNOLUWA ALE (4) OYELERU MICHAEL ISHOLA (5) JOSHUA OLALEKAN ALE (6) SANNI OLOMI SAMUEL (7) OPEYEMI CALEB ALE.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:I. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ by all Scriptural means II. To encourage worship, III. To promote fellowship among believers and To develop educational work in so far as seems necessary for the proper growth and efficiency of the church. 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.

-Chairman -Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To promote love, peace and understanding among members of the association and their families 2.To promote collective security arrangements, environmental sanitation and beautification of horizon II extension 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.

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 Days of this publication.

Signed By: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AKWA IBOM IMPACT INITIATIVE

IN THE MATTER OF COSCO (WEST AFRICA) LIMITED

CHANGE OF GARMENT INT’L OUTREACH

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for incorporation under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EKUFRE ABRAHAM - PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN 2. EDIDIONG BLESSING IBANGA - SECRETARY 3. KEMFON ABRAHAM - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE OF AWKA IBOM. 2. TO IMPACT MEANINGFUL KNOWLEDGE AND BETTER WAY TO EARN A LIVING INTO THE LIFE OF THE YOUTHS. 3. TO PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND PRIVATE COMPANY TO DEVELOP AND EMPOWER THE YOUTHS. 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: CONSULTANT RICHARD ODUDOH

UNIVERSAL INVESTORS SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA 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 Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) Mrs. Victoria Okezie (2) Barr. Okezie Agbara (3) Barr. O. Vine Ikokwu (4) Comrade Uche Olehi (5) Mrs. Priscilla Ochei (6) Mr Alex Igwegbe AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. To protect the rights and general interest of Shareholders. 2. To guide and give Shareholders/Investors relevant information that would enhance their profitability. 3. To mentor Shareholders/Investors. 4. To serve as a platform for Shareholders and Stakeholders. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission No. 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama District,Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

RC: 298992

IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT (LFN) 2004 NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Notice is HEREBY GIVEN that in Pursuance of section 468 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (LFN) 2004, the Final General Meeting of Cosco (West Africa) Limited (IN MEMBERS VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) WILL BE HELD AT No 28, Burma Road Apapa Lagos on 25th May, 2017 at 10:00amfor the purpose of laying before the meeting, the account of the winding up of the above named company and of giving any explanation thereof towards the final discussion of the company. Dated this 19th April, 2017 Messrs. Ifeanyi Chukwunyere (Liquidator) Note: A member of the company entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his stead. A proxy need not be a member of the company.

CLUB 27 INTERNATIONAL OWERRI The general public is hereby notified that the above named Club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Stanley Akaniru - Chairman 2. Chuzzy Onyeka - Member 3. Barth Nzerem - Member

4. Edwin Osuji - Member 5. Sylvester Osuji - Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote love and progress of members. 2. To provide a base for mutual co-operation and assistance among members. 3. To uphold high moral values in our inter-personal relationships and to build and encourage respect for the rights of others. 4. To deepen sense of responsibility and conviviality among members by providing benefits such as assistance and relief in life, death, disablement and other events as contained in this constitution. 5. To promote social discipline, health and physical development through workshops and seminars for the overall good of members. 6. To do all such lawful things as may be considered to be incidental, ancillary and conductive to the attainment of the above aims and objectives or any of them. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. SIGNED : Stanley Akaniru Chairman

Signed Mrs Victoria Okezie - National Co-ordinator.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To reach out to less privilege by empowering them physical and spiritual. 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 ADEBAYO FELIX TOLU

BRIGHT NGOZI ISIKA

I, formerly known and addressed as KOFI FELIX, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEBAYO FELIX TOLU. All former document remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGHARANYA BRIGHT NGOZI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BRIGHT NGOZI ISIKA. That on my account documents, my date of birth was wrongly written as 4th day of January, 1984 instead of 1st day of January, 1989. All former document remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OLURIN AZEEZ AYORINDE

MRS. EUCHARIA NKEM UGWU

I, formerly known and addressed as OLURIN AZEEZ AYINDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLURIN AZEEZ AYORINDE. All former document remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EUCHARIA NKEM AMUCHA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. EUCHARIA NKEM UGWU. All former document remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ZAKARI ILIYA

ETIM PETER AKPAMA

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAJUMOKE OYEWUNMI ATOLAGBE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BABATUNDE ALABI JAMES. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AHMED ILIYA, now wish to be known and addressed as ZAKARI ILIYA. That my correct date of birth is 15th day of March, 1984. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AKPAMA ETIM ARIKPO, now wish to be known and addressed as ETIM PETER AKPAMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

That I, OMOLUMEN PAULINA ENAHORO is the biological mother of ENAHORO PATIENCE which she bears on her International Passport, while she bears OSEGHA FAVOUR on some of her other documents, but now wish to bear ENAHORO PATIENCE FAVOUR OSEGHA. That all former documents bearing both names remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL UWENI MARVELLOUS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as EZEKIEL MARVELLOUS. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AGBOGBO CASSIDY EJIRO

AGBOGBO CASSIDY JNR

I, formerly known and addressed as OBAGA PRAISE EJIRO and OBAGA EJIRO STELLA, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBOGBO CASSIDY EJIRO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressd as COAST AGBONS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AGBOGBO CASSIDY JNR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UCHICHI SHARON GARBA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IWEGBU SHARON NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AYANKUNLE IDOWU OLUWAGBENGA, now wish to be known and Addressed as ANIFOWOSHE IDOWU OLUWAGBENGA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SOLOMON AMADIN ISOKAN

OPEYEMI STELLA LAWAL

OKORO, CHINYERE CREDA

I Formerly known and addressed as IMAGHODOR ISOKAN MERCY now wish to be known, called and addressed as SOLOMON AMADIN ISOKAN MERCY. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OPEYEMI STELLA OGUNSAKIN. Now wish to be known and addressed as OPEYEMI STELLA LAWAL. All former documents remain valid general public should please take note.

JACKSON-FAMUYIWA MORENIKEJI SULOLA

I formerly known and addressed as JACKSON-GOYEA OSULOLA now wish to be known and addressed as JACKSONFAMUYIWA MORENIKEJI SULOLA all former documents remain valid general public should please take note.

I formerly known as Eze, Chinyere Udumma wish to be known and address as Okoro, Chinyere Creda. All former documents remain valid. The general public, Ebonyi Sate University and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria should please take note.

EJALONIBU OLAJUMOKE OLUBUNMI

OLAYINKA OPEYEMI YETUNDE

OKEKE PEACE NNEKA

MR KIGHO EJOVWOKE PAUL

I, Formerly known and addressed as OLAYINKA OLAJUMOKE OLUBUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as EJALONIBU OLAJUMOKE OLUBUNMI. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as ALAWODE OPEYEMI YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYINKA OPEYEMI YETUNDE. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as Amedu Peace Nneka, now wish to be addressed as Okeke Peace Nneka, all documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as OGHWIE EJOVWOKE. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MR KIGHO EJOVWOKE PAUL. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

IWEGBU SHARON NGOZI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. OYEYINKA ABIODUN SOLOMON – Chairman 2. MRS. OYEYINKA ABOSEDE – Secretary

BABATUNDE ALABI JAMES

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

EZEKIEL MARVELLOUS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEYEYE, OLUWABUKOLA ESTHER now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ADEOYE, OLUWABUKOLA ESTHER due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. ADEOYE, OLUWABUKOLA ESTHER

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

ANIFOWOSHE IDOWU OLUWAGBENGA

MRS. PROULX OFUNAME ELIZABETH

I, formerly known and addressed as IZIBODU OFUNAME ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. PROULX OFUNAME ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

EMODI EMEM PEACE

ADERIBOLE SAKIRAT ABIODUN

I Formerly known and addressed as MUDASIRU SAKIRAT ABIODUN now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADERIBOLE SAKIRAT ABIODUN All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OLAYEMI TEMITOPE TOYIN

I formerly known and addressed as ,MBUK EMEM PEACE now wish to be known and addressed as EMODI EMEM PEACE all former document remin valid general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FOLAYEMI TOPE TOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYEMI TEMITOPE TOYIN. All documents remain valid. General public, LASPOTECH and NYSC should please take note.

MRS KIGHO UFUOMANEFE LILLIAN

AMOO CHRISTIANA BUKOLA

I formerly known called and addressed as MISS OKPOWODU UFUOMA LILLIAN. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS KIGHO UFUOMANEFE LILLIAN. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

AMOO CHRISTIANA BUKOLA I, formerly known and addressed as, OMOTOSHO BUKOLA now wish to be known and addressed as, AMOO CHRISTIANA BUKOLA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public should take note.

Public Notice

EZIASHI IKECHUKWU ANTHONY ANDRE

I formerly known as Oluwaloseyi-Moses Andre Ike Anthony wish to be known and addressed as Eziashi Ikechukwu Anthony Andre. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ANIMASHAUN ABDULFATAI ADESHINA

UZOMA BLESSING

I formerly known as Osueke Blessing wish to be known and addressed as UZOMA BLESSING. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. MRS UCHECHUKWU MARYANN OFODUM

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AJIBOYE OMOTOYOSI ABIODUN

I formerly known as Bakare Omotoyosi Abiodun wish to be known and addressed as Ajiboye Omotoyosi Abiodun. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. MEHARA CHUKWUEMEKA UGOCHUKWU

BILIKISU ABIOLA AMINU

I formerly known as Balikisu Biola Aminu wish to be known and addressed as Bilikisu Abiola Aminu. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. DOSUNMU OLABISI YETUNDE

LUKE CYNTHIA CHIDINMA

OLATUNJI TEMITOPE

I formerly known as ONYENAONWU CYNTHIA CHIDINMA wish to be known and addressed as LUKE CYNTHIA CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OGUNDELE SAMUSIDEEN wish to be known and addressed as OLATUNJI TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OJUGOH ALICE OLOIYE

OLA TOSIN MERCY ALU

I formerly known as Udele Alice Oloiye wish to be known and addressed as Ojugoh Alice Oloiye. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as UDUMA ALU MERCY wish to be known and addressed as OLA TOSIN MERCY ALU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS. UZOCHUKWU FRANCISCA GINIKA (NEE UZOEGBU)

MRS. ORGAZI CHIAMAKA QUEEN

I formerly known as Adeshina Animashaun Fatai wish to be known and addressed as Animashaun Abdulfatai Adeshina .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Miss Uchechukwu MaryAnn Chiazoh wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Uchechukwu MaryAnn Ofodum. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MEHARA UGONNA CHUKWUEMEKA wish to be known and addressed as MEHARA CHUKWUEMEKA UGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLUKEMI HELEN MARTINS wish to be known and addressed as DOSUNMU OLABISI YETUNDE. and corrected Date of Birth is 3rd November,1982. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS. RASHEEDAT ARIKE BAKARE

MRS JOSEPHINE JOSEPH

MRS. MAHA NKIRUKA PRICLIA

JAMIU OMEIZA MICHEAL

I formerly known as MISS RASHEEDAT ARIKE KAZEEM wish to be known and addressed as MRS. RASHEEDAT ARIKE BAKARE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as CHOJI JOSEPHINE PAM wish to be known and addressed as MRS JOSEPHINE JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MISS OKOLIE NKIRUKA PRICILIAR wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. MAHA NKIRUKA PRICLIA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ABDULLAHI OMEIZA JAMIU wish to be known and addressed as JAMIU OMEIZA MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UZOEGBU GINIKA ALEXANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UZOCHUKWU FRANCISCA GINIKA (Nee Uzoegbu). All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ONUOHA VICTORIA O

MRS. PAUL MARYSTELLA CHINAZOM

MRS. MADUAKO PEACE NJIDEKA OPARAJI

MRS. DANIELS AMARACHI UZOAMAKA

MRS. ONUOHA MARVELIOUS IHUOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MADUAKO PEACE NJIDEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MADUAKO PEACE NJIDEKA OPARAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZURUIKE AMARACHI UZOAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. DANIELS AMARACHI UZOAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKEZIE IHUOMA MARVELIOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ONUOHA MARVELIOUS IHUOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

EKEH CHIDINMA THERESA

MRS. OKPARAKENNETH OLUCHI BIBIANN

MRS. AMAIGBO RUFINA CHINWENDU

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EKWEMA RUFINA CHINWENDU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AMAIGBO RUFINA CHINWENDU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NKECHINYERE MARY CLARA UZOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUOHA VICTORIA O. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IHEKAIRE MARYSTELLA CHINAZA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. PAUL MARYSTELLA CHINAZOM. All former documents remain valid. Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, NYSC, Banks and general public please take note.

MRS. ONUOHA CYNTHIA ADAEZE

MRS. DURUEKE CHINONSO ANITA

ONUKWUGHA-NTIASAGWE PATRICK OBIOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UZOR CYNTHIA ADAEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ONUOHA CYNTHIA ADAEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANYAELE CHINONSO ANITA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. DURUEKE CHINONSO ANITA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NTIASAGWE PATRICK OBIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUKWUGHA-NTIASAGWE PATRICK OBIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNENNAYA NNEKA PRISCILLIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AKWARACHIKEZIE NNEKA PRISCILLIA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMAECHI CHIDINMA THERESA, now wish to be known and addressed as EKEH CHIDINMA THERESA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and general public please take note.

MRS. ANYANWU VIVIAN CHIKAODINAKA

OLUTOYE ISSAC ADENIYI

AKINLEYE ADESHINA EBENEZER

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EKEOCHA VIVIAN CHIKAODINAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ANYANWU VIVIAN CHIKAODINAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly AWOPEJU OLANIYI ALERXANDER NoW OLUTOYE ISSAC ADENIYI . former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. AKWARA-CHIKEZIE NNEKA PRISCILLIA

CONFIRIMATION OF NAME

ADIGUN SHEREEF OLAWALE

Formerly ODUNOGUN ADESHINA EBENEZER NoW AKINLEYE ADESHINA EBENEZER. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

THAT ADD ONE NAME Formerly KOTOYE SAMSON NoW KOTOYE SAMSON OMOJOLAERI. former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly SUBAIR SHERIFF NoW ADIGUN SHEREEF OLAWALE. former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

FAWUNMI TITILOPE SEKINAT

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADEDAMOLA OLUWAPONMILE IYERE

MRS VIRGIL UFUOMA DIEDJOMAHOR

Formerly OLOGUNLADO SEKINAT TITILOPE, NOW FAWUNMI TITILOPE SEKINAT, former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS MICHEAL BEN CHIMA INSTEAD OF MICHEAL CHIMA OGBONNAYA OSI .former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly ADEDAMOLA OLUWAPONMILE ADEFE NoW ADEDAMOLA OLUWAPONMILE IYERE. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly ADJONYO VIRGIL UFUOMA NoW MRS VIRGIL UFUOMA DIEDJOMAHOR. former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

ADAMS ALABA OTUBAGA

EWEJE JERRY OLAYEMI

MARIAM FOLASHADE BOLADALE

Formerly known as Adewale Alaba Otubaga now wish to be known as Adams Alaba Otubaga. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note

Formerly Eniola Jerry Olayemi. Now Eweje Jerry Olayemi. All documents remain valid. Address 23 Daramola Str, Isheri, Berger, Lagos. General public please take note.

BELEWU WAHAB BABATUNDE

CHANGE OF NAME/ DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE

Formerly known and addressed as Adebayo Fuwad Olamilekan now wish to be known and addressed as Belewu Wahab Babatunde. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AUGUSTINA KAZEEM now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AUGUSTINA OSAZUWA (NEE KAZEEM). I got married to MR OSAZUWA EVANS on 13th day of December, 2008. General public and Nigeria Police (The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command) to please take note of the content thereof.

OMOTOLA LATEEFAT ODEJIMI

OCHUKO ANGELA EGE

Formerly known and addressed as OMOTOLA ORIYOMI ODEJIMI now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTOLA LATEEFAT ODEJIMI. Correct Date of Birth-10th March, 1984 Wrong Date of Birth-10th March, 1983. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTSUKO ANGELA EGE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OCHUKO ANGELA EGE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

VIVIENNE PWA’AGUSO OGBORU

Formerly MARIAM AINA AKHIBI Now MARIAM FOLASHADE BOLADALE. Former documents remains valid general public please take note

I VIVIENNE PWA’AGUSO TURNER OGBORU, BORN 14-11-1964, due to Official reasons wish to be VIVIENNE PWA’AGUSO OGBORU. Former documents remains valid. General public please take note.

ELEGBEDE BLESSING FUNMILOLA

MRS USMAN UMMUKULSUM TAHIR

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NDUBUISI CHIAMAKA QUEEN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ORGAZI CHIAMAKA QUEEN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OPARA BIBIANN OLUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKPARAKENNETH OLUCHI BIBIANN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MAURICE OLUWASEUN TITILADE Formerly OLADEJI OLUWASEUN TITILADE NoW MAURICE OLUWASEUN TITILADE. former documents remains valid. General public should please take note. MR. HENRY EGHOSA NORUWA

I was formerly known as Miss Ummukulsum Tahir Maude, now i wish to be address as Mrs Usman Ummukulsum Tahir. All documents bearing my former names remain valid General public should please take note.

Formerly known as Mr. John Eghosa Noruwa now wish to be known as Mr. Henry Eghosa Noruwa. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

OLADIPUPO IDRIS WALE

EZE EKENE JOHN

Formerly known and addressed as OLADIPUPO OLAWALE ADEMOLA now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIPUPO IDRIS WALE. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EZE MONDAY JOHN now wish to be known and addressed as EZE EKENE JOHN. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

OMOTOSHO OLUFUNKE CHRISTIANA

FAYELU MARY MORADEUN

MRS ONIBUDO MONSURAT TEMITOPE

Formerly known and addressed as ADEYEMI BLESSING FUNMILOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ELEGBEDE BLESSING FUNMILOLA. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Saasaki Christiana now wish to be known and addressed as Thomas Omotosho Olufunke Christiana. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FAYELU OLUYELU MARY MORADEUN now wish to be known and addressed as FAYELU MARY MORADEUN. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS RAJI MONSURAT TEMITOPE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONIBUDO MONSURAT TEMITOPE. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS PATIENCE NDIDI OGWUDILE Formerly known and addressed as MRS OGWUDILE PATIENCE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PATIENCE NDIDI OGWUDILE. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS AJAYI OLUWABUSAYO ESTHER

OGBUELI ROSEMARY IFY

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEYEMO OLUWABUSAYO ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJAYI OLUWABUSAYO ESTHER. All documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Ogbueli Rosemary Ifeyinwa now wish to be known and addressed as OGBUELI ROSEMARY IFY. ALL DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OWOLABI KAMORUDEEN MUKAILA

I formerly known and addressed as Bello Owolabi Kamoru, now wish to be known as OWOLABI KAMORUDEEN MUKAILA. All document remains valid general public should please take note.

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BANKOLE ADEYINKA RASHEEDAT

MRS OGBONNA NGOZI BLESSING

MRS NWOSU UCHECHI GLORIA

I formerly known and addressed as Adeyinka Rasheedat Olanrewaju, now wish to be known and addressed as BANKOLE ADEYINKA RASHEEDAT. All document remains valid.General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGBONNA NGOZI BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGBONNA NGOZI BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ENYI UCHECHI GLORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWOSU UCHECHI GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

25 Public Notice MRS MERCY EYABA OSIM

MRS ECHEZU COLETTE OLUCHI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AMORHA HAPPINESS CHINONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZUGWU HAPPINESS CHINONYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AZUOM EYABA OKPOKAM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MERCY EYABA OSIM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MADU COLETTE OLUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ECHEZU COLETTE OLUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS AKABA MAUREEN CHINENYE

MRS CHIBUZOR BLESSING NKIRUKA

MRS EZUGWU HAPPINESS CHINONYE

MRS MAMA OBIANUJU ANTHONIA

MRS ANUDU RUTH ELAINE OSEREMEN. M

MRS EZE NGOZI REGINA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UDEH OBIANUJU ANTHONIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MAMA OBIANUJU ANTHONIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKOLIE UZOMA OBIAGELI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EBHODAGHE RUTH OSEREMEN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANUDU RUTH ELAINE OSEREMEN. M. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EKWU NGOZI REGINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZE NGOZI REGINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBIESILI UZOMA OBIAGELI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKOLIE UZOMA OBIAGELI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE MAUREEN CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKABA MAUREEN CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NDUBA BLESSING NKIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIBUZOR BLESSING NKIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ONUH FELICIA NNEKA (NEE EDEH)

MRS TOCHUKWU CONFIDENCE GINIKA

MRS EDE JOY IJEOMA

SODIQ ABDULGANIYU ABU

MRS CHIME OGOCHUKWU HAPPINESS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EDEH FELICIA NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONUH FELICIA NNEKA (NEE EDEH). All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MRS AGU CHINENYE SANDRA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NGENE CHINENYE SANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGU CHINENYE SANDRA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ENEH CONFIDENCE GINIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS TOCHUKWU CONFIDENCE GINIKA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGBODO JOY IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDE JOY IJEOMA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GANIU SODIQ, now wish to be known and addressed as SODIQ ABDULGANIYU ABU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKWO OGOCHUKWU HAPPINESS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIME OGOCHUKWU HAPPINESS . All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MRS NWATU NKECHI BEATRICE

ANI EMMA CHARLES

MRS EZE AMARACHUKWU CALISTA

PATRICK AKU

MRS OKPOKO NKEIRUKA CHINELO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OFFIAH NKECHI BEATRICE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWATU NKECHI BEATRICE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS AKPALA BLESSING NGOZI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKWO BLESSING NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKPALA BLESSING NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ANIH CHARLES, now wish to be known and addressed as ANI EMMA CHARLES. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANICHEBE AMARACHUKWU CALISTA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZE AMARACHUKWU CALISTA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PATRICK AKUDIRINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as PATRICK AKU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKENYI NKEIRUKA CHINELO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKPOKO NKEIRUKA CHINELO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ONUOHA CHINEMEREME

MRS NNEJI RACHAEL IFEBUCHE

STANELY UBANI

MRS IGWILO CHINASA MARTINA

MRS CHINEDU EZINNE SANDRA

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWUMBA NGOZI UBANI, now wish to be known and addressed as STANELY UBANI. All former documents remain valid General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKORO CHINASA MARTINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IGWILO CHINASA MARTINA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANI EZINNE SANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHINEDU EZINNE SANDRA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS UZOIGWE CHISOM LYDIA

MRS ORJI IFEOMA CONFIDENCE

OGBUABOR CHINYERE LOVETH

I, formerly known and addressed as ONUOHA CHINONSO ERNEST, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUOHA CHINEMEREME. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note. MRS AJAHONU STELLA NKEIRUKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWODO RACHAEL IFEBUCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNEJI RACHAEL IFEBUCHE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note. MRS NWAFOR UJUNWA NANCY

MRS IFEANYICHUKWU MABEL NNEZE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAJI MABEL NNENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IFEANYICHUKWU MABEL NNEZE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note. MRS AMADI KOSISOCHUKWU LYNDA (NEE EJIOFOR)

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EKE STELLA NKEIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJAHONU STELLA NKEIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IREH UJUNWA NANCY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWAFOR UJUNWA NANCY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EJIOFOR KOSISOCHUKWU LYNDA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AMADI KOSISOCHUKWU LYNDA (NEE EJIOFOR). All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKORIE CHISOM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UZOIGWE CHISOM LYDIA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as PHILIP CHINYERE LOVETH, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBUABOR CHINYERE LOVETH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS UDEKWE FLORENCE EGESI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UDEH FLORENCE EGESI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEKWE FLORENCE EGESI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWATU DEBORAH CHINONYEREM

UMEZULIKE UDE

MRS AROH CHARITY CHINASA

MRS OHABUIKE MARY OGOCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as NWATU DEBORAH ADA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWATU DEBORAH CHINONYEREM. All former documents remain valid. ECO Bank and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UDE UMEZURUKE DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEZULIKE UDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

MRS UDEH MADUABUCHI CONSTANCE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALINTA MADUABUCHI CONSTANCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEH MADUABUCHI CONSTANCE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

OLISE KELVIN ONUWA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEH MARYJANE CHIEMEZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS TOCHUKWU MARYJANE CHIEMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name OPARA AMARAECHI was wrongly written during BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as OKPALA AMAECHI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note

That I was formerly known and addressed as JOHN WALI that I now wish to add JERRY to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN WALI JERRY. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

This is to notify the public that my name was wrongly written asUGWU VIBIANA IFECHUKWUEMERE instead of UGWU VIBIANA IFECHILOLU, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU VIBIANA IFECHI LOLU. All former documents remain valid. Union Bank and General public should please take note.

This is to notify the public that my name was wrongly written asAHMED SADIK YARO in my BVN instead of AHMED SADIK, now wish to be known and addressed as AHMED SADIK. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known as OLISENEKU KELVIN ONUWA, OLISEKUNMOR KELVIN ONUWA and OLISENEK ONUWA LUCKY, now wish to be known and addressed as OLISE KELVIN ONUWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SHARAFA ADEBOWALE FALILAT

JOHN UGOCHUKWU EMMANUEL

AINA ADEYIGA TAOFEEK

AJAGUNNA KHADIJAT OMOWUNMI

MRS. FUBARA PEACE

BLESSING MICHEAL NYONG

I, formerly known and addressed as UGOCHUKWU ENDURANCE JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN UGOCHUKWU EMMANUEL henceforth. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADE ADEYIGA, now wish to be known and addressed as AINA ADEYIGA TAOFEEK. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLOKODANA KHADIJAT OMOWUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAGUNNA KHADIJAT OMOWUNMI, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as ANITA MIKE NYONG, now wish to be known and addressed as BLESSING MICHEAL NYONG. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. BELLO PIRIMINI

OGUNNOWO OYEKUNLE ADEWOLE

OLUWAKEMI KAFILAT LADEJOBI

AKEEM TAYE LATIFAT

AMODU ABIODUN MICHAEL

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWAKEMI KAFILAT ADEBISI LADEJOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWAKEMI KAFILAT LADEJOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BAMIGBE TAIYE LATIFAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AKEEM TAYE LATIFAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SERIKI ABIODUN JELILI, now wish to be known and addressed as AMODU ABIODUN MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS TOCHUKWU MARYJANE CHIEMEZIE

I, formerly known and addressed as TAIWO ADEBOWALE FALILAT, now wish to be known and addressed as SHARAFA ADEBOWALE FALILAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AUGUSTINE DAVID NWAFE I, formerly known and addressed as OKITIKPO DAVID NWAFE, now wish to be known and addressed as AUGUSTINE DAVID NWAFE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS WOTIMI PIRIMINI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BELLO PIRIMINI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNNOWO OYEKUNLE ADEWALE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNNOWO OYEKUNLE ADEWOLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

26 Public Notice OFINNI GBENGA PIUS I, formerly known and addressed as OFINNI GBENGA BOMBAY, now wish to be known and addressed as OFINNI GBENGA PIUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS VASTY ISTIFANUS YOHANNAA I formerly known and addressed as MISS VASTY ISHAKU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS VASTY ISTIFANUS YOHANNA. I was born on 04/04/1982.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BELLO HABIB ADEDOYIN

TEMITOPE BLESSING AWOKUNLE JACOB

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MRS SOLA KEHINDE ERINLE

MRS SULAIMON MUJIDAT OMOLABAKE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AWOSANYA SOLA KEHINDE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SOLA KEHINDE ERINLE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADARANIJO MUJIDAT OMOLABAKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SULAIMON MUJIDAT OMOLABAKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

MRS RASAQ RUKAYAT AMOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as KAYODE TEMITOPE BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as TEMITOPE BLESSING AWOKUNLE JACOB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, IFEANYI NKWOR JERRYBENSON is the same person answering IFEANYI NNAMAKA FAVOR, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEANYI NKWOR JERRYBENSON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS YISA RUKAYAT AMOKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS RASAQ RUKAYAT AMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EDAFIYERE EFETURI JACKSON

AFOLABI NOYENSE VALENTINA

MADUKWE ANTHONY EZEJI

I formerly known and addressed as UWUMAGBE NOYENSE VALENTINA now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI NOYENSE VALENTINA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MADUKWE ANTHONY EJIOFOR now wish to be known and addressed as MADUKWE ANTHONY EZEJI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MUMBARAKAT TITILAYO OREDOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MUMBARAKAT TITILAYO ADEWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EDAFIYERE EFETURI EZEKIEL now wish to be known and addressed as EDAFIYERE EFETURI JACKSON. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MUMBARAKAT TITILAYO ADEWALE

ADEWALE ABOLADE BISOLA

I formerly known and addressed as OYEWALE ABOLADE BISOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWALE ABOLADE BISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AKUJOBI EMEKA GODWIN

OGUZIE NWACHUKWU DARIUS

MENSAH AGNES VICTORIA ONYEBUKA

MRS ALABI BARAKAT OLAOLU-RAHMON

KAREEM OLUWAYEMISI OMOWUMI

I formerly known and addressed as ALEBIOSU ADEDOYIN HABEEB now wish to be known and addressed as BELLO HABIB ADEDOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UDEH GODWIN CHUKWUEMEKA now wish to be known and addressed as AKUJOBI EMEKA GODWIN. This is due to change to grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name (AKUJOBI). All former documents remain valid. UACR, UNICO and General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGUZIE NWACHUKWU DAIRO now wish to be known and addressed as OGUZIE NWACHUKWU DARIUS. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as VICTORIA ONYEBUKA MENSAH and MENSAH VICTORIA now wish to be known and addressed as MENSAH AGNES VICTORIA ONYEBUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OLAOLU BARAKAT RAHMON now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ALABI BARAKAT OLAOLU-RAHMON. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OYESINA OLUWAYEMISI OMOWUMI now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM OLUWAYEMISI OMOWUMI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SHOFU GORIOLA

MRS EUGENE NNEKA JENNIFER(NEE MAKWE)

MRS MIRACLE CHINAEMELUM OKOLI

CORRECTION OF NAME

KENAMO MANASSEH

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as ALABI YINUSA KOLAWOLE instead of ALABI YINUSA KOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GBAMWUAN MANASSEH now wish to be known and addressed as KENAMO MANASSEH.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL GORIOLA SHOFU now wish to be known and addressed as SHOFU GORIOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SAMUEL IYABO ABIONA

I formerly known and addressed as MISS MAKWE NNEKA JENNIFER now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EUGENE NNEKA JENNIFER(NEE MAKWE).All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS MIRACLE CHINAEMELUM OKOLI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MIRACLE CHINAEMELUM OKOLI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as AKIYEMI OLUSEGUN MOSES instead of AKINJIMI OLUSEGUN MOSES.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

MRS. ANYANWU IFEOMA RITA

MRS. OKECHUKWU GRACE ADA

MRS. ADEREMI TAIWO OLUFUNKE

MRS. CHUJOR, CHINENYE LILIAN

MRS. HOPESON CHINYERE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AGBONGHAI GRACE ADA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKECHUKWU GRACE ADA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OGUNSANYA TAIWO OLUFUNKE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ADEREMI TAIWO OLUFUNKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ONWUZULIGBO, CHINENYE LILIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHUJOR, CHINENYE LILIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

MRS. IZUNWANNE-IGBUDU OGHENEOVO IRENE

LAZARUS, PETER SUNDAY I, formerly known and addressed as, PETER S. L. OBOT, now wish to be known and addressed as, LAZARUS, PETER SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. CHIOMA NNEBUNHA AUSTINE

BRIGGS OBUERINAA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHIOMA NNEBUNHA IHUNDA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIOMA NNEBUNHA AUSTINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, DADDY BRIGGS, now wish to be known and addressed as, BRIGGS OBUERINAA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ALOR NWALIOBA IFEOMA CATHERINE RITA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ANYANWU IFEOMA RITA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. ONYINYECHI EZEIBE

MRS. OKWARA VIVIAN NKEIRUKA NWALA

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

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWALA VIVIAN NKEIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKWARA VIVIAN NKEIRUKA NWALA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ADAMU LUKMAN

MRS. RHODA OSILA OSAROKIO

I, formerly known and addressed as, ADAMU UMAR LUKMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as, ADAMU LUKMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. RHODA OSILA CHUMU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. RHODA OSILA OSAROKIO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. HAPPINESS JUSTINA EDIDIONG MICHAEL

MRS. EZENABOR URSULA CHINWENDU

MRS. THERESA KUFRE USORO I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. THERESA BONIFACE ISONGUYO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. THERESA KUFRE USORO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. BEATRICE EGO ELEKIMA BASOENE DAVIES

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UDOUDO HAPPINESS PETER, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. HAPPINESS JUSTINA EDIDIONG MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AHAMEFULE URSULA CHINWENDU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EZENABOR URSULA CHINWENDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. ELOTA CYNTHIA CHINENYE

BASSEY MFON ABIGAL

MRS. UCHENNA OLUCHI STELLA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHINEKE CYNTHIA CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ELOTA CYNTHIA CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EKAIDUM BASSEY, now wish to be known and addressed as, BASSEY MFON ABIGAL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWOSU OLUCHI STELLA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. UCHENNA OLUCHI STELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ONWUASOANYA CHISOM LYDIA

NWADIKE HENRY IFEANYI

MRS. AMINA RAHAB MONEGAMHE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, IGWENAGU CHISOM LYDIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, ONWUASOANYA CHISOM LYDIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWADIKE HENRYARGOS, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWADIKE HENRY IFEANYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AMINA RAHAB JACOB, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AMINA RAHAB MONEGAMHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, PROMISE OGEMDINAKACHUKWU JOHNSON, AND MMEREM PROMISE OGEMDI, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, MMEREM PROMISE OGEMDI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OMOTOSO MOJIRAYO COMFORT

SEGUN-AKINTAYOOLUWAKEMITEMITOPE

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBAYO MOJIRAYO COMFORT, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTOSO MOJIRAYO COMFORT. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OJURI OLUWAKEMI TEMITOPE , now wish to be known and addressed as SEGUN-AKINTAYO OLUWAKEMI TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGING OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

MRS. LILIAN KEMEJIKA ORLUNWOR

MRS. NWAKOHU CONFIDENCE CHINANU

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NNAJI CONFIDENCE CHINANU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NWAKOHU CONFIDENCE CHINANU. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should take note.

MRS. TAIWO OLUBUKOLA ESTHER

SUNNY OKOJIE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AKINLIYI OLUBUKOLA ESTHER, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. TAIWO OLUBUKOLA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKOJIE SUNDAY ADAMS, now wish to be known and addressed as, SUNNY OKOJIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OMIDOKUN YINKA DEBORAH, now wish to be known and addressed as KALUKUOLA YINKA DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. JACINTA UCHECHUKWU EDE I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. JACINTA UCHECHUKWU OMEBE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. JACINTA UCHECHUKWU EDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ECHEFU LILIAN ADANMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. LILIAN KEMEJIKA ORLUNWOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

KALUKUOLA YINKA DEBORAH

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. IGBUDU OGHENEOVO IRENE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IZUNWANNEIGBUDU OGHENEOVO IRENE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EGWOLO OBOGO FELIX, now wish to be known and addressed as EGWOLO OBOGO. My date of birth was wrongly written as 25TH May I985 instead of 20TH January I983. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BEATRICE EGO AZUONWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. BEATRICE EGO ELEKIMA BASOENE DAVIES. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. GRACE OGIRI ANEBI

AGUNBIADE OLUSEGUN ISAAC

I formerly known and addressed as Miss OGIRI GRACE , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. GRACE OGIRI ANEBI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Agunbiade Oluwasegun Isaac, now wish to be known and addressed as Agunbiade Olusegun Isaac. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Public Notice 27

‘Anti-graft war: We’ll not succumb to media attacks’ The Presidency has condemned retired Col. Dangiwa Umar’s media attacks against the ongoing anticorruption campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. A presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, made the condemnation in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. Shehu was reacting to a statement issued by Umar in which he accused the government of President

Muhammadu Buhari of being unfair in the war against corruption. He, however, warned that the Buhari’s administration would neither succumb to media attacks nor would it be deterred by false accusations, adding that it would not be quenched by disgruntled elements. “The war against corruption is here to stay. As long as President Buhari is in power, Nigerians can rest assured of that.

““It will not succumb to media attacks. It will not be deterred by false accusations. It will not be quenched by disgruntled elements.’’ According to him, by

MRS OMOBOLANLE AMINAT ADEOYE.

SIMON RAYMOND ABAH

AMES AJOSE OLUFEMI

OLAYIWOLA: Formerly Known As Miss OMOBOLANLE AMINAT OLAYIWOLA Now Known As Mrs OMOBOLANLE AMINAT ADEOYE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

Formerly Known As FASOLA OMOTOLA BAMIDELE Now Known As FASOLA OMOTOLA TEMITAYO. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. AZEEZ HABIBAT OREOLUWA

OCHE: Formerly Known As VICTOR OCHE ABAH Now Known As SIMON RAYMOND ABAH. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. RIHANAT MOSUNMOLA SANNI-AKODU. Formerly Known As RIHANAT MOSUNMOLA AKODU Now Known As RIHANAT MOSUNMOLA SANNI-AKODU. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. ODUMADE BUKOLA ESTHER O

I, Formerly known and addressed as Balogun Habibat Oreoluwa now wish to be known and addressed as: Azeez Habibat Oreoluwa . All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

I, Formerly known and addressed as OSHIFALA OYEYINKA BUKOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ODUMADE BUKOLA ESTHER O. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS NONYE AKUDOLU

EZECHINWUBA TOCHUKWU DAVID

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS LYNDA NONYE UMEH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NONYE AKUDOLU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEANAKA TOCHUKWU ALOYSIUS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZECHINWUBA TOCHUKWU DAVID. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID; GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SUNSHINE HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION 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. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OMIGIE EMMANUEL ALFRED .................................CHAIRMAN. 2. OMIUNU DAVID DEON ...........................................SEC. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN SOCIETY. 2. AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO RENDERING AID TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, TO HELP THEM UNLEASH THEIR POTENTIALS BY MEANS OF SOCIOCULTURAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND BECOME ASSETS TO THE SOCIETY AND THE NATION. 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 CHAIRMAN.

THE YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA CAC/IT/ NO 333 THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR LOSS OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION (CTC) REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT1990. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CTC REGISTRATION MUST REACH THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUYI IROSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA ,WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IDAEWOR ALOAYE

EKPU ESELE VIVILYN

Formerly Known As OYAMIENLEN ESELE VIVILYN Now Known As EKPU ESELE VIVILYN. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

Formerly Known As JOSE OLUFEMI OMOLAJA Now Known As JAMES AJOSE OLUFEMI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. ABDULSALAM QUADRI.

now, President Buhari’s administration is quite familiar with the barrage of verbal attacks that have accompanied the administration’s determined war against corruption. Formerly Known As SHORUNKE OLUFEMI SUNDAY Now Known As DESTINI FEMI OKIKI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

Formerly Known As OLU-TAIWO OLUBUKOLA VIVIAN Now Known As FUWA OLUBUKOLA VIVIAN. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

SEKINAT ODEMUNU SAAKA

FAJINGBESI SHOLA TAWAKALITU

Formerly Known As SEKINAT MOBOLAJI GBADAMOSI Now Known As SEKINAT ODEMUNU SAAKA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

ADEJOKE ADEYEYE

ADEYEMI BRIDGET ADERAYO

ADDTIONAL OF MIDDLE NAME, I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DOKUN OLUFEMI NOW I WANT TO ADD ISMAILA TO MY NAME NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DOKUN OLUFEMI ISMAILA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

xx NGWOKE CHIGOZIE

ROSEMARY MUSA

OLD NAME; MISS UGWOKE CHIGOZIE CLEMENTINA NEW NAME; MRS. NGWOKE CHIGOZIE CLEMENTINA ALL FOMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ROSEMARY MICHEAL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ROSEMARY MUSA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES: I hereby confirm that I am the same person bearing the two names, Garuba Ayodimeji Lukman and Garuba Atolagbe Lukman. All documents remain valid. Public, take note IGBINIGIE OSARO GEORGE. I, formerly known and addressed as IGBINIGIE GEORGE SAVA JOHNSON, Now wish to be known and addressed as IGBINIGIE OSARO GEORGE. All former documents remain valid general public take note

OLADIPUPO YETUNDE MONSURAT.

I, Formerly known and addressed as ADETOKUN YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIPUPO YETUNDE MONSURAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AYUBA RILWAN ABIOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as ABIOLA BUHARI, Now wish to be known and addressed as AYUBA RILWAN ABIOLA. All former documents remain valid general public take note

ASSOCIATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS AKOKO CHAPTER 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. TRUSTEES: 1. ALFA AKINTOYE TAOID 2. ALHAJI HASSAN AKERELE 3. PRINCE AWOLUMATE ASOREMASIKA 4. CHIEF GBADEBO OLUKOJU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AMONG THE MEMBERS 2. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THEIR 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. AYODELE OJO 08143419212

Formerly Known As BEATRICE EKANIYERE OGBIDI Now Known As BEATRICE ORJI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. FUWA OLUBUKOLA VIVIAN

Formerly Known As ADEJOKE ANIFOWOSE Now Known As ADEJOKE ADEYEYE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

CLEMENTINA

NNEJI LINDA NGOZI

Formerly Known As OGBONDA LYINDA NGOZI Now Known As NNEJI LINDA NGOZI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

DESTINI FEMI OKIKI.

Formerly Known As SALAMI QUADRI Now Known As ABDULSALAM QUADRI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

Formerly Known As BOLARINWA ADERAYO Now Known As ADEYEMI BRIDGET ADERAYO. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

BEATRICE ORJI

EGBUNE LEONARD AMADI.

Formerly Known As ONYEBULA LEONARD Now Known As EGBUNE LEONARD AMADI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. ONAFUWA OLUWATOSIN ADESEWA

Formerly Known As AMINU SHOLA TAWAKALITU Now Known As FAJINGBESI SHOLA TAWAKALITU. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

Formerly Known As DOSUMU OLUWATOSIN ADESEWA Now Known As ONAFUWA OLUWATOSIN ADESEWA. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note.

EBUNUWELE KATE ICIMEN

UGOCHUKWU RITA UJUNWA

Formerly known and addressed as EBUNUWELE KATE ISIBHAKHOMEN, now wish to be known and addressed as EBUNUWELE KATE ICIMEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ESESINDU RITA UJUNWA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGOCHUKWU RITA UJUNWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS DAUDA SUMAILA MARYAM

Formerly Known As MISS BRAIMAH MARYAM ISI Now Known As MRS DAUDA SUMAILA MARYAM. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. RABIYAT YAKUBU ABDULRASHEED

I, Formerly known and addressed as. Rabiya Oyiza Yakubu now wish to be known and addressed as. Rabiyat Yakubu Abdulrasheed. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

SADIQ MUHAMMED YUSUFU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SADIQ MUHAMMED NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SADIQ MUHAMMED YUSUFU; ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS. ANITA ANNEKA MAXWEEL OMEREONYE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ROSEMARY NNEKA OSONDU, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ANITA ANNEKA MAXWEEL OMEREONYE. All former documents remain valid general public take note

BAMIDELE ABDULKAREEM ADEYEMI Formerly Known As ABDULKAREEM BAMIDELE AKANNI Now Known As BAMIDELE ABDULKAREEM ADEYEMI. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Take Note. OYEKANMI AISHAT OMOBOLANLE

I formerly known as RAHEEM AISHAT OMOBOLANLE of no 9 asuje str agbado crossing now wish to be known as OYEKANMI AISHAT OMOBOLANLE at no 30 akogun str etegbin shibiri lagos, all fomer document remain valid thanks. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ADELEKE ADESHINA ADEWALE OLORI-AJE, ADESHINA ADELEKE AND OLORI-AJE ADESHINA IS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON AND WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ADELEKE ADESHINA ADEWALE OLORIAJE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. CHIDELIGHT COMMODITIES NIG. LTD, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MICHAEL OLAOLUWA EMOKPAE BABINGTON I, formerly known and addressed as EMOKPAE IDOWU MICHAEL, Now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL OLAOLUWA EMOKPAE BABINGTON. All former documents remain valid general public take note

ALABASTER BEARERS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION. 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. TRUSTEES ARE; 1. OJOFEITIMI OTTI MERCY ...........................PRESIDENT 2. OLAYEMI OJOFEITIMI .................................SEC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF THE FEMALE GENDER THROUGH PRAYERS, TALK SHOW, COUNSELLING, MENTORING, PRISON OUTREACH, SKILL ACQUISITION AND HELP THEM DISCOVER THEIR PURPOSE. SIGNED PRESIDENT

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Times Law

Justice in this case is for both parties- the Plaintiffs and the Defendants. The court has a duty to guard against an attempt by any of the parties to make an ass of the law and its rules of procedure.

Ngwuta, JSC. in MFA and Anor v. Inongha (2014) 1-2 S.C. (Pt. 1) 43.

Dr. Abiodun Layonu, a versatile lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN. In this interview with PETER FOWOYO , the London School of Economics and Political Science trained scholar speaks on the criminal justice system in the country, the appointment of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) outside the Supreme Court, capital punishment, the constitution and sundry other issues. How will you react to the call for abolition of death penalty? I think some crimes are heinous enough to deserve death penalty. Some countries have abolished it, some have not. Generally, for murder cases, I do agree that the punishment should be death penalty. However, I think there should be an amendment to the law to allow judges to exercise some discretion. Perhaps a committee should be set up post-conviction to make a recommendation whether a particular case deserves the death penalty or otherwise. I think we have come to a stage where there should be some discretion either given to the judge or to some adhoc committee to determine whether death penalty should be imposed or not in a particular case. There is a call for the review of death warrant law to allow the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) take over the signing of death warrant. How feasible is this call? This is not a good idea. The judiciary as much as possible should be confined to its traditional role and avoid controversial issues that may expose it to political influence and manipulation. What I will suggest is that sentencing in capital offences like murder should be the work of an adhoc committee to be headed by a retired judge after all appeals have been exhausted. The law has to be changed however as the sentence for murder remains death penalty in the statute book. How will you assess the criminal justice system in Nigeria? The criminal justice system is not working well. There is

more injustice and the issue of awaiting trial is a very serious one. There was a time during the tenure of Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN) as the Attorney- General of the Federation when a programme was set up to decongest the prisons. Many law firms were briefed to try and decongest the prisons but along the line the scheme was abandoned. That programme needs to be resuscitated and brought to completion. Despite the introduction of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), cases are still dragging in our courts. What do you think can be done to stem the tide? The enactment of the ACJA is not the only answer to delay. There is a multitude of reasons for the delay which should be subject of a fresh interview. Suffice to say that one of the solutions is to ensure full electronic or stenographic recording of proceedings. Furthermore, investigations should be thoroughly done, concluded and full preparation for trial made before actual prosecution after the initial charging and arraignment. Would you subscribe to the appointment of the CJN outside the Supreme Court? It is already constitutionally provided for and it has happened before. It is not an original idea. It all boils down to where the candidate is in terms of knowledge, competence, authority, standing and so on. How do you view the concept of plea bargain? Is it alien to our law? I think we can safely leave aside the issue of the origin of plea barging. It might be that it is just emerging in Nigeria but certainly there are many countries in the world where the concept is well settled in their jurisprudence. The more significant

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issue in Nigeria is its application. Our experience in Nigeria generally about matters like this where the issue of discretion comes into play, is that it is not so much about the concept itself but the abuse such a concept is usually subjected to in application. In Nigeria, the concept of plea bargain may be seriously abused. Now, it is in our law. I can give you examples where it might even be in the greater interest of the society if a plea bargain is done and is correctly applied. For instance, you could use plea bargain to enable you get serious offenders. It could be that you need the evidence of a person who has a far less participation in a crime in order to be able to convict the ‘big fish’ behind the crime. The conviction could be secured either by giving total immunity to a person with less participation in order to secure conviction of the ‘bigger fish’ or you make a plea bargain arrangement with a ‘smaller fish’ to plead guilty to a lesser of-

fence and yet you will be able to use him as a witness against the ‘bigger fish’. Sometimes it could be for the protection of even the victim of the crime. You might have serious difficulty in proving a particular offence. The victim might also for one reason or the other be reluctant to testify. The ready example I can give is that of rape. Some rape victims are reluctant to come out openly and give evidence against the perpetrator. You could have the offender tried for something lesser which the victim would readily cooperate with or may even secure conviction without the victim coming to give evidence. So, there are instances where the concept of plea bargain can be used positively in the interest of society or victims of certain crimes. We know that plea bargain is not left solely to the discretion of the state or the prosecuting agency but the judge who is hearing the matter has a significant role to play in the process. If it is not sanctioned by the judge even if it is agreed

between the offender and the prosecuting agency, the judge may still refuse to sanction it. These are checks already in place so that the concept will not be abused. I must say that the concept is now statutory. It is an extension of the prosecutorial power of the state. It is part of the discretion that the state enjoys even in determining whether to prosecute or not. The Attorney General constitutionally has the power either to prosecute or not, including entering a ‘nolleprosequi’ even after prosecution has started. I do not think we should remove that discretion but provide checks. We can say for a plea bargain to go through, the Attorney- General should personally endorse it before the court even considers whether to sanction it or not. If anybody is going to be held responsible or criticised where there is an abuse, it will be the Attorney-General, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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N2 billion suit slammed on Stanbic IBTC bank over breach of contract Peter Fowoyo and Titilope Joseph Alleged to have suffered economic misfortune as a result of breach of contract by Stanbic IBTC bank Plc, a limited liability company, Infinity Snacks and Beverages Limited, has instituted a N2 billion suit on the said bank. In a statement of claim filed before a Lagos high court by a Lagos-based lawyer, Olumide Sofowora SAN, Infinity Snacks and Beverages Limited alleged that in July 2014,it applied for a loan for its factory expansion from bank of industry Limited and it received approval for the sum of N934,029,835 on August 19, 2014. However one of the conditions for granting of the facility was the provision of a bank guarantee, the company then requested Stanbic IBTC bank to start processing the bank guarantee, apart from the unnecessary delay exhibited by the bank, the bank requested that before the bank guarantee can be provided the company should clear one of the existing loans to the tune of N50 million, all other outstanding loans and interest due to the bank should be noted on debenture, the company satisfied all these requirements, yet the bank guarantee was not issued until December 22, 2015 about four months after the approval of the loan by bank of industry, thereafter Bank of Industry disbursed the sum of N864,420,000 into the bank’s account in the company ‘s name on May 9, 2016 but the bank did not inform the company until May 17, 2016. The company immediately embarked upon ensuring that the loan was utilized, mandated the bank to bid for foreign exchange for the purchase of the needed machinery for its expansion, initially the bank continued to put stumbling blocks along the way by ty-

Sola David-Borha ing the bank of industry loan to its own loan portfolio granted to the company, later when the bank agreed to bid for the needed foreign exchange, the bank said there was no foreign exchange supply in the market, only for the company to discover that the bank’s promises to secure foreign exchange for the company were all ploys to frustrate the company from benefiting from the bank of industry facility of N864.420million because apart from bidding for and obtaining foreign exchange for some of its customers who applied for foreign exchange during the same period as the company did, the bank

was in fact supporting one of the company ‘s competitors Multipro Enterprises Limited who are the Franchisees of Kellogs Breakfast Cereals in Nigeria and it turned out that the bank actually applied for the same bank of industry facility as the one granted to the company on behalf of that company. The company is contending that the delay on the part of the bank to provide the bank guarantee caused the company severe loss as the rate of foreign exchange to the Nigerian currency rose drastically during the period due to Federal Government deregulation of foreign exchange

market, aside that the bank unilaterally increase the bid rate from N 280 to $1 to N 288 to $1. The company also alleged that Stanbic IBTC bank breached its duty of care to it and committed several other breaches of contact due to negligence by its refusal to carry out the company ‘s several instructions and by its decision to place a lien on the company ‘s funds which amounts to an unauthorized freezing of the company’s account without lawful authorization and trading with N 864.420million meant for the expansion of the company’s business for several months without payment of any interest whatsoever. The company held meeting with the bank with a view to placing the N864.420millon in an interest yielding account, the bank promise to revert to the company on the issue but it never did and kept silent on the matter permanently. The company also contended that by promoting the business of the company’s competitor whilst frustrating the company business, the bank has breach its fiduciary duty to it since in a Banker/ Customer relationship the banker is regarded as agent of the customer. Consequently, in view of the alleged several breaches of the bank in its duty care to the company the company is demanding for special damages in the sum of N2,076,801,430.42. Infinity Snacks and Beverages Limited Company is also urging the court to declare that by promoting the business of the company’s competitor whilst frustrating its own business which led the company to sustain loses in its business, the bank has breached its fiduciary duty to the company thereby entitling it to damages. The defendant has not file any defence. Meanwhile Justice A. M. Lawal has adjourned the suit till June 5 for mention.

Enactment of ACJA not a panacea to delay in justice -Layonu CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 represents the state and who constitutionally is empowered to use his discretion always in public interest. I also disagree with those who are saying that plea bargain is responsible for the rising waive of corruption in the country. Plea bargain comes after someone has been caught in a wrong doing and is being prosecuted. It is not compulsory that the prosecutor will engage in plea bargain and the court also has to sanction it even if the state agrees. Are you saying that there are more cases of corruption now that plea bargain exists in the law than in the past when officially there was no plea bargain? I am not aware of statistics to justify this assertion. Some eminent lawyers have described the 1999 Constitution as a military document. Do you agree with this view? Do not forget that the military while they were in power, had lawyers. The Ministry of Justice was always there

and the office of the Attorney-General too. Those who actually drafted this Constitution were civilians and not military men. If the Constitution turns out to be inadequate in certain respects, it is not necessarily because it was given to us by the military. Before the 1979 Constitution was promulgated, there was a Constituent Assembly and that Constituent Assembly was set up by the military. Essentially, the 1999 Constitution in so many respect is a rehash of the 1979 Constitution. In any case, the experiences we have had since 1999 have revealed some of the defects or inadequacies in the Constitution and that is why we have the National Assembly there and that is why recently they have been able to do some constitutional amendments. The Constitution is not a rigid document that cannot be amended, but we should not say that anytime there is a change in government we have to amend the Constitution. The long and short of what I am saying is that the fact that the 1999 Constitution was prepared under a military government does not make it defective. But it does not take

away the argument in some quarters that some sort of constituent assembly be set up to look at the entire structure of the country itself, the concept of federalism, the way we practise it and so many other things.

times is not going to be deterred by death penalty. I think death penalty should be reserved and retained in cases where loss of life is involved in committing an offence including kidnapping and that is what has been done.

What is your take on the plan by the House of Representatives to remove the power to appoint Election Tribunal Heads from the President of the Court of Appeal to the CJN? Give it to whom? The Executive? Where it is now is the best place for it. I believe the President of the Court of Appeal do consult in constituting the panels.

Are you in support of the call for the separation of the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice? As we are progressing in our democratic sojourn and taking account of our experience so far even in the legal and jurisprudential areas, I think there is some merit in splitting the office so that the political and legal decisions can be made by the Minister of Justice, who may not even be a lawyer, whilst the Attorney General remains a core professional and makes non-political and legal decisions only. It is not a bad idea. But to be achieved, it will entail a constitutional amendment. Generally, I think specifically Section 174 of the Constitution will have to be amended for the AGF and Section 211 of the Constitution for that of the states.

What is your assessment of the 8th National Assembly since its inauguration? There is nothing spectacular in their performance so far. Lagos State recently enacted a law making kidnapping a capital offence. What’s your view on that law? The prevalence of kidnapping in recent

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NDLEA hunts for Lagos socialite over cocaine trafficking Joy Anyim

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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has organised a manhunt for a Lagos socialite and suspected drug baroness wanted in connection with cocaine trafficking. The suspect, Mrs Fumilola Arike Ogbuaya (a.k.a. Arike Fumilola Ogundipe) was implicated in a case of unlawful exportation of 1.595kg of cocaine to Saudi Arabia in February 2017 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. Several assets worth billions of naira traced to Mrs Fumilola

are also currently under investigation by the Agency. NDLEA Commander at the Lagos airport said that preliminary investigation into the arrest of one Odeyemi Omolara Morayo (a.k.a. Ariyo Monsurat Olabisi) implicated the Lagos socialite who have ignored invitation by the NDLEA. The Lagos residence of Fumilola was traced by a team of investigators but she was not at home. Since the visit to her Lagos residence, she had not been to that house and had also not reported to the NDLEA office. The Agency is therefore

investigating several landed properties worth several billions of naira traced to Fumilola in Lagos, Ogun and Osun States. The assets include Arike Plaza, some plots of land and buildings in strategic locations. The Lagos socialite who is a distributor of alcoholic drinks is needed by the NDLEA in an ongoing investigations. She hails from Ilesa, Osun State. Impressed with the level of investigation in the ongoing case, the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) has vowed to pursue the case a logical

conclusion and also trace all illicit drug proceeds. “The Agency is building capacity for elaborate investigation and this is a test case of pressing beyond a drug mule to the financiers of drug trafficking. We are determined to dislodge drug trafficking cartels and also trace their ill-gotten wealth which must be forfeited to the Federal Government”. Abdallah called on members of the public with information as to the whereabouts of Mrs Fumilola Arike Ogbuaya a.k.a. Arike Fumilola Ogundipe to report to the nearest NDLEA office.

Kogi Gov’s wife leads campaign to rid children off streets

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The wife of the governor of Kogi state, Mrs. Rashida Bello, yesterday caused a stir when she led a team of government officials including the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Bolanle Amupitan to the ever busy Lokoja-Jamata Bridge along Abuja road to take the children off the street as part of her commitment to the welfare of Kogi people and a demonstration of her passion for the children. Mrs. Bello, who expressed dismay at the way the children’s lives were being endangered by their hawking on the highway, and the fact that this makes them susceptible to child abuse, said the state will soon witness a facelift in the provision of social amenities and the empowerment of the masses to ensure they are self-reliant She further assured the children that the state gov-

ernment will take them off the streets and either move them back to school or make them acquire skills to ensure they have a brighter future. She announced that arrangements are being made to immediately take about 20 children back to school while others are to undergo skills acquisition training. Recall that the issue of increased number of out- ofschool children who throng the urban centers ,traffic hold ups and other public places, to engage in begging for arms and hawking has become a cause for concern to government, because of the attendant social consequences and dangers to life and property Statistics made available by the United Nation’s Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), indicates that Nigeria has the highest number of school drop outs which is said to be in the region of 10.6 million.

Presidential report highlights progress in biz registration, others after 60-day reform action plan

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L-R: Head, Sub-Committee National Malaria Elimination Programme, Itohowo Uko; Director National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr. Audu Balla Muhammed and Chief of Party USAID Nigeria Project, Anna McCartney-Melstad, during a media chat on the achievement of NMEP in Abuja… on Monday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Money for bail: Court rules in favour of ACJA

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Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday ruled that the Administration of Criminal Justice Act(ACJA), 2015 which provides that defendant should deposit money for bail is not a breach of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. The judge made the clarification while dismissing the suit filed by an Abuja based lawyer and former Commissioner for Information in Abia State, Dr. A.C.B. Agbazuere who had questioned the validity of section 165(2) of the ACJA, 2015, in the light

of section 36(5) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Justice Kolawole held that section 165(2) of the ACJA is valid and not inconsistent with section 36 of the Constitution. Agbazuere had prayed the court to determine whether the provisions of section 165(2) of the ACJA 2015, which states that a court may require the deposit of sum of money or other security as the court may specify from the defendant or his surety before bail is approved, is not inconsistent with the provisions of section 36 (5) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( 1999 as amended), to the effect

that every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty. According to the plaintiff, “The law is settled that the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is supreme and if any other law is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, this Constitution shall prevail and that other law shall to the extent of its inconsistency be void by virtue of section 1(1) and (3) of the constitution. “That applicability of section 165(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 will deprive Nigerian citizens of

their liberty, freedom and fair hearing. “With section 165(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, the accused is to pay money before his bail can be approved when the prosecution has neither proved the essential ingredients of the case nor has the accused been found guilty. “By providing for the mandatory payment of money before bail is approved, section 165(2) of the Act has now presumed every person guilty when he has not been tried and found guilty. It is an aberration and ambush against the people and should not be allowed to stand.

The number of days required for registration of new businesses in Nigeria has been reduced from 10 to two courtesy of a reform agenda of Buhari administration. This is among highlights of a report presented at a Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), on Monday at the Presidential Villa, marking the end of the 60-day Action Plan on Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria reforms. According to the report, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has introduced single incorporation form (CAC1.1) to save time and reduce costs while the agency has introduced document upload interface on its website to enable e-submission of registration documents. Other aspects of the reforms now actualized in the last 60 days include the Integrated FIRS e-payment solution into CAC portal to enable e-stamping while the reform empowers CAC internal lawyers to certify company incorporation forms and conduct statutory declaration of compliance for a fixed fee of N500. According to the report, the PEBEC listed “Dealing with construction permits, Getting electricity, Registering Property, Getting Credit

and Paying Taxes,” as some of the areas where the council has recorded progress in the past 60 days. The report also highlighted the completed reforms on the “Entry and Exit of People,” indicator which includes Simplified Visa-onArrival process, Infrastructural improvements at the Abuja airport, and the new Immigration Regulation 2017. It also indicated that the completed reforms are being closely monitored to ensure diligent implementation with minimal disruption while pending reforms are being escalated to ensure completion in the coming weeks. On Trading across Borders, some of the completed reforms include palletisation of imports, advanced cargo manifests, reduction in documentation requirements and scheduling of Joint Physical Examination by the Customs Service. The National Action Plan contained initiatives and actions implemented by responsible Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the National Assembly, a number of State Governments, as well as some private sector stakeholders.

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Irhene Turns Down FC Porto Return

n loan FC Porto midfielder Fidelis Irhene has sensationally turned down an offer from the club to join them in pre season training ahead of the start of next season. Irhene was ever present for Portimonense who were yesterday crowned champions of the second division, and subsequently promoted to the top division in Portugal. His form made Porto include him in their preseason plans. But in an exclusive chat with Owngoalnigeria.com, Irhene said he will only accept a return to the team if he is assured

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of opportunities with the first team, and not the B team who are in the second division. ” I have been told by FC Porto to join the team in pre season ahead of the start next season, but I want first team assurances, right now they have three players in my position”, Irhene told Owngoalnigeria.com. ” Staying at Portimonense is an option but that has to be sorted out with FC Porto. To be honest with you I have offers from outside Portugal and am seriously considering a few of them. We’ll see what happens in the summer”.

Don’t write off Rangers yet- Madu Chibuzor Madu warns that Enugu Rangers should not be written off yet, following their 3-1 win over Kano Pillars on Sunday. The reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions had first half goals from Madu, Chiamaka Madu and Ifeanyi George seal their fourth win of the season. The Enugu side went into the rescheduled week nine tie following four losses in their five previous league games and Chibuzor is satisfied with his teammates’ output against the Kadiri Ikhana’s men. “Everyone at Rangers analysed everything over the past few days and saw that certain things could have gone differently,” Madu told Goal. “We played well and deserved the win. The boys were aggressive and wanted to win this game at all cost. No one should write us off yet for we have what it takes to return to where we belong in the table. “In the end, it paid off as we managed to score three goals. At that point, I knew Pillars could not equalise. We have to keep the spirit going and continue working hard.” Rangers are at the foot of the Nigerian topflight log with 16 points from 15 matches.

Ibrahim rues away point jinx W

ikki Tourists captain and right back, Mustapha Ibrahim has said it will be a sorry tale for his side to end first term campaign without at least a point on the road. The Bauchi Elephants will be the guests of champions, Enugu Rangers in Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rescheduled matchday 13 clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Ibrahim said the fact that the make-up clash at Rangers is the only chance to claim something on the road in the out gone first term makes the clash a-must-win for his side. “We are really worried that

for a whole first term we are yet to pick at least a point on the road. “We worked very hard at Abia Warriors to reverse the jinx to no avail despite creating several scoring chances. “The situation is quite worrisome that though we are yet to pick a point on the road we have given out valuable points on our home ground. “Right now we are looking up to the rescheduled clash at champions, Enugu Rangers on Wednesday in Enugu to salvage at least a point on the road for ourselves. “The story will be bitter in the mouth if we should go throughout the whole first term without a single point to show for our ef-

forts. “I think the reality is quite killing as well as putting heavy pressure on us to perform at Enugu Rangers. “We have a new coach, Mbwas Mangut on his first assignment we owe it to him to see that he begins his tenure on a bright note. “The clash at Rangers is certain to be tough as the home side will be pushing to consolidate on their new found winning aura. “We have done our homework quite well hoping that everything will turn to success at Enugu Rangers,” said the former Nigerian junior international strongman to supersport.com. The Bauchi landlords are 17th on the 20-team top-flight on 21 points 14 behind league leaders,

s Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr continues to mull over the goalkeeping problem facing the team, an American based goalkeeper, Joel Isyag says he has what it takes to fill that gap. Isyag who stands at over 6.2ft just signed for the Super Eagles Football Club of Maryland has already become his team’s first choice shotstopper with over six clean sheets in his last games with other individual awards. Recall that first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has been ruled out for the rest of the season, even as the team is preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against African champions, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon as well as the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in June. Speaking from his base in the USA, the Kaduna State-born Isyag who will turn 21 this May said he is optimistic that his inclusion in the national team will make that position more competitive. “I know that composure, positioning, sharp reflexes, agility, techniques, anticipation, ball handling, coupled with great saves are just some of the attributes of a good goalkeeper and I truly have them all. The Super Eagles have been having goalkeeping challenges since the Lille of France safe hands; Vincent Enyeama quit the national team. The discovery of Ikeme helped to stabilize the defence for sometime but Rohr seems not to have confidence on his assistants, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi.

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eltic now face a real battle from the English Premier League to secure the signature of KAS Eupen striker Henry Onyekuru. The highly-coveted 19-year-old was watched by scouts from EPL trio Liverpool , Southampton and Bournemouth during the weekend Europa League play-off match against KV Kortrijk. Onyekuru bagged his fifth goal in his last four games in the 3-3 draw, to take his season tally to 17 goals in 32 appearances, as the race hots up for the

oach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has in conjunction with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) agreed on playing friendly games with teams above Nigeria in the annual FIFA rankings. The move was taken to

help Nigeria boost their rankings as well, owing to the fact that FIFA uses it as a determinant in most of their decisions especially in seedings for tournaments. Already Congo Brazzaville have lost out on a chance to play Nigeria in

France, during the Eagles planned camping with Rohr settling for Burkina Faso who are ahead of Nigeria in the monthly FIFA rankings. Burkina Faso are five spot ahead of Nigeria in the last ranking released by FIFA, as they are 35th

while the Eagles are 40th. Congo Brazzaville are however ranked 84th. Nigeria will use the proposed friendly game against Burkina Faso to prepare for their upcoming AFCON 2019 qualifiers against South Africa on the 10th of June in Uyo.

Celtic target Onyekuru Nigerian. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe sent scouts to

check out Onyekuru at the weekendThe Hoops made a bid for the Eupen starlet in January and it’s believed he was keen on a move to the Premiership champions, but his club refused to sell, prompting Onyekuru to go AWOL for a few days. The player recently confirmed he would be leaving the Jupiler League side at the end of the Belgian season and revealed he would announce where he will be plying his trade next, saying:

“After the play-off, I will announce my decision.”I have made my decision to leave. I have already agreed with Eupen that I am joining my new club after this season.”I want to take the next step and play abroad. My ultimate aim is to one day play in the Premier League . “There have been many enquiries for

Wenger Disagrees With Okocha, Over Iwobi M anager of Arsenal Arsene Wenger has revealed part of the reasons why Alex Iwobi lost his spot in the Arsenal team, following his none involvement in their last three games. Iwobi’s Uncle Austin Okocha has suggested that the return of senior players played a role in Iwobi’s relegation to the bench, insisting that the 20

year old will get better in the nearest future. However Arsene Wenger while speaking after his side 2-1 win over Manchester City in the semi-final, narrowed Iwobi’s exclusion alongside some other stars in the team to the new system the team is playing. Reacting to his decision to stick with the 3-5-2 formation,

the manager expressed his happiness with the system but also feels sorry for players like Iwobi, Theo Walcott and others who lost their spot due to the system. He however suggested that the team will from time to time change their tactical formation based on the opponents they are facing before the season comes to an end in England.

me. From clubs in Scotland, England and Germany. “I am negotiations right now with clubs. “I believe I have had my best season, but I want to leave Eupen on a high and I would love to get as far up the table as possible before I leave.

“But it’s really been my first season in a major league and I know I still have a lot to learn.” Fellow Belgian side Club Brugge, Borussia Monchengladbach and CSKA Moscow have also been linked with moves for the £6million-rated striker.

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Former Head of State and President of Nigeria Prays, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) (right) in a chat with Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, when the former Head Head of State visited the governor in Umuahia...on Sunday

Ikpeazu assures Chinese investors of safe, economically vibrant environment

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Okezie Ikpeazu, has assured Chinese investors of a safe and economically vibrant business environment in Abia State as he took the promotion of made-in-Aba products to Guangzhou, China. According to his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, Governor Ikpeazu gave the assurance recently while making his presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State at the 1st Nigeria-China Governors Investment Forum which held in Guangzhou, China, outlining the comparative investment advantage of Abia State to include location in the middle of 7 states with a captive population of more than 20 million people, 17 Railway Sta-

tions, proximity to 4 airports, as well as being home to the largest Medium and Smallscale Enterprises hub in West Africa. While assuring potential Chinese and other investors that the state has set up a One-Stop Shop that guarantees that they can commence business with land and Certificate of Occupancy availability less than a month after arriving Abia State, Governor Ikpeazu invited the investors to key into opportunities in the automation of leather and garment products manufacturing processes, airport development, mechanised agriculture, new markets development, modern urban mass transport systems, intra-state railways, industrial clusters and export processing zones. While in China, Governor

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Ikpeazu also attended the Canton Fair, which is globally the biggest machinery exhibition fair, which in Guangzhou

as well as visited some leather and garment products manufacturing factories before returning to Abia State.

Free Trade Zone: Abia shops for design in Singapore ÏÏÏ A delegation of Abia State perform above expectation in the Government officials has left the state for Singapore to acquire the formal design of the Abia free trade zone project to enable it roll off the ground soonest. Disclosing this when he received the National President of Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce, Chief Olabintan Famutimi and his team at Aba, the state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, said the project will occupy 9,000 hectares of land between Aba and Rivers State. Ikpeazu revealed that Aba exports over 1 million pairs of shoes, bags, belts and garments it produced every week, assuring that his administration has concluded plans to obtain necessary approvals for the establishment of industrial clusters in the state. He reemphasised on the need for Nigerians to patronise made in Nigeria goods and services, stating that the gesture will encourage local manufacturers to

production of goods and services. Ikpeazu noted that his administration has begun to ensure that the products made in Aba are of standard and of quality and needs the support of Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce to enable the US has value for made in Aba products. He stated the willingness of the state to collaborate with the Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce to improve trade relationship between Abia State and America. Earlier, the National President of Nigeria-America Chamber of Commerce, Chief Famutimi called for the establishment of a free trade zone in all states of the federation and encouraged the governor to support the growth of the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce as well as to provide a conducive environment for business to thrive in the state.

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has commended Hopee Foundation International for coming to the aid of the state government by donating school materials to students of Umuoriehi/Amankwo Primary School pupils worth over N500, 000.00. Ikepazu handed down this commendation at the premises of the school as the founder of the non-governmental organisation, Maduabuchi Prince Gabriel, handed out a set of school uniforms, one pair of sandals, one school bag, and a set of writing materials to each of over 100 pupils, expressing his happiness also that the products was all made in Aba. This he said was in line with his objective of making Abia the industrial hub of made in Abia products in Nigeria and the world in general, as well as his call on Abians in Diaspora to come home and invest in the state, having provided the enabling environment for investment to thrive in the state. Gov. Ikpeazu, who was represented by the General manager, Abia State Passenger Integrated Manifest/Safety Scheme (ASPIMSS), Kingsley Megwara, said that Maduabuchi, an international nurse based in Baltimore, USA, was not the only person that passed through the primary school, but so far the only one that remembered to give back to the school, stating that there are many more out there even better than him in terms of wealth. He described Maduabuchi as being “humane” and such people that the government needs as governance is a collective interest. The governor challenged the Hopee founder to reach out to other Abians like him in the US to come home alive and invest and not wait until they come home in caskets, revealing that Madu had disclosed to the state government that he was challenged by lack of infrastructure in some schools, and that he (Maduabuchi) has concluded plans to build a modern toilet and to sink a borehole in the school. He commended Maduabuchi as a worthy son of the state, stating that Abia State Government is proud of him, putting into CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

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ABSG partners UN over training of youths on sustainable citizen participation ÏÏÏ Abia State government has con-

cluded plans to train 180 Abia youths on Sustainable Citizen Participation (SCP) a project sponsored by the United Nations and aimed at arresting youth restiveness. This training which would be executed in the Niger Delta region comprising of nine states by Afrihealth Optonet Association, a network of civil society organization, will see youths from Umunneochi, Isuikwuato and Bende in Abia North senatorial zone; Ikwuano , Umuahia North and Umuahia South(Abia Central) and Aba North, Aba South and Ugwunagbo (Abia South) benefit from the training which would instill them with various skills, including community mobilisation and conceptualisation of projects. According to the Afrihealth Optonet Association National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, the UN through the United Nation’s Democracy Fund, is pumping $242, 000 (approximately N100 million) into the SCP project training which will commence in July this year. Dr. Adirieje explained that the objective of the SCP was aimed at empowering the civil society in the Niger Delta to engage with government on a regular and sustained basis for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria. Addressing the Commissioner for Youth Development, Barrister Haggler Okorie, during a courtesy call, Adirieje said: “In this state alone, we will train 180 civil society members

from nine local governments, three from each senatorial zone. “The local governments were selected using the criterion of consanguinity. We are training the youths so that we will arrest this issue of restiveness. From July, we will start the trainings.” He presented the Commissioner with the project brochure, while seeking for the cooperation of the ministry as the project involves working with the communities. Receiving the team, Commissioner for Youth Development, Barrister Haggler Okorie, assured them of government’s support as the training would make Abia youths to become better citizens. “I am thrilled to hear about this project. For me, it is a cheerful news for that matter, because it is my thinking that youth development and empowerment starts with youth advocacy, youth mobilisation, and youth sensitisation and information dissemination. “So, this great advocacy which Afrihealth wants to do for our youths on behalf of government, talking to them about how to live a better life; response mechanisms, and for me, it is yeoman’s job for my ministry. The Commissioner commended Afrihealth for including Abia in the project and assured of the support of the government and his ministry by providing level playing ground for their operations, saying: “We will make sure that our Youth Development Officers in the local government work with you.”

Non-compliance with essential family practices worries NOA Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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State Director of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Ngozi Uduma, has said that noncompliance with the key essential family practices as disseminated by the agency and the UNICEF have continued to pose a serious headache to the sponsors. Speaking during a Social Mobilisation and Technical Committee (SOMTEC) outreach at Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Nneochi, Eziama circuit in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Dr. Uduma, lamented that with the series of sensitisation carried out by the agency in the state, the state still registered low level of antenatal attendance on the side of pregnant women in the state. She further lamented that the state also registered only 54 percent compliance to exclusive breastfeeding as at last check, which according to her, is very low, leading to the decision by UNICEF to design another means of disseminating the

information to the public by establishing different platforms that will help drive the message down to the grassroots. Uduma pointed out that Essential Family Practices plays a determinant role in improving the health and nutritional status of children and charged nursing mothers to breastfeed infants exclusively for about six months, taking into account UNICEF policy and recommendations on infant feeding starting at about six months of age and feeding them freshly prepared energy and nutrient-rich complementary foods. She advised parents to provide their children with adequate amounts of micronutrients (vitamin A and iron, in particular), either in their diet or through supplements and dispose faeces (including children’s faeces) safely, and wash hands with soap after defecation, and before preparing meals and feeding children. The Abia NOA boss expressed optimism that the participants will be the change agents needed, who will go back to their various parishes

with the information gained and disseminate same to them. In a health talk, a representative of the state Ministry of Health, Mr. Chukwudi Ukpabi, appealed to the participants to ensure that every pregnant woman receives the recommended four antenatal visits, recommended doses of tetanus toxoid vaccination, and is supported by family and community in seeking appropriate care, especially at the time of delivery and during the postpartum/breastfeeding period. He charged the participants and the public to take their children for a full course of immunizations (Bacille Calmette-Guerin, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, oral polio vaccine and measles) before their first birthday. According to him, since we are in malaria-endemic area, there is the need to ensure that children sleep under recommended insecticidetreated mosquito nets, and appealed to the male folk to actively participate in providing childcare and ensure that they are involved in reproductive health initiatives.

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consideration his philanthropic antecedents in the state and beyond the country. Speaking for himself, Megwara promised to donate similar items to extra 20 pupils in the school to assist. Also lending his voice, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ikpeazu, Nnaji Obed Ashiegbu commended Maduabuchi of his philanthropic gestures and called on other people blessed by God to go to schools in the state and adopt some projects. In his opening remarks during the event, Chairman of the occasion, Evangelist Uche Ohaka, said that someone like Prince Maduabuchi, instead of being selfish decided to ensure the less-privileged, orphans, widows, young ones and others benefit from the wealth God gave to him, stating that Hopee Foundation has come to stay, including visiting orphanages and different strata of the society. He urged people to buy into the foundation as the founder cannot do it alone. In his speech, Founder of Hopee Foundation International, Prince Maduabuchi Gabriel said the foundation is in place because of his love for the less-privileged, especially

youths, widows, children and other similar people as directed by God. He said he decided to give back to the primary school where he passed through from his primary one through primary six, stating that the foundation hopes to extend the gesture to more schools. He identified infrastructure that are found lacking in schools in the state, promising to come back to the school for more projects that will affect the lives if the pupils. He explained that the foundation has projects in Philippines, India, Jamaica, United Arab Emirate, United States of America and in Nigeria to affect lives of people and called on all who have the ability to affect lives to do so early and should not wait to be millionaires before doing so. Also speaking, Pastor Okey Okpara of Word City Church International, Enugu, urged the blessed in the society to think about giving back to the society as an injunction by God. He regretted that some churches run schools that are are expensive, urging such churches to be prepared to run such schools as part of their social responsibility “for people to come in and benefit and not to rip them off”.

Abia sState Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (middle) flanked on the right by his deputy, Sir Ude Okochukwu, and on the left by the state Commissioner for Information, Comrade Bonnie Iwuoha, during a World Press Conference in Umuahia...on Monday

Fairness, equity, justice remedy for restiveness in society –Oboro PG ÏÏÏ President-General of

Ahuwa Oboro Autonomous Community in Ikwuano Local Government of Abia State, Engr. James Obediah Uchegbuo, has identified fairness, equity and justice as the only remedy for restiveness in any society. The PG, who disclosed this in Umuahia while answering questions from newsmen on how best to manage youth restiveness in the country, urged the Federal Government to embark on serious infrastructural activities in the South Eastern part of the country to dispel with youth agitation for a separate country. According to him, “if the South

East received its deserved part of the national cake, the sympathy being enjoyed by such youth organisations as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) would not be strong”. He emphasised that if the zone came in tandem with other zones, particularly the North West and South West, there wouldn’t be need for a break-away quest from any quarters. Engr. Uchegbuo therefore urged Federal agencies to invest in the South East, noting that cases of youths’ disruption of contractors’ activities and destruction of government-owned properties were most minimal in the South East.

He used the opportunity to flay plans by some communities, suspected to be Ibeku communities to annex Amaba community land which is in Ikwuano L.G.A into Umuahia North Local Government. “Everyone knows that Mr. Robert Fisher founded Government College in 1929 and the land he used was bought from the Amaba people of the present Ikwuano LGA. I was surprised to hear that some people are now calling that place Azueke Ibeku. This is what I expect the Abia State Government to address so that the real owners will be recognised”, Engr. Uchegbuo noted.

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NDDC commissioner slot: Ukwa West appreciates Buhari, Emenike

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Prince Maduabuchi Gabriel (middle in red) with guests and pupils of Umuoriehi/Amankwo Primary School after he donated uniforms, sandals, bags, and sets of writing materials to the pupils...recently

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Assembly has passed a vote of no confidence on the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) following its act of extortion and issuing of outrageous bills for services not rendered to its consumers in the state. This followed matters of urgent importance on the mindless extortions by EEDC and a petition by a widow who accused the company of exposing her to untold hardship through outrageous bills presented by the Deputy Speaker, Sir Cosmos Ndukwe, who is also the member representing Bende North in the state House of Assembly. The House also invited the state Chairman, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, to ap-

pear before the House executive session on May 2, 2017 to brief the House on the way forward on the ugly activities of the EEDC in the state. Presenting the matter, the Deputy Speaker, Ndukwe said consumers in the state have suffered untold hardship as a result of the outrageous bills and asked the House to summon the company to explain. In his remarks, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chikwendu Kalu, noted that the House had few weeks ago, passed a resolution on the activities of the EEDC in the state, regretting that the company has not done anything to retrace it steps. The continued issuance of estimated bills to the public and the indiscriminate cutting of people’s electricity wires by EEDC, he said, is illegal, pointing out that

the public has the right to arrest anyone coming to disconnect their houses from the electricity source. “The issue of going from one house to the other to cut wires is equally illegal to the best of my knowledge and I think it is equally incumbent on us to continue to sensitise Abians on the issue of someone coming to do so. I think you have the right to arrest that person and hand him over to the police,” he said. Contributing, the member representing Arochukwu state constituency, Elder Luke Ukari Onyeani; Bishop Kennedy Njoku; Martins Azubuike of isiala Ngwa North, Solomon Akpulonu, Comrade Chibuzor Okogbue of Bende South and many other members of the House expressed their views that EEDC must be called to order over its “incompetency”.

Ikpeazu registers Isingwu students for SSCE ÏÏÏGovernor

Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Sunday said he will offset the registration fees for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) candidates from Umuda Isingwu in Umuahia North Local Government Area of the state to the tune of N400, 000. This donation came at St. James Methodist Church Nigeria, Ohuhu Circuit 111, Umuda Isingwu, Umuahia, during a thanksgiving service organised by the State Coordinator of Nigeria Prays, Rev. Chuku Alozie, to mark his 25 years of priesthood. Okezie said that the gesture became necessary to remove the burden from parents, pointing

out the donation would also help to ensure that no eligible SSCE candidate in the community failed to enroll for the examination because of the lack of money to purchase the forms. “I want to be sure that every eligible candidate in Umuda Isingwu registered for the examination so that nobody would say that he could not register because there was no money,” he said, stating that he was also touched in his heart to show love to widows in the church by donating N500,000 to be shared to them. According to him, the two gestures were designed to leave an enduring impression among the people of the community as

a memorial for Alozie’s thanksgiving service. In his sermon, the Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Umuahia, Most Rev. Raphael Opoko, urged Christians to emulate Jesus Christ by being humble at all times, in spite of their positions in society. Opoko further admonished Nigerians to get close to God by being prayerful in order to attract divine protection and guidance, stating, “God has taken over this nation, in spite of the deadly activities of Boko Haram insurgents and other elements that have continued to threaten the peace and unity of Nigeria”.

The people of Ukwa west, including their youths weekend trouped to the Umukabia Okpuala country home of the state All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Abia State, Ikechi Emenike, to express their gratitude to him and President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment of their son, Nwogu Nnanna Nwogu, as the state commissioner in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board. The entourage numbering in the hundreds included Association of Good Friends, Obibor United Youth Front, Ipu Dynamic Association, Uzoaku Association, Ukwa Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development, Salvation Square Integrated and Chippings Dealers Association. Others include several community associations, President Generals of component Ukwa communities, elders and women associations, especially Ipu Development Union, Isimiri Autonomous Community and Umunneato Autonomous Community, Owazza community, APC chieftains at the LGA and wards levels and other party stakeholders in the area led by Nwogu N. Nwogu himself. Speaking during the occasion and in line with that of the leaders of those other unions, associations, party chieftains and others present, the Chairman of APC in Ukwa West, Elder Uju Nwarie, said they were there to thank President

Buhari through High Chief Ikechi Emenike on the appointment of their illustrious son, Nwogu Nnanna Nwogu, as the NDDC commissioner for Abia State. According to them, “God has used Nwogu to wipe away our tears through Ikechi Emenike”, stating that they came to say “thank you, Mr. President and High Chief Emenike. We owe you too much”. They pledged the solid support of Ukwa people for the President, while assuring High Chief Emenike of their loyalty and support in his future endeavours, “any time, any day”. In their separate speeches, Engr. Chinwe Uruakpa of APC in Ukwa West, Sir Isreal Nwarie, Chairman of Obibor community, Prince Ogbuji, President General of Umunneato, Anselem Eletuo of Owazza APC, Nwachi Iheadindu Eme of OUYF, Chidiebere Iheme of Salvation Association, Daberechi Iheuko of Dynamic Youths, Victor Asdonye of ADOGOF, Chris Asonye of Chippings association, Chika Nwuju of Ipu Develeopment Union, Light Enwereuzor, Eze Innocent Umunnakwe, the PG of Isimiri, Nzoputa Ogbuji of Ipu Youth Movement, Prof Mba Uzoukwu, Pro-Chancellor, Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State, and others prayed God to continue to uplift High Chief Emenike for being instrumental for the selection of Nwogu for the appointment by the president.

Bourdex Foundation concludes finals of its Unity Cup competition ÏÏÏ

The Bourdex Foundation Unity Cup competition last Easter Sunday came to an end with a derby between Abiriba football team and Bende South team at the Abiriba mini township stadium. Abiriba team won with a lone goal which came few minutes to the end of the football game watched by over 1000 spectators, including the founder of the Bourdex Foundation, Chief David Ogba Onuoha, (Bourdex) and his wives; Abiriba traditional rulers led by the paramount ruler of Abiriba and the Enachioken of Abiriba, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogba; members of the political class from the area, especially Hon. Prestige Chinedu Ossy, member representing Aba North/South in the Federal House of Representatives, and other Abiriba stakeholders. Speaking with The Abia Times in Abiriba prior to the event, Chief David Ogba Onuoha, said his focus is giving back to the society and helping the upcoming young ones to achieve their purpose in life, stating that the Bourdex Unity Football competition started about 2 months ago and playing the finals that Sunday. The “Ugoena” of Abiriba said the match cut across Abia North – Isuikwuato, Umunneochi, Ohafia, Bende and Arochukwu, aimed at

giving an opportunity to youths to showcase their talents in football, stating that football and other sporting activities are now big businesses which should be harnessed and export to the outside world. “So my aim is to help these young ones to discover their talents through organising this tournament that have prizes attached to assist them to become what they want”, he said, pointing out that its next edition starts next year, while the finals will be on Easter next year. Bourdex said he was motivated “by the fact that I was at some time in my life was motivated and believe in giving. I derive joy in giving and in seeing people excel in their choice of endeavour. I also assist to youths most of whom have graduated and have nothing to do”. He said he was trying in his little way to engage them in sports and activities that will not allow them to be idle and be devil’s workshop, and advised others in his position to look at their environment and use God given wealth to help for a multiplier effect to come in and to also try to reactivate inter-house sports in schools in their locality and all those athletics that leads them to the Olympics.

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The problem with PDP, others –Ogbulafor ÏÏÏ A former National Chairman

of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, has identified the problems with most political parties in the country including that of the PDP to include non-adherence to and application of the concept of equity and justice by party stakeholders. Prince Vincent Ogbulafor stated this in his Itaja Obohia-Olokoro in Umuahia South L.G.A country home when he received in audience the leadership team of Okezuo Abia Organisation, stating: “If the major party stakeholders of the PDP had observed, respected and applied the concept of equity in the Presidential election of 2015 which produced President Goodluck Jonathan, the party wouldn’t have being in this present political predicament or quagmire”. He emphasised on the need for politicians to adhere strictly to the rules, regulations and mutual agreements to ensure fairness, justice and political stability in the practice of democracy and commended Okezuo Abia Organisation for deeming it fit to embark on grassroot appreciation tour of local governments of the state, for their efforts that culminated in the emergence of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as the governor of the State in 2015 gubernatorial election. Ogbulafor, who said he is a strong believer of power rotation, appreciated Governor Ikpeazu whom he described as a product of equity, stating that his leadership is exemplary, particularly with the quality of road construction in Umuahia and Aba. Earlier in his speech, the Director General of Okezuo Abia Organisation, Elder John Nwangborogwu, briefed the former PDP National Chairman on the philosophy and principles of the organisation

which he said promotes understanding, equity and justice, describing Okezuo Abia as “open minded, accommodating and believes in mutual relationship of people guided and propelled by the philosophy of equity and justice for good governance”. Recalling that Prince Vincent Ogbulafor was a hopeful governorship candidate in the state, along with Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu in 1999 and who listened to the voice of reasoning to accept his fate when Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu was declared governor of the state, Nwangborogwu said: “We are aware that shortly after the 1999 governorship election of the state, you headed to the court but when major political stakeholders from the state approached you, you respected their views and sheathed the sword in the interest of peace and stability of the state”. Addressing faithful at the Umuahia South Council hall later, the Director General of Okezuo Abia Organisation explained that the founding fathers of the state understood that power sharing is involved, stating “for us in Abia, we said yes. Not sharing power will not bring peace”. He explained that the organisation does not have any register, but the people who believe in justice and equity, stating, “If you approach equity with clean hands, it must be so. Okezuo Abia says, let us agree; let it go round and we believe in peace. We want to believe in this philosophy”. He explained that there are 1200 groups under the organisation, saying that because of the Abia charter of equity, the son of a poor teacher became the governor of the state from Abia South, Abia North and Central having taken their turn, stating, “There will be peace when there is equity”.

Stop de-accreditation of courses in varsities of agric, stakeholders urge FG ÏÏÏ Stakeholders, traditional rul-

ers and the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Samuel Onuigbo have appealed for a stop to the planned delisting of the faculty of Management Science from the universities of Agriculture in Nigeria. Speaking at the weekend during and after the 56th Diocesan Annual Synod of the Methodist Church Nigeria Diocese of Umuahia, Hon. Onuigbo described as an illegality for the National Universities Commission (NUC) to resort to de-accreditation of courses at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) and other universities of agriculture in the country without referring to the National Assembly. The lawmaker said he will use all within his power to ensure that Federal Government restores the courses, stating: “The law establishing the universities along with allied courses has not been amended nor repealed. Therefore, it is wrong. When you want us to do that, you use correspondence or a Presidential fiat. To start deleting courses without referring to the National Assem-

bly for those courses to be upturned, that is what illegality means. So, we are appealing (NUC) to them to reconsider their decision”. He disclosed that he has moved a motion to that effect in the House of Representatives, stating the motion was passed smoothly and adopted. Later in a communiqué read for journalists after an elaborate meeting with stakeholders in his constituency, the stakeholders cited the imperativeness of combining management skills with knowledge of Agriculture, and faulted the plan by NUC to gradually phase out none core Agricultural courses from Universities of Agriculture in the country. Also speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, Rep. Onuigbo, who stressed the importance of Agriculture as an alternative source of income for the nation, criticised the speed with which plans to remove the faculty of Management Sciences from the Michael Okpara University, which has seen the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) delist Management courses from the list of courses on offer in the school, was being implemented.

Put your houses in order ahead of 2019, monarch urges parties Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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tions, political parties in Nigeria, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, have been advised to put their house in order so as to put a good fight. The Chairman, Umuahia South Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze Godfrey Onwuka, stated this in his Olokoro, Umuahia South L.G.A Palace of Justice during a courtesy visit on him by Okezuo Abia Organisation led by its Director General, Elder John Nwangborogwu, recounting incidences that played out in the state during the 2015 general elections and pointed out that a house divid-

ed among itself, can never stand. “The last election went somehow, we are all witnesses. You know a house that is divided among itself will never stand. So for it to stand, it must be fixed very well. “I will advise that you look inside and find out the loopholes, make necessary amendments. This will enable you have a smooth ride in 2019”, the royal father stated, expressing his belief as a strong promoter/supporter of power rotation. “I like what happened in 2015. You know for Abia to continue existing in peace and unity, it is okay and universally acceptable for power to rotate evenly,” he added. According to him, Umuahia South electorate strongly support-

ed Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu during the 2015 governorship election because he came from Abia South senatorial district (a zone that as at then had not produced a governor), endowed with wisdom and does things excellently well. Eze Onwuka commended Okezuo Abia Organisation for the appreciation visit to his community and the local government, pointing out, “this is the first time we are seeing those elected, coming back to appreciate those that elected them into power”. He commended Gov. Ikpeazu on his strides in the state and his push to make Aba the number one international market, stating “Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is doing very well in the state and we have seen it”.

High Chief Ikechi Emenike (standing) with other stakeholders of APC in Ukwa West in Abia State during a meeting recently

Amnesty Programme: FG confirms 236 indigenes of Abia as beneficiaries ÏÏÏ

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) office has confirmed 236 ex-agitators from Abia State as beneficiaries of its amnesty scheme. The programme coordinator, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd), made this disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja recently. Recall that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently directed that youths from Abia and Imo states must be included in the scheme. According to the vice president, their participation in the programme would help in reducing youth restiveness in the oil producing areas. He added that social and economic activities would be allowed to thrive with the engagement of youth in the area. Boroh, who is also the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, said the exercise was conducted by his office with the Senior Special Adviser to Abia state

Governor on Niger Delta Affairs in the state, Mr. Kingsley Nna, in Port Harcourt and Okrika. Boroh said that the 236 indegenes of Abia are currently beneficiaries of the programme in a document that was handed over to him on assumption of office in June 2014. He explained that no disarmament took place in Abia in 2009 when Amnesty was pronounced by the then President Umaru Musa Yar’adua for ex-militants in the region. The Presidential aide said youths from different parts of the country, who carried arms at the time in various camps in Rivers and others states were disarmed. He said the verification which had a massive turn up of over 200 ex-agitators from the Abia were confirmed after series of identification process in the state. The Coordinator noted that over 80 per cent of the beneficiaries have received training and empowerment and pledged continuity in

training and empowerment. He disclosed that over 150 of the ex-agitators were disarmed in High Chief Ateke Tom’s camp, while others were disarmed from the camps of Fara Dagogo, Soboma George, Burst line and among others. Boroh said the exercise is also in line with government’s commitment to ensure indegenes of oil producing areas benefit from plans designed for youth empowerment. The statement also quoted Nna, who described the verification as a fact finding mission to ascertain the true state of things as it concerns Abia indegenes and the programme. He said it is an ongoing process which is expected to develop Abia indigenes through the Amnesty Programme. He emphasised that their interest and others who disarmed were paramount and the verification necessary for proper identification in order to give the programme a human face.

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For the third time this year, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was at the weekend honoured as “Debt Recovery Agency of the Year 2016,” by Nigeria NewsDirect newspapers, a business publication during the 6th edition of its annual lecture/award ceremony in Lagos. Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi, publisher

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Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper said AMCON in 2016 was the undisputed debt recovery agency in Nigeria given its huge contribution to the economy with the recovery of over N681.5billion from chronic debtors that were hitherto recalcitrant before the arrival

of the current management of AMCON led by Mr. Ahmed Kuru as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Aside from that, he said it was no mean feat that AMCON oversees assets worth over N5trillion in critical sectors of the economy.

This he said was in addition to AMCON’s earlier intervention in the banking sector, which ensured that banks in Nigeria did not go under among other achievements. He said it was for these reasons and more that the Editorial Board of the daily news-

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paper unanimously agreed that AMCON, which he described as a ‘worthy government agency,’ needed to be singled out for commendation for the service they are doing to the nation. CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Group wants 70% Hajj operations for domestic airlines Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo President of Aviation Round Table, ART, Elder Gbenga Olowo has frowned at negative trade balance against Nigeria, saying that an upwards of 70% of hajj business should go to known Nigeria Airlines such as Medview, Air Peace , Azman, First Nation, Dana, Aero, Overland amongst others.

Nigeria to boost economy, jobs, as world’s highest Shea producer Nigeria’s effort at boosting its non-oil revenue is gathering momentum as experts have unveiled potentials inherent in the exploitation of opportunities in the Shea industry, of which Nigeria prides itself as global highest producer. Shea, abundant in Nigeria, is derived from the Shea tree which

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Managing Director, Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo, (middle) flanked from his right by Bisola Ayeola (Bisola), Efe Ejegba (Efe), from left Tokunbo Idowu (TBoss) and Oluwarise Deborah (Debbie Rise), during the visit of the Big Brother Naija 5-top finalists to Heritage Bank’s Head Office, in Lagos, Friday.

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grows only in the Northern Savanah belt of West Africa. At a two day International conference in Lagos which opened Monday, themed “Unlocking market opportunities in Shea Value Chain,” cross section of experts were of the consensus that, removing bottlenecks that inhibit Nigeria from playing globally in the Shea industry, would ensure that Nigeria attains peak position in the global Shea market. The conference, a product of the collaboration of stakeholders in the Shea sector, comprising the global Shea Alliance, National Shea Producers Association of Nigeria (NASPAN) and the Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport Program (NEXTT), was fully sponsored by the United States

Agency for International Development (USAID). Also, in attendance were international buyers and participants in Shea business, including, Michel Eggen, 101 leaders and Mr. Senyo Kpelly, social entrepreneur and CEO Sekaf Ghana Limited, a major player in Ghana Shea industry. Ghana is the world’s 3rd largest producer of Shea and also, leading exporter of Shea Butter globally. Some of the challenges identified at the conference, as militating against development of Shea business in Nigeria include, inability of banks to lend to the sector, low quality Shea Butter, poor pricing, and lack of education. Challenges also include, lack of regulator body to regulate Shea

business, lack of a body to coordinate national Shea business, similar to the Cocoa board, lack of national researches on Shea business global trend, among others. Mr. Jibril Bokani, President, National Shea Producers Association of Nigeria (NASPAN), said that the total Shea production is estimated at around 600,000m/ tones of dry kernels per anum, the Shea industry supports employment for more than 16 million women across 21 countries in Africa, however Nigeria still lags behind in tapping inherent opportunities in global Shea business. “At this point, it is our collective responsibility and challenge on the federal government of Nigeria, its ministries and Agencies CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Olowo who noted that annual Hajj operations remain a very huge market segment in Nigerian Aviation warned that the opportunity must not elude local operators. He further explained that such incentives must be given to local airlines in order to improve their bottomline, grow aviation contribution to GDP, strengthen the Naira and address the negative balance of trade against Nigeria. President of the leading professional aviation group, therefore expressed its displeasure over the negative trade balance meted on Nigeria, following indications that 45% market allocation has been given to Saudi airlines. Drawing the attention of government, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA and National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to the persistent negative trade balance against Nigeria, ART vowed that such maltreatment must be discontinued. The ART leader further said that, while utilisation of Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) for scheduled operations and multiple entry points continue to erode domestic market partly because of our weak airlines, and their capacity constraints, Hajj,

Business News B2 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has won the ”Regulator of the Year” award for the contributions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the economy. The convener of the 8th edition of Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (BoICT) Lecture and Awards,” Mr Ken Nwogbo said this on the sidelines of the event in Lagos. Nwogbo said that the commission had through its regulatory acumen facilitated the contributions of the sector to the economy. He said that the NCC had shown that with the right regulatory leadership, the telecommunications industry could impact positively on the country’s economy. “The telecommunications industry in Nigeria without doubt, contributes enormously to the growth of Nigeria’s economy. “Indeed, if the story of Nigeria’s democracy since May 29, 1999 were to be told, the advent,

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NCC wins ‘Regulator of the Year’ award growth and impact of the industry will occupy generous chapters of such chronicle. “Lots of credit will go to the regulator, NCC, which has continued to show that by providing a germane investment ambience, the sector can impact and transform a country’s economy. “So, without mincing words, one can say the telecommunications sector has emerged as the single most important economic growth engine in recent years,” he said. The telecommunications sector contributed N1, 580 billion or 9.8 per cent to the country’s GDP in the second quarter of 2016. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) the contribution represented an increase of 1.0 per cent relative to the pre-

vious quarter. The Bureau said that growth in telecommunications had remained robust when compared to total GDP. Nwogbo said that the BoICT awards were to reward best practices and recognise outstanding contributions to the growth of the sector. He said that the awards were merit centric and designed to reward individuals and firms that had helped make life better for Nigerians. Other recipients of the awards include Simach Technologies as the ‘Best Indigenous Software Company of the Year’, Inlaks Computers won ‘ICT Company of the Year’ and Cornerstone Insurance got the ‘Best Use of Technology Insurance Company of the

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Year’. VDT Communications was awarded the Broadband Company of the Year, Spectranet as the Best 4G LTE Provider of the Year and Rack Centre as the ICT Infrastructure Provider of the Year. The Enterprise Solutions Provider of the Year went to Vodacom Business, Priority Commu-

AMCON is debt recovery agency of the year CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

It would be recalled that Kuru also emerged winner of CEO of The Year at the 13th edition of the Excellence Recognition Awards organized in Lagos annually by Global Excellence magazine. Again earlier in January, Kuru was also announced winner of African Best Rated CEO of The Year at the second edition of the National Development Forum (NDF)/award ceremony organized by African Development Magazine, an international news publication. In his speech at the event, the AMCON boss commended the management and staff of Nigeria NewsDirect newspapers for initiating and sustaining the award in the last six years and for the recognition of AMCON. Kuru said, “Given the nature of the assignment of AMCON, awards such as this usually come to us as a surprise.

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L-R: Sidharth Samal, Aishat Aliyu Tsamiya, Ali Nuhu, Chris Moweta and Bola Adeniyi during the signing of Ali Nuhu and Aishat Tsamiya as Brand Ambassadors for Cherie Noodles from the stable of Olam Sanyo Foods Ltd in Kano recently.

Air Peace boss seeks protection for airlines personnel The Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has appealed to the Federal Government to provide adequate security for airlines personnel across airports in the country. Onyema, who made the plea while briefing newsmen on Monday in Lagos, said the appeal was informed by the attacks by some aggrieved passengers on employees of Air Peace and other domestic airlines. Onyema said Air Peace had some challenges which necessitated the cancellation and rescheduling of flights. He said: “On Thursday, the winglet of one of our aircraft, which was being towed within the very limited space at the ramp of the Murtala Muhammed

Airport in Lagos to position for departure, had a partial contact with the stabiliser of another of our aircraft. ” We subsequently declared the two aircraft unserviceable in line with our high safety standards “While we were making effort to resolve the challenge with the decision to commence our operations very early on Friday, a truck operated by Skyway Aviation Handling Company rammed into another of our aircraft at the Benin Airport and the aircraft was again declared unserviceable.” According to him, the loss of the three aircraft, with each of them operating about eight scheduled flights daily, had an adverse effect on the airline’s operations.

“Our decision to cancel or reschedule flights made some passengers to be aggrieved and they resorted to attacking our staff and damaging our facilities. “This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and passengers should be educated to know that there is a limit to what they can do within the airport vicinity. “I am calling on the government to provide adequate security for airlines employees in order to prevent such ugly incidents in the future,” he said. Onyema urged the government to ban the sale of alcoholic drinks at the departure halls of airports because experience had shown that some of the unruly passengers acted under the influence of alcohol.

as well as development institutions , NEXIM, BOI, BOA, NDB, research institutions such as RMRDC, NIFOR and all other relevant stakeholders to develop the Nigeria Shea industry to attain rightful position as the global leader” he said. The NASPAN President said that Nigeria currently produces 300,000 tons of Shea nuts per anum, as the highest producer, but the volume is estimated at 40 per cent of the real potential. He said that irrespective of being the highest producer of Shea globally, Nigeria still remains the lowest exporter of Shea butter and Shea nuts. “There exists a clear opportunity for Nigeria to create wealth and employment to be driven by value addition and export of Shea butter and Shea

cake, not only Shea nuts” Isaac Adegun, Deputy Chief of Party, NEXTT Projects, in his remark said that the two days conference aims to unlock the Shea value chain in Nigeria’s economy, which entails removing bottlenecks that inhibits Nigeria from playing globally in the Shea Industry and attaining pride of place in the global Shea market. He said that Nigeria has more Shea trees and produces more of Shea, but globally, Nigeria is not known as player in Shea business globally. According to him, the forum brings key stakeholders, including international buyers to Nigeria for assessment of the country’s wealth in Shea and explore the possibility of establishing offices in the country. Also, to harp on sustainability of the business in the country.

NACCIMA holds 57th AGM, Conference in Abeokuta The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) will on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 hold its 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) This year’s AGM is geared towards electing a new President and National Officers to pilot the affairs of the Association for the next two years. The 57th AGM has as its theme: “Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria: An Impetus to Economic Recovery,” is scheduled to take place at the June 12 Cultural Centre,

Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Highlight of the ceremony is the investiture of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR, FIoD, JoP as the 19th and 1st Female National President of NACCIMA, who will takes over from Chief Dr. Bassey Edem, FCA, MFR. The AGM will transact the following: receive the 2016 National President’s Annual Report, receive and consider the National Treasurer’s Report and the Audited Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2016, elect Officers for the Year 2017/2018 and appoint Auditors.

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Over 100 SMEs for GTBank Food, Drink Fair More than 100 small businesses in Nigeria’s Food Industry will be provided with free storefronts at the GTBank Food and Drink Fair which holds during the Worker’s Day holiday, on Sunday the 30th of April and Monday the 1st of May, 2017. The 2-day event, which is organised by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), offers small businesses in the Nigerian Food Industry a free and vibrant platform to connect with a wider segment of their target markets as well as experts in their business fields. The 2016 edition of the GTBank Food and Drink Fair had over 90 exhibitors from the food sector and attracted more than 25,000 guests. The 2017 edition will expand on the favourite features of the previous event, such as MasterClasses led by internationally renowned Chefs and Sales Exhibitions by small businesses. It will also provide new and exciting features such as a Farmers’ Market, where SMEs involved in agriculture will showcase and sell fresh and organic farm products, and a Baking Masterclass for children kids. There will also be a diverse range of restaurants offering mouth-watering dishes, outdoor grills and thrilling entertainment as well as savoury wine tastings to enable attendees experience an exciting and eclectic mix of undiscovered brands and household names alike. The lender noted that the city of Lagos is abuzz with expectations for the biggest gastronomic event in Africa. “There is so much to look forward to at the 2-day event; from sales exhibitions by small businesses in the food industry to cooking MasterClasses chaperoned by some of the most renowned international and indigenous chefs.” Here are just four of the many thrilling things to expect at the GTbank Food and Drink Fair scheduled for the Sunday the 30th of April and Monday the 1st of May, 2017. There will be food and drinks, lots of it: The wide variety of cuisines at the fair will be such that you can munch your way around the world. If you are a food lover, get set to loosen your belt for the gastronomic delights that will be served by a diverse range of restaurants offering mouth-watering dishes. If you love drinks, then prep your taste buds for savoury wine tastings and finely mixed cocktails.

B3 Money Market

Banks to pay minimum of 30% on savings accounts – CBN Stories by Motolani Oseni Commercial banks operating in the country, will as from May 1, 2017 are to pay their customer minimum of 30 per cent per annum on savings

Emefiele, CBN Governor

account deposits. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the 30 per cent interest rate is not applicable if a customer makes more than four withdrawal in a month. On current accounts in credit balance, the CBN said interest rate on deposits is negotiable and maintained N65 not on-us withdrawal from other bank’s ATM after the third withdrawal within the same month. The director, financial policy & regulation department, CBN, Mr. Kevin Amugo in a new guideline to all banks, other financial institutions and mobile payment operators, said the new guideline will enhance transparency and reduce ambiguity in loan transactions. He stated that the new guideline was expanded to incorporate the concerns of both operators

and users of financial services in the country. The circular signed by him stated that, “the guide to bank charges issued in 2013 sought to reflect developments in the financial market, provide clarity on banking terms, and reduce ambiguity in loan transactions. “However, the need to address the absence of a tariff regime for other financial institutions in Nigeria enhance transparency in the operations of the guide and align the provisions to current realities, have necessitated further reviewing of guide as clamoured by a broad spectrum on stakeholders. “The review was expanded to incorporate the concerns of both operators and users of financial services in Nigeria. “The reviewed guide provides for charges on various products

and service that banks, other financial institution and mobile payment operators offer to their customers “Banks, other financial institution and mobile payments operations are required to present any other product, service and/ or charge not covered by guide to Central Bank of Nigeria for prior written approval. “Guide to charge by Banks and other financial institution in Nigeria is hereby issued and take effect from May 1, 2017. It replaces the guide to bank charges that cane into effect on April 1, 2017.” The new guide line stated that term deposit account as from May 1, 2017 becomes negotiable. Extract from the new guide line said, “Interest rate on domiciliary accounts on both current and savings accounts are also negotiable respectively.

L-R: Head, Agency Banking, Ecobank Nigeria; Funso Oyelohunnu; Head, Consumer Distribution, Ecobank Nigeria, Tunde Kuponiyi; MD/CEO of Accion Microfinance Bank, Bunmi Lawson; Deputy Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Tony Okpanachi; Head, Remittance & Mobile Money, Ecobank Nigeria, Esther Obot and Chief Operating Officer, Accion Microfinance Bank, Stephen Olalere announcing the commencement of Western Union Money Transfer services provided by Ecobank in Accion Microfinance Bank locations in Lagos on Monday.

Diamond Bank maintains stable growth in 2016 Diamond Bank Plc on Monday released its 2016 Business Year (BY) performance scorecard on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), showcasing stable growth in key financial parameters. In the audited 2016 Financial Results as approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and made available to financial and capital market correspondents in Lagos, Nigeria, Diamond Bank posted 53 per cent growth year on year in Total Comprehensive Income to N12.1 billion with noninterest income surging by 6.9 per cent to N53.9 billion, ostensibly stimulated by transactional fees. Although the ripple effect of

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the tough operating business environment impacted negatively on the performance of many organisations in the country but Diamond Bank in the financial results demonstrated its ability to maintain appreciable growth as revenue from non-interest income, especially its mobile banking increased from N0.41 billion in 2015 to N2.6 billion in 2016. This accounted for 19.2 per cent of N13.4 billion ADC revenue in 2016 with Diamond Mobile Apps usage surging from 6.8 million to 11.0 million, while transaction volume increased from N6.9 billion to N11.5 billion year on year. The Bank’s retail customer count currently stands at more than 13 million.

Speaking from the Bank’s Corporate Head Office in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer, Uzoma Dozie, said that the Bank’s stable growth and continued success in spite of the harsh economic headwinds, is hinged on implementing retail and digital-led strategies that are primed to promote sustainable growth and profitability in the long term. A review of the financial results for the period indicates that although, its Profit After Tax (PAT) of N3.498 billion was lower than the 2015 position of N5.656 billion, the Bank’s capital adequacy ratio remained stable at 15.0 per cent, equal to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) required

minimum, signposting the Bank’s preparedness for profitable business expansion. According to the Bank’s CEO, “the restructuring of Diamond Bank’s operating model was a key development completed in the year. Following its successful implementation, the emerging model has improved customer engagement, strengthened Diamond Bank’s value chain approach to business and delivered efficiencies across the Bank. These measures have helped to improve Diamond Bank’s low-cost deposit base from the retail segment, whilst also facilitating growth in non-interest income and a reduction in interest expenses.”

Capital Market B4 Afolabi Adesola Following sessions of low liquidity, poor volume and apathy in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), a reversal was recorded on Monday as equities investors worth increased by N193 billion. Market capitalisation the performance tracker of investors worth improved 2.21 percent or N192.7 billion to close at N8.908 trillion. This is in contrast to N33 billion lost on Friday, when market cap closed N8.715 trillion. The All Share Index also grew by 557.68 points or 2.21 percent against 93.38 points or 0.37 percent

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Equities investment increases by N193 billion shed previously to close at 25,189.37. The day’s gains were preceded by increases across major market sub sectors. The market indexes showed all sectors recorded increases except the consumer goods index (-0.04 percent) and the insurance index (-0.15 percent) Market activity measured by turnover and value traded however closed positive. The volume of shares traded in 3,054 deals closed higher with a total of 211.8

million shares worth N1.41 billion. This is in contrast to a turnover of 171.61 million shares worth N1.11 billion transacted in 2,846 deals in previous session. Wapco topped the gainers’ chart with a gain of 10.24 percent to close at N50.71 per share. Diamond Bank added 5.56 percent to close at 95 kobo and Stanbic garnered 4.98 percent to close at N6.09 per share. ETI gained 4.93 percent to close at N7.45 and Union Bank increased by 4.84 percent to close at N4.98

per share. On the other hand, Nascon recorded the highest loss of 4.91 percent to lead the loser’s chart having closed at N7.36 per share. It was trailed by Nestle which lost 4.90 percent to close at N713.50 and NPPF Microfinance Bank dropped 4.27 percent to close at N1.12 per share. Fidson lost 4 percent to close at 96 kobo and Portland Paints depreciated by 3.70 percent to close at N1.82 per share.

L – R: Permanent Secretary Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi, Winner, PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2016/2017, Ogunmola Dara of New Hall International School, Lekki and the Managing Director, PZ Cussons Consumer Nigeria Plc, Mr. Alex Goma at the Grand Finale of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge in Lagos at the weekend.

Lafarge Africa Q1 net sales records 55% growth to N81.3bn …Reemphasises commitment to delivering enhanced value Lafarge Africa Plc has shown commitment t rewarding shareholders in 2017 financial year, with its first quarter result for the period ended 31 March 2017 which reflected resilience and growth in key performing indices. The result released to the investing community by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, April 24th showed that Net sales rose by 55 per cent in Q1 2017 to N81.3Billion and a profit after tax of N5.2 billion also recorded in Q1 2017. Lafarge Africa’s Q1 result further showed a sound operating cash flows of N7.7 billion and n17.7 billion, accounting for over 2.5 per cent increase in Earning before Interest, taxation, depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA).

The company in Q1 2017 recorded optimal level plants operations and also achieved 46 per cent in alternative fuel deployment at its Ewekoro plant. Michel Puchercos, CEO, Lafarge Africa commenting on the result said that the company’s turnaround plan continued to deliver strong results in Q1 2017, in spite of the challenging environment in Nigeria & South Africa. Puchercos said “ In Nigeria, domestic cement volume improved by +6% compared to last quarter, thanks to seasonality, however the market declined compared to last year due to the recession that started in Q2 2016” He said that the company’s activities in South Africa were affected by lower volumes in the cement division, adding “despite the price increase

from last year. The company continues to focus on cost optimisation, to restore profitability” Lafarge Africa CEO assured that the company remains on track to deliver more value to all stakeholders “Overall, we are on track to deliver our ambition for 2017 and maintain our outlook for the cement demand growth of 0% to 2% for Nigeria”. On the company’s investment/ Divestment in the quarter under review, the CEO revealed that “Lafarge Africa made progress with our investment for the Ashaka CPP, initial work for our AF and coal development and completion of the Mfamosing line II. In total capital expenditure in the quarter reached N9.1 billion.” Lafarge Africa’s main divestment in Q1 2017 Puchercos said “relates to

Experts urge investors to take long term position in quality stocks Stories by Bonny Amadi Cross section of experts have urged investor in the Nigerian equity market to take long term position in quality stocks for a sound returns on investment. Experts at Investment One research in their trade ideas for the week usually released at the beginning of every week expressed optimism in the equities market and key sectors, maintaining that taking long term positions on quality stocks rewards.” Having said that, we advise investors to tread with caution and gradually build position in quality names for an extended investment horizon” the week’s trade guide pointed. The analyst’s report maintained positive stance on both quality Banking and cement stocks based on sustained high interest rate regime for the banking sector as well as potential for increased government capital expenditure spending which also stands to benefit the financial institutions and the cement companies among others.

“While index performance remains susceptible to weak macro backdrop and threat of MSCI eviction of Nigerian equities, we expect market performance to be impacted by investors’ response to the new CBN’s window for investors and exporters” Investment One Research noted. MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) Index is a measurement of stock market performance in a particular area. Like other indexes, such as the Dow Jones Averages or the S&P 500, it tracks the performance of the stocks included in the index. Meanwhile, Investment is gradually positioning to take new trend during the week to be influenced by Nigerian Bureau of Statics (NBS) to Q1 2017 Financial Service Data to be released this week. Also, the new policy by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to open special forex window for investors and exporters. At the tail end of outgone week, the CBN released a circular on the proposed opening of a special FX window for investors and exporters.

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the disposal of the Elephant Cement House to the Lagos State Government for N3.1billion, generating a capital gain of N1,2 Billion” The company revealed that irrespective of overall decline in cement market in the quarter, expected gradual recovery of the economy in the second half of the year will create more earning opportunities and drive volume, “We maintain our outlook on the cement market in Nigeria to grow between 0 per cent, to 2 per cent. Lafarge Africa said that the company is rightly positioned to benefit from expected upturn in the

market. Our business turnaround plan will further be consolidated, through local sourcing, fuel flexibility, stable industrial operations, logistics and commercial optimisation initiatives. However, the South African environment is expected to remain challenging and “we retain our expectation of a flat to declining market. However, the commissioning of the new grinding line at the plant, our cost containment and commercial excellence programs should cushion the impact of the declining economic environment on our performance” the CEO said.

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Labour B6 Stories by Joy Ekeke Only six of the 36 governors and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister will be honoured by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) for not owing outstanding pensions. NUP said the six governors will receive awards of excellence in recognition of their role in the welfare of pensioners at its 10th quadrennial delegate conference scheduled for next Wednesday when they will elect leaders that will pilot the affairs of the union for the another four years. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the spokesman, Comrade Bunmi Ogunkolade. The union which is an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and oversees the welfare of pensioners identified the governors as Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode; Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun; and

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Pensioners recognise six governors, FCT minister on pension remittance Jigawa State Governor, Abdullahi Badaru. The others are Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong; Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, and Yobe State Governor,

Ibrahim Gaidam. Ogunkolade said the governors have prioritised pensioners’ welfare and deserved the honour being conferred on them. He said pensioners in

the country would hold the conference to assess what the future holds for the contributory pension scheme and also set agenda for the federal government.

The conference is also intended to resolve how to tackle state governors who have deliberately refused to offset pension liabilities to the senior citizens.

NLC flays government, employers for jeopardising pension scheme … Commends FG over suspension of SGF, NIA DG The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has berated the violation of sections of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) which is capable of derailing the entire scheme to the disadvantage of pensioners in the country. NLC through its National President accused the Federal Government of its inability to remit accrued pension funds of its retirees under the scheme which came into force in 2004. It warned that the future of the CPS was under threat if the government did not move fast to remit the cash. Speaking at the congress of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said the CPS was being threatened by the noncompliance of its major stakeholders, especially employers. He decried the prevailing situation whereby retirees under the scheme suffer alot of hardship to access their funds. According to him, if the challenges in the scheme

were not addressed, the scheme would hit the rocks soon. Ayuba said: “Issues of payment of benefit in Nigeria have become a nightmare. This needs to be addressed.” NUP President, Dr. Abel Afolayan, highlighted some of the challenges confronting the scheme. He said the failure of the Federal Government to release funds had made pensioners to suffer deprivation, lamenting that no retiree had been paid since October 2015. Many next of kin of deceased pensioners, he said, had not been able to access the entitlements of their relations, and that this has made life unbearable for the beneficiaries. He said: “Many organisations of government and employers have been defaulting on the regular remittances of contributions of workers to their pension fund administrators; this is affecting the philosophy of the scheme. “Non-compliance with

Wabba Section 173 (3) and Section 210 (3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 15 of the 2014 Pension Reform Act (as amended) stipulates that pension shall be reviewed after every five years or whenever workers’ salaries are reviewed, whichever one that is earlier. Noncompliance with the provisions of this law by government has made the contributory pensioners lose 15 per cent pension increase of 2007 and 33 per cent

increase in 2010.” In another development, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the Federal Government over the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, over allegations of financial impropriety. Dr Peter Eson-Ozo, NLC General Secretary, gave the commendation in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.

Eson-Ozo said that the move showed that there were no sacred cows in the fight against corruption by the present administration. “Even though President Muhammadu Buhari has just taken the decision at this point in time, it was a good one as a lot of people and the NLC have wondered why no concrete steps had been taken. “The matter had gone back and forth and the nation was informed that the president had received the report clearing him. “We know that for the purpose of transparency and for the image of the anti-corruption fight, it was like a test case. “So, it was clear that something more open and transparent needed to be done to ensure that the fight against corruption was thorough. “In fact, at this stage, Mr President has now found enough cause to suspend him; we think it is a step in the right direction, even though it is a little delayed. “We hope that at the end of the investigation, the nation would be clearly informed of the outcome,” he said.

ULC proposes N96, 000 minimum wage for workers The Northern Coordinator, United Labour Congress (ULC), John Gimbason has justified the union’s demand for N96,000 minimum wage for workers in the country given the current economic recession and inflation in the country. Gimbason, also former Kaduna State NLC chairman spoke while inaugurating a ULC 12-member State Executive Council on Saturday in Kaduna. He said the proposal was realistic and realisable considering the current inflation in the nation’s economy and in view of workers’ contributions to nation’s building. He said that the new Labour Centre had opened negotiations with the Federal Government on the proposed N96, 000 minimum wage, assuring members that the proposal would soon yield fruits. According to him, while workers are over burdened with lots of responsibilities, they receive stipends as monthly salaries, even as some others do not receive their wages for months. He frowned at the Kaduna State government’s plan to sell off government quarters to the highest bidder, saying that it was unacceptible and called for the reversal of the decision. He appealed to the 25 unions under the ULC to give their maximum cooperation to ensure that workers in both public and private sectors were treated with human face. Meanwhile, the State Chairman of the ULC, Ephriam James, in his inaugural speech, said the council would ensure that workers in the state were liberated to earn salaries they deserve. He said the Union would engage the state government and other employers of labour in dialogue to ensure they arrived at agreements to improve welfare of workers. James, also State chairman, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), assured that whatever decision taken at the national level would be replicated in the state, especially with regard to wages. He called for support from members and 25 affiliated unions that formed the United Labour Congress to seek improved welfare of workers in the state without compromise. NUPENG, NUBIFIE and NUEE officials were among notable associations that attended the inauguration.

Energy

Stories by OpeOluwani Akintayo OpeOluwani Akintayo Indications are emerging that the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and non-OPEC pact on oil cut to end the market glut, will be extended for another 6 months. OPEC, Russia and other producers originally agreed to cut production by 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) for six months from Jan. 1 to support the market.

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OPEC panel wants 6-month extension of oil cut During the meeting on Friday in Vienna, compliance numbers were reviewed. Overall compliance with pledged cuts was at 98 percent in March. According to report, the rate in March represented an increase from February’s level. Oil prices still declined on Friday, with Brent crude trading

below $52 a barrel on concerns that increasing U.S. production and high inventories would thwart the efforts by OPEC and its allies to curb supplies. The committee’s recommendation that the supply cut deal be extended was not a surprise, after oil ministers from top exporter Saudi Arabia and Kuwait gave

a clear signal on Thursday that producers planned to prolong the accord. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday a decision on extending the pact had not yet been taken, but would be discussed with OPEC on May 24. OPEC ministers plus their non-OPEC counterparts are scheduled to meet on May 25.

The meeting also discussed OPEC’s own compliance, which it put at 103 percent, in line with figures published in OPEC’s most recent monthly report. The panel, which met at OPEC’s Vienna headquarters, is the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) established in January to monitor adherence to supply cuts.

Nigeria’s power generation almost 4000MW in Q1 2017 - NBS

Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (r), and OPEC secretary-general, Barkindo visit the OPEC stand at the Nigeria Oil & Gas, NOG conference in Abuja recently.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said Nigeria’s power generation increased in the first quarter (Q1) of 2017. According to data obtained from Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, NBS, an average of 3,687 MW of energy was generated by power stations, with Afam VI Power Plant contributing about 12.64 percent share of the average energy generated. The report also showed that daily energy generation attained a peak of 5,846 MW on January 24, 2017, while daily energy sent out

on the same date was 5,747 MW. Similarly, the highest daily energy generated per hour attained a peak of 140,316 MWh on January 24, 2017 and daily energy sent out per hour on the same date was 137,920 MWh. This represents the highest level of energy generated and sent out in the month of January 2017 and in Q1 2017. However, the lowest daily energy generation, 1,660 MW, in the month of January 2017 and in Q1 2017 was attained January 18, 2017 as daily energy sent out on that date was 1,618 MW.

NLNG unveils 2017 Facts and Figures publication The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Tony Attah, recently in Lagos, publicly presented the company’s Facts and Figures on NLNG 2017 publication, a compendium of the NLNG business. The publication was presented in the presence of the company’s Deputy Managing Director, Sadeeq Mai-Bornu; General Manager, External Relations, Kudo Eresia-Eke and Finance General Manager, Solomon Folaranmi. Attah said during his presentation that Nigeria has the makings of a top quartile gas producing country, with potential to develop into a global gas powerhouse and increase its LNG market share. He added that the right business environment needed to exist for that transformation to come about.

“The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Fiscal Incentives Guarantees and Assurances Act (NLNG Act) allowed investments to flow into the country. It provided investors the confidence that any agreement entered into would be respected and preserved. To amend the Act will not help Nigeria in developing its vast gas resources, NLNG and its hopes for expansion. It will erode investors’ confidence that the Act provided in the first place. Attah remarked that identified opportunities like the expansion of NLNG’s Bonny Island Plant with Trains 7 and 8 could be a catalyst to unleashing the country’s gas potentials. He said it was time for Nigeria to use gas to spur industrial and economic transformation. He however, warned that some challenges may

slow down progress towards achieving the country’s dreams, citing the proposed amendment of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Fiscal Incentives, Guarantees and Assurances Act (NLNG Act) by the House of Representatives as a potential show-stopper. “If the amendment is passed, the NLNG expansion project will be jeopardised and Nigeria will lose investments of US$ 1-3 billion annually in the Upstream to enable NLNG maintain current production capacity and gas developments. It means an immediate loss of foreign investment totalling US$25 billion in respect of Train 7 and 8 investments. Another impact will be the potential loss of about 18,000 jobs required for the construction activities of the Trains. “An amendment or change in the NLNG Act portrays Nigeria as a

promise-breaker and untrustworthy, damaging the country’s reputation and hamstringing its ability to attract foreign investment,” he pointed out. Citing the Qatari example, Attah said “Qatar started to ship LNG in 1997, two years before Nigeria. But you have to be awed by what the country has achieved since then. Today, oil and gas, and principally LNG is the foundation of Qatar’s economy; and account for more than 70% of total government revenue, and more than 60% of GDP, as well as roughly 85% of export earnings. Qatar has LNG capacity of about 77MTPA, and generates revenues of about $91 billion per year. Gas was the catalyst for transformation of a small emirate to a global economic powerhouse. This will give you a feeling of what can happen when you focus on gas.”

Reporting on NLNG’s scorecard since the inception of production, he said: “NLNG is a success story that we need to sustain. It is the fourth largest LNG plant in the world. It has generated $90 billion in revenues as well as paid $5.5 billion in taxes. The company has generated $13 billion for the Federal Government through feedgas

purchases and $15 billion in dividends. While monetising the country’s gas resources, the company contributed to reducing gas flaring from 65% to less than 20%. “In addition, NLNG has contributed significantly to the domestic LPG industry, supplying some 40% of cooking gas to Nigerian homes and businesses.

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Bonny Amadi With the recent launch of the Nigerian Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), will citizens begin to record improvement in their economic indices within the target period, or will it be trailed by another policy that would further weaken earnings? These and many other questions have greeted the three year, economic recovery and plan (2017-2020) launched by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday 5th April 2017, driven by the Ministry of Budget & National Planning. The concern rose out of various surveys and reports which indicated that Nigerians are dissatisfied with their economic situation. A recent poll survey released by NO1 poll covering the first quarter 2017, showed that irrespective of economic index recording slight increase of 1.3 points in first quarter 2017 to 38.9 points. The low figure depicts a complete dissatisfaction in Nigerians, of their economic situation. The Economic index has remained the lowest ranked index among other six personal wellbeing indices (PWBI) since 2016, the report explained. The report which however revealed that Nigeria’s economy is gradually on recovery path, showed that personal wellbeing index grew marginally by 0.9 per cent in first quarter of the year. Another report by the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS), in its unemployment report for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2016 gave a breakdown of how 3.67 million Nigerians became jobless in one year. The NBS repost showed that the number of unemployed Nigerians rose from 7.51 million at the beginning of October 2015 to 11.19 million at the end of September 2016. High unemployment indicates less productivity and less contribution to the economy because jobless people are spending less. Consequently, the government ends up borrowing money because of low revenues and high spending. Rise in employment rates also affects other areas, such as quality of health services and living standards. Meanwhile, as cross section of Nigerian’s continue to pitch against their elected officials, uncertainty in the future pricing of petrol, herdsmen challenges amongst others, have been tipped as issues that may counter effort to attain meaningful development for the ERGP. For instance, a serving member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Salihu Adamu (Boss and Paiko Federal Constituency), in Niger state narrowly

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ERGP: An approach to raise economic indices of Nigerians? The report pointed that fuel price is on the horizon, and may engender distrust on the people against any policy that promises to better their future, while at the same time impoverishing them. the report said “The NNPC said on Wednesday that the recent increase in the petrol bridging allowance to transporters from lead to an increase in the pump price of petrol from the prevail-

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escaped death on March 27 when aggrieved youths in his constituency beat him to a point of coma. The above reflects the perception of cross section of Nigerian’s on their representatives, leaders and the leadership which may cut across all levels and localities various offices. President Mohammadu Buhari had prior to the launch of ERGP stated, “We are committed to delivering on the three key areas that we promised. That is, improving security, tackling corruption and revitalizing the economy. Security in the Northeast and other parts of Nigeria is significantly better today than when we came in. With regards to our fight against corruption, as you all know, our law enforcement agencies are prosecuting very many cases of corruption. Our successes in these two areas are clear for all to see. “Our aim simply put, is to optimize local content and empower local businesses. We seek not just to take the Nigerian economy out of recession but to place it on a path of sustained, inclusive and diversified growth. We are determined to change Nigeria from an import-dependent country to a producing nation. We must become a nation where we grow what we eat and consume what we produce. We must strive to have a strong naira and productive economy.” Senator Udo Udoma, Minister of budget and national planning

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said the ERGP had three cardinal objectives, namely, to restore security, fight corruption and guarantee economic recovery. The minister, who described the plan as the fulfilment of Buhari’s electoral campaign promise to promote and reinvigorate the economy, added that the plan would restore economic growth, invest in Nigerians, guarantee a competitive economy and build a self-reliant economy where Nigeria will consume what it produces and also export same to foreign countries. According to Udoma, “The broad objectives of the ERGP are to restore growth, invest in our people and build a globally competitive economy. As our president has repeatedly said, ours is to build a self-reliant economy – a country in which we can grow what we eat, use what we make and produce what we consume. A country, which embraces the world of technology, ideas and investment from everywhere but domesticates these ideas for the use of our people. A country which produces high quality goods, not just for our own consumption but enough to export to our neighbours and, indeed, the world. Meanwhile, recent report has raised striking issues which may obstruct achievement of the objectives of the Economic recovery and growth plan of the federal government launched recently. The recent SBM Intelligence

Report, made available to Daily Times Nigeria, noted that even as the ERGP was launched at the time the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sounded unconvinced about the country’s economic plans, accomplishing objectives of the Plan, rests on arresting some extant issues. According to the report, after a launch and then another formal launch, the general consensus on the insufficiency of the Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan remain the same. “The plan is not far reaching enough, does not include concrete details and does not engender confidence in discerning investors and lenders, which would be the first goal it needed to achieve” said the report. The new developmental plan is not far reaching enough, said the report as it lacks concrete details and “does not engender confidence in discerning investors and lenders, which would be the first goal it needed to achieve” The report pointed at some challenging issues as, currency stability, expected fuel price hike, EFCC’s credibility, amnesty deficit, government bungling of herdsmen situation among other issues may act as clog in the wheel of progress of the Plan. It wondered how government would want to boost people’s living standard, and still deploying petrol price increase which may add to financial burden borne by the people.

“The failure of Nigeria to maintain its existing petroleum pipelines and deport network has left the nation at the mercy of oil tanker drivers. The additional transportation cost is passed on to consumers ensuring that the product is only available at the official rate in parts of Lagos and Abuja. “As the price of crude fluctuates in the international market, so does the price of the finished product” said the report, pointing that in May 2016, the Buhari government was forced to increase the pump price of petrol and may likely repeat same, even as despite calls for total liberalization of the downstream sector to encourage private sector investments, Nigeria, along with Venezuela and a few Gulf states continue to provide the cheapest petrol globally. On EFCC, the report said “The EFCC is not having a good week. Its most high-profile conviction in the last two years, former Adamawa governor, James Bala Ngilari - who was jailed just a month ago, secured bail under the most bizarre circumstances that the agency, the Prisons Service and the judiciary are now enmeshed in a probe of significant proportions” On lasting peace in Niger Delta, the report said “A more practical solution is to grant the region and its communities, rights to the mineral resources, allow them to come up with a legal document to guide their business and governance, under a fiscal federalism, that way the burden on the center will drastically reduce and starve off future conflict” It pointed that government need to address perception could further build confidence and boost support while checking people’s discontent. The SBM report noted that, hence the National Assembly represent a sorry state of affairs in Nigeria’s government and politics, and that the events in Boss/Paiko may be replicated in other constituencies if members do not see themselves as serving the people’s interests rather than theirs, in Abuja.

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Korede Bello: Being a Police Ambassador is a big honour

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Korede Bello: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been beautiful journey before and when I joined Mavin Records With a steady career since he got signed to Mavin records, Korede Bello is sure one of the most loved Nigerian act presently, with babyish look, Korede has won the heart of so many music lover not just with his captivating look but his melodious voice. Recently, the Mavin collaborations and clinched several endorsement hit; in this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Korede Bello talks new album, career and new initiatives amongst others.

which will be a bang and she called on Skype and Belloved is for my fans and they are why I am where was like I really like this song and a remix will be a I am today. So the album is a way of me saying, bang. So we sent her the instrumentals and then we thank you for loving this boy. So for me they are all had a remix. Belloveths. My ongoing projects. . Also I have an initiative I run centered around education and empowerment of young people. Mavins. I have had like core fans who have been Sometimes later in the year pretty soon we will be supportive all the way. And my fan base expands from putting some projects in motion regarding that. We also organise a symposium on Police and media. My spectrum and am grateful to God for giving me such team and I came up with that. It was an interactive loyal fans base. They have come to love the person forum to shed light on the relationship between the behind the music and not just the music. police and the media. So the next one we are having is the Police and the youth. That will involve stake holders, the Police and youths, student unions then At the Nigerian School of Journalism and am in my we have a seat to talk about the existing relationship between both parties and how we can foster a better Accounting in Unilag but for some reasons it just relationship between both parties. And I think Police should understand young people and young people understand the Police. with what am I doing and I can use the knowledge of Mass Communication to better my act and my craft Being the Police Ambassador is a Big Honour. . In a country of over 200 million where about 60 and some of the things I learnt from there I use for percent is of young people so selecting one person Media engagement and in future I could own a media to celebrate the police force is a big deal and honour. platform. I felt really overwhelmed and not that alone but with. If everybody is complaining about the Police someone needs to do something about it. I have met some responsible Police men that are very sane, So yes I am grateful for the fan love and my ladies love me and I love them back. Am also grateful to God especially and I pray that God blesses every person who has been with me since the beginning and is still with me. Even if you like one Korede Bello song God bless you. . from when I got signed all of my songs are different from Godwin, African Princess, Mungo Park, Cold Outside and more are all different from different genres. And I want people to know I can blend into

know that part of them too. We accept that there are shortcomings and bad eggs but there are good ones out there too. And I accepted the honour.

shot of having a big song or a national anthem so to say and not just a hit song but a song that can be

producer to do the song and it came out really nice.

politician it circled around everybody. And for once I felt all eyes on me and Godwin is such a good song. Projected my brand and that side of me the world knows. It got me to corridors of power. I performed before Presidents, leaders and the elders welcomed my brand. I think the problem with a big song like that is that many people want you to replicate that song

To be honest we were not the one looking out for a remix. Kelly Rowland and her management hit us up that they like the song and would like to do a remix

people to see me inside of my music and my brand.

to know what I was feeling. Fortunately it cut across globally as it was a global hit. I was in a studio

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I like them to see me as I am and not an illusion of a perfect guy. I like them to see me for who I am. society and I could be your brother, your friend and your boyfriend. I like them to see me in all aspect and inject myself in the family. It centers on education of the less privileged and disadvantaged youths. Also I like to use my music to communicate the ideals I want to see in the world as you never know how far your song can go and inject some positives in your music which will do the world a lot of good.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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Are you a nursing mother?, here tips on how to drop the Baby fat Mutiat Alli

From the moment the baby weight starts to accumulate, the scheming starts on how to lose it after the baby is born. After the little one arrives

Breastfeed: When a nursing mother breastfeeds, she needs -

Eating small, frequent meals throughout the

and feeding the baby, you could still loose weight. their baby fat. But be informed that as soon as crease and you could add more weight if your diet

Weight training goes a long way when it comes ing to the gym and investing your time into lifttine. Hold the baby to your chest and do lunges or doing lunges behind the stroller as you walk. You can also lie on your back, holding the baby the ceiling several times.

Eat healthful snacks: Eating much sugar can send your blood-sugar levels very high. And when your blood-sugar Get with other new moms:

Watch calories: trient rich meals containing whole grains, vegeta-

a diet immediately after child birth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get your

milk and yogurt can aid weight loss by blocking a hormone that allows the body store fat.

with digestion and regularity.

doing it alone can be boring and discouraging. towards your goal.