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granted to customers in 2016. The Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) include Access Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank), Ecobank Transnational International (ETI) and Zenith Bank Plc. Others are United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) and Stanbic Continued on page 6

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Don’t betray public trust, Magu tells civil servants Ï Says time doesn’t run out on criminal investigation Ï Leaders liable for crimes committed by subordinates -Obiano Ï Adeosun clarifies letter to Magu, says no ulterior motive

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L-R: Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu and Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano during a retreat organised by the state government for the incoming cabinet members in Awka, the state capital at the weekend.

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At Anambra Exco retreat: Don’t betray public trust, Magu tells civil servants Continued from page 1 sion (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has handed down a stern warning to public office holders against betraying public trust and join the war against corruption. According to Magu, betrayal of public trust “is the worst crime a public officer can commit against the people.” The acting Chairman of EFCC gave the warning in Awka, the Anambra State capital, at the weekend, during a two-day retreat

organised by Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano to tune up his incoming cabinet for high performance and building an enduring legacy of visionary governance in the state. Magu, who spoke on the topic titled, “A New Dawn: Expectations from the Public Sector,” addressed the incoming commissioners and special advisers as well as the governor’s principal officers on the imperatives of avoiding the banana peels in the Ni-

gerian public service. The EFCC boss added that the service component of every public office holder is enshrined in the SERVICOM charter which tasks every public officer with ensuring quick, efficient and effective service to the citizenry in line with the principles of public accountability. He pointed out that the man on the street sees government essentially as the public officers who owe him transparency and accountability, saying that,

“Betrayal of public trust is the worst crime a public officer can commit against the people. The anti-corruption czar reminded the members of the soon to be inaugurated Exco that ‘vicarious liability’ is a clear and present threat to top public officers who may be called out of their retirement to account for the criminal actions of their subordinates. “Have at the back of your mind that time does not run out on criminal

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Don’t grant amnesty to repentant terrorists, SERAP advises Buhari ÏÏÏ A civil society group,

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to drop the proposed policy to grant amnesty to members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in the interests of justice. SERAP says any amnesty programme for the group would be counter-productive and constitute impunity for their members, which can only continue to undermine peace and stability in the country.” According to them (SERAP) the government should instead “prioritise justice for the victims of Boko Haram and help them to rebuild and get on with their lives rather than push-

ing to remove accountability for the mass atrocities committed against millions of Nigerian women, men, children and the elderly, and allowing those responsible to escape justice.” SERAP on Sunday through its Deputy Director, Timothy Adewale, said: “Boko Haram should not be allowed to escape the consequences of their crimes if the authorities are to prevent a cycle of revenge leading to further violence and conflict. We believe that granting amnesty to Boko Haram would be an open violation of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 (as amended) and international law and would entail a virtual denial of justice for victims.” “The international com-

munity is pushing for accountability for those who commit the worst of human crimes, and longer tolerating amnesty for war crimes, crimes against humanity or other gross violations of human rights.” “Any amnesty for Boko Haram would take away the rights of the victims to justice, ignore the needs of the internally displaced persons, and never bring ‘closure’ to the mass atrocities committed by the group against Nigerians. The victims need to know the truth about what happened, and the alleged complicity of our armed forces and security services in the atrocities committed by the group. The offer of amnesty would prevent the government from addressing these

fundamental issues.” “Indeed, both individual victims and Nigeria would be disadvantaged by any amnesty to Boko Haram. Besides depriving the country of its opportunity to bring perpetrators to justice, it would also help to create a culture of impunity where perpetrators can anticipate immunity, and thus jeopardize the governing power of the authorities in the future.” “We contend that impunity for international crimes and systematic and widespread violations of fundamental human rights is a betrayal of solidarity with the victims of Boko Haram to whom the authorities owe a duty of justice, remembrance, and compensation.”

investigation,” he warned. Offering a comprehensive rundown of the ‘don’ts’ of the Nigerian public life, the EFCC boss observed that a pre-condition for life as a public officer is to purge oneself of all vices that may negatively influence one’s conduct, pointing out that eliminating all likely sources of a conflict of interest was a good beginning for a peaceful public life. Magu further warned that, “The 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Public Service Rules have made it mandatory for public officers to declare beforehand, all personal interests. And where such interests may negatively affect the discharge of your official functions, divest yourself of such interests or simply excuse yourself from the discharge of that function.” The EFCC boss also reminded the audience of the need to raise the red flag whenever there is a clear indication of a breach of due process in the system, pointing out that ‘it is a crime not to report a crime.’ Offering insights into the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, Magu observed that it was a crime for a public officer to hold two jobs for which remuneration is made while in office or operate a bank account in any country outside Nigeria. He also warned that “a public officer is prohibited from asking and accepting property or benefits of any kind for himself or any other person on account of anything done or omitted to be done by him in the discharge of his duties and further.” Magu further read out the portion that addresses the incubus of bribery directly, saying that “no persons shall offer a public officer any property, gift or benefit of any kind as an inducement or bribe for the granting of any favour or the discharge in his favour of the public officer’s duties.” In his remarks, at the occasion, Governor Obiano said that leaders should be liable for the crimes committed by their subordi-

nates under their watch. Obiano noted that Anambra State was ahead in many of the campaigns mounted by the EFCC and that whistle-blowing had been in practice in the state for quite some time. The governor also assured the EFCC boss that he had great confidence in his team but that he believed that Magu’s “presence at the retreat would help the team to do better.” Obiano while thanking Magu for making out time to participate in the retreat, warned that as leaders, team members should be mindful of the fact that they were vicariously liable for the crimes committed by their subordinates under their watch. The governor said, “So, keep an eye on the people under you. Don’t say, I was not part of it. Always be careful. If you see a crime, report it.” Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has given clarification on her letter to Magu on recovered funds, saying that there was no hidden motive, contrary to report in some sections of the media which the minister said ‘misrepresented her.’ Adeosun further argued that the media reports misrepresented her innocuous letter to Magu on cash recoveries by the Federal Government. The minister added that Magu had subsequently provided the requested information, saying that reconciliation is ongoing. Speaking on the propriety of the letter dated February 9, 2018, the Senior Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Publicity, Oluyinka Akintunde, said , “ The letter was a standard letter aimed at improving controls over the recovered funds. “There is no ulterior motive behind the letter as alleged in some media reports but to enable the reconciliation and harmonisation of the figures on recovered funds by the Government. “For the avoidance of doubt, the EFCC has subsequently provided the requested information and reconciliation is ongoing.”

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Revealed: How 6 banks boost lending by N10.4trn in 2017 Continued from page 1 IBTC Holdings Plc. Of the above six banks, our correspondent reports that loans and advances of GTBank and Zenith Bank dropped in 2017 while that of Access Bank gained 10.3 per cent. The breakdown revealed that GTBank’s loans and advances to customers dropped by 8.9 per cent to N1.4 trillion from N1.59 trillion reported in 2016 while Zenith Bank reported 8.3

per cent dropped in loans andadvances to customers to N2.1 trillion from N2.29 trillion in 2016. GTBank in a statement explained that “Loan book contracted by 8.9 per cent due to cautious effort to de-risk the balance sheet, repayment of USD term loans and unwinding of USD trade obligations.” Access Bank reported 10.3 per cent increase in loans and advances to N1.99 trillion from N1.8 trillion. Similarly, UBA’s loans and

advances gained 9.7 per cent from N1.5 trillion in 2016 to N1.65 trillion in2017 while Stanbic IBTC’s loans and advances to customers grew by 5.4 per cent to N372.1billion from N352.97 billion reported in prior year. In addition, ETI’s loans and advances inched up by 1.4 per cent to N2.86 trillion ($9.4 billion) as against N2.8 trillion reported in 2016. The pan-African bank in a statement said: “Customer loans (net) of $9.4 billion, increased one per cent, but

in constant currency, decreased, four percent, reflecting our decision to slow down credit origination due to factors including - a still difficultoperating environment and loans that are challenged.” The Banking sector in Nigeria fragilities was high in 2017 over worsening NonPerforming Loans (NPL) precipitated by a large drop in the prices of crude oil that started in the second quarter of 2014 and production shock that was caused

National Leader, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chief Edwin Clark (centre) explaining a point to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson (right) during the PANDEF South- South Mega Rally at the Grand Pavilion and Boat Club, Swali, Yenagoa, while the State Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah retd (left) looks on

by hostility in the oil producing region. Unstable global oil prices led Nigeria’s economic into recession, forcing foreign exchange liquidity crisis which resulted in about 70 per cent devaluation in the value of the Naira with the parallel market exchange rate at a record high in February 2017. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had disclosed that Banking sector credit to the private sector increased year-on-year (y-oy) to N22.29 trillion in 2017 from N21.98 trillion banks provided to the private sector in 2016. A report by Renaissance Capital disclosed that, “On the oil and gas front, weak oil prices directly affect cash flows from loans extended to either the upstream or service firms (where day rates have been cut by anything between 4060 per cent). “Further, while the banks had mostly restructured to $35-45/bl break even price levels, we think sub $30/bl oil threatens the profitability of operating a number of fields, making it near impossible to further restructure these assets if oil prices stay at these levels. “Further, global economic conditions suggest a highly uncertain outlook for oil prices and the extent to which they could remain low, raising valid questions on the ongoing per-

formance status of these loans.” In February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said credit facilities allocated to the private sector by banks in the fourth quarter of 2017 decreased to N15.74 trillion from the N15.83 trillion recorded in the third quarter, The report by NBS stated that the Oil and Gas and Manufacturing sectors got the highest credit allocations of N3.58 trillion and N2.17 trillion respectively. The credit allocation was divided into three categories: Agriculture, Industry, and Services. For agriculture, the report shows that 3.36 per cent of the total credit granted, worth N528.2 billion, was allocated. Industry, mining and quarrying accounted for 0.16 per cent of the total credit worth N25.3 billion. Manufacturing, being the second highest benefactor of the bank credits in the fourth quarter accounted for 13.79 per cent of the total credits. Oil and gas; power and energy accounted for 22.72 per cent and 2.88 per cent respectively. The credit allocated to power and energy was worth N453.9billion. Under the services category, construction was allocated 4.17 per cent of the total credit worth over N657 billion and general commerce (Trade) accounted for 6.50 per cent, worth N1.02 trillion.

Army faults Danjuma over allegations of supporting killers against Nigerians

Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Nigerian Army has faulted the stance of former Minister of Defence, General TY Danjuma (rtd), over his allegations of armed forces complicity in the killings of Nigerians nationwide in what he referred to as ethnic cleansing. Danjuma, who was the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) further called on Nigerians to defend themselves against killers because the Army has failed to protect citizens and accused the Army of bias and colluding with killers to attack Nigerians.

But in a statement made available on Sunday, the spokesman of the Nigerian Army , Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu, denied the allegation, saying that the military is neutral in its operation. The army spokesman also stated that the retired General made the statement at a time when the demilitarization of the North-Central had just commenced. The statement reads in part: “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to the unfortunate statement made by a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Theophilus Danjuma, during the convocation ceremony of the

Taraba State University on Saturday 24 March 2018 in which he categorically asserted that the armed forces of Nigeria was colluding with militias and other criminal elements and was unable to provide security for the citizens of Taraba state. “He further called on the people of Taraba State to take up arms and defend themselves. The Nigerian army views this statement made by the former chief of army staff as most unfortunate at this critical time that the military has embarked upon demilitarization of the North-Central region of the country. “While Nigerian Army

would not want to join issues with the elder statesman, however, certain facts need to be clearly stated in the interest of the Taraba people and the Nigerian public; the Nigerian Army is constitutionally charged with the responsibility of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria and to aid the civil authority whenever called upon to do so. “In this light, the authorization for the conduct of Ex AYEM AKPATUMA was authorized and troops deployed to curb menace of the herdsmen-farmers conflict and other criminal activities in the NorthCentral region amongst others.

“It is noteworthy to state that at the inception of Ex AYEM AKPATUMA, the Taraba State Government did not cooperate with the Nigerian Army due to the army’s stance to remain absolutely neutral in the herdsmen-farmers crisis. “The Nigerian army will continue to remain as such”, it added. The Army advised Nigerians to continue to be law abiding citizens as anyone caught with arms and ammunition would be dealt with in accordance with the law. Speaking at the maiden convocation and 10th anniversary of the Taraba State University, Jalingo on Saturday, the elder

statesman alleged that the Armed Forces of Nigeria at the moment were providing cover for ruthless killers. He said, “You must rise to protect yourselves from these people. If you depend on the Armed Forces for protection, you will all die one by one. The ethnic cleansing must stop now; otherwise, Somalia will be a child’s play. “I ask every one of you to be on alert and defend your country; defend your territory, defend your state because you have nowhere else to go. The Armed Forces are not neutral, they are conniving with the armed bandits that are killing people.

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Polio: 6 Govs, Northern monarchs okay partnership with Dangote, Gates Ladesope Ladelokun, Abuja

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ria certified polio free, six states in the Northern Nigeria and prominent royal fathers from the region have renewed their commitment to delivering life-saving vaccines to their children through routine immunization, as part of their partnerships with the Dangote Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other developmental partners to get rid of polio from the nation. To this end, six State Governors: Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto); Kashim Shettima (Borno); Muhammed Abubakar (Bauchi); Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna); Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) and Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano) have signed the extension of an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the partners in Sokoto. The MoU which focuses on primary health care delivery will enable the six states to immunize 80 percent of their target population with routine immunization . Elsewhere at a separate meeting at the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, the royal fathers as well as community leaders under the aegis of National Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) expressed their readiness to roll out a new strategy to improve demand for Routine Immunization (RI) and ensure the Wild Polio Virus (WPV) is eliminated in Nigeria. The MoU extension endorsed by the governors, which started in 2015, has contributed to improvements in immunization financing, community engagement and vaccine availability. The new MoUs will run from 2018 through 2022 and aim to provide routine immunization to prevent common childhood diseases and ensure a polio-free environment. The MoUs also represent the states’ broader ambitions to improve primary health care (PHC). At the signing ceremony in Sokoto government house, Chairman of the Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said: “We are delighted that the Memoranda of Understanding have been extended, reaf-

firming Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto and Yobe States commitment to the health of their citizens. We will now look forward to seeing this commitment translated into action.” Dangote promised that he would be ready to further assist the states and urged the states to ensure they execute the MoU to the letter in the interest of the people of the region. He explained to them how he and Gates have visited neighbouring Chad Republic in an attempt to ensure cross border transmission of the polio virus is avoided by providing assistance to the government of the country to take the preventive measures. Commenting on the extension of the MoUs, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, praised the governors for reaffirming their commitment to tackling preventable diseases. “These commitments will help improve immunization coverage and ultimately the health and wellbeing of Nigeria’s children so they can achieve their potential and live full, productive lives,” said Gates. According to him; “By laying a strong foundation for routine immunization, the governors will help strengthen their primary health care systems that are central to improving the overall health of people in these communities.“ Each of the governors explained how they were able to meet their obligations with respect to funding and coverage of routine immunization as spelt out in the MoU, with Kaduna state government, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai signing expressing of intent to be part of the agreement. Meanwhile, National Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) also pledged its commitment to improve healthcare for children who are at risk of contracting the polio virus as this will improve overall family health and development in the country. The NTLC, comprising largely of traditional leaders in northern Nigeria, including polio endemic states - made the renewed commitments during a High-Level Meeting in So-

koto with Bill Gates, Cochair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation. During the meeting, the leaders agreed to continue to play a crucial role in improving demands for Routine Immunization. They called on the Nigerian government to continue its support in the fight against polio. The Community leaders noted that progress is being made in the fight against polio as there have been no reported new cases in Nigeria for over a year but lamented that there are still settlements and children that are unable to be

reached with the polio vaccine in the security compromised areas of the north. In addition, the leaders acknowledged Nigeria low immunization coverage rate due to a range of factors, including weak delivery systems, inadequate financing and health worker training, as well as poor demand from communities for immunization. To address this gap, the leaders agreed a new strategy would be adopted and intensified throughout the northern states to increase demand for lifesaving vaccines. The new strategy will strengthen the links between health facilities and the community through tra-

ditional institutions. This will help drive demand for RI through more newborn referrals for immunization and by closely tracking drop-outs or left-outs. This strategy was piloted in Bodinga Local Council Area of Sokoto State in June 2017 and was successful in increasing public demand for vaccines. Praising the traditional leaders, Dangote said, “Traditional leaders are the lynchpin of Nigerian society. Their commitment to polio eradication and routine immunization will be a crucial factor in increasing public demand for lifesaving vaccines. We look forward to working with the NLTC on this vital mission.”

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“We are so close to unlocking the potential of a polio-free Nigeria and traditional leaders have played an instrumental role in this success,” said Gates. “We are pleased that traditional leaders are redoubling their efforts to ensure that every Nigerian child is protected against polio and other preventable diseases.” The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar said, “The National Traditional Leaders Committee are honoured to be part of the fight against polio. We must continue to encourage routine immunization and vaccination against polio if we are to truly eliminate the scourge of polio from Nigeria once and for all.”

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Dapchi schoolgirls return to Yobe, reunite with parents Mathew Dadiay, Abuja

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The 105 Dapchi schoolgirls who were recently freed from Boko Haram captive have been reunited with their parents. The girls were transported via a military airplane on Sunday morning

to Damaturu, from where they travelled to Dapchi. They were subsequently handed over to their parents at the assembly hall of Government Secondary School, Dapchi, in Bursari local government area of Yobe. About 110 schoolgirls were abducted from the school in February but

were returned by the insurgent group on Wednesday. The schoolgirls were accompanied to Dapchi by top government officials and representatives of their parents. While five of them were reported to have died, Leah Sharibu, the only Christian among them,

was reportedly held back by Boko Haram for refusing to denounce her religion and wear the hijab. On Saturday, there were reports that some members of the insurgent group were on their way to Dapchi to return Sharibu but as at press time, there was no update on the girl’s release.

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Police backtrack on Leah Sharibu’s release, say IGP was misunderstood

Week-long ceasefire declared to enable release of Dapchi schoolgirls – FG ÏÏÏLai

Mohammed, minister of information and culture, disclosed this in Lagos at a media briefing to give update and clarifications on the release of the schoolgirls in Dapchi, Yobe state. The minister said there were no conspiracy theories as to how the insurgents were able to return the schoolgirls to Dapchi un-attacked despite troops presence. “Unknown to many, we have been in wider cessation-of-hostility talks with the insurgents for some time now,” he said. “The talks helped to secure the release of the police officers’ wives and the University of Maiduguri lecturers recently. And the talks did not stop thereafter. “Therefore, we were able to leverage on the wider talks when the Dap-

chi girls were abducted. “As I said earlier, the insurgents decided to return the girls to where they picked them from as a goodwill gesture. “All they demanded was a ceasefire that will grant them a safe corridor to drop the girls. This is not new. “Even in larger war situations, safe corridors are usually created for humanitarian and other purposes. “Consequently, a weeklong ceasefire was declared, starting from Monday, March 19. That is why the insurgents were able to drop the girls. “This counters the conspiracy theories being propounded in some quarters concerning why it was so easy for the insurgents to drop off the girls without being attacked by the military.” The minister reiter-

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ated that the government neither paid ransom nor swapped any Boko Haram member to secure the release of the girls. “This is a fact, irrespective of how a section of the press has tried to spin the story,” he said. “The insurgents brought the girls back to the location of the kidnapping themselves as an apparent gesture of goodwill. “This follows relentless efforts by the Government to find long-lasting solutions to the conflict.” He recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed all security agencies to do everything possible to bring the girls back unharmed. Mohammed said the president’s directive dictated the method adopted back-channel talks with international friends as mediators.

say it does not have any information on when Leah Sharibu, an abducted Dapchi schoolgirl, would be released. While speaking with reporters on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno state, Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), was quoted as saying the insurgents will release Sharibu on Saturday. Sharibu was among 110 students abducted from Dapchi Government Secondary School in Yobe state on February 19 and is still being held captive by Boko Haram even after 104 others were released last week Wednesday. The IGP said on Saturday: “I am supposed to go to Dapchi today (Saturday), but because I learnt that that schoolgirl, Leah, may

be released today, that was why I had to shelve my trip to the town. “It is very understandable that in such circumstance, one does not create too much security presence in the area in a manner that it could sabotage the efforts being made there. “You know, I move with helicopter, and by the time I fly into the area, they (Boko Haram) may think I break what the understanding may have been there. So, I have to postpone the visit to Dapchi.” However, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, Jimoh Moshood, the force spokesman, denied having any information about Sharibu’s release, saying the IG was misunderstood. “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to the publication on some social media platforms

and conventional media indicating that the inspector general of police said the last Dapchi school girl will be released soon,” the statement read. “The statement of the IGP was misunderstood and misquoted. The misunderstanding may be as a result of the already released Dapchi school girls expected back home in Yobe State today but could not arrive due to weather condition. “The IGP could not also proceed to Dapchi because of same weather condition. “The force wishes the members of the public and the media disregard the purported statement as not what the IGP meant. The Force therefore reiterates that it has no information yet on the release of the last Dapchi school girl.”

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Lagos senators endorse Ambode for second term ÏÏÏThe

three senators representing Lagos East, West and Central Senatorial Districts on Sunday passed a vote of confidence and endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term in office, saying that the giant strides of his administration were being felt across the State. The Senators- Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East); Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central) and Solomon Olamilekan (Lagos West), who paid a visit to the Governor at Lagos House, Ikeja, said they were proud of his achievements and the renewed vigour he had brought to bear since he assumed office. Reading a letter of endorsement on behalf of his colleagues, Senator Ashafa said that Governor Ambode had beyond reasonable doubt proved his mettle to lead the State to greater heights, citing massive infrastructural development, strategic solutions to traffic gridlock as well as key interventions in various sectors in the State in the last 33 months. “Since May 29, 2015, when you took the mantle of leadership and administration, you have made it clear that you are out to deliver on all your campaign promises. Looking back to-

day, we are Senators representing the three senatorial districts of Lagos State are very proud of your achievements and the renewed vigour which you have brought to the public service of Lagos State. “We particularly are proud of the infrastructural development that you have brought to the entire State in general and to our districts in particular. Your smart solutions in tackling the traffic and security challenges that initially faced your administration have become template for other States

to copy. “Also, your strategy partnerships with Kebbi and Kano States have thrown more light to the capacity of Lagos State and the creative manager of man and resources which you are. We must also mention that through the course of the period which our country battled with an economic recession, your Excellency made sure that Lagos State remained well-above the curve and also ensured that workers in Lagos State did not miss their salary for one day throughout that peri-

od and indeed throughout this administration. For this, we thank your Excellency for always placing the interest of Lagosians first. “In conclusion, the foregoing and many more reasons formed the bedrock of the decision of the Senators representing the Central, East and Western districts of Lagos State together with the political leadership of our various districts resulted in our visit today to convey our vote of confidence and endorsement for another well-deserved term

for your administration,” Ashafa said. On her part, Senator Tinubu commended Governor Ambode for turning every part of the State into a huge construction site and as well working to improve the lives of the common man. Addressing the Governor, Tinubu said: “You (Governor Ambode) have done very credibly and even on our way here just seeing the masses have somewhere to go to is a testimony of how you really want to improve the lives of the common man.

L-R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Mr. Uche Orji; Chairman, NSIA, Mr. jide Zeitlin; Chairman, Babangona/ Emir of Kano, HRM-Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; and Chief Executive Officer, Doreo Partners, Mr. Kola Masha during the official signing of Babangona outgrower farming Schemein Lagos…at the weekend.

FG National Housing Project yielding visible results - Fashola Doosuur Iwambe - Abuja Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has expressed delight that the Federal government infrastructure renewal programme is creating impact on Nigerians.

Speaking during an inspection tour of the National Housing Project, NHP over the weekend in Abuja, Fashola said that the proof of the impact of the policy on the populace was no longer hidden but rather could be seen and experienced by the people working at the various project sites across the country. According to a statement by the special Adviser to the Minister on communication, Hakeem

Bello, Fashola explained that large budgets of the Ministry of works, power and housing goes tovyeh builders, suppliers traders and ordinary people The Minister, who cited as example some workers he interacted with during the course of the inspection, declared that the actual beneficiaries of the much touted huge budgets allocated to the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, were the workers carrying out various tasks at the project sites, suppliers of construction materials, food vendors and others, who, according to him, would then take the money to the markets where the traders would also take their shares. He declared, “It is no

longer what I say that matters; the truth is that the Buhari administration’s infrastructure renewal policy is really getting to where it should be getting; in the hands of the real workers; Fidelis and Ibrahim (the workers he interacted with at the site) the two carpenters I have talked to, represent those people, the foreman that I also spoke to, the 30 labourers who are mixing concrete, ordinary people who may never get to see the President but who the President is impacting by his policies and programmes. That really is the story”. “Again, let me repeat; when you hear that the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has the larg-

est budget, this is what happens to the budget. We are just a conduit for moving it on to the people of Nigeria through contracts that are awarded, works that are done, payment that are made, concrete that is mixed, woodwork that is done by carpenters, iron rods that are bound together by labourers; so that is what happens to that budget. This is the destination of the budget”, he said. On how the programme could be sustained in order to ensure continuous jobs and employment for artisans and other skilled and unskilled workers as well as business men, the Minister said, “There is no going back on this. This is proof of concept.

You would have seen in Oyo, Osun and Kwara last week where all our Directors went, the same thing is happening. We also have this thing going on in Kano and Kaduna where I was last week. In the last year, we stopped at sites in Gombe, Taraba and this is all over the country. But we need to prove that this concept works”. “When we finish, what we want to establish now is to ensure that people accept this 24 apartment design in this part of the country and that they can pay for it. Then you will see more of this. You will, probably see ten, twenty going on at the same time. So that is when the Housing Economy really takes full bloom”, he said.

Yahaya Bello, Police desperate to kill me – Dino Melaye t #FSBUFT DPODPDUFE MJFT CZ 4BIBSB 3FQPSUFST

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a swift reaction to allegation that Senator Dino Melaye is on the run from the country to evade police arrest over criminal charges levelled against him by the police in Kogi State, the Kogi West senator has described the allegation as concocted lies and grand ploy by the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello to eliminate him in connivance with the police. Melaye in a press release he signed and issued in Abuja on Sunday said it is unfortunate that a publicly funded institution like the Nigeria Police could take side in the political crisis rocking Kogi State and succumb to plans by Bello to get him arrested for the purpose of getting him eliminated. “Last Monday’s stagemanaged parade of crime suspects in Lokoja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Jimoh Moshood, where a suspect was tutored to implicate me is just a continuation and expansion of the Police attempt to have me arrested at all cost and ultimately kill me. “The public will recall that on Thursday, March 1, 2018 when the Federal Government arraigned me for allegedly given “false information” to the Police in a case of failed assassination plot against me, at the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, SARS operatives from Kogi State Police Command laid siege on the court premises in order to prevent me from enjoying my bail with the intention to kidnap me to Lokoja to be poisoned, although it turned out to be another failed attempt on my life. “ It is worrisome that the Police Headquarters has got itself entangled in the Kogi political crisis and has taken side. It is however bizarre and unprecedented that the FPRO, Mr. Moshood, will have to travel to Lokoja last Monday in order to act a script written by Governor Bello. A discerning mind will ask that, how many times has Mr. Moshood travel to Sokoto, Enugu or Lagos to parade suspects on behalf of a Police Commissioner?

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Nigerian political elite have been very unfair to the people –Akiyode-Afolabi AKIYODE-AFOLABI

The National Assembly recently approved the re-ordering of election timetable and it generated uproar in the Senate with some senators saying the action was targeted against Mr. President’s re-election bid, do you see it that way or you think it is in the best interest of the country? The controversy over the re-ordering of the sequence of elections is a dimension of the instability that tends to characterise the electoral space in Nigeria, whenever an election year looms. At the heart of this instability is the tendency of the political actors to desperately seek advantage from the electoral mechanism, rather than create a level ground for fair and credible electoral competition, which would guarantee the supremacy of the votes of the electorate. It is disturbing that at a time the political actors should be building confidence in the system, what we are seeing is the tendency to disrupt the electoral system in order to get the maximum advantage. The interest of the country, and by extension the interest of millions of Nigerians who would go out to use the power of their votes, come 2019 will be better served, if the political actors currently squabbling over the sequence of elections devote their energies towards creating an inclusive framework, which would determine what exactly the Nigerian voter needs. As things stand, the electorate has been relegated in this whole debate about the nature of the electoral process. I think this elitist idea of some people sitting in Abuja to lord it over millions of citizens, without regard for the due process of consultation of the people to be affected by the decisions taken, is at the heart of the controversy. On both sides of the controversy, I think there is a need for decorum and good reason to prevail, especially when we consider the implication of this kind of controversy on voter confidence, and how it can accentuate the already serious problem of voter apathy. This position is of course, without prejudice to powers of the legislature to make laws or the powers of the President to refuse to assent to a particular law. My position is that in the exercise of such powers, and no matter how

Dr (Mrs) Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi is the Chairperson, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) and the Executive Director, Women Advocate Research & Documentation Centre (WARDC), to her the Nigerian political elites especially its past leaders have collectively mistreated the people of this country. She argues that 2019 presents an opportunity for the people to determine whether they want to continue on the current order or enthrone a new direction in the politics and governance of the country. In this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE, Akiode-Afolabi speaks on other national issues. politically touchy the issue is, there is a critical need to exercise all such powers with decorum, close consultations with the people most affected, and of course, in the best interest of the majority. If these principles were followed, it is most likely that this controversy would not have reared its head in the first place. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently wrote a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari enumerating some of his failings in government and advised him not to bother re-contesting in 2019 and it was followed by the Babangida controversial letter saying about the same thing, do you think these men are fair to Buhari? I think I would rather rephrase that question to ask if the political elites of this country (Buhari, Obasanjo, IBB and others) have been fair to the people of this country. Have these people, who have had so much opportunities from the country been fair to it? All of these people you have mentioned, who have continued to approximate the political discourse of our country, I must say without equivocation, have collectively been unfair to the people of this country. While it is understandable that some issues affecting the ordinary Nigerian have been used as platforms to take on the President, the main issue for me will be about the real place of the ordinary Nigerian in this

debate. So I ask myself, is the “advocacy” of these former Nigerian leaders driven by the need to better the lot of the ordinary citizen, or is it about further political posturing or power brokering as an election year draws close? These are important questions we must answer, so that we do not find ourselves repeating the same mistakes over and over again. It will even interest you to note that the President who is currently being put to task by his former colleagues was also in this same advocacy mode, before he mounted the saddle as President in 2015. This narrative needs to change. Nigerians are tired and are gradually becoming helpless. This is why I have to insist that the political elite should not attempt to appropriate the voices and frustrations of long suffering citizens. 2019 is another opportunity for Nigerians to determine whether they want to continue on the current trajectory or enthrone a new direction in the politics and governance of our country. This can be done if we insist on ensuring that we play active role in 2019 and beyond. Central to this task is the power of their vote. And as a civic agency, our role is to educate, mobilise and sensitise citizens to understand the enormity of this power, and use it as they deem necessary. There was a recent revelation of a massive underage voting in Kano State during the local government election and

following in this the INEC has ordered an investigation and the review of its register in the state. With the recent promise of the governor of Kano State to deliver five million votes to President Buhari in 2019 does this development give you concern? Although the Committee set up by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to probe the alleged under-aged voting in Kano, has announced that there is no evidence to show there was such, it is important for stakeholders to maintain vigilance. An under-aged voter does not just appear on Election Day. The presence of under-aged voters to my mind points at a voter registration process that may have been compromised. That is why we must not treat elections and the electoral process as events, but as cycles, which require vigilance at every point of the loop. Whether at the level of perception or reality, this issue calls for closer monitoring of the process to ensure its credibility. This administration came to office riding on the wings of anti-corruption crusade, but recently the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, who was suspended by the Minister of Health was reinstated by the President despite the several corruption CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Group petitions Oyegun over alleged alteration of APC delegates’ list for Osun governorship primaries Patrick Okohue Crisis appears imminent in the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a group of aggrieved stakeholders alleged massive illegal alteration on the list of the party’s Local Government and Ward Executive officers towards the coming primaries. The aggrieved stakeholders that go by the name Osun APC Progressive Group, in a 95 page petition dated March 10, 2018 and sent to the national Secretariat of the party in Abuja advised the national headquarters of the party to do the needful to avoid the repeat of the party’s defeat in 2017 during the Osun West senatorial election. Copies of the petition which spelt out in details areas affected were also sent to the office of the National Legal Adviser and other key National Officers of the party. The strongly worded petition signed by Hon Caleb Ojo, Hon. Rotimi Bidmus, Professor, Remi Ajala and seven other leaders of the group complained that, “23 out of 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State were affected by the heinous alteration of wards and local government executive officers of APC, which the 2014 Congress produced in Osun State with 116 out of 332 wards involved.” The petition also informed that, “912 ward executives were illegally inserted and out of the insertions, 857 are holding substantive positions, adding that, “out of the 30 Local Government Areas in Qsun State, only seven Local

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 allegations which are still being investigated by the EFCC, how do you look at this in line with the anti-corruption war? You are correct about the point that the anti-corruption crusade was one of the signature issues, which propelled the current administration to power. Loot and asset recoveries, and the prosecution of alleged culprits have been ongoing, and mechanism like the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) represent some effort at institutionalising the fight against corruption. Beyond these bright spots, there have been serious concerns about how lethargic the President has been in dealing with his own inner circle corruption. It took a lot of splitting of hairs for the President to take action on the Babachir Lawal issue. The recall of the suspended Executive Secretary of the NHIS, which you alluded to, is another instance of what appears to be reluctance of the President to hold those close to him to account. There is equally the recall of the ex-pension chief, Rasheed Maina, who is wanted by the EFCC. The result of this tendency to babysit corruption within his inner circle is

ODIGIE-OYEGUN Government Areas were spared of this criminal alteration of the list of party executives.” According to the petitioners, “the illegal alterations and insertions suggest intention of manipulating the list of delegates for 2018 governorship primary election in the state.” They therefore pleaded for “the outright rejection of the altered list; and retention of the list of executive officers of our party that was produced as outcomes of the 2014 Congress in Osun State.” The petitioners reminded that, “in 2014, our party- All Progressives Congress (APC) had state, local

and wards congresses, which produced the state, local and ward executive officers of our party in most of the local government areas and wards in Osun State. “Since then, no other congress was held. This suggests that the 2014 congresses still stand and remain the authentic lists of executive officers of our party from which the national secretariat of our party can draw delegates for 2018 governorship primary election in Osun State. “As part of its dangerous trends, which can lead to our party’s failure in 2018 election, the Osun State party chairman in association with some officials of Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s government have manufactured another list of local and wards executive officers, where names of those who legally won the 2014 congresses have been removed and exchanged with those who did not contest at all in the 2014 ward congress. The new list is endorsed as certified copy with the stamp and signature of the office of the National Secretary of our party,” they submitted. “Above all, national secretariat should provide a level playing ground for all contestants to have fair play in all activities related to governorship election in Osun State,” they concluded.

Ambode lauds religious bodies for endorsing his second term, backing Land Use Charge Benjamin Omoike Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has commended religious bodies in the state for their support for the amended Land Use Charge and their unanimous endorsement of his second term in office. The governor’s message which was conveyed to the clergymen by Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, Commissioner for Home Affairs, expressed appreciation of the state government to the body of religious leaders, for backing the Ambode Administration’s 2018 Land Use Charge and declaring their unalloyed support for the governor’s reelection and second term in office. While delivering the governor’s goodwill message to the religious leaders at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Dr. AbdulLateef stated that Governor Ambode remained focused on socio-economic and infrastructural transformation, improved quality of lives of citizens and peaceful coexistence of the diverse groups in Lagos. He said in the efforts to make Lagos the second largest economy in Africa, Ambode’s government would continue to count on the full support of faith-based organisations and all other groups for counselling and participation in the desire to achieve a Smart City; which would not only be the pride of all Africans but also a worthy legacy to bequeath to successive generations. Present at the quarterly meeting of stakeholders/leaders of religious and faith-based organisations, were

representatives from all the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. The meeting was held to address emerging issues relating to peace and development. Ambode further acknowledged their commitment, concrete strategies and collaboration in the sustenance of peaceful coexistence and religious harmony in Lagos. He promised to continue with policies which would further enshrine peace and religious harmony, and implored the spiritual Leaders, and indeed all Lagosians, to continue to pray for Lagos and work more together to nip in the bud any problems that could jeopardise the peaceful co-existence, religious harmony and developmental efforts in the state. In his remarks, Dr. AbdulLateef asserted that Governor Ambode’s uncommon dedication to the welfare of Lagos citizens and exemplary leadership style in pursuit of inclusive governance in his almost three years in office, remained unprecedented in the anals of Nigeria’s history.

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‘Political elite have been very unfair to the people’ the loss of public confidence in the fight against corruption. And for the anti-corruption crusade to succeed, there has to be a people connection. Even if the war succeeds at the level of legal sanctions for offenders, and corrupt attitudes still exist at the level of the grassroots, we will only have a half-hearted outcome. This is why we need a coherent strategy for the anti-corruption crusade, which factors in the aspect of linking the crusade to attitudes at the grassroots level. What is your reaction to the incessant farmer/herdsmen clashes in the country leaving several people dead, and the proliferation of arms in the country, how do you think this may affect the 2019 election? What we are seeing now is that citizens in rural communities across Nigeria have lost faith in the ability of the Nigerian state to protect them from killer herdsmen. It is a shame that Nigeria is now a killing field, where terrorist herdsmen can kill and maim with impunity, while the law enforcement system looks on. We must state it without

mincing words that the current security architecture of Nigeria has failed the people of this country. In order climes, where the state places value on lives, security chiefs on whose watch such barbaric mass assault on human lives are being committed, would have been resigning in droves. The way things stand now, the Nigerian state is by its demonstrated lack of capacity to stop the killings, is indirectly telling affected citizens, especially in rural communities to look after their own security. What is your view of the necessity or otherwise of state police? It is long overdue; our centralised policing system has failed in the primary duty of protecting lives and property. There is no debating the fact that we need a new model. Many people have said that funding of political parties in Nigeria is one thing that encourages corruption in the country, with the party selling nomination forms at exorbitant prices to office seekers and political office

holders expected to contribute a portion of their income to fund party activities, instead of encouraging payment of membership dues and selling of membership forms to raise funds, what is your view of the effect of party funding on governance in Nigeria? Of course, the brazen monetisation of the political process has created a serious credibility problem for our politics and governance. It is almost like a mafia system we run, where people buy their way into political positions. If we are to go to the heart of the issue, we have to delve into the capacity of INEC to monitor political party financing. This is a major constraint for INEC now, which is why the unbundling of the Commission has been one of the major advocacy points in all the years of electoral reform efforts. The recent attempt to strike collaboration with the EFCC on campaign financing is a step in the right direction. Your group, WARDC is involved in the campaign for equal representation of women

in political affairs, the 50/50 campaign, do you think women should be given exclusive rights to contest for certain political positions or should be given fair chance to contest against the men without discrimination? When the marginalisation of a group is so deeply entrenched as we have in Nigeria, you cannot but talk of affirmative action. It is the global best practice; it does not mean that the women who would emerge through that process would not be scrutinised. It only means that to make up for the gap and promote the participation of women in the political and governance process, you have to allow them the space as a result of the historic disadvantages they face in the political process. Any nation which does not open up the space for women and also youths to be involved in the governance system loses on two ends. In the first place, it denies itself the quality participation which women would have offered; it also wastes resources, in the form of the talents of the multitude of women who have been shut out of the political process.

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Editorial Certainly Nigeria will not botch this World Cup

fter Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia was sewn up, the most important issue was hearing about the Super Eagles preparation. What friendlies would they be involved in? Where will the pre - World Cup camp be located? Have they settled their World Cup bonuses (only Africans will understand this point)? However, the news that broke was of an epic fail by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which mercifully turned out not to be a catastrophe. Nigeria had fielded an ineligible player for the final game of World Cup qualification. Shehu Abdullahi picked up 2 yellow cards in previous matches and should have been suspended for the game against Algeria but he played. Fortunately, the Super Eagles had already qualified with that one game to spare and even though FIFA docked the 3 points from the Super Eagles, it was of no consequence. In spite of that final summation, heads should roll. How could the NFF be careless with something as crucial as qualifying for the World Cup? Technicalities like this shouldn’t be a problem for the NFF to keep track of especially as this is the second time this is happening in Nigerian football this year alone. The U20 Women World Cup qualification was thrown into a panic earlier in the year when Glory Ogbonna, with the sceptre of a red card hanging over her, featured for the team against Tanzania. This is a travesty and I hope to see some disciplinary action by the NFF on its technical committee. Having established the above, the Super Eagles are going to Russia, drawn in the same group with Argentina, Iceland and Croatia and these are three suggestions that will ensure we will not botch this trip. Croatia: This is the first match Nigeria plays at the 2018 World Cup and is therefore the most important. Get 3 points here and Nigeria is well on her way to qualifying for the next round. The Super Eagles have a friendly against Poland in March 2018 and this would best prepare them for the Croats as both countries play almost similar styles. Both teams have traditional strikers that play on the shoulder of the last defender, have a physical presence and are good aerially. There is no real difference between the Croat duo of Juventus point man Mario Mandzukic and Inter’s Ivan Perisic and Bayern’s Polish frontman Robert Lewandowski. The strength of Croatia though is a well-structured and organised midfield

that is hard to break down, fluid on the counter attack and has one of the best active passers of the ball in Real Madrid’s Luka Modric. The Super Eagles will do well not to give space to this maestro to play his game. Croatio does not have the fastest pace so a bit more tempo could take them out of their rhythm. Physicality would be a plus for us but ultimately, it will come down to winning the midfield battle. Iceland: definitely the trickiest of the three matches for us. Iceland doesn’t have a particular style of play, they just make it hard for teams to break them down and hit on the counter. Also, they take advantage of set pieces which means that Nigeria must sort out its vulnerability in this area during their practice sessions for this game. Iceland play with spirit and are very physical which is how a small country of about 300,000 people had an impressive outing at the Euros and also qualified for the World Cup with an automatic ticket. Again a little pace, especially on the wings would give the Super Eagles an advantage here. The games against Cameroon should have been adequate preparation for Iceland and it is only really tricky because they are a country that if disregarded can hurt you, as England rudely found out last summer. Argentina: this match may be of no consequence if we win the first two but we have to make a statement and go for results in all our matches. Argentina will be out to get one over us after the 4-2 defeat in Russia in early November. The Argentines have not been in the best of form. They qualified only in their last match after a disappointing qualifying campaign through a heroic effort by Lionel Messi. However, form is a transient thing and they may be on the bounce by June 2018 and the Super Eagles may well be squaring up against a more lethal team. At the last World Cup though, the Super Eagles had already substantially closed the gap between the two teams losing 3-2 after a good performance. I don’t think that there is much to say about this fixture but to copy and paste the second half of the friendly against the South Americans from the Russia friendly. Critically, the NFF Technical Committee and the coaching crew do not overlook the technical niceties of the game this time and qualify the Super Eagles from this favourable group because this year, the Eagles have a good team and they deserve the opportunity to have a great outing and create lasting memories for a country thirsty for football of the highest quality on the grandest of stages.

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Back Row, L-R, Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, ,Bride farther Aliko Dangote President /CE Dangote industries Limited, Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Former IGP, , M.D. Abubakar, the grooms farther, senate president, senator Bukola Saraki, with his Wife Toyin, Front row , Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Couple Jamil & Fatima Abubakar.

President, Afrexim, Dr. Okey B. Oramah (left) and other AU officials at the unveiling of the upcoming Inter Africa Trade Fair scheduled for December 2018 in Rwanda

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (middle) flanked by the Special Assistant 1 to the President on Information and Culture, Segun Adeyemi (left) and Special Assistant II to the President on Information and Culture, Mr. Williams Adeleye (right) at the press conference in Lagos on Sunday.

Procession byof members The African Church Bethlehem Cathedral, Lagos Central Diocese, Ebute-Metta to celebrate Jesus Christ triumphant entry into Jerusalem in Lagos...on Sunday. Photo: Taofeek Babajide

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Land grabber: Oyemade family cries for help Joy Anyim

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Ojomu Road Ikoyi Lagos. According to the head of Oyemade family, Otunba Bashoru Moses, despite the law against land grabbers in Lagos State, some people operating under the influence of some politicians and ex Senior Police Officer are working against the law and perpetrating an act of ignorance by encroaching on their land. He revealed that the Oyemade family consist of Oyetunbo Banjoko

Oyemade royal family of Lekki in Lagos State are seeking the intervention of the overnor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Edgal Imohimi to rescue them from the Chief Executive Officer of CMB Building Maintenance and Investment Company Limited, Mr. Kelechukwu Mbago situated at No15b

Okunade and Otunba Bashorun Babatunde Mojeed Moses. The Lagos State Government had allocated acres of land with certificate of occupancy, registered as 75 pages and 75 certificate of occupancy in 1996. Moses alleged that recently one Mr. Kelechukwu Mbago started to encroach on their family land and they petitioned the President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari and the President directed

the Lagos state Governor to investigate the matter and the case was referred to Zone 2 Command for discreet investigation. “The Police at Zone 2 with the directive of the AIG promptly swung into action and arrested 3 of Mbago thugs and he came to effect their release and was made to write a statement. “ While the case was undergoing investigation, it was learnt that a retired Assistant Inspector

General of Police AIG came to plead on their behalf as the Chief security officer to Mr. Mbago and were granted bail and warned to stay away from the land and seek legal redress if they have any evidence but rather than obey the zone 2 directive. According to Otunba Bashorun, “Mr. Mbago went to X- squad of the Lagos state Police Command and got four members of the Oyemade family arrested.” This action it was gathered, infuriated the AIG Zone 2 who immediately

ordered that both parties be brought to zone 2. “ The Oyemade royal family are begging the inspector General of Police IGP Ibrahim Idris, the Lagos State Governor, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State and the general public to save us from Mbago who has vowed to collect our family land at all cost. “ All attempt to get the response of Mr. Mbagu through his mobile phone number proved abortive as he neither picked his calls or responded to the text message sent to him.

Stop Spreading lies About me, Senator Uba tells Uwajeh Doosuur Iwambe -Abuja

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L- R: Speaker House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and former military head of state General Yakubu Gowon(rtd) at the wedding reception of Fatimah Dangote and Jamil Abubakar at the Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos .... on Friday

Nigeria hosts 3rd Africa Islamic Finance forum25 Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Africa Islamic Finance Forum (AIFF), which is jointly organised by the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, will be hosted by Nigeria, a statement from the Federal Ministry of Finance has confirmed. The two-day Forum is scheduled for March 27-28, 2018, at the Eko Conference Centre, Federal Palace Hotel,

Victoria Island, Lagos. Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Finance, Salisu Dambatta on Sunday said that the event would serve as a networking platform for the business and finance communities, facilitate the forming of partnerships among businesses and provide a catalyst for business development in Nigeria in particular, and the African continent in general. According to Dambatta, the Forum will create awareness among participants about existing various Islamic Finance Instruments

which are ready to support the government’s need for raising capital for large infrastructure projects and enhance individual and SMEs access to financial services. He said that some of the top decision-makers in the business and finance communities from Nigeria, Somalia, Cote D’Voire, Sudan, Kenya and other African countries will engage in extensive discussions on investment opportunities in key African markets during the two-day Forum. Many experts in Islamic Finance would present pa-

pers, including one entitled “Islamic Finance as a tool for Development and Growth and the interface between Public and Private Sectors” by Suleiman Abubakar, Executive Director, Finance and Strategy, Sterling Bank. There would also be a Special Technical Seminar on Islamic Finance, business networking opportunities and panel discussions focusing on Small and Medium Enterprises Finance, Insurance, Reinsurance and Infrastructure financing, among others.

President Buhari mourns political ally, Hassan Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to Lawal’s family, the Government and people of Nasarawa State on the death of Dr. Hassan Lawal, a former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a member of

the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari, who was represented at the burial of Lawal by a delegation led by the Minister of State for Environment, Mallam Ibrahim Jibril, described the demise of ‘‘the strong political ally’’ as painful. The President noted that the

statesman, who at various times served the nation as minister of works and housing, minister of labour and productivity and health minister, was a strong pillar of support in Nasarawa State and the North Central geopolitical zone as a whole. “I was shocked to hear of the passing of Dr Lawal. He will be missed by thousands of

people whom he had assisted in one way or the other. His role in politics and the development of his community, State and nation will remain an inspiration for other political actors. My condolences to his family, close associates and the people of Nasarawa State,” the President said.

Andy Uba, representing Anambra South senatorial district in the 8th Assembly, has asked the self-acclaimed private investigator, Victor Uwajeh of spreading falsehood against him. Senator Uba who also debunked claims by Uwajeh that he was after his life warned him to desist from maligning his name. Uba who wondered why Uwajeh have resorted to targeting his reputation, career and life through the spread of scandalous falsehood against him stated that his family are seriously embarrassed and outraged at these false and injurious publications against his academic qualifications. Uwajeh, a self aclaimed private investigator had about two weeks ago alleged that Senator Uba is after his life because of the allegation he raised that Senator Uba forged his academic certificate. But the senator, through his aide, Chief Chike Okeke, in a statement made available to newsmen described Uwajeh’s allegation as unfounded adding that they are false and misleading. He said, “We want to state in categorical terms that these allegations are unfounded, false, misleading; and refuted and denied by Senator Emmanuel Andy Uba. “Contrary to Mr. Victor Osita Uwajeh’s vilifying claim, he was never at any time or event engaged by Senator Emmanuel Andy Uba to deal with anybody or government agency in

“The Distinguished Senator and family are seriously embarrassed and outraged at these false and injurious publications against his academic qualifications”. He said his boss observed that Uwajeh first came out with the allegation of fake West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate after his boss declared his intention to contest the last governorship election in the state. ”However, it has become necessary to refute these bunch of falsehood and confront Mr. Victor Osita Uwajeh by all civil and lawful means. For purposes of rebuttal and clarifying these allegations, Senator Emrnanuel Andy Uba was a Special Assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo between 1999 to 2007. “He was also a former governor of Anambra state. He is presently serving as a two-time Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District. “For the avoidance of doubt, in all of Senator Emmanuel Andy Uba’s private and political career, he has consistently used the WAEC Certificate obtained from Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw, Enugu in1974 with Examination No: 05465/089; his degree certificate from Carolina State University, Los Angeles for the award of Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Urban Analysis and his certificate of of Honorable Doctorate Degree in Public administration from Nnamdi University, Awka”, he said.

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Prove you are not a terrorist, Adebanjo challenges Buhari Chris Eze, Yenagoa

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of the socio-cultural organization of the Yoruba nation, the Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to convince Nigerians that he is not sponsoring terrorism by aiding and abetting the wanton killings by the rampaging herdsmen across the country. Adebanjo who spoke at the South-South Mega Rally on restructuring held in Yenagoa on Saturday under the auspices of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, accused Buhari of looking the other way while the herdsmen go on killing spree. He called on Buhari to take a decisive action against the activities of the herdsmen by mandating the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to go after the herdsmen and halt the killings to restore peace, law and order in the country. The Afenifere Leader recalled that the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association had once written to the Governor of Benue State informing him of their impending attack on the state, and indicating their determination to take over Benue State, yet Buhari did nothing. “Those people are known; they are not unknown. We have the Inspector General of Police; we have the DSS. If Buhari is the President of this country who does not aid cattle rearers, he should send the IG to go after those people who wrote that letter, get them arrested and prosecute them. Until he does that, he is aiding and abetting terrorism”, Adebanjo insisted. According to him, restructuring is the quest to return to the structure Nigeria had prior to the independence. “Send us to the constitution under which we had our independence. If anybody doesn’t want to cheat, if anybody doesn’t want to cause confusion, then do that for us, simple. So that everybody can have equity. We are not asking for anything unusual”, he stressed. He debunked insinuations in some quarters that restructuring is tantamount to breaking the country, saying it is those opposed to restructuring that want to break the country.

In his remarks, the Special Guest of honour and former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan urged Nigerians to closely study the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference, with a view to finding a common ground in resolving issues agitating the people. Represented by Senator Nimi Barigha Amange, Jonathan said, the calls for restructuring is not misplaced, as it would go a long way in addressing the structural challenges of the country and ensure equal rights to all Nigerians. Speaking, Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, called on the Federal Government to restructure the country before the 2019 general election. Governor Dickson noted that, only restructuring will guarantee the development, unity and peaceful coexistence of the country. The Governor maintained that, those championing the cause of restructuring are the patriots and true believers in the Nigerian project. Dickson, who emphasized the need for consensus building to foster better understanding on the issue and convince opponents of restructuring, pointed out that, no amount of military intimidation, blackmail and wanton killings would suppress the agitations for resource control, environmental justice, equity and proper federalism generally. While commending the All Progressives Congress, APC for setting up the El-Rufai Committee on restructuring, Governor Dickson, however, called for sincerity of purpose by synchronizing areas of divergent views, push President Muhammadu Buhari to sponsor executive bill to the National Assembly for debate and passage by the National Assembly. Chairman of the occasion, Chief Albert Horsfall, urged the people to be positive and united in the struggle for resource control. Also, the Co-Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Prof. Godini Darah, who described the event as a festival of unity and restoration of federalism in Nigeria, said the rally is a follow up to an earlier one organized by the South-West Zone in Ibadan last year.

Personnel of SASSADA Trading and Construction Company Limited working during the inspection of the ongoing construction of Storey Building, 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom Semi -Detached Bungalows under the National Housing Programme by the Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing,

Herdsmen killings: Christians reduce to second class citizens - COCIN President Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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of Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Dachollom Datiri, has said that Christians have been reduced to second class citizens due to the persistent and unabated killings by Fulani herdsmen. “Some Nigerians, particularly Christians have been reduced to second class citizens due to the persistent and unabated killings by Fulani herdsmen: this action is unacceptable and the security agencies need to rise up to their responsibility of protecting the people because they are tired of suffering”.

Datiri also challenged the Federal Government to rise to its primary responsibility of protecting defenseless citizens against Fulani herdsmen invasion in rural communities. He stated this Sunday during the coronation of Gwom Turu, Da. Ezekiel James Dalyop, held at RCM Primary School Turu, in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. He urged community leaders to join hands with traditional rulers in protecting their subjects against the evil being perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen with the sole aim of marginalizing and reducing Christians to second class

citizens and refugees in their own land. He called on Government at all levels to provide security to all Nigerians without any form of discrimination as the case is with the herdsmen attack on local farmers in the country. However, the newly coronated Paramount ruler, Da. Ezekiel James Dalyop, said apart from protecting his subjects against internal and external aggressors, provision of good hygiene and enthronement of fairness and justice would be his priority. “We have launched an environmental sanitation to ensure clean surroundings, personal hygiene and the provision of toilets/latrines

in every home: I want to say that this shall continue as a way of saying eliminating diseases and predisposing hazards. “Youth restiveness, unemployment, drug and substance abuses are ills that we most join hands with the government and non-governmental actors to fight the menace: I want to state clearly that I shall support any policy programme or initiative that would help target the reduction of poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and destitution, particularly for widows and orphans.” Da. Dalyop said he is committed to representing the interest and needs of his people in accordance to the traditions and values of the people and the fear God.

Palm Sunday: Participate in politics, embrace Christ’s humility, clerics tell Christians Ladesope Ladelokun

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The Sacred Cherubim and Seraphim Church of Nigeria and Overseas (Unification), Rev. Adegboyega Alao, has charged Christians in Nigeria to be fully involved in the leadership recruitment process and offer themselves for elective positions. Alao said this during the Palm Sunday service at the International Headquarters Church of the Celestial Church of Christ, Ketu, Lagos. According to Alao, it is high

time Christians, especially members of white garment churches took more than a passing interest in politics, stating that they should make deliberate efforts to offer themselves for leadership positions in the political space. He urged Christians to stop seeing politics as a dirty game meant only for ‘dirty people’, adding that good people allow bad people govern them when they refuse to vote and make themselves available for political positions. Speaking on how to launder the

image of white garment churches, the C&S leader admonished members to be shining examples in decent public conduct, eschew corrupt tendencies and shun every act that could bring disrepute to white garment churches. Meanwhile, Pastor and Spiritual Head of Celestial Church of Christ, Rev. Emmanuel Oshoffa, urged Christians to emulate the humility of Christ. Oshoffa said Palm Sunday offers another opportunity for Christians to take stock of their stewardship to Christ.

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‘People are aspiring, but I’m being called to represent my people at the Reps’ There are indications that you are aspiring for Ukwa East and West Federal House in 2019. If this is true, how ready are you sir? It is not a rumour. My constituents gathered and asked me to come out because of what they saw in me and what I have done in the council area when I was the council chairman. They want me to run because they know I can represent them very well. This time is the turn of Ukwa West and for the fact that those who represented us in the past did not do well, that was why they want me and I will certainly do it better if they vote me in.

If you go to every ward and take signatures, you see that everybody will sign for me, even the royal fathers. I have been tested and my people know that I can do the job well

What and what did you do that warranted their call for you to vie? My good works are immeasurable in Ukwa West local government chairman. A lot of projects sited here and there and a lot of lives were touched for them to become somebody to solve stomach infrastructure problems. If my people say I should come, who am I to say no? I will go to Abuja to represent them and attract things they have been lacking to Ukwa West and East. You were in PPA, later APGA and now PDP. Do you think you will make it under the platform of PDP? I had been a PDP member and what I did was to step aside for political convenience. I am a staunch member of PDP and of cause when the governor came to my place in November last year, I told him how I contributed money during the registration of PDP in Abia. All the people you see in PDP in Ukwa now are the people I brought into PDP. You can build a house in Umuahia and relocate to Lagos, and you can come back to Umuahia to occupy your house without any interference. I am PDP and PDP is me in Ukwa. But other people are nursing the same ambition like you Yes. What do I have to say? What one did for his people in the past would speak for him. It is a contest where people will test their popularity. Those people you see are aspiring but I am being called to represent my people. If you go to every ward and take signatures, you see that everybody will sign for me, even the royal fathers. I have been

over being built in Aba by the governor. Look at the bridge and road in Arochukwu. All these are iconic projects. In Abia South, nobody will come out to contest with Ikpeazu because that was our agreement. The North and Central have done eight years each. There are things nobody has done in Abia and that is what he is doing.

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Chief Sylvanus Nwaji has been in government since 1999 and was a former elected Ukwa East LGA Chairman. In this interview with select journalist, Nwaji said he would give his people quality representation at the house of representatives and replicate what he did in Ukwa East when he was the Local Government Chairman. SUNDAY NWAKANMA was there for The Daily Times tested and my people know that I can do the job well. I am not afraid of anybody now and during the party’s primary election. Like I said, I am being called and that has made the so called aspirants jittery. My title is Agu ba Ohia II (if the lion enters the bush) of Ukwa West. My father was no 1. When Lions enter the bush, other animals will run. As long as this election is concerned, I have no problem. I believed in the power above. The clamour to re-elect Gov Ikpeazu in Abia is every where. How would you asses his achievements in the state?

Like I said before, what one did in the past will speak for him. However, Ikpeazu has raised the bar of development in Abia and that was why everybody wants him to do a second tenure. Nobody has done the type of quality roads Ikpeazu has done in Abia. You can only tell the blind man that there is no oil in the soup but not salt. What Ikpeazu is doing in Abia is visible for everybody to see and that was why they are calling him to come back again. Abia Central Senatorial District had done eight years and the North too. For the sake of equity, Governor Okezie should do a second tenure to make his eight years.

Prominent politicians in Abia have joined APC. How would PDP wrestle power with them in 2019 since their party is in control of the central government? We are not talking of party rather person and what the person has done. What happened in Anambra State is a pointer to what will happen in Abia State come 2019. Anambra people voted for Chief Obianor of APGA despite the weight of PDP and APC in the state. Governor Ikpeazu has transformed the state. Look at Umuahia-Isi court road, good road networks in Aba, or do we talk of the first fly

Within the Ngwa axis, there are people accusing Ikpeazu of favouring only his Obingwa people. What is your take on this? If the insinuation is true, those saying that are true are no true sons and daughters of Ngwa. They are disgruntled political jobbers. The Ikpeazu I know is a detribalized Governor who scattered projects across the 17 local government areas of the state. His empowerment scheme also touched all parts of the state. Let me tell you, charity begins at home. If you are a governor and after eight years there are no good roads to your place, will the people see you as a human being? If Ikpeazu develops Obingwa where he comes from, what is wrong with that? Your advice to the people of Abia as 2019 election is fast approaching? Abians are wiser now and would not vote wrongly. What PDP Government had done in the state is immeasurable. My only advice is that everybody should obtain his or her permanent voters card. They should vote PDP in Abia come 2019 and should shun “aeroplane politicians” of Abia extraction because they have nothing to offer to the good people of the state.

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Edo Varsity third best in Nigeria – Education Minister Titus Akhigbe,Benin

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Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo(right) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, at the wedding reception of Fatima, daughter of Alh. Aliko Dangote, at Eko Hotel, Lagos, weekend.

Thugs invade radio station in Jos, kidnap journalist Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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Chairman of Plateau United Supporters Club, Mallam Audu, under the orders of the General Manager of Plateau United Football Club, Mr. Pius Henwan, allegedly led thugs to a radio station in Jos, known as Jay FM to kidnap a Journalist. Reports said that the thugs came in a black Honda Accord, and a Peugeot 406 Wagon which was branded with “4+4 and Lalong Boys, with the picture of the Plateau State Governor boldly inscribed on it, and assaulted, battered, and abducted one Mr Mbum Ferdinand, a Sports

Presenter/Journalist with the Radio Station to an unknown destination. In a statement signed by the Station Manager, Jay FM Jos, Mr Mangna Wamyil and made available to our correspondent on Sunday, it reads that “on Saturday 24th March, 2018 in the evening around 6:25pm after a magazine sports show called “Sports Extra” from 4-6pm, some thugs led by the Chairman of Plateau United Supporters Club Mallam Audu, under the orders of the General Manager of Plateau United Football Club Mr Pius Henwan, invaded the premises of Jay 101.9 FM Jos in a black Honda Accord, and a

Peugeot 406 Wagon which was branded with 4+4 and Lalong Boys ,with the picture of the Plateau State Governor boldly inscribed on it, and assaulted, battered, and abducted Mr. Mbum Ferdinand, a Sports Presenter/Journalist with the Radio Station to an unknown destination. “The Station Manager Mr. Mangna Wamyil along with some Management Staff and eyewitnesses reported the abduction at the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) Anglo Jos of the Nigeria Police shortly afterwards. “Eventually, our lawyers were able to trace Mbum Ferdinand to the A Division

of the Nigeria Police Force, where he was bundled to by the thugs who waited for the arrival of the General Manager of Plateau United FC before presenting him to the Police. “At the division, Mbum Ferdinand was immediately detained by the Police, who turned a blind eye to his abductors who ought to have been arrested for taking laws into their hands, thereby assaulting and abducting him. “Consequently, a complain of defamation of character and other undetermined allegations were instituted against him by the General Manager before he left.

NSIA, Babangona partner on $5m agric loan ÏÏÏThe

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has granted $5 million agric loans to Babangona Outgrower Farming Scheme, as part of its commitment towards the growth and development of agricultural sector of the economy. To this end, about 50,000 small scale farmers are expected to benefit from this loans. Speaking at the official agreement signing ceremony between the two parties in Lagos at the weekend, the Managing Director/CEO, NSIA, Mr. Uche Orji, said, the agreement was more than a year negotiation on both sides, while trying to understand the nature of business Babangona is into before extending such financial assistance to

them, expressing satisfaction that both can eventually come to an agreement. While the benefiting farmers can expand their farmlands and have increased income from bounty harvest, he said, this would lift them out of poverty and enhance the growth of the agricultural sector. Babangona, according to him, is farm cooperative that brings farmers together and assist the farmers to source for good seedlings, farmlands, fertilizers, teach farmers the best farming techniques and find them buyers for their crops. As a result of this model, he said, the production output of the participating farmers have increased 40 to 50 per cent, stating that his

organisation is proud to invest in them. Believing that the financial assistance will assist in reducing prices of foods, especially, maize, he added that, the beneficiaries will elevate their farms from subsistence to medium and large farms in the near future, while also addressing malnutrition in the process. “Babangona is growing very fast and with this investment, we are expecting that it gets to 50,000 farmers and eventually reach one million farmers. The most important thing is that if you get farmers to farm in a better way, improves their production, help them get the right pricing for it, what you eventually find is better yield,” he pointed out. The Chairman of Ba-

bangona, who is also the Emir of Kano State, HRN. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said, agriculture is about improving the productivity of the sector to enhance its contribution to GDP, improves the income of farmers and taking them out of poverty. Through this, he said, they will be able to educate their children, improving their healthcare and better nutrition. Promising that the farmers would repay back the loans, he applauded NSIA for its interest in agriculture when other organisations are investing in capital market, saying, this kind gesture will turn small scale farmers into large ones, thereby, lifting them out of poverty. According to him, “It’s

Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has advocated for more partnership with both local and international organisations for proper funding and innovation in entrepreneurship for tertiary institutions particularly universities. Mallam Adamu stated this in a paper Titled “Restructuring the Nigeria Tertiary Education System to Address the 21st Century Funding Challenges”, presented at the 2nd Founder’s Day of the Edo University Iyamho, Etsako West local government area of Edo state. The minister who was represented by Prof. Jacob Ehiorobo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, University of Benin commended the university’s management for becoming 3rd best university in Nigeria. He used the opportunity to call on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) to contribute to the developmental project of the university. On his part, Prof. Shaibu A. Ibrahim, National President of Political Science Association of Nigeria and chairman Kogi State Local Government Service Commission presented a paper Titled “Political Engineering and the Dynamics of Change: the Nigeria Experience” , emphasized the importance of engineering in developing Nigerian economy. The visitor and Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu pledged more support for

the university from the state government. He however commended the school management for effective management of the resources and congratulated them for the feat so far achieved within few years of its existence and also advised the students to be of good behavior Edo University Iyamho is said to be the first and only Medical Training institutions in Nigeria with an Anatomage Table which has just been commissioned. The Vice-chancellor, Edo University Iyamho, Engr. Prof. Emmanuel O. Aluyor made this know during the university’s 2nd Founder’s day at Iyamho in Etsako West local government area. He said that an Anatomage Table is the most technologically advanced anatomy visualization system in the world for anatomy education which has been adopted by many of the world’s leading medical schools. Prof. Aluyor also disclosed that the University is one of 4 Medical Training institutions in Nigeria with power lab system for teaching Physiology and Pharmacology adding that the clinical skills laboratory when fully operational, will compete with other leading medical schools in the continent. The V C equally disclosed that the university management has signed a memorada of understanding for partnership with two foreign universities which are, Worcester State University, Massachusetts, USA and the University of Sunderland, UK.

Saraki mourns Sofola SAN ÏÏÏPresident

of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed grief over the death of a foremost legal luminary and former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA), Chief Idowu Sofola SAN at the age of 84. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described Sofola as a counsel of counsel who bestrode the nation’s legal space for almost six decades like a colossus. He said that the accomplished jurist and Chairman, Body of Benchers made his mark in the le-

gal profession at both the national and international arena with distinction. “A shinning legal star has dimmed. We shall all miss him,” Saraki said. “He lived a highly successful life and his works will continue to speak for him.” He commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, NBA, Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), the Government and people of Ogun State over the sad and irreparable loss. He prayed Allah to grant the deceased Aljannah Firdaus and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

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Dickson, Jonathan others task FG on restructuring Nigeria before 2019 elections ÏÏÏBayelsa

State Governor, the Honourable Seriake Dickson, has joined coalition of leaders from four geo-political regions to reiterate his call on the Federal Government to restructure the country before the 2019 general election. Governor Dickson, who spoke on Saturday in Yenagoa, during the South-South Mega Rally with the theme: “Restructuring the Nigerian Federation”, noted that, only restructuring will guarantee the development, unity and peaceful coexistence of the country. The Governor in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo maintained that, those championing the cause of restructuring are the patriots and true believers in the Nigerian project. Governor Dickson, who emphasized the need for consensus building to foster better understanding on the issue and convince opponents of restructuring, pointed out that, no amount of military intimidation, blackmail and wanton killings would suppress the agitations for resource control, environmental justice, equity and proper federalism generally. While commending the All Progressives Congress, APC for setting up the El-Rufai Committee on restructuring, Governor Dickson, however, called for sincerity of purpose by synchronizing areas of divergent views, push President Muhammadu Buhari to sponsor executive bill to the National Assembly for debate and passage by the National Assembly. In his remarks, the Special Guest of honour and former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan urged Nigerians to closely study the recommendations of the 2014 national conference, with a view to finding a common ground in resolving issues agitating the people. Represented by Senator Nimi Barigha Amange, Jonathan said, the call for restructuring is not misplaced, as it would go a long way in addressing the structural challenges of the country and ensure equal rights to all Nigerians. Chairman of the occasion, Chief Albert Horsfall, urged the people to be positive and united in

the struggle for resource control. Also, the Co-Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Prof. Godini Darah, who described the event as a festival of unity and restoration of federalism in Nigeria, said the rally is a follow up to an earlier one organized by the South-West Zone in Ibadan last year. On his part, the National Leader of PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark, posited that the constituent parts of the federation would do better in terms of development, if they are empowered to control and manage their resources. Going down memory lane, leader of the Afenifere delegation, Chief Ayo Adebanjo noted that, what is today known as, struggle for resource control was started by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who made a strong case for the minorities in the 1954 London Constitutional Conference. Presenting the position of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, said the mass movement for restructuring is aimed at restoring the stolen sovereignty of the people from oppressive and undemocratic forces for the common good of the country. Dr. Bala Takaya of the Middle belt, also called on youths and the womenfolk to join in the task of taking back the country from the precipice. While stressing that the Middle Belt is in the vanguard for the call for true federalism through restructuring, he said only true federalism will give a sense of belonging to all ethnic nationalities in Nigeria and stop the ongoing ethnic cleansing across the country. Others at the mega rally are, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr. Olu Falae, and former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang, former Ijaw Youth Council President, Chief Asari Dokubo, Senator Stella Omu and representatives of the governors of Delta and Akwa Ibom States. They insisted that true federalism of Nigeria holds the ace to the nation’s stability and economic prosperity, stressing that, recent developments in the country have given credence to the fact that, there is no better time to restructure than now.

L-R: Managing Director, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Anders Einarsson; Manager, Quality Assurance, Promasidor Nigeria, Mrs. Josephine Remigious-Ajayi and her husband, Mr. Remigious Ajayi, during the presentation of the Long Service Award (LSA) to Mrs. Remigious-Ajayi at the company’s 2018 LSA held in Lagos...at the weekend.

2019: Don’t allow Amaechi deceive you, PDP tells South-East

Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki

The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, weekend accused the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, of trying to deceive the Southeast zone to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid in 2019. Recall that Mr. Amaechi at a convocation lecture of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka last Wednesday urged Ndigbo, to join mainstream politics by supporting the ruling APC and its bid to retain power in the forthcoming polls. But Mr. Secondus, while speaking in Afikpo town in Ebonyi State at a rally organised to honour Governor David Umahi,

urged the people of the South-east to dismiss Mr. Amechi’s overture. He accused the APC of marginalising Ndigbo and minority groups in the country. “We will not be deceived; nobody can pull the wool on our eyes any more. The best party for Ndigbo is PDP and that is where the future is. No one will deceive us. A minister (Amaechi) went to University at Awka the other day talking about APC and the chances of Ndigbo. That’s another deceit and he cannot succeed. We have been meted with deceit and lies and nepotism. “When we talk about how they have instituted nepotism, they will say it is a hate speech. Our people have been marginalised, our party was

founded on the ground of national unity and that’s why nobody can lay claim on this party. “When you cannot include Ndigbo and the minority in your government and you expect such people to be happy. PDP will restore the dignity of Ndigbo and the minority in the country. PDP was in government for 16 years and it was all-inclusive government. Even the opposition were appointed,” he said. He commended Governor Umahi for the development strides and unity of the party in the state, adding there would be no imposition of candidates by anybody in the party in next year’s election. In his remarks, Mr Umahi said despite attempts to destabilise the PDP by the opposition,”the party will remain strong and

united.” He expressed dismay that a former governor of the state, Martin Elechi, whom he described as”his grandfather” was teaming up with the Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, to wrestle power from him in 2019. “I came by the mighty hands of God. You know the irony of life? In 2007, when Dr. Onu, who is the Minister of Science and Technology was contesting against the same Elechi, I was supporting Elechi and all my properties in the village; my country home, my filing station, my hotels were all burnt down. Dr. Onu’s supporters burnt them down because I was supporting Elechi. Today, two of them have teamed up against God’s own anointed,” he said.

Group frowns at FG’s support to coal mining companies Doosuur Iwambe - Abuja

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environmental right group known as 350 Nigeria has frowned at Federal Government’s decision to issue licenses to coal mining companies in Nigeria. Arising from a strategic meeting to push for environmental justice and action against climate change in Nigeria, the group called on the FG to reconsider its decision considering the negative impact of coal mining on

the environment, livelihood and health of host communities and climate change. A statement signed by its coordinator Mr. Mike Terungwa and made available to journalists stated that the country should rather switch to Renewable Energy as it is being practiced in many advanced countries. Expressing concern that government is not holding individuals and companies accountable for their activities that negatively destroy the

environment, the group said that climate change is a major threat that should not be ignored. “The country is on a struggle to fight off poverty and insecurity and begin a transformative path towards sustainable development. “Climate change is a major threat multiplier that may reverse the hard earned development the government has recorded in particularly in Agriculture. The ongoing crises between herdsmen and farmers are a clear

example” it’s added. The statement further quote Rev Sister Lilian Chibiko, a renewable energy specialist and a member of the 350 Nigeria team as saying, “ It is no doubt that the country is at a cross-road of an energy crises exacerbated by population growth, obsolete energy infrastructure but for Nigeria to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement and sustainable development goals the country should switch to Renewable Energy”.

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Candle of death

Three children, Chidera, Destiny and Precious

Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia If only he had known, he would not have allowed his three children to go with their mother. This costly error, would hunt him for life. Fidelis Ezenwa’s decision to allow Chidera, Destiny and Precious to go with his enstranged wife Ugochi Amalaha to go with the children has turned out to be a nightmare, as the three children died same night. Narrating what led to the death of the three children away from home, Mr. Fidelis Ezenwa Amalaha an electrician told newsmen during the burial that he married his wife Ugochi Amalaha, (nee Onyemata) legally and the marriage blessed with the unfortunate deceased two boys and a girl, disclosing that there have been incessant quarrel as a result of his wife’s stubbornness and wastefulness even as the cosmetic and a condiment businesses he set up for her collapsed. Ezenwa said the last quarrel was when his wife took the money he kept for the repairs of his car without telling him and when asked, never showed any remorse, pointing out that at that stage, he became annoyed and then sent her and her belongings back to her parent’s house at Ohia in Umuahia south LGA. The bereaved father said the misunderstanding lasted for seven months in 2017 but made up his mind to bring her back following the intervention of his father, John Amalaha. However, when his first son, late Chidere woke up one day and asked when their mother would be coming back Fidelis decided for the sake of his children, began to consider reconciling with his wife. The youthful father of 32 years said with the consent of his father John Amalaha reconciliation moves were started and in November 2017, both families met and reconciled their differences and agreed that she would come back few days to Christmas. Ezenwa disclosed that within the seven

...and their lifeless bodies

months of separation, his children were in the care of his parent who reside in Ubakala community in Umuahia South LGA, disclosing that few days to Christmas, Ugochi came to his father’s house and demand that she should be allowed to take the children to spend some days with her with a promise to come back with them on her final return. “My father put up a call to me that my wife had come to take the kids with a promise to come back with them when she would finally return before Christmas”, he said stating that he told his father not to release the children to her but the father pleaded with him, reminding him that she was still their mother “before I obliged her”. The visibly heartbroken father said the wife took the children. On Sunday 17th of December 2017 around 4pm my wife came and took the children away and by 4am on the 19th of December “my father received a call from the President General of Onhiya Development Union informing him that the three children have died as a result of fire outbreak”. On receiving the news, he said his father, himself and family members rushed to the home of his in-law Chief Onyemata in On-

The reason my wife gave was that after the children had gone to sleep she went to her uncle’s house nearby to charge her phone and she slept off while her parents where in their room sleeping and ignorant of what was happening

hiya “and saw the lifeless bodies of my children in the room with thick black smoke all over the walls”. Ezenwa said that on inquiry, they learnt that their mother locked them up in the room while they were sleeping with a lighted candle on the hedge of a chair, which later fell on the top of a Ghana-Must-Go bag and the smoke engulfed the room leading to the suffocation of the children. “My eldest son attempted to come out of the room but the door was locked, my children died mostly of suffocation, it was only the eldest that had little burnt in the cause of struggling to leave the room, the walls of the room were all filled with black smoke. “The reason my wife gave was that after the children had gone to sleep she went to her uncle’s house nearby to charge her phone and she slept off while her parents where in their room sleeping and ignorant of what was happening”. He however blamed the death to the carelessness of their mother, adding that a similar incident had occurred in the past where his wife left candle on top of the television and went to sleep with the children, he said when he came back quite late the entire house was engulfed with smoke while they were all in deep sleep. Reacting over the incident Chief John Amalaha a retired Principal and grandfather of the late children said there have been one crisis or the other in the marriage while he accused his daughter in-law of wastefulness and waywardness adding that the two times his son opened businesses for her, was ran down by she and her mother adding also that she had a secret child earlier which she never disclosed until it was later discovered by her husband. Chief Amalaha said he never believed in separation or divorce and that when the son came up with the idea of reconciling with his wife he gave his consent and even went further to call for reconciliation of the two families where he gave out N10,000 to his in-

law to buy the necessary items required for peace settlement. He maintained that on the 19th of December at about 4am when he received the call from the President General of Onhiya Development Union’s telling him about the death of the children barely two days the mother took them away, stating that he was in shock and could not believe it adding that he was not satisfied with the reason given of the death of the children. The retired Principal said he was not satisfied on the role the Police at Umuopara division played, stating that it took over a week for the DPO to call him on phone over police readiness to investigate the matter adding that the eye witness account and onthe-spot assessment, stating that evidence would have been lost. He said he has committed the whole incident to God. Preaching during the burial, the Pastor of Liberation Ministry, Ven. Don Kalu regretted the death of the three children stating “it was one death too many” and prayed that such death should never occur again anywhere. Information has it that the woman reported herself to the police after the incident and was briefly detained. However, she was absent at the burial of her kids, while all attempts to reach her relations proved abortive. When contacted, the Police/Public Relations Officer, PPRO of the state Command, DSP Geoffrey Ogbonna declined knowledge of the incident. Three siblings Chidera 7, Destiny 5 and Precious 3 were last week buried amidst profuse weeping the sleepy community of umumba autonomous community Nsirimo, umuahia south LGA in Abia State, having been burnt to death in a mysterious fire incident at their maternal Onhiya community also in Umuahia South LGA. This burial was at the instance of an Umuahia Magistrate Court, following petitions to the police by their father and grandfather over the manner in which they died.

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MRS OFEM JESSICA NWENJI

CHANGE OF NAME /AGE

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JOSEPH OGOR NWABUNOR

YUSUF ODUFA FATIMA

ORAGWAN JOHN CHUKWU NOMSO MICHAEL

MRS .GODWIN SUCCESS NGOZI

AKINSANYA ADUNOLA RASHEEDAT

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I formerly known and addressed as ALABI ADUNOLA YETUNDE ,now wish to be known and addressed as AKINSANYA ADUNOLA RASHEEDAT . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

AKPAN RICHARD GEORGE

MR. ALPHA MARKUS

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MRS. ONYINYECHI, CYNTHIA CHIDINMA

ORJI JONAH

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AKPAN RICHARD GEORGE

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MRS AGU JOY OLUOMACHI

CHUKWUJEKWU MALACHY IZUCHUKWU

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ADE GANIYAT ABIODUN

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JUDITH ELUE CHIWETEH

ONYENZE CHINENYE CHRISTIANA

I AKINBO ABIODUN AYISAT IS THE SAME PERSON AS OKEGADE GANIYAT ABIODUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN ADDRESSED AS OKEGADE GANIYAT ABIODUN ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAN VALID,U.B.A BANK,FCMB BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

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ILESANMI OLAMIPOSI EMMANUEL

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UROEGBULAM MIRIAM

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DESTINY EDET ESSANG

NWEKE SOLOMON OKECHUKWU

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY ENTERED IN MY BANK ACCOUNT AS SOLOMON OKECHUKWU NWEKE NWANKWO INSTEAD OF MY CORRECT NAME WHICH IS NWEKE SOLOMON OKECHUKWU. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE. MR OLUNUGA OLUFEMI ADEMUYIWA

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I, formerly known and addressed as, SAMUL OWOKERE , now wish to be known and addressed as, DESTINY EDET ESSANG . All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

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MRS NNAJI NGOZI

OKENCHI JUDITH CHIAMAKA

EZEOHA FAVOUR

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KELVIN BASSEY EYO

NNAMDI BLESSING CHINASA

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MRS CHRISTIANA MOSES OGAH IREM

MRS EZE CHARITY CHINEMEREM

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MRS ANI IFEOMA EZINNE

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I formerly known and addressed as KELVIN BLESSING JUMBO now wish to be known and addressed asKELVIN BASSEY EYO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NNABUKO BLESSING CHINASA now wish to be known and addressed as NNAMDI BLESSING CHINASA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

SHAIBU HAFSAT TEMITOPE OLUWASEUN

ZUCHUKWU SANDRA IJEOMA

SARUMI MORENIKE MUYINAT

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I, formerly known and addressed as HAMED MORENIKE MUYINAT, now wish to be known and addressed as SARUMI MORENIKE MUYINAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LAWAL KHAFILAT ADETOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO KHAFILAT ADETOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OSOBA FELICIA YEMISI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINOLA FELICIA YEMISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGBONNA CHISOM GLORIA ,now wish to be known and addressed as NWADINOBI CHISOM GLORIA .All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

EJIDE EBUNOLUWA ADEYINKA

IGBOKWE NKIRUKA CHARITY

UDECH ALLEN KELVIN

MRS DALI SHERIFAT OLAITAN

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I formerly known and addressed as WILLIAMS SEUN now wish to be known and addressed as AKUKWATA NELSON SEUN . All former documents remain valid. General public should take note ABASS ADISA SHAKIRU Formerly Abass Olatunji Shakiru now Abass Adisa Shakiru. That my correct date of birth is 2nd day of April 1972. Former document remains valid. General public should take note. OLALEKAN MARY OMOLAYO

I formerly known and addressed as OLADIMEJI MARY OMOLAYO now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEKAN MARY OMOLAYO. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

SULAIMON-OKUNADE SHUKURAT OMOLARA

I formerly known and addressed as Sulaimon Shukurat Omolara. Now wish to be known and addressed as Sulaimon-Okunade Shukurat Omolara. All former documents remain valid .General public should please take note.

ITAH PEACE

SHITTU SULIAT AYINKE

ADEBAYO KHAFILAT ADETOLA

MRS KOLAWOLE ELIZABETH FADEKE

AKINOLA FELICIA YEMISI

SAWYER JULIANA ELOMONGANLE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ONWUCHEKWA IFEOMA EZINNE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANI IFEOMA EZINNE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note. NWADINOBI CHISOM GLORIA

FATAI KAFAYAT AJOKE

Formerly UDOH PEACE ITA, Now ITAH PEACE. Former Date Of Bank IS 25/OCT/1983, NEW Date Of Birth IS 24/SEPT/1983. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known, called and addressed as AFOLABI SULIAT AYINKE now wish to be known and addressed as SHITTU SULIAT AYINKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authority concerned take note.

RITA ONYENATURUCHIUKA JIAKPONNA

OLUWAKIYA OLUWASEUN EMMANUEL

IBRAHIM GANIYAT TITILAYO

ALLI RAMOTA ANIKE

I formerly known and addressed as Mr EFUNKOYA Oluwaseun Emmanuel now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWAKIYA Oluwaseun Emmanuel. All former documents remain valid. Mountain of fire and miracle ministry, prayer city and General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEDOYIN GANIYAT TITILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM GANIYAT TITILAYO. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AZEEZ RAMOTA ANIKE now wish to be known and addressed as ALLI RAMOTA ANIKE. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Johnson Omowunmi Mosunmola now wish to be known and addressed as Tayo Omowunmi Mosunmola. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

EWA-WISDOM ZITA OBIAMAKA

CHANGE OF NAME /CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known and addressed as RITA ONYENATURUCHIUKA CLEMENT now wish to be known and addressed as RITA ONYENATURUCHIUKA JIAKPONNA. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

UGWUNTA MALAIKA CHIOMA

EHIABHI SYLVANUS

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I formerly known and addressed as EHIABHIN SYLVANUS OMOTUENMHEN now wish to be known and addressed as EHIABHI SYLVANUS. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was written as ALI SUKURAT ABEGBE while in some other documents it was written as ALI SUKURAT .I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known, called and addressed as MISS GBEMISOLAOLUWA ELIZABETH FADEKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS KOLAWOLE ELIZABETH FADEKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authority concerned take note.

CHANGE OF NAME /CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known and addressed as PROMISE ANUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as ISAAC VICTOR correct date of birth: 01/08/1995. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

My name was wrongly written as SAWYER JULIE instead of my correct name which is SAWYER JULIANA ELOMONGANLE. All former document remains valid. Banks and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODOGWU OBIAMAKA ZITA now wish to be known and addressed as EWA-WISDOM ZITA OBIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

Formerly ADENEYE KAFAYAT AJOKE now FATAI KAFAYAT AJOKE . Former document remains valid. General public should take note. TAYO OMOWUNMI MOSUNMOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ADUFE ADEOLA FLORENCE now wish to be known and addressed as ADUFE ADEMOLA FLORENCE correct date of birth: 03/08/1991. . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

POWER TEAM OUTREACH MINISTRY INT’L (CAC/IT/NO 34647)

CHANGE OF TRUSTEES OF PALM OIL SELLERS ASSOCIATION OF KWARA STATE ( CAC/IT/ 39170)

APAPO OLUGBENSE RULING HOUSE FOUNDATION OFFA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD NAME : POWER TEAM OUTREACH MINISTRY INT’L TO: NEW NAME: POWER WORLD MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEES, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES 1. ALHAJI TAOFEEK MOPE- - RETAINED 2. ALHAJI AMBALI OMODA-DECEASED 3. ALHAJI YUSUF BELLO -DECEASED 4. MALLLAM BABAMOPE AARE-DECEASED NEW TRUSTEES 1. AMBALI BOLAJI - NEWLY APPOINTED 2. IDIRIS ABDULRAZAK IILIAS -NEWLY APPOINTED 3. ABDULRAHAMAN AHMED ROTIMI-NEWLY APPOINTED ALL OTHER THINGS REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. OLAWALE RAIMI AGBOOLA 2. WOYE AZEEZ 3. OLAWOYE ABDULAZEEZ OYEWALE 4. IBIKUNLE RAZAK ADEWALE 5. ADESHINA TAJUDEEN MORENIKEJII 6. IBIKUNLE ABIODUN 7. LAWAL HAMZA ORIOLOWO 8. OYEWUMI RAHEEM OLAJIDE : AIM AND OBJECTIVE: WE AIM AT UNIFYING ASSISTING, OURSELVES AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE RULING HOUSE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY,

SIGNED: BARR MAXWELL OPARA 07019883272

MOUNT MORIAH INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). OBIITTO HYGINUS PRESIDENT 2) STANLEY IHEIJAKO SECRETARY 3) MRS TESSY OBIITTO 4). ABEL STEPHEN OLANIYAN 5). SOLOMON NWAGU 6). IFEANYI PRINCE ORISAKWE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

‘SIGNED BY SECRETARY

TEHILLAH ASSEMBLY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). PASTOR ANANABA IKECHUKWU PRINCE PRESIDENT 2) ANYANWU FRANCIS CHINEDU SECRETARY 3) OBIKE STELLA 4). ANANABA AZUBUIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

CHIOMA VIRGINIA UKPE

AWOSANYA FATIMA ESHOFUNE

AIRHIA REBECCA EWHIONKPA

LINDA ENE DIRISU

ABISOLA YETUNDE ADEBIYI-RAJI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. CHIOMA VIRGINIA OKAFOR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. CHIOMA VIRGINIA UKPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, IBRAHIM FATIMA ESHOFUNE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWOSANYA FATIMA ESHOFUNE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD

I FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS REBECCA EWHIONKPA IGBINADOLOR. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. AIRHIA REBECCA EWHIONKPA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LINDA ENE OCHIGBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LINDA ENE DIRISU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABISOLA YETUNDE ADEBIYI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABISOLA YETUNDE ADEBIYIRAJI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL

Companies Registration 23 Trustees a

HOPE OF GLORY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Any objection why these people should not be registered as such should be made known to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: TRUSTEES

Caveat Emptor The general public is by this notice informed that the following landed properties belong to late Mr Victor uchenna Anyadike of umuekpili ule , Ekwulobia ,Aguata L.G.A of Anambra state , Nigeria, are not for sale, and were not transfered mortgaged and alienated to anybody; 1) House 45,231 crescent , 23 Road, kado Estate. 2) plot 38, lugbe phase 1 Extension, lugbe, Abuja. 3) Block 4, Flat 6, k-close, 22 Road Festac Town Lagos Signed : Mrs- Theresa ijeoma Anyadike ( wife, for the family)

ROHI GOSPEL MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

STRIDE SINGLES MINISTRY

This Is To Inform The General Public That The Above Named Has Applied To The Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1)HON. NWANGWU AUGUSTINE A. -CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 2)AJIYA SAFIYA I. -SECRETARY 3)OSITA ENNA T. 4)EZE EDWARD N. 5)PETERS, CHIBUZO .U. 6)OKWUDIRI CHINYERE A. 7)UGWU BERNARD E. 8)NWANGWU IZUCHUKWU S. 9)ONAH OGOCHUKWU V. 10)UDECHUKWU DANIEL O AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1)TO SUPPORT THE NIGERIA GOVERNMENT TO FIGHT AGAINST RECESSION & TO REDUCE HUNGER & ERADICATE POVERTY. 2)TO ENCOURAGE RURAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY REACHING OUT TO THE VILLAGES WHERE THERE IS NO LIGHT, HOSPITA, ROAD, SCHOOL, ETC. 3)HAS THE MANDATE TO BRING HEALTH CARE TO NIGERIANS BY TEACHING PREVENTIVE MEASURE TO SOME DISEASES & SICKNESS. 4)HAS THE MANDATE TO ELIMINATE ILLITERACY IN NIGERIA BY RUNNING A TUITION FREE SCHOOL FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED.

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. PASTOR EWANG, UDEME JOSEPH AKPAN - CHAIRMAN. 2. MRS. EWANG, VICTORIA UDEME. 3. REV. ONWE, MICHAEL SUNDAY. 4. REV. (DR.) IBUDE, ISAAC OSAKPAMWAN. 5. MR. ATTAH, ELIJAH IBONG. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. 2. To establish churches and other places of worship. 3. To train ministers, Evangelists, lay workers, etc. 4. To provide for the spiritual and social welfare of members. 5. To establish Medical centres, schools, and other training centres for skill acquisition. 6. To print and publish tracts, religious books, magazines, etc and distribute same Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission. Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi ironsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Singed; C. E. Owobu Esq.

INMATES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION This is to inform the General public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. MR ALIU ABDULRASHYD OLAYEMI 2. MRS SULAIMAN AFOLASADE AIRAT 3. MR ALABIDUN MAHFUZ MUDATHIR 4. MR YUSUFF ISHAQ ADEBAYO 5. MR SALAU MUSTAPHA ADISA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. Provision Of Education Materials To The Inmate 2. Education The Inmate 3. Inmate Welfare Any objection to the registration should be directed to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of the publication. Signed By: Mr Aliu Abdulrashyd JESUS CARES APOSTOLIC REVIVAL PRAYER CHURCH IBADAN This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. Trustees 1. PELEYEJU RUFUS OLAOLU 2. OBAJOBI JOHNSON 3. PELEYEJU ABIGAIL FUNMILOLA Aims: To preach the gospel of jesus christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: TRUSTEES

This Is To Inform The General Public That The Above Named Has Applied To The Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES 1. Oni Kehinde Michael 2. Oni Ayodeji Dorcas 3. Abioye Aderoju Christianah 4. Adebayo Kayode Daniel 5. Adebayo Jeremiah Onimisi. AIMS 1. TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWERED CHRISTIAN YOUTH 2. TO TEACH GODLY PRINCIPLES FOR MARRIAGE 3. To teach youths on the dangers of premarital sex

AL BAYAN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990. Trustees are: 1. OBA OYELUDE HAMEED ADEKUNLE 2. PROFESSOR ALAMU OGUNTOLA JELIL 3. DR. (MRS.) ADEAGBO TAIWO TEMILADE 4. ALHAJI (PRINCE) SULAIMAN ADAM ADEWALE 5. BARRISTER AKANBI KABIR ALAYO Aims & Objectives 1. To work and strive for the spiritual, educational, social and economic upliftment of members of the society. 2. To spread the word of ALLAH with wisdom, patience and love. 3.To render charitable services to the downtrodden members of the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrargeneral corporate affairs commission (CAC) Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28days of this publication. Signed by: Barr Alayo Akanbi UMMAH WELFARE FOUNDATION This Is To Inform The General Public That The Above Named Has Applied To The Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. Ajao Abayomi Abdurrasheed (Secretary) 2. Oreagba Ibraheem Adekunle (Chairman) 3. Salmon Saeed Adebayo

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote the welfare of the Muslims in the areas of hospitals, prisons, communities 2. To advocate for justice and human dignity 3. To unite the ummah upon the sunnah of the prophet Any objection why these people should not be registered as such should be made known to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

MEN OF PEACE FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

AMAZING-JOY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY

This is to inform the General public that the above named CLUB has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. UMEH CHINEDU DENICE 2. ONYEBUCHI IFEANYI CAJETHAN 3. UDEZE IFEANYI KINGSLEY 4. GINIKANWA TOCHUKWU JOSEPH 5. MUNONYE NNAEMEKA COSMAS THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PROMOTE HARMONY, PEACE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO SEE TO THE ADVANCEMENT, WELFARE AND PROGRESS OF MEMBERS 3. TO PROVIDE A UNIFIED FRONT ON ISSUES AFFECTING MEMBERS 4.TO DEVELOP A COMMON CULTURE AMONG MEMBERS IRRESPECTIVE OF RELIGION AND ETHNIC AFFILIATIONS 5. TO INSTITUTE A PEDESTAL FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS Any objection to the registration should be directed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of the publication. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. REV. ONWE, MICHAEL SUNDAY - CHAIRMAN. 2. MR. CHUKWUKA CHUKA. 3. PASTOR (MRS.) ONWE, JOY CHINONYELUM. 4. MRS. AIGBOBO BEATRICE. 5. REV. CHUKWU EMMANUEL SUNDAY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. 2. To establish churches and other places of worship. 3. To train ministers, Evangelists, lay workers, etc. 4. To provide for the spiritual and social welfare of members. 5. To establish Medical centres, schools, and other training centres for skill acquisition. 6. To print and publish tracts, religious books, magazines, etc and distribute same Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission. Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed; C. E. Owobu Esq.

REVELATION OF MYSTERIES EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

AKINLAYO KOLAWOLE FOUNDATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. Trustees (1) AYOOLA PAUL TEMITOPE (2) AYOOLA SUSAN ABOSEDE (3) DADA OLUWAFERANMI ISAIAH (4) SOBUKANLA DAMILOLA (5) SAMUEL OLUWATOSIN OYELABI Aims: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: TRUSTEES

This is to inform the General public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 The Trustees are : 1. Kolawole Akinlayo Davidson 2. Kolawole Yetunde Aderiike 3. Akinduro Ebenezer Dele 4. Kolawole Oluwasanjo David 5. Adeoye Toyin David. Aim and Objective To Help the less privilege in the Society. Any objection to the registration should be directed to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of the publication. Signed Barr. Olujimi Oluseye Judes 08032431084

SOFTHELP POVERTY ALLEVIATION & ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT FOUNDATION

This is to inform the General public that the above named foundation under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1, 1990 had decided to amend Article 7(b) of the Constitution to read as follows: “Such Trustees (hereinafter referred to as THE TRUSTEES) shall be Six (6) in numbers and shall be known as THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF SOFT HELP POVERTY ALLEVIATION & ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT FOUNDATION”. Any objections to the above should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitiama Abuja within 28 days. Signed: CHAIRMAN.

INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF AS BROTHERS CONCERNED SOCIAL CLUB 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 the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MAURICE UGWU 2. CHINEDU OHAJIENU 3. IKENNA ODO AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster unity among members 2. To aid in the welfare of members 3. To enhance development of members Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed C. B. OKONKWO, ESQ.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE USI EKITI CLASS OF 2004 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named organisation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). Anjorin Oluwaseun Samuel - President; 2). Oke Ayodeji Opeyemi; 3). Anthony Blessing Rita; 4). Daramola Adenike; 5). Ogunjobi Omololu - Secretary; 6). Fasanmi Oyebola. AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote social interaction between its members and the College; 2. To support the College in every possible way such as undertaking developmental projects and enhancement through renovation of the school infrastructures. Any objection should be forwarded to the Registrar - General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Ndola square, zone 5, Wuse, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

Companies Registration 24 Trustees FUTURE AFRICA LEADERS FORUM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR DEOLA PHILLIPS 2. PASTOR IFEOMA CHIEMEKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. EXPLORING & EXPANDING THE LEADERSHIP POTENTIALS IN AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA. IDENTIFYING, CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING YOUNG AFRICANS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP BY IMPACTING THEIR GENERATION THROUGH EDUCATION, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND MENTORING. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ELEAZAR’S LOVE FOUNDATION

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GOD ARISE EVANGELICAL MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1- OLATUNJI TUNDE RICHARD 2- OLATUNJI ABIODUN JEREMY 3- OLATUNDE SEYI OLATUNJI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1- TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD 2- TO SET CAPTIVES FREE FROM BONDAGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE GOLDEN VOICE OF NIGERIA YOUTHS ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. JOHN IGUMA MOSES 2. FOLASADE JOHN MOSES 3. OKWULU OJIMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO REACH OUT TO AND HELP, TRAIN, EMPOWER AND POSITIVELY IMPACT ON WIDOWS, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS IN OUR SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: A. A BENSON. ESA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: (1) KUKU BABBRA KUKUBAU (2) KUKU REMI EREMI (3) BENJAMIN IMEOGU (4) JUMBO ANEMKAYE MATTHEW (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: EMPOWERMENT OF NIGERIA YOUTHS IN SKILLS ACQUISITION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

PRECIOUS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION

CARE THREE SIXTY FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGAREKPE PRECIOUS JEFFERSON 2. OGAREKPE GLORY JEFFERSON AIM/OBJECTIVES: 1. EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. 2. TO ENHANCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN. 3. GIVING HOPE TO THE HOPELESS. VOICE OF 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CALEB EKENE ONWE, ESQ.

JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL BELIEVERS FELLOWSHIP THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR PAUL USMAN ISAH 2. PASTOR MRS. UFOMA OMONIYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: A. TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS AND VALUES OF CHRISTENDOM. B. TO SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST THROUGH EVANGELISM, PREPARING CHRISTIANS FOR THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. C. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. D. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AS PRESENTED IN THE HOLY BIBLE AND STATEMENT OF FAITH DESCRIBED IN THE SCHEDULED AT THE END OF THIS CONSTITUTION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EMEGHA & ASSOCIATES 08028858818

AL-MUJAID MUSLIM SOCIETY OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) ALFA ABDULRASHEED OLADELE 2) ALFA KEHINDE OYELEYE 3) ALHAJI SHAMSUDEEN SHOREMEKUN 4) ALFA LUKMAN GBEMISOLA 5) ALFA GAZALI OLA 6) ALFA ABDLFATAI OMOTOSHO 7) ALFA KEHINDE ABDULAKEEM 8) ALFA AMUSA SALAMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE ISLAM 2. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SAMARA HEART FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. ANGELA ODIKE 2. DR. CHINWE EGBO 3. DR. MAXY ODIKE 4. DR. BLOSSOM MADUAFOKWA 5. MRS. PATIENCE NZELIBE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO FUND THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH HOLES IN THE HEART 2. TO CREATE AWARENESS OF THE INCREASING PREVALENCE OF CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED HEART DISEASES AMONG CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 3. TO GUIDE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASES 4. TO REACH THE UNREACHED AND BE THE VOICE OF THE UNHEARD WITH RESPECT TO CHILDREN WITH HOLES IN THE HEART 5. TO HELP INDIGENT CHILDREN OR YOUNG ADULTS WITH CARDIAC DISEASES TO OBTAIN LIFE-SAVING SURGERIES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA THE COMPANIES ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING OF ELECTRONIC SETTLEMENT LIMITED PURSUANT TO SECTION 478 (S. 468 (2) OF COMPANIES ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20, LFN 2004 (VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FINAL MEETING (THE “MEETING”) OF ELECTRONIC SETTLEMENT LIMITED WITH COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER RC. NO. 897164 (“THE COMPANY”) SHALL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: DATE: 25TH APRIL 2018 TIME: 1:00 PM VENUE: CONFERENCE ROOM OF SRJ LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, 182A, CORPORATION DRIVE, IKOYI, LAGOS STATE AGENDA: 1. ACCOUNTS OF LIQUIDATIONS PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF LIQUIDATION REPORT 2. LAYING OF FINAL ACCOUNTS PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF FINAL ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY 3. DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY 4. ANY OTHER BUSINESSES PROXY A MEMBER 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. A BLANK PROXY FORM SHALL BE ENCLOSED AND IF INTENDED TO BE USED, IT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE COMPANY, NOT LESS THAN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS BEFORE THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING, DULY COMPLETED. DATED THIS 21ST DAY OF MARCH 2018 SIGNED BY THE LIQUIDATOR MR. CHIGOZIE S. ONAH SRJ LEGAL PRACTITIONERS 182A CORPORATION DRIVE,IKOYI LAGOS STATE WWW.SRJLEGAL.COM

GOLDEN TREE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) DR LEROY EDOZIEN 2) PAUL CHIZEA 3) MUYIWA AWOFESO 4) KAYODE AJALA 5) DR GEORGE UZONWANNE 6) SALLY OMOSUN 7) FUNMI ASAOLU 8) JUDE MORDI 9) DOMINIC EDOZIEN AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1) PROMOTING/ADVANCING & PROTECTING HUMAN & LEGAL RIGHTS PARTICULARLY IN BUT TO LIMITED TO THE AREA OF HEALTHCARE VIZ (MEDICALNEGLIGENCE, MEDICAL -MISCONDUCT, MEDICAL ETHICS, MENTAL HEALTH & PERSONAL INJURY) ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FARHA ABDULNASIR JAMAL 2. AWWAL NALADO 3. SHARON WEDDERBURN 4. FAHEED ABDULNASIR JAMAL 5. ZULAI MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOBLESS YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ABDULMALIK

GLOBAL PECULIAR INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

NADIA’S FOUNDATION OF LOVE AND HOPE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. APOSTLE BELE VICTOR BARINAADA (CHAIRMAN) 2. PASTOR VICTOR BELE SUCCESS BARIDILO (MEMBER) 3. POIBA THOMAS (SECRETARY) 4. NKENAM BARIWERE DAVID (MEMBER) 5. ROSE OBELE (MEMBER) 6. KOKOO DAVID BARIBOR (MEMBER) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS AND VALUES OF CHRISTENDOM. 2. TO SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST THROUGH EVANGELISM, PREPARING CHRISTIANS FOR THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. 3. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 4. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AS PRESENTED IN THE HOLY BIBLE AND STATEMENT OF FAITH DESCRIBED IN THE SCHEDULED AT THE END OF THIS CONSTITUTION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EMEGHA & ASSOCIATES 08028858818

SAINT SUZAN ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. SUSANA DRAMBI 2. MUHAMMAD SANUSI UMAR 3. JAPHET JIMMAI 4. OBADIAH JOEL. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP PROVIDE AND RENDER HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. CHAIRMAN NADIA MILDRED WOGHIREN 2. SECRETARY - OSAMAGBE VANESSA WOGHIREN 3. OSAHERHU BENNIE WOGHIREN 4. IRENE AGAMWONYI 5. NOSAYAWE WOGHIREN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: (1)EDUCATE TEENAGERS, YOUNG ADULTS, PARENTS AND SUNDRY OF THE DANGERS OF TRAVELLING OUTSIDE NIGERIA BY ROAD AND THE EMINENT DANGERS THEY FACE BY BEING TRAFFICKED ABROAD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

PUT A SMILE INITIATIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. AMPAH KWESI SUNDAY 2. DAUDA USMAN 3. USMAN OCHOIYI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PUT A SMILE ON EVERY FACE AND REBUILD THE BROKEN WALLS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

Companies Registration 25 Trustees DIAMOND ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ISHERI-OLOFIN, LAGOS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES: 1. MR. ADEBAYO TEMIDAYO SAMSON -RETAINED 2. MR. PATRICK ZEGAR -REMOVED 3. MR. OLAYINKA OLORUNLOGBON - REMOVED 4. MRS. AJAYI EZINWANNE CHINENYE - REMOVED 5. MR. OLAITAN GBOLAHAN - REMOVED 6. CHIEF ATISELE ODOGWU - REMOVED 7. MRS TITILOLA CECILIA ONI - REMOVED 8. BARR OYESOLA OLUFEMI ANIMASAHUN - REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED 1. AKINYEMI AYO OBASANYA. 2. IRABOR IJEOMA CAROLINE 3. OKO-OSI MUIBAT OLAIDE 4. ITAI MUKTAR 5. SPENCER JAMES OLUSEGUN 6. PROFESSOR OLALEKAN ADETORO AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL PIONEERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. STANLEY OKECHUKWU -PRESIDENT 2. ENGR. STANLEY ANIH 3. IFEANYI ONYESOH ESQ 4. DR. CHINYERE C. EZEH-EZEMBA -SECRETARY 5. AMAKA BERTHA MICHAEL 6. IJEOMA VANESSA UDEBUALE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO KEEP ALIVE AMONG OLD STUDENTS INTERESTS OF WELL BEING OF ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IFEANYI ONYESOH LEGAL ADVISER

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EBENEZER INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP CENTRE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EUPHEMIAH NKECHI EZEH 2. CHIGOZIE MICHAEL OKPEZE 3. EZE CHARLES IKECHUKWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE. 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH THE BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD.

SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU. 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

SATHYA SAI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

SOUTH WEST STATES FOOTBALL FORUM (IT/NO/87458)

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES ALL REMOVED: 1. MR. THAKURDAS KISHINCHAND THADANI 2. MR. MAHADEV BHAGWANDAS VASANDANI 3. MR. HARESH KUMAR LACHMAN CHULANI 4. MR. ASHOK NARAINDAS MIRCHANDANI NEW TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED 1. MR. RAMESH HATHIRAMANI 2. PROFESSOR SRIDHAR MYNEPALLI 3. BINA PISHU KIRPALANI 4. SHEELA SRIDHAR 5. MR. DINESH TANWANI AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PATRICK UZUM, ESQ SOLICITOR

GODFIRST GLOBAL FOUNDATION

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. PEARLIE FANNIS SMITH -CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR CALISTUS NNAMANI 3. EZE CHUKWUMA GEORGE 4. CHUKWU HYACITH SUNDAY 5. AKUJOBI HENRY CHIKAODI 6. JACKSON MURPHY TROCON 7. PATRICK UZODINMA OBIEFUNA 8. HANSON SIMEON UFEDO 9. ELEKWACHI UDE 10. DENNIS HABILA GAPSISO -SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO HELP THE POOR AND LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. 2. GENERAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE POOR 3. GIVING GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE IN DISASTER THROUGHOUT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DENNIS HABILA GAPSISO-SECRETARY

DEVOTION HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

CHRIST AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL GRACE CATHEDRAL

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. REV. GIDEON BENSON ZECHARIAH – CHAIRMAN 2. ALICE IME IKOTT – SECRETARY 3. SAM WILLIE MKPAT 4. JOY ETUK AKPAN 5. DIVINE GODWIN EKOT AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PST/BARR. EFFIONG JOHN OBOHO 08038723535

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. PST. ETEBOM ANIEFIOK USORO - CHAIRMAN 2. PST. GODWIN SUNDAY SMITH 3. MRS. EKIEM OSIM OSIM – SECRETARY 4. UDO ANTHONY JAMES 5. ENEMABASI PETER UDOH AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PST/BARR. EFFIONG JOHN OBOHO 08038723535

HOSANAH CHURCH OF THE LORD THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SUPT. APO. MAYOKUN. OBIDIRE 2. EVANG. SEGUN. OBIDIRE 3. MR TIMOTHY. JEJELOWO 4. L/EVANG. LATIFAT. OLADENI 5. MOTHER. ABOSEDE AWOYELE 6. REV. PRO. SUNDAY F OBIDIRE 7. PASTOR. DEBORAH OJO 8. PASTOR. SAMUEL. ADEBIYI 9. L/ EVANG. ESTHER. IYABO OMINUGA . AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL IN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIPS, THE PRINTING, PUBLISHING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE IN TRACTS BOOKLETS, BOOKS AND STUDY GUIDES, ORGANISING AND TRAINING OF CHRISTIANS TO WIN OTHERS TO CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

EVANGEL TRANSFORMATION CHRISTIAN CENTRE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. NKEM N. CHIMA 2. JOY C. CHIMA 3. CHUKWUNENYE ADIKE 4. ESTHER C. ADIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BE A CHRISTIAN TRAINING CENTRE ON MATTERS OF BIBLE & SPIRITUAL ISSUES. 2. TO OWN AND RUN CHRISTIAN CAMP MEETINGS , RETREATS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CUSTOMIZED BOOTH CAMPS. 3. TO OWN AND RUN ONLINE CHRISTIAN PLATFORM FOR WEBINARS, BLOGGING, WEB INTERACTION AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UDEOGU OBINNA ESQ

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 CHANGE OF NAME AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION OLD NAME: SOUTH WEST STATES FOOTBALL FORUM TO NEW NAME: WESTERN NIGERIA FOOTBALL FORUM AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FEMALE LIBERAL EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. EKELE BLESSING AISHAT -CHAIRPERSON 2. SABO CHARITY OMAKWEI -SECRETARY 3. GOWON GODWIN EKELE 4. BALA AMIRA QUEEN 5. ABDULAZIZ AHMED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE AND EMPOWER WOMEN INNOVATORS WHO ARE CREATING SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES. 2. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT WILL EMPOWER ELDERLY AND RETIREES WOMEN IN THE COUNTRY. 3. TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND CREATE SOURCE OF LIVELIHOOD FOR WOMEN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. SABO CHARITY OMAKWEI

TRUE WORD GOSPEL INT’L ASSEMBLY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. PROPHET LUKE CHUKWUJEKWU ANICHEBE – CHAIRMAN 2. RACHAEL ONYINYE CHUKWUJEKWU - SECRETARY 3. VALENTINE OKECHUKWU VICTOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PST/BARR. EFFIONG JOHN OBOHO 08038723535

GOD’S KINGDOM REVIVAL CHURCH WORLD WIDE

CHRIST AMBASSADORS SOUL WINNING MISSIONARY OUTREACH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. PST. AREMU AMOS OLUWASEGUN 2. PST. (MRS) IDOWU MARY AREMU 3. ELDER PAUL AFOLABI OLANIRAN 4. MR. JOHN AKANJI 5. MR. SAMSON ADEBAYO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PST/BARR. EFFIONG JOHN OBOHO 08038723535

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. EVANG. (DR) BEN, BENEDICT JEROME - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. MARY AKPAN JACK - SECRETARY 3. REV. GIDEON BENSON ZECHARIAH 4. MRS. MFONOBONG IDONGESIT OTON 5. MR. KUFRE OKON ETUK AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PST/BARR. EFFIONG JOHN OBOHO 08038723535

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POWER TEAM OUTREACH MINISTRY INT’L (CAC/IT/NO 34647) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD NAME : POWER TEAM OUTREACH MINISTRY INT’L TO: NEW NAME: POWER WORLD MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEES, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE the meeting after it started. AFFAIRS 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI The COMMISSION, Northern States Though no formal comIRONSI STREET. PMB 198, Governors’ Forum hasMATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 munique was issued at the DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. held a meeting with the na-

CHANGE OF TRUSTEES OF PALM OIL SELLERS ASSOCIATION OF KWARA STATE ( CAC/IT/ 39170) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES 1. ALHAJI TAOFEEK MOPE- - RETAINED 2. ALHAJI AMBALI OMODA-DECEASED 3. ALHAJI YUSUF BELLO -DECEASED 4. MALLLAM BABAMOPE AARE-DECEASED NEW TRUSTEES 1. AMBALI BOLAJI - NEWLY APPOINTED 2. IDIRIS ABDULRAZAK IILIAS -NEWLY APPOINTED 3. ABDULRAHAMAN AHMED ROTIMI-NEWLY APPOINTED ALL OTHER THINGSto REMAIN that they hope adoptTHE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO local-conflict resolution THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, mechanism to bring back 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF trust and understanding PUBLICATION.

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APAPO OLUGBENSE RULING HOUSE FOUNDATION OFFA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. OLAWALE RAIMI AGBOOLA 2. WOYE AZEEZ 3. OLAWOYE ABDULAZEEZ OYEWALE 4. IBIKUNLE RAZAK ADEWALE 5. ADESHINA TAJUDEEN MORENIKEJII 6. IBIKUNLE ABIODUN 7. LAWAL HAMZA ORIOLOWO 8. OYEWUMI RAHEEM OLAJIDE : AIM AND OBJECTIVE: WE AIM AT UNIFYING ASSISTING, OURSELVES AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE RULING HOUSE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY,

Herdsmen crises: Northern Govs meet with Miyetti Allah ÎÎÎ

end of the meeting, reports tional leadership andBARR stateMAXWELL OPARA SIGNED: indicate that the gathering chapters of the Miyetti 07019883272 discussed genesis of the Allah cattle Breeders Ascrisis, efforts to contain it sociation as part of efforts and how to entrench perMORIAH INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE toMOUNT find lasting solutions to manent solution. the continued THE GENERAL PUBLICclashes IS HEREBY beNOTIFIED THAT THE opening ABOVE NAMED NONIn his remarks, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS tween herders and farmers COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATIONGovernor AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEEsaid Shettima UNDER PART OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, across the Cfederation. LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. the 19 northern states are The meeting, which THE TRUSTEES ARE: worried by the rising cases 1). OBIITTO HYGINUS PRESIDENT held in Sokoto, had- in SECRETARY at2) STANLEY IHEIJAKO of insecurity involving 3) MRS TESSY OBIITTO tendance NSGF chairman 4). ABEL STEPHEN OLANIYAN herdsmen and farmers, 5). SOLOMON NWAGU and Borno State Governor 6). IFEANYI PRINCE ORISAKWE and expressed optimism Kashim Shettima, host AIMS AND OBJECTIVES their will I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATIONthat OF OUR LORDintervention JESUS TO ALL Governor, Aminu Wa- SOULS PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST help finding II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS ANDin THE BONDAGElasting OF SIN, soluziri Tambuwal and their SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION tion to the conflicts. III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY counterparts from Kano IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY CHRISTIAN He OFsaid theLIVING governors V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE (Abdullahi Ganduje), and are intervening inTOorder to ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED THE Kaduna, El-Rufai. REGISTRAR Nasir GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS complement efforts of the CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS Kaduna State Governor FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. federal government, saying Nasir el-Rufai later SIGNED: joinedPRESIDENT

among all the people of ‘SIGNED BY SECRETARY the region. Governor Shettima said, “We have seen enough crisis in the North THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONEast with Boko Haram. GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE We cannotABUJA, afford to let UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWSother OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. any conflict linger THE TRUSTEES ARE: without aANANABA solution. We PRINCE 1). PASTOR IKECHUKWU PRESIDENT Headsman- in Nigeria 2) ANYANWU FRANCIS CHINEDU hope to hear from all sides SECRETARY lah, led by the National 3) finally OBIKE STELLA and come up with 4). ANANABA AZUBUIKE President, Muhammed AND OBJECTIVES aAIMS workable plan that will I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATIONKirowa, OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS told the meeting restore confidence and OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST that the approach to conII). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, entrench lasting peace in SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). region.” TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY flict resolution adopted by our IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS Apolitical WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING leaders in some Revealing positionAS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS V). THE QUESTthe FOR SALVATION IN DAILY LIFE OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD ADDRESSED TO THE in statesBEis not helpful ofANY MACBAN, a source at REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS findingABUJA lasting peace. CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, WITHIN 28 DAYS the meeting said: “The FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. The source said, “In leadership of Miyetti AlSIGNED: PRESIDENT his views, political lead-

TEHILLAH ASSEMBLY

OFUOBI DIMMA FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1. EMMANUEL EZEUGWA CHAIRMAN 2. ADOLPHUS NWOSU SECRETARY 3. CHUKWUEMEKA OKWEI FINANCIAL SECRETARY 4. JAMES ANENE TREASURER ers, Governors,MEMBER getting out of hand now. 5. especially CHIKWADO NWOSU 6. CHUKWUJEKWU BOTReports indicate that should approach UMENUWA issues of 7. IFEANYI EGWUONWU BOT peace in AKUNNE neutral perspec- MEMBER even though no resolution 8. MAXI 9. STEVEN tive, not asUWADINEKE biased party. MEMBER was reached at the Sokoto 10. OKECHUKWU UDECHUKWU VICE CHAIRMAN He saidOBJECTIVE: their members meeting, a new round of AIM AND TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF have lived in many of discussion will be schedMEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE take FORWARDED these conflict-prone comuled to placeTOinTHE AbuREGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS munities ja,198, Jos, Makurdi CRESCENT, OFFfor AGUYIcenturies IRONSI STREET. PMB MATIAMA, ABUJA and WITHINKa28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OFwonPUBLICATION. without conflict, but duna in the coming weeks

dered why is the situation and months. SIGNED :SECRETARY

CHIOMA VIRGINIA UKPE

AWOSANYA FATIMA ESHOFUNE

AIRHIA REBECCA EWHIONKPA

LINDA ENE DIRISU

ABISOLA YETUNDE ADEBIYI-RAJI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MISS. CHIOMA VIRGINIA OKAFOR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. CHIOMA VIRGINIA UKPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, IBRAHIM FATIMA ESHOFUNE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWOSANYA FATIMA ESHOFUNE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LINDA ENE OCHIGBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LINDA ENE DIRISU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABISOLA YETUNDE ADEBIYI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABISOLA YETUNDE ADEBIYIRAJI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, March 26, 2018

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Edo Govt hands over father, two sons to police for defiling 9-yr-old child The Edo State government has handed over 70 years old Francis Ezomo, and his two sons; Nosa Ezomo, 26 years old and Festus Ezomo, 29 years old, to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo, for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl, who is a relative of Mr Francis Ezomo’s wife. The Acting Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Basic Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, told journalists after the suspects were handed over to the Police at Government House, Benin City, that the case was reported to her office by the headmistress of the minor. “The issue came to the limelight when the headmistress of the minor’s school noticed a change of behaviour in the minor and decided to ask her what the problem was. The nine years old girl narrated her ordeal to the headmistress who then informed the Education Secretary of the local government council where the alleged crime took place. We then swung into action and got the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development involved,” Dr. Oviawe said. The SUBEB boss added that when “we could not get the necessary action required from the Police, the state government swung into action and these three men were apprehended almost immediately.” She explained that the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has taken custody of the child who is now in a safe place and assured that SU-

The suspects, 70 years old, Friday Ezomo and his two sons, Nosa and Festus being paraded at the Government House, in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

BEB would ensure that her education is not truncated. “What the men have done is bad and their actions have attempted to destroy the life and future of the minor. The three men took advantage of the child and exposed her to trauma. We have waded into the case to ensure justice prevails,” Oviawe said.

Acting Chairman, Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Basic Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, addressing journalists after the handing over of three persons suspected to have defiled a minor, to the Police in Benin City.

The commissioner of police assured that his men would investigate the allegation and charge the case to court. “Scientific investigation for the minor was sent to the hospital and a doctor report has shown that her hymen has been broken. The scientific report has established that the minor was sexually abused. We will investigate the case and

charge them to court,” Kokumo said, and urged parents not to leave the duty of nurturing their children to teachers in schools. “Nurturing a child is not just the responsibility of the school, both parents and guardians have a lot of roles to play in the proper training up of our children,” the police boss said.

NAPTIP, British and Spanish operatives burst Eiye Confraternity human trafficking gang Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), National Crime Agency (NCA) of the British Government andGuardia Civil, the Spanish Law Enforcement Agency have in a joint operation disrupted activities of a Nigerian organised crime gang, Eiye Confraternity in Spain. 39 women victims of sexual exploitation were rescued in the operation. The international investigation into the organised criminal network began when a victim made a report to the Spanish authorities, detailing how she arrived in Spain along with a number of other girls. The victims, all Nigerian nationals, and many under the age of 18, are believed to have undergone ‘Voodoo-Juju’ rituals in Nigeria to coerce them if they did not comply with orders given by the gang leaders. They were then moved by boat to Libya and Italy, before arriving in Spain. The women were forced to live in cave-like houses, in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, unable to leave and sexually exploited for the sole purpose of financial gain for the gang

... rescues 39 victims of sex exploitation in Spain leaders, with all money eventually ending up in their hands in Nigeria. The money are said to be laundered through the honour-based Hawala system, popular with organised crime gangs. Investigators found the gang had numerous women under their control working as prostitutes to pay off their debts with Eiye Confraternity – upwards of 30,000 euros each – for the cost of moving the victims into Europe. NCA officers worked with partners to develop intelligence on the network, including carrying out surveillance on those suspected to be involved, and working with NAPTIP colleagues to build up information about the scale of the abuse and exploitation. The investigation was aided in Nigeria by NAPTIP investigators who are members of the British assisted Joint Border Task Force (JBTF) who travelled to Spain to participate and support the Guardia Civil and NCA during the arrest phases. A total of 89 people – including the

leader of the gang – have been arrested on suspicion of association to criminal organisations, modern slavery and money laundering. Forty three remain on remand in prison in Spain, following raids at 41 addresses across the country in November last year. On 16 January 2018 NCA officers also arrested an alleged Nigerian Madame living in Middleton, Greater Manchester, believed to be controlling some of the victims in Spain, and paying money to the Organised Criminal Gang (OCG)back in Nigeria. She remains in custody awaiting extradition to Spain where she faces prosecution. Deputy Director Tom Dowdall, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking threat lead for the NCA, said: “This was a complex and extensive operation with deep-rooted organisation both in Nigeria and Spain. “Eiye Confraternity was a highly organised crime gang, exploiting young woman for lengthy periods of

time, keeping them in horrendous conditions where they knew there would be no escape. “The NCA’s international reach was crucial to this success, and we will continue to work with agencies in Nigeria and Spain to bring those responsible through the court system. Modern slavery remains a priority for UK law enforcement.” Reacting to this development, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Dame JulieOkah-Donli expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the joint operations. She said that the outcome was in line with her vision of pursuing human traffickers who are Nigerian nationals to any part of the world where they may be operating. ‘’Like I said in my Maiden Press Conference, if we miss them here on their way out they will meet us waiting for them on arrival at destination’’, she said. She also expressed appreciation to the British and Spanish Law Enforcement Agencies for the confidence reposed on NAPTIP Agents in working together in such joint operations.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, March 26, 2018

60-year-old man murdered girlfriend, dumped corpse at her apartment Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏ A man who allegedly murdered his lover and smuggled the corpse to the deceased’ house has been arrested by the Ilemba Hausa Police Division of the Lagos State police command. Daily Times learnt that the suspect, a 60-year-old man identified as Mr. Stephen Uwa had been in a relationship with the deceased, Joy Vincent for about a year now. Findings revealed that the late Vincent was a sepa-

rated mother of five children and had solely been catering for her children. As had been the usual with the love birds, she had gone to visit Uwa at his apartment located at No. 8 Adeniji Street, Iyana Ishashi, to spend some days with him on Sunday March 18 before she met her bitter end. Although the cause of her death is yet to be ascertained, our correspondent gathered that upon discovering his lover was dead, Uwa had smuggled the deceased to her one room

apartment on Thursday, March 22, at about 11am in Oshja Arigba street, Zone five in Imude area of Lagos. A neighbour to the deceased who witnessed Uwa bringing in the deceased said, “On that Thursday morning, Uwa alongside three unknown persons came in a vehicle which they parked in front of the compound; a neigbour who sells articles in the next building told him that nobody was at home. Stephen then requested that the last son of his lover, Ikechukwu be called from school.

“ As soon as Ikechukwu came back Stephen collected the door key from him and asked him to call his aunt who lives a few blocks away which he quickly did and then the trio hastily carried the deceased inside her room. She looked lifeless but we couldn’t tell if she was dead or had fainted and rescued by them. The deceased first son, Christian who spoke on the incident said, “ I wasn’t at home when it happened, but Ikechukwu said that Stephen came to the house with a car in the company

of a man and two other women. When they drove into the compound one of our neigbours who sells in front of the next house told them that no one was home. “He requested that they call my little sibling Ikechukwu, whose school is located at the next street. When Iyke came he told him that my mother is sick and requested for the door key which he collected from the neighbour and gave to him. Immediately Stephen told him to go and call my Aunt Esther who lives at Alafia street which is about five minutes’ walk from our house, before Ikechukwu and my Aunt Esther came back they have driven away after laying her corpse on the bed and covering her body with clothes to look as if she is sleeping whereas she was dead.

“ I still can’t believe my mother is gone as she was hale and hearty before she left for that man’s house.” Sister to the deceased, Esther said that immediately she got to her sister’s house, she discovered Uwa and the people that brought her sister home were nowhere to be found. “I became suspicious that something was wrong. My suspicion was confirmed as soon as I entered my sister’s room and found her lifeless body covered with clothes as though she was sleeping, when she wasn’t. When I realized that her lifeless body was dumped inside the room, I raised alarm, and then went to the police station to report what had happened.”

Oba Alabi marks 90th anniversary in grand style, launches biography Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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L-R: Rifugio Samsung Partner, Samsung Electronics Store, Mr. Kayode Thomas; Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Olumide Ojo; President, Samsung Central Africa, Mr. John Park; Samsung Ambassador, Mr. Bankole Wellington (Banky W) and Manager, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Hung-Bae Kim during the launch of the Samsung S9 and S9+ smartphones in Lagos...at the weekend.

Human right abuses: CP, Women Lawyers to clamp down on perpetrators Gbenga Sodeinde, AdoEkiti

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Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State, Alhaji Abdullahi Chafe and International Federation of Women Lawyers(FIDA), have vowed to go against perpetrators of human rights abuses, saying heavy punishment awaits anyone convicted of such crime. The duo who specifically advised Nigerians to refrain from meting out jungle justice on suspects of crime to promote

administration of criminal justice in the country gave the advice in Ado Ekiti at the weekend during a programme organized by FIDA on the administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015. The police boss and FIDA’s Chairperson in Ekiti, Mrs Adefunke Anoma, however regretted the increasing wave of jungle justice in Nigeria, describing the conduct as barbaric and not in tandem with the letters of the 1999 Constitution, which presumes a suspect innocent until

proved otherwise by a competent court of law. The programme, which was supported by MacArthur Foundation, according to organizers was meant to canvass for effective administration of criminal justice Act in Ekiti State. Chafe said the implementation requires political will to survive, saying a lot of impediments needed to be tackled to achieve this onerous task. “Jungle justice is a gross human right abuses. To stop our men from

engaging in such, the present Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris established Police Public Relations School where workshops on human rights protection are organized. “We are ready to partner with judicial officers to stop the menace and ensure that no Nigerian is punished unduly. “Today, we have made it a practice that no Nigerian should be detained beyond 48 hours before being taken to court, because it will infringe on its right.

ancient community of Jebba, in Moro local government area of Kwara state, was in celebratory and festive mood penultimate week. Reasons: The community’s monarch, Oba Abdulkadir Alabi Adebara was marking his 90th anniversary, while also launching a book, a biography of the monarch, who is the 5th Oba of Jebba. Fielding questions from journalists on the sideline of the event, Oba Adebara decried the shabby treatment being meted out to him by successive governments in the state, alleging that the treatment has regrettably been in collusion with the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. He said: “I have been treated with disdain and humiliated by the state government since the era of former governor Bukola Saraki now a Senator and to the present government over his appointment as the 5th Oba of Jebba by the then government of Mohammed Lawal, now late. “Governor Lawal approved my appointment, he gave me letter that backed it up as the Oba of Jebba in 2003. Only for the state government through the Emir of Ilorin whom I felt is not happy with my appointment to refuse to give me recognition and my entitlements since I became Oba of Jebba. “Despite several court cases which I won, the

latest being the judgment of 2014 that mandated the state government to pay my entitlements but till I speak nothing has been done” The monarch, however, said the community had experienced peaceful coexistence since he ascended the throne. He lauded the Jebba Paper Mill Company for damming the Jebba River for the use of the community, while also hailing the support he enjoyed from the chiefs and entire community. He called on his subjects to continue to tolerate one another and remain in one accord. The people of Jebba in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have also cried out to the state government over poor state of township roads and lack of basic amenities like pipe borne water. The community used the occasion of the celebration to draw the attention of the state government to the underutilization of the Arabic Teachers College in the community. Speaking on behalf of the community, Asiwaju of Jebba land, Chief James Babatunde said the college has been witnessing low turnout of students despite many buildings erected there by government which is just lying fallow and unused. He called on the state government to convert the college to a higher institution of learning which he believes would make the place more vibrant.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, March 26, 2018

Abia re-launches sanitation court Ï d&^ ƆƔƅƈƐƆƗ ƒƆƏ ƏƆƋ Ɛƈ ƈƍ ƓƈƐ ƌƈ ƈ ƐƏƕ Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia

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are indications that the Abia State Government has re-constituted, restored and re-launched it Environmental Sanitation Court by the state Ministry of Justice. The hint was dropped by the state Commissioner of Environment, Dr. Aham Uko Saturday, while monitoring the exercise in Umuahia area, stating that the state would ensure continuous improvement in the conduct of the exercise in the state. He maintained that if there is no reprimand over bad environmental behaviours, it will be difficult to control people during the exercise. He disclosed that in the coming months, there will be a better exercise in the state as there must be reprimands and enforcement to correct bad behaviours. According to him on the sanitation courts, “It is the same thing all over the world”, pointing out that it is expected that within one week, the court will be operational. “In April, the state will have the court re-constituted across the 17 LGAs in the state so that people who flout the orders will be tried. The state Chief Registrar of the High Court the Commissioner said has gratefully effected that, as well as the appointment of presiding magistrates for the environmental court. The appointment of the magistrates, he disclosed is with immediate effect. Speaking with newsmen after the exercise, Dr. Aham Uko described the exercise as well complied with even though the date was shifted back because of the coming Easter ceremony, even though the residents had claimed that they were not aware of the shift. He said that in the state, there is increase in the level awareness in tourism by the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, “hence the need to complement the governor’s efforts by keeping the environment clean”. His ministry, he said has commenced de-silting

awareness in the state, embarked on the de-silting exercise as well as environmental cleanliness campaign including that of blocking the drains with refuse in the state, stating that awareness is on-going. In the coming months he said, the exercise will witness near-100% compliance. He used the occasion to remind residents of sanitation offences, including improper disposal of wastes, especially pouring them into the drains and blocking the gutters with the wastes, disclosing that the state has concluded plans for more environmental health officer who will be moving round to inspect the environments. He therefore urged the agencies assisting the ministry in environmental exercises to conduct their monitoring exercise and arrests of offenders to apply caution and decorum in doing that so as not to initiate friction with residents. The commissioner also used the occasion to commend the Abia State Environment Protection Authority, ASEPA in the state over their partnership with his ministry towards ensuring the state is clean. He particularly thanked the personal efforts of the General Manager in Umuahia, Victor Apugo and the Aba area Manager, Hon. Rowland Nwakanma over their ingenuity and commitment with their job, assuring them of genuine partnership and relationship with his ministry always. Reports from Aba area indicated that the exercise was partially observed, hence there was poor compliance. The poor compliance was also attributed to the backward shift of the exercise by the government as much people did not know and has been used to the last Saturday date of the exercise. However, a resident of Abia, Amarachi Ifeanyi had frowned at the habit of Aba youths playing football on the roads during this period, as well as massive vehicular movements witnessed during the exercise.

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Ambode pledges commitment to partner with prisons authority to address challenges ÏÏÏThe

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday restated the commitment of his administration to partner with the Nigerian Prisons Service to address some of the challenges affecting the prisons system across the state. The Governor who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, during a study visit of delegates from the Nigerian Prisons Service Academy, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, added that the State Government is willing to collaborate with them so as to meet some of their demands and enable them live up to their expectations in the State.

He said the state Government is aware that the Maximum Prison, Kirikiri and Ikoyi Prison were over congested and their locations no longer suitable but that the State Government cannot relocate them without the consent of the Federal Government. He stressed that the State Government would have loved to relocate these prisons to places like Badagry, Ikorodu and Epe axis where vacant land exists but that such gestures were rebuffed in the past by those in power at the centre. He explained that a clear example could be deduced from the reforms that the State Government introduced in the

Judiciary which not only improved welfare packages of judicial officers but strengthened them against corruption. He emphasized that the Government invests in the provision of equipment and other security infrastructure for effective operations of security agencies across the state, adding that the Rapid Respond Squad receive special allowances for working in the state. The Governor stated that since the inception of Democracy, the Government has continued to develop infrastructure in the State adding that aside from this, the Government places so much value on human capital and ensures everything

works for all citizens in a bid to reduce crime in the society. Earlier in his Speech, the Commandant of Prisons Academy, Ijebu –Igbo and the head of the team Ag. ACG Benson Oluwayiopese stated that Lagos was chosen as a place to visit because the State has become the leading light in the comity of states with a great leader behind its success story. He added that the achievements that have been recorded by the present Administration resonate across the world. The Commandant thereafter presented a plaque titled “Exemplary Leadership Award” to the Governor and was received by Tunji Bello.

L-R: CEO of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib; Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, receiver of the award Alhaji Yusuf Ali and Coordinator of CJA-TMR, Gidado Shuaib during the Award recantation to Alhaji Yusu Ali for contributing to investigative journalism organized

2019 : Stop political campaigns, INEC warns political parties in Niger Saka Bolaji, Minna

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Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has told all the registered political parties in Niger state to stop organising political campaigns as doing so contravenes the electoral act 2010. NEC said in a statement made available to Media houses in Minna, the state capital that it had to remind the political parties of the regulation because the attention of the Commission “ has been drawn to the commencement of elec-

tioneering campaigns by political parties in breach of the electoral law”. It should be recalled that in the last couple of weeks the two leading political parties in the state had held rallies in Minna, Agaie and Paiko with hundreds of their supporters in attendance. However, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party had christened its assembly as “ Unity Mega meeting” while the ruling All Progressives Congress described its own as “endorsement rally”. The PDP had also reached advanced stage in its preparation for an-

other “ Unity Mega meeting in Kontagora town”. Though no ugly incident occurred during and after all these rallies INEC however said that: “ It is even more disturbing that such campaigns are resulting in the breach of public order as some incidents in some parts of the state indicate in more recent times”. The statement personally signed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner Professor Samuel Egwu said “ the commission urges the political parties and candidates to stop forthwith public campaigns as the Commission, through

the Department of Election and political Party Monitoring is tracking the illegal activities of parties and candidates for appropriate sanctions “The Commission will further draw the attention of political parties and other stakeholders to the fact that elections are rule based game and that strict compliance with the law is important in advancing and deepening Nigeria’s electoral democracy” Professor Egwu admonished political parties, candidates and individuals “ to be in full observance of the law”.

idelis Ilechukwu, the Chief Coach of MFM Football Club of Lagos, is lamenting the club’s inability to register some of its key players for the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup. Ilechukwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that his team had been playing their continental competition matches without their star players and this has been the

CAF Confederation Cup: MFM FC coach laments club’s inability to register key players team’s biggest challenge. He said on Friday that there was an urgent need to register the star players in order to do better in the upcoming matches, especially against Djoliba of Mali. “We will do very well if our

star players are registered with CAF for the competition. “It is unfortunate that many of the clubs in the competition can afford to register new players and we cannot. This situation will affect our competitiveness, and that is

why we are where we are,” Ilechukwu said. The coach who expressed optimism in the ability of his team to qualify for the league stage of the competition called for financial support for the club to excel.

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He however assured that his team was in high spirit in spite of the challenges. MFM FC will be facing Djoliba of Mali in their second 1/16th round fixture in the CAF Confederation Cup competition.

Fidelis Ilechukwu

Monday, March 26 2018

GOTV boxing night 14: Baby Face vows to win WABU title

Eagles started well - Rohr

ational light welterweight champion, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, has vowed to add the West African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight title to his laurels when he takes on Djossou “Agoy” Basile of the Republic of Benin at GOtv Boxing Night 14. The event, slated to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos, will feature seven fights across weight divisions. Speaking while training in Lagos on Sunday, Baby Face said he is sure of seeing off his opponent’s challenge with

uper Eagles coach Gernot Rohr agreed that the team began its preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a 1-0 win over Polland at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, thanks to Victor Moses’ 61st minute strike from the spot on a good mood. Moses converted the spot kick after he was brought down in the box to give the Super Eagles of Nigeria the only goal of the game in a match that looked pretty much a dress rehearsal for the World Cup. Although coach Rohr made the most difficult call between the sticks, as he eventually went for Francis Uzoho. The selection earned the youngster his first full debut for the Super Eagles and he gave a fairly good account of himself as proceedings went on in the match. Elsewhere in the Eagles team, Joel Obi Ndidi, Lewandoski and Troost Ekong struggling for football during the friendly was given his first Super Eagles cap since his last outing in a friendly against Scotland in May 2014. The Torino of Italy midfielder partnered Wilfried Ndidi in the middle of the pack, while Brian Idowu was also chosen ahead of Elderson Echiejile at left-back. Eight minutes into the game, the Super Eagles were culpable, as hosts Poland almost took the lead after Robert Lewandowski hit the post from a sliding pass. However, it was a physical contest between the Eagles and the Poles, leading to the removal of Polish Karol Linetty before the Nigerian side tried their bit to threaten their hosts with Moses picking himself up to curl a free kick past Lukasz Fabianski’s post in the 34th minute. The Eagles had much to worry about between the sticks but Uzoho overcame his jittery start to the encounter and got FILE PHOTO: Stanley “Edo Boy” Eribo with the N2.5 million cheque after retaining his African Boxing Union (ABU) down well to deny Lewandowski’s pointblank effort in the 51st minute to keep welterweight title by defeating Tanzania’s Ramadhani Shauri via a unanimous decision at GOtv Boxing Night 12 the hosts at bay.

minimal fuss. “Basile will not last more than four rounds. I am doing everything to ensure that is the way the fight will go. I am training harder than before and he has no chance against me. “I want to take him to the fourth round because of the fans, not because he merits it,” said Baby Face. In the headline bout of the event, Waidi “Skoro” Usman will take another shot at the African Boxing Union (ABU) featherweight title when he faces Kenya’s Michael Nyawade. In 2015, Skoro’s attempt to win the title was thwarted by Uganda’s Edward Kakembo. Another fight with the potential of a blockbuster is the national lightweight challenge duel between Prince “Lion” Nwoye and Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph, reigning African Boxing Union and Commonwealth Africa lightweight champion. Also on the card is a national lightweight boxing title bout featuring the flamboyant Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu against Kazeem “Ijoba” Badmus. The best boxer at the event, which will be broadcast live on SuperSport in 47 African countries, will go home with N1million cash prize and the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy.

Participate in sports to utilise potentials, avoid indiscipline, Principal tells students

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he 28th annual interhouse sports competition of Federal government girls’ college, Calabar was rounded off over the weekend with a call by the Principal, Mrs. Comfort S. Iweh on the students to participate actively in sports to discover their hidden talents. Another benefit, according to her, is that students who engage in sporting activities regularly have less time to indulge in acts of indiscipline. Mrs Iweh,

who made the call in a brief address presented at the occasion, observed that sports and games transcend physical activities. “Enhancement in self-esteem and mental alertness make school sports and games essential for every school age child”, she added, “in FGGC, Calabar sports plays a prominent role in education of the students”. However, she noted that this important aspect of moulding students is suffering a serious setback due to dearth of adequate sports infrastructure and therefore appealed to all dignitaries, parents and other education stakeholders present to support the college by donating in cash

and in kind. On his part, Director of Basic and Secondary Education Department, Mr. M M Karage, said federal government attaches great importance to education of girl child because all round education of a girl child is important to improved family life resulting in improved maternity and family life. He corroborated the principal on the challenges mitigating against development of sports in schools and colleges, which are inadequate and decayed facilities and equipment and therefore urged organisations and individuals for support. In a brief but passionate re-

mark the chairman on the occasion, Hon. Justice Ekerete Ebienyie who stood in for Dr. Nyong, described sports and games as the exercise the body needs to stay healthy, saying lack of it makes the body sick. Ekerete who admitted that school sports and games are no longer what they used to be, called on government to show interest and provide support to schools and colleges to interhouse sports. He attributed poor performances of our athletes in international sports meets like Olympics and common wealth games to lack of support to school sports by government.

Goodwill messages were received from several education stakeholders, including the chairman of PTA, Elder Eyo A. Bassey and HRH Ntoe Moses Ekong Edim, clan head of Nyaghasang Qua clan. Speaking separately, Bassey and Edim, represented by his son, expressed both moral and financial support to the college for the sports meet and called on government to sponsor talents discovered at the meet to both national and international lime light. At the end of the event, Moremi house emerged overall champion even though point scored was not made available to news men as at the time of filing this report.

Monday, March 26, 2018

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Mourinho will sells Pogba, buy Varane, Kroos,Verratti Mou to sacrifice Pogba to fuel spending spree? ose Mourinho is willing to ax Paul Pogba and spend £200 million this summer on four star players to push Manchester United into Premier League title contention. The Red Devils have fallen short in two consecutive seasons under Mourinho’s guidance with the Champions League last-16 exit to Sevilla further heaping pressure on the Portuguese. Pogba has failed to adapt to Mourinho’s tactics, and the Mirror reports that the France international could be used as part of a multiplayer deal with Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or even former club Juventus. Raphael Varane is a £70m target along with Real teammate Toni Kroos, who would cost around £100m. Mourinho could further strengthen his midfield options by moving for PSG’s Marco Verratti, while Brazilian Marquinhos is another defensive option. Juventus could be interested in taking back Pogba too, and with Alex Sandro — valued at around £45m — identified as the man to solve United’s long-standing left-back issue.

Juve draw up seven midfield targets Sergej Milinkovic-Savic tops Juventus’ midfield targets this summer with six other players identified as potential recruits for the Old Lady. The Lazio star is seen as the “dream” signing, claims Tuttosport, but alternatives have been identified, including Emre Can, who is yet to decide whether he will sign a new deal at Liverpool.

Tottenham’s Moussa Dembele, PSG’s Adrien Rabiot and Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey are also being considered. Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante, who is on loan at Atalanta from Benfica, round out the list. PSG begin Conte talks PSG have begun talks with Antonio Conte’s representatives over replacing Unai Emery — who is certain to leave this summer. Emery failed once again in the Champions League with a last-16 exit at the hands of Real Madrid and the Guardian claims the Chelsea boss is one of five managers being considered to replace him. The Italian would earn £10m per year in the French capital, a £500,000 pay rise, though Diego Simeone, Jose Mourinho, Max Allegri and Thomas Tuchel are all also under consideration. The Blues will discuss Conte’s future next month, after his relationship deteriorated in recent months after his insistence that they have not invested enough in the market. Tap-ins – West Ham are plotting a £15m bid for Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles, according to the Sun. The 24-year-old has impressed this season for the Magpies and the Hammers will hope to persuade him to move to the capital this summer to improve their defence. – Mo Salah will snub interest from Real Madrid and pen a new deal at Liverpool with improved wages of £200,000 per week. The Mirror claims the

Leo Messi is alien -Gerard Piqué

arcelona superstar Gerard Piqué praise Lionel Messi claiming he is “an alien”, “an assassin” and “the greatest” In a recent interview with The Players’ Tribune. Messi, 30, continues to amaze his teammate with remarkable skills and unworldly talent. “Leo Messi is an alien; he’s not from this planet. This guy is from somewhere else, as what he does isn’t human,” Piqué told the magazine. “Messi’s real magic can’t be found on YouTube videos. It’s a subtle expression for the eyes. You’d need 5000 words to describe it,” he explained further.

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Pogba dribbling an opponet, despite this, Coach Jose Mourinho placed for sale on Pogba

Reds are aware of interest from Los Blancos and want to reward the Egyptian after 36 goals in all competitions in his debut season. – Napoli have agreed that one midfielder will arrive and one midfielder will leave this summer with Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira their primary target, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Partenopei will look to pair the Uruguayan alongside Jorginho to form one of Europe’s classiest midfields. Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba in heated exchange against Tottenham

Ghosh suspended over sex crime allegation I ndian table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has been provisionally suspended by his country’s governing body after an 18-year-old woman filed a rape allegation against him with the police. The 24-year-old, who represented India at the 2012 London Olympics and the Rio Games four years later was also named in the squad to compete at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) said in a statement on Friday that it had placed Ghosh under provisional suspension, pending the final outcome of a police investigation and court ver-

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dict, if any. “The Executive Board of the TTFI, taking cognizance of

the media reports and the FIR (first information report) filed against Soumyajit Ghosh, has

unanimously decided to suspend the player and restrain him from participation in all tournaments until further orders,” the body said. “The EB members felt that the charges levelled against Ghosh are of grievous nature and they warranted placing him under provisional suspension immediately.” The statement added that Ghosh would not be able to participate in any tournament, national or international and had also been issued a show cause notice to explain his stand on the allegations. “I am in touch with my lawyer and will decide the course of action,” Ghosh told the Hindu newspaper.

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L-R: Director of Partnerships, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu; Member, Board of Trustees, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Alex Trotter; Founder , TEF, Mr. Tony Elumelu; CEO, TEF, Parminder Vir; and Member , Board of Trustees and wife of the Founder, Dr Awele Elumelu, during the selection announcement of 1250 entrepreneurs in the 4th cycle of The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s (TEF) 10-year, $100 million TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, held in Lagos... on Thursday

UBA sustains strong performance with growing contribution, market share from Africa Ï#ƆƅƋ ƏƆ ƍƏ ƇƈƐ ƄƆƇ ƏƆ Ɛ Ɣ Ƈ MơƠǀêƢƄ Ï`Ɔƅ ƌƌƆ Ɨ ƤǀƊ ƗƈƒƈƗƆ Ɨ Ƈ Ə Ɛ Ɔ ƕƆ Ə

United Bank for Africa Plc has announced its audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2017, showing significant growth in the contribution and market share from its pan-African subsidiaries, among other positive trends in the financial performance. The pan-African financial institution’s audited results showed that gross earnings grew substantially to N462 billion, up by 20 percent from N314 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2017. According to the report released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday, the Group delivered a strong 16% year-on-year growth in profit before tax of N105 billion, compared to N90.6 billion in the 2016 financial year. The Profit After Tax also leaped to N78.6 billion, an 8.8% year-on-year growth compared to N72.3 billion in 2016. The Bank’s subsidiaries outside Nigeria contributed a third of the Group’s top-line and 45% of the profit for the year, a remarkable improvement from 31 percent contribution made by the ex-Nigeria offices in 2016. This, according to market ana-

lysts affirms the success of the Bank’s expansion strategy, with target of 50 percent contributions by 2020. The Bank’s Operating Income grew to N326.6 billion, a 20.6 percent increase compared to N270.9 billion recorded in 2016. This, according to analysts, affirms the capacity of the Group to deliver strong performance through varying economic cycles and challenging business environment. The audited results also showed that the Bank’s Total Assets peaked at N4.07 trillion, translating into 16.1 percent year-on-year growth from the figure of N3.50 trillion recorded as at 2016 financial year. In the 2017 financial year, the Bank’s Net loans achieved a prudent 9.7 percent growth at N1.65 trillion, while the customer deposits grew to N2.73 trillion, representing 10 percent YoY growth on N2.49 trillion recorded in 2016 financial year. Reflecting a strong internal capital generation, the Bank’s shareholders’ fund also soared 18.2 percent to N529.4 billion in the 2017 financial year. Subject to the approvals of the shareholders, the Board of UBA Plc proposed a final dividend of 65 kobo

per every share of 50 kobo each. This final dividend proposal is in addition to the 20 kobo per share interim dividend paid after the audit of the 2017 half year financial statements, thus putting the total dividend for 2017 financial year at 85 kobo per share. Commenting on the result, Kennedy Uzoka, the GMD/CEO, said: “the results, underlines the success of our strategy of expanding across Africa, diversifying revenues and capturing the broader business opportunities inherent in Africa’s growth. The results reinforce the sustainability of our business model and the capacity to deliver superior long-term return to shareholders, as the economic and business environment improve.” “In 2017, we made strong progress in our strategic initiative of dominating transaction banking across all our countries of operation, gaining market share in all lines of our business. Even as the non-oil sectors of our largest country of operation, Nigeria, remained relatively weak, we still grew earnings by 20% to N462 billion, a third of which is attributable to non-funded income,” he further noted.

Also speaking on UBA’s financial performance and position, the Group Chief Finance Officer(GCFO), Ugo Nwaghodoh said; “In a period of high interest rates, we achieved a relatively low 3.7% cost of funds. This operational efficiency reflects the benefit of our rich pool of stable savings and current account deposits. The net interest margin stabilized at 7%, even as yields on treasury assets dropped in the last quarter of 2017. Our core transaction banking offerings gained strong momentum, with income from these business lines growing by double digits.” “We remain committed to our responsible approach to balance sheet management, with focus on growing risk asset and broader balance sheet in a profitable and prudent manner. Amidst a subdued Nigerian credit market, we grew our loan portfolio by 10%, leveraging our robust liquidity and capitalization to support good businesses through this challenging economic cycle. We closed the year with a Basel II capital adequacy ratio of 19% and a liquidity ratio of 50%, well ahead of 15% and 30% regulatory requirement respectively. Our disciplined approach to lending and broader risk management continues to uphold our asset quality.” Contd on B3

Airways N45bn severance package: Unions threaten to shut down airspace Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The failure of the Federal Government to pay the N45bn final severance packages to the almost 6,000 workers of the former workers of Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL) may spell doom for it as the industry unions have threatened to shut down the airspace in the next two weeks. The industry unions were also peeved by the insensitivity of the Ministry of Finance to pay the workers over 10 months after the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The unions, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) said that they would not wait until the entire workers of the former national carriers died before taking step to ensure that they were paid their benefits. The petition, dated March 19, 2018 and made available to journalists was signed by Comrade Ocheme Aba for NAAPE, Comrade Frances Akinjole, ATSSSAN and Alayinka Abioye Contd on B3

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Tourism will create integrated Niger Delta economy – NDDC Chairman The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has identified tourism as one fast strategy that can integrate the Niger Delta region and create a regional economy. Giving a keynote speech at the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA, in Port Harcourt, Senator NdomaEgba, underlined the need to harness the rich tourism potentials in the Niger Delta to create a competitive and integrated aviation and tourism template. The NDDC Chairman noted that the Niger Delta

region, with its rich ecosystem, mangroves, rivers, tributaries, flora and fauna, had great potentials for tourism. He observed that the current board of the NDDC had drawn up strategies to make the region a tourism destination. Senator Ndoma-Egba said that the new spirit of partnerships being driven by the NDDC board envisaged a working relationship with the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies, the National Council of Arts and Culture and the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission, NTDC, to add value and convert rich tourism assets into huge industries. He said: “We must deploy

our national endowments to create the much-needed wealth beyond oil which has been more of a curse than the blessing that it should have been to the region. I have a dream that someday soon, the Niger Delta region will be peaceful, secure and prosperous and that the young men and women of the region will take full advantage of the new opportunities their environment offer for their betterment.” Senator Ndoma-Egba said that the NDDC board and management had commenced setting up critical pillars for the creation of an integrated regional economy. He explained: “An integrated regional economy will assure economics of

scale and make the region more competitive.” According to him, “we need to change the narrative of militancy for which the region has become infamous and improve the general security of the region. We must move from militancy of kidnapping and pipeline breaches to a new kind of militancy; militancy for peace, security and development. “The narrative of the Niger Delta must change from the negatives of kidnapping, pipeline vandalism etc. to a new narrative of peace, security and development. This we can achieve through bold initiatives pursued with the appropriate will and single minded focus.”

The NDDC Chairman observed that the frequent turnover of the NDDC board distorts policy implementation, stating that the biggest casualty had been the Niger Delta Regional Development Master plan which was launched in 2006. He regretted that the well thought out Master Plan was abandoned almost immediately after its launching. “Development of any kind without a plan is certainly going to be haphazard and arbitrary. It is for this reason that the current board is revisiting the Master Plan with a view to either revalidating, updating or drawing up a new Master Plan that will provide the framework for the short, medium and

Abuja MoU moves against substandard shipping in Africa - NIMASA In a bid to harmonize port state control inspection procedures that will lead to the elimination of substandard shipping in the West and Central Africa subregion, the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will host its 3rd Ministerial Conference and 9th Port state Control Committee Meeting with the aim of developing a unified system of Port State Control inspection procedure for the region. The 3rd Ministerial Conference themed “Tightening the Net: Regional Cooperation to Eliminate Substandard Shipping” and the 9th Port state Control Committee Meeting will hold in Accra, Ghana from 27th -28th of March, 2018. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi and the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside will join other Ministers of member states and CEOs of the Maritime Administrations to review and assess the implementation level of actions identified at the previous ministerial conferences and agree on further actions required to improve maritime safety in the region. Speaking ahead of the meeting, the DG NIMASA Dr. Dakuku Peterside noted that NIMASA’s commitment to regional integration is aimed at improving shipping. “African Maritime Industry has come of age, this is why we owe the continent, through our regional cooperation the responsibility of creating a frame work that will aid the reduction and eventual elimination of substandard shipping, prevention of marine pollution and improvement of the living and working conditions of seafarers aboard ships”, he said. The Secretary General of the Abuja MoU, Barr. Mfon Usoro, noted that the meeting will present an opportunity for the Ministers and CEOs of Maritime Administrations of member states an opportunity to identify common areas of concern that require consolidation. She further said that the conference will ensure the strengthening of capacity of members States and their Maritime Administrations in order to target sub-standard ships, achieve desired regional harmonization and cooperation of port and flag state implementation processes that will also lead to improving the living and working conditions of shipboard officers and crew as well as ensure prevention of pollution in the region’s waters. According to Usoro, this year’s event would be highlighted by the issuance of Ministerial Declaration by Ministers of Transportation in the Abuja MoU region to guide the future activities of the MoU. The conference will also feature the inauguration of the Honourable Minister of Transportation of Ghana (Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah) as the new Chairman of the MoU. The Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central African Region generally referred to as Abuja MoU is one of the 9 Regional MoUs and national MoU established pursuant to IMO Resolution A.682 (17) of 1991.

long term development of the region in a systematic and methodical manner,” Ndoma-Egba said. The Rivers State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, highlighted the fact that tourism was the second largest industry in the world. She said, therefore, that the government had a responsibility to formulate and implement policies that would support tourism development. In his address, the National President of NANTA, Mr Bankole Bernard, emphasised the nexus between aviation and tourism. He acknowledged the appropriateness of the theme of the Annual General meeting which is: “The Symbiotic Relationship of Aviation and Tourism: The Key to Economic Sustainability.”

Glo launch Easter LTE Smartphone Bundle

Director of Engineering Services Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Engr Salisu Daura, HOD public affairs Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Amina Abubakar and airport manager Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, Alhaji Mahmoud Sani displaying their awards at the just concluded NIGAV awards in Lagos, weekend.

National telecommunication company, Globacom has unveiled Easter LTE Smartphone Bundlewhich allows Glo subscribers to buy LTE Smartphones at superdiscounted rates between March 17 and April 16, 2018. In addition, the offer also comes with unbeatable data for four months. Globacom, in a statement in Lagos said Huawei Y3 Smartphone will now be sold to its subscribers at N25, 000 instead of N37, 000, while Huawei Y5 goes for N37, 500 from N45, 000. The company explained that 12.5GB and 18GB will be available for four months for subscribers who buy the Huawei Y3 handset and Huawei Y5 respectively. “The bundle will provide unlimited browsing opportunity for millions of Glo subscribers especially during the Easter celebration” Globacom said. Speaking on the new offer, Ashok Israni, Regional Chief Marketing Officer, Globacom said that Globacom would continue to give more for less to its valued subscribers to keep them connected on the internet, adding that the Easter Bundle was packaged to empower Glo subscribers He added that the plan does not require any code, explaining that it will automatically be activated on subscriber’s lines without any action from them so long as the line is registered and activated. While advising its subscribers to make utmost use of the Easter Bundle by visiting the nearest Gloworld shop to savour the benefits of the offer, Israni restated Globacom’s commitment to empowering millions of its subscribers at all time.

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N189.45bn OMO maturity, March FAAC disbursements shape week Bonny Amadi

The maturing OMO bills valued at NGN189.45 billion this week , and the monthly FAAC disbursements to state and local governments are likely to support liquidity in the coming week, analysts expect a contraction in the overnight lending rate this week. This was coming as the money market is expected to remain buoyant this week with increased activities to culminating to the end of March. During the week in review, the overnight lending rate surged 1,025 bps w/w to 23.17 per cent, against last week’s close of 12.92 per cent, propelled by N477.01 billion combined offers by the government as well as the $210 million forex sales. The liquidity outflows during the week outweighed cumulative inflows of N349.06 billion, which propelled rise

Airways N45bn severance package: Unions threaten to shut down airspace

in interbank lending rates. The combined N477.01 billion outflows from were driven by OMO offer of N358.98 billion, treasury bills auction of N53.97 billion, and bond auction N64.06 billion, which outweighed inflows from matured OMO bills of N151.15 billion, matured treasury bills of N107.91 billion and bond coupon payments N90.00 billion. Meanwhile, activities in the treasury bills market were bearish, as average yield rose by 6 bps w/w to close the week at 14.89 per cent. Investor sentiment was negative across the mid (+13 bps) and long (+9 bps) ends of the curve, amid selloffs of the 181D (+88bps) and 314D (+49 bps) bills respectively. Conversely, yields contracted at the short by (-7 bps) segment, driven by demand for the 20D (-67 bps) bill. Meanwhile, at the primary market auction, N5.40 billion, N8.39 billion, and NGN40.18

billion of the 91-day, 182day, and 364-day bills were allotted by the CBN. The bills were 1.48x oversubscribed, with a higher stop rate on the 91-day (11.95%; previously 11.75%) and lower stop rate on the 364day (13.15%; previously 13.19%) bills. The stop rate on the 182-day bill closed at 13.00%, same as in the previous auction. Yields are expected to drop in the meantime, supported by expected buoyant system liquidity. Trading in the bond market was mixed during the week, as average yield rose marginally (+1 bp w/w) to close at 13.53%. Investors sold off at the short (+7 bps) and mid (+2bps) ends of the curve, with the FEB 2020 (+23 bps) and JAN 2026 (+7 bps) bonds recording significant expansions.

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Yields at the long (-6 bps) end contracted, led by the APR-2037 (-14 bps) bond. The NGN/USD weakened by 0.16% and 0.28% in the I&E FX window and parallel market, exchanging at N360.00 and NGN362.00, respectively. Total turnover in the I&E FX window dropped sharply by 27.5% to USD1.10 billion, with bulk of trades settled within the NGN360NGN369 band. Meanwhile, the apex bank injected USD210 million into the FX market during the week, comprising USD100 million, USD55 million, and USD55 million disbursements to the wholesale, SMEs, and invisibles windows, respectively. Foreign reserves continued to increase, rising 1.71% w/w to USD45.36 billion.

UBA sustains strong performance Contd from B1

Apart from the strong financial performance in 2017, UBA Group proved its leadership on the continent as the Banker Magazine crowned the Group, “African Bank of the Year 2017”. To further demonstrate the group’s strength and dominance in the financial sector on the continent, four of UBA Group’s operations in Africa also led contenders in their respective countries to emerge the Best Bank of the Year 2017 in their respective markets. UBA Congo, UBA Tchad, UBA Gabon and UBA Senegal emerged the Best Bank of the Year in Congo, Tchad, Gabon and Senegal, reinforcing the strong franchise of the Group across its chosen markets in Africa. United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading financial services group in sub-Saharan Africa, with presence in 19 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States of America and France. From a single country operation founded in 1949 in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, UBA has emerged as a pan-African provider of banking and other financial services, to c.10 million customers globally, through one of the most diverse service channels in sub-Sahara Africa; 632 business offices, 1,750 ATMs, some 13,500 PoS, and a robust online and mobile banking platform. UBA was the first Nigerian bank to make an Initial Public Offering (IPO), following its listing on the NSE in1970. It was also the first Nigerian bank to issue Global Depository Receipts (GDRs). The shares of UBA are publicly traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bank has a welldiversified shareholder base, including foreign and local institutional investors as well as individual shareholders.

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for NUATE and addressed to Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of State for Aviation. The petitioners also copied the Ministers of Labour and Employment and Finance. It would be recalled that the exworkers had accused Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Finance of wilfully delaying the payment of the severance packages despite approval by the government. The unions also pointed out that they had commenced the mobilisation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and United Labour Congress (ULC) in a bid to gather wider support for the action. The petitioner, however, commended Sirika for his concerted efforts to ensure that the workers were paid appropriately, but wondered why Adeosun had failed to pay the sum as approved. The petition read in part: “However, it is disheartening that the Honourable Minister of Finance has unconsciously and negatively priotised the President’s directive on this matter. She has equally in a most uncaring manner, refused to heed all entreaties by the hapless ex-workers. “Not even the cries of the growing list of the avoidable deaths and other afflictions created by their excruciating conditions of existence had pinched the minister’s rock hard hear. Our previous letters to the minister has failed to move her just as earlier letter from the NLC on the matter.

Men unload goods from a boat at Lamu port in Kenya. One of the country’s key infrastructure projects is the construction of a new port in Lamu, which the government envisions to be the largest in the continent.

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Africa’s industrialisation process is positioned to record a new mileage as the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Development Fund (ADF) meet at the 2018 annual meeting scheduled for Busan, South Korea May 21-25. The 53rd annual meeting of the board of governors of the AfDB Bank and 44th Meeting of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund themed “Accelerating Africa’s industrialization” targets at enhancing Africa’s companies GDP and export quality. While Africa has

enjoyed strong economic growth for almost two decades, the continent has not seen a commensurate rise in industrialization. On average, African industry generates merely US$700 of GDP per capita, which is barely a fifth in East Asia (US$3,400). In addition, African exports consist of low technology manufactures and unprocessed natural resources, which represent more than 80 percent of exports from Algeria, Angola or Nigeria, for example. A statement made distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB), revealed that the theme is generating a lot of interest at a time when Korean

and Asian companies are increasingly active in Africa. What lessons can Africa learn from Korea’s development experience? Can relations between both regions, built on a win-win formula, enable Africa claim a more significant share of world trade? Can AfroAsian commercial and financial ties favor the development of the African private sector? What are the most effective policy levers that could foster structural transformation on the continent? How can the continent learn from the experiences of Korea and leading African nations such as Mauritius, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Rwanda in the industrialization pro-

cess? These and other questions will be debated during the Busan Annual Meetings. Africa’s rapid industrialization holds the potential for a win-win scenario - for the world, and certainly for the continent. It would also help raise productivity by spurring technological progress and innovation while creating higher-skilled jobs in the formal sector; promote linkages between services and agricultural sectors; between rural and urban economies; and among consumers, intermediates and capital goods industries. Industrialization will also make the prices of manufactured exports less volatile or susceptible to long-term deterioration than those of primary goods, as well as help African countries escape dependence on primary commodity exports. The Annual Meetings are one of the largest economic gatherings on the continent. Thousands of delegates, Heads of State, public and private sectors stakeholders, development partners and academics, will reflect on Africa’s industrialization priorities and an avenue to improve the living conditions of Africans. During the meetings, the Bank will organize a series of knowledge events to generate new ideas for developing and financing Africa’s industrialization. Highlights of the meetings will include a high-level presidential panel on Accelerating African Industrialization: Bringing the future to the present. The panel will be a platform for political leaders from Africa and Korea to present their visions and strategies for industrialization as well as ideas for overcoming implementation challenges.

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NSE calls for comments on proposed rules for securities price stabilization Bonny Amadi

L-R: Governors Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto, Kashim Shettima of Borno and Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano at the meeting with the national leadership and state chapters of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Sokoto.

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As the market closed bearish on Friday March 23,, bullish expectations has continued to trail the Nigerian equities market which opened for the last trading week of the month on Monday 25th March 2018. For the week ended 23th March 2018, the NSE All-Share Index and Market Capitalization depreciated by 1.11 per cent and 0.14 per cent to close the week at 41,472.10 and N14.982 trillion respectively. All other indices finished lower during the week with the exception of the NSE CG, NSE Banking and NSE Pension Indices that appreciated

by 1.07 per cent, 3.31 per cent and 1.67 per cent% respectively. Meanwhile, a total turnover of 2.328 billion shares worth N28.927 billion in 25,530 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 2.444 billion shares valued at N36.665 billion that exchanged hands last week in 26,712 deals. The sector alone, contributed 76.60 per cent and 70.47 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 171.111 million shares worth N5.404 billion in 4,055 deals. The third place was occupied by Oil and Gas Industry

with a turnover of 124.065million shares worth N296.727 million in 1,607 deals. Trading in the Top Three Equities namely, Zenith International Bank, Access Bank and Fidelity Bank measured by volume accounted for 664.391 million shares worth N10.659 billion in 6,429 deals, contributing 28.54 per cent and 36.85 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. Also traded during the week were a total of 4,165 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N78,276.06 executed in 15 deals, compared with a total of 1.889 million units valued at N10.512 million that was transacted last week

in 4 deals A total of 5,152 units of Federal Government Bonds valued at N4.562 million were traded this week in 24 deals, compared with a total of 40,566 units valued at N44.313 million transacted last week in 29 deals. The equities price advancers table showed that 33 equities appreciated in price during the week, higher than 25 of the previous week. The decliners chart also showed that 49 equities depreciated in price, lower than 60 equities of the previous week, while 89 equities remained unchanged higher than 86 equities recorded in the preceding week.

The Nigerian stock Exchange has called for inputs on the proposed rule on equities price stabilisation, as well as the dealing member rules, an amendment to the rule book of the NSE. In a statement signed by the Executive Director, Regulation , Ms Tunuade Awe, the proposed price stabilisation rules include definition of key terms, such as permitted price stabilization and permitted stabilizing activities, over-allotment, requirements for price stabilization, stabilization period, price conditions, eligibility criteria for Stabilization Managers, responsibilities of the Stabilization Manager, disclosure and reporting obligations of the Stabilization Manager, amongst others. And for the dealing members’ rules amendment, the exchange said that it involves ,Chapter 3 of the rule book “ Trading and Exchange Operations” adding that as part of the proposed changes to the equities market structure, the following portions of Chapter 3 of the Rulebook (Dealing Members’ Rules) are to be deleted. Further it entails, Rule 15.2: Extension or Reduction of Trading Times – deletion of paragraph (b) on opening and closing time for trading sessions on The Exchange. Rule 15.23: Trade Types – deletion of paragraph (b) on order entry parameters. Rule 15.24: Order Entry and Execution – deletion of the entire Rule and Chapter 8: Market Making: Paragraph (a) of Rule 24:6 on the obliga-

tions of Market Makers with respect to filling of orders is to be deleted from the Dealing Members’ Rules. The Exchange enjoined interested stakeholders to deliver their comments and responses not later than the close of business on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 for amendments to dealing members rules and April 20th for price stabilisation rules. “Your comments should be set forth in a WORD document attached to an electronic mail to Mr. Oluwatoyin Adenugba, Head, Rules and Interpretation at The Exchange at oadenugba@nse. com.ng” said the NSE The NSE explained that Price stabilization is aimed at supporting and maintaining the price of listed securities for a limited period after the listing or offer, thus establishing an orderly market for securities in the immediate secondary market after an offer. It added that, the purpose of the proposed Rules for Price Stabilization of Securities (“proposed Rules”), is to define the circumstances and manner in which price stabilization will be permitted by the Exchange. The proposed Rules include definition of key terms, permitted price stabilization and permitted stabilizing activities, overallotment, requirements for price stabilization, stabilization period, price conditions, eligibility criteria for Stabilization Managers, responsibilities of the Stabilization Manager, disclosure and reporting obligations of the Stabilization Manager, amongst others.

AfCFTA: MAN lauds Nigeria’s refusal to endorse pact Bonny Amadi

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lent its weight in support of the move by the Federal Government refusal to sign the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The group further commended the country’s president for strongly supported the move by the Federal Government not to sign the agreement, saying that the agreement was out to kill local manufacturers and flood the country with imported competitive goods. The Manufacturers

Association frowned at the contents of the agreement, noting that it will lead to gross unemployment in the country as most manufacturing companies in the country will be made to die a quicker death. The Association President, Dr. Frank Jacobs said his association would not support Federal Government’s adoption and ratification of the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) until issues of market access and enforcement of rules of origin are addressed. MAN said that the agitation from the private sector was a result

of lack of consultation and inclusion of inputs of key stakeholders before Nigeria’s position was presented at the meetings of the African Union-Technical Working Group on CFTA in the build-up to AfCFTA negotiation by Nigeria. The AfCTA is expected to create a trade bloc of 1.2 billion people with a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of more than $2 trillion. The agreement commits countries to removing tariffs on 90% of goods and to liberalize services. Addressing journalists recently, MAN President, Dr. Frank Jacobs said that the issues of market access that allows only 10 percent of products

to be protected as well as government’s enforcement mechanism in the area of enforcement of rules of origin need to be clearly defined before local producers can support the agreement. Noting that MAN is not oblivious of the benefits inherent in installing a continental trade agreement like AfCFTA that could improve intra-African trade and enhance economic growth and sustainable development, Jacobs said that Nigeria’s national interest should however be the primary consideration in the decision to sign-on to such an arrangement. In his recommenda-

tions, Jacobs urged the government to set in motion a process that will enable all stakeholders on the international trade value chain in Nigeria to quickly review the text of the draft AfCFTA agreement and come up with comments on areas that are not in the best interest of the Nigerian economy and sectors. Also include, “Government should, as matter of urgency, convene a special meeting of the relevant stakeholders, including experts on trade policy to consider tariff lines rates along the line of efficiency, sectoral and sub-sectoral preferences that would

be most beneficial to Nigerian businesses under the AfCFTA dispensation as well as reconsider the national position on EPA vis-a-vis the AfCFTA especially on tariff lines of products on the sensitive/exclusion list, with a view to ensuring that the EU-EPA is not reintroduced through the AfCFTA’s back door. “Review presentations and prepare a detailed submission for the Government on ways and means of participating in the AfCFTA in a manner that our national interest and that of the budding manufacturing sector are effectively protected”, he added.

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Arewa, Oodua, IPOB youths hail Air Peace boss over US training Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Arewa, Oodua and Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) youths have commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema for spending about N.3 billion on their twopart nonviolence and peace training in Lagos and the United States of America, describing him as God’s gift to Nigeria. The youths, who made the commendation at the end of their twoweek nonviolence training at the Emory Center for Advancing Nonviolence, Emory University, USA, urged other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate Onyema’s patriotism and selflessness to guarantee peace, unity and development in the country. Onyema’s non-governmental organisation, The Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria (FEHN) had earlier mobilised about 50 youths

from the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Arewa Youths and IPOB to Lagos for the Level 1 Nonviolence Training and Conflict Management Programme. The one-week training conducted by a former aide of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Dr Benard Lafayette and his team of nonviolence experts from America, held in September 2017 after the Air Peace boss embarked on a peace mission to IPOB and Arewa groups in the heat of the October 1 quit notice Arewa youths issued Igbo living in North. Onyema had said the training was part of his contribution to the quest for unity and ethnic harmony in Nigeria, promising to send the participants for the Level 2 Nonviolence Programme at the Emory Center for Advancing Nonviolence, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA to equip them with the necessary skills to campaign for peace in Nigeria.

Speaking on behalf of the participants at the end of their two-week training at Emory University in the US, leader of Arewa Transformation and Empowerment Initiative (ATEI), Mohammed Danjuma said: “In every generation there are a handful of people who are defined as a gift to their nation; people who positively impact their generation directly or indirectly through selfless acts of generosity and a magnanimous penchant for peace. Barr. Allen Onyema fits that particular set of gifted individuals for this current generation.” He described their training in the US as a “life-changing experience that left a huge imprint at the conclusion of the programme. It has exposed me to a new way of life, new approaches and principles never known to me before.” He pledged to use his new skill to influence his group and other youths in the country to embrace peace in

their agitations. “I believe being agent of peace, there is no other way than spreading this new-found knowledge from person to person, thereby affecting the society and in turn the nation. As head of the Arewa Transformation and Empowerment Initiative, we rubbed minds when we got back from the programme and came up with building a project to bridge the gap between all tribes of our country.” For her part, Director of Global Independent Pan-African Youth Parliament, Ms. Ifunanya Kanonye said: “Barr. Allen Onyema is an angel God has used to touch many lives and I have heard about him a lot through one of his proteges. He is a special breed. If we had two of his type in Nigeria, there will be no problem. People like him are only seen once in a century.” She pledged to ride on her training to encourage reconciliation in

the country, saying: “Attending the Kingian Nonviolence Programme was an eye opener for me. The programme has really changed my approach to matters.” Also speaking, Secretary General of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural Fulani Association, Mr Saleh Kuba Hassan said Nigeria needed more people like Onyema to change the country. “We rarely see individuals like him who take up such challenges against what people might see as fruitless ventures. We see that he has the selfless character needed for the nation’s progress and we believe in his ideas,” he said. Director of Programmes and Public Affairs of FEHN, Joy Imeli, who led the beneficiaries to the US, however, urged them to make good use of their training. Her organisation, she said, was relying on the beneficiaries to spread the culture of peace and nonviolence across Nigeria.

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A typical ETP enforced by Ogun state government

Ogun enforces installation of ETPs in 15 industries As part of its measures to address pollution and safeguard the environment, the Ogun State government says it has compelled more than 15 industries across the industrial regions of the State to install effective effluent treatment plants (ETP) to take care of their waste water. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye, who made this disclosure while granting an interview with journalists to commemorate the 2018 World Water Day, said the State government had become more aggressive in enforcing the obligatory duty of industrial facilities to install ETPs to protect the state’s ground and surface water bodies. Oyeleye said that release of toxic substances from industrial processes to the environment portends long term effects that could be detrimental to the health of the people, adding that the State’s status as industrial hub of the country had mandated the Ministry to be alive to its core responsibility of monitoring effluent

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discharge of industries. “Within the last three years, more than fifteen industries had been compelled to put in place ETP while several others have had to either expand the capacity of existing ones or reactivate them. Presently, several others are on the verge of full compliance with this requirement,” he said. The Commissioner noted that the unregulated exploitation of groundwater in the State had serious consequences for the environment, saying this had become imperative for the State government to introduce water abstraction regulations for the benefit of the future generations. “Groundwater is something that we need all over the world. Humans and animals need water in order to survive as our bodies could not function without it. However, the uncontrolled and unregulated use of groundwater is replete with serious consequences. This becomes imperative for us to safeguard ourselves and children for these consequences”, he said. In a separate interview, the Ogun State Director, National Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mr. Kayode Fagboyo said that manufacturers of table water must follow acceptable good manufacturing practices in order to produce quality water, adding that protection of people’s health and safeguarding the environment must not be left solely in the hands of government agencies.

Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Disapora Affairs in Edo State, Hon. Osaze OsemwegieEro, has said that all is set for the development of the Sokponba Resort as a French firm has indicated interest to lead the project. Hon. Osemwegie-Ero disclosed this at the weekend during a chat with journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The Commissioner said the French company indicated interest to invest in the Sokponba Resort project, as the state government intends to attain some level of development at the Resort before the end of the year to create more awareness and attract even more investors for its de-

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velopment. He said that the state is witnessing an influx of tourists since the rebranding of the tourism sector and opening up of more sites and tourists’ facilities. He added that last year’s EDO FEST and the opening of the tourists’ desks at the Benin Airport aided the increased interest in tourist sites across the state. According to him, “After the successful hosting of the EDO FEST in December 2017, corporate organisations have indicated interest to be part of the 2018 edition. This will enable the state government host a bigger event this year. The state government plans to inaugurate a committee in May to begin preparation

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for the 2018 EDO FEST.” He added that the Tourists’ Desks at arrival and departure lounges of the Benin Airport have aided the state government in attracting more tourists to the state, noting, “The ministry has continued to receive requests from visitors, who intend to visit different cultural sites in the state.” He explained that the rationale for the Tourists’ Desks at the Airport is to create a platform for those who come to the state by air to see what tourist assets the state has to offer, adding, “It became necessary to communicate that we mean business when it comes to tourism. The state is blessed with several cultural heritage sites. Through the Information Desks, the state government has been able to showcase the state’s tourism potentials including different cultural sites, events and festivals. Osemwegie-Ero explained that the Godwin Obaseki-led government intends to promote tourism by developing a tourism master plan for the state. He said a provision for this was made in the state’s 2018 budget, noting, “Consultants have been contacted to develop the plan, which will capture a list of tourist sites in the state and provide for routes and guides for tourists coming to the state.”

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By Godwin Anyebe Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become one of the standard business practices all over the world. For companies committed to CSR it means kudos and an enhanced overall reputation – a powerful statement of what they stand for in an often cynical business world. The establishment of a CSR strategy (sometimes referred to as a sustainability strategy) is a crucial component of a company’s competiveness and something that should be led by the firm itself. This means having policies and procedures in place which integrate social, environmental, ethical, human rights or consumer concerns into business operations and core strategy – all in close collaboration with stakeholders. For companies, the overall aim is to achieve a positive impact on society as a whole while maximising the creation of shared value for the owners of the business, its employees, shareholders and stakeholders. Not so long ago, the European Commission defined CSR as “the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society”, a succinct and distinct summation for sure. A 2015 study by the Kenexa High Performance Institute in London (a division of Kenexa, a global provider of business solutions for human resources) found that organisations that had a genuine commitment to CSR substantially outperformed those that did not, with an average return on assets nineteen times higher. Additionally, the study showed that CSR-orientated companies had a higher level of employee engagement and provided a markedly better standard of customer service. And yet, despite the positivity and optimism that CSR brings to the corporate table, companies do not always accept their responsibilities in this area in good heart, with a fair number admitting to having adopted CSR mainly as a marketing gimmick. In some cases, firms may have been coerced into adopting CSR and did so with insufficient enthusiasm and vigour, leaving many of them to ponder what they could and should have done differently. For those considering CSR as a strategic option the question to ask may very well be this: is the CSR payoff always worth the outlay? CSR policies need to be considered as a core and inseparable component of the overall service or product offering. Analysts believe that, every company’s situation is unique, with many different models in existence which can help organisations to achieve their CSR aims. In turn, this preponderance of choice has led to many companies recognising that they are defined by what they do, not just what they give. “Companies are not solely providing a financial contribution but are increasingly unlocking their intellectual assets and the power of their people to achieve a positive impact. For these analysts, ultimately, coherency comes from clear purpose, programmes of work which are authentic to and valued in the business and an acceptance that it is critical to business performance.” To this end, the extent of corporate social responsibility and investment in societal growth and development

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is open to individual interpretation. Records have consistently shown inadequacy in this regards, and to that extent, the general perception has been negative. Understandably however, resource allocation to corporate social responsibility is a function of determination and commitment, especially among developing nations such as Nigeria. The pattern of investment in corporate social responsibility by brand owners from immediately post independence Nigeria has been selective based on urbanization and satellite allocation, economic viability, social impact and population. That notwithstanding, experts are of the view that, the method of resource allocation for corporate social responsibility as a component of societal development became evident that for meaningful impact, emphasis should shift from a mere contribution towards national growth and development to sustainability. It is worthy of note that, Corporate social responsibility increase as a result of direct consequence of population explosion and growth in economic activities. In line with their mandate however, brand owners can be credited with good measure of remarkable success in the area of corporate social responsibility in the years under review. Such success could be seen in how some of the brands in Nigeria has been supporting the Nigerian youths by way of empowering them in area of entertainment. While corporate organissation and individual will continue to receive accolade from Nigerian both at home

an in Diaspora, it is also important to articulate some of the critical issues that must be addressed been essentials in complement of corporate bodies/individual efforts at ensuring sustainability of corporate social responsibility and the success recorded so far. Speaking to Daily Times on this issue, a brands management consultant, Bernard Okhakume said; “companies must set their goals at optimizing their collective investment on CSR. Constant in international economic rating of nations is the extent of economic growth and development based on resource allocation. For comparative advantage, therefore, brand owners should begin to consult experts on corporate social responsibility into sector with great potential to propel their overall economic growth and development. Companies must be pragmatic in this regards carefully articulating investment policies and decisions, based on comparatively better reward potentials.” “that lead us to the convergence point of all stakeholders- corporate bodies/inviduals, government and the larger society are indebted to ensuring the sustainability of corporate social responsibility. The larger society must adopt the right attitude towards ensuring that the investment of brands owners into CSR yields the desired result. On the part of government, (federal, states and local government) investment decision/ policy on corporate social reasonability must be carefully considered for the common good of all, in the face of scarce resources. Dr. Ken Egbas, founder/CEO at

TruContact is clear on what a CSR programme, or a sustainability strategy, should accomplish. His words;“It comprises re-evaluating how the company thinks about its impact, engaging stakeholders beyond shareholders and coming up with a plan to improve the impact of the business on society and seize business opportunities and make cost savings as a result,.” Continuing, he pointed out that, “This would involve a lot of planning and engagement with employees, managers, suppliers, NGOs, perhaps academics and others, to figure out where and how this is best done.” While explaining the rational behind the SERAS award, he disclosed that, we live in a global, information age, where nothing can remain hidden for long. Consumers are becoming more sophisticated, more critical and more demanding of corporate organizations. They choose to make their purchases from firms that are perceived to be more client-friendly and client focused; firms that show that they care and who are more environmentally friendly and are seen to give back to society. Even children these days, call to question the veracity or authenticity of some advertorials that they encounter in the mass media; even when these advertorials have children as their core target audience. His word; “we really sat down and discussed what strategies would increase public awareness about PR as a legitimate discipline? The first idea we had was to publish a biennial or quarterly online journal or magazine that would explore the depth, texture and dimensions of public

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relations in Nigeria. This sounded really good at the onset but as we further deliberated on this, digging deeper into the advantages and disadvantages, we realized that this type of publication would largely appeal to those in corporate practice. What strategies would be all-inclusive, we pondered? What strategies would enable us involve the people, communities, NGOs, government and other stakeholders? We went back to the drawing board. Here, we would need to acknowledge the impact of friends of TruContact CSR Nigeria who brainstormed with us looking for that functional idea.” Explaining further, he said; “when we emerged from this round of brainstorming, it was obvious that we would need to expand the concept beyond just publishing an online report. This marked the birth of the SERAS award ceremony as we know it today – where participating organizations showcase their work around corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability to society and society in turn assesses and rates the performance of participating firms. Thus, both corporate organizations and stakeholders together set the agenda and plot the way forward for mutually beneficial future encounters.” “this thinking gave birth to the glamorous and grand SERAS ceremony. Though the actual ceremony takes place for about four hours on a single night, the countdown to the D-day spans many months of activities and preparation. The highlights of these activities include the call for entries, submission of entries by participating organizations, the field trips to cited CSR projects, voting by the general public and the meetings of the judges who make the final decisions about the winners.” He noted For Ken Egba, The report component now fits in nicely as a way to draw public attention to PR, Sustainability and corporate social responsibility practice in Nigeria in a format that firms and their stakeholders can access long after the award ceremony closes. The report also provides the platform for documenting the best practices that we encounter yearly during our field trips around Nigeria to capture the very essence of corporate – stakeholder engagements; in as far as these engagements enrich and improve the lives and wellbeing of the peoples of Nigeria and simultaneously impact on the bottom-line of organizations perceived as good and responsible corporate citizens. In another development, a Brands and Marketing analyst, Samauel Ajayi told Daily Times that; “companies often develop a CSR agenda not because of an altruistic desire to assist in curing the ills of society, but for reasons more akin to a box ticking exercise. Whatever the consensus, some organisations either implement their CSR programme with a distinct lack of heart or resist adopting a CSR policy altogether.” According to him, if a resistance to CSR policies does exist, it usually stems from the notion of allowing external stakeholders to directly influence corporate policies and strategies, an idea that is largely antithetical to the basic mindset under which many, if not most, corporations operate. An honest adoption of CSR often requires a serious reformulation of corporate purpose and decision-making structures

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L-R: Ejomo of Ekpoma, Chief Ezekiel Ainabe, Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Theresa Abebe, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (standing), son of the deceased, Dr. John Abebe, during the condolence visit to Abebe’s family at Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, by Governor Obaseki, on Sunday, March 25, 2018.

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About 150 trainee graduates of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) skills acquisition scheme under the Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP) organized in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have secured immediate employment following their successful graduation in the first batch of the LSESP skills acquisition programme. The employment of the 150 trainee graduates who had all undergone 6- 8 weeks of intensive trainings carried out by experienced facilitators across - Garment Making, Hospitality, Construction, Healthcare, Entertainment and Manufacturing sectors, was announced at the graduation ceremony/job fair of the LSESP which held recently, in Lahos. In addition to the already employed trainees, commitments for 600 more jobs commitment were made by executives of various private organizations in attendance at the event. The additional 600 jobs commitment is a testament to the quality of capacity building project. Organizations such as Dangote Group, Samsung, Crown Nature Plc, Whispering Palms, Farenheit Hospitality, X3M group among several others led the way in the employment of the trained young workmen and women. More so, all the 540 trainee graduates in the first batch of the initiative were awarded a certificate endorsed by both the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) and the Australian Vocational training and Employ-

ment Group (AVTEG). Commenting on this development, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Oluranti Adebule, said through the successful graduation of the 540 trainees, his administration was laying the necessary foundations for steady and sustainable economic growth in Lagos State. Adebule, who spoke on half of the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, noted that his administration has identified skills acquisition as a sure pathway to economic prosperity and personal development of the burgeoning youths in the State, adding that the LSESP was providing a viable platform to bridge the gap of shortage of skilled and employable labour required to fill the needs of the job market. “While the business ecosystem in the State has improved over the years, manpower skills gap remains a significant issue for businesses operating in Lagos. Several firms and industries across the country are unable to find graduates and non graduates with requisite skills to fill key positions. Paradoxically, there are thousands of unemployed youths out there desperate to find a job, any job. “The Employability Support Project will continue to support these young men and women through job placement initiatives. With twin aims of capacity building for Lagos State youths and the provision of employment opportunities for them, the project aims to provide 10,000 new jobs by 2019,” he said. In her address, Chairman of the LSETF, Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru

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said the objective of the Employability Project is to improve the technical and vocational training outcomes in the State with an aim to increase employment opportunities for young people in Lagos. “This event is a culmination of a journey that started in November 2016 resulting in the signing of an MOU with the UNDP in May 2017. UNDP provided LSETF a grant of $1million to complement the Fund’s contribution of $3million towards an employability project in Lagos State,” she said. She further commended private companies who participated in the fair adding that since the application process opened in December 2017, over 13,000 applications were received from intending participants in the scheme. “Since we opened the application process in December 2017, we have received over 13,000 applications with Garment Making (26%), Hospitality (20%) and Construction (18%), being the most popular sectors. We have also seen more interest from women, who make up 53% of all applicants.

The Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window has lifted the Nigeria’s Foreign exchange market (Forex) with total transactions turnover of $2.77 billion at the end of three weeks trading activities, Investigation by The Daily Times revealed.The autonomous forex window, at the close of last week trading declared transactions value of $836.01 million, which was lower than $1.4 billion recorded the previous week but higher than $540million sold in the preceeding week. The breakdown of the figure showed that first trading day of the just conclude week recorded the lowest figures of $98 million during the week under review, but rebounded the next day with a better traded turnover of $166.2 million. However, relapsed the following day to close with total transactions value of $155.96 million, the same figure declared on Thursday before closing the week on a positive note with highest traded figure of $259.27 million on Friday. Further breakdown, however, indicated that the I&E FX window, at the close of the previous week traded transactions’ value at $1.4 billion, which rode on the increased confidence over Nigeria’s resurging external reserves. The development has also seen the apex bank reduce its level of weekly interventions in the forex market without causing shortage of supply, as only one auction worth $210 million across all segments was

recorded during that week. The activity level in I&E Window is an improvement of 162.3 per cent ($876.1 million) from $540 million recorded in the previous week. The apex bank had last week, announced a $46 billion mark in reserves’ accretion, after beginning the year at $39 billion, riding on stable production and international price of crude oil and effective allocation of the scarce resources by CBN. Besides, the benefits of the capital control policy, particularly from the agriculture sector have been assessed to be trickling, causing a drop in foreign exchange allocation for importation of items, as they are now produced in part or whole in the country. Against this backdrop, the Nigerian currency, Naira, against the US Dollar rate was seen appreciated at the Investors FX window, to close at N360 on Friday compared to N360.12 exchanged on Thursday, despite opening at N360.04 and traded high at N361. The local currency, also, stood steadied against the major foreign currencies at the official Spot market, maintaing the appreciate rate of N305.70 per dollar at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spot market, which was better than N305.75 sold a week ago when the trading commenced for the week under review. Also, the naira emained stable, trading within a tight band all through the week at N362 per dollar at the parallel market, N502 to the pound and N442 per Euro, respectively.

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At the Club with Remy Martin All-Star Extravaganza 9th & 10th edition set to hold in Lagos & Abuja Mutiat Alli

This Easter, Remy Martin returns with the 9th and 10th edition of the

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Amara Kanu takes cancer talk to London of a sport personality, how she has holding down a career, as an author, with her fans and admirers around mentum as people in London and

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Betty Akeredolu in love with paparazzi It is quite apparent that Mrs. Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, wife of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State enjoys more mention in and outside of the media than her husband going by the scenario playing out at the social spot at the moment The governor seems to be given little care about attendance at public events, whether social or ment, and while he is ostensibly shying away from attending public functions, his wife is said to be embracing it, featuring at most major events, the ones her husband ought to attend inclusive, coupled with the visibility provided by her breast cancer awareness initiative.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, March 26, 2018

Daily Times Nigeria

Monday, March 26, 2018

Nutrition L7

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Want to stop that Rheumatism, Stomach pains? Try Moringa Moringa is a plant that is native tom the sub- Himilayan areas of India, Pakistan, Africa, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. It is also grown in the topics. Moringa is not just a vegetable, it is a tree. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, seeds, and roots are used to make medicine. The roots can be used for tea, the trunk can be scrapped and squeezed to get oil like extracts, and it’s so good that some can be applied on to direct injuries and bruises. Moringa is a multipurpose tree that fulfils such high percentage of basic needs that people are used to using it and would be awkward to live without its growth. Today Moringa is used as a remedy and in essence a multi-vitamin. Moringa is a plant that when being grown, it grows in difficult areas, areas that are very dry, where other plants are difficult to cultivate. People have found multiple used including a use for Moringa seeds which are full of oil which is aromatic and can be used for cooking, cosmetics, and lubricants of any sort. After the oil extracts the seeds are used for water purification and is very useful in developing countries where clean water is hard to come by but the benefits don’t stop there, there is a lot vitamin A content in the leaves. The vitamin A content of Moringa has caught the eye of scientist over the years. Moringa is used for “Tired blood” (Anemia), Arthritis and other joint pain (Rheumatism), Asthma, Cancer, Constipation, Diarrhea, Epilepsy, Stomach pains, Intestinal spasms, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Thyroid disorders, Bacterial, Fungal, Viral and Parasitic infections. Moringa is also used to reduce swelling, increase sex drive (as an aphrodisiac, prevent pregnancy, boost the immune

system, and increase breast milk production. Some people use it as a nutritional supplement or tonic (mixed with hot water and drank). Application of Moringa directly to the skin acts as a germ killer or drying agent (Astringent), it can also be used topically for treating pockets of infection ( Abscesses), Athlete’s foot, Dandruff, Gum disease (Gingiutis), snake bite ,warts, and wounds. Oil from Moringa seeds is used in foods, perfumes and hair care products and as machine lubricant. Moringa is possibly safe when taken by mouth and used appropriately. The leaves, fruits and seeds might be safer when eaten as food.

However, it is important to avoid eating the root and its extracts, for these parts of the plant may contain a toxic substance that can cause paralysis and death.

Moringa has been used safely in doses up to six (6) grams daily for up to 3 weeks. Moringa leaves have not been found to be toxic.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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