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Buhari stuns APC leaders, says tenure elongation for NWC illegal

Ï Wants those interested in continuity to resign, recontest Ï Buhari saves APC from legal turmoil - APC Tom Okpe, Abuja

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the National Executive Council (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to extend the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other exContinued on page 6

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FAAC: Civil servants face bleak Easter unless... Ï We won’t distribute funds until NNPC remit accrued revenue -AGF Ï Finance Minister summons another FAAC meeting today Ï FG, states, LGAs to share N647.3bn for February

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Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike (right), receiving former Vice President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, during the latter’s visit to the governor at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State... on Tuesday.

Atiku in Rivers, declares intention to run for President in 2019 5

2018 Budget: NASS slams FG over non- submission of Finance Bill 7

UBA expands presence in London, gets wholesale banking licence B2

How N2.4bn, $115,000 were recovered from Amosu - EFCC

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FG Declares Friday, Monday as public holidays for Easter

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Federal Government has declared Friday, 30th March and Monday 2nd April 2018 as Public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.

Minister of Interior, Lieutenant Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement on Tuesday in

Abuja issued by the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Julie Nkiru Ejiofor. Dambazzau, enjoined Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to em-

ploy the spiritual ethos of Easter, which include love, peace, and sacrifice, in contributing to the unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. He also urged Nigerians

to remain supportive of the government of President Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation. He implored all Nigeri-

ans to use the occasion to pray for the peace and unity of the country. “The Honourable Minister wishes all Nigerians a Happy Easter celebration,” he said.

Bread may disappear from Nigerian markets, as bakers give govt 14 days’ ultimatum ÏÏÏLOVERS of bread in

Nigeria may soon have to do without the staple food as bakers in seven states have threatened to down tools unless the federal government intervenes in the skyrocketing prices of the ingredients of the products. Bakers from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and Kwara States on Tuesday protested in Lagos and gave the federal government, a 14–day ultimatum to urgently intervene in the plight of bakers as well as the general masses in the country. Armed with placards, with inscription such as: “Bread may disappear in 14 days, if situation does not change , Masses are suffering , bread is no longer affordable, too many job losses in the baking industry, federal government, baking sector must not collapse and Bakers throughout the country may down tools very soon if flour prices are not reduced, the bakers claimed that many of them had gone bankrupt. The south-west chair-

man of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, Alhaji Abibu Abolusodun, while speaking during the protest also said that the Nigerian masses cannot afford another hike in the price of bread again. The vice chairman of the association, Prince Jacob Adejorin also said that the price of baking ingredients had gone up by about 100 % in the last two years. Alhaji Abolusodun passionately appealed to the federal government of Nigeria to reduce the 70% import duty on wheat importation as a way of forcing millers to reduce the cost of wheat flour. He also wants “flour millers to be given access to dollar / foreign currencies directly from the Central Bank of Nigeria to purchase their raw materials and that the” empowerment charge of #1000 levied on 50kg of flour be stopped forthwith.” He also advised that “the accrued amount of the # 1000 so far collected be used to empower bak-

ers nationwide as a way of alleviating the hardship that they have been going through. “ Alhaji Abolusodun opined that” the master bakers is of the opinion that when the federal government intercedes, the flour millers should revert the prices of wheat flour and sugar to its original price. Those are the two major ingredients that determine the price of bread in the market.” ” Between January and February 2016, a 50 kg of wheat flour was sold for # 6500, while a 50kg of sugar was #8000 and right now as I am addressing you a 50 kg of wheat flour is sold for # 11,200, while a 50kg of sugar is sold for #17 000 ex-factory. In the south-east and the north, the prices are unimaginable, “the bakers’ chairman said. Adejorin said that the bakers gave the government the 14–day ultimatum to save the Nigerian masses from further hardship and to prevent millions of bakers from being rendered jobless.

L-R: Former Vice President, Arch Namadi Sambo, National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, at the PDP public discourse on Nation Building in Abuja... on Monday.

Dana Air bags airline of the year 2017 awards ÏÏÏDana

Air has been announced as the airline of the year 2017, at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards and Presidential Dinner, held recently at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. The airline’s CEO, Jacky Hathiramani, Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa also bagged the CEO of the year, and Aviation Corporate Promotions Personality of the year 2017 awards respectively, while the airline’s crew members; Collins Ginika and Chiogo Okani, won the

King and Queen of the Air contest at the event. The king and queen of the air contest is a newlyintroduced initiative by the organizers of the NIGAV awards, where the various domestic airlines’ crew get to answer questions on how they handle safety issues, ensure comfort of passengers and how to be a good crew member. The duo from Dana Air, also performed their first assignment at the event by presenting cash gifts to an orphanage present at the event. They have also be-

Illegal Arms: Suspects were not leg chained during interrogation -DSS Peter Fowoyo

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Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday heard that none of the suspects arrested in connection with illegal importation of 611 pump action raffle guns, smuggled into the country, were leg chained during interrogation by the Department of State Security (DSS). A Detective with the DSS, Jaiye Emmanuel stated this while being cross examined by Mr. Yakubu Galadima, lawyer to Hassan Mamudu Nigeria Limited and Mamudu Hassan, the first and second accused in the alleged act. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had on June 14, 2017, arraigned both Mamudu Hassan and his company, alongside Sal-

isu Abdulahi Danjuma, Oscar Orkafor, Donatus Ezebunwa Achinulo and Matthew Okoye, who is said to be at large, before Justice Ayotunde Faji’s court, on charge bordering on illegal importation of fire arms, conspiracy, forgery and altering of documents, offering of graft to government officials and importation of prohibited goods. The offences according to the prosecutor, Mr. Julius Ajakaiye, are contrary to and punishable under sections 3(6),1(14)(a)(I) 1(2) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap. M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. And section 98(1) (b) of the Criminal Code Act. When the matter came up Tuesday, Jaiye who told the court that he is a

Staff Officer Technical of DSS, while narrating the role he played during the interrogation of the accused while being cross - examined by Mr. Galadima, told the court that he interrogated the accused (Mamudu Hassan) when he was transferred to their office sometimes in March 2017, and that the accused made a statement, but he could not remember the exact date. The detective when asked if the accused was leg chained during interrogation, replied and said: “he was not leg chained’, though, he said in the video recorded by him which he played in the open court, the legs of the accused did not show, because the table at the conference room where the interrogation took place was covered.

He also told the court that no interrogator at the conference room where the accused was interrogated carried arms during interaction with the accused person. When probed further if he knows how the accused were brought to the conference room, the DSS operative answered and said he did not know how they were brought to the conference room, because his department have other people for that. When further questioned if the accused was represented during interrogation, by the lawyers to other accused persons which including: Rotimi Jacobs and Dr. Paul Ananaba, who are Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), and H. A. Ibrahim, the DSS operative told the court

that he was not represented by anybody, except when his brother came in to read out part of Bill of Lading which was used to bring in the guns, because the accused said he was having difficulty in reading it. He also told the court how the interrogation was recorded by him and one Bolaji Adeyemi, whom he said did not play any major role. He also informed the court that each of the accused persons were interrogated separately, and that he did not write any statement during and after the interrogation of the accused persons. The matter has been adjourned till Wednesday, for continuation of trial of accused persons.

come ambassadors of the NIGAV awards and will represent the industry at various aviation events for their intelligent display at the awards and mastery of civil aviation regulations The Media and Communications Manager of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, who received the award on behalf of the airline said,” we thank the organizers of the Nigerian Aviation Awards for recognizing our efforts towards providing safe, reliable and affordable air transport in Nigeria, and we wish to assure our guests of our unwavering commitment towards maintaining our standards and upping the ante on all fronts.’’ On the CEO of the year award, Kingsley said” a big thank you to all those who voted our indefatigable CEO, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani. Our CEO is a detribalized Nigerian and one who believes in the maxim - slow and steady wins the race. His managerial acumen is second to none, and doesn’t believe in noise making but doing things right and creatively too.” Speaking further on Dana Air crew winning the King and Queen of the skies contest, Kingsley said, ‘’our crew winning the king and queen contest organised for the crew of all domestic airlines, only shows the difference in standards, procedures and the level of training that our crew have received.

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FAAC: Civil servants face bleak Easter unless... Continued from page 1

most civil servants in the country may have to spend the Easter celebration without salaries as the FAAC meeting on Tuesday failed to disburse funds to the three tiers of government over disagreement on the amount to be distributed. The FAAC meeting, meant for the distribution of revenue to the three tiers of government was on Tuesday stalemated as the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) under-remited oil revenue accrued to the Federation

as at March 27, 2018. The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, who presided over the meeting, said the FAAC could not disburse the allocation for February because the NNPC had failed to remit its full statutory revenue generated for the month to the Federation Account, insisting that until the NNPC remits the revenue, the FAAC could not hold. But documents available to The Daily Times revealed that the NNPC had remitted a total of N52, 584,842,443.38 to the federation account on three occasions from two

different accounts. The NNPC in a letter addressed to the Director, Banking & Payments System Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, dated March 26, 2018 ref: GFAD/ CBN/O&GRFN/18/003 titled “Transfer of February 2018 Crude Oil Receipts into the Federation Account with CBN,” stated that “upon receipt of this mandate, please pay into the Federation Account the Sum of N21,672,127,159.82 (Twenty-One Billion, Six Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, One Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty-

Nine Naira, Eighty-Two Kobo)” as settlement of November, 2017 Domestic Crude Oil Cost”. Also, the NNPC in another letter bearing same date and reference number addressed to the Director, Banking and Payments System Department of the CBN, titled, “Transfer of February, 2018 Gas Receipts into the Federation Account with CBN;” directed CBN to pay the Federation Account the sum of N13, 481,404,990.28 (Thirteen Billion, Four Hundred and Eighty-One Million, Four Hundred and Four Thousand, Nine Hundred

L R: Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara with Senate President,Sen. Bukola Saraki , during the National Assembly 2nd Joint National Budget Hearing(2018 Appropriation Bill)..... onTuesday

and Ninety Naira, TwentyEight Kobo). While in the third letter addressed to same director, titled “Joint Venture Cash Call Fundinf for February, 2018,” the NNPC directed the CBN thus: “Upon receipt of this mandate, please pay into the CBN/JV Cash Call Account with CBN the sum of N17, 431,311,293.28 (Seventeen Billion, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Million, Three Hundred and Eleven Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-Three naira, Twenty-Eight Kobo). Both letters were signed by Oluwaniyi O.J and Amunike MO. The Daily Times further gathered that one of the controversies was that Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and Modify Carry Agreement (MCA) - PSCMCA Royalty crude oil and gas is the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) royalty earnings paid in form of crude and gas by oil firms. The crude oil and gas are then sold by NNPC on behalf of DPR and the proceeds remitted into DPR’s JP Morgan Account on monthly basis. According to available documents, the FAAC Sub-Committee noted that DPR had accounted for all NNPC’s lifting sales revenue due for payment in January, 2018 except Sterling Oil lifting valued at $6,166,200 with invoice number DPR/ ROY/12?049/2016/.

But the DPR representative confirmed to the FAAC meeting on Tuesday that it was yet to receive the $6,166,200. Consequently, the Sub-Committee directed DPR and NNPC to reconcile the matter and report back at the next meeting. Idris said: “Anything that has to do with the revenue is constitutional and statutory. We appeal to Nigerians to know that indeed we are sensitive to the issue; we are very sensitive to the fact that we are approaching festivity; the state governments as represented by the Honourable Commissioners of Finance are very sensitive to this issue. But again, we have to follow the constitution and the necessary laws for distribution of the revenues. “And it is on this note I inform you the honourable members of the press and indeed all Nigerians that the meeting has not been concluded. And we will look at the revenues figures as submitted by the NNPC and reconcile such figures and then sit immediately and upon that, we will share the revenue immediately. I sincerely feel that we have to explain this to Nigerians bearing in mind that public servants, workers in federal, state and local government levels deserve to have their salaries and all other commitment of government as it affects the Continued on page 6

Atiku in Rivers, declares intention to run for President in 2019 Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally broken the ice as he declared his intention to offer himself to contest for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Abubakar made his presidential ambition known on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, when he spoke at the Government House, during a visit to Rivers State to consult with Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Leaders. The former Vice President said that he was offering himself to set the country on the path of growth after the alleged serial fail-

ure of the APC. Atiku, the Turaki Adamawa, said that since 2015, the APC Federal Government has destroyed the education, health, and infrastructural sectors through poor budgetary allocations and releases. He said: “Since 2015, we have not seen a 100 kilometres constructed by the APC Federal Government anywhere in the country.” He said that the APC Federal Government has destroyed the foundation of unity and cohesion of the country. “I have never seen Nigeria so divided along religious, ethnic and regional lines. This division is as a result of the mismanagement of the APC,” he stated.

The PDP presidential hopeful called for the unity of the country, saying that no component part of the country could progress alone and called on Rivers PDP Stakeholders to support his ambition to emerge as the party’s Presidential candidate. Speaking at the occasion, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike declared that all Nigerians must take up the solemn responsibility of sacking the nonperforming APC Federal Government in 2019. Governor Wike urged all PDP members irrespective of their status to ensure that the march to the Presidential Villa was not truncated by disunity. He urged all PDP presidential aspirants to contest

within acceptable limits as the race was not a do-or-die affair, but a movement to oust a failed APC Federal Government. Governor Wike said, “Every presidential aspirant must see himself as a member of the larger PDP family. We must do everything to ensure that PDP returns to the Presidential Villa in 2019. “Only one aspirant would become a candidate. We will do everything to ensure that the party comes out with a candidate that has a track record to upstage the APC.” The governor said that he has received former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and now Atiku Abubakar, noting that other aspirants would be

offered the platform to consult with Rivers PDP members. “God will make sure that the right candidate emerges. When the right candidate emerges, we will team up and remove this bad government. “There is no benefit that Rivers State has gotten from this APC Federal Government. All the APC Federal Government is doing is plotting to rig the 2019 elections,” Governor Wike said. He said that the former Vice President has the right qualification to fly the PDP flag, noting that he should extend his consultations. Also speaking, former Enugu State Governor, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, said

that Atiku Abubakar was a detribalised Nigerian, with the capacity the rescue the country. Former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel during the visit, said Nigeria needed Atiku Abubakar to revive the country. Atiku Abubakar was accompanied to Rivers State by Gbenga Daniel, Okwesilieze Nwodo, former Attorney General of the Federation, Michael Aondoakaa and Senator Abdul Ningi. The former Vice President also met with State and Federal Lawmakers, Caretaker Committee Chairmen of Local Government Areas and party leaders from within and outside the state.

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Buhari stuns APC leaders, says tenure elongation for NWC illegal Continued from page 1 ecutives beyond June this year, saying that such move is undesirable and unconstitutional. The president however advised any member of the party’s executive who is interested in continuity to resign and represent himself for election. The Daily Times recalls that at the last NEC meeting of the APC on February 27, 2018, it was decided to extend the tenure of all the executives at all levels for 12 months, a move which some members

have spoken against and even dragged the party to court Speaking on Tuesday at the 6th APC NEC meeting, President Buhari, against the major agenda of the meeting, described the issue of tenure elongation as ‘contentious’, and “contravenes both the APC constitution and the 1999 Constitution”. The President further said even a caretaker committee cannot remedy the situation as it will not act in place of elected officials of the party. He said: “While the APC

constitution in article 17 (1) and 13 (b) limits the tenure of elected officers to four years renewable by another election, the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) in section 223 also prescribed periodic election for party executives at regular intervals which must not exceed four years. “Furthermore, article 31 of our party constitution provides that any principal officer wishing to re-contest or contest for another post must resign from his current post at least one month before the election. In this

circumstance, what is expected of us is to conduct fresh election once the tenure of the current executive approaches its end. “A caretaker committee cannot remedy the situation and act in place of elected officials. Furthermore, I think that if we deviate from the constitutional provisions, we might be endangering the fortunes of our party. “If the tenure of our party executive can be legally faulted, it means that any nomination and primary election they may conduct can also be faulted. This is

From left: Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed; Board Chairman, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor and acting Chief Medical Director. Prof. Mikhail Olayinka Buhari, when members of the UITH Management Board visited the Governor….on Tuesday

How N2.4bn, $115,000 were recovered from ex-Air chief Amosu - EFCC Peter Fowoyo,

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investigation officer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rosin Owobo, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Lagos how the anti graft agency recovered N2.4 billion and $115,000 from former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu. Owobo, who told Justice Mohammed Idris that Amosu returned the N2.4billion via bank drafts at the agency’s Lagos and Abuja offices, also stated that his team recovered $115,000 in one of Amosu’s

residences. Amosu is standing trial alongside former Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Chief of Accounts and Budgeting, Air Vice Marshal Jacob Adigun and a former Director of Finance and Budget, Air Commodore Olugbenga Gbadebo. They were accused of diverting about N21billion belonging to NAF. But Amosu and other defendants had pleaded not guilty.to the criminal charge. An initial plea bargain talks with EFCC broke down after the defendants reportedly refunded some money to the Federal Government.

At the resumption of proceedings on Tuesday, lawyer to the EFCC, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, led Owobo in evidence. When Oyedepo enquired whether the EFCC had recovered anything from the N21 billion allegedly stolen by the defendants, Owobo answered in the affirmative. He told the court that money, cars and landed property were seized from the defendants. Owobo said: “About N100m was recovered from the third defendant (Air Commodore Gbadebo). Funds were also left over in St Solomon’s UBA account, recovered through

the first defendant’s wife. “About N383 million was recovered through the first defendant’s wife. The first defendant (Amosu) also refunded two bank drafts of N2.4 billion in our Lagos and Abuja offices. We recovered $115,000 in one of the first defendant’s residences.” Owobo listed the recovered vehicles to include a bulletproof Lexus LX 570, a bulletproof Landcruiser Sports Utility Vehicle and a Toyota Avalon. He added that: “Various landed property and buildings were recovered from the second defendant.” The case has been adjourned till April 18.

not to talk of divisions that may arise or is already arising within the party when some of our party members feel that they are being denied the right to aspire to executive positions or that internal democracy is not at play within the party. “I am therefore of the firm believe that it is better to follow strictly the dictate of our party constitution rather than put APC and its activities at grave risk”. President Buhari further told the NEC members that the only thing he was strong about “is that we should not allow our party to be vulnerable and susceptible to the opposition by delaying us and go to court and quoting appropriate constitutional provision from either the party or national constitution to delay us or divide us further. Please take note of this my statement”, he advised. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the meeting which lasted about two hours, APC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said that the party will set a technical committee to look into President Buhari’s advice, adding that the decision of the NEC on tenure elongation stands until further notice. Also commenting, Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello said the issue “is a family issue” that will be resolved in-house, corroborating the words of the party spokesman. About 17 APC state governors and 4 deputy governors attended the NEC meeting at the party secretariat in Abuja. Meanwhile, former Lagos State Governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC),

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that President Buhari has saved the ruling APC from serious legal turmoil Tinubu also commended Buhari for describing as illegal, the tenure extension bid of Chief John OdigieOyegun-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC. The APC leader stated this in a statement made available on Tuesday. He added by Buhari’s action, eligible people seeking to contest various positions in the party had been given the opportunity to do so. Tinubu said, “The President declared that any such moves would contravene both the national and party constitutions. “While it would have been easy to allow the illconceived motion of February 27 to stand, President Buhari showed principle and courage by steering the party back to its original and correct path. “His action has saved the party from serious legal turmoil… such a predicament would constitute an unnecessary and mortal blow to the party and its role in promoting progressive governance to Nigeria. “Moreover, President Buhari has affirmed for all to see that our party is one based on the rule of law coupled with a firm adherence to internal democracy.” Tinubu further hailed Buhari for choosing to cherish democracy and legality, saying that Buhari’s action will also serve to strengthen the party by allowing party members, including present incumbents, to seek to contribute to the party by vying for executive offices as they see fit.

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three tiers of governance.” Idris said that the decision was that of FAAC as represented by the Commissioners of Finance of the 36 states. But our correspondent has obtained a summary of the Federation Account Revenue in accordance with the existing laws/statues and relevant revenue allocation formulae for the month of February, 2018

that would have been distributed. According to the document, the gross statutory revenue of N557.943 billion received for the month was higher than the N538.908 billion received in the previous month by N19.035 billion. There was an increase in crude oil export by 2.8 million barrels and an increase in average crude oil price Continued on page 7

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2018 Budget: NASS slams FG over non-submission of Finance Bill Tunde Opalana and Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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While the nation awaits the passage of the 2018 Budget by the National Assembly, the Parliament on Tuesday accused the executive of failing to submit 2018 Finance Bill which is expected to accompany the budget proposal as requested by legislators. The Finance bill is necessarily requested by the legislature to guide against revenue leakages and inconsistency in government fiscal policy. Declaring open the 2nd Joint Public Hearing on the 2018 National Budget by the Joint Committee on Appropriation, the Chairman of the National Assembly and Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said the National Assembly observed that non-oil revenue performances have been impacted by policy inconsistencies and leakages. He said: “Thus, in addition to our call for improved systems and processes to plug revenue leakages, we had required that the 2018 Budget proposal be accompanied by a 2018 Finance Bill (which has so far not been received by the National Assembly). “Let me therefore use this opportunity to, once again, emphasise the need for the Finance Bill. We want government to show clarity and consistency in its policies and to see how these will square up to its financial projections for

2018”. Saraki also expressed the concern of the legislature over the Federal Government-owned enterprises whose operating surpluses have always been significantly lower than projections. He said over the years, the performance of independent revenues has fallen short by at least 50 per cent, prompting the setting of new agenda. Saraki said: “While we work towards setting new performance standards for government corporations as well as developing stronger oversight frameworks to improve performance in independent revenues, we do expect more realistic projections of Corporations operating surpluses.” The Senate president added that the Parliament acknowledged Nigeria’s huge infrastructural deficit, as well as the need to expand planned expenditure. He, however, said that, “You will agree with me that, while it is important to achieve equity and balance in the spread of development projects around the country, we must also prioritise human capital development. It is in this vein that the National Assembly will prioritise expenditure on critical health and education facilities as well as soft infrastructure. Saraki said the public hearing is a forum designed to bring together civil society and non-governmental organisations, as well as

thought-leaders in the online and social media circle – and, of course, the Executive and Legislature - as an interactive session on the public Budget. He said, “In the 8th National Assembly, we believe that the citizens, who we represent, are critical stakeholders in nation building. We promised, and were the first Nigerian legislature to make the civil society part of the budget process through the institutionalisation of the Public Hearing process as part of the Budget process. For the first time, civil society has

a voice at the table, with regard to the Budget. Public Hearing on the Budget as part of the enactment process, has come to stay.” The interactive session, Saraki stated, is intended to enable the lawmakers to consider fresh opinions, explore other dimensions and weigh new perspectives on the 2018 Federal Budget proposal. He said the process is critical for a successful implementation of the Budget. Also speaking on the importance to which the 8th National Assembly attached to the public hear-

ing, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, said the parliamentary approval of the budget is the exclusive right of the legislature, hence the choice of making the process participatory through the public hearing. Dogara said, “No amount of blackmail will force us to abandon our legislative assignment”, adding that there must be strict accountability by all concerned with budget execution. Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Danjuma Goje, said in his welcome address that

the main objective of the hearing “is to ensure an inclusively active stakeholders participation in the processing of the 2018 budget which is a line expression of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan ERGP (2017-2020) of the Federal Government. “The hearing is also an entrenched part of the 8th National Assembly legislative agenda of openness in governance and public sector matters because the people we represent deserve to know and should know how our commonwealth is distributed,” he added.

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from $57.71 to $63.08 per barrel resulted in increased revenue from export sales for the Federation by $194.39 million. However, production still suffered shut-ins and shut-downs at various terminals for repairs and maintenance. There was significant increase in Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) but oil royalty, import duty, companies income tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) dropped considerably. The total revenue available for distribution to the three tiers of government

for the current month is N647.390bn. Total oil revenue generated for the month was N441.203bn. The 36 states Commissioners for Finance led by their Chairman, Mr. Mahmoud Sale Yunusa, had stormed out of the FAAC meeting mid-way and deliberated outside the hall before they later went back to the meeting where they made known their decision not to accept the proposed revenue available for distribution for the month. Addressing finance correspondents on why the Com-

mittee could not distribute the available revenue, the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris said: “It is on this note that I inform you the honourable members of the press and indeed all Nigerians that the meeting has not been concluded. We are working with the state governments through the Honourable Commissioners for Finance to resolve the issue as soon as possible.” Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has reconvened the FAAC meeting for today all in a bid to ensure the revenue

for February is distributed to the three tiers of government to enable them to pay workers salaries especially as Christians mark Easter celebration on Sunday. The meeting, which will hold today at the Auditorium of the Federal Ministry of Finance, will have in attendance the Accountant General of the Federation, Commissioners for Finance and Accountant-Generals of the 36 States and representatives of the NNPC, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria Customs Service, and Department of Petroleum Resources,

among others. The Minister has also called for an emergency meeting next week with the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, and key management staff over revenue payment into the Federation Account. The FAAC meeting was inconclusive on Tuesday, necessitating the intervention of the Finance Minister. But the Jigawa State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Umar Namadi, told The Daily Times that his state has paid its workers’ salary since last week, adding that Jigawa State

doesn’t have to rely on money from federation account to pay its wage bill. The Daily Times further gathered that Lagos State and other buoyant states have also paid workers their March salaries. The FAAC meeting was attended by representatives of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), States’ Commissioners for Finance and AccountantsGenerals across six geo-political zones as well as representatives of the revenue generating and accounting agencies of the nation.

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Tension, as Senate sets to debate Danjuma’s Electoral Bill fallout: Senate investigates $50,000 outburst today Olufemi Samuel & Tunde Opalana

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dissect the remarks credited to former Defence minister and chief of Army Staff, Lt - Gen Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), that the Nigerian Armed Forces were colluding with bandits to kill and maim in some states of the federation. Controversy has continued to trail the remarks by General Danjuma which he made last Saturday in Jalingo at the maiden Convocation Ceremony of

Taraba State University. Danjuma had during the occasion called on Nigerians in affected states to rise in their own self defence, stressing that they will have to wait for long in expectations that the Nigerian military will protect them against killer bandits. Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf (APC Taraba Central) during Tuesday Plenary called for permission by his colleagues through a point of order to bring a substantive motion on Danjuma’s outburst. The lawmaker in his mo-

tion said General Danjuma raised fundamental issues that should be debated and investigated by the Senate. According to him, General Danjuma at the event called on Nigerians to take up arms in self-protection against armed militias allegedly backed by military operatives. It was however, apparent that Senators were not united on plan to debate the Danjuma’s remarks as a vote on the issue called by the Senate President reflected their indecision. Even the Senate President appeared confused by

the voice vote as he could not ascertain whether it was the nays or ayes that was in the majority, prompting him to repeat the vote. Saraki eventually ruled that the ayes have it, paving the way for an imminent hot debate on the motion today. Indications are rife, however, that many of Senators did not want the motion to be taken because of the tendency to further divide the rank and file owing to the sensitive nature of the call by Danjuma.

in the area. “Lagos State Government should revert to the status quo on the Land Use Charge. The state should expand the level of compliance of the rate rather than increasing the rate paid by the people. “Lagos Assembly should spend the next nine months for consultation rather than rushing the law with an amendment,” he said. Olorogun’s position was also supported by an estate valuer, Mr. Oladipupo Onabanjo, who said the law should not be retroactive, pointing to the fact that the law was signed in February, 2018 but took effect from January. Another participant and the Chairman of Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Lagos State, Mr. Olurogba Orimolade, faulted the way properties were being assessed in the state, adding that assessment should be equivalent to the annual income of the owners. Mr. Richard Olaoye, also a participant observed that the law did not take the Nigerian constitution into consideration. According to him, the local governments ought to be in charge of Land Use Charge before it gets to the state government. A participant, Mr. Babatunde Emmanuel who expressed surprised at the law wondered why his land use charge moved from less than N2,000 to N220,00 annually while a representative of National Association of Private Schools Owners, Mr. Joseph Idornigie urged the government to exempt private schools from land use charge. According to him, private school owners are of-

fering social services and that parents of the children are paying taxes and that would amount to double taxation if the schools should also pay taxes. “In Nigeria, we run schools through money generated from parents and the parents pay taxes. We should abolish commercial taxes from schools as schools run social services. If the government exempt some places from taxes, why not schools,” he said. Earlier, the Speaker of the House had said in his keynote address that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss with the stakeholders on the issue and the way forward for the state. Obasa said it was important for the state to increase its internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as what the state government was getting from the Federal Government was too meagre. “We have begged and appealed to the Federal Government to give the state a special status, but we have not been answered. The charge might appear to be outrageous, but we must remember our children. We have other bills, but we want you to always be part of this anytime we call on you. “Our Governor is doing tremendously well. All the local governments feel his presence, but these don’t come free and they are not cheap. Everything depends on tax, but we must not also do anything that will affect the interest of our people,” he said. In his welcome address, The Chairman of the Adhoc Committee on Land

Use Charge amendment, Hon. Sikiru Oshinowo earlier in his address explained that it is in the habit of the House to call a stakeholders meeting each time it is working on any bill or law.

Land use Charge: Revert to status quo, Lagos residents tell Ambode, Assembly Alade Tasma

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Lagos on Tuesday called on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the State House of Assembly to stop the contentious increment in land use charge announced in February in the State. This was the overwhelming position of participants at a stakeholders’ parley on the land use charge law organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly. Speaking at the parley held at Lateef Jakande Hall at the Assembly premises, participants explained that there is no justification for the increment. The atmosphere at the venue of the parley became charged when the Chairman of Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Adeshina Ogunlana, who had called for an adjournment of the meeting later walked out of the venue along with his members. “We wrote the Speaker for the adjournment of the public hearing because of the short notice. The law is not at cabinet office, when we went to check. “There must be a paper for us to see. The law and the amendment should be published in a national newspaper with two weeks’ notice,” Adeshina had said as he led the walk out. Also speaking at the parley, a representative of Lekki Residents Association, Olorogun James Emadoye said the new law was arbitrary. According to him, the people in Lekki Area of the state were being segregated, adding they were being punished by the charges for the houses

bribery allegation Tunde Opalana and Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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day frowned at an allegation that a sum of 50,000 US dollars was shared out to Senators in what seems a purported move by the Presidency to quench process by the senate to veto President Muhammad Buhari’s refusal to assent Section 25 of the Amendment Bill to the Electoral Act 2010. The upper chamber described the allegation as scandalous and an attempt to rubbish the integrity of the lawmakers. The senate consequently instructed its committee on Ethics and Privileges to investigate the allegation and report back within a week. This was subsequent upon a motion raised by Sen Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North) at plenary that the social media was awash

with the alleged story which was also published in the Sun newspaper last Friday that Senators were given 50,000 dollars each. Wondering for which purpose the alleged money was shared and by who, Nwaoboshi said the report was an attempt to smear the reputation of the legislators and pitch them against the members of the public especially their constituencies. He prayed that the Senate should probe into the allegation to clear the names of the lawmakers, stressing that it is important that electorate back at home need to know that nothing of such happened. Contributing to the debate, Sen Mao Ohambuwa (Abia North) said the allegation is scandalous. “I know nothing about it and that is why the allegation should be thoroughly investigated by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges”.

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EFCC ready to partner with judiciary to end corruption in Nigeria –Magu Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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Acting Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ibrahim Magu has said that EFCC was committed to being guided by the judiciary to exterminate corruption from the country. Magu made the statement in Enugu when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ngozi .P Emehelu at the State High court Enugu.

“We are here to thank you for all your support and also solicit for more knowing that we are not above board and will constantly need directions and guidance in the work we do.” He said. He stressed that the judiciary was responsible for the Commission’s achievement so far and that for anything to be done successfully in the future, the support of the judiciary is still highly needed. “We know we are not above board neither do we claim monopoly of knowledge but we seek

for not just your support but that of Nigerians to do the needful so that the country will move on positively. Replying, Justice Emehelu expressed delight at having the EFCC boss whom she described as a formidable and hardworking man at the high court saying that the judiciary was poised to support EFCC in its commendable efforts at eradicating corruption from the country. “It is not in doubt that EFCC is in the forefront in the fight against Economic Crimes and Cor-

ruption and this responsibility is really quite enormous,yet the Commission has recorded successes.”Emehelu stated. On the relationship between the Commission and the judiciary she further said: “ The work we do and yours are very similar because they are service and public oriented jobs that calls for closer synergy between not just the EFCC and the judiciary but also among other law enforcement agencies. We are ready and willing to support you but on the basis of

mutual respect,” Citing the judiciary as the balance between the legislature and executive, Justice Emehelu said the need for speedy trial of criminal cases cannot be over-emphasized and that the judiciary was committed to effective justice delivery and speedy dispensation of cases. Speaking later to the staff of the Enugu Zonal office, the Acting Executive Chairman urged them to see their work at the Commission as a call from God to serve humanity saying that it was not an accident that out of

millions of Nigerians, they were destined to be staff of EFCC. He advised them to always learn from their superiors as nobody is a repository of knowledge. Magu warned staff of the commission against any underhand dealings saying such acts are capable of putting the commission in bad light. In his own word; “You must be committed to your work and not mind the temptations because we will not spare anyone who is corrupt, you cannot be fighting corruption and be corrupt.” he warned.

Delta Community cries out over BEDC’s continued exploitation of over N30m without power supply Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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of UbuluOkiti community, a suburb or Asaba, capital of Delta state, have cried out over the refusal of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company’s (BEDC) to restore them to the national grid after eight years of deliberate disconnection, insipite of alleged ongoing illegal levies by BEDC amounting to over N30 million. It was learnt that the power authority then, under the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) had disconnected some clusters of communities besieging the state capital, along the Benin/ Asaba power distribution section including Ubulu-Okiti, as a result of a national policy to dedicated the powerline to the emerging industrial layout. “Other communities disconnected from the National Grid along with Ubulu-Okiti, such as Onicha-Ugbo, Isselle-Uku, Ubulu-Uku, Ogwashi-Uku have been restored to the National Grid, leaving only Ubulu-Okiti”, a visibly inflamed President General of Ubulu-Okiti Development Association (UODA) Builder Izu Iloba-Agafiena told our Correspondent in Asaba Wednesday. “We are further miffed by the callousness of

BEDC in conniving with some dubious elements in Ubulu-Okiti that it would restore light to the Community, if they pay an illegal levy and I speak to you, this illegal and dubious collections are going on and BEDC with their cohorts have extorted over N30 million from gullible residents in desperate need of power supply to revive their businesses”, the PG lamented. Builder Iloba-Agafiena said they had made concerted efforts in the wake of the PHCN disconnection and were assured the new power distribution management, BEDC would address their plight and restore power supply to them. “But to our chagrin, BEDC came and told us that Ubulu-Okiti was committed in the process leading to the acquisition of assets and liabilities of PHCN. So the took the matter to the National Electricity Regulations Commission (NERC) Forum in Benin-City. “At the NERC Zonal Tribunal, aside their initial position that our Community was not listed among their customers, BEDC said Ubulu-Okiti was not captured in their 2017 Power Supply Budget. But NERC reprimanded them and directed that power supply be restored to the Community within one month effective October 2017.

L-R: CEO, 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 by YouthsDigest as part of Campus Journalism Awards in Abuja at the weekend

Farmers, Herdsmen: KWSG bans night grazing Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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ernment has banned night grazing as part of an effort to ensure greater peace between farmers and herdsmen and all members of the society. State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed made the announcement during the Expanded State Security Committee meeting in Ilorin. Alhaji Ahmed said the move was adopted to minimize conflicts between farmers and herdsmen and make it easier to identify, apprehend and prosecute those suspected of destroying herders’ cattle

or farmlands and crops, especially in view of the impending farming season. Explaining the rationale for the expanded security meeting, Alhaji Ahmed said it was to review the current security situation especially with regard to farmers and herdsmen as well as strengthen the existing security in the State. The Governor said there was the need to improve on security in order to avoid the security scenario experienced in other parts of the country with regards to farmers’ and herdsmen’ clashes which, he said, have security and economic implications

beyond the state and even the country. Briefing newsmen after the meeting at Government House, Ilorin, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Dr. Muyideen Akorede said the meeting, which was chaired by Governor Ahmed and attended by heads of security agencies in the state, chairpersons of the 16 Local Government Councils in the state, first class traditional rulers, as well as representatives of Miyetti Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria and Association of Famers of Nigeria, resolved that the meeting should be replicated in all the 16 local

government councils with traditional rulers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the message is disseminated to all citizens and residents across the state. He added that all security agencies in the state were also enjoined to approach any fraction between suspected herdsmen and farmers as an issue of the law without criminalizing any group of people. According to him, the meeting also advocated the adoption of community policing across local councils in the state to ensure vigilance and information sharing by all residents in order to forestall in acts of criminality.

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Tinubu @ 66: Stakeholders want him to institutionalise his ideals, vision Stories by Patrick Okohue A call has gone out to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to institutionalise his policies and principles so that future generations can have the opportunity to understudy him and his political ideologies. This was the thrust of the discussion at a gathering of 66 future leaders selected across the three senatorial districts; Lagos West, Lagos Central and Lagos East, in honour of Asiwaju Tinubu as he clocks 66. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Matters of Heritage, the organiser and convener of the event, Seye Oyetade, said the essence of the programme was to call the attention of the younger generation to the vision of Asiwaju Tinubu. “Asiwaju has done a lot. We should institutionalise him so that long after he is gone, generations coming can study him. We believe that if some of the younger generations do not know him now that he is alive they would not be able to talk about him when he is gone. Bridging this generational gap is the essence of this project,” he said. The children at the event presented a dance drama titled “Jagabanism”, which explains the principles, vision and policies of the celebrator as well as identifying his template

TINUBU of transformation in Lagos and indirectly implanted in the country through his protégées. A poem titled “I Know a Legend” was also performed by one of the children. Wife of Asiwaju Tinubu, Senator Oluremi commended the organisers for gathering children and youths to honour her husband. She lauded the drama and poetry performances about Tinubu by the children of Vicmob College in Lagos. “Watching young people

do a drama about Jagaban is inspiring to me. At a time when some are confused about who they are, there could still be some truth from the younger generation.” “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a man who has continued to work for the progress of this country. He is a man driven by what he believes in” Former Commissioner for Information during Bola Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State, Dele Alake said, “we have multitude of

historical illiterates now in Nigeria. A society that loses its sense of history loses its sense of culture, which means the society has lost its sense of identity,” he said, emphasising on the need for history to be brought back to schools curriculum. Senator Ben Bruce who was present at the occasion added that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has the passion to make a change. He said, “leadership is about passion, when Tinubu sees anyone with problems, he provides help. He is not a party politician. He takes positions about Nigeria and not about AD, APC, PDP or any party in office. Politics is just a vehicle, if he is wrong or right, he accepts.” Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo was represented by Dr (Mrs) Jumoke Oduwole, the Emir of Kano was represented by former Commissioner in Lagos State, Mr. Olawale Edun and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi was represented by Prince Jide Fadairo. The governor of Edo State was also represented at the event by Mr Taiwo Akerele, governor of Osun State was represented by his son, Rauf Aregbesola (Jnr.); former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was represented by Mr Jide Adeniji, party chieftains, loyalists, traditional leaders, youth and students also attended the special birthday programme for the former Lagos governor.

My husband will contest Ekiti 2018 poll-Fayemi’s wife Wife of the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Bisi has confirmed that her husband and former governor of Ekiti State, was actually interested to run in the coming governorship election in the state. Mrs. Fayemi who stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC), secretariat in Ado-Ekiti told women in Ekiti State to support her husband who is yet to make a public declaration. She was received by the Deputy Chairman of the party, Mrs. Kemi Olaleye, Women Leader, Mrs. Dupe Bakare and all the women leaders from all over the state. Mrs. Fayemi told the women she was there to, “ask for support for Dr. Kayode Fayemi in the forthcoming Ekiti State gubernatorial election.” She promised to continue to support Ekiti women and ensure they are not left behind. In her response, Mrs. Kemi Olaleye thanked Erelu Fayemi for her visit. She said the ex-first lady is, “a true champion of women and has demonstrated this over the years. Mrs Olaleye described Mrs. Fayemi as, “tried and tested.” She called for peace and harmony in the APC family and end to all acrimony.

Gov Akeredolu’s wife, Health Minister, others seeks better awareness of cancer Ajibade Alabi The fact that Cancer is responsible for more deaths than HIV-AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis put together has again been brought to the fore by the First Lady of Ondo State and the founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Mrs. Betty AnyanwuAkeredolu. Speakingatthe20thAnniversary and 3rd International Symposium on Breast Cancer held recently at the International Events Centre, Akure, Mrs. Akeredolu observed that in Nigeria, the number of people who daily die from cancer is daunting thus the need to lobby government to implement appropriate policies According to her, Nigerians no longer need to play passive role in their approach to finding a lasting solution to the scourge. Her words: “20 years ago, I successfully defeated breast cancer. I am one that is ready to

tell anyone who cares to listen that this disease we fear so much can in fact be defeated if we do the right thing at the right time. Today, the battle is ongoing and I am proud of the giant strides of BRECAN. “Cancer is responsible for more deaths than HIV-AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis put together. We can no longer be passive in our approach; we must intensify our efforts - lobby the government t to implement appropriate policies and provide treatment for those who cannot afford treatment”, she stated while noting that one of the aim of the programme is to provide a platform for local and international experts to discuss recent trends in all aspects of breast cancer. In his remarks, the Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu restated his commitment towards building a Cancer Centre while recounting the story behind the scene about the birth of BRECAN. Gov. Akeredolu who urged

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men to stay faithful to their commitments in marriage further called for supports for BRECAN activities. “I will do what I can for BRECAN. To have a cancer centre is not of my making; if you read the recommendation from our Medical team in the state; they recommended that Ondo State must build a Cancer Centre. We have accepted their recommendation and I will

ensure that we build a Cancer Centre in Ondo State,” Gov. Akeredolu added. Earlier, Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, who was represented by Victor Adebayo Adetiloye in his welcome address affirmed that the symposium was indeed apt as available statistics on breast cancer in Nigeria is scary. “On cancer related death, I met a gory data of 72,000 deaths and

in Nigeria, every year; we have about 2000 cases annually. Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer are responsible for about 50.2 percent death in Nigeria. This symposium is very apt at this time as we have developed a new cancer control plan to provide a clear road map,” he added while noting that the new plan will reduce incidence of cancer in Nigeria. Speaking on a lecture titled: “Attitudes Towards Breast Cancer in Nigeria: The Way Forward, Prof. Friday Okonofua, the Vice Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo noted that Nigeria currently has one of the highest prevalence rate of breast cancer in the developing world. Prof. Okonofua who highlighted the three stages in prevention and management of breast cancer which include primary prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation of affected women, further observed that getting women to embrace these prevention methods remains the major challenge

facing the control of the disease in Nigeria.

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Election 2019: APC chieftain urges youths to obtain PVC Stories by Patrick Okohue A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Niger State, Alhaji Suleiman Umar, has called on eligible Nigerian youths to take the advantage of the ongoing continuous voter registration to get themselves registered. Umar made the call in an interview with the News men on Tuesday in Minna. He said that the desire of Nigerians to have responsible and responsive leaders depend

on the ability of the youths to participate effectively in the electoral processes. According to him, to have a voice that matters as a Nigerian in 2019, you need to get a Permanent Voter Card (PVC). “It is only by obtaining your PCV that you can vote for your preferred candidates. He also urged Nigerians who have earlier registered and yet to obtain their PVCs to do that as soon as possible. He described PVC as the power of the electorate to elect credible

leaders that would ensure good democratic governance. He said that failure of eligible residents to register was a disservice to the nation. He advised political leaders to embrace the principles of political tolerance and understanding among their followers. According to him, politicians must embrace peace and unity as well as preaching on political tolerance and better understanding among the followers.

Modern Democratic Party charges youths to reposition for active political leadership With the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill still pending approval by President Muhammadu Buhari, youths in Nigeria have began to position themselves for political leadership and active participation in the upcoming elections in 2019 and beyond, especially with the registration of the new Modern Democratic Party. The new party, led by 27-year old activist and entrepreneur, Prince Bukunyi OlateruOlagbegi, represents the new face of active youth involvement in politics. Recently registered by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the party intends to galvanise youths into engaging in policy formulation, government accountability and running for political office. According to OlateruOlagbegi, the party belongs solely to Nigerians who yearn to see a difference in politics and governance. He explained that the mission of the party is to be

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home for those who are weary of the status quo and want to be part of something fresh, new, untainted and different. We are focused on harnessing the mental and physical resources of this unique generation of youth brimming with fresh ideas and innovations “We are focused on harnessing the mental and physical resources of this unique generation of youth brimming

with fresh ideas and innovations which will finally put Nigeria in its rightful place on the world stage,” Olateru-Olagbegi said. “We know that the journey ahead of us will be long. This is not a party registered for the 2019 presidential elections. We are here for the long haul and wish to call on all true patriots of our fatherland to get involved as we embark on this journey towards building Nigeria’s first and truly Modern Democratic Party.” Last year, the Nigerian Senate passed the Not Too Young To Run Bill which seeks age reduction for elective officers in the country and allows the youths an opportunity to contest for the office of the president at the age of 35, and governor or senator at the age of 30. As young people across the country are calling on President Buhari to assent to the bill, the Modern Democratic Party has gone ahead to unveil its manifesto and planned activities in preparation for next year’s general elections.

2019: Atiku launches 60 Seconds Worldwide Media Campaign A new media outfit, Inabali Media, has launched an independent but specialised global campaign on behalf of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2019 presidential elections. Speaking to a team of select media organisations at the launch, CEO of Inabali, Phrank Shaibu, declared that the time had come for Nigerians to know the ‘real’ Atiku. He said these include the leadership embodied by the former Vice-President and qualities that saw him grow into a remarkable entrepreneur, father, husband, Africa’s most powerful Vice-President, and an astute politician. “The Waziri Adamawa has not just spent time seeking the highest office in the land,” he said. “The difference between him and others in the pack,

including but not limited to the incumbent is that Atiku has spent all of this time updating his knowledge base and upgrading his skill set. “He understands the economic trends, he knows about security issues, he has been a part of the solution process in the educational sector, he speaks the language of the streets, and he understands the pains of unemployment as well as the gains of agriculture as a serious earner of direct foreign exchange. “Why do you think he is one of the biggest employers of labour in Africa?” Shaibu also described Atiku as a hero in Nigeria given the role he played in maintaining Nigeria’s democratic status quo. “Atiku almost singlehandedly fought against a certain third term agenda in this country,”

he declared. “We must realise that the presidency of a great nation like Nigeria is too valuable and serious a position to be left to trial and error. We cannot afford to celebrate mediocrity in the name of politics. “We need leaders who are very prepared for the job. Atiku is one of the very few with requisite knowledge and skill to lead Nigeria.” The event featured the unveiling of a serialised advert for Atiku Care Foundation tagged “The Icon -In 60 Seconds”, which takes viewers through the journey of a poor orphan to a helper of multitudes, from little beginnings to successful

existence, and how the power of giving, rather than stealing, has uplifted hundreds of thousands of citizens.

Apology: Don’t try PDP members with top positions yet, Keyamo advises Nigerians A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Festus Keyamo has called on Nigerians to be vigilant about the activities of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Keyamo said this in his response to the public apology to Nigerians by the party on Monday over its 16 years rule. PDP was Nigeria’s ruling party from 1999 to 2015 before it was voted out by the now ruling APC in 2015. Critics say the 16 years rule of the party was characterised by misgovernance, rampant looting, and impunity in various forms. Uche Secondus, the national chairman of the party at a public event in Abuja Monday apologised for the misdeeds of the party during its 16 years in power, even as it appealed to Nigerians to give the party another chance at power in 2019 general election, claiming that PDP had learned its lessons. Reacting through his twitter handle, Keyamo believed that Nigerians should test if PDP members have become truly ‘repentant’ by voting them into

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councillorship positions. He tweeted: “PDP apology means that the party is like a patient that has undergone a major surgical operation to cure a disease. It can’t be discharged immediately. It must be under observation for a while. So, 2019 is for just observation of PDP. Nigerians cannot afford to bring them back yet. “I’m glad PDP took the advice which I gave below and has apologised to Nigerians. Next step is for Nigerians to carefully observe them till, at least, 2023 to see if they’ve truly repented, then ease them gradually back by first voting them into some LGA councillorship positions.”

Imo governorship aspirant berates Okorocha on state economy Former Minister of Health, Prof A.B.C. Nwosu has clarified the position of Ndigbo as 2019 general elections draws near. A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu has called on electorates in Imo State to check the antecedents of gubernatorial aspirants before casting their vote in the 2019 governorship election in the state. The politician warned that Imo State can’t afford the luxury of another disastrous gamble, stressing that the economy of the state was currently in comatose under Governor Rochas Okorocha. Achonu spoke yesterday, while declaring his gubernatorial ambition, on the platform of the PDP, in his country home, Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Local Council Area of the state. “All the people who have so far declared their governorship ambition, lack the vision and drive to move the state forward. For most of them, their most prominent claim is that they were public office holders,” Achonu said.

He reminded Imo people that “any former public office holder that is prepared to spend N100 million for electioneering campaign, can’t be said to be clean while in office. “The Imo economy is comatose. The machinery of civil service is dead. Workers salaries are either not paid at all or paid in epileptic fits. Pensioners are dying in their numbers from sheer criminal neglect. We can’t this way and this is why we must collectively redress the wrongs hoisted on us by (Rochas) Okorocha.”

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Editorial Lessons in French recovery of assets plundered from Equatorial Guinea

ational wealth from Equatorial Guinea has been in the news lately, with the conviction in France (on 26 October 2017) of Teodorin Obiang, the Vice-President and eldest son of the incumbent President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, for corruption, money laundering and abuse of trust involving more than 150 million (US$174 million) belonging to his country. Consequently, the French Court forfeited his illicitly acquired assets (including his 107m mansion and fleet of luxury cars), handed him a threeyear suspended jail sentence and a suspended fine of 30m. He was found to have used the illicitly acquired assets to fund his lavish and jet-set lifestyle and to purchase luxury goods, sports cars and a private mansion in Paris. In the government of his father, Teodorin had served as the Agriculture Minister when the scandal about his misappropriation of public wealth broke. As if to reward his son for doing well and to spite the anti-corruption sentiments of the whistle blowers and busy bodies within and outside Equatorial Guinea, the father promoted him to the position of Vice-president. Like Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea is an oil rich but impoverished country. It is endemically corrupt. The most interesting part of the story is that the recovery was made possible by non-state actors (NSA), including Transparency International France and Sherpa, a France-based civil society organization (CSO). This is a novel development. Traditionally, in interstate assets recovery, as confirmed by the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) 2003, only the victim state has the locus to initiate any proceeding (whether criminal or civil) that could culminate in recovery. And since the Mbasogos (the directing will and mind of Equatorial Guinea), who ought to take the necessary steps were the beneficial owners of the illicit assets, Equatorial Guinea was incapacitated from doing so at the expense of its citizens. Such vacuum was the pathway to impunity, as evidenced by Teodorin’s ostentatious display of his loot in France. However, in a twist of fate, the NSAs dared traditional international law since 2008 to impress it upon the French Court that the vacuum created by the Mbasogos’ incapacitation of Equatorial Guinea’s will to recover its looted assets ought to be filled by them. The road to recovery was rough, tough and costly for the France-based NSAs who must be congratulated for engaging in the public-spirited exercise that has restored national wealth back to the victims. There are some lessons we all in Nigeria and beyond need to learn from the external stimulus from France. In the first place, the precedent-laying solo efforts of the NSAs exposed the in-

adequacy of the UNCAC which makes the victim state the centre of gravity in the recovery of its plundered assets. Ordinarily, this is reasonable for he who wears the shoe knows where it pinches. But we live in extra-ordinary times where victim states cannot originate request for assets recovery because the assets in question are the illicit acquisitions of those charged with the responsibility of acting for the victim state. Roman Poet Juvenal would ask: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes (who will guard the guards themselves?). Secondly, on the foundation of the UNCAC which robustly provides for interstate assets recovery, the French Court extended the frontiers or the scope of those with the locus to request or initiate assets recovery to include NSAs. The precedent is very helpful. Interestingly, article 13 of the UNCAC obliges states parties to the convention to involve civil society in the battle against corruption. And battling corruption logically extends to recovering the loot derived therefrom. Thirdly, domestic and international cooperation is essential in assets recovery. The NSAs in France were able to come this far in recovering the looted assets because civil society (including witnesses) in Equatorial Guinea fed them with relevant supporting information or evidence. Although chapter IV of the UNCAC provides for such cooperation, it is only within the scope of inter-governmental relations. But there is no harm in inter-jurisdictional cooperation amongst NSAs. Such cooperation can trigger cross-jurisdictional spontaneous information flow for the purposes of assets recovery. In the fourth’s place, it throws up the possibility of cooperation between NSAs and the government. Usually, intergovernmental cooperation is hindered where the victim state will not request or initiate assets recovery for reasons already identified. Thus, Zaire (now DRC) under the dictatorship of Mobutu Sese Seko would not request the recovery of the assets Mobutu secreted away in Switzerland. Even when it was obvious that the armed rebellion massed against Mobutu would inevitably succeed, Switzerland failed to freeze his assets until May 1997 when the Attorney General of a city that declared its allegiance to anti-Mobutu rebels formally requested such measure. In the few instances where the victim state appears to summon the political will to ask for assets recovery, it fails to do so diligently. Such reluctance forced Switzerland to terminate its cooperation with Haiti in 1986 and post-Mobutu DRC in 1997. Therefore, NSAs can fill in the gap by liaising with foreign jurisdictions in assets recovery and vice versa. Notably, the agitation by the NSAs in France triggered a change in French legal system and judicial recognition of the locus of NSAs to recover assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea despite its lack of cooperation.

L-R: President Muhamnadu Buhari, National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Chief John OdigieOyegun, Katsina state Governor, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari Yobe state Governor Ibrahim Geidam and Governor Ibukunle Amusu of Ogun state during APC NEC meeting at the party secretariat in Abuja...on Tuesday. Photo: Temitope Balogun

L R: Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President,Sen. Ike Ekwerenmadu ,during the National Assembly 2nd Joint National Budget Hearing(2018 Appropriation Bill)... on Tuesday

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki with the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu and the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Hon. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and others dignitaries during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja yesterday.

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(left) making his presentation at the 2018 National Budget Hearing of the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committees on Appropriations at the Conference Room 022, Ground Floor, Senate New Building, National Assembly Complex... on Tuesday

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Move to the next step, return looted funds, FG tells PDP ÏÏÏThe

Chief Executive Officer, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Captain Jari Olubunmi Williams (left) receiving the Administrator of the Year 2017 Award from the Editor-in-Chief/CEO, National Crimewatch magazine, Mr. Tony Okpe, in Lagos recently.

Nass won’t succumb to blackmail over constituency projects- Dogara Henry Omunu, Abuja

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of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday declared that no amount of blackmail will force the National Assembly to abandon zonal intervention projects because it is the tool with which they ensure equity in project allocation nationwide. He insisted that though the zonal intervention projects have been grossly misunderstood and terribly maligned, “it does not change the fact that it has brought development across all federal constituencies and federal presence to remote and forgotten areas in

the country.” Dogara made the statement while speaking at the public hearing on the 2018 budget organised by the joint Committees on Appropriation of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Speaker said that “over the years, the efforts of legislators, especially at the National Assembly to inject equity in budget patronage nationwide through the instrumentality of zonal intervention projects has been grossly misunderstood, mostly by those who are deliberately ignorant and have concocted their own concept of constituency projects which they apply as their yardstick

of measurement. “I make bold to state that, but for zonal intervention projects, many communities in Nigeria would never have enjoyed any form of federal government patronage. “Put differently, zonal intervention projects represent the only evidence of federal government presence in most rural communities of Nigeria. “Consequently, as representatives of the people, no amount of blackmail from any quarters will force us to abandon our resolve to ensure even development across all federal constituencies.” He implored stakeholders and indeed, all Nigerians who are

showing more interest in the budget making process, to pay greater attention to the implementation of approved budget and not the size because only effective budget implementation determines its quality. “Demand strict accountability from all elected officials on this matter. Jacob Lew captured the issue succinctly when he said that the budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations. “The citizen must therefore insist on the total realisation of these values and aspirations rather than merely the collection of figures,” he charged.

Ex-militants tutored on fish farming in Edo Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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der the Presidential Amnesty Programme have been urged to undergo various training in the scheme to have simple talent or passion for business with a view to earning a livelihood. Facilitators at the Amnesty Empowerment Programme, Arc (Mrs.) Patricia Danyil and Managing

Director, Nolia Consult Limited, Charles Odemwingie Aibangbee both urged the participants undergoing training on fish farming to explore and develop their potentials to earn a livelihood. “The truth remains that one will do better if you explore your potentials and develop on them,” Aibangbee said. Aibangbee who spoke in Benin City during a

one-week entrepreneurship refresher training on fish farm for ex-militants, said the participants particularly the youths from the Niger-Delta region must find something that will make their business standout as it is critical to the survival of an enterprise. “Not everyone seeking a job will get employment and not everyone is cut out to be an employee.

“It is therefore important for everyone to have knowledge of alternative forms of income which can come from pursuing entrepreneurship.” Aibangbee said. He noted that the training is in in line with the presidential directive to integrate restive youths in the Niger-Delta into the society through the presidential Amnesty Programme.

Federal Government has asked the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to go the whole hog with its apology to Nigerians by returning all the funds looted from the public treasury under its watch during its 16 years in power. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, also challenged the party to show the genuineness of its apology through a discernible change of attitude. ‘’The PDP presided over an unprecedented looting of the public treasury, perhaps the worst of its kind in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world. Therefore, the best evidence of penitence for such a party is not just to own up and apologize, but to also return the looted funds. Anything short of that is mere deceit. ‘’Even with the paucity of funds, this Administration has spent an unprec-

edented amount of money on infrastructural development and Social Investment Programme, among others. Returning looted funds will provide more money for these programmes and make life more meaningful for Nigerians. There is no better apology than that,’’ it said. Alhaji Mohammed also reminded the PDP of the quote: ‘’If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging,’’ saying it applies to the PDP at this time. ‘’PDP, press the reset button. Stop sabotaging the work of this Administration, which is packing the mess you left behind, through your reckless statements and unfounded allegations. Play responsible opposition politics. Put Nigeria’s interest over and above partisan interest. Temper your desperation to return to power. Spend quality time in the purgatory and you will be forgiven,’’ he said.

Women protest over head bridge construction in Delta community Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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fewer than 500 women of Ugono-Orogun community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State in the early hours of Monday protested the ongoing overhead bridge construction works by Julius Berger Nigeria Limited, and demanded that the road housing the bridge be expanded by the constructing firm The protesters, reports said, allegedly stopped the workers of the construction company as they danced with placards bearing different instruction at the site. The inscription according to the report reads: “Ugono Orogun road is not a farm road, Julius Berger stop this your killer overhead bridge, it is just 18 feet wide, don’t kill our children with your narrow road overhead bridge, our road is the only access link road and overhead cannot work, save our lives, Orogun people beg Federal Government to intervene One of the community leaders, Chief Emmanuel Ojanoma, said that Julius Berger is doing a good job, but the road is too narrow, and appealed that the width should be expanded from

18ft to 30ft wide as witnessed in other neighbouring communities where overhead bridges are being constructed, passing through the railway lines. But it was gathered that at a town hall meeting, two management staff of Julius Berger supervising the job, Master David Imatidon, and Paper Oliseh met the community leader of Ugono Orogun at the palace of the oldest man, in the town where they pleaded that they should be allowed to continue with the job, and that the community should channel their demand to the Federal Ministry of Transport who awarded the road to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited, and the consultation. Their request was overwhelmingly turned down by the community who upheld that work should be stopped Speaking to our reporter, Justice Orise one of the leaders in the community said that the women went on a peaceful protest due to the nonchalant attitude of Julius Berger as no response to the two letters written to the Managing Director of the contracting firm. But in a swift reaction, officials of Julius Berger who did not want their names in the print, dispelled the story as untrue.

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We are negotiating new minimum wage, to be out soon –NLC Idu Jude, Abuja

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Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgal Imohimi (third left), General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olawale Musa (left); Lagos State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Hyginus Omeje (second left); Commander, Nigerian Navy Beecroft, Commodore Okon Eyo (third right); Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Tajudeen Balogun (second right) and General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu (right), during the press briefing on President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the State on Thursday, at the Government House, Alausa, Ikeja…. on Tuesday

Tension as Senate begins debate on Danjuma’s allegation today

Olufemi Samuel & Tunde Opalana

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dissect the remarks credited to former Minister of Defence, Lt - Gen Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma over his allegation that the Nigerian Armed Forces were colluding with bandits to kill and maim in some states of the federation. Controversy has continued to trail the remarks by Danjuma which he made last Saturday in Jalingo at the maiden Convocation

Ceremony of Taraba State University. Danjuma had during the occasion called on Nigerians in the affected states to rise in their own self defence, stressing that they will have to wait for long in expectations that theNigerian military will protect them against killer bandits. Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf (APC, Taraba Central) during Tuesday Plenary called for permission by his colleagues through a point of order to bring a substantive motion on Danjuma’s outburst.

The lawmaker in his motion said General Danjuma raised fundamental issues that should be debated and investigated by the Senate. According to him, Danjuma at the event called on Nigerians to take up arms in self protection against armed militias allegedly backed by military operatives. It was however, apparent that Senators were not united on plan to debate the Danjuma’s remarks as a vote on the issue called by the Senate President reflected their indecision.

Even the Senate President appeared confused by the voice vote as he could not ascertain whether it was the ‘nays’or ‘ayes’ that was in the majority, prompting him to repeat the vote. Saraki eventually ruled that the ayes have it, paving the way for an imminent hot debate on the motion today . Indications are rife, however, that many of Senators did not want the motion to be taken because of the tendency to further divide the rank and file owing to the sensitive nature of the call by Danjuma.

Enugu gets three new High Court Judges Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏGovernor

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday swore in Honourable Justices Linda Chiama Okibe, Veronica Chinyere Ajogwu and Esther Nnena Alukwu as Judges of Enugu State High Court. Hon. Justice Okibe until her elevation was the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, Enugu, while Hon. Justices Ajogwu and Alukwu were Chief Magistrates (Grade 1) of the state’s Judiciary. Swearing in the new Judges, Gov. Ugwuanyi said that the action was taken in response to the decision of the National Judicial Council (NJC) communicated to him through the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Mr. W.S.N.

Onnoghen, which recommended three persons out of the eight candidates shortlisted by the Enugu State Judicial Service Commission, for appointment as High Court Judges in Enugu State. The governor, who noted that the appointment of the new Judges came as a “welcome relief to the Enugu State Judiciary especially in the face of the current dearth of Judges in the state”, however, pleaded with the NJC to consider the recommendation for more appointments to “enable us fill the many vacancies that currently exist in the Enugu State Judiciary”. While congratulating the new Judges on their deserved appointments, Gov. Ugwuanyi expressed confidence that they will approach their new responsibilities with due dignity, integrity and commit-

ment. Presenting the new Judges to the governor for swearing in, the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Hon. Justice Priscilla Emehelu in her address stated that the Jurists were appointed by the NJC after “a long and rigorous exercise” carried out by the Enugu State Judicial Service Commission in their nominations. Hon. Justice Emehelu added that the Enugu State Judicial Service Commission in nominating the Judges for appointment considered several qualities in line with the provision of Rules 3 and 4 of the NJC Guidelines. The Chief Judge disclosed that the considerations were “Sound knowledge of the law; seniority at the bar and bench; geographical spread; good character; reputation; consistent adherence to professional ethics, and satisfactory and consistent display of

mature judgment in the office as a Chief Registrar or Chief Magistrate”. She emphasized that consideration was also given to the Local Government Areas in the state that had no serving Hon. Judges, attesting that the three new Judges “have over the years gathered a lot of experience on the bench which they will bring to bear at the higher bench of the High Court”. Hon. Justice Emehelu therefore thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for his contribution towards the appointment of the Hon. Judges, saying: “Let me before presenting them to His Excellency for swearing in put on record that this event could not have been possible but for the provision of the facilities which are preconditions for appointment of Hon. Judges”.

ria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, Tuesday in Abuja revealed that the Organized Labour has begun negotiations on the amount of new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Wabba, who revealed this when he told Nigerian women workers who were on a road show to mark this year’s campaign against all forms of violence against women in Abuja, that he will not join the road show because he was going for the negotiation meeting with the tripartite. “We have the minimum wage negotiation today with the tripartite. So I will not be able to join you. But at the negotiation I will make sure that gender perspective in the minimum wage will be duly highlighted. Because ILO’s Convention for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value, is completely against women being paid less than the men folk for an equal job done. “So like we have canvassed for equality between women and men in the past, we are further saying there should be no discrimination and dichotomy between men and women. We should be able to respect our women because of the fact that they are nation builders. Therefore, we mark this occasion in furtherance to protecting women against violence because it’s obvious that violence against women have been on the increase. “We are denouncing violence against women in totality and also saying that we will resist any act of violence against women across Nigeria. Because any women that her rights have been violated is a violation against the society at large. “This auspicious occasion is avenue for us to continue to unite and advance the common course for the advancement of all issues against women.” Onward, he said “When in our country people are trying to make sure that there is no democratic space for trade unions and citizens to exercise the right to freedom, Germany, a country lead by a woman has the largest trade union centre in the world, yet their economy is one of the best. So certainly, trade union rights is synonymous with national development. “So given the same opportunity to Nigerian women, we are certain they will deliver the best and change the narratives. So it’s time for us in Nigeria to make sure that women are also placed in appropriate places of authority, so that they can be able to use the tender touch to ask

change the policy narratives of our country. This is possible and doable and therefore, a message we must continue to advance. “In fact there should no distinction between men and women because we have good examples of women who are leading their country around the world. These women are making headway and many of them have turned their country around for good, even better than most countries where men head.” Meanwhile association of women in the Nigeria Labour Congress has been described as devil behind nations underdevelopment as the scourge denies countries the quality contribution of women in the development of the Nation. Speaking earlier, the Chairperson and vice-President of Nigeria labour Congress NLC, Comrade Mercy Okezie on the occasion of the campaign to end gender based violence holding in Abuja. According to the women leader, women and adolescent girls are often victims of gender based violence because of their lower socialeconomic status less resources and lack of access to justice. “they also suffer sexual exploitation, forced and unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortion, traumatic fistula and higher risks of sexual traditional practices such as honour killings, adduction and force marriage and trafficking which involves forced prostitution”. The women who held a rally around the FCT, said that the United nations declaration on the acts states that violent against women is unequal power relations between men and women, which have led to domination over and discrimination against women leading to the prevention of the full advancement of women. The united Nation, also advocated that violent against women is one of the crucial social mechanisms by which women are forced into a subordinate position compared with men”. It said that is a form of gender-based violent which includes sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse, any act, attempt, or threat of sexual nature that result, or is likely to result in, physical, psychological and emotional harm. The women are asking the government and other wellmeaning Nigerians to ensure that women are and girl child are protected both at home and at work for the benefit of humanity and growth of the nation in general.

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Enugu to establish Debt Management Office Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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by the Enugu State Government to establish a debt management office, DMO, which will help in managing both the internal and external debts of the state is underway. This was contained in a report submitted by the Enugu State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption and Judiciary, Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges on Tuesday The bill for the establishment of the Debt Management Office, House Bill No. 11, 2018, which is an executive bill presented by the Leader of the House, Hon. Okechukwu Ezeugwu, has been pending since September, 2017. Presenting the report on behalf of the joint House Committee, the chairman, who is also the chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Chuks Eneh representing UDI South, said that they conducted a public hearing on the bill before submitting the report on the floor of the House. Eneh stressed on the

importance of the bill saying that, “ this bill when passed into law will help the state to monitor its debts portfolio and determine when and how to pay back its debts. “It will also help the state to manage its assets and liabilities, as well as, its stocks and securities effectively,” he opined. To lend credence to the

committee’s report, Eneh said that important personalities and influential stakeholders attended the public hearing and made inputs that would help in the passage of the bill into law. Meanwhile, the bill has passed first and second reading and is now waiting third reading and the passage of the bill into law.

In a related development, the House of Assembly received two other reports which include a bill for a law to provide for the establishment of the Enugu State House of Assembly Service Commission, functions of the Commission and other related matters connected therewith, House Bill No1, 2015 and a petition of

disobedience to committee’s recommendation on boundary by Akwuke and Attakwu communities of Enugu State. The reports were presented respectively by the leader of the House, Ikechukwu Ezeugwu and Chima Obieze, House Committee Chairman on Works, Lands, Housing and Urban Development.

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.

National Health Act: Effective implementation boost for health care delivery - Okowa Nosa Akenzua, Delta

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State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has called for the effective implementation of the National Health Act so as to improve health care delivery in the country. Speaking when Senator Alkali Tajere, Chairman Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Asaba, led members of his board on a courtesy visit to Government House, Governor Okowa said that proper implementation of the National Health Act will regulate the health care industry and ensure effective health care delivery in the country. He urged state governments to domesticate the Act in their states and enforce it through effective sensitization and advocacy stressing that “the health of our people is very important in the developmental indices of the country” “I want to thank you for remembering the issue of

the National Health Act and its passage into law, ten years after its passage, the Act is still not fully operational in Nigeria, we have less than ten percent of the population enrolled for the Act there is room for improvement. I wish to urge state governors to domesticate this Act and enforce it through sensitiza-

tion and advocacy of their people as the Act will not only moderate the various operators in the health care industry but also ensure effective health care for our people.” He said. He commended the Board and Management of the Federal Medical Centre for their services to Deltans and people

from neighbouring states promising to continue to support the hospital in its developmental activities. He charged the reconstituted board to ensure that they give effective assistance to the FMC in its annual budgets and projects. Earlier, Senator Tajere said they were in Asaba for their inaugural meet-

ing and to familiarise themselves with the activities of the centre. He commended Governor Okowa for the developmental strides in the state and for piloting the passage of the National Health Act describing him as the architect of modern Delta.

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tions were necessitated by the need to provide books for researchers and students who regularly visit the Ministry to engage in research to get up to date information on agriculture. A Director of the Ministry, Engineer Sunday Edibo, Director Lands and Climate Change also joined the Minister in donating some Lokpobiri donate books to FMARD librarybooks on Engineering to the same Library. “Agriculture as the new bride which everyone is rushing into, there is need

to research into the sector for optimum result”, the Minister said. He assured that this gesture will be a continuous one calling on Directors and staff to follow suit to ensure that the agriculture ministry has a functional library equipped with current books. “Efforts are on to acquire a befitting office complex where there will be more offices for staff and better facilities for the Library; the provision for this project is already included in the 2018 budget”, he revealed. Earlier, the Permanent

Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Bukar Hassan represented by the Director Finance and Accounts Mr. Mamman Idris, urged staff to engage in research through the use of the Library saying that efforts are being made to have a functional e-library with the 2018 appropriation. The Director Library Services, Mr. O.B. Asonta commended the gesture of the Minister and Director Lands and Climate Change Engr. Sunday Edibo, and donated his onemonth salary to purchase books for the Library.

Lokpobiri donate books to FMARD library Abuja

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give the study library of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development a face lift and encourage research, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural development Heineken Lokpobiri has donated law books of the Federation (2010 edition) to the library department. Making the donation at the Ministry Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Lokpobiri noted that his ac-

Ihedioha pledges to restore quality Education Val Okara, Owerri

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Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has assured that when he is elected governor of Imo State, he would restore the high quality of education which, according to him, Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has neglected since 2011. Hon. Ihedioha who stated this on Monday, while delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of the newly elected Coordinator of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone B, Mr. Godson Okereke and his Executive Committee at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), recalled that Okorocha made so many promises to the pupils and students of state-owned primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. “On February 14, 2012, barely nine months after taking oath of office, Governor Rochas Okorocha declared that no student or pupil of the State origin studying in any institution owned by the state government would pay fees. He also announced scholarship for all students and pupils of the State origin from primary to tertiary level. “Freedom Square” in Owerri, the governor said that state government would, starting from September 2012, giver each school pupil N25,000 every year; N100 every day for each secondary school student, N80,000 scholarship to in addition to N20,000 as loans to students in Imo State University; N60,000 and N20,000, respectively for scholarship and loan to students at the HND level; while N40,000 and N20,000 respectively for ND level students in the polytechnic. The loans, according to him would be repaid after graduation and having secured employment.” “Today, students of Imo origin will bear witness that six years after, these promises have remained as proposals and perhaps wishful thinking. “ “It is obvious that what the governor did was sheer grandstanding, making a policy pronouncement to gain instant praise, without generating the necessary raw data for analysis with respect to planning.

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Presidential visit: Lagos declares Thursday work free day …Announces traffic diversion, alternative routes

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state government has declared Thursday March 29, work free day. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, disclosed that this would enable Lagosians come out enmasse to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a two-day visit to Lagos. The statement urged residents to adhere to the security guidance earlier announced to make the visit as peaceful and orderly. Announcing traffic diversions and alternative routes ahead of a two-day visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to the State between March 29 and 30, State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal, at a press briefing held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, said adequate preparations have been made to mitigate the impact of the road diversions on residents, while access would be given to any emergency situation. Edgal, who addressed the briefing alongside heads of security and emergency agencies in the State, said while in Lagos, the President would commission the new Ikeja Bus Terminal, attend a colloquium in honour of national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and as well as embark on tour of the Eko Atlantic City, among others. According to the CP, “To ensure smooth, security-

free visit of the President, we would need to do some diversions. Some certain roads will be closed at certain times; some diversions will be made but I want to use this opportunity to appeal for the support and understanding of Lagosians that this temporary road closures and diversions might cause a little inconvenience. “We want the people to bear with us to ensure that we all join hands together to make the visit of Mr. President not only hitchfree but also very memorable. The road closures and diversions will be very

temporary and immediately the President leaves a certain location, that area will be opened very quickly for the general public. We have also made adequate arrangements to mitigate the impact of the closures on residents,” he said. He listed the areas to be affected to include Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Agege Motor Road, a section of Eko Hotel Road in Victoria Island and Old Marina in Ikoyi axis. Conversely, Edgal said security arrangement was already in top gear and that people would see a lot of deployment of personnel

of both military and civil logistics adding that it is nothing to worry about. “We have done the necessary threat assessments; we have reached out to all stakeholders in areas that we believe we should reach out to them to ensure their full cooperation. We are using this opportunity to call again on the Okada Unions and the National Union of Road Transport Workers that they must abide with the terms of agreement we reached during meetings with them regarding the visit. “We will not want to see commercial motorcycles plying the prohib-

ited routes of Agege Motor Road, Bank Anthony Way and anywhere on the Island. Should that order be disobeyed, we would be constrained to ensure that you are arrested with your motorcycles impounded. Whoever is also found as a passenger will also be arrested and prosecuted so do not patronize these Okadas on these prohibited routes not only for the purpose of the visit but also to ensure that Lagos State Laws on the regulation of commercial motorbikes are obeyed at all times,” Edgal said.

L-R: President Muhammadu Buhari; Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State; Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State; Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State; Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State; Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State during the inauguration of National Food Security Council by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja... on Monday

Looted funds used for Buhari’s campaign, PDP replies Lai Mohammed ÏÏÏThe

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that looted funds were used for the campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. The PDP said this in response to Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, who asked the opposition party to complete its apology to Nigerians by returning all the funds it allegedly looted from the public treasury during its 16 years in power. But in a statement on Tuesday, Kola Ologbondi-

yan, spokesman of PDP, said there is no evidence of the alleged looting by PDP. Ologbondiyan also said those who “stole hundreds of billions of naira” are being protected by the Buhari administration. “The APC and its federal government cannot continue to play the saints when state governors who stole hundreds of billions of naira meant for the development of their states to fund President Buhari in 2015, are still enjoying cover as members of the Buhari kitchen cabinet,

despite outrage from Nigerians,” the statement read. “There is no evidence that the PDP, as a party, looted any public fund. The APC and President Buhari campaigned for the 2015 presidential election with looted billions of naira meant for the provision of essential amenities for ordinary Nigerians. “The minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, misfired in his outburst that the PDP should return alleged looted funds when the only party known to have used looted funds has always

been the APC. “Nigerians are aware that prior to the 2015 election, President Buhari had informed that he was insolvent. He, however, took Nigerians by surprise as he enjoyed one of the most expensive presidential campaigns in the history of our nation, while turning a blind eye to reports of massive looting of funds from APC controlled states. “Even presently, Mr Adebayo Shittu, the minister of communication, has been accused of owing his aides N13 million that

he has no fewer than 12 houses across the nation; bought a N93 million printing press; bought 25 luxury cars for his personal use, among others. “Yet, nothing has been heard from either the dysfunctional APC or its incompetent federal government.” Ologbondiyan asked Mohammed to direct his demand to the presidency and the APC. He said Nigerians were expecting them to refund the stolen funds they used “to scheme themselves into office in 2015”.

NAF holds 3-day medical outreach services for IDPs in Benue Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Monday commenced a 3-day Medical Outreach Programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Abagana-Agan IDP camp in Benue State. This followed a directive by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for the NAF Medical Services Branch to conduct the medical outreach for IDPs in the area so as to alleviate their sufferings. NAF medical personnel are providing medical outreach services on primary healthcare and curative services, general and eye surgeries, mass deworming as well as provision of medicated glasses and insecticide treated mosquito nets. While speaking during the flagging off ceremony, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, who was represented by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Cecilia Omaile Ojabo, lauded the NAF for coming to the aid of IDPs in the State. She noted that the medical intervention by the NAF would go a long way to reduce the sufferings of the about 170,000 IDPs in the area. Earlier in his remarks, the CAS, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC) Makurdi, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, reiterated that the NAF is always mindful and committed towards alleviating health challenges of IDPs in the State and in Nigeria as a whole. At the end of the outreach, it is projected that about 4,450 IDPs would have been treated while 70 to 100 general and eye surgeries would have been conducted. The Agan IDP Camp has a population of over 20,000 persons mainly local indigenes who abandoned their homes following the clash between herdsmen and the locals in Benue state.

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FG tasks varsity councils on policies Stories by Augustine Okezie, Abuja

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Architect Sonny Echono, has reminded her representatives on the governing councils of federal universities that they are either political or internal nominees and that as policy makers their business was to ensure strict adherence to government policies. He said: “Every decision by Council should be in tandem with government’s statutory re-

VC FUT Minna hails TETFUND’s contributions

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Abdullahi Bala, has disclosed that without the intervention efforts of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), most public higher institutions in the country would have gone into oblivion. Prof. Bala, who made the remark in Minna during the recent convocation of the university where the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, commissioned the Phase II Complex building for the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, said most of the buildings were funded by TETFund. He said: “We are happy that the funding is from TETFund and actually if you look around here, most of the buildings were funded by TETFund and I know that like Oliver Twist we will always come back to ask for more but before coming to ask for more, we want to show TETFund what we have been doing with your money, that is why we felt it necessary that you be here with us today. “We confirm the support we have been enjoying from TETFund, in enhancing the landscape of our campus through funding of critical projects. Indeed, in the words of my predecessor, public higher institutions in Nigeria would have gone into oblivion without TETFund” he added. In his remarks while commissioning the project, Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa expressed delight with the quality and size of the projects, reiterating that it meets the expectation and specification of TETFund as it has to do with iconic projects. Congratulating the staff and students of the university over the successful completion and commissioning of the project, Dr. Baffa explained that TETFund is poised to help tertiary institutions put in place iconic structures that will not only boost the self-esteem of the students but ensure that campuses of Nigerian universities boast of structures that can be compared to what is obtainable in other countries.

sponsibility, as representatives, you must ensure absolute compliance and knowledge of extant laws and their allegiance to the Ministry”. The Permanent Secretary, who stated this while declaring open a day retreat for Education representatives on the Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria recently, further explained that education related issues should be their passion, noting that the tertiary institutions should be able to compete internationally; adding that

issues related to institutional mandates, accreditation, teaching, research and training should be properly guided. According to him, the retreat was a training ground to build the capacity of the new members, who are the Ministry’s representatives to Federal Tertiary Institutions and also a retraining for the existing representatives, who are already on various Councils. He, therefore, urged that the knowledge acquired at the retreat should be fully utilised during council meetings and other

issues, explaining that the retreat should serve as a platform to acquire information that will broaden representatives’ horizon and equip them with the required tools, needed to succeed. The era of placidity and ignorance on our part is fast gone, he added. Speaking earlier, the Director Tertiary Education, Mr. Joel Ojo, in his remarks, commended the Ministry’s representatives on Governing Councils of federal tertiary institutions on their appointments.

He urged them to note that it was a call to duty and must be treated as such, explaining that on each Council they serve in, it is important to note that they are representing the education Minister. Ojo further explained that their roles in the Council was to provide guidance, thereby imploring them to have versatile knowledge of the Civil Service Rules, the Procurement Act, amongst others, adding that there should be no compromise of the extant Laws governing the institutions.

Cross section of matriculating students of Anchor University owned by Deeper Life Church during their matriculation ceremony recently

Katsina Poly rector tasks new students on good conduct The Rector of Katsina State owned Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Dr. Ibrahim Murdi Kurfi, has admonished newly admitted students of the institution during 2017/2018 matriculation ceremony numbering about 7000, to be of good behaviour and to strive for excellence in all their endeavours. The Rector, who was speaking during the 2017/2018 matriculation ceremony held recently, also informed the gathering that the institution has been placing prominent positions during the National Expos for Technical institutions in the country, and would wish the newly admitted students to contribute in maintaining the standard in all competitions. On the accreditation of course programmes run by the polytechnic, the rector disclosed that arrangements has been concluded with Federal University of Tech-

nology Minna, Niger State, to introduce Bachelors’ Degree in Education, and that the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) as well as the Board for Technical Education (NBTE0, are set to accredit several courses. He said: ‘’I’m happy to inform you that the polytechnic is recording high turnout of students’ intake simply because of the standard image of the institution in the eyes of the general public and the qualities of the certificates given. From our records, the Polytechnic has a total number of over seven thousand students both on and off campus’’. The Rector further commended the state government for always ensuring adequate funding of the institution. He described the support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as most invaluable and a gesture that cannot go unnoticed. He said: ’’The support of the

Tertiary Education Trust Fund could not go unnoticed because of the physical and infrastructural facilities given to the polytechnic.

In the next two or three months, three colleges will have new offices of their own which will add value to our accreditation exercise’’.

VC decries cultism, immoral conducts amongst students Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Dutsin-MA, Katsina State, Professor A. H Bichi, has decried the increasing practices of cultism and immoral conducts amongst staff and students of the institution, warning that they should desist from such acts and other social vices as it may damage their future and affect their academic growth. The Vice Chancellor, who made the observation in a welcome address, he presented at the just concluded 2018 National Universities Commission (NUC), Parastatals’ Servicom Committee meeting hosted by the university, said the university management will not tolerate acts of indiscipline and wanting behaviour amongst students and staff.

He said ‘’the management will always frown at any act of indiscipline amongst staff and students, and will not hesitate to punish such misconducts. Students are encouraged to bring their complaints through the focal officer in the Servicom unit of the school with the assurance that they will receive prompt attention’’. Also while presenting one of the lead papers at the meeting, former focal Officer of the Servicom unit of the Federal University, DutsinMA, Professor Aminu Dalha Kankia, condemned what he called fallen standard of ethical values in Nigerian universities, arguing that the development portends bad omen both to Nigeria’s education and the society in general.

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EDUMARK boss tasks school owners on use of technology Stories by Esther Taiwo

In recognition of the place of technology in education and the role it plays in the development of any country, emphasis has been laid on the need to input technology devices into the education system. To this effect, leading and foremost education consultant, who is also the chief executive of Edumark, Mrs. Yinka Ogunde, stressed that technology is rede-

fining the way of life thus education practitioners who have the task of nurturing young minds must be prepared for the change. Addressing participants at the Total School Support Seminar/Exhibition Technology (TOSSETech) which is a unique learning platform, for educators all over Africa, Mrs. Yinka Ogunde said the field of Education can be developed through technology because technology is changing the ways of life, and

it’s very important that to truly impact on the lives of children, educators must be fully aware of the technology that are available in the market. “In rating Nigeria on the use of technology to teach children, it is relative because there is a huge gap between the public and private sector, a lot of private institutions have incorporated technology into the way their children are being taught but it goes beyond that because a lot of

Mrs Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, founder of Rise Networks, being presented an award by the Director, Nigeria chapter of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mr .Rajiv Dharma and his wife after presentation of award to Ogunsili at an event held by the association in Lagos...recently

Achievers Varsity overall best graduate student Oluremi Success Odebode recently broke record of Achievers University Owo in Ondo State as she became the best graduating student of her set graduating in the top of her class with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.97 in Department of Geology which is the first time in the history of the Department. At the convocation ceremony which had in attendance several dignitaries such as Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; Minister of Solid Minerals and former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi; Minister of Water Resources, Hon. Pategi; Odebode was the cynosure of all eyes as she climbed the podium to deliver her convocation speech. Her words: “I was not only privileged to be the best in my school but as well the first to hold a First Class honours in Geology since the inception of the department. It was really a dream come true for me. However, I count not myself to have achieved all, I press further for the mark of the high calling beyond every limitation, I believe I can do all things through Christ”. On her study routine, Odebode said she was always studying ex-

cept for the times she had classes or church activities adding that she achieved the feat through prayer and hard work. “God’s Grace was just so sufficient for me, I actually had few friends as I was very careful in selecting them. Several wanted to be but I had to be diplomatic about my choice of friends, I knew where I was going so I chose Value Adding Friends (VAF)”, she said. To her male admirers, Odebode said she this had never for once made her lose focus as she was determined never to give in to their incessant pressures. “The truth is I decide what moves me, and since I wasn’t in for unnecessary relationship I told those involved straight away whenever they made their intention known. I read as long as I could retain and recall. To be truthful no specific duration” she said. She advised those coming behind to know what they were created for to avoid being tossed here and there by life’s challenges. “You just have to be determined, dedicated, and disciplined. Success is achievable, the only enemy you’ve got to fight is the fear of failure”, she said.

Nigerian children are in public schools and based on that fact Nigeria still has a long way to go”, she said. Ogunde also posited that the challenges confronting education in Nigeria are numerous from every group such as the teachers, administrators, students and parents perspectives. “On the part of teachers, there is need for Nigeria to recruit teachers who understand what they are doing and who are equipped with the skills necessary to raise a child that is ready to key into the global perspectives. The challenges are surmountable as long as we all keep our focus and are ready to tackle them”, she said. In order for teachers not to be replaced with technology she said teachers should be careful in using technology to teach children based on what the child has to know at a particular age stressing that the teacher has to be fully in charge as there will always be a need for teachers in using technology but teachers have to grow themselves because education has become e-learning. On his own part, Chief Executive of Honeyland Group of Scvhools, Rev James Alayande said technology can’t replace teachers because teachers are still needed but they need to be well informed on how to apply

the technology saying the case is like ’Garbage In, Garbage Out’ just that teachers have to be proactive to be able to move along with the pace technology is moving. Alayande said the occasion is very important because things are changing everyday and if school owners still live in the past they are out of it because technology is going beyond what anybody can think of. Keynote address speaker, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo who is a school administrator said a bad teacher can be replaced with technology stressing that teachers have to move from the way they teach because some teachers use technology in totally pedestrian manner. She advised school owners to teach children soft skills such as team work, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, Internet of Things, creativity among others. She also urged them to get involved in the development of curriculum because they need to devise a modem of education that has a vision for what they want technology to do in their schools. “The problem is that people who design the curriculum do not carry teachers along, technologists cannot proffer solutions to schools without involving the users”, she said.

Caverton group to begin construction of 500-seater auditorium in LASU The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, has handed over a parcel of land to representatives of the Caverton Group to commence the construction of a 500-seater Auditorium the Group donated to the university. The Chairman of the Caverton Group, Mr. Aderemi Makanjuola, had a few months back, promised the university a 500 Seater Auditorium. The proposed site is a large parcel of land located opposite the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the main campus, Ojo. In a press statement signed by the Coordinator, Centre for Information Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ademola Adekoya, the project is expected to be completed and delivered to the university in October, this year. Upon completion, the auditorium will be handed over to the Faculty of Science to further alleviate the infrastructure needs of the faculty. In another development, the Vice Chancellor and his Deputy in-charge of Administration, Prof. Oyedamola Oke and the Registrar, Mr. Lewis Akinwun-

mi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with leaders of five firms chosen by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies (CES) to train students of the university in Entrepreneurial skills in different fields of knowledge. The Vice Chancellor hosted the leaders of five leading firms to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on partnerships to train students of the University in Entrepreneurial Skills in different fields of knowledge. The meeting took place at the instance of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies of the university, at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room, Main Campus, Ojo The five organisations are Victor Eriabie & Associates (Grapho- Psychology), Aries SYSTEMSCOM Technical Engineering Ltd, ShelterCare Partners Ltd (Building Logistics), Westgate Resources Development Centre (Human Resource Dev), and El-Zade Security and Technical Ltd (Security) were selected from a pool of other interested organisations by the CES to partner with the university in giving practical training

to LASU students who take the Entrepreneurship course. The partnership will give students of the university opportunity to acquire practical training from leaders in different industries at no costs, in what is another effort of the university management to give the LASU students an edge over their contemporaries in the country. In the VC’s words: “What we are trying to achieve is a model that the National Universities Commission will send other universities to copy .When we talk about Entrepreneurship, it is not just teaching them theory. It’s about giving them the practicals. We want our students to work with the firms and must be students who qualify on merit. We will make the process open for all of them to compete and the best chosen” In their respective responses, the leaders of the partner firms were full of optimism for the project, thanking the University for the Opportunity and assuring that within the next one year, students of the Lagos State University and the institution as a whole will be the better for it.

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SSANIP berates government over underfunding of polytechnic education Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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sociation of Nigeria Polytechnics SSANIP has berated governments both at the State and Federal for underfunding Polytechnic education in the country. The Association also commended the Federal government for facilitating the safe return of Dapchi school girls kidnapped by members of the Boko Haram insurgent. The Association made these remarks during its 55th National Executive Council/General Executive Council meeting held at the Federal Polytech-

nic, Bida, Niger State. While urging the government at the central to do more in the area of security as a way of provoking people’s confidence on security matters, SSANIP said all efforts at regaining freedom for the remaining Chibok School Girls abducted three years ago should be intensified. The Polytechnic workers also praised the National Assembly for setting up machineries in form of a bill to put an end to the dichotomy between B.Sc and HND holders in Public and Private Establishments in Nigeria and prayed that the law making body in Nigeria

Strike: IBB Varsity NASU wins first round Saka Bolaji -Minna

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Non Academic Staff Union of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, Niger state has won the first round in its battle with the institutions management and the Niger state government. NASU had on Monday declared a 7- day warning strike to press home its demand for the payment of N1.5 billion outstanding allowances. NASU had said it chose this week for the commencement of the strike to frustrate the planned 2nd Convocation of the university expected to take place this Saturday. As a result of the strike which paralysed academic and non- academic activities on the campus the university management had already suspended the convocation activities as expected by NASU. A statement by the Registrar of the University, Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi made available to newsmen on Tuesday and titled “ postponement of Convocation”

said the “ combined convocation ceremony earlier scheduled for Saturday March 31, 2018 has been postponed indefinitely. “The postponement is due to some unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be announced later” Abdullahi said in the statement. According to the Registrar, “ the council, Senate and Management sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our esteemed visitors, graduands parents and the general public”. The Joint Action Committee Chairman for the strike Alhaji Mustapha Abdulkhadir said the union will not call of the strike until government met their demands. The ongoing strike is the second in the Niger state government owned tertiary institution within one month, the first being by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities which was also over nonpayment of accumulated hard earned allowances. The government only last week signed a memorandum of understanding for the payment of the N500m accumulated hard earned allowances.

should speed up the process of the bill passage. SSANIP appreciated the federal government for setting up a committee for renegotiation of the 2019 agreement with Unions in the Polytechnic Sector with a plea to quicken the process. The Association enjoined the National Assembly to also give a speedy passage to the bill for the review the education laws in Nigeria in order to overcome most of the challenges facing the Polytechnic sector including the issue of principal officers. It however frowned at the federal government for under-funding the

Polytechnic sector and demanded immediate release of the recommendations of the NEEDS Assessment report and do other needful. Recalling that the CONTISS 15 Migration was effective from 2009, SSANIP appealed to the federal government to make funds available for immediate payment of arrears due to CONTISS 15 Migrants in Nigerian Polytechnics. On non-payment of staff salaries and other allowances in some states, the Senior polytechnic administrators said they would be forced to take drastic actions against state governments of Benue, Kogi,

Imo, Osun, Abia and Oyo States for hiding under economic recession to deprive workers of their rights. In similar vein, the Association berated the continued delay in the implementation of the 65 years retirement age in some state polytechnics and other institutions noting that the situation is unacceptable. For not implementing promotions and payment of arrears in some polytechnics and similar institutions, SSANIP expressed resentment for the development hinting that polytechnic workers are being owed different kinds of arrears since

2013 by the Federal and some state governments and called for immediate payment of the arrears. The non implementation of Pension Act 2014 as amended; SSANIP said is a matter of serious concern to it in view of its sensitivity to workers’ life. The Association urged the federal government to implement the provision of the 2014 pension act and look seriously into delayed payment of retirement benefits of members who had served the polytechnic sector and Nigeria meritoriously lamenting that the hardship being faced by these retirees and their immediate families are enormous.

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, (second left), Chairman of Joint Tax Board, Mr. Tunde Fowler (left), Executive Secretary of joint Tax Board, Mr. Oseni Elamah, (second right), and Special Adviser to the Governor on Tax Matters, Gbenga Akano (right), during a visit by the crew of Federal Inland Revenue Service to Governor Aregbesola before the declaration of the 140th Quarterly Meeting of the Joint Tax Board by Osun Board of Internal Revenue in Osogbo…. on Monday

Dapchi schoolgirls: Release Leah Sharibu now, PFN tells FG Titus Akhigbe,Benin

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Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has charged the Federal Government to use all its might to effect the release of the last Dapchi School girl Miss Leah Sharibu still being held, from the captivity of the Boko Haram terrorists. PFN in a press statement endorsed in Benin City by its National

President, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, said the federal government must act quickly to free the only remaining Dapchi School girl unhurt. The Boko Haram terrorists last week freed over 100 Dapchi School girls they abducted in February, this year and held back Leah for refusing to convert from Christianity to Islam. “What Leah Sharibu is going through has further confirmed our wor-

ries that the activities of the Boko Haram and killer Herdsmen have religious undertone. These kind of things should not be happening in a free and democratic nation like Nigeria. It is really unacceptable. “We also call on her captors to release her unconditionally. The federal government must ensure her release just like the other girls”, the PFN stated. The PFN press state-

ment further called on the international friends of Nigeria to help facilitate the safe release of Leah Sharibu to rejoin her family. The PFN, which admonished all Christians in the country to continue to offer fervent prayers toward the freedom of the Christian girl, urged Nigerians to respect the right of freedom of worship of others and be tolerant.

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EZEUDU AUGUSTINA CHINEMEREM

AZEEZ BASIRAT ODUNOLA

Formerly known and addressed as EZEUDU GIFT CHINEMEREM, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEUDU AUGUSTINA CHINEMEREM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ODUNOLA BASIRAT YEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ BASIRAT ODUNOLA. That i was born on the 17th of July, 1991. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UGWU NKECHI FAUSTINA CHERISH I was formerly known as UGWU NKECHI FAUSTINA and UGWU NKECHI CHERISH but now wish to be known called and addressed as UGWU NKECHI FAUSTINA CHERISH. All former documents remain valid. That I was born on 20/02/1997. General public take note.

AKINSANYA ADEWUNMI OLAIDE

I formerly known and addressed as AKINSANYA ADEWUNMI FOLASHADE now wish to be known called and addressed as AKINSANYA ADEWUNMI OLAIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IFEANYI BLESSING NWABUEGO

BOSAH CHINENYE FELICIA

Formerly known and addressed as OGBA BLESSING NWABUEGO, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEANYI BLESSING NWABUEGO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AGUNCHA CHINENYE FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as BOSAH CHINENYE FELICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. THERESA ISEMEN UKAERU

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. OGBONNA PRECIOUS ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EZEJI PRECIOUS ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FASANYA MAYOWA ADENIKE Formerly known and addressed as IBUOYE MAYOWA ADENIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as FASANYA MAYOWA ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DADA ABIOLA NIKE Formerly known and addressed as SOLADOYE ABIOLA NIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as DADA ABIOLA NIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS VIVIAN EMENGINI ONYEKACHUKWU ONWUAZO Formerly known and addressed as MISS VIVIAN EMENGINI ONYEKACHUKWU EMODI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS VIVIAN EMENGINI ONYEKACHUKWU ONWUAZO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION This is to inform the general public that I am the biological father of the under listed children – MADUABUCHI SOMTOCHUKWU PETER, MADUABUCHI CHINEMELUM EMMANUEL, MADUABUCHI GIDEON CHIBUNDU and MADUABUCHI CHINONYELUM RITA. That MADUABUCHI is my fathers name while ONWUEGBUNA is my grand fathers name.

ADDITION OF NAME

TAHAN FRIDAY DARLINGTON

MRS CHIOMA PEACE IKPE

Formerly known and address as ONYEARIZOR GENEVIEVE CHINENYE now wish to add NZEKWE to my surname. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as ONYEARIZOR –NZEKWE GENEVIEVE CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ODOBIMHE FRIDAY SAMSON, now wish to be known and addressed as TAHAN FRIDAY DARLINGTON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss CHIOMA PEACE KALU now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs CHIOMA PEACE IKPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKINOLA OLUWANITEMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OLAIDE RACHAEL IDOWU

that ADEPOJU ILERIOLUWA MOTUNRAYO OLUKAYODE is the same person as ADEPOJU ILERIOLUWA MOTUNRAYO. That I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as ADEPOJU ILERIOLUWA MOTUNRAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAIDE RASIDATU IDOWU now wish to be known and addressed as OLAIDE RACHAEL IDOWU. All former documents remain valid and the general public, please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as Omope Oluwanitemi now wish to be known and addressed as Akinola Oluwanitemi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS SOLOMON OJAKOVO MONICA UKUEVO

ADIO SHUKURAT OMODESOLA

I formerly known and addressed as MISS MONICA UFUOMA UKUEVO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SOLOMON OJAKOVO MONICA UKUEVO . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ATANDA SHUKURAT now wish to be known and addressed as ADIO SHUKURAT OMODESOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OLANIREGUN KEHINDE OMOBOLANLE I formerly known and addressed as FOLORUNSHO KEHINDE OMOBOLANLE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLANIREGUN KEHINDE OMOBOLANLE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MISS OLUNLOYO ADEPEJU OLUREMI

MUBO-IBIYEMI FUNMILAYO ANUOLUWAPO

ADEBODUN ADEPITAN MATHEW

I formerly known and addressed as OWOLABI FUNMILAYO ANUOLUWAPO now wish to be known and addressed as MUBO-IBIYEMI FUNMILAYO ANUOLUWAPO . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBODUN MATHEW KUNLE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBODUN ADEPITAN MATHEW . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

KOLAWOLE KAUSARA DAMISOLA

AMAECHI CHIZOBAM DORIS I formerly known and addressed as AMAECHI B. N. RE CHIZOBAM D. now wish to be known and addressed as AMAECHI CHIZOBAM DORIS . I was born on 12/11/1996.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as KOLAWOLE KAUSARA OLUWADAMISINUOLA now wish to be known and addressed as KOLAWOLE KAUSARA DAMISOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS FARINTO ADEPEJU OLUREMILEKUN now wish to be known and addressed as MISS OLUNLOYO ADEPEJU OLUREMI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. EZEJI PRECIOUS ONYINYECHI

Formerly known and addressed as THERESA ISEMEN EBOHON (MISS.), now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. THERESA ISEMEN UKAERU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANGELA MOSES OBOGO

BELLO ADEOLA MODINAT Formerly known and addressed as BUSARI ADEOLA MODINAT, now wish to be known and addressed as BELLO ADEOLA MODINAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MARY ANTAI EBEGBUNE Formerly known and addressed as EKPE MARY ANTAI, now wish to be known and addressed as MARY ANTAI EBEGBUNE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ODUPELU BOLA OYETORO I, formerly known and addressed as Oyedeji Bola Oyetoro now wish to be known and addressed as Odupelu Bola Oyetoro. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MBAGWU REBECCA CHINASA I, formerly known and addressed as MBAGWU GABRIELLA CHINASA now wish to be known and addressed as MBAGWU REBECCA CHINASA. All former documents remain valid and the general public, please take note

YUSUF OLUBUNMI FUNMILAYO

I formerly known and addressed as ANGELA CHRISTOPHER now wish to be known and addressed as ANGELA MOSES OBOGO . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AKINYEMI OLUBUNMI RONKE now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF OLUBUNMI FUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

MRS. IFEOMA NNABUEZE

I formerly known and addressed as UGOSON NNAMDI now wish to add NICOLAS to my name now I wish to be known and addressed as UGOSON NNAMDI NICOLAS . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IFEOMA EZEME now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IFEOMA NNABUEZE. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

BOSE SHADE AMUNI

ODEY MOSES OGAR

I formerly known and addressed as BOSE SHADE AKANNI now wish to be known and addressed as BOSE SHADE AMUNI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Moses Steven Odey now wish to be known and addressed as Odey Moses Ogar. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

OLUFEMI NANCY TITILAYO I formerly known and addressed as JOHN NANCY now wish to be known and addressed as OLUFEMI NANCY TITILAYO. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

OFEM EKO MBANG I formerly known and addressed as RAPHEAL EKO MBANG now wish to be known and addressed as OFEM EKO MBANG. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

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CONSTANCE CHIBUGO OZO

MRS NNEDINSO VERONICA IGWENAGU

MRS IKE EBERE BLESSING

MRS OMEOKWE OLUCHUKWU JOSEPHINE

MRS OKEKE FRANCA NGOZI

I, formerly known and addressed as CONSTANCE CHIBUGO .I. KENECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as CONSTANCE CHIBUGO OZO. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNEDINSO VERONICA UZODIGWE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNEDINSO VERONICA IGWENAGU. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAJI OLUCHUKWU JOSEPHINE. now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OMEOKWE OLUCHUKWU JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note..

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

OSHIBE OGOCHUKWU NWAMINI

ONOVO JANEFRANCIS NNEKA

EZEIKOLO EBERE IGNATIUS

MRS OLEH LOVETH OBIANUJU

I, formerly known and addressed as OSHIBE OGOCHUKWU SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as OSHIBE OGOCHUKWU NWAMINI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OHAKAM CHIZOBA MARYROSE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHINEDOZIE CHIZOBA MARYROSE. now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OHAKAM CHIZOBA MARYROSE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note..

I, formerly known and addressed as ONOVO JANE NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONOVO JANEFRANCIS NNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS EMEKA – OGBODO JOY NNEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ODO JOY NNEKA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EMEKA – OGBODO JOY NNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ORJI OLUCHI EBERE

OKAFOR ONYINYE BLESSING

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANI OLUCHI THERESA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ORJI OLUCHI EBERE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NKEMELU ONYINYE BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR ONYINYE BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZE IFEYINWA DORATHY

I, formerly known and addressed as ATTAMAH IFEYINWA DORATHY., now wish to be known and addressed as EZE IFEYINWA DORATHY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKWOR RACHEL CHIDINMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AGU RACHEL CHIDINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKWOR RACHEL CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as VALENTINE EMEKA ALI., now wish to be known and addressed as EZEIKOLO EBERE IGNATIUS. My correct date of birth is 09/09/1983 All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS NGWU EDITH NDIDI

I, formerly known and addressed as IHUNWO OBY, now wish to be known and addressed as IHUNWO PURITY OBIAGERI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IFEANYI NWACHUKWU

MRS UGWUMGBOR JENNIFER IFEATU

MRS UCHENNA CHIAMAKA EMMANUELLA

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

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWONYE CHIAMAKA EMMANUELLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UCHENNA CHIAMAKA EMMANUELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EMOKAH CHIAMAKA GOODNESS ABBA

MRS ANGELA IKODIA CHIEGELE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANGELA IKODIA OGBUNNEVI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANGELA IKODIA CHIEGELE. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note. MRS OZOUDE ASSUMPTA GINIKA

MRS NZEKWE CHIAMAKA SARAH

MRS IKEGWUONU EMILIA NDIDIAMAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CLIFFORD SERAH ONYIAENE CHIAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NZEKWE CHIAMAKA SARAH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGAMBA EMILIAN NDIDIAMAKA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IKEGWUONU EMILIA NDIDIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MRS OKWOR NKECHI JECINTA

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OFFOR NKECHI JECINTA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKWOR NKECHI JECINTA . All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MRS CHIBUEZE EDITH ONYINYE

MRS ONUOBIA NKEIRU LILIAN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKINMADE TENITOPE OLUWASEYI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLOWU TENITOPE OLUWASEYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OPARA EDITH ONYINYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIBUEZE EDITH ONYINYE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU NKEIRU LILIAN. now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONUOBIA NKEIRU LILIAN. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note..

MRS NWORA CHIAMAKA ROSELINE

MRS NWAMMADU CHIKODILI JULIANA

MRS CHIME – DIMBO SANDRA OBIANUJU

MRS UCHENNA PRECIOUS NWANKWO

MRS ECHEM IFEOMA CLARA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AMOBI IFEOMA CLARA., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ECHEM IFEOMA CLARA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MUKHTAR NANA AISHA

I formerly known and addressed as AHMED AISHA now wish to be known and addressed as MUKHTAR NANA AISHA. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note. CHIMA KINGSLEY ONYEKA I formerly known and addressed as KINGSLEY KINGSLEY CHIMA . Wrong Date of Birth-15th July,1982 . Now wish to be known and addressed as CHIMA KINGSLEY ONYEKA. Correct Date of Birth-1st, February,1982. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

IZUEGBONWU ANGELA NJIDEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUMA ANGELA NJIDEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as IZUEGBONWU ANGELA NJIDEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MARY FRANCIS ENENCHE

I formerly known and addressed as MARY FRANCIS now wish to be known and addressed as MARY FRANCIS ENENCHE. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note. OYEWUSI TOYIN ALABI

I formerly known and addressed as OYEWUSI EZEKIEL OLUWATOYIN ,now wish to be known and addressed as OYEWUSI TOYIN ALABI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OSI JULIANA OLUCHI (NEE EKE)

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EKE JULIANA .O., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OSI JULIANA OLUCHI (NEE EKE). All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note. OJUKWU CHIKAODILI AUGUSTINA

I formerly known and addressed as OKEKE NNAYELUGO CHIKAODILI AUGUSTINA now wish to be known and addressed as OJUKWU CHIKAODILI AUGUSTINA. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note. GODWIN IJEOMA MARVELLOUS

I formerly known and addressed as MARVELLOUS IJEOMA ETIAKA, Now wish to be known and addressed as GODWIN IJEOMA MARVELLOUS. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EKEZE CHIOMA FAVOUR

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBIDIMMA CHIOMA FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EKEZE CHIOMA FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note. CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OKEKE CHIZOBA ANTHONIA, now wish to be known and addressed as ATUANYA CHIZOBA ANTHONIA All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONOVO OTUOMASIRI LUISA NNENNA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ATU OTUOMASIRICHI LUISA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR EUCHARIA IFY, now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR EUCHARIA IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DIMBO OBIANUJU SANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIME – DIMBO SANDRA OBIANUJU. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

ATUANYA CHIZOBA ANTHONIA

MRS OLOWU TENITOPE OLUWASEYI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OZOANI OGECHI LINDA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKONKWO OGECHI LINDA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ABBA CHIAMAKA GOODNESS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EMOKAH CHIAMAKA GOODNESS ABBA . All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ATU OTUOMASIRICHI LUISA

NWEZE MAUREEN NNEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS VICTORIA CHIAMAKA ONUOHA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS VICTORIA CHIAMAKA MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IHUNWO PURITY OBIAGERI

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

I, formerly known and addressed as NWAZI MAUREEN NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWEZE MAUREEN NNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEH CHIAMAKA ROSELINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWORA CHIAMAKA ROSELINE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIJIOKE CHINEME CORDELIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANI CORDELIA CHINEME. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

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

OKAFOR EUCHARIA IFEYINWA

MRS VICTORIA CHIAMAKA MOSES

MRS ANI CORDELIA CHINEME

MRS OKONKWO OGECHI LINDA

MRS IGBOANUGO NKIRU NDIDIAMAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONUNKWO NKIRU NDIDIAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IGBOANUGO NKIRU NDIDIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. FRANK AKONOBI

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

I, formerly known and addressed as FRANK AKONOBI CHUKWUDI, now wish to be known and addressed as FRANK AKONOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZEH CHIDERA KINGSLEY

MRS OKORIE EDINA EBERE

I, formerly known and addressed as EZE KINGSLEY., now wish to be known and addressed as EZEH CHIDERA KINGSLEY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHETEZE UGOCHI BEYONCE

This is to inform the general public that my name ANASTASIA AMANEZE was wrongly written during my BVN registration, but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ANASTASIA ANAMEZE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWOLISA UGOCHI BEYONCE., now wish to be known and addressed as CHETEZE UGOCHI BEYONCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANAJEMBA CHUKWUDI VINCENT

ONABANJO LUCY IHEOMA

I formerly known and addressed as ANAJEMBA CHUKWUDI,now wish to be known and addressed as ANAJEMBA CHUKWUDI VINCENT . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ESIBENNE LUCY IHEOMA now wish to be known and addressed as ONABANJO LUCY IHEOMA. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME /CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH

This is to inform the general public that my name UGWUNTA SAMUEL was wrongly written in my account, but now wish to be corrected and addressed as NGWUNTA SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NUHU ABDULHAMID INYASS now wish to be known and addressed as NUHU ABDULHAMMED ABIODUN,That my correct date of birth is16th of February,1970. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

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ONYEMALU ARINZECHUKWU DARLINGTON I formerly known and addressed as ONYEMALU ARINZECHI DARLINGTIN now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEMALU ARINZECHUKWU DARLINGTON.all former documents remain valid,general public please take note.

OSIMA SAKIFA-A. JOSIAH

I Formerly known and addressed as OSIMA HELEN JOSIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as OSIMA SAKIFA-A. JOSIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. ANENE-AMAECHI JOY CHIGOZIE I, formerly known and addressed as, IBUODINMA JOY CHIGOZIE now wish to be known and addressed as, ANENE-AMAECHI JOY CHIGOZIE . All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that the names MISS ENWERE BEATRICE EKENMA, ENWERE BEATRICE CHINMA and ENWERE BEATRICE NMA refers to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MADUMERE ENWERE BEATRICE EKENMA. All former documents remain valid. Abia State University Uturu, Banks and the general public should please take note.

MRS. CHIOMA UGOCHINYEREM CHINESOM I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIOMA UGOCHINYEREM UMUNNA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHIOMA UGOCHINYEREM CHINESOM. All former documents remain valid. Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, First Bank Plc and the general public should please take note ADEKOYA OLADAPO BABATUNDE

Formerly known and addressed as Adekoya Oladapo /Adekoya Oladapo Babatund Now wish to be known and addressed as Adekoya Oladapo Babatunde. Born 23/04/1980.All Former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

OLORUNYOMI OLUMIDE BARNABAS I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNMOYERO OLUMIDE BARNABAS, now wish to be known and addressed as OLORUNYOMI OLUMIDE BARNABAS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

ADEBAKIN RAIMOT BUKOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBIYI RAIMOT BUKOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAKIN RAIMOT BUKOLA.all former documents remain valid,general public please take note. MRS. UCHEAGOLU CHIKODIRI ELIZABETH I formerly known called and addressed as MISS UGWU CHIKODIRI ELIZABETH. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. UCHEAGOLU CHIKODIRI ELIZABETH. Former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. UWADINEKE CHIZITERE MICHAELINE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

AS MISS AMUCHUAKA CHIZITERE MICHAELINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. UWADINEKE CHIZITERE MICHAELINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

BOLADALE ABDUL-WAHZEE ABDUL-WAHZEE, hereby notify Relevant Authorities and the General Public that I HAVE NO MIDDLE NAME. My names formerly stated as BOLADALE ABDUL Wahzee or BOLADALE WAHZEE ABDUL should henceforth be corrected, known, called and addressed as BOLADALE ABDUL-WAHZEE All former documents remain valid. AJAYI-LASISI TEMITOPE SUKURAT

I, formerly known and addressed as LASISI TEMITOPE SUKURAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYILASISI TEMITOPE SUKURAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AWOSANYA SOLA ADELARIN

MRS. SUNDAY OMONIGHO

I formerly known and addressed as MISS IMARAH OMONIGHO now want to be known and addressed as MRS. SUNDAY OMONIGHO all former documents remain valid . General public please take note MRS. OKPOAGU CHARITY NKECHINYERE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUNA CHARITY NKECHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKPOAGU CHARITY NKECHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. OGUNGBIRE TOYIN ADERONKE

I Formerly Known and Addressed as Ogungbure Toyin Aderonke now wish to be known, called and addressed as Ogungbire Toyin Aderonke. All Documents and Certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

AGADA EMMANUEL FLORENCE

I, formerly known and addressed as ENECHE FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as AGADA EMMANUEL FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. BELLO IBRAHIM

MRS. OJEIKERE REBECCA OLUWAKEMI Formerly REBECCA OLUWAKEMI BALOGUN now wish to be called and addressed as MRS. OJEIKERE REBECCA OLUWAKEMI. With wrong date of Birth of 16 Oct. 1979. My correct date of Birth is 18th of September, 1976. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGU MARGARET

BIBLE WAY MISSION INC.

WILLIAMS KEHINDE BENEDICTA

ACHUDUME OGOCHUKWU FAVOUR

Formerly known and addressed as adankpo kehinde benedicta Now wish to be known and addressed as williams kehinde benedicta All Former documents remain valid. Banks and general public note.

Formerly known and addressed as OZUEM OGOCHUKWU FAVOUR HUSBAND = ACHUDUME BENEDICT CHIBEZENow wish to be known and addressed as ACHUDUME OGOCHUKWU FAVOUR.All Former documents remain valid. Banks and general public note.

Formerly known and addressed as FULL GOSPEL REVIVAL CRUSADE INC., now wish to be known and addressed as BIBLE WAY MISSION INC. (a.k.a) ARM OF THE LORD CHURCH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OGUNSURU MARY MODUPE

I Formerly Known and Addressed as Ujadughele Mary Dupe now wish to be known, called and addressed as Ogunsuru Mary Modupe All Documents and Certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note. ALIMI AHMEED OWODIRAN

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS ALIMI AMEDU HAMEED INSTEAD OF MY CORRECT NAME WHICH IS ALIMI AHMEED OWODIRAN. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 12TH SEPT.1988. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. SALAU MODINAT OMOBOLANLE

MRS OKOLI EUNICE OLUEBUCHE

EZEH EKENECHUKWU MICHAEL

I, formerly known and addressed as TEMIPRE MICHAEL ERICK, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEH EKENECHUKWU MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as OKPALAUGO CHIGOZIE ADAUGO now wish to be known and addressed as OKPALAUGO CHIGOZIE FAITH. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that AMAKA UDEH, NWAMAKA ELIZABETH UDEH, AND AMAKA EMOLE refers as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed asAMAKA UGWUSINACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ENE CAROLINE UCHENNA

I, formerly known and addressed as ENE-CHIKELUBA CAROLINE UCHENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as ENE CAROLINE UCHENNA. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

MRS DIEKE CHINENYE OLIVE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OSHEWEAKOR CHINENYE .O., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS DIEKE CHINENYE OLIVE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZEH CHARITY CHINEMEREM

I, formerly known and addressed as ODOH CHARITY CHINEMEREM, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEH CHARITY CHINEMEREM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note MRS CHIZOBAM EBERE CHARITY

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

MUFUTAU SARATU

Formerly Mustapha Saratu now wish to be called and addressed as MUFUTAU SARATU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MISS MAJINDU CLEMENTINA NWABUGO

I, formerly known and addressed as IBEH EUNICE OLUEBUCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKOLI EUNICE OLUEBUCHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MISS. OTUN NIMOTA KIKELOMO

OWOKALADE REBECCA YETUNDE

Formerly Akande Rebecca Yetunde now wish to be called and addressed as OWOKALADE REBECCA YETUNDE All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly Mrs. Masha Nimota Kikelomo now wish to be called and addressed as MISS. OTUN NIMOTA KIKELOMO All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHITTU MODINAT OMOBOLANLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALAU MODINAT OMOBOLANLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLICPLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS OBIUKWU CLEMENTINA NWABUGO, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS MAJINDU CLEMENTINA NWABUGO. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

SANNI MARY OLUWATOYIN

Formerly Akinnubi Mary Oluwatoyin now wish to be called and addressed as SANNI MARY OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Uduak Sunday Udoh now wish to be known and addressed as Agu Margaret. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

Formerly known and addressed as Bello Lawan Ibrahim Now wish to be known and addressed as Bello Ibrahim. All Former documents remain valid. Banks and general public note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNEJI ASSUMPTA UGOCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IKOYO ASSUMPTA UGOCHI . All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as YUSUF LATEEFAT OLAMIDE ,now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULKAREEM LATEEFAT OLAMIDE . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Idowu Sola Adelarin Now wish to be known and addressed as Awosanya Sola Adelarin. All Former documents remain valid. Banks and general public note.

OKPALAUGO CHIGOZIE FAITH

MRS IKOYO ASSUMPTA UGOCHI

ABDULKAREEM LATEEFAT OLAMIDE

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MRS YETUNDE OLUFADEJIMI OJULARI

I Formerly Known and Addressed as Miss Yetunde Olufadejimi Odejayi now wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs Yetunde Olufadejimi Ojulari All Documents and Certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

BRAIMAH SALAMI ENESI

Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM SALAMI ENESI Now wish to be known and addressed as . BRAIMAH SALAMI ENESI All Former documents remain valid. Banks and general public note.

MRS SODUNKE ADEBISI BASIRAT

FOLAWIYO OLANREWAJU ABEKE

Formally known and addressed as miss Lawal Adebisi Basirat now which to be known and addressed as Mrs Sodunke Adebisi Basirat. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL OLANREWAJU ABEKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FOLAWIYO OLANREWAJU ABEKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OSOTA ABIOLA

MRS TAJUDEEN OMOSHALEWA BASIRAT

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FOLORUNSO ABIOLA MUJIB NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSOTA ABIOLA. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 14TH MAY,1985. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed Miss Adewale Omoshalewa Basirat Now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Tajudeen Omoshalewa Basirat.All former documents remain valid.General public please take note.

MMAUABUCHI .V. UGWU CHINENYE

MRS NWOSU PAULET ONYEKACHI

MRS OZOKOLIE CHIDIMMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AGBOEZE CHINENYE FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MMAUABUCHI .V. UGWU CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMAH PAULET ONYEKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWOSU PAULET ONYEKACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKEKE CHIDIMMA LYNDA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OZOKOLIE CHIDIMMA. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

MRS NWACHUKWU FAVOUR CHINAZOR

MRS PETER-OKOLI UCHENNA HENRIETA

ONYINYE CLEMENTINA OKONGWU

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZECHUKWU UCHENNA HENRIETA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PETER-OKOLI UCHENNA HENRIETA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYINYE CLEMENTINA IGWEBUIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYINYE CLEMENTINA OKONGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEOKEAGU CHINAZOR FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWACHUKWU FAVOUR CHINAZOR. All former documents remain valid. NYSC, BANKS and General public should please take note. NWACHINEMERE MAXWELL OSONDU

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINEMEREM MAXWELL IFEANYI, now wish to be known and addressed as NWACHINEMERE MAXWELL OSONDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note HON. CHIKA OHAH

I, Hon. CHIKA OHAH wishes to let the general public know that I am a bonafide member of PDP and not any other party. General public should take note.

ASOGWA VICTOR

I, formerly known and addressed as ASOGU SUNDAY UWAKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as ASOGWA VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKONKWO AMANDA CYNTHIA CHIOMA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ELOANYI AMANDA CYNTHIA CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKONKWO AMANDA CYNTHIA CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name ONWUDE JESSIE NDIDIAMAKA was wrongly written in my account, but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ONWUDE NDIDIAMAKA JESSICA. My correct date of birth is 21st Jan 1988. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name ANENE KEVIN CHUKWUDIKE was wrongly written in my account, but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ANENE KEVIN CHUKWUDI. My correct date of birth is 22/09/1978 All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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OROK DEBORAH MODUPEAIYE

I formerly known and addressed as OMOREGIE DEBORAH MODUPEAIYE,now wish to be known and addressed as OROK DEBORAH MODUPEAIYE . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note. UMEH CHINONYERE VINCENT

I, formerly known and addressed as, UME CHINONYERE UME, now wish to be known and addressed as, UMEH CHINONYERE VINCENT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. HUNSA TEMITOPE ODUNAYO

Formerly known and addressed as HUNSA TEMITOPE now wish to be known and addressed as HUNSA TEMITOPE ODUNAYO. all former document remain valid, general public should please take note. EBENEZER OLUWAFEMI WILLIAMS

I formerly known and addressed as. EBENEZER OLUWAFEMI GODONU. now wish to be known and addressed as .EBENEZER OLUWAFEMI WILLIAMS. all former documents remain valid. general public should please take note.

ANORUE, CHIAMAKA STELLA-MARIS

I, formerly known and referred to as Anorue, Chiamaka Daniella, or Anorue Amaka, now wish to be known and referred to as Anorue, Chiamaka Stella-Maris . All documents bearing Anorue Amaka should remain valid. ALLI MORENIKEJI BOLUWATIFE

Formerly ALLI MORENIKEJI ALIMOTU now ALLI MORENIKEJI BOLUWATIFE . Former document remains valid. General public should take note. MRS AKOREDE MARIAM AINA ABIODUN

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Saliu Ahmed Mariam Aina Abiodun now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Akorede Mariam Aina Abiodun. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

MRS. IHEME CHIZOBA EVANGELINE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EZEOBI CHIZOBA EVANGELINE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IHEME CHIZOBA EVANGELINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. IKUNGA CHINOYE

I, formerly known and addressed as, IKUNGA CHINENYE CHINENYE-SAL, now wish to be known and addressed as, IKUNGA CHINOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE/ CHANGE OF NAME

I, Samuel Okon do hereby declare that MRS. CHIOMA OGOCHUKWU SAMUEL, is now my legitimate wife married on the 3rd day of October, 2017 and after the fulfilment of all corresponding marital rites to her parents pursuant to the custom and tradition of her people in Umueze in Nkwerre Lga of IMO State. She was formerly known and addressed as MISS. CHIOMA OGOCHUKWU NDIRIBE before her marriage to me. All relevant authorities concerned and the public should please take note.

BOSEDE ADEBIMPE WILLIAMS

I Formerly known and addressed as.BOSEDE ADEBIMPE ADEMOYEGUN.now wish to be known and addressed as BOSEDE ADEBIMPE WILLIAMS. all former documents remain valid, general public should please take note CONFIRMATION OF NAME MY NAME WAS WRITEN AS ADEKOYA OMOSOLA OLAWUNMI ON MY INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT, AS ADEKOYA OMOSOLA ON MY VOTERS CARD, AS ADEKOYA OMOSOLA TEMITOPE ON MY DRIVERS LICENSE AND AS ADEKOYA OMOSOLA TITILAYO ON MY BVN. I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND CALLED AS ADEKOYA OMOSOLA OLAWUNMI.

KORAJA PATIENCE AFIA

l formerly known and addressed as Boamah patience Afia Now wished to be known and addressed as Koraja Patience Afia all former documents remain valid general public should pleased take note. BUHARI FATIMAT ADEWUNMI

I formerly known and addressed as Olajumoke Fatimat Adewunmi now wish to be known and addressed as Buhari Fatimat Adewunmi. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

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MRS AZOGAMA MOLLY FUNMILAYO

MRS. AJAEKWE LYNDA PRECIOUS

EMENEKWE PRECIOUS CHIMEZIE

MRS. EGBE A. UCHECHI JOSEPHINE

I, formerly known and addressed as, Miss Maku Molly Funmilayo, now wish to be known and addressed as, Mrs Azogama Molly Funmilayo. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AJAMEKWE LYNDA PRECIOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AJAEKWE LYNDA PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EMENEKWE MIRIAN CHIOMA, EMENEKWE PRECIOUS CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, EMENEKWE PRECIOUS CHIMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ANEKE UCHECHI JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EGBE A. UCHECHI JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SORIMO GODKNOWNS DESEIMOKUMO

OBICHERE MAGNUS IKECHUKWU

OBICHERE EMMANUELA OLAMMA

ESTHER CHIJIOKE OKEREKE

I, formerly known and addressed as, SORIMO GODKNOWNS, now wish to be known and addressed as, SORIMO GODKNOWNS DESEIMOKUMO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OSUJI MAGNUS IKECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBICHERE MAGNUS IKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, UGWUMBA EMMANUELA OLAMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBICHERE EMMANUELA OLAMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. EKEOCHA CHIMA PERE

MRS. RITA OBY INNOCENT

JENNIFER OGHENENYERHOWO DEINMOWURU

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GABRIEL PERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EKEOCHA CHIMA PERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OTONAH RITA OBY, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. RITA OBY INNOCENT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OKELEKE NNAMDI SAMUEL

ADEJOKE AMINAT OYEWUNMI

I.formerly known and addressed as OKELEKE NNAMDI FRIDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as OKELEKE ONYINYECHI JANE NNAMDI SAMUEL.KNOWN all former I FORMERLY AND documents remainAS valid, general MISS publicADDRESSED should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEJOKE AMINAT OKELEKE. now wish to be known and addressed as ADEJOKE AMINAT OYEWUNMI. all former documents remain valid, general public should please take.

JANE ONYINYECHI OKORO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN ODUKOYA YEMISI MORIAM AND ADDRESSED AS MRS I OLUPNNA YEMISI MORIAM,Is also ONYINYECHI JANE UWANMA. the same person DOCUMENTS bearing ODUKOYA FORMER REMAIN YEMISIVALID. MORIAM that now wish to TAKE GENERAL PUBLIC be known and address as ODUKOYA YEMISINOTE. MORIAM.All other documents bearing my other names remain valid. All authoritiesAKIODE concern bank and general BUSAYO publicFORMERLY should pleaseKNOWN take noteAND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINDE BUSAYO TITILOPE NOW ANAVHE ESOHE GLORIA WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESOHE MRS AKIODE Formerly AIRHIA BUSAYO TITIILOPE. ALL GLORIA now ANAVHE FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN ESOHE GLORIA . Former VALID. GENERAL document remainsPUBLIC valid. PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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OLAWUYI AFUSAT

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OWOLABI BUHARI OLALEKAN AFUSAT MOTUNRAYO NOW ABDULGANIYI WISHknown TO BEand KNOWN AND I formerly addressed ADDRESSED AS MRS OLAWUYI as Alao Olalekan Abdulganiyi now AFUSAT MOTUNRAYO.ALL wish to be known and addressed as Buhari Olalekan Abdulganiyi. All FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN formerVALID. documents remain valid. GENERAL PUBLIC General public TAKE shouldNOTE. please take PLEASE

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HELEN GINIKACHUKWU ONYINYECHI JANE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE HELEN ADDRESSED AS MISS GINIKACHUKWU WISH JANE ONYINYECHI,NOW OKORO NOW WISH TO BEAND KNOWN TO BE CALLED ADDRESS AND AS MRS AS ADDRESSED HELEN GINIKACHUKWU ONYINYECHI JANE UWANMA. TOBECHUKWU .ALL FORMER FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLICVALID TAKE AUTHORITY CONCERN AND NOTE.

GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE . BUSAYO AKIODE

SOLOMON IKECHUKWU l formerly known and addressed as Solomon Ikechukwu Anyaorie. Now wishes to be know and addressed as SOLOMON IKECHUKWU ABRAHAM. former MARY OKEallOLANILKE documents remain valid general FORMERLY KNOWN public should take note.AND

ADDRESSED AS MISS BAMISAYE OLANIKE MARY MGBUDOM CHIEDOZIE NOW WISH TO BE JEROME KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKE Formerly Mgbudom OLANILKE MARY. ALL FORMER Chiedozie CornelREMAIN now VALID. DOCUMENTS Mgbudom Chiedozie Jerome. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE Former remains TAKEdocument NOTE.

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DAUDA KAMILU

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALAO KAMILU ORIYOMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAUDA KAMILU ORIYOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ADVERT SPACE FOR SALE

ODERINDE OLUWADAMILOLA

ADVERT SPACE FOR SALE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IDOWU OLUWADAMILOLA RHODA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ODERINDE OLUWADAMILOLA RHODA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE OKE OLANILKE MARY TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINDE BAMISAYE OLANIKE MARY BUSAYO TITILOPE NOW NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN WISH TO BE KNOWN AND AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKE ADDRESSED AS MRS AKIODE OLANILKE MARY. ALL FORMER BUSAYO TITIILOPE. ALL REMAIN THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERALDOCUMENTS PUBLIC THAT THE VALID. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TOTAKE THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE. PLEASE TAKE NOTE. COMMISSION FOR CHANGE AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES

TWANI FOUNDATION

UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED DAUDA KAMILU OLAWUYI AFUSAT MATTERS ACT 1990. FORMERLY KNOWN AND

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OWOLABI AFUSAT MOTUNRAYO THE TRUSTES ARE:-NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND 1. JOHN OCHICHE ADDRESSED AS MRSOKALA OLAWUYI 2. GRACE TWANI AFUSAT MOTUNRAYO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS 3. ANGELA TWANI REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AIMS:-

ADDRESSED AS ALAO KAMILU ORIYOMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAUDA KAMILU ORIYOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ODERINDE OLUWADAMILOLA HELEN YOUTHGINIKACHUKWU AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ANY OBJECTION THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE IDOWU ADDRESSED AS MISS ADDRESSED AS EZETO HELEN RHODA GINIKACHUKWU WISH FORWARDED ,NOW TO THE REGISTRAROLUWADAMILOLA GENERAL CORPORATE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS COMMISSION MAITAMAAND ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS ADDRESSED AS MRSOF ASAFFAIRS HELEN GINIKACHUKWU ODERINDE OLUWADAMILOLA TOBECHUKWU .ALL FORMER THIS PUBLICATION. RHODA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE SIGNED: SECRETARY TAKE NOTE. TAKE NOTE .

I, formerly known and addressed as, JENNIFER PAUL DEINMOWURU, now wish to be known and addressed as, JENNIFER OGHENENYERHOWO DEINMOWURU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ESTHER UDO NNANA, now wish to be known and addressed as, ESTHER CHIJIOKE OKEREKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. OKEKE STEPHEN EMEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as, UKOH AKPULU STEPHEN EJIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKEKE STEPHEN EMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OBOH HAPPINESS OMOH

BALA RABIU KAROFI

I, formerly known and addressed as OSEDIANOSEN HAPPINESS OMOH, no wish to be known and addressed as OBOH HAPPINESS OMOH. all former documents remain valid, general publc should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as BALARABE RABIU RABIU now wish to be known and addressed as BALA RABIU KAROFI. all former documents remain valid, general public should please take note.

UGWUANYI CHIDI EMMANUEL

JEGEDE OLUWAYEMISI JANET

Formerly UGWUANYI CHIDI VICTOR Now : UGWUANYI CHIDI EMMANUEL. My Correct Date of Birth is 13th June 1974. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known, called and addressed as AKILO OLUWAYEMISI JANET now wish to be known and addressed as JEGEDE OLUWAYEMISI JANET. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authority concerned take note.

AGBAJE OMOLARA

Formally Fakunmoju Omolara , now Agbaje Omolara. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS KOLAWOLE TAIWO TOLUWALASE

I formerly known, called and addressed as BALOGUN TAIWO TOLUWALASE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS KOLAWOLE TAIWO TOLUWALASE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authority concerned take note.

GOLDEN CHILD OF AFRICA INITIATIVE 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 & Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1.OFOEGU NNENNA 2.BELL-GAM BENJAMIN ALEXANDER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO HELP THE FEMALE CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY TO OVERCOME MALE DOMINEERING IMPACTS Any Objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral,Corporate Affairs Commission,Plot 420,Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,Maitama,PMB.198,Garki,Abuja within Twenty Eight (28) days from the date of this Publication. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

CHRIST SHEEPFOLD CHURCH THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES: 1.REV THOMAS BORIS 2,THOMAS JANE CHIOMA 3,EJIKE CHIMEZIE CHRISTIAN 4.NODINE BRIGHT THOMAS 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 MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OKOYE VICTOR EMEKA, BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Companies Registration 25 Trustees a

GLOBAL CITIZENS INITIATIVE

The general public is herby informed that the abovenamed has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. Trustees 1. Olakunle Ajayi 2. Jerome Sunday Oyetoro 3. Oluwaseun Abiola Egbinola. Aim and objective 1.To create welfare programmes that will assist the less privileges in the Society for a better life. 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 Secretary LAND OF SOLUTION LIVING MINISTRY The general public is herby informed that the above-named MINISTRY has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 ANIEFUNA BLESSING CHINENYE - CHAIRMAN 2. ANIEFUNA CHIKWADO JAMES - SECRETARY 3. OKOYE IJEOMA - MEMBER

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DIAMOND STARS FRIENDS CLUB BAYELSA

SALT OF LIFE FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration in accordance with part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. The Trustees Are: 1. Pastor Adams Felfin 2. Amb. Jonah Edigbe

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.

Aims and objectives: 1. To help the less privilege in the society and taking homeless and beggars out of our streets etc.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:: 1) TO HELP MEMBERS TO LEARN TO RESPECT PEOPLE AND HOW TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO SERVE THE COUNTRY; 2) TO FOSTER UNITY AND MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP AMONGST PEOPLE IN THE CLUB Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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

MARANATHA REVIVAL BIBLE ASSEMBLY

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 ANIEFUNA CHIKWADO JAMES SECRETARY

The general public is herby informed that the above-named ASSEMBLY has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAMUEL CHIDIEBERE CHIDOZIE - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIBUZOR UCHECHUKWU CELESTINA - SECRETARY 3. EZECHI CHIBUZOR AUGUSTINE - MEMBER 4. EZIMUO IFEOMA ROSE - MEMBER 5. CHIKWENDU MBAM CONELUS - MEMBER AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) To preach the word of God. 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 CHIBUZOR UCHECHUKWU CELESTINA SECRETARY

BRAIN COACH FOUNDATION

POSITIVE VALUES INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) To preach the word of God.

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. Isaac Etinah Adanikeh 2. Mrs. Bukola Olaide Adanikeh 3. Gabriel Ovie Nona, Esq. 4. Dr. Taiwo Olayinka Nona 5. Dr. Joshua Olujide Sodeinde THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To mentor and help young people attain their potentials and greatness 2. To help children and youth who dropped out of school due to economic challenges re-gain access to education, and to empower women so they can earn a living and contribute positively to the society. 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: Gabriel Ovie Nona, Esq.

SHILOH DELIVERANCE & MIRACLE MINISTRY This is to inform the General public that the above named MINISTRY has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EBOCHUO MARTINS ASHMOLA 2. EBOCHUO. N. CHIOMA 3. UZOUKWU VICTOR UGONNA 4. AROYEHUN BOLA TEMILOLA 5. EBOCHUO N. ANNE 6. UDEH CHIJIOKE KINGSLEY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To peach the Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2.To Win the souls for our lord Jesus Christ 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: SECRETARY

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, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Franca Awele Orakwue 2. Benjamin Nwobi 3. Adegoke Oshunniyi 4. Emma Ogbechie 5. Rollens MACFOY 6. Esther Ngozi Bedford THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To constantly advocate positive Values among young people nationwide (2) To Uphold and promote the right of children to living and growing to fulfill potentials (3) To Reduce incidents of juvenile delinquency and child’s pregnancy 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

COMPLETE IN CHRIST FULLNESS MINISTRY

TRUSTEES: 1) NWANKUDU, BENJAMINE CHIJIOKE 2) MOMOH, FRIDAY OGIE 3) DURUGBO, IZUCHI SMART

Signed: TRUSTEES

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

We, formerly known and addressed as 1. VICTORIA NENECHUKWU ACHU 2. EDNA MUNACHI ACHU 3. GILBERT CHIJIOKE ACHU 4. ESTHER OGOCHUKWU ACHU 5. ISAAC CHUKWUEMERIE ACHU now wish to be known and addressed as 1. VICTORIA NENECHUKWU VICTOR’A 2. EDNA MUNACHI VICTOR’A 3. GILBERT CHIJIOKE VICTOR’A 4. ESTHER OGOCHUKWU VICTOR’A 5. ISAAC CHUKWUEMERIE VICTOR’A All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. XXXXXX

FOREMOST CHILDREN SCHOOL ONYINYECHI JANE AND I FORMERLY KNOWN AND FOREMOST PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDRESSED AS MISS JANE ONYINYECHI OKORO

NOW WISH BE KNOWN This is toTOnotify Relevant Authorities and the AND ADDRESSED AS MRS General that FOREMOST CHILDREN ONYINYECHIpublic JANE UWANMA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN SCHOOL is one and the Same as VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE FOREMOST PRIMARY SCHOOL. NOTE. All Documents bearing Any of the names or both OKE OLANILKE MARYto AKIODE BUSAYO names stated above remain valid and refers FORMERLY KNOWN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AND ONE AND THE SAME SCHOOL. ADDRESSED AS MISS ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINDE BUSAYO TITILOPE NOW

VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. PLEASE TAKE NOTE. UNCOMMON GRACE CENTRE

This is to inform the General public that the above named MINISTRY has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ADEYEMI LUKEMAN SUNDAY 2. ADEYEMI PATIENCE NDIDIAM 3. ADEGBIJI NURUDEEN BOLANLE 4. DOMINIC ISAIAH UCHENNA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To Preach The Goodnews Of Christ 2. To Develope The totality Of Man , spiritually physically And Every Other Wise 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.

ThisOLAWUYI is to inform the General public that the above named MINISTRY DAUDA KAMILU AFUSAT has applied KNOWN for registration Affairs Commission under Part FORMERLY AND to Corporate FORMERLY KNOWN AND CADDRESSED of the Companies and Allied MattersADDRESSED Act, 1990. AS ALAO AS MISS OWOLABI

Signed By: SECRETARY

AUTHORITY CONCERN AND Signed BY:-PUBLIC SECRETARY GENERAL PLEASE

AFUSAT MOTUNRAYO NOW

KAMILU ORIYOMI NOW

PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID

RHODA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

WISHTRUSTEES TO BE KNOWN WISH TO BE KNOWN AND THE ARE:-AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLAWUYI ADDRESSED AS DAUDA 1. ISSACC TUNDE DAVID AFUSAT MOTUNRAYO.ALL 2. OGUNJIMI OLAITAN OLUFEMI KAMILU ORIYOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN FORMER DOCUMENTS 3. ELEGBEDE OLUWATOYIN DEBORAH VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC REMAIN VALID. GENERAL

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:ToHELEN Organize Crusades, Seminars ,Camps And Outreach Programs ODERINDE OLUWADAMILOLA GINIKACHUKWU Focused On Empowerment In TheKNOWN Society AND FORMERLY I FORMERLY KNOWN AND Of The People ADDRESSED IDOWU ADDRESSED EZEregistration HELEN Any objectionAS to the should be directedAS to MISS the RegistrarOLUWADAMILOLA RHODA GINIKACHUKWU ,NOW WISH General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS Aguyi IronsiGINIKACHUKWU Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days fromAS theMRS date of the AND ADDRESSED AS HELEN ODERINDE OLUWADAMILOLA TOBECHUKWU .ALL FORMER publication. TAKE NOTE .

CENTER OF TESTIMONY MINISTRY This is to inform the General public that the above named MINISTRY has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. MR. PIUS PAUL OZIOMA (CHAIRMAN) 2. MRS. PIUS FAVOUR NKIRU 3. MR. UDE EMMANUEL 4. MR. CHINEDU CHRISTIAN 5. MR. OKEHI EMMANUEL 6. MRS. NWANKWO EMILAN OGECHI - (SECRETARY) 7. MRS. EZIKE EMILAN NGOZI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE :(A) To unite members by teaching them Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as contained in the Holy Bible and as outlined by the leaders of Center of Testimony Ministry (B) To harmonize and standardize the practice of Center of Testimony Ministry’s doctrines, liturgy and teaching among members. (C) To spread the message of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in order to achieve the redemption, winning and salvation of souls. 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

BAMISAYE OLANIKE MARY

NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN WISH TO BE KNOWN AND Signed by: AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKE ADDRESSED AS MRS AKIODE OLANILKE MARY. ALL FORMER Management BUSAYO TITIILOPE. ALL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN Mr Samuel Osita Chukwuma GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE

LIGHT OF GOD MUST SHINE BIBLE CHURCH WORLDWIDE

The general public is herby informed that the above-named CHURCH has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 MARK VINCENT CHIKWENDU 2. CHIKWENDU IFEANYI EMMANUEL 3. MARK CELESTINA AMARACHI

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBER

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2) To carry out evangelical work. 3) To teach practical Christian morals and principles. 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

TWANI FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTES ARE:1. JOHN OCHICHE OKALA 2. GRACE TWANI 3. ANGELA TWANI AIMS:YOUTH AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO HAS APPLI CHANGE A THE COMP

TRUSTEES 1.REV THO 2,THOMAS 3,EJIKE CH 4.NODINE

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ANY OBJEC TO THE RE MAITAMA

Companies Registration 26 Trustees PROFESSIONAL ISLAMIC MUSICIANS & ARTISTE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE ASSOCIATION REGISTERED UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THIS PUBLIC NOTICE IS NECESSARY FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ALL EFFORTS TO LOCATE THE SAME HAVE PROVED ABORTIVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B. 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

EMPOWERMENT FOR LOCAL PEOPLE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABIOLA OYEBANJO - PRESIDENT 2. AKINTOYE OLUWATOBI OYEKUNLE 3. LAIDE ADEPETU - SECRETARY 4. ADEYEMI ADENIYI FETUS - FINANCIAL SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. REDISTRIBUTE RESOURCES TO BENEFIT WOMEN LOCAL BUSINESSES LIVING IN POOR COMMUNITIES 2. DEVELOP SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES TRANSPARENCY IN GIVING AMONG INDIVIDUALS 3. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT & CASH FUNDS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

CONSCIOUSNESS OF HEAVEN GLOBAL MINISTRY 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. OLUWATUYI JOHN ABIODUN - CHAIRMAN 2. OPATOYINBO RACHAEL SOLAFUNMI - SECRETARY 3. AMOLA JOHN ADEBOYEJO - TRUSTEE 4. OMOTOSHO MODUPE JOY - TRUSTEE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH AND PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST BY HIS WORD TO ALL PERSONS, TRIBE, NATION AND CREED. 2. TO PREACH AND SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH BIBLE PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS, OUTREACHES, HEALING SCHOOL, MEDIA MINISTRY, SCHOOL OF MINISTRY, PUBLICATION OF TRACTS, BOOKS AND ALL FORMS OF LITERATURE FOR SPIRITUAL SOCIALIZATION AND ORIENTATION OF INDIVIDUALS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS MINISTRY. 3. TO ESTABLISH REFORMATORY AND REHABILITATION CENTERS, ORPHANAGES AND HOMES FOR THE DESTITUTE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS MINISTRY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST IN YOU GLORY MINISTRY

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, March 28, 2018

PAN NIGER DELTA 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. 1. CHIEF (DR) EDWIN KIAGBODO CLARK 2. HIS EMINENCE KING ALFRED PAPAEREYE DIETE-SPIFF 3. HIS EXCELLENCY (OBONG VICTOR BASSEY ATTAH 4. AIR COMMODORE IDONGESIT NKANGA (RTD) 5. ALABO TONYE O. GRAHAM-DOUGLAS (OFR) 6. ALAOWEI BRODERICK CHERIMA BOZIMO 7. SENATOR BASSEY EWA-HENSHAW 8. CHIEF FRANCIS AMAEBI DOUKPOLA (RTD) 9. GODKNOWS BOLADEI IGALI 10. COL. PAUL OSAKPMWAN OGBEBOR (RTD) 11. NELLA ANDEM EWA RABANA 12. PROF. GODINI GABRIEL DARAH 13. DR. ALFRED MULADE 14. SEN. CHIEF MRS STELLA UNUEFE OMU 15. ENGR. BEN UYAMOWEIRI DONYEGHA 16. RT. HON. CHIBUDOM NWUCHE 17. CHIEF GODPOWER TAMARAUKURO DRIVER GBENEKAMA 18. COL. GABRIEL ANTHONY ASU OUT-NYIAM (RTD) 19. MR. FAMOUS OROUPAFEBO DAUNEMIGHA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE NIGER-DELTA REGION. 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

KINGDOM PATH MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PAUL EDET PETER 2. ENOH INNOCENT ASUQUO 3. RHODA PAUL PETER 4. BENJAMIN EKANEM BASSEY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. HELP BUILD AN ARMY FOR CHRIST GOSPEL PROPAGATION 2. WINNING SINNERS AND TURNING THEM TO SAINTS AND CHRIST SOLDIERS 3. HELP TRAIN PEOPLE FOR MISSIONARY COMMISSION 4. HELP CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE AGAINST ANTI-MARITAL FORCES 5. FOCUS ON FAMILY LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT 6. MASSIVE ADVANCE/ TECHNOLOGICAL CRUSADE 7. KINGDOM FAMILY LIFE DEVELOPMENT 8. DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES 9. KINGDOM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (KEP), FOCUSING ON IMPACTING THE SOCIETY POSITIVELY 10. BUILD AN ENVIRONMENT FOR PRAISING GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. BENJAMIN E. BASSEY ESQ. TRUSTEE SECRETARY/SOLICITOR

THE SOUL LOVERS INITIATIVE

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO BE REGISTERED AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) MR. OLUWANIYI EMMANUEL OLADEJO (2) MR. OMOFUMA FELIX EHIKHAMENTALOR (3) MR. OLUWATOLA SUNDAY ADESINA (4) MR. OLUBUKUNOLA JINADU OLADIPUPO (5) MRS. OLUWANIYI ADENIKE OLADAYO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INITIATIVE ARE: 1. TO PROVIDE RE-ENTRY THERAPY AFTER CARE AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CONVICTED PRISONERS TOWARDS A SEAMLESS REINTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY AFTER THEIR RELEASE. 2. TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR AN IMPROVED PRISON AND WELFARE FOR THE INMATES. 3. TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF CRISIS AND DISASTERS. 4. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE FIRST-RESPONDERS AFTER INCIDENTS OF CRISIS AND DISASTERS. 5. CONDUCT STUDIES ON AREAS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM OF RELEASED PRISONERS. 6. CONDUCT STUDIES ON AREAS TO ENHANCE RECOVERIES AND HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF CRISIS AND DISASTERS (DOMESTIC OR EXTERNAL) ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TUNDE ONAKOYA, MESSRS SEGUN & SEGUN, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, 08033355266

BETHEL ADORATION FIRE MINISTRY

WOMB OF INTERCESSION INTERNATIONAL 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. TRUSTEES ARE : 1. MRS. EWORO PATIENCE: PRESIDENT. 2. AKAI IYABO IFUEKO -VICE PRESIDENT. 3. OLUYINKA ABIMBOLA -SECRETARY. 4. OGUNLEYE ADEBIMPE ESTHER -COUNSELLOR. 5. ONYEMEKARA NGOZI CHINELO -FINANCIAL SECRETARY. 6. MR EWORO EDWARD. M: -BOARD CHAIRMAN. 7. YUSUF OLUSHOLA AKINPELU; -VICE BOARD CHAIRMAN. AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO RESTORE WOMEN TO ORIGINAL PURPOSE 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

LORD JESUS HOLINESS TEACHING MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JOSEPH UWALUE UTULU - PRESIDENT 2. OMOLOLA LADUNI UTULU - VICE PRESIDENT 3. NATHAN OLUWATOBI UTULU -SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PEACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO REACH THE SOULS WITH THE GOSPEL THROUGH REVIVAL SEMINAR AND ORGANIZE CRUSADES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

GRACE REVIVAL MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA, FOR AMENDMENT OF ITS CONSTITUTION, UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ‘ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. CASMIR ONUAWUCHI NKWO. 2. PST (MRS) ROSELINE ANAEZICHI NKWO. 3. ENGR. BENSON BRUNO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CARRY THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO HUMANITY, BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198.GARKI, ABUJA .WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AYOTOSIMI WIDOWS FOUNDATION 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. PASTOR. ANTHONY OLUYINKA ADESILE CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR. COMFORT OLUFUNKE ADESILE. - SECRETARY 3. OPENE. BOSE MOTUNRAYO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREAH 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: VINCENT ODJE ESQ

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NGO HAVE APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. OGONNA ONWUEGBUNA 2. UDOH EMMANUEL AFAMUEFUNA 3. CHIBUOGWU JAMES AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO GIVE SUPPORT TO MISSION WORKS AND EVANGELISM. 3. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. FOR: HAZON SOLICITORS 08068156039.

MOLIT HOTELS AND CATERING SERVICES LIMITED

PEACE PALACE CLUB OF NIGERIA CAC/IT/NO 58304

AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR BETTER SOCIETY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF CHAIRMAN, APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRMAN, APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEE AND RE-APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NNAJI TOCHUKWU ONODUGO – REMOVED 2. IFEANYI ONUZURIKE - REATAINED 3. IGWE CHIDIEBERE - RETAINED 4. OJUKWU FELIX OKWUDILI - RETAINED 5. OKEKE CHIMEZIE - RETAINED THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMAECHI MKPUME - RETAINED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REMOVAL OF CHAIRMAN, APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRMAN, APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEE AND REAPPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. J. C ALUM

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABBA KYARI - PRESIDENT. 2. SAFIYA BALA SANDA VICE PRESIDENT 3. AHMED BAKO - SECRETARY GENERAL 4. IMRANA USMAN - TREASURER 5. JABIR ABDULLAHI MATAZU - PRO 6. AMINU BABANGIDA - MEMBER.

MOLIT HOTELS AND CATERING SERVICES LIMITED THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF MOLIT HOTELS AND CATERING SERVICES LIMITED RC: 394145 MEMBERS VOLUNATARY WINDING UP (PURSUANT TO SECTION 457 (B) AND 464 (1) OF CAMA 200) At an Extra-Ordinary General meeting of the above named company duly convened and held at plot 8 Gbagada expressway, Anthony, Lagos Nigeria on 26th day of March 2018 the following were proposed and unanimously passed as special resolutions: 1. That Molit Hotels and Catering Services Limited be and is hereby wound up. 2. That Messrs. J.O Kpaku & Co of Suite 209 Anbeez Plaza, plot 15, Ndola Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja FCT with phone number 08034511802, be and are hereby appointed as Liquiators until the company is wound up. Dated in Lagos this 26th day of MARCH, 2018 DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

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PANDEF rally in Bayelsa wasn’t PDP campaign, APC chieftain fumes Akam James, Yenagoa

ÏÏÏThe

youth wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has faulted the assertion that the rally by the group in Bayelsa state, was only for selected People Democratic Party (PDP) members, describing it as shameful, mischievous and a calculated attempt to rubbish the good intention of Niger Delta leaders, Debunking the statement made by a former militant leader, the Youth Coordinator of PANDEF and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Famous Daunemigha, said the body was a congregation of Niger Deltans, irrespective of party affiliation, tribe or creed. Daunemigha, who is a staunch supporter of Muhammadu Buhari, said it was misleading for Chief Michael Johny to label the historical rally as a gathering of PDP, even though he is aware that he (Daunemigha) was a strong APC member. While confirming that Youth wing of PANDEF, has concluded arrangement to have another rally, he said, “My attention has drawn to the media publication of one Chief Johnny wrongly asserting that the historical rally of PANDEF on restruc-

turing held on the 24th of march 2018 in Bayelsa state, was a rally for selected elders of PDP. “First it is very important to enlighten Nigerian readers and the APC that I am a proud member of APC and a staunch supporter of President Buhari, since the days of ANPP and CPC. “That we were instrumental to securing the ceasefire in Niger Delta in the wake of resumed hostility in the region which we are all enjoying in our dear country Nigeria. “And for the records the Honorable Ministers of Petroleum, Dr Ibe kachikwu and Hon. Heineken lokpobiri, played a major role in putting a team of veterans from the Niger Delta region and handed them to Ibe which lead to the formation of PANDEF today. “PANDEF is a congregation of every Niger Deltans, irrespective of political party and I am the Youth Coordinator and an APC member from Bayelsa state, just like so many others from other political affiliations. Therefore, it is very unguided and misplaced for Chief Michael Johnny to describe this historical rally as PDP elders rally on restructuring.

2019: Bayelsa constituent kicks against state’s Deputy Speaker’s third term plan Akam James, Yenagoa

ÏÏÏThe

indigenes of Brass Constituency 3 in Akassa kingdom of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Tuesday, sent a protest letter to Governor Seriake Dickson over the alleged third term ambition of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abraham Ngobere. According to the aggrieved indigenes, made up the members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), former political office holders, Akassa Clan Leaders Council and Youths executives of the four wards of the constituency, said though they appreciated the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson for making a member of constituency 3 the deputy Speaker of the State Assembly, the representation of Hon. Ngobere has failed the people and is

rejected for a third term. The people of the constituent pointed out that the issue of who occupied the constituency 3 in the State House of Assembly is based on rotation with Nelson Belief occupying the seat for two terms from ward 9, Hon. Ruby Benjamin occupying a term from Ward 7, Hon. Abraham Ngobere occupying for two terms from Ward 10,”the qualified candidate for the Assembly seat in 2019 should come from ward 7 or 8.” The aggrieved constituent, in a joint statement issued in Yenagoa and signed by Comrade Newton Brown, said their rejection of the Deputy Speaker’s third term bid was based on the need for equity, justice, fair play and against failed representation. According to the statement, we want to thank the restoration Governor, Hon.

Seriake Dickson for the development his administration has impacted on the people of the constituency including the building of a constituency boarding school and supporting the position of the Deputy Speaker to the constituency. “ “We are calling on the State Governor to remember that the Akassa kingdom, inspite of all odds have remained loyal to the PDP. But what we are saying is that there can be no third term in Akassa kingdom. Aside from that, Hon. Abraham Ngobere, has failed the people of the area. We have followed the activities of the State House of Assembly and have not seen or heard the Deputy Speaker comment or initiated any Bill that may have impacted positively on the life of the people. He has turned deaf ear to the people of his con-

stituent. “ The PDP Ward Chairmen Forum in their position called on the leadership of the PDP to support their decision on the rejection of the Deputy Speaker to go for the third term, “ Aside from the fact that he is not a sellable candidate in 2019, his emergence in 2015 was with the collective vote of three out of the Four wards. It should have been totally but his performance is poor and provocative. “ “In support of our petition in 2014, Hon. Ngobere in his characteristic disdain for constituted Authority, have refused to apply for, neither did he obtain a waiver from the party that will enable him contest an election on the platform of the PDP in accordance with the provisions of the State. 33 (j) of the party’s electoral guidelines 2014.”

‘Insurgent have taken over some Oyo communities’, Reps raise the alarm ÏÏÏThe House of

Representatives has raised the alarm over the reported criminal activities perpetrated by insurgents in some communities in Oyo state. At plenary on Tuesday, the lawmakers said some violent groups — “sometimes consisting of insurgents and foreigners from neighbouring countries” — have been camping in over 200 villages in the state for about three weeks. They said while some of the insurgents rob and kidnap people for ransom, some of their counterparts “storm villages to maim, loot and even kill in search of food, money and shelter”. The deliberations were sequel to a motion of urgent public importance raised by Bosun Oladele, from Oyo state. Oladele said villagers and farmers living in the affected villages have fled the area and taken cover in neighbouring communities. He said eight persons have died from the attacks while “more than 15 persons have been kidnapped for ransom, some resulting in fatalities and gunshot injuries”.

He also said there is need for “drastic” measures to be taken to avoid a situation where “economic and social activities within the constituency will be paralysed”. Contributing to the motion, the lawmakers lamented similar security challenges in other parts of the country, while calling for the expansion of security personnel in the country. However, Henry Nwawuba from Imo state said the problem may not be employing more security personnel, rather, “are those in the armed forces the right persons for the job?” He said: “We are talking about the armed forces being overstretched; those in the armed forces, are they there because they have the passion for the job or because of the money? When you employ somebody in the force that is there only to make money, then you see killings and collusion.” He said the solution is the restructuring of the nation’s security architecture, adding: “Let us consider going back to our constitutional review to look at the issue of state police, to address these killings once and for all.”

L-R: Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education, Zakari Mohammed (middle) and other officials, during the presentation of the 2017 National Olympiads Awards in Abuja

Police rescue nine year old boy from kidnappers Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

ÏÏÏPolice in Ogun State

have rescued and freed a nine-year-old boy, Oluwaseun Ogunluyi, from the captivity of suspected kidnappers. The boy was said to have been freed along the Abeokuta-Ibadan expressway on Friday during a hot chase by security operatives. The victim’s mother, Mrs Kofoworola Ogunluyi, a former accountant of NNPC Mega Station, who confirmed this to our correspondent in Abeokuta however, added that her son was released to her

late Friday night. According to her, the boy was abducted last Thursday about 8:00pm at their residence in Obanlalade Street, Saraki, Adigbe area of Abeokuta. Mrs. Ogunluyi explained that the armed suspects, numbering four, invaded their home wearing masks. She said the kidnappers, after seizing the boy, escaped from the scene only to later contact the family and demand N20million ransom. The distraught mother stated that she subsequently reported the incident at the Ibara police station, Abeokuta.

She said, “On that (Thursday) night, all of us were home, there was no electricity. Suddenly I saw some people who were masked with black hood. I was shocked, I didn’t know what to do. “I and the boy were at the corridor taking fresh air. One of the kidnappers slapped me and another grabbed Seun and they all escaped. The kidnappers were four and they were putting on mask. Later, they were demanding N20million ransom but thank God for police.” Ogunluyi, who stated that neighbours also came to her aid, said the ordeal may not be unconnected

with her husband’s political aspiration. “My husband, Olawale Ogunluyi, is a politician. What I immediately thought was that it (abduction) might have been masterminded by opponents; maybe they want to use the incident to stop him from contesting again. That’s the only thing I can say for now,” she said. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, could not be reached yesterday for comment on whether the suspected kidnappers had been arrested.

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Mutiat Alli

How does Nollywood portrays women? has witnessed the successes and roles played by women movie industry can attest to the fact that women have taken up heavy challenges of producing and directing their jobs unlike the stereotyped While they are judged by the kind of roles they play, character wise, some are just on industry issues, Life & portrays women in the light of the different roles they act and as a role model for the African society. Films according to Ryan the discourses of social life into cinematic narratives.

institutions and traditional values. Indeed, several schools of thought have argued that most Hollywood the American dream and dominant America myths and ideologies is that money, success and patriotism are important values. Issues relating to sex, nudity and crime may be dominant in Hollywood movies, the Americans sure possess a different psychology that appears to suit their history. Attempts by Africans to tow the same have often led to alarming consequences on the part because the two traditions However, Bollywood, the

the placement of particular ideologies and values into social thinking and debate.

Calvin Klein for instance, modeled by Djimon Hounsou, uses the male sex appeal to sell. With such debate about the changing face of culture, Bollywood, it appears will continue to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in the cinema and with nudity becoming part of everyday life, it is sure to become more prevalent at will be how to draw the line between nudity and obscenity. How has the Nigerian sensitivity of the society on the symbol of the African woman? Has the movie industry been able to the people and facilitate the acceptability of the woman

uncommon bias for nudity and

regarded as a gauge of social attitudes and change. Hollywood cinema, through

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Bello urges FCT transport agency to fast-track road markings, AT2 directional signs

Again, FCTA bulldozer visits Zone 1, demolishes Leisure Park AT3 Lassa fever is here again, says FCTA ÏÏÏThe Federal Capital Terri-

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (1st right), being briefed on specifics of the Light Rail project by the FCT Transport Secretary, Comrade Kayode Opeifa (2nd right), during the tour, while the Deputy General Manager, CCECC Nig. Ltd, Huong Qiam (3rd right), listens.

World Urban Forum: FCTA partners UN Habitat to consolidate gains Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

ÏÏÏMinister of the Federal Capital

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Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has indicated that FCT Administration is setting a machinery in motion towards harnessing the benefits of the recently concluded World Urban Forum in Malaysia. The FCT Minister made this disclosure when the Programme Manager, UN Habitat, Mallam Kabir M. Yari, paid him a courtesy call in his office recently. While acknowledging past relationship between the FCT Administration and the UN Habitat, Bello said the administration will also explore the option of signing an MOU with the organisation to formalise their relationship towards issues of

urban renewal and slum upgrading. The minister also indicated that the Administration is willing to have a formal arrangement with the United Nations agency for staff trainings on how to surmount the challenges of running a modern capital city. The minister, who also revealed that his recent trip to Malaysia with other key officials of the FCT Administration opened his eyes to so many difficulties confronting other modern capital cities, said urgent steps must be taken to address some of the challenges already bedeviling the FCT before they become entrenched. He called for support of the UN Habitat in tackling the issue of squatter settlements along the airport road that are already spilling into the major gateway into the city

with attendant negative implications. The minister said advocacy and outreach programmes should be channeled to these communities to enlighten them on the need to limit their activities within the stipulated boundaries, pending their eventual upgrade or relocation. “As an administration, we don’t want to use highhanded tactics because they are old fashioned now. We need to contact them, we need to communicate with them and I believe this is where UN Habitat can be of help to us. On the service lanes, you see the villagers driving against traffic on high speed with motorcycles with no helmets,” he added. Earlier in his remark, the Habitat Programme Manager, UN Habitat, Mallam Kabir M. Yari said the delegation was in Abuja to see how they could collaborate with the FCT Administration, as well as assist them to move beyond words to practical actions. Yari while conveying his delight over the effective participation of

the FCT Team at the recently concluded World Urban Forum in Malaysia, he said the delegation was in Abuja to see how they could collaborate with the FCT Administration, to move resolutions reached at the Forum beyond words to practical actions. Both the Habitat Manager and FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, agreed that Abuja is in a better position to arrest urban sprawl and degradation because most of the challenges here have not been rooted like in other places, especially the cities of Latin America and some of the Asian cities. Yari, while commending the Administration for sponsoring so many of its officials to participate in the activities of the UN Habitat, welcomed the idea of a technical committee that will establish how the two organizations could tackle the challenges of developing the FCT. He noted that a lot of things are still redeemable if we try to do it well.

tory Administration (FCTA), again in three months, has confirmed that the territory has again been hit by the dreaded Lassa fever disease following a fresh outbreak of the cases at various hospitals with over 70 peoples confirmed carriers of the fever. The outbreak was confirmed by the Director, Public Health, FCTA Health and Human Services Secretariat (FCTA-HHSS), Dr. Humphrey Okoroukwu, who said that one patient was already admitted, while over 70 persons that had contacts with the patient had been kept under surveillance. Okoroukwu, who also confirmed that the affected patient is already receiving medical attention at an undisclosed health facility, stated that the fresh case was recorded in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Okoroukwu noted that the health workers in the undisclosed hospital were very much at alert to have detected the suspected, and that further subjecting the patient to laboratory test helped to establish the case. “The patient reported early and the doctor was able to detect the suspected case, while Laboratory test confirmed the case. That is also helping the management of the situation,” he said. The director, while declining to disclose the particular location within the territory, where the outbreak occurred, however disclosed that the over 70 persons the patient had contacts with before the case was detected had been identified and kept under surveillance. He said: “Sensitisation on Lassa fever is ongoing in public and private hospitals in the territory, while health officials are also being trained on how to manage the disease. He said “Abuja residents should imbibe the habit of regular washing of hands, keep their environment clean and dispose of their domestic waste to avoid rats, just as he called on Nigerians to promptly report any suspected case of fever to the nearest hospital because fever was of the symptoms of Lassa-fever”.

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Bello urges FCT transport agency to fast-track road markings, directional signs

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Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has tasked the FCT Transport Secretariat to fast-track road markings and the installation of directional signs at major roads in the territory. This, the Minister stressed, is necessary to make roads in the territory easily navigable and safer. The Minister gave this charge when he embarked on a tour of the Transport Secretariat and its allied agencies recently. In keeping with his Administration’s focus on service efficiency, Malam Bello, while addressing the management, tasked the secretariat on the urgent need for the modernisation of the business process of the secretariat and its various agencies. This, he said, is with a view to achieving a cutting edge, operationally efficient and technological sound operational architecture. Malam Bello visited the dumpsite for impounded tricycles in Durumi, the Auto Pond and Recycling Plant in Gosa as well as the Taskforce Area Command in Wuye. He directed the secretariat to digitalise the documentation of scrapped vehicles for efficient data management and accountability while harping on the necessity to keep the dumpsites clean. He charged officers to always give owners of impounded vehicles enough chance to come forward to claim the seized vehicles before they are scrapped. This he said was necessary to ensure observance of Rule of Law. The minister challenged the management to be more innovative, financially, prudent and resourceful in order to meet the demands of transportation management in a

growing city like Abuja. Earlier in his welcome remark at the occasion, the Mandate Secretary, Transport Secretariat, Comrade Kayode Opeifa, informed the minister that the secretariat was working to reposition the secretariat for a more efficient operation. Opeifa underscored the critical role of transportation in the effort of the government to revitalise the economy, adding “Transportation and mobility are the life-wire of any city and no government can afford to toy with it.” The Secretariat, he disclosed, is seeking the permission of the FCT minister for the addition of the Department of Policy and Planning as a central command centre for evolving transportation policies in the Territory. The Secretariat, he said, has five Departments for now, namely, Departments of Transportation, Engineering, Road Traffic Services, Bus Rapid Transport, and Administration and Finance. He gave credit to great work that the Engineering Department of the secretariat has done to ensure the conclusion of the phase one of the FCT Light Rail Project, stating that the project has been for most of the staff of the secretariat a good channel of technology transfer. He said the secretariat is saddled with the mandate for transportation planning, policy and execution. Others include ensuring that all necessary transport infrastructure work as well as traffic management and movement within the Federal Capital Territory. He appealed to the FCT minster for approval for a new Department of Policy and Planning to achieve a centralised policy planning, and coordination for all the departments and for the FCT.

800 inmates in FCT, Suleja receive eye care from women optometrists ÏÏÏThe

women health professional under the aegis of Women Optometrists in Nigeria (WIN) recently in Abuja and Suleja Niger State, completed her yearly round of eye care delivery to inmates of prisons in FCT command. During the visit to Suleja Prison, the president of the association, Dr. Adesuwa Ogli appreciated the Controller of Prisons, S.N Nwakuche, for his open door policy which has aided them to optimally extend their social responsibility to the in-

mates under his command. Dr. Ogli further advised that routine eye checks are necessary for a healthy body. The Controller of Prisons FCT Command, SN Nwakuche, while thanking the team of doctors for their professionalism, encouraged other NGOs and multinationals to extend their social responsibility to the prisons. In the visits to the Abuja prisons, the optometrists carried out checkups on over 750 male inmates of Kuje prison and over 30 female inmates of Suleja prison.

Abuja Airport road: Why AMMC moved to clear blockage on Gosa Market Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) says it has commenced operations to arrest the incidence of blockage of the Gosa portion of the Abuja Airport Express Road. This is with a view to saving lives and arresting gross violation of traffic rules on a major gateway to the city. Speaking to newsmen on the development, Coordinator of the AMMC, Tpl. Umar Shuaibu, stated that this became necessary because of the clear and present danger that illegal trading on the buffers and shoulders of the road portend to life and property. The Coordinator noted that the Gosa Market was located deep inside the community, off the express road buffer zone, but has since spilled beyond its bounds into the Airport Expressway. Comrade Shuaibu lamented that this is the reason for some of the accidents being witnessed on that road.

He pointed to regular cases gross violation of traffic rules with motor cyclists and cab drivers running against traffic in order to do brisk business. His words: “For some time now, travelers on the Airport road on daily basis, especially on Fridays suffer untold hardships on their ways, to or from Abuja, as they have to endure grueling traffic hold-ups occasioned by traders blocking the road. This has resulted to missing of flights and time wastage.” He recalled that the agency has had several meetings with stakeholders of the market warning against trading on the road buffers and shoulders but that the meetings have yielded no meaningful result. “What we did today was to remove the empty stalls. We did not even touch the containers which were under lock and key because of the merchandise inside them. We however told the security men to inform the owners to come and move these containers and

stalls to the required 500 meters off the express road as required by law.” Tpl Shuaibu stated that the owners of the containers placed on illegal places have been put on notice to move them inside as officials of the Development Control Department would be coming back for final clearance. The AMMC coordinator said this is being done because the current FCT Administration has a policy of not wanting to see the people suffer but would not abdicate its responsibility for the maintenance of law and order. He appealed to the people to cooperate with the Administration in its efforts to make Abuja a liveable and sane city. Tpl Shauibu expressed regret over the temporary blockage of the road by demonstrating traders on Saturday, whom he said, have misconstrued their illegalities into a right. He expressed delight that the road was cleared on time, enough to allow motorists to continue with their journey.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (right), receiving the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of The Abuja Inquirer newspaper, Mr. Dan Akpovwa, when the later paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja...recently

Chieftaincy tussle: Dikko sues for peace in Bwari Area Council

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Council, Hon. Musa Dikko, has sued for a peaceful co-existence among the two traditional rulers for meaningful development. Dikko made the appeal on Monday during a security meeting with the Minister of FCT, prominent traditional rulers of the council, the area commanders of the police and civil defence, ex- chairmen as well as representative of the traders union of Bwari market. Speaking during the occasion, Dikko urged the people of Bwari to embrace peace and shun all forms of activities that would disturb the stability of the area. He said: “I want to assure you that what has been said by the various speakers is the true position of things. “We cannot achieve the desired development under an atmo-

sphere of insecurity. The security agencies have done their best under the circumstances. As I talk to you the council is still progressing despite the crisis”. He further assured the general public on the efforts of his administration to ensure that justice is achieved and peace is restored, adding “the council will do its best in striving for peace, it will ensure that no stone is left unturned in our bid to bring justice to the perpetrators of this wanton destruction of properties”. He also noted that his administration would do everything within their means to ensure that the affected traders are given the required assistance. Also speaking during the occasion, the representative of the Minister of FCT, Alhaji Adamu Bappah, enjoined the gathering that it is only in a peaceful and

rancour free setting that any meaningful development can take place. He urged the various ethnic groups in the council to exercise restraint and forgiveness to one another without which there could be no peace in the council. “I have heard all that has been said but I hope what is said can be practicalised. I hope that this peace will continue as it has been in the past. There is nothing that can be cherished as much as peace”. “I call on the various people of Bwari to see themselves as brothers and sisters and try to reconcile with one another. The forgiveness should be genuine and not just the word of lips”, he said. It would be recalled that the council was engulfed in a violent conflict on December 25 over chieftaincy issue.

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Abuja railway security: AMAC security agency begs for opportunity

Again, FCTA bulldozer visits Zone 1, demolishes Leisure Park

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rail transportation gets set to commence in two weeks, a security outfit owned by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Marshal Guards, has appealed to the FCT Administration for the offer of the job on the rail terminals and other auxiliary facility for its trained guards, to help reduce rate of unemployment in the territory. In particular, the railway stations the organizstion seeking to be engaged for guard services include Wupa station, Bassanjima station, Gwagwa station, Abuja Metro station, Idu Station and Airport road station, respectively. Stressing that the AMAC Marshal Guards have been well trained by the officers of the Nigerian Army, police, civil defence and other collaborative security agencies, the organisation begged the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, to consider granting its request as part of community social responsibility. In a statement signed by its Public Relation Officer (PRO), Kingsley Madaki, the security outfit disclosed that an official letter to request for such security guards services had since be sent to the FCTA. The sta.tement reads in part: “AMAC Marshal is not restricted to AMAC alone. Our pattern of employment cuts across the entire terri-

tory. For example, our recently trained AMAC Marshal Guards accommodated entries from all the Councils of the FCT in order to help curb job restiveness in the FCT not considering tribe nor religion. “The council Chairman of AMAC, Ho.n Abdullah Adamu Candido, who birthed and initiated the idea has done well even as he offered over 150 trained officers services in the 12 wards of the communities for social services to also aid in tackling cultists, kidnapping and illegal activities in the society. “When we commenced operation about two years now, the Council Chairman requested that 60 of our officers be posted to the FCT joint taskforce without collection of any payment from the FCTA and we complied. “This security organ of the Council can be trusted and encouraged to generate revenue and pay itself by giving us job, thus, government and corporate organisations should see reason to encourage it because it can be traced easily.” The statement adds: “We are also soliciting from the minister to use his office to grant AMAC Marshal Guards the opportunity to guard FCT schools, especially the boarding schools to ensure safety and security of the students while in schools”.

ÏÏÏIn a continued routing of

illegal structures around the Federal Capital Territory, bulldozers with the team from the FCT Development Control Department stormed the Zone 1 gardens in Abuja and demolished the structures occupied by Leisure Parks. The Abuja Times recalls that new FCT administration, on assumption of office, had vowed to consolidate on the existing project, which includes ensuring that illegal structures are stamped out of the original master plan of the FCT in an effort to build a world renowned city. The team was accompanied by mobile policemen to prevent resistance from the garden owners. A visit to the area showed shop owners trying to salvage whatever

valuables left inside some of the demolished shops. Scattered all over the place were broken tables, chairs, refrigerators, and other items around the demolished structures. Many of the proprietors in the garden and their staff were seen lamenting the development, complaining bitterly how they were not given adequate notice to salvage their property before the demolition which they described as “wicked”. Some of the shop owners and eyewitnesses recounted how bulldozers of the Development Control Department arrived with less than 24-hour notice, to the astonishment of those around. One of the Leisure Park owners, Mr. James Timi, recalled that the officials came to the garden about 4 pm the previous day (Monday) to mark the structures for demolition with

red paint. No explanation was offered by the stern looking officials, said Timi, who stated that no prior demolition notice was ever given to him or other shop owners in the gardens. He said the red markings on the structures asked the proprietors to vacate the premises within 24 hours. A visibly distraught Timi said: “I want to know the reason for the demolition before I decide what next step to take. This is very devastating. They didn’t even allow us the 24-hour notice they issued. “Meanwhile, we have a subsisting court order against any such action. Yet, the officials who came for the demolition refused to listen to us. “We tried showing them copies of the court order but they refused to obey look at it but went ahead with their action. This is very bad of government officials”.

FCT Lassa fever: We’re on top of the situation, Pam assures NCH ÏÏÏAs

the Federal Capital Territory records yet another round of Lassa fever in three months, the Secretary Health Secretariat Services, Barrister Amanda Pam, has assured the National council on Health headed by the Health minister, Professor Isaac Adewole, that adequate measures are being taken by the FCTA to curtail the spread of Lassa fever in the territory. Barrister Pam stated this during an emergency National Council on Health meeting in Abuja with the theme “State of Public Health in Nigeria” organised by the Federal Ministry of Health. Barrister Pam explained that in FCT, there were 19 suspected cases investigated which include 10 men and nine women; also 18 samples were collected from two Area Councils and two Health Facilities. The Secretary further said that only one result was positive and presently 19 contacts were being followed up while the remaining 11 were negative and six results pending. She said the Department of Public Health has since embarked on sensitisation exercise to all the six Area Council while production and distribution and placement of banners, posters, and fliers were on-going. Speaking during the meeting, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, called on the states Commissioners of Health, private stakeholders and donor agencies

to complement Federal Government efforts in the fight to end Lassa fever scourge in Nigeria. Prof. Adewole, who was the chairman of the council, said the fight to end Lassa fever scourge in Nigeria required a multi-sectoral approach as federal government cannot do it alone. The Minister said: “Given the implications of Lassa fever outbreaks on multiple sectors, efforts to control it should include all relevant partners, including those outside of the health sector who will undertake diverse roles. “The multi-sectoral response seeks to bring on board all stakeholders with the view to supporting the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), which will be involved in the surveillance, emergency response, management, research and prevention of the disease”. He said Federal Government was willing to support state governments in their preparedness to scale up response if needed, adding that states should educate the public on the disease as well as train health workers on how to manage suspected cases of Lassa fever. Adewole said states should identify primary isolation centres in the states’ capitals and also support training and logistics of state and local government epidemiologists. He also advised states government to develop public health laboratories in secondary or tertiary care facilities.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (2nd right, 2nd row) in a group photograph with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Procurement, when they paid a working visit to the FCT Administration in Abuja...recently.

FCT minister relocates Gorza Market, insists on provision of security at new site

ÏÏÏIn his effort to ensure that peace

returns at Gorza community along Airport road of the FCT, the Minister of FCT, Mallam Mohammad Musa Bello, has mapped out new location for the relocation of the demolished market, just as he has directed that security operatives henceforth be deployed at the community against all security breach. This is coming on the heels of the demolition of Abuja Gosa Market that ignited a demonstration that blocked the Abuja Airport road for over four hours on Monday, prompting the minister to order for the closure of all markets in all the communities along Airport road. The Minister, who responded promptly, summoned all stakeholders and found a solution to the challenge. On a visit to the demolished Gosa Market, the FCT minister stated that it has been agreed that all roads along road corridors, especially the Abuja

Airport road, will be relocated gradually, while that of Gosa will be immediate. The minister assured that open markets in communities will still be allowed to function as it is customary to operate open markets in the territory. The minister was on site to show the stakeholders and journalists the location of the new Gosa Market and urged the traders to move into the new location. He said the old market has to go because it has spilled into the road, causing nuisance and danger to road users and traders. The minister has instructed community leaders to take ownership of the markets and provide security and enforcement so that traders do not encroach on roads further as well as prevention of dumping of refuse on roads. On behalf of the stakeholders,

Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Abdullahi Adamu Candido, assured that they have agreed with the community to protect the road corridors to ensure that they don’t cause nuisance on the roads. Candido was excited that the Minister has given the people the much craved integration and that they would do everything within their limits to support him. He also assured that AMAC would not collect taxes or any kind of levy on the new market till the market stabilises in the near future. On his part, Chief of Gosa Market, Mr. Wakili Estiphanus, expressed satisfaction over the FCT Administration’s decision to relocate them not far from their hitherto trading place. He disclosed that basically, twice a week, people from within FCT and neighbouring states carry out trading activities during market days, which are Mondays and Fridays.

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Bello inspects Agric projects, reaffirms commitment to food security ÏÏÏThe FCT Minster, Malam Mu-

hammad Musa Bello, has restated the commitment of the FCT Admiration to boost the Agricultural sector in the FCT. The minister stated this during an inspection visit to the PaikonKore grazing reserve in Gwagwalada Area council of the FCT. According to him, the visit to the reserve was to enable him assess the facilities on ground towards the take-off of activities at the reserve. He maintained that when fully operational, the reserve will not only boost animal production but also attract the development of value chain industries which will in turn open up opportunities for Job creation for the teeming youth. The priority given to the Agricultural sector, he added, was in line with the economic revival programmes of the present Administration, predicated on the provision of the much-needed support to farmers towards poverty alleviation and an engine for economic growth. Addressing the Paikon-Kore community leaders and youths who were on-hand to receive him, the Minister sued for peaceful coexistence which he insisted, was the only panacea for development. He further stressed that both the farmers and pastoralists need to

work together towards the common good of their people. While urging the community to embrace modern trends in Agriculture, the Minister said that the grazing reserve will be equipped with modern facilities towards giving an impetus to food production. In his own address earlier, the Executive Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Adamu Mustapha Danze, commended the Minister for the visit, which he said, will go a long way in reassuring the PaikonKore community of good intentions of the FCT Administration in establishing the grazing reserve. Also speaking, the Agrura of Zuba, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Umar, applauded the minister for constituting a committee to resolve all contending issues with regards the grazing reserve. He emphasised on the need to carry all stakeholders along towards finding lasting solutions to the disagreement between the pastoralists and farmers. The minister was also at Tungan-Maje to inspect the site for the establishment of an international Livestock market as well an ultramodern abattoir for the FCT where he was received by the developers, Cikasoro Farm Limited and Capital Meat Limited as well as officials of the Agriculture Rural Development Secretariat.

World Bank collaborates with FCTA to strengthen debt management capacity Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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team of experts from the World Bank is currently in Abuja to work with relevant Federal Capital Territory Administration officials on strengthening the framework for debt management in the Administration. Welcoming the World Bank Assessment team to Abuja recently, the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Chinyeaka Ohaa, expressed appreciation for the series of assistance that the country has received from the Bank. According to the Permanent Secretary, the World Bank has helped the Nigerian government to forestall debt unsustainability in the aftermath of the exit from the Paris and London Clubs debt burden in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The Permanent Secretary conveyed the preparedness of the FCT Administration to leverage the revised World Bank Sub national Debt Management Performance Assessment tool (DeMPA). Ohaa also noted that the FCT Administration has been able to key into the outcome of the Debt Management

Office (DMO’s) 5 year strategic plan which was designed in 2007 to help the 36 State governments and the FCT to develop debt management institutions and capabilities. He said the FCTA, following advice from the World Bank’s Debt Management Office, also set up a Debt Management Unit made up of 10 staff, drawn from a cross section of key departments to assist with debt management policies. His words: “It was against this backdrop that the Debt Management Office (DMO) in collaboration with the FCTA, conducted a debt data reconstruction exercise from the 19th – 30th November, 2012. This was in furtherance of the DMO’s strategic objectives of building capacity for effective debt management and the establishment of the FCT-Debt Management Unit.” The Permanent Secretary in the same vein also appreciated the World Bank for its support, cooperation and guidance towards achieving the mandate of building a befitting FCT that would be the pride of Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora, as well as the entire black race.

Responding, leader of the World Bank Assessment Team, Mr. Jaime Garron Bozo, said they were in Abuja to provide technical assistance to enable the FCTA assess debt management functions and operations using the DeMPA tools. It would be recalled that the World Bank in collaboration with its international partners in 2007/2008, developed a programme to assist developing countries to improve debt management by strengthening capacity and institutions. The anticipated benefit is that governments would be able to manage debts in an effective and sustainable manner in both the medium to long term bases. The methodology was further revised and updated in 2015 to reflect the changing global environment, taking into account the lessons learned in the first five years of its implementation. The training is aimed at highlighting strengths and weaknesses in government debt management practices, as well as facilitating the design of plans to build and augment capacity and institutions tailored to specific needs of the country.

FCT minister commended for transparency in Area Council allocations

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Executive Officer of The Abuja Inquirer newspaper, Mr. Dan Akpovwa, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, for what he described as “uncommon transparency” in the day to day running of the administration. Making the commendation when he led a delegation of his management team to the minister, Akpovwa specifically noted with concern the transparency exhibited in the disbursement of Area Council’s allocations. His words: “I came with a delegation of my management team to specifically thank you for your uncommon transparency in the disbursement of Area Council’s allocations. It is not in our tradition to sing praises of government officials, but your style of running a public office is worthy of note. “Since you came on board as minister, we have witnessed the transparent manner in which the allocations to Area Councils are disbursed. “More significantly, we have also seen a systemic increase in the Area Council allocations. This is highly commendable and we want to identity with your administration”. Mr. Akpovwa, however, solicited for a more robust partnership between the media and the

Federal Capital Territory Administration to give more publicity to some of the giant strides. While responding, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, appreciated the visit, even as he noted that the task of running a mega city like Abuja should not be left in the hands of government alone. Bello, who expressed regret over the under-utilisation and vandalisation of public facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, called on media owners to assist government in the area of advocacy. He specifically mentioned the under-utilisation of pedestrian bridges and vandalisation of man-hole covers and electrical cables across the territory. “I am very passionate about this city and in your paper, I see that passion. So that makes us partners in progress. For you to have been around in the last 14 years is great because we have seen a lot of papers go off. But you have continued to persevere. That’s a sign of progress and what we call incremental steady progress. “More importantly, when we decided to start publicizing the Area Councils allocations, it was a deliberate decision that we are going to do it through your paper because your paper is domiciled here and is highly read within the territory.

NASS: FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (right), with the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Procurement, Hon. Oluwole Oke, when a delegation from the Committee paid the Minister a working visit in Abuja...recently.

Legal Aid Council pledges support for Abuja tricycle riders ÏÏÏLegal Aid Council has pledged

support for Tricycle operators otherwise known as Keke NAPEP under the umbrella of Abuja Tricycles Riders Association (ATRA), to further boost ease of doing business in the Federal Capital Territory. Director of the Council in FCT, Barrister Oseni Agboghaiyemeh, gave the assurance while playing host to ATRA officials, on a courtesy visit to his office recently. Oseni assured the association that the Council is willing and ready to provide them with any legal need whenever that it arises. He reiterated that the Council

was established to offer free legal services to the less privileged in the society. He, however, advised the tricycle operators to always obey traffic regulations and other related matters, in order to minimise the possible legal tussle that may arise. He equally urged members of the association to cultivate and maintain good behaviours while carrying out their activities on the FCT roads. Earlier in his remarks, ATRA chairman, Al-hassan Haske informed the Council that the association was there to seek cooperation with the Council, in resolving legal issues within and outside the

courts. He decried plight of members of the association due to their inability to effectively pursue legal issues affecting their operations in the territory. He therefore appealed to the Council to fashion out the members can benefit from its services with much ease. ATRA boss noted that it’s been a long time that the association has been trying to get the attention of the Council. He however thanked the Director for receiving and obliging to swiftly help handle any legal issues affecting members of the association.

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CBN, banks, deploy shared agency network for target 60m inclusive banking Page B7 boost

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L-R: Kennedy Uzoka, GMD/CEO, United Bank of Africa Plc; Peter Amangbo, GMD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc; Segun Agbaje, GMD/CEO, GTBank; Segun Ajibola, president/chairman of council, The Chartered Institute of Bankers’ of Nigeria (CIBN); Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc/chairman, Body of Bankers’ CEO; Emeka Emuwa, GMD/CEO, Union Bank Plc; Bola Adesola, MD/CEO, Standard Chartered Bank, and Uzoma Dozie, GMD/CEO, Diamond Bank, during a press conference to unveil The Shared Agent Network PlanDeepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria, held in Lagos...on Tuesday. Photo: Olatunji Wale.

Financial inclusion:

Commercial banks, others to create 500,000 job through agent banking Motolani Oseni

As part of efforts to accelerate Financial Inclusion in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in partnership with commercial banks, Licensed Mobile Money Operators and Supper Agents have all aggred to roll-out a whopping 500,000 shared Agent network across the country by 2019. The Shared Agent Networks would enable about 50 million Nigerians in rural areas who are largely financially excluded, have access to basic financial services, such as cash-in, cash-out, fund transfer, bill payment airtime purchase as well as enroll them on the BMS Infrastructure (BVN). This was disclosed on Tuesday in Lagos, at the unveiling of The Shared Agent Network PlanDeepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria, by the

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Bank and Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs. He explained that the project is aimed at bolstering the apex bank entral efforts to ensure that 80 per cent of Nigerians are financially inclusive by 2020. Wigwe noted that financially inclusion is pivotal to the growth of any economy as despite the huge efforts made to promote financial inclusion in the country, many Nigerians are still unbanked. “This agreement reflects our commitment to aggressively pursue the CBN 2020 Financial Inclusion target in an integrated way with minimal systemic risk to the financial system. This initiative will also generate over 500,000 new jobs over the two years,” he further asserted. The initiative will see ten licensed Mobile Mon-

ey Operators and super agents deploy financial services agents outlets spring up in the underserved urban and rural parts of the country with higher priority given to the Northern-geopolitical zones, where financial exclusion is most predominant. “The approved CBNBankers Committees’ roll-out ratio is as follows: North-East 30%; NorthCentral 20%; South-South 7.5%; South-East 7.5% and South-West 5%,” the Body of Bank CEOs stated in a multi-media presentation. The banks projected that through The Shared Agent Network Plan, 60 million Nigerians would be in the banking system, an average of 20 million yearly. They are also aiming at enrolling 40 million Nigerians for BVN. The lenders promised to refocus on driving a low cost digit access, broadening financial literacy

campaigns and create micro loans, micro insurance and micro investment products for the benefit of the excluded, underserved and low income Nigerians. “There is no doubt that financial inclusion is key to our economy management. If we don’t improve on it, many other economic variables will suffer,” claimed Professor Segun Ajibola, President, Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN). He further stated that urgent steps must be taken to reduce the number of the financially excluded, adding that all stakeholders in the country must promote the financial inclusion. The Shared Agent Network Plan was not driven by the objective of money-making, but to take financial services to the unreached, said Segun Agbaje, CEO, GTBank.

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Prudential’s shareholders ratify 40k dividend, appoints Nnorom Director Lagos, Nigeria, March 27, 2018: Shareholders of Africa Prudential Plc on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 unanimously approved a dividend payment of Forty (40) Kobo per Ordinary Share of 50 at the Company’s 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Accordingly, all shareholders whose names appear in the Company’s Register of Members at the close of business on Friday, March 12, 2018 qualify for the dividend which is payable same day of the AGM. The company’s audited results for 2017 shows a total of N800 million will be paid to shareholders of the Company, while the Register of Members and Transfer Books was closed from Tuesday, March 13 to Monday, March 19, 2018 (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of updating Register of Members eligible to receive the dividend payment. At the meeting shareholders also unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom as a Director of the company. During the year under review, the Board had appointed Mr. Nnorom as a Non- Executive Director. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Board, Chief (Mrs.) Eniola Fadayomi, who spoke on the appointment noted that Mr. Nnorom has a rich pedigree of experience in the corporate world, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of UBA Plc, President Managing Director of Transcorp Plc and currently the Group Managing Director of the Heirs Holdings Ltd.

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UBA expands presence in London, gets wholesale banking licence Motolani Oseni United Bank for Africa (UBA PLC), on Tuesday announced that its London subsidiary has obtained regulatory permission to carry out Wholesale Banking activities in the UK. Following this authorization, UBA is now the only Sub-Saharan African bank to conduct banking activities in New York and London, as well as in 20 other countries across Africa. Commenting on the landmark achievement, the Group Managing Director/CEO, UBA PLC, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka said: “This authorization strengthens our capabilities

in meeting the growing crossborder financing needs of our customers. It enhances our customer coverage and product offerings whilst positioning our Group as an optimal conduit for trade and foreign investments into and across Africa as well as export flows to the United Kingdom. “ Importantly, the licence will enable us to fulfill our aspiration of deepening financial intermediation in SubSaharan Africa and providing the much-needed financial support to the broader real sector of the African economy,” he added. The CEO of United Bank for Africa (UK) Ltd (“UBA UK”), Mr. Andrew Martin noted further, “this enhanced position-

ing of our business is timely, as it comes at a time when the UK is seeking to expand trade and broaden economic ties with Nigeria and Africa in general.” As part of the transformation process, resulting from the authorization, the current name of UBA Capital (Europe) Ltd will change to United Bank for Africa (UK) LTD. In addition to a full suite of treasury services, cash management, corporate lending and wholesale deposit offerings to professional and eligible counterparties, the operations of United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited now extends to all aspects of trade finance; issuance, acceptance, confirmation and refinanc-

ing of Letters of Credit of different variations, including SBLCs. The Pan- African financial institution, recently announced its audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2017, showing significant growth in its gross earnings to N462 billion, representing an increase of 20 per cent from N314 billion recorded in the same period in 2016. The pan-African financial institution’s audited results showed that 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. According to the report released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday,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 analysts 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.

Easter celebration: FAAN assures passengers, others of seamless trip Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

L-R: Non-Executive Director , Africa Prudential Plc, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom; Non-Executive Director, Africa Prudential Plc, Mr. Samuel Nwanze; and Managing Director/CEO, Africa Prudential Plc, Mr. Peter Ashade during the 5th Annual General Meeting of the company held in Lagos on Tuesday.

Ogun compels 15 industries to install ETPS

The Ogun State government says it has obliged more than 15 industries across the industrial regions of the State to install effective effluent treatment plants (ETPs) to take care of their waste water, in order to address pollution and safeguard the environment. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye, who made this disclosure through his Media Aide, Mr. Goke Gbadamosi, 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 discharge of industries. “Within the last three years, more than fifteen industries had been obliged to put in place ETPs 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 conse-

quences 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.

As Easter holiday approaches, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured passengers and other airport users that her network of airports are fully prepared and ready for the usual upsurge in passenger traffic that is the norm around this season. In a statement released at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos, FAAN noted that all necessary facilities, infrastructure and manpower to ensure seamless facilitation at the airports have been deployed. Assuring passengers of safety and security, the Authority added that relevant security agencies have been mobilized to beef up security at all airports. The Authority advised passengers to endeavour to leave for the airport early enough, so as to ensure that check in formalities are conducted in good time.

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Dana Air bags airline of the year 2017 awards Dana Air has been announced as the airline of the year 2017, at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards and Presidential Dinner, held recently at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. The airline’s CEO,Jacky Hathiramani, Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa also bagged the CEO of the year, and Aviation Corporate Promotions Personality of the year 2017 awards respectively, while the airline’s crew members; Collins Ginika and Chiogo Okani, won the King and Queen of the Air contest at the event. The king and queen of the air contest is a newlyintroduced initiative by the organizers of the NIGAV awards, where the various domestic airlines’ crew get to answer questions on how they handle

safety issues, ensure comfort of passengers and how to be a good crew member. The duo from Dana Air, also performed their first assignment at the event by presenting cash gifts to an orphanage present at the event. They have also become ambassadors of the NIGAV awards and will represent the industry at various aviation events for their intelligent display at the awards and mastery of civil aviation regulations The Media and Communications Manager of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, who received the award on behalf of the airline said,” we thank the organizers of the Nigerian Aviation Awards for recognizing our efforts towards providing safe, reliable and affordable air transport in Nigeria, and we wish to as-

sure our guests of our unwavering commitment towards maintaining our standards and upping the ante on all fronts.’’ On the CEO of the year award, Kingsley said” a big thank you to all those who voted our indefatigable CEO, Mr Jacky Hathiramani. Our CEO is a detribalized Nigerian and one who believes in the maxim - slow and steady wins the race. His managerial acumen is second to none, and doesn’t believe in noise making but doing things right and creatively too.” Speaking further on Dana Air crew winning the King and Queen of the skies contest, Kingsley said, ‘’our crew winning the king and queen

contest organised for the crew of all domestic airlines, only shows the difference in standards , procedures and the level of training that our crew have received. They have also shown great knowledge of the job and smartness, and we are proud of them.” Having flown over 2.7 million passengers in the last 9 years of its operations, Dana Air is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines with over 27 daily flights from Lagos to Abuja, PH, UYO and Owerri. The airline is reputed for its innovative online products , world-class in-flight and customer service and unrivaled ontime performance.

Saleh Dunoma, MD, FAAN

FAAN automates PSC collections As part of efforts aimed at easing passenger facilitation at the nation’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has automated the collection of Passenger Service Charge (PSC) at her local airports. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, FAAN’s image maker said in a statement the step is in line with the directive by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) that check-in procedures at the airports be streamlined to improve the facilitation of passengers. “With this development, the use of the Passenger Service Charge sticker at the departure gate was discontinued with effect from Monday 19th March, 2018. Henceforth, departing passengers who have checked-in prior to arrival at the airport can proceed directly to the boarding gates”, she said

L-R: Mr.Uaboi Agbebaku, Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mrs. Tinuade Awe, Executive Director, Regulation, The Nigerian Stock Exchange; Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel, Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mrs. Grace Omo-Lamai, Human Resources Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mr. Franco Maria Maggi, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc and Mr. Tony Ibeziakor, Acting Divisional Head, Listing Business, The Nigerian Stock Exchange when Mr. Borrut Bel beat the closing gong on the floor ... Tuesday.

AVSEC sets to bear arms - Sirika

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The minister of State, aviation Sen Hadi Sirika says Aviation security personnel of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN will soon be licensed to carry arms at airports across the country in other to complement other agencies in security threat. Sen Sirika who made this known in Katsina at the 2018 AVSEC retreat said discus-

sion was at its final stage for approval saying it will further strengthen the integrity of the airports in view of the growing threats to the aviation industry. “The Federal government approved for AVSEC to bear arms which is a notable achievement in this administration’s effort at improving the general safety of its citizenry and passengers passing through our airports” According to the minister who was represented by the Rector Nigerian College of Aviation

Technology NCAT Zaria Capt Mohammed Abdulsalami said arming AVSEC will ensure proper policing of the sector by AVSEC personnel saying it was part of efforts by the president Buhari administration to give the country dividends of democracy. He said rebranding of AVSEC was important in the building brand identity and creating a recognisable corporate identity for officers with the aim of making them much more professional and customer friendly

to meet up with the initiative of the ease of doing business. Sirika said most countries have shown keen interest in the country’s growing and expanding aviation industry stressing that aviation security was seen as a pivotal tool to sustaining safety in all the airports which remained a model to the integrity of the nation. The Minister noted that the United Nations decision to establish two aviation security training colleges in the country was another notable achievement of the present administration.

According to him, this was aimed at assisting not only in the war against terrorism but to provide a special class of professionally trained AVSEC unit through the training of 30 selected aviation security master trainers who will in turn train others. Sirika disclosed that the certification of FAAN training centre by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority can not be over emphasized as it will further strengthen and boost the capacity and technical know how of aviation security personnel in the country.

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The Nigerian delegation set for Offshore Technology Conference Simon Ugwu

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(middle), Minister of State, Surv. Suleiman Zarma Hassan(left) and Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire (right) during the 2018 National Budget Hearing of the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committees on Appropriations at the Conference Room 022, Ground Floor, Senate New Building, National Assembly Complex on Tuesday, 27th March 2018.

Arbitrary charges: CPC threatens to sanction power firms Simon Ugwu

The Consumer Protection Council has warned the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and other power firms in the country to stop imposing arbitrary charges on their customers or face severe sanctions and prosecution. The council also threatened to sanction power firms that failed to meet their mandate of ensuring adequate supply of power to customers. It said that reported cases of unlawful disconnection of customer’s electricity without due process would be treated as an act of sabotage. The Director-General, CPC, Babatunde Irukera,

said these during a town hall meeting held in Abuja to address some of the impediments to effective supply of power to consumers. The event was attended by representatives of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and electricity consumers in Bwari. The CPC boss said the council would no longer watch, while Nigerians were being extorted by power firms through estimated billing and poor electricity supply. He stated that arbitrary billing and group disconnection of electricity consumers without consid-

eration for those paying their bills constituted gross abuse of consumer rights. While noting some of the challenges facing the sector, the CPC boss, however, stated that these should not be an excuse why consumers should be poorly treated. He said, “We Nigerians have lived for a long time with poor supply of electricity; we are dissatisfied with this; it is more on what happens in the distribution components. People complain more about illegal bills, they complain more when they are disconnected if their neighbours fail to pay their bills.” “So, if you discourage people who pay bills because of some who refused

to pay, you are giving them a very bad service. This must stop.” The CPC boss also cautioned consumers to henceforth avoid electricity theft, vandalism and illegal connections. He said government was monitoring all electricity operations across the country, stating that any consumer caught violating the law would be severely sanctioned. In his remarks, a NERC commissioner, Dr. Moses Ariga, assured the forum that from April 3, 2018, the electricity distribution companies would cease to distribute electricity meters but focus more on collection of funds from customers.

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is once again coordinating the Nigerian Pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding at Houston, Texas from APRIL 30 to May 3, 2018. “The OTC is the premier gathering of professionals and opinion leaders in the global oil and gas industry, and it provides excellent opportunities for positive portrayal and promotion of the great potentials of Nigeria and the Nigerian oil and gas industry. It also provides a unique platform for close interactions with leading international and major Nigerian oil service companies, indigenous oil companies, industry executives, government policy makers and political leaders, to share ideas on improving the Nigerian oil industry”, the association said. “PETAN member companies and many other indigenous oil service companies will be part of a robust contingent, to showcase the dynamism and potentials of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry. About 2,500 professionals and industry leaders from Nigeria and beyond her shore will attend this year’s event”, stated the group.. The key highlights of OTC 2018 include 50

years of OTC: Programming which reflects on our history, the current state of the industry, and what is on the horizon, faster deployment of new technologies: Solutions to reduce the development timeline and create project-ready technologies which meet current industry challenges, cost reducing tools and techniques: Ways to decrease costs and improve overall value, while maintaining high standards for safety, operationability, and reliability. and integrating to innovate: How advanced software, nanotechnology, and the digital revolution are integrating disciplines and triggering an historic transformation in the offshore energy sector. others are meeting global demand: Meeting the energy needs of fast-growing economies, while reducing carbon emissions and carefully considering the impact of digital technology, update on world-class projects: The latest on landmark projects which have resulted in breakthrough technologies in a low oil price environment and global participation: Executives from service companies and operators, including IOCs and NOCs, share accomplishments from projects in Canada, Malaysia, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Sea.

PIGB: Oil marketers, OPS canvass for 2 regulatory bodies for petroleum industry Simon Ugwu Oil marketers and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) has canvassed for two regulatory bodies to regulate the oil industry in the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill [PIGB] pending before the National Assembly. The oil marketers disclosed this at a joint media briefing with the OPS in Lagos, faulted the single regulatory body for the Petroleum industry as recommended in the PIGB pending before the National Assembly. The Executive Secretary of the Major Oil Marketers (MOMAN) Mr Obafemi Olawore, warned that an omnibus or humongous

commission that will be empowered to regulate the entire petroleum sector, runs contrary to industry standards which by default already provide for an Upstream and Downstream Regulator. He recommended for separate regulatory bodies for upstream and downstream, arguing that single regulator will create complexities and challenges for operators in the petroleum value chain. He said that because the structure, operation and nature of the downstream are totally different from that of the upstream sector. According to him, a single regulator will create complexities and chal-

lenges for operators in the petroleum value chain because the structure, operation and nature of the downstream are totally different from that of the upstream sector. ``We strongly canvass for the creation of two regulatory bodies each focusing on the downstream and upstream sectors of the Industry and on the entire gamut of technical and commercial issues in each of the sub-sectors. ``Being mindful of need to merge and streamline the number of existing regulatory agencies in the face of dwindling revenue of government. `` we hereby affirm that there is no need creating another regulatory agency

that will further swell the list of existing agencies with similar functions and duplicated mandates. On his part, Adewole regretted that the position of MOMAN and DAPPMAN at the public hearing on the PIGB advising against a single regulator for the industry was not taking into consideration in the final harmonization of the PIGB. ‘‘ We marketers were at the PIGB public hearing at the National Assembly. And there we made our position known that a single industry regulator would be inimical to the growth of the industry. But to our surprise, our position was not taking into cognizance in the

harmonized PIGB. It is in the light of this error of omission that we are calling on the National Assembly to withdraw the PIGB and include the position of stakeholders on this, so that we don’t have a defective law that will create problems in the future,’’ he said. On his part, Odiah, lamented that a critical stakeholder as the OPS was not invited to make submissions at the public hearing on the PIGB. The denial of the OPS to have an input in the PIGB according to him amounts to shaving ones hair behind him. He noted that the OPS as a stakeholder in petroleum sector value chain, making

use of huge quantity of petroleum products including gas should not be left out in the scheme of things He argued that a single regulator for the petroleum industry will do the industry more harm than good, adding that having two regulators for the petroleum industry will create room for effective policing of the sector. Odiah, said more worrisome is the idea by the National Assembly to jettison the position paper of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), which largely represents the views of the OPS on the PIGB which included the idea of having two industry regulators for the petroleum industry.

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No usurping of NCAA roles - CPC Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has insisted that there is no usurping of responsibilities as it concerns its dalliance into matters relating aviation, stating that it’s intervention in aviation matters not only stands to reason but is backed by law. This is just as the rights protection agency said that complains from consumers have gone up 40% while resolution has also increased to over 78% within the same reporting period in the country. Director General of the CPC, Babatunde Irukera who made this known today in a chat with correspondents said that the NCAA does not have mutual exclusivity to cover aviation and that sector regulators may not always protect the consumer because they have become close to operators. According to the CPC helmsman,

Dana introduces Easter fares for customers Air has announced a ‘Buy one, Get One free’ promo for any of its guests that books a return ticket between 12 Midnight on Thursday 29th March, and 12 midnight on Friday, 30th March, being Good Friday. The airline has also partnered Royal Films Academy on a movie titled ‘Forgotten in Libya.’ as part of efforts towards encouraging the youths to stay in the country and avoid migrating to countries where they are not welcome. The Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, who made this known during a chat with newsmen in Lagos said, ‘the buy one, get one free promo is just our way of appreciating our valued guests for their patronage.” ”Also in the spirit of Easter, we have introduced special fares of 18,000 premium economy and 45,000 business class to any of our destinations and you can avail these special fares by booking online at www.flydanaair.com. The BOGOF promo is for any of our guests that books a return ticket between 12 midnight on Thursday 29th March, and 12 midnight on Good Friday.” On the partnership with Royal Films, Obi noted that ”Dana Air’s commitment towards anything and everything that will contribute positively to the well-being of Nigerians has always caught our interest and we will continue to support projects and movies like this to encourage our youth not to leave our dear country for another country where they are not welcome.” ”Recently, we were regaled with stories of Nigerians who were deported from another African Country and subjected to inhuman treatments and that was really uncalled for and unacceptable.” The movie – Forgotten in Libya” will be premiered on 30th of March

the world has adopted mutual jurisdictional responsibility for consumer protection in aviation as a norm and this enables a far-reaching resolution for infringements on consumers. He said,”There is a consumer protection unit in the NCAA it’s not mutual exclusivity, it’s not entirely a cover of that field. it’s because government wants to make sure nothing is wrong. Secondly, sector regulators by their very nature, may not be in the very best position to truly, fully, completely provide end-to-end protection for consumers.” “What is a regulator really? It is a modulator, a regulator gets involved in relationships it doesn’t create relationships on its own. So you have a sectoral regulator, using the NCAA as example, that is regulating operators and the relationship of operators with consumers. There is a potential for conflict. There is also a potential for what is called regulatory capture

because the sector regulator will get to a point where it truly understands the challenges of the operator to a point where it becomes difficult line to determine the divide.” “So the NCAA constituency is airline, airports consumers, navigational providers, ground service, travel agents all are constituents of the NCAA, but for a consumer protection council, we have only one constituency, the consumers. So we advocate for them (consumers) and we are not trying to balance their rights against any other person’s right. But the best working mechanism is the collaboration between the CPC and NCAA.” On the possibility of compromise of position, Irukera said: “Where there is a possibility of compromise and I am not making a case for compromise please, I’m just saying where there is a possibility of compromise, who would the market operator rather talk to and compromise for?

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Someone on the outside whose constituency is different from him or someone who they sit together in the same constituency?and so that is the reason why, there is mutual constituency.” “I have given you the reasonable reason why but beyond the reasonable reason, there is also a Statutory reason why, the law says so. If you look around in many jurisdictions, you will find without question that mutual jurisdictional responsibility for consumer protection in aviation is a norm. We are not an exception.” On consumer complaints and resolutions, the DG said that consumers complaints have gone up 40% while resolution has also increased to over 78% and that plans are underway to increase the resolution benchmark to 96% with plans in the coming weeks to deploy an automation system aimed at providing real-time data to the agency. When asked on particular sta-

tistical data Irukera said, “We cannot provide that information in the meantime because our work is very manual and so the figures come in monthly on how many companies, segmented based on industry. But in the coming weeks we are deploying an automation system which is one of the projects I started very early when I got in. With that information we will get real-time data and so if you ask me this by this time next month, I would be able to get it on my iPad and tell you.” “But I’ll tell you that looking at the last report, the complain we have received have increased to 40% and our conflict resolution have gone up, we are resolving at well over 78% within the same reporting period. The resolution will be over 78% within the reporting period dis as at the time we start and end it we were within 78% but our benchmark is to be able to resolve at least 96% within the reporting period.”

FAAN carts away nine awards at NIGAV 2017 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,FAAN shone brilliantly at the recently held 8th Nigerian Aviation Award night, NIGAV 2017 as it won 9 awards in different categories. Directors and other staff of the agency who were present at the event were elated that the Agency’s efforts in ensuring a safe, comfortable and secured airports across the country had been noticed and commended by passengers, stakeholders and other Nigerians who voted by nomination. The awards were divided into two sessions: the special industry recognition awards and nomination awards with a total of 48 categories. These were presented in four different sets: General, Technical and Leadership. The agency won the the award for the Agency of the year, Africa Most Promising Airport which was won by the Murtala Mohammed International airport, Most Improved International Airport won by the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja and the Most Improved Domestic won by the Benin airport. The awards which were presented in 4 stages saw Dana air clinching the Best domestic airline of the year, Medview airline, Most Outstanding Indigenous regional carrier, Arik air, Air Best Crew of the year(domestic) and Aero Contractors, Maintenance Repair Organization special Achievement. While Others awards: Special Leadership Recognition Airport Management went to the Managing Director,FAAN, Engineer Saleh Dunoma, Airport Operations Personality of the year was won by the Airport Manager, MMIA, Mrs Victoria Shinaba, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu , Aviation Public Relation Officer of the year, Airport Manager of the year, Alhaji Mahmood Sani and Aviation Engineer of the year, Engr. Salisu Nurudeen Daura. In his opening remarks, the organizer and President of FCI, Mr. Fortune Idu said the award is to “inspire industry professionals to strive for excellence and the Nigerian Aviation

Mr Steve Omolale head public affairs Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (right) receiving the Most Functional Airport Terminal of the Year 2017 Award (MMA2), organised by NIGAV, from the Finland Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Ms. Riitta Korpivaara at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos recently.

Award has stood out as a prime brand for motivation and promotion of industry growth in a safe and sustainable manner”. He noted that the award was an industry motivating factor for excellence and had helped to engender healthy competition for a safer air service delivery and a promoter of development. Idu disclosed that as part of the progression in the growth of the industry, the Nigerian Aviation Development Promotion activities by FCI International Limited had commenced, “our final plan to develop a permanent site for NIGAV by the proposed NIGAV International and

Conference Expo Centre for international trade promotion which is to be situated at the MMIA. The journey which started 10 years ago has finally reached its destination which is to add direct value to traffic in aviation development where annual Africa air route marketing expo can be held”. Jacky Haitiramani of Dana air was the CEO of the year, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company plc(NAHCO Aviance) Airport Ground Handling Special Achievement, Mr. Akin Olateru, AIB commissioner, Most innovative Aviation Leader of the year, Captain Mukhar Shaibu Usman, DG NCAA, Special Leadership Recognition aviation Regulation and captain

Fola Akinkuotu MD NAMA, Special Leadership Recognition, Airspace Management. Best Aviation Customers Service Unit was clinched by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Consumer Protection Directorate, Aviation Corporate Promotion Personality was Kingsley Ezenwa PRO of Dana Air, Best Aviation Radio Reporter and Presenter of the year was Nosa Osula-Aituamen of Radio Nigeria, Best Transport Reporter in the Print, Aliu Abdulateef, Best Aviation Analytic Writer, Wole Shadare and Best Air Transport Social Media Platform was the Nigerian FlightDeck by Tony Patrick Omo, among others.

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CBN, banks, deploy shared agency network for target 60m inclusive banking boost

Bonny Amadi, Motolani Oseni

The consortium of Nigerian deposit money banks, the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Interbank settlement systems (NIBSS), agency banking agents, among others have endorsed a shared system methodology to bring over 60 million unbanked into the nation’s financial systems in the next three years. Consequently, the CBN, Nigerian banks, mobile money operators, other financial system sub regulators including NICON, super agents agreed to roll out a 500,000 shared agent’s network to accelerate financial inclusion in Nigeria On Tuesday, the body in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) announced that they have reached an accord to fund the expansion of a

shared agent network to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria. At a press briefing which held in Lagos bankers house , the bank CEOs who graced the event were enthusiastic on the new development as they revealed said that the agreement an aggressive rollout of 500,000 agent networks to offer basic financial services, such as cash in cash, cash out . Transfer, bills payments and airtime purchase would further enhance the nation’s economy and reduce poverty. Commenting on the shared agency network expansion program, Chairman, body of banks CEOs’ Mr Hubert Wigwe, CEO Access Bank said that the agreement reflects the bank’s commitment to aggressively pursue the CBN’s 2020 financial inclusion target in an integrated way with “minimal systemic risk to the financial system. The initiative will generate over 500,000 new jobs over

the next two years” Wigwe said. Others services to be rendered by the agency bankers that would to further lift employment opportunity ,include, facilitating government disbursements as well as remote enrolment of BMS infrastructure (BVN) to an estimated 50 million Nigerians currently under banked or unbanked. According to the new development, ten licensed mobile money operators and super agents are expected to immediately deploy financial services agents outside in underserved urban and rural areas of Nigeria, with higher priority in the Northern geopolitical zones where financial exclusion is most prominent. The approved CBN –bankers’ committee roll out ratio is as follows of the unbanked according to the geo political zones are, North East 30 per cent, North –West 30 per cent, North

–Central 20 per cent, South –South 7.5 per cent, South-East 7.5 per cent and South –West 5 per cent. Some of the prequalified CBN licensed operators include, Capricorn Digital Limited, Cellulant Nigeria Limited, e-Transact Limited, Innovective Limited, Inlaks limited, Interswitch financial inclusion services limited Paga Tech Limited and Unified payment Nigeria Plc. According to the plan, the CBN and deposit money banks will over the next few months also roll out new initiatives, products and services to accelerate and deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria. Over the next three years, Nigerian banks aim to bring on board and formally bank 60 million additional Nigerians, an average of 20 million yearly as well as to enroll 40 million for BVN. To this end, renewed focus would be given to driving low cost digital

Sustained equities selloff slashes 0.51% from NSE ASI

‘Dancem provides opportunities for higher earnings’

Bonny Amadi The Nigerian equities market closed on Tuesday, second consecutive trading of the week in red following the sell-off across most sectors as the NSE all share –index lost 0.50 per cent. Similarly, market breadth index was negative with 21 stocks gaining against 31 stocks that declined. Glaxosmith with 10.16 per cent growth had the best performance for the day while Diamond bank with -7.32 per cent decline emerged the day’s top loser. JAPAULOIL with 2.90 per cent gain emerged the day’s most actively traded with 80million units of shares worth .N58million transacted by investors Meanwhile, on sectoral performances, the NSE Oil & Gas Index shed 2.68%, following the decline in SEPLAT by 5.00 per cent, decline in MOBIL by 4.07 per cent and depreciation in price of TOTAL by 1.52 per cent. NSE Banking Index a major driver of the market lost 0.96%, driven by the sell-off in DIAMONDBNK which declined by 7.32%, ETI’s loss by 5.00%, ZENITHBANK’s decline by 2.13%, FBNH depreciation by 1.98% and 1.26 per cent loss. NSE Consumer Goods Index followed the same depressive trend as it lost 0.40% on the back of the losses in INTBREW decline by 5.00%, CADBURY’s 4.92 per cent decline and GUINNESS’s 1.90% loss and NB 0.70% depreciation. However, the NSE Industrial Index closed upbeat by 0.86%, largely due to the advancement in CCNN which gained 4.80%) and WAPCO’s 1.46% appreciation..

access, broadening financial literacy campaigns and creating micro loans , micro insurance and micro investment products for the benefit of benefits of the excluded underserved and low income Nigerians. Commenting on behalf of the mobile money operators, Tayo Oviosu, Founder & CEO Paga said that “to significantly grow financial inclusion in Nigeria, we need to offer truly effective digital financial services that operates on all mobile networks and a robust network of agents for convenient access” Oviosu added that the shared agent network expansion programme supports “our plans to rapidly scale up agent network over the next year. With this expansion program, the entire financial industry will reach deeper into even more communities and give millions of Nigerians continent access to financial services”

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L-R: Executive Chairman, Association of International School Educators of Nigeria (ISEN),Abiola Lamikanra and Guest Speaker; Titi Osuntoki, Executive Director, Business Banking, Access Bank Plc; Dr Femi Akintunde of the University of Lagos; Mrs. Joy Ogugwua Ojeah, Ministry of Education, Lagos State and Ebuka Abudu immediate past President of ISEN at a breakfast meeting with the theme; ‘The Role of Education In Transforming The Nigerian Economy’ hosted by Access Bank in Lagos…recently

CCNN N19.6bn revenue beats analysts estimate Bonny Amadi

Shareholders in Cement Company of Nigeria (CCNN) may be looking up for a more profitable 2018 financial year as the company’s 2017 audited financial statement has showed the direction its 2918 numbers would take. The company released its Q4-17 and 2017FY results which were in line with key analysts estimate. According to the 2017 financial year result , recently released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) revenue grew to N19.6 billion a 39 per cent growth, beating a key analysts estimate by 4 per cent while the net profit which rose by 157per cent to

N3.2 billion, however was short of the analysts prediction by 2 per cent. The company’s revenue in Q4-17, grew 23 per cent y/y and 17 per cent q/q while net profit increased by 123 per cent y/y and 18 per cent q/q. However, for the full year 2017, the board has proposed a final dividend of N1.25 per share which represents a 49 per cent pay out. The dividend recommendation far outweighs projections by analysts one of which was N0.26/ per share, or 12 per cent pay out. During the year under review, CCNN recorded higher-than-expected volume in 2017FY drive upward revision: full year volume was 468,000 tonnes, reflecting 4 per cent below the volume achieved in 2016FY.

With cement prices largely expected to be stable this year, economic and infrastructure spending outlook broadly better, and FX (having a strong link with CCNN’s energy price) condition improving, cross section of analysts have revised upwards their projections on sales volume estimate for 2018E to 491,000 tonnes (previously 426,000 tonnes) and maintain NGN46,000/tonne selling price estimate. However, the firms strong margins achieved in 2017FY will be tested in 2018: The gross and EBITDA margins of 39% and 25% reported in 2017FY were record highs, reflecting largely, the impact of pricing which outpaced the 23% increase in per tonne production cost.

Following the recent lease of Dangote Cement Plc 2017 financial year audited result for the period ended December 31, cross section of analysts have x-rayed the results and projects varied earning opportunities embedded in the cement company. For instance, Codros capital in its recent review of the company’s result effected an upward review of its estimate for the group. “Following the surprise effective tax rates (ETRs) of 30 per cent and 84 per cent reported in 2017FY and Q4-17. On net, we increase our estimate for group ETR for 2018-2019E to 14 per cent (previously 11%) and for 2020E and beyond to 33% (previously 12%)”’ noted the analyst. The company is rated as geared for high volume outlook for 2018 hence management has revealed that it targets 7-10 per cent volume growth in 2018. Stable cement prices and broadly better economic and infrastructure spending outlook in Nigeria are enablers. Outside Nigeria, Ethiopia, Senegal (+10% in 2017FY), and Cameroon (+8% in 2017FY) are expected to continue to perform strongly, and importantly, utilization rate in Tanzania is expected to average 45-50% (vs. 25% in 2017FY), as the plant starts running on gas from May. Whilst acknowledging pressure from competition, the company’s management of the company said it expect its Pan Africa prices to be stable from last year and will likely raise prices, specifically in Ethiopia, to offset the impact of last year’s devaluation on prices.

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Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Ahmed Kuru (standing 3rd in front row); Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency, Hon. Sir Jones Chukwudi Onyereri (standing 4th in front row); Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze, Executive Director, AMCON (standing 2nd in front row); members of the Committee on Banking and Currency and other participants at the technical session held by the National Assembly committee on the amendment of AMCON Act in Abuja at the weekend

Why foreign investors may dump equities ahead of 2019 elections-Gwadabe .Says multiple exchange rate hurting naira’s stability

Stories by Motolani Oseni

Anxiety ahead 2019 elections, may forced foreign investors who invested billions of dollars in the equities market to exit the market, President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe said on Tuesday. Speaking to finance journalists in Lagos, he said the negative implication of exit of portfolio investors from the local bourse raises major concern on naira’s continued stability. According to him, there would be further external sector imbalances in a run-up to 2019 elections even as equity market imbalance is likely to increase. He said the: “The development in the stock market and its closeness to campaign politics is worrisome. It raises lots of concerns on the relatively stable foreign exchange market. The investors in the stock market are largely portfolio investors from international markets and will at any given time decide to dump their holdings and take huge dollar from the economy as they repatriate both capital and their profits to other lucrative destinations”. Gwadabe said ABCON has established the naijabdcs.com, a live rate engine room to be rolled out soon, as part of its strategy to enhance transparency, price discovery and attracting billions of dollars through Diaspora remittances. The group is also working with the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to automate its operations for online real time returns rendition. Gwadabe, described the portfolio investors as capitalists driven solely by profits. He said the foreign portfolio investors will ahead of the election, increase the volume of hot money

in circulation, leading to naira depreciation as dollar demand rises. He explained that speculative capital flows, or hot money is the flow of funds (or capital) from one country to another in order to earn a short-term profit on interest rate differences and/or anticipated exchange rate shifts. Such funds, he added, can be moved very quickly in and out of markets, potentially leading to market instability. “Close to the elections, demand for dollar is going to rise, with buyers willing to pick it at any rate. This would result to more people, including importers chasing scares dollars, thereby weakening the status of the naira,” he said. Continuing, Gwadabe said: “The build up to 2019 campaign and politicking is also an albatross to the naira’s continuous sovereignty. Besides, the inaction of regulators and policy makers to address the multiple exchange rates will continue to endanger the achieved stability in the foreign exchange market,” he said. According to him, the challenge

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of ineffective linkage between different sectors of the economy- the formal and informal sectors remains a big setback to economic growth. On solutions, he called for stakeholders engagements and opening up of other sources of dollar inflows like Diaspora remittances, foreign directs investments and competitive exports base. He said that failure to diversify the dollar earning channels by government could also lead to depletion of the nearly $46 billion foreign reserves. He said the monetary and fiscal policy makers should intervene in other key sectors of the economy such as services, exports, manufacturing among others adding that the continuous mopping up of naira may not be effective as campaign spending starts. He therefore called on the CBN to come out with various interventions to all sectors of the economy and also the need to formalize the informal sectors. He said Nigeria’s financial market will remain a sweet and attractive spot for both foreign and local investors once the government and regulators take the right steps to sustain its stability. Although performance in the past year had been hampered by foreign exchange challenges, the improvements that have been witnessed since the introduction of Investors and Exporters forex window suggest that the market still has potential to attain new heights if the right steps are taken. Gwadabe said ABCON under his leadership will continue to support the CBN and government to ensure that naira remains stable, through selling of foreign exchange to retail-end users at approved rate. He said the Bureau De Change operators will continue to operate within set guidelines to promote transparency and accountability in the sector.

NAFEX gains $17.7m in one day as Naira steadies against dollar The Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange ( NAFEX ) window gained total sum of $17.74 million at the end of yesterday Foreign exchange daily transactions, to record turnover figure of $277.01 million higher than $259.27 million sold on Monday, FMDQ OTC statistics showed. NAFEX, which is also known as Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window, began Tuesdaya trading activities on a positive note of N359.95 to a dollar which is better than N360.12 sold the previous day but closed on downwards trend of N360.23 even as itt traded high at N361 per US Dollar. The Naira at the official Spot market, remained unchanged at N305.95 to the dollar, the same rate it stood at the close of first trading day of the week, however, higher than N305. 70 sold a week ago. The local currency, continued it stability at the parallel market segment of the forex market against the dollar and the Euro, N362 and N444 respectively, except the pound that fell to N508. Meanwhile, investors at the NAFEX had in the kast three week in March, lifted the special forex window with transactions turnover of $2.77 billion. 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. Thhe 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.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, March 28, 2018