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Agitations symptoms of rot in Nigerian system –Sultan ÏAdvocates dialogue to resolve all misunderstandings, problems ÏBreak up not solution to Nigeria’s problems –Gov. Wike

ÏÏÏ The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji

Sa’ad Abubakar, on Tuesday, said ongoing agitations in the country are symptoms of rot in the Nigerian system.

Abubakar disclosed this in Sokoto when Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, paid him a Sallah homage.

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The Sultan said: “In the past, a lot of things were done by some people with impunity and nothing was done. ”That is why you find lack of good governance now weighing us down now in the country. ”However, as it is now, no matContinued on page 12

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Budget controversy: Invoke Rule 22 of S’Court Order, SANs tell FG Ï Say action will save Nigeria from underdevelopment, unnecessary tussle Ï Appropriation power belongs to NASS, can alter budget proposals –Ozekhome Ï No, court did not say lawmakers can increase budget –Falana Ï We need more collaboration between Executive, Legislature at preparatory stage of budget–Yusuf Ali

Tony Amokeodo, Andrew Orolua and Francesca Iwambe, Abuja and Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

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of alteration of the 2017 Budget by the National Assembly rages on, some SeContinued on page 6

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R-L: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike; Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, during the Sallah visit to the Sultan by Rivers State leaders… on Tuesday.

Emir of Kano calls for peace, unity among Nigerians ÏÏÏ The Emir of

Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigerians to continue to live in peace with one another irrespective of their religious or ethnic affiliations.

Sanusi made the call on Tuesday during traditional Hawan Nasarawa at the Government House, Kano.

The Emir advised adherents of the Islamic faith to practice the lessons of Ramadan for peace to continue to reign in the country.

He also urged the state government to

enlighten the people of the state, especially the youths on the importance of peace.

Sanusi called on the state government to provide pesticides to farmers whose crops were affected by insects and pests in some local government areas of the state.

The royal father then called on government to ensure sanitation in order to avoid flooding.

In his remarks, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State thanked the Emir for his contribution for peaceful, stability and unity in state.

“We are very grateful for your call on peaceful co-existence due to the position of Kano as centre of commerce and industry.

“We also want to emphasise the need for peaceful co-existence because it is the tool for achieving unity and progress as no nation can make progress without unity,” he said.

He said that the government and the people of the state are having a cordial relationship with the heads of other ethnic groups.

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Gov. Bindow urges more action on reconstruction of N/East Tom Garba, Yola

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A teacher of the Nigerian Turkish International College Abuja, Zuhal Maden (r), presenting a humanitarian relief package to Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs’) in Abuja... on Tuesday.

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27 scientists compete for NLNG $0.1m Nigeria Prize for Science Angela Onwuzoo

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The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Limited (NLNG) has disclosed that 27 scientists are competing for the 2017 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science award worth $100, 000.

The Nigeria Prize for Science, sponsored by NLNG, aims at encouraging and rewarding excellence in scientific research and innovation that help to solve a preidentified Nigeria problem.

The prize is awarded annually and features an award of $100,000.

According to NLNG, this year’s competition, with the theme: ‘Innovations in Malaria Control,’ seeks long-lasting solution to the scourge of malaria in Nigeria.

Handing over the entries to the Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science made up of panel of judges at an event in Lagos last week, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations, Dr. Kudo Eresia-Eke, noted that the 2017 edition recorded the highest number of entries for the prize.

This year has the highest number of entries since the inception of the competition with 27 scientists competing for the prize.

This is about 80 per cent increase from last year’s which recorded 16 entries.

According to Eresia-Eke, the theme of 2016: ‘Innovations in

Malaria Control,’ was extended to 2017 because of its importance.

Malaria, he said, is a killer disease in Africa and Nigeria in particular and therefore, underlines the interest of the 2017 edition.

Eresia-Eke, said NLNG recognised science as a specialised field covered by specialised thoughts, stressing that research and development in this area have aided in the invention of breakthroughs that positively affect humanity.

His words: “The journey for the NLNG sponsored Nigeria Prize for Science is punctuated with milestones.

“One of it is the consolidation of entries and announcement that entries are no more being received; that is where we are today.”

On why there was no winner in 2016, he explained: “Last year, we had 16 entries generated by the same theme.

“However, not one of the 16 entries was good enough for the 2016 NLNG Prize for Science. The prize will not be awarded for any other reason but for excellence.

“As such, there was no reward because the major criteria for this award is excellence.

“But in recognition of the importance of the theme, it was decided that it be extended into 2017 because of the devastating effect of malaria, especially in Nigeria.

“The aim is to find a long-lasting solution to the scourge of malaria

in Nigeria.”

Eresia-Eke said that entry for the prize was open to scientists all over the world, irrespective of nationality.

And that the prospective winner’s focus must be targeted at problems affecting the country’s development with a view to addressing them.

In his remarks, the chairman of the Advisory Board, Prof. Alfred Susu, emphasised that prizes would only and strictly be awarded based on excellence.

According to him, some of the criteria for judging the entries will include originality and uniqueness of the idea, as well as the practicability of the concept.

He said that the theme was important because malaria killed a lot of people in Nigeria, especially the vulnerable groups including children, women and pregnant women.

Also speaking, the chairman of the panel of judges and a professor of pharmacology at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Catherine Falade, assured that the key indicator for choosing a winner still remained excellence and uniqueness.

Falade, who is the Director of Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training, UI, said, the judges’ evaluation will be thorough.

Fulani monarch condemns Taraba killings, calls for investigation Tony Nwakaegho The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos state and the chairman of the Association of Fulani Chiefs in the South-West Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado, has condemned the recent killings of the Fulanis in Sardauna local government area, in Taraba state.

The monarch, who expressed sadness over the incident, de-

scribed it as “unfortunate, shocking and unwarranted,” saying, “such dastardly acts are uncalled for in a nation that is trying to forge solid unity and peaceful co-existence.”

Against this backdrop, Bambado therefore called on the federal government to investigate the cause of the unnecessary killings with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

“We should learn to tolerate each other, learn to live togeth-

er in peace and harmony,” said the monarch, reminding that, “Nigeria belongs to each one of us and we are destined to be together by God.” He however appeal to all and sundry to remain calm over the sad incident, assuring that, “the government would get to the root of the matter and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly acts to book to serve as deterrent to others and forestall future re-occurrence.”

Bindow of Adamawa state has called for more action on the Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (3Rs) programme in the North East.

Bindow made the call while fielding questions from newsmen in Yola.

He observed that the 3Rs process was slow, particularly in Adamawa state, where over 90 per cent of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) had left the camps for their respective communities.

“Most of our Adamawa IDPs had left camps for home and not much has been done to rehabilitate and reconstruct their areas.

“Our major problem now in the insurgency affected areas is that of damaged bridges that is seriously affecting movement of people and goods.

“The bridge project is a big work that the state cannot handle without help from the Federal Government, and I want to appeal to companies given contracts for the job

to expedite action,” Bindow said.

The governor, who wished Adamawa people a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration, said reports reaching him so far showed that the celebration has been peaceful across the state.

Also speaking on the issue, Sen. Binta Masi of the affected Adamawa North Senatorial District, expressed optimism that something would be done soon as the bridges had been captured in the budget.

Masi lauded the ongoing house-to-house distribution of foodstuff to returnees in the areas by federal government.

However, she appealed to government to extend the support to cover farm inputs particularly fertiliser, which she said is too costly in the open market, for the returnees to afford.

Seven local government areas of Madagali, Michika, Maiha, Mubi North, Mubi South, Gombi and Hong are the worst affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in Adamawa.

Evans: Victim that escaped from den cries out ‘my life is in danger’ ÏÏÏThe owner of Maydon Phar-

maceutical Company, Ilupeju, Lagos, Chief Donatus Dunu, who escaped mysteriously from the den of Evan’s kidnapping gang at Igando, a suburb of Lagos, before the gang was rounded up by the police, on Tuesday, lamented that the recent release of his workers suspected to have taken part in his abduction has placed his life in danger.

Chief Dunu, who was visibly traumatized by the development, told newsmen that it was improper for either the police or court to grant bail to suspects involved in such a high profile case where startling revelations of the leader of the most dangerous kidnapping gang in the country, shocked the world.

According to him; nobody should have allowed those suspected workers in my company to be granted bail in any manner or guise because I have evidence of the active participation of, particularly, Emeka, my pharmacist in the deadly operation and releasing him has worsened my plight as I and members of my family now live in perpetual fear of our lives.

“Why should police release Emeka, the chief accomplice in my kidnap? I not only heard his voice while in captivity, having being with him since 2003, but saw him there few days after the kidnap.

He came asking them; where I was kept. When they showed him, he opened the door where they kept me in chains and our eyes met.

Though I was blindfolded, I was about eating when I heard his voice and I normally remove the blind.

That was how I saw him and I had

the greatest shock of my life.

“He was always there with my abductors. His voice is unmistakable to me having stayed with him for many years. The man in charge of the den, Uche, whom he claims he does not know, speaks the same dialect with him. He is the person Emeka meets each time he visited.

There was also another member of the gang who speaks Abakiliki dialect and I don’t know whether those in police net have confessed his whereabouts to the police.

“I have a strong feeling that the manager of the den, Uche and Emeka are from the same town because they speak the same dialect.

Those guarding me were initially two but when the Abakiliki man travelled on Easter Monday, they brought another person to replace him. That one is very sick because he was coughing constantly. I knew that the Abakiliki man travelled because I heard Emeka discussing with Uche, asking whether he had travelled and Uche said, yes.

“That same Esther Monday, I overheard Emeka and Uche saying; “We will kill him. We have no alternative until Chairman comes back.”Two weeks after this, Chairman came back and I knew whenever he visited because they will shut all the doors and switch on the generator perhaps, to stifle their discussions. His visit did not last for more than ten minutes and that was the first and only time he came to the den while I was there.

That same night, the Abakiliki man brought Indomine for my dinner. He told me to eat so that I will have enough energy to face ‘us at the canal.’

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Budget controversy: Invoke Rule 22 of S’Court Order, SANs tell FG Continued from page 1 nior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have insisted that the only solution to the perennial problem is for the Federal Government to approach the Supreme Court to seek the interpretation of power of appropriation.

The senior lawyers: Yusuf Ali (SAN), Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Prof. Konyinsola Ajayi (SAN), Prof. Yemi Akinseye- George (SAN), Mr. Dave Ekpedeye (SAN), Mr. Chukwuma - Machukwu Ume (SAN), Ikechukwu Ezechukwu (SAN), Hakeem Afolabi (SAN) and Hammed Jimoh spoke in separate interviews with our correspondents on Tuesday.

Though they expressed divergent views, the senior lawyers are asking the Federal Government through the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), to invoke Rule 22 of the Supreme Court Order and file the matter accordingly.

The said Rule 22 of the Supreme Court Order is usually invoked when there is a constitutional dispute between the federal and state governments or between two arms of government which necessitates direct approach of the Supreme Court without going through the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

The senior lawyers have also argued that the outcome of the matter at the apex court will lay to rest the tussle that usually arises between the Executive arm and National Assembly every year over the legality of whether the lawmakers have right to insert new projects into the budget, add, subtract or move projects.

They further argued that the legal action will ensure positive development of the country as the outcome will engender substantive implementation of the budget, thereby preventing the present state of affairs.

The Daily Times recalls that the Special Adviser on Media

and Publicity to the AGF, Comrade Salihu Othman Isah, had in his exclusive interview with the newspaper last Wednesday, said the issue of seeking the definition of appropriation at the Supreme Court was delicate.

According to him, the AGF is the right person to make the decision to approach the Supreme Court on the issue.

Speaking on the issue, Yusuf Ali (SAN), said: “My attitude is that the executive can go to Supreme Court on this issue, but the members of National Assembly are not rubber stamp of the executive.

“Besides, the National Assembly can amend the money bill before it is passed as the lawmakers don’t share the appropriation power with anybody.

“But my suggestion is that we need more collaboration between the executive and the legislature at the preparatory stage of the budget before its presentation.

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Senate may summon Fashola over remarks on 2017 Budget Idowu Samuel and Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Indications have emerged that the Senate may summon the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), following his comment against members of the National Assembly over power of appropriation on budget.

Though some senators have refrained from making comments on the issue, preferring the Senate to react officially for the purpose of coordination, a ranking senator told The Daily Times on Tuesday night that Fashola would be summoned once the Senate resume from recess.

The senator from the northeast, who sought anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the issue, stated that the Senate after consultation would summon Fashola for clarifications.

According to the Senator, who is also a Committee Chairman, the Senate will not take up issues with Fashola based on newspaper reports, as he claimed that Fashola might have been misquoted.

He said the Senate would like to hear directly from Fashola and possibly rub minds with him on grey areas in the budget, which he alluded to.

He said the Senate was not interested in stocking ember of

discord with the Executive arm and the National Assembly, but ensure the resolution of the differences between the two arms in the interest of the country.

But certain senators who were contacted by The Daily Times but refused to speak on the issue include Senators Francis Alimikhena, Emmanuel Paulker, Foster Ogala, Jide Omoworare, Godfrey Akpan Bassey, Duro Faseyi and John Owan Enoh.

The Daily Times further gathered that the Senate spokesman, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, is outside the country and currently in Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj.

Sabi had earlier issued a statement, insisting that notwith-

tions between the two arms of government for effective collaboration.

“Though the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has a point in his latest reaction where he raised the purpose of budget defence that would later be altered, what is happening is not hopeless.

The National Assembly should allow the executive to present supplementary budget to take care of core projects in the interest of the country.”

Speaking on the matter, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, stated that the controversy need to be resolved by the Supreme Court now that the budget has been signed.

He said that in a developing society like Nigeria where acts of impunity seem to be the order of the day, the executive arm should test the validity of the legislature action at the Supreme Court, especially as the conduct has become a yearly event.

He said: “It’s so simple. The power of appropriation belongs to the Legislature, the NASS and not the Executive. The Legislature controls the purse. Sections 4, 80, 81, 82, 83, 83, 84 and 162 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) make it clear that the Executive cannot expend money without legislative approval. It’s an impeachable offence.

“The NASS can add to, subtract from, subsume in, multiply, remove from, alter, vary and amend budget proposals initiated by the Executive. As the representatives of the people, they know where the show pinches.”

But Femi Falana, SAN, has clarified that the pronouncement of Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court did not empower the National Assembly to tamper with the budget.

He said: “Justice Gabriel Kolawale who delivered the judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/ CS/295/2014: Femi Falana v The President and 3 Ors) in dismissing the case questioned Falana’s locus standi to institute the action after he had described him as “a renowned human rights crusader” and acknowledged my humble contributions to “the development of human rights jurisprudence in Nigeria”. In justifying the dismissal of the suit, his lordship said that the reliefs sought in the case qualified him to be described as a “meddlesome interloper”!

“No doubt, the learned trial judge said that the National Assembly is not a rubber stamp parliament. The incontestable statement has since been twisted to give the very erroneous impression that the power of the National Assembly to increase the budget has been judicially recognised.

“Thus, in a press statement credited to the National Assem-

bly last week, it was reported that “The Federal High Court has ruled that the National Assembly has the power to increase or review upward the budget estimates laid before it by the executive. With respect, the summary of the decision of the Court by the National Assembly is grossly misleading.”

For Konyinsola Ajayi (SAN), “The National Assembly lacks the power to alter the budget as the executive prepares the document. But I will support the idea of going to the Supreme Court as the action will be the best way to settle the enlargement of powers and arrogation of authority to itself by the NASS”.

On his part, Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN, said the Constitution offers no clear answer to this question on whether the National Assembly has power to insert new projects in the Budget.

He said: “There is no special definition of estimates by the Constitution. Therefore, the word must be given its ordinary grammatical meaning of ‘an idea or approximation rather than conclusive figures.

“Therefore, it is only the Supreme Court that can clarify this.

The provisions of the Constitution are too skeletal on the budget making and approving processes.

Only a comprehensive budget law can help to address the perennial but needless controversy over whether the National Assembly can increase the budget estimates submitted by the President. Until then, the established practice since 1999 seems to be that the National Assembly has the power to vary the estimates submitted by the Executive,” Also speaking on the issue, Mr. Dafe Akpedeye (SAN), said that there is the need for harmony between the two arms of government.

He said: “There is need for harmony from both arms of government. Though they are separate arms of government, the need for harmony cannot be overemphasised. At the formulation stage, little or no consultation takes place between the budget office of the federation and the National Assembly. Admittedly, budget formulation has always been an exclusive prerogative of the Executive; however there is the need for legislative participation in the formulation stage. This will drastically reduce the level of alteration of the money bill sent to the National Assembly.

“Also, Presidential advisers on National Assembly Matters must be actively involved in creating better executive-legislature understanding.

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Atiku commends APC Govs, others over support for restructuring Tom Okpe Abuja

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (l), addressing muslim faithful at the Government House Port Harcourt when the Rivers Muslim Community paid a Sallah visit to the governor… on Monday.

Budget controversy: Invoke Rule 22 of S’Court Order, SANs tell FG Continued from page 6 Senator Joy Emordi, helped in forging a legislature-executive rapprochement on subsidy removal in January 2012 after an earlier row between both branches over the removal of subsidy from automobile fuel.

“Proper education and the forging of executivelegislature understanding would lead to the acceptance of the National Assembly’s power to contribute to budget formulation/ drafting and to amend the budget. In the same vein, proper machinery should be put in place for the budget to be tabled in a timely manner.

“Another point to note is that oversight depends on the availability of relevant information. Without proper fiscal transparency codes and best practices that outline disclosure requirements, the National Assembly may as well be in the dark as to the facts behind the figures in the budget.

Thus, good, comprehensive budgetary documentation is required by the Legislature to make sound decisions”.

Mr. Ikechukwu Ezechukwu, SAN, who also spoke on the matter, maintained that the best thing to do in order to resolve the issue is to approach the Supreme Court for the interpretation of the power in the constitution.

According to him, the constitution has boldly defined the duties of the Executives and the Legislative arm of government.

He said: “If there are any irregularities observed by any of the parties, the party that is aggrieved should go to court to seek interpretation. So in my opinion,

it is important to go to court to put this issues to rest”.

He added that the Supreme Court is expected to decide the matter constitutionally on the duties of each arm of government so that whoever it goes in favour of will respect the orders.

In his own comment, Mr. Chukwuma -Machukwu Ume (SAN), said that the controversies between the executive and legislative arms of government over appropriation and insertion of new projects in the 2017 appropriation bill are diversionary as the functions of each arm were clearly stated in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Ume further stated that the criticism of the inclusion of new projects in the 2017 Appropriation Bill is not helpful to its implementation and it seems as diversionary.

He said: “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) guaranteed a separation of powers and it gives the President the power to prepare and lay before the National Assembly a draft of the budget each year.

“Same Constitution empowers the National Assembly to appropriate funds for projects and for other activities of the government as well as projects its thinks are necessary for the welfare of the general public. It has the power to alter the draft budget and to allocate funds to subheads and to pass it into law.

“We should remember that the National Assembly is not a rubber stamp. It was not the intention of the makers of the Constitution

to make the National Assembly a rubber stamp that would approve executive drafts as laid before it.

“The drafters of the Constitution had good intention when they empowered the Legislature to appropriate funds because as the true representatives of the constituents, they know the immediate needs of the people in each of their respective constituencies than the members of the executive arm who are concerned with the centre”.

In his own argument, Mr. Hakeem Afolabi (SAN), said: “The best approach is to invoke the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to determine the powers of the National Assembly to make appropriation law for Nigeria. Such approach, I believe, will settle this matter once and for all.

“The powers to initiate and execute projects are clearly executive powers.

The executive in presenting its proposals as bill to National Assembly is to defend the projects it is seeking to embark upon before Nigerians as represented by the National Assembly.

This mechanism has been put in place to prevent abuse on the part of the executive.

“However, beyond scrutinising the budget, the National Assembly has no powers to start initiating projects not proposed by the executive and also lacks powers to move projects outside the proposals of the executive.

“The power of National Assembly is limited to ensuring that the monies proposed by the executive are transparent proposals and

not inflated.”

An Abuja-based lawyer, Hameed Jimoh, has also explained that “having considered the provisions of sections: 80(2&3), 81 (1, 2&4), 82, 83 & 318(4) of Nigerian Constitution & Section 10(2) of the Interpretation Act, LFN, 2004, the National Assembly has the incidental powers to remove and or add in the appropriation bill or budget submitted to it by the executive.”

He said words like ‘authorise’ and ‘prescribe’ used in the above sections of the constitution as what the National Assembly has power to do on the appropriation bills presuppose that the National Assembly has the power to remove and or add to the executive’s appropriation bill submitted to it.

He said the Constitution never envisages a rubber stamp legislative body.

Efforts to get the response of AGF on when his office will approach the Supreme Court on the matter was abortive as his Special Adviser on Media, Comrade Salihu Othman Isah, did not respond to calls put to his phone at press time.

The Daily Times recalls that the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, accused the National Assembly of inserting new projects in the 2017 budget.

He had also stressed the need to go to the Supreme Court to seek clarification on whether it has power to alter the budget.

Fashola also challenged the National Assembly on Monday, asking the spokespersons to the lawmakers to address issues surrounding the 2017 appropriation bill and not personal attacks.

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, applauded the resolution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum which called for restructuring and true federalism saying that the issue transcends religion and ethnicity.

The former vice president, who is a chieftain of APC, also described as patriotic the convergence of positions around restructuring by leaders from diverse regions of the country, noting that it confirms that he (Atiku Abubakar) was not just a lone voice in the wilderness in the inevitability of restructuring of Nigeria for the good of all.

The former vice president, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday by his Media Office, explained that the agitation for secession would not have arisen if the country had shown sincere readiness to address the underlying problems that feed the agitations by separatist forces.

According to him, the restructuring debate transcends the ambition of any single politician in Nigeria, adding that any attempt to ignore the agitations could make a bad situation more complicated.

“The restructuring debate transcends the ambition of any single politician in Nigeria; any attempt to ignore the agitations could make a bad situation more complicated.

“Avoiding a problem will not solve it; with so much hate, distrust, suspicions

and fears in the country, political leaders should not be afraid to confront the challenge.

“Our current federal structure should be freely discussed by allowing the federating units voice their grievances with a view to finding workable solutions that protects the rights and interests of all as the country could not afford to allow bottled up frustrations of the people to explode into violence which threatens not only innocent lives but also harm the country’s economic assets”, he said.

Atiku said with so much hate, distrust, suspicions and fears in the country, political leaders should not be afraid to confront the challenge.

According to him, Nigeria’s current federal structure should be freely discussed by allowing the federating units voice their grievances with a view to finding workable solutions that protects the rights and interests of all.

He said the country could not afford to allow bottled up frustrations of the people to explode into violence, which threatens not only innocent lives, but also harms the country’s economic assets.

The Waziri Adamawa commended the Progressive Governors and other leaders and groups for their courage to confront the country’s most urgent national challenge, adding that “separatist agitations are dangerously threatening the country’s unity and indivisibility” saying, “no country could afford to take these threats lightly”.

LOSS OF LAND CERTIFICATE This is to inform the general public of the loss of Land certificate registered at the Lands Registry Office Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos covered by Land Certificate No MO 4970 a property situate, lying, being known as Plot 66 Onigbanjo Street, and now No. 8 Raufu Williams Crescent, Surulere.

That the said Land Certificate got lost and all efforts to trace it proved abortive.

The general public and most importantly the Lands Registry, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos to take note

Signed: Joseph Mangtup Din

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LAUTECH Crisis: Osun govt calls for intervention, says mgt, staff sabotaging solution Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo The Osun state government has called on members of the public to prevail on the management and staff of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) to be open and sincere on ending the lingering crisis rocking the university.

The state government, in a press statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Adelani Baderinwa, on Sunday, said it was concerned about the plight of the students of the institution; hence the need to alert the public on what is going on in the LAUTECH. According to the press statement, the state government was worried on and doing all humanly possible to resolve the crisis and ensure quick resumption, notwithstanding the politics being played by some people, management union and staff of the institution.

The government claimed that some elements within the university were not sincere on resolving the matter, saying that such people are grandstanding and deliberately stifling efforts to pull out the institution out of the crisis.

The government said the setting up of the Chief Wole Olanipekunled visitation panel which recommended auditing of the university, is a bold step taken by the Osun and Oyo states governments to ensure a lasting solution to the crisis.

Based on the recommendation, the state government said the two owner states engaged the services of KPMG to audit the university accounts, disclosing that “internal enemies” in the institution are frustrating the auditing exercise.

It maintained that despite the resolve of Governor Rauf Aregbesola and Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo states to bring lasting solution to

the institution’s crisis, some members of staff and management are sabotaging the owners’ efforts.

The Osun government commended Ajimobi’s administration for its understanding and commitment to bring back LAUTECH to live.

The press release reads: “It is worrisome and disturbing, especially in this present recession time, to know that LAUTECH runs 97 bank accounts when the Treasury Single Account (TSA) has become the order of the day. There are 10 Chief Accountants which is not so in other universities.

“More worrisome too is that LAUTECH has lost money in many distressed banks according to the report of the visitation panel.

“For 27 years of existence, Osun Government lived up to its expectations as equal partner , notwithstanding the obvious cheating meted to it as only one (1) out of the eight (8) academic faculties is in Osun, while Oyo has about twice of the staff strength of the University.

“Osun single-handedly funded the infrastructure development in the Osun campus; also 85 per cent of the total institution’s infrastructure is in Oyo, whereas funding is equally carried out. Despite this, we are fully committed to joint ownership of our joint heritage.

Indeed, we staunchly fought for it in 2010 when effort was mis-advisedly made.”

The state government said it was worried about the level of mismanagement of funds in the university, saying that the institution should have been self-sufficient financially by now.

“Osun State University with student population of about 9000 with six campuses which implies more recurrent cost and just nine years old like some other state University in the country are surviving.

AHC: NCAA warns GSM providers, others to obtain permits Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a very stern warning to all operators of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to ensure they always obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licences before construction of high rise structures.

In an official statement issued yesterday and signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Sam Adurugboye, NCAA stated that others affected by the warning are landing facilities owners, stakeholders and the general public.

The agency stated that these Permits, Aviation Height Clearance and Licences are to be obtained before the construction of the following: Tower, Telecommunication Masts, High Rise Buildings/Structures and Landing facilities, including construction of Helipad/Helideck for civil use and Heliports.

NCAA stated that “this action is in line to the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (L) which empowers the Authority to prohibit, regulate and remove any

structure which, by virtue of its height or position, is considered to endanger the safety of aircraft operations.”

According to NCAA, “the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (K) stipulates that the Authority will grant and certify licences for the construction of Helipads, Helidecks, and Heliports. It is therefore an exercise in illegality to operate into a heliport (surface level, elevated or helideck) without the approval of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).”

“On the other hand, for those who want to renew their heliport certificate, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 12.10.6 highlights that Heliports operators are required to commence the process of renewal of Heliport Certificate not less than 90 days to the date of expiration of the certificate.

The Regulatory Authority is compelled to issue this warning as part of our oversight responsibilities which is principally safety and security of flight operations in and out of Nigerian airspace,” the agency stated.

While noting that all stakeholders should be guided, the

agency maintained that it will view very seriously and run the rule over any violation of these safety measures. All stakeholders should be guided.

The issue of Telecommunication Masts has remained a source of worry to some airports in the country, particularly that of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Recent reports have shown that two radio masts belonging to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) located at runway 08 of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu are already posing a serious challenge to smooth take off of aircraft.

It was alleged that despite several letters written to concerned authorities, especially the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to dismantle the masts, nothing has been done.

With the new directive by NCAA, there are indications that the regulatory agency, may at last address the plight of Enugu airport and others that are affected in terms of illegal high rise structures around the airport premises.

Cobbler to spend 25 years in prison for stealing mobile phone Titilope Joseph

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A Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has sentenced a 25-year-old cobbler, Joseph Jericho, to 25 years in prison for stealing two laptops and three mobile phones from a student.

The convict, who resides in Ilaje, Ebute Meta, Lagos, was charged before Justice Raliat Adebiyi on two-counts of conspiracy and armed robbery.

Jericho had pleaded not guilty to the charges against him when he was arrainged.

While pronouncing the sentence, Justice Adebiyi noted that the prosecution had proved it’s case against the cobbler beyond reasonable doubt.

“The defendant is hereby to 25-years in prison each for the offences of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed

robbery.

“The sentence shall run concurrently and shall begin from the period of his remand,” Adebiyi said.

Counsel to the defendant, Mr. S. A. Aigoro, in his allocutus had appealed to the court to temper justice with mercy.

“The defendant has been in prison custody since 2011, I pray that this court have mercy on him,” he said.

According to the prosecuting counsel, Mrs O. Ahmed-Muili, Jericho committed the offences alongside others who are now at large on June 26, 2011 at No. 4, Baale St., Ilaje, Ebute Meta, Lagos.

Jericho and his accomplices while allegedly armed with guns and cutlasses, robbed Mr Ifesinachi Ogodo, a student, of his two laptops, three mobile phones and N5,000.

L-R: Management Consultant, Prof. Williams Olughu; President Ebonyi State Development Association (ESDA), Mr. Paul Ikele and Member, Board of Trustee, ESDA, Mr. Innocent Nwangbo, during one-day seminar themed: Personality Building for Achievements organised

by Lagos State Chapter, ESDA in Lagos… at the weekend

Unijos electricity bill gulps N100m in one year- Vice Chancellor

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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The electricity bill consumed by students of University Jos living in the various hotels on campus has gulped over a N100million, says the Vice Chancellor Professor Seddi Maimako.

Speaking recently in a press conference to mark his one year in office as a Vice Chancellor, the VC said students welfare is paramount because without them there will be no university in the first place.

According to him, “conscious of our responsibility to the stu-

dents who are the reason for our being here, we have within the period under review tried as much as possible to address the issue of electricity and water supply,” he said.

However, he decried the abusive use of light consumption by students, saying that management has often caution students on the arbitrary use of electricity.

His words, “when you go to their hostels, you see them using two boiling rings in one bucket; the water gets hot and they top it with more water because he or

she is not yet ready to bath and this goes on and on.

“You also find them boiling beans with boiling rings as well as other consumable, leaving the light on when going for lectures; we have a case of a student who forgot his pressing iron on his bed, before he returned from lecture the pressing iron got so heated up and burnt the hole room”.

The VC said only in February, the University paid N26million as light bill, while N14million was also paid as light bill in the popular ‘village hostel,’ he said.

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Nigeria better off as one strong nation, says Gov. Bello Niger State governor, Abubakar Bello has urged Nigerians to move beyond primordial sentiments and unite towards building a strong country with opportunities for all.

Bello who spoke with newsmen in Minna, said, “Nigeria is better off as a strong and united nation of diverse people. We need each other and shall be happy together.”

He advised Nigerians supporting secession to redirect such energies towards building a country of their dreams as Nigeria was big enough to accommodate everyone and every interest.

The governor also advised Nigerians to focus on issues that were of common interest, and cautioned against rumour mongering and other vices that could breed mutual distrust and suspicion.

Bello expressed optimism that the country would soon overcome its economic challenges, saying that his optimism was supported by current economic indicators confirming that the economy was regaining lost grounds.

The governor promised to deploy available resources toward improving the welfare of the people, and

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urged Niger State residents to support government policies to ensure they had the needed impact.

The News Agency of Nigeria

(NAN) reports that Bello and his predecessor, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu, later paid a Sallah homage to former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, at his hill top residence.

Lagos lawmaker empowers 130 students with GCE forms

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A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, on Monday distributed N2 million worth of General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to no fewer than 130 indigent students of Epe Constituency I. Tobun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who represents the constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, told newsmen at the official distribution of the WAEC GCE registration PIN to beneficiaries that investment in education was necessary to transform Nigeria.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2017/2018 WAEC GCE Registration scratch card/PIN goes for N13,950.

The lawmaker promised that the number of beneficiaries would in-

crease to 200 by next week.

Tobun, the Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure said that the gesture was in line with Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s programme on education for youths.

He said that he had recently distributed JAMB forms to some candidates in the constituency but that it was later discovered that some of the candidates did not have O’ level results.

“I have distributed about 120 JAMB forms to students in this area and some of them passed the exam very well.

“But we later discovered that some of them did not have complete O’ level results and some students also approached me, and said that they needed GCE forms.

“So, I felt that this was a way to let the youths grow. With this, they would be able to help their parents when they eventually graduate.

“The knowledge that we acquired is what is helping us today. So we will continue to do more to impact on the youth.

“Today, we distributed about 130 forms, but I am sure that by next week the number will increase to 200,” Tobun said.

The lawmaker said that his vision was to make the youths to be more productive so that they would move the community to the next level.

He explained that the beneficiaries

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were chosen on merit and he did not know anyone of them personally.

“If I give you food items or money, I might not be as happy as I am with what is happening here today,” he said.

Earlier in his welcome address, Mr Olowo Ogunniyi, the Sole Administrator of Epe Local Government, expressed satisfaction with the initiative of the lawmaker, describing him as a true representative of the people.

Ogunniyi said that donating forms to the youths in the community free of charge was a step that was worthy of emulation by other leaders in the area.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with newsmen during the event thanked the lawmaker for the gesture, describing it as a relief for their parents.

One of them, Master Habeeb Olayinka, said that he had already completed his OND programme but needed a complete O’ level result to proceed further.

Also speaking, Miss Oluwadamilola Oyekanbi, who had just graduated from secondary school, said that she needed a credit pass in Physics to proceed in her studies.

Oyekanbi, who said that she sat for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with awaiting results, eulogised Tobun for the support.

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Katsina to convene stakeholders’ summit on way forward for councils –Masari The Katsina State government has concluded arrangements to convene stakeholders summit to discuss way forward for local government councils in the state.

Gov. Aminu Masari made the announcement on Monday in Katsina when the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, paid him the traditional ‘Sallah Homage’ known as ‘’Hawan-bariki.’’

He said that the summit is billed for July this year.

He added that during the summit, the government would provide financial details of funds accruing to local government councils to enable the stakeholders find way forward to enable those in the helm of affairs in the local councils meet their obligations to the people.

The governor said that during the summit, the stakeholders would fix a date for the conduct of councils’ elections.

Masari, who decried the decrease in the allocation from the federation account to local councils, noted that “only few local councils could afford to pay salaries from their monthly allocation.’’

He said that the 34 local government councils in the state received N3.9 billion as their monthly allocation.

“On monthly basis, the state government assist the councils with

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funds to enable them pay workers’ salaries alone,’’ he said.

Masari announced that after the conduct of local government elections, the government would stop deducting grants for the emirate councils from the allocation of local councils to “enable them meet up their financial obligations.’’

He said that the emirate councils would receive their grants from the state government.

In his remarks, the Emir, urged the people to continue to live in peace with one another and desist from using social media to post negative threats.

He also urged the state government to revive Teacher Training Colleges to enhance primary education. (NAN)

CVR: Adamawa Govt to declare public holiday Dissatisfied with the voter turn-out, Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Bindow has said that he would declare public holiday to enable eligible citizens of the state participate in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

Bindow said this while receiving some Adamawa traditional rulers who paid him Sallah homage on Monday in Yola.

The governor said that the level of people’s participation in the exercise across the state was discouraging and appealed

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to all eligible citizens to come out and be registered.

“The decision is to give chance especially to people from Northern and other parts of the state who lost their voter registration cards either during Boko Haram crisis, flood and other disasters to re-register.

“The state government is going to declare a two-day public holiday to enable all eligible citizens of the state to participate in the ongoing CVR. “The State Executive Council in the next meeting will fix the appropriate date for the holiday,’’ Bindow said.

He therefore called on eligible people of the state to come out and register to enable them exercise their rights during elections.

Earlier in their separate remarks, the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo, and the Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Isa Ahmadu, commended the governor for the infrastructural development in the state despite financial constrains.

The traditional rulers pledged their support and cooperation to the government for peace and development to reign supreme in the state. (NAN)

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‘I am ready for 2019 political battle’ -says Niger State PDP chairman SAKA BOLAJI - Minna Barely 48 hours after regaining his freedom, chairman of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Tanko Beji has said that he is now prepared for the 2019 political battle in the country.

Beji was granted bail by a Minna High Court last Friday after spending 4 days in the Minna medium security prison and nine days incarceration in the Economic and Financial Crimes

Commission (EFCC) cells Abuja.

“What has happened has made me stronger and prepared me for the task ahead. I am out now; I am ready for the task ahead and other challenges.”

Beji told newsmen in Minna that what he had gone through was part of the learning process in politics in a developing country, adding that he was destined to pass through the path.

“I hold no grudge against anybody. I believe in destiny and faith as a Muslim I have been destined

to toe this line, there is nothing anyone can do about it.”

Adding that “what goes round must always come around” Beji counseled politicians to desist from witch hunting and intimidation of opponents.

The PDP chieftain admonished the party supporters not to be “intimidated by the clamp down on our leaders, instead what is happening should strengthen us for the great task ahead.”

He expressed gratitude to all those that stood by him during his

travails especially the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and the media “our party supporters and my immediate and distant relations” Beji asked the people of the state to continue to pray for the peace and stability of the state and Nigeria as a whole.

“As true believers we should shun acts capable of leading to the breakdown of law and order in our communities and also cooperate with law enforcement agencies to secure our society.”

Don’t frustrate Fashola’s development plans, group tells NASS Tony Nwakaegho A human rights group, Labour and Workers Right Centre (LWRC), has warned members of the National Assembly to stop its clandestine attitude aimed at frustrating the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), in his commitment towards nation building.

In a release made available to the media, the group’s President, Kola Oba, described the alleged padding of the ministry’s budget towards the completion of LagosIbadan Expressway as condemnable in its entirety.

According to the group, the unpardonable padding, that cut Lagos-Ibadan road vote from N31b to N10b, while increasing self-budget from N115b to N125b “is an act of

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sabotage that should be roundly condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.”

The LWRC also viewed the National Assembly’s conduct as

“anti-Yoruba from the South-West as well as aimed at thwarting the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to right the wrongs done to the South-West by seven succes-

sive administrations in the country to complete the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.”

While vowing to resist any attempt to short change the SouthWest through any dubious means would be vehemently resisted by all constitutional means available, the group warned the National Assembly against any legislative rascality that can frustrate the efforts of the Buhari administration to be fair to all and sundry.

“On this matter of national interest, we believe that the members of the National Assembly would listen to the voice of wisdom to do the needful by reverting to the status quo by allowing the original budget submitted by Fashola to scale through unhindered, failure of which can compel our members to occupy the legislative chambers in Abuja,” the group threatened.

Reps member intervenes in Constituency road Patrick Okohue

Piqued by the suffering of her constituents, commuting in and around the Otto Wharf link road, of Lagos State, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Rita Orji, has facilitated a temporary palliative, to stall loss of lives and property along the route.

Speaking with some representatives of Julius Berger Construction Company with whom she took a walk through the axis in question, Orji reiterated that the route has an economic value to the people of Ajeromi and would be of benefit if the company can help fix it, a request to which the company promised to effect an immediate palliative on the road.

The lawyer tur ned legislator, while in a chat with newsmen noted that, “the people of Ajegunle has no free access road to do their business, no presence of gover nment is felt here in time past, here today the problem of Otto Wharf route

will get a temporary solution having been in a deplorable state for quite long.

“AJ community benefitted nothing from the Federal and State gover nment, yet we pay tax to their coffers, we need infrastructural development and other social amenities here than elsewhere.

“While we work on a per manent construction, which will take a while and due to a number of processes, what we are doing now is temporal, to ameliorate the suffering of the masses from Berger busstop to the school over there, so that people like me will no longer be running away from home, trucks won’t be falling along this axis, accidents will be abated, see this school premises flooded owing to the state of the road.

“So as a member of the House of Reps, an AJ product, I know what we want and will confer with my people, brief and debrief them to consider our plight and do the needful, I will also push for a per manent solution from here to boundary.”

A sorry scene was however, captured by newsmen at Ajegunle Primary school, Awodi Ora located along the Otto Wharf area, where pupils and teachers were edged in by flood which had taken over there school premises due to bad state of the road.

“When NEPA deserted the entire Amukoko, some said it was a state matter, but I felt so concer ned and moved a motion to that effect on the floor of the House of Reps, today a new power station is here for Amukoko people, we have taken our destinies in our hands in Ajegunle, knowing well that if I close my mouth nothing will happen,” she said.

Commenting on the upcoming July 22nd council poll, the lawmaker told newsmen that there was a programme that will take 600 youths off the streets of Ajegunle every three months, “AJ people owe me an explanation why they won’t cast their votes for me having used your votes judiciously and it paid off in time past, your decision is key,” She reiterated.

Reps Majority Leader facilitates release of 40 inmates from Kirikiri Prisons Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has facilitated the release of 40 inmates of KirikirI Medium Security Prison in Lagos as part of activities to mark his 55the birthday.

Gbajabiamila, who cut his birthday cake at a prison decongestion initiative for the release of the inmates at the prison, said the gesture was also in the spirit of the Eid-el-Fitr.

He said that the 40 inmates were unable to pay their fines. “We decided to think out of the box to add value to the lives of other people we may not know.

“We are not releasing criminals; these are men who had the misfortune of finding themselves here by misdemeanour – hawking, loitering and the like – but couldn’t be out for inability to pay their fines.

“Some have been here for six months for inability to pay N10, 000, N20,000, and I think this is a reflection of poverty,” the lawmaker said.

He said that lawyers were involved in going through the case files of the released inmates, and their fines had been paid.

Gbajabiamila urged the freed prisoners to sin no more, and celebrate the rest of the Eid-el-Fitr with their families.

He used the opportunity to reemphasis the need for unity in the country, noting that the released inmates were chosen without ethnic, religious or political reasons, ‘but because they are Nigerians’.

The lawmaker said that divisive agitation in the country was due to marginalisation.

He also called for the removal of prisons from the exclusive list so that states would be able to play roles that would help to decongest prisons.

Gbajabiamila said that magistrates contributed to congestion in prisons by remanding some accused persons on whose cases they had no jurisdiction.

He called for a change as well as equipment of the police for better investigation.

Earlier, the officer in charge of Kirikiri Medium Security Prison, Mr Oluwaniyi Emmanuel, thanked the lawmaker for the initiative, saying it was unprecedented.

He appealed for help to make the prison better, saying the facility meant for 1,700 had 3,553 inmates.

One of the freed inmates, Ugbo Joseph, thanked the lawmaker, and prayed God to bless him.

Some members of the House of Representatives witnessed the event.

(NAN)

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Council urges youths to disregard plan to divide Nigeria

Those calling for scrapping of Senate are jokers – Na’Allah

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The Deputy Leader of the Senate, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has insisted that those calling for the scrapping of the upper legislative chamber were wasting their time.

This was contained in a series of video interviews conducted by the Special Assistant on New Media to the President of the Senate, Bamikole Omishore.

Na’Allah in a story in an online medium stated that the Senate was fully backed by Nigeria’s constitution.

The interview was published on the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Senate@NGRSenate on Monday.

A lot of observers had called for the scrapping of the Senate, criticising the lawmakers over their huge pay and allowances.

“People do not understand the wisdom of the framers of

our constitution when they decided to domicile the issue of budgeting in the National Assembly.

“The reason for this is because of our multicultural, multilingual, multiethnic society where ever part has expressed fear of domination.

“Let us assume that we can have the House of Representatives and avoid the Senate, technically more than 67 per cent of the National Assembly will be from the Northern part of Nigeria.

“Democratically if everything is going to be put to vote, it means the North will always have a share in whatever is wanted in this country.

“This is not the intention of the framers of our constitution,” he said.

Stakeholders hail NASS over Bill on traditional medicine practice Some herbal medical practitioners in Bayelsa State have applauded the National Assembly (NASS) on its move to integrate indigenous medicine into the country’s health care delivery system.

A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of complementary and alternative medicine commission recently passed for third reading in the House of Representatives.

Also passed for third reading is a bill for an act to provide for the establishment of the Traditional Medicine Council of Nigeria.

The consolidated bills, which was sponsored by Rep. Nasiru Garo (KanoAPC) and two other lawmakers, seek to encourage, promote and regulate traditional medicine practice in Nigeria.

The practitioners made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday at the on-going Tradition Medicine Exhibition in Yenagoa.

The practitioners, who stressed the need for the integration, said that the importance of herbs to mankind and health could not be over-emphasised.

Dr Bilmus Lawal, Chairman, Organising Committee, said the on-going exhibition which started on June 15 to July 15, was aimed to sensitise the people on the use of herbs and its importance.

“Prior to the introduction of cosmopolitan medicine, traditional medicine used to be the dominant medical system available to millions of people in Africa in both rural and urban communities.

“This medicine has been used by our fore-fathers for ages and that is why

they lived long and strong; let me tell you, most white man’s medication is made from herbs.

“Traditional medicine can cure a lot of illness; so, we salute the Federal Government’s efforts to promote the use of African’s root,” he said.

Similarly, Ola Taiwo, one of the practitioners explained that herbal medicines are prepared according to secret recipes by several manufacturers using bitter herbs, leaves, fruits, seeds, or roots and sometimes alcohol or sugar.

“Most of the products we have here in Bayelsa exhibition are with NAFADAC numbers, we are registered with the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medical Practitioners (NANTMP).

“I also salute the move by NASS members to integrate traditional medicine into the nation’s

health care delivery system.

“Most herbs, especially those with bitter can boost the immune system and regulate stomach acidity of man; bitters can enhance fertility as well as combating inexplicable infertility in both man and woman,” he said.

Mr Ken Ebimowei, a visitor in one of the exhibition stands, also commended the NASS members on the bill.

Ebimowei however urged the producers to improve on hygiene and quality of the products to encourage the usage among the people.

“Herbs are good, you cannot take them out of the market because many homes have tested and trusted in them and are working effectively for them,” he said.

The National Youth Council of Nigeria has called on youths to disregard any act designed to promote disunity and division of the country.

The council gave the advice in a statement jointly signed by Mr Adedotun Omoleye and Mr Obinna Nwaka, Director and Deputy Directors in charge of political and democratic matters of the council.

The council said that it was not in support of the recent proclamation of a quit notice to Igbos in the Northern part of the country by a coalition of some Northern youths.

A coalition of Northern youths on June 6, issued a deadline to the Igbos in the Northern part of the country to vacate the region before October 1.

The quit notice, had elicited several condemnable reactions from Nigerians, with the Federal Government re-stating the indivisibility of the country.

Government through the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo maintained that the unity of the country could not be compromised.

The council said it was interested in the well being, safety and interest of every Nigeria youth hence it was against the notice.

It said its primary role was to bring Nigerian youths together to help promote peace and unity in the country.

The council said it was vigorously pursuing the unity of the country regardless of tribe and religion.

It called on the promoters of the quit notice to desist from such unpatriotic act, noting that such tendency was capable of instigating crisis in the country. “ We implore those pulling strings from behind to desist from such act as such actions could further deteriorate the peace and unity of our beloved country,’’ it said.

Osun West bye-election: APC denies attack on Adeleke’s campaign train The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has denied sponsoring hoodlums to attack the campaign train of Chief Ademola Adeleke.

Adeleke is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Osun West Senatorial District by-election in the state.

The party was reacting to a claim by the PDP that it (APC) masterminded the attack on Adeleke at Gbongan in Ayedaade Local Government Area of the state.

Secretary of the APC in Osun State, Alhaji Rasak Salinsile in a statement on Monday said his party knew nothing about the attack.

According to him, the APC was not known for violence or brigandage,

stressing that those arrested in connection with the attack should be handed over to the police.

He said, “The allegation against our party is not true. The APC is not given to thuggery nor brigandage. We are known for peace and we resolve issues by dialogue and not by violence.

“The allegation is a calculated attempt to smear our image, but we are not deterred. We dwell on issues because our campaigns are issue based. We tell people what they will gain by voting for our candidate and we don’t use abusive words. We are different.

“The PDP is known for spurious allegations and their stock in trade is violence.

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ter how bad your hand is, you cannot cut it and throw away”.

Abubakar stressed the need to use dialogue to resolve all the misunderstandings and problems in the country.

The royal father said Nigerians should sit together, brainstorm, look at what went wrong, retrace our steps and move forward.

The sultan also appealed to statesmen in the nation to intervene and assist in this direction.

According to the monarch, “we

are not short of statesmen across the country and they should help in championing the dialogue”. ”We should not allow sentiments to rule our heads. Nigeria is a very big and lucky country and we have no any other nation we can call our own. ”We should love one another irrespective of any religious, ethnic or cultural differences,” Abubakar added.

He also extolled the developmental strides of Governor Wike, as well as his existing relationship with the Muslim community

there.

Speaking earlier, Governor Wike reiterated the need for Nigeria to remain as one, indivisible and united nation, saying that the government and people of Rivers will not be part of agitation to break up the country.

Wike, who led a high-powered delegation of traditional rulers and leaders of thought from Rivers State on a Sallah visit to Sokoto, said every nation in the world has its peculiar challenges, as such the onus on the leaders of Nigeria

is to find lasting solutions to the various challenges confronting the nation.

He said there are better ways to solve the agitations and problems facing Nigeria, rather than a pondering on a break up.

Wike said: “Rivers State and its people believe in the oneness and unity of Nigeria and that is our stand. In Sokoto, we have a father in the Sultan. In fact, he is a father to all Nigerians and he is a peace builder in this country and beyond.

“I have also been friends

with Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal before his emergence as a Speaker of the House of Representatives and this will be sustained despite the fact that we belong to different political parties.

Tambuwal, who accompanied Wike to the royal father’s palace, had earlier said that the visit could not come at a better time than now and restated his belief in the unity of Nigeria.

The governor said the visit would help to strengthen the bond of unity between the two states.

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Managing Director, EchiTAB Study Ltd, distributors of EchiTAB Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) in Africa, Dr. Nandul Durfa, has urged the Federal Government to establish an ASV producing factory to reduce its cost.

Durfa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos that a local factory would make the product cheap and available, and reduce morbidity and mortality owing to snake bites.

“We sell a dose at N30,000 to clients who, in turn, sell to the patients at their own rates.

“Some patients need only one dose, but others may require up to three. It means that those that cannot afford the cost will go for traditional medicine or just resign to fate.

“If the ASV is produced in Nigeria, a dose could go for as low as N5,000,” the pioneer Chief Medical Director of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, said.

Durfa, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, said that the ASV was produced in United Kingdom and had remained expensive because of the processes involved in manufacturing and importing it.

“Normally, we take the live snakes to Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine where they are killed and their venom extracted and sent to the manufacturing site in Wales and Costa Rica. The drugs are produced there and brought to Nigeria.

“Aside the transport, the weathers are different; we must ensure that the snakes are kept in a temperature similar to what they are used to in Nigeria, so that they will not die.

“If we produce the ASV at home, we shall also ward off the heavy amounts paid in foreign exchange to technicians in the UK, because salaries are lower here,” he said.

Durfa said that local production of ASV would be “very easy” in Nigeria because the consultants had expressed their readiness to transfer the technology to the country.

“The consultants are willing to

transfer the technology and also train local personnel to handle the processes. Nigeria must take full advantage of this kindness,” he added.

He said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo approved a production plan and cost for manufacturing the ASV in 2006, but regretted that nothing came out it.

“Obasanjo suggested that the money for the project be sourced from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) fund; sadly, no money was made available for the project.”

Durfa explained that the ASV had three variants including EchiTAB G for carpet vipers responsible for 97 per cent cases of snake bites in Nigeria, and EchiTAP Plus for carpet viper, Puff Adder and Black Cobra venom.

He traced the ASV’s production to 1991, when Prof. Ransome Kuti, then health minister, sought the assistance of two UK Professors – David Warrel of Oxford University and David Theakston of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

“There was an acute shortage of ASV then and the minister contacted the duo.

“The production processes went through various levels of screening and 11 clinical purification trials before the drugs were certified and registered by NAFDAC. “The clinical trials were carried out in Kaltungo General Hospital, Gombe State, Zamko Comprehensive Health Centre, Langtang and Jos University Teaching Hospital,” he revealed.

He advised government to pay special attention to local production of the drug because snake bites affect mostly the productive group like the farmers, cattle grazers, hunters and rat-hunting youths.

“With government making agriculture a priority, there is a big link between this productive group and snake bites. Government must take steps to reduce the number of people being killed by this menace,” he said.

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2017 Budget: Workers’ welfare not properly captured – NLC ÏÏÏ

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says workers welfare is not properly captured in the 2017 national budget.

The NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, said this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.

“Our budget system is not transparent enough, if you look at the estimate of this year budget, a lot of issues have arisen, especially the allocations for capital and current expenditure.

“But importantly, the fact also is that a lot of issues pertaining to the welfare of workers have not been properly captured.

“On the issue of pension, we are very certain and convinced because there is a liability presently of over N300 billion that is supposed to be accommodated in the budget for the payment of pensions.

“Especially the contributory pension scheme which actually we have interfaced with the leadership of the National Assembly to try to see how this can be accommodated.

“And we are all aware that this has not been captured adequately.

There are also some earned allowances which also have not being earned but a portion of it has being provided in the budget.

“So, in terms of how the budget directly affects the workers, I think some of the issues certainly have not being captured very effectively,” he said.

On the overall performance of the 2017 budget, Wabba noted that time was of essence.

He, however, decried the late implementation of the budget, saying that substantial time has been lost in the preparation that ought to have taken effect.

“Therefore our position is whatever needs to be done, needs to be done properly.

“Especially, the capital projects that have to do with putting in place our very importantly critical infrastructure need to receive the most desired attention.

“So that those issues can then kick start the economy and then stimulate the economy and create jobs for the teeming unemployed

youth in the country.

“Because, one, we are not producing and ones those critical sectors are not working then we will remain in pathetic situation that we will not be able to get out of it,” the NLC president said.

Wabba added that the process and the manner of implementation of the national budget has certainly not being encouraging to Nigerians.

He noted that a study of the figures in the budget shows that, major priorities were given to areas that do not address the fundamental issues that Nigerians are passing through.

“I think there is a need for a transparent budget process where it would start very early and it will be open for public scrutiny and also the input can be made into the process.

“This will be able to address the very critical issues of our development, because if you look at some aspects of the budget, the overhead seems to be much more than the capital budget.

“I think that is not good for us,

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Editorial Nigeria’s Child malnutrition crisis

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f there is any grave national issue that has attracted international attention and even criticisms at the way and manner it is being handled, it is no other than the crisis of child malnutrition in Nigeria. Child malnutrition is so acute that it has been dubbed “Nigeria’s Silent Crisis”. Figures show that nearly one million children under the age of five years die every year in Nigeria as result of malnutrition, which makes the country one of the highest contributors to the under five mortality. In fact, statistics reveal that over 11 million Nigerian children under the age of five years are stunted, ranking second only to India.

Also, Nigeria accounts for one-tenth of the global burden of Severe Acute under-five Malnutrition (SAM), with 37 %of them stunted, 29% underweight and 18 % wasted. Sadly, about half of the 2,300 children that die daily in the country are victims of malnutrition and related diseases (diarrhea, measles, anemia, and gastroenteritis).

While records show that 2.5 million children in the country are severely malnourished, it also reveals that about 30% of the Nigerian children are underweight, more than double the proportion of underweight Ghanaian children. What it shows is that a large percentage of Nigerian children have retarded physical growth and brain development due to poor nutrition, thereby hampering their ability to thrive and live to their full potential. Even at that, the crisis becomes more glaring when compared among the country’s geopolitical zones, with the Northeast and Northwest having the highest percentage of stunted, wasted and underweight children, while the Southeast records the lowest.

Despite the embarrassing situation, fact remains that Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) exists all over the country affecting about 2.5 million children.

Given that malnutrition accounts for

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about 50 percent of deaths in children under five, it also has resulted in massive cost for the country. According to the World Bank, Nigeria loses over US$1.5 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually to vitamins and mineral deficiencies alone.

Incidentally, both the federal and other tiers of government are not doing enough to tackle this national emergency.

While it is estimated that a total of US$912 million would be needed to ameliorate the situation, the consistently low funding over the years betrays a lack of grasp and understanding by all tiers of government at the magnitude of the situation. Such measly funding reinforces the accusation of policy incoherence, planning and programmes and even a bewildering lack of conviction that the problem of child malnutrition really exists. As it stands, the sum of N2.3 billion will be required per round to implement the minimum package of nutrition intervention, even as an average of N68 million per state is needed for each round.

Definitely, the underlying causes of malnutrition in Nigeria are poverty, inadequate food production, inadequate food intake, ignorance and uneven distribution of food, poor food preservation techniques, and improper preparation of foods, food restrictions, taboos, and poor sanitation. There is no denying the fact that Nigeria really needs sustainable remedies to alleviate child malnutrition. Therefore, we recommend that governments extend more support for rural farmers through input subsidies and high producer prices, improving rural credit schemes that target the poor, distribution of vitamin A and iron supplements in rural health centres, while promoting production of low cost weaning diets. While children are regarded as the future of any nation, it is imperative that the society must take care of them if its future is to be enhanced.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Mathew Kukah

Ibrahim Babangida

Wole Soyinka

“The world can provide for the need of everybody but cannot provide for the greed of everybody.”

“The work of Nigeria is not complete for as long as there is any one Nigerian who goes to bed on empty stomach.”

“The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.”

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What has God not done for Nigerians?

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Bishop Hassan Kuka

s usual, Nigerians are doing what they do best - making themselves the laughing stock of the rest of the world, behaving like spoilt brats of a rich but irresponsible father, or like players in a game with no rules and no referee, a game in a field of moral free fall.

Perhaps by way of a metaphor, this is really a summary of our condition.

Those who have held the nation to ransom, non-state actors constituting themselves into a calumnious conspiratorial tag team of sorcerers’ apprentices believe that what they cannot have, no one can have. They are prepared to drag the nation down with them even if they do not know where they are going.

We are forced to ask ourselves the timeless question, how did we get here and indeed, where are we?

The froth has come to the top: Nigeria’s broth of deceit and opportunism masquerading as politics has triggered a diarrhea with dire consequences for the public space. Except we concede that we are a cursed nation, it is difficult to fathom how we could have ended up where we are now, a nation in a permanent stupor and always unable to celebrate its victories not to talk of avoiding its sorrows. How did we leave so many doors open that a small coterie of nondescript individuals with neither known addresses nor antecedents suddenly took centre stage?

A first time visitor to our country in the last few weeks would think they have crashed into a party organised by drunken criminals who, in their bouts of raucous inebriation have resorted to a serious brawl with self-injuries while overturning tables and food, destroying both glasses and plates. Given the huge opportunities and resources, is this where we should be? My people, what has God not done for us?

Suddenly, the nation seems to have come unhinged. Across the country, sounds of very irresponsible and provocative utterances fill the air. The media lapped it all up and by giving these adult urchins publicity, created the impression that the end of our nation had arrived. And yet, the late Chinua Achebe warned his Igbo people in general and Nigeria in particular of the consequences of the men with ideas leaving the stage to the money-miss-road ragamuffins, men and women with no records of service or achievement, men and women

who elsewhere should be in jail taking up the stage and doing what they know best, creating a maelstrom, ratcheting up the volume of vitriol and creating a discordant orchestra of artistic chaos. My people, what has God not done for us?

But while all this was going on, look at the other side, the abode of reason, rationality and integrity. Look at what has happened to us in England. In one fell swoop, seven of our sons and daughters were elected into the British Parliament, an unprecedented feat in the history of Democracy anywhere in the world. The following week, England won the Under 21 World Cup with the assistance of three young men of Nigerian descent.

In the same England, just a few months back, our son created history by winning the World Heavy Weight Boxing title. Talk about the colony striking back!

My people, what has God not done for us?

Within the same kingdom, across the sea to Ireland, one of our favourite sons was also making history. After about a hundred years, the Vatican announced the appointment of the first African as the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Jude Okolo to Ireland, the land of our missionary ancestors. After a hundred years, Rome announced the appointment of a Nigerianborn Most Rev. Dr. Eusebius Chinekezi Manugwu, as pioneer Bishop of Port-Gentil, in Gabon.

After almost a hundred years, one of our daughters is now Editor of the Harvard Law Review.

Almost on a monthly basis, Ni-

geria has continued to receive news of the spectacular achievements of our children who are breaking academic records in America and Europe, feats that few people from any developing country have achieved. They are daily breaking the glass ceilings and scaling walls that racism and colonialism had erected for the black man. In almost every corner of the world, wherever black achievement is mentioned, if there are two names, both or one must be a Nigerian.

My people, what has God not done for us?

We parade the best writers with the greatest world recognition for any one country in the developing world. Our sons and daughters have won some of the most prestigious international awards there are in various fields of Art, Science, Sports and almost everything. Our Medical personnel, Lawyers, Engineers, Professors, Scientists are in the most prestigious laboratories all over the world. It will be difficult to find any good university or institution of research and learning anywhere in the world that does not have Nigerians as their brightest and best teachers or students. So, what is going on? Are we under a tragic spell? My people, what has God not done for us?

When I look at our country, I feel a sense of both shame and pity not for myself but for our teeming millions who simply want to be left to do what ordinary human beings have come to take for granted elsewhere: get married, raise a family, live in peace and prepare the next

generation. Is this too much the ordinary citizens of Nigeria to ask? We have become the butt of jokes around the continent and the world. Those who brought education to us are in awe of our intellectual capacity and they hide their jealousy by accusing us of being loud and arrogant.

Our cousins on the continent, most of whom we have sent technical assistance to and tried to share our wealth with, look on us as a threat. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, as in the world of international diplomacy on the global stage, they never fail to collude with others to subvert our global ambitions and leadership claims. Where did we go wrong? My people, what has God not done for us?

Today, we stand on the crossroads of shame and seeming despair. An energetic and brilliant generation of young Nigeria, roaring to take their place in the public stage are held back by a political class which prefers to feed its gargantuan appetite. Governance has become a massive fraud and a heinous crime scene. The easy question is to ask, how do we get out of this self-inflicted mess where we continue to feed our children yesterday’s barf ?

This is the world to which the young priests being ordained today are going into. This is the world that the next generation of our young people growing up are coming into. How should today’s priest be prepared to respond to the social questions of the time?

While all this is going on at a national political scene, we in the Catholic Church also have our own sad drama that has been playing out in Ahiara for the last five years. In Ahiara, the devil has had his day. Now it is the turn of God to have His way. This is not the time for judgment of condemnation.

It is a time for those who have ears to adjust them so that they can listen to the voice of from the gentle breeze as Elijah did (1 Kgs 19:12). I am glad that a prayer for Ahiara is circulating among Catholics. Please recite the prayer. The devil cannot be more powerful than the prayers of faithful Catholics around the country and the world. We commit Ahiara Diocese and its entire people to our Blessed Mother. May she, the patron of priests intercede for our brothers and sisters.

Kukah, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, delivered this homily at the 40th anniversary of the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul in Abuja recently

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Utomi named chairman of Goddy Jidenma Foundation Prof Patrick Okedinachi Utomi has emerged as the third Chairman of Goddy Jidenma Foundation. He was unanimously appointed the Chairman following the most recent Board of Trustees meeting of the Foundation held in Lagos, Nigeria.

Professor Utomi is a well known Public Intellectual. He is a Founding Senior Faculty of the Lagos Business SchoolPan Atlantic University where he was the Director of the Centre for Applied Economics. He had earlier on served in senior positions in government as an Adviser to the President of Nigeria; the private sector as the Chief Operation Officer of Volkswagen of Nigeria. He is the author of several management and public policy books including the Award Winning Managing Uncertainty: Competition and Strategy in Emerging Economics, 1998 and the 2006 book ‘Why Nations Are Poor’.

Prof Utomi has inspired many across generations in Nigeria to make positive contributions to their country. He lives what he teaches and preaches, serving as a Business Angel to many start-up companies that have since grown from their modest beginnings to iconic stature. He was the candidate for President of Nigeria in 2007 and 2011.

He took over the Chairmanship of the BOT of GJF after the demise of Otunba Dr Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, OON, who had served as the Foundation’s Chairman when the premiere Chairman Prof Ben Nwabueze, SAN, NNOM, CON retired in December 2015. He had variously served as a Trustee and Vice Chairman.

There is no doubt that Prof Utomi will bring his exemplary leadership and vision to bear in the realization of the laudable objectives of the Foundation.

Goddy Jidenma Foundation was founded in 2007 in memory of Arc Goddy Jidenma by his widow, Dr Ije Jidenma. His, was a life of service which positively touched most of the people he came in contact with.

The Foundation promotes excellence and public speaking in schools through the institute of annual prizes. Some of the beneficiary schools include Loyola Jesuit College Abuja, Pacelli School, Lagos Birch Freeman High School, Lagos, Nnamdi

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Prominent Southern leaders seek end to beats of war Patrick Okohue

Prominent Southern leaders, under the platform of YIIEGBA have emphasised the need to chart a new path that will lead Nigeria out of her current predicaments and stop the drum beats of war.

The leaders, who said their name connotes cry of anguish and shout of victory, in a meeting held on Tuesday in Lagos, canvassed for unity, particularly in the south and across the country to build a strong, workable and viable Nigeria.

The leaders include scholar and Igbo leader, Professor Anya O. Anya, Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (rtd), former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Eze-

ife, a chieftain of Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, former Director of Ground Operation in Nigeria Airways, Captain Prokeme Porbeni (rtd), Dr. Amos Akingba and Yinka Odumakin among others, The meeting, which was cochaired by Anya and Kolade, was convened in response to the recent threat and quit ultimatum by the Arewa youths to Nigerians of Igbo extraction residing in the northern part of the country.

In his address, Kolade who said it is imperative to stay together in order to build a stronger and viable Nigeria, stressed the need to have a peaceful, productive and progressive country and that the only way this could be achieved is to stand in unity.

He said “Nothing should defeat this purpose. The gathering is not looking for any political, ethnic or selfish affinity but

purely the good and the progress of Nigeria. Whatever you are or wherever you are coming from, the utmost good and unity of Nigeria where everybody will progress and benefits the God-given endowments in this nation is our goal.”

Anya in his remark said there was the need to explore everything that needed to be explored to create a foundation for a new Nigeria.

According to him, “We need a Nigeria that would be fair to all, peaceful and where everybody irrespective of their ethnic background, would feel free. We need a country that would put its citizens to work and not war and in which all will benefit and not few individuals.”

On the agitation for restructuring, the scholar commended former Military Head of States, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Ibra-

him Babangida (rtd) and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for lending their voices for Nigeria to be restructured saying, “their voices have added credence to the call to reform Nigeria and you can be rest assured that the battle to get Nigeria reformed is half won. The reason we elders are coming out now is because the country is at a point where we could no longer sit on the sideline. The journey to get a new Nigeria has begun.”

In his comment, Ezeife warned that time is running out for Nigeria to get restructured “if we don’t get restructured between now and next year, we may loose the country.”

The former governor emphasised the need to go back to the type of Nigeria, which our founding fathers agreed on that is regionalism and true federating units.”

Director, Domestic Violence Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs, Dr. Toyin Jaiyeola (2nd l); Founder/President, Gods Wives International, (GWI), Olori Ayo-Yemisi Jaiyeola (3rd l); Members, GWI, Bolanle Ogunlusi(4th l); Patricia Kadiri (5th l) and others, during the GWI awareness for Widows to Mark the World International Widows Day in Lagos… recently.

LG poll: APC denies imposing candidates

Ibe Uwaleke

The All Progressives Congress has denied an allegation that it imposed candidates on its members ahead of the July 22 local government elections in Lagos State, describing the allegation as a ploy devised by the opposition to snatch its members.

Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, at a youth forum organised

by Hon. Dipo Okeyomi, the APC chairmanship candidate for Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Deputy National Youth Leader of the party, Hon.

Sesan Sowande, said no single candidate was imposed in the Lagos local council primaries.

Sowande said: “The APC as a party is guided by its constitution and also has high regards for popular views among its members.

“As a party, we had primary elections and as permitted by the constitution, we give room for complaints and once it is established that a particular complaint is genuine, we promptly address it in the spirit of justice and fairness.”

He also debunked insinuations that certain party chief-

tains influenced the choice of chairmanship candidates in the party, saying, “It is a ploy devised by the opposition parties to snatch our members; knowing it is an allegation that can bring up emotions.”

Sowande said the President Muhammadu Buhari administration would carry out all the party’s programmes designed to empower the youths, stressing, “now that we are clearing the mess that we met in the system, and that the economy is gradually stabilising, all our promises to the youths will be met.”

Speaking, Okeyomi, the

Ojokoro APC chairmanship candidate, promised to create 700 jobs for the youths in his first 100 days in office, if elected.

“A lot of people have asked me to explain how I will achieve this but I’ll rather keep the strategy close to my chest; but once elected, rest assured that I will create 700 jobs for the youths in my first 100 days in the office,” he assured.

Okeyomi also said he had plans to buy shoes and bags for all primary school pupils in the LCDA and also, give grants to indigent petty traders.

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NERDC refutes reports on teaching of CRS, Islamic studies in schools Stories by Augustine Okezie Abuja

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has denied reports making the rounds that both the Christian Religious Knowledge and the Islamic Religious Studies have been removed from the Nigerian Education curriculum as part of the ongoing curriculum review exercise, saying it was not contemplating a fresh review and that the Basic Education Curriculum which includes the Christian Religious Knowledge and Islamic Studies Curricula approved in 2013 by the National Council on Education, which is the apex policy making body in Education, and is still subsisting.

Apressstatementwhichwassigned by the Executive Secretary of the Council, Professor Ishmail Junaidu, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, said the last review of the curriculum was approved in 2013 and its implementation commenced in September, 2014. The statement added that in both instances, neither the Christian Religious Knowledge nor Islamic Studies was removed from the curriculum.

The statement said: ’’In fact, at the commencement of the present administration, the Hon. Minister of Education sought and obtained the approval of the National Council on Education to make Christian Religious Knowledge compulsory for all Christian students and Islamic Studies compulsory for their Muslim counterparts. ‘’The claims peddled on social media platforms and a national daily (not the Daily Times) are to say the least speculative, false and unfounded.

Specifically, as regards the Religion and National Values Curriculum. It is obvious after perusing these claims, that while some of the peddlers operate from the oblivious side of information, many resort to this out of mischief needless of being extended into the critical sector of education’’.

NERDC further reiterated its assurances that the subject offerings namely: Civic Education, Social Studies, Christian Religious Knowledge, Islamic Studies and Security Education under the Religion and National Values Curriculum remain distinct, as listed and taught separately on the school time tables.

ASUU laments increase in tuition fees by 38 varsities The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at a situation where no fewer than 38 universities across the country have increased their tuition fees as a result of poor funding by the Federal and State governments.

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan chapter, Dr. Deji Omole, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

The statement which assessed the two years of President Muhammadu Buhari in office, lamented that the current government had made Nigerians poorer.

Omole said that the public education was not taken seriously because most children of the rich and those in high offices do not attend school in Nigeria.

According to the statement, “the latest increment might be attributed to poor funding by the federal and state governments as ASUU poorly rated the President Muhammadu Buhari in the area of funding of university education’’. ‘’ASUU also noted that it would be difficult for any Nigeria university to effectively compete globally with the inadequate allocation of budgetary funding as prescribed by UNESCO to fund education,” the statement added.

L-R: Chairman, Avi-Cenna International School, Darwish Foudeh; wife of the Lagos State governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Principal, David Ogburn and other officials at the unveiling of the Early Years Foundation Stage of the Pre-School and Nursery department in Ikeja, Lagos...recently

3 UNN undergraduates come out tops in ARSO essay contest

Three undergraduate students of University of Nigerian Nsukka (UNN) have clenched all the available prizes in the just concluded African Regional Standard Organisation (ARSO) essay competition.

The winners of the Essay competition were unveiled during the 2017 African Day on Standardisation organised by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in Abuja.

Ota Amachi Chinonso, a 400 level student of Zoology and Environmental Biology departmental of UNN won the first position with his essay while Ogbagba Sunday Thomas, a 400 level student, Department of Political and Local Government Administration of same institution was the first runner up and Christopher Mercy, a 500 level Law student of same Institution clenched the third position.

The Head of Media and Public

Relations, SON, Mr. Bola Fashino, disclosed that over forty entries were received for the essay competition, saying the submissions from students of University of Nigeria Nsukka won all the three top positions as well as second runner up position at the continental level.

Announcing the winners, the Director of Standards Development, Dr. Abiodun Komolafe, said that the winners emerged after rigorous screening exercise by a team of essay analysts.

Dr. Abiodun also announced that the first prize winner will be rewarded with a cash prize of N100, 000 just as the first runner up will get N70, 000 and the second runner up N50, 000.

Speaking on behalf of the winners, Ota Chinonso said that she has been involved in essay writing prior to the competition, adding that UNN has an essay club where students are drilled on the

rudiments of essay writing.

She said: “We have an essay club in UNN where we share information on essay writing. The club also helps to educate us on how to make your essay relevant to each topic”.

Ota, who was passionate about women empowerment, said that she was moved to write the essay as her contribution to women emancipation, adding that women need a lot of assistance to ensure that their products are of standards so as to attract international acceptance.

She expressed optimism that UNN will continue to dominate essay competitions in the country, recalling that UNN also won two positions in the last year’s edition of ARSO competition.

She called on students of other tertiary institutions to explore the power of technology and prepare themselves for the challenges ahead.

UNIMAID attacks: Borno Govt approves N50m intervention fund The Borno State government has approved the sum of N50 million as part of its intervention in the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).

The approval came as 16 persons were confirmed dead while 13 others were injured in the multiple explosions that

rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Sunday night.

Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Damien Chukwu, who confirmed the attacks, explained that a male suicide bomber gained entry into the premises of UNIMAID and detonated a bomb strapped to his body.

The Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Aliyu Shugaba, sought the intervention of the Federal Government to the tune of N2.8 billion to build a fence around the school, as the major solution to the reoccurring attacks on the institution.

Following his visit to the institution on

Monday, Governor Kashim Shettima announced the approval of N50m for the digging of trenches.

He said the fund would also be used for payment of allowances of security guards and local vigilantes hired to fortify the porous boundaries of the institution.

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Crisis looms in LASU as ASUU kicks against alleged political onslaught Esther Taiwo Just as parents, management, staff and students of the Lagos State University (LASU) are heaving a sigh of relief over the relative peace being enjoyed in the university, there seems to be brewing crisis which might soon lead to disruption of academic activities.

Addressing journalists at a press briefing organised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) South-West zone at the Ojo campus of the university, the zonal coordinator, Prof. Olusiji Sowande, said the union was in LASU to solidarise with its members in LASU branch because the leadership of the union has been watching with keen interests developments in the Lagos State University.

“We are worried that the little gains of the recent past are in danger of being frittered away if certain developments in the university are not urgently attended to by relevant authorities”, he said.

Part of the issues, according to the zonal coordinator, include nonimplementation of the Universities Miscellaneous (Provision) Act which stipulates that the Registrar, Bursar and Librarian shall have a single tenure of five years yet LASU continues to run a renewable tenure.

Others are non-payment of the Earned Academic Allowance, appointment of a senior lecturer in Law with two journal articles and the persecution of the ASUU-LASU Chairman, Dr. Isaac Oyewumi.

“At this point, it must be stated that a keen observation has revealed that the Administration of Prof.

Lanre Fagbohun is not so different in substance from its predecessor in showing disdain for fairness and even-handedness in observing due process and rule of law as well as intolerance to dissent”, he said.

According to Sowande, the attention of the principal officers of the union has been drawn to the fact that the ASUU-LASU Chairman has been taken to a panel for allegedly demanding for N50,000 from students supposedly in 2011/2012 through an unidentified agent.

He said the union asserts that this is a smear campaign where the university in conjunction with some suspended ASUU-LASU members using instrumentality of their friends in the Attorney-General’s office already have its preferred answer only to be jostling for question.

“We note with concern a situation where the Lagos State Attorney General and the Special Adviser to the Governor would direct the Vice Chancellor of a university to investigate and revert rather than referring the matter to the Governing Council. Our union is aware that the VC’s Kangaroo Administrative Panel of Investigation has been well briefed to work towards a predetermined conclusion/opinion”, he said.

The union leaders also accused the VC of refusing to conduct election into the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, 18 months into his assumption of office, as well as improper access of NEEDS Assessments Funds 2013 Allocation and Non-Implementation of Governing Council decisions.

The union therefore drew the attention of the Visitor to the university, Governor Akinwumi Ambode as well as the general public to the potentially flammable situation in LASU while imploring the Visitor to call the VC to order on the need to respect the rule of law and eschew all forms of arbitrariness in the day to day running of the university.

TETFund awards N720m contract to renovate Jos varsity burnt library The Federal Government through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded a contract of N720 million to renovate the burnt library complex of University of Jos. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen on his achievements and challenges after one year in office.

Recall that the institution main library complex housing learning resources of six faculties was gutted by fire on October 8, 2016.

The library housed about 60 per cent collection of about 100,000 vol-

umes, many computers and offices of two faculties and several departments.

Maimako said that the TETFund has given the university an award letter for the renovation of the library.

“The university management was proactive after the inferno by launching a programme code named: “Beauty from Ashes’’ to solicit for support all over the world to rehabilitate and restock the burnt library complex.

“We want to report that as at today, about 70 individuals and institutions of goodwill from Nigeria and abroad have responded to our call for assistance.

“We have so far received journals, books, computers and cash and the Federal Government crowned it all with the award,’’ he said.

The VC said that after the fire incident, Federal Fire Service deployed eight staff to the university.

He stated that the university established a mini fire office at Naraguta Campus to be managed by the men and officers of the Federal Fire Service, who have been organising drills for schools security personnel.

Maimako, who spoke on many issues, said that with the support of staff and students, the university had a seamless academic calendar in the 2015/2016 academic session.

According to him, in addition the management had been working hard to ensure that programmes that were denied accreditation were back on stream.

The VC announced that the school recently secured full accreditation for postgraduate programmes in the faculties of Management and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

In addressing infrastructure deficit, Maimako said that his administration secured funding for the continuation of work on the Senate building of the school.

He said that work had resumed on the construction of two-storey students hostel building of 130 rooms en-suit accommodation plus supporting facilities like common room, kitchen and restaurant.

The campaign to curtail cheating in examinations received a boost recently at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos as the Examination Ethics trained and inducted 29 staff of the college as marshals.

The body also decorated Rector of the college, Dr. Magret Ladipo as the Chief Master Marshal of the body to boost activities of the organisation, create further awareness and reduce the involvement of all in the perpetration of examination malpractices at the college.

Exam Ethics Marshals are educated stakeholders committed to code of ethical self-regulation and discipline in their duty posts, to unwavering insistence on best practices in spheres of operational and leadership influence and to being models and mentors to pupils, students and other stakeholders.

The new marshals were inducted as members of Yabatech chapter of Exam Ethics Movement with responsibility for actively promoting the implementation of policy of best practices and zero tolerance for exam malpractice in the College and beyond.

A total of 30 students of the College were also trained and inducted as members of the col-

lege chapter of the body.

They also have the responsibility for serving as models and mentors of the Exam Ethics students in the college that are trained as Marshals to work hard to excel in examinations based on ethics compliant principles, to have zero tolerance for malpractice, dishonesty and cultism.

Rector of the college, Dr. Ladipo, who was represented by Mr. Taofik Raheem, Deputy Rector, Administration, charged the newly inducted Marshals and students to live up to the expectations of the Exam Ethics, saying that malpractices in all forms remain a cankerworm that must be conquered to guarantee well-rounded graduates and egalitarian society.

She lamented that the menace had assumed a dangerous dimension as it is considered as the norm by fresh students who see the practice as the end to achieve success in the learning, saying that there must be new beginning to curtail it as the bedrock of corruption in the society.

The award is the highest honour bestowed by Exam Ethics Marshal Movement on education leaders in recognition of outstanding contribution to promotion of ethics, integrity and best practices.

Shaddai Ville Academy churns out 50 graduates With a mandate to train the youths on different vocations in order to wake up the entrepreneurship spirit in them, Shaddai Ville Academy has churned out another set of graduates on entrepreneurship skills.

Addressing the graduating students, Executive Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Engineer Ifeoluwa Oyedele, advised them to have faith in God for them to become successful entrepreneurs in future.

Oyedele, who was the Chairman of the event, said there is need for them to endure whatever hardship they might be going through as God does not disappoint, stressing that Nigeria is not passing through any difficult situation that God is not aware of and it is high time people stopped using recession as an excuse for their failure.

He also urged them to be productive and be disciplined, saying Nigerians should learn to do the right things at all time so that the nation can move forward.

“We must stop making things in our own image and likeness. For instance, disobeying traffic lights is like misinterpreting the constitution deliberately, such things cannot make a nation to prosper. The Bible says Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach; inside righteousness is obedience and doing the right things”, he said.

He said government is trying its best in terms of diversifying the economy

such as witnessed in agricultural revolution as produce are being exported to other countries every season and he tasked the South West people to engage in farming and be ready to soil their hands instead of looking for white collar jobs .

Concerning the quit notice threat against the Ndigbo in the North, Oyedele said government is doing everything to douse the tension as he urged religious and political leaders who are making reckless statements to refrain from doing so, saying this could aggravate the situation.

“I believe the Northern leaders are not doing enough to caution the Arewa youths who are threatening this country. I believe the Northern youths are reacting to some statements from Kanu but I want to appeal to some of the leaders who are making reckless and irresponsible statements that should not be the case at this time, this is the right time for real and responsible elders to step in and do what is right”, he said.

He also cautioned Nigerians on the belief that one section of the country is a parasite on the others, saying the Northerners are trying in terms of agriculture as most of the food items come from the North.

Founder of the Academy, Dr. Kunle Hamilton, said it was established to train the young ones on how to be selfempowered to better their lives, their family and the community at large, saying all courses offered in the institution are done free of charge basis.

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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 1999

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS 82-87 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NANLE LYDIA NANLOP - PRESIDENT. 2. RHODA PREVAIL TYODEA - SECRETARY. 3. DR. ADESINA FAGBENRO-BYRON. 4. PROF. ISMAILA TSIGA. 5. PAULINE ASABE ANGYOL.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. DR. ABIODUN ABRAHAM 2. DR. EZEKIEL OGUNLEYE 3. DR. SUNDAY MUBO OLUDARE 4. DR ABIOLA OYELEYE

TRUSTEES: 1. SIDNEY SAMPSON. 2. AGBANI SAMPSON

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ENCOURAGE PRATICAL PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO COMPLEMENT THE COLLEGE’S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CONTINUED MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.

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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE USE OF INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA 2. IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS 3. SUPPORT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: D.A. MOMOH ESQ. DAILYTIMES AND AUTHORITY.

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: SYNTEGRAL LP

SIGNED: SECRETARY

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION FOR SUSTAINABLE REFORESTATION AND AGROFORESTRY

QUIVER FULL MINISTRY

BEYOND BORDERS ARTISTS ASSOCIATION 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) ATUOGUEME PETER IFEANYI (CHAIRMAN ) 2) OKEREAFOR CONFIDENCE UKA (SECRETARY ) 3) OHAKWE DIVINE NWABUEZE 4) ATUOGU OBINNA ROBINSON AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SENSITIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR PURPOSE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. 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

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH EDUCATION AWARENESS AND STRATEGIES 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. FOLARIN OLAWALE - CHAIRMAN 2. ASORO ADELEKE 3. FOLARIN TOLULOPE 4. AYANNIYI AYANBOLA - SECRETARY 5. OLAYEMI OMOLOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CARRY OUT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND EMERGING POLLUTION ISSUES. 2. TO PROMOTE THROUGH EDUCATION THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND EFFORTS AIMED AT MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE. 3. TO SENSITISE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON BEST ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PREVENTION OF NON- COMMUNICABLE DISEASES THAT COULD ARISE FROM EXPOSURE TO POLLUTION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE 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 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) OYEGADE ODUNOLA ENIOLA (2) ABAGUN CATHERINE OYENIKE (3) IKENNA KINGSLEY EMEKA (4) ETENG VICTORIA ANTHONY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, ADENUGBA, OMOLARA ELIZABETH - PRESIDENT 2, AKINTUNDE, OLAJIDE JOHN - TREASURER 3, TUODEINYE, OGAGA ARITH - SECRETARY 4, OLAGOKE, OLANREWAJU CHARLES - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CONSULTANT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND HELP THEM STAND IN FAITH THROUGH THE PERIOD OF WAITING FOR THE FRUIT OF THE WOMB. 2. PROVIDE AVENUES FOR COUNSELING, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WHERE POSSIBLE 3. TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTINUE TO LIVE LIFE AND BE ALL THE LORD HAS DESTINED THEM TO BE EVEN WHILE STILL WAITING.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, PROGRESS AND COLLABORATION AMONG NIGERIAN ARTISTS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. 2. TO PROMOTE NIGERIA ART WORKS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

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.

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: SOLICITOR

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ROYAL DALLA CLUB OF NIG

NATEG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. POPOOLA BABATUNDE IDRIS 2. ADEWUYI MICHAEL MOFOLUWASHO 3. ODUMOSU MORUF ADEWALE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. COMRADE CAXTON ADELEKE ONABANJO (CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER).

2. REV. OLUFEMI AKINOLA. 3. DR. JOGUNOLA ONABANJO. 4. COMRADE OLADAPO AGUNBIADE. 5. COMRADE LUKUMON S. ISHADIMU. 6. COMRADE RABIU ONIKOYI AZEEZ (SECRETARY).

7. COMRADE WALE ADEOYE. 8. COMRADE ADESOJI ADEREMI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE FOREST RESERVATION SECURITY 2. TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE COMMUNITY 3. TO FOSTER PEACE AMONG COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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NIGERIAN NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO CLASS OF 1998 ALUMNI 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. EDIDI ABDULRAHMON OLABANJI 2. OSUOHA UZOMA NWAKA AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND NIGERIA NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO, CLASS 2. TO STRENGTHENING THE TIES BETWEEN FORMER STUDENTS OF NIGERIA NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO CLASS OF 1998; 3. TO STIMULATING THE INTEREST AND ACTIVITY OF THE ALUMNI OF NIGERIA NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO CLASS OF 1998 IN ONE ANOTHER AND IN THE ALMA MATTER; 4. TO PRESERVE AND FURTHER THE MISSION OF NIGERIA NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO 5. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO. 6. GENERALLY, DO ALL THAT ARE HUMANLY AND ECONOMICALLY POSSIBLE TO ENHANCE THE PRESTIGE AND SMOOTH PROGRESS OF NIGERIA NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL OJO IN ALL SHAPES AND FORMS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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HALLELUYAH TRIUMPH 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 GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR JOHN ADEYEMI ADEDEJI-PRESIDENT 2. EVANG. (MRS) OLUREMI VICTORIA ADEDEJI-VP 3. SIS. ANUOLUWAPO MARY ADEDEJI-SEC 4. SIS. ADETOLA MARGRET ADEDEJI-MEMBER 5. BRO. VICTOR ADETOLA ADEDEJI-MEMBER 6. SIS. LYDIA BOLUWATIFE ADEDEJI-MEMBER 7. BRO. VICTOR FOLORUNSO FAKILE-MEMBER 8. SIS. IYABO ADENIKE FAKILE-MEMBER 9. BRO. SONEYE OLUGBENGA MOTUNRAYO-MEMBER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. YUSUF AYODEJI SALMON - PRESIDENT 2. AISHA AHMED ABUBAKAR - SECRETARY 3. MUTIU ABIOLA AISHA - MEMBER 4. RAHMAT BOLANLE EGBEYEMI - MEMBER 5. KAMORU OLABANJI DISU - MEMBER 6. AMANI OSHOMOGHO MOMODU - MEMBER 7. SALAUDEEN JUBRIL ABDULLAH - MEMBER 8. LUKMON AYO SALAMI - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE WORLD CLASS CARE AND TREATMENT FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY THAT REQUIRES SUCH ASSISTANCE 2. TO RAISE FUNDS TOWARDS MEETING MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE POOR 3. TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL SCREENING SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD 3. TO TEACH AND EVANGELISE TO EVERY SOULS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MY INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT

THE LAMB OF GOD COVENANT CHILDREN BIBLE 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. MS. OJORA MARYAM OMOFADEKE - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. FASASI TOYIN ADEBIMPE - TRUSTEE 3. MS. EDUGHELE YVONNE ERONMHONMHENE - TRUSTEE 4. MS. ADEGOKE DAMILARE MARY - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEE: 1. TO PROVIDE SOLUTION TO SOCIETAL PROBLEMS, THEREBY CREATING A COLOURFUL WORLD FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH PREVENTION OF RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; 2. HELPING CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND SICKLE CELL AND DISEASES; 3. TO WAGE WAR AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY. 4. ENCOURAGING YOUTHS AND WOMEN TO BE POLITICALLY INCLINED. 5. TO FIGHT FOR MEN’S RIGHTS 6. PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE, ALCOHOLISM AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. 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.

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. PST.OYEBODE EMMANUEL OLUSEGUN 2. PST. (MRS.) OYEBODE OLUWATOYIN ABIGAIL 3. BRO. OYEBODE MATTHEW OLAOLUWA 4. BRO. OYEBODE DAVID AYOMIDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO MAKE HEAVEN 2. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO REACH THE YOUNG AND OLD. 3 TO DRAW THE GREATEST OF SINNERS, AND TO CHALLENGE THE MOST CONSCIENTIOUS OF SAINTS TO TRUST AND OBEY JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND SAVIOUR. 4. TO RAISE HOLY SPIRIT FILLED GOD FEARING CHILDREN WITH HIGH MORALE, ADEQUATELY EQUIPPED TO FACE FUTURE CHALLENGES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

TOTAL DOMINION INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

THE GLORY OF HIS LOVE EMBASSY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. GODDY BASSEY 2.ANUSIM MARTIN UGONNA 3. OBA HAROLD DAKORU 4.GRACE AMADI-KOKO 5. FYNEMAN KALIO CHRISTIAN 6. AGOLIA HAPPINESS AMBI 7. UGOLO JERRY OBARO

TRUSTEES ARE 1. OKOBIA KINGSLEY MONDAY 2. MRS OKOBIA MARY TOCHI 3.POG-OSIA ENOLA TONAMI 4.KAMALU CHINEDU ISAAC 5. OJUGBELI HARRISON IGWEMUNI DIKE

PRESIDENT SEC

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

2. To help suffering humanity by every possible means.

3. Demonstrating the power of God to heal and deliver.

4To make Gods presence love known to our generation.

5. To deliver the oppressed through prayers and the word of GOD Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

PRESIDENT SEC. MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVRS 1. To seek salvation of soul of men through the ministry of the word via soul winning outreaches and preaching the kingdom of GOD to any person irrespective of the race,co lour and nationality (Matt.1VS17,Mark 1vs 17, Matt. 6va33) 2. To preach the love of Jesus Christ and raise disciples for Jesus Christ and the second coming of Jesus Christ to all parts of the world through church services, crusades,prayer meeting, radio and television outreaches and seminars(Matt. 28 vs18-20 , John 4vs79,17-21) 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 President

SIGNED PRESIDENT

SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB This is to inform the general public that the above named club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ezeigwe Onyeka Henry - chairman 2. Anigbogu Nnamdi Emmanuel - vice chairman 3. Micheal Izuchukwu 4. Mbemena Paul Chukwunwike 5. Enem Ikechukwu Christopher AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote cordial relationship among members 2. To render assistance to members when considered necessary 3. To do such charitable works as will be agreed on by members, as contribution to the social, educational and economic development of the society 4. To promote and foster peace and unity in the society Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Chairman

MISS OZOCHI CHIKAOSOLU CHRISTABEL CHINONYELUM

MRS UGWU HAPPINESS NONYELUM

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OZOCHI CHIKA CHINONYELUM, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS OZOCHI CHIKAOSOLU CHRISTABEL CHINONYELUM. All former documents remain valid.

ECO Bank, First Bank, Plc, Local Government Service Commission Enugu State, Enugu East L.G., Nkwo Nike and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NSUDE HAPPINESS NONYELUM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU HAPPINESS NONYELUM. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

MRS IJEOMA DAVID

MR OJUM BRIGHT JOHN

I, formally known and addressed as MISS IJEOMA OKAFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IJEOMA DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formally known and addressed as MR OJUM HENRY BRIGHT, now wish to be known and addressed as MR OJUM BRIGHT JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SAKINAH MEDICAL OUTREACH

ASSOCIATION OF PURE WATER TRANSPORTERS IN NIGERIA This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 OMOLE OLUWASEUN GIDEON - President 2 NWAGBOSO UGOCHUKWU VINCENT - Vice President 3 ANTHONY JOSHUA ABIDEMI - Secretary 4 AKANDE ADEWALE OLUWAFEMI 5 FOLORUNSHO RAZAK LERE 6 ADENIYI SEYI MICHEAL 7 JOSEPH IFEANYI EMMANUEL 8 ILEGBUSI MUFUTAU OLU 9 PIUS KINGSLY OKAMBE 10 ADEBANJI AYOBAMI MATTHEW. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO TRANSPORT, SELL, DISTRIBUTE ALREADY PRODUCED WATER PRODUCTS FROM THE POINT OF PRODUCTION TO THE ULTIMATE CONSUMERS. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY.

ETERNAL GLORY CHAPEL OF LIGHT This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. PASTOR OLORUNNISOLA OLUSEGUN JOEL - LEADER IN CHARGE/ CHAIRMAN 2. MR ADEYEMO ADEWOLE STEPHEN - SECRETARY 3. MR OLATILO ABIODUN AFOLABI - MEMBER 4. MR SHOGADE OLUKAYODE OLANREWAJU - MEMBER 5. MRS TITILAYO LAWAL - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD THROUGH EVANGELISM AND TEACHING AND THEREBY WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. 2. TO HELP PEOPLE DISCOVER THEIR GOD GIVEN POTENTIALS FOR MAXIMAL UTILIZATION IN SERVING GOD AND HUMANITY TO OPTIMUM LEVEL. 3. TO PREACH SALVATION, HEALING AND DELIVERANCE. 4.TO PREPARE, EQUIP AND ORDAIN MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL AND THE SERVICE OF THE ORGANIZATION. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY : MR ADEYEMO ADEWOLE STEPHEN SECRETARY

SIGNED: O YEKINI ESQ TRIOJURIS LP +2348028898491, YEKINILAW1@YAHOO.COM

FROM, HELP OLD PEOPLE H.O.PE TO HOPE AFRICA FOR PEOPLE CARE INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES 1. JOHN FRANCIS FAGJOT 3. GARBA COMFORT 5. PRINCE SAIDU HASSAN YAKUBU NEW TRUSTEES 1. FRANCIS JOHN 3. COMFORT GARBA

2. JOHN WILLIAMS ISA 4. AKERELE RUTH LAMI 6. ANGELA NDAYAKO

2. DR. JEMINA ONIMOWO 4 WILLIAM JOHN 5. LAMI JAIYESHUN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO HELP THR AGED AND OLD PEOPLE IN THE SOCIY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: OBIAGELI IKEH UNEKWE – PRESIDENT JOSHUA OBUMNEME NWOKOLO -SECRETARY DANIEL OSAZUWA CORDELIA UZOAMAKA NWOKOLO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To grant scholarships to deserving pupils/students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

2. To assist widows, deserving persons in their occupations/trade irrespective of their ethnicity or creed.

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: JOSHUA OBUMNEME NWOKOLO

EWEBEN LIFE SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES ARE:(1)Oruemu Benedict Urhie (2) Urhie-Oruemu Fortune Oghenetejire (3)Agbabuwe. Marvelous (4)Agbabuwe Precious Uhechukwu (5) Urhie Bridget Ewere AIMS: 1. Skill Acquisition for all members and non members.

2. Providing charitable support for the Less Privileged, Orphans, Widows, Widowers, Old people, Hospitals, Prisons, etc.

3. Providing sustainable welfare Scheme for all members.

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

Signed: Trustees

JONES USEN FOUNDATION The general public is hereby given notice that the above named organization has applied to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied matters Act, No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

Mr. Jones Usen 2.

Mr. Akin Fatunke 3.

Mr. Wale Ogunade AIMS AND OBJECTICES ARE: 1.

To promote the cause of Humanity and common good in the society.

2.

To support the less privilege in the society.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission. Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Wale Ogunade Chambers Legal Practitioners.

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Students urge el-Rufai to reopen schools in Southern Kaduna Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Southern Kaduna Youth and Students Forum (SKYSFOM) has called on Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai to reopen all the tertiary institutions in the area that have been closed since 2016.

The state government had shut down all academic activities in Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna State College of Nursing and Kaduna State College of Education Gidan-waya since last year, citing insecurity issues.

However, speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, addressed by its National President, Jesse Galadima, SKYSFOM said that the three schools were closed citing security reason noting that “other government institutions, primary and secondary schools, markets and other private institutions in the area are operating peacefully without security lapses.”

The Daily Times recalled that, in the wake of crisis in southern Kaduna in December 2016, the Kafanchan campus of Kaduna State University, College of Education, Gidan Waya, as well as School of Nursing, MRS ANGWE IEMBER JOY

Kafanchan were closed by the State government on grounds of security reasons.

The students expressed dissatisfaction and disappointment with the administration of Governor Nasir El- Rufai.

SKYSFOM described ElRufai led administration as “government that has no regard for the freedom of expression as enshrined in our constitution.”

“However, our three weeks ultimatum which commenced on 12thJune, 2017 for the governor to reopen the schools still stands, and we intend to pass vote of no confidence

on the governor if he refuses to reopen our schools after the ultimatum,” Galadima said.

According to the students, the closure of the institutions in Southern Kaduna while higher institutions insurgency ravaged states like Borno are operating shows that the government has not regard to the educational advancement of the people of Southern Kaduna and the institutions located within the zone.

“It all started on 12th June 2017, when we were supposed to address the world and plead with the governor on the reopen-

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ing of our tertiary schools through the media, but to our greatest dismay, you were witnesses to the harassment we faced by heavily armed policemen set to truncate our civil way of advocacy through the barricading of the NUJ secretariat by fully armed policemen.”

“The main issue we want Nigerians to know is the despicable and inhumane treatment meted to students through the closure of the College of Education, Gidan Waya, the Kafanchan Campus of the Kaduna State University and the School of Nursing, Kafanchan.”

“These schools were closed down since December 2016 and up to now, they remained closed. Infact, the Kafanchan campus of the Kaduna State University was closed down on the 19th of december, 2016 and has remained closed since.”

“College of Education Gidan Waya was also officially closed on the 20th of December 2016 but educational activities were already paralysed since late October due to the attacks on communities close to the school that wasn’t quickly tackled.”

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IGP calls for synergy in addressing security challenges

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The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has called for synergy and cooperation between security agencies and individuals in addressing the current security challenges facing the country.

He made the call in an interview with newsmen shortly after he paid Sallah homage to Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger in Minna on Tuesday.

“Security is everybody’s business and I want everybody to contribute to sustain the level of security and unity in this country.

“There is a lot of improvement in some areas in the country, but there is need for us to put our heads together,” he said.

Idris called on the traditional rulers to assist the security agencies with useful information on criminal hideouts.

“We have to work as a team between the police and the local communities.

“We need the cooperation of every individual in the communities to support the security agencies to ensure security in this country,” he said.

Also speaking, Alhaji MRS OGECHUKWU LOVETH SHALOM ONUOHA

Idris, IG of Police

Abubakar Bwari, Minister of State for Solid Mineral Resources, urged Nigerians to live in peace with one another.

“We should not because of few individuals, who are calling for division take these things for granted; we know we are facing security and political challenges.

“But these problems are not peculiar to Nigeria alone.

Very soon the cloud will clear and the sun will shine again in our country,” he said.

Bwari advised Nigerians to come together in unity of purpose to fight against division.

“God did not make a mistake, He knows why he created Nigeria with different culture, religions and tribes, and we all have enjoyed living as a people and as a country,” he added.

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INEC to create additional centres in Lagos ÏÏÏ In the attempt to capture all

the eligible voters the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos state says efforts are being made to create additional centres for the continuous voters’ registration (CVR) in 13 local government areas of the state.

Dr Mustapha Mudashiru, the Administrative Secretary of the commission in Lagos State, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

He said the commission had pushed for more centres, especially in 13 of the 20 council ar-

eas in the state to reduce crowd in existing centres.

He added that “we requested for additional centres, particularly for some peculiar local governments in Lagos State to further address some of the challenges facing CVR in a metropolitan city like Lagos.

“We are still awaiting formal approval by the commission.“We made the case for additional centres in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Mushin, Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo, Somolu, Surulere, and Lagos Mainland local governments.

“We are hopeful that the com-

mission will consider this and as soon as we get approval, we will put those centres into use. “This will go a long way in reducing crowd at existing centres because it is one of the challenges we have been facing.”

The INEC boss said the commission was committed to bringing innovation and improvement to deliver its mandate to the people.

He commended eligible residents of the state for their eagerness and enthusiasm toward the exercise, stressing that statistics nationwide showed that Lagos was leading in the exer-

cise.

According to him, the commission’s Voter Education Department is reaching out to tertiary institutions in the state to further increase awareness about the ongoing CVR. Mudashiru noted that the commission had carried its publicity to University of Lagos, College of Education, Technical, Akoka and would visit other tertiary institutions in the state.

He urged the Lagos State Government to complement the efforts of the commission in the area of publicity and enlightenment, saying it would go a long way in assisting those who may

We have disposed 5, 292 cases of criminal nature, Delta govt

Be a Governor to all Tarabans, Alhassan tells Ishaku

Nosa Akenzua,

Okerafor Athanatius,

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ÏÏÏMinister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan has taken a swipe at the Taraba Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, saying that the people of the State are not benefitting from Ishaku’s administration because, the Governor, she asserted is running a lopsided government.

Senator Alhassan, who spoke to Journalists in Jalingo during the just celebrated 2017 Sallah break, described good governance as the ability to carry everybody along.

She said, only PDP members occupy enviable positions in Taraba State under Governor Ishaku’s government, a situation described as unfortunate.

While calling on the Governor to sit up to his responsibilities, aimed at fulfilling his campaign promises and the oath he took to serve the people, the Minister advised that Ishaku should be a Governor to all Tarabans in spite of political, tribal and religious proclivity.

She blamed the state government for a show of insensitivity to critical issues which later resulted to crisis in some parts of the state where several lives were lost with property, worth millions of Naira destroyed.

“The crisis and killings could have been averted and managed at the first instance of eruption before escalation to other parts if government reacted promptly”, she said.

She frowned at a situation where some citizens of the state are calling for a state of emergency rule to be imposed in the State, adding that those having such notions for the state should shield their swords and embrace peace.

be unaware of the exercise.

On the high volume of uncollected permanent voter cards (PVC) to the tune of 1.4 million, Mudashiru said majority of the owners of the cards had relocated, especially students who had completed their course of study. He urged eligible residents to show interest in the exercise to avoid being disenfranchised in future elections, saying it was free.

INEC started the nationwide CVR on April 27 to capture those who attained 18 years of age and others who did not register or those seeking replacement or transfer.

L-R: Pensioner, Dr. Joy Ikokwu; Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke and Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Sharon Ikeazor, during the deputy governor’s visit to PTAD Office in Abuja… on Tuesday.

Spain deports 23 Nigerians Chukwuemeka Iwelumuo

ÏÏÏ The Spanish Government on Tuesday deported 23 Nigerians for committing various offences in the country.

They were deported barely five days after 34 Nigerians were sent home from six European countries for committing immigration-related offences.

The 34 Nigerians were jointly deported by six European countries on June 22 for committing immigration-related offences. The deportees were sent back home from Switzerland, Germany, Iceland, Austria, Belgium and Hungary.

It was gathered that the new

set of deportees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMlA) Lagos, at about 6.40 a.m on Tuesday.

The new deportees, comprising 21 males and two females, were brought back in a privilege style aircraft with registration number EC-IZO. DSP Joseph Alabi, the spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command, confirmed the development. Alabi said that the deportees were received by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Police.

He said that others also on ground to receive them were officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).According to him, nine of the deportees, who were deported for drug-related offences, were handed over to the NDLEA. He said that two others, who were deported for criminal offences, were handed over to the police.Alabi said that the remaining 12 deportees, accused of breaching the country’s immigration rules, were profiled and allowed to go to their respective destinations.

ÏÏÏThe Delta state chief judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro has said that in the first Quarter of 2017, no fewer than 5, 292 criminal bid cases were disposed in line with determination to dispel Justice expeditiously.

Justice Umokoro who made this known yesterday in a chat with Journalists in Asaba, disclosed that the state was determined ever before to ensure all these are disposed on time, adding that the 5, 292 cases were all from the High Magistrate Courts.

A breakdown of the cases at the High Courts across the state, the chief Judge explained, show that out of 394 criminal cases, 46 robbery/kidnapping and murder according to the register, while 3, 842 civil cases were heard and determined.

At the Magistrate Courts, Justice Umokoro said that 1, 722criminal/ civil cases in the period under review were concluded and disposed off with criminal cases numbering 1, 383.

Report had indicated that the Magistrate Courts canceled 183 accused persons with theft/ stealing, following alleged conspiracy, breaker/entry. He said that the State Judiciary has been repositioned speedily, nothing that this positive paradigin shift would reinforce the confidence trust of the public in the courts as the last hope of the common man.

Justice Umokoro assured that the innovation of presenting quarterly report of cases disposed of by the Judiciary will be on regular bases, adding that it was one of the means to justify judicious and present management of tax payer’s money.

He started that one of the paramount reasons for creating more courts in the state was to dispel Justice expeditiously and bring Justice nearer to the people.

Features As the organ responsible for implementing defence policy, the defence of the territorial integrity of the country, her interests and wellbeing of her citizenry as well as strengthening international peace and stability, the Armed Forces of Nigeria has played its statutory roles and made appreciable achievements in the last two years. Economic recession as a result of oil glut, corruption and all geo-political disharmonies notwithstanding, given the bleeding battle to stem and stabilise security, insurgency, unabated crime and terrorism in the country through the political commitment and support of President Muhammadu Buhari is the reason the land entity of Nigeria has not vomited out her citizens.

These achievements are briefly discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

Reforms Some key reforms that have taken place since May 2015, include: 1. Evaluation of the current ORBAT of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and proposals/projections for the future based on existing and likely threats, have necessitated increased recruitment and enlistment into the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the 2016 Fiscal Year.

2. The inability of the Joint Task Force “Operation PULO SHIELD” to react appropriately to meet emerging threats in the Niger Delta Region necessitated the dismantling of the Operation and replacing it with a new IS Operation, “Operation DELTA SAFE”.

3. Takeover by the Nigerian Air Force of the two x AW 101 Helicopter in the inventory of the Presidential Air Fleet as well as three EC135 and three Dauphin helicopters transferred from the NNPC for deployment in the ground attack role in support of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East.

4. Commencement of Phase 2 of the rotation of troops who have stayed over two years in Operation LAFIYA DOLE as part of the present administration’s commitment to the welfare of troops.

Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East 5. The Armed Forces of Nigeria has made remarkable success in the on-going fight against the Boko Haram Insurgency in the North East. This was made possible through degrading the capacity of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, decimating and degrading the insurgents’ capacity and liberating areas previously controlled by the insurgents and demystifying and dislodging the insurgents from Sambisa forest as well as the capture of the infamous ‘CAMP ZERO’ at the heart of Sambisa forest. Also, several high profile Boko Haram commanders were arrested and over 12,000 persons held hostage by the terrorists have been rescued including the release of some of the abducted Chibok girls which is currently being celebrated.

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Two years of the Ministry of Defence under Buhari administration Our features desk beam’s its searchlight at one of the most important and strategic ministries of the Federal Government of Nigeria - the Ministry of Defence, after two years under the Buhari-led administration.

Operation Safe Haven in the North Central Also in conjunction with other security agencies, the Armed Forces have been able to reduce to barest minimum the incessant clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Plateau, Nasarawa and Benue states. A number of arms and ammunitions were recovered in the course of this operation. To further curtail criminal activities and communal clashes in Plateau State, the Army Headquarters has been directed to establish FOB in Langtang, Jos, in line with its new Order of Battle to support the Artillery Battalion and Nigerian Air Force Regiment at Shendam and Mangu respectively.

Nigeria army defence headquarters

President Buhari

overall security architecture of the nation involving reorganisation of the Armed Forces through the new Order of Battle which will ensure sufficient number of personnel and equipment to handle current and future security challenges was established in addition to the establishment of Theatre Command in Operation LAFIYA DOLE that led to unity of command and control which supports the counter insurgency operation in the North East.

The period also saw to the training of Special forces and troops in counter-terrorism, increase in recruitments and enlistments to increase manpower in the Armed

in the State. Several arrests were made, many rustlers camps destroyed and a large number of livestock recovered in Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna States. Efforts of peace talks to put an end to cattle rustling and armed banditry in various communities in Zamfara and Katsina states has successfully resulted in the handover of various weapons to troops in the states.

Arms Championship from 26 – 31 March 2017 at Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The military exercise was conducted as parts of measures to enable the Armed Forces dominate the area and avoid regrouping by the terrorists.

In the same period, the Nigerian Air Force simulated a counter terrorist exercise code named “EXERCISE STEEL DOME” Chief of Army Staff, Nigeria Gen. Olonisakin at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Forces and the establishment of a Abuja and Murtala Muhammed naval outpost in the Lake Chad Ba- International Airport, Lagos. This sin. was aimed at putting in place coun8 Task Force Division ter terrorism mechanism against In the two years under review, the possible terrorist attacks on strate8 Task Force Division in Monguno gic assets. was established to further strengthOPERATION SHARAN DAJI en military presence in the North In conjunction with other securiEast, and the creation of the new ty agencies, the Armed Forces have Division has greatly helped in com- been able to curb the menace of catmand and control in the theatre of tle rustling in the North West zone operation. of the country. In line with this, the Nigerian Army launched operation Army Small Arms Champion- HARBIN KUNAMA in Dansadau ship (NASAC) 2017 forest, Zamfara State aimed at flushSequel to the capture of “Camp ing out armed bandits and cattle Zero” in the Sambisa forest, the rustlers who have been terrorising Nigerian Army conducted Small farming and herding communities

Operation Delta Safe in the South South As a result of the inability of the Joint Task Force “Operation PULO SHIELD” to react appropriately to meet emerging threats in the Niger Delta Region, the Armed Forces replaced the unit with a new IS Operation, “Operation DELTA SAFE”.

It is noteworthy to state that the introduction of the new IS Operation has helped to checkmate pipeline vandalism and militancy in the Niger Delta. The Intelligence Fusion Centre was also activated to support the operation.

Furthermore, the Nigerian Army conducted exercise CROCODILE SMILE to curtail the menace of miscreants, criminal elements and militant activities in the region.

A number of arrests of suspected members of the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups were made and destruction of illegal refineries carried out.

In the same vein, the Nigerian Navy carried out Exercise OBANGAME aimed at securing and protecting the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise had participants from USA, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Cameroun, Gabon, Ghana, Congo, Sao Tome and Principle, Togo and Benin Republic.

A dedicated NN operation code named “Operation TsareTeku” was set up to curb incidence of armed attack on shipping, piracy, which was flagged off in July, 2016 with remarkable success in curbing illegal activities.

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Balogun, Okonjo-Iweala hail Adesina’s emergence as 2017 world food prize laureate ÏÏÏNigeria’s

Chargé d’Affaires to the U.S. Hakeem Balogun and a former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has lauded the emergence of Dr Akinwumi Adesina as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.Balogun and Okonjo-Iweala told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent in the U.S. that Adesina’s selection for the prestigious prize was a great honour for Nigeria.

Adesina, who is the current President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), was Minister of Agriculture under President Goodluck

Jonathan’s administration.

He was named winner of the 250,000-dollar World Food Prize, regarded as the equivalent of a Nobel Prize for Agriculture, at a ceremony on Monday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. Balogun described Adesina’s emergence as a great honour to our country.“It is a manifestation of government’s efforts, past and present, at eradicating poverty and placing food on the tables of all Nigerians.“Dr Adesina is another show of the numerous Nigerians that are

shining examples and who are excelling in their various professions all over the world.“You will recall that Dr Adesina, while serving as Minister of Agriculture was known as the ‘Farmer’s Minister.”

The Nigerian envoy said Adesina’s policies while serving as Minister, expanded Nigeria’s food production and attracted over five billion dollars in private sector investments in agriculture.“His food policies resulted in close to, if not more than, 20 million metric tonnes.“For us in the Embassy of Nigeria, we

are glad that this is a Nigerian to showcase. I congratulate Dr Akinwumi Adesina,” Balogun said.

On her part, Okonjo-Iweala, who served alongside Adesina, hailed the achievement of her former colleague.“A proud day for Nigeria; President Akin Adesina, President of the AfDB, is announced as the recipient of the 2017 World Food Prize,” she said.

According to Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina’s feat as the new Laureate is an example and a testimony that about 99 per cent of our citizens are lawabiding and good natured.

Adesina is the 46th person and the sixth African to win the World Food Prize.

It is reported that he midwife the agricultural transformation agenda (ATA) under which the E-wallet system of distribution of agricultural inputs, the first of its kind, was introduced. For the first time in the history of agriculture in Nigeria, farmers received alerts on their phones to collect their allocation of inputs. He will be presented with the prize money and Laureate sculpture at a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol on Oct. 19.

Image of U.S. under Trump plunges –Survey ÏÏÏ

A survey has indicated that the image of America since Donald Trump became President in January 2017 has plunged. The image has deteriorated sharply across the globe under Trump and an overwhelming majority of people in other countries no longer have confidence in the country.

The survey was conducted by the Pew Research Center, five months into Trump’s administration. The result of the survey conducted across 37 nations showed US favourability ratings in the rest of the world slumping to 49 per cent from 64 per cent at the end of Barack Obama’s eight years rule.

The deterioration of the image of United States is worse among its allies and neighbours including Mexico, Canada, Germany and Spain.

On his first foreign trip as president in early June, Trump received warm welcomes in Saudi Arabia and Israel, but a cool reception from European partners. 30 per cent of Mexicans now say they have a favourable view of the United States, down from 66 per cent at the end of the Obama era. In Canada and Germany, favourability ratings slide by 22 points, to 43 per cent and 35 per cent, respectively.

Cross-section of members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, South-East Zone, after their Thanksgiving Service in Enugu… on Tuesday.

Uyo Senate tussle: Group wants Senate President to respect court order

Patrick Odey, Uyo

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A forum of elders from Akwa Ibom northeast senatorial district has called on the senate president,Dr Bukola Saraki to respect the court order and swear-in Elder Bassey Etim as duly elected representative of the district.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared Albert Bassey Akpan, as the winner but a federal high court in Uyo, in a February this year nullified the election in pre-election matters brought before it by Elder Etim Bassey.The court held that Akpan’ declaration violated some relevant sections of the Electoral Act. Elder Etim, former member of the House of Representatives for Uyo federal constituency has approached the Court,

seeking the nullification of the poll, arguing that “Albert did not contest the Senatorial Primaries in December 2014”.

“He only contested for the governorship primaries, but when he lost the contest to the incumbent governor Udom Emmanuel, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approached INEC, to substitute my name for Albert’s, which is against the Electoral laws”.

Justice Fatun Riman of the federal high court, Uyo, in his ruling, declared Etim, as the authentic candidate and winner of the 2015 senatorial poll for the Uyo senatorial seat (Akwa Ibom Northeast), and ordered Albert to vacate the seat for Etim, as well as refund all entitlements that accrued to him in the last two years to Elder Etim.

But disturbed by non compliance with the court order, the Akwa Ibom Northeast senato-

rial district elders forum (AINSDEF), has urged the Senate President Bukola Saraki, to obey the order and swear-in Etim, as the rightful winner of the poll.

Chairman of the Forum, Elder Idorenyin Jacot, who spoke presented the group’s position in an interview on Monday blamed the delay in swearing-in of Etim, on what he called “the politics of the National Assembly”.

“The Senate leadership has shown glaringly its level of compromise in the matter.

“Since the declaration of the Uyo Senate seat vacant by the judicial pronouncement, the people of the area had since lost their representation at the Upper Chamber”.

Jacot appealed to the leadership of the Senate to “look at the issues on merit and address them dispassionately in order to give the people of the area their voice, since Albert

can no longer speak and represent them effectively”.

“It is worrisome that the leadership of the Senate would continue to allow Senator Bassey Albert to remain illegally in the Senate. He is no longer enjoying the support of the people of Uyo because he is illegitimately occupying the position and buying time”, he continued.

According to him the people of the area would continue to resist any imposition that does not flow with the wishes of the electorates and urged the Senate leadership to abide by the rule of law.

“Akwa Ibom Northeast does not have any representative right now in the Senate since the illegal mandate fraudulently acquired by Albert had since been quashed by the Court, so he is only occupying the position illegally”, he explained.

Sallah: Emir intensifies prayers for Buhari’s recovery Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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The Emir of Wase, Alhaji Sambo Mohammed, during the Durbar show, an annual activity to mark the Edl Fitri celebration, took out time to pray for the speedy recovery of President Mohammadu Buhari.

The Emir said it has become even more imperative for the President to recover and return to the country as his presence will douse the attention emanating from different agitators who are seeking to tire the country apart.

He commended the government on the reign of peace in the country, especially the North East region where insurrection and insurgency have been defeated and normalcy restored, adding that government should intensify in providing infrastructure in the area to uplift the standard of socioeconomic interactions in them area.

The royal father also called on the authorities to take keener interest in the distribution of fertilizer to check the activities of saboteurs, so as to ensure that the farmers receive the fertilizer as intended by the government to boost agricultural production and food supply in the country.

He however used the occasion of the Sallah Durbar to also pay a courtesy call on the Caretaker Committee chairman of Wase local government council to identify with the good work he has carried out so far.

Responding, the Chairman expressed appreciation for the Royal visit, describing the occasion as “auspicious and encouraging “.

The occasion also witnessed a cultural fraternization visit by the Ponzhi Zhini of Taroh from Langtang.

Also at the occasion was the Minister of Youth and Sport, Barrister Solomon Dalung, to join the Muslim faithful in observing the Sallah Durbar. The Minister also used the opportunity to present economic empowerment forms to the Emir for onward distribution to the youths of the area.

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France to invest over 1bn Euros in Nigeria Oil and Gas sector

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French Government has said that it has set aside about one billion euros to be invested in the Nigeria Oil and Gas industry, stating that Nigeria remains her first economic trading partner in Africa.

France Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Denys Gauer, declared this when the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division (GPAD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, led a delegation to his office in Abuja.

Mr. Gauer said that French Development Agency has put in place about one billion Euros to encourage French investors to invest in the Nigeria Oil and Gas sector, adding that the French government is also cooperating with the Federal Government in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

The French Ambassador commended the Federal Government for stemming

the Niger Delta insecurity situation noting that Total, a French multinational Oil and Gas Company, had significant investment equity in the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) and Egina project.

He however, expressed concern that some other French companies were having challenges with the unclear Nigeria’s fiscal policies in the Oil and Gas sector revealing that some French investors were currently developing wind en-

ergy and solar energy in Katsina State.

Earlier, the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of NNPC, Mr. Ughamadu, said the Corporation under the current management led by the Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru, was well positioned and open to investment opportunities from the French Government and investors.

Mr. Ughamadu noted that with the significant scale

down in pipeline vandalism and insecurity which has boosted oil production, global investors such as the French Government can now invest in renewable energy, gas and power infrastructural development, pipeline construction, storage facility and the direct sales and direct purchase of Nigeria crude oil grades.

He said the NNPC as the state owned oil and gas Corporation had global operations and called for closer collabo-

ration between the French Government and the Corporation especially in the area of consular services in order to enable NNPC top executives and staff meet their global engagements.

The GGM thanked the Ambassador for the warm reception accorded the NNPC delegation and assured him that with the leadership of the new NNPC management, the Corporation was determined to develop a robust business atmosphere for investors.

Fulani monarch condemns Taraba killings, call for investigation Tony Nwakaegho

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Sarkin Fulani of Lagos state and chairman of the Association of Fulani Chiefs in the South-West Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado has condemned the recent killings of the Fulanis in Sardauna Local Government area, in Taraba State.

The monarch, who expressed sadness over the incident, described it as, “unfortunate, shocking and unwarranted,” saying, “such dastardly acts are uncalled for in a nation that is trying to forge solid unity and peaceful coexistence.”

Against this backdrop, Bambado therefore called on the Federal Government to investigate the cause of the unnecessary killings with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

“We should learn to tolerate each other, learn to live together in peace and harmony,” said the monarch, reminding that, “Nigeria belongs to each one of us and we are destined to be together by God.” He however appeal to all and sundry to remain calm over the sad incident, assuring that, “the government would get to the root of the matter and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly acts to book to serve as deterrent to others and forestall future re-occurrence.”

Cross-section of officers of the Nigerian Air Force, at a lunch to commemorate Eid el-Fitr in Yola, Adamawa State… on Tuesday

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nation’s foremost aviation regulator the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised operators of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to ensure they obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licenses before construction of high-rise structures.

The agency also issued similar advice to landing facilities owners, stakeholders and the general public, pointing that such permits like the Aviation Height Clearance and Licenses should be obtained

before the construction of the following of tower, telecommunication masts, high rise buildings/structures and landing facilities.

These landing facilities include construction of Helipad/Helideck for civil use and Heliports, NCAA added.

This action it stressed is in line with the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (L) which empowers the Authority to prohibit, regulate and remove any structure which, therefore by virtue of its height or position, is considered to endanger the safety of air-

craft operations.

In addition, the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (K) stipulates that the Authority will grant and certify licences for the construction of Helipads, Helidecks, and Heliport, therefore, “It is an exercise in illegality to operate into a heliport (surface level, elevated or helideck) without the approval of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

On the other hand, for those who want to renew their heliport certificate, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 12.10.6 highlights

that Heliports operators are required to commence the process of renewal of Heliport Certificate not less than 90 days to the date of expiration of the certificate” the agency warned.

According to oriental news the NCAA was compelled to issue the warning as part of its oversight responsibilities which is principally safety and security of flight operations in and out of Nigerian airspace and said it will therefore view very seriously and run the rule over any violation of these safety measures.

group in the nation’s capital market on Tuesday urged Etisalat Nigeria to settle the N1.2 billion debt it owed 13 commercial banks to avoid a takeover.

A cross section of the shareholder groups stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday.

They insisted that the company must settle the debt for the banks to meet up with their dividend obligations.Mr Boniface Okezie, National Coordinator, Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria, called on Etisalat to settle the debt owed the commercial banks to avoid a legal action.

Okezie said that the affected banks should approach the court for receivership if Etisalat failed to settle the debt.He stated that the banks had obligations to their shareholders in terms of dividend payment at the end of the financial year, insisting that the debt must be paid.Also, Mr Godwin Anono, the Chairman of Nigeria Professional Shareholders Association, said that the company should settle the debt and desist from making unnecessary noise about the whole thing.

He said the transaction was in line with customer-bank relationship, noting that terms and conditions must be obeyed.

Anono said further that the shareholders were in support of the banks to acquire the company if it failed to settle the loan.“This is like any other transaction, it’s not government business and I stand on existing protocol that the banks should acquire the company,’’ he said.

In his view, Mr Sewa Wusu, Head Research, SCM Capital Ltd., said that the issue of loan between Etisalat and the consortium of banks was a customer-bank relationship which ought to be settled amicably with terms agreeable between both parties.He said that the issue was beginning to elicit concerns in the banking industry given the level of amount involved and its potential impact on the balance sheets of those banks involved.

“But I think, the monetary authority is also involved to ensure prompt settlement of the situation among the parties,’’ he said.Etisalat, on June 20, said it had been instructed to transfer its 45 per cent stake in Etisalat Nigeria to a loan trustee.It said it had been notified to transfer its stake by June 23, saying that the stake had a carrying value of zero on its books.

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Rwanda snubs US sanction threat, sticks to ban on used clothes Bonny Amadi with agency reports

Some African countries including Rwanda, may be facing threat of economic sanctions from the United States, following ban on importation of used clothes from the US, a measure designed to protect local companies.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that his country will proceed with the ban on used clothes despite threats by the United States to review trade benefits to Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Kagame was reported to have told local media that Rwanda will choose to grow its local textile industry at the expense of being a member of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

“This is the choice we find that we have to make. As far as I am concerned, making the choice is simple, we might suffer consequences. Even when confronted with difficult choices, there is always a way,” he said after officially applying to run for a third term in office.

“Rwanda and other countries in the region that are part of AGOA, have to do

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other things, we have to grow and establish our industries,” Kagame added Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and South Sudan decided to fully ban imported second-hand clothes and shoes by 2019, arguing it would help member countries boost domestic clothes manufacturing.

As signatories to the AGOA trade programme which offers them duty-free access to the United States, their decision violates the conditions including eliminating barriers

to U.S. trade and investment, among others.

Following the stance of Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania on ban of used clothes,

Kenya’s Trade and Industrialization Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo said the country had decided to comply with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) conditions, reports web portal The East African.

“When we saw the petition filed in March, we knew that the lobby group had strong arguments,” he said.

Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and South Sudan decided to fully ban imported second-hand clothes and shoes by 2019, arguing it would help member countries

boost domestic clothes manufacturing.

When we saw the petition filed in March, we knew that the lobby group had strong arguments.

As signatories to the AGOA trade programme which offers them duty-free access to the United States, their decision violates the conditions including eliminating barriers to U.S. trade and investment, among others.

The U.S. Trade Representative said last Tuesday that it was reviewing trade benefits to the three countries in response to a petition filed by a United States body that complained that the ban “imposed significant hardship” on the U.S. used-clothing industry.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has stated that his country will proceed with the ban on used clothes and will choose to grow its local textile

the U.S. Trade Representative said last responded that it was reviewing trade benefits to the three countries in response to a petition filed by a United States body that complained that the ban “imposed significant hardship” on the U.S. used-clothing industry.

U.S. imports from Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda totaled $43 million in 2016, up from $33 million in 2015 while exports were $281 million in 2016, up from $257 million in 2015 Meanwhile, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, 59, has officially filed his third term nomination to contest in upcoming polls.

The Presidency on Friday shared photos to Kagame at the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to present his documents. The country goes to the polls on August 4 to elect

Tanzania threatens crackdown on gay rights advocates Tanzania, the East African nation has threatened to arrest and expel activists, as well as de-register all nongovernmental organizations involved in campaign for gay rights.

Homosexuality is a criminal offense in the East African nation, where the law states that suspects convicted of having “carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature” could face up to 30 years in jail.

Mwigulu Nchemba, Tanzania’s Home Affairs Minister said Sunday that both domestic and foreign campaigners for gay rights would now face punitive measures in the country.

“Those who want to campaign for gay rights should find another country that allows those things,” Nchemba said in the capital Dodoma.

“If we establish that any organization registered in our country is campaigning for gay rights ... I will deregister

that organization. If a Tanzanian national is doing that campaign, we will arrest him and take him to court ... and if it is a foreigner, we will immediately order him to leave the country.”

The planned crackdown comes amid repeated warnings against “immoral behaviors” by President John Magufuli, who is nicknamed “the Bulldozer” for pushing through his policies.

Last week, he rejected calls to lift the decades-long ban on pregnant students from attending state schools, drawing criticism from rights groups.

Nchemba said Magufuli’s decisions were final and nonnegotiable. Since his ascent to power in 2015, Magufuli has been praised by some Western donors for his bid to stamp out corruption and cut wasteful government spending.

Opponents, however, accuse him of becoming increasingly authoritarian by curbing political activity and cracking down on dissent.

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Fear of economic sanctions by the United States has forced Kenya to reverse its ban on importation of used clothes.

Subsequently, Kenya has withdrawn the proposed ban on used clothes by the East African regional bloc, as the United States threatened sanctions, at the end of review of trade benefits to Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

U.S. imports from Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda totaled $43 million in 2016, up from $33 million in 2015 while exports were $281 million in 2016, up from $257 million in 2015.

Congo-Brazzaville’s internet connection restored after 15 days Internet connection in Congo-Brazzaville was restored on Saturday after 15 days of nationwide disruptions and slowdowns that started since June 9, 2017, after a damage to the country’s main submarine cables.

It was restored ahead of the five-week projected period given by the technical team working on the cut cable.

Network providers confirmed days after the outage that the problem was caused by a submarine cable cut off in the Atlantic Ocean near the economic capital PointeNoire.

Cedric Nzimbou, a network engineer with SkyTic Telecom ,one of the country’s major network said that the “12-kilometer fibre optic

West African Cable System (WACS) that connects the country through PointeNoire to the international cable was cut off by a fishing vessel.

He added that network providers were forced to provide internet using V-SAT which is slow and expensive as a result of huge taxes paid to use the service. This was connected via a cable from Kinshasa in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congo-Brazzaville is in Central Africa and bordered by five countries and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, where its second largest city, Pointe-Noire connects the country to the rest of the world by sea.

industry at the expense of being a member of the AGOA. This is the choice we find that we have to make. As far as I am concerned, making the choice is simple, we might suffer consequences. Even when confronted with difficult choices, there is always a way,” he said after officially applying to run for a third term in office.

“Rwanda and other countries in the region that are part of AGOA, have to do other things, we have to grow and establish our industries,” Kagame added.

Uganda and Rwanda have already raised taxes for used clothes and offered incentives to manufactures to invest in their local textile industry.

Permanent Secretary in Uganda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry Julius Onen told

U.S raises alarm of Syria’s potential fresh chemical attack The United States says it has identified “potential preparations” for a chemical attack by Syrian government forces similar to an April attack in northern Syria that prompted U.S. airstrikes in response.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer, in a statement late Monday, warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that if government forces do carry out another chemical attack, then “he and his military will pay a

heavy price.”

There was no specific information or evidence presented about the alleged preparations. Syrian officials however denied the allegations.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley wrote on Twitter that any further attacks against Syrian civilians “will be blamed on Assad, but also on Russia and Iran who support him killing his own people.”

President John Pombe Magufu gestures

AssadvisitsRussianAirBase Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited a Russian air base at Hmeymim in western Syria on Tuesday, his first visit to the base from which Russian jets have supported his war effort.

Photos circulated showed the Syrian leader in the cockpit of a Russian Sukhoi SU35 warplane, and inspecting an armored vehicle at the base near Latakia. He was accompanied by Russian chief of staff General Valery Gerasimov, state news agency SANA reported.

The base has been at the heart of Moscow’s military effort in support of Assad since 2015, when the Russian

air force began bombing insurgents who were threatening his grip on power. Assad has also been backed in the war by Iran.

Assad has been touring areas north of Damascus in recent days, a rare trip out of his seat of power in the capital. On Sunday he performed Eid prayers in the city of Hama, the first time he has visited the city since the start of the conflict.

State media also reported on Tuesday that Assad had visited wounded soldiers in the Hama countryside, accompanied by his wife Asma and children in footage screened by state media.

Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad visits a Russian air base at Hmeymim

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NEIFA mourns Emetole ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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n association called Nigeria Ex-International Footballers Association (NEIFA) based in United States of America has expressed shock at the demise of one of Nigeria’s exinternationals, Kelechi Emteole, who died recently in India.

President of NEIFA, Francis

Moniedafe, described the demise of the man popularly called “Caterpillar” as one death too many!

“Caterpillar is no more and we in NEIFA are in deep shock. Late Emetole was a versatile footballer and could play anywhere on the field. May his gentle soul Rest in Perfect Peace.

“On behalf of NEIFA I send our heartfelt condolences on the

death of Nigeria’s super utility player of all time.

“He will be missed and we pray God gives his family the fortitude to bear the great loss,” he said.

Kelechi Emetole who hails from Isiukwuato in Abia State played for the defunct Spartans FC of Owerri, Enugu Rangers and was a member of the Green

Eagles squad that played the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations. He assisted Sebastian Broderick to win the FIFA U-16 World Cup in 1985.

He also assisted Shuaibu Amodu in the Super Eagles and handled the first Beach Soccer team to the Beach soccer tournament in South Africa few years ago.

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head of this year’s Hockey Super league in Abuja, Union Bank men’s Hockey team of Lagos have began close camping in the Oyo State capital of Ibadan between July 7 and 14, 2017.

The Stallions were runners up to Niger Flickers last year and they believe a stronger

team would emerge to grab the title in Abuja this time after fine-tuning in Ibadan.

Speaking ahead of the Hockey Super League, captain of Union Bank, Okwudil Menyei said they are determined to justify the huge moral and financial support for them by management through winning the 2017 Hockey Title.

Menyei stated that he and

his colleagues would leave no stone unturned, adding that winning the 2017 Lead City University 5-A – Side title on Sunday at Ibadan was a morale booster towards the national Hockey Super League in Abuja.

Before Sunday’s victory, defending champions Union Bank were victorious in Group A games against Team Lagos, Oyo and Ekiti States before

outclassing Dynamite Scoopers of Osun State and Young Stead’s of Ogun State 4-1, 4-3 in semi final games.

Meanwhile, Extra Time gathered that apart from Union Bank camping in Ibadan, Niger Flickers are presently in Abuja training while Yobe and Nigeria Police teams are also strategizing in Damaturu and Kaduna for the July 7 to 14 tourney.

Osun agog, as school emerges Copa Coca-Cola champs Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

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Lagos U-18 Karate tourney holds July 1 ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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he Lagos State Karate Association in conjunction with the Samshi Karate Academy Lagos has concluded plans to organize an exciting Under-18 Karate Championship on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

U-18 Karatakers drawn from schools and clubs in and around Lagos State are expected to feature in the pro-

gramme starting from 8am on Saturday, July 1, at the Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba, Lagos.

Founder of the Samchi Academy who is also coordinator of Shitoryu Karate D. O. International (Nigeria Branch), Sensei Adejebe Samuel explained that the programme is aimed at getting the best from youthful karatakers.

While expressing gratitude to MMM Nigeria for bankroll-

ing the Lagos Samchi Karate Championship, Sensei Adejebe appealed to other sports-loving corporate groups and individuals to fully participate in karate development in the country.

“We lack words to appreciate MMM Nigeria and we need more support from other sports loving groups as we aim to create more awareness and programmes particularly now that karate would feature in the Olympic Games,” said sen-

sei Adejebe who also said more interested states, clubs and teams are welcomed.

He added that beside trophies and other prizes to be won on Saturday, the Lagos/ Samchi U-18 karate programme would be very beneficial to all stakeholders since karate values like discipline, self defence, humility, toughness, courtesy, fearlessness and mental development would be thought.

ajor towns and cities in Osun State are agog with celebrations as Progressive Comprehensive High School Modakeke on Friday won the 2017 edition of Copa Coca-Cola football competition at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos.

The Osun State representative defeated Owerri City College from Imo State 1-0 thanks to Akinlabi Adewale’s 44th minute brilliant strike.

No fewer than 5,000 schools registered for the tournament and competed from the regional to the state and finally to the national level of the competition.

In the third place contest, Aminu Salisu’s lone strike was enough for Government College Katsina to defeat Fosla Academy of Abuja 1-0.

Asegun Comprehensive High School of Oyo State won the 2016 edition of the competition.

Prominent among football administrators that graced the finals are former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation, Special Assistant on Football Matters to Osun Governor, and Chairman Osun State Football Association, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi; former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo; Chairman, Delta State Football Association and former Super Eagles captain, Austin JJ Okocha.

Students of Progressive Comprehensive High School Modakeke celebrating after winning the 2017 edition of Copa Coca-Cola football competition at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, recently.

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FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle), being immunized against meningitis, while Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Rilwan Mohammed (left) looks on in Abuja…recently.

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The FCT Commissioner of police Mr. Musa Kimo, has reiterated his Command’s efforts to get rid of all manners of criminality in the territory following the moves made by the Joint Task Force(JTF) on illegal operation of banned objects that deface the Nigerian capital city.

The Commissioner of police, who is the chairman of the JTF in chat with Daily Times, stated that in as much as Abuja remains the only face of Nigeria before the international communities, his taskforce will continue to ensure that all unwanted peopleare shown the way out or made to face the wrath of the law.

Mr. Musa kimo, who was sharing views on the activities

of the taskforce for the month of June under review, said that the following formed the progress report of the operations of the Ministerial Joint Taskforce on the enforcement of the ban on use of motorcycles, restriction of tricycles, activities of unpainted taxis/illegal motor parks and the eradication of commercial sex hawkers and other public nuisance.

The Chairman further remarked that having the full strength of all security agencies on the team from 12 June to 25 June, 2017 did professionally marvelous jobs to arrest about eight unpainted taxis and illegally parked vehicles.

Meanwhile, adding to the number of commercial motorcycles arrested in June, about 129 new ones have just been arrested as they failed to heed the

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warnings of the FCT administration.

Mr. kimo noted that most of the commercial cyclists arrested were caught plying opposite lane to the detriment of advancing vehicles.

He said that about eight suspects were arrested on the 14th of this month for various offences including illicit drugs such as provision of cannabis, shoplifting and possession of light weapons.

The eight, he said, have been handed over to the Police for further investigation on such activities and to face the law as recommended.

For various offences like outlaws, the police commissioner revealed that six suspects were arrested on 21 June, 2017 for attacking VIO officials on duty in Area 3 Garki.

He said that the suspects were charged to court same day and remanded in Keffi Prison to face charges at appointed date according to the law. “I must tell you that we have to be proactive

in ensuring that the society is cleaned up for others to leave without fear.

We have to charge them to court immediately as the incident has attracted public concerns. One of the suspects wanted to disarm a female soldier of her service rifle and it has degenerated to that”.

The FCT police commissioner stressed that his taskforce, raided illegal mechanic workshop on the 22 June near Kubwa train station.

He revealed that the offenders were released after educating them on the danger of operating without proper approval, as the Parks and Recreation Department of the FCT administration, had severally issued them quit notices which they disobeyed.

Mr. Kimo said that activities of illegal motor parks have become a menace in a city like the FCT. SIx suspects were also arrested along airport road in Sauka on 23 June, 2017. They were counseled and released same day.

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Federal Capital Territory(FCT) administration has announced the amount of N104 million to host 2017 edition of the small scale business entrepreneurship clinic.

The SMEs clinic which is the brainchild of the office of the VicePresident of the Federation, is meant to help create an enabling ground for the emerging business entrepreneurs.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director of the Abuja Enterprise Agency, AEA, Alhaji Sabi mohammed Turkur, in a media chat with Daily Times,said that the FCT Administration has approved thesaid sum to execute 2017 edition of small scale business enterprise clinic as ordered by the presidency.

He said that the money has been carefully mapped out to ensure that the purpose of developing small scale business industry, in the FCT is assured and participants pay nothing for participating.

The programme, which has gone around 10 states of the federation, is targeted at exploring every available business opportunities within the FCT for the improvement of the economy of the Nigeria’s capital City.

Indigenes of the FCT, according to the Managing Director, parts of the six area councils of the FCT, have been identified with several products produced at a low scale within the FCT markets but with the intention for empowerment to produce same in a larger scale and export to the international market.

Such items include shear butter, which has huge financial value at the international market.

Meanwhile, The Technical Assistant to the Vice-President of Nigeria, on Small and medium Scale business, Mr. Tola Johnson, has said that small scale industries in Nigeria shall continue to have teething problems in the absence of steady power in the country.

The Technical Adviser made this revelation recently, while addressing the media, preparatory to the forthcoming nationwide MSME business clinic in Abuja.

He remarked that his office, in order to encourage the engagement of the SMEs, has decided to advise thefFederal government, through the office of the honourable Minister of power, to ensure that there is improvement in power generations to help the small scale business men and women grow reasonably and meaningfully contribute to the economic development.

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The Director department for out- door advertisement, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf, has disclosed that the department in 2016, recorded revenue Increase of N331, 330,543.75 as generated revenue in 2015 and N475,329,317.84 in 2016, which is an increase of 41 per cent within the period.

The Director of DOAS revealed that from the total revenue generated by the department, 60 per cent went to the six area councils in the FCT, while the FCTA retained the remaining 40 per cent.

It said as part of measures to ensure security in the nation’s capital city, the Federal Capital Territory administration (FCTA) would soon commence the removal of billboards, hoardings and posters on the Abuja pedestrian bridges.

Briefing journalists on the activities of his department in the last two years, the Director, Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage (DOAS),

Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf, noted that indiscriminate placing of posters and billboards on the pedestrian bridges are security threat to residents.

Yusuf maintained that the department will equally remove posters indiscriminately placed in other parts of the territory, while those found wanting in the placement of these billboards will be prosecuted.

“When the MoU was signed between the FCTA and the six area councils, there was an agreed formula by the stakeholders and it was agreed that 60 per cent of the revenue should go to the six area councils, while 40 percent is retained by the FCTA.” He listed some of the challenges facing the department to include, inadequate staffing, inadequate equipment and tools, scarcity of funds to provide appropriate/ relevant technical/management training for officers of the department, among others.

Fun seekers throng parks, recreation centres to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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got to its peak on Monday in Abuja as fun seekers expressed satisfaction with the turnout of activities at the various parks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Some of the fun seekers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said they were surprise at the high turnout in spite of the economic situation in the country.

Mr Shamsudeen Sani, a civil servant, who came with his wife, and 7-year-old son at the Mammy Market located at Mogadisu barracks, Asokoro, told NAN that he was at the joint to enjoy himself with his family in the spirit of the Sallah.

“I also want to congratulate

my Muslims brothers and sisters for the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting period.

“This mammy market is filled with great fun, you can see roasted fish and drinks and people enjoying themselves,” he said.

However, at the Semona Park, located at Lokogoma, no activity was taking place as the gate of the park was shut.

A security personnel, who spoke to NAN under the condition of anonymity, said that the down pour of Sunday night destroyed some facilities in the park.

“The ground is not good, it is waterlogged and some facilities were destroyed, that is why we did not open the park today.

“Work to correct the damage is ongoing,” he stressed.

NAN reports that fun seek-

ers, who came to the park were not discouraged as they moved to the nearby Coba Cubana Park.

Others headed for the Unity Fountain near Transcorp Hilton Hotel to enjoy themselves.

At the Transcorp’s children play ground, Mr. Idris Buba told NAN that he decided to come to the ground because “it is safe”.

“I prefer this place, you know it is a playground managed by the hotel therefore it is very safe.”

At Monoliza Amusement Park, Area 11, Mrs. Salamatu Ibrahim, who came with her four children, told NAN that she and the children came to enjoy themselves.

“We really enjoyed ourselves, I am very happy and we thank Allah for seeing us through the fasting,” she said.

We must invest in education to save future generations – FCT MIN. ÏÏÏ

Adequate investment in all facets of the educational sector has been described as the only panacea to saving the future of the youths of this country who will eventually become Nigeria’s next generation of leaders.

These views where expressed by the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad MusaBello, Sunday while receiving a delegation of eminent FCT residents who paid him Sallah homage at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.

The Minister said it is the duty of the present generation of leaders to reflect and compare the quality of education in the past withwhat the situation is today in order to work towards improving the standard.

He said that is the reason why the FCT Administration has paced a lot of emphasis on education, pointing out that only recently, the Administration opened five new secondary schools in order to underscore the importance accorded to education.

His words: “No matter how much we agitate and complain about marginalisation or lack of access to employment opportunities, so long as we don’t have the right candidates, we cannot take advantage of the available vacancies. But I am happy that the good work that has been done by some of leaders present here has given the Territory a solid educational foundation and that is why today we can beat our chest and say we have the right candidates for any available vacancy.

Malam Bello charged political leaders who at the helm of affairs now as Area Council Chairmen, leaders of youth organisations and others, to make education

their watchword from the Primary school up to the Tertiary education level, stressing that more emphasis should be placed on the quality of staff rather than the beauty of buildings.

‘Today in the FCT we have two Ambassadors; one carrier and the other non-carrier Ambassador. Ten or twenty years ago it would have been difficult to have either of the two. But it is possible today because of education’, he said.

Mallam Bello while congratulating the residents on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Fitr celebration which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast, noted that a lot has been learnt during the period by the Muslim faithful in terms of good virtues such as sacrifice, sharing, self-denial and above all piety.

‘It is my sincere prayer that the Almighty Allah will reward our sacrifices with all the bounties which He has promised to bestow on His servants who observed the month with since devotion’.

He called on the residents to uphold the lessons learnt through love for one another, harmonious co-existence and faith in our dear nation, Nigeria.

The Minister said in spite of the difficulties which the country has gone through in the last one year or so, “we are beginning to see signs of good progress in all aspects of the economy because of the measures put in place to ensure prudent management of resources, transparency in governance, ease of doing business as well as security of lives and property. Our prayer is that from this year on, things will continue to get better”.

Acting Secretary, FCTA Agric and Rural Development Secretariat,Dr. Musa Aliyu (left) with the Acting Director of Information, Mrs. Stella Ojeme, during a press briefing recently on the activities of Agric Secretariat in the last two years.

Electorate eulogizes Dikko’s achievements in one year ÏÏÏ As part of activities to mark

his one year in office and commemorate the eighteen years of unbroken democratic dispensation in the country, the Chairman of Bwari area council, Hon. Musa Dikko, has commissionedseveral projects, including the new palace of District Head of Maitama, roads, markets and primary health center.

To this end, electorate and other critical stakeholders in the area council have praised the chairman’s effort in providing dividend of democracy for the people of the area within his one year in office.

While commissioning the projects, the Chairman noted that he had kept faith with the elector-

ate by fulfilling most of his campaign promises.

He stressed that APC is poised to develop the country and uplift the standard of living of citizens.

In his address at a town hall meeting, Dikko appealed to Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Bwari chapter, to shelve their planned industrial action in the interests of the school pupil.

He promised to reach out to the Minister of FCT whose mandate it is to pay their salaries with the view to addressing their demands, stressing that over 90 per cent of the allocation to the area council is deducted at source for payment of salaries of primary school.

On his part, the District Head of Maitama Chief Bulus Yerilma

Pada, who was visibly excited for the new constructed palace thanked the chairman for building a befitting palace for the district, describing him as a visionary, purposeful and charismatic leader.

He, however, appealed to the Chairman to replicate same gesture to other district heads in the area council to give them sense of belonging, stressing that their support to the chairman is unflinching.

He prayed to God to continue to bless; honour and strengthen the Chairman to maintain the tempo of development in the area, adding “His achievements in one year rival the six years of his predecessors’ accomplishments in the area council.

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Adequate investment in all facets of the educational sector has been described as the only panacea to saving the future of the youths of this country who will eventually become Nigeria’s next generation of leaders.

These views where expressed by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello,\x xfg Sunday while receiving a delegation of eminent FCT residents who paid him Sallah homage at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.

The Minister said it is the duty of the present generation of leaders to reflect back and compare the quality of education in the past with what the situation is today in order to work towards improving the standard.

He said that is the reason why the FCT Administration has paced a lot of emphasis on education, pointing out that only recently, the Administration opened five new secondary schools in order to underscore the importance accorded to education.

His words: “No matter how much we agitate and complain about marginalisation or lack of access to employment opportunities, so long as we don’t have the right candidates, we cannot take advantage of the available vacan-

cies. But I am happy that the good work that has been done by some of leaders present here has given the Territory a solid educational foundation and that is why today we can beat our chest and say we have the right candidates for any available vacancy.

Malam Bello charged political leaders who at the helm of affairs now as Area Council Chairmen, leaders of youth organisations and others, to make education their watchword from the Primary school up to the Tertiary education level, stressing that more emphasis should be placed on the quality of staff rather than the beauty of buildings.

‘Today in the FCT we have two Ambassadors; one carrier and the other non-carrier Ambassador.

Ten or twenty years ago it would have been difficult to have either of the two. But it is possible today because of education’, he said.

Malam Bello while congratulating the residents on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Fitr celebration which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast, noted that a lot has been learnt during the period by the Muslim faithful in terms of good virtues such as sacrifice, sharing, self-denial and above all piety.

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Federal Capital Territory,(FCT) has yet recorded another extra-judicial killing in a space of one month after the incident that saw the death of one Mr. Pious Ezeife, a beer Seller in Jiwa Abuja.

This time, it is the turn of kuje area council, one of the six area councils of the FCT, where confusion has erupted within its headquarters following the death of a 32-year-old man and resident of the area, Sani Adamu.

There were two versions to the killing of Adamu, who until his death, was the secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kuje central ward.

According to eyewitness, Adamu was stabbed by yet to be identified

persons suspected to be hoodlums within the area. The eyewitness told newsmen that the deceased was stabbed following a long standing crisis between two vigilante groups on assertion of superiority and control of the area.

Daily Times also gathered that trouble started when one of the vigilante groups, Green House Vigilante, was prevented by the Yan Kungiyar Zaman Lafiya Vigilante group from arresting one of their members who they said had been on their watch list.

However, another version has it that Sani Adamu apart from being a member of the two warring vigilante groups, was targeted and killed by his fellow Muslim colleagues on the ground that he was eating despite the Ramadan fasting. Our source, revealed also that his death may have

been planed due to a standing brawl with other members of the vigilante group.

Though a closed friend to the deceased family, told reporters that the late Adamu was eating due to his health situation to enable him take his drugs, but was accused of not fasting by those around him.

The development which has sparked off tension all over Kuje town has been calmed down by the combined efforts of the military and police.

When contacted, the spokesman to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, ASP Usen Omorodion, said that adequate security personnel have been drafted to the area to protect lives and property, while the root cause of the incident is being investigated.

Water Board recovers N1.5bn in 2016, consumers still owing N1.8bn ÏÏÏ

The Acting Director, FCT Water Board, Malam Aminu Nahuce, said that the board recovered N1.5billion in 2016 with the consumers still owing N1.8billion.

Nahuce said this when briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja as part of the activities marking two years in office of the present administration.

According to him, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has inaugurated a task force for the recovery of debt from consumers as over N1.8 billion has not been recovered.

He said the board and the task force would cajole, plead with the consumers to pay before resorting to the last option which would be disconnection.

The acting director assured that the board was doing everything possible to connect all those areas and districts that were not connected.

He noted that such areas include places like Gwagwa-Karmo axis and others settlements have been provided with public taps to be fetching from.

Nahuce said that all outstanding liabilities to contractors from the last administration have been offset with the help of FCT Administration while the board

activities including billing, accounting and payroll have been automated.

He disclosed that there has been increment in urban water supply to 50 per cent to the city and environs.

“Introduction of the integrated billing system for payment and reconciliation of customer accounts (conventional, AMR) has been simplified.

“This is with the introduction of the use of customised Tellers/ Bills which have a special features that aid customer accounts’ identification and makes updating of customer records more efficient and prompt among the benefits,’’ he said.

The acting director further said the board has created customer care desk in all the area offices and to ensure constant interaction via structured customer forums.

“These initiatives have improved customer access to the board for lodgment of complaints and redress which has engendered public confidence in the operations of the water board.

“Use of repayment metering to boost revenue collection and also control water usage. All these are some of our achievements,’’ he added.

SA Media to the FCT Minister, Malam Abubakar Sani (left), chatting with the Chairman, FCT Press Corps, Mr. Ikharo Attah, during a press briefing by the FCTA Area Council Secretariat in Abuja…recently

CTA: Setting the pace in local council administration ÏÏÏTo ensure continuous running

of various organs of governance, completion of ongoing projects and sustenance of the provision of public utilities amidst scarce resources, the present FCT Administration embraced a policy of prudence in the management of scarce resources. The policy has resulted in better living conditions for residents at all levels of the city, satellite towns and grassroots.

Consequently, the FCT Area Councils have continued to serve as models for emulation to their counterpart local governments across the country.

Among the milestones recorded in the Area Councils under the present administration are, that the administration has continued to ensure that monthly allocations of all the area councils are shared and with the releases of 100 percent of all statutory allocations to the Area Councils from the Federation account.

In addition, it released 10 percent of FCT Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the Area Councils in compliance with constitutional provisions to this effect.

Thus far, the administration has shared nearly N14 billion to the Area Councils through the Joint Accounts Allocation Committee – JAAC within the period under review.

It also gave a bailout fund of N1.9 Billion to the six Area Councils for the payment of arrears of salaries owed staff before the inception of the Administration (January – March, 2015), thus averting a crippling industrial action embarked

by Area Council workers.

These have resulted in a positive ripple effect on the welfare of FCT grassroots population, employment generation and wealth redistribution, thus significantly eliminating extreme poverty and the likelihood of youth restiveness.

Part of the achievements of the administration, was the peaceful

election into the six area councils, which politically, served as a litmus test to a Malam mohammed Bello with little experience in politics.

Election were conducted into the six Area Councils last year, which was adjudged free and fair by a large segment of the media as well as election observers.

The election, which held with slim political crises was adjudged to be one of the best in 2015 and 2016 election year, with reference to cases recorded across Nigeria.

Elected officials were promptly sworn-in following which leadership training courses were conducted for them in both Abuja and the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at Kuru near Jos, to build capacity and start the new leaders on a sound footing.

Other areas of huge performance, is the efforts to create development partnership in infrastructure and public utility with the area councils.

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Gbagiyi youths council appeals for fund as fire razes home of village head ÏÏÏGbagyi Youths Council of

Nigeria has appealed to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to assist in rebuilding the residence of the district head ofWaru community recently gutted by fire.

Speaking when the youths paid a condolence visit to the traditional ruler at his resident over the weekend, the spoke person of the group, Jethro Illiya, expressed regret over the inability of the fire service department to prevent the fire from consuming the entire property.

Illiya therefore called on the fire service department to move to its Apo resettlement building to avoid

further occurrence, noting that a piece of land and building has been provided for the fire service department to be closer to the people so as to avoid loss lives and property in case of any fire incident.

Speaking earlier, the District head of Waru, HRH Ibrahim Sarki, who called on the government, sons and daughters of the territory to come to his assistance, just as he explained that the incident is not the first it has happened to him.

Sarki further explained that before the fire service department arrived at the scene, the fire had destroyed the entire property, especially his official documents and other valuables.

Intl. widow’s day, group tasks FG on $500m social intervention fund ÏÏÏ

A non-governmental organization under the aegis of Help line Foundation, has said charged the present administration of president Mohammedu Buhari and indeed All progressives congress to ensure proper and judicious disbursement of the $500 million social intervention fund as such would cushion the suffering of many helpless Nigerians.

The group specifically is tasking the government on the interests of widows in the society, just as it called on government at all levels to dedicate special funds for the establishment of small scale business for their needs.

Addressing journalists at the weekend, as part of activities to mark this year’s International Widows Day (IWD) in Abuja, President of the foundation, Mrs. Jumai Ahmadu, noted that there are over 245 millionwidows worldwide, with half of the number living in extreme poverty.

Speaking on the 2017 theme: ‘Given are Never Alone’, Ahmadu

explained that if five per cent of the Social Investment Funds is dedicated to widows, it will go a long way in solving problems like, social intolerance and financial adversity faced by widows, especially in the rural communities.

“We want to use this occasion to commend the federal government Social Investment Programme aimed at creating jobs for unemployed graduates and address other social issues.

However, Helpline Foundation for the Needy is also using this occasion to call on the federal government to set aside five per cent of the funds to tackle the numerous problems faced by widows and their children in Nigeria.

This clarion call to set aside five per cent of the social investment funds to widows is in line with our core objective to support and encourage the vulnerable widows in our midst through economic empowerment and skill acquisition and scholarship scheme for their children”.

Community leader urges FG to overhaul vocational education in FCT ÏÏÏ A Community leader in Tu-

dun-Fulani Community in Bwari Area Council, FCT, Mr. Charles Awodeh, has urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), to overhaul and prioritize vocational education to reduce unemployment.

Awodeh gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Bwari.

NAN reports that Tudun-Fulani Community is about 122 km, North-West of Abuja, the country’s capital city.

He said that the need for investment in vocational education had become imperative, because of the propensity to engage youths and divert their attention from social vices.

Awodeh said that since the administration established vocational training centres, not much have been done to overhaul them to en-

sure young people benefited from the training provided there.

According to him, vocational education is an engine that can be used to transform individual and expose him or her to a world of business and numerous opportunities.

“Vocational education centres should be functional to encourage young people to be self-employed or suitably secure jobs in public or private organisations, in line with their skills.

“Vocational education is designed to prepare individuals to acquire practical skills, basic knowledge and craftsmanship at sub-professional level.

“It is important to make vocational centres functional, to encourage young people to learn vocational skills such as carpentry, electrical installation and beadsmaking to be self-employed.

Volunteers to help fight improper waste disposals in FCT Stories by Idu Jude Abuja

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complement efforts of the FCT administration in combating improper waste disposal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Boped Environmental Services Limited in conjunction with the Association of Waste Management, a consultant with the territory has moved to evacuate refuse in Jabi community.

Speaking during an inspection visit to the community at the weekend, the Chief executive officer/Managing director of the

company, Mrs JoanOsunbo,r explained that the move is in line with the company’s mission to keep Abuja clean and prevent residents from falling ill due to dirty environment.

Osunbor added that the company which has been involved in cleaningservices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the past six years took the decision after a thorough deliberation with the traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the community.

She called on the relevant government agencies to provide the taskforce and partner the com-

pany to execute its mandate, just as she advised residents of Jabi community to properly package their wastes and drop them at the designated locations for collection.

Also speaking, the coordinator of Jabi Sanitation Club, Grace Richardson, expressed excitement and appreciation for the move, and pledged the community’s commitment to ensure a clean community. Richardson added that the club has commenced sensitization of Jabi community residents on the need to embrace proper wastes disposal.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle); Chairman, Kpakpando Foundation, Senator Osita Izunaso (5th left) and other members of the entourage when they paid the Minister a courtesy visit in Abuja…recently.

FRSC warns unrepentant traffic law breakers in FCT ÏÏÏ The new FCT Sector Com-

mander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Wobin Gora, on Friday, warned unrepentant traffic law breakers in the territory to desist from the act or face the consequences.

He gave the warning at his maiden news conference in Abuja, as he decried the attitude of road users, especially motorists, and vowed a massive clampdown on offenders.

The sector commander, who assumed duty on June 12, said he identified overloading, use of phone while driving and non-use of foot bridges by pedestrians as common traffic offences in Abuja.

He said “I am using this medium to tell motorists in the FCT that if they want to carry overload, go to another state because FCT will not contain me and you.

“I will be out personally for a clampdown on those overloading their vehicles and those who use phones while driving.

“No matter how well placed, you are expected to obey the law. I am

not trying to intimidate people but I want everyone to just do the right thing as far as traffic rules are concerned.”

Gora also expressed the readiness and determination of the sector command to enforce the proposed mental examination on traffic law breakers.

He said that the examination, which would begin nationwide on July 1, would focus on life-threatening violations such on use of phone while driving, route violation, traffic light violation, dangerous driving and overloading.

He decried the level of lawlessness by road users in the country and wondered why Nigerians obey rules and regulations abroad but find it difficult to do same back home.

On non-use of foot bridges by pedestrians, the sector commander called for special task force and mobile courts to prosecute offenders.

He said that “the little days I have stayed in the FCT as sector commander, I have been able to

notice few things in the motoring public.

“Pedestrians find it difficult to use the bridges built for them.

“If the FCT Administration can raise a task force with mobile courts to man those areas where there are pedestrian bridges, people will think twice before crossing roads where there are bridges purposely built for their safety.”

While noting that the initiative succeeded in places like Lagos, Gora said the huge resources invested by government in providing the bridges should not be wasted.

He reiterated his readiness to reach out to security agencies for collaboration on the impending massive clampdown on traffic rule violators in the FCT, adding that his major priority was to ensure free flow of traffic.

He said he had accordingly instructed unit commanders to ensure that their men were out as early as 6 a.m. daily on routes with heavy traffic.

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Promote commercial potential of Africa — economist tells Nigerians The United States Latino American Chamber of Commerce (USLACC), West American Region, has called on Nigerians to promote the commercial potential of Nigeria in other countries to attract investments.

Mrs Ifeoma Ejiogu, an economic strategist and ambassador of the chamber in Africa, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday.

She noted that USLACC, in collaboration with International Art Resource Centre, had just concluded a similar tour of Nairobi, Kenya, to moderate a meeting aimed at sensitising entrepreneurs to the essence of showcasing local goods to the outside world.

“We succeeded in meeting a large number of people far and near Nairobi to discuss business and we believe can improve the living standard of the youth in doing that, especially in Africa.

“Presently, we develop business opportunities and sustainable human development programmes to better the lots of youths, most especially in Nigeria,’’ she said.

She said in Nigeria, the chamber had secured a large land from Abia Government for farming and self-reliant schemes for youths across the country.

She called on eminent Nigerians to support the initiative, observing that when the programme began, more Nigerian youths would receive training on methods of farming, information communication technology, recycling, vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurship, among others.

Ejiogu said the initiative was to support the effort of the Federal Government at providing employments for Nigeria youths through agriculture.

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OpeOluwani Akintayo Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operators of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and CNL (NNPC/ CNL JV), has responded to threat by its trainee workers to cripple its operations, saying, the company did not at any time promise to employ them after graduation.

On Monday, a group in the Niger Delta, KOMBOT-Egbema & Gbaramatu Graduates Association, issued a threat to Chevron to, within 48 hours, confirm some trainees, whom they argued, had spent four years in the company without being staffed.

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The KOMBOT-Egbema & Gbaramatu Graduates Association handed the threat in a statement signed by its President, Yabrade Moses and Secretary, Asoki Victor Warebi and made available to journalists on Monday.

“We undersigned for and on behalf of KOMBOT-Egbema & Gbaramatu Graduates Associa-

tion wish to emphatically state that Chevron Nigeria Limited should within 48 hours confirm the VTP5/OTP2, VTP6 Operator/ Maintenance Trainees of Chevron Nigeria Ltd as permanent staff or face a mass action that might cripple their operations in Egbema and Gbaramatu kingdom which are host to CNL. “The trainees are, since, overdue for conversion to permanent staff basis after 18 months, rath-

er, they are still being retained as trainees on the job as a means of cheap labour for the past four years, which is totally unacceptable to us.

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FG seeks $5bn World Bank’s loan

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In an effort to source for additional funds to starve off recession and boost the economy, the Federal Government is seeking a loan of $5bn from the World Bank Group to enhance power availability in Nigeria.

It will be recalled that the World Bank, had, in April, stated that a powerful delegation from Nigeria was in Washington DC to discuss assistance for the nation’s power sector, but did not disclose the details of the talks.

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channelled into the power sector in order to boost electricity availability in the country.

Those who attended the meeting in April 25, 2017 in Washington DC, were, the Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola; Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Chairman, Senate Committee on Power, Steel and Metallurgy, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Power, Mr. Dan Asuquo.

At the end of the meeting, the

World Bank Group had said that it would deploy a full range of instruments to mobilise investments to resolve Nigeria’s energy crisis.

The Director of Operations at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, an arm of the World Bank Group, Sarvesh Suri, said a full range of instruments would be deployed to help the government mobilise investments directly from the private sector and through private sector guarantees.

According to the Debt Man-

agement Office, out of Nigeria’s external debt of $13.81bn as of March 31, 2017, the World Bank Group had a portfolio of $6.93bn.

This means that the World Bank holds more than 50 per cent of the country’s external debt portfolio.

Should the loan being sought by the Federal Government be approved, Nigeria’s indebtedness to the World Bank would rise to about $11bn, excluding other smaller loans that have been approved after the March 31 accounting date.

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FG secures £1b oil/ gas investment from France

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OpeOluwani Akintayo Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division (GPAD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ndu Ughamadu, has said that the Federal Government has secured about one billion euro from the French Government for investment in the oil and gas sector.

He made this known in a statement after France Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Denys Gauer, paid him a visit in Abuja.

Confirming the deal, Gauer said that French Development Agency has put in place about one billion Euros to encourage French investors to invest in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, adding that the French government is also cooperating with the Federal Government in the fight against Boko Haram.

The French Ambassador commended the Federal Government for stemming the Niger Delta security situation, noting that Total, a French multinational oil and gas company, had significant investment equity in the Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) and Egina project.

He, however, expressed concern that some other French companies were having challenges with the unclear Nigeria’s fiscal policies in the Oil and Gas sector, revealing that some French investors were currently developing wind energy and solar energy in Katsina State, North central Nigeria.

Earlier, Ughamadu, said the corporation, under the current management, led by the Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru, was well positioned and open to investment opportunities from the French Government and investors.

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nounced $1.19bn guarantees meant to lift the nation’s electricity sector.

The Board of Executive Directors of three arms of the World Bank approved the package of loans and guarantees supporting a series of energy projects to help boost independent power generation and ease crippling energy shortages in Nigeria.

It said the projects were critical elements of the World Bank Group Energy Business Plan for Nigeria.

L-R: Executive Secretary, Omotosho Abiodun; Assistant National Secretary, Osagie Odiase; National Publicity Secretary, Boye Ajayi; National Secretary, Gbenga Ismail; Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), President, (Dr.) Bolarinde J. Patunola-Ajayi; Association of Estate Agents in Nigeria (AEAN), Chairman, Kunle Adedeji; Assistant Financial Secretary, Mrs. Roberta Nouboue; National Treasurer, Layeni Tunde; Welfare Officer, Abidemi Okunola, during a courtesy visit by the new executives of AEAN to the NIESV at the institution’s secretariat in Lagos... recently.

ITF, NECA to train 3000 youths in skills’ acquisition Joy Ekeke As part of efforts to actualize the industrialisation and skills empowerment mandate set by the Federal Government, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is collaborating with the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA), to established 18 training centres across the country, thereby training 3,000 unemployed youths under the Technical Skills’ Development Project, (TSDP).

This development was contained in a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs of ITF, Suleyol Fred Chagu, who disclosed that, “during the year-long programme, the participants would be trained in 18 trades and crafts, including electrical/electronic maintenance, mechanical machinery and main-

tenance nationwide.”

“They would also be trained in welding fabrication works, plumbing/pipe fittings maintenance, beverage bottle operation, as well as information and communications technology.”

The statement also stated that other areas where the training will cover include; building construction, carpentry and joinery, agriculture, and agro-allied, animal husbandry, aqua culture and breeding and rearing hatchery, livestock and aqua culture feeds and fashion design and tailoring.

Meanwhile, 18 organizations will take part in the year-long training, which includes, but a few; PAN Learning Centre Limited, Niger Docks Nigeria PLC, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigerian Bottling Company, Truck Masters

Nigeria Limited, Lafarge Cement (WAPCO) Plc, Kamjay Farms, Ibeju-Lekki, Chi Limited, Ruff’n Tumble and Style House.

The nationwide training will take place at selected centres, including; the ISTC, Ikeja, ISTC, Kano; ISTC, Lokoja; ITF Centre for Excellence, Jos; FSTC, Lasa; FSTC, Awka; Government Technical College, Sokoto and Benin Technical College, Benin.

It stressed that it was the Fund’s firm belief that the only way to achieve the Federal Government’s mandate is by equipping Nigerians with technical and vocational skills and curb the rising unemployment plaguing the country; promote sustainable wealth creation and instil youths with entrepreneurial skills.

EU fines Google €2.42bn over search Tony Nwakaegho The European Commission on Tuesday, fined the search for alleged breaching EU antitrust rules.

The European Union handed nance of the search engine market in building its online shopping service, in a dramatic decision that has far-reaching implications for the company.

In a press release on its official website, the EU said that Google has abused its market dominance as a search engine by giving an illegal advantage to another Google product, its comparison shopping service.

The company must now end the

conduct within 90 days or face penalty payments of up to 5 per cent of the average daily worldwide turnover of Alphabet, Google’s parent company.

Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “Google has come up with many innovative products and services that have made a difference to our lives.

“That’s a good thing. But Google’s strategy for its comparison shopping service wasn’t just about attracting customers by making its product better than those of its rivals. Instead, Google abused its market dominance as a search engine by promoting its own comparison shopping service in its search results, and demoting those of competitors.

“What Google has done is illegal under EU antitrust rules. It denied other companies the chance to compete on the merits and to innovate. And most importantly, it denied European consumers a genuine choice of services and the full benefits of innovation.” separate market of comparison shopping in Europe, with a product that was initially called “Froogle”, re-named “Google Shopping”. It allows consumers to compare products and prices online and find deals from online retailers of all types, including online shops of manufacturers, platforms (such as Amazon and eBay), and other re-sellers.

Mr. Mustapha Shehu, immediate past President, Federation of African Engineering Organisation (FAEO), has called on African governments to initiate policies that would attract more private sector investment in ICT. Shehu, a candidate for the post of president, World Federation of Engineering Organisation (WFEO), made the call during a chat with journalists on Monday, in Abuja.

He said the growth of private investment in ICT depended on the right environment being created by countries, adding that the sector was currently being driven by private investments globally.

Shehu called for a reform in the legal and administrative framework of African countries to attract more investors.

According to him, attracting more investment in the ICT could lead to more employment opportunities for the youths in the continent.

He expressed concern over the gap between Africa and advanced nations in ICT infrastructure; and called for urgent steps to bridge the gap.

Shehu attributed the call for environment conducive for private sector investment in ICT, to lack of government potential required to develop the sector.

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awaiting batch and other crucial employment issues,” the group stated.

The statement further noted that, “it is on record that series of letters have been written and meetings held with CNL, government representatives and security agents as regards the converother employment issues, but CNL kept mute and has, instead, converted those trainees termed; “national,” from Agbami field, to permanent staff long ago, leaving our indigenes on “community” angle as slave labourers.”

The group, then vowed to fight the alleged injustice by embarking on a mass action against the company.

“On this note, we are embarking on a mass action against CNL in solidarity with our brothers that are being used as cheap labour any moment from now.

“Except their conversion to permanent staff is confirmed and our employment deficiency avert the impending action.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni As part of effort to further close the gap between the official foreign exchange and the unofficial rates, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has injected not less than $798 million into the official segment of the market in the last three weeks of this month.

Findings showed that since introduction of Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange window, an estimated trading increased to $2.97 billion has been sold between April 28th and June 16th, 2017.

The CBN had injected $195million to meet market demands last week; and expected to inject another into the market this week, a follow up to over $800million that was injected into the interbank foreign exchange market in prior week.

According to CBN, the $195 million breakdown of the in-

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CBN: Forex injection hits $798m in June tervention shows that the sum of $100million was offered to authorised dealers interbank wholesale window and $50 million (through the Small & Medium Enterprises window), and $45 million (for invisibles).

As the apex bank continued to intervention in the foreign exchange market, the Naira, in the interbank market – had appreciated by 3.28 per cent and 2.89 per cent against the Pound and Euro, to N401.06 and N352.90 respectively, while it weakened 0.03per cent against the Dollar to N305.85.

In the parallel market, the Naira traded flat against the Pound at N465 and depreciated by 0.7 per cent week on week (w/w) to

f N410 while it strengthened by 0.27per cent (w/w) against the Dollar to N368.

The Naira weakened in the Investors/Exporters foreign exchange market last week losing 1.11 per cent (w/w) against the Dollar to close at N362.16.

According to Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), basket of 14 crudes stood at $42.58 a barrel on last week Thursday The recently signed 2017 Budget included, a crude oil price benchmark of $44.5, an increase from the $42.58 oil price benchmark submitted by the Presidency.

OPEC struck a deal to cut output effective next month, but ex-

cluded Nigeria and Libya from the cuts.

“A further drop in price could negatively impact on the country’s revenue projections for 2017,” finance experts said.

The Director, Banking Supervision Department, CBN, Ahmed Abdullahi, had said at the 333rd Bankers’ Committee Meeting that an estimated $6 billion has been injected into the foreign exchange market in six months, while the newly introduced Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange window registered no less than $2.2 billion He said that improvement in the foreign exchange has helped in stabilizing the market, stressing that with sustainable mo-

Godwin Emefile CBN Governor mentum, the Nigerian Gross Domestic Products (GDP) will be on positive growth by third quarter, 2017.

Ecobank urges SMEs to access forex Ecobank Nigeria has called on the operators of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country to approach the Bank for their foreign exchange (forex) needs for importation. This is line with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s recent directive to banks support the SMEs with forex for import.

Head, SME, Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Sunkanmi Olowo, said apart from several initiatives to support the sub sector, SMEs business can now access foreign exchange up to CBN’s approved limit per quarter to cater for their import needs.

“As an SME friendly bank, we are again involve in the current regulator’s effort to make forex available to the operators to meet their import needs. We believe this will once again boost activities in the sector. We encourage SME promoters to approach our bank for their need. ” He explained that to qualify for forex allocation, the SME operator is expected to present to any of its branches a duly completed Form Q; application letter to

purchase forex through the scheme; foreign bank transfer details and proforma invoice from offshore supplier/ beneficiary.

It would be recalled that CBN recently opened a special forex window for SMEs. This, according to the apex bank, would enable small and medium-sized businesses import eligible finished and semi-finished items, not exceeding $20,000 per operator each quarter.

CBN spokesman, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, said that the bank’s special intervention was necessitated by findings that a large number of SMEs were being crowded out of the forex space by large firms.

According to him, under the special arrangement, enterprises with employee strengths of between 10 to 199 and an asset base of between N5 million to less than N500 million will be offered the opportunity to import eligible items within the approved threshold.

Okorafor further said that the central bank had begun the massive sale of forex in different sectors of the market this week.

L-R: Director of Operations, Rack Centre, Mr. Ezekiel Egboye; Managing Director, Comercio, Mrs. Aderonke Adeyegbe; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya; and the President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Engr. Olusola Teniola during the Association courtesy visit to Airtel Headquarters in Lagos recently.

Why DMBs may give fewer loans in next six month Indications are rife that most Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) may see loan book remain muted in the remaining six months in 2017, while lenders continue to reap the benefits of the attractive yields in the Treasury market Due to the risks free nature of instrument, such as, treasury bills, Nigerian lenders are currently focusing more on asset quality and capital raising, findings has revealed.

For instance, the successful issuance of Zenith Bank’s and United Bank for Africa’s $500 million Eurobonds, industry stakeholders are expecting several other DMBs to come

to the market to raise fresh capital to maintain adequate buffers.

Despite UBA’s appearing to being adequately capitalized with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) at 19.4 per cent, management have guided to raising a $500 million Eurobond later this year, a pointer to the fact that lenders with lesser CAR will follow suit.

Given the absence of a further depreciation in the local currency in first quarter (Q1) 2017, which drove the expansion in loan book and contributed to the spike in loan impairment charges in 2016, capital adequacy ratios (CAR) remained relatively flat in Q1 2017 at 18.7 per cent on

average.

This, according to experts at an Investment Management & Research Company, Investment One Financial Services Limited, “We expect several other names to come to the market to raise fresh capital to maintain adequate buffers.”

However, while Tier 1 banks, such as,Zenith (22 per cent CAR, as at Q1 2017; Access Bank at 21 per cent capital adequacy ratio) appear to be adequately capitalized, against the regulatory requirement (15 per cent for systemically important banks and banks with international branches), the same cannot be said for all Tier 2 names.

Specifically, Diamond Bank with CAR at 15.1 per cent as at Q1 2017 may need to raise fresh capital in the near term to maintain adequate buffers.

According to analysts, First City Monument Bank ( FCMB) with low liquidity ratio (c.32 per cent as at Q1 2017), which is just slightly above the 30 per cent regulatory threshold, may not be in the same pedestrian with Zenith bank, with a liquidity ratio close to 66per cent as at Q1 2017, yet the later went for capital raising. This has enabled the Zenith sustain its position as the most liquid bank among the names mentioned earlier.

Capital Market B4 Stories by Bonny Amadi Jaiz Bank Nigeria plc has, disclosed that the Sharia compliant financial institution, is set to return value to shareholders’ funds, by maintain a world-class corporate governance standard and rewarding dividend policy.

Managing Director, Jaiz nigeria Plc, Hassan Usman, disclosed recently in Lagos, adding that irrespective of expected growth in the bank’s equity price, the institution, through its projections, anticipates a payout dividend ratio of not less than 50 per cent.

He said that the fiveyear projected earnings and plans showed that Jaiz

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JAIZ Bank: Returns on equity to grow by 350% in 5 years Bank’s returns on Equity of Investment Account Holders, expected to close at N1.42 billion in 2017, is however, projected by the bank to close 2021 at N3.48 billion.

Hassan said that operating profit of the bank is structured to grow organically over the next five years.

Operating Profit, according to Usman, is expected to close 2017 at N1.92 billion, and balloon to N7.94 billion in 2017.

According to the CEO, the bank’s share as a Mudarib/ Equity investor projected to close 2017 at N5.91 billion,

the chairman said, is forecast to close 20121 at N14.43 billion.

Income from Financing Investments is expected to grow from N6.01 billion in 2017 to N14.67 billion in 20121, income from Sukuk, which is aimed at N1.3 billion in 2017, is projected to grow to N3.23 billion in the 2021 financial year, while Gross Income from Islamic financing transactions projected to close 2017 at N7.33 billion, the CEO said is expected to peak at N17.91 billion in 20121.

The bank chief noted

that, the 5 –year financial projections, rest upon seven 7 strategic pillars, as the drivers of the strategic initiatives under the 5-year medium term plan of the Bank.

“We have a dividend policy that tries to strike a balance between retaining sufficient cash in the business to finance our organic growth strategy and rewarding our shareholders, who have come a long way supporting the Bank’s vision since our first IPO in 2003. Based on our projection, we anticipate to have a payout Ratio of not less

than 50% over our current plan period” the CEO said.

The CEO, Jaiz bank revealed that the bank’s corporate plan outlines the way forward, with the strategies, priorities and activities “we will focus on to achieve our financial goals”.

He said that Jaiz bank is positioned to reinvent the banking landscape in the country. “This journey, over the next few years, will focus on changing how banks should operate to better improve the lots of the community, while delivering on their commitments to the investors/shareholders.”

Scarce liquidity triggers waning appetite for FGN bonds –Experts Sustained effort by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to manage system liquidity, may have frustrated effort of many prospective investors to take part in Federal Government’s retail bonds and other fixed income instruments.

Cross- section of experts, who spoke to Daily Times, said that system liquidity tightening by the apex bank, may have condensed the participation of a cross-section of Nigerians in the Green bond, as some have said that the instrument lacks supportive liquidity in the secondary market.

The development, experts further said, may have impact on the expected Sukuk, Islamic bond expected to be issued soon by the Debt Management Office (DMO).

Daily Times Nigeria recalls that last Wednesday, the DMO may view its Wednesday’s monthly as a success , just as it raised N99 billion (US320m), instead of its offer value of N140 billion. The DMO to achieve the said value, set marginal rates for all three bonds, lower than the rates of May offer.

DMO, a research firm noted, was operating from a position of strength due to its successful front-loading of issuance, having so far, as at the end of June, 2017,raised N850bn (gross) in the halfyear and projected to raise N1.25 trillion for the domestic financing of the 2017 budget.

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SEC gives deadline for multiple accounts’ consolidation Ïƈ ƒƆ Ɛ Ə Ɛ ƅ Ɛ ƅƐ Ɛ ƅƊƄƏ ƊƆƏ è ƏƆ ƈ ƐƏ Ə Afolabi Adesola Investors, who had participated in public offers, through multiple subscriptions, have been advised by The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to consolidate their accounts before September 1st, 2017.

SEC, in a circular, titled: “Circular to the General Public on Multiple Subscriptions in Public Offers” issued last week, explained that multiple subscrip-

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tions to public offers occurred during the market boom, when investors joggled their names in different forms to enable them to purchase more than the permitted units of shares in public offers.

The Commission, being aware of the negative effect of this act to the market, constituted a marketwide committee with the aim of proposing the manner by which securities, as well as. dividends accruing to such persons via multiple applications, should be treated.

According to the notice obtained from SEC’s website, the Committee had concluded its assignment, and its recommendations were adopted by the entire capital market community.

The Commission said, “Consequently, the commission. on

behalf of the Nigerian capital market community. wishes to inform the general public that forbearance is hereby granted to investors whose identities can be verified.

The SEC further said that, “Concerned investors are therefore advised to contact their stockbrokers or registrars with proof of identity to consolidate their accounts on or before September 1, 2017, failing which, all Securities and accruing dividends shall be transferred to the Nigerian Capital Market Development Fund.

Regarding Securities, which have not been claimed and cannot be verified, the SEC noted that such securities as well as accruing unclaimed dividends shall be transferred to the Nigerian Capital Market Development Fund.”

Africa’s healthy youth to drive economy – Forum Africa’s sustainable economy can only be driven by healthy youth, and the continent now has the challenge of ensuring the sound health of the youth to safeguard future economy.

At the first Africa Health Forum launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Africa and the Government of Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday, it was established that, partnerships and stronger collaboration are critical for better access to quality, affordable healthcare for everyone in Africa.

Prime Minister of Rwanda, His Excellency Anastase Murekezi said in his opening remark: “Being healthy is the basis for all socioeconomic development, and without it nothing will work. For this reason, African countries must work together, sharing experiences, which will translate the 2063 vision of health and wellbeing into reality. I call upon our African countries to set up strategies to help them implement the resolutions from this Forum”.

Murekezi urged the vibrant private sector in Africa to invest more in the health sector; and appealed to other stakeholders to support Africa’s efforts ensuring that it is aligned with priorities.

With a rising young population, the urgent need for concrete actions to address the health of youth and adolescents will be central to the discussions at the two day forum.

Africa is the only region in the world where the population as a whole is getting younger. People under the age of 18 make up 50% of the population in 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, despite the vitality of youth, HIV has disproportionately affected African children and adolescents. During the 30 years of the global HIV epidemic, around 17 million children have lost one or both parents due to AIDS – 90% of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.

In addition, the growth of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Africa has seen a rise in NCD-related deaths of 27% over the last 10 years. If this growth continues, there will be an obvious knock-on effect on the health of young people in Africa.

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D e mt uort u aliz a tio n is w h e n Indica

Presid e n tial En a bling Busin ess Enviro nm e n t Cou ncil ( PEBEC

), a

d e dica t ed co u ncil ch aire d by Vice Presid e n t Y emi Osin b ajo, w it h t h e sole f ocus o f re m oving b ure a ucra tic constraints t o d oin g busin ess in Nig eria. Since t h e in a u g ura tio n o f t h e Co u ncil in Ju n e 2016, it h as in tro duce d a n um b er o f struct ural re form initia tives t o m a k e it e asier to st art a n d gro w b usin ess in th e co un try, p articularly f or Micro, Sm all a n d M e dium En t erprises (MSM Es).

O n Febru ary 21, 2017, PEBEC ap prove d a N a tio n al Actio n Pla n t o b e im plem e n t ed across t hre e priority are as

Entry a n d Exit o f go o ds; En try a nd Exit o f p eo ple an d

G overnm e n t Tra nsp are ncy a nd Procurem e n t

over 60 d ays. The 60 d ays e n d ed on

A pril 21, 2017 w ith 70 p erce n t o f t h e Targ e ts achieve d w hile t w o bills ( Secure ) w ere f orw ard e d t o t h e N a tio n al Assem bly w ith the sa m e e ase o f doing b usin ess f ocus. Bo t h bills, aim e d a t f acilit a tin g a f ford a ble cre dit access f or MSM Es, w ere sp e e dily passe d in t h e N a tio n al Asse m bly a n d rece n tly sign e d in to la w by Actin g Presid e n t Osin bajo.

Access t o cre dit re m ains a m ajor hin dra nce to th e d evelo pm e n t o f t h e priva t e sect or

a m u t u al co m pe any ow e d by Curr nt Pr e vnious Cha its nge users/m e m b ers co nverts in t o a com p a ny o w n e d by sh are h old ers.

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in Nig eria as m ost MSM Es eith er h ave insu f ficie n t cre dit hist ory f or re aso n a ble

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ju d g em e n t or u n acce p t a ble collat eral t o secure lo a ns. To b u t tress t his, th e M inist er o f

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Nig eria, n o t ed t h a t MSM Es con trib u t e ab o u t 48.5 % t o th e Gross D o m estic Pro d ucts (G DP) o f Nig eria b ut h ave access t o o nly ab o u t 5.0% o f le n din g fro m D e p osit M o n ey Ba n ks (D M Bs). Th e Secure Tra nsactio ns in M ova ble Asse t Act 2017 o t h er wise k no w n as t h e Colla t eral Re gistry Act

this a n om aly. The act e n ables MSM Es

t o re gist er t h eir m ovable asse ts such as m o t or ve hicles, e q uip m e n t a n d accou n ts receivable in t h e N a tio n al Colla teral Re gistry, w hich co uld t h e n b e use d as colla t eral f or accessin g lo ans from b a n k. W e b elieve successf ul im ple m ent a tio n w ill g o a lo ng w ay in im provin g access t o cre dit.

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2017 also co m plem e n ts

Ex t ern al Reserv es D e m u t u aliz a tio n is w h e n a m u t u al co m p any o w n e d by its users/m e m b ers co nverts in t o a com p a ny o w n e d by sh are h old ers. In e f f ect, t h e users/m e m b ers exch a n g e t h eir rig hts o f use f or sh ares in t h e d e m ut u aliz e d com p a ny

olla t er

allo ws cre dit in form a tio n to b e sh are d b e t w e e n len d ers a n d Credit Bure a us in a d dition t o o t h er est a blish m e nts w h o o f f er similar cre dit services such as FinTechs, t elecom m u nica tio n co m p a nies an d re t ailers. Th e Cre dit Bure a u g a t h ers in form a tion o n th e cre dit ra tin gs o f in divid uals a nd m a k es it accessible t o instit u tio ns w h o o f f er cre dit services f or th e p urp ose of d e t erminin g credit-w ort hin ess o f a ny ap plica n t for cre dit ext e nsio n. In our vie w, th e Credit Rep ortin g Act w o uld, to a larg e ext e n t, im prove cre dit in f orm a tio n d a ta b ase availa ble t o le nd ers a nd co uld also m a k e lo a n origin a tio n processes m ore e f ficie n t by brid gin g t h e in form a tio n asym m e try g a p b e t w e e n b orro w ers a nd le n d ers.

Th e com mitm e n t a nd vig or wit h w hich th e e ase o f doing b usin ess o bjective is b ein g p ursu e d is q uit e com m e n d a ble, a n d if t h e curren t drive t o im plem e n t re f orms is sust ain e d, w e exp ect t o se e m ore o f th e h urdles w hich co nstrain o p era ting p erf orm ance o f th e priva t e sect or t o b e scale d.

Term of t h e d a y D eB m e t ua t u aliz a tio n is w h e n a m u t u al co m p any o w n e d by its users/m e m b ers co nverts in t o a com p a ny o w n e d by sh are h old ers. In a is at m o f t he or syst risk, a security a p ort f olio eBe f ftect, h eeasure users/m e mvolatility, b ers exch a n ge em at tic h eir rigo fhts o f useorf or sh ares in co n tuo aliz t h e emark e t asp a ny w h ole. Be t a is used in t he ca pit al asse t pricin g in t hme pdariso e m ut d com m o d el (C APM), w hich calculat es t h e expect e d re t urn o f an asse t b ase d o n its b e t a a n d exp ect e d m ark e t re t urns. Be t a is also k n o w n as t h e be t a co e f ficie n t.

Maritime B6 Stories by Babajide Okeowo Following the presidential directive on the ease of doing business and the plans of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to reduce the time it takes for import and export procedures to be undertaken, stakeholders in the maritime industry have expressed skepticism over the ability of the customs service to deliver on it.

Special Assistant on Media to the National President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Mr. Joe San-

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Cargo: Stakeholders fret over Customs’ ability to deliver ni said, while it is a welcome development to do so, the political will might not be there.

“It is a welcome development, but my fear is that the political will to carry it through is not there. The attitude of the men and women in Customs needs to be checked because, they do not have the attitude, character and capacity to allow things work positively. Well, anything

that can reduce the cargo clearance to less than 48 hours is more than welcome,” he said.

However, the Deputy National President, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, Ugochukwu Nnadi, said that while it was the move to come up with ease of doing business was commendable, corruption remains the bane of the maritime in-

dustry “The problem in Nigeria is not that we do not have what it takes to move forward, it is just that corruption in the system does not allow it to work. The Single Window that Customs spent a lot of money on is not yet implemented; and they are talking about another plan again. I feel they just want to be heard and noticed. They need to get themselves cultured

and disciplined to carry out their roles properly; and that is the only way we can get all that we want at our seaports,” he added.

Similarly, Frank Aliakor, a licensed customs agent, lauded the initiative, but expressed fear about its implementation.

“It is a very good development, if it can be well carried out by Customs, because that is what we have been longing for. We

have been talking about 48 hours’ cargo delivery, but there are still situations where it takes up to a week or two before goods are cleared. The most important thing is seeing the implementation and ensure that things are done well at the ports. So, all the stakeholders should get involved and make sure people do not find it difficult in the process of doing business,” he added.

Ports facilitate pathway to zero-emission shipping

L-R: Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Sokonte Huttin Davies, Comptroller General Of Nigeria Custom Service, NCS, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd.) and The Managing Director, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman at the stakeholders meeting on the implementation of the Executive Order of the Federal Government on Port Operations at NPA, Western Ports in Apapa, Lagos…. recently As the world mark the Day of the Seafarer (DotS), the Director General of The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside has called on relevant partners in the maritime industry to join hands in implementing all instruments relating to the welfare of seafarers in line with global best practices, especially to enhance the Federal Government’s policy on ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in the country.

Speaking during a joint visit to the Apapa port in Lagos with members of the National Seafarers’ Welfare Board, Dakuku stated that seafarers are indispensable in realizing a virile maritime sector globally.

Accordingly, he assured them of the Agency’s unflinching support to the welfare of seafarers in line with a Decent Work Agenda and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.

NIMASA: seafarers’ welfare canvassed by stakeholders “Let me assure you of our commitment to a better condition of living for the seafarers and our resolve to continue to engage in human capacity development, so that you can also compete favourably with your counterparts internationally. Your challenges are our challenges, just as your successes are our successes; we are together in the voyage of steering the ship of the Nigerian maritime sector to greater heights in line with the global best practices,” the DG assured.

The DG, who was represented by the Head, Corporate Communications of the Agency, Mr. Isichei Osamgbi also called on Stakeholders and maritime labour employers to ensure that the welfare of seafarers is topmost in their priority.

This year’s event, with

Peterside

its theme, “Seafarers Matter,” is aimed at demonstrating the importance of the seafaring profession to the growth and development of the maritime sector globally. To mark the day in Nigeria, NIMASA visited seafarers on-board

some vessels; MV BALTIC PANTHER, AFRICA GLORY, GOLDEN EAGLE, and ASIA PEARL VII, amongst others, where they were received by their respective Masters and Captains.

The Seafarers thanked the Agency for aligning with the international maritime community to mark the day; and for coming to felicitate with them.

Recall that Day of the Seafarer (DotS) was established in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) for Seafarers. It seeks to recognise the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the globe to international seaborne trade, the world economy and civil society as a whole.

As part of comprehensive global strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both from land-based and maritime sources, ports worldwide, in collaboration with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), will meet at the upcoming session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) where work will start on an initial strategy for the reduction of GHG emissions from ships.

This initiative also enjoys the support of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) by cosponsoring a submission of Germany and other parties for the MEPC session.

This submission calls for a quantified global emissions pathway for shipping to set the level of ambition of the initial IMO strategy, which is to be decided in 2018. The objective is that emissions should start declining as soon as possible and reduce towards zero in the second half of the century, in line with the Paris climate goals.

“Ports are ready to facilitate the pathway to zero emission shipping”, said Peter Mollema, IAPH Vice-President Europe , “This can be done in various ways, for instance, through the facil-

itation of infrastructure for the supply of alternative fuels, optimising the effectiveness of port incentive schemes, increasing operational efficiency of ports to minimise ship’s idle time and the provision of climateproof infrastructure.

What is important is that ports have the flexibility to use different tools and instruments according to the type of infrastructure and traffic they manage.”

IAPH took leadership on climate change early in the process with the World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI) that was set up in 2008. The WPCI established a number of concrete tools, including the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) that ports can use to identify and reward clean ships. At its annual conference held in Bali, last month, IAPH decided to integrate the WPCI in a wider World Ports Sustainability Programme that will extend the scope from climate action to a full range of sustainability port development challenges the industry is facing.

The new programme will engage regional port associations and international port-related organisations. It will be launched officially in Antwerp, during a twoday conference to be held between 22-23 March next year.

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Why data management protection law is needed Stories by Tony Nwakaegho Despite the huge amount of data generated through the electronic systems in the ICT and Telecoms sectors (including the financial sector), an alarm has been raised over inadequate legal safeguards and framework to protect customers from unauthorized use of personal information, web attacks, identity theft, loss of information or fraudulent use of same, writes Tony Nwakaegho.

But speaking in an exclusive interview, Barrister Emmanuel Edet, Head Legal Services and Board Matter Unit, Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA), told The Daily Times at the NiRA Media Academy College in Lagos, that Nigeria does not have data management protection law.

Edet said, “FIRS is collecting your data, banks and telcos also collect your data. What do they even do with it? Even those gadgets they used for finger prints were sold as second hand and nobody has raised that issue.”

He said,“I believe that we have never, ever enacted data protection law because we did not realize the value of data. However, with the advent of Internet and Internet governance, data is actually the value of trade in an online environment.

People can just use your data and do all kind of things because your data is a representation of your person.”

He said,“So, if somebody have, let’s say your ATM card, the ma-

chine will not know whether you are the one using it or not. As long as the person has the right data that is associated with you, he can use the data to do whatever he likes.

“I think, it is about time we enact a data privacy law and then try as much as possible to make sure that all the data that we have gathered is being regulated by whoever is the data holder and at the same time also ensure that the multiple point of collection of data is actually eliminated by creating an interoperability framework that will help in harmonizing all the data that is collected.”

According to him,“Who do you prefer to handle our data, government or private company; of course, it is the government, but when it comes to data, but do you know that Google has more data on you than your government? Yahoo has more data on you than your government. So, why are we not trying to protect our data?”

He said,“We don’t want to protect our data because they offer us free services. But your data is what they are using to offer you services. With the introduction of artificial intelligence in the world, I can guarantee you that in the near future; you will not have anything to hide as long as you are on the Internet.”

Daily Times gathered that the European Union’s Data Protection Directive, the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (2002/58/EC) and the United Kingdom’s Data Protection Act 1998, are the legislation that forms a model

Layer3 highlights Data Analytics’ potential to MDAs Layer3, the company that boasts of tailor-made solutions for its clients, recently highlighted the potential of harnessing the value of big data, especially for government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

The company demonstrated the potential at a workshop, Tagged: “Using Analytics to Drive Change in the Public Sector,” it organized through its new division, Blacksentry, recently in Abuja.

The workshop has, in attendance, heads of government’s MDAs, as well as, representatives from the defense headquarters, other security agencies and the armed forces.

Speaking at the workshop, which was co-sponsored by SAS Technologies, the global leader in big data and analytics, the Director General of National Identity Management Commission, Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz educated the participants on the impor-

tance and the great potential of harnessing the value of big data existing in these agencies using analytics.

He emphasized the need for better collaboration amongst the various agencies on data sharing, which will be a means of better efficiency and cost-cutting.

“Collaboration amongst MDAs is stronger now, as we have seen a lot of progress in the harmonization of data in Nigeria,” he said.

Layer3’s CEO, Oyaje Idoko stated: “Data is the new oil; and it’s our hope that the government and its agencies don’t get left behind in harnessing the huge gains that resides in this data. Layer3, through our culture of continuous improvement and innovation, birthed Blacksentry, to journey with you, as you start your analytics and big data journey.

Blacksentry, is a new division in Layer3 focused on Data Analytics and Cybersecurity.”

BARRISTER EMMANUEL EDET, Head Legal Services and Board Matter Unit, NITDA after which many countries of the world have fashioned their data protection laws.

The UK Data Protection Act, (which contains similar provisions as the European Union’s Data Protection Directive and the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications ),defines ‘Personal Data’ as, “Data that relates to a living individual who can be identified from such data, or and other information, which is in the possession of, or is likely to come into the possession of, the data controller and includes any expression of opinion about the individual and any indication of the intentions of the data Internet of Things (IoT) has been tipped as the leading technology for digital transformation and accorded the number one priority for 92 per cent of organisations, according to global research findings published by Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) The Inmarsat Research Programme study focusing on the enterprise application of IoT disclosed that machine learning (38 per cent), robotics (35 per cent), and 3D printing (31 per cent) were also prerequisite for effectively delivering digital transformation for business.

Conducted independently on behalf of Inmarsat, which is the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications by Vanson Bourne, The Inmarsat Research Programme report ‘The Future of IoT in Enterprise – 2017’ surveyed 500 senior respondents from across the agritech, energy production, transportation, and mining sectors, from organisations over a 1,000 employees in size.

The research findings disclosed that almost all (97 per cent) respondents are experiencing, or expect to experience, significant benefits from the de-

controller or any other person in respect of the individual.”

The only legislation that provides for the protection of the privacy of Nigerian citizens in general terms is the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), and Section 37 of the Constitution provides that: “The privacy of citizens, their houses, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communication is hereby guaranteed and protected”.

There are also some industry specific legislations and/or regulations of general application that deal with some aspects of data protection. One such industry-specific regulation is the Consumer Code of Practice Regulations 2007, issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

The Regulations provide that all licensees (i.e. the telecoms operators) must take reasonable steps to protect customer’s information against “improper or accidental disclosure” and must ensure that such information is securely stored.

It also provides that customer’s information must “not be transferred to any party except as otherwise permitted or required by other applicable laws or regulations”.

In order to protect the data of subscribers of telephone services in Nigeria, the NCC revised and amended the SIM Card Registration Regulation 2010. The amended regulation was cited as, “Regulation of Telephone Subscribers Regulation (RTS Regulation) 2011.

It represented a wider perspective and afforded some protection of

the data collected, collated, retained and managed by the telecommunication companies and independent agents in respect of their obligations to collate and retain data of subscribers under the regulations.

It will be recalled that in 2013, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) published Draft Guidelines on Data Protection (the Guidelines). The Guidelines were the first attempt in Nigeria at establishing a data protection framework of general application.

Since that publication, however, there has been no indication that the Guidelines have been fully adopted. Finding indicated that the draft guidelines are not more than it claims to be “draft guidelines” with little or nothing to show legislative authority.

Other attempts to legislate was the passage of the Electronic Transaction Bill in 2015 by the 7th National Assembly, which though contains data protection provisions of general application, falls far short of acceptable minimum standards and does not offer comprehensive data protection when compared with the United Kingdom Data Protection Act, 1998 (DPA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI’) enacted by the Republic of South Africa in 2013.

It will be expedient that the policy makers and industry operators identify this need and work in tandem to propose a brand new Draft Bill on Data Protection to the National Assembly that will be passed as data privacy management law.

IoT tops priority in driving digital transformation - Research

PAUL GUDONIS, President, Inmarsat Enterprise ployment of IoT technologies.

Improved service delivery capabilities (47 per cent), better health and safety across the organisation (46 per cent), and greater workforce productivity (45 per cent) were identified

as the top three benefits to be gained from the deployment of IoT-based solutions.

Almost half (47 per cent) of respondents believe that their organisation will need to rethink their approach to data security and make heavy investments to meet IoT security requirements.

Some 45 per cent cite lack of skills as a particular challenge for their organisation in deploying IoT, while 29 per cent agree with the statement that connectivity issues threaten to derail their IoT deployments before they have even begun.

Paul Gudonis, President, Inmarsat Enterprise, remarked: “The development and deployment of IoT is a new phenomenon spreading over every industry in every part of the world and this research has confirmed that IoT is the leading technology in digital transformation, taking a steady lead over other forms of innovation.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Don’t monopolise oil /cargo business - Oditta Professor Fidelis Oditta, (SAN), an operator in the Maritime industry, and the President of Nigerian Branc h of the Internationa Law Association advises the Federal Government against monopolising the oil and cargo usiness, in this interview with Ebere Chibuzor. Excerpt.

This is an issue that the Seaport Terminals Operators of Association of Nigerian, STOAN has openly objected to for some time, you represent, at least one of them, would you say, they are pacified now?

I do not know that there is a presidential directive that says monopoly should go. I think, the presidential directive said many things. First of all, that general practice is to categorise ports and terminals to bulk cargo and multipurpose one. There is no such thing as categorization, according to cargo. If I say, this is the cocoa port or oil and gas port; that is what President Jonathan tried to do. I think he was misled by trying to designate, particular ports for oil and gas. By doing that you are trying to designate ports and terminals according to the cargoes that arrival there, which can only distort competition.

Apart from that, in 2006, the Federal Government entered into 25 concessions on the basis that some were going to be bulk terminals, others are going to be cargo terminals and there will be multipurpose terminals. There was no provision for oil and gas or cocoa or Arabic gum or cashew nut; there was simply no categorization based on the type of cargo arriving. What that meant was that it enabled concessionaires to invest monies in developing infrastructure along their coastal belt. And also allowed them make projections as to what types of returns you get. It wasn’t based on a particular type of cargo. They signed agreements, which were binding, telling them they could receive cargoes. If you are a multi-purpose terminal, for example, you could receive every cargo.

For someone to turn round after signing in 2006; and then in 2015, someone turns round and says to you, all oil and gas cargo must go to Onne or Calabar or Warri. It creates many problems. First, it distorts competition. I suppose that is why people talk about monopoly.

The attempt to monoplise oil and gas cargo is wrong. It goes against all the principles underpinning procurement law. The whole essence of public procurement is that you procure your services on a competitive basis, transparent basis and promote competition on a level playing field. That is the only way that users of the facilities or services will get value for money. If you are a monopoly, you can charge whatever you like. That is the first problem.

would have done would have been the East-West Road, which he did not do and therefore he cannot even go to his village now. Why should he be concerned about the location of oil and gas terminals when he has not worried about the basic infrastructure, which is the road that he and everyone uses.

It just shows how selfish they are.

It wasn’t strategic. I believe that President Jonathan was entirely misguided’ and to do it in the twilight of his administration was terrible. Having lost the election on the 20th of April, he comes up with this crap called change of policy. He was behaving as if the country belonged to him.

How did that decision affect our economy?

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The second problem is that while distorting competition in that way, it means that some of those who had invested and borrowed money to invest (because people don’t have all these monies sitting idle waiting to be deployed), will not be able to repay their loan and then they become insolvent just because of one person’s desire to monopolise the entire business, especially in an oil and gas dependent economy like this. If the economy were very diversified, perhaps people will not be too hung-on.

Thirdly, the attempt (to monopolise) also impacts on job creation.

These terminal operators and concessionaires all have employees; and they generate direct and indirect employment. When you kill them off by concentrating all the business in one person, who you call a monopoly-oil and gas terminal, it simply means that the local economy suffers because people who were employed will be laid off.

Whereas, by allowing free competition, people are able to plan. That is part of the problem in Nigeria and many developing countriesthe inability to plan because, governments keep changing their policies. This is something that is capital intensive. You need to take a five-year view and you borrow money and invest on the basis of five to ten years.

Then when you are talking to government officials, it is like you are talking to a wall. They say, ‘I am directed to’. That is the language of the civil service. Nobody takes responsibility.

That is the background to it.

That is why in 2015, we went to court to challenge President Jonathan, because we thought it couldn’t possibly be in the interest

of Nigeria, as a country. How could it be in the interest of a nation for you to say only one person should monopolise oil and gas business, even if it is logistics or importation, why? How could anyone, who is a rational person, think that it would be beneficial to Nigeria to have just one person as opposed to having many people. If you have many people, there will be some competition. Imagine if I were the only landlord in the whole Victoria Island, Lagos, instead of people paying N5 million, N7 million or N10 million as rent, they will be paying N50 million, because you don’t have options; so, you must always deepen the market by encouraging competition. President Jonathan must have been compromised because, I cannot see how anyone, who is acting properly, can do that. He had directed every oil and gas cargo must go to oil and gas terminals.

Do you think there was any political undertone to that?

Whatever interest it tried to protect, he was very misguided because when you are president; you are president of the whole nation. You cannot be president of a section or a political party or for your region. For example, the fact that these ports are eastern portsOnne, Warri and Calabar-and they are all controlled by the same company; when you say everyone must go there, you give room for political insinuations because, the ports are in the Niger Delta and he, being from that region, wants to do some kind of good service to that region.

But I would not really credit President Jonathan with the sufficient presence of mind to think like that. The simplest thing he

Of course, that meant that there could not be further investment in the country. Why would go borrow money to invest in a sector, which is monopolized by one person? To make it worse, it led to double handling. It meant every person must go to these three ports first to pay your dues. Even for the consumer and the importer, it was increasing the operational cost unnecessarily.

These costs are going to passed to the final consumer of the goods.

You ask yourself, how could this happen in the interest of anybody?

Consider the delivery time, because you are going up and down.

You are increasing cost in every possible way; and then, you are killing competition because, you are saying to me I should come to you; imagine as lawyers, you say to me that I should file all my cases at Mr. Tarfa’s or Mr. Olanipekun’s office? I will go there to file the case before I then take it to where it is supposed to be. How could that possibly engender completion? It was just designed to benefit one person only. That is what has characterized politics in Nigeria-that people fail to rule for the benefit of the masses. They rule for the benefit of a few people. It is impossible to see how a rational person could possible think that it is in the interest of any Nigerian to create a monopoly in any sector.

You can see that we don’t have the framework for monopoly laws.

Various monopolies have lobbied the government to ensure that the people continue to suffer.

What have you done with the matter you took to court?

We took President Jonathan to court, and it was interesting, because, he had four weeks to go, but since he had time to issue this policy directive; we also felt that we had time to quickly stop him in his tracks. The directive of Jonathan was conveyed in an NPA letter of 27th of April, 2015; so, went to the Federal High Court to get injunction against the implementation of the Jonathan directive.

We joined President Jonathan, the Attorney General, the Minis-

try of Transport and the National Assembly in the suit; because the National Assembly was also at that time trying to amend the law, so as to create the monopoly, which itself was sickening. Imagine the National Assembly trying to make laws that every cargo must go to a particular port. That is what happens when a country is in the grip of a certain interest that is trying to feather their own nest. We got the injunction, because we were trying to prosecute the case as quickly as possible, but then the people who are beneficiaries of the monopoly applied to join in our case. We didn’t sue them. Our dispute was with the government, but they applied to join and the court joined them.

The government was very interested in the case because the government was going to review what was happening, but this interested parties where the beneficiary of monopoly kept making submissions and filed all sorts of claims.

Following the government’s new directive, we then took steps to discontinue litigation. One of the things that the government said to us was that we should withdraw the pending suit against the Federal Government; in order to ensure a litigation free environment in the maritime sector. We filed a notice to discontinue; and the government said they were happy with the application we filed, but these same interested characters said they don’t want us to discontinue. Why? What interest would that serve?

I think for them, they probably think that by opposing the withdrawal of our case, they can then go back to the government and say that LADOL has not complied with one of the terms with which the government reversed the policy. That must be it.

But your willingness to discontinue the case is apparent?

We have filed. It is not a question of it being apparent. We have filed a notice of discontinuance, which is the normal process when you want to get out of a case, you file a piece of paper, giving notice that you want to discontinue your claim completely or you might file and say you want to withdraw against a particular individual. In this case, we are not withdrawing against an individual, we want to discontinue the whole case. When we were in court recently, they said the judge shouldn’t grant the order because they were going to file something. You can see the monopoly fighting back, just like corruption fights back. It is very shameful. We would thought that the policy which the government communicated recently would encourage investment and improve port infrastructure, create competition in the sector. And competition is always good for the consumers.

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For me, it was about being successful in life –Ruth Kadiri Ruth Kadiri is one of the fast rising actresses and a fantastic script writer of repute whose Has it always been your dream to become an presence in the movie industry is very much actress? visible. The Edo state- born actress who made My passion for acting started in the church and that is why I see my career as an obligation to God. I started writing in my secondary school days she storms one location to another. In this chat before I began to attend auditions for movie roles.

Thinking back, how would you describe your childhood? being born with a silver spoon. While growing

some more till I started getting roles in movies that adapted my own scripts and that was how acting

struggles one has to go through as a child hoping

am today and what the future holds . All challenges I faced helped me become the person I am today.

In the cause of building your career, what are some of the hurdles you crossed?

it in life and being successful. So I had to cross every obstacle that came my way with my head challenges and I proved to myself that I deserve to be successful.

in it. I cannot attempt to try some certain styles as a role model. Constantly being in the public glare does not leave room to be daring when it comes to fashion.

When stepping out for an event, what are the things you consider?

glamorous for the event.

Do you think fashion is about dressing alone?

body piercing and tattoos. Fashion is a very broad concept that cannot be limited to dressing alone.

Do you prefer looking natural or you feel incomplete without makeup on?

every woman feels incomplete without

When it comes to your body, which do you see as assets?

body in its entirety is my asset.

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What kind of clothes do you feel very comfortable wearing?

I am comfortable in a lot of clothes but what I wear depends on the occasion and environment. will be comfortable wearing the cloth.

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Bukky Bamigbetan and Oliva Ogbonna

Ladies’ Affairs

Easy makeup tips that will make you look more attractive The art of makeup is a delicate process that

Make your eyes bigger It adds just a touch of drama and dimension to

Use a beauty blender

Use a face primer Apply foundation in natural light

Use a colour under lower lash line Apply toner before or after makeup

Get rid of bags under your eye

Natural brows are better than fake brows

Less is more

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Go trendy and know how to rock your Caps A cap is a fashionable headgear worn by both males and females. It is important to get it right when putting on a cap because it has a way of creating an impression. It comes in different styles, designs and sizes; we have the snap back, baseball

Beanies are the quintessential cold weather caps and there are as many ways to wear a beanie cap. A beanie offers you the This cap is worn by both sexes. Wearing the cap without rolling the edges is a trendy way to wear a beanie cap. Beanies have a frightening ability to either ruin or improve your hair situation. for fans of people who like to sleep in a few more minutes instead of tending to their hair.

it yours!

HOW TO ROCK BEANIE

FLAT CAP It is a rounded cap with a small stuff brim at the front. The purpose of the cap is to keep your head dry whenever it rains, stop your head from burning and also a fashion accessory that you can paint any colour you want. The cap is made from a recycled paper. It is the only realistic headgear for those between 21 and 40. They are deliberately sporty to contrast with the formal brims of the working week. Some caps have been around cap is among.

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HOW TO ROCK IT: The tilt should generally lean on the time men to the right and women to the left. Flat caps are more than average hat. Flat caps have personality on their own.

BASEBALL CAP it will take a basic ensemble from average to awesome. A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a rounded crown and a stiff peak projecting in front and worn by both the male and female folks. Nowadays, we are all about embracing the sporty trend, while still looking chic and stylish. Baseball cap is one of the coolest new trends this season. The baseball cap adds a masculine

your hair inside the cap. Roll the cuff of the cap once for a warmer wrap around the ears. the entire top of your head with the beanie. Also, in wearing a BOATER cap is that it is sewn together not from the back but from the top of the hat.

It is often worn in casual settings but compliment professional tile as it can be worn with either a suit or with a t-shirt and jeans.

This cap is a classic cap with a whole lot of shapes.

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material, provide for a sleek look alongside structured clothing formal summer hat. It is normally made of stiff sennit straw and grosgrain ribbon around the crown. Some privately owned school has adopted this cap because it tends to match with their uniform. Being made of straw, the boater was and is generally regarded as a warm-weather hat. The boater is a fairly formal hat that can be worn to formal events.

top. That fabric should be minimal, never touching your ears or the boater is free from this baggage and just puts a smile on all faces. It is so cool. They look best when worn with blazers.

SNAP BACK CAP

year. The front of the cap usually contain a logo or design. It is most common of all caps as it is worn by Sportsmen and womand people tend to love it because it shows a sense of belonging to those clubs.

Baseball cap may have originated as a part of a team uniform but over the years the style has transformed into the most popular hat style in the world with so many colours and styles baseball cap that suits him or her. will take a basic ensemble from average to awesome.

HOW TO ROCK IT points for throwing that hat on backwards, or being a model off duty. creasingly trendy in young urban fashion. Snapback hats are in different forms and some of the forms are Velcro back which is the identical counterpart to a classic snapback with the excepforms too.

HOW TO ROCK THE SNAP BACK and some bling, or you can go for a more relaxed look with a vintage T denim jacket, and dark shades. For guys with long hair, your hair can be worn down or pulled back into a ponytail. Also, endeavor to wear clothes that complement the cap; BEANIE HATS A beanie hat is a head hugging brimless hat with or without a visor seamed which is also referred to as head warmer.